Intelligent electric meter with electricity larceny prevention safety packaging function
By introducing a display controller, meter components, and locking components into smart meters, and utilizing components such as electromagnets and pressure sensors, the problem of easy replication of mechanical locking structures is solved, achieving secure encapsulation against electricity theft and improving the security and reliability of the meters.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423279865.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-30
AI Technical Summary
The mechanical locking structure of existing smart meters is easily copied, allowing unauthorized personnel to use counterfeit tools to tamper with the meters and steal electricity, causing losses to power companies.
A smart meter was designed, comprising a display controller, a meter assembly, a protection assembly, and a locking assembly. Through a specific locking mechanism and remote control function, it utilizes components such as electromagnets and pressure sensors to prevent unauthorized tampering with the meter wiring.
It effectively prevents illegal tampering with meter wiring, reduces the risk of tools being copied, improves meter security, reduces losses for power companies, and provides users with reliable power services.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electricity meter technology, specifically to a smart meter with anti-theft security packaging function. Background Technology
[0002] A smart meter is a power metering device that integrates data acquisition, processing, and communication. It can monitor and record users' power usage in real time and exchange data with the power company's data center through remote communication. It can realize functions such as automatic meter reading, electricity bill calculation, and load control. At the same time, it supports anti-theft measures and multiple user interaction methods to provide users with more convenient and efficient power services.
[0003] To prevent users from illegally tampering with the wiring of electricity meters to steal electricity, existing technology employs a special mechanical locking structure. This structure restricts direct access to the electricity meter through a specific mounting bracket and adjusting rod. Only technicians with authorized tools and equipment, namely the specific mounting bracket and adjusting rod, can perform wiring and maintenance work on the electricity meter.
[0004] However, this design has a problem: the design of the mounting base and adjusting rod is easy to copy. Once these tools fall into the hands of unauthorized persons, they can use these counterfeit products to tamper with the electricity meters, thereby stealing electricity from a large number of meters and causing losses to the power company. Therefore, in order to address the above problem, a smart meter with anti-theft security packaging function is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a smart meter with a secure anti-theft packaging function to solve the problem that if tools fall into the hands of unauthorized persons, they can use these counterfeit products to tamper with the meters, thereby stealing electricity from a large number of meters and causing losses to the power company.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A smart meter with anti-theft security packaging includes a display controller and a meter assembly. A protection component is rotatably connected to the inside of the meter assembly, and a locking component is slidably connected to the inside of the meter assembly. The meter assembly includes a meter body, a wire groove inside the meter body, a terminal block installed inside the meter body, a wire through hole at the lower end of the meter body, a first spring groove inside the meter body, a spring fixedly connected inside the first spring groove, and a fixed connection at the rear end of the wire groove in the meter body. The meter body is equipped with a pressure sensor. A second spring groove is provided inside the meter body. The protection component includes a protective plate. A handle is fixedly connected to the front end of the protective plate. A rectangular slot is provided inside the protective plate. A shaft is fixedly connected to the upper end of the protective plate. A rubber column is fixedly connected to the rear end of the protective plate. The locking component includes a ramp rod. A limit slider is fixedly connected to the top end of the ramp rod. A first electromagnet is fixedly connected to the inner side of the ramp rod. A linear spring is fixedly connected to the right side of the ramp rod. A second electromagnet is fixedly connected to the right end of the groove provided in the meter body.
[0008] As a further optimization of this utility model, the wire groove passes through the front end of the meter body, the wire groove is connected to the wire through hole, and the wire through hole passes through the lower end of the meter body.
[0009] As a further optimization of this utility model, the following features are provided: the wire groove is connected to the first spring groove, the first spring groove is formed by two cylindrical sections, there are two first spring grooves, a controller is installed inside the display controller, the pressure sensor is electrically connected to the controller of the display controller, and the second electromagnet and the first electromagnet are electrically connected to the controller of the display controller.
[0010] As a further optimization of this utility model, the inner side of the spring is fixedly connected to the outer side of the shaft post, the shaft post is cylindrical in shape, there are two shaft posts, the shaft posts are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the protective plate, and the shaft posts are rotatably connected to the inner side of the first spring groove opened in the meter body.
[0011] As a further optimization of this utility model, the rectangular slot is rectangular in shape, passes through one end of the protective plate, there are two rectangular slots, the rectangular slots are opened at the left and right ends of the protective plate, the ramp rod is engaged inside the rectangular slot, and the rear end of the rubber column is attached to the front end of the pressure sensor.
[0012] As a further optimization of this utility model, the second spring groove is formed by a combination of a cylinder and a rectangle, there are two second spring grooves, the second spring grooves are connected to the wire groove, and the slope clamp is slidably connected to the inner side of the second spring groove by a limiting slider.
[0013] As a further optimization of this utility model, the limiting slider is rectangular in shape, the left end of the slope lever is sloped, the right side of the second electromagnet is fixedly connected to one side of the second spring groove opened in the meter body, the second electromagnet and the first electromagnet are on the same horizontal line, and one side of the linear spring is fixedly connected to one side of the second spring groove opened in the meter body.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] In this invention, by incorporating meter components, protection components, and locking components, the smart meter design effectively prevents illegal tampering with meter wiring to steal electricity through a specific locking mechanism and remote control function, thus improving meter security. Simultaneously, this design reduces the need for physical tools, lowers the risk of tool duplication, and enhances the meter's anti-theft performance. Furthermore, the improved security performance of the meter helps reduce losses for power companies and provides users with more reliable electricity services. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the display controller structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the front end of the meter assembly of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the meter body structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure at point A;
[0021] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure at point B;
[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the protective plate structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the slope clamp structure of this utility model.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Display controller;
[0025] 2. Meter assembly; 21. Meter body; 22. Wire groove; 23. Terminal; 24. Wire through hole; 25. First spring groove; 26. Mainspring spring; 27. Pressure sensor; 28. Second spring groove;
[0026] 3. Protective components; 31. Protective plate; 32. Pull handle; 33. Rectangular slot; 34. Shaft post; 35. Rubber post;
[0027] 4. Locking assembly; 41. Slope lever; 42. Limit slider; 43. First electromagnet; 44. Linear spring; 45. Second electromagnet. Detailed Implementation
[0028] 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.
[0029] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.
[0030] Please see Figure 1-8 This utility model provides a technical solution:
[0031] A smart meter with anti-theft security packaging includes a display controller 1 and a meter assembly 2. A protection component 3 is rotatably connected to the inside of the meter assembly 2, and a locking component 4 is slidably connected to the inside of the meter assembly 2. The meter assembly 2 includes a meter body 21, a wire groove 22 on the inside of the meter body 21, a terminal block 23 installed on the inside of the meter body 21, a wire through hole 24 on the inside of the lower end of the meter body 21, a first spring groove 25 on the inside of the meter body 21, a spring 26 fixedly connected to the inside of the first spring groove 25, and a pressure spring 26 fixedly connected to the rear end of the wire groove 22 on the meter body 21. The meter body 21 has a force sensor 27, a second spring groove 28 on its inner side, a protective assembly 3 including a protective plate 31, a handle 32 fixedly connected to the front end of the protective plate 31, a rectangular slot 33 on its inner side, a shaft column 34 fixedly connected to the upper end of the protective plate 31, a rubber column 35 fixedly connected to the rear end of the protective plate 31, a locking assembly 4 including a ramp rod 41, a limit slider 42 fixedly connected to the top end of the ramp rod 41, a first electromagnet 43 fixedly connected to the inner side of the ramp rod 41, a linear spring 44 fixedly connected to the right side of the ramp rod 41, and a second electromagnet 45 fixedly connected to the right end of the wire groove 22 on the meter body 21.
[0032] As a further implementation of this solution, the wire trough 22 passes through the front end of the meter body 21, and the wire trough 22 is connected to the wire through hole 24. The wire through hole 24 passes through the lower end of the meter body 21. Through the connection design of the wire trough 22 and the wire through hole 24, the external wiring of the meter can be simplified.
[0033] As a further implementation of this solution, the wire groove 22 is connected to the first spring groove 25. The first spring groove 25 is shaped like two cylindrical sections. There are two first spring grooves 25. The display controller 1 is equipped with a controller. The pressure sensor 27 is electrically connected to the controller of the display controller 1. The second electromagnet 45 and the first electromagnet 43 are electrically connected to the controller of the display controller 1. The controller can receive commands from a remote computer to detect the open / closed state of the protective plate 31, and at the same time, it is convenient to control the action of the first electromagnet 43 and the second electromagnet 45.
[0034] As a further implementation of this solution, the inner side of the spring 26 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the shaft 34. The shaft 34 is cylindrical in shape, and there are two shafts 34. The shafts 34 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the protective plate 31. The shafts 34 are rotatably connected to the inner side of the first spring groove 25 opened in the meter body 21. The fixed connection between the spring 26 and the shaft 34 ensures the stability of the rotating parts.
[0035] As a further implementation of this solution, the rectangular slot 33 is rectangular in shape and passes through one end of the protective plate 31. There are two rectangular slots 33, which are located at the left and right ends of the protective plate 31. The ramp rod 41 is engaged inside the rectangular slot 33. The rear end of the rubber column 35 is attached to the front end of the pressure sensor 27, so that when the protective plate 31 is closed, the ramp rod 41 is passively engaged inside the rectangular slot 33, thereby achieving the effect of locking the protective plate 31 and preventing users from illegally tampering with the meter wiring to steal electricity.
[0036] As a further implementation of this solution, the second spring groove 28 is formed by a combination of a cylinder and a rectangle. There are two second spring grooves 28. The second spring groove 28 is connected to the wire groove 22. The slope clamp 41 is slidably connected to the inside of the second spring groove 28 through the limiting slider 42, which serves to limit the movement of the slope clamp 41 and prevent the slope clamp 41 from twisting inside the second spring groove 28.
[0037] As a further implementation of this solution, the limiting slider 42 is rectangular in shape, the left end of the ramp rod 41 is sloping, the right side of the second electromagnet 45 is fixedly connected to one side of the second spring groove 28 opened in the meter body 21, the second electromagnet 45 and the first electromagnet 43 are on the same horizontal line, and one side of the linear spring 44 is fixedly connected to one side of the second spring groove 28 opened in the meter body 21. No special parts are needed to maintain the meter. This opening method does not require operating physical tools, thus not only preventing illegal tampering with the meter wiring to steal electricity, but also improving the security of the meter.
[0038] Workflow: To prevent users from illegally tampering with the meter wiring to steal electricity, firstly, the external wiring is passed through the wire through hole 24. Then, the meter wiring is connected to the corresponding terminals 23. After connection, the protective plate 31 is released. Under the elastic torque of the spring 26, the shaft 34 rotates. The shaft 34 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the first spring groove 25. The rotation of the shaft 34 drives the protective plate 31 to rotate. The protective plate 31 rotates rapidly. Under the action of inertia and the torque of the spring 26, the protective plate 31 presses against the ramp 41. The ramp 41, under the action of pressing... The lever 41 slides inside the second spring groove 28 via the limiting slider 42. The limiting slider 42 limits the sliding direction of the lever 41, preventing it from twisting inside the second spring groove 28. The lever 41 compresses the linear spring 44, causing it to elastically deform. The torque of the two spring springs 26 is greater than the elastic force of the two linear springs 44. When the lever 41 aligns with the rectangular groove 33, the linear spring 44 pushes the lever 41 to slide into the rectangular groove 33. Based on the sloped structure of the lever 41, the protective plate 31... The ramp lever 41 can be pushed, but once the ramp lever 41 is inside the rectangular slot 33, the protective plate 31 cannot be pulled. Simultaneously, when the protective plate 31 moves, it moves the rubber column 35. The rubber column 35 contacts the pressure sensor 27. When the pressure sensor 27 senses pressure, the indicator light on the display controller 1 flashes, indicating that the protective plate 31 is locked. The rubber column 35 also acts as a buffer when the protective plate 31 rotates. Opening the protective plate 31 requires permission from specific personnel and the controller. The controller inside the display controller 1 connects to the specific personnel's computer. In the Internet of Things (IoT) system, the second electromagnet 45 and the first electromagnet 43 can only be energized by specific personnel. After the first electromagnet 43 and the second electromagnet 45 are energized, the first electromagnet 43 and the second electromagnet 45 are magnetically attracted. Under the action of magnetic attraction, the first electromagnet 43 will drive the ramp 41 to be stored inside the second spring groove 28. The protective plate 31 can be opened by pulling the handle 32. The device does not require the use of specific parts to maintain the electricity meter. This opening method does not involve operating physical tools, thus not only preventing illegal tampering with the electricity meter wiring to steal electricity, but also improving the security of the electricity meter.
[0039] Although embodiments of the present 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 present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A smart meter with anti-stealing electricity safety packaging function, comprising a display controller (1) and a meter component (2), characterized in that: The electric meter assembly (2) is rotatably connected with the protection assembly (3) on the inner side, and the electric meter assembly (2) is slidably connected with the locking assembly (4) on the inner side, the electric meter assembly (2) comprises an electric meter body (21), a wire slot (22) is formed on the inner side of the electric meter body (21), a wiring terminal (23) is installed on the inner side of the electric meter body (21), a wire through hole (24) is formed on the inner side of the lower end of the electric meter body (21), a first spring groove (25) is formed on the inner side of the electric meter body (21), a clockwork spring (26) is fixedly connected on the inner side of the first spring groove (25) formed on the electric meter body (21), a pressure sensor (27) is fixedly connected at the rear end of the wire slot (22) formed on the electric meter body (21), a second spring groove (28) is formed on the inner side of the electric meter body (21), the protection assembly (3) comprises a protection plate (31), the protection plate (31) is fixedly connected with a pull handle (32) at the front end, a rectangular clamping groove (33) is formed on the inner side of the protection plate (31), the protection plate (31) is fixedly connected with a shaft column (34) at the upper end, the protection plate (31) is fixedly connected with a rubber column (35) at the rear end, the locking assembly (4) comprises a slope clamping rod (41), the slope clamping rod (41) is fixedly connected with a limit sliding block (42) at the top end, the slope clamping rod (41) is fixedly connected with a first electromagnet (43) on the inner side, the slope clamping rod (41) is fixedly connected with a straight line spring (44) on the right side, and the second electromagnet (45) is fixedly connected with the wire slot (22) formed on the electric meter body (21) on the right end.
2. The intelligent electric meter with anti-theft safety packaging function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wire slot (22) penetrates the front end of the electric meter body (21), the wire slot (22) is communicated with the wire through hole (24), and the wire through hole (24) penetrates the lower end of the electric meter body (21).
3. The intelligent electric meter with anti-theft safety packaging function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wire slot (22) is communicated with the first spring groove (25), the first spring groove (25) is formed in the shape of two cylinders, the number of the first spring groove (25) is two, the display controller (1) is internally provided with a controller, the pressure sensor (27) is electrically connected with the controller of the display controller (1), and the second electromagnet (45) and the first electromagnet (43) are electrically connected with the controller of the display controller (1).
4. The intelligent electric meter with anti-theft security packaging function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clockwork spring (26) is fixedly connected with the outer side of the shaft column (34) on the inner side, the shape of the shaft column (34) is a cylinder, the number of the shaft column (34) is two, the shaft column (34) is fixedly connected on the left side and the right side of the protection plate (31), and the shaft column (34) is rotatably connected on the inner side of the first spring groove (25) formed on the electric meter body (21).
5. The intelligent electric meter with anti-theft security packaging function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rectangular clamping groove (33) is formed in the shape of a rectangular body, one end of the rectangular clamping groove (33) penetrates the protection plate (31), the number of the rectangular clamping groove (33) is two, the rectangular clamping groove (33) is formed on the left end and the right end of the protection plate (31), the slope clamping rod (41) is clamped on the inner side of the rectangular clamping groove (33), and the rear end of the rubber column (35) is attached to the front end of the pressure sensor (27).
6. The intelligent electric meter with anti-theft safety packaging function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second spring groove (28) is in the shape of a cylinder and a rectangular body, the number of the second spring groove (28) is two, the second spring groove (28) is communicated with the wire slot (22), and the slope clamping rod (41) is slidably connected to the inner side of the second spring groove (28) through a limiting sliding block (42).
7. The intelligent electric meter with anti-theft safety packaging function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting sliding block (42) is in the shape of a rectangular body, the left end of the slope clamping rod (41) is in the shape of a slope, the right side of the second electromagnet (45) is fixedly connected with one side of the second spring groove (28) of the electric meter body (21), the second electromagnet (45) is in the same horizontal line with the first electromagnet (43), and one side of the straight line spring (44) is fixedly connected with one side of the second spring groove (28) of the electric meter body (21).