Energy-saving fluid flow detection device
By introducing filtration, detection, and energy-saving structures into the flow detection device, the problems of frequent power replacement and impurity effects in passive field environments are solved, achieving long-term stable operation and extended lifespan.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
When performing fluid flow detection in open channels and pipelines in existing passive environments, the backup power supply needs to be replaced regularly, increasing maintenance costs, and impurities in the pipeline affect the service life of the flow detector.
A flow detection device comprising a filtration structure, a detection structure, and an energy-saving structure was designed. The device utilizes a low-power sensor module for flow detection and combines an energy-saving photovoltaic panel and a cleaning component to achieve self-powered operation and automatic cleaning. The filtration structure removes impurities, the energy-saving photovoltaic panel provides power, and the cleaning component keeps the photovoltaic panel clean.
It achieves long-term stable operation without external power supply, reduces maintenance costs, and extends the lifespan of the detector through filtration and cleaning measures.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flow detection technology, specifically to an energy-saving fluid flow detection device. Background Technology
[0002] Hydraulic flow detection plays a vital role in water resource management, flood control and disaster reduction, and environmental protection. By monitoring parameters such as flow rate, velocity, and water level in real time, it can provide scientific evidence and help decision-makers take effective management and response measures. However, when conducting fluid flow detection in existing open channels and pipelines in passive field environments, the backup power supply needs to be replaced regularly to ensure the normal operation of the flow detection work, which increases the overall maintenance cost. Furthermore, impurities in the fluid in existing pipelines are not treated, and these impurities will come into direct contact with the fluid flow detector, affecting the lifespan of the fluid flow detector. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an energy-saving fluid flow detection device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the need for regular replacement of backup power supply to ensure normal operation of flow detection in open channels and pipelines in passive outdoor environments, which increases the overall maintenance cost, and the lack of treatment of impurities in the fluid in existing pipelines, which leads to direct contact between impurities and the fluid flow detector, affecting the service life of the fluid flow detector.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an energy-saving fluid flow detection device, comprising a filter structure, the filter structure being connected to a detection structure, the detection structure being connected to an energy-saving structure, wherein the filter structure includes a water inlet pipe, a filter assembly is disassembled and installed on the water inlet pipe, and the filter assembly is connected to a first water outlet pipe;
[0005] The filter assembly includes a flange, on which a filter tube is fixed, and inside the filter tube is a filter basket.
[0006] Preferably, the detection structure includes a detection tube, on which a detection component is fixed.
[0007] Preferably, the detection component includes a low-power sensing module, which is electrically connected to a display, and the display is located inside a protective cover.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the fluid flow rate is detected by setting up a detection component.
[0009] Preferably, the energy-saving structure includes a battery body located below the energy-saving component, and a cleaning component is fixed on the energy-saving component.
[0010] Preferably, the energy-saving component includes a support plate, on which a support rod is fixed. An energy-saving photovoltaic panel is installed by removing the support rod, and the energy-saving photovoltaic panel is electrically connected to a battery body.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, energy-saving components are set up to provide auxiliary power to the entire device.
[0012] Preferably, the cleaning component includes a top plate with a high-pressure nozzle embedded in it. The high-pressure nozzle is connected to a water pump via a water supply pipe, and the water pump is located inside a water storage pipe.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the surface of the energy-saving photovoltaic panel is cleaned by setting up a cleaning component.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: this energy-saving fluid flow detection device
[0015] (1) A filter structure is provided. The fluid entering the detection tube is treated for impurities by setting up a flange, filter tube and filter basket. Large particles of impurities on the ice surface collide with the low power consumption sensor module, affecting the service life of the low power consumption sensor module and increasing its practicality.
[0016] (2) An energy-saving structure is provided. By setting up a support plate, support rod and energy-saving photovoltaic panel, solar energy is converted into electrical energy and stored in the battery body in the passive environment in the field, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the normal device. The surface of the energy-saving photovoltaic panel is automatically cleaned by setting up a top plate, high pressure nozzle, water pipe, water pump and water storage pipe, ensuring that the energy-saving photovoltaic panel is in normal contact with sunlight and increasing the sunlight utilization rate. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cleaning component of this utility model distributed on the energy-saving component.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Filter structure; 11. Inlet pipe; 12. Filter assembly; 121. Flange; 122. Filter tube; 123. Filter basket; 13. First outlet pipe; 2. Detection structure; 21. Detection tube; 22. Detection assembly; 221. Low power consumption sensor module; 222. Display; 223. Protective cover; 3. Energy-saving structure; 31. Battery body; 32. Energy-saving assembly; 321. Support plate; 322. Support rod; 323. Energy-saving photovoltaic panel; 33. Cleaning assembly; 331. Top plate; 332. High-pressure nozzle; 333. Water supply pipe; 334. Water pump; 335. Water storage pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0022] 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.
[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: an energy-saving fluid flow detection device, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the filter structure 1 includes an inlet pipe 11. The inlet pipe 11 is disassembled and a filter assembly 12 is installed. The filter assembly 12 is connected to the first outlet pipe 13. The filter assembly 12 includes a flange 121. A filter pipe 122 is fixed on the flange 121. A filter basket 123 is placed inside the filter pipe 122.
[0024] The flange 121 on the water inlet pipe 11 and the flange 121 on the filter pipe 122 are disassembled and installed, and a sealing ring is provided between the filter pipe 122 and the filter basket 123 to ensure the sealing effect.
[0025] In the above scheme, the fluid enters the filter tube 122 through the inlet pipe 11 and flange 121, and is filtered with the assistance of the filter basket 123 inside the filter tube 122. The filtered fluid enters the detection tube 21 through the first outlet pipe 13, thereby detecting the fluid flow rate inside the detection tube 21.
[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, the filter structure 1 is connected to the detection structure 2. The detection structure 2 includes a detection tube 21. A detection component 22 is fixed on the detection tube 21. The detection component 22 includes a low-power sensing module 221. The low-power sensing module 221 is electrically connected to a display 222. The display 222 is located inside the protective cover 223.
[0027] Among them, the low-power sensing module 221 and edge computing capabilities enable accurate detection of fluid flow and remote data transmission. The system adopts a multi-level energy management architecture. Through the collaborative work of the energy harvesting module and the ultra-low power chipset, it can operate stably for ≥24 months without external power supply, significantly reducing the operation and maintenance costs of traditional flow meters.
[0028] Specifically, the protective cover 223 is rotatably connected to a sealing cover, which is made of transparent material;
[0029] In the above scheme, the fluid flow rate is detected with the assistance of the low-power sensing module 221 on the detection tube 21, and then displayed on the display 222. The low-power sensing module 221 calculates the measured data and transmits it remotely to the background control device for data processing and viewing. The protective cover 223 is set to protect the fluid.
[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the detection structure 2 is connected to the energy-saving structure 3. The energy-saving structure 3 includes a battery body 31, which is located below the energy-saving component 32. A cleaning component 33 is fixed on the energy-saving component 32. The energy-saving component 32 includes a support plate 321, on which a support rod 322 is fixed. The support rod 322 is detachable and installed with an energy-saving photovoltaic panel 323. The energy-saving photovoltaic panel 323 is electrically connected to the battery body 31. The cleaning component 33 includes a top plate 331, on which a high-pressure nozzle 332 is embedded. The high-pressure nozzle 332 is connected to a water pump 334 through a water pipe 333. The water pump 334 is located inside a water storage pipe 335.
[0031] Among them, two sets of energy-saving photovoltaic panels 323 are provided, and the two sets of energy-saving photovoltaic panels 323 are symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the support plate 321;
[0032] Specifically, multiple sets of high-pressure nozzles 332 are provided, and the multiple sets of high-pressure nozzles 332 are distributed at equal intervals on the support plate 321;
[0033] Furthermore, the detection tube 21 is connected to the water storage pipe 335, and a filter screen is installed on the water storage pipe 335. The double-layer filtration through the filter basket 123 and the filter screen ensures the filtration effect.
[0034] In the above scheme, the fluid in the detection tube 21 enters the water storage tube 335. With the assistance of the energy-saving photovoltaic panel 323 on the upper side of the support rod 322 on the support plate 321, the solar energy is converted into electrical energy and stored in the battery body 31, thereby providing electrical energy for the entire device. With the assistance of the water pump 334, the fluid in the water storage tube 335 enters the high-pressure nozzle 332 on the top plate 331 through the water delivery pipe 333. With the assistance of multiple sets of high-pressure nozzles 332, water is sprayed to clean the energy-saving photovoltaic panel 323, ensuring the surface cleaning effect of the energy-saving photovoltaic panel 323.
[0035] Working principle: When using this energy-saving fluid flow detection device, connect the external power supply, filter structure 1 is used to process impurities in the stairwell, detection structure 2 is used to detect fluid flow, and energy-saving structure 3 is used to ensure the normal operation of the entire device.
[0036] 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.
[0037] 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. An energy-saving fluid flow detection device, comprising a filtering structure (1), the filtering structure (1) being communicated with a detection structure (2), the detection structure (2) being communicated with an energy-saving structure (3), characterized in that, The filter structure (1) comprises a water inlet pipe (11), the water inlet pipe (11) is detachably connected with a filter assembly (12), and the filter assembly (12) is communicated with a first water outlet pipe (13); The filter assembly (12) comprises a flange plate (121), the flange plate (121) is fixed with a filter pipe (122), and the filter pipe (122) is arranged with a filter basket (123).
2. The energy-saving fluid flow detecting device according to claim 1, wherein: The detection structure (2) comprises a detection pipe (21), and the detection pipe (21) is fixed with a detection assembly (22).
3. The energy-saving fluid flow detecting device according to claim 2, wherein: The detection assembly (22) comprises a micro-power-consumption sensing module (221), the micro-power-consumption sensing module (221) is electrically connected with a display (222), and the display (222) is arranged in a protective cover (223).
4. The energy-saving fluid flow detecting device according to claim 1, wherein: The energy-saving structure (3) comprises a battery body (31), the battery body (31) is arranged on the lower side of an energy-saving assembly (32), and the energy-saving assembly (32) is fixed with a cleaning assembly (33).
5. The energy-saving fluid flow detecting device according to claim 4, wherein: The energy-saving assembly (32) comprises a supporting plate (321), the supporting plate (321) is fixed with a supporting rod (322), the supporting rod (322) is detachably connected with an energy-saving photovoltaic panel (323), and the energy-saving photovoltaic panel (323) is electrically connected with the battery body (31).
6. The energy-saving fluid flow detecting device according to claim 4, wherein: The cleaning assembly (33) comprises a top plate (331), the top plate (331) is inlaid with a high-pressure spray head (332), the high-pressure spray head (332) is communicated with a water pump (334) through a water conveying pipe (333), and the water pump (334) is arranged in a water storage pipe (335).