Internet of Things water meter convenient to install

Abstract

The utility model relates to an Internet of Things water meter convenient to install. At present, when a water meter of the internet of things is installed, a bolt is adopted to be connected with a butt flange frame, and bolt connection operation is tedious. Installation workers need to tighten bolts one by one, and the process consumes much time. The Internet of Things water meter convenient to install comprises a water meter body and an image source camera shooting direct-reading meter reading device, the upper portion of the water meter body is connected with a transparent shell of the image source camera shooting direct-reading meter reading device, and an elastic buckle assembly is connected between the water meter body and the image source camera shooting direct-reading meter reading device; the elastic buckle assembly is composed of an upper elastic locking mechanism installed on a shell of the graph source camera shooting direct-reading meter reader and a butt joint mechanism installed at the position of an annular clamping groove of the water meter body. The elastic locking mechanism comprises a base, a left elastic frame, a right elastic frame, a compression spring and a rotating shaft, and the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame are rotationally connected with the base through the rotating shaft. The utility model is applied to the field of Internet of Things water meters.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model is applied to the field of Internet of Things water meters, and specifically relates to an Internet of Things water meter that is easy to install. Background Art

[0002] IoT water meters integrate IoT technology with traditional water meters, automatically collecting and transmitting water consumption data. For example, they can send user water usage information to the water supply company's data center in real time or on a scheduled basis, eliminating the need for manual meter readings and significantly improving meter reading efficiency and accuracy. A direct-reading meter reader with an image source camera can be installed with the water meter. The camera takes photos of the water meter readings on a scheduled or on-demand basis. High-end image recognition algorithms then convert the digital images into electronic data, which can be transmitted to the operations center via the internet. The system can access water meter data in real time and promptly identify anomalies such as leaks and water theft provided by IoT water meters, facilitating early warning and troubleshooting, ensuring the rational use of water resources.

[0003] When installing the IoT water meter's image source camera direct-reading meter reader and the water meter, a butt flange is typically used for connection. Bolts are used to connect the IoT water meter to the butt flange. Compared to other quick-connect methods, bolting is more cumbersome, requiring installers to tighten the bolts one by one. This process is time-consuming, especially in large-scale water meter installations, significantly slowing down the overall installation process. Furthermore, due to the complex installation environment, water meters can be affected by factors such as temperature fluctuations and pipe vibration. These external forces can cause bolts to loosen gradually. Once loosened, this can cause gaps in the meter connection, leading to water leaks. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an Internet of Things water meter that is easy to install.

[0005] The above purpose is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] An easy-to-install Internet of Things water meter comprises a water meter body and a video camera direct-reading meter reader. The upper portion of the water meter body is connected to a transparent housing of the video camera direct-reading meter reader. An elastic buckle assembly is connected between the water meter body and the video camera direct-reading meter reader.

[0007] The elastic buckle assembly is composed of an upper elastic locking mechanism installed on the housing of the image source camera direct reading meter reader and a docking mechanism installed at the annular card groove of the water meter body;

[0008] The elastic locking mechanism includes a base, a left elastic frame, a right elastic frame, a compression spring and a rotating shaft. The left elastic frame and the right elastic frame are rotatably connected to the base via the rotating shaft. The ends of the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame are pressure plate structures, and a compression spring is provided between the plane of the base and the plane of the pressure plate structure. A cavity structure with an open bottom is formed between the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame.

[0009] The docking mechanism includes a left snap ring, a right snap ring, a left plug-in and a right plug-in. The left snap ring and the right snap ring are respectively inserted into the annular slots of the water meter body, and the left snap ring and the right snap ring form an annular structure after docking. The left snap ring and the right snap ring are symmetrically connected with plug-in plates, and the left plug-in and the right plug-in are respectively fixedly connected to the plug-in plates. After the left plug-in and the right plug-in are matched, a spherical structure is formed above the left plug-in and the right plug-in, and the spherical structure is inserted into the cavity structure formed by the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame.

[0010] The IoT water meter is easy to install, and a mounting hole is provided on the plug-in board. A bolt assembly is inserted into the mounting hole of the plug-in board, and the left plug-in and the right plug-in are fixedly connected to the plug-in board through the bolt assembly.

[0011] The IoT water meter that is easy to install is provided with opposing plates on both sides of the image source camera direct reading meter reader, and the opposing plates are integrally connected to the base of the elastic locking mechanism.

[0012] In the IoT water meter that is easy to install, the left plug-in is inserted between the right plug-ins, and the left plug-in and the right plug-in are rotatably connected via a rotating shaft, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the cavity structure.

[0013] The IoT water meter that is easy to install has water pipe joints connected to both sides of the water meter body.

[0014] The beneficial effects achieved by the utility model are:

[0015] 1. This utility model can quickly complete the installation of the Internet of Things water meter, replacing the traditional docking flange structure. The entire installation process does not require the use of other tools to complete the installation work, and the installation process saves time and effort. At the same time, this structure replaces the traditional bolt connection method, which can avoid the Internet of Things water meter from being loosened due to factors such as temperature changes and pipeline vibration during use.

[0016] 2. When installing the present invention between the water meter body and the image source camera direct reading meter reader, first, the left and right snap rings on the docking mechanism are respectively inserted into the annular grooves of the water meter body. When the left and right snap rings are aligned, the left and right plug-ins are aligned to form a spherical structure. The elastic locking mechanism below the matching plate on the image source camera direct reading meter reader is inserted into the spherical structure formed by the left and right plug-ins. The cavity structure formed by the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame clamps the spherical structure formed by the left and right plug-ins, thereby completing the rapid installation of the water meter body and the image source camera direct reading meter reader. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0018] Attachment Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0019] Attachment Figure 2 It is attached Figure 1 Left view of .

[0020] Attachment Figure 3 It is attached Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of A in FIG.

[0021] Attachment Figure 4 It is a top view of the left and right snap rings.

[0022] Attachment Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the elastic locking mechanism.

[0023] Attachment Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the docking mechanism.

[0024] Attachment Figure 7 This is an overhead view of the source camera direct reading meter reader.

[0025] Attachment Figure 8 It is a structural diagram of the left elastic frame.

[0026] Attachment Figure 9 It is a structural diagram of the right elastic frame.

[0027] Attachment Figure 10 It is a structural diagram of the water meter body.

[0028] In the figure: 1. Water meter body, 2. Direct-reading meter reader with camera, 3. Elastic locking mechanism, 4. Docking mechanism, 5. Docking plate, 6. Water pipe joint, 7. Water meter plate, 31. Base, 32. Left elastic frame, 33. Right elastic frame, 34. Compression spring, 35. Rotating shaft, 36. Cavity structure, 41. Left snap ring, 42. Right snap ring, 43. Left plug-in, 44. Right plug-in, 45. Plug-in board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Example 1

[0030] An easy-to-install Internet of Things water meter comprises a water meter body 1 and a video camera direct-reading meter reader 2. The upper portion of the water meter body is connected to a transparent housing of the video camera direct-reading meter reader, and an elastic buckle assembly is connected between the water meter body and the video camera direct-reading meter reader.

[0031] The elastic buckle assembly consists of an upper elastic locking mechanism 3 installed on the housing of the image source camera direct reading meter reader and a docking mechanism 4 installed at the annular card groove of the water meter body;

[0032] The elastic locking mechanism includes a base 31, a left elastic frame 32, a right elastic frame 33, a compression spring 34, and a rotating shaft 35. The left and right elastic frames are rotatably connected to the base via the rotating shaft. The ends of the left and right elastic frames are pressure plate structures, and a compression spring is provided between the plane of the base and the plane of the pressure plate structure. A cavity structure 36 with an open bottom is formed between the left and right elastic frames.

[0033] The docking mechanism includes a left snap ring 41, a right snap ring 42, a left plug-in 43 and a right plug-in 44. The left snap ring and the right snap ring are respectively inserted into the annular slots of the water meter body, and the left snap ring and the right snap ring form an annular structure after docking. The left snap ring and the right snap ring are symmetrically connected with plug-in plates 45, and the left plug-in and the right plug-in are respectively fixedly connected to the plug-in plates. After the left plug-in and the right plug-in are matched, a spherical structure is formed above the left plug-in and the right plug-in, and the spherical structure is inserted into the cavity structure formed by the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame. Example 2

[0034] According to the easy-to-install IoT water meter described in Example 1, a mounting hole is opened on the plug-in board, and a bolt assembly is inserted into the mounting hole of the plug-in board, and the left plug-in and the right plug-in are fixedly connected to the plug-in board through the bolt assembly.

[0035] The plug-in board is a rectangular board structure, and the function of the plug-in board is mainly used to connect the left plug-in and the right plug-in. When the left snap ring and the right snap ring are aligned, the plug-in boards on the left snap ring and the right snap ring are also aligned. The provision of the plug-in board facilitates the installation of the left plug-in and the right plug-in. Example 3

[0036] According to the easy-to-install Internet of Things water meter described in Example 1 or 2, a pair of plates 5 are provided on both sides of the image source camera direct reading meter reader, and the pair of plates are integrally connected to the base of the elastic locking mechanism.

[0037] The pairing plate is integrally formed with the image source camera direct reading meter reader, and the bottom of the pairing plate is connected to the base of the elastic locking mechanism. By arranging the pairing plate on the base of the elastic locking mechanism, the connection of the elastic locking mechanism can be achieved. Example 4

[0038] According to the easy-to-install Internet of Things water meter described in Example 1, 2 or 3, the left plug-in is inserted between the right plug-ins, and the left plug-in and the right plug-in are rotatably connected via a rotating shaft, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the cavity structure.

[0039] The arcuate surfaces of the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame are cross-connected, and the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame can rotate with each other through the rotating shaft, and the tails of the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame are flat structures. When the flat structures of the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame are pressed, the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame will compress the compression spring, thereby enlarging the cavity structure formed by the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame, so that the spherical structure formed between the left plug-in and the right plug-in can be taken out of the cavity structure. Example 5

[0040] According to the easy-to-install Internet of Things water meter described in Example 1, 2, 3, or 4, water pipe connectors 6 are connected to both sides of the water meter body.

[0041] When installing between the water meter body and the image source camera direct reading meter reader, first, insert the left clamping ring and the right clamping ring on the docking mechanism into the annular groove of the water meter body respectively. When the left clamping ring and the right clamping ring are aligned, the corresponding left plug-in and right plug-in on the left clamping ring and the right clamping ring are also aligned. After the left plug-in and the right plug-in are aligned, a spherical structure is formed. Insert the elastic locking mechanism under the matching plate on the image source camera direct reading meter reader into the spherical structure formed by the left plug-in and the right plug-in. When installing, press the left elastic frame on the elastic locking mechanism. And the right elastic frame, the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame will press the compression spring, thereby enlarging the opening at the cavity structure composed of the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame, so that the spherical structure composed of the left plug-in and the right plug-in is inserted into the cavity structure, and the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame are released. The compression spring will restore the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame to their initial positions through its own elastic force. At this time, the cavity structure composed of the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame will clamp the spherical structure composed of the left plug-in and the right plug-in, thereby completing the rapid installation of the water meter body and the image source camera direct reading meter reader.

Claims

1. An IoT water meter that is easy to install, comprising a water meter body and a meter reader with a camera source for direct reading. The upper portion of the water meter body is connected to a transparent housing of the meter reader with a camera source for direct reading. The water meter body is characterized in that: An elastic buckle assembly is connected between the water meter body and the image source camera direct reading meter reader; The elastic buckle assembly is composed of an upper elastic locking mechanism installed on the housing of the image source camera direct reading meter reader and a docking mechanism installed at the annular card groove of the water meter body; The elastic locking mechanism includes a base, a left elastic frame, a right elastic frame, a compression spring and a rotating shaft. The left elastic frame and the right elastic frame are rotatably connected to the base via the rotating shaft. The ends of the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame are pressure plate structures, and a compression spring is provided between the plane of the base and the plane of the pressure plate structure. A cavity structure with an open bottom is formed between the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame. The docking mechanism includes a left snap ring, a right snap ring, a left plug-in and a right plug-in. The left snap ring and the right snap ring are respectively inserted into the annular slots of the water meter body, and the left snap ring and the right snap ring form an annular structure after docking. The left snap ring and the right snap ring are symmetrically connected with plug-in plates, and the left plug-in and the right plug-in are respectively fixedly connected to the plug-in plates. After the left plug-in and the right plug-in are matched, a spherical structure is formed above the left plug-in and the right plug-in, and the spherical structure is inserted into the cavity structure formed by the left elastic frame and the right elastic frame.

2. The easy-to-install IoT water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug-in board is provided with a mounting hole, into which a bolt assembly is inserted, and the left plug-in board and the right plug-in board are fixedly connected with the plug-in board through the bolt assembly.

3. The easy-to-install IoT water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sides of the image source camera direct reading meter reader are provided with opposite plates, and the opposite plates are integrally connected with the base of the elastic locking mechanism.

4. The easy-to-install IoT water meter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The left plug-in unit is inserted between the right plug-ins, and the left plug-in unit and the right plug-in unit are rotatably connected via a rotating shaft, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the cavity structure.

5. The easy-to-install Internet of Things water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the water meter body are connected with water pipe joints.

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