Ammeter convenient for heat dissipation

Abstract

The electric meter comprises an electric meter body and a shell, the electric meter body comprises an upper accommodating cavity and a lower accommodating cavity, the lower accommodating cavity is separated by a first assembly to form a left wire outlet cavity and a right wire outlet cavity, and one surface of the upper accommodating cavity and one surface of the lower accommodating cavity are arranged corresponding to openings of the shell. Circulation channels are arranged between the electric meter body and the inner wall of the shell at intervals, the circulation channels are communicated with the upper containing cavity and the lower containing cavity, the shell comprises an upper shell and a lower shell, the height of the upper shell is matched with that of the upper containing cavity, the lower shell comprises a first shell body and a second shell body, the second shell body is provided with a heat dissipation channel communicated with the circulation channels, and the heat dissipation channel is communicated with the heat dissipation channel. The first shell and the second shell are integrally formed, the heat dissipation mechanism comprises a mounting frame, a temperature sensor, a miniature fan and a dustproof assembly, the mounting frame is arranged at the joint of the heat dissipation channel and the circulation channel, the mounting frame is detachably connected with the ammeter body, the dustproof assembly is hinged to the mounting frame, and the mounting frame is provided with a microprocessor and a driving motor. And the temperature sensor is electrically connected with the microprocessor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smart meter technology, specifically to a smart meter that facilitates heat dissipation. Background Technology

[0002] Electricity meters generate a significant amount of heat during operation, especially in summer. If this heat isn't dissipated promptly, it can shorten the meter's lifespan and, in severe cases, cause a fire, resulting in greater damage. To ensure proper operation, meters are typically housed in relatively enclosed meter boxes. However, with prolonged operation, the temperature inside the box rises, affecting the meter's performance. Therefore, existing meter boxes are equipped with ventilation openings for heat dissipation. However, this allows dust and insects to enter the box, also impacting the meter's functionality. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an electricity meter that facilitates heat dissipation.

[0004] To address the above problems, the following technical solution is provided: A heat-dissipating electricity meter, comprising a meter body and a casing. The meter body includes an upper accommodating cavity and a lower accommodating cavity. The lower accommodating cavity is separated by a first component to form a left-outlet cavity and a right-outlet cavity. The upper and lower accommodating cavities are opened on opposite sides of the casing. A flow channel is provided between the meter body and the inner wall of the casing, and the flow channel communicates with the upper and lower accommodating cavities. The casing includes an upper shell and a lower shell. The upper shell is detachably connected to the meter body by fasteners. The height of the upper shell is adapted to the upper accommodating cavity. The lower shell includes a component for shielding the lower accommodating cavity. A first housing and a second housing for accommodating a heat dissipation mechanism. The second housing has a heat dissipation channel connected to the flow channel on one side corresponding to the meter body. The first housing and the second housing are integrally formed. The heat dissipation mechanism includes a mounting bracket, a temperature sensor, a micro fan, and a dustproof component. The mounting bracket is located at the connection between the heat dissipation channel and the flow channel. The mounting bracket is detachably connected to the meter body. The dustproof component is hinged to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is equipped with a microprocessor for controlling the opening and closing of the micro fan and a drive motor for controlling the rotation of the dustproof component. The temperature sensor and the micro fan are electrically connected to the microprocessor.

[0005] By adopting the above technical solution, the lower shell is removed, the mounting bracket is assembled with the meter body, and then the lower shell is installed. The assembly is simple and convenient. When the temperature sensor detects that the temperature in the circulation channel exceeds the set temperature, the microprocessor controls the micro fan and the drive motor to work respectively. The drive motor controls the dustproof component to rotate, which opens the heat dissipation channel. The micro fan blows the hot air in the outer shell out through the heat dissipation channel, which drives the hot air in the upper cavity to move and dissipate heat through the circulation channel, thereby reducing the temperature inside the meter. Automatic heat dissipation is more efficient than natural heat dissipation and improves the effectiveness of the meter during long-term continuous operation. At the same time, a dustproof component is set at the connection between the heat dissipation channel and the circulation channel to prevent external dust or insects from entering the meter and affecting its operation, thus improving the stability of the meter's operation.

[0006] The present invention further comprises: the mounting frame including a U-shaped mounting frame, the shape of which is adapted to the heat dissipation channel; the dustproof component including a hinge rod connected to the mounting frame and a dustproof plate sleeved on the hinge rod; the dustproof plate including a sleeve portion adapted to the hinge rod; the sleeve portion having a mounting clip portion for sleeved on the end corresponding to the drive motor; the length difference between the dustproof plate and the sleeve portion being adapted to the thickness of the drive gear; and the drive motor driving the dustproof plate to rotate and open / close the heat dissipation channel via the drive gear.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the mounting clip of the dustproof plate is aligned with the mounting hole of the drive gear and inserted, and then the hinge rod is inserted from one end of the sleeve and connected to the mounting frame. The structure is simple and easy to assemble; the drive motor drives the dustproof plate to rotate through the drive gear to open and close the heat dissipation channel, which is convenient to operate.

[0008] The present invention further includes: a plurality of heat dissipation holes provided on the dustproof plate; connection areas for fastening with Velcro provided on both sides of the outer wall of the dustproof plate; and a dustproof cloth that is fastened to the dustproof plate by Velcro on the outer wall of the dustproof plate.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the dustproof cloth can be directly replaced to clean the dustproof panel. The dustproof cloth is washable and replaceable, which is low-cost and easy to operate.

[0010] The present invention further comprises: a threaded hole for mounting a hinge rod is provided on one side of the mounting frame corresponding to the drive motor; one end of the hinge rod is provided with a threaded end adapted to the threaded hole; the other end is provided with an operating end; the operating end is provided with a hexagonal countersunk hole; and the side of the mounting frame corresponding to the operating end is provided with a mounting recess for accommodating the operating end and a through hole for the hinge hole to pass through.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the hinge rod and the mounting frame are detachably connected by threads, making assembly simple and convenient, and facilitating maintenance and replacement.

[0012] The present invention further includes: the mounting bracket includes elastic clamping parts disposed on both sides above the mounting frame, the elastic clamping parts being respectively engaged with the lower walls of the left and right cable outlet cavities.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic clamping part can be directly inserted into the lower wall of the left and right cable outlet cavities to achieve the assembly of the mounting bracket. The assembly is simple, convenient and efficient.

[0014] The present invention further comprises: the upper shell including a transparent display area; a mounting portion is provided on one side of the lower end of the upper shell; the mounting portion is provided with a plug-in hole; a connecting portion is provided on the lower shell corresponding to the mounting portion; the connecting portion is provided with a plug-in card portion adapted to the plug-in hole; the lower shell and the first component are detachably connected by fasteners; the first component is provided with mounting holes adapted to the fasteners; and the lower shell is provided with connecting holes adapted to the mounting holes.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the upper and lower shells are connected by a plug-in connection, and then the lower shell is connected to the meter body via the first component by fasteners, which enhances the stability of the connection. At the same time, the entire shell body is designed as a single flat piece, which has good waterproof and dustproof functions. When assembling the mounting bracket, only one fastener needs to be unscrewed to disassemble the lower shell, while the upper shell remains in the assembled state. There is no need to disassemble the entire shell, which provides better stability and protection and is easy to assemble. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is an assembly diagram of the meter body and heat dissipation mechanism of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the disassembled lower shell of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the lower shell of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the mounting bracket of this utility model in its assembled state.

[0022] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the mounting bracket of this utility model.

[0023] The labels in the diagram have the following meanings: 1. Meter body, 11. Upper cavity, 12. Lower cavity, 121. Left outlet cavity, 122. Right outlet cavity, 2. Outer casing, 21. Upper casing, 211. Mounting part, 212. Plug-in hole, 22. Lower casing, 221. First casing, 222. Second casing, 223. Heat dissipation channel, 224. Connecting part, 2241. Plug-in card part, 225. Connecting hole, 3. First component, 31. Mounting hole. 4. Flow channel, 5. Heat dissipation mechanism, 51. Mounting bracket, 511. Mounting frame, 5111. Mounting recess, 5112. Through hole, 512. Elastic clamping part, 52. Temperature sensor, 53. Miniature fan, 54. Dustproof assembly, 541. Hinge rod, 5411. Threaded end, 5412. Operating end, 542. Dustproof plate, 5421. Sleeve part, 5422. Mounting clip part, 5423. Heat dissipation hole, 5424. Connection area, 543. Drive gear, 55. Microprocessor, 56. Drive motor. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0025] Reference Appendix Figure 1-7 A heat-dissipating electricity meter includes a meter body 1 and a housing 2. The meter body 1 includes an upper accommodating cavity 11 and a lower accommodating cavity 12. The lower accommodating cavity 12 is divided by a first component 3 to form a left cable outlet cavity 121 and a right cable outlet cavity 122. The upper accommodating cavity 11 and the lower accommodating cavity 12 are opened on opposite sides of the housing 2. A flow channel 4 is provided between the meter body 1 and the inner wall of the housing 2, and the flow channel 4 communicates with the upper accommodating cavity 11 and the lower accommodating cavity 12. The housing 2 includes an upper shell 21 and a lower shell 22. The upper shell 21 is detachably connected to the meter body 1 by fasteners. The height of the upper shell 21 is adapted to the upper accommodating cavity 11. The lower shell 22 includes a first shell 221 for shielding the lower accommodating cavity 12 and a heat sink for accommodating the heat sink. The second housing 222 of the structure 5 has a heat dissipation channel 223 connected to the flow channel 4 on one side corresponding to the meter body 1. The first housing 221 and the second housing 222 are integrally formed. The heat dissipation mechanism 5 includes a mounting bracket 51, a temperature sensor 52, a micro fan 53 and a dustproof component 54. The mounting bracket 51 is located at the connection between the heat dissipation channel 223 and the flow channel 4. The mounting bracket 51 is detachably connected to the meter body 1. The dustproof component 54 is hinged to the mounting bracket 51. The mounting bracket 51 is provided with a microprocessor 55 for controlling the opening and closing of the micro fan 53 and a drive motor 56 for controlling the rotation of the dustproof component 54. The temperature sensor 52 and the micro fan 53 are electrically connected to the microprocessor 55.

[0026] This embodiment further includes the following configuration: the mounting frame 51 includes a U-shaped mounting frame 511, the shape of which is adapted to the heat dissipation channel 223; the dustproof component 54 includes a hinge rod 541 connected to the mounting frame 511 and a dustproof plate 542 sleeved on the hinge rod 541; the dustproof plate 542 includes a sleeve portion 5421 adapted to the hinge rod 541; one end of the sleeve portion 5421 corresponding to the drive motor 56 is provided with a mounting clip portion 5422 for sleeved on the drive gear 543; the length difference between the dustproof plate 542 and the sleeve portion 5421 is adapted to the thickness of the drive gear 543; the drive motor 56 drives the dustproof plate 542 to rotate and open / close the heat dissipation channel 223 via the drive gear 543.

[0027] This embodiment further includes the following features: a plurality of heat dissipation holes 5423 are provided on the dustproof plate 542; connection areas 5424 for fastening with Velcro are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the dustproof plate 542; and a dustproof cloth is provided on the outer wall of the dustproof plate 542 and fastened with Velcro.

[0028] This embodiment further includes the following: the mounting frame 511 has a threaded hole for mounting the hinge rod 541 on one side corresponding to the drive motor 56; one end of the hinge rod 541 has a threaded end 5411 that matches the threaded hole, and the other end has an operating end 5412; the operating end 5412 has a hexagonal countersunk hole; and the mounting frame 511 has a mounting recess 5111 for accommodating the operating end 5412 and a through hole 5112 for the hinge hole to pass through on one side corresponding to the operating end 5412.

[0029] This embodiment further includes the following configuration: the mounting frame 51 includes elastic clamping portions 512 disposed on both sides above the mounting frame 511, and the elastic clamping portions 512 are respectively engaged with the lower walls of the left cable outlet cavity 121 and the right cable outlet cavity 122.

[0030] This embodiment further includes the following configuration: the upper shell 21 includes a transparent display area, and a mounting portion 211 is provided on one side of the lower end of the upper shell 21. The mounting portion 211 is provided with a plug-in hole 212. The lower shell 22 is provided with a connecting portion 224 corresponding to the mounting portion 211. The connecting portion 224 is provided with a plug-in card portion 2241 adapted to the plug-in hole 212. The lower shell 22 is detachably connected to the first component 3 by fasteners. The first component 3 is provided with a mounting hole 31 adapted to the fasteners, and the lower shell 22 is provided with a connecting hole 225 adapted to the mounting hole 31.

[0031] Although this article uses numerous terms such as meter body 1, upper accommodating cavity 11, lower accommodating cavity 12, left outlet cavity 121, right outlet cavity 122, outer shell 2, upper shell 21, mounting part 211, plug-in hole 212, lower shell 22, first shell 221, second shell 222, heat dissipation channel 223, connecting part 224, plug-in card part 2241, connecting hole 225, first component 3, and mounting hole 31, it is not meaningful to use them all. The terms used include circulation channel 4, heat dissipation mechanism 5, mounting bracket 51, mounting frame 511, mounting recess 5111, through hole 5112, elastic clamping part 512, temperature sensor 52, miniature fan 53, dustproof component 54, hinge rod 541, threaded end 5411, operating end 5412, dustproof plate 542, sleeve part 5421, mounting clip part 5422, heat dissipation hole 5423, connecting area 5424, drive gear 543, microprocessor 55, drive motor 56, etc., but the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. These terms are used merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of this utility model; interpreting them as any additional limitation would contradict the spirit of this utility model.

Claims

1. An electricity meter that facilitates heat dissipation, characterized in that: The device includes a meter body and a housing. The meter body includes an upper accommodating cavity and a lower accommodating cavity. The lower accommodating cavity is divided by a first component to form a left cable outlet cavity and a right cable outlet cavity. The upper and lower accommodating cavities are open on opposite sides of the housing. A flow channel is provided between the meter body and the inner wall of the housing, and the flow channel communicates with the upper and lower accommodating cavities. The housing includes an upper shell and a lower shell. The upper shell is detachably connected to the meter body by fasteners. The height of the upper shell is adapted to the upper accommodating cavity. The lower shell includes a first housing for shielding the lower accommodating cavity and a heat dissipation mechanism. The second housing has a heat dissipation channel connected to the flow channel on one side corresponding to the meter body. The first and second housings are integrally formed. The heat dissipation mechanism includes a mounting bracket, a temperature sensor, a micro fan, and a dustproof component. The mounting bracket is located at the connection between the heat dissipation channel and the flow channel. The mounting bracket is detachably connected to the meter body. The dustproof component is hinged to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is equipped with a microprocessor for controlling the opening and closing of the micro fan and a drive motor for controlling the rotation of the dustproof component. The temperature sensor, the micro fan, and the microprocessor are electrically connected to each other.

2. The electricity meter with heat dissipation as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket includes a U-shaped mounting frame whose shape is adapted to the heat dissipation channel. The dustproof component includes a hinge rod connected to the mounting frame and a dustproof plate sleeved on the hinge rod. The dustproof plate includes a sleeve portion adapted to the hinge rod. One end of the sleeve portion corresponding to the drive motor is provided with a mounting clip portion for mounting the drive gear. The length difference between the dustproof plate and the sleeve portion is adapted to the thickness of the drive gear. The drive motor drives the dustproof plate to rotate and open / close the heat dissipation channel through the drive gear.

3. The electricity meter with heat dissipation as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The dustproof plate is provided with multiple heat dissipation holes, and the outer walls of the dustproof plate are provided with connection areas for fastening with Velcro on both sides. The outer walls of the dustproof plate are provided with a dustproof cloth that is fastened with the dustproof plate by Velcro.

4. The electricity meter with heat dissipation as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting frame has a threaded hole for mounting the hinge rod on one side corresponding to the drive motor. One end of the hinge rod has a threaded end that matches the threaded hole, and the other end has an operating end. The operating end has a hexagonal countersunk hole. The mounting frame has a mounting recess for accommodating the operating end and a through hole for the hinge hole to pass through on one side corresponding to the operating end.

5. The electricity meter with heat dissipation as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket includes elastic clamping parts disposed on both sides above the mounting frame, and the elastic clamping parts are respectively engaged with the lower walls of the left and right cable outlet cavities.

6. The electricity meter with heat dissipation as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper shell includes a transparent display area. A mounting part is provided on one side of the lower end of the upper shell, and the mounting part is provided with a plug-in hole. A connecting part is provided on the lower shell corresponding to the mounting part, and the connecting part is provided with a plug-in card part adapted to the plug-in hole. The lower shell and the first component are detachably connected by fasteners. The first component is provided with mounting holes adapted to the fasteners, and the lower shell is provided with connecting holes adapted to the mounting holes.

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