Intelligent instrument with mobile storage device communication interface
By incorporating a mobile storage device slot and dust plug into the smart meter, the problems of limited functionality and unstable long-distance signals in existing technologies are solved, enabling convenient data backup and stable transmission, improving timely battery information feedback, and extending the meter's lifespan.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing instruments for industrial vehicle batteries have limited functionality and cannot meet the growing functional requirements. Furthermore, wireless communication modules suffer from inconvenient signal transmission over long distances, which may lead to data loss and affect the timely feedback of battery information.
Design an intelligent meter with a communication interface for mobile storage devices. By setting a card slot on the meter to insert a mobile storage device, real-time data recording and storage can be achieved. The meter can also communicate with the battery management system through the display component, supporting convenient data backup and transfer. At the same time, a dust plug is set to prevent dust and moisture from entering, ensuring the stability of data transmission.
It enables flexible data management and efficient backup, ensuring the stability and reliability of data transmission, improving the timely feedback of battery information and extending the lifespan of the instrument.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of instrument technology, and in particular to an intelligent instrument with a communication interface for mobile storage devices. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, battery instruments in the industrial vehicle industry only have a display function, which is limited and cannot meet the growing functional needs of users. They can only display real-time battery status information, but cannot trace the source or update the program.
[0003] When a battery malfunctions and requires tracing and diagnosis, analysis can only be performed by accessing the historical operating data stored locally in the battery management system via a host computer, or by remotely querying historical operating data stored locally or in the cloud via a wireless communication module. When the battery needs optimization, it can only be upgraded by accessing the battery management system via a host computer, or by remotely upgrading via a wireless communication module. Both methods have limitations in terms of space and cost.
[0004] Chinese patent CN117692268A discloses a lithium battery monitoring system, including a connector connected to the CAN bus of the lithium battery to obtain national standard messages transmitted by the vehicle battery management system; a parsing module to parse the national standard messages to obtain corresponding parsing results; a display screen to selectively display the parsing results according to a preset display strategy; and a power supply module to provide a stable voltage to the system. This invention, based on the connector, obtains national standard messages transmitted by the vehicle battery management system, parses and displays these messages, and replaces the different internal network messages used by various manufacturers' host computers at the debugging end with the national standard messages from the vehicle end. Because the national standard messages used by the vehicle-end BMS adopt a unified national standard, they do not change due to different new energy vehicle brands, thus enabling unified and universal lithium battery monitoring.
[0005] However, the wireless communication module of this technical solution has certain spatial limitations. When the distance is too far, signal transmission is inconvenient, which may lead to problems such as data loss, resulting in the inability to provide timely feedback of battery information and inconvenience in use. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a smart meter with a mobile storage device communication interface. By directly inserting the mobile storage device into the slot on the meter, real-time recording and storage of data can be achieved. When it is necessary to back up the data in the smart meter or transfer it to other devices for further analysis and processing, the mobile storage device slot provides great convenience. Users only need to insert the mobile storage device into the slot to quickly copy the data to the storage device, and then remove it and insert it into other devices, realizing convenient data backup and transfer, and improving the flexibility and efficiency of data management.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0008] A smart meter with a communication interface for a mobile storage device includes: an upper housing and a lower housing disposed below the upper housing; it also includes: a display component disposed on the upper housing and a locking component disposed outside the lower housing for fixing to an external power supply; and a slot for mounting a mobile storage device is provided on the end face of the upper housing.
[0009] Preferably, a dust plug is provided inside the card slot.
[0010] Preferably, the display component includes: a display screen disposed on one side of the card slot and a plurality of membrane buttons disposed on one side of the display screen.
[0011] Preferably, an operation guide QR code is provided on one side of the membrane key.
[0012] Preferably, the locking assembly includes: a mounting bracket disposed at the bottom of the lower housing and a plurality of fasteners disposed on the mounting bracket.
[0013] Preferably, a communication plug is provided on one side of the mounting bracket.
[0014] Preferably, a buzzer is provided on one side of the communication plug-in.
[0015] Preferably, the mounting bracket is located in the middle of the lower housing, is U-shaped, and has two end faces of one end fixedly connected to the upper housing, while the other end abuts against the bottom surface of the lower housing.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0017] (1) This utility model allows a mobile storage device to be inserted into the mobile storage device slot, and communicates with the battery management system through the display component to upload local data in the battery management system to the mobile storage device. It can also download programs in the mobile storage device to the battery management system. The whole process is simple to operate, convenient to use, and highly efficient. In addition, if the mobile storage device is detected to be online during the daily use of the battery, the running data will be stored in real time, and there is no data loss.
[0018] (2) In the conventional mode of the instrument, the display component communicates with the battery management system to display the battery information interface, the upload log interface, the upgrade program interface, and the settings interface. Entering the battery information interface, you can see the detailed status data of the battery. Entering the upload log interface, you can upload the required number of days or log entries of running data to the mobile storage device. Entering the upgrade program interface, you can download the program from the mobile storage device to the battery management system. Entering the settings interface, you can set the language, screen brightness, etc. In the engineer mode of the instrument, in addition to having the various functions of the conventional mode, you can also view more battery status information (such as basic battery information, power device status, running time, battery health information, etc.) and send strong control commands to the battery management system to control the action of the power devices.
[0019] (3) By setting a dust plug in the card slot, this utility model can effectively block dust, sand and other small particles from entering the card slot, avoid dust accumulation in the card slot, affect the contact between the storage device and the card slot, and cause problems such as difficulty in reading the card and poor contact, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of data transmission. The dust plug can also play a certain role in waterproofing, reducing the chance of water entering the card slot, protecting the internal components from damage by the humid environment, and ensuring their service life.
[0020] In summary, this utility model has the advantages of timely and accurate reception of battery information for battery monitoring, as well as simple operation, convenient use, high work efficiency, and long service life. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the dust plug of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lower shell of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a side view of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0025] 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.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0027] Example
[0028] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a smart meter with a mobile storage device communication interface, including: an upper housing 1 and a lower housing 2 disposed below the upper housing 1, and further including: a display component 3 disposed on the upper housing 1 and a locking component 4 disposed outside the lower housing 2 for fixing to an external power supply. The end face of the upper housing 1 is provided with a slot 11 for installing a mobile storage device, forming a snap-fit, which has a good fixing effect, is not easy to fall off, and can ensure the stability of data transmission. The locking component 4 can fix the meter and the external power supply (specifically the battery box).
[0029] The card slot 11 can be used to insert a mobile storage device. It communicates with the battery management system through the display component 3 to upload local data in the battery management system to the mobile storage device. It can also download programs from the mobile storage device to the battery management system. During daily battery use, if the mobile storage device is detected to be online, the running data will be stored in real time.
[0030] Meanwhile, a dust plug 12 is provided in the card slot 11. The dust plug 12 can effectively block dust, sand and other small particles from entering the card slot 11, and prevent dust from accumulating in the card slot 11, affecting the contact between the storage device and the card slot 11, and causing problems such as difficulty in reading the card and poor contact, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of data transmission.
[0031] In this embodiment, the dust plug 12 can play a certain role in waterproofing, reducing the chance of water entering the slot 11, protecting the internal components from damage by the humid environment, and ensuring their service life.
[0032] In this embodiment, the display component 3 includes: a display screen 31 disposed on one side of the card slot 11 and a plurality of membrane buttons 32 disposed on one side of the display screen 31. Specifically, there are three membrane buttons 32, whose functions from left to right are: to turn up the page and return to the previous interface, to turn down the page, and to select the interface to enter. When used in combination, the three can enter the engineer mode to view more battery status information and control the battery.
[0033] In this embodiment, in the instrument's normal mode, the display component 3 communicates with the battery management system to display the battery information interface, the upload log interface, the upgrade program interface, and the settings interface. Entering the battery information interface allows users to view detailed battery status data; entering the upload log interface allows users to upload the required number of days or log entries of operating data to the mobile storage device; entering the upgrade program interface allows users to download the program from the mobile storage device to the battery management system; and entering the settings interface allows users to set the language, screen brightness, etc.
[0034] In this embodiment, in the instrument's engineer mode, in addition to having all the functions of the regular mode, it can also view more battery status information (such as basic battery information, power device status, running time, battery health information, etc.) and send strong control commands to the battery management system to control the operation of the power devices.
[0035] In this embodiment, a QR code 33 for operation guidance is provided on one side of the membrane keypad 32, which can carry information such as instrument usage guide and fault code analysis.
[0036] In this embodiment, the locking assembly 4 includes: a mounting bracket 41 disposed at the bottom of the lower housing 2 and a plurality of fasteners 42 disposed on the mounting bracket 41.
[0037] In this embodiment, a communication plug-in 43 is provided on one side of the mounting bracket 41, which enables fast and stable data transmission between the smart meter and external devices or systems.
[0038] Of course, a buzzer 44 is provided on one side of the communication plug-in 43. When the instrument detects an abnormality, such as a measured value exceeding the set range or a device malfunction, it can promptly emit a high-decibel alarm sound to alert the operator or user so that measures can be taken quickly to prevent the occurrence or escalation of an accident. It can also be used to indicate the operating status and status of the smart instrument. For example, by using different sound signals or frequencies, it can inform the user that the device is starting up, operating normally, or has completed a certain operation, allowing the user to more intuitively understand the working status of the device and improve the convenience and accuracy of operation.
[0039] In addition, the mounting bracket 41 is located in the middle of the lower housing 2 and is U-shaped. The two end faces of one end are fixedly connected to the upper housing 1, and the other end abuts against the bottom surface of the lower housing 2, so as to maximize the firmness and stability of the instrument and prevent it from becoming loose from external equipment.
[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A smart meter with a mobile storage device communication interface, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a mobile storage device, including: The upper shell and the lower shell which is arranged below the upper shell further include: the display assembly which is arranged on the upper shell and the locking assembly which is arranged outside the lower shell for fixing with the external power supply, the end surface of the upper shell is provided with the card slot for installing the mobile storage device.
2. The smart meter with mobile storage device communication interface of claim 1, wherein, The card slot is provided with the dustproof plug.
3. The smart meter with mobile storage device communication interface of claim 1, wherein, The display assembly includes: the display screen which is arranged on one side of the card slot and the thin film button which is arranged on one side of the display screen.
4. The smart meter with mobile storage device communication interface of claim 3, wherein, One side of the thin film button is provided with the operation guide QR two-dimensional code.
5. The smart meter with mobile storage device communication interface of claim 1, wherein, The locking assembly includes: the mounting bracket which is arranged on the bottom of the lower shell and the fastener which is arranged on the mounting bracket.
6. The smart meter with mobile storage device communication interface of claim 5, wherein, One side of the mounting bracket is provided with the communication plug-in.
7. The smart meter with mobile storage device communication interface of claim 6, wherein, One side of the communication plug-in is provided with the buzzer.
8. The smart meter with mobile storage device communication interface of claim 5, wherein, The mounting bracket is arranged at the middle position of the lower shell and is in U shape, two end surfaces of one end of the mounting bracket are fixedly connected with the upper shell respectively, and the other end abuts against the bottom surface of the lower shell.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Lithium battery supervision system
CN117692268A