Water meter turning cover structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to a water meter turning cover structure which comprises a turning cover body and an upper cover. The flip cover main body is rotationally connected with the upper cover, and a water meter reading hole is formed in the flip cover main body; a reading turning cover corresponding to the position of a water meter reading hole is rotationally connected to the turning cover main body; the water meter is simple in structure, the reading flip cover is arranged on the flip cover main body, can rotate along the flip cover main body and is used for opening or closing the reading hole of the water meter, so that the reading flip cover can be opened to read the meter in a narrow environment, and the required space is greatly reduced compared with that of a traditional flip cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of water meter accessories, specifically relating to a water meter flip cover structure. Background Technology

[0002] A water meter is a measuring tool for measuring water flow. Most modern water meters have a flip cover to protect the glass surface from contamination. Traditional smart water meters require the flip cover to be opened to read the value. However, the actual installation environment of water meters is often complex, with meters connected to water pipes stacked vertically, leaving insufficient vertical space for the flip cover to be opened. This causes considerable inconvenience for users who want to read the value and for meter readers.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to improve upon the above-mentioned issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a water meter flip cover structure that is simple in structure and ingenious in design, in order to improve the convenience of users reading and meter reading.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model patent is: a water meter flip cover structure, including a flip cover body and an upper cover; the flip cover body and the upper cover are rotatably connected, and a water meter reading hole is formed on the flip cover body; a reading flip cover corresponding to the position of the water meter reading hole is rotatably connected to the flip cover body.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a buckle is fixedly provided on the flip cover body, and a rotating shaft adapted to the buckle is fixedly provided on the reading flip cover. The rotating shaft is assembled in the buckle, so that the reading flip cover flips on the flip cover body for opening or closing the water meter reading hole.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a boss is fixed on the side of the top of the reading flip cover away from the rotation axis, and the top of the boss is set with an arc-shaped structure.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the boss is located at the edge of the reading flip cover, and its lateral position is located near the center of the reading flip cover.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the reading flip cover is fixedly connected to the boss and is integrally formed.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the reading flip cover is made of a transparent material.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a groove is formed on one side of the upper cover, and connecting shafts are provided on both sides of the groove. Correspondingly, a positioning block is fixed at the bottom of the flip cover body, and a downward-opening slot is formed at the bottom of the positioning block. The slot is engaged with the connecting shaft, so that the flip cover body is rotatably connected to the upper cover.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a flip cover boss is fixedly provided on the side of the top of the flip cover body away from the positioning block, and the top of the flip cover boss is set as an arc-shaped structure.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the flip cover protrusion is located at the edge of the flip cover body, and its lateral position is located near the center of the flip cover body.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the flip cover body and the flip cover boss are fixedly connected and integrally formed.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, an installation groove is formed in the upper cover, and a digit wheel, an upper pressure plate and nylon glass are sequentially assembled in the installation groove; a positioning hole is formed in the upper pressure plate, and the digit wheel is engaged in the positioning hole, with the digit wheel and the water meter reading hole being arranged correspondingly.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the top of the nylon glass and the top cover are on the same horizontal plane.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] 1. This utility model has a simple structure. By setting a reading flip cover on the flip cover body, the reading flip cover can rotate along the flip cover body to open or close the water meter reading hole. This allows the meter to be read simply by opening the reading flip cover in a narrow environment, and the space required is greatly reduced compared to the traditional flip cover.

[0019] 2. This utility model has a clever design. The reading cover is located directly above the digit wheel and is made of transparent material, which allows the meter to be read without opening the reading cover, thus improving the efficiency of users and meter readers. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water meter flip cover structure according to an embodiment of this utility model patent;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the water meter flip cover structure according to an embodiment of this utility model patent;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of the flip cover body and the reading flip cover in an embodiment of this utility model patent;

[0023] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the upper cover structure of an embodiment of this utility model patent;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the reading flip cover in the open state according to an embodiment of this utility model patent;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the flip cover body in the open state according to an embodiment of this utility model patent.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Flip cover body; 2. Reading flip cover; 3. Top cover; 4. Number wheel; 5. Upper pressure plate; 6. Nylon glass; 7. Boss; 8. Rotating shaft; 9. Flip cover boss; 10. Buckle; 11. Positioning block; 12. Connecting shaft; 13. Slot; 14. Mounting slot; 20. Water meter reading hole; 30. Groove; 50. Positioning hole. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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.

[0029] Example:

[0030] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a water meter flip cover structure includes a flip cover body 1 and an upper cover 3; the flip cover body 1 and the upper cover 3 are rotatably connected, and a water meter reading hole 20 is formed on the flip cover body 1; a reading flip cover 2 corresponding to the position of the water meter reading hole 20 is rotatably connected to the flip cover body 1; the present invention has a simple structure. By setting the reading flip cover 2 on the flip cover body 1, the reading flip cover 2 can rotate along the flip cover body 1 to open or close the water meter reading hole 20, so that in a narrow environment, the reading flip cover 2 can be opened to read the meter, and the space required is greatly reduced compared with the traditional flip cover.

[0031] A buckle 10 is fixedly mounted on the main body 1 of the flip cover, and a rotating shaft 8 adapted to the buckle 10 is fixedly mounted on the reading flip cover 2. The rotating shaft 8 is assembled inside the buckle 10, so that the reading flip cover 2 flips on the main body 1 to open or close the water meter reading hole 20. In this embodiment, the up and down movement of the reading flip cover 2 can be realized through the cooperation between the buckle 10 and the rotating shaft 8. The overall installation is firm and convenient, and the practicality is greatly improved.

[0032] A boss 7 is fixed on the top side of the reading flip cover 2 away from the rotation axis 8. The boss 7 is provided to facilitate flipping the reading flip cover 2 and improve the flipping efficiency. The boss 7 is the force point for flipping the reading flip cover 2. The top of the boss 7 is set with an arc structure. This increases the contact area between the operator and the boss 7 while flipping the cover, thereby ensuring the safety of use.

[0033] Specifically, the boss 7 is located at the edge of the reading flip cover 2, and its lateral position is located near the center of the reading flip cover 2.

[0034] The reading cover 2 is fixedly connected to the boss 7 and is integrally formed; this improves the structural strength and overall firmness of the reading cover 2, and further enhances the safety of using the reading cover 2; this utility model is ingeniously designed, with the reading cover located directly above the digit wheel, and the reading cover 2 is made of transparent material, so that the meter can be read without opening the reading cover, which improves the efficiency of users and meter readers.

[0035] More specifically, the reading cover 2 is made of transparent acrylic sheet material; in a narrow environment, and if the reading cover 2 made of transparent acrylic sheet material is contaminated, the reading cover 2 can be opened to read the meter, and the space required is greatly reduced compared to the traditional cover.

[0036] A groove 30 is formed on one side of the top cover 3, and connecting shafts 12 are provided on both sides of the groove 30. Correspondingly, a positioning block 11 is fixedly provided at the bottom of the flip cover body 1. A slot 13 with an opening facing downward is formed at the bottom of the positioning block 11. The slot 13 is engaged with the connecting shaft 12, so that the flip cover body 1 is rotatably connected to the top cover 3. In this embodiment, the flip cover body 1 can be flipped up and down by the mutual cooperation between the slot 13 and the connecting shaft 12. The overall installation is firm and convenient, and the practicality is greatly improved. At the same time, the reading flip cover 2 located on the flip cover body 1 can also be flipped up and down freely. The operation of the two does not affect each other, so that the opening method of the water meter flip cover structure is diversified, and the practicality is greatly improved.

[0037] A flip-cover protrusion 9 is fixed on the top side of the flip-cover body 1 away from the positioning block 11. The flip-cover protrusion 9 is provided to facilitate flipping the flip-cover body 1 and improve the flipping efficiency. The flip-cover protrusion 9 is used as the force point for flipping the flip-cover body 1. The top of the flip-cover protrusion 9 is set with an arc structure, which increases the contact area between the operator and the flip-cover protrusion 9 while flipping the cover, thereby ensuring the safety of use. Specifically, the flip-cover protrusion 9 is located at the edge of the flip-cover body 1, and its lateral position is located near the center of the flip-cover body 1.

[0038] The flip cover body 1 is fixedly connected to the flip cover boss 9 and is integrally formed; this improves the structural strength and overall firmness of the flip cover body 1 and further enhances the safety of the flip cover body 1 in use.

[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, an installation groove 14 is formed inside the upper cover 3, and the mounting wheel 4, the upper pressure plate 5 and the nylon glass 6 are sequentially assembled in the installation groove 14; a positioning hole 50 is formed on the upper pressure plate 5, and the mounting wheel 4 is engaged in the positioning hole 50. The mounting wheel 4 is arranged in a position corresponding to the water meter reading hole 20; the top of the nylon glass 6 is on the same horizontal plane as the upper cover 3.

[0040] like Figures 5-6 As shown, Figure 5 This refers to the state when only the transparent flip cover 2 is opened. Figure 6 With the flip cover open, it can be seen that to read the value on dial 4, Figure 5 The required workspace is much smaller than Figure 6 The required workspace will be significantly reduced compared to traditional flip phones.

[0041] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention; therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0042] Although this document frequently uses reference numerals from the accompanying drawings, such as: flip cover body 1, reading flip cover 2, upper cover 3, digit wheel 4, upper pressure plate 5, nylon glass 6, boss 7, rotating shaft 8, flip cover boss 9, buckle 10, positioning block 11, connecting shaft 12, slot 13, mounting groove 14, water meter reading hole 20, groove 30, positioning hole 50, etc., the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. These terms are used merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of this utility model; interpreting them as any additional limitation would contradict the spirit of this utility model.

Claims

1. A water meter flip cover structure, comprising a flip cover body (1) and an upper cover (3); the flip cover body (1) is rotationally connected with the upper cover (3), characterized in that: The flip cover body (1) has a water meter reading hole (20) formed on it; the flip cover body (1) is rotatably connected to a reading flip cover (2) corresponding to the position of the water meter reading hole (20); the flip cover body (1) is fixedly provided with a buckle (10), and the reading flip cover (2) is fixedly provided with a rotating shaft (8) adapted to the buckle (10). The rotating shaft (8) is assembled in the buckle (10), so that the reading flip cover (2) flips on the flip cover body (1) for opening or closing the water meter reading hole (20); the upper cover (3) has an installation groove (14) formed in it, and the mounting groove (14) is sequentially equipped with a digit wheel (4), an upper pressure plate (5) and nylon glass (6); the upper pressure plate (5) has a positioning hole (50), and the digit wheel (4) is engaged in the positioning hole (50). The digit wheel (4) is arranged corresponding to the position of the water meter reading hole (20).

2. The water meter flip cover structure of claim 1, wherein: The top of the reading flip cover (2) is fixed with a boss (7) on the side away from the rotation axis (8), and the top of the boss (7) is set with an arc-shaped structure.

3. The water meter flip cover structure of claim 2, wherein: The boss (7) is located at the edge of the reading flip cover (2), and its lateral position is close to the center of the reading flip cover (2).

4. The water meter flip cover structure of claim 3, wherein: The reading flip cover (2) is fixedly connected to the boss (7) and is integrally formed.

5. The water meter flip cover structure of claim 1, wherein: The reading flip cover (2) is made of transparent material.

6. The water meter flip cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove (30) is formed on one side of the upper cover (3), and a connecting shaft (12) is provided on both sides of the groove (30). Correspondingly, a positioning block (11) is fixedly provided at the bottom of the flip cover body (1). A slot (13) with an opening facing downward is formed at the bottom of the positioning block (11). The slot (13) is engaged with the connecting shaft (12), so that the flip cover body (1) is rotatably connected to the upper cover (3).

7. A water meter flip cover structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the flip cover body (1) is fixed with a flip cover boss (9) on the side away from the positioning block (11), and the top of the flip cover boss (9) is set as an arc structure.

8. The water meter flip cover structure of claim 7, wherein: The flap protrusion (9) is located at the edge of the flap body (1), and its lateral position is close to the center of the flap body (1).

9. The water meter flip cover structure of claim 8, wherein: The flip cover body (1) is fixedly connected to the flip cover boss (9) and is integrally formed.

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