Electricity larceny prevention electric energy meter

The plastic lead seal cap, barb hanging groove structure and double lead seal seat design solve the problem of traditional lead seal cap being easy to fall off or difficult to remove, and achieve the stability and safety of the anti-theft electricity meter.

CN223377379UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23ZHEJIANG YONGYANG TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422681585.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-05
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The lead seal cap of traditional anti-tampering electricity meters is easy to fall off or difficult to remove, and may damage the meter housing.

Method used

The plastic seal cap design uses a hook and hanging groove structure, combined with a double seal seat and seal hole to ensure that the seal cap is not easy to fall off, and is easy to remove through the groove and forced removal slot to avoid damage to the meter housing.

Benefits of technology

The lead seal cap is not easy to fall off and can be easily and safely removed, providing double insurance to prevent illegal opening and protect the meter housing from damage.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an electricity larceny prevention electric energy meter, wherein a lead sealing cap is not easy to fall off, and the shell of the electric energy meter is not easy to damage when the electric energy meter is dismantled. According to the technical scheme, the wiring terminal comprises a shell, a shell cover arranged at the upper end of the shell and a wiring terminal arranged at the tail of the shell, a first turning cover is arranged at the lower end of the shell cover, a second turning cover is arranged at the lower end of the shell, the shell and the two sides of the front end of the shell cover are fixed through first screws, a first lead sealing seat is arranged at the position, corresponding to the first screws, of the shell cover, and a second lead sealing seat is arranged at the position, corresponding to the second screws, of the shell cover. The first lead sealing seat is provided with a plastic lead sealing cap, the plastic lead sealing cap is provided with a positioning plane, a communicated first lead sealing hole is arranged between the plastic lead sealing cap and the first lead sealing seat, and the positioning plane of the plastic lead sealing cap is provided with a barb.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of electric energy meters, and in particular relates to an anti-theft electric energy meter. Background Art

[0002] Anti-tampering meters are meters with multiple anti-tampering features designed to prevent users from illegally reducing their energy usage, thereby ensuring profits for power companies. Traditional anti-tampering meters most commonly use lead seals over the fixing screws. However, these seals have drawbacks: they are either easily dislodged, resulting in poor anti-tampering effectiveness, or extremely difficult to remove, potentially damaging the meter housing. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an anti-theft electric energy meter with a lead sealing cap which is not easy to fall off and the meter shell is not easy to be damaged when being removed.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention includes: a shell, a shell cover arranged at the upper end of the shell, and a wiring terminal arranged at the tail of the shell, the lower end of the shell cover is provided with a first flip cover, the lower end of the shell is provided with a second flip cover, the shell and the front ends of the shell cover are fixed by first screws, the shell cover is provided with a first lead seal seat corresponding to the first screw, the first lead seal seat is provided with a plastic lead seal cap, the plastic lead seal cap is provided with a positioning plane, and a first lead seal hole communicating with the first lead seal seat is provided, characterized in that: a barb is provided on the positioning plane of the plastic lead seal cap, and a first slot is provided on both sides corresponding to the barb, a hanging slot is provided in the first lead seal seat to be hung with the barb, the upper end of the second flip cover is connected to the end of the shell cover by a rotating shaft, and the middle part is fixed to the shell by second screws on both sides, and the second screw is provided with a second lead seal hole.

[0005] The anti-theft electricity meter is characterized in that one end of the first flip cover is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft of the shell through an open shaft hole, and the other end is fixed to the shell cover by a third screw. A second lead seal seat is provided at the position of the first flip cover corresponding to the third screw, and a second lead seal cap is provided in the second lead seal seat.

[0006] The anti-theft electricity meter is characterized in that: a bayonet for engaging with the first screw is provided at the bottom of the plastic lead sealing cap, and circumferentially arranged retaining ribs are provided on the bayonet.

[0007] The anti-theft electricity meter is characterized in that: the second lead seal cap is provided with a second slot and a first positioning flange, and the second lead seal seat is provided with a second positioning flange that is engaged with the first positioning flange.

[0008] The anti-theft electricity meter is characterized in that a groove is provided on the lower end surface of the top of the plastic lead sealing cap, and a forced disassembly groove is provided on the upper end surface of the top corresponding to the groove.

[0009] The anti-electricity theft electric energy meter is characterized in that a guide groove which smoothly transitions to the second lead sealing hole of the second screw is provided on the second flip cover.

[0010] The advantages of the anti-theft electricity meter of the utility model are as follows: the plastic lead seal cap is hung on the hanging groove in the lead seal seat by an elastic hook and is not easy to fall off; and a groove and a forced removal groove are provided on the top of the plastic lead seal cap, which is easy to remove the plastic lead seal cap.

[0011] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the utility model anti-theft electric energy meter;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the plastic lead sealing cap of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second lead sealing cap of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the second screw of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the plastic lead seal cap of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the second flip cover of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first flip cover of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Reference Figure 1-7As shown, the anti-theft electricity meter of the present invention includes a housing 1, a housing cover 2 located at the upper end of the housing 1, and a terminal block 3 located at the rear end of the housing 1. A first flip cover 4 is located at the lower end of the housing cover 2, and a second flip cover 5 is located at the lower end of the housing 1. The housing 1 and the housing cover 2 are fixed to each other on both sides of the front end by first screws 6. A first seal seat 7 is located on the housing cover 2 corresponding to the first screw 6, and a plastic seal cap 8 is located on the first seal seat 7. The plastic seal cap 8 is provided with a positioning flat surface 9 and a first seal hole 10 communicating with the first seal seat 7. A barb 11 is located on the positioning flat surface 9 of the plastic seal cap 8, and first slots 12 are located on either side of the barb 11. The provision of the first slots 12 imparts elasticity to the barb 11. A hanging slot 13 is located within the first seal seat 7 to engage with the barb 11. The upper ends of the second flip cover 5 are connected to the ends of the housing cover 2 via rotating shafts 14. The middle portions of the second flip cover 5 are fixed to the housing 1 via second screws 15. The second screws 15 are provided with second lead-sealing holes 16. This structure ensures that the housing cover 2 can only be opened when both seals are removed simultaneously, providing a double security feature.

[0020] Preferably, one end of the first flip cover 4 is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft 18 of the housing 1 through an open shaft hole 17, and the other end of the first flip cover 4 is fixed to the housing cover 2 via a third screw 19. A second seal seat 20 is provided on the first flip cover 4 at a position corresponding to the third screw 19, and a second seal cap 21 is provided in the second seal seat 20. The second seal cap 21 prevents the first flip cover 4 from being opened illegally.

[0021] Preferably, the bottom of the plastic lead sealing cap 8 is provided with a bayonet 22 for engaging with the first screw 6, and the bayonet 22 is provided with circumferentially arranged retaining ribs 23. The bayonet 22 secures the top of the first screw 6, thereby ensuring its own stability and preventing the first screw 6 from loosening.

[0022] Preferably, the second seal cap 21 is provided with a second slot 24 and a first positioning flange 25, and the second seal seat 20 is provided with a second positioning flange 26 that engages with the first positioning flange 25. The engagement of the first positioning flange 25 and the second positioning flange 26 prevents the second seal cap 21 from falling off.

[0023] Preferably, a groove 27 is provided on the lower end surface of the top of the plastic lead sealing cap 8, and a forced removal groove 28 is provided on the upper end surface of the top of the plastic lead sealing cap 8 at a position corresponding to the groove 27. By providing the groove 27 and the forced removal groove 28, the plastic lead sealing cap 8 forms a weak point at this position, making it easier for tools such as a screwdriver to be inserted to remove the plastic lead sealing cap 8.

[0024] Preferably, the second flip cover 5 is provided with a guide groove 29 which smoothly transitions with the second lead sealing hole 16 of the second screw 15, so as to facilitate the passage of the lead sealing wire.

[0025] As mentioned above, this does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this profession can make some changes or modifications to the above-disclosed structures and technical contents without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. An anti-theft electricity meter, comprising a housing (1), a housing cover (2) arranged at the upper end of the housing (1), and a terminal (3) arranged at the rear end of the housing (1), wherein the lower end of the housing cover (2) is provided with a first flip cover (4), and the lower end of the housing (1) is provided with a second flip cover (5), the housing (1) and the housing cover (2) are fixed at both sides of the front end by first screws (6), the housing cover (2) is provided with a first lead seal seat (7) corresponding to the first screw (6), the first lead seal seat (7) is provided with a plastic lead seal cap (8), the plastic lead seal cap (8) is provided with a positioning plane (9), and a first lead seal hole (10) communicating with the first lead seal seat (7) is provided between the plastic lead seal cap (8), characterized in that: A barb (11) is provided on the positioning plane (9) of the plastic lead seal cap (8), and a first slot (12) is provided on both sides of the barb (11). A hanging slot (13) connected to the barb (11) is provided in the first lead seal seat (7). The upper ends of the second flip cover (5) are connected to the ends of the shell cover (2) via a rotating shaft (14), and the middle ends are fixed to the shell (1) via a second screw (15). The second screw (15) is provided with a second lead seal hole (16).

2. The anti-theft electricity meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the first flip cover (4) is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft (18) of the housing (1) through an open shaft hole (17), and the other end is fixed to the housing cover (2) through a third screw (19). A second lead seal seat (20) is provided on the first flip cover (4) at a position corresponding to the third screw (19), and a second lead seal cap (21) is provided in the second lead seal seat (20).

3. The anti-theft electricity meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the plastic lead seal cap (8) is provided with a bayonet (22) for engaging with the first screw (6), and the bayonet (22) is provided with circumferentially arranged bayonet ribs (23).

4. The anti-electricity theft meter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second lead seal cap (21) is provided with a second slot (24) and a first positioning flange (25), and the second lead seal seat (20) is provided with a second positioning flange (26) that is engaged with the first positioning flange (25).

5. The anti-theft electricity meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end surface of the top of the plastic lead seal cap (8) is provided with a groove (27), and the upper end surface of the top is provided with a forced disassembly groove (28) at a position corresponding to the groove (27).

6. The anti-electricity theft meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second flip cover (5) is provided with a guide groove (29) that smoothly transitions with the second lead sealing hole (16) of the second screw (15).