Portable Smart Video Meter Reader

By designing a portable, installable intelligent video meter reader, and employing a bracket assembly and a magnetic alarm system, the problems of complex installation and theft of existing automatic meter reading devices for gas meters have been solved, achieving the effects of simplified installation, reduced costs, and improved security.

CN224289882UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26CHANGZHOU WEIGE ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHANGZHOU WEIGE ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Filing Date
2023-12-26
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

The existing automatic meter reading devices for gas metering instruments are complex to install, have high manufacturing costs, cannot adapt to instruments of different sizes, and are prone to theft and inconvenience in maintenance.

Method used

A portable, installable smart video meter reader was designed. It uses a bracket assembly to be fixed to the gas meter with screws, adapting to different meter heads. It is equipped with a magnetic alarm system to prevent theft and cover closure, simplifying the installation structure.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the installation process, reduces maintenance costs, adapts to gas metering instruments of different sizes, and features anti-tamper alarm and cover-opening alarm functions, improving ease of use and safety.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a portable, installable intelligent video meter reader, comprising an intelligent video meter reading device and a bracket assembly. The intelligent video meter reading device is mounted on a gas meter via the bracket assembly. The intelligent video meter reading device includes a housing, a back cover, a main board, and a camera. The back cover is connected to the rear side of the housing and has a viewing window. The main board is fixed inside the housing, and the camera is mounted on the main board. The camera captures the digits inside the gas meter through the viewing window on the back cover. The bracket assembly includes a left base and a right base. The left side wall of the housing is connected to the left base via fastening screws, and the right side wall of the housing is connected to the right base via fastening screws. This utility model provides a portable, installable intelligent video meter reader that can be installed on gas meter heads of different sizes. The installation structure is simple and reliable, saving installation and maintenance time and manufacturing costs.
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