Intelligent fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function
By introducing a monitoring and working mechanism into the intelligent fire hydrant, and using a buoyancy sensing pad and servo motor to monitor the water level, the problem of not being able to monitor water volume in real time in the existing technology is solved, and efficient utilization of water flow and prevention of blockage are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422469609.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing smart fire hydrants cannot monitor the water level inside the hydrant in real time, resulting in an inability to understand water resource usage in a timely manner.
A smart fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function was designed. By setting up a monitoring mechanism and a working mechanism, and using a buoyancy sensing pad and a servo motor, the water level can be monitored in real time. The stirring blade prevents clogging and ensures smooth water flow.
It enables real-time monitoring of the water volume inside fire hydrants, improves water flow efficiency, prevents blockages, and ensures the efficient use of water resources.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent fire hydrant technology, specifically to an intelligent fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function. Background Art
[0002] Intelligent fire hydrants, as specialized sensing devices for monitoring the status of urban fire hydrants, have a realistic market prospect and application value in the construction of smart fire protection. Their basic functions are twofold: first, monitoring the pressure inside the fire hydrant cavity to ensure that the water supply network meets fire extinguishing design specifications; second, monitoring abnormal water discharge and promptly alarming for water theft or leaks caused by external impacts.
[0003] Chinese patent discloses an intelligent fire hydrant, publication number CN209368952U, which includes a fire hydrant body. A protective shell is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fire hydrant body. A positioning mechanism is fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the protective shell. Two grooves are provided on the two opposite inner walls of the protective shell. Each groove contains a first buffer mechanism, which is buffered and reset by a first spring and a second spring, which can reduce damage and ensure that the positioning device can be used normally.
[0004] However, the following drawbacks still exist: the intelligent fire hydrant cannot monitor the water level inside the hydrant at any time during use. Therefore, an intelligent fire hydrant with water level monitoring function was designed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an intelligent fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function includes a fire hydrant body, a working mechanism is fixedly installed inside the fire hydrant body, and a monitoring mechanism is fixedly installed on the side of the working mechanism;
[0007] The working mechanism includes a working part and a power part, with the side of the power part and the side of the working part fixedly connected.
[0008] The working part includes a top protective shell, the bottom surface of which is fixedly connected to the top surface of the fire hydrant body, and a servo motor is fixedly installed on the top surface inside the top protective shell;
[0009] The monitoring mechanism includes a monitoring part and a connecting part, with the side of the connecting part and the side of the monitoring part being fixedly connected.
[0010] The monitoring unit includes a connecting frame, and two buoyancy sensing pads are fixedly installed on the inner sides of the connecting frame. The sides of the connecting frame and the inner wall of the fire hydrant body are in frictional sliding contact.
[0011] Preferably, a threaded rod is fixedly provided on the bottom surface of the servo motor output rod, and a sealing sleeve is threaded on the surface of the threaded rod. Two sliding rods are fixedly provided on the inner walls of the left and right ends of the fire hydrant body, respectively.
[0012] Preferably, the inner walls of the left and right ends of the sealing sleeve are respectively frictionally and slidably connected to the surfaces of the two sliding rods, and the surfaces of the two sliding rods are respectively frictionally and slidably connected to the inner wall of the buoyancy sensing pad. A motor is fixedly installed on the right side of the fire hydrant body.
[0013] Preferably, the left end face of the motor output rod extends through the right side of the fire hydrant body into the interior of the fire hydrant body, a stirring blade is fixedly installed on the left end face of the motor output rod, and a protective net is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the fire hydrant body.
[0014] Preferably, two connecting pipes are fixedly and continuously installed on the front and rear ends of the fire hydrant body, a fixing plate is fixedly installed on the back of the fire hydrant body, a connecting rope is fixedly installed inside the fixing plate, a protective sleeve is fixedly installed on the top surface of the connecting rope, and the inner wall of the protective sleeve and the surface of the rear connecting pipe are sealed together.
[0015] Preferably, a baffle is provided with a sealing hinge on the front of the front connecting pipe, a fixing frame is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the connecting pipe, a spring is fixedly provided on the front of the fixing frame, a threaded pipe is fixedly provided on the front of the spring, and the side of the threaded pipe and the inner wall of the front connecting pipe are in frictional sliding contact.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0017] 1. The intelligent fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function is equipped with a monitoring mechanism. Through the cooperation of the connecting frame and the buoyancy sensing pad, the entire buoyancy sensing pad can always float above the water surface, so the water level inside the fire hydrant body can be detected by the position of the sensing pad.
[0018] 2. This intelligent fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function uses a combination of spring and threaded pipe to allow the threaded pipe to pop out quickly when the baffle is removed, which facilitates the use of subsequent water pipes and quick installation and connection of the threaded pipe, thereby improving the water flow efficiency of the entire fire hydrant body.
[0019] 3. This intelligent fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function is equipped with a working mechanism. Through the cooperation of a motor and a stirring blade, the stirring blade can rotate at high speed to generate a huge water flow. Therefore, when guiding the water flow, it will not be blocked in the main body of the fire hydrant, so as to prevent affecting the use of water. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the front structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the front structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the rear structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the left-side structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged 3D schematic diagram of the structure in area A.
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Fire hydrant body; 2. Working mechanism; 201. Top protective shell; 203. Servo motor; 204. Threaded rod; 205. Sealing sleeve; 206. Sliding rod; 207. Motor; 208. Stirring blade; 209. Protective net; 3. Monitoring mechanism; 301. Connecting frame; 302. Buoyancy sensing pad; 303. Fixing plate; 304. Connecting rope; 305. Protective sleeve; 306. Connecting pipe; 307. Fixing frame; 308. Spring; 309. Threaded pipe; 310. Baffle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0027] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, an intelligent fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function includes a fire hydrant body 1, a working mechanism 2 fixedly installed inside the fire hydrant body 1, and a monitoring mechanism 3 fixedly installed on the side of the working mechanism 2; the working mechanism 2 includes a working part and a power part, with the side of the power part fixedly connected to the side of the working part; the working part includes a top protective shell 201, the bottom surface of the top protective shell 201 fixedly connected to the top surface of the fire hydrant body 1, and a servo motor 203 fixedly installed on the top surface inside the top protective shell 201; the monitoring mechanism 3 includes a monitoring part and a connecting part, with the side of the connecting part fixedly connected to the side of the monitoring part; the monitoring part includes a connecting frame. 301. Buoyancy sensing pads 302 are fixedly installed on the inner sides of the two connecting brackets 301. The sides of the connecting brackets 301 and the inner wall of the fire hydrant body 1 are in frictional sliding contact. During operation, after the external water pipe is connected, the servo motor 203 is started, causing the threaded rod 204 to drive the sealing sleeve 205 upward, so that the sealing sleeve 205 no longer blocks the outlet of the connecting pipe 306, quickly forming a negative pressure water column to realize the utilization of water flow. The bottom surface of the output rod of the servo motor 203 is fixedly installed with a threaded rod 204, and the surface of the threaded rod 204 is threaded with a sealing sleeve 205. Two buoyancy sensing pads 302 are fixedly installed on the inner walls of the left and right ends of the fire hydrant body 1 respectively. Each slide rod 206; during operation, the servo motor 203 is activated, causing the threaded rod 204 to drive the sealing sleeve 205 upward, so that the sealing sleeve 205 no longer blocks the outlet of the connecting pipe 306, quickly forming a negative pressure water column to realize the utilization of water flow; the inner walls of the left and right ends of the sealing sleeve 205 are respectively frictionally slidingly connected to the surfaces of the two slide rods 206, and the surfaces of the two slide rods 206 are respectively frictionally slidingly connected to the inner wall of the buoyancy sensing pad 302; a motor 207 is fixedly installed on the right side of the fire hydrant body 1; during operation, the entire fire hydrant body 1 is installed inside the road surface, and the motor 207 is activated, causing the mixing blade 208 to move at high speed. When the internal water pipe flows into the fire hydrant body 1, it will not cause debris blockage at the intersection. The left end of the output rod of motor 207 extends through the right side of the fire hydrant body 1 into the fire hydrant body 1. The model of motor 207 is Y2-112M-6. A stirring blade 208 is fixedly installed on the left end of the output rod of motor 207. A protective net 209 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the fire hydrant body 1. When working, the entire fire hydrant body 1 is installed inside the road surface. When motor 207 is started, the stirring blade 208 rotates at high speed. When the internal water pipe flows into the fire hydrant body 1, it will not cause debris blockage at the intersection.
[0028] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, two connecting pipes 306 are fixedly and continuously installed on the front and rear ends of the fire hydrant body 1. A fixing plate 303 is fixedly installed on the back of the fire hydrant body 1. A connecting rope 304 is fixedly installed inside the fixing plate 303. A protective sleeve 305 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the connecting rope 304. The inner wall of the protective sleeve 305 and the surface of the rear connecting pipe 306 are sealed together. During operation, the protective sleeve 305 is unscrewed, causing the connecting rope 304 to move the protective sleeve 305 out of the surface of the rear connecting pipe 306. After the external water pipe is connected, the servo motor 203 is started. The front end connecting pipe 306 is sealed with a baffle 310 at the front hinge. A fixing bracket 307 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the connecting pipe 306. A spring 308 is fixedly installed on the front of the fixing bracket 307. A threaded pipe 309 is fixedly installed on the front of the spring 308. The side of the threaded pipe 309 and the inner wall of the front end connecting pipe 306 are in frictional sliding contact. When working, when water is needed for fire extinguishing, the baffle 310 is flipped along the hinge rod. The threaded pipe 309 is quickly ejected by the spring 308, connecting the external water pipe to the threaded pipe 309.
[0029] Working principle: In use, the entire fire hydrant body 1 is first installed inside the road surface. The motor 207 is started, causing the stirring blade 208 to rotate at high speed. When water flows into the fire hydrant body 1 through the internal water pipe, there will be no debris blocking the intersection. The two connecting brackets 301 move upward with the sliding rod 206. Through the characteristics of the buoyancy sensing pad 302, the water level inside the fire hydrant body 1 is always monitored. When water is needed for fire extinguishing, the baffle 310 is flipped along the hinge rod. Through the ejection of the spring 308, the threaded pipe 309 is quickly ejected, connecting the external water pipe and the threaded pipe 309. The protective sleeve 305 is unscrewed, causing the connecting rope 304 to move the protective sleeve 305 out of the surface of the connecting pipe 306 at the rear end. After the external water pipe is connected, the servo motor 203 is started, causing the threaded rod 204 to move the sealing sleeve 205 upward, so that the sealing sleeve 205 no longer blocks the outlet of the connecting pipe 306, quickly forming a negative pressure water column to realize the utilization of water flow.
[0030] 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 the 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 intelligent fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function, comprising a fire hydrant body (1), characterized in that: The fire hydrant body (1) is equipped with a working mechanism (2) inside, and a monitoring mechanism (3) is equipped with a monitoring mechanism (3) on the side of the working mechanism (2); The working mechanism (2) includes a working part and a power part, with the side of the power part and the side of the working part fixedly connected; The working part includes a top protective shell (201), the bottom surface of which is fixedly connected to the top surface of the fire hydrant body (1), and a servo motor (203) is fixedly installed on the top surface inside the top protective shell (201); The monitoring mechanism (3) includes a monitoring part and a connecting part, with the side of the connecting part and the side of the monitoring part fixedly connected; The monitoring unit includes a connecting frame (301), and a buoyancy sensing pad (302) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the two connecting frames (301). The side of the connecting frame (301) and the inner wall of the fire hydrant body (1) are in frictional sliding contact.
2. The intelligent fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A threaded rod (204) is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the output rod of the servo motor (203), and a sealing sleeve (205) is threaded on the surface of the threaded rod (204). Two sliding rods (206) are fixedly installed on the inner walls of the left and right ends of the fire hydrant body (1).
3. The intelligent fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner walls of the left and right ends of the sealing sleeve (205) are respectively rubbed and slidably connected to the surfaces of the two sliding rods (206), and the surfaces of the two sliding rods (206) are respectively rubbed and slidably connected to the inner wall of the buoyancy sensing pad (302). A motor (207) is fixedly installed on the right side of the fire hydrant body (1).
4. The intelligent fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The left end face of the output rod of the motor (207) extends through the right side of the fire hydrant body (1) into the interior of the fire hydrant body (1). A stirring blade (208) is fixedly installed on the left end face of the output rod of the motor (207), and a protective net (209) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the fire hydrant body (1).
5. The intelligent fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fire hydrant body (1) has two connecting pipes (306) fixedly and continuously installed on its front and rear ends respectively. A fixing plate (303) is fixedly installed on the back of the fire hydrant body (1). A connecting rope (304) is fixedly installed inside the fixing plate (303). A protective sleeve (305) is fixedly installed on the top surface of the connecting rope (304). The inner wall of the protective sleeve (305) and the surface of the rear connecting pipe (306) are sealed together.
6. The intelligent fire hydrant with water consumption monitoring function according to claim 5, characterized in that: A baffle (310) is provided on the front of the connecting pipe (306) with a sealing hinge. A fixing bracket (307) is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the connecting pipe (306). A spring (308) is fixedly provided on the front of the fixing bracket (307). A threaded pipe (309) is fixedly provided on the front of the spring (308). The side of the threaded pipe (309) and the inner wall of the front connecting pipe (306) are in frictional sliding contact.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Intelligent fire hydrant
CN209368952U