Liquid level and liquid temperature meter

By installing a transparent box and an embedded thermometer on the outside of the liquid storage tank, the problem of not being able to observe the liquid level and temperature simultaneously in a fully enclosed liquid storage tank is solved, achieving more accurate measurement and smaller space occupation.

CN223596940UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25BEIJING VISLONG DRIVE EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520289667.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-21
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-21

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, fully enclosed liquid storage tanks cannot simultaneously and intuitively observe liquid level and liquid temperature, and the external transparent tube occupies a large amount of external space, is easily affected by environmental interference, and affects measurement accuracy.

Method used

Design a liquid level and temperature gauge, including a transparent box and a thermometer assembly. The transparent box is attached to the outside of the liquid storage tank, and the inner cavity is connected to the inside of the liquid storage tank. The thermometer assembly is set in the inner cavity, and the liquid level and liquid temperature can be observed through the transparent box.

Benefits of technology

It enables accurate measurement of liquid level and liquid temperature simultaneously, reduces external space occupation, avoids environmental interference, and improves measurement accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a liquid level and liquid temperature meter, relates to the technical field of liquid level detection, and aims to solve the problem that in the prior art, an external transparent pipe body occupies a large external space, the liquid level and liquid temperature meter comprises a transparent box body and a thermometer assembly, the transparent box body is attached to the outer side wall of a liquid storage tank, an inner cavity is formed in the transparent box body, and the thermometer assembly is arranged in the inner cavity. The thermometer assembly is arranged in the inner cavity, and the inner cavity of the transparent box body is communicated with the interior of the liquid storage box. According to the liquid level and liquid temperature meter, the liquid level and the liquid temperature in the liquid storage tank can be directly checked, the influence of fluctuation of the liquid level in the liquid storage tank is reduced, measurement is more accurate, and due to the fact that the transparent box body is attached to the outer side wall of the liquid storage tank, external space occupation is reduced, and environmental interference is avoided.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to liquid level detection technical field especially is related to a liquid level liquid temperature table. BACKGROUND

[0002] Liquid storage tanks such as water tanks and oil tanks are widely used in fields such as life and industry. The fully enclosed tank structure makes it inconvenient to intuitively observe the liquid storage amount in the tank during use. In order to prevent the phenomenon of overflow when filling the liquid in the storage tank, an observation window is often needed to be provided on the side wall of the storage tank, and a scale can also be provided on the observation window from bottom to top. The liquid level position in the storage tank is observed through the observation window to prevent overflow. This observation window can only be used to observe the liquid level, and cannot be used to view the temperature of the liquid in the tank. An additional temperature sensor needs to be provided in the tank to detect the temperature of the liquid in the tank, which increases the detection cost. Moreover, due to the large volume of the tank, the liquid level fluctuation easily leads to inaccurate observation of the liquid level.

[0003] To solve the above problems, the application No. 202121218165.8 discloses a stainless steel water tank for conveniently observing the liquid level. A connecting seat pipe is arranged on the outer wall of the side wall of one side of the square tank body. A vertical transparent pipe is sealingly connected to the connecting seat pipe. A floating ball is placed in the transparent pipe at the top end of the transparent pipe. The transparent pipe is in communication with the inside of the square tank body through the connecting seat pipe. Thus, the water storage capacity of the tank can be judged by observing the height of the floating ball in the transparent pipe, which is intuitive and convenient. However, the transparent pipe arranged outside the tank extends to the outside, occupies a large external space, and is easily disturbed by the environment. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model discloses a liquid level liquid temperature table to solve the problem of large external space occupation of the external transparent pipe in the prior art. The liquid level liquid temperature table of the utility model reduces the occupation of external space, avoids environmental interference, and is more accurate in measurement.

[0005] The utility model discloses a kind of liquid level liquid temperature tables, including transparent box body and thermometer component, the transparent box body is attached to the outside wall of liquid storage tank setting, there is inner cavity in the transparent box body, the thermometer component is set in the inner cavity, the inner cavity of the transparent box body is in communication with the inside of liquid storage tank.

[0006] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, it further includes a connecting screw, the connecting screw includes a limiting head and a screw rod, one end of the screw rod is connected with the limiting head, the other end of the screw rod extends to the liquid storage tank through the fixed shell, the transparent box body and the side wall of the liquid storage tank in sequence, and is connected with a fixed nut in the liquid storage tank.

[0007] As an optimal scheme of the utility model, the screw rod is a hollow structure with an open tail end, a through hole is arranged on the side wall of the screw rod and communicates with the inner cavity of the transparent box body, and the liquid in the liquid storage tank can flow into the inner cavity of the transparent box body through the through hole from the opening of the screw rod tail end.

[0008] As an optimal scheme of the utility model, the fixed shell is further provided with a window on the side away from the liquid storage tank, and the fixed shell is installed on the outer periphery of the transparent box body and can be used to observe the inner cavity of the transparent box body through the window.

[0009] As an optimal scheme of the utility model, the transparent box body comprises an upper cover and a bottom plate, the bottom plate is arranged against the outer side wall of the liquid storage tank, the upper cover is connected to the side of the bottom plate away from the liquid storage tank, and the thermometer assembly is connected to the bottom plate.

[0010] As an optimal scheme of the utility model, a sealing gasket is arranged between the bottom plate of the transparent box body and the outer side wall of the liquid storage tank, and the screw rod passes through the sealing gasket.

[0011] As an optimal scheme of the utility model, a first sealing groove is arranged on the outer side of the fixed shell, a first sealing ring is arranged in the first sealing groove, a second sealing groove is arranged on the outer side of the upper cover, a second sealing ring is arranged in the second sealing groove, the limiting head is clamped on the outer side of the first sealing groove of the fixed shell, and the screw rod passes through the first sealing ring and the second sealing ring.

[0012] As an optimal scheme of the utility model, a plurality of limiting ribs are arranged around the inner side of the fixed shell, when the fixed shell is installed on the outer side of the transparent box body, the plurality of limiting ribs are clamped around the transparent box body.

[0013] As an optimal scheme of the utility model, the thermometer assembly comprises a scale plate and a pipe body, the pipe body is installed on the scale plate, the scale plate is connected to the bottom plate, and the side of the pipe body faces the upper cover.

[0014] As an optimal scheme of the utility model, the transparent box body is in a strip shape and its length direction is arranged along the height direction of the liquid storage tank, and the upper end and the lower end of the transparent box body are connected to the liquid storage tank through one connecting screw respectively.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following positive effects:

[0016] This utility model provides a liquid level and temperature gauge, comprising a transparent housing and a thermometer assembly. The transparent housing is disposed against the outer wall of a liquid storage tank and has an inner cavity. The thermometer assembly is disposed within the inner cavity, which communicates with the interior of the liquid storage tank. When the liquid level and temperature gauge is installed on the outside of the liquid storage tank, the liquid in the tank can flow into the inner cavity of the transparent housing, making the liquid level in the inner cavity flush with the liquid level in the tank, allowing the liquid level to be observed through the transparent housing. Furthermore, the thermometer assembly is disposed within the transparent housing, directly measuring and displaying the liquid temperature. The measured liquid temperature can be directly viewed through the transparent housing. This allows for direct observation of the liquid level and temperature within the tank, reduces the impact of liquid level fluctuations, and improves measurement accuracy. Because the transparent housing is disposed against the outer wall of the tank, it minimizes external space occupation and avoids environmental interference. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 The explosion of the liquid level and temperature gauge of this utility model Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid level and temperature gauge of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 The explosion of the liquid level and temperature gauge of this utility model Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a front view of the liquid level and temperature gauge of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of AA.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Liquid storage tank; 2. Transparent box; 21. Top cover; 211. Second sealing groove; 212. Connecting post; 213. Notch; 22. Base plate; 23. Inner cavity; 3. Fixed outer shell; 31. Window; 32. Limiting rib; 33. First sealing groove; 4. Thermometer assembly; 41. Scale plate; 42. Tube body; 5. Connecting screw; 51. Limiting head; 52. Screw; 53. Through hole; 54. Fixing nut; 6. Sealing gasket; 7. First sealing ring; 8. Second sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In the description of the utility model, it needs to explain, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more than two;The terms "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "front end", "rear end", "head", "tail" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] In the description of the utility model, it also needs to explain that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection" should be broadly understood, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected;It can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected;It can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] The specific embodiments of the utility model will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings.

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] The liquid level and temperature table provided in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1-5 The transparent box body 2 is attached to the outer side wall of the liquid storage tank 1. The transparent box body 2 can be installed on the outer side wall of the liquid storage tank 1 by pasting, bolting, clamping and the like.

[0029] The transparent box body 2 has an inner cavity 23, and the thermometer assembly 4 is arranged in the inner cavity 23. The inner cavity 23 of the transparent box body 2 is in communication with the inside of the liquid storage tank 1. Specifically, the inner cavity 23 of the transparent box body 2 and the inside of the liquid storage tank 1 can be communicated by a connecting pipe drilled. The transparent box body 2 can be transparent plastic material or tempered glass material, so as to observe the display state of the liquid surface and the thermometer assembly 4 in the transparent box body 2.

[0030] When the liquid level and temperature gauge of the embodiment is installed on the outside of the liquid storage tank 1, the liquid in the liquid storage tank can flow into the inner cavity 23 of the transparent box body 2, so that the liquid level in the inner cavity 23 is flush with the liquid level in the liquid storage tank, and the liquid level in the liquid storage tank can be observed through the transparent box body 2. In addition, the thermometer assembly 4 is arranged in the transparent box body 2, which can directly measure and display the temperature of the liquid, and the temperature of the liquid measured by the thermometer assembly 4 can be directly observed through the transparent box body 2.

[0031] The liquid level and temperature gauge of the embodiment can directly observe the liquid level and temperature in the liquid storage tank, and reduce the influence of the fluctuation of the liquid level in the liquid storage tank, so that the measurement is more accurate. Since the transparent box body 2 is arranged against the outer side wall of the liquid storage tank 1, the external space occupation is reduced, and environmental interference is avoided.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment, the liquid level and temperature gauge of the embodiment further comprises a fixed shell 3, a window 31 is arranged on the side of the fixed shell 3 away from the liquid storage tank 1, and the fixed shell 3 is installed on the outer periphery of the transparent box body 2 and can observe the inner cavity 23 of the transparent box body 2 through the window 31. The fixed shell 3 can be made of non-transparent material. The fixed shell 3 has the functions of fixing, limiting and protecting the transparent box body 2, so that the transparent box body 2 has certain pressure bearing performance.

[0033] In the embodiment, the liquid level height in the inner cavity 23 of the transparent box body 2 and the display of the thermometer assembly 4 can be observed through the window 31, so that the liquid level and temperature can be observed.

[0034] As a preferred embodiment, as shown in Figure 3 a plurality of limiting ribs 32 are arranged around the inner side of the fixed shell 3, and the plurality of limiting ribs 32 are clamped around the transparent box body 2 when the fixed shell 3 is installed on the outer side of the transparent box body 2. The plurality of limiting ribs 32 are uniformly arranged around the fixed shell 3, and the plurality of limiting ribs 32 are more tightly and stably clamped with the transparent box body 2.

[0035] As a preferred embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 5 The liquid level and temperature gauge of the embodiment further comprises a connecting screw 5, the connecting screw 5 comprises a limiting head 51 and a screw rod 52, one end of the screw rod 52 is connected with the limiting head 51, the other end of the screw rod 52 extends into the liquid storage tank 1 through the fixed shell 3, the transparent box body 2 and the side wall of the liquid storage tank 1 in sequence, and is connected with a fixed nut 54 in the liquid storage tank 1. An external thread is arranged on the outer side of the end of the screw rod 52 extending into the liquid storage tank 1, an internal thread is arranged in the fixed nut 54, and the connecting screw 5 and the fixed nut 54 are connected through the threads.

[0036] In the embodiment, the fixed shell 3, the transparent box body 2 and the liquid storage tank 1 are connected through the connecting screw and the fixed nut 54, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly, convenient for maintenance, firm in connection and good in stability.

[0037] As a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the transparent box 2 is elongated and its length is aligned with the height of the liquid storage tank 1 to display the liquid level at different heights. A connecting screw 5 is used at each of the upper and lower ends of the transparent box 2 to connect it to the liquid storage tank 1, making the connection more secure. The transparent box 2 has a flat structure, reducing its space occupation.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the screw 52 is a hollow structure with an open tail end. A through hole 53 communicating with the inner cavity 23 of the transparent box 2 is provided on the side wall of the screw 52. The liquid in the storage tank 1 can flow from the opening at the tail end of the screw 52 through the through hole 53 into the inner cavity 23 of the transparent box 2. Specifically, a connecting post 212 is provided inside the upper cover 21. A notch 213 is provided on one side of the connecting post 212. The screw 52 passes through the connecting post 212, and the through hole 53 corresponds to the notch 213. The connecting post 212 and the screw 52 are sealed together, and the liquid can flow from the screw 52 through the through hole 53 and the notch 213 into the inner cavity 23, thereby allowing the liquid level to be observed.

[0039] In this embodiment, the connecting screw not only connects the transparent box and the liquid storage tank, but the hollow structure at the temporal part of the screw 52 also acts as a flow channel, eliminating the need for additional connecting pipes. This allows the inner cavity 23 of the transparent box 2 to communicate with the inside of the liquid storage tank 1, reducing costs and space requirements.

[0040] In one preferred embodiment, the transparent box 2 includes a top cover 21 and a bottom plate 22. The bottom plate 22 is disposed against the outer wall of the liquid storage tank 1, and the top cover 21 is connected to the side of the bottom plate 22 opposite to the liquid storage tank 1, forming an inner cavity 23 between the top cover 21 and the bottom plate 22. The thermometer assembly 4 is connected to the bottom plate 22. The top cover 21 and the bottom plate 22 can be detachably connected or sealed by adhesive or snap-fit.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, a sealing gasket 6 is provided between the bottom plate 22 of the transparent box 2 and the outer side wall of the liquid storage tank 1, and the screw 52 passes through the sealing gasket 6.

[0042] The sealing gasket 6 is used to seal between the liquid storage tank 1 and the transparent box 2 to prevent liquid leakage.

[0043] As a preferred embodiment, a first sealing groove 33 is arranged on the outer side of the fixed shell 3, and a first sealing ring 7 is arranged in the first sealing groove 33. A second sealing groove 211 is arranged on the outer side of the upper cover 21, and a second sealing ring 8 is arranged in the second sealing groove 211. The limiting head 51 is clamped on the outer side of the first sealing groove 33 of the fixed shell 3, and the screw rod 52 is arranged through the first sealing ring 7 and the second sealing ring 8. The first sealing ring 7 and the second sealing ring 8 are both O-rings.

[0044] The first sealing ring 7 in the embodiment is used to seal between the fixed shell 3 and the screw rod 52, so as to avoid liquid leakage. The second sealing ring 8 is used to seal between the upper cover 21, the fixed shell 3 and the screw rod 52, so as to avoid liquid leakage.

[0045] As a preferred embodiment, the thermometer assembly 4 comprises a scale plate 41 and a tube body 42. The tube body 42 is installed on the scale plate 41. The scale plate 41 is connected to the bottom plate 22, and the tube body 42 is arranged towards the side of the upper cover 21. The temperature sensing head of the tube body 42 is located at the bottom of the inner cavity 23. The scale on the scale plate 41 corresponding to the liquid in the tube body 42 can be observed through the window 31 on the fixed shell 3, so as to know the temperature of the liquid.

[0046] In use, the liquid in the liquid storage tank 1 flows into the inner cavity of the transparent box body 2 through the inside of the screw rod 52 of the connecting screw 5, so that the liquid level in the inner cavity is flush with the liquid level in the liquid storage tank 1. The liquid level in the liquid storage tank 1 and the temperature of the liquid displayed by the thermometer assembly 4 can be observed through the transparent box body 2.

[0047] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any skilled person in the art can make some modifications and improvements without departing from the creative concept of the present application, which should be covered in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A liquid level and temperature indicator, characterized by, The application relates to a temperature measuring device for a liquid storage tank, which comprises a transparent box (2) and a thermometer assembly (4), the transparent box (2) is arranged against the outer side wall of a liquid storage tank (1), and has an inner cavity (23) in the transparent box (2), the thermometer assembly (4) is arranged in the inner cavity (23), and the inner cavity (23) of the transparent box (2) is communicated with the inside of the liquid storage tank (1).

2. A liquid level and temperature indicator according to claim 1, wherein The application also comprises a fixed shell (3), a window (31) is arranged on the side of the fixed shell (3) which is away from the liquid storage tank (1), the fixed shell (3) is mounted on the outer periphery of the transparent box (2), and the inner cavity (23) of the transparent box (2) can be observed through the window (31).

3. A liquid level and temperature indicator according to claim 2, wherein The application also comprises a connecting screw (5), the connecting screw (5) comprises a limiting head (51) and a screw rod (52), one end of the screw rod (52) is connected with the limiting head (51), the other end of the screw rod (52) extends through the fixed shell (3), the transparent box (2) and the side wall of the liquid storage tank (1) in sequence and reaches into the liquid storage tank (1), and the screw rod (52) is connected with a fixed nut (54) in the liquid storage tank (1).

4. A liquid level and temperature indicator according to claim 3, wherein The screw rod (52) is a hollow structure with an opening at the tail end, a through hole (53) which is communicated with the inner cavity (23) of the transparent box (2) is arranged on the side wall of the screw rod (52), and the liquid in the liquid storage tank (1) can flow into the inner cavity (23) of the transparent box (2) through the through hole (53) from the opening at the tail end of the screw rod (52).

5. A liquid level and temperature indicator as claimed in claim 3, wherein, The transparent box (2) comprises an upper cover (21) and a bottom plate (22), the bottom plate (22) is arranged against the outer side wall of the liquid storage tank (1), the upper cover (21) is connected to the side of the bottom plate (22) which is away from the liquid storage tank (1), and the thermometer assembly (4) is connected to the bottom plate (22).

6. A liquid level and temperature gauge as claimed in claim 5, wherein, A sealing gasket (6) is arranged between the bottom plate (22) of the transparent box (2) and the outer side wall of the liquid storage tank (1), and the screw rod (52) passes through the sealing gasket (6).

7. A liquid level and temperature indicator as claimed in claim 5, wherein, A first sealing groove (33) is arranged on the outer side of the fixed shell (3), a first sealing ring (7) is arranged in the first sealing groove (33), a second sealing groove (211) is arranged on the outer side of the upper cover (21), a second sealing ring (8) is arranged in the second sealing groove (211), the limiting head (51) is clamped on the outer side of the first sealing groove (33) of the fixed shell (3), and the screw rod (52) passes through the first sealing ring (7) and the second sealing ring (8).

8. A liquid level and temperature indicator as claimed in claim 2, wherein, A plurality of limiting ribs (32) are arranged around the inner side of the fixed shell (3), when the fixed shell (3) is mounted on the outer side of the transparent box (2), the plurality of limiting ribs (32) are clamped around the transparent box (2).

9. A liquid level and temperature indicator as claimed in claim 6, wherein, The thermometer assembly (4) comprises a scale plate (41) and a pipe body (42), the pipe body (42) is mounted on the scale plate (41), the scale plate (41) is connected to the bottom plate (22), and the side of the pipe body (42) is arranged towards the upper cover (21).

10. The liquid level and temperature indicator according to claim 3, wherein, The transparent box body (2) is long strip-shaped and its length direction is arranged along the height direction of the liquid storage tank (1), and the upper and lower ends of the transparent box body (2) are connected with the liquid storage tank (1) through one connecting screw (5) respectively.

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