Protective structure of split type intelligent remote water meter
The split design and multi-layer sealing structure solve the stability and maintenance difficulties of smart water meters in harsh environments, realize modular design and diversified communication, and improve the environmental adaptability and maintenance convenience of smart water meters.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423252092.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-27
AI Technical Summary
Smart water meters are prone to malfunction in harsh environments, and product updates and maintenance are difficult, which limits their application efficiency and stability.
It adopts a split design, including a base meter and a central control shell. The central control shell is equipped with a circuit board compartment and a battery compartment. It uses sealant potting and a multi-layer sealing structure, combined with an external antenna and a common antenna to achieve modular design and independent sealing to improve protection.
It achieves the stability and reliability of smart water meters in harsh environments, reduces maintenance difficulty, supports free switching between rotary-wing and smart remote water meters, and provides diversified communication solutions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water meters, and more specifically, to a protective structure of a split-type intelligent remote water meter. Background Art
[0002] Smart water meters, innovative devices that integrate modern microelectronics, sensor technology, smart IC cards, and the Internet of Things (IoT), accurately measure water consumption and enable the transmission and settlement of water usage data. Widespread application across multiple sectors has significantly improved the efficiency and accuracy of water resource management.
[0003] However, smart water meters face a series of challenges in their actual deployment. First, facing the diverse needs of different regions and construction periods, product upgrades and maintenance are extremely difficult and costly. Second, in harsh environmental conditions, such as humidity, high temperatures, and even sewage-soaked water meter wells, these factors significantly increase the risk of smart water meter failure, limiting their technical advantages and maximizing their application efficiency. Therefore, optimizing the design of smart water meters, enhancing product modularity, simplifying product upgrades and maintenance, and improving stability and reliability in harsh environments have become key to the development of the industry. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model aims to provide a protective structure for a split-type intelligent remote water meter which is easy to install and disassemble and has improved moisture and water resistance.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a protective structure for a split-type intelligent remote water meter, comprising a base meter, a movement, and a central control housing, wherein the central control housing is provided with a circuit board compartment inside, a battery compartment is provided on the side of the central control housing, a lead-sealed through-hole is provided at the bottom of the battery compartment, the battery cover is threadedly connected to the bottom of the battery compartment, and a lead-sealed opening is provided on the end face of the battery cover;
[0006] A circuit board is fixedly installed in the circuit board compartment, and the circuit board is sealed by a sealing pot. A plurality of male buckles are provided on the inside of the circuit board compartment, and a transparent cover is installed above the circuit board compartment through the male buckles. A glue filling groove is provided at the outer edge of the transparent cover, and a sealant is injected into the glue filling groove to seal the circuit board, thereby realizing moisture-proof protection of the circuit board. A square threading hole is provided between the circuit board compartment and the battery compartment, and a threading plug is installed in the square threading hole.
[0007] The bottom of the central control shell is provided with an external antenna extension port connected to the circuit board compartment, an external antenna is installed in the external antenna extension port, the external antenna is connected to the circuit board, and a sealing plug is provided on the surface of the external antenna, which is used to seal the gap between the external antenna and the external antenna extension port;
[0008] The movement is inserted into the mounting hole on the upper part of the base watch, a circle of first positioning teeth is provided on the upper part of the movement, a stainless steel cover, a watch cover shell and a resin glass are provided above the movement, the watch cover shell is threadedly connected to the mounting hole on the upper part of the base watch, the stainless steel cover is located in the watch cover shell, a flip cover is movably hinged on the top of the watch cover shell through a rotating shaft, and the resin glass covers the upper part of the movement;
[0009] The central control shell is detachably mounted on one side of the meter cover shell.
[0010] Preferably, a decorative cover is installed above the transparent cover, and a touch button window and a display light hole are provided on the decorative cover. A touch button position and a display light position are provided on the top of the transparent cover, and the touch button window and the display light hole are respectively matched with the touch button position and the display light position.
[0011] Preferably, a connecting column with an integrated structure is provided at the bottom of the central control shell, a fixed connecting groove is provided on one side of the watch cover shell, the connecting column is inserted into the fixed connecting groove, and metal inserts are fixed at both ends of the top of the watch cover shell, and the central control shell is fixedly connected to the metal inserts by screws.
[0012] Preferably, a sealing rubber ring is provided between the movement and the upper mounting opening of the base watch, and a nylon gasket is installed between the resin glass and the stainless steel cover.
[0013] Preferably, a positioning groove is provided on the resin glass, and a positioning boss is provided inside the outer shell of the watch cover, and the positioning boss is clearance-matched with the positioning groove.
[0014] Preferably, a light guide column is provided inside the transparent cover, a protrusion is provided at the bottom of the transparent cover, a female buckle is provided at the top of the central control shell at the protrusion position, and the transparent cover is fitted with the female buckle of the central control shell through the clearance of the protrusion.
[0015] Preferably, a circle of first positioning teeth is provided at the top edge of the movement, and second positioning teeth engaged with the first positioning teeth are provided at the bottom edge of the resin glass.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are:
[0017] The central control part and the base meter part of the utility model smart remote water meter can be used separately, realizing free switching between the rotor-type water meter and the smart remote water meter. At the same time, two remote communication solutions, ordinary antenna and external antenna, are expanded to achieve diversified performance selection. By isolating the chambers of the water meter, each unit is independently sealed. At the same time, the circuit board is sealed with immersion glue, thereby improving the comprehensive sealing effect of the smart water meter shell. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0019] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of a split-type intelligent remote water meter of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the central control shell of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the central control housing of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the transparent cover of the utility model.
[0023] In the figure: 1. Base watch; 2. Movement; 21. First positioning tooth; 3. Stainless steel cover; 31. Resin glass; 32. Second positioning tooth; 4. Watch cover shell; 41. Fixed connecting groove; 5. Central control shell; 51. Battery compartment; 511 Connecting column; 52. Circuit board compartment; 53. Battery cover; 54. Square through hole; 55. Male buckle; 56. Screw hole; 57. Female buckle; 58. Lead seal through hole; 59. External antenna extension port; 6. Transparent cover; 61. Decorative cover; 62. Circuit board; 63. Light guide column; 7. Flip cover; 71. Rotating shaft; 8. External antenna; 81. Sealing plug. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making a clearer and more precise definition of the protection scope of the present invention.
[0025] See Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the present invention provides a protective structure for a split-type intelligent remote water meter, comprising a base meter 1, a movement 2, and a central control housing 5. The central control housing 5 is provided with a circuit board compartment 52 inside, a battery compartment 51 is provided on the side of the central control housing 5, and a lead-sealed through-hole 58 is provided at the bottom of the battery compartment 51. The battery cover 53 is threadedly connected to the bottom of the battery compartment 51, and a lead-sealed opening is provided on the end face of the battery cover 53.
[0026] A sealing rubber ring is provided on the battery cover 53 to ensure the sealing of the battery compartment 51. At the same time, an anti-disassembly buckle groove is provided on the battery cover 63, and an anti-disassembly buckle is installed on the anti-disassembly buckle groove to form a first anti-disassembly mechanism. The battery compartment 51 is provided with a lead seal through hole, and the battery cover 63 is provided with another lead seal through hole. The lead seal is installed on the two lead seal through holes to form a second anti-disassembly mechanism.
[0027] A circuit board 62 is fixedly installed in the circuit board compartment 52. The circuit board 62 is sealed by a sealing material to achieve moisture-proof protection for the circuit board 62. A plurality of male buckles 55 are provided on the inside of the circuit board compartment 52. A transparent cover 6 is installed above the circuit board compartment 52 through the male buckles 55. A glue filling groove is provided on the outer edge of the transparent cover 6. The glue filling groove is filled with sealant to achieve secondary sealing protection for the circuit board 62. A square threading hole is provided between the circuit board compartment 52 and the battery compartment 51. A threading plug is installed in the square threading hole, thereby forming two independent chambers.
[0028] The bottom of the central control housing 5 is provided with an external antenna extension port 59 connected to the circuit board compartment 52. The external antenna 8 is installed in the external antenna extension port 59. The external antenna 8 is connected to the circuit board 62. A sealing plug 81 is provided on the surface of the external antenna 8. The sealing plug 81 is used to seal the gap between the external antenna 8 and the external antenna extension port 59 to improve the sealing performance.
[0029] The movement 2 is inserted into the upper mounting opening of the base watch 1. A circle of first positioning teeth 21 is provided on the upper portion of the movement 2. A stainless steel cover 3, a watch cover shell 4, and a resin glass 31 are provided above the movement 2. The watch cover shell 4 is threadedly connected to the upper mounting opening of the base watch 1. The stainless steel cover 3 is located inside the watch cover shell 4. A flip cover 7 is movably hinged to the top of the watch cover shell 4 via a rotating shaft 71. The resin glass 31 covers the upper portion of the movement 2.
[0030] The central control housing 5 is detachably mounted on one side of the meter cover housing 4 .
[0031] In this embodiment, a decorative cover 61 is installed above the transparent cover 6, and a touch button window and a display light hole are provided on the decorative cover 61. A touch button position and a display light position are provided on the top of the transparent cover 6, and the touch button window and the display light hole are respectively matched with the touch button position and the display light position.
[0032] In this embodiment, a connecting column 511 of an integrated structure is provided at the bottom of the central control shell 5, and a fixed connecting groove 41 is provided on one side of the meter cover shell 4. The connecting column 511 is inserted into the fixed connecting groove 41, and metal inserts are fixed at both ends of the top of the meter cover shell 4. The central control shell 5 is fixedly connected to the metal inserts by screws.
[0033] In this embodiment, a sealing rubber ring is provided between the movement 2 and the upper mounting opening of the base watch 1 , and a nylon gasket is provided between the resin glass 31 and the stainless steel cover 3 .
[0034] In this embodiment, a positioning groove is provided on the resin glass 31 , and a positioning boss is provided inside the meter cover shell 4 . The positioning boss is clearance-matched with the positioning groove to limit the axial movement of the meter cover shell 4 .
[0035] In this embodiment, a light guide column 63 is provided inside the transparent cover 6, a protrusion is provided at the bottom of the transparent cover 6, and a female buckle 57 is provided at the top of the central control shell 5 at the protrusion position. The transparent cover 6 is gap-fitted with the female buckle 57 of the central control shell 5 through the protrusion.
[0036] In this embodiment, a circle of first positioning teeth 21 is provided at the top edge of the movement 2, and second positioning teeth 32 engaged with the first positioning teeth 21 are provided at the bottom edge of the resin glass 31 to confirm the installation direction.
[0037] The above-mentioned base meter 1 can be used alone as a rotary vane water meter.
[0038] The specific operation steps are as follows: when the base meter 1 needs to be used alone, just remove the screws connecting the central control shell 5 and the meter cover shell 4, and then pull out the connecting column 511 from the fixed connecting groove 41 to achieve the disassembly of the central control shell 5. At this time, the base meter 1 can be used alone.
[0039] The installation of the external antenna 8 is achieved through the external antenna extension port 59 shell, thereby improving the strength of signal communication.
[0040] Although the embodiments of the present invention are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the patent owner may make various variations or modifications within the scope of the appended claims. As long as they do not exceed the scope of protection described by the claims of the present invention, they should be within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A protective structure for a split-type smart remote water meter, comprising a base meter, a movement, and a central control housing, characterized in that: The central control shell is provided with a circuit board compartment inside, a battery compartment is provided on the side of the central control shell, a lead seal through-hole is provided at the bottom of the battery compartment, a battery cover is threadedly connected to the bottom of the battery compartment, and a lead seal is provided on the end surface of the battery cover; A circuit board is fixedly installed in the circuit board compartment, and the circuit board is sealed by a sealing pot. A plurality of male buckles are provided on the inside of the circuit board compartment, and a transparent cover is installed above the circuit board compartment through the male buckles. A glue filling groove is provided on the outer edge of the transparent cover, and a sealant is injected into the glue filling groove for sealing. A square threading hole is provided between the circuit board compartment and the battery compartment, and a threading plug is installed in the square threading hole. The bottom of the central control shell is provided with an external antenna extension port connected to the circuit board compartment, an external antenna is installed in the external antenna extension port, the external antenna is connected to the circuit board, and a sealing plug is provided on the surface of the external antenna, which is used to seal the gap between the external antenna and the external antenna extension port; The movement is inserted into the mounting hole on the upper part of the base watch, a circle of first positioning teeth is provided on the upper part of the movement, a stainless steel cover, a watch cover shell and a resin glass are provided above the movement, the watch cover shell is threadedly connected to the mounting hole on the upper part of the base watch, the stainless steel cover is located in the watch cover shell, a flip cover is movably hinged on the top of the watch cover shell through a rotating shaft, and the resin glass covers the upper part of the movement; The central control shell is detachably mounted on one side of the meter cover shell.
2. The protective structure of a split-type intelligent remote water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A decorative cover is installed above the transparent cover, and a touch button window and a display light hole are provided on the decorative cover. A touch button position and a display light position are provided on the top of the transparent cover, and the touch button window and the display light hole are respectively matched with the touch button position and the display light position.
3. The protective structure of a split-type intelligent remote water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: An integral connecting column is provided at the bottom of the central control shell, a fixed connecting groove is provided on one side of the meter cover shell, the connecting column is inserted into the fixed connecting groove, metal inserts are fixed at both ends of the top of the meter cover shell, and the central control shell is fixedly connected to the metal inserts by screws.
4. The protective structure of a split-type intelligent remote water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing rubber ring is provided between the movement and the upper mounting opening of the base watch, and a nylon gasket is provided between the resin glass and the stainless steel cover.
5. The protective structure of a split-type intelligent remote water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning groove is provided on the resin glass, and a positioning boss is provided inside the outer shell of the watch cover, and the positioning boss is in clearance fit with the positioning groove.
6. The protective structure of a split-type intelligent remote water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A light guide column is provided inside the transparent cover, a protrusion is provided at the bottom of the transparent cover, a female buckle is provided at the top of the central control shell at the protrusion position, and the transparent cover is fitted with the female buckle of the central control shell through the protrusion.
7. The protective structure of a split-type intelligent remote water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A circle of first positioning teeth is provided at the top edge of the movement, and a second positioning tooth engaged with the first positioning teeth is provided at the bottom edge of the resin glass.