Detection device of intelligent water meter

By using a camera and servo motor driven by a smart water meter detection device, combined with wireless infrared communication, the subjectivity and speed issues of traditional manual detection are solved, achieving efficient and accurate automated detection and real-time monitoring.

CN223664079UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12SICHUAN CHANGDE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423279114.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-30

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Technical Problem

Traditional water meter production and testing rely on manual labor, which suffers from problems such as inconsistency in subjectivity, slow testing speed, low efficiency, and inability to process complex information.

Method used

The system employs an intelligent water meter detection device, utilizing a camera for image recognition and a servo motor for drive, combined with wireless infrared communication to achieve automated detection.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the influence of human subjectivity, improves detection efficiency and accuracy, can match the speed of high-speed production lines, process complex information, and achieve real-time monitoring and data analysis.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water meter detection, in particular to an intelligent water meter detection device which comprises a fixing seat, a camera, a support, a positioning base, a driving mechanism and an infrared communication device. The support is vertically installed on the fixing seat, the camera is installed at the upper end of the support, and the camera shooting end of the camera faces the lower portion; the positioning base and the infrared communication device are both installed on the fixing base, the positioning base is located under the camera, the infrared communication device is arranged close to the positioning base, an infrared receiving end of the infrared communication device is correspondingly matched with an infrared transmitting end of a water meter to be detected on the positioning base, and the driving mechanism is installed at the bottom of the fixing base. The rotating end of the driving mechanism is provided with a magnetic coupling, and the magnetic coupling is arranged corresponding to the positioning base, so that the wiring problem and the subjective inconsistency problem during detection are reduced; the servo motor is adopted to detect the walking number and reading number of the character wheel of the water meter, manual labor is reduced, and large-scale efficient detection can be achieved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to water meter detection technical field, and the specific field is a detection device of intelligent water meter. BACKGROUND

[0002] The traditional water meter production detection method is completely dependent on manual detection, and the judgment of the detection personnel can be affected by factors such as individual differences, fatigue, and different concentration, leading to subjectivity and inconsistency, causing the detection to be easily affected by human subjective factors, and the results of different detection personnel can be inconsistent; the detection personnel can lose sensitivity to details in long-time work, thereby affecting the accuracy of detection; manual detection speed is relatively slow, and cannot match the production speed of the high-speed production line, which can lead to low production efficiency; the cognitive and judgment ability of manual detection is limited, and a large amount of and complex information can not be processed; due to the limited speed and resource limitation of manual detection, problems can exist for a period before being discovered. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a detection device of intelligent water meter.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a detection device of intelligent water meter, including fixed base, camera, support, positioning base, drive mechanism and infrared communication device, the support is vertically installed on the fixed base, the camera is installed on the upper end of the support, and the camera end of the camera is set to face directly below, the positioning base and the infrared communication device are both installed on the fixed base, and the positioning base is located directly below the camera, the infrared communication device is set close to the positioning base, and the infrared receiving end of the infrared communication device corresponds to the infrared emission end of the water meter to be detected on the positioning base, the drive mechanism is installed at the bottom of the fixed base, and the rotating end of the drive mechanism is provided with a magnetic coupling, and the magnetic coupling is set corresponding to the positioning base.

[0005] In some embodiments, a mounting cavity is provided in the positioning base, the magnetic coupling is rotatably arranged in the mounting cavity, and the magnetic coupling is matched with the magnetic rotating end of the water meter to be detected placed on the positioning base.

[0006] In some embodiments, the drive mechanism includes a servo motor and a transmission gear, the servo motor is installed below the fixed base, and the rotating shaft end of the servo motor is arranged to extend into the mounting cavity, the transmission gear is installed on the rotating shaft end of the servo motor, and the transmission gear is engaged with the gear on the magnetic coupling.

[0007] In some of the embodiments, the upper end of the support is provided with an adjusting plate, the adjusting plate is horizontally provided with an adjusting groove, and the fixed end of the camera is bolted into the adjusting groove.

[0008] In some of the embodiments, the outer part of the fixed seat is provided with a protective cover covering the camera, the support, the positioning base and the infrared communication device.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are that: wireless infrared communication mode is adopted to communicate with the water meter, reduces wiring problems and subjective inconsistency problems during detection; a servo motor is adopted to detect the number reading of the number wheel of the water meter, reduces manual labor, and can be mass-produced efficiently; a camera is adopted to collect static and dynamic data of the water meter reading or pointer, realizes image recognition and pointer rotation detection; a corresponding model device is adopted to position the detected object, reduces the detection failure of the water meter caused by positioning problems; and all detection steps and results are real-time accessed to the background, and the data can be monitored in real time.

[0010] The details of one or more embodiments of the present application are presented in the following drawings and description to make other features, objects and advantages of the present application more clear, concise and easy to understand. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 It is a front view of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 It is a sectional view of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 4 It is a sectional view of the servo motor of the utility model.

[0015] In the figure: 1, fixed seat; 2, camera; 3, support; 4, positioning base; 5, infrared communication device; 6, mounting cavity; 7, magnetic coupling; 8, servo motor; 9, transmission gear; 10, adjusting plate; 11, adjusting groove; 12, protective cover; 13, water meter to be detected. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0017] Please refer to Figures 1-4 The utility model provides a technical scheme: a detection device of intelligent water meter, including fixed seat, camera, support, positioning base, drive mechanism and infrared communication device, the support is installed vertically on fixed seat, camera is installed on the upper end of support, and the camera's camera end is towards the directly below setting, the positioning base and infrared communication device all are installed on fixed seat, and the positioning base is located the directly below of camera, infrared communication device is close to the positioning base place setting, and infrared receiving end of infrared communication device corresponds to the infrared emission end cooperation of positioning base on the water meter to be detected, drive mechanism is installed on the bottom of fixed seat, and the rotary end of drive mechanism is provided with magnetic coupling, and magnetic coupling corresponds to the positioning base place setting.

[0018] Camera and infrared communication device connect computer, adopt wireless infrared communication mode and communicate with water meter, reduce the wiring problem and subjective inconsistency problem during detection;

[0019] Adopt camera to carry out water meter reading or pointer static and dynamic data acquisition, realize image recognition and pointer rotation detection.

[0020] The positioning base is provided with an installation cavity, the magnetic coupling is rotatably arranged in the installation cavity, and the magnetic coupling is matched with the magnetic rotating end of the water meter to be detected placed on the positioning base.

[0021] The drive mechanism includes a servo motor and a transmission gear, the servo motor is installed below the fixed seat, and the rotating shaft end of the servo motor extends into the installation cavity, the transmission gear is installed on the rotating shaft end of the servo motor, and the transmission gear is meshed with the gear on the magnetic coupling.

[0022] The upper end of the support is provided with an adjusting plate, the adjusting plate is provided with an adjusting groove in the horizontal direction, and the fixed end of the camera is installed in the adjusting groove through bolts.

[0023] The fixed seat is provided with a protective cover outside the camera, the support, the positioning base and the infrared communication device.

[0024] Through the technical scheme,

[0025] 1, infrared communication

[0026] 1) detection function: the detection device can detect whether various parameters in the water meter are correct

[0027] 2) parameter setting: set the parameters of the water meter and detect whether the electronic part of the water meter is normal

[0028] 2, image recognition

[0029] 1) Static Recognition: Use the camera to recognize the meter number and reading of the water meter. Through image processing and pattern recognition algorithms, the system can accurately capture the meter number of the barcode or QR code on the water meter, and extract the reading information of the corresponding water meter dial through image recognition technology. The intelligent recognition system can greatly improve the efficiency of water meter data collection and reduce the possibility of human error.

[0030] 2) Dynamic Recognition: Rotate the magnetic coupling through the servo motor to match the magnetic gear inside the water meter, and drive the magnetic gear to rotate at a predetermined speed. Recognize the smoothness of the water meter gear rotation and determine whether the red and black pointers have jitter or instability during rotation. Use the standards provided in the model manual to identify the number of rotations of the red and black pointers within the same time period to ensure they meet the specified gear ratio.

[0031] 3, Motor Control

[0032] 1) Model Matching and Parameter Setting: Set the model and related parameters of the water meter in the host computer software to ensure the matching of the required flow rate, gear ratio, etc. Provide a user interface to allow operators to easily select or input the water meter model and automatically load the corresponding parameters.

[0033] 2) Flow Control: Implement flow control functions, allowing operators to adjust the simulated flow rate of the water meter through the host computer software. Provide flow curve graphs or digital displays to help operators visually understand the current flow rate settings.

[0034] 3) Speed Simulation: Simulate the speed of the water meter based on the selected model and flow rate using a servo motor. Display real-time speed data on the software interface to help users monitor the simulated operation of the water meter.

[0035] 4) Real-time Feedback and Adjustment: Provide real-time feedback to display various parameters during the simulated operation of the water meter, such as actual speed and current. Allow operators to adjust based on feedback to ensure that the simulated operation of the water meter meets the expected performance of the actual water meter.

[0036] 5) Data Monitoring: Record data to save various parameters of the simulated operation of the water meter in files for subsequent analysis and comparison. Provide data analysis tools to help users evaluate the performance of the water meter under different flow rates.

[0037] 6) Alarm and Exception Handling: Integrate alarm functions to detect abnormal conditions (such as motor overload, abnormal water meter simulation speed, etc.) and issue alerts in a timely manner. Provide detailed exception information and suggested handling steps to help users quickly resolve issues.

[0038] 7) Through the above functions, users can easily conduct water meter simulation experiments in the host computer software, adjust different parameters, simulate the rotation speed of the water meter under different flow rates, and achieve comprehensive testing and analysis of the performance of the water meter.

[0039] 4) Data monitoring

[0040] 1) Real-time monitoring interface design: Design a user-friendly real-time monitoring interface in the host computer software, integrate and display water meter parameter data, camera recognition information and other related information. Provide real-time charts, data tables and other forms, so that users can monitor the running state of the water meter at a glance.

[0041] 2) Abnormality detection and alarm: Implement abnormality detection algorithms in the host computer software to monitor whether the water meter terminal parameter data and camera recognition results meet the expected range. If an abnormality is detected, an alarm is sent in time and the abnormality is marked on the monitoring interface, so that users can take prompt measures.

[0042] 3) Historical data recording and analysis: Implement historical data recording function, save water meter parameter data, camera recognition results and other real-time monitoring data into the database. Provide data analysis tools to allow users to view historical records and generate trend charts to analyze and evaluate the performance of the water meter in the long term.

[0043] The above examples only express several embodiments of the present application, and the description is more specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, several modifications and improvements can be made, which are within the scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of the patent of the present application should be subject to the appended claims.

[0044] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirits of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A detection device of a smart water meter, characterized in that: The utility model relates to a kind of water meter detection device, including fixed seat, camera, support, positioning base, driving mechanism and infrared communication device, the support is vertically installed on fixed seat, camera is installed on the upper end of support, and the camera end of photographing is set towards directly below, the positioning base and infrared communication device are both installed on fixed seat, and positioning base is located directly below camera, infrared communication device is set close to positioning base, and infrared receiving end of infrared communication device is matched with the infrared emission end of the water meter to be detected on positioning base, the rotating end of driving mechanism is provided with magnetic coupling, and magnetic coupling is set corresponding to positioning base.

2. The detection device of a smart water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning base is provided with a mounting cavity, and the magnetic coupling is rotatably arranged in the mounting cavity and matched with the magnetic rotating end of the water meter to be detected placed on the positioning base.

3. The detection device of a smart water meter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving mechanism includes a servo motor and a transmission gear, the servo motor is installed below the fixed seat, and the rotating shaft end of the servo motor is arranged in the mounting cavity, the transmission gear is installed on the rotating shaft end of the servo motor, and the transmission gear is engaged with the gear on the magnetic coupling.

4. The detection device of a smart water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the support is provided with an adjusting plate, the adjusting plate is provided with an adjusting groove in the horizontal direction, and the fixed end of the camera is installed in the adjusting groove by bolts.

5. The detection device of a smart water meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed seat is provided with a protective cover outside the camera, the support, the positioning base and the infrared communication device.