Gas base meter numerical value identification and detection device
By automating the insertion and removal of the inlet and outlet pipes, combined with automatic recording of values by a camera, the problem of low efficiency in gas meter detection has been solved, achieving efficient and accurate gas meter detection.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520147330.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing gas meter base has low detection efficiency, which affects the overall detection efficiency.
The system employs automated insertion and removal of the inlet and outlet pipes, combined with a camera to automatically record the gas meter readings. It utilizes a drive unit and positioning plate to ensure the stability and accurate connection of the gas meter, reducing manual operation.
It improves the detection efficiency of gas meter base stations, reduces the labor intensity of operators, and enhances the sealing performance and detection accuracy of gas meter base stations.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the technical field of gas meter testing, and in particular to a gas meter value identification and testing device. Background Technology
[0002] The gas base meter is the core metering component of a gas meter, used to directly measure the flow rate of gas. It mainly consists of a housing, gas passage, metering device, display, metering circuit board, and battery. The gas base meter calculates gas consumption by measuring parameters such as the pressure difference and turbine rotation angle generated when gas flows within the meter body.
[0003] like Figure 1 As shown, gas meters typically have an inlet and an outlet. Currently, the gas meter is placed in the testing area, and then the inlet and outlet pipes are inserted. Gas is then introduced into the gas meter through the inlet pipe, and the readings are manually taken and recorded to determine if there are any abnormalities in the meter readings. After a gas meter has been tested, the inlet and outlet pipes are removed, and a new gas meter is installed for testing. This method of testing gas meters is inefficient and affects the overall efficiency of gas meter testing. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a gas meter value identification and detection device to improve the overall detection efficiency of gas meters.
[0005] The gas meter value identification and detection device provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: it includes a detection platform, the detection platform is connected to a mounting plate, the mounting plate is slidably connected to an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, the mounting plate is connected to a first driving member and a second driving member, the first driving member is used to drive the inlet pipe to slide in a direction closer to or farther from the detection platform, the second driving member is used to drive the outlet pipe to slide in a direction closer to or farther from the detection platform, and the detection platform is connected to a camera, the camera is used to correspond to the gas meter.
[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the operator only needs to place the gas meter below the inlet and outlet pipes. The first driving component drives the inlet pipe to slide closer to the gas meter, so that the inlet end of the inlet pipe is engaged with the inlet port of the gas meter. The second driving component drives the outlet pipe to slide closer to the gas meter, so that the outlet end of the outlet pipe is engaged with the outlet port of the gas meter. The gas meter is clamped by the testing platform, the inlet pipe, and the outlet pipe, thereby improving the stability of the gas meter placed on the testing platform. Gas is introduced into the gas meter through the inlet pipe, and the gas inside the gas meter is discharged through the outlet pipe. The display of the gas meter shows the gas consumption, and the camera takes a picture and records the value displayed on the display to prevent errors caused by manual recording. After the camera finishes taking pictures, the first drive unit moves the intake pipe away from the gas meter, causing it to detach from the gas meter. The second drive unit moves the exhaust pipe away from the gas meter, causing it to detach from the gas meter as well. With the intake and exhaust pipes released from the gas meter, it can be removed from the testing station and replaced with a new, untested gas meter. This automated insertion and removal of the intake and exhaust pipes, along with automatic recording of the values from each gas meter, reduces the operator's workload and improves the overall efficiency of gas meter testing.
[0007] Optionally, the testing platform is connected to a first positioning plate and two second positioning plates. The first positioning plate is located between the two second positioning plates. When the gas base meter simultaneously abuts against the first positioning plate and the two second positioning plates, the gas inlet of the gas base meter corresponds to the gas inlet pipe, and the gas outlet of the gas base meter corresponds to the gas outlet pipe.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when placing the gas base meter, the gas base meter simultaneously abuts against the first positioning plate and two second positioning plates. The first positioning plate and two second positioning plates play a positioning role for the placement of the gas base meter, so that the gas inlet of the gas base meter corresponds precisely to the gas inlet pipe and the gas outlet of the gas base meter corresponds precisely to the gas outlet pipe, thereby improving the efficiency of placing the gas base meter.
[0009] Optionally, each of the two second positioning plates has a guide surface on one side facing each other, and the guide surface is located at the end of the second positioning plate away from the first positioning plate.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the guide surface plays a guiding role in the installation of the gas base meter, enabling the surface of the gas base meter to quickly contact the first positioning plate and the two second positioning plates, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the gas base meter.
[0011] Optionally, a sealing ring is connected to the outer circumferential surface of the air intake pipe.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the air intake pipe is inserted into the air intake port of the gas meter, the sealing ring is compressed and undergoes elastic deformation, the sealing ring applies force to the inner wall of the air intake port, and the sealing ring seals the gap between the air intake pipe and the gas meter, thereby improving the sealing performance.
[0013] Optionally, the outer surface of the sealing ring is provided with a guide ring surface, which is located at the end of the sealing ring closer to the detection table, and the radius of the guide ring surface gradually decreases towards the detection table.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, when the intake pipe moves towards the gas base meter, even if the intake pipe and the gas base meter's intake port are not completely aligned, the guide ring surface abuts against the inner wall of the intake port and drives the gas base meter to the corresponding position, making it easier for the intake pipe to be inserted into the gas base meter's intake port.
[0015] Optionally, there are several air intake pipes, which are spaced apart. The number of air intake pipes, air outlet pipes, the first driving component, and the second driving component are all the same. The detection stage is slidably connected to a carrier plate, and the detection stage is connected to a driving assembly. The driving assembly is used to drive the carrier plate to slide along the arrangement direction of the several air intake pipes. The camera is connected to the carrier plate.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, while one gas meter is being filled and photographed, the operator can install the gas meter to be tested below the other inlet pipe, thus preparing in advance. After the camera takes the picture, the drive component drives the carrier plate to slide, aligning the camera with the gas meter to be tested. This eliminates the need to wait for the gas meter installation time, thereby improving the overall efficiency of gas meter testing.
[0017] Optionally, the carrier plate is connected to an adjusting plate, the adjusting plate is connected to a bolt, the bolt is threaded with a nut, the adjusting plate is provided with a through hole for the bolt to pass through, the carrier plate is provided with a waist-shaped hole for the bolt to pass through, and the camera is connected to the adjusting plate.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the nut is loosened, allowing it to separate from the adjusting plate. The bolt can then slide along the oblong hole, adjusting the height of the adjusting plate and the camera so that the camera aligns with the display screen of the gas meter.
[0019] Optionally, two bolts are connected to the adjusting plate, and the number of the waist-shaped holes, the through holes, and the nuts are the same as the number of bolts, with the two waist-shaped holes arranged in parallel.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, when the adjusting plate slides, the two bolts slide along the corresponding waist-shaped holes. The sliding cooperation between the bolts and the waist-shaped holes plays a guiding and limiting role in the sliding of the adjusting plate, thereby preventing the adjusting plate from rotating during the movement and improving the stability of the adjusting plate sliding.
[0021] Optionally, the drive assembly includes a guide rod connected to the testing table, a lead screw rotatably connected to the testing table, and a third drive member for driving the lead screw to rotate. The third drive member is connected to the testing table, the carrier plate is threadedly connected to the lead screw, and the carrier plate is slidably connected to the guide rod.
[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the third driving component drives the lead screw to rotate, and the carrier plate slides along the length of the guide rod, so that the camera can sequentially detect different gas meters, thereby improving the overall detection efficiency of the gas meters.
[0023] Optionally, the mounting plate is connected to a plurality of laser sensors, the number of which is the same as the number of air intake pipes. The detection platform is connected to a controller. The laser sensors are used to sense the camera. The third driving component and the laser sensors are both electrically connected to the controller.
[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, when the camera moves to the laser sensor, the laser sensor outputs a signal to the controller. The controller receives the signal and outputs a signal to the third driving component, which then stops operating, thus stopping the camera's movement. At this time, the camera corresponds to the display screen of one of the gas meter base stations, improving the camera's efficiency in recording gas meter readings.
[0025] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0026] 1. The system adopts automated insertion and removal of the inlet and outlet pipes, as well as automatic recording of the values of each gas meter, which reduces the labor intensity of the operator and thus improves the overall efficiency of gas meter testing.
[0027] 2. When the air intake pipe is inserted into the air intake port of the gas meter, the sealing ring is compressed and undergoes elastic deformation. The sealing ring applies force to the inner wall of the air intake port, sealing the gap between the air intake pipe and the gas meter, thus improving the sealing performance. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a gas meter.
[0029] Figure 2 This is one of the overall structural schematic diagrams of an embodiment of this application, showing the first positioning plate.
[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 2An enlarged view of region A.
[0031] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of this application.
[0032] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of region B.
[0033] Figure 6 This is the second overall structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of this application, showing the camera.
[0034] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of region C.
[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Detection table; 2. Mounting plate; 21. First driving component; 211. First connecting block; 22. Second driving component; 221. Second connecting block; 23. Laser sensor; 3. Placement plate; 31. First positioning plate; 32. Second positioning plate; 321. Guide surface; 4. Air inlet pipe; 41. Sealing ring; 411. Guide ring surface; 5. Air outlet pipe; 6. Carrier plate; 61. Waist-shaped hole; 7. Drive assembly; 71. Guide rod; 72. Lead screw; 8. Adjusting plate; 81. Bolt; 82. Nut; 9. Camera. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 2 -Appendix Figure 7 This application will be described in further detail.
[0037] This application discloses a gas meter reading identification and detection device.
[0038] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the system includes a testing platform 1, which is fixedly connected to two mounting plates 2 and two placement plates 3. From top to bottom, the plates are arranged as follows: one mounting plate 2, one placement plate 3, another mounting plate 2, and a first placement plate 3. The mounting plates 2 and placement plates 3 correspond one-to-one. Each placement plate 3 has three first positioning plates 31 and six second positioning plates 32 fixedly connected to its upper surface. One first positioning plate 31 corresponds to two second positioning plates 32. The first positioning plate 31 is located between the two second positioning plates 32. Each of the two second positioning plates 32 has a guide surface 321 on one side facing each other. The guide surface 321 is located at the end of the second positioning plate 32 away from the first positioning plate 31.
[0039] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, each mounting plate 2 has three air inlet pipes 4 and three air outlet pipes 5 slidably connected to its lower side, with one air inlet pipe 4 corresponding to one air outlet pipe 5. Each mounting plate 2 is fixedly connected to three first drive components 21 and three second drive components 22, both of which are cylinders. A controller (not shown in the attached diagram) is fixedly connected to the testing platform 1. The controller's signal output terminal is connected to the signal input terminal of the first drive component 21, and the controller's signal output terminal is connected to the signal input terminal of the second drive component 22. A first connecting block 211 is fixedly connected to the output terminal of the first drive component 21, and a second connecting block 221 is fixedly connected to the output terminal of the second drive component 22. The air inlet pipe 4 is fixedly connected to the first connecting block 211, and the air outlet pipe 5 is fixedly connected to the second connecting block 221. A sealing ring 41 is fixedly connected to the outer circumferential surface of the air intake pipe 4 and the outer circumferential surface of the air outlet pipe 5. A guide ring surface 411 is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the sealing ring 41. The guide ring surface 411 is located at the end of the sealing ring 41 away from the first driving member 21. The radius of the guide ring surface 411 gradually decreases in the direction away from the first driving member 21.
[0040] Combination Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the testing platform 1 has two carrier plates 6 slidably connected, with each carrier plate 6 corresponding to a row of air intake pipes 4. The testing platform 1 is connected to a drive assembly 7 for driving the carrier plates 6 to slide along the arrangement direction of each row of air intake pipes 4. The drive assembly 7 includes a guide rod 71 fixedly connected to the testing platform 1, a lead screw 72 rotatably connected to the testing platform 1, and a third drive component for driving the lead screw 72 to rotate. The third drive component is a motor, fixedly connected to the testing platform 1. The signal output terminal of the controller is connected to the signal input terminal of the third drive component. The end of the lead screw 72 near the third drive component is fixedly connected to the output terminal of the third drive component. The lead screw 72 and the guide rod 71 are parallel to each other. The carrier plate 6 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 72, and the carrier plate 6 is slidably connected to the guide rod 71.
[0041] Combination Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, an adjusting plate 8 is connected to one side of the carrier plate 6. Two bolts 81 are connected to the adjusting plate 8 opposite each other, each bolt 81 being threaded with a nut 82. The adjusting plate 8 has through holes for the corresponding bolts 81 to pass through, and the carrier plate 6 has oblong holes 61 for the corresponding bolts 81 to pass through. The two oblong holes 61 are parallel to each other. A camera 9 is fixedly connected to the adjusting plate 8. Three laser sensors 23 are fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate 2. The three laser sensors 23 are spaced apart and are electrically connected to the controller.
[0042] The implementation principle of a gas meter value identification and detection device according to an embodiment of this application is as follows:
[0043] When placing the gas meter, it simultaneously abuts against the first positioning plate 31 and the two second positioning plates 32. The first positioning plate 31 and the two second positioning plates 32 position the gas meter, ensuring that the gas meter's inlet precisely aligns with the inlet pipe 4, and the gas meter's outlet precisely aligns with the outlet pipe 5. The first driving component 21 drives the inlet pipe 4 to slide closer to the gas meter, causing its inlet end to engage with the gas meter's inlet. The second driving component 22 drives the outlet pipe 5 to slide closer to the gas meter, causing its outlet end to engage with the gas meter's outlet. The gas meter is clamped by the testing platform 1, the inlet pipe 4, and the outlet pipe 5, thereby improving the stability of the gas meter placed on the testing platform 1. The inlet pipe 4 fills the gas meter with gas, and the gas inside the gas meter is discharged from the outlet pipe 5. The gas meter's display shows the gas consumption, and the camera 9 takes a picture and records the displayed value to prevent errors from manual recording. After camera 9 finishes taking a picture, the first drive component 21 drives the intake pipe 4 to slide away from the gas base meter, causing the intake pipe 4 to detach from the gas base meter. The second drive component 22 drives the exhaust pipe 5 to slide away from the gas base meter, causing the exhaust pipe 5 to detach from the gas base meter. The intake pipe 4 and exhaust pipe 5 are then released from the gas base meter. While one gas base meter is being inflated and photographed, the operator can install the gas base meter to be tested below the other intake pipe 4, preparing in advance. After camera 9 takes a picture, the drive component 7 drives the carrier plate 6 to slide, aligning camera 9 with the gas base meter to be tested. This eliminates the need to wait for the gas base meter installation time, thus improving the overall efficiency of gas base meter testing.
[0044] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A gas-based table number recognition detection device, characterized by: The utility model provides a kind of gas table detection device, including detection platform (1), the installation plate (2) is connected with detection platform (1), the air inlet pipe (4) and the air outlet pipe (5) are slidably connected with installation plate (2), the first driving element (21) and the second driving element (22) are connected with installation plate (2), the first driving element (21) is used to drive air inlet pipe (4) to the direction of being close to or away from detection platform (1) sliding, the second driving element (22) is used to drive air outlet pipe (5) to the direction of being close to or away from detection platform (1) sliding, camera (9) is connected with detection platform (1), and camera (9) is used to correspond with gas base table.
2. The gas-based table number recognition detection device of claim 1, wherein: The first positioning plate (31) and the two second positioning plates (32) are connected with the detection platform (1), the first positioning plate (31) is located between the two second positioning plates (32), when the gas base table abuts against the first positioning plate (31) and the two second positioning plates (32) at the same time, the air inlet of the gas base table corresponds to the air inlet pipe (4), and the air outlet of the gas base table corresponds to the air outlet pipe (5).
3. The gas-based table number recognition detection device of claim 2, wherein: The two second positioning plates (32) are provided with guide surfaces (321) on the side facing each other, and the guide surfaces (321) are located at the end of the second positioning plate (32) away from the first positioning plate (31).
4. The gas-based table number recognition detection device of claim 1, wherein: The outer circumferential surface of the air inlet pipe (4) is connected with a sealing ring (41).
5. The gas-based table number recognition detection device of claim 4, wherein: The outer surface of the sealing ring (41) is provided with a guide ring surface (411), the guide ring surface (411) is located at the end of the sealing ring (41) close to the detection platform (1), and the radius size of the guide ring surface (411) gradually decreases towards the detection platform (1).
6. The gas-based table number recognition detection device of claim 1, wherein: The air inlet pipe (4) has a plurality of air inlet pipes (4), the plurality of air inlet pipes (4) are distributed at intervals, the number of the air inlet pipe (4), the air outlet pipe (5), the first driving element (21) and the second driving element (22) is the same, the detection platform (1) is slidably connected with a carrier plate (6), the detection platform (1) is connected with a driving assembly (7), the driving assembly (7) is used to drive the carrier plate (6) to slide along the arrangement direction of the plurality of air inlet pipes (4), and the camera (9) is connected with the carrier plate (6).
7. The gas-based table number recognition detection device of claim 6, wherein: The carrier plate (6) is connected with an adjusting plate (8), the adjusting plate (8) is connected with a bolt (81), the bolt (81) is threadedly connected with a nut (82), the adjusting plate (8) is provided with a through hole for the bolt (81) to pass through, the carrier plate (6) is provided with a waist-shaped hole (61) for the bolt (81) to pass through, and the camera (9) is connected with the adjusting plate (8).
8. The gas-based table number recognition detection device of claim 7, wherein: Two bolts (81) are connected to the adjusting plate (8), the number of the waist-shaped hole (61), the through hole and the nut (82) is the same as the number of the bolt (81), and the two waist-shaped holes (61) are arranged in parallel.
9. The gas-based table number recognition detection device of claim 6, wherein: The driving assembly (7) comprises a guide rod (71) connected to the detection table (1), a lead screw (72) rotatably connected to the detection table (1), and a third driving member for driving the lead screw (72) to rotate, wherein the third driving member is connected to the detection table (1), the carrier plate (6) is threadedly connected with the lead screw (72), and the carrier plate (6) is slidably connected with the guide rod (71).
10. The gas-based table number recognition detection device of claim 9, wherein: The mounting plate (2) is connected with a plurality of laser sensors (23), the number of the laser sensors (23) is the same as that of the air inlet pipes (4), the detection table (1) is connected with a controller, the laser sensors (23) are used for sensing the camera (9), and the third driving member and the laser sensors (23) are electrically connected with the controller.