Portable tap water pipeline flushing water metering box

By integrating an ultrasonic water meter into a portable tap water pipe flushing water metering box, accurate metering of tap water pipe flushing water is achieved, solving the problem of insufficient metering in existing technologies, improving the standardization and efficiency of flushing, and saving water resources.

CN223827108UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23CHANGZHOU GENERAL TAP WATER CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520530763.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-24
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-24

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, when using fire hydrants to flush tap water pipes, it is impossible to accurately measure the water consumption, which means that it cannot be included in the water supply company's production and sales difference calculation. Furthermore, the lack of standardized discharge methods easily leads to water waste.

Method used

An ultrasonic water meter is integrated into a portable housing to form a portable tap water pipe flushing water metering box. The ultrasonic water meter enables accurate water usage measurement and is designed with a compact and portable structure for easy on-site installation and operation.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled precise metering of water used for flushing tap water pipes, solved the problem of calculating the production and sales difference for water supply companies, improved the standardization and efficiency of flushing, and saved water resources.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a portable tap water pipeline flushing water metering box which is mainly used for metering water quantity in the tap water pipeline flushing process by using a fire hydrant. The portable tap water pipeline flushing water metering box comprises a box body, an ultrasonic water meter, a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe, the ultrasonic water meter is fixedly installed in the box body, the water inlet pipe is connected with a connecting flange at the water inlet end of the ultrasonic water meter, and the water outlet pipe is connected with a connecting flange at the water outlet end of the ultrasonic water meter. The end parts of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe respectively extend to the outer side of the box body and are provided with water pipe quick connectors. The portable metering box is characterized in that the ultrasonic water meter is integrated in the box body to form the portable metering box, so that the fire hydrant is used for accurately metering the flushing water of the tap water pipeline for the first time, and the problem that the water quantity cannot be counted in the production and marketing difference calculation of a water supply enterprise in the prior art is solved; meanwhile, the portable tap water pipeline flushing water metering box is compact and portable in design.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tap water pipe flushing equipment, and more specifically, to a portable tap water pipe flushing water metering box, mainly used for tap water pipe flushing operations using fire hydrants. Background Technology

[0002] The primary purpose of using fire hydrants to flush water pipes is to ensure their normal operation and water supply safety. Specifically, flushing with fire hydrants removes impurities, welding slag, grease, and accumulated dirt and microorganisms from inside the pipes. These impurities can affect water flow and negatively impact water quality. Flushing ensures the cleanliness of the pipes and improves water supply safety. Therefore, flushing with fire hydrants is a crucial step in ensuring the normal operation of water pipes. However, current technology cannot measure the water consumption used for flushing, preventing this water from being included in the water supply company's production and sales difference calculations, thus affecting water resource management efficiency. Furthermore, traditional flushing operations lack standardized discharge procedures, easily leading to water waste. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device that can accurately measure flushing water consumption and achieve organized discharge.

[0003] A search revealed no effective solution to the aforementioned problems. While existing technologies include fire hydrants with metering functions, these hydrants are expensive and have low adoption rates. Furthermore, the widespread use of ordinary fire hydrants for flushing tap water pipes still presents the problem of not being able to measure water consumption, and this issue urgently needs to be addressed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] 1. Technical problem to be solved by the utility model

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a portable water metering box for flushing tap water pipes, in order to solve the problems of unmeasurable and disorderly discharge of water used for flushing tap water pipes using fire hydrants. The technical solution of this utility model integrates an ultrasonic water meter into the box to form a portable metering box, which for the first time realizes accurate metering of water used for flushing tap water pipes using fire hydrants. It solves the problem that the water used for flushing tap water pipes cannot be included in the production and sales difference calculation of water supply enterprises in the prior art. At the same time, the portable water metering box for flushing tap water pipes is compact and portable, easy to install and operate on site, and effectively improves the standardization and efficiency of flushing tap water pipes using fire hydrants.

[0006] 2. Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] This utility model discloses a portable water metering box for flushing tap water pipes, comprising:

[0009] A box body, the box body having an openable and closable lid;

[0010] An ultrasonic water meter is fixedly installed inside a housing, and the inlet and outlet ends of the ultrasonic water meter are respectively equipped with connecting flanges.

[0011] The water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe are connected to the connecting flange of the water inlet end of the ultrasonic water meter, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the connecting flange of the water outlet end of the ultrasonic water meter. The ends of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe extend to the outside of the box and are equipped with quick-connect water pipes.

[0012] Furthermore, the ultrasonic water meter is installed inside the housing via a fixed support.

[0013] Furthermore, the box is also equipped with a partition, which separates a tool compartment located on one side of the ultrasonic water meter.

[0014] Furthermore, the quick-connect water pipe is a standardized interface adapted to fire hydrant pipes and drainage facility pipes.

[0015] Furthermore, the box body has a rectangular structure, and the box lid is connected to the box body by hinges and can be locked by a snap lock.

[0016] Furthermore, the box is also equipped with handles on both sides for easy handling.

[0017] Furthermore, both the box body and the box lid are made of stainless steel.

[0018] 3. Beneficial effects

[0019] Compared with existing known technologies, the technical solution provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] (1) The present invention provides a portable water metering box for flushing tap water pipes, comprising a box body, an ultrasonic water meter, an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. The ultrasonic water meter is fixedly installed in the box body. The inlet pipe is connected to the connecting flange of the inlet end of the ultrasonic water meter, and the outlet pipe is connected to the connecting flange of the outlet end of the ultrasonic water meter. The ends of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe extend to the outside of the box body and are provided with quick connectors for water pipes. The ultrasonic water meter is integrated into the box body to form a portable metering box. For the first time, the accurate metering of water used for flushing tap water pipes using fire hydrants has been realized, solving the problem that the water used for flushing tap water pipes cannot be included in the calculation of the production and sales difference of water supply enterprises in the prior art. At the same time, the portable water metering box for flushing tap water pipes is compact and portable, and is easy to install and operate on site, effectively improving the standardization and efficiency of flushing tap water pipes using fire hydrants.

[0021] (2) The present invention provides a portable tap water pipe flushing water metering box, wherein the ultrasonic water meter is installed in the box by a fixed support, which is easy to assemble and has strong sturdiness; the box is also provided with a partition, which divides the tool compartment on one side of the ultrasonic water meter in the box, providing convenient storage space, convenient storage of operating tools, and optimizing on-site operation process.

[0022] (3) The portable tap water pipe flushing water metering box of this utility model has a water pipe quick connector that is a standardized interface adapted to fire hydrant pipes and drainage facility pipes. The loading and unloading operation is simple and quick, and the use is more flexible and convenient.

[0023] (4) The present invention provides a portable tap water pipe flushing water metering box with a rectangular structure. The box cover is connected to the box body by a hinge and can be locked by a snap lock. The two sides of the box body are also provided with handles for easy handling. The structure is simple and compact and highly portable. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a portable water metering box for flushing water pipes according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ultrasonic water meter in this utility model.

[0026] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0027] 1. Housing; 2. Ultrasonic water meter; 3. Inlet pipe; 4. Outlet pipe; 5. Connecting flange; 6. Quick connector for water pipes; 7. Fixed support; 8. Partition; 9. Tool compartment; 10. Cover; 11. Hinge; 12. Hook and loop lock; 13. Locking tongue. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To further understand the content of this utility model, a detailed description of this utility model will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] [Example]

[0030] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the figure, a portable tap water pipe flushing water metering box according to this embodiment includes a box body 1, an ultrasonic water meter 2, an inlet pipe 3, and an outlet pipe 4. The box body 1 has an openable and closable box cover 10. The ultrasonic water meter 2 is fixedly installed inside the box body 1, and the inlet and outlet ends of the ultrasonic water meter 2 are respectively provided with connecting flanges 5. The inlet pipe 3 is connected to the connecting flange 5 of the inlet end of the ultrasonic water meter 2, and the outlet pipe 4 is connected to the connecting flange 5 of the outlet end of the ultrasonic water meter 2. The ends of the inlet pipe 3 and the outlet pipe 4 extend to the outside of the box body 1 and are provided with quick-connect water pipe connectors 6. In use, the box cover 10 is opened, the inlet pipe 3 is connected to the discharge port of the fire hydrant, and the outlet pipe 4 is connected to the discharge pipe. During the tap water pipe flushing and discharge operation using the fire hydrant, the ultrasonic water meter 2 can measure the discharge water volume. For the first time, accurate measurement of tap water pipe flushing water using the fire hydrant has been achieved, solving the problem in the prior art that it is impossible to include the water volume in the production and sales difference calculation of water supply enterprises. Meanwhile, the ultrasonic water meter 2 is integrated into the housing 1 to form a portable metering box, which is compact, portable, and easy to install and operate on site, effectively improving the standardization and efficiency of using fire hydrants for flushing tap water pipes.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the ultrasonic water meter 2 is installed inside the housing 1 via a fixing bracket 7. The fixing bracket 7 is compatible with the installation structure of the ultrasonic water meter 2 and can be fixed inside the housing 1, making assembly convenient and robust. Additionally, a partition 8 is provided inside the housing 1, which divides the housing 1 into a tool compartment 9 located on one side of the ultrasonic water meter 2. The tool compartment 9 provides convenient storage space for tools such as wrenches, optimizing on-site operation procedures. Furthermore, the quick-connect water pipe 6 is a standardized interface adapted to fire hydrant pipes and drainage facility pipes, allowing for simple and quick installation and removal, and making it more flexible and convenient to use.

[0032] catch Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the box body 1 has a rectangular structure, and the box lid 10 is connected to the box body 1 via a hinge 11 and can be locked by a latch lock 12. Specifically, the box lid 10 is hinged to one side of the box body 1 via the hinge 11. A latch 13 is provided on the open side of the box lid 10, and a latch lock 12 is provided at a corresponding position on the outer side wall of the box body 1. After the box lid 10 is closed, the latch lock 12 can be used to engage with the latch 13 to lock the box lid 10; to open the box lid 10, only the latch lock 12 needs to be released, making the operation simple and convenient. The box lid 10 also serves as the cover of the tool compartment 9, preventing tools in the tool compartment 9 from falling out during movement and ensuring equipment safety. In addition, to facilitate the handling and movement of the portable water metering box for flushing water pipes, handles are also provided on both sides of the box body 1 for easy handling. The box body 1 design described above has a simple and compact structure and is highly portable.

[0033] In this embodiment, both the housing 1 and the cover 10 are made of stainless steel, which has good corrosion resistance and a long service life. The ultrasonic water meter 2 is an existing product, which has high measurement accuracy and good operational stability.

[0034] This embodiment presents a portable water metering box for flushing tap water pipes. During operation, the inlet pipe 3 is connected to a fire hydrant via a drain hose, and the outlet pipe 4 is connected to a drainage ditch or collection tank. When the fire hydrant is opened for flushing, the discharged water is measured by an ultrasonic water meter 2, and the measurement data can be displayed on the ultrasonic water meter 2 for easy inclusion in the water supply company's production and sales difference calculation. After the operation is completed, the tools can be stored in the tool compartment 9, the box cover 10 is closed, and it can be transported to the next work site. In addition, by using the above-mentioned portable water metering box for flushing tap water pipes, the flushing discharge of each fire hydrant can be controlled, which is conducive to saving water resources and realizing the organized discharge management of tap water pipe flushing using fire hydrants.

[0035] It is worth noting that the portable water metering box for flushing tap water pipes of this utility model can not only be used for metering the discharge of tap water pipes by using fire hydrants, but also for other occasions where temporary water consumption needs to be measured. Due to its portability, it can be used flexibly in a variety of situations and has a wide range of application value.

[0036] This utility model discloses a portable water metering box for flushing tap water pipes. It integrates an ultrasonic water meter into the box to form a portable metering box, which for the first time realizes accurate metering of water used for flushing tap water pipes using fire hydrants. It solves the problem that the existing technology cannot include the water supply company's production and sales difference calculation. At the same time, the portable water metering box for flushing tap water pipes is compact and portable, which is convenient for on-site installation and operation, and effectively improves the standardization and efficiency of flushing tap water pipes using fire hydrants.

[0037] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above illustratively. This description is not restrictive, and the figures shown are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. Therefore, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable water metering box for flushing tap water pipes, characterized in that, include: Box (1), the box (1) having an openable and closable lid (10); An ultrasonic water meter (2) is fixedly installed inside a housing (1). The inlet and outlet ends of the ultrasonic water meter (2) are respectively equipped with connecting flanges (5). The water inlet pipe (3) and the water outlet pipe (4) are connected to the connecting flange (5) of the water inlet end of the ultrasonic water meter (2) and the water outlet pipe (4) is connected to the connecting flange (5) of the water outlet end of the ultrasonic water meter (2). The ends of the water inlet pipe (3) and the water outlet pipe (4) extend to the outside of the box body (1) and are provided with quick water pipe connectors (6).

2. The portable water metering box for flushing tap water pipes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ultrasonic water meter (2) is installed inside the housing (1) via a fixed support (7).

3. The portable tap water pipe flushing water metering box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box (1) is also provided with a partition (8), which separates a tool compartment (9) located on one side of the ultrasonic water meter (2) inside the box (1).

4. The portable tap water pipe flushing water metering box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quick-connector (6) is a standardized interface for fire hydrant pipes and drainage facility pipes.

5. The portable tap water pipe flushing water metering box according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The box body (1) has a rectangular structure, and the box cover (10) is connected to the box body (1) by a hinge (11) and can be locked by a snap lock (12).

6. The portable tap water pipe flushing water metering box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The box (1) is also equipped with handles on both sides for easy handling.

7. The portable tap water pipe flushing water metering box according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both the box body (1) and the box cover (10) are made of stainless steel.