Novel flow meter

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of flow meters, and discloses a novel flow meter which comprises a water inlet piece, a water outlet piece, a bottom shell base, a shell cover, a controller, a displayer and an impeller, the water inlet piece and the water outlet piece are installed at the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the bottom shell base respectively, the controller and the impeller are both installed in the bottom shell base, the impeller is arranged below the controller, and the displayer is arranged on the shell cover. The impeller is connected with the rotating speed collecting end of the controller and arranged on the water flow channel, the shell cover is installed on the bottom shell base, the controller and the impeller are wrapped by the shell cover and the bottom shell base, the displayer is installed on the shell cover, and the control end of the displayer is electrically connected with the control end of the controller. The flow meter has the advantages that the structure of the flow meter is simplified, operation is convenient and fast, tiny water flow can be sensed, and data technology can be transmitted out. The impeller lower than the bottom of the inner cavity of the water inlet piece is adopted, and the flow of tiny water flow can be collected; and by adopting the design of the waterproof protective layer, the effects of water resistance, static resistance, wear resistance, use resistance and the like can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of flow meters, in particular to a new type of flow meter. Background Art

[0002] A flowmeter is an instrument that indicates the measured flow rate and / or the total amount of fluid within a selected time interval. Simply put, it is a device used to measure the flow rate of fluid in a pipe or open channel. Flowmeters are categorized into differential pressure flowmeters, rotor flowmeters, throttling flowmeters, slit flowmeters, positive displacement flowmeters, electromagnetic flowmeters, and ultrasonic flowmeters. They are also classified by medium into two types: liquid flowmeters and gas flowmeters.

[0003] Liquid flow meters are widely used, typically measuring the flow of liquids in and out of the environment, often in contact with humid environments. However, existing flow meters are complex and cumbersome to operate. Furthermore, they struggle to measure flow rates even with small flows, as the flow measurement components inside them cannot touch the water surface and sense the flow. Furthermore, flow meter data cannot be transmitted.

[0004] Therefore, in response to the above problems, the existing flow meter technology needs to be further improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the problems of the existing flow meter technology, such as complex structure, cumbersome operation, inability to well sense tiny water flows and inability to transmit data; by rationalizing the design of the flow meter technology and adopting water inlet parts, water outlet parts, bottom shell seat, shell cover, controller, display and impeller, the flow meter can achieve a simplified structure, convenient operation, ability to sense tiny water flows and transmit data technology.

[0006] The technical solutions of the present utility model are as follows:

[0007] A new flow meter includes: a water inlet member, a water outlet member, a bottom shell seat, a shell cover, a controller, a display and an impeller. The water inlet member and the water outlet member are respectively installed at the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the bottom shell seat. The controller and the impeller are both installed inside the bottom shell seat. The impeller is arranged below the controller. The impeller is connected to the speed collection end of the controller. The impeller is arranged on the water flow channel. The shell cover is installed on the bottom shell seat, and the shell cover and the bottom shell seat wrap the controller and impeller. The display is installed on the shell cover. The control end of the display is electrically connected to the control end of the controller.

[0008] Furthermore, the bottom of the impeller is lower than the bottom of the inner cavity of the water inlet member.

[0009] Furthermore, the flow meter further comprises a data line interface, one end of the data line interface is electrically connected to the control end of the controller, and the other end of the data line interface is connected to an external data collector.

[0010] Furthermore, the controller includes a speed collector and a control circuit board, both of which are installed inside the bottom shell seat. The speed collector is used to collect the speed of the impeller. The speed collector is electrically connected to the speed collection end of the control circuit board, the power supply end of the control circuit board is electrically connected to the external power supply, and the control end of the control circuit board is electrically connected to the control end of the display.

[0011] Furthermore, the speed collector is a magnetoelectric speed collector or a photoelectric speed collector.

[0012] Furthermore, the blades on the impeller are selected from a plurality of arc-shaped blades arranged in the same direction.

[0013] Furthermore, a waterproof protective layer is provided on the display.

[0014] Furthermore, the waterproof protective layer includes a transparent PDMS layer, an antistatic polyurethane layer and a graphene layer. The transparent PDMS layer is arranged on the display, the antistatic polyurethane layer is arranged on the transparent PDMS layer, and the graphene layer is arranged on the antistatic polyurethane layer.

[0015] Furthermore, the shell cover is provided with reinforcing ribs.

[0016] Furthermore, the bottom shell seat and the shell cover are both made of plastic.

[0017] Furthermore, the water inlet and outlet are both made of plastic.

[0018] Furthermore, the bottom shell seat is a square bottom shell seat.

[0019] Furthermore, the shell cover is a square shell cover.

[0020] Furthermore, the reinforcing ribs are evenly distributed on the shell cover.

[0021] Furthermore, the reinforcing ribs and the shell cover are integrally formed.

[0022] Furthermore, the water inlet component includes a water inlet pipe and a water inlet sealing ring. The water inlet sealing ring is installed on the water inlet pipe. The water inlet pipe is threadedly connected to the water inlet end of the bottom shell seat. The water inlet sealing ring is used to seal the connection between the water inlet pipe and the bottom shell seat.

[0023] Furthermore, the water outlet component includes a water outlet pipe and a water outlet sealing ring. The water outlet sealing ring is installed on the water outlet pipe. The water outlet pipe is threadedly connected to the water outlet end of the bottom shell seat. The water outlet sealing ring is used to seal the connection between the water outlet pipe and the bottom shell seat.

[0024] Beneficial effects

[0025] This new flow meter utilizes a streamlined design, utilizing an inlet, outlet, bottom housing, housing cover, controller, display, and impeller. This streamlined design allows for convenient operation, the ability to sense minute water flows, and transmit data. The impeller, positioned below the bottom of the inlet chamber, measures the flow rate of minute flows. A waterproof protective layer ensures water resistance, anti-static properties, and durability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a new flow meter of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 The figure is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of a new flow meter of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a new waterproof protective layer of a flow meter according to the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a new flow meter of the present utility model.

[0030] Figure numbers: 1. Graphene layer; 2. Antistatic polyurethane layer; 3. Transparent PDMS layer; 4. Display; 01. Water inlet part; 02. Data cable interface; 03. Waterproof protective layer; 04. Shell cover; 05. Water outlet part; 06. Reinforcement rib; 07. Water outlet sealing ring; 08. Controller; 09. Water inlet sealing ring; 10. Impeller; 11. Bottom shell seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] See Figure 1-Figure 4As shown, the utility model provides a new flow meter, which includes: a water inlet 01, a water outlet 05, a bottom shell 11, a shell cover 04, a controller 08, a display 4 and an impeller 10; the flow meter also includes a data line interface 02; the bottom shell 11 and the shell cover 04 are both made of plastic; the water inlet 01 and the water outlet 05 are both made of plastic; the bottom shell 11 is a square bottom shell; the shell cover 04 is a square shell cover;

[0033] Among them, the water inlet component 01 and the water outlet component 05 are respectively installed at the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the bottom shell seat 11, the controller 08 and the impeller 10 are both installed inside the bottom shell seat 11, the impeller 10 is arranged below the controller 08, the impeller 10 is connected to the speed acquisition end of the controller 08, the impeller 10 is arranged on the water flow channel, the shell cover 04 is installed on the bottom shell seat 11, and the shell cover 04 and the bottom shell seat 11 wrap the controller 08 and the impeller 10, the display 4 is installed on the shell cover 04, and the control end of the display 4 is electrically connected to the control end of the controller 08; the display 4 is a display screen; the bottom of the impeller 10 is lower than the bottom of the inner cavity of the water inlet component 01;

[0034] Among them, one end of the data line interface 02 is electrically connected to the control end of the controller 08, and the other end of the data line interface 02 is connected to the external data collector; the controller 08 includes a speed collector and a control circuit board, and the speed collector and the control circuit board are both installed inside the bottom shell seat 11. The speed collector is used to collect the speed of the impeller 10, the speed collector is electrically connected to the speed collection end of the control circuit board, the power end of the control circuit board is electrically connected to the external power supply, and the control end of the control circuit board is electrically connected to the control end of the display 4; the speed collector selects a magnetoelectric speed collector or a photoelectric speed collector;

[0035] The impeller 10 comprises a plurality of arc-shaped blades arranged in the same direction, with the concave surfaces of the arc-shaped blades facing the water inlet end of the bottom shell seat; the display 4 is provided with a waterproof protective layer 03; the waterproof protective layer 03 comprises a transparent PDMS layer 3, an antistatic polyurethane layer 2, and a graphene layer 1, wherein the transparent PDMS layer 3 is provided on the display 4, the antistatic polyurethane layer 2 is provided on the transparent PDMS layer 3, and the graphene layer 1 is provided on the antistatic polyurethane layer 2;

[0036] The shell cover 04 is provided with reinforcing ribs 06; the reinforcing ribs 06 are evenly distributed on the shell cover 04; the reinforcing ribs 06 and the shell cover 04 are integrally formed;

[0037] Among them, the water inlet component 01 includes a water inlet pipe and a water inlet sealing ring 09, the water inlet sealing ring 09 is installed on the water inlet pipe, the water inlet pipe and the water inlet end of the bottom shell seat 11 are threadedly connected, and the water inlet sealing ring 09 is used to seal the connection between the water inlet pipe and the bottom shell seat 11; the water outlet component 05 includes a water outlet pipe and a water outlet sealing ring 07, the water outlet pipe is installed on the water outlet sealing ring 07, the water outlet pipe and the water outlet end of the bottom shell seat 11 are threadedly connected, and the water outlet sealing ring 07 is used to seal the connection between the water outlet pipe and the bottom shell seat 11.

[0038] Specific implementation methods of the utility model: After assembling the flow meter, the external water inlet pipe is threadedly connected to the water inlet part, the water outlet part is threadedly connected to the external water pipe, and the data line interface is connected to the external data collector (such as a computer, etc.). When water enters the external water inlet pipe, the impeller is driven to rotate. As the flow rate of the water flow increases, the speed of the impeller also increases. The impeller speed is collected by the speed collector, and the collected signal is processed by the controller. Then, the data signal is output to the outside through the display and the data line interface, which is convenient for reading the water flow rate; the display will be in a humid environment. In order to make the display In order to make the display more durable, a waterproof protective layer is required for waterproof protection, and the gap between the waterproof protective layer and the shell cover is sealed with sealant; wherein, the waterproof protective layer is made by selecting: selecting a 500μm thick transparent PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) film, hot pressing a 150μm thick antistatic polyurethane film on its upper surface, depositing a 50μm thick graphene layer on the antistatic polyurethane film, coating a layer of adhesive glue on the lower surface of the PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) film, and sticking the lower surface of the PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) film on the display.

[0039] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A new flow meter, characterized in that: The flow meter includes: a water inlet part, a water outlet part, a bottom shell seat, a shell cover, a controller, a display and an impeller. The water inlet part and the water outlet part are respectively installed at the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the bottom shell seat. The controller and the impeller are both installed inside the bottom shell seat. The impeller is arranged below the controller. The impeller is connected to the speed collection end of the controller. The impeller is arranged on the water flow channel. The shell cover is installed on the bottom shell seat, and the shell cover and the bottom shell seat wrap the controller and the impeller. The display is installed on the shell cover, and the control end of the display is electrically connected to the control end of the controller.

2. A new flow meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow meter further comprises a data line interface, one end of the data line interface is electrically connected to the control end of the controller, and the other end of the data line interface is connected to an external data collector.

3. A new flow meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller includes a speed collector and a control circuit board, both of which are installed inside the bottom shell. The speed collector is used to collect the speed of the impeller. The speed collector is electrically connected to the speed collection end of the control circuit board. The power supply end of the control circuit board is electrically connected to the external power supply. The control end of the control circuit board is electrically connected to the control end of the display.

4. A new flow meter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The speed collector is a magnetoelectric speed collector or a photoelectric speed collector.

5. A new flow meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blades on the impeller are selected from a plurality of arc-shaped blades arranged in the same direction.

6. A new flow meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display is provided with a waterproof protective layer.

7. A new flow meter according to claim 6, characterized in that: The waterproof protective layer includes a transparent PDMS layer, an antistatic polyurethane layer and a graphene layer. The transparent PDMS layer is arranged on the display, the antistatic polyurethane layer is arranged on the transparent PDMS layer, and the graphene layer is arranged on the antistatic polyurethane layer.

8. A new flow meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell cover is provided with reinforcing ribs.

9. A new flow meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom shell seat and the shell cover are both made of plastic.

10. A new flow meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet and outlet parts are both made of plastic.

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