Internet of Things intelligent gas meter with multiple installation modes

By designing IoT smart gas meters with multiple installation methods and utilizing a combination structure of a ring and a hook, the problem of inconvenient installation of smart gas meters due to installation area and environmental restrictions is solved, achieving convenient installation.

CN223412782UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03SOUTHWEST PETROLEUM UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422945533.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-29

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Technical Problem

Existing smart gas meters require secondary construction due to installation area and environmental restrictions, making installation inconvenient.

Method used

An IoT smart gas meter with multiple installation methods is designed. Threaded installation is formed with screws through the longitudinal and transverse through holes on the first and second rings, and a combination of hooks and rubber gaskets is used to achieve multiple installation methods, including hooking and threaded installation.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the restrictions on installation areas and environments, making the installation process more convenient.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of internet-of-things intelligent gas meters, in particular to an internet-of-things intelligent gas meter with multiple installation modes, which comprises a shell and a rear cover, the rear end of the shell is provided with the rear cover, and the surface of the shell is provided with a gas meter controller and a gas card inserting port. An air inlet pipeline and an air outlet pipeline are installed at the upper end of the shell, and a fixing mechanism is connected to the outer wall of the shell. The longitudinal through holes and the transverse through holes in the first embracing ring and the second embracing ring are in threaded installation with screws with proper lengths and external installation positions, one end of the hook can be inserted into the connecting block, and a rubber gasket with proper thickness is selected to be clamped into a groove in the inner wall of the hook, so that the hook and the gasket form external rear-end hooking, and the hook and the gasket are convenient to use. And the hooks can be inserted into the longitudinal through holes, so that the left and right sides of the shell are hooked and mounted, various mounting modes are formed, the limitation of mounting areas and environments is reduced, and the mounting is more convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of Internet of Things smart gas meters, specifically an Internet of Things smart gas meter with multiple installation methods. Background Art

[0002] Gas is a general term for gaseous fuels that burn to release heat and are used by urban residents and industrial enterprises. There are many types of gas, mainly natural gas, artificial gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and biogas.

[0003] For example, a smart gas meter with the authorization announcement number "CN206891509U" solves the problem of existing smart gas meters requiring battery power when in use, with short capacity and life. The above-mentioned method converts the mains electricity into low-voltage direct current for use by using a micro-transformer, and then transmits the electricity through a contactless electromagnetic coupling connection. It has low cost, is safe and reliable. However, considering that smart gas meters are often installed in a single way using screws, they are affected by the installation area and environment, and secondary construction of the installation location is required, which makes the installation inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problem that existing smart gas meters are affected by the installation area and environment, requiring secondary construction at the installation location, resulting in inconvenient installation. An Internet of Things smart gas meter with multiple installation methods is proposed.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions: an IoT smart gas meter with multiple installation methods, comprising a shell and a back cover, the back cover being installed at the rear end of the shell, a gas meter controller and a gas card insertion port being installed on the surface of the shell, an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe being installed at the upper end of the shell, and a fixing mechanism being connected to the outer wall of the shell.

[0006] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes a support block, the upper end of the support block is in contact with the outer shell, the upper end of the support block is fixedly connected to the first holding ring, the first holding ring is fixedly connected to the second holding ring by bolts, and the inner wall of the first holding ring is processed with a through hole.

[0007] Preferably, a micro transformer is installed on the middle inner wall of the gas meter controller, the output end of the micro transformer is connected to the air inlet pipe and the air outlet pipe, and a hook mechanism is installed on the outer wall of the second holding ring.

[0008] Preferably, the hooking mechanism includes a connecting block, the outer wall of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the second holding ring, the inner wall of the connecting block is tightly pressed against the hook, and the inner wall of the hook is clamped with the gasket.

[0009] Preferably, a wire hole is processed on the surface of the shell.

[0010] Preferably, a base meter, an electromagnetic coupling receiver and an electromagnetic coupling transmitter are installed on the inner wall of the lower end of the gas meter controller, and the output end of the electromagnetic coupling receiver is electrically connected to the base meter.

[0011] The utility model proposes an Internet of Things smart gas meter with multiple installation methods, which has the beneficial effects of forming a threaded installation with screws of appropriate length on the first and second holding rings and the external mounting position, and inserting one end of the hook into the connecting block, and selecting a rubber gasket of appropriate thickness to be inserted into the groove on the inner wall of the hook, so that the hook and the gasket form a rear end hook to the outside, and the hook can also be inserted into the longitudinal through hole to form a hook installation on the left and right sides of the shell, forming multiple installation methods, reducing the restrictions on the installation area and environment, and making the installation more convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure in the center front view;

[0014] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure from the middle side;

[0015] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A in the middle is an enlarged structural diagram;

[0016] Figure 5 for Figure 2 The enlarged structural diagram at B in the middle;

[0017] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of the fixing mechanism.

[0018] In the figure: 1. Housing, 2. Back cover, 3. Gas meter controller, 4. Gas card insertion port, 5. Air inlet pipe, 6. Air outlet pipe, 7. Fixing mechanism, 701. Support block, 702. First holding ring, 703. Second holding ring, 704. Through hole, 8. Micro transformer, 9. Hooking mechanism, 901. Connecting block, 902. Hook, 903. Gasket, 10. Wire hole, 11. Base meter, 12. Electromagnetic coupling receiver, 13. Electromagnetic coupling transmitter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0020] Example 1:

[0021] See also Figure 1-6 : In this embodiment, an IoT smart gas meter with multiple installation methods includes a shell 1 and a back cover 2. The back cover 2 is installed at the rear end of the shell 1, the gas meter controller 3 and the gas card insertion port 4 are installed on the surface of the shell 1, the upper end of the shell 1 is installed with an air inlet pipe 5 and an air outlet pipe 6, and the outer wall of the shell 1 is connected to a fixing mechanism 7.

[0022] The fixing mechanism 7 includes a support block 701. After the first holding ring 702 and the second holding ring 703 are aligned, the lower end of the housing 1 is supported by the support block 701, and the first holding ring 702 and the second holding ring 703 are fixed by bolts. The upper end of the support block 701 is in contact with the housing 1, and the upper end of the support block 701 is fixedly connected to the first holding ring 702. The first holding ring 702 is fixedly connected to the second holding ring 703 by bolts. The inner wall of the first holding ring 702 is processed with a through hole 704.

[0023] The longitudinal and transverse through holes 704 on the first holding ring 702 and the second holding ring 703 are threadedly mounted with screws of appropriate length and the external mounting position, and one end of the hook 902 can be inserted into the connecting block 901, and a rubber gasket 903 of appropriate thickness is selected to be snapped into the groove on the inner wall of the hook 903, so that the hook 902 and the gasket 903 form a rear end hook to the outside, or the hook 902 can be inserted into the longitudinal through hole 704, so that the shell 1 forms a hook installation on the left and right, forming a variety of installation methods, reducing the restrictions on the installation area and environment, and making the installation more convenient.

[0024] A micro-transformer 8 is installed on the inner wall of the middle part of the gas meter controller 3. The output end of the micro-transformer 8 is connected to the air inlet pipe 5 and the air outlet pipe 6. A hooking mechanism 9 is installed on the outer wall of the second holding ring 703. The hooking mechanism 9 includes a connecting block 901. By inserting one end of the hook 902 into the connecting block 901 and selecting a rubber gasket 903 of appropriate thickness to be snapped into the groove on the inner wall of the hook 903, the hook 902 and the gasket 903 can form a hooking effect on the outside. The outer wall of the connecting block 901 is fixedly connected to the second holding ring 703, the inner wall of the connecting block 901 is tightly pressed against the hook 902, and the inner wall of the hook 902 is snapped into the gasket 903.

[0025] The surface of the shell 1 is processed with a wire hole 10, and the lower inner wall of the gas meter controller 3 is installed with a base meter 11, an electromagnetic coupling receiver 12 and an electromagnetic coupling transmitter 13, and the output end of the electromagnetic coupling receiver 12 is electrically connected to the base meter 11.

[0026] Working principle:

[0027] After the first holding ring 702 and the second holding ring 703 are aligned, the lower end of the shell 1 is supported by the supporting block 701, and the first holding ring 702 and the second holding ring 703 are fixed with bolts so that the inner walls of the first holding ring 702 and the second holding ring 703 are pressed against the shell 1, and the longitudinal and transverse through holes 704 on the first holding ring 702 and the second holding ring 703 are threadedly installed with screws of appropriate length to the external mounting position, and one end of the hook 902 can be inserted into the connecting block 901, and a rubber gasket 903 of appropriate thickness is selected to be snapped into the groove on the inner wall of the hook 903, so that the hook 902 and the gasket 903 form a hook installation effect to the outside, or the hook 902 can be inserted into the longitudinal through hole 704 so that the shell 1 forms a hook installation effect on the left and right, thereby achieving multiple installation methods.

[0028] Connect the air intake pipe 6 to the external gas pipe, and then connect the air intake pipe 5 to the indoor gas stove. After the connection, connect the gas meter to the external power supply through the power port 10. Then the micro-transformer 8 inside the device converts the external mains voltage into a low voltage that can be used by the gas meter. Then, the electromagnetic coupling transmitter 13 and the electromagnetic coupling receiver 12 are used to transmit the electrical energy to the designated device for power supply through a contactless transmission method. The gas is transmitted to the base meter 11 through the air intake pipe 5. Insert the gas card into the gas card slot 4 for use, and then enter the air outlet pipe 6 again to be transmitted to the gas stove for use. When in use, the gas usage can be observed according to the gas meter controller 3.

[0029] 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. An Internet of Things smart gas meter with multiple installation methods, comprising a housing (1) and a back cover (2), wherein the back cover (2) is installed at the rear end of the housing (1), and is characterized in that: A gas meter controller (3) and a gas card insertion port (4) are mounted on the surface of the housing (1); an air inlet pipe (5) and an air outlet pipe (6) are mounted on the upper end of the housing (1); and a fixing mechanism (7) is connected to the outer wall of the housing (1).

2. The IoT smart gas meter with multiple installation methods according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (7) includes a support block (701), the upper end of the support block (701) is in contact with the housing (1), the upper end of the support block (701) is fixedly connected to a first holding ring (702), the first holding ring (702) is fixedly connected to a second holding ring (703) via bolts, and a through hole (704) is machined on the inner wall of the first holding ring (702).

3. The IoT smart gas meter with multiple installation methods according to claim 2, characterized in that: A micro transformer (8) is installed on the inner wall of the middle portion of the gas meter controller (3), and the output end of the micro transformer (8) is connected to the air inlet pipe (5) and the air outlet pipe (6). A hook mechanism (9) is installed on the outer wall of the second holding ring (703).

4. The IoT smart gas meter with multiple installation methods according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hooking mechanism (9) comprises a connecting block (901), the outer wall of the connecting block (901) is fixedly connected to the second holding ring (703), the inner wall of the connecting block (901) is tightly pressed against the hook (902), and the inner wall of the hook (902) is snap-fitted to the gasket (903).

5. The IoT smart gas meter with multiple installation methods according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wire hole (10) is machined on the surface of the housing (1).

6. The IoT smart gas meter with multiple installation methods according to claim 1, characterized in that: A base meter (11), an electromagnetic coupling receiver (12), and an electromagnetic coupling transmitter (13) are installed on the inner wall of the lower end of the gas meter controller (3), and the output end of the electromagnetic coupling receiver (12) is electrically connected to the base meter (11).

Citation Information

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    CN206891509U