Turnover structure for gas meter detection
By introducing a locking assembly and a positioning assembly into the gas meter's flip-top structure, and utilizing sliding and compression springs to achieve stable locking and opening of the flip cover, the problem of instability in existing flip-top structures is solved, improving sealing performance and reliability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520630042.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-07
AI Technical Summary
The existing gas meter flip-top structure cannot be fully locked when closed, which can easily lead to airflow causing it to open and close, allowing dust to enter. Furthermore, the telescopic rod is unstable after being pushed open, affecting its performance.
The design employs a locking and positioning assembly, including an inner groove, a first telescopic rod, a first spring, a locking plate, a top groove, a insert plate, a second telescopic rod, and a second spring. The flip cover is stably locked and opened by sliding and compressing the spring, ensuring that the flip cover is fixed at different angles.
It achieves stable locking and opening of the flip cover, improves the sealing and stability of the flip structure, prevents dust from entering, and enhances the reliability of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flip structure technology, specifically a flip structure for gas meter detection. Background Technology
[0002] The gas meter only has a small glass window showing a digital dial with seven digits. The first four digits are black, and the last three are red. People's daily cooking fuels have shifted from conventional energy sources like firewood and coal, which are wasteful and polluting, to cleaner energy sources like natural gas, coal gas, and even electricity.
[0003] An existing patent (publication number CN220525046U) discloses a push-top device for testing a gas meter with a flipping structure. Pulling the telescopic rod will cause the telescopic rod to press against the movable plate at a certain angle, which facilitates the user's internal maintenance and repair. This avoids the situation where the user has to hold the movable plate while operating the device, making it easier for the user to repair the internal parts of the equipment and improving the user's work efficiency.
[0004] However, the existing flip-top structure has some problems in use: 1. The existing gas meter flip-top structure opens or closes by pushing with a telescopic rod. When closed, it cannot be fully locked, and airflow can easily cause it to open and close, allowing dust to enter and affecting its performance. 2. After the existing flip-top structure is opened by pushing with the telescopic rod, the telescopic rod itself does not have a fully locking structure. Therefore, it will retract when touched, resulting in instability in opening the flip-top structure. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flip structure for gas meter detection to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: including a gas meter, a front plate disposed on both sides of the front end of the gas meter, a flip cover disposed between the front plates, a rotating shaft disposed on both sides of the upper end of the flip cover, a locking assembly disposed on both sides of the lower end of the flip cover, and a positioning assembly disposed on the upper end of the front plate;
[0007] The locking assembly includes inner grooves on both sides of the lower end of the flip cover, and a first telescopic rod is provided inside the inner groove. A first spring is fitted on the outer wall of the first telescopic rod.
[0008] The positioning component includes a top groove formed on the upper part of the front panel, and a panel is movably disposed inside the top groove.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model: a card plate is connected to the outer surface of the first telescopic rod in the transverse direction, and a slot is provided on the lower side wall of the front plate to cooperate with the card plate.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model: the front end of the inner groove is provided with a slot, and the front end of the card plate is provided with a pull plate that cooperates with the slot.
[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the top groove sidewall is provided with a side groove, and the panel sidewall is provided with a side plate that cooperates with the side groove.
[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a second telescopic rod is provided on the upper surface of the side plate, and a second spring is fitted on the outer wall of the second telescopic rod.
[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, the grooves on the lower surface of the panel cooperate with the grooves on the surface of the rotating shaft.
[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, the rear surface of the flip cover is in close contact with the front surface of the gas meter.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] 1. When the flip cover needs to be flipped and closed, the two side pull plates are pulled in opposite directions to slide in the slot, which drives the rear locking plate to slide into the inner slot, compressing the first telescopic rod and the first spring to retract. When the flip cover rotates between the two front plates, the pulling force of the pull plates is released, and the first telescopic rod and the first spring push the locking plate outward to insert into the aligned locking slot, thus completing the locking of the flip cover.
[0017] 2. When the flip cover needs to be opened, pull the pull plate to disengage the locking plate from the slot, pull the insert plate upward to move it up in the top groove, and move the side plates on both sides in the side groove, squeezing the second telescopic rod and the second spring. Pull the flip cover upward and open it under the rotation of the rotating shaft. When the desired opening angle is adjusted, release the pulling force on the insert plate. The second telescopic rod and the second spring push the side plates downward, causing the insert plate to move down in the top groove. The locking pattern on the lower surface engages with the locking pattern on the rotating shaft surface, thus locking the rotating shaft and fixing the opening angle of the flip cover, thereby improving the flipping stability. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic front view of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the locking assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 4This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the diagram.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Gas meter; 2. Front panel; 3. Flip cover; 4. Shaft; 501. Inner groove; 502. First telescopic rod; 503. First spring; 504. Clamping plate; 505. Slot; 506. Pull plate; 507. Slot; 601. Top groove; 602. Insert plate; 603. Side groove; 604. Side plate; 605. Second telescopic rod; 606. Second spring. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To facilitate the solution of the problem, this utility model provides a flipping structure for gas meter detection. The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0024] Example 1
[0025] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment provides a flip structure for gas meter detection, including a gas meter 1, a front plate 2 disposed on both sides of the front end of the gas meter 1, a flip cover 3 disposed between the front plates 2, a rotating shaft disposed on both sides of the upper end of the flip cover 3, a locking assembly disposed on both sides of the lower end of the flip cover 3, and a positioning assembly disposed on the upper end of the front plate 2.
[0026] The locking assembly includes an inner groove 501 formed on both sides of the lower end of the flip cover 3. A first telescopic rod 502 is provided inside the inner groove 501, and a first spring 503 is fitted on the outer wall of the first telescopic rod 502.
[0027] The positioning component includes a top groove 601 formed on the upper end of the front panel 2, and a panel 602 is movably disposed inside the top groove 601.
[0028] Example 2
[0029] In addition to all the technical features in Embodiment 1, this embodiment also includes: a locking plate 504 is connected to the transverse outer surface of the first telescopic rod 502, and a slot 507 that cooperates with the locking plate 504 is opened on the lower side wall of the front plate 2. The locking plate 504 can be inserted into the aligned slot 507 to lock the flip cover 3.
[0030] Furthermore, the inner groove 501 has a slot 505 at its front end, and the front end of the card plate 504 is provided with a pull plate 506 that cooperates with the slot 505. Pulling the pull plates 506 on both sides in opposite directions causes them to slide in the slot 505, thereby driving the card plate 504 at the rear end to slide into the inner groove 501.
[0031] Furthermore, the top groove 601 has a side groove 603 on its side wall, and the side plate 602 has a side plate 604 that cooperates with the side groove 603 on its side wall. Pulling the side plate 602 upward causes it to move upward in the top groove 601, which in turn causes the side plates 604 on both sides to move in the side groove 603.
[0032] Furthermore, a second telescopic rod 605 is fitted on the upper surface of the side plate 604, and a second spring 606 is fitted on the outer wall of the second telescopic rod 605. When the second telescopic rod 605 and the second spring 606 are pressed, the flip cover 3 is pulled upward and opened under the rotation of the rotating shaft 4. When the angle to be opened is adjusted, the tension on the insert 602 is released, and the second telescopic rod 605 and the second spring 606 push the side plate 604 downward, causing the insert 602 to move downward in the top groove 601.
[0033] As a further improvement of this utility model: the grooves on the lower surface of the panel 602 cooperate with the grooves on the surface of the rotating shaft 4, and the rotating shaft 4 can be locked by the grooves on the lower surface being engaged with the grooves on the surface of the rotating shaft 4.
[0034] As a further improvement of this utility model: the rear surface of the flip cover 3 is in close contact with the front surface of the gas meter 1, and the close contact structure is more sealed.
[0035] Working principle: When the flip cover 3 needs to be flipped closed, pull the two side pull plates 506 in opposite directions to make them slide within the slot 505, causing the rear locking plate 504 to slide into the inner groove 501, compressing the first telescopic rod 502 and the first spring 503 to retract. When the flip cover 3 rotates between the two front plates 2, release the pull force of the pull plates 506, and the first telescopic rod 502 and the first spring 503 push the locking plate 504 outward to insert it into the aligned slot 507, thus locking the flip cover 3. When the flip cover 3 needs to be opened, pull the pull plate 506 to make the locking plate 504 disengage from the slot 507, and pull the insert plate 6 upward. 02. Move it upward in the top groove 601, causing the side plates 604 to move in the side groove 603, pressing the second telescopic rod 605 and the second spring 606, pulling the flip cover 3 upward, and opening it under the rotation of the rotating shaft 4. When adjusted to the required opening angle, release the tension on the insert 602, and the second telescopic rod 605 and the second spring 606 push the side plate 604 downward, causing the insert 602 to move downward in the top groove 601. The insert 602 is locked in the rotating shaft 4 by the snap-fit pattern on the lower surface, thus fixing the opening angle of the flip cover 3 and improving the flipping stability.
[0036] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0037] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A flip structure for gas meter detection, characterized in that: It includes a gas meter (1), a front plate (2) set on both sides of the front end of the gas meter (1), a flip cover (3) set between the front plates (2), a rotating shaft set on both sides of the upper end of the flip cover (3), a locking assembly set on both sides of the lower end of the flip cover (3), and a positioning assembly set on the upper end of the front plate (2). The locking assembly includes an inner groove (501) on both sides of the lower end of the flip cover (3), and a first telescopic rod (502) is provided inside the inner groove (501). A first spring (503) is fitted on the outer wall of the first telescopic rod (502). The positioning component includes a top groove (601) formed on the upper end of the front panel (2), and a panel (602) is movably disposed inside the top groove (601).
2. The flip structure for gas meter detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first telescopic rod (502) has a locking plate (504) connected to its transverse outer surface, and the lower side wall of the front plate (2) has a locking groove (507) that cooperates with the locking plate (504).
3. The flip structure for gas meter detection according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner groove (501) has a slot (505) at its front end, and the front end of the card plate (504) is provided with a pull plate (506) that cooperates with the slot (505).
4. The flip structure for gas meter detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top groove (601) has a side groove (603) on its side wall, and the panel (602) has a side plate (604) that cooperates with the side groove (603) on its side wall.
5. The flip structure for gas meter detection according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the side plate (604) is fitted with a second telescopic rod (605), and the outer wall of the second telescopic rod (605) is fitted with a second spring (606).
6. The flip structure for gas meter detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grooves on the lower surface of the panel (602) cooperate with the grooves on the surface of the rotating shaft (4).
7. The flip structure for gas meter detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear surface of the flip cover (3) is in close contact with the front surface of the gas meter (1).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Pushing device with turnover structure for gas meter detection
CN220525046U