Water meter anti-freezing mechanism

By designing an anti-freeze mechanism for water meters and combining insulation and transparent components, the problem of outdoor water meters cracking due to freezing at low temperatures is solved, enabling convenient observation and effective protection, and improving the stability of water meter use.

CN224151777UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21QIYANG INSTR (TIANJIN) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QIYANG INSTR (TIANJIN) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-19
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing outdoor water meters are prone to freezing during use in low-temperature weather, which can cause the meter or pipes to crack, leading to leaks and water shortages.

Method used

A water meter antifreeze mechanism was designed, including an insulation component, an insulation sleeve and a transparent viewing component, a transparent PC sleeve filled with argon gas, an observation port and Velcro, for easy observation and insulation protection.

Benefits of technology

It achieves effective heat preservation and protection of water meters under low temperature conditions, while ensuring that external personnel can easily observe the water surface plate, avoiding freezing damage to water meters and pipes, and improving ease of use and stability.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water meters, in particular to a water meter anti-freezing mechanism which comprises a heat preservation assembly, the heat preservation assembly comprises a heat preservation sleeve, an observation opening is formed in the top of the heat preservation sleeve, a heat preservation cover is arranged at the top of the observation opening, one side of the heat preservation cover is connected with the heat preservation sleeve, and the bottom of the heat preservation sleeve is open. First magic tapes are arranged on the two sides of the bottom of the heat preservation sleeve. A set of anti-freezing mechanism with an observation structure is provided for the water meter through the heat preservation assembly, so that external personnel can observe a water meter panel in the heat preservation assembly through the heat preservation cover while the exterior of the water meter is subjected to anti-freezing treatment of wrapping heat preservation, and an observation opening is covered and protected through the heat preservation cover; the transparent material is utilized, and the perspective assembly filled with argon is arranged, so that the heat preservation cover has a certain heat preservation effect, meanwhile, external personnel can observe the water meter panel through the heat preservation cover, and the convenience for maintenance personnel to observe and use the water meter is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water meter technology, specifically to a water meter antifreeze mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Water meters are widely used in residential homes, commercial establishments, industrial production, public facilities, agricultural irrigation, and water resource management to accurately measure water consumption, provide data support for water billing, water resource management and optimization, and improve the efficiency and convenience of water management.

[0003] Existing outdoor water meters are prone to freezing during low-temperature weather. If the water in the meter and pipes freezes, it will expand and cause the meter or pipe to crack, leading to water leakage and water usage difficulties. Therefore, a water meter antifreeze mechanism is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems in the existing technology, this utility model provides a water meter antifreeze mechanism, which provides a water meter with an observation structure for antifreeze treatment. While the water meter is wrapped and insulated for antifreeze treatment, external personnel can observe the water surface plate in the insulation component through the insulation cover. This greatly increases the convenience of water meter observation for maintenance personnel. In addition to satisfying the observation of the water surface plate, it can also provide good insulation and antifreeze treatment for the water surface plate.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is a water meter antifreeze mechanism, including a heat insulation component. The heat insulation component includes a heat insulation sleeve, an observation port is provided at the top of the heat insulation sleeve, a heat insulation cover is provided at the top of the observation port, one side of the heat insulation cover is connected to the heat insulation sleeve, the bottom of the heat insulation sleeve is open, and first Velcro fasteners are provided on both sides of the bottom of the heat insulation sleeve. A second Velcro fastener is provided between the top of the observation port and the heat insulation cover.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the water meter is provided with an anti-freeze mechanism with an observation structure through the insulation component. While the outside of the water meter is wrapped and insulated for anti-freeze treatment, external personnel can observe the water surface plate in the insulation component through the insulation cover. This greatly increases the convenience of water meter observation for maintenance personnel. At the same time, it can provide better insulation and anti-freeze treatment for the water surface plate while satisfying the personnel's observation needs.

[0007] Specifically, the heat-insulating cover includes an annular sleeve and a viewing component for observing the water meter. The viewing component is a transparent PC sleeve with an internal cavity, and the transparent PC sleeve is filled with argon gas.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the observation port is covered and protected by an insulated cover, and a transparent viewing component filled with argon gas is used. This allows the insulated cover to provide a certain degree of heat preservation while also enabling external personnel to observe the water surface plate through the insulated cover.

[0009] Specifically, both the annular sleeve and the insulation sleeve include a heat insulation cotton layer and a PU waterproof layer. The heat insulation cotton layer has two layers, an inner and an outer layer, and is located between the two outer PU waterproof layers. The edges of the PU waterproof layer are heat-sealed.

[0010] The insulation layer is made of polyethylene foam.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, and using the heat insulation layer made of polyethylene foam and the PU waterproof layer, the ring sleeve and the insulation sleeve have better heat insulation and waterproof properties, making the water meter more stable for outdoor use.

[0012] Specifically, the insulation sleeve has PU straps heat-sealed at both ends, and the PU straps have third Velcro fasteners at both ends.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the PU straps make it easier for personnel to tie the insulation sleeve to the adjacent water pipes, further improving the protection of the insulation sleeve at the connection between the water meter and the water pipe.

[0014] Specifically, rubber anti-slip strips are glued to both ends of the inner side of the insulation sleeve.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution and setting the anti-slip strip, the insulation sleeve can have a good anti-slip effect after being tied and fixed.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By providing a freeze-proof mechanism with an observation structure for the water meter through the insulation component, the water meter is protected from freezing while external personnel can observe the water surface plate inside the insulation component through the insulation cover. The observation port is protected by the insulation cover, and the transparent material with an argon-filled viewing component allows for observation of the water surface plate while maintaining a certain level of insulation. This greatly increases the convenience for maintenance personnel to observe and use the water meter. When it is necessary to operate the water surface plate, personnel can easily open the insulation cover using the second Velcro closure to operate the water surface plate. This flexible and convenient design solves the problem that existing outdoor water meters and their connected pipes are prone to freezing due to low temperatures during use in cold weather. If the water in the meter and pipes freezes, its volume expands, causing the meter or pipes to rupture, leading to leaks and water supply difficulties. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water meter wrapping in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the insulation sleeve of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the heat insulation cover of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material layers of the insulation sleeve and the annular sleeve of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: Insulation component 1, Insulation sleeve 11, Observation port 12, Insulation cover 13, Ring sleeve 131, Transparent component 132, Argon gas 133, Rubber anti-slip strip 14, PU strap 15, First Velcro 16, Second Velcro 17, Third Velcro 18, Insulation cotton layer 101, PU waterproof layer 102. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0024] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the water meter antifreeze mechanism of this utility model includes a heat preservation component 1, which includes a heat preservation sleeve 11. The top of the heat preservation sleeve 11 has an observation port 12, and the top of the observation port 12 is provided with a heat preservation cover 13. One side of the heat preservation cover 13 is connected to the heat preservation sleeve 11. The bottom of the heat preservation sleeve 11 is open, and the bottom sides of the heat preservation sleeve 11 are provided with first Velcro 16. A second Velcro 17 is provided between the top of the observation port 12 and the heat preservation cover 13.

[0025] In use, the personnel put the insulation sleeve 11 of the insulation component 1 on the water meter from top to bottom, and then use the first Velcro 16 to fasten the bottom of the insulation sleeve 11, so that the insulation component 1 can wrap and protect the water meter, providing the water meter with an anti-freeze mechanism with an observation structure. While the outside of the water meter is wrapped and insulated to prevent freezing, the external personnel can observe the water surface plate in the insulation component 1 through the insulation cover 13, which greatly increases the convenience of maintenance personnel to observe the water meter. At the same time, it can provide better insulation and anti-freeze treatment for the water surface plate while satisfying the personnel's observation of the water surface plate.

[0026] The present invention also includes that the heat insulation cover 13 includes an annular sleeve 131 and a transparent component 132 for observing the water meter. The transparent component 132 is a transparent PC sleeve with an internal cavity, and the transparent PC sleeve is filled with argon gas 133.

[0027] In use, the observation port 12 is covered and protected by the heat insulation cover 13, and a transparent viewing component 132 filled with argon gas 133 is used to enable external personnel to observe the water surface plate through the heat insulation cover 13 while having a certain heat insulation effect.

[0028] The present invention also includes that the annular sleeve 131 and the heat insulation sleeve 11 both include a heat insulation cotton layer 101 and a PU waterproof layer 102. The heat insulation cotton layer 101 is provided with inner and outer layers. The heat insulation cotton layer 101 is located between the two outer sides of the PU waterproof layer 102, and the edge of the PU waterproof layer 102 is heat-sealed.

[0029] The insulation layer 101 is made of polyethylene foam material.

[0030] When in use, the use of the heat insulation layer 101 and the PU waterproof layer 102, which are made of polyethylene foam material, gives the ring sleeve 131 and the insulation sleeve 11 good heat insulation and waterproof properties, making the water meter more stable for outdoor use.

[0031] This utility model also includes that the two ends of the heat insulation sleeve 11 are heat-sealed with PU straps 15, and the two ends of the PU straps 15 are provided with third Velcro 18.

[0032] During use, the PU straps 15 are used to bind the insulation sleeve 11 and the adjacent water pipe, which further improves the protection of the insulation sleeve 11 at the connection between the water meter and the water pipe.

[0033] This utility model also includes rubber anti-slip strips 14 glued to both ends of the inner end of the heat insulation sleeve 11.

[0034] When in use, the anti-slip strip 14 provides a good anti-slip effect after the insulation sleeve 11 is tied and fixed.

[0035] In use, the insulation sleeve 11 of the insulation component 1 is placed over the water meter from top to bottom. Then, the bottom of the insulation sleeve 11 is fastened and fixed with the first Velcro 16, so that the insulation component 1 can wrap and protect the water meter. The PU strap 15 is tied to the insulation sleeve 11 and the adjacent water pipe, which further improves the protection of the connection between the water meter and the water pipe. The observation port 12 is covered and protected with the insulation cover 13. The transparent material and the internal argon gas 133 of the transparent component 132 are used so that the insulation cover 13 can not only have a certain heat preservation effect, but also allow external personnel to observe the water surface plate through the insulation cover 13.

[0036] The first hook and loop fastener 16, the second hook and loop fastener 17, and the third hook and loop fastener 18 all include a hook and loop hook side and a loop fastener terry side, and the hook and loop hook side and the loop fastener terry back are adhered and fixed to the corresponding structure.

[0037] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The descriptions of the above embodiments and specifications are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A freeze protection mechanism for a water meter, comprising: The device includes a heat insulation component (1), which includes a heat insulation sleeve (11). The heat insulation sleeve (11) has an observation port (12) at the top. The observation port (12) has a heat insulation cover (13) at the top. One side of the heat insulation cover (13) is connected to the heat insulation sleeve (11). The bottom of the heat insulation sleeve (11) is open. First Velcro (16) is provided on both sides of the bottom of the heat insulation sleeve (11). Second Velcro (17) is provided between the top of the observation port (12) and the heat insulation cover (13).

2. A freeze-proof mechanism for a water meter according to claim 1, wherein The heat insulation cover (13) includes an annular sleeve (131) and a viewing component (132) for observing the water meter. The viewing component (132) is a transparent PC sleeve with an internal cavity, and the transparent PC sleeve is filled with argon gas (133).

3. A freeze-proof mechanism for a water meter according to claim 2, wherein The annular sleeve (131) and the heat insulation sleeve (11) both include a heat insulation cotton layer (101) and a PU waterproof layer (102). The heat insulation cotton layer (101) is provided with inner and outer layers. The heat insulation cotton layer (101) is located between the two outer sides of the PU waterproof layer (102), and the edge of the PU waterproof layer (102) is heat-sealed. The insulation cotton layer (101) is made of polyethylene foam material.

4. A freeze-proof mechanism for a water meter according to claim 3, wherein The insulation sleeve (11) has PU straps (15) heat-sealed at both ends, and the PU straps (15) have third Velcro (18) at both ends.

5. A freeze-proof mechanism for a water meter according to claim 4, wherein Rubber anti-slip strips (14) are glued to both ends of the inner side of the insulation sleeve (11).