Submerged camera shooting water meter

Abstract

The utility model discloses a submerged camera shooting water meter, and belongs to the field of water meters. A sinking type camera shooting water meter comprises a meter shell and a connector fixedly communicated with the meter shell, and further comprises a base fixedly installed on the meter shell, an upper cover is rotationally connected to the base, a forming inserting groove is formed in the upper cover, a first sealing ring is fixedly connected to the upper cover, the base is sleeved with the first sealing ring, and a second sealing ring is fixedly connected to the second sealing ring. A limiting part for positioning the upper cover is arranged on the base; the acquisition camera is mounted on the upper cover; according to the utility model, the upper cover and the base are connected by using the limiting part, so that the sealing effect between the base and the meter shell can be prevented from being reduced due to repeated disassembly and assembly, external water vapor is prevented from entering and the shooting quality is prevented from being influenced, and meanwhile, a worker can conveniently disassemble the acquisition camera by using the connecting part, so that the maintenance efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water meter technology, and in particular to a submersible camera water meter. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional mechanical water meters, as tools for measuring water flow, use water flow to drive an impeller to rotate, and then transmit the cumulative flow to a pointer via a gear set. This purely mechanical structure has long dominated the market due to its mature technology, low cost, and ability to adapt to humid environments. However, its reliance on manual meter reading has gradually exposed efficiency bottlenecks, especially in large communities or complex water supply systems, where meter reading is labor-intensive, has a high risk of error, and is difficult to meet the needs of modern intelligent management.

[0003] The advent of camera-based water meters marks a significant step forward in the intelligentization of water meter technology. By directly capturing the meter readings and combining them with image recognition technology, it enables real-time data transmission, significantly improving the timeliness and accuracy of meter reading. Compared to traditional methods, camera-based water meters eliminate the need for manual on-site operation, greatly reducing labor costs. They also avoid billing delays or disputes caused by meter reading cycles. Furthermore, their digital management functions provide water supply companies with decision support for water usage analysis, facilitating the implementation of water conservation policies.

[0004] Currently, existing video-controlled water meters typically use screws to secure the sealed cover containing the camera to the water meter surface. While this method ensures integration between the camera and the meter, it reveals significant drawbacks during maintenance. When the meter needs repair or replacement, technicians must first remove the entire sealed cover assembly. This process requires not only using specialized tools to loosen all the screws one by one but also careful handling to avoid damaging the meter dial or camera during disassembly, significantly increasing labor and time costs. Furthermore, repeated disassembly and reassembly can reduce the seal between the cover and the meter, allowing external moisture to enter and affecting image quality. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems in the existing technology where video water meters are not easy to disassemble and maintain, and water vapor can easily affect the shooting quality. Therefore, a submersible video water meter is proposed.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A submersible camera water meter includes a meter housing and a connector fixedly connected to the meter housing, and further includes: a base, fixedly installed on the meter housing, with a top cover rotatably connected to the base, wherein a first sealing ring is fixedly connected to the top cover and the first sealing ring is sleeved on the base, and the base is provided with a limiting part for positioning the top cover; and a camera, installed on the top cover, wherein the top cover is provided with a connecting part for detaching and assembling the camera.

[0008] To facilitate water meter maintenance by staff, preferably, the limiting part includes: a positioning frame, fixedly connected to the base, wherein a rod is slidably connected inside the positioning frame, and the end of the rod away from the positioning frame passes through the positioning frame and is fixedly connected to a pressure block; a plug, fixedly connected to the upper cover, wherein the plug has a socket, wherein the end of the plug away from the upper cover extends into the positioning frame, and the rod is inserted into the socket.

[0009] To improve the stability of the insertion of the plug rod, a spring is further provided on the plug rod, with the two ends of the spring abutting against the positioning frame and the pressure block, respectively.

[0010] To improve the stability of the lateral movement of the insertion rod, a limiting rod is further provided inside the positioning frame, and the limiting rod is slidably connected inside the insertion rod.

[0011] To facilitate the disassembly and maintenance of the acquisition camera, preferably, the connecting part includes: a sealing seat, disposed on the upper cover, and the acquisition camera is fixedly connected to the sealing seat, wherein a sliding rod is slidably connected inside the sealing seat; a lever, slidably connected to the sealing seat and fixedly connected to the sliding rod, wherein an insert is fixedly connected to the lever, and a molded slot for cooperating with the insert is provided on the upper cover, wherein the side of the insert away from the lever is inserted into the molded slot.

[0012] To improve the stability of the lateral movement of the lever, a positioning rod is slidably connected to the lever, and a tension spring is sleeved on the positioning rod, with both ends of the tension spring fixedly connected to the lever.

[0013] To further enhance the anti-slip effect of the lever, the lever is made of plastic and has anti-slip grooves.

[0014] To improve the sealing performance of the connection between the sealing seat and the top cover, a rubber gasket is further fixedly connected to the sealing seat, with the side of the rubber gasket away from the sealing seat contacting the top cover.

[0015] To improve the image quality captured by the camera, preferably, a supplementary light is fixedly installed inside the upper cover and symmetrically arranged along the axis of the upper cover.

[0016] To improve the sealing between the top cover and the base, preferably, a second sealing ring is fixedly connected to the base, the second sealing ring is sleeved on the outside of the watch case, and the second sealing ring abuts against the first sealing ring.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a submersible camera water meter, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This submersible camera water meter, by setting up a supplementary light, can provide additional illumination, enabling the camera to capture a clearer water meter reading, reducing noise interference, and significantly improving image quality;

[0019] 2. This submersible camera water meter uses a second sealing ring to cooperate with the first sealing ring. When the top cover is closed, the first sealing ring contacts the second sealing ring, which can improve the sealing effect between the top cover and the base, and prevent water vapor from entering the interior and hindering the shooting.

[0020] The parts not covered in this device are the same as or can be implemented using existing technology. This utility model uses a limiting part to connect the top cover and the base, which can avoid repeated disassembly and assembly, thus reducing the sealing effect between the base and the casing and causing external moisture to enter and affect the shooting quality. At the same time, the connecting part makes it convenient for staff to disassemble the acquisition camera, thereby improving its maintenance efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is an isometric schematic diagram of the submersible camera water meter proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a submersible camera water meter proposed in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the positioning frame structure of a submersible camera water meter proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This utility model proposes a submersible camera water meter. Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 5 This is an isometric schematic diagram of the upper cover structure of a submersible camera water meter proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of the acquisition camera in a submersible camera water meter according to this utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connection structure of a submersible camera water meter proposed in this utility model.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Case; 2. Connector; 3. Base; 4. First sealing ring; 5. Top cover; 6. Camera; 7. Positioning frame; 71. Insert rod; 72. Pressure block; 73. Plug; 74. Spring; 75. Limiting rod; 8. Sealing seat; 81. Slide rod; 82. Toggle block; 83. Insert block; 84. Positioning rod; 85. Tension spring; 9. Molding slot; 10. Fill light; 11. Second sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are 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.

[0031] Example:

[0032] Reference Figures 1-7 A submersible camera water meter includes a meter housing 1 and a connector 2 fixedly connected to the meter housing 1. It also includes a base 3 fixedly mounted on the meter housing 1, a top cover 5 rotatably connected to the base 3, a molded slot 9 on the top cover 5, and a supplementary light 10 fixedly installed inside the top cover 5, symmetrically arranged along the axis of the top cover 5. The supplementary light 10 provides additional illumination, enabling the camera to capture a clearer water meter reading, reducing noise interference, and significantly improving image quality. A first sealing ring 4 is fixedly connected to the top cover 5. A sealing ring 4 is fitted onto the base 3, and a second sealing ring 11 is fixedly connected to the base 3. The second sealing ring 11 is fitted onto the outside of the case 1, and the second sealing ring 11 abuts against the first sealing ring 4. When the top cover 5 is closed, the first sealing ring 4 contacts the second sealing ring 11, which can improve the sealing effect between the top cover 5 and the base 3, prevent water vapor from entering the interior and hindering shooting. The base 3 is provided with a limiting part for positioning the top cover 5. A camera 6 is installed on the top cover 5, wherein the top cover 5 is provided with a connecting part for detaching and installing the camera 6.

[0033] Specifically, by using the limiting part to connect the upper cover 5 and the base 3, the sealing effect between the base 3 and the case 1 can be reduced due to repeated disassembly and assembly, which would allow external moisture to enter and affect the shooting quality. At the same time, the connecting part makes it convenient for staff to disassemble the acquisition camera 6, thereby improving its maintenance efficiency.

[0034] The limiting part includes: a positioning frame 7 fixedly connected to the base 3, wherein a plug rod 71 is slidably connected inside the positioning frame 7, and one end of the plug rod 71 away from the positioning frame 7 passes through the positioning frame 7 and is fixedly connected to a pressure block 72; a plug 73 fixedly connected to the upper cover 5, wherein the plug 73 has a socket, wherein one end of the plug 73 away from the upper cover 5 extends into the positioning frame 7, the plug rod 71 is inserted into the socket, a spring 74 is sleeved on the plug rod 71, and the two ends of the spring 74 abut against the positioning frame 7 and the pressure block 72 respectively, and a limiting rod 75 is provided inside the positioning frame 7, the limiting rod 75 being slidably connected inside the plug rod 71.

[0035] Specifically, by setting a limiting part, the upper cover 5 can be quickly locked and positioned, avoiding repeated disassembly and assembly of the base 3 and thus reducing the sealing effect. Furthermore, by using the spring 74 and the limiting rod 75 in conjunction, not only can the insertion rod 71 be laterally limited, but the insertion rod 71 can also be automatically reset, thereby improving the opening and closing efficiency of the upper cover 5.

[0036] The connecting part includes: a sealing seat 8 disposed on the upper cover 5, a rubber gasket fixedly connected to the sealing seat 8, the side of the rubber gasket away from the sealing seat 8 contacting the upper cover 5, and the acquisition camera 6 fixedly connected to the sealing seat 8, wherein a sliding rod 81 is slidably connected inside the sealing seat 8; two toggle blocks 82 are slidably connected to the sealing seat 8, the sliding rod 81 is fixedly connected to the toggle blocks 82, and the toggle blocks 82 are provided with anti-slip grooves, wherein an insertion block 83 is fixedly connected to the toggle blocks 82, and the upper cover 5 is provided with a molding slot 9 for use with the insertion block 83. When the two toggle blocks 82 move in opposite directions, the insertion block 83 moves out of the cavity of the molding slot 9, thereby completing the disassembly of the acquisition camera 6. The side of the insertion block 83 away from the toggle block 82 is inserted into the molding slot 9. A positioning rod 84 is slidably connected to the toggle block 82, and a tension spring 85 is sleeved on the positioning rod 84, both ends of the tension spring 85 being fixedly connected to the toggle block 82.

[0037] Specifically, by setting up a connecting part, it is convenient for staff to disassemble the acquisition camera 6 individually, thereby improving its maintenance efficiency. Furthermore, the positioning rod 84 and the tension spring 85 work together to automatically reset the toggle block 82, improving the disassembly and assembly efficiency of the acquisition camera 6, and to limit the toggle block 82, thereby improving its lateral movement stability.

[0038] Working principle: When installing the base 3, the operator uses screws to fix the base 3 to the watch case 1, and then presses the two pressure blocks 72 in opposite directions. As the two pressure blocks 72 move in opposite directions, they drive the two insertion rods 71 ​​to move in opposite directions and compress the two springs 74. After the pressure blocks 72 drive the insertion rods 71 ​​to the designated position, the operator rotates the top cover 5, so that the plug 73 is inserted into the positioning bracket 7. At this time, the first sealing ring 4 at the bottom of the top cover 5 is fitted onto the base 3 and contacts the second sealing ring 11, which can improve the sealing of the connection between the top cover 5 and the base 3 and prevent moisture from entering the interior of the base 3. After the top cover 5 is closed, the operator releases the pressure blocks 72. Under the reaction force of the springs 74, the two pressure blocks 72 are pushed to move in opposite directions, so that the insertion rods 71 ​​are inserted into the sockets of the plug 73, thus completing the locking of the top cover 5. The snap-fit ​​connection can avoid repeated disassembly and assembly of the base 3, which would reduce the sealing effect.

[0039] During use, the supplementary light 10 provides additional illumination, enabling the acquisition camera 6 to capture clearer water meter readings, reducing noise interference, and significantly improving image quality.

[0040] When staff need to disassemble and maintain the acquisition camera 6, they can reverse the movement of the two levers 82. When the two levers 82 move in the opposite direction, they will stretch the tension spring 85 and drive the two inserts 83 to move in the opposite direction. After the inserts 83 are removed from the inner cavity of the molding slot 9, the sealing seat 8 and the acquisition camera 6 can be pulled out from the inner cavity of the top cover 5, thereby improving the efficiency of staff in maintaining the acquisition camera 6.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A camera water meter of sinking type, comprising a meter case (1) and a joint (2) fixedly connected to the meter case (1), characterized in that, Also include: The base (3) is fixedly installed on the watch case (1), the upper cover (5) is rotatably connected on the base (3), Wherein, the upper cover (5) is fixedly connected with the first sealing ring (4), the first sealing ring (4) is sleeved on the base (3), the base (3) is provided with the limiting portion for positioning the upper cover (5); Acquisition camera (6) is installed on the upper cover (5), Wherein, the upper cover (5) is provided with a connecting portion for dismounting the acquisition camera (6).

2. A submerged video camera water meter according to claim 1, wherein, The limiting portion comprises: Positioning frame (7) is fixedly connected on the base (3), Wherein, the positioning frame (7) is slidably connected with the plug rod (71), the end of the plug rod (71) away from the positioning frame (7) penetrates the positioning frame (7) and is fixedly connected with the pressing block (72); Plug (73) is fixedly connected on the upper cover (5), the plug (73) is provided with a plug hole, Wherein, the end of the plug (73) away from the upper cover (5) extends into the positioning frame (7), and the plug rod (71) is inserted into the plug hole.

3. A submerged video camera water meter according to claim 2, wherein, The plug rod (71) is sleeved with a spring (74), and the two ends of the spring (74) are respectively abutted with the positioning frame (7) and the pressing block (72).

4. A submerged video camera water meter according to claim 2, wherein, The limiting rod (75) is arranged in the positioning frame (7), and the limiting rod (75) is slidably connected in the plug rod (71).

5. The submerged video camera water meter of claim 1, wherein, The connecting portion comprises: Sealing seat (8) is arranged on the upper cover (5), and the acquisition camera (6) is fixedly connected with the sealing seat (8), Wherein, the sealing seat (8) is slidably connected with the slide rod (81); Dial block (82) is slidably connected on the sealing seat (8), and is fixedly connected with the slide rod (81), Wherein, the dial block (82) is fixedly connected with the plug block (83), the upper cover (5) is provided with the shaped insertion groove (9) used in cooperation with the plug block (83), and the side of the plug block (83) away from the dial block (82) is inserted into the shaped insertion groove (9).

6. A submerged video camera water meter according to claim 5, wherein, The dial block (82) is slidably connected with the positioning rod (84), the positioning rod (84) is sleeved with the tension spring (85), and the two ends of the tension spring (85) are fixedly connected with the dial block (82).

7. A submerged video camera water meter according to claim 5, wherein, The dial block (82) is made of plastic material, and the anti-skid groove is arranged on the dial block (82).

8. The submerged video camera water meter of claim 5, wherein, The sealing seat (8) is fixedly connected with the rubber gasket, and the side of the rubber gasket away from the sealing seat (8) is in contact with the upper cover (5).

9. The submerged video camera water meter of claim 1, wherein, The light supplement lamp (10) is fixedly installed in the upper cover (5) and is symmetrically arranged along the axis of the upper cover (5).

10. The submerged video camera water meter of claim 1, wherein, The second sealing ring (11) is fixedly connected on the base (3), the second sealing ring (11) is sleeved on the outside of the watch case (1), and the second sealing ring (11) is abutted with the first sealing ring (4).

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