Intelligent faucet flow metering assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of metering assemblies, and discloses an intelligent faucet flow metering assembly which comprises a transmission shaft, the outer wall of the transmission shaft is fixedly connected with a plurality of fixing plates, the outer walls of the fixing plates are fixedly connected with a pipeline, the outer walls of the fixing plates are provided with metering mechanisms, the top of the pipeline is communicated with a connecting pipe, and the top of the connecting pipe is provided with a metering mechanism. A display mechanism is arranged at the top of the connecting pipe, and a mounting mechanism is arranged on the rear side of the transmission shaft and used for dismounting and mounting. Water flow enters the pipeline through the rear side of the pipeline, the water flow is firstly filtered by a filter plate and is rotated through a plurality of flow deflectors and blades, so that a bevel gear I drives a bevel gear II to rotate and then drives a plurality of groups of gears to decelerate, and the inner wall of a planetary gear III is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft, so that a pointer can rotate; and the function of accurately counting the flow is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metering component technology, and in particular to a smart faucet flow metering component. Background Technology

[0002] Against the backdrop of increasingly scarce global water resources, efficient water management is becoming increasingly crucial. Smart faucets, as a key embodiment of modern water-saving technology, are emerging in various water usage scenarios due to their unique advantages. They integrate advanced sensor technology, intelligent control algorithms, and convenient communication functions. They can not only precisely control the water flow but also achieve intelligent water flow management based on user habits, time of day, and other factors. Through real-time collection and analysis of water usage data, smart faucets can provide users with detailed water usage reports, helping them optimize their water usage behavior and achieve water conservation goals. The flow metering component is the core component of a smart faucet, its main function being to accurately measure the water flowing through the faucet. In general, flow measurement components mainly consist of a flow sensor, a signal processing unit, and a data transmission module. As a component that directly senses the water flow, the flow sensor operates on various principles, commonly including turbine, electromagnetic, and ultrasonic types. These sensors convert the physical quantity of water flow into an electrical signal, which is then transmitted to the signal processing unit. The signal processing unit performs a series of processing operations on the original electrical signal, such as amplification, filtering, and analog-to-digital conversion, to improve signal quality and accuracy, thereby obtaining accurate flow data. The data transmission module is responsible for transmitting the processed flow data to the main control unit of the smart faucet for subsequent analysis, display, and communication with external devices.

[0003] Early flow metering components were highly susceptible to the effects of water flow conditions. When the water flow was unstable, such as in the presence of vortices or pulsating flow, the measurement error increased significantly. To address this drawback, existing technologies have optimized the shape and material of turbine blades and the design of bearings to reduce the interference of water flow on turbine rotation and improve measurement accuracy. However, existing technologies cannot accurately measure water flow and cannot be installed quickly, resulting in reduced efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides an intelligent faucet flow metering component, which aims to improve the problems of the existing technology that cannot accurately measure water flow and cannot be installed quickly, resulting in reduced efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a smart faucet flow metering component, including a drive shaft, a plurality of fixing plates fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drive shaft, a pipe fixedly connected to the outer wall of the plurality of fixing plates, a metering mechanism provided on the outer wall of the fixing plates, a connecting pipe connected to the top of the pipe, a display mechanism provided on the top of the connecting pipe, an installation mechanism provided on the rear side of the drive shaft, the installation mechanism being used for disassembly and installation, a threaded ring threadedly connected to the inner wall of the rear side of the pipe, and a sealing ring fixedly connected to the rear side of the threaded ring;

[0006] The metering mechanism includes blades, the inner wall of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drive shaft. Multiple guide vanes are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drive shaft, a filter plate is fixedly connected to the rear side of the drive shaft, and a transmission assembly is provided on the outer wall of the drive shaft.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The installation mechanism includes a sleeve, the outer wall of which is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the drive shaft. Multiple U-shaped plates are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sleeve. A rotating plate is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped plate. A clamp is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating plate. A fixing component is provided on the right side of the clamp.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The transmission assembly includes a first bevel gear, the inner wall of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the transmission shaft, and a second bevel gear meshing with the outer wall of the first bevel gear. A speed reduction assembly is provided on the upper side of the outer wall of the second bevel gear.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The deceleration assembly includes a bevel gear one, the inner wall of the bevel gear one is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bevel gear two, the outer wall of the bevel gear one is meshed with the outer wall of the bevel gear two, and a connecting component is provided on the inner wall of the bevel gear two.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The connecting assembly includes a first planetary gear, a second planetary gear meshing with the outer wall of the first planetary gear, a third planetary gear meshing with the outer wall of the second planetary gear, and a rotating assembly provided on the outer wall of the third planetary gear.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The rotating assembly includes a rotating shaft, and a pointer is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The fixing component includes a square plate, the left side of which is fixedly connected to the right side of the clamp, and screws are threaded onto the inner wall of the square plate.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The display mechanism includes a support box, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting pipe, and an instrument panel is fixedly connected to the front side of the support box. Multiple scales are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the instrument panel.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, water flows into the pipe through the rear side of the pipe. First, the filter plate filters the water. Then, multiple guide vanes rotate, and the blades also rotate, causing bevel gear one to drive bevel gear two to rotate. Subsequently, the deceleration assembly decelerates the water, and at the same time, the connecting assembly rotates to further decelerate the water. The inner wall of planetary gear three is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, so the pointer can rotate in the support box, achieving the function of accurately counting the flow rate, reducing the influence of water vortex on the measurement, and enhancing practicality.

[0023] 2. In this utility model, the pipe and the sleeve are connected by threads, the clamp is inserted into the inside of the rotating plate, and then the clamp is fitted into the outer wall of the water pipe. The square plate is tightened by screws, which achieves the function of fixing the metering component and enhances its practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 A perspective view of the front side of the support box of an intelligent faucet flow metering component proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a partial structural breakdown diagram of the flow guide plate of an intelligent faucet flow metering component proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of a bevel gear in an intelligent faucet flow metering component proposed in this utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the scale of an intelligent faucet flow metering component proposed in this utility model.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the screw in a smart faucet flow metering component proposed in this utility model.

[0029] Legend:

[0030] 1. Drive shaft; 2. Metering mechanism; 201. Blade; 202. Guide vane; 203. Filter plate; 204. Transmission assembly; 2041. Bevel gear one; 2042. Bevel gear two; 205. Reduction assembly; 2051. Bevel gear one; 2052. Bevel gear two; 206. Connecting assembly; 2061. Planetary gear one; 2062. Planetary gear two; 2063. Planetary gear three; 207. Rotating assembly; 2 071. Rotating shaft; 2072. Pointer; 208. Display assembly; 3. Mounting mechanism; 301. Sleeve; 302. U-shaped plate; 303. Rotating plate; 304. Clamp; 305. Fixing assembly; 3051. Square plate; 3052. Screw; 4. Fixing plate; 5. Pipe; 6. Connecting pipe; 7. Display mechanism; 701. Support box; 702. Scale; 703. Instrument panel; 8. Sealing ring; 9. Threaded ring. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] Please see the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 3 An embodiment of this utility model provides: an intelligent faucet flow metering component, including a drive shaft 1, a plurality of fixing plates 4 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drive shaft 1, a pipe 5 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the plurality of fixing plates 4, a metering mechanism 2 provided on the outer wall of the fixing plates 4 for converting water flow energy into measurable mechanical motion, a connecting pipe 6 connected to the top of the pipe 5, a display mechanism 7 provided on the top of the connecting pipe 6, an installation mechanism 3 provided on the rear side of the drive shaft 1, the installation mechanism 3 is used for disassembly and installation, a threaded ring 9 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the rear side of the pipe 5 for enhancing connection strength and achieving sealing pre-tightening, and a sealing ring 8 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the threaded ring 9;

[0033] The metering mechanism 2 includes a blade 201. The inner wall of the blade 201 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drive shaft 1. A plurality of guide vanes 202 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drive shaft 1 to optimize the water flow direction and improve the rotation efficiency of the blade 201. A filter plate 203 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the drive shaft 1. A transmission assembly 204 is provided on the outer wall of the drive shaft 1 to transmit the rotational motion of the blade 201 to the display mechanism 7.

[0034] Specifically, the drive shaft 1, as a key component for power transmission and rotational support, has multiple fixed plates 4 fixedly connected to its outer wall to stabilize and support the pipe 5 structure. The pipe 5, serving as a channel for water flow, provides a basic environment for flow measurement within its internal space. A connecting pipe 6 connects to the top of the pipe 5, serving as a connection channel for data transmission and display mechanism 7. A display mechanism 7 is installed at the top of the connecting pipe 6 to visually display the flow measurement results. An installation mechanism 3 is installed on the rear side of the drive shaft 1, whose core function is to enable quick disassembly and installation of components for easy maintenance and replacement. A sealing ring 8 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the threaded ring 9, which fills the installation gap through elastic deformation to prevent water leakage. The metering mechanism 2 includes blades 201, whose inner wall is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drive shaft 1. When water flows and impacts the blades 201, a rotational torque is generated, converting the kinetic energy of the water into mechanical energy. A filter plate 203 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the drive shaft 1 to filter impurities in the water through physical interception, preventing the metering mechanism 2 from becoming clogged.

[0035] Please see the appendix Figure 4 - Appendix Figure 5 The installation mechanism 3 includes a sleeve 301. The outer wall of the sleeve 301 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the drive shaft 1. Multiple U-shaped plates 302 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sleeve 301. A rotating plate 303 rotatably connects to the inner wall of each U-shaped plate 302, allowing adjustment of the installation angle through rotation. A clamp 304 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating plate 303. A fixing component 305 is provided on the right side of the clamp 304 to lock the position of the clamp 304 and prevent loosening. The fixing component 305 includes a square plate 3051. The left side of the square plate 3051 is fixedly connected to the right side of the clamp 304, serving as a support structure for the installation of screws 3052. Screws 3052 are threadedly connected to the inner wall of the square plate 3051.

[0036] Specifically, the mounting mechanism 3 includes a sleeve 301, the outer wall of which is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the drive shaft 1, and axial positioning is achieved through threaded engagement. Multiple U-shaped plates 302 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sleeve 301 as mounting bases for rotating components. A clamp 304 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating plate 303, and fixed connection with the mounting surface is achieved through radial clamping. Screws 3052 are threadedly connected to the inner wall of the square plate 3051, and mechanical fixation is achieved through thread preload.

[0037] Please see the appendix Figure 2 - Appendix Figure 3The transmission assembly 204 includes a first bevel gear 2041, the inner wall of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the transmission shaft 1. A second bevel gear 2042 is meshed with the outer wall of the first bevel gear 2041. A reduction assembly 205 is provided on the upper side of the outer wall of the second bevel gear 2042 to reduce the rotational speed and increase the torque. The reduction assembly 205 includes a first bevel gear 2051, the inner wall of which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second bevel gear 2042. The outer wall of the first bevel gear 2051 meshes with the outer wall of the second bevel gear 2052. The inner wall of component 2 is provided with a connecting component 206, which includes a first planetary gear 2061. The outer wall of the first planetary gear 2061 is meshed with a second planetary gear 2062, and the outer wall of the second planetary gear 2062 is meshed with a third planetary gear 2063. High-precision speed reduction is achieved through multi-stage gear transmission. The outer wall of the third planetary gear 2063 is provided with a rotating component 207, which includes a rotating shaft 2071. The outer wall of the rotating shaft 2071 is fixedly connected with a pointer 2072. The flow rate value is displayed intuitively by the deflection angle of the pointer 2072.

[0038] Specifically, the transmission assembly 204 includes a bevel gear 2041, whose inner wall is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the transmission shaft 1, transmitting rotational motion to the next stage transmission mechanism. The outer wall of the bevel gear 2041 is meshed with a bevel gear 2042, changing the transmission direction through gear meshing. The reduction assembly 205 includes a bevel gear 2051, whose inner wall is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bevel gear 2042, realizing power transmission. The outer wall of the bevel gear 2051 is meshed with the outer wall of the bevel gear 2052, achieving a reduction effect through the gear pair. The inner wall of the bevel gear 2052 is provided with a connecting assembly 206 for further power transmission. The outer wall of the planetary gear 2062 is meshed with a planetary gear 2063, optimizing the transmission ratio and improving stability. The outer wall of the planetary gear 2063 is provided with a rotating assembly 207 for driving the display mechanism 7.

[0039] Please see the appendix Figure 4 - Appendix Figure 5 The display mechanism 7 includes a support box 701. The bottom of the support box 701 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting tube 6. An instrument panel 703 is fixedly connected to the front side of the support box 701, providing space for the scale 702 markings and the pointer 2072 to move. Multiple scales 702 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the instrument panel 703.

[0040] Specifically, the display mechanism 7 includes a support box 701, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting pipe 6, serving as the mounting carrier for the display component 208. Multiple scales 702 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the instrument panel 703, and the flow rate value is quantitatively displayed through the relative position of the scales 702 and the pointer 2072.

[0041] Working principle: Water flows into pipe 5 from the rear side. First, the filter plate 203 filters the water. Multiple guide vanes 202 rotate, and the blades 201 also rotate, causing bevel gear 1 2041 to drive bevel gear 2042 to rotate. This drives the reduction assembly 205 to reduce the speed, and at the same time, it drives the connecting assembly 206 to rotate, further reducing the speed. The inner wall of planetary gear 3 2063 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 2071, so the pointer 2072 can rotate in the support box 701, achieving the function of accurate flow counting, reducing the influence of water vortex on the measurement, and enhancing practicality.

[0042] The pipe 5 is threadedly connected to the sleeve 301, the clamp 304 is inserted into the rotating plate 303, and then the clamp 304 is fitted onto the outer wall of the water pipe. The square plate 3051 is tightened by the screw 3052, thus achieving the function of fixing the metering component and enhancing its practicality.

[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model 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 utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A smart faucet flow metering component, comprising a drive shaft (1), characterized in that: Multiple fixing plates (4) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drive shaft (1). A pipe (5) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the multiple fixing plates (4). A metering mechanism (2) is provided on the outer wall of the fixing plate (4). A connecting pipe (6) is connected to the top of the pipe (5). A display mechanism (7) is provided on the top of the connecting pipe (6). An installation mechanism (3) is provided on the rear side of the drive shaft (1). The installation mechanism (3) is used for disassembly and installation. A threaded ring (9) is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the rear side of the pipe (5). A sealing ring (8) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the threaded ring (9). The metering mechanism (2) includes blades (201). The inner wall of the blades (201) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drive shaft (1). Multiple guide vanes (202) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drive shaft (1). A filter plate (203) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the drive shaft (1). A transmission assembly (204) is provided on the outer wall of the drive shaft (1).

2. The intelligent faucet flow metering component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation mechanism (3) includes a sleeve (301), the outer wall of the sleeve (301) is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the drive shaft (1), a plurality of U-shaped plates (302) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sleeve (301), a rotating plate (303) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped plate (302), a clamp (304) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating plate (303), and a fixing component (305) is provided on the right side of the clamp (304).

3. The intelligent faucet flow metering component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (204) includes a first bevel gear (2041), the inner wall of the first bevel gear (2041) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the transmission shaft (1), the outer wall of the first bevel gear (2041) is meshed with a second bevel gear (2042), and a speed reduction assembly (205) is provided on the upper side of the outer wall of the second bevel gear (2042).

4. The intelligent faucet flow metering component according to claim 3, characterized in that: The deceleration assembly (205) includes a first bevel gear (2051), the inner wall of the first bevel gear (2051) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second bevel gear (2042), the outer wall of the first bevel gear (2051) is meshed with the outer wall of the second bevel gear (2052), and the inner wall of the second bevel gear (2052) is provided with a connecting assembly (206).

5. The intelligent faucet flow metering component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (206) includes a first planetary gear (2061), the outer wall of the first planetary gear (2061) is meshed with a second planetary gear (2062), the outer wall of the second planetary gear (2062) is meshed with a third planetary gear (2063), and the outer wall of the third planetary gear (2063) is provided with a rotating assembly (207).

6. The intelligent faucet flow metering component according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating assembly (207) includes a rotating shaft (2071), and a pointer (2072) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (2071).

7. The intelligent faucet flow metering component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing component (305) includes a square plate (3051), the left side of which is fixedly connected to the right side of the clamp (304), and the inner wall of the square plate (3051) is threaded with screws (3052).

8. The intelligent faucet flow metering component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display mechanism (7) includes a support box (701), the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting pipe (6), and an instrument panel (703) is fixedly connected to the front side of the support box (701). Multiple scales (702) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the instrument panel (703).

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