Water meter convenient to disassemble and assemble

By combining the lower and upper clamping bodies, along with the sealing design of the heat fusion joint and rubber ring, the problem of inconvenient water meter disassembly is solved, achieving convenient disassembly and assembly as well as water meter installation with good sealing performance.

CN223925804UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17WUHAN HUATAI WATER METER CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520536543.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-25
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-25

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Technical Problem

Existing water meters require specialized tools for disassembly and repair, and the bolts are prone to rust, making disassembly inconvenient.

Method used

It adopts a combination structure of lower and upper clamping bodies, and through the sealing design of heat fusion joint and rubber ring, combined with bolt connection, it realizes convenient docking and sealing of water pipe and metal pipe.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient disassembly and assembly of water meters and water pipes and ensures good sealing, avoiding the problem of difficult disassembly caused by rusted bolts, ensuring the reliability of installation and preventing water leakage.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a water meter convenient to disassemble and assemble, which comprises a water meter body and a water pipe, the two sides of the outer side of the water meter body are communicated with metal pipes, the water pipe is provided with a hot melting connector, and the water pipe is connected with the metal pipes through a butt joint assembly. A lower clamping body, an upper clamping body, a first protruding plate, a bolt and a second protruding plate are arranged, a metal pipe installed on a water meter body and a hot melting connector on a water pipe are placed in a groove formed in the top of the lower clamping body, then the upper clamping body and the lower clamping body are oppositely combined, glue is smeared at the oppositely-combined position of the lower clamping body and the upper clamping body, and then the water meter body is clamped. According to the water meter, the upper clamping body and the lower clamping body are arranged, then a second protruding plate on the upper clamping body is connected with a first protruding plate on the lower clamping body through a bolt, then the lower clamping body and the upper clamping body are in tight butt joint, then butt joint between the water pipe and the water meter body is achieved, and then the problems existing between a traditional water meter and the water pipe are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water meter technology, specifically to a water meter that is easy to assemble and disassemble. Background Technology

[0002] A water meter is a commonly used metering tool, usually installed in the water pipes entering a household, to measure the user's water consumption. Based on this measurement, a corresponding fee can be charged. Therefore, when choosing a water meter, one should first estimate the typical flow rate and range, and then select the water meter with the closest commonly used flow rate as the primary meter.

[0003] However, most existing water meters are fixed with bolts during installation. Disassembly of bolted water meters requires specialized tools and can lead to bolt rusting over time. When the water meter needs repair, it is inconvenient for staff to disassemble and repair it, thus causing inconvenience to the use of the water meter. Therefore, this application proposes a water meter that is easy to disassemble and install. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a water meter that is easy to assemble and disassemble, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a water meter that is easy to assemble and disassemble, comprising a water meter body and a water pipe, wherein metal pipes are connected and installed on both sides of the outer side of the water meter body, and a heat fusion joint is provided on the water pipe, and the water pipe is connected to the metal pipe through a docking assembly;

[0006] The connecting assembly includes a lower clamping body, an upper clamping body, a first protruding plate, a bolt, and a second protruding plate. The metal pipe is connected to the water pipe through the lower clamping body. The upper clamping body is provided on the top of the lower clamping body. Multiple first protruding plates are installed on the outside of the lower clamping body, and multiple second protruding plates are installed on the outside of the upper clamping body. The second protruding plates are connected to the first protruding plates by bolts.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the connection between water pipes and metal pipes was achieved.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a first sealing groove is provided on the top of the lower clamping body, and a first rubber ring is placed in the first sealing groove, and the first rubber ring is fixedly installed on the outside of the metal tube.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, a seal is ensured between the metal tube and the lower clamping body and the upper clamping body.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a second sealing groove is provided on the top of the lower clamping body, and a second rubber ring and a heat fusion joint are placed in the second sealing groove. A heat fusion joint is installed at the end of the water pipe, and a second rubber ring is installed on the heat fusion joint.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, a seal is ensured between the water pipe and the lower clamping body and the upper clamping body.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: threaded areas are provided on the outer side of the end of the metal tube and on the inner wall of the hot melt joint.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, a second installation method is guaranteed between metal pipes.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the lower clamping body has symmetrically provided positioning grooves on its top, and the upper clamping body has rubber sealing strips installed on both sides of its bottom, and the rubber sealing strips are used to be inserted into the positioning grooves.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the rubber sealing strip installed at the bottom of the upper clamping body is inserted into the positioning groove, thereby achieving the alignment of the lower clamping body and the upper clamping body, and improving the sealing performance between the lower clamping body and the upper clamping body.

[0016] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the bottom of the upper clamping body and the top of the lower clamping body are respectively provided with a second sealing groove and a first sealing groove.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the bottom of the upper clamping body and the top of the lower clamping body are ensured to fit together.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This water meter, which is easy to assemble and disassemble, is provided with a lower clamping body, an upper clamping body, a first protruding plate, a bolt, and a second protruding plate. By placing the metal pipe installed on the water meter body and the heat fusion joint on the water pipe into the groove opened at the top of the lower clamping body, and then aligning the upper clamping body and the lower clamping body, applying glue to the aligning part of the lower clamping body and the upper clamping body, and then using bolts to connect the second protruding plate on the upper clamping body and the first protruding plate on the lower clamping body, the lower clamping body and the upper clamping body are tightly connected, thereby realizing the connection between the water pipe and the water meter body, thus solving the problems between traditional water meters and water pipes.

[0019] In addition, the easy-to-disassemble water meter is also equipped with a first rubber ring, a first sealing groove, a second sealing groove, and a second rubber ring. The first rubber ring on the metal pipe is placed into the first sealing groove, and then the second rubber ring on the heat fusion joint is placed into the second sealing groove, thereby ensuring that the connection between the lower clamping body, the upper clamping body, the metal pipe, and the water pipe remains sealed and preventing water leakage. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the lower clamping body of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the lower clamping body and the upper clamping body of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a side view of the water meter body of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Water meter body; 2. Lower clamping body; 3. Upper clamping body; 4. First protruding plate; 5. Bolt; 6. Metal pipe; 7. First rubber ring; 8. Water pipe; 9. Heat fusion joint; 10. Positioning groove; 11. First sealing groove; 12. Second sealing groove; 13. Rubber sealing strip; 14. Second rubber ring; 15. Threaded area; 16. Second protruding plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a water meter that is easy to assemble and disassemble, including a water meter body 1 and a water pipe 8. Metal pipes 6 are installed on both sides of the outer side of the water meter body 1. A heat fusion joint 9 is provided on the water pipe 8. The water pipe 8 is connected to the metal pipe 6 through a docking assembly.

[0027] The connecting assembly includes a lower clamping body 2, an upper clamping body 3, a first protruding plate 4, a bolt 5, and a second protruding plate 16. The metal pipe 6 is connected to the water pipe 8 through the lower clamping body 2. The upper clamping body 3 is provided on the top of the lower clamping body 2. Multiple first protruding plates 4 are installed on the outside of the lower clamping body 2, and multiple second protruding plates 16 are installed on the outside of the upper clamping body 3. The second protruding plates 16 are connected to the first protruding plates 4 through bolts 5.

[0028] Specifically, by placing the metal pipe 6 installed on the water meter body 1 and the heat fusion joint 9 on the water pipe 8 into the groove opened at the top of the lower clamping body 2, and then aligning the upper clamping body 3 with the lower clamping body 2, applying glue to the mating area of ​​the lower clamping body 2 and the upper clamping body 3, and then using bolts 5 to connect the second protruding plate 16 on the upper clamping body 3 with the first protruding plate 4 on the lower clamping body 2, thereby tightly connecting the lower clamping body 2 and the upper clamping body 3, thus achieving the connection between the water pipe 8 and the water meter body 1, thereby solving the problems between traditional water meters and water pipes.

[0029] Furthermore, a first sealing groove 11 is provided on the top of the lower clamping body 2, and a first rubber ring 7 is placed in the first sealing groove 11. The first rubber ring 7 is fixedly installed on the outside of the metal tube 6.

[0030] Furthermore, a second sealing groove 12 is provided at the top of the lower clamping body 2, and a second rubber ring 14 and a heat fusion joint 9 are placed in the second sealing groove 12. A heat fusion joint 9 is installed at the end of the water pipe 8, and a second rubber ring 14 is installed on the heat fusion joint 9.

[0031] Specifically, the first rubber ring 7 on the metal pipe 6 is placed into the first sealing groove 11, and then the second rubber ring 14 on the heat fusion joint 9 is placed into the second sealing groove 12. This ensures that the lower clamping body 2, the upper clamping body 3, the metal pipe 6 and the water pipe 8 are connected and remain sealed. There is a sealing relationship between the first rubber ring 7 and the first sealing groove 11, and there is a sealing relationship between the second rubber ring 14 and the second sealing groove 12, preventing water leakage.

[0032] Furthermore, threaded areas 15 are provided on the outer side of the end of the metal tube 6 and on the inner wall of the heat fusion joint 9;

[0033] Specifically, a threaded area 15 is provided inside the heat fusion joint 9, and a threaded area 15 is provided on the outside of the metal pipe 6. By threading the metal pipe 6 into the heat fusion joint 9, a second installation method can be ensured between the water meter body 1 and the water pipe 8.

[0034] Furthermore, the lower clamping body 2 has symmetrically provided positioning grooves 10 on its top, and the upper clamping body 3 has rubber sealing strips 13 installed on both sides of its bottom, and the rubber sealing strips 13 are used to be inserted into the positioning grooves 10.

[0035] Specifically, by inserting the rubber sealing strip 13 installed at the bottom of the upper clamping body 3 into the positioning groove 10, the lower clamping body 2 and the upper clamping body 3 are aligned, thereby improving the sealing between the lower clamping body 2 and the upper clamping body 3. When the rubber sealing strip 13 is inserted into the positioning groove 10, glue needs to be applied.

[0036] Furthermore, the bottom of the upper clamping body 3 and the top of the lower clamping body 2 are respectively provided with a second sealing groove 12 and a first sealing groove 11;

[0037] Specifically, by providing a second sealing groove 12 and a first sealing groove 11 at the bottom of the upper clamping body 3, which are the same as those at the top of the lower clamping body 2, the sealing between the lower clamping body 2 and the upper clamping body 3 can be guaranteed after they are combined.

[0038] Working principle: When using this easy-to-disassemble water meter, the metal pipe 6 installed on the water meter body 1 and the heat fusion connector 9 on the water pipe 8 are placed into the groove opened on the top of the lower clamping body 2. Then, the upper clamping body 3 is aligned with the lower clamping body 2. Glue is applied to the mating area of ​​the lower clamping body 2 and the upper clamping body 3. Then, the second protruding plate 16 on the upper clamping body 3 and the first protruding plate 4 on the lower clamping body 2 are connected with bolts 5, thereby tightly connecting the lower clamping body 2 and the upper clamping body 3, thus connecting the water pipe 8 and the water meter body 1. The second rubber ring 14 on the heat fusion connector 9 is placed into the second sealing groove 12, thereby ensuring that the connection between the lower clamping body 2, the upper clamping body 3, the metal pipe 6 and the water pipe 8 remains sealed, preventing water leakage. The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0039] The terms “center,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are merely simplified descriptions for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0040] 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. A water meter which is easy to disassemble, comprising a water meter body (1) and a water pipe (8), characterized in that, The water meter body (1) outside both sides are communicated with metal pipe (6), the water pipe (8) is provided with hot melt joint (9), the water pipe (8) is connected with metal pipe (6) through docking assembly; The assembly includes lower clamping body (2), upper clamping body (3), first protruding plate (4), bolt (5) and second protruding plate (16), the metal pipe (6) is connected with water pipe (8) through lower clamping body (2), the lower clamping body (2) top is provided with upper clamping body (3), the lower clamping body (2) outside is provided with a plurality of first protruding plate (4), the upper clamping body (3) outside is provided with a plurality of second protruding plate (16), and the second protruding plate (16) is connected with the first protruding plate (4) through bolt (5).

2. The water meter of claim 1, wherein, The lower clamping body (2) top is provided with first sealing groove (11), and the first sealing groove (11) is put into first rubber ring (7), the first rubber ring (7) is fixedly installed to the outside of metal pipe (6).

3. The water meter of claim 1, wherein, The lower clamping body (2) top is provided with second sealing groove (12), and the second sealing groove (12) is put into second rubber ring (14) and hot melt joint (9), the water pipe (8) end is provided with hot melt joint (9), and the hot melt joint (9) is provided with second rubber ring (14).

4. The water meter of claim 1, wherein, The metal pipe (6) end outside and hot melt joint (9) inner wall are both provided with threaded area (15).

5. The water meter of claim 1, wherein, The lower clamping body (2) top is provided with positioning groove (10), the upper clamping body (3) bottom both sides are provided with rubber sealing strip (13), and the rubber sealing strip (13) is used for inserting into positioning groove (10).

6. The water meter of claim 1, wherein, The upper clamping body (3) bottom and lower clamping body (2) top are provided with second sealing groove (12) and first sealing groove (11) correspondingly.