Portable multifunctional monitoring device

Through the integrated current sensor and other equipment of a portable multi-energy monitoring device, the problem of the inability to move the multi-energy monitoring device is solved, real-time monitoring and data sharing are realized, and the efficiency of energy management is improved.

CN223193038UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-05DONGFANG BOILER GROUP OF DONGFANG ELECTRIC CORP
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Application Number
CN202421889607.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-06
Publication Date
2025-08-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-06

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Technical Problem

The existing multi-energy monitoring device cannot move with the equipment, resulting in inconvenience in use, especially when the equipment position changes frequently and extends the data acquisition cycle.

Method used

A portable multi-energy monitoring device is designed, integrating current sensors, surge protectors, switching power supplies, power meters, fluid detection equipment and communication equipment. It is connected to the controller through power, signal and medium interfaces, supports real-time monitoring of multiple energy sources, and can communicate wirelessly to third-party systems.

Benefits of technology

The portability and real-time monitoring of multi-energy monitoring devices are realized, the level of supervision of energy management is improved, and the economic benefits of enterprises are improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of energy consumption management, and discloses a portable multifunctional monitoring device, which comprises a cabinet body with an opening on one side, a baffle plate matched with the opening is arranged at the opening of the cabinet body, the baffle plate is rotatably connected with the cabinet body through a door shaft, and a touch screen is arranged on the baffle plate. The current sensor is arranged outside the cabinet body, the surge protector, the switching power supply, the electric energy meter, the controller and the fluid detection equipment are arranged inside the cabinet body, the cabinet body is further provided with a power interface, a signal interface and a medium interface, the external power supply is connected into the surge protector through the power interface, and the surge protector, the switching power supply, the electric energy meter and the controller are sequentially connected. The current sensor is externally connected to a controller in the cabinet body through a signal interface, and the touch screen is connected with the controller; and a fluid pipeline of the fluid detection equipment is connected with the to-be-detected device through the medium interface. The problem that in the prior art, an energy consumption monitoring device cannot move along with to-be-detected equipment, and consequently use is inconvenient is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of energy consumption management, in particular to a monitoring device for portable energy-consuming equipment. Background Art

[0002] Multi-energy monitoring and analysis devices are primarily used to rapidly monitor energy consumption (including media) and analyze energy anomalies in equipment that simultaneously uses multiple energy sources or media (such as electricity / argon, electricity / carbon dioxide, electricity / cutting fluid, and electricity / mixed fluid). These devices are often bulky and fixed in location, making them difficult to move. Therefore, existing methods for collecting energy data typically involve installing transformers on the equipment's distribution cabinet and flow meters on fixed pipelines. However, with current process adjustments, many energy-consuming devices are frequently relocated, which presents challenges for existing energy data collection devices. This is particularly true when a single device uses multiple energy sources simultaneously, such as gas shielded welding machines or mobile local heating equipment, and requires simultaneous collection of multiple signals, including electricity and gas. Data collection requires shutting off the power, installing energy meters and transformers on the distribution cabinet, and installing flow meters on the gas pipelines. This results in power and gas outages, disrupting normal production. Furthermore, this data collection method takes a long time to obtain. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the technical problem in the prior art that a multi-function monitoring device cannot be used in conjunction with an energy-consuming device to move, which causes inconvenience in use, the utility model proposes a portable multi-function monitoring device.

[0004] A portable multi-function monitoring device includes a cabinet with an opening on one side, a baffle adapted to the opening installed at the opening of the cabinet, a touch screen installed on the baffle, and a current sensor outside the cabinet and a surge protector, a switching power supply, an electric energy meter, a controller, and a fluid detection device inside the cabinet. The cabinet is also provided with a power interface, a signal interface, and a medium interface. The external power supply is connected to the surge protector through the power interface, and the surge protector, the switching power supply, the electric energy meter, and the controller are connected in sequence. The current sensor is connected to the controller inside the cabinet from the outside through the signal interface, and the touch screen is connected to the controller; the fluid pipeline of the fluid detection device is connected to the device to be tested through the medium interface, and the measured parameters are transmitted to the controller through the cable in the form of electrical signals.

[0005] The above-mentioned portable multi-function monitoring device also includes a partition and a compression joint. The partition is arranged in the cabinet to separate the fluid detection equipment. The surge protector, switching power supply, electric energy meter, and controller are arranged above the partition in the cabinet, and the fluid detection equipment is installed below the partition in the cabinet; the compression joint passes through the partition to allow the cables on both sides of the partition to be connected, and the cables of the fluid detection device and the controller are connected through the compression joint.

[0006] The portable multi-function monitoring device further includes a communication device, which is arranged inside the cabinet and connected to the controller.

[0007] The communication device in the above-mentioned portable multi-function monitoring device also includes a communication antenna, and integrates at least one module among the LoRa module, cellular module and wifi module. The communication antenna is arranged on the top of the cabinet, and the LoRa module, cellular module and wifi module are connected to the controller.

[0008] The controller in the portable multi-function monitoring device is integrated with a gateway interface, which is arranged on the cabinet.

[0009] The fluid detection equipment in the portable multi-function monitoring device includes a gas flow meter and a liquid flow meter, and the gas flow meter and the liquid flow meter are connected to the device to be tested through different fluid pipelines and different medium interfaces respectively.

[0010] The portable multi-function monitoring device further comprises a drainage hole, which is arranged at the bottom of the cabinet.

[0011] The current sensor in the above-mentioned portable multi-energy monitoring device is a handheld Hall current sensor.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the present invention include: the present invention integrates the current and fluid detection devices in the cabinet, so that the spatial structure is reasonable and multiple energy consumption data of multi-energy equipment can be monitored at the same time, and the cabinet can be fixed on the energy-consuming equipment that needs to be detected, solving the problem of inconvenience caused by the inability of the energy consumption monitoring device to move with the equipment to be tested in the prior art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 This is a conceptual diagram of the overall structure of the portable multi-function monitoring device of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a front structural schematic diagram of the portable multi-function monitoring device of the utility model with the baffle opened.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a front structural diagram of the portable multi-function monitoring device of the utility model when the baffle is closed.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a front structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a portable multi-function monitoring device with a baffle when the baffle is open.

[0017] The components marked in the figure are: 1-cabinet, 2-touch screen, 3-baffle, 4-current sensor, 5-surge protector, 6-switching power supply, 7-electricity meter, 8-controller, 9-fluid detection equipment, 91-gas flow meter, 92-liquid flow meter, 10-partition, 11-compression joint, 12-communication equipment, 121-communication antenna, 122-LoRa module, 123-cellular module, 124-wifi module, 13-gateway interface, 14-drain hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Example 1:

[0020] like Figure 1-3 The present invention is shown as a portable multi-function monitoring device, comprising a cabinet 1 with an opening on one side, a baffle 3 adapted to the opening being installed at the opening of the cabinet 1, a touch screen 2 being installed on the baffle 3, a current sensor 4 being arranged on the outside of the cabinet and an internal surge protector 5, a switching power supply 6, an electric energy meter 7, a controller 8, and a fluid detection device 9. The controller 8 is generally a PLC or other embedded controller, a single-chip microcomputer, etc., and mainly comprises a processor, a storage module, a communication module, an analog input module, and a switching output module. In this embodiment, the controller 8 is also integrated with an audible and visual alarm device, and specific alarm parameters can be pre-set according to the working conditions. The cabinet 1 is also provided with a power interface, a signal interface, and a medium interface. The external power supply is connected to the surge protector through the power interface. 5. The surge protector 5 can absorb and decompose surge voltage, limit overvoltage, and discharge surge current caused by reasons such as welding machine startup. The surge protector 5, switching power supply 6, electric energy meter 7, and controller 8 are connected in sequence. The current sensor 4 is connected to the controller 8 in the cabinet 1 from the outside through the signal interface. In this embodiment, the current signal collected by the current sensor is converted into a 4-20mA analog signal through the interface and transmitted to the controller 8. The touch screen 2 is connected to the controller 8 to display various energy parameters of the energy-consuming equipment, and the parameter type and adjustment coefficient can be selected; the fluid pipeline of the fluid detection equipment 9 is connected to the device to be tested through the medium interface. In this embodiment, the measured parameters are transmitted to the controller 8 through the cable in the form of a 4-20mA analog signal.

[0021] Furthermore, the portable multi-function detection device of the present invention also includes a communication device 12, which is arranged inside the cabinet 1. In this embodiment, it can be connected to the controller 8 via an Ethernet or RS485 interface and can achieve wireless communication with external devices.

[0022] Furthermore, the above-mentioned communication device 12 also includes a communication antenna 121, and integrates at least one of the LoRa module 122, the cellular module 123 and the wifi module 124. The communication antenna 121 is arranged on the top of the cabinet 1, and the LoRa module 122, the cellular module 123 and the wifi module 124 are connected to the controller 8. The output signal of the controller 8 can be converted into LoRa signals, 4G / 5G signals and wifi signals respectively, and wireless communication with external devices can be achieved through the above-mentioned communication antenna 121.

[0023] Furthermore, the controller 8 is integrated with a gateway interface 13 , which is provided on the cabinet 1 . The controller 8 can communicate with external devices by connecting a network cable to the gateway interface 13 .

[0024] Furthermore, the fluid detection device 9 includes a gas flow meter 91 and a liquid flow meter 92. The gas flow meter 91 and the liquid flow meter 92 are respectively connected to the device to be tested through different fluid pipelines and different medium interfaces, and can detect the flow parameters of energy-consuming equipment using gas and liquid.

[0025] Furthermore, the portable multi-function monitoring device of the present invention further includes a drain hole 14 , which is provided at the bottom of the cabinet 1 . When the medium in the fluid detection device 9 leaks, the medium can be discharged through the drain hole 14 .

[0026] Furthermore, the current sensor 4 in the portable multi-function monitoring device of the present invention adopts a handheld Hall current sensor, which is quick and easy to install and easy to use.

[0027] In this embodiment, taking a carbon dioxide shielded welding machine as an example, first, the cabinet 1 is fixed to a designated position near the device to be tested. The controller can choose to pre-set automatic alarm parameters or monitor manually. The current sensor 4 is set on the power supply cable of the welding machine, and the carbon dioxide source is connected to the medium interface corresponding to the fluid pipeline input end of the fluid detection device 8. Then, the medium interface corresponding to the fluid pipeline output port is connected to the carbon dioxide input end of the welding machine. After checking that the interfaces are all tightened, check whether the device connection in the cabinet is correct, power on to check the working status, and close the baffle after all are correct. Select the processing category, energy-consuming equipment type, and energy type on the touch screen, then start the welding machine, and display the power parameters, carbon dioxide flow parameters, and energy efficiency data on the touch screen; when the automatic alarm parameters are set, when the data is normal, the sound and light alarm device does not work. When the energy consumption data is abnormal, the sound and light alarm device will sound an alarm and send an abnormal prompt to the host computer through the communication device 11; if it is necessary to connect to a third-party system, the gateway interface 12 on the controller 8 can be used through Ethernet, or the communication device 11 can be used to communicate and interact with the third-party system through wireless communication.

[0028] Example 2:

[0029] like Figure 4 The figure shows another embodiment of the portable multi-function monitoring device of the present invention. Based on the structure and connection relationship described in Example 1, it also includes a partition 10 and a clamping joint 11, wherein the partition 10 is horizontally arranged in the cabinet 1, and the two side edges and rear end of the partition 10 are connected to the inner wall of the cabinet 1, and the front end can be tightly attached to the baffle 3 in the closed state. The clamping joint 11 passes through the partition 10 and can allow cables to pass through. The above-mentioned surge protector 5, switching power supply 6, electric energy meter 7, and controller 8 are arranged above the partition 10 in the cabinet 1, and the fluid detection equipment 9 is installed below the partition 10 in the cabinet 1, and the cables of the fluid detection equipment 9 and the controller 8 are connected through the clamping joint 11.

[0030] In this embodiment, the partition 10 plays an isolating role, and the compression joint 11 adopts a sealing and compression measure to prevent the medium in the fluid detection device 9 from leaking and splashing onto the electrical components, causing damage or even accidents, thereby ensuring the safety of the equipment.

[0031] Compared with the existing technology, the utility model has the characteristics of small size, easy installation and use, safety and reliability, and integrates a variety of energy consumption detection equipment. When it comes to equipment that uses multiple energy sources at the same time and changes positions frequently, its energy consumption status can be monitored in real time, and the parameters can be shared to designated third-party systems (such as energy management platforms, digital workshops, etc.), which solves the problem of inconvenience caused by the inability of energy consumption monitoring devices in the existing technology to follow the movement of the equipment to be tested, improves the supervision level of workshop energy management, and improves the economic benefits of the enterprise.

Claims

1. A portable multi-function monitoring device, comprising a cabinet (1) with an opening on one side, a baffle (3) adapted to the opening being installed at the opening of the cabinet (1), a touch screen (2) being installed on the baffle (3), and characterized in that: The cabinet (1) further comprises a current sensor (4) arranged outside the cabinet (1) and a surge protector (5), a switching power supply (6), an electric energy meter (7), a controller (8), and a fluid detection device (9) inside the cabinet. The cabinet (1) is also provided with a power interface, a signal interface, and a medium interface. The external power supply is connected to the surge protector (5) through the power interface. The surge protector (5), the switching power supply (6), the electric energy meter (7), and the controller (8) are connected in sequence. The current sensor (4) is connected to the controller (8) inside the cabinet (1) from the outside through the signal interface. The touch screen (2) is connected to the controller (8). The fluid pipeline of the fluid detection device (9) is connected to the device to be tested through the medium interface. The measured parameters are transmitted to the controller (8) through a cable in the form of an analog signal.

2. The portable multi-function monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a partition (10) and a compression joint (11), wherein the partition (10) is arranged in the cabinet (1) to separate the fluid detection device (9), the surge protector (5), the switching power supply (6), the electric energy meter (7), and the controller (8) are arranged above the partition (10) in the cabinet (1), and the fluid detection device (9) is installed below the partition (10) in the cabinet (1); the compression joint (11) passes through the partition (10) to allow the cables on both sides of the partition (10) to be connected, and the cables of the fluid detection device (9) and the controller (8) are connected through the compression joint (11).

3. The portable multi-function monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a communication device (12), which is arranged inside the cabinet (1) and connected to the controller (8).

4. The portable multi-function monitoring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The communication device (12) further comprises a communication antenna (121) and integrates at least one of a LoRa module (122), a cellular module (123) and a Wi-Fi module (124); the communication antenna (121) is arranged on the top of the cabinet (1); and the LoRa module (122), the cellular module (123) and the Wi-Fi module (124) are connected to the controller (8).

5. The portable multi-function monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller (8) is integrated with a gateway interface (13), and the gateway interface (13) is arranged on the cabinet (1).

6. The portable multi-function monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fluid detection device (9) comprises a gas flow meter (91) and a liquid flow meter (92), and the gas flow meter (91) and the liquid flow meter (92) are respectively connected to the device to be tested via different fluid pipelines and different medium interfaces.

7. The portable multi-function monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a drainage hole (14), which is arranged at the bottom of the cabinet (1).

8. The portable multi-function monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The current sensor (4) is a handheld Hall current sensor.