Stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter with replaceable battery

Abstract

The utility model relates to a stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter with a replaceable battery, which comprises a meter shell main body fixed on a water pipe section, an ultrasonic sensor system used for detecting the flow condition in the water pipe section, a valve control system used for controlling water flow in the water pipe section, a control system and a battery bin used for power supply are arranged in the meter shell body, and a meter shell upper cover is arranged on the upper portion of the meter shell body; a battery cover of the battery bin is detachably installed in the middle of the meter shell upper cover through screws, and the water pipe section is made of stainless steel. The battery bin and the detachable battery cover are designed in the upper cover of the meter shell, the battery can be conveniently detached and replaced through a tool so as to meet the functional requirements of different environments and customers for the ultrasonic water meter, when the battery is not powered, the water meter does not need to be replaced, only the battery needs to be replaced, the product maintenance cost is reduced, meanwhile, the valve control function is achieved, and the service life of the ultrasonic water meter is prolonged. Residents can be effectively reminded to pay water fees in time, and the operation cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of intelligent ultrasonic water meters, in particular to a stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter with replaceable batteries. Background Art

[0002] Smart water meters are becoming more and more popular in today's water meter market. With the vigorous promotion of smart water supply and rural drinking water by local governments, the drinking water safety of residents and the subsequent operation and maintenance of residents' water use, as well as ensuring the water fee recovery rate to maintain the normal operation of water plants are two key issues that need to be addressed. Currently, the base materials of household ultrasonic water meters on the market are cast iron and copper alloys. Cast iron materials will corrode over time, forming rust that affects water quality; some copper alloys will contain excessive amounts of heavy metal lead, affecting human health.

[0003] Traditional household water meters cannot effectively remind residents to pay water bills, so some companies use household meters with valve control functions. However, in rural areas or places with poor signals, frequent packet uploads will occur, causing serious battery consumption, resulting in a black screen on the water meter and inability to measure. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter with replaceable batteries, which has a battery replacement function and can automatically control the valve to effectively remind residents to pay water charges in time.

[0005] The utility model solves the technical problem by adopting the following technical solution: providing a stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter with replaceable battery, comprising a meter case body fixed on a water pipe section, wherein the meter case body is provided with an ultrasonic sensor system for detecting the flow condition in the water pipe section, a valve control system for controlling the water flow interruption in the water pipe section, a control system and a battery compartment for power supply, wherein the upper part of the meter case body is provided with a meter case cover, and the battery cover of the battery compartment is detachably mounted on the middle part of the meter case cover by screws, the material of the water pipe section is stainless steel, and the The valve control system includes a motor actuator arranged in the case body and on one side of the ultrasonic sensor system, the output end of the motor actuator is connected to the valve stem, the other end of the valve stem is connected to the ball valve arranged in the water pipe section, and the valve stem is rotatably installed in the valve stem sleeve. The ultrasonic sensor system includes a first ultrasonic sensor and a second ultrasonic sensor arranged in the case body and on one side of the valve control system, the first ultrasonic sensor is opposite to the long reflector arranged in the water pipe section, and the second ultrasonic sensor is opposite to the short reflector arranged in the water pipe section.

[0006] Preferably, a temperature sensor for detecting the water temperature in the water pipe section is provided between the first ultrasonic sensor and the second ultrasonic sensor.

[0007] Preferably, a flow guide tube is provided between the long reflective sheet and the short reflective sheet.

[0008] Preferably, a plurality of studs are fixed to the upper end of the water pipe section, and the water pipe section is fixedly connected through the studs and nuts arranged at the bottom of the inner body of the case, and sealant is spread on the studs and nuts.

[0009] Preferably, the control system includes a circuit board connected to the ultrasonic sensor system and the valve control system and powered by a battery compartment, the circuit board is connected to an antenna, a display screen is provided on the circuit board, and a transparent window through which the display screen can be seen is provided on the surface of the upper cover of the watch case.

[0010] Preferably, a flip cover which can be flipped open around an axis is installed on the upper cover of the watch case.

[0011] Preferably, the case upper cover and the case body are connected by ultrasonic welding and fixed by a lead seal.

[0012] Beneficial Effects

[0013] The utility model ensures reliable connection and sealing between the upper cover and the main body of the case through high-frequency ultrasonic welding; stainless steel pipe sections are used to ensure safe and pollution-free drinking water quality; the battery compartment and detachable battery cover designed inside the upper cover of the case can be easily disassembled and replaced with tools to meet the functional requirements of ultrasonic water meters in different environments and customers. When the battery is out of power, there is no need to replace the water meter, only the battery needs to be replaced, which reduces product maintenance costs. The utility model also has a valve control function, which can remotely control water cut-off when the bill is in arrears, effectively reminding residents to pay water bills in time, improving the work efficiency of staff, and reducing operating costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 A top view of a stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter with replaceable batteries.

[0015] Figure 2 This is the front view of a stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter with replaceable batteries.

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Middle CC section view

[0017] Among them, 1-water pipe section; 2-case body; 3-stud; 4-first O-ring; 5-first ultrasonic sensor; 6-long reflector; 7-guide tube; 8-second O-ring; 9-temperature sensor; 10-sensor seat; 11-second ultrasonic sensor; 12-third O-ring; 13-short reflector; 14-ball valve; 15-valve stem sleeve; 16-valve stem; 17-fourth O-ring; 18-motor actuator; 19-lead seal; 20-case cover; 21-screw; 22-battery; 23-battery cover; 24-sealing gasket; 25-nut; 26-circuit board; 27-flip cover; 28-antenna; 29-sealant; 30-transparent window; 31-battery compartment.

[0018] The same reference numerals in the various drawings represent the same components. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition, it should be understood that after reading the content taught by the present invention, those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to the present invention, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the claims attached to this application.

[0020] like Figure 1 , 2As shown in Figure 3, the utility model provides a battery-replaceable stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter, including a water pipe section 1 and a meter case body 2. A long reflector 6 and a short reflector 13 are installed inside the water pipe section 1. The long reflector 6 and the short reflector 13 have the function of reflecting and transmitting ultrasonic signals. The long reflector 6 and the short reflector 13 are connected to a guide tube 7. The guide tube 7 has the function of guiding and rectifying tap water in the pipeline. A first O-ring 4 and a third O-ring 12 are installed on the water pipe section 1. A first ultrasonic sensor 5 and a second ultrasonic sensor 11 are installed on the first O-ring 4 and the third O-ring 12, respectively. In this way, the first ultrasonic sensor 5 and the second ultrasonic sensor 11 can be effectively sealed by the first O-ring 4 and the third O-ring 12. To prevent water leakage, the first ultrasonic sensor 5 and the second ultrasonic sensor 11 can measure the flow rate of tap water in the water pipe section 1 at the same time; a sensor seat 10 is installed on the water pipe section 1, and a second O-ring 8 and a temperature sensor 9 are installed in the sensor seat 10, so that the temperature sensor 9 can be effectively installed and sealed on the water pipe section 1, and the accuracy of the flow measurement is ensured by measuring and compensating the tap water temperature in the water pipe section 1; a ball valve 14 is installed in the water pipe section 1, so that the flow and non-flow of tap water in the water pipe section 1 can be achieved by opening and closing the ball valve 14, a valve stem sleeve 15 is installed on the water pipe section 1, a valve stem 16 is installed in the valve stem sleeve 15, and a fourth valve is installed between the valve stem 16 and the valve stem sleeve 15. O-ring 17, so that the ball valve 14 can be opened and closed by rotating the valve stem 16, and the tap water in the water pipe section 1 can be effectively sealed; the water pipe section 1 is installed with a stud 3 and a case body 2, the case body 2 and the water pipe section 1 are fixed by a nut 25, and the case body 2 is installed with a motor actuator 18 of a rotating motor, the motor actuator 18 is connected to the valve stem 16, so that the valve stem 16 is controlled to rotate to open and close the ball valve 14 through the motor actuator 18; the case body 2 is installed with a circuit board 26, and the case body 2 is installed with an antenna 28, so that the circuit board 26 measures the flow through the water pipe section 1, and uploads the flow data to the customer platform through the antenna 28; the case body 2 is filled with There is a sealant 29, and a case cover 20 is installed on the case body 2. The case body 2 and the case cover 20 are connected together by ultrasonic welding, which can effectively ensure the IP68 sealing of the ultrasonic water meter; a battery 22 is installed in the battery compartment 31 of the case cover 20, and the battery 22 supplies power to the circuit board 26 to ensure real-time measurement of the ultrasonic water meter; a sealing gasket 24 is installed on the case cover 20, and a battery cover 23 is installed on the sealing gasket 24. The battery cover 23 is fixedly connected to the case cover 20 by screws 21, which can effectively protect the battery 22 and ensure the waterproof requirements of the battery compartment 31; a transparent window 30 is installed on the case cover 20, so that the water meter flow, signal, power and other related information can be viewed through the transparent window 30;The upper cover 20 of the case is equipped with a flip cover 27, which can protect the transparent window 30 from being damaged; the upper cover 20 of the case and the case body 2 are equipped with a lead seal 19, which can protect the ultrasonic water meter from being illegally dismantled.

Claims

1. A stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter with replaceable batteries, comprising a housing body fixed on a water pipe section, characterized in that: The case body is provided with an ultrasonic sensor system for detecting the flow condition in the water pipe section, a valve control system for controlling the water flow interruption in the water pipe section, a control system and a battery compartment for power supply. The upper part of the case body is provided with a case cover, and the battery cover of the battery compartment is detachably mounted on the middle part of the case cover by screws. The water pipe section is made of stainless steel. The valve control system includes a motor actuator arranged in the case body and on one side of the ultrasonic sensor system. The output end of the motor actuator is connected to the valve stem, and the other end of the valve stem is connected to the ball valve arranged in the water pipe section. The valve stem is rotatably mounted in the valve stem shaft sleeve. The ultrasonic sensor system includes a first ultrasonic sensor and a second ultrasonic sensor arranged in the case body and on one side of the valve control system. The first ultrasonic sensor is opposite to the long reflector arranged in the water pipe section, and the second ultrasonic sensor is opposite to the short reflector arranged in the water pipe section.

2. A stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter with replaceable battery according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature sensor for detecting the water temperature in the water pipe section is provided between the first ultrasonic sensor and the second ultrasonic sensor.

3. The battery-replaceable stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A flow guide pipe is provided between the long reflective sheet and the short reflective sheet.

4. A stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter with replaceable battery according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of studs are fixed on the upper end of the water pipe section, and the water pipe section is fixedly connected through the studs and nuts arranged at the bottom of the inner body of the watch case, and sealant is spread on the studs and nuts.

5. The battery-replaceable stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control system includes a circuit board connected to the ultrasonic sensor system and the valve control system and powered by a battery compartment. The circuit board is connected to an antenna and is provided with a display screen. The surface of the upper cover of the watch case is provided with a transparent window through which the display screen can be seen.

6. The battery-replaceable stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cover of the watch case is provided with a flip cover which can be flipped open around an axis.

7. The stainless steel valve-controlled ultrasonic water meter with replaceable battery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The watch case upper cover and the watch case body are connected by ultrasonic welding and fixed by a lead seal.

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