Automatic water meter detection device
By introducing image recognition and infrared communication technologies, automatic water meter detection is achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and large errors in manual detection, and realizing fully automated management and efficient and accurate detection of water meter production.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423279117.6
- 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
AI Technical Summary
The current water meter production process requires manual inspection at multiple workstations and through various stages, resulting in high labor costs and subjective errors, which may lead to substandard products being mixed with qualified products.
By employing image recognition technology and infrared communication equipment, the system captures images and readings of water meters through a camera, and obtains parameter information through an infrared communication device to achieve automated detection. The detection information is recorded by computer and traced back to its source.
It improves the efficiency and accuracy of water meter testing, reduces testing errors, and achieves fully automated management.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water meter testing technology, specifically to an automatic water meter testing device. Background Technology
[0002] The water meter factory parameter testing device is an important piece of equipment used for the factory testing of smart water meters. It involves the testing of water meter parameter settings, the testing of water meter electromechanical errors, the recording of water meter factory images, and the verification of packing information.
[0003] Currently, water meter manufacturers primarily rely on manual verification before packaging, dividing the process into multiple workstations and stages to confirm relevant information, including parameter setting, electromechanical error detection, and packaging information verification. All of these tasks depend on visual inspection. This process is labor-intensive, and manual verification is subjective, potentially leading to defective products being mixed with qualified ones. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic water meter testing device. This device solves the problem of needing to set up multiple workstations and processes for factory testing during the production of smart water meters. By introducing image recognition technology into the production process, it can accurately identify water meter readings, eliminating the problem of mechanical errors caused by manual interpretation and facilitating fully automated production management. The testing information is recorded by computer, and the water meter testing information can be traced back to its source through the production system.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic water meter detection device, comprising a sliding base, an adjusting bracket, a camera, an infrared communication device, and a water meter bracket. The adjusting bracket and the water meter bracket are respectively installed on the sliding base, with the adjusting bracket located above the water meter bracket. The camera is installed on the adjusting end of the adjusting bracket, with the camera end positioned directly above the water meter bracket. The infrared communication device is installed on the sliding base via a fixing plate, and is located between the adjusting bracket and the water meter bracket. The receiving end of the infrared communication device corresponds to the infrared information transmitting end of the water meter bracket.
[0006] In some embodiments, a sliding groove is provided on the sliding base corresponding to the water meter bracket, and the bottom end of the water meter bracket is slidably installed in the sliding groove.
[0007] In some embodiments, the adjustment bracket is provided with an adjustment groove, and the fixed end of the camera is fixedly installed in the adjustment groove by bolt connection.
[0008] In some embodiments, the slide base is made of aluminum alloy.
[0009] In some embodiments, the slide base is provided with a protective cover covering the outside of the adjustment bracket, camera, infrared communication device and water meter bracket.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the use of infrared communication equipment can directly connect to a computer, and the parameter information and readings of the water meter can be directly read through the computer program;
[0011] By using a camera to capture the shape, color, and texture of water meters, it is possible to compare them with qualified products in a computer.
[0012] This further improves the efficiency of water meter quality inspection and reduces inspection errors.
[0013] Details of one or more embodiments of this application are set forth in the following drawings and description to make other features, objects and advantages of this application more readily apparent. The embodiments of this application will provide a detailed description and understanding of this application. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.
[0016] In the picture: 1. Sliding base; 2. Adjusting bracket; 3. Camera; 4. Infrared communication device; 5. Water meter bracket; 6. Sliding groove; 7. Fixing bolt; 8. Protective cover. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0018] Please see Figure 1-2 This utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic water meter detection device, including a sliding base, an adjusting bracket, a camera, an infrared communication device, and a water meter bracket. The adjusting bracket and the water meter bracket are respectively installed on the sliding base, with the adjusting bracket located above the water meter bracket. The camera is installed on the adjusting end of the adjusting bracket, and the camera end of the camera is located directly above the water meter bracket. The infrared communication device is installed on the sliding base via a fixing plate, and the infrared communication device is located between the adjusting bracket and the water meter bracket. The receiving end of the infrared communication device matches the infrared information transmitting end of the water meter bracket.
[0019] Both the infrared communication device and the camera are directly connected to the computer via a communication cable. The infrared communication device can directly read the water meter's parameter information and readings through the computer program, and store the detection data in the production database, allowing for traceability of the water meter information.
[0020] The base of the slide groove is provided with a sliding groove corresponding to the water meter bracket. The bottom end of the water meter bracket is slidably installed in the sliding groove. The sliding groove facilitates the placement and removal of the water meter.
[0021] The adjustment bracket is provided with an adjustment groove, and the fixed end of the camera is fixedly installed in the adjustment groove by bolt connection to fix the position of the camera so that the lens can correctly capture the image of the object.
[0022] The slide base is made of aluminum alloy.
[0023] The slide base is equipped with a protective cover that covers the outside of the adjustment bracket, camera, infrared communication device and water meter bracket. The protective cover can prevent the camera and infrared communication device from being damaged by collision.
[0024] This technical solution employs the following steps:
[0025] (1) After placing the water meter on the water meter bracket, the water meter bracket can be slid forward to the infrared detection device;
[0026] (2) The infrared communication device sends a communication command to the water meter to obtain the water meter's parameters and electronic readings;
[0027] (3) After the water meter is in place, the camera starts image acquisition and transmits the acquired data to the computer. The computer uses image recognition algorithm to determine whether there is a problem with the appearance of the product. In addition, an identification scheme is adopted to identify the reading of the water meter dial, and then the electromechanical conversion error is judged to be qualified by comparing it with the electronic reading of the water meter.
[0028] (4) The camera identifies the water meter number on the dial. Based on the water meter number, the computer will query the water meter's production process and determine whether each production process is qualified and meets the factory standards.
[0029] (5) The collected water meter images and water meter test results are stored in the database of the production management system;
[0030] (6) Products that pass the inspection will be displayed as qualified on the computer.
[0031] (7) The production system prints a certificate of conformity based on the conformity information and links the packaging information to the production system;
[0032] (8) After the test is completed, the water meter is removed and placed in the designated packaging box.
[0033] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.
[0034] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic water meter detection device, characterized in that: The device includes a sliding base, an adjusting bracket, a camera, an infrared communication device, and a water meter bracket. The adjusting bracket and the water meter bracket are respectively installed on the sliding base, with the adjusting bracket located above the water meter bracket. The camera is installed on the adjusting end of the adjusting bracket, with the camera end positioned directly above the water meter bracket. The infrared communication device is installed on the sliding base via a fixing plate, and is located between the adjusting bracket and the water meter bracket. The receiving end of the infrared communication device matches the infrared information transmitting end of the water meter bracket.
2. The automatic water meter detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base of the slide groove is provided with a sliding groove corresponding to the water meter bracket, and the bottom end of the water meter bracket is slidably installed in the sliding groove.
3. The automatic water meter detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment bracket is provided with an adjustment groove, and the fixed end of the camera is fixedly installed in the adjustment groove by bolt connection.
4. The automatic water meter detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide base is made of aluminum alloy.
5. The automatic water meter detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The slide base is equipped with a protective cover that covers the outside of the adjustment bracket, camera, infrared communication device and water meter bracket.