A connection structure of a water meter box and a water meter pipeline

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of connecting structure of water meter box and water meter pipeline, including bottom shell, shell and water meter, the both sides of bottom shell are respectively provided with mounting portion, mounting portion has the arc recess of upper end opening, hoop piece is provided on the mounting portion, the hoop piece includes arc portion and the connecting structure of being arranged at the both ends of arc portion, hoop piece is fixed in mounting portion by connecting structure, to make arc portion and mounting portion form fixed mouth, water meter pipeline is fixed on shell through fixed mouth in the both sides, shell is detachably mounted on bottom shell, hoop piece is arranged in the both sides inside water meter box, not only can be conveniently fixed the water meter pipeline of both sides by hoop piece, water meter can also be stably fixed in water meter box, compared with nut type connection, operation is more convenient and connection stability is better, in addition, after installation is completed, it will not be arbitrarily screwed by other personnel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of water meter boxes, and in particular to a connection structure between a water meter box and a water meter pipeline. Background Technology

[0002] The functions of a water meter box include: 1. A sturdy box effectively prevents the water meter from being damaged by external environmental factors such as sunlight, rain, freezing, wind, sand, and impact, as well as from human-caused damage; 2. Reducing the corrosion of the water meter's precision components by harsh environments, extending the water meter's service life, and ensuring measurement accuracy; 3. Usually equipped with a special lock or lead seal to prevent unauthorized personnel from opening, disassembling the water meter, or operating the valve, ensuring fair measurement and water safety.

[0003] Existing connection structures between water meter boxes and water meter pipelines, such as the stop check valve connection device for water meter boxes disclosed in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN2195572Y, involve the water meter being housed inside the water meter box and secured by nuts located on both sides of the outer end of the water meter box. However, this connection method has the following drawbacks: 1. Because the nuts are located on the outside of the water meter box, they can be easily tightened by others, causing the water meter box and water meter to become misaligned; 2. When installing the water meter, workers need to open the water meter box first, and hold the water meter with one hand while tightening the nuts with the other, which is inconvenient; 3. Workers may not tighten the nuts completely, leading to unstable water meter connections. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a connection structure between a water meter box and a water meter pipeline. The water meter box is equipped with clamps on both sides inside, which can more easily fix the water meter and water meter pipeline and make the connection more stable. In addition, it can effectively prevent other people from deliberately damaging the connection between the water meter pipeline and the water meter box.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a connection structure between a water meter box and a water meter pipeline, including a bottom shell, a housing, and a water meter. Mounting portions are respectively provided on both sides of the bottom shell. Each mounting portion has an arc-shaped groove with an opening at the top. A clamping member is provided on the mounting portion. The clamping member includes an arc-shaped portion and connecting structures at both ends of the arc-shaped portion. The clamping member is fixed to the mounting portion through the connecting structures, so that the arc-shaped portion and the mounting portion form a fixing opening. The pipelines on both sides of the water meter are fixed to the housing through the fixing opening. The housing is detachably mounted on the bottom shell.

[0006] Furthermore, the connection structure includes a rotating pin disposed at one end of the arc portion and an elastic locking foot disposed at the other end of the arc portion, and the mounting portion is provided with a slot for rotatingly engaging with the rotating pin and a latch for engaging with the elastic locking foot.

[0007] Furthermore, a first connecting part is provided between the arc portion and the elastic locking foot, and the mounting part is provided with a platform portion corresponding to the first connecting part. The first connecting part and the platform portion are fixedly connected by fasteners.

[0008] Furthermore, a second connecting part is provided between the arc portion and the rotating pin. The second connecting part includes a horizontal part connected to the arc portion and a vertical part connected to the horizontal part and the rotating pin. The mounting part is provided with a clearance groove that matches the width of the vertical part.

[0009] Furthermore, an open-type soft washer is installed inside the fixing port to clamp the water meter pipeline.

[0010] Furthermore, the inner ring of the soft washer is provided with raised strips, which are spaced apart around the inner ring of the soft washer.

[0011] Furthermore, the connection structure includes connection portions disposed on both sides of the arc portion, and the mounting portion is provided with a platform portion corresponding to the connection portion. The connection portion and the platform portion are fixedly connected by fasteners.

[0012] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] The connection structure between the water meter box and the water meter pipeline of this utility model has clamps on both sides inside the water meter box. The clamps can not only conveniently fix the water meter pipelines on both sides, but also make the water meter stably fixed in the water meter box. Compared with the nut connection, the operation is more convenient and the connection stability is better. In addition, after installation, it cannot be arbitrarily tightened by other personnel, which can effectively prevent other personnel from deliberately damaging the connection between the water meter pipeline and the water meter box. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the base shell and clamping component of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the clamp component of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a first-view schematic diagram of the connection structure between the bottom shell and the pipeline of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This is the utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the bottom shell and the pipeline from a second perspective of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 7 This is the utility model Figure 6 Enlarged view of point B.

[0021] In the diagram: 10. Bottom shell; 11. Mounting part; 111. Arc-shaped groove; 112. Slot; 113. Buckle; 114. Platform part; 115. Clearance groove; 12. Clamp; 121. Arc part; 122. Connecting structure; 123. Rotating pin; 124. Elastic locking foot; 125. First connecting part; 126. Second connecting part; 1261. Horizontal part; 1262. Vertical part; 13. Soft washer; 131. Raised strip; 14. Fastener; 20. Housing; 30. Pipeline. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0024] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a connection structure between a water meter box and a water meter pipeline includes a bottom shell 10, a housing 20, and a water meter. Mounting portions 11 are respectively provided on both sides of the bottom shell 10. Each mounting portion 11 has an arc-shaped groove 111 with an opening at the upper end. A clamping member 12 is provided on the mounting portion 11. The clamping member 12 includes an arc-shaped portion 121 and connecting structures 122 provided at both ends of the arc-shaped portion 121. The clamping member 12 is fixed to the mounting portion 11 through the connecting structures 122, so that the arc-shaped portion 121 and the mounting portion 11 form a fixing opening. The pipelines 30 on both sides of the water meter are fixed to the housing 20 through the fixing opening. The housing 20 is detachably installed on the bottom shell 10. That is, during installation, the water meter, i.e., the water meter pipeline 30, is first installed onto the bottom shell 10, and then the housing 20 is fixedly connected to the bottom shell 10. The material of the clamping member 12 includes, but is not limited to, PP, PA, or PE.

[0026] In some embodiments, the connection structure 122 includes a rotating pin 123 disposed at one end of the arc portion 121 and an elastic locking foot 124 disposed at the other end of the arc portion 121. The mounting portion 11 is provided with a slot 112 for rotatingly engaging with the rotating pin 123 and a fastening position 113 for engaging with the elastic locking foot 124. The rotating pin 123 of the clamp 12 is rotatably installed into the slot 112, and the elastic locking foot 124 engages with the fastening position 113 to fix the clamp 12 to the mounting portion 11, thereby fixing the water meter pipeline 30 in the fixing port.

[0027] In some embodiments, a first connecting portion 125 is provided between the arc portion 121 and the elastic locking foot 124, and the mounting portion 11 is provided with a platform portion 114 corresponding to the first connecting portion 125. The first connecting portion 125 and the platform portion 114 are fixedly connected by fasteners 14. This arrangement is used to enhance the connection stability between the clamp 12 and the mounting portion 11. Specifically, the first connecting portion 125 is horizontally arranged, and the platform portion 114 is also horizontally arranged.

[0028] In some embodiments, a second connecting portion 126 is provided between the arc portion 121 and the rotating pin 123. The second connecting portion 126 includes a horizontal portion 1261 connected to the arc portion 121 and a vertical portion 1262 connected to the horizontal portion 1261 and the rotating pin 123. The mounting portion 11 is provided with a relief groove 115 that matches the width of the vertical portion 1262. The cooperation between the vertical portion 1262 and the relief groove 115 can also play a guiding role, so that the clamp 12 can rotate around the rotating pin 123.

[0029] In some embodiments, an open-type flexible washer 13 is installed in the fixing port to clamp the water meter pipe 30. For example, when the outer diameter of the water meter pipe 30 is 25mm, the open-type flexible washer 13 is not required. When the outer diameter of the water meter pipe 30 is 15mm, the open-type flexible washer 13 is required to better clamp the water meter pipe 30. The open structure facilitates the assembly of the flexible washer 13 to the outer periphery of the water meter pipe 30. The material of the flexible washer 13 is preferably PE.

[0030] In some embodiments, the inner ring of the soft washer 13 is provided with a protrusion 131, which is distributed at intervals around the inner ring of the soft washer 13. The structure of the protrusion 131 can effectively enhance the fixing effect.

[0031] In some embodiments, the connection structure 122 includes a connection portion disposed on both sides of the arc portion 121, and the mounting portion 11 is provided with a platform portion 114 corresponding to the connection portion. The connection portion and the platform portion 114 are fixedly connected by fasteners 14.

[0032] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0033] The connection structure between the water meter box and the water meter pipeline of this utility model has clamps 12 set on both sides inside the water meter box. The clamps 12 can not only conveniently fix the water meter pipelines 30 on both sides, but also make the water meter stably fixed in the water meter box. Compared with the nut connection, the operation is more convenient and the connection stability is better. In addition, it cannot be arbitrarily twisted by other personnel after installation.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A connection structure between a water meter box and a water meter pipeline, characterized in that: The device includes a bottom shell (10), a housing (20), and a water meter. The bottom shell (10) has mounting parts (11) on both sides. The mounting parts (11) have arc-shaped grooves (111) with openings at the top. The mounting parts (11) are provided with clamps (12). The clamps (12) include arc-shaped parts (121) and connecting structures (122) at both ends of the arc-shaped parts (121). The clamps (12) are fixed to the mounting parts (11) through the connecting structures (122) so that the arc-shaped parts (121) and the mounting parts (11) form a fixing port. The pipes (30) on both sides of the water meter are fixed to the housing (20) through the fixing port. The housing (20) is detachably mounted on the bottom shell (10).

2. The connection structure between a water meter box and a water meter pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting structure (122) includes a rotating pin (123) disposed at one end of the arc portion (121) and an elastic locking foot (124) disposed at the other end of the arc portion (121). The mounting portion (11) is provided with a slot (112) for rotatingly engaging with the rotating pin (123) and a latch (113) for engaging with the elastic locking foot (124).

3. The connection structure between a water meter box and a water meter pipeline according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first connecting part (125) is provided between the arc portion (121) and the elastic locking foot (124), and the mounting part (11) is provided with a platform portion (114) corresponding to the first connecting part (125). The first connecting part (125) and the platform portion (114) are fixedly connected by fasteners (14).

4. The connection structure between a water meter box and a water meter pipeline according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second connecting part (126) is provided between the arc portion (121) and the rotating pin (123). The second connecting part (126) includes a horizontal part (1261) connected to the arc portion (121) and a vertical part (1262) connected to the horizontal part (1261) and the rotating pin (123). The mounting part (11) is provided with a clearance groove (115) that matches the width of the vertical part (1262).

5. A connection structure between a water meter box and a water meter pipeline according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: An open-type soft washer (13) is installed inside the fixed port, and the water meter pipeline (30) is clamped by the soft washer (13).

6. The connection structure between a water meter box and a water meter pipeline according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner ring of the soft washer (13) is provided with a raised strip (131), and the raised strip (131) is distributed at intervals around the inner ring of the soft washer (13).

7. The connection structure between a water meter box and a water meter pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection structure (122) includes a connection part disposed on both sides of the arc part (121), and the mounting part (11) is provided with a platform part (114) corresponding to the connection part. The connection part and the platform part (114) are fixedly connected by fasteners (14).

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