Electric energy meter with early warning function
By integrating a water stain sensor and warning system into the electricity meter, the problems of malfunctions caused by humidity and water stains inside the meter box and power outages due to users forgetting to pay their bills have been solved. This has enabled the electricity meter to have an early warning function, ensuring the normal operation of the equipment and the safety of users' electricity use.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520057895.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing electricity meters are susceptible to water stains or moisture inside the meter box, which can lead to failures that cannot be detected in a timely manner. Furthermore, prepaid electricity meter users may forget to pay their electricity bills, resulting in power outages, which affects equipment use and user experience.
Design an energy meter with a water stain sensor, processor, warning light and wireless control module. It monitors humidity and water stains through wireless connection, and promptly alerts users and staff to prevent power outages.
It enables timely alerts when humidity or water stains are too high inside the meter box, preventing equipment malfunctions, ensuring the normal operation of the electricity meter, and preventing power outages without the user's knowledge, thus improving user experience and equipment safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of electricity meters, and in particular to an electricity meter with an early warning function. Background Technology
[0002] An electricity meter is an instrument used to measure electrical energy, also known as a kilowatt-hour meter, or watt-hour meter. It refers to instruments that measure various electrical quantities. For example, an electricity meter proposed in existing technology publication CN219997163U includes a meter housing. Mounting plates are symmetrically installed on the bottom of the two longer sides of the outer surface of the meter housing. Mounting holes are symmetrically opened at both ends of the top of the mounting plates. A sloping mounting base is fixedly installed at one top end of the meter housing. A baffle is installed on the longer edge of the top of the sloping mounting base, and a display screen is embedded in the sloping surface of the sloping mounting base. However, currently, electricity meters in my country are installed inside meter boxes to prevent vandalism and electricity theft, and to protect the safe operation of power equipment and the power grid. If rainwater or moisture enters the meter box through the edge of the protective cover, and staff cannot detect the fault in time, it will affect the use of the electricity meter. Furthermore, nowadays, prepaid electricity meters are used, and some users may forget to pay their electricity bills, leading to power outages without their knowledge, affecting their usage. Utility Model Content
[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an energy meter with an early warning function that can provide a warning when water stains or excessive humidity enter the meter box, so that staff can deal with the problem in a timely manner and ensure the normal use of the equipment.
[0004] This utility model discloses an energy meter with an early warning function, comprising an energy meter body, a wiring assembly, a detection assembly, an alarm assembly, and an installation assembly. The wiring assembly is installed at the bottom of the energy meter body, the detection assembly is installed at the top of the energy meter body, the alarm assembly is installed on the detection assembly, and the installation assembly is installed on the rear wall of the energy meter body. In use, the energy meter body is installed in the meter box through the installation assembly. The wiring assembly facilitates the connection of wires, the detection assembly allows users to easily monitor their electricity consumption and prevents power outages without their knowledge, and the alarm assembly provides a warning when water or excessive humidity enters the meter box, facilitating timely handling by staff and ensuring the normal operation of the equipment.
[0005] Preferably, the detection components include a control box, a wireless control module, a metering module, a cover plate, and a screw. The control box is installed on the top of the electricity meter body. The wireless control module and the metering module are installed inside the control box. The middle of the cover plate is threadedly connected to the control box via a screw, and the left and right sides of the cover plate are threadedly connected via screws. The wireless control module enables wireless remote connection, and the metering module measures the remaining electricity cost, allowing users to easily monitor their electricity usage and preventing power outages without their knowledge. The cover plate provides sealed protection for the inside of the control box.
[0006] Preferably, the warning component includes a water stain sensor, a processor, a controller, and a warning light. The water stain sensor is installed on the top of the control box, the processor is installed inside the control box, and the water stain sensor is electrically connected to the processor. The controller is installed on the left side inside the control box, and the warning light is installed on the top left side of the control box. The processor and the warning light are electrically connected to the controller. When water stains fall onto the top of the electricity meter body, the water stain sensor detects the water stains and transmits a signal to the processor. The processor processes the signal and transmits it to the controller. The warning light then generates light to provide a reminder and warning, allowing staff to handle the situation promptly and ensuring the normal operation of the equipment.
[0007] Preferably, the wiring assembly includes a junction box, a lower cover plate, multiple terminals, and a wire sleeve. The junction box is installed at the bottom of the main body of the electricity meter. Multiple terminals are installed inside the junction box. The lower cover plate is installed on the front end of the junction box. The middle of the lower cover plate is connected to the junction box by a screw. The left and right sides of the lower cover plate are connected to the junction box by screws. A wire sleeve is fitted in the middle of the junction box and the lower cover plate. The wire is passed through the wire sleeve and connected to the terminal. Then, the lower cover plate is sealed and installed on the front end of the junction box. The wire sleeve can reduce water stains and moisture from entering the junction box, thus improving safety.
[0008] Preferably, the installation assembly includes two connecting frames, two C-shaped mounting plates, a rotating rod, two movable plates, two locking rods, and a rotating knob. A recessed groove is formed on the rear wall of the electricity meter body. The two connecting frames are installed inside the recessed groove on the left and right sides. A mounting slot is formed inside the connecting frames. A mounting hook is provided on the upper part of the C-shaped mounting plate, and a fixing hole is provided on the C-shaped mounting plate. The rotating rod is rotatably installed on the lower part of the connecting frames. Threaded grooves are symmetrically formed on the left and right sides of the rotating rod. Movable plates are symmetrically slidably installed on the lower part of the two connecting frames, and the movable plates are screwed onto… The rotating rod has a locking hole at the bottom of the C-shaped mounting plate, a locking rod on the movable plate, and a rotating knob on the left end of the rotating rod. The two C-shaped mounting plates are installed in the meter box through the fixing holes. When installing the main body of the electricity meter, the upper part of the connecting frame is hung on the hanging hook on the upper part of the C-shaped mounting plate. Then, the rotating knob is turned to drive the rotating rod to rotate, so that the two movable plates move closer to each other, causing the locking rod to be inserted into the locking hole, so that the connecting frame is connected to the C-shaped mounting plate. This ensures the stability after installation, facilitates disassembly and replacement, and improves practicality.
[0009] Preferably, it also includes two first water immersion sensors and two second water immersion sensors. The first water immersion sensors and the second water immersion sensors are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the front end of the cover plate and the lower cover plate. The first water immersion sensors and the second water immersion sensors are electrically connected to the controller. The first water immersion sensors and the second water immersion sensors can detect water stains on the upper and lower sides of the electricity meter body after the electricity meter body is installed in the meter box, so as to avoid malfunctions that affect the use.
[0010] Preferably, the device also includes a display screen installed at the front end of the main body of the electricity meter, an adjustment button on the right side of the display screen, and multiple selection buttons installed below the display screen; the display screen can display data, the adjustment button can adjust the display page, and the selection buttons can adjust and control alarm data, thereby improving the convenience of operation.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When in use, the main body of the electricity meter is installed in the meter box through the installation component, the connection component facilitates the connection of wires, the detection component allows users to easily grasp their own electricity usage status, and will not cause power outages without the user's knowledge. At the same time, the warning component can remind and warn when water stains or excessive humidity enter the meter box, so that staff can deal with it in time and ensure the normal use of the equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rear of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the wiring assembly of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the upper cross-sectional structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0018] The attached diagram shows the following components: 1. Electricity meter body; 2. Control box; 3. Water stain sensor; 4. Processor; 5. Wireless control module; 6. Metering module; 7. Controller; 8. Warning light; 9. Cover plate; 10. Screw; 11. Junction box; 12. Lower cover plate; 13. Terminal block; 14. Wire sleeve; 15. First water immersion sensor; 16. Second water immersion sensor; 17. Screw; 18. Connecting frame; 19. C-shaped mounting plate; 20. Rotating rod; 21. Moving plate; 22. Locking rod; 23. Rotating knob; 24. Display screen; 25. Adjustment button; 26. Selection button. Detailed Implementation
[0019] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of this utility model more thorough and complete. Example 1
[0020] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, control box 2 is installed on top of the main body 1 of the electricity meter. Wireless control module 5 and metering module 6 are installed inside control box 2. The middle of cover plate 9 is threadedly connected to control box 2 via screw 10, and the left and right sides of cover plate 9 are threadedly connected via screws 17. Water stain sensor 3 is installed on top of control box 2. Processor 4 is installed inside control box 2, and water stain sensor 3 is electrically connected to processor 4. Controller 7 is installed on the left side inside control box 2. Warning light 8 is installed on the top left side of control box 2. Processor 4 and warning light 8 are electrically connected to controller 7. Junction box 1... 1. Installed at the bottom of the main body 1 of the electricity meter, the junction box 11 has multiple terminals 13 installed inside, the lower cover 12 is installed on the front end of the junction box 11, the middle of the lower cover 12 is connected to the junction box 11 by a screw 10, the left and right sides of the lower cover 12 are connected to the junction box 11 by screws 17, the junction box 11 and the lower cover 12 are fitted with wire sleeves 14, the cover 9 and the left and right sides of the front end of the lower cover 12 are respectively installed with a first water immersion sensor 15 and a second water immersion sensor 16, and the first water immersion sensor 15 and the second water immersion sensor 16 are electrically connected to the controller 7;
[0021] The wire is passed through the sleeve 14 and connected to the terminal 13. Then, the lower cover 12 is installed on the front end of the junction box 11. The sleeve 14 reduces the entry of water stains and moisture into the junction box 11, improving safety. Wireless remote connection is possible through the wireless control module 5, and the remaining electricity bill is measured through the metering module 6, allowing users to easily monitor their electricity usage and preventing power outages without their knowledge. The cover 9 provides sealed protection for the inside of the control box 2. When water stains fall onto the top of the electricity meter body 1, the water stain sensor 3 detects the water stains and transmits the signal to the processor 4. The processor 4 processes the signal and transmits it to the controller 7. The warning light 8 generates light to provide a reminder and warning, facilitating timely handling by staff and ensuring normal operation of the equipment. The first water immersion sensor 15 and the second water immersion sensor 16 can detect water stains on the upper and lower sides of the electricity meter body 1 after it is installed in the meter box, preventing malfunctions that could affect its use. Example 2
[0022] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, the device further includes a recessed groove on the rear wall of the main body 1 of the electricity meter, two connecting frames 18 installed on the left and right sides inside the recessed groove, a hanging groove inside the connecting frame 18, a hanging hook on the upper part of the C-shaped hanging plate 19, a fixing hole on the C-shaped hanging plate 19, a rotating rod 20 rotatably installed on the lower part of the connecting frame 18, threaded grooves symmetrically opened on the left and right sides of the rotating rod 20, a movable plate 21 symmetrically slidably installed on the lower part of the two connecting frames 18, the movable plate 21 screwed onto the rotating rod 20, a locking hole opened on the lower part of the C-shaped hanging plate 19, a locking rod 22 installed on the movable plate 21, a rotating knob 23 installed on the left end of the rotating rod 20, a display screen 24 installed on the front end of the main body 1 of the electricity meter, an adjustment button 25 on the right side of the display screen 24, and multiple selection buttons 26 installed below the display screen 24.
[0023] Two C-shaped mounting plates 19 are installed inside the meter box through fixing holes. When installing the main body 1 of the electricity meter, the upper part of the connecting frame 18 is hung on the mounting hook on the upper part of the C-shaped mounting plate 19. Then, the rotating knob 23 is turned to drive the rotating rod 20 to rotate, so that the two moving plates 21 move closer to each other, driving the locking rod 22 to insert into the locking hole, so that the connecting frame 18 is connected to the C-shaped mounting plate 19, ensuring the stability after installation, facilitating disassembly and replacement, and improving practicality. Data can be displayed through the display screen 24, the display page can be adjusted by pressing the adjustment button 25, and the alarm data can be adjusted and controlled by the selection button 26, improving the convenience of operation.
[0024] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, this utility model discloses an energy meter with an early warning function. During operation, two C-shaped mounting plates 19 are installed inside the meter box through fixing holes. When installing the energy meter body 1, the upper part of the connecting frame 18 is hung on the mounting hooks on the upper part of the C-shaped mounting plates 19. Then, rotating the rotating knob 23 drives the rotating rod 20 to rotate, causing the two moving plates 21 to move closer together, driving the locking rod 22 to insert into the locking hole, connecting the connecting frame 18 and the C-shaped mounting plates 19. The wire is then passed through the wire sleeve 14 and connected to the terminal block 13. Finally, the lower cover plate 12 is sealed and installed on the front end of the junction box 11. The wire sleeve 14 reduces water stains and moisture entering the junction box 11. Data is displayed on the display screen 24, and the display page can be adjusted by pressing the adjustment button 25. The time selection button 26 can adjust and control the alarm data. It can be wirelessly connected remotely through the wireless control module 5 and the metering module 6 can measure the remaining electricity cost, so that users can easily understand their electricity usage and prevent power outages without their knowledge. When water stains fall on the top of the electricity meter body 1, the water stain sensor 3 detects the water stains and transmits the signal to the processor 4. The processor 4 processes the signal and transmits it to the controller 7. After the electricity meter body 1 is installed in the meter box, the first water immersion sensor 15 and the second water immersion sensor 16 can detect water stains on the upper and lower sides of the electricity meter body 1. The warning light 8 can generate light to remind and warn, so that the staff can deal with it in time.
[0025] The water stain sensor 3, processor 4, wireless control module 5, metering module 6, controller 7, warning light 8, first water immersion sensor 15, second water immersion sensor 16, display screen 24, adjustment button 25, and selection button 26 of this utility model are commercially available. Technical personnel in this industry only need to install and operate them according to the accompanying instruction manual, without requiring any creative work from those skilled in the art.
[0026] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An electric energy meter with early warning function, characterized in that, The utility model provides an electric energy meter, including electric energy meter body (1), connecting component, detection component, warning component and installation component, connecting component installs at electric energy meter body (1) bottom, detection component installs at electric energy meter body (1) top, warning component installs on detection component, and installation component is installed on the rear wall of electric energy meter body (1); The detection component includes a control box (2), a wireless control module (5), a metering module (6), a cover plate (9), and a screw rod (10). The control box (2) is installed on the top of the electric energy meter body (1). The wireless control module (5) and the metering module (6) are installed inside the control box (2). The cover plate (9) is threadedly connected to the control box (2) through the screw rod (10) in the middle. The cover plate (9) is threadedly connected through screws (17) on the left and right sides. The warning component includes a water immersion sensor (3), a processor (4), a controller (7), and a warning light (8). The water immersion sensor (3) is installed on the top of the control box (2). The processor (4) is installed inside the control box (2). The water immersion sensor (3) is electrically connected to the processor (4). The controller (7) is installed on the left side inside the control box (2). The warning light (8) is installed on the left side of the top of the control box (2). The processor (4) and the warning light (8) are electrically connected to the controller (7).
2. The electric energy meter with early warning function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting component includes a junction box (11), a lower cover plate (12), a plurality of terminal posts (13), and a wire sleeve (14). The junction box (11) is installed at the bottom of the electric energy meter body (1). The junction box (11) has a plurality of terminal posts (13) installed inside. The lower cover plate (12) covers the front end of the junction box (11). The lower cover plate (12) is connected to the junction box (11) through the screw rod (10) in the middle. The lower cover plate (12) is connected to the junction box (11) through screws (17) on the left and right sides. The junction box (11) and the lower cover plate (12) have the wire sleeve (14) clamped in the middle.
3. The electric energy meter with early warning function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation component includes two connecting frames (18), two C-shaped hanging plates (19), a rotating rod (20), two moving plates (21), two locking rods (22), and a rotating knob (23). The rear wall of the electric energy meter body (1) has a sinking groove. The two connecting frames (18) are installed on the left and right sides inside the sinking groove. The connecting frame (18) has a hanging groove inside. The C-shaped hanging plate (19) has a hanging barb on the upper part. The C-shaped hanging plate (19) has a fixing hole. The rotating rod (20) is rotatably installed at the lower part of the connecting frame (18). The rotating rod (20) has screw grooves symmetrically formed on the left and right sides. The two connecting frames (18) have the moving plates (21) symmetrically and slidably installed at the lower part. The moving plates (21) are screwed to the rotating rod (20). The C-shaped hanging plate (19) has a locking hole at the lower part. The moving plate (21) has the locking rod (22) installed thereon. The rotating rod (20) has the rotating knob (23) installed at the left end.
4. The electric energy meter with early warning function according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes two first water immersion sensors (15) and two second water immersion sensors (16). The cover plate (9) and the lower cover plate (12) have the first water immersion sensor (15) and the second water immersion sensor (16) installed on the left and right sides of the front end. The first water immersion sensor (15) and the second water immersion sensor (16) are electrically connected to the controller (7).
5. The electric energy meter with early warning function according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also include the electric energy meter main part (1) front end is equipped with display screen (24), display screen (24) right side is equipped with adjusting button (25), display screen (24) below is equipped with a plurality of selection button (26).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Electric energy meter
CN219997163U