Internet of Things intelligent water meter convenient to maintain

By incorporating a shut-off valve, seals, a filter device, and a rotating shaft filter cartridge into the IoT smart water meter, the problem of disassembling and maintaining the existing water meter filter structure has been solved, enabling convenient maintenance and efficient water filtration.

CN223841247UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27SHANGHAI GIESSEN MACHINERY MFG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520495763.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-20
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

After long-term use, the filter structure of existing IoT smart water meters is not easy to disassemble and repair, leading to maintenance difficulties.

Method used

An easy-to-maintain IoT smart water meter was designed. It features a shut-off valve connected to a seal on the side of the inlet pipe, and a filter device and filter tank inside the outlet pipe. The filter tank contains a filter screen and a filter cylinder connected to a rotating shaft. The filter cylinder rotates with the water flow to filter. During maintenance, the shut-off valve is turned to close the inlet pipe, and the filter device is rotated to disassemble and replace it.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient inspection and replacement of filter devices, avoids water waste during the inspection process, simplifies the maintenance process, and ensures the water filtration effect.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an internet-of-things intelligent water meter convenient to maintain, which comprises a mounting seat, a water meter body and a display module are arranged in the mounting seat, the display module is connected with a networking module mounted in the mounting seat, a connecting seat is arranged at the lower part of the mounting seat, and a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe are respectively arranged on two sides of the connecting seat; a stop valve is arranged on the side face of the water inlet pipe, and connecting nuts are arranged on the two sides of the stop valve. The filter cartridge is arranged on the surface of the rotating shaft and is rotationally connected with the filter tank through the rotating shaft, the filter cartridge can rotate along with the water flow direction in the water inlet process, the water flow is filtered in the rotating process, and the filtered water flow is filtered again through the filter screen, so that the water quality is guaranteed, and the water quality is improved. When overhaul and maintenance are needed, the stop valve is rotated to close the water inlet pipe, waste caused in the overhaul process is avoided, meanwhile, the filtering device is detached and replaced through rotation, and operation is easy and convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smart water meter technology, and more specifically to an easy-to-maintain Internet of Things smart water meter. Background Technology

[0002] The Internet of Things (IoT) smart water meter is a new type of water meter that integrates IoT technology. Through built-in sensors and communication modules, it can accurately measure water consumption in real time. The sensors precisely sense the flow of water and convert the data into digital signals, while the communication module transmits this data to a remote management platform for real-time monitoring and analysis. This type of smart water meter has many advantages. First, it offers high accuracy, precisely measuring every drop of water used, avoiding the measurement errors that may occur with traditional water meters. Second, through remote communication, water supply departments can understand users' water usage in real time, promptly detect abnormal water usage behaviors such as leaks, and take swift action to reduce water waste. Furthermore, the IoT smart water meter supports remote meter reading, eliminating the need for manual meter reading, effectively improving work efficiency and reducing labor costs. In addition, users can connect to the management platform via smartphones and other smart devices to view their water usage in real time, better understand their water usage patterns, and plan their water usage rationally.

[0003] Existing IoT smart water meters have built-in filters, which are inconvenient to disassemble and repair after long-term use. Therefore, a new technical solution is needed to address this issue. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an easy-to-maintain IoT smart water meter, which solves the problem that existing IoT smart water meters have a filter structure for filtration, making it inconvenient to disassemble and repair after long-term use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an easy-to-maintain IoT smart water meter, comprising: a mounting base, wherein the mounting base is internally provided with a water meter body and a display module, and the display module is connected to a network module inside the mounting base; a connecting base is provided at the lower part of the mounting base, and an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe are respectively provided on both sides of the connecting base; a stop valve is provided on the side of the inlet pipe, and connecting nuts are provided on both sides of the stop valve; the stop valve is threadedly connected to the inlet pipe through the connecting nuts; a sealing element is provided at the connection between the stop valve and the connecting nuts; a filter device is provided between the outlet pipes, and a filter groove is provided inside the filter device; a filter screen is provided inside the filter groove and is located at the outlet; an installation groove is provided inside the filter groove, and a rotating shaft is provided inside the installation groove; a filter cylinder is provided on the surface of the rotating shaft, and the filter cylinder is rotatably connected to the filter groove through the rotating shaft.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the filter device is threadedly connected to the water inlet pipe and a sealing element is provided at the connection.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the surface of the mounting base is provided with a cover plate and the cover plate is rotatably connected to the mounting base, and the interior of the cover plate is provided with a transparent window.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lower part of the connecting seat is provided with an inspection port and the lower part of the inspection port is provided with a threaded sealing cover.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are provided with threaded ends.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the filter cylinder is provided with a cylindrical hollow structure and the surface is provided with several sets of irregular filter holes.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] This utility model features a water meter body and a display module inside the mounting base, with the display module connected to a network module within the mounting base. A connecting base is located at the bottom of the mounting base, with an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe on either side of the connecting base. A shut-off valve is located on the side of the inlet pipe, threadedly connected to it. A seal is provided at the connection between the shut-off valve and the inlet pipe. A filter device is installed between the outlet pipes, containing a filter tank and a filter screen located at the outlet. An installation groove with a rotating shaft is located inside the filter tank. A filter cylinder is mounted on the surface of the rotating shaft and rotatably connected to the filter tank via the rotating shaft. During water intake, the filter cylinder rotates with the water flow, filtering the water. The filtered water then passes through the filter screen again for further filtration, ensuring water quality. For maintenance, the shut-off valve is rotated to close the inlet pipe, preventing waste during maintenance. The filter device can be easily removed and replaced by rotating it. Operation is simple and convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the filter device of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Mounting base; 2. Water meter body; 3. Display module; 4. Cover plate; 5. Transparent window; 6. Connecting base; 7. Inspection port; 8. Sealing cover; 9. Inlet pipe; 10. Connecting nut; 11. Shut-off valve; 12. Threaded port; 13. Filter device; 14. Outlet pipe; 15. Filter screen; 16. Mounting groove; 17. Rotating shaft; 18. Filter cylinder; 19. Filter tank. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] Please see Figure 1-3This utility model provides a technical solution: an easy-to-maintain IoT smart water meter, comprising: a mounting base 1, wherein the mounting base 1 is internally provided with a water meter body 2 and a display module 3, and the display module 3 is connected to a network module inside the mounting base; a connecting base 6 is provided at the lower part of the mounting base 1, and an inlet pipe 9 and an outlet pipe 14 are respectively provided on both sides of the connecting base 6; a shut-off valve 11 is provided on the side of the inlet pipe 9, and connecting nuts 10 are provided on both sides of the shut-off valve 11; the shut-off valve 11 is threadedly connected to the inlet pipe 9 through the connecting nuts 10; the shut-off valve 11 and... A sealing element is provided at the connection of the connecting nut 10. A filter device 13 is provided between the water outlet pipes 14, and a filter groove 19 is provided inside the filter device 13. A filter screen 15 is provided inside the filter groove 19 and is located at the water outlet. An installation groove 16 is provided inside the filter groove 19, and a rotating shaft 17 is provided inside the installation groove 16. A filter cylinder 18 is provided on the surface of the rotating shaft 17, and the filter cylinder 18 is rotatably connected to the filter groove 19 through the rotating shaft 17. A water meter body 2 and a display module 3 are provided inside the mounting base 1. Connected to the internal network module, a connecting seat 6 is provided at the lower part of the mounting base 1, and an inlet pipe 9 and an outlet pipe 14 are respectively provided on both sides of the connecting seat 6. A shut-off valve 11 is provided on the side of the inlet pipe 9, and the shut-off valve 11 is threadedly connected to the inlet pipe 9. A sealing element is provided at the connection between the shut-off valve 11 and the inlet pipe 9. A filter device 13 is provided between the outlet pipes 14, and a filter tank 19 is provided inside the filter device 13. A filter screen 15 is provided inside the filter tank 19 and is located at the outlet. An installation groove 16 is provided inside the filter tank 19. The interior of the tank 16 is equipped with a rotating shaft 17. A filter cylinder 18 is mounted on the surface of the rotating shaft 17 and is rotatably connected to the filter tank 19 via the rotating shaft 17. During the water inlet process, the filter cylinder 18 rotates with the water flow direction and filters the water flow during the rotation. The filtered water flow is then filtered again through the filter screen 15 to ensure water quality. When maintenance is required, the shut-off valve 11 is turned to close the water inlet pipe 9 to avoid waste during maintenance. At the same time, the filter device 13 can be disassembled and replaced by rotation. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0019] Further improvements, such as Figure 1 As shown: The filter device 13 is threadedly connected to the water inlet pipe 9 and a seal is provided at the connection. The threaded connection design makes the installation and disassembly of the filter device 13 more convenient and quick. At the same time, the seal provided at the connection can effectively prevent water leakage and ensure the sealing and safety of the entire water meter system.

[0020] Further improvements, such as Figure 1As shown: The surface of the mounting base 1 is provided with a cover plate 4 and the cover plate 4 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 1. The inside of the cover plate 4 is provided with a transparent window 5. The cover plate 4 can protect the inside of the water meter from the direct influence of the external environment, such as dust and moisture. The transparent window 5 allows users to directly observe the working status of the water meter without opening the cover plate 4.

[0021] Further improvements, such as Figure 1 As shown: The lower part of the connecting seat 6 is provided with an inspection port 7 and the lower part of the inspection port 7 is provided with a threaded sealing cover 8. The inspection port 7 facilitates the inspection and maintenance of the water meter's interior. When maintenance is required, the inspection port 7 can be accessed simply by opening the threaded sealing cover 8, without disassembling the entire water meter, which greatly simplifies the maintenance process.

[0022] Further improvements, such as Figure 1 As shown: The ends of the water inlet pipe 9 and the water outlet pipe 14 are both provided with threaded openings 12. The design of the threaded openings 12 makes the connection between the water inlet pipe 9 and the water outlet pipe 14 and other pipes or equipment more secure and reliable.

[0023] Further improvements, such as Figure 3 As shown: The filter cylinder 18 has a cylindrical hollow structure and several sets of irregular filter holes on its surface. The filter cylinder 18 can filter water more effectively during rotation, thus improving the filtration effect. The design of the irregular filter holes also increases the filtration area and improves the filtration efficiency.

[0024] Working principle: This utility model has a water meter body 2 and a display module 3 inside the mounting base 1, and the display module 3 is connected to the network module inside the mounting base. A connecting base 6 is provided at the lower part of the mounting base 1, and an inlet pipe 9 and an outlet pipe 14 are respectively provided on both sides of the connecting base 6. A shut-off valve 11 is provided on the side of the inlet pipe 9, and the shut-off valve 11 is threadedly connected to the inlet pipe 9. A sealing element is provided at the connection between the shut-off valve 11 and the inlet pipe 9. A filter device 13 is provided between the outlet pipes 14, and a filter tank 19 is provided inside the filter device 13. A filter screen 15 is provided inside the filter tank 19, and the filter screen 15 is located at the water outlet. An installation groove 16 is provided inside the filter tank 19, and a rotating shaft 17 is provided inside the installation groove 16. A filter cylinder 18 is provided on the surface of the rotating shaft 17, and the filter cylinder 18 is rotatably connected to the filter tank 19 through the rotating shaft 17. During the water inlet process, the filter cylinder 18 will rotate with the water flow direction and filter the water flow during the rotation. The filtered water flow is filtered again through the filter screen 15 to ensure water quality. When maintenance is required, the shut-off valve 11 is turned to close the water inlet pipe 9 to avoid waste during maintenance. At the same time, the filter device 13 can be disassembled and replaced by rotation. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0025] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0026] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can refer to mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc., are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.

[0027] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An easy-to-maintain IoT smart water meter, characterized in that: include: The mounting base (1) contains a water meter body (2) and a display module (3), which is connected to a network module inside the mounting base. A connecting base (6) is located at the bottom of the mounting base (1), with an inlet pipe (9) and an outlet pipe (14) on either side of the connecting base (6). A stop valve (11) is located on the side of the inlet pipe (9), and connecting nuts (10) are located on either side of the stop valve (11). The stop valve (11) is threadedly connected to the inlet pipe (9) via the connecting nuts (10). A sealing element is provided at the connection of the nut (10). A filter device (13) is provided between the water outlet pipes (14), and a filter groove (19) is provided inside the filter device (13). A filter screen (15) is provided inside the filter groove (19), and the filter screen (15) is located at the water outlet. An installation groove (16) is provided inside the filter groove (19), and a rotating shaft (17) is provided inside the installation groove (16). A filter cylinder (18) is provided on the surface of the rotating shaft (17), and the filter cylinder (18) is rotatably connected to the filter groove (19) through the rotating shaft (17).

2. The IoT smart water meter with easy maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter device (13) is threadedly connected to the water inlet pipe (9), and a seal is provided at the connection.

3. The IoT smart water meter with easy maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the mounting base (1) is provided with a cover plate (4) and the cover plate (4) is rotatably connected to the mounting base (1). The interior of the cover plate (4) is provided with a transparent window (5).

4. The IoT smart water meter with easy maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower part of the connecting seat (6) is provided with an inspection port (7) and the lower part of the inspection port (7) is provided with a threaded sealing cover (8).

5. The IoT smart water meter with easy maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the inlet pipe (9) and the outlet pipe (14) are provided with threaded openings (12) at their ends.

6. The IoT smart water meter with easy maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter cylinder (18) has a cylindrical hollow structure and several sets of irregular filter holes on its surface.