Waterproof positioning device for water meter well

By using a waterproof GPS locator, float support rod, and triangular pusher structure in the water meter well, the problem of water meter well positioning device damage due to long-term immersion in water was solved, enabling positioning and signal protection when the water level rises, and improving the waterproof performance and positioning convenience of the device.

CN224300037UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29SHANGHAI YIWEI COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI YIWEI COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing water meter well positioning devices are prone to damage when submerged in water for extended periods, affecting positioning operations.

Method used

A waterproof GPS locator is installed on a floating plate. The floating plate, support rod, and triangular pusher structure are used to make the floating plate float when the water level rises. The support rod pushes the triangular pusher to protrude from the surface of the water meter cover to achieve positioning. When the water level is too high, the GPS locator is stored inside the water meter cover for protection.

Benefits of technology

It effectively protects the GPS locator, ensures uninterrupted signal transmission, and allows for easy visual location of water meter wells, thus improving the device's waterproof performance and service life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to water meter well technical field, concretely is a waterproof type positioning device for water meter well, including the float plate and waterproof GPS locator, the top of float plate is fixedly installed with waterproof GPS locator, and the top of float plate is provided with first sealing ring and second sealing ring, first sealing ring is located at the edge of float plate top, second sealing ring is located at the center of float plate top, the top center of float plate is installed with support rod, and the top of support rod is provided with triangle push head, the bottom of triangle push head is installed with sealing washer, the top of float plate is installed with water meter well lid. The utility model support rod and triangle push head install work through the thread fixing of support rod and float plate, are convenient and water meter well lid combination, and triangle push head is located in the storage hole simultaneously, and the falling position of float plate is limited, avoids falling, improves sealing performance after installation according to triangle push head bottom sealing washer.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water meter well technology, and in particular to a waterproof positioning device for water meter wells. Background Technology

[0002] As an indispensable infrastructure in urban water supply systems, water meter wells are key nodes connecting water supply networks and end users. Their core function is to provide a safe and stable installation environment for water meters and to achieve long-term protection. Traditional water meter wells are often difficult to locate due to unclear location markings, manhole covers, or environmental obstructions, thus requiring a positioning device to determine the location of the water meter well.

[0003] Existing positioning devices for water meter wells achieve accurate coordinate marking and rapid identification of water meter wells by integrating identification technologies such as GPS, RFID tags, or QR codes. However, when water overflows from the water pipes inside the water meter well, the rising water level inside the well overflows the positioning device. The positioning device is easily damaged when it is submerged in water for a long time, which affects the positioning work.

[0004] Therefore, in response to the problem that existing water meter well positioning devices are easily damaged when submerged in water for extended periods, affecting their positioning function, this invention addresses this issue by installing a waterproof GPS locator onto a floating plate. The device uses the signal from the waterproof GPS locator for positioning. When water overflows from the water pipes inside the water meter well, the rising water level causes the floating plate to float on the surface. The floating plate then pushes the support rod and triangular pusher upwards, protruding above the top of the water meter well cover. Positioning is then visually determined by the markings on the support rod. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the problem that common water meter well positioning devices are prone to damage when submerged in water for extended periods, thus affecting their positioning function.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a waterproof positioning device for water meter wells, comprising a float and a waterproof GPS locator. The waterproof GPS locator is fixedly installed on the top surface of the float, and a first sealing ring and a second sealing ring are provided on the top surface of the float. The first sealing ring is located at the edge of the top surface of the float, and the second sealing ring is located at the center of the top surface of the float. A support rod is installed at the center of the top surface of the float, and a triangular push head is provided at the top of the support rod. A sealing gasket is installed on the bottom surface of the triangular push head. A water meter well cover is installed on the top of the float.

[0007] Preferably, the first and second sealing rings are connected to the floating plate by adhesive bonding, and the waterproof GPS locator is located between the first and second sealing rings, with the first and second sealing rings having the same height.

[0008] Preferably, the top surface of the water meter well cover has a slot, and a straight rod is installed inside the slot. The center of the top surface of the water meter well cover has a receiving hole, and the center of the bottom surface of the water meter well cover has a through hole. The bottom surface of the water meter well cover has a receiving ring hole around it.

[0009] Preferably, the support rod is connected to the float plate by a threaded connection, and the support rod and the triangular pusher are integrated into one structure. The support rod and the triangular pusher are connected to the water meter cover by a rotary sliding connection through a through hole and a receiving hole, and the diameter of the through hole is smaller than the diameter of the receiving hole.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom length of the triangular push head is greater than the diameter of the support rod, and the connection between the triangular push head and the sealing gasket is by adhesive fixation, and an identification layer is provided on the outer side of the top of the support rod.

[0011] Preferably, the slots and straight rods are symmetrically distributed on the water meter cover, and the diameter of the water meter cover is larger than the diameter of the float plate. The straight rods are connected to the water meter cover in a fixed manner.

[0012] Preferably, the height of the receiving ring hole is greater than the height of the waterproof GPS locator, and the distance between the outer diameter and the inner diameter of the receiving ring hole is greater than the length and width of the waterproof GPS locator.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] The support rod and the triangular pusher are installed by fixing the support rod to the float plate with threads, which facilitates the combination with the water meter well cover. At the same time, the triangular pusher is located in the receiving hole to restrict the falling position of the float plate and prevent it from falling off. The sealing gasket on the bottom of the triangular pusher improves the sealing performance after installation.

[0015] The support rod is installed on the float plate. When the water pipe inside the water meter well overflows, causing the water level inside the water meter well to rise, the float plate can float on the water surface and rise according to the water level. The float plate pushes the triangular pusher head to rise through the support rod. The structure of the triangular pusher head can push the mud and sand impurities on the surface of the water meter well cover, making it easy for the marking layer at the top of the support rod to protrude from the top surface of the water meter well cover, which can be visually observed and positioned.

[0016] When the float plate floats on the water surface, it can drive the waterproof GPS locator to rise synchronously, preventing the water level from overflowing the waterproof GPS locator. When the float plate floats to the top, it can drive the first and second sealing rings to seal against the bottom surface of the water meter well cover. At the same time, the waterproof GPS locator slides into the storage ring hole for storage, which can protect the waterproof GPS locator and prevent it from being immersed in water, facilitating signal transmission and positioning. In addition, the combination of the waterproof GPS locator and the float plate makes it easy to replace the waterproof GPS locator. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural illustration of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the water meter well cover of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support rod rising according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic of the water meter well cover of this utility model from an upward perspective.

[0021] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the triangular pusher head of this utility model.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Float plate; 2. Waterproof GPS locator; 3. First sealing ring; 4. Second sealing ring; 5. Support rod; 6. Triangular push head; 7. Sealing gasket; 8. Water meter well cover; 9. Groove; 10. Straight rod; 11. Reception hole; 12. Through hole; 13. Reception ring hole. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a waterproof positioning device for water meter wells, including a float plate 1 and a waterproof GPS locator 2. The waterproof GPS locator 2 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the float plate 1, and a first sealing ring 3 and a second sealing ring 4 are provided on the top surface of the float plate 1. The first sealing ring 3 is located at the edge of the top surface of the float plate 1, and the second sealing ring 4 is located at the center of the top surface of the float plate 1. A support rod 5 is installed at the center of the top surface of the float plate 1, and a triangular push head 6 is provided at the top of the support rod 5. A sealing gasket 7 is installed on the bottom surface of the triangular push head 6. A water meter well cover 8 is installed on the top of the float plate 1.

[0025] The first sealing ring 3 and the second sealing ring 4 are connected to the float plate 1 by adhesive bonding. The waterproof GPS locator 2 is located between the first sealing ring 3 and the second sealing ring 4. The first sealing ring 3 and the second sealing ring 4 are at the same height and can pass through the first sealing ring 3 and the second sealing ring 4. After the float plate 1 floats to the top, the first sealing ring 3 and the second sealing ring 4 can seal and adhere to the bottom surface of the water meter well cover 8 to protect the waterproof GPS locator 2.

[0026] The top surface of the water meter well cover 8 has a slot 9, and a straight rod 10 is installed inside the slot 9. The center of the top surface of the water meter well cover 8 has a storage hole 11, and the center of the bottom surface of the water meter well cover 8 has a through hole 12. The bottom surface of the water meter well cover 8 has a storage ring hole 13. The storage hole 11, through hole 12 and storage ring hole 13 on the water meter well cover 8 facilitate the operation and storage of subsequent components.

[0027] The support rod 5 is connected to the float plate 1 by a threaded fixation, and the support rod 5 and the triangular push head 6 are integrated into a single structure. The support rod 5 and the triangular push head 6 are connected to the water meter cover 8 by a rotary sliding connection through the through hole 12 and the receiving hole 11. The diameter of the through hole 12 is smaller than the diameter of the receiving hole 11. The support rod 5 can be disassembled and assembled with the float plate 1 for easy combination work. At the same time, the support rod 5 and the triangular push head 6 can slide and rise on the water meter cover 8 to facilitate the protrusion of the water meter cover 8.

[0028] The bottom length of the triangular pusher 6 is greater than the diameter of the support rod 5, and the triangular pusher 6 is connected to the sealing gasket 7 by adhesive fixation. Furthermore, an identification layer is provided on the outer side of the top of the support rod 5. Based on the bottom length of the triangular pusher 6, this facilitates stability during subsequent long-term static placement and prevents it from falling off. At the same time, the sealing gasket 7 improves the sealing performance during static placement. The identification layer on the support rod 5 can be conspicuously displayed after protruding from the water meter cover 8.

[0029] The slots 9 and straight rods 10 are symmetrically distributed on the water meter cover 8, and the diameter of the water meter cover 8 is larger than the diameter of the float plate 1. The straight rods 10 are fixedly connected to the water meter cover 8. Based on the slots 9 and straight rods 10 provided on the water meter cover 8, the water meter cover 8 can be lifted and opened.

[0030] The height of the receiving ring hole 13 is greater than the height of the waterproof GPS locator 2, and the distance between the outer diameter and the inner diameter of the receiving ring hole 13 is greater than the length and width of the waterproof GPS locator 2. The receiving ring hole 13 provided on the water meter well cover 8 can store the waterproof GPS locator 2, making it convenient for the float plate 1 to drive the waterproof GPS locator 2 to slide into the receiving ring hole 13.

[0031] Working principle: According to Figure 1First, the workers can process the water meter well cover 8 and combine it with the water meter well body so that the float 1 is located inside the water meter well. Then, the waterproof GPS locator 2 generates a signal to perform the positioning work. The waterproof GPS locator 2 is a known and existing technology on the market, and will not be described in detail here.

[0032] according to Figures 1-3 and Figure 5 When the water pipe inside the water meter well overflows, water accumulates inside the water meter well and the water level rises. According to the rise in water level, the float plate 1 can float on the water surface to prevent the water level from overflowing the waterproof GPS locator 2. The float plate 1 rises according to the water level, so the float plate 1 can drive the support rod 5 and the triangular push head 6 to slide and rise on the water meter well cover 8 through the through hole 12 and the receiving hole 11. The triangular push head 6 can push the mud and impurities on the top surface of the water meter well cover 8, so that the support rod 5 can protrude from the water meter well cover 8, and the marking layer at the top of the support rod 5 can be displayed on the outside, so that personnel can perform positioning work by visual inspection.

[0033] according to Figures 1-2 and Figure 4 When the water level inside the water meter well is too high, the float plate 1 drives the first sealing ring 3 and the second sealing ring 4 to seal against the bottom surface of the water meter well cover 8. At the same time, the float plate 1 drives the waterproof GPS locator 2 to slide into the storage ring hole 13 for storage, thus sealing and protecting the waterproof GPS locator 2. Meanwhile, the second sealing ring 4 seals the through hole 12 to prevent air leakage. It can perform air pressure adsorption to maintain stability. Based on the marking layer on the waterproof GPS locator 2 and the support rod 5, it is convenient for personnel to quickly determine the location of the water meter well.

[0034] The above is the entire working process of the device, and all contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0035] 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. A waterproof positioning device for water meter wells, comprising a float (1) and a waterproof GPS locator (2), characterized in that: A waterproof GPS locator (2) is fixedly installed on the top surface of the float (1), and a first sealing ring (3) and a second sealing ring (4) are provided on the top surface of the float (1). The first sealing ring (3) is located at the edge of the top surface of the float (1), and the second sealing ring (4) is located at the center of the top surface of the float (1). A support rod (5) is installed at the center of the top surface of the float (1), and a triangular pusher (6) is provided at the top of the support rod (5). A sealing gasket (7) is installed on the bottom surface of the triangular pusher (6), and a water meter well cover (8) is installed above the float (1).

2. The waterproof positioning device for water meter wells according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sealing ring (3) and the second sealing ring (4) are connected to the floating plate (1) by adhesive bonding. The waterproof GPS locator (2) is located between the first sealing ring (3) and the second sealing ring (4). The first sealing ring (3) and the second sealing ring (4) are at the same height.

3. The waterproof positioning device for water meter wells according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the water meter well cover (8) is provided with a slot (9), and a straight rod (10) is installed inside the slot (9). A receiving hole (11) is provided at the center of the top surface of the water meter well cover (8), and a through hole (12) is provided at the center of the bottom surface of the water meter well cover (8). A receiving ring hole (13) is provided around the bottom surface of the water meter well cover (8).

4. A waterproof positioning device for water meter wells according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support rod (5) is connected to the float plate (1) by a threaded connection, and the support rod (5) and the triangular push head (6) are integrated into one structure. The support rod (5) and the triangular push head (6) are connected to the water meter well cover (8) by a rotary sliding connection through the through hole (12) and the receiving hole (11), and the diameter of the through hole (12) is smaller than the diameter of the receiving hole (11).

5. A waterproof positioning device for water meter wells according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom length of the triangular pusher (6) is greater than the diameter of the support rod (5), and the triangular pusher (6) is connected to the sealing gasket (7) by adhesive fixation, and an identification layer is provided on the outer side of the top of the support rod (5).

6. A waterproof positioning device for water meter wells according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slots (9) and straight rods (10) are symmetrically distributed on the water meter cover (8), and the diameter of the water meter cover (8) is larger than the diameter of the float (1). The straight rods (10) are fixedly connected to the water meter cover (8).

7. A waterproof positioning device for water meter wells according to claim 3, characterized in that: The height of the receiving ring hole (13) is greater than the height of the waterproof GPS locator (2), and the distance between the outer diameter and the inner diameter of the receiving ring hole (13) is greater than the length and width of the waterproof GPS locator (2).