Integrated flowmeter protective cover convenient to install

By designing an easy-to-install integrated flow meter protective cover, and using arc grooves and mounting components to secure the flow meter, the problem of easy damage to the flow meter is solved, achieving the effect of simple installation and efficient protection.

CN223940335UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24BEIJING GAS GRP
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520446415.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-14
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-14

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Technical Problem

Existing flow meters lack easy-to-install protective covers, making it easy for users to find magnetic interference points and maliciously damage them, affecting measurement accuracy.

Method used

An easy-to-install integrated flow meter protective cover was designed, including a protective cover body, an arc groove, mounting components, and a mechanical counter cover. The arc groove fits snugly against the pipe, and the mounting components secure the protective cover body, enhancing sealing and overall strength, and simplifying the installation and disassembly process.

Benefits of technology

It improves the protection effect of the flow meter, reduces splicing points, enhances sealing performance and overall strength, facilitates maintenance, and strengthens the applicability and protection capabilities of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated flowmeter protective cover convenient to install, which belongs to the technical field of flowmeters and comprises a protective cover main body, two groups of arc-shaped grooves are arranged on two sides of the protective cover main body, and installation components are arranged at corresponding positions below the arc-shaped grooves and located at the bottom of the protective cover main body. A mechanical counter cover is arranged at the top of the protective cover body, a glass observation window is arranged at the top of the mechanical counter cover, and a fixing assembly is arranged at the bottom of the glass observation window and located between the inner walls of the mechanical counter cover. The protective cover body, the arc-shaped groove, the installation assembly and the mechanical counter cover are used in cooperation, the flowmeter can be protected, splicing is reduced, the sealing performance and the overall strength are improved, assembling is easy and fast, the protective cover body can be conveniently installed or disassembled, the flowmeter can be conveniently overhauled, and the applicability of the device is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flow meter technology, specifically to an integrated flow meter protective cover that is easy to install. Background Technology

[0002] In simple terms, a flow meter is an instrument used to measure the flow rate of fluids in pipes or open channels. It is further classified into differential pressure flow meters, rotor flow meters, throttling flow meters, slot flow meters, volumetric flow meters, electromagnetic flow meters, etc. By medium, they are classified into liquid flow meters and gas flow meters. Without a magnetic induction probe, a flow meter is difficult to defend against malicious magnetic interference attacks on its own. Even worse, some attacks go beyond simple magnetic interference; to steal gas, the flow meter may be damaged. For example, a thin, long needle may be inserted into the mechanical counter, interfering with its operation.

[0003] Existing flow meters lack easy-to-install protective covers, making it easy for users to find magnetic interference points and maliciously damage them, thus interfering with flow meter measurement. Therefore, we need to propose an easy-to-install integrated flow meter protective cover. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an integrated flow meter protective cover that is easy to install, which is an integrated flow meter protective cover that is easy to install on the outside of the flow meter, 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: an easy-to-install integrated flow meter protective cover, comprising a protective cover body, two sets of arc-shaped grooves on both sides of the protective cover body, an installation component for mounting the protective cover body to the pipe surface is provided at the corresponding position below the arc-shaped grooves and at the bottom of the protective cover body, a mechanical counter cover is provided at the top of the protective cover body, a glass observation window is provided at the top of the mechanical counter cover, a fixing component for fixing the glass observation window is provided at the bottom of the glass observation window and between the inner wall of the mechanical counter cover, a lead wire groove is provided at one end of the top of the protective cover body, and an electronic meter head bracket is provided between one side of the lead wire groove and one side of the mechanical counter cover.

[0006] Preferably, the mounting assembly includes a flange clamp located at a corresponding position below the main body of the protective cover. One end of the flange clamp has a first mounting hole, and the other end of the flange clamp is fixedly mounted with a connecting plate. One side of the connecting plate has a first connecting hole.

[0007] Preferably, the mounting assembly further includes a connecting seat fixedly mounted on one end of one side of the protective cover body. A second connecting hole is provided through one side of the connecting seat. A first pull rivet is provided inside the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole, and the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the connecting seat through the first connecting hole, the second connecting hole and the first pull rivet.

[0008] Preferably, the mounting assembly further includes a mounting bracket fixedly mounted at one end of the bottom of the protective cover body. One end of the mounting bracket has a second mounting hole through it. The second mounting hole is adapted to the interior of the first mounting hole and a second pull rivet is provided therein. One end of the flange clamp is fixedly connected to the inner side of the mounting bracket through the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole and the second pull rivet.

[0009] Preferably, the fixing component includes an annular fixing seat fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mechanical counter cover and an annular fixing frame disposed on one side of the glass observation window. A fixing mechanism is provided between the annular fixing frame and the annular fixing seat, and the annular fixing frame is installed on one side of the annular fixing seat through the fixing mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes a fixing hole formed on the surface of the annular fixing seat and a fixing rod provided on one side of the annular fixing frame. The bottom end of the fixing rod passes through the annular fixing frame and extends to one side of the annular fixing frame to be threadedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing hole.

[0011] Preferably, the fixing mechanism further includes a through hole extending through the surface of the annular fixing frame, the interior of the through hole being adapted to the bottom end of the fixing rod, and the bottom end of the fixing rod being inserted into the inner cavity of the through hole.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This utility model utilizes the combined use of a protective cover body, an arc-shaped groove, mounting components, and a mechanical counter cover. The protective cover body and the mechanical counter cover cover the flow meter body, the arc-shaped groove fits into the surface of the pipe, and the mounting components secure the protective cover body. This protects the flow meter, reduces splicing, improves sealing and overall strength, and simplifies and speeds up assembly. It also facilitates the installation and disassembly of the protective cover body, makes it easy to maintain the flow meter, and enhances the applicability of the device.

[0014] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained through the structures pointed out in the description and the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the flange clamp of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting plate of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the annular fixing base of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Protective cover body; 2. Arc-shaped groove; 3. Mechanical counter cover; 4. Glass observation window; 5. Lead wire groove; 6. Electronic meter head bracket; 7. Flange clamp; 8. First mounting hole; 9. Connecting plate; 10. First connecting hole; 11. Connecting seat; 12. Second connecting hole; 13. First pop rivet; 14. Mounting bracket; 15. Second mounting hole; 16. Second pop rivet; 17. Annular fixing seat; 18. Annular fixing frame; 19. Fixing hole; 20. Fixing rod; 21. Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides an easy-to-install integrated flow meter protective cover, including a protective cover body 1, an arc groove 2, a mounting component, a mechanical counter cover 3, a glass observation window 4, a fixing component, a lead wire groove 5, and an electronic meter head bracket 6.

[0022] Two sets of arc-shaped grooves 2 are provided on both sides of the protective cover body 1. At the bottom of the protective cover body 1, corresponding to the arc-shaped grooves 2, an installation component for installing the protective cover body 1 on the pipe surface is provided. A mechanical counter cover 3 is provided on the top of the protective cover body 1. A glass observation window 4 is provided on the top of the mechanical counter cover 3. A fixing component for fixing the glass observation window 4 is provided at the bottom of the glass observation window 4 and between the inner wall of the mechanical counter cover 3. A lead wire groove 5 is provided at one end of the top of the protective cover body 1. An electronic meter head bracket 6 is provided between one side of the lead wire groove 5 and one side of the mechanical counter cover 3.

[0023] Specifically, by using the protective cover body 1, the arc groove 2, the mounting components, and the mechanical counter cover 3 together, the protective cover body 1 and the mechanical counter cover 3 cover the flow meter body. Then, the arc groove 2 fits into the surface of the pipe, and the mounting components are used to fasten the protective cover body 1. This protects the flow meter, reduces splicing, improves sealing and overall strength, and simplifies and speeds up assembly. It also facilitates the installation or disassembly of the protective cover body 1, makes it easier to maintain the flow meter, and improves the applicability of the device.

[0024] The mounting components include a flange clamp 7, a first mounting hole 8, a connecting plate 9, a first connecting hole 10, a connecting seat 11, a second connecting hole 12, a first pop rivet 13, a mounting bracket 14, a second mounting hole 15, and a second pop rivet 16. The flange clamp 7 is located below the protective cover body 1 at a corresponding position. One end of the flange clamp 7 has the first mounting hole 8 through it, and the other end of the flange clamp 7 is fixedly mounted with the connecting plate 9. One side of the connecting plate 9 has the first connecting hole 10 through it. The connecting seat 11 is fixedly mounted on one end of the protective cover body 1, and one side of the connecting seat 11 has the second connecting hole 12 through it. The connecting hole 10 and the second connecting hole 12 are fitted with a first pull rivet 13. The connecting plate 9 is fixedly connected to the connecting seat 11 through the first connecting hole 10, the second connecting hole 12 and the first pull rivet 13. The mounting assembly also includes a mounting bracket 14 fixedly installed at one end of the bottom of the protective cover body 1. One end of the mounting bracket 14 is provided with a second mounting hole 15. The second mounting hole 15 and the first mounting hole 8 are fitted with a second pull rivet 16. One end of the flange clamp 7 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the mounting bracket 14 through the first mounting hole 8, the second mounting hole 15 and the second pull rivet 16.

[0025] By using the flange clamp 7, first mounting hole 8, connecting plate 9, first connecting hole 10, connecting seat 11, second connecting hole 12, first pop rivet 13, mounting bracket 14, second mounting hole 15, and second pop rivet 16 together, the quick locking of the flange clamp 7 can be combined with the permanent fixing of the first pop rivet 13 and the second pop rivet 16, avoiding the risk of bolt loosening and solving the problems of low installation efficiency and easy loosening of traditional bolts. At the same time, the pop rivet requires special tools for disassembly and can also be used with lead-sealed holes to achieve physical anti-tampering, improving the protection of the flow meter by the device.

[0026] The fixing components include an annular fixing seat 17, an annular fixing frame 18, and a fixing mechanism. The annular fixing seat 17 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mechanical counter cover 3. The annular fixing frame 18 is located on one side of the glass observation window 4. A fixing mechanism is provided between the annular fixing frame 18 and the annular fixing seat 17. The annular fixing frame 18 is installed on one side of the annular fixing seat 17 through the fixing mechanism. The glass observation window 4 can be installed or removed, making it convenient for cleaning and replacement, and ensuring the normal use of the observation window.

[0027] The fixing mechanism includes a fixing hole 19, a fixing rod 20, and a through hole 21. The fixing hole 19 is opened on the surface of the annular fixing seat 17. The fixing rod 20 is located on one side of the annular fixing frame 18. The bottom end of the fixing rod 20 passes through the annular fixing frame 18 and extends to one side of the annular fixing frame 18 and is threaded to the inner wall of the fixing hole 19. The fixing mechanism also includes a through hole 21 that passes through the surface of the annular fixing frame 18. The interior of the through hole 21 is adapted to the bottom end of the fixing rod 20, and the bottom end of the fixing rod 20 is inserted into the inner cavity of the through hole 21, so that the annular fixing seat 17 and the annular fixing frame 18 can be installed or disassembled.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An easy-to-install integrated flow meter protective cover, characterized in that: The device includes a protective cover body (1), with two sets of arc-shaped grooves (2) on both sides. An installation component for mounting the protective cover body (1) onto the pipe surface is provided at the bottom of the arc-shaped grooves (2) and at the corresponding position. A mechanical counter cover (3) is provided on the top of the protective cover body (1). A glass observation window (4) is provided on the top of the mechanical counter cover (3). A fixing component for fixing the glass observation window (4) is provided at the bottom of the glass observation window (4) and between the inner wall of the mechanical counter cover (3). A lead wire slot (5) is provided at one end of the top of the protective cover body (1). An electronic meter head bracket (6) is provided between one side of the lead wire slot (5) and one side of the mechanical counter cover (3).

2. The easy-to-install integrated flow meter protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting assembly includes a flange clamp (7) located at the corresponding position below the protective cover body (1). One end of the flange clamp (7) has a first mounting hole (8) through it, and the other end of the flange clamp (7) is fixedly mounted with a connecting plate (9). One side of the connecting plate (9) has a first connecting hole (10) through it.

3. The easy-to-install integrated flow meter protective cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting assembly also includes a connector (11) fixedly mounted on one side of the protective cover body (1). A second connecting hole (12) is provided through one side of the connector (11). A first pull rivet (13) is provided inside the first connecting hole (10) and the second connecting hole (12) and adapted to each other. The connecting plate (9) is fixedly connected to the connector (11) through the first connecting hole (10), the second connecting hole (12) and the first pull rivet (13).

4. The easy-to-install integrated flow meter protective cover according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting assembly also includes a mounting bracket (14) fixedly mounted on one end of the bottom of the protective cover body (1). One end of the mounting bracket (14) has a second mounting hole (15) through it. The second mounting hole (15) is adapted to the interior of the first mounting hole (8) and a second pull rivet (16) is provided. One end of the flange clamp (7) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the mounting bracket (14) through the first mounting hole (8), the second mounting hole (15), and the second pull rivet (16).

5. The easy-to-install integrated flow meter protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly includes an annular fixing seat (17) fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mechanical counter cover (3) and an annular fixing frame (18) provided on one side of the glass observation window (4). A fixing mechanism is provided between the annular fixing frame (18) and the annular fixing seat (17), and the annular fixing frame (18) is installed on one side of the annular fixing seat (17) through the fixing mechanism.

6. The easy-to-install integrated flow meter protective cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism includes a fixing hole (19) opened on the surface of the annular fixing seat (17) and a fixing rod (20) located on one side of the annular fixing frame (18). The bottom end of the fixing rod (20) passes through the annular fixing frame (18) and extends to one side of the annular fixing frame (18) and is threaded to the inner wall of the fixing hole (19).

7. The easy-to-install integrated flow meter protective cover according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism also includes a through hole (21) that penetrates the surface of the annular fixing frame (18). The interior of the through hole (21) is adapted to the bottom end of the fixing rod (20), and the bottom end of the fixing rod (20) is inserted into the inner cavity of the through hole (21).