Adjustable stainless steel water meter box suitable for various installation environments

By designing adjustable stainless steel water meter boxes with adjusting and limiting components, the problem of fixing the position and diameter of the mounting holes was solved, enabling stable installation that adapts to different installation environments and water pipe specifications.

CN224216128UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08HUNAN RONGHUI WATER SUPPLY EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUNAN RONGHUI WATER SUPPLY EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-17
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

The fixed mounting hole positions and diameters of existing stainless steel water meter boxes make it difficult to accommodate deviations in different pre-drilled holes and water pipes of different specifications, resulting in installation difficulties.

Method used

An adjustable stainless steel water meter box was designed, which includes adjustment components, limit components and auxiliary support components. By adjusting the diameter of the connection hole and the position of the mounting hole, it can adapt to different installation environments and water pipe specifications.

Benefits of technology

It enables stable installation of stainless steel water meter boxes under different installation environments and water pipe specifications, avoiding problems such as installation deviation and connection mismatch.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an adjustable stainless steel water meter box suitable for various installation environments, which comprises a stainless steel water meter box, the front side of the stainless steel water meter box is provided with a box door through a hinge, the left side and the right side of the stainless steel water meter box are provided with connecting holes in a penetrating manner, and the connecting holes are internally provided with adjusting assemblies capable of adjusting according to the diameter of a water pipe. An adjustable installation assembly and a limiting assembly are arranged on the rear side of the stainless steel water meter box. The stainless steel water meter box can be adjusted according to the radius of a connecting water pipe through the adjusting assembly, and the mounting hole can be aligned with the preformed holes in different positions by adjusting the position of the mounting hole, so that the stainless steel water meter box can be suitable for different mounting environments, and the situation that when the preformed holes in a wall deviate, the mounting hole is not damaged is avoided. And the situation that the diameter of a water pipe connecting hole in the stainless steel water meter box is fixed, so that the connecting hole cannot be suitable for water pipes with different radiuses is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of stainless steel water meter boxes, and in particular to an adjustable stainless steel water meter box suitable for various installation environments. Background Technology

[0002] Stainless steel water meter boxes are enclosures made primarily of stainless steel used to install and protect water meters and related piping equipment. They are characterized by corrosion resistance, high strength, and long service life, and are widely used in residential, commercial buildings, industrial sites, and outdoor water supply systems. Moreover, due to their corrosion resistance, high strength, and ease of maintenance, stainless steel water meter boxes have become an indispensable infrastructure in modern water supply systems.

[0003] During the installation of stainless steel water meter boxes, they are installed using expansion bolts, mounting holes on the stainless steel water meter box, and pre-drilled holes in the box body. However, the positions of the mounting holes on the stainless steel water meter box are mostly fixed. When the pre-drilled holes on the wall deviate, the stainless steel water meter box cannot be installed. Furthermore, the diameter of the water pipe connection holes on the stainless steel water meter box is fixed, making it impossible to use water pipes of different specifications. Based on the above problems, this application proposes an adjustable stainless steel water meter box suitable for various installation environments. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an adjustable stainless steel water meter box suitable for various installation environments, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An adjustable stainless steel water meter box suitable for various installation environments includes a stainless steel water meter box with a door hinged to the front. Connection holes are provided on both the left and right sides of the stainless steel water meter box, and adjustment components are installed inside the connection holes to adjust the water pipe diameter. Adjustable installation components and limiting components are provided on the rear side of the stainless steel water meter box, and auxiliary support components are provided on the lower side wall of the stainless steel water meter box.

[0007] Preferably, the adjusting component includes an external threaded ring with a thread inside the connecting hole, and a hexagonal rotating plate is fixedly installed on the side of the external threaded ring near the outside of the stainless steel water meter box. A protective pad is fixedly installed inside the hexagonal rotating plate, and the protective pad is fixedly connected to the external threaded ring.

[0008] Preferably, the adjustable installation assembly includes a U-shaped plate fixedly installed on the rear side of a stainless steel water meter box, an adjustment groove is provided through the rear side wall of the U-shaped plate, an installation plate is overlapped on the rear side of the U-shaped plate, an adjustment column is fixedly installed on the front side of the installation plate, the adjustment column is slidably connected to the adjustment groove, a fixing nut is threaded on the surface of the adjustment column, and an installation hole is provided through the front side of the installation plate.

[0009] Preferably, the limiting component includes a limiting plate fixedly installed on the rear side of the stainless steel water meter box, a limiting hole is provided through the surface of the limiting plate, a limiting post is provided overlapping inside the limiting hole, and the limiting post is fixedly installed on the front side of the mounting plate.

[0010] Preferably, the number of limiting holes is several, and the several limiting holes are distributed in a linear array. The limiting post is made of metal, and the front end of the limiting post is frustum-shaped.

[0011] Preferably, the auxiliary support assembly includes a connecting plate fixedly installed on the lower side wall of the stainless steel water meter box, a connecting groove is provided through the surface of the connecting plate, a movable plate is slidably arranged inside the connecting plate, a connecting column is fixedly arranged on one side of the movable plate, the connecting column is slidably connected to the connecting groove, a limit nut is threaded on the surface of the connecting column, and a support plate is fixedly arranged on the top of the movable plate.

[0012] Preferably, there are two mounting plates, which are symmetrically distributed, and the mounting plates are made of metal.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the adjustable stainless steel water meter box, which is suitable for various installation environments, can be adjusted according to the radius of the connected water pipe through the adjustment component, and the position of the mounting hole can be adjusted so that the mounting hole can be aligned with the reserved hole in different positions. This makes the stainless steel water meter box suitable for different installation environments, avoiding the situation where the stainless steel water meter box cannot be installed when the reserved hole on the wall is deviated, and avoiding the situation where the diameter of the water pipe connection hole on the stainless steel water meter box is fixed, which makes the connection hole unsuitable for water pipes of different radii. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is an isometric drawing of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the stainless steel water meter box of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Stainless steel water meter box; 2. Box door; 3. Connecting hole; 4. External threaded ring; 5. Hexagonal rotating plate; 6. Protective pad; 7. U-shaped plate; 8. Adjusting groove; 9. Mounting plate; 10. Mounting hole; 11. Adjusting column; 12. Fixing nut; 13. Limiting plate; 14. Limiting hole; 15. Limiting column; 16. Connecting plate; 17. Connecting groove; 18. Moving plate; 19. Connecting column; 20. Limiting nut; 21. Support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Reference Figure 1-5An adjustable stainless steel water meter box suitable for various installation environments includes a stainless steel water meter box 1. A door 2 is hinged to the front of the stainless steel water meter box 1. Connection holes 3 are provided on both the left and right sides of the stainless steel water meter box 1. An adjustment component is installed inside the connection holes 3 to adjust the water pipe diameter. The adjustment component includes an external threaded ring 4 threaded inside the connection hole 3. A hexagonal rotating plate 5 is fixedly installed on the side of the external threaded ring 4 near the outside of the stainless steel water meter box 1. A protective pad 6 is fixedly installed inside the hexagonal rotating plate 5. The protective pad 6 is fixedly connected to the external threaded ring 4. An external threaded ring 4 with an appropriate inner diameter is selected according to the radius of the connected water pipe, and the adjustment is achieved by the hexagonal rotating plate. 5. Tighten the external threaded ring 4 inside the connecting hole 3, insert the water pipe into the external threaded ring 4 and the hexagonal rotating plate 5, and make contact with the protective pad 6. Connect the water meter to the water pipe, so that the diameter of the connecting hole 3 can be adjusted according to the water pipe, allowing the connecting hole 3 to limit the water pipe of different specifications. The stainless steel water meter box 1 is provided with an adjustable installation component and a limiting component. The limiting component includes a limiting plate 13 fixedly installed on the rear side of the stainless steel water meter box 1. A limiting hole 14 is provided through the surface of the limiting plate 13. A limiting post 15 is provided overlapping inside the limiting hole 14. There are several limiting holes 14, and the several limiting holes 14 are distributed in a linear array. The limiting post 15 is provided. 5 is made of metal. The front end of the limiting post 15 is frustoconical. The limiting post 15 is fixedly installed on the front side of the mounting plate 9. When the limiting post 15 is inserted into the limiting hole 14, the limiting hole 14 limits the position of the mounting plate 9, so that the mounting plate 9 will not move when the fixing nut 12 is tightened. This ensures that the mounting hole 10 can be kept horizontally aligned with the reserved hole, avoiding the situation where the mounting hole 10 and the reserved hole are misaligned, which would prevent the stainless steel water meter box 1 from being installed. The lower side wall of the stainless steel water meter box 1 is provided with an auxiliary support component. The adjustable installation component includes a U-shaped plate 7 fixedly installed on the rear side of the stainless steel water meter box 1. An adjustment groove 8 is provided through the rear side wall of the U-shaped plate 7. Two mounting plates 9 are provided on the rear side, and the two mounting plates 9 are symmetrically distributed. The mounting plates 9 are made of metal. An adjusting column 11 is fixedly provided on the front side of the mounting plate 9. The adjusting column 11 is slidably connected to the adjusting groove 8. A fixing nut 12 is threaded on the surface of the adjusting column 11. A mounting hole 10 is provided through the front side of the mounting plate 9. Loosening the fixing nut 12 moves the adjusting column 11 through the mounting plate 9, so that the mounting plate 9 moves to the appropriate position. Then tightening the fixing nut 12 fixes the position of the mounting plate 9, thereby adjusting the position of the mounting hole 10 so that the mounting hole 10 is horizontally aligned with the reserved hole.

[0022] Specifically, the auxiliary support assembly includes a connecting plate 16 fixedly installed on the lower side wall of the stainless steel water meter box 1. A connecting groove 17 is provided through the surface of the connecting plate 16. A movable plate 18 is slidably disposed inside the connecting plate 16. A connecting column 19 is fixedly disposed on one side of the movable plate 18, and the connecting column 19 is slidably connected to the connecting groove 17. A limit nut 20 is threaded on the surface of the connecting column 19. A support plate 21 is fixedly disposed on the top of the movable plate 18. After the water meter is installed, pulling the support plate 21 causes the movable plate 18 to slide inside the connecting plate 16, thereby causing the movable plate 18 to move the connecting column 19 within the connecting groove 17. 7. The internal sliding mechanism allows the support plate 21 to contact the bottom of the water meter. Then, the limiting nut 20 is tightened onto the surface of the connecting column 19, fixing the position of the moving plate 18 with the connecting column 19 and the limiting nut 20. This fixes the position of the support plate 21, allowing it to support the water meter and preventing the water meter from being directly suspended on the pipe, which could cause deformation of the interface and leakage. It also prevents the water meter from becoming loose or shifting due to water flow impact or external vibration. Furthermore, the position of the support plate 21 can be adjusted according to the volume of the water meter, allowing it to support water meters of different specifications.

[0023] In use: When installing the stainless steel water meter box 1, loosen the fixing nut 12. The mounting plate 9 drives the adjusting column 11 to slide backward within the adjusting groove 8, causing the mounting plate 9 to move the limiting column 15 out of the limiting hole 14. Pull the mounting plate 9 to move the adjusting column 11, moving the mounting plate 9 to the appropriate position so that the mounting hole 10 on the surface of the mounting plate 9 aligns with the reserved hole. After adjustment, the mounting plate 9 drives the adjusting column 11 and the limiting column 15 to move forward, causing the mounting plate 9 to... Contact the U-shaped plate 7 and insert the limiting post 15 into the limiting hole 14. Then tighten the fixing nut 12 to fix the position of the mounting plate 9. Fix the mounting plate 9 with the expansion bolt to complete the installation of the stainless steel water meter box 1. Select the appropriate inner diameter external thread ring 4 according to the radius of the connecting water pipe, and tighten the external thread ring 4 into the connecting hole 3 through the hexagonal rotating plate 5. Insert the water pipe into the external thread ring 4 and the hexagonal rotating plate 5 and contact the protective pad 6. Connect the water meter to the water pipe.

[0024] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0025] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An adjustable stainless steel water meter box suitable for various installation environments, comprising a stainless steel water meter box (1), characterized in that, The stainless steel water meter box (1) has a door (2) installed on the front side via a hinge. The stainless steel water meter box (1) has a connecting hole (3) through it on both the left and right sides. The connecting hole (3) is equipped with an adjustment component that can be adjusted according to the diameter of the water pipe. The stainless steel water meter box (1) has an adjustable installation component and a limiting component on the rear side. The stainless steel water meter box (1) has an auxiliary support component on the lower side wall.

2. The adjustable stainless steel water meter box suitable for various installation environments according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly includes an external threaded ring (4) with a thread inside the connection hole (3). A hexagonal rotating plate (5) is fixedly installed on the side of the external threaded ring (4) near the outside of the stainless steel water meter box (1). A protective pad (6) is fixedly installed inside the hexagonal rotating plate (5). The protective pad (6) is fixedly connected to the external threaded ring (4).

3. The adjustable stainless steel water meter box suitable for various installation environments according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustable installation assembly includes a U-shaped plate (7) fixedly installed on the rear side of a stainless steel water meter box (1). An adjustment groove (8) is provided through the rear side wall of the U-shaped plate (7). An installation plate (9) is overlapped on the rear side of the U-shaped plate (7). An adjustment column (11) is fixedly provided on the front side of the installation plate (9). The adjustment column (11) is slidably connected to the adjustment groove (8). A fixing nut (12) is threaded on the surface of the adjustment column (11). An installation hole (10) is provided through the front side of the installation plate (9).

4. The adjustable stainless steel water meter box suitable for various installation environments according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting assembly includes a limiting plate (13) fixedly installed on the rear side of the stainless steel water meter box (1). A limiting hole (14) is provided through the surface of the limiting plate (13). A limiting post (15) is provided inside the limiting hole (14). The limiting post (15) is fixedly installed on the front side of the mounting plate (9).

5. The adjustable stainless steel water meter box suitable for various installation environments according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of limiting holes (14) is several, and the several limiting holes (14) are distributed in a linear array. The limiting post (15) is made of metal, and the front end of the limiting post (15) is frustum-shaped.

6. The adjustable stainless steel water meter box suitable for various installation environments according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary support assembly includes a connecting plate (16) fixedly installed on the lower side wall of the stainless steel water meter box (1). A connecting groove (17) is provided through the surface of the connecting plate (16). A movable plate (18) is slidably provided inside the connecting plate (16). A connecting column (19) is fixedly provided on one side of the movable plate (18). The connecting column (19) is slidably connected to the connecting groove (17). A limit nut (20) is threaded on the surface of the connecting column (19). A support plate (21) is fixedly provided on the top of the movable plate (18).

7. The adjustable stainless steel water meter box suitable for various installation environments according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of mounting plates (9) is two, and the two mounting plates (9) are symmetrically distributed. The mounting plates (9) are made of metal.