Intelligent water meter with IC card

By using a rubber pad to seal the placement slot and a spring structure in the smart water meter, the problem of IC card corrosion during showering is solved, enabling convenient insertion and removal of IC cards and clear viewing of the display screen, thus improving the device's waterproof performance and ease of use.

CN223449289UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-17ANHUI TIANMENG INSTR GRP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422734746.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-11
Publication Date
2025-10-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-11

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Technical Problem

IC cards are easily corroded by moisture during showering, and the current technology involves frequent opening and closing of the cover, which is inconvenient and not waterproof.

Method used

A smart water meter with an IC card was designed. A rubber pad is used to seal the placement slot, and a spring structure is used to achieve the sealed insertion and removal of the IC card, preventing water vapor from contacting the sensing area. Water vapor on the display screen is wiped away with a cotton towel, making it easier to observe the data.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents corrosion of the IC card sensing area, simplifies the IC card insertion and removal process, and ensures the waterproof performance of the equipment and the convenience of data observation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent water meter with an IC (integrated circuit) card, which comprises a water pipe for conveying shower water, an intelligent water meter main body mounted at the outer end of the water pipe, a fixed plate connected inside the intelligent water meter main body, a bolt connected inside the fixed plate, and an IC card sensing area arranged at the rear end inside the intelligent water meter main body, a placing groove is formed in the rear end in the intelligent water meter main body and is positioned above the IC card induction area. According to the intelligent water meter with the IC card, when a user needs to take a shower, a handle is pulled down to drive a pull rod and a baffle to move downwards together until the rear end of a placement groove is exposed, the IC card is inserted into the placement groove from the position between rubber pads at the rear end of the placement groove, a push plate is extruded after the IC card enters the placement groove, a second spring is extruded at the same time, and after the IC card completely enters the placement groove, the user does not need to take the shower. After the containing groove is located above the IC card induction area, the handle is loosened, then the first spring rebounds to push the baffle upwards, the rear end of the containing groove is closed, and installation of the IC card is completed.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of intelligent water meter especially has intelligent water meter with IC card. BACKGROUND

[0002] The intelligent IC card water meter is a new type of water meter which uses modern microelectronic technology, modern sensing technology and intelligent IC card technology to measure water consumption and transfer and settle water data. In addition to recording and electronically displaying water consumption, it can also automatically control water consumption according to the agreement, automatically calculate water charges according to the tiered water price, and store water data. However, the foam generated during showering is prone to falling on the IC card, making it inconvenient to take out the IC card after use.

[0003] In related technology, through retrieval, an IC card intelligent water meter (publication number CN218180047U) is found. In use, the IC card can be placed on the top of multiple elastic clamping jaws, and the card is pressed by the multiple elastic clamping jaws to prevent the card from falling off due to water flow impact, facilitating use. A protective cover plate is movably installed on the top of the IC card sensing area. During use, the protective cover plate can be placed on the top of the IC card sensing area to prevent foam generated during showering from adhering to the card, facilitating taking out the IC card after use. When the protective cover plate is closed, the limiting latch is limited by the locking hook, the protective cover plate is locked, the IC card is effectively protected during use, and the IC card is taken out after use by pressing the guide rod and the locking hook to release the limiting latch, and the protective cover plate is opened by the torsional force of the torsional spring. However, the cover plate needs to be frequently opened and closed during the process of placing and taking out the IC card, which can cause the IC card sensing area to be in contact with water vapor in the shower room, resulting in rust on the IC card sensing area. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims at providing an intelligent water meter with an IC card to solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: an intelligent water meter with an IC card, comprising a water pipe for conveying shower water, and a water meter main body installed at the outer end of the water pipe.

[0006] The inside of the water meter main body is connected with a fixed plate, the inside of the fixed plate is connected with a bolt, the outside of the fixed plate is adhered with a rubber pad, the inside of the water meter main body is provided with an IC card sensing area at the rear end, the rear side of the water meter main body is fixedly connected with a connecting frame, the inside bottom end of the connecting frame is fixedly connected with a first spring, the upper end of the first spring is fixedly connected with a baffle, the lower side of the baffle is welded with a pull rod, and the lower end of the pull rod is welded with a handle.

[0007] Preferably, the smart water meter body is internally provided with a placing groove above the IC card induction area, and symmetrically provided with fixing grooves at the upper and lower ends of the rear end of the placing groove, and the fixing plates are installed into the fixing grooves through bolts, and the rubber pads on the outer sides of the two fixing plates are in contact.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting frame is fixed to the placing groove on the rear side of the smart water meter body, the inner side of the connecting frame is in sliding connection with the outer side of the baffle, and the rear side of the smart water meter body is in sliding connection with the front side of the baffle.

[0009] Preferably, the placing groove in the smart water meter body is fixedly connected with a second spring at the front side, and the rear end of the second spring is fixedly connected with a push plate.

[0010] Preferably, the upper side of the smart water meter body is fixedly connected with a sleeve rod at the rear end of the display screen, the inside of the sleeve rod is welded with a limiting rod, the outer end of the limiting rod is connected with a rectangular rod, and the lower side of the rectangular rod is attached with a cotton pad.

[0011] Preferably, the rear end of the rectangular rod is provided with a limiting hole at the middle position, the rear end of the rectangular rod is in sliding connection with the inside of the sleeve rod, and the outside of the limiting rod is in sliding connection with the inside of the limiting hole.

[0012] Preferably, the lower side of the cotton pad is in sliding connection with the upper side of the display screen on the upper end of the water pipe.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects and advantages of the smart water meter with an IC card are as follows:

[0014] The smart water meter with an IC card, when the IC card is inserted into the placing groove from the rear end of the placing groove, the IC card is squeezed into the placing groove from between the two rubber pads and is located above the IC card induction area, after the IC card is completely inserted into the placing groove, the rubber pads are restored to re-contact, the rear end of the placing groove is closed, so that water vapor cannot enter the placing groove to contact the IC card induction area, and rusting of the IC card induction area is avoided.

[0015] The smart water meter with an IC card, when the rectangular rod is actuated to make the cotton pad slide on the upper side of the display screen, the water mist attached to the upper side of the display screen can be scraped off, so as to facilitate wiping and observation when the water consumption data displayed on the display screen is desired to be observed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the specific embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0017] Figure 1 It is the main body structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is the placing groove place structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is the placing groove rear end place structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is the bolt place structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is the connecting frame internal structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 It is the sleeve rod place structure schematic view of the utility model.

[0023] Mark explanation:

[0024] In the drawing:

[0025] 1, water pipe;2, intelligent water meter main body;301, fixed plate;302, bolt;303, rubber pad;304, IC card induction area;305, connecting frame;306, first spring;307, baffle;308, pull rod;309, handle;401, second spring;402, push plate;501, sleeve rod;502, limiting rod;503, rectangular rod;504, cotton towel. Specific implementation

[0026] In the following description, a large number of specific details are given in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the utility model. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the utility model can be implemented without one or more of these details. In other examples, in order to avoid confusion with the utility model, some technical features known in the art are not described.

[0027] Unless the direction indicated by the single definition, the directions such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside and outside involved in this paper are based on the directions such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside and outside in the drawing shown by the utility model, which is explained here.

[0028] The connection mode can adopt existing modes such as bonding, welding, bolt connection and the like, and the actual needs are accurate.

[0029] In order to solve the problem that the cover needs to be frequently opened and closed in the process of IC card putting and taking, which can cause the water vapor in the shower room to contact the IC card induction area, resulting in rust of the IC card induction area, please refer to Figures 1 to 6As shown, a smart water meter with an IC card, in this embodiment, includes a water pipe 1 for conveying shower water, an outer end of the water pipe 1 is installed with a smart water meter body 2, and the smart water meter body 2 can control whether the shower water in the water pipe 1 flows.

[0030] The interior of the smart water meter body 2 is connected to a fixing plate 301, the interior of the fixing plate 301 is connected to a bolt 302, and a rubber pad 303 is adhered to the outside of the fixing plate 301. The rear end of the smart water meter body 2 is provided with an IC card sensing area 304. The IC card sensing area 304 is used to sense an IC card placed on it to make water flow out of the water pipe 1. The rear end of the smart water meter body 2 is provided with a placement slot above the IC card sensing area 304. The rear end of the smart water meter body 2 is located behind the placement slot and the upper and lower ends are opposite. The plate 301 is provided with a fixing slot, and the fixing plate 301 is installed in the fixing slot by means of a bolt 302, and the rubber pads 303 on the outside of the two fixing plates 301 are in contact with each other. Thus, when the IC card is inserted into the placement slot from the rear end thereof, the IC card is squeezed into the placement slot from between the two rubber pads 303 and is located above the IC card sensing area 304. After the IC card is completely placed in the placement slot, the rubber pads 303 are restored and in contact with each other again, sealing the rear end of the placement slot so that water vapor will not enter the placement slot and contact the IC card sensing area 304.

[0031] The rear side of the smart water meter body 2 is fixedly connected to a connecting frame 305, the inner bottom end of the connecting frame 305 is fixedly connected to a first spring 306, the upper end of the first spring 306 is fixedly connected to a baffle 307, a pull rod 308 is welded to the lower side of the baffle 307, and a handle 309 is welded to the lower end of the pull rod 308. The connecting frame 305 is fixed to the placement groove on the rear side of the smart water meter body 2, the inner side of the connecting frame 305 is slidably connected to the outer side of the baffle 307, and the rear side of the smart water meter body 2 is slidably connected to the front side of the baffle 307. Therefore, when it is necessary to insert an IC card, the baffle 307 is moved down to the inner side of the connecting frame 305 by pulling down the handle 309, and the rear end of the placement slot can be exposed. After the IC card is inserted, the first spring 306 rebounds and pushes up the baffle 307, moving the baffle 307 to the rear end of the placement slot, so that water or foam in the shower will not flow to the outside of the rubber pad 303, preventing the IC card from sticking when inserted and removed.

[0032] A second spring 401 is fixedly connected to the front side of the placement slot inside the smart water meter body 2, and a push plate 402 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the second spring 401. When the IC card is inserted into the placement slot, the push plate 402 is pushed forward, and the second spring 401 is squeezed at the same time. When the IC card needs to be taken out, the baffle 307 is moved down to the inner side of the connection frame 305 by pulling down the handle 309. The rear end of the IC card is no longer blocked, and the second spring 401 rebounds and pushes the push plate 402. At the same time, the push plate 402 pushes the IC card backward, pushing the IC card out from the inner end of the placement slot, making it very convenient to take out the IC card.

[0033] The side of the intelligent water meter body 2 is located at the rear end of the display screen, and a sleeve rod 501 is fixedly connected to the side of the intelligent water meter body 2, a limiting rod 502 is welded to the inside of the sleeve rod 501, a rectangular rod 503 is connected to the outer end of the limiting rod 502, a cotton ball 504 is adhered to the lower side of the rectangular rod 503, a limiting hole is formed at the middle position of the rear end of the rectangular rod 503, the rear end of the rectangular rod 503 is slidably connected to the inside of the sleeve rod 501, and the outside of the limiting rod 502 is slidably connected to the inside of the limiting hole. Thus, when the rectangular rod 503 is actuated, the rectangular rod 503 can slide along the outside of the limiting rod 502, thereby limiting the movement of the rectangular rod 503.

[0034] The lower side of the cotton ball 504 is slidably connected to the upper side of the display screen of the water pipe 1, so that when the rectangular rod 503 is actuated to make the cotton ball 504 slide to the upper side of the display screen, the water mist attached to the upper side of the display screen can be scraped off, so as to facilitate wiping and observation when the water data displayed on the display screen is observed.

[0035] The intelligent water meter body 2 is a conventional instrument, and the working principle, size and model are irrelevant to the problems solved in the application, so no more description is made. The control mode of the utility model is controlled by a controller, and the control circuit of the controller can be realized by simple programming of a person skilled in the art. The power supply also belongs to the common knowledge in the art, and the utility model is mainly used for protecting mechanical devices, so the control mode and circuit connection of the utility model will not be explained in detail.

[0036] Working principle: the intelligent water meter with an IC card, when showering is needed, first pull down the handle 309 to drive the pull rod 308 and the baffle 307 to move downward together until the rear end of the placing groove is exposed, then insert the IC card into the placing groove between the rubber pads 303 at the rear end of the placing groove, and the IC card enters and extrudes the push plate 402 at the same time, and the second spring 401 is extruded. When the IC card is completely inserted into the placing groove and located above the IC card sensing area 304, release the handle 309, then the first spring 306 rebounds to push the baffle 307, and the rear end of the placing groove is closed, and the installation of the IC card is completed.

[0037] It has to be noted that, in the present document, the terms "comprising", "including", and "having" should be interpreted as specifying the presence of the stated features but not precluding the presence of one or more other features. It should also be noted that, in the present document, the term "or" should be interpreted as the logical or, i.e. requiring at least one of the presented options to be true.

[0038] While the embodiments of the present application have been illustrated and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and alterations can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the application as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A smart water meter with an IC card, comprising a water pipe (1) for conveying shower water, characterized in that: A smart water meter body (2) is installed at the outer end of the water pipe (1); The interior of the smart water meter body (2) is connected to a fixing plate (301), the interior of the fixing plate (301) is connected to a bolt (302), the outer side of the fixing plate (301) is adhered to a rubber pad (303), the rear end of the interior of the smart water meter body (2) is provided with an IC card sensing area (304), the rear side of the smart water meter body (2) is fixedly connected to a connecting frame (305), the inner bottom end of the connecting frame (305) is fixedly connected to a first spring (306), the upper end of the first spring (306) is fixedly connected to a baffle (307), the lower side of the baffle (307) is welded with a pull rod (308), and the lower end of the pull rod (308) is welded with a handle (309).

2. The smart water meter with IC card according to claim 1, characterized in that: A placement slot is provided at a position above the IC card sensing area (304) at the rear end of the smart water meter body (2). Fixing slots are symmetrically provided at the upper and lower ends of the rear end of the smart water meter body (2) behind the placement slot. The fixing plates (301) are mounted in the fixing slots by bolts (302), and the rubber pads (303) on the outsides of the two fixing plates (301) are in contact with each other.

3. The smart water meter with IC card according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection frame (305) is fixed to a placement groove on the rear side of the smart water meter body (2), the inner side of the connection frame (305) is slidably connected to the outer side of the baffle (307), and the rear side of the smart water meter body (2) is slidably connected to the front side of the baffle (307).

4. The smart water meter with IC card according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second spring (401) is fixedly connected to the front side of the placement slot inside the smart water meter body (2), and a push plate (402) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the second spring (401).

5. The smart water meter with IC card according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper side of the smart water meter body (2) is located at the rear end of the display screen, and is fixedly connected to a sleeve rod (501). A limit rod (502) is welded inside the sleeve rod (501). The outer end of the limit rod (502) is connected to a rectangular rod (503). A cotton towel (504) is adhered to the lower side of the rectangular rod (503).

6. The smart water meter with IC card according to claim 5, characterized in that: A limiting hole is provided at the middle position of the rear end of the rectangular rod (503); the outer side of the rear end of the rectangular rod (503) is slidably connected to the inner side of the sleeve rod (501); and the outer side of the limiting rod (502) is slidably connected to the inner side of the limiting hole.

7. The smart water meter with IC card according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower side of the cotton towel (504) is slidably connected to the upper side of the display screen at the upper end of the water pipe (1).

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  • IC card intelligent water meter

    CN218180047U