Two-way transmission device for gas meter

By using a dual-path transmission device in the gas meter, the problem of users and enterprises being unable to obtain accurate gas data simultaneously in existing technologies is solved, enabling accurate data transmission and safe display, and supporting intelligent energy management.

CN223966119UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03SHANGHAI JINSHAN NATURAL GAS CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-17
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

The existing IoT device communication mode of gas meters is one-to-one, which cannot meet the needs of users and enterprises to obtain accurate gas data at the same time, and has limitations in function and design.

Method used

Design a dual-path transmission device for gas meters, including a corrector, a data acquisition cabinet, a natural gas user server, and a natural gas company server. The corrector calibrates the data and transmits it to the data acquisition cabinet, which then transmits it to the user and company servers respectively. A PLC controller and receiver/transmitter are used to ensure data accuracy and security. Explosion-proof safety barriers and a display interface are used to achieve real-time data display.

Benefits of technology

It enables users and enterprises to simultaneously obtain accurate gas data, ensuring the accuracy and security of data transmission, supporting intelligent energy management, and has a simple and easy-to-build structure.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a two-way transmission device for a gas meter, which comprises a correction instrument, a data acquisition cabinet, a natural gas user server and a natural gas company server, the correction instrument is respectively connected with a gas pipeline and the data acquisition cabinet, the correction instrument is used for calibrating and acquiring gas metering data, and the data acquisition cabinet is connected with the natural gas user server and the natural gas company server. The gas meter is connected with the data acquisition cabinet and transmits the gas meter data to the data acquisition cabinet, the data acquisition cabinet is further connected with the natural gas user server and the natural gas company server, and the data acquisition cabinet is used for transmitting the calibrated gas metering data to the natural gas user server and the natural gas company server. Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages of reliability, safety and the like.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to transmission devices, and more particularly to a dual-channel transmission device for gas meters. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of IoT technology, many natural gas devices are now equipped with sensors that can accurately collect users' natural gas usage data. This data is extremely valuable and can be used for intelligent analysis, helping natural gas companies optimize operations and improve service quality. However, the current communication mode of IoT devices is one-to-one, meaning data is collected from a single source and uploaded to a single user.

[0003] In the digital age, intelligent energy management is crucial for the sustainable development of various industries. Energy consumption is closely related to social operations and daily life; precise control of energy consumption is of great significance for cost reduction for enterprises and global energy conservation and emission reduction. However, with the continuous progress of the times, enterprises' demand for digital office solutions is growing. Under this trend, natural gas usage data is no longer just needed by natural gas companies; users themselves also urgently need a complete set of data to better manage energy consumption, reduce costs, and achieve more efficient office and operations. Unfortunately, current products on the market have limitations in functionality and design, failing to meet this diverse data demand and urgently requiring upgrades and innovation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dual-channel transmission device for gas meters that simultaneously provides gas data to both users and businesses.

[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A dual-channel transmission device for gas meters includes a corrector, a data acquisition cabinet, a natural gas user server, and a natural gas company server.

[0007] The corrector is connected to the gas pipeline and the data acquisition cabinet respectively. The corrector is used to calibrate and acquire gas metering data and transmit it to the data acquisition cabinet. The data acquisition cabinet is also connected to the natural gas user server and the natural gas company server respectively. The data acquisition cabinet is used to transmit the calibrated gas metering data to the natural gas user server and the natural gas company server respectively.

[0008] Furthermore, the corrector is model EK260.

[0009] Furthermore, the data acquisition cabinet includes a PLC controller, a first receiver-transmitter, and a second receiver-transmitter. The PLC controller is connected to the first receiver-transmitter and the second receiver-transmitter respectively. The first receiver-transmitter is also connected to the natural gas user server, and the second receiver-transmitter is also connected to the natural gas company server.

[0010] Furthermore, the data acquisition cabinet also includes an explosion-proof safety barrier, which is installed between the PLC controller and the corrector.

[0011] Furthermore, the data acquisition cabinet also includes an alarm, which is connected to the PLC controller and is used to alert for incorrect gas metering data.

[0012] Furthermore, the model of the first receiver / transmitter is SIM7600G-H.

[0013] Furthermore, the second receiver / transmitter is a model from the Zhongshan LTE-658 series.

[0014] Furthermore, the data acquisition cabinet is connected to the natural gas user server via a network cable.

[0015] Furthermore, the data acquisition cabinet is connected to the natural gas company's server via a 485 communication cable.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a display interface, which is set on the natural gas user server and the natural gas company server.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] (1) This utility model uses a corrector to correct gas data and transmits it to the natural gas user server and the natural gas company server through a data acquisition cabinet, so that users and enterprises can understand the gas data at the same time.

[0019] (2) The data acquisition cabinet of this utility model includes a PLC controller, a first receiver and transmitter and a second receiver and transmitter. The PLC controller can judge the accuracy and encrypt the received data, and send it to the user and the enterprise respectively through the first receiver and transmitter and the second receiver and transmitter, thus realizing the accuracy and security of the data during the transmission process.

[0020] (3) This utility model has a simple structure, is easy to build, and meets the needs of users and enterprises. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. This embodiment is based on the technical solution of the present invention and provides detailed implementation methods and specific operating procedures; however, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, 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 limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., used to describe a common object only indicate different instances of the same object, and do not imply that the objects described in this way must be in a given order, whether temporally, spatially, sequentially, or in any other way.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] This embodiment provides a dual-path transmission device for gas meters, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the device includes a corrector 1, a data acquisition cabinet 2, a natural gas user server 3, and a natural gas company server 4. In practical applications, users often need to collect data from the corrector 1 on-site. The corrector 1 is usually installed simultaneously with the gas pipeline installation and is connected to both the gas pipeline 5 and the data acquisition cabinet 2. The corrector 1 is used to calibrate and collect gas metering data to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data, and transmits it to the data acquisition cabinet 2 to provide accurate data support for the natural gas company and users. The data includes key information such as pressure, temperature, operating flow rate, standard flow rate, operating condition cumulative flow, standard condition cumulative flow, and coefficients. In this embodiment, the corrector 1 is model EK260.

[0026] In this embodiment, the data acquisition cabinet 2 is also connected to the natural gas user server 3 and the natural gas company server 4 respectively. The data acquisition cabinet 2 is used to transmit the calibrated gas metering data to the natural gas user server 3 and the natural gas company server 4 respectively. To ensure accurate gas data for both the natural gas company and users, this embodiment employs a professional data acquisition cabinet 2. This cabinet has a sophisticated internal structure, primarily comprising a PLC controller, a first receiver / transmitter, and a second receiver / transmitter. The PLC controller, acting as the "brain" of the data acquisition cabinet 1, performs preliminary processing and logical judgments on the acquired data using existing technologies, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Given the critical importance of data security, the PLC controller also utilizes existing security measures such as encrypted transmission to guarantee data security and confidentiality during transmission. The first receiver / transmitter connects to the natural gas user server via a network cable, transmitting the data processed by the PLC controller to the user server for user viewing. The second receiver / transmitter connects to the natural gas company server via a 485 communication cable, transmitting the data processed by the PLC controller to the company server for company viewing. The first receiver / transmitter is a SIM7600G-H model, and the second receiver / transmitter is a Zhongshan LTE-658 series model.

[0027] Given the special environment of natural gas pipelines, safety is paramount; therefore, the hardware employs a stringent explosion-proof design. Data acquisition cabinet 2 utilizes a professional explosion-proof control cabinet that complies with relevant national explosion-proof standards, effectively preventing sparks from internal electrical components from igniting external flammable and explosive gases. In terms of circuit design, an explosion-proof safety barrier is installed between the PLC controller and the corrector 1. This barrier not only isolates hazardous energy but also conditions the signal, ensuring the stability and safety of signal transmission.

[0028] After the data acquisition cabinet is set up, a data master station needs to be installed on the servers of the natural gas company and the user. The data master station is used to decrypt the sent data using existing parsing algorithms and save it to the database, providing a solid data foundation for subsequent data query and analysis.

[0029] The natural gas user server 3 and the natural gas company server 4 are equipped with display interfaces to clearly and intuitively present the collected data in the form of charts, reports, and other formats. This allows both natural gas company managers and users to easily understand the real-time status and historical trends of gas data, facilitating energy management decisions and the formulation of energy-saving strategies. It truly achieves seamless data flow from collection to application, providing strong support for intelligent energy management.

[0030] Finally, this embodiment also includes a 24V switching power supply, which is responsible for supplying power to the entire device. The power supply is equipped with a surge protection device to protect the entire device from lightning strikes and ensure its safety.

[0031] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concept of this utility model without creative effort. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of this utility model through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation on the basis of existing technology should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A dual-path transmission device for gas meters, characterized in that, Includes a corrector (1), a data acquisition cabinet (2), a natural gas user server (3), and a natural gas company server (4). The corrector (1) is connected to the gas pipeline (5) and the data acquisition cabinet (2) respectively. The corrector (1) is used to calibrate and acquire gas metering data and transmit it to the data acquisition cabinet (2). The data acquisition cabinet (2) is also connected to the natural gas user server (3) and the natural gas company server (4) respectively. The data acquisition cabinet (2) is used to transmit the calibrated gas metering data to the natural gas user server (3) and the natural gas company server (4) respectively.

2. The dual-path transmission device for a gas meter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The corrector (1) is model EK260.

3. The dual-path transmission device for gas meters according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data acquisition cabinet (2) includes a PLC controller, a first receiver-transmitter and a second receiver-transmitter. The PLC controller is connected to the first receiver-transmitter and the second receiver-transmitter respectively. The first receiver-transmitter is also connected to the natural gas user server (3), and the second receiver-transmitter is also connected to the natural gas company server (4).

4. The dual-path transmission device for a gas meter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The data acquisition cabinet (2) also includes an explosion-proof safety barrier, which is installed between the PLC controller and the corrector (1).

5. The dual-path transmission device for a gas meter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The data acquisition cabinet (2) also includes an alarm, which is connected to the PLC controller and is used to alarm for incorrect gas metering data.

6. The dual-path transmission device for a gas meter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first receiver-transmitter is model SIM7600G-H.

7. The dual-path transmission device for a gas meter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second receiver / transmitter is a model from the Zhongshan LTE-658 series.

8. The dual-path transmission device for a gas meter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data acquisition cabinet (2) is connected to the natural gas user server (3) via a network cable.

9. The dual-path transmission device for a gas meter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data acquisition cabinet (2) is connected to the natural gas company server (4) via a 485 communication cable.

10. A dual-path transmission device for a gas meter according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a display interface, which is set on the natural gas user server (3) and the natural gas company server (4).