IC card water supply controller

By using a double-layer shell, shock absorbing material layer, elastic support and shock absorbing buffer layer in the IC card water supply controller, the problem of insufficient vibration resistance and stability of traditional water supply controllers is solved, and the stability and reliability of the equipment are significantly improved.

CN222762516UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-15QINGDAO HENGZE WATER CONSERVANCY SCI & TECH
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Application Number
CN202421590916.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-08
Publication Date
2025-04-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-08

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Technical Problem

Traditional water supply controllers have limitations in vibration resistance and stability, which leads to problems such as cracking of solder joints, circuit board damage, data reading and writing errors under external vibration or impact, affecting the stability and service life of the equipment.

Method used

An IC card water supply controller is designed, with a double-layer structure in the shell, with a layer of shock absorbing material being filled between the inner and outer layers. The control motherboard is suspended and installed by elastic support. The display screen and card swiping area are fixed by shock absorbing rubber pads and buffer layers. Flexible wires and high-performance sealing strips are used to enhance vibration resistance and protection capabilities.

Benefits of technology

Effectively absorbing external vibration energy, improving the overall stability and reliability of the equipment, reducing failure rate and maintenance costs, and extending the service life of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an IC card water supply controller, which belongs to the technical field of water supply controllers and comprises a shell, the shell is of a double-layer structure and comprises an inner layer and an outer layer, a damping material layer is filled between the inner layer and the outer layer and used for absorbing external vibration energy, a control main board is arranged in the shell, and the control main board is connected with the inner layer and the outer layer. The control mainboard is installed in the shell in a hanging mode through an elastic supporting piece, a display screen and a card swiping area are arranged on the front portion of the shell, the display screen is fixed to the front portion of the shell through a damping rubber mat, the card swiping area is located below the display screen, and a display lamp is arranged above the display screen; wherein a damping buffer layer is arranged between the display screen and the front part of the shell, and the damping buffer layer surrounds the periphery and the bottom of the control mainboard to form a closed structure; according to the utility model, by introducing the elastic supporting piece and other damping materials, the defect that the traditional water supply controller lacks effective anti-vibration design is overcome.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of water supply controllers, in particular to an IC card water supply controller. Background Art

[0002] In the modern water resource management and distribution system, intelligent water supply controllers play a vital role. They not only control the supply and metering of water, but also undertake functions such as data collection, analysis and remote monitoring. With the advancement of science and technology, the requirements for intelligent water supply controllers are constantly increasing. In addition to basic control functions, they are also required to have high precision, low power consumption, high reliability and remote management capabilities. As a key device for modern water resource management and distribution, intelligent water supply controllers are widely used in agricultural irrigation, urban water supply, industrial water use and other fields. With the development of Internet of Things technology, the requirements for controllers are no longer just simple control functions, but are developing towards more intelligent, low energy consumption, high security and remote management. However, traditional intelligent water supply controllers have some obvious limitations in design, which limits their effectiveness and reliability in practical applications.

[0003] However, there are some obvious limitations in the design and performance of traditional water supply controllers, especially in terms of vibration resistance and stability, which directly affect the long-term operating efficiency and maintenance cost of the equipment. The internal structure of traditional water supply controllers is usually fixed directly to the shell without any shock absorption measures. This means that when facing external vibration or impact, the sensitive electronic components inside the controller (such as the control motherboard) will directly bear all the vibration energy, resulting in a series of problems such as cracking of solder joints, damage to circuit boards, and data reading and writing errors, which seriously affect the stability and service life of the equipment. Components such as display screens, card swiping areas, and display lights are usually rigidly fixed, lacking proper buffering and isolation, which can easily cause components to loosen or be damaged when encountering vibration during transportation, installation or operation, affecting the normal function of the equipment. Due to the lack of special shock-absorbing materials and designs, traditional water supply controllers are more susceptible to vibration and impact in harsh outdoor or industrial environments, such as high temperature, humidity, and dusty conditions, resulting in higher equipment failure rates and increased maintenance costs. Due to the rigid connection of the internal structure, once problems caused by vibration occur, it is often necessary to replace the entire motherboard or related components, which not only has a long maintenance cycle but also high costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the utility model provides an IC card water supply controller, which solves the disadvantage that the traditional water supply controller lacks effective anti-vibration design and improves the overall stability and reliability of the equipment.

[0005] The utility model is achieved in this way:

[0006] The utility model provides an IC card water supply controller, which includes a shell, the shell is a double-layer structure, including an inner layer and an outer layer, a shock-absorbing material layer is filled between the inner layer and the outer layer, and is used to absorb external vibration energy, a control mainboard is arranged in the shell, and the control mainboard is suspended and installed in the shell through an elastic support member, a display screen and a card swiping area are arranged at the front of the shell, the display screen is fixed to the front of the shell through a shock-absorbing rubber pad, the card swiping area is located below the display screen, and a display light is arranged above the display screen;

[0007] Wherein, a shock-absorbing buffer layer is provided between the display screen and the front part of the shell, and the shock-absorbing material layer surrounds the periphery and bottom of the control main board to form a closed structure.

[0008] The display light is connected to the control main board through a wire, and the wire is made of flexible material to avoid wire breakage due to vibration.

[0009] The display screen uses an LCD screen with a size of 3.5 inches and a resolution of not less than 320×240 pixels, which is used to clearly display device status information.

[0010] The card swiping area is equipped with a contactless IC card reading and writing module that supports the ISO14443 standard and has a reading and writing distance of up to 5cm, ensuring that the IC card information is read accurately.

[0011] The overall equipment is designed with a protection level of IP65 or above, and high-performance sealing strips are used at all joints to prevent the entry of water vapor and dust, while also playing a certain role in seismic isolation.

[0012] On the basis of the above technical solution, the IC card water supply controller of the utility model can also be improved as follows:

[0013] Among them, the elastic support member includes an elastomer, a bolt, a locking ring and an anti-slip washer. The elastomer is a cylindrical elastomer. The anti-slip washer is placed between the bolt and the control motherboard. The locking ring is located at the other end of the elastomer and contacts the inner wall of the shell.

[0014] The elastic coefficient of the elastic support member ranges from 1000 to 3000 N / m, and the thickness is 2 to 5 mm.

[0015] The diameter of the elastic body is 3-5 mm.

[0016] Furthermore, the shock-absorbing material layer is composed of multiple layers of staggered damping materials, each layer is 1-2 mm thick, and the total thickness does not exceed 10 mm.

[0017] Furthermore, the control main board is specifically a rectangular flat plate with a length-to-width ratio of 2:1 and a thickness of less than 3 mm.

[0018] Furthermore, a plurality of mounting holes are provided on the edge of the control main board, and the diameter of the mounting holes is 3 mm, which are used to suspend and mount the control main board inside the shell through the elastic support member.

[0019] Furthermore, there are multiple elastic support members, and each mounting hole corresponds to one elastic support member.

[0020] Furthermore, the thickness of the shock-absorbing rubber pad is 2.5-3 mm.

[0021] Furthermore, the shell is made of ABS plastic with a thickness of 3.5-5.5 mm.

[0022] Furthermore, there are a plurality of display lights, and the plurality of display lights are arranged in an array at the front of the shell.

[0023] The display light is an LED light with optional colors of red, green and yellow, which respectively indicate different working states of the device. The brightness adjustment range is 0-100% to adapt to different light environments.

[0024] Furthermore, the control mainboard is provided with a plurality of slots, and the slots are connected to the control mainboard by a flexible connector.

[0025] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned improvement scheme are as follows: the STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller is selected as the core processor of the control mainboard, which has high-speed data processing capability and low power consumption characteristics, an operating frequency of 72MHz, and a memory capacity of 64KB.

[0026] Soft connectors usually refer to connectors used to connect flexible printed circuits (FPC) or flexible flat cables (FFC). These connectors are designed to provide high-density signal and power transmission in a limited space, especially in electronic devices that need to bend, fold, or move in three-dimensional space. Soft connectors are named for their flexibility, and they are able to withstand mechanical stresses such as bending and twisting without damaging the circuit.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the IC card water supply controller provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] Ultra-low power consumption design: Adopting STC8A8K64D4 MCU and combining with advanced power management strategy, in standby mode, the sleep current is only 15uA, which greatly extends the standby time of 3.7V2800mAh battery to more than 6 months, greatly reducing maintenance costs;

[0029] Intelligent power failure handling: After the main power is cut off, the system can automatically switch to the backup power supply and start the low-power timer, automatically waking up the device for inspection every 7 days, ensuring that the basic functions of the device can be maintained even in a long-term power failure state, improving the stability and availability of the system;

[0030] Remote management and upgrade: Adopting 4G CAT1 module, it supports remote program upgrade and data breakpoint resumption, which complies with the "Water Resources Monitoring Data Transmission Protocol" (SZY206-2016), making the operation and maintenance of the equipment more convenient, while ensuring the standardization and consistency of data transmission;

[0031] Flexible control mode: through the combination of electric operating mechanism and circuit breaker, remote and on-site dual control is realized, which enhances the operational flexibility and response speed of the equipment;

[0032] Enhanced human-computer interaction: The AI03C chip and spring-loaded touch buttons improve the user's operating comfort and the service life of the buttons, making the equipment easier to operate and maintain;

[0033] Strengthen data security: Implement IC card encryption transmission protocol to ensure the security of data during transmission and prevent unauthorized data access or tampering.

[0034] Wide range power adaptability: Using the LS10-26B12R3 module, it supports an ultra-wide input voltage range from 180-620VAC to 220-745VDC, which improves the device's adaptability to the power supply environment and is suitable for more application scenarios. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments of the utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0036] Figure 1 This is an example diagram of an IC card water supply controller;

[0037] Figure 2 A side perspective view of an IC card water supply controller;

[0038] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:

[0039] 10. Shell; 11. Display light; 12. Shock-absorbing material layer; 13. Shock-absorbing buffer layer; 14. Elastic support member; 20. Display screen; 30. Card swiping area; 40. Control main board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the implementation mode of the present invention clearer, the technical solution in the implementation mode of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the implementation mode of the present invention.

[0041] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, it is a first embodiment of an IC card water supply controller provided by the utility model. In this embodiment, it includes a housing 10. The housing 10 is a double-layer structure, including an inner layer and an outer layer. A shock-absorbing material layer 12 is filled between the inner layer and the outer layer to absorb external vibration energy. A control mainboard 40 is arranged in the housing 10. The control mainboard 40 is suspended and installed in the housing 10 through an elastic support member 14. A display screen 20 and a card swiping area 30 are arranged at the front of the housing 10. The display screen 20 is fixed to the front of the housing 10 through a shock-absorbing rubber pad. The card swiping area 30 is located below the display screen 20. A display light 11 is arranged above the display screen 20.

[0042] A shock-absorbing buffer layer 13 is disposed between the display screen 20 and the front portion of the housing 10 , and a shock-absorbing material layer 12 surrounds the periphery and bottom of the control mainboard 40 to form a closed structure.

[0043] Shock-absorbing material layer material:

[0044] 1. High elastic rubber material:

[0045] Features: Highly elastic rubber materials (such as EPDM rubber, nitrile rubber or silicone rubber) have excellent elastic recovery performance and energy absorption capacity. They can quickly return to their original shape after being compressed, effectively disperse and absorb external vibration energy, and reduce the impact of vibration on internal electronic components.

[0046] Application: Highly elastic rubber materials are often used to make shock-absorbing material layers around control motherboards, and as core materials for elastic supports, such as cylindrical elastomers. These materials can provide stable and lasting shock absorption effects, ensuring stable operation of the control motherboard under various vibration conditions.

[0047] 2. Polyurethane foam:

[0048] Features: Polyurethane foam is a lightweight, high-damping material with good sound insulation and shock absorption properties. It can effectively absorb vibration energy and reduce vibration transmission. It also has certain heat insulation properties, which helps control the temperature inside the equipment.

[0049] Application: Polyurethane foam is often used to fill the cavity between the inner and outer layers of the housing to form a shock-absorbing material layer to isolate external vibration and impact and protect internal electronic components from damage. In addition, it is also suitable for making shock-absorbing buffer layers to provide additional protection for components such as display screens and card swiping areas.

[0050] Shock-absorbing buffer layer material:

[0051] 1.Silica gel:

[0052] Features: Silicone has excellent elasticity, temperature resistance and chemical stability, and can maintain stable physical properties in a wide temperature range. It also has good damping properties, can effectively absorb vibration energy and reduce vibration transmission.

[0053] Application: Silicone is often used to make shock-absorbing buffer layers between display screens, card swiping areas and other components and the housing. It can effectively absorb external shocks and vibrations, reduce the displacement and damage of these components under vibration conditions, and provide good sealing performance to prevent moisture and dust intrusion.

[0054] 2. Aerogel:

[0055] Features: Aerogel is an ultra-light, high-porosity solid material with excellent thermal insulation, sound insulation and shock absorption properties. It can provide extremely high energy absorption capacity while maintaining low weight and volume, making it an ideal shock-absorbing and cushioning material.

[0056] Application: Although aerogel is relatively expensive, it is an ideal choice as a shock-absorbing buffer layer in applications with extremely high requirements for shock absorption performance. It is especially suitable for protecting sensitive electronic components such as display lights and control motherboards to ensure the stability and reliability of equipment under extreme vibration conditions.

[0057] Among them, in the above technical scheme, the elastic support member 14 includes an elastomer, a bolt, a locking ring and an anti-slip washer. The elastomer is a cylindrical elastomer. The anti-slip washer is placed between the bolt and the control motherboard 40. The locking ring is located at the other end of the elastomer and contacts the inner wall of the shell 10.

[0058] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the shock-absorbing material layer 12 is composed of multiple layers of staggered damping materials, each layer is 1-2 mm thick, and the total thickness does not exceed 10 mm.

[0059] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the control main board 40 is specifically a rectangular flat plate with a length-to-width ratio of 2:1 and a thickness of less than 3 mm.

[0060] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, a plurality of mounting holes are provided on the edge of the control main board 40 , and the aperture of the mounting holes is 3 mm, which are used to suspend and mount the control main board 40 inside the housing 10 through elastic support members 14 .

[0061] When in use, the elastic support member is specifically configured as follows:

[0062] Elastomer: A cylindrical elastomer made of highly elastic rubber material is preferably used, with a diameter of 5mm and adjustable height. Its elastic coefficient is controlled at around 2000N / m to ensure that the motherboard can effectively absorb and disperse vibration energy when subjected to external vibration, thereby reducing the impact of vibration on the motherboard.

[0063] Fixing bolt: An M3 stainless steel bolt that matches the motherboard mounting hole is used to pass through the motherboard mounting hole and connect to one end of the elastomer. The bolt length is adjusted according to the actual distance between the motherboard and the inner wall of the shell to ensure the stability and shock absorption effect of the motherboard after suspension installation.

[0064] Adjusting nut: The adjusting nut that matches the fixing bolt is used to adjust the distance between the mainboard and the inner wall of the shell to ensure that the mainboard remains level when suspended. The mainboard position can be fine-tuned as needed to adapt to different installation requirements.

[0065] Anti-skid washer: The anti-skid washer placed between the fixing bolt and the motherboard is made of a high friction coefficient material to prevent the motherboard from sliding under the action of the elastomer and enhance the stability of the motherboard installation.

[0066] Locking ring: Located at the other end of the elastomer, the locking ring in contact with the inner wall of the shell is used to fix the elastomer to ensure that the elastomer does not fall off the fixing bolt when subjected to vibration. At the same time, the design of the locking ring also takes into account the heat dissipation performance. It is made of materials with good thermal conductivity, which helps to dissipate heat from the motherboard.

[0067] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, there are multiple elastic support members 14 , and each mounting hole corresponds to an elastic support member 14 .

[0068] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the thickness of the shock-absorbing rubber pad is 2.5-3 mm.

[0069] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the housing 10 is made of ABS plastic with a thickness of 3.5-5.5 mm.

[0070] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, there are multiple display lights 11 , and the multiple display lights 11 are arranged in an array at the front of the housing 10 .

[0071] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, a plurality of slots are provided on the control main board 40, and the slots are connected to the control main board 40 by a flexible connector.

[0072] The main components of the flexible connector include:

[0073] Insulation Body: Usually a plastic material that provides mechanical support and maintains the correct position of the terminal.

[0074] Terminal Block: Metal contacts used to make an electrical connection. Terminals can be single or double row, depending on the specific application requirements.

[0075] Flip-cover or locking mechanism: Some types of flexible connectors may include a cover that can be flipped or locked to secure the FPC or FFC and ensure the reliability of the connection.

[0076] Positioning pins or guide structures: help align the FPC / FFC, ensure correct insertion and prevent reverse insertion.

[0077] Specifically, the principle of the utility model is:

[0078] Ultra-low power circuit design: By optimizing the circuit design and software algorithm, the utility model can significantly reduce the current consumption in the non-working state, especially by using the STC8A8K64D4 single-chip microcomputer, which has excellent low power performance and combines with the intelligent power management algorithm to minimize power consumption in sleep mode;

[0079] Intelligent power switching and management: The device has a built-in intelligent power management module that can monitor the external power status in real time. Once it detects that the external power is off, it immediately starts the low-power timer and automatically switches to the backup battery to ensure the preservation of important data and the most basic functions of the device;

[0080] Efficient communication and remote management: The 4G CAT1 module provides a high-speed and stable wireless data transmission channel, supports remote program upgrades, reduces the need for on-site maintenance, and ensures the standardization and interoperability of data transmission by following standard water resource monitoring data transmission protocols;

[0081] Intelligent control and actuator: The combination of electric operating mechanism and circuit breaker realizes the dual functions of remote control and on-site manual operation. The control strategy is dynamically adjusted through intelligent algorithm, which improves the automation level and response speed of the equipment.

[0082] Data encryption and secure transmission: IC card encryption transmission protocol is used to encrypt the transmitted data, effectively preventing data leakage and tampering during transmission, ensuring the security of information.

[0083] Wide voltage input and voltage stabilization technology: The introduction of the LS10-26B12R3 module enables the device to adapt to a wide range of power supply environments. It can work stably under both AC and DC power supplies without the need for additional power conversion equipment, simplifying the installation and maintenance process.

Claims

1. An IC card water supply controller, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell (10), wherein the shell (10) is a double-layer structure, comprising an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein a shock-absorbing material layer (12) is filled between the inner layer and the outer layer for absorbing external vibration energy, wherein a control mainboard (40) is arranged inside the shell (10), wherein the control mainboard (40) is suspended and installed inside the shell (10) through an elastic support member (14), wherein a display screen (20) and a card swiping area (30) are arranged at the front of the shell (10), wherein the display screen (20) is fixed to the front of the shell (10) through a shock-absorbing rubber pad, wherein the card swiping area (30) is located below the display screen (20), and wherein a display light (11) is arranged above the display screen (20); A shock-absorbing buffer layer (13) is provided between the display screen (20) and the front of the housing (10), and the shock-absorbing material layer (12) surrounds the periphery and bottom of the control main board (40) to form a closed structure.

2. An IC card water supply controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic support member (14) comprises an elastomer, a bolt, a locking ring and an anti-skid washer, the elastomer is a cylindrical elastomer, the anti-skid washer is placed between the bolt and the control main board (40), and the locking ring is located at the other end of the elastomer and contacts the inner wall of the shell (10).

3. An IC card water supply controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shock-absorbing material layer (12) is composed of multiple layers of staggered damping materials, each layer has a thickness of 1-2 mm, and the total thickness does not exceed 10 mm.

4. An IC card water supply controller according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control main board (40) is specifically a rectangular flat plate with a length-to-width ratio of 2:1 and a thickness of less than 3 mm.

5. An IC card water supply controller according to claim 4, characterized in that: The edge of the control main board (40) is provided with a plurality of mounting holes, each having a diameter of 3 mm, and is used for hanging and mounting it inside the housing (10) via the elastic support member (14).

6. An IC card water supply controller according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are a plurality of elastic support members (14), and each mounting hole corresponds to one elastic support member (14).

7. An IC card water supply controller according to claim 6, characterized in that: The thickness of the shock-absorbing rubber pad is 2.5-3 mm.

8. An IC card water supply controller according to claim 7, characterized in that: The housing (10) is made of ABS plastic and has a thickness of 3.5-5.5 mm.

9. An IC card water supply controller according to claim 8, characterized in that: There are a plurality of display lights (11), and the plurality of display lights (11) are arranged in an array at the front of the housing (10).

10. An IC card water supply controller according to claim 9, characterized in that: The control main board (40) is provided with a plurality of slots, and the slots are connected to the control main board (40) by means of a flexible connector.