Multi-user intelligent electric energy meter
By integrating the key modules of the electricity meter into the intelligent processing chip and combining it with a compact design, the problems of traditional electricity meters such as large size, single function and inconvenient maintenance are solved. The electricity meter can be miniaturized, enhanced in function and remotely monitored, which improves user experience and data security.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422247515.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-13
AI Technical Summary
Traditional electricity meters have complex structures and single functions, making it difficult to meet the diverse metering needs of modern power systems. They also lack effective communication methods, resulting in large size, high cost, inconvenient maintenance, and difficulty in achieving remote data monitoring.
The metering module, power module, storage module and 485 communication module are integrated into the intelligent processing chip, and equipped with a liquid crystal display and backlight screen. Combined with a compact design, it adds flip cover protection and lead seal anti-tampering mechanism, and uses a wiring copper plate to directly connect to the high-current circuit.
It achieves miniaturization of electricity meters, reduces costs, enhances functionality, supports remote monitoring, simplifies maintenance and upgrades, and improves user experience and data security.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric energy meters, in particular to a multi-user intelligent electric energy meter. Background Art
[0002] With technological advancements and social development, energy management is becoming increasingly important. In the power sector, in particular, accurate and reliable energy metering is crucial to the operations of power companies. Traditional energy meters, with their complex structure and limited functionality, are unable to meet the diverse metering requirements of modern power systems. Furthermore, the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) is placing higher demands on energy meters, such as remote data transmission and real-time monitoring.
[0003] Most current electricity meters on the market utilize discrete components, with the metering module, power module, and storage module all installed separately. This significantly increases the meter's overall size, resulting in relatively high manufacturing costs and inconvenience in maintenance and upgrades. Furthermore, these meters often lack effective communication capabilities, making them difficult to meet the power company's needs for real-time monitoring of electricity usage data.
[0004] In order to overcome the above shortcomings, the present invention proposes a new multi-user smart energy meter. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the background technology, the utility model provides a multi-user intelligent electric energy meter.
[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a multi-user intelligent electricity meter, including a bottom shell and an upper cover covering the bottom shell, an incoming line base and an outgoing line base are provided on the openings at both ends of the bottom shell, the outgoing line base is provided with an outgoing line terminal, a connecting boss is provided in the bottom shell, an intelligent processing chip is fixed on the connecting boss, a metering module, a power module, a storage module, a 485 communication module and a liquid crystal display are provided on the intelligent processing chip, a transparent window is provided on the upper cover above the liquid crystal display, and the incoming line base and the outgoing line terminal are electrically connected to the metering module.
[0007] Furthermore, the liquid crystal display screen is connected to a backlight screen via a connecting rod, and the backlight screen is connected to the intelligent processing chip via a fixing column.
[0008] Furthermore, a flip cover for covering the opening is rotatably connected to the rotating shafts at both ends of the upper cover.
[0009] Furthermore, lead sealing posts are provided on the four corners of the bottom shell, the tops of the lead sealing posts are provided with lead sealing holes, and the flip cover is provided with through holes for the lead sealing posts to pass through.
[0010] Furthermore, a wiring copper plate is fixed in the wiring slot of the incoming line base by wiring bolts, and a through slot for the wiring copper plate to pass through is provided on the back of the wiring slot, and a plurality of wiring holes are spaced apart on one end of the wiring copper plate away from the wiring bolts.
[0011] Furthermore, connecting screw holes are provided on both sides of the wiring slot, studs are threadedly connected to the connecting screw holes, and positioning screw holes are provided on both sides of the wiring copper plate and are threadedly connected to the studs.
[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:
[0013] 1. Reduced size: By integrating key functional components such as the metering module, power module, storage module, and 485 communication module into an intelligent processing chip, the overall size of the electricity meter is greatly reduced, making it more compact and easy to install in places with limited space.
[0014] 2. Cost savings: The integrated design reduces the number of components required and simplifies the production process, thereby reducing production and maintenance costs.
[0015] 3. Functional enhancement: The built-in intelligent processing chip is not only responsible for electricity metering, but also for data storage and communication. It supports data exchange with other devices or management systems through the 485 interface, enhancing the functionality of the electricity meter.
[0016] 4. Easy to maintain and upgrade: Due to the highly integrated design, when hardware updates or software upgrades are required, the operation becomes simpler and faster.
[0017] 5. Intuitive display: Through the transparent window on the upper cover, users can directly view the power usage presented by the LCD screen, which improves the user experience.
[0018] 6. Remote management: Equipped with a 485 communication module, the energy meter can be connected to a wider network environment, making it easier for power companies to implement remote monitoring and management, helping to promptly identify and resolve problems and improve service quality.
[0019] In addition to the above-described purposes, features and advantages, the present invention has other purposes, features and advantages. The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present utility model.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear inner wall of the front upper cover of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 3This is a structural diagram of the incoming line base.
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cable entry base from another perspective.
[0024] Figure 5 This is the connection block diagram of the utility model.
[0025] Figure 1-5 Middle: 1. Bottom shell; 2. Upper cover; 3. Inlet base; 4. Outlet base; 5. Outlet terminal; 6. Connecting boss; 7. Intelligent processing chip; 8. LCD screen; 9. Transparent window; 10. Connecting rod; 11. Backlight screen; 12. Fixing column; 13. Rotating shaft; 14. Opening; 15. Flip cover; 16. Lead sealing column; 17. Lead sealing hole; 18. Through hole; 19. Wiring slot; 20. Wiring copper plate; 21. Through slot; 22. Wiring bolt; 23. Wiring hole; 24. Connecting screw hole; 25. Stud; 26. Positioning screw hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments 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.
[0027] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.
[0028] The utility model provides a multi-user intelligent electric energy meter.
[0029] In this embodiment, referring to Figure 1-5 The multi-user smart energy meter includes a bottom shell 1 and an upper cover 2 covering the bottom shell 1. The openings 14 at both ends of the bottom shell 1 are provided with an incoming line base 3 and an outgoing line base 4. The outgoing line base 4 is provided with an outgoing line terminal 5. A connecting boss 6 is provided in the bottom shell 1, and an intelligent processing chip 7 is fixed on the connecting boss 6. The intelligent processing chip 7 is provided with a metering module, a power module, a storage module, a 485 communication module and a liquid crystal display 8. A transparent window 9 is provided on the upper cover 2 above the liquid crystal display. The incoming line base and the outgoing line terminal are electrically connected to the metering module.
[0030] The above technical solution integrates multiple functional modules (metering module, power module, storage module, 485 communication module) into a single intelligent processing chip, combined with a compact design, to achieve miniaturization of the electricity meter. This not only saves installation space but also reduces manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the transparent window allows direct viewing of the LCD display, enhancing the user experience.
[0031] Specifically, the liquid crystal display screen 8 is connected to a backlight screen 11 via a connecting rod 10 , and the backlight screen 11 is connected to the intelligent processing chip via a fixing column 12 .
[0032] In this embodiment, a backlight screen is added and connected to the intelligent processing chip via a fixing post, ensuring that the information on the LCD screen can be clearly read even in low light conditions. The introduction of the backlight screen improves the usability of the energy meter in various environments, especially at night or in dimly lit places.
[0033] Specifically, a flip cover 15 for covering the opening is rotatably connected to the rotating shafts 13 at both ends of the upper cover 2.
[0034] In this embodiment, rotatably connected flip covers are provided at both ends of the upper cover to effectively protect the wiring terminals on the incoming and outgoing wiring bases from external environmental influences, preventing the ingress of contaminants such as dust and moisture, thereby extending the service life of the energy meter. Furthermore, the flip cover design also facilitates daily wiring operations.
[0035] Specifically, lead sealing posts 16 are provided on the four corners of the bottom shell, and lead sealing holes 17 are provided on the tops of the lead sealing posts 16. The flip cover is provided with through holes 18 for the lead sealing posts to pass through.
[0036] In this embodiment, the seal post on the bottom shell and the through hole on the flip cover work together to provide an effective anti-tampering mechanism. The seal can prevent unauthorized personnel from opening the meter to a certain extent, ensuring the security and accuracy of the meter data.
[0037] Specifically, a wiring copper plate 20 is fixed in the wiring slot 19 of the incoming line base by a wiring bolt 22. A through slot 21 is provided on the back of the wiring slot for the wiring copper plate 20 to pass through. A plurality of wiring holes 23 are provided at intervals on one end of the wiring copper plate 20 away from the wiring bolt 22.
[0038] In this embodiment, conventional energy meters are designed primarily for low-current applications in household environments. The connection ports at both ends can typically only carry relatively small currents. To accurately measure energy in high-current environments, a current transformer is typically required at the front end of the meter. However, the present invention utilizes a copper wiring plate at the incoming line, allowing the meter to be directly connected to high-current lines. This eliminates the need for a transformer, simplifies the system structure, and improves the practicality and cost-effectiveness of the meter.
[0039] The copper wiring plate can carry larger cables. The thickness of the copper wiring plate is between 3.5-5mm and can handle large currents of 350-600AD. This eliminates the need for a transformer for the energy meter.
[0040] Specifically, connecting screw holes 24 are provided on both sides of the wiring slot 19 , and studs 25 are threadedly connected to the connecting screw holes 24 . Positioning screw holes 26 threadedly connected to the studs 25 are provided on both sides of the wiring copper plate.
[0041] In this embodiment, by setting connecting screw holes on both sides of the wiring slot and using studs to connect with the positioning screw holes on the wiring copper plate, this structural design ensures that the wiring copper plate is firmly fixed in the wiring slot, thereby enhancing the stability and reliability of the connection.
[0042] Technical personnel please note: Although the utility model has been described according to the above specific implementation methods, the concept of the utility model is not limited to this utility model. Any modification using the concept of the utility model will be included in the scope of protection of this patent right.
Claims
1. A multi-user smart energy meter, comprising a bottom shell and an upper cover covering the bottom shell, wherein openings at both ends of the bottom shell are provided with an inlet base and an outlet base, and the outlet base is provided with an outlet terminal, characterized in that: A connecting boss is provided in the bottom shell, an intelligent processing chip is fixed on the connecting boss, a metering module, a power module, a storage module, a 485 communication module and a liquid crystal display are provided on the intelligent processing chip, a transparent window is provided on the upper cover above the liquid crystal display, and the incoming line base and the outgoing line terminal are electrically connected to the metering module.
2. The multi-user smart energy meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid crystal display screen is connected to a backlight screen via a connecting rod, and the backlight screen is connected to an intelligent processing chip via a fixing column.
3. The multi-user smart electric energy meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A flip cover for covering the opening is rotatably connected to the rotating shafts at both ends of the upper cover.
4. The multi-user smart energy meter according to claim 3, characterized in that: Lead sealing columns are arranged on the four corners of the bottom shell, the tops of the lead sealing columns are provided with lead sealing holes, and the flip cover is provided with through holes for the lead sealing columns to pass through.
5. The multi-user smart electric energy meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wiring copper plate is fixed in the wiring slot of the incoming line base by wiring bolts. A through slot is provided on the back of the wiring slot for the wiring copper plate to pass through. A plurality of wiring holes are provided at intervals on one end of the wiring copper plate away from the wiring bolts.
6. The multi-user smart energy meter according to claim 5, characterized in that: Connecting screw holes are provided on both sides of the wiring slot, studs are threadedly connected to the connecting screw holes, and positioning screw holes are provided on both sides of the wiring copper plate and are threadedly connected to the studs.