Water meter controller and intelligent water meter

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of intelligent water meters, and particularly relates to a water meter controller and an intelligent water meter. The intelligent water meter comprises a shell assembly, a mainboard assembly and a battery. The shell assembly comprises a shell body and a battery shell which are connected with each other, the battery shell is located on the side face of the shell body, the shell body is provided with a first cavity, the battery shell is provided with a second cavity, and the first cavity is communicated with the second cavity; the mainboard assembly is arranged in the first cavity; the battery is arranged in the second cavity and electrically connected with the mainboard assembly. According to the intelligent water meter in the technical scheme, the battery is arranged on the side face of the shell assembly, so that the purpose of reducing the overall structure height is achieved, and the intelligent water meter can be widely applied to use scenes with the installation height limited.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of intelligent water meter, specifically relates to a water meter controller and intelligent water meter. BACKGROUND

[0002] The intelligent water meter is a new type of water meter which uses modern microelectronic technology, modern sensing technology and intelligent IC card technology to measure water consumption and transfer and settle water data.

[0003] Based on the protection requirement of the shell to the internal components, the existing intelligent water meter has many metal shells, and most of the products are thick and heavy. In addition, the control component in the intelligent water meter usually needs to be powered by a battery, the battery is placed at the bottom of the meter head, the wiring board of the main control board and the transducer is placed above the battery, and then the main board module box is placed, and a sealing structure is arranged above the main board module box. Due to the adoption of thick and heavy metal shell, and the need to meet the requirements of battery height and quantity, transducer wiring space, main control board and waterproof grade, the height of the meter head is often in a high state, so that the water meter cannot be installed in a small space.

[0004] Therefore, it is urgent to provide a water meter controller and an intelligent water meter to solve the above problems. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model aims at providing an intelligent water meter which can be installed in a space-limited use scene. The purpose is achieved by the following technical scheme:

[0006] The utility model discloses a kind of intelligent water meters, comprising:

[0007] Shell assembly, including mutually connected shell main body and battery shell, the battery shell is located at the side of the shell main body, the shell main body has first cavity, the battery shell has second cavity, the first cavity and the second cavity are communicated;

[0008] Mainboard assembly, the mainboard assembly is arranged in first cavity;

[0009] Battery, the battery is arranged in the second cavity, and the battery and the mainboard assembly are electrically connected.

[0010] The intelligent water meter in the technical scheme achieves the purpose of reducing the overall structure height by arranging the battery on the side of shell assembly. In the design of shell assembly, the shell main body and the battery shell are arranged transversely, so that the battery can be installed on the side of the intelligent water meter. Since the battery is placed on the side, it no longer occupies the space below the mainboard assembly, so that the height of the overall structure can be effectively reduced. Therefore, the intelligent water meter can be widely applied to use scenes with limited installation height.

[0011] In addition, the intelligent water meter can further have the following additional technical features.

[0012] In some embodiments of the utility model, the shell assembly further includes a battery cover, the battery shell has a mounting port, the mounting port and the second cavity are communicated, the battery can be taken out from the second cavity through the mounting port, the battery cover is arranged at the mounting port and is connected with the battery shell.

[0013] In some embodiments of the utility model, the mounting port is directed to a side away from the shell body.

[0014] In some embodiments of the utility model, a sealing ring is arranged between the battery cover and the battery shell, a positioning groove is arranged on the battery shell along the circumference of the mounting port, and the sealing ring is arranged in the positioning groove.

[0015] In some embodiments of the utility model, a plurality of first connecting parts are arranged along the outer periphery of the battery shell, a plurality of second connecting parts are arranged along the circumference of the battery cover, and the first connecting parts and the second connecting parts are connected.

[0016] In some embodiments of the utility model, the shell assembly further includes a cover plate, an opening is arranged on the top of the shell body, the opening and the first cavity are communicated, and the cover plate is arranged at the opening and is connected with the shell body.

[0017] In the second aspect of the utility model, an intelligent water meter is provided, which includes a flow pipe and the water meter controller in the above-mentioned embodiments, the flow pipe is arranged outside the shell assembly and is connected with the bottom of the shell body, and the axial direction of the flow pipe is parallel to the axial direction of the battery.

[0018] In some embodiments of the utility model, a measuring element is arranged on the flow pipe, the measuring element is signal-connected with the mainboard assembly through a connecting line, the mainboard assembly is arranged on the top of the first cavity, and the space on the bottom of the mainboard assembly is used for accommodating the connecting line.

[0019] In some embodiments of the utility model, the bottom of the shell body is provided with a slot, the outer wall of the flow pipe is provided with a plug-in part, and the plug-in part is plugged into the slot.

[0020] In some embodiments of the utility model, the bottom of the shell body is provided with an annular convex rib, the annular convex rib and the bottom plate of the shell body form the slot, and the annular convex rib is in contact with the inner wall of the outer wall of the plug-in part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments with reference made to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the present utility. Further, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate like parts throughout the various figures thereof. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic view of a smart water meter according to an embodiment of the present utility is schematically shown;

[0023] Figure 2 A structural schematic view of a battery cover according to an embodiment of the present utility is schematically shown;

[0024] Figure 3 A structural schematic view of a housing assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility is schematically shown from a certain perspective;

[0025] Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of area A in FIG. 1 is shown; Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of area B in FIG. 1 is shown;

[0026] Figure 5 A structural schematic view of a housing assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility is schematically shown from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of area A in FIG. 1 is shown; Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of area B in FIG. 1 is shown.

[0028] The various reference numerals in the drawings represent the following:

[0029] 100, housing assembly; 110, housing body; 110a, first cavity; 111, annular protruding rib; 111a, insertion slot; 112, avoiding hole; 120, battery shell; 120a, second cavity; 121, first connecting portion; 122, positioning groove; 1221, first-level annular groove; 1222, second-level annular groove; 130, battery cover; 131, second connecting portion; 140, sealing ring; 141, first sealing portion; 142, second sealing portion; 143, annular protrusion; 150, cover plate; 151, connecting ring; 152, flip cover;

[0030] 200, main board assembly;

[0031] 300, battery;

[0032] 400, flow tube; 410, insertion portion; 411, threaded hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Example embodiments of the present disclosure will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. While example embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it is understood that the present disclosure can be embodied in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0034] It is to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", "including" and "has" are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order in which they are described, unless specifically identified as an order dependent step. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps can be employed.

[0035] Although the terms first, second, third, and the like can be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms can be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first", "second", and the like are used herein to describe a variety of elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections, and do not imply an order or sequence unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of example embodiments.

[0036] Spatially relative terms, such as "inner", "outer", "inward", "outward", "lower", "bottom", "top", "upper", and the like, can be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms can be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as "below" or "beneath" other elements or features would then be oriented "above" or "over" the other elements or features. Thus, the example term "below" can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The devices can be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

[0037] Figure 1A cross-sectional view of the intelligent water meter is schematically shown. Figure 1 The utility model provides a kind of intelligent water meter, including shell assembly 100, mainboard assembly 200 and battery 300;Shell assembly 100 includes mutually connected shell main body 110 and battery shell 120, battery shell 120 is located at the side of shell main body 110, shell main body 110 has first cavity 110a, battery shell 120 has second cavity 120a, first cavity 110a and second cavity 120a are communicated;Mainboard assembly 200 is arranged in first cavity 110a;Battery 300 is arranged in second cavity 120a, battery 300 and mainboard assembly 200 are electrically connected.

[0038] The intelligent water meter in the technical solution achieves the purpose of reducing the overall structure height by arranging the battery 300 on the side of the shell assembly 100. In the design of the shell assembly 100, the shell main body 110 and the battery shell 120 are arranged horizontally, so that the battery 300 can be installed on the side of the intelligent water meter. Since the battery 300 is placed on the side, it no longer occupies the space below the mainboard assembly 200, thereby effectively reducing the height of the overall structure. Therefore, the intelligent water meter can be widely applied to use scenarios with limited installation height.

[0039] Further, the shell assembly 100 further includes a cover plate 150, the top of the shell main body 110 is provided with an opening, the opening and the first cavity 110a are communicated, and the cover plate 150 is covered on the opening and connected with the shell main body 110.

[0040] Optionally, the cover plate 150 includes a connecting ring 151 and a flip cover 152, the flip cover 152 and the connecting ring 151 are rotatably connected, and the connecting ring 151 and the shell main body 110 are connected by bolts. The upper portion of the mainboard assembly 200 is provided with a liquid crystal display screen, the liquid crystal display screen and the mainboard assembly 200 are electrically connected, and the liquid crystal display screen can display flow and water consumption. After the user opens the flip cover 152, the flow and water consumption data displayed on the liquid crystal display screen can be seen.

[0041] Further, Figure 2 A structural schematic view of the battery cover 130 according to the utility model embodiment is schematically shown. Figure 1 And Figure 2 As shown in the drawings, the shell assembly 100 further includes a battery cover 130, the battery shell 120 has a mounting port, the mounting port and the second cavity 120a are communicated, the battery 300 can be taken out from the second cavity 120a through the mounting port, and the battery cover 130 is covered on the mounting port and connected with the battery shell 120.

[0042] The installation opening is formed on the battery shell 120 to meet the requirement of replacing the battery 300. When the battery 300 needs to be replaced, the user can detach the battery cover 130, replace the new battery 300, and then connect the battery cover 130 to the installation opening. It can be understood that the installation opening and the battery cover 130 should be arranged at a position convenient for the user to operate.

[0043] Further, the installation opening is arranged on a side of the battery shell 120 away from the shell body 110.

[0044] The installation opening is arranged on a side of the battery shell 120 away from the shell body 110, so that the user can directly observe the battery cover 130 from the side of the shell assembly 100, thereby facilitating the assembly and detachment of the battery cover 130. Of course, in other embodiments, the installation opening can also be arranged on the bottom or other side of the battery shell 120. Alternatively, the battery 300 is arranged in a transverse direction. It can be understood that the battery 300 is arranged in a transverse direction, i.e., the length direction of the battery 300 is horizontal, thereby reducing the height of the battery shell 120. In some embodiments, the battery 300 can also be arranged in a longitudinal direction according to the requirement of use, as long as the height of the battery shell 120 does not exceed the height of the shell body 110. Alternatively, the installation opening is arranged on one side of the length direction of the battery 300. When the installation opening is arranged on one side of the length direction of the battery 300, the installation opening can be rectangular, thereby facilitating the removal of the battery 300 from the inside of the second cavity 120a. For the case that the battery 300 is cylindrical, when the installation opening is arranged on a side of the radial direction of the battery 300, the installation opening can be circular or square.

[0045] Further, Figure 3 The structure of the shell assembly 100 according to the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown in a structure schematic view from a certain angle. Figure 4 For Figure 1 The local enlarged view of A in FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4, a sealing ring 140 is arranged between the battery cover 130 and the battery shell 120, and a positioning groove 122 is arranged on the battery shell 120 along the circumference of the installation opening, and the sealing ring 140 is arranged in the positioning groove 122. Figures 1 to 4 The sealing ring 140 can prevent water and dust, thereby prolonging the service life of the intelligent instrument. It can be understood that the positioning groove 122 is an annular groove, and the opening of the annular groove faces the battery cover 130. When the battery cover 130 and the battery shell 120 are connected, the sealing ring 140 can be compressed in the positioning groove 122.

[0046]

[0047] ​In the embodiment, the sealing ring 140 comprises a first sealing part 141 and a second sealing part 142 connected vertically, the outer ring of the first sealing part 141 is in contact with the inner wall near the mounting port of the battery shell 120, and the second sealing part 142 is located inside the positioning groove 122, and after the battery cover 130 is connected with the battery shell 120, the second sealing part 142 is clamped between the battery cover 130 and the battery shell 120. Further, in the embodiment, the positioning groove 122 comprises a primary ring groove 1221 and a secondary ring groove 1222, and the secondary ring groove 1222 is arranged at the bottom of the primary ring groove 1221. Correspondingly, the second sealing part 142 is provided with a ring-shaped protrusion 143, and the ring-shaped protrusion 143 is embedded in the inside of the secondary ring groove 1222. By adopting the structure, the sealing effect can be effectively improved.

[0048] Continuing to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , a plurality of first connecting parts 121 are arranged along the outer periphery of the battery shell 120, a plurality of second connecting parts 131 are arranged along the circumference of the battery cover 130, and the first connecting parts 121 and the second connecting parts 131 are connected.

[0049] Optionally, the first connecting parts 121 and the second connecting parts 131 are connected by screws. For example, the first connecting parts 121 are provided with through holes, and the second connecting parts 131 are provided with threaded holes 411, and the screws pass through the through holes of the first connecting parts 121 and are screwed with the threaded holes 411 of the second connecting parts 131. By adopting the screws, the user can conveniently disassemble the battery cover 130 according to the use needs.

[0050] The technical solution further provides a smart water meter, which comprises a flow pipe 400 and a water meter controller in the double-number embodiment, the flow pipe 400 is arranged outside the shell assembly 100 and connected with the bottom of the shell main body 110, and the axial direction of the flow pipe 400 is parallel to the axial direction of the battery 300.

[0051] By adopting the layout mode, the overall size of the smart meter in the length, height and width directions can be effectively reduced, so that the smart meter can be installed in a use scene with limited space.

[0052] Further, the flow pipe 400 is provided with a measuring element (not shown in the figure), the measuring element is signal-connected with the mainboard assembly 200 through a connecting line, the mainboard assembly 200 is arranged at the top of the first cavity 110a, and the space at the bottom of the mainboard assembly 200 is used for accommodating the connecting line, and the measuring element is used for measuring the flow of the fluid flowing through the flow pipe 400.

[0053] Since the battery 300 is located at the side of the smart meter, the space below the mainboard assembly 200 can be used to accommodate the connecting lines. Optionally, the measuring element comprises a first ultrasonic sensor and a second ultrasonic sensor, the first ultrasonic sensor is arranged at the water inlet side of the flow tube 400, the second ultrasonic sensor is arranged at the water outlet side of the flow tube 400, the connecting lines comprise a first connecting line and a second connecting line, the first ultrasonic sensor is signal connected with the mainboard assembly 200 through the first connecting line, and the second ultrasonic sensor is signal connected with the mainboard assembly 200 through the second connecting line. In actual application, the water inlet side of the flow tube 400 communicates with the water inlet pipeline, and the water outlet side of the flow tube 400 communicates with the water outlet pipeline, and the flow rate is calculated by the first ultrasonic sensor and the second ultrasonic sensor by using the ultrasonic time difference principle. Compared with the mechanical water meter, the method has the effects of high precision, good reliability, wide range ratio and long service life. Optionally, the bottom of the shell body 110 is provided with a relief opening allowing the connecting lines to pass through.

[0054] Further, Figure 5 The structure schematic view of the shell assembly 100 according to the embodiment of the utility model in another view is schematically shown. Figure 6 For Figure 1 The local enlarged view at B. Referring to Figure 1 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 The bottom of the shell body 110 is provided with a slot 111a, and the outer wall of the flow tube 400 is provided with a plug-in part 410, and the plug-in part 410 and the slot 111a are plugged.

[0055] The pre-installation of the shell body 110 and the flow tube 400 is carried out in the plug-in mode, which can facilitate subsequent assembly. Optionally, the bottom of the shell body 110 is provided with a plurality of through holes, and the side of the plug-in part 410 in contact with the bottom of the shell body 110 is provided with a threaded hole 411. In the assembly process, the bolt is passed through the through hole from the inside of the shell body 110 and connected with the threaded hole 411 on the plug-in part 410.

[0056] Further, the bottom of the shell body 110 is provided with an annular convex rib 111, the annular convex rib 111 and the bottom plate of the shell body 110 form the slot 111a, and the annular convex rib 111 and the inner wall of the outer wall of the plug-in part 410 are in contact. The annular convex rib 111 is arranged on one side to position the flow tube 400, and on the other side to increase the structural strength of the bottom of the shell body 110.

[0057] The above merely is preferable specific implementation manner of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited to this, any skilled person in the technical field can easily think of the change or replacement in the utility model disclosed technology range, should be covered in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model should be limited to the protection scope of claims.

Claims

1. A water meter controller, characterized by, The utility model relates to a water meter controller, which comprises a shell assembly (100), a mainboard assembly (200) and a battery (300). The shell assembly (100) further comprises a battery cover (130), the battery shell (120) has a mounting port, the mounting port and the second cavity (120a) are communicated, the battery (300) can be taken out from the second cavity (120a) through the mounting port, and the battery cover (130) is arranged at the mounting port and connected with the battery shell (120). The mounting port is directed to a side away from the shell body (110). A sealing ring (140) is arranged between the battery cover (130) and the battery shell (120), a positioning groove (122) is arranged on the battery shell (120) along the circumference of the mounting port, and the sealing ring (140) is arranged in the positioning groove (122).

2. The water meter controller of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of first connecting parts (121) are arranged along the outer periphery of the battery shell (120), a plurality of second connecting parts (131) are arranged along the circumference of the battery cover (130), and the first connecting parts (121) and the second connecting parts (131) are connected.

3. The water meter controller of claim 2, wherein, The shell assembly (100) further comprises a cover plate (150), the top of the shell body (110) is provided with an opening, the opening and the first cavity (110a) are communicated, and the cover plate (150) is arranged at the opening and connected with the shell body (110).

4. The water meter controller of claim 2, wherein, The utility model further comprises a flow tube (400) and the water meter controller of any one of claims 1-6, the flow tube (400) is arranged outside the shell assembly (100) and connected with the bottom of the shell body (110), and the axial direction of the flow tube (400) is parallel to the axial direction of the battery (300).

5. The water meter controller of claim 2, wherein, The flow tube (400) is provided with a measuring element, the measuring element is signal connected with the mainboard assembly (200) through a connecting line, the mainboard assembly (200) is arranged at the top of the first cavity (110a), the space at the bottom of the mainboard assembly (200) is used for accommodating the connecting line, and the measuring element is used for measuring the flow of fluid flowing through the flow tube (400).

6. The water meter controller of any one of claims 1-5, wherein, The bottom of the shell body (110) is provided with a slot (111a), the outer wall of the flow tube (400) is provided with a plug-in part (410), and the plug-in part (410) is plugged into the slot (111a).

7. A smart water meter, characterized by ​ 8. The smart water meter of claim 7, wherein, ​ 9. The smart water meter of claim 7, wherein, ​ 10. The smart water meter of claim 9, wherein, The bottom of the shell body (110) is provided with an annular convex rib (111), the annular convex rib (111) and the bottom plate of the shell body (110) form the insertion slot (111a), the annular convex rib (111) and the inner wall of the outer wall of the insertion part (410) are in contact.

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