Outdoor water meter with drip-proof flow guide structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of outdoor water meters, and discloses an outdoor water meter with a drip-proof flow guide structure, which comprises a box body, the rear end of the box body is rotatably connected with an end cover, the front end of the bottom of the end cover is fixedly connected with a connecting rod, and the inner wall of the end cover penetrates through and is rotatably connected with a rotating rod; a first spring is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the rotating rod, a hexagonal block is fixedly connected to the top of the first spring, a second spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the rotating rod, a limiting shaft is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second spring, and a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the front end of the inner wall of the box body. According to the utility model, through the cooperation among the end cover, the rotating rod, the first spring, the hexagonal block, the second spring, the limiting shaft, the fixed plate, the rotating shaft, the bevel gear set, the bidirectional threaded rod, the limiting rod, the connecting rod and the hidden sealing block, the water meter can be effectively prevented from being opened by people at will, tampering data of the water meter or stealing parts of the water meter, and potential safety hazards caused by accidental opening are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of outdoor water meter technology, specifically to an outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure. Background Technology

[0002] An outdoor water meter is a metering device installed outdoors, primarily used to accurately measure the amount of tap water flowing through pipes. It typically consists of the meter body, a protective casing, connecting pipes, and related auxiliary structures. It can adapt to complex outdoor climates and records water consumption through internal mechanical or electronic components, providing data for water supply departments to calculate bills and for users to understand their water usage. Some models also feature anti-drip, anti-freeze, and anti-theft protection functions to ensure long-term stable operation.

[0003] To prevent malicious opening of outdoor water meters, a special anti-theft cover is used. It is connected to the water meter body by a special buckle or thread, and the edge of the cover is designed with a one-time break structure. It can only be unscrewed with a special tool. Once forcibly pried open, it will leave obvious damage marks. This not only makes it easy for supervisors to quickly identify abnormalities, but also forms an effective deterrent through the irreversible nature of the physical structure.

[0004] The one-time breakage structure leads to inconvenient maintenance. Even if it needs to be opened for normal maintenance, a new cover needs to be replaced, which increases the cost of consumables and operation steps. It cannot achieve an efficient anti-theft measure. This method has poor environmental adaptability. When exposed to outdoor wind, rain, ultraviolet rays, low temperature and other environments for a long time, the buckles or threads of the cover are prone to aging and corrosion, which may make it difficult to open during normal maintenance, thus increasing the difficulty of maintenance. In order to address the above problems, an outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure, which solves the problem that the prior art cannot achieve efficient anti-theft measures.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure, comprising a housing, an end cap rotatably connected to the rear end of the housing, a connecting rod fixedly connected to the front end of the bottom of the end cap, a rotating rod rotatably connected through the inner wall of the end cap, a first spring fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the rotating rod, a hexagonal block fixedly connected to the top of the first spring, a second spring fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the rotating rod, a limiting shaft fixedly connected to the bottom of the second spring, a fixing plate fixedly connected to the front end of the inner wall of the housing, a rotating shaft rotatably connected through the top of the fixing plate, and the top of the rotating shaft slidably connected through the limiting shaft, a bevel gear set fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft, a bidirectional threaded rod fixedly connected to one side of the bevel gear set, limiting rods threadedly connected to both sides of the outer ring of the bidirectional threaded rod, and the outer ring of the limiting rod slidably connected through the connecting rod, a hidden sealing block slidably connected through the front end of the end cap, a water tank fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the housing, and an anti-drip component provided on the top of the water tank.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the pressure release of the first spring or the second spring can cause the hexagonal block and the limiting shaft to pop out. The bevel gear set contains two bevel gears, and the two bevel gears are meshed and connected to each other.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: the anti-drip assembly includes two fixing rods, which are connected to and fixedly connected to the top two sides of the water tank. Lower sealing rings are connected to and fixedly connected to the middle of the top of the fixing rods on both sides. Top covers are provided at both ends of the top of the fixing rods. Bolts are connected to and rotatably connected to both ends of the top of the top covers, and the outer rings of the bolts are threaded to the fixing rods. Upper sealing rings are connected to and fixedly connected to the middle of the inner wall of the top covers. A water meter body is fixedly connected to the middle of the top of the water tank.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the sealing ring can provide a seal at the connection between the water pipe and the water meter.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: the outer ring of the water meter body is fixedly connected to a jacket, and a return pipe is fixedly connected through and to the rear end of the outer ring of the jacket, and one end of the return pipe is fixedly connected through and to the water tank.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the return pipe can transfer the liquid in the jacket back to the water tank.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: a water pump is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the water tank, and the output end of the water pump passes through and is fixedly connected to the jacket.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the water pump transfers the liquid in the water tank to the jacket.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution: a uniformly distributed heating filament is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the water tank, and a liquid level sensor is fixedly connected to the rear end of the inner wall of the water tank.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the liquid level sensor can detect the height of the liquid in the water tank.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution: a water inlet is connected through and fixedly connected to the front end of the top of the water tank, and a drain outlet is connected through and fixedly connected to the front end of the water tank.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, liquid can be injected into the water tank through the water inlet.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution: a controller is fixedly connected to the front end of the box, and water pipes are provided on both sides of the box.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the water pump and heating filament in the device can be easily controlled by the controller.

[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution: sealing rings are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the end cap, and the bottom of the sealing rings penetrates and slides through the box body.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the connection between the end cap and the box body is sealed by the sealing ring.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] 1. This utility model provides an outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure. Firstly, through the cooperation between the end cover, rotating rod, first spring, hexagonal block, second spring, limiting shaft, fixing plate, rotating shaft, bevel gear set, bidirectional threaded rod, limiting rod, connecting rod, and hidden sealing block, it can effectively prevent people from arbitrarily opening, tampering with water meter data, or stealing water meter parts. It avoids accidental opening of the end cover or failure of locking due to accidental contact, ensures the stability of the water meter's working environment, ensures the continuity of the locked state, and reduces the safety hazards caused by accidental opening.

[0024] 2. This utility model provides an outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure. Through the cooperation between the water tank, water pump, heating filament, fixing rod, lower sealing ring, return pipe, top cover, upper sealing ring, bolts, water meter body, and jacket, it eliminates the possibility of random leakage of seepage fluid, prevents corrosion, mold, or structural damage caused by long-term leakage, avoids excessively high or low local temperatures, ensures that the overall temperature of the water meter is maintained within a suitable range, effectively prevents the water meter from freezing and being damaged in low-temperature environments, and ensures normal measurement and operation of the water meter in cold seasons. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a perspective sectional view of the box body of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a perspective sectional view of the end cap of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a sectional perspective view of the water tank of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the top cover of this utility model.

[0030] Legend:

[0031] 1. Housing; 2. End cover; 3. Rotating rod; 4. First spring; 5. Hexagonal block; 6. Second spring; 7. Limiting shaft; 8. Fixing plate; 9. Rotating shaft; 10. Bevel gear set; 11. Bidirectional threaded rod; 12. Limiting rod; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Hidden sealing block; 15. Sealing ring; 16. Water tank; 17. Water pump; 18. Heating filament; 19. Fixing rod; 20. Lower sealing ring; 21. Return pipe; 22. Top cover; 23. Upper sealing ring; 24. Bolt; 25. Water meter body; 26. Jacket; 27. Drain outlet; 28. Water inlet; 29. ​​Water pipe; 30. Liquid level sensor; 31. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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.

[0033] To further understand the contents of this utility model, a detailed description of this utility model will be provided with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5This utility model discloses an outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure, comprising a housing 1, a water tank 16 with a water inlet 28 that is fixedly connected to the top front end, through which liquid can be injected into the water tank 16, a drain outlet 27 that is fixedly connected to the front end of the water tank 16, through which liquid can be discharged from the water tank 16, a controller 31 that is fixedly connected to the front end of the housing 1, through which the liquid level sensor 30 can be observed, water pipes 29 are provided on both sides of the housing 1, and the water pipes 29 are threadedly connected to the water meter body 25, and sealing rings 15 are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the end cap 2, and the bottom of the sealing rings 15 is slidably connected to the housing 1.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The rear end of the box 1 is rotatably connected to an end cap 2. A connecting rod 13 is fixedly connected to the bottom front end of the end cap 2. A rotating rod 3 is rotatably connected through the inner wall of the end cap 2. A first spring 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the rotating rod 3. The release of pressure from the first spring 4 causes a hexagonal block 5 to pop out. The top of the first spring 4 is fixedly connected to the hexagonal block 5. The hexagonal block 5 is rotated by an external wrench. The rotation of the hexagonal block 5 causes the rotating rod 3 to rotate synchronously. A second spring 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the rotating rod 3. A limit shaft 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second spring 6. The limit shaft 7 cooperates with the rotating rod 3. The rotation of the rotating rod 3 causes the limit shaft 7 to rotate synchronously. A fixing plate 8 is fixedly connected to the front end of the inner wall of the box 1. A rotating shaft 9 is rotatably connected through the top of the fixing plate 8, and the top of the rotating shaft 9 is slidably connected to the limit shaft 7. The rotating shaft 9 and the limit shaft... 7. The rotation of the limiting shaft 7 drives the rotating shaft 9 to rotate synchronously. The bottom of the rotating shaft 9 is fixedly connected to the bevel gear set 10. The rotating shaft 9 drives the driving bevel gear to rotate. A double-threaded rod 11 is fixedly connected to one side of the bevel gear set 10. The driven bevel gear drives the double-threaded rod 11 to rotate. The outer ring of the double-threaded rod 11 is threadedly connected to the limiting rod 12 on both sides. The rotation of the double-threaded rod 11 causes the limiting rod 12 to move. The outer ring of the limiting rod 12 is connected to the connecting rod 13 through and slidingly. The movement of the limiting rod 12 fixes the connecting rod 13. The front end of the end cover 2 is connected to the hidden sealing block 14 through and slidingly. The hidden sealing block 14 is hidden from the end cover 2 to prevent the end cover 2 from being opened by human fixation. A water tank 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the box 1. The top of the water tank 16 is equipped with an anti-drip component.

[0036] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5The anti-drip assembly includes two fixing rods 19, which are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the water tank 16. The fixing rods 19 have through grooves to guide dripping liquid into the water tank 16. Lower sealing rings 20 are fixedly connected to both sides of the top center of the fixing rods 19. Top covers 22 are provided at both ends of the top of the fixing rods 19, and these top covers 22 cooperate with the fixing rods 19. Bolts 24 are rotatably connected to both ends of the top of the top covers 22, and the outer rings of the bolts 24 are threaded to the fixing rods 19. The bolts 24 connect the top covers 22 to the fixing rods 19. Upper sealing rings 23 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top covers 22, ensuring a seal at the connection between the water meter body 25 and the water pipe 29, facilitating the guidance of dripping liquid. A water meter body 25 is fixedly connected in the middle of the unit. A jacket 26 is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the water meter body 25. The jacket 26 can provide heat to the water meter body 25 to prevent the meter from freezing. A return pipe 21 is fixedly connected through and fixedly connected to the rear end of the outer ring of the jacket 26. One end of the return pipe 21 is fixedly connected through and fixedly connected to the water tank 16. The liquid in the jacket 26 can be returned to the water tank 16 through the return pipe 21. A water pump 17 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the water tank 16. The output end of the water pump 17 is fixedly connected through and fixedly connected to the jacket 26. The water pump 17 can transfer the high temperature liquid in the water tank 16 to the jacket 26. A uniformly distributed heating filament 18 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the water tank 16. The heating filament 18 can heat the liquid in the water tank 16. A liquid level sensor 30 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the inner wall of the water tank 16.

[0037] Working principle: When end cover 2 is closed, bottom connecting rod 13 enters the corresponding position inside housing 1. Second spring 6 causes limiting shaft 7 to enter rotating shaft 9. By turning hexagonal block 5 with external wrench, the wrench engages hexagonal block 5 and rotates, driving rotating rod 3 and limiting shaft 7 to rotate synchronously. Limiting shaft 7 cooperates with rotating shaft 9. After rotating shaft 9 rotates, it drives bidirectional threaded rod 11 to rotate via bevel gear set 10. Bidirectional threaded rod 11 drives the limiting rods 12 on both sides to move. Finally, limiting rod 12 passes through connecting rod 13, completing the end cover. After locking 2, the hidden sealing block 14 is slid into the end cover 2, allowing the hexagonal block 5 to enter the rotating rod 3. The hidden sealing block 14 further conceals the key structure, preventing unauthorized opening. When it is necessary to open the end cover 2, the hidden sealing block 14 is slid out, causing the hexagonal block 5 to pop out. The wrench is operated in the opposite direction, causing the double-threaded rod 11 to reverse, the limit rod 12 to disengage from the connecting rod 13, and the hexagonal block 5 is pressed to compress the first spring 4. This releases the linkage between the rotating rod 3 and the outside, allowing the end cover 2 and the water meter body 25 to be opened. At the connection point with the water pipe 29, a flow guiding structure is formed by the fixing rod 19, the lower sealing ring 20, the top cover 22, and the upper sealing ring 23. If water leaks at the connection point, the liquid first contacts the upper sealing ring 23 and the top cover 22. Since the top cover 22 is connected to the fixing rod 19 by bolts 24, and the fixing rod 19 has a through groove, the leaking liquid will flow along the inner wall of the sealing ring and the top cover 22, through the through groove, into the water tank 16, preventing water droplets from leaking out and damaging the surrounding structure. When the water meter needs to be heated in winter, the water tank 16 is filled with... When the heating filament 18 is energized, it heats the liquid inside the tank. The water pump 17 starts and transfers the high-temperature liquid to the jacket 26 on the outer ring of the water meter body 25. The jacket 26 wraps around the water meter and heats the water meter through heat transfer to prevent low-temperature freezing damage. This completes the heat exchange of the liquid and continuously ensures the working temperature of the water meter. The liquid level sensor 30 in the water tank 16 monitors the liquid level in real time. If the liquid level is abnormal, it can be fed back and reminded through the front controller 31 of the tank 1, so that water can be added through the water inlet 28 and drained through the drain outlet 27 for maintenance.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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 outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The rear end of the box (1) is rotatably connected to an end cap (2). A connecting rod (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom front end of each end cap (2). A rotating rod (3) is rotatably connected through the inner wall of the end cap (2). A first spring (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the rotating rod (3). A hexagonal block (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the first spring (4). A second spring (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the rotating rod (3). A limit shaft (7) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second spring (6). A fixing plate (8) is fixedly connected to the front end of the inner wall of the box (1). A rotating rod is rotatably connected through the top of the fixing plate (8). Shaft (9), and the top of the shaft (9) is connected to the limiting shaft (7) through and slidingly connected. A bevel gear set (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the shaft (9). A double-threaded rod (11) is fixedly connected to one side of the bevel gear set (10). A limiting rod (12) is threadedly connected to both sides of the outer ring of the double-threaded rod (11). The outer ring of the limiting rod (12) is connected to the connecting rod (13) through and slidingly connected. A hidden sealing block (14) is connected to the front end of the end cover (2). A water tank (16) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the box (1). A leak-proof component is provided on the top of the water tank (16).

2. An outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-drip assembly includes two fixing rods (19), which are connected to the top sides of the water tank (16) through and fixedly connected. The fixing rods (19) are connected to the middle sides of the top of the fixing rods (19) through and fixedly connected to the lower sealing rings (20). The top ends of the fixing rods (19) are provided with top covers (22). The top ends of the top covers (22) are connected to bolts (24) through and rotatably connected. The outer ring of the bolts (24) is threaded to the fixing rods (19). The middle of the inner wall of the top covers (22) is connected to the upper sealing rings (23). The middle of the top of the water tank (16) is fixedly connected to the water meter body (25).

3. An outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water meter body (25) is fixedly connected to a jacket (26) on its outer ring. The rear end of the jacket (26) is connected to a return pipe (21) through and fixedly connected to the outer ring. One end of the return pipe (21) is connected to the water tank (16) through and fixedly connected to the water tank.

4. An outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water pump (17) is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the water tank (16), and the output end of the water pump (17) passes through and is fixedly connected to the jacket (26).

5. An outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the water tank (16) is fixedly connected with a uniformly distributed heating filament (18), and the rear end of the inner wall of the water tank (16) is fixedly connected with a liquid level sensor (30).

6. An outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (16) has a water inlet (28) that is fixedly connected to the front end of the top and a drain outlet (27) that is fixedly connected to the front end of the water tank (16).

7. An outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the box (1) is fixedly connected to a controller (31), and water pipes (29) are provided on both sides of the box (1).

8. An outdoor water meter with an anti-drip flow guiding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end cap (2) is fixedly connected to two sides of the bottom with sealing rings (15), and the bottom of the sealing rings (15) is connected to the box body (1) through and slidingly.

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