Floating ball type liquid level meter with self-checking function
By introducing a self-testing module and optimizing the structure in the float-type level gauge, the problem of the lack of self-testing function in the traditional float-type level gauge is solved, realizing timely fault warning and anti-interference ability, and improving the accuracy and stability of measurement.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520649309.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-08
AI Technical Summary
Traditional float-type level gauges lack self-testing functions, which means that obstructions to the float cannot be detected in time, affecting production decisions and the stability and reliability of equipment operation.
Introducing a self-testing module into a float-type level gauge, including a microswitch, trigger head, alarm, and power supply, ensures that a fault alarm is triggered only when the float encounters significant resistance through a damping rod and spring structure design. Combined with a scraper and baffle structure, the movement range of the float is limited and the guide tube is cleaned, improving measurement accuracy and stability.
This technology enables timely fault warning and anti-interference capabilities for float-type level gauges, improves the accuracy and stability of level measurement, and reduces production risks and equipment damage probability caused by faults.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to liquid level meter technical field, more specifically, especially relate to a floating ball type liquid level meter with self -checking function. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the many fields of industrial production and daily life, liquid level meter as a commonly used liquid level measuring instrument is widely used in various liquid storage containers to facilitate users to obtain the liquid level height of liquid in the container in real time and accurately, thereby guaranteeing the smooth progress of production process and the safe operation of equipment, however, the liquid level meter on the market adopts complex technology, high cost and difficult maintenance, in order to reduce the use cost, improve the maintenance efficiency of liquid level meter, the simple structure, low cost floating ball type liquid level meter is used;However, the traditional floating ball type liquid level meter is usually a mechanical structure, only relies on the floating ball to indicate the liquid level with the liquid level, cannot be self-checked, so that when the floating ball is hindered, it cannot be found in time, affects production decision or equipment operation, reduces the stability and reliability of the traditional floating ball type liquid level meter. SUMMARY
[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a floating ball type liquid level meter with self -checking function to solve the technical problem that the traditional device usually lacks self -checking function in the prior art.
[0004] The purpose and effect of the floating ball type liquid level meter with self -checking function of the utility model are achieved by the following specific technical means:
[0005] A floating ball type liquid level meter with self -checking function, including the converter body, the converter body bottom is provided with the guide pipe, the guide pipe is provided with the connecting flange, the connecting flange lower part is provided with the floating ball, the floating ball is provided with the self -checking module, the self -checking module includes the installation cylinder, the installation cylinder is provided with the micro -switch, the micro -switch lower part is provided with the trigger head, the micro -switch upper part is provided with the alarm.
[0006] According to a preferred mode, the self -checking module further includes a power supply, the power supply is arranged in the installation cylinder, and the power supply is electrically connected with the micro -switch and the alarm.
[0007] According to a preferred mode, the trigger head is connected with the installation cylinder through a damping rod, and a spring is arranged in the damping rod.
[0008] According to a preferred mode, a sealing cover is clamped on the top of the installation cylinder, the alarm is arranged in the sealing cover, and a sealing ring is arranged between the sealing cover and the alarm.
[0009] According to one preferred mode, the bottom of the floating ball is detachably connected with a scraper, the scraper is sleeved on the conduit, and a plurality of groups of flow guide holes are formed in the scraper.
[0010] According to one preferred mode, the floating ball is provided with a first baffle above the floating ball and a second baffle below the floating ball, and the first baffle and the second baffle are both sleeved on the conduit.
[0011] According to one preferred mode, the bottom of the conduit is detachably connected with a counterweight, and the transmitter body is connected with the conduit through a fastening nut.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that:
[0013] 1、The utility model discloses a damping rod is arranged, so that the trigger head can contact the microswitch after being subjected to certain resistance, improves the anti -interference ability of the device, reduces the microswitch of triggering because of the normal movement of the floating ball, after triggering the microswitch, the user can power for the alarm, so that the user can know the abnormal situation of the floating ball in time, improves the fault early warning ability of the device, ensures that the liquid level meter can reliably operate, reduces the production risk or equipment damage of the fault.
[0014] 2、When using the device, the user can limit the movement range of the floating ball through the first baffle and the second baffle, so that the floating ball stably ascends and descends with the liquid level in the specified interval, improves the accuracy and stability of the liquid level measurement of the device, then, through the setting of the scraper, the device can scrape off the impurities adhered on the conduit during the lifting of the floating ball, prevents the normal movement of the floating ball from being affected by the accumulation of impurities, provides more reliable liquid level measurement data for the user, and improves the adaptability of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is the structure schematic diagram after the utility model is assembled;
[0016] Figure 2 It is the explosion structure schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 It is the front view structure schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 It is the explosion structure schematic diagram of the self-checking module of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 It is the section structure schematic diagram of the self-checking module of the utility model.
[0020] In the drawing, the corresponding relationship between the component name and the drawing number is as follows:
[0021] 11. Transmitter body; 12. Conduit; 13. Connecting flange; 14. Float; 15. Scraper; 16. First baffle; 17. Second baffle; 18. Counterweight; 19. Fastening nut; 21. Mounting sleeve; 22. Micro switch; 23. Trigger head; 24. Alarm; 25. Power supply; 26. Damping rod; 27. Sealing cover. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, but should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0023] Example:
[0024] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model provides a float-type liquid level gauge with self-testing function, including a transmitter body 11. A conduit 12 is provided at the bottom of the transmitter body 11. The conduit 12 provides a guide path for the device to move up and down, allowing the user to sense changes in liquid level by moving along the conduit 12, thus improving the accuracy and reliability of the liquid level measurement. A counterweight 18 is detachably connected to the bottom of the conduit 12. The counterweight 18 increases the weight at the bottom of the conduit 12, keeping the conduit 12 vertically stable in the liquid, thus improving the overall stability of the device.
[0025] A connecting flange 13 is fitted onto the conduit 12, allowing the user to securely connect the conduit 12 to the transmitter body 11 via the connecting flange 13. This facilitates assembly and disassembly of the device, improving its ease of installation and maintenance. The transmitter body 11 is connected to the connecting flange 13 via a fastening nut 19. The fastening nut 19 securely binds the transmitter body 11 to the connecting flange 13, enabling the user to assemble the equipment and enhancing the overall stability and reliability of the device. A float 14 is located below the connecting flange 13, allowing the float to move up and down with the liquid level through buoyancy. This allows users to determine the liquid level via the float 14, improving the accuracy of the liquid level measurement. A scraper 15 is detachably connected to the bottom of the float 14 and is fitted onto the guide tube 12. The scraper 15 cleans the guide tube 12 as the float 14 rises and falls with the liquid level, removing impurities adhering to the surface of the guide tube 12 and enhancing the self-cleaning capability of the device. The scraper 15 has multiple sets of flow guide holes, which reduce the resistance of the scraper 15 to the liquid flow as it moves with the float 14, minimizing the impact on the accuracy of the liquid level measurement and improving the smoothness and stability of the device during operation.
[0026] A first baffle 16 is provided above the float 14, and a second baffle 17 is provided below the float 14. Both the first baffle 16 and the second baffle 17 are sleeved on the guide tube 12. The setting of the first baffle 16 and the second baffle 17 can define the movement range of the float 14, so that the user does not have to worry about the float 14 deviating from its trajectory due to liquid level fluctuations. This improves the stability and reliability of the liquid level measurement of the device. The user can effectively limit the displacement of the float 14 through the first baffle 16 and the second baffle 17, so that the device can avoid measurement errors caused by excessive movement of the float 14 and improve the accuracy of liquid level measurement of the device.
[0027] like Figures 2 to 5 As shown, a self-test module is installed inside the float 14. The self-test module includes a mounting cylinder 21, which provides a stable space for the self-test module. The mounting cylinder 21 effectively protects the internal components, reduces interference from the external liquid environment, and improves the protection performance and stability of the self-test module. A micro switch 22 is installed inside the mounting cylinder 21. The micro switch 22 can sense triggering actions, so that when the device is subjected to a specific external force, the micro switch 22 can react to realize the circuit opening and closing, allowing the user to promptly obtain whether the float 14 is moving out of control. The presence of abnormal signals improves the timeliness and accuracy of fault detection in this device. A trigger head 23 is located below the micro switch 22. The trigger head 23 is connected to the mounting cylinder 21 via a damping rod 26. A spring is installed inside the damping rod 26. Through the setting of the damping rod 26 and the internal spring, the trigger head 23 will only move upward to touch the micro switch 22 when it senses a certain strength and continuous external force. This allows the user to effectively avoid false triggering caused by slight shaking of the float 14 during normal movement or slight fluctuations of the liquid, thus improving the anti-interference capability of the device's self-test function.
[0028] The micro switch 22 is provided with an alarm 24. When the micro switch 22 is closed due to the action of the trigger head 23, the alarm 24 can send an alarm signal, so that the user can perceive the abnormal situation of the floating ball 14, and the timeliness of the fault warning of the device is improved. The power supply 25 is arranged in the mounting cylinder 21. The stable electrical connection between the power supply 25, the micro switch 22 and the alarm 24 is ensured, the instability of power supply caused by external environmental factors is avoided, the normal performance of the self-checking function is ensured, and the stability and reliability of the device are improved. The power supply 25 is electrically connected with the micro switch 22 and the alarm 24. When the floating ball 14 is abnormal and the trigger head 23 triggers the micro switch 22, the power supply 25 provides power for the alarm 24, so that the alarm 24 sends an alarm. The self-checking module can timely convey the abnormal information of the floating ball 14 to the user, the response ability of the device in dealing with sudden failure is improved, and the stable operation of the device is ensured.
[0029] The sealing cover 27 is arranged at the top of the mounting cylinder 21. The sealing cover 27 can effectively prevent external impurities from entering the mounting cylinder 21, reduce the erosion of the external environment, improve the protection and service life of the device, and ensure the stability of the alarm 24. At the same time, the signal sent by the alarm 24 can be timely and smoothly transmitted. The user can ensure that the alarm 24 is kept in a proper position in the mounting cylinder 21, so that the device can send an alarm signal in time when the floating ball 14 is abnormal. The reliability of the fault warning function of the device is improved. The sealing ring is arranged between the sealing cover 27 and the alarm 24. The sealing effect is further improved by the sealing ring, and the penetration of small particles or water vapor into the mounting cylinder 21 is reduced. The inside of the mounting cylinder 21 can maintain a dry and clean environment, and the overall sealing and waterproof and dustproof ability of the device is improved.
[0030] The specific use and effect of the embodiment are as follows:
[0031] In use, first, the device is installed on the liquid storage container, the guide pipe 12 vertically extends into the liquid, the guide pipe 12 provides the track for the up-down movement of the floating ball 14, the counterweight 18 increases the weight of the bottom of the guide pipe 12, so that the guide pipe 12 always keeps vertical stability in the liquid, ensures smooth movement of the floating ball 14 and accurate measurement, at the same time, the connecting flange 13 connects the guide pipe 12 with the transmitter body 11, when installing, the user aligns the guide pipe 12 with the transmitter body 11 through the connecting flange 13, then tightens with the fastening nut 19, which facilitates quick assembly and disassembly, improves the convenience of installation and maintenance, then the floating ball 14 moves up and down along with the liquid level by buoyancy, the user can intuitively know the liquid level through the floating ball 14 and the transmitter body 11, in the process of the floating ball 14 moving along with the liquid level, the scraper 15 moves along the guide pipe 12 and scrapes off the impurities attached to the surface of the guide pipe 12, realizes the self-cleaning function, reduces the influence of the impurities on the movement of the floating ball 14, improves the self-cleaning ability of the device, the first baffle 16 and the second baffle 17 limit the movement range of the floating ball 14, prevent the floating ball 14 from deviating from the normal track due to the large fluctuation of the liquid level, ensure stable and reliable liquid level measurement, when the floating ball 14 is subjected to resistance, the trigger head 23 moves upward and touches the micro switch 22, the micro switch 22 is triggered and closed, the alarm 24 immediately sends an alarm signal, reminding the user that the floating ball 14 is abnormal, realizes the timeliness of fault early warning, the power supply 25 provides stable power for the micro switch 22 and the alarm 24, ensures that the self-checking function normally plays, the sealing cover 27 and the sealing ring prevent external impurities and water vapor from entering the installation cylinder 21, protect the internal components, prolong the service life, enhance the overall sealing performance and protection ability of the device, at the same time, through the action of the damping rod 26 and the internal spring, the device will only move upward and touch the micro switch 22 when it feels a certain intensity of external force, reduces the false triggering caused by normal shaking of the floating ball 14 or slight fluctuation of the liquid, enhances the anti-interference ability of the self-checking function.
[0032] The basic principle and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model are shown and described above, and it is obvious for those skilled in the art that the utility model is not limited to the details of the above-mentioned exemplary embodiments.
Claims
1. A float-type level gauge with self-testing function, characterized in that: Including the transmitter body (11), the bottom of the transmitter body (11) is provided with a conduit (12), the conduit (12) is provided with a connecting flange (13), the connecting flange (13) is provided with a floating ball (14), the floating ball (14) is provided with a self-checking module, the self-checking module includes a mounting cylinder (21), the mounting cylinder (21) is provided with a micro switch (22), the micro switch (22) is provided with a trigger head (23), the micro switch (22) is provided with an alarm (24).
2. The float type liquid level meter with self-checking function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The self-checking module further comprises a power supply (25), the power supply (25) is arranged in the mounting cylinder (21), and the power supply (25) is electrically connected with the micro switch (22) and the alarm (24).
3. The float type liquid level meter with self-checking function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The trigger head (23) is connected with the mounting cylinder (21) through a damping rod (26), and the damping rod (26) is provided with a spring.
4. The float type liquid level meter with self-checking function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting cylinder (21) is provided with a sealing cover (27), the alarm (24) is arranged in the sealing cover (27), and a sealing ring is arranged between the sealing cover (27) and the alarm (24).
5. The float type liquid level meter with self-checking function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the floating ball (14) is detachably connected with a scraper (15), the scraper (15) is sleeved on the conduit (12), and a plurality of flow guide holes are formed in the scraper (15).
6. The float type liquid level meter with self-checking function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The floating ball (14) is provided with a first baffle (16) above, and a second baffle (17) below, the first baffle (16) and the second baffle (17) are sleeved on the conduit (12).
7. The float type liquid level meter with self-checking function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the conduit (12) is detachably connected with a counterweight (18), and the transmitter body (11) is connected with the conduit (12) through a fastening nut (19).