Multi-layer sealed water meter well structure with water guide function

By employing a multi-layered sealing and water-guiding structure in the water meter well, the problem of water leakage in the water meter well was solved, achieving higher sealing and waterproofing effects, reducing the risk of electric leakage, and extending the service life of the equipment.

CN224338292UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09CHINA CONSTR SEVENTH ENG DIVISION CORP LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA CONSTR SEVENTH ENG DIVISION CORP LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-01
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

Existing water meter wells are prone to internal dampness and electrical leakage during rainfall due to rainwater, groundwater, or leaking pipes seeping in through gaps in the well cover and loose connections.

Method used

The system employs a multi-layered sealing structure, including a well pit, a prefabricated water meter well, a sealing layer, and a water guiding structure. The combination of the sealing layer and the water guiding structure enhances the sealing between the well cover and the well pit and drains any seeping water, preventing water accumulation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents moisture inside the water meter well, reduces the risk of electric leakage, improves the sealing and waterproof performance of the water meter well, and extends the service life of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of multilayer sealing water meter well structure with water guide function, including well pit, finished water meter well, sealing layer, water guide structure and drainage layer, well pit is set up in ground;Well pit bottom is paved with drainage layer;Finished water meter well is set on drainage layer, and well lid is equipped with well lid on finished water meter well;Backfill layer is provided in well pit, to fill the gap between finished water meter well and well pit inner wall;Sealing layer is set in backfill layer, for sealing the gap between well lid and backfill layer;Water guide structure is set in backfill layer, and water guide structure includes drainage channel and drainage cavity, and drainage cavity is below sealing layer, and drainage cavity is communicated with drainage layer by drainage channel;The multilayer sealing water meter well structure with water guide function, the sealing property between well lid and well pit is strengthened by multistage sealing, reduce water penetration, simultaneously, by water guide structure, the water seepage at sealing layer is guided out, increase safety redundancy, avoid the damp rot of sealing layer caused by water seepage accumulation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to municipal water supply, and in particular to a multi-layer sealed water meter well structure with water guiding function. Background Technology

[0002] Municipal water supply refers to the process of drawing water from a water source, sending it through water pipelines to a water plant for water treatment, and then pressurizing the treated water before sending it to users through a distribution network. In order to facilitate the counting of users' water consumption, water meters need to be installed on the water pipes during municipal water supply. To protect the water meters, they are usually installed in water meter wells.

[0003] Existing water meter wells are generally installed underground. The installation method involves digging a pit on the ground, installing the integrated water meter well in the pit, and then covering the water meter well with a well cover. However, during rainfall, rainwater, groundwater, or leaking pipes may seep into the well through gaps in the well cover or loose joints, making the inside of the water meter well damp. After prolonged use, electrical equipment may be at risk of leakage. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problem in the prior art where water seepage may enter the well through gaps in the well cover or loose joints, this invention proposes a multi-layer sealed water meter well structure with water guiding function.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model includes a well pit, a prefabricated water meter well, a sealing layer, a water guiding structure, and a drainage layer.

[0006] The well pit is dug on the ground;

[0007] A drainage layer is laid at the bottom of the pit;

[0008] The prefabricated water meter well is installed on the drainage layer, and the prefabricated water meter well is covered with a well cover;

[0009] A backfill layer is installed inside the pit to fill the gap between the finished water meter well and the inner wall of the pit;

[0010] The sealing layer is placed inside the backfill layer to seal the gap between the well cover and the backfill layer;

[0011] The water guiding structure is set in the backfill layer. The water guiding structure includes a drainage channel and a drainage chamber. The drainage chamber is located below the sealing layer and is connected to the drainage layer through the drainage channel.

[0012] The prefabricated water meter well is used for the passage of urban water supply pipes. The water supply pipes are equipped with control elements, which are located inside the prefabricated water meter well.

[0013] Preferably, the sealing layer includes a first sealing layer and a second sealing layer, the first sealing layer is located above the second sealing layer, and both the first sealing layer and the second sealing layer are disposed within the backfill layer;

[0014] The first sealing layer provides a dynamic seal with the manhole cover, while the second sealing layer provides a static seal with the manhole cover.

[0015] Preferably, the backfill layer includes a backfill soil layer and a protective layer, wherein the backfill soil layer is disposed in the well pit to fill the gap between the finished water meter well and the inner wall of the well pit;

[0016] The protective layer is laid on top of the backfill soil layer, and the protective layer is flush with the top of the pit.

[0017] Preferably, the first sealing layer includes a first sealing groove and a sealing ring. The first sealing groove is disposed at the contact surface between the protective layer and the manhole cover. The first sealing groove has an annular groove structure, and the opening direction of the first sealing groove faces the manhole cover.

[0018] The sealing ring is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the manhole cover to fill the gap inside the first sealing groove.

[0019] Preferably, the second sealing layer includes a second sealing groove and an injection port, the second sealing groove is disposed at the contact surface between the protective layer and the well cover, and the second sealing groove is located below the first sealing groove;

[0020] The second sealing groove is connected to the outside through a filling port, which is used to fill the inside of the second sealing groove with adhesive.

[0021] Preferably, the drainage layer includes a base layer, a drainage trough, and a drainage outlet. The base layer is located at the bottom of the pit, and the drainage outlet is located on the base layer and is vertically arranged and connected to the external drainage system.

[0022] The drainage channel is located at the bottom of the finished water meter well. The drainage channel contacts the foundation layer and forms a drainage cavity that communicates with the drainage outlet.

[0023] Preferably, the water guiding structure includes a water guiding channel and a water guiding pipe. The water guiding channel is disposed at the contact surface between the protective layer and the finished water meter well, and the opening direction of the water guiding channel is opposite to that of the finished water meter well.

[0024] A water guide pipe is installed at the bottom of the water guide channel, and the water guide channel is connected to the drainage cavity through the water guide pipe.

[0025] Preferably, the control element includes a remote water meter, a pre-meter locking valve, and a post-meter steel valve. The remote water meter, the pre-meter locking valve, and the post-meter steel valve are all installed on the water supply pipe, and the pre-meter locking valve, the remote water meter, and the post-meter steel valve are arranged sequentially along the water supply direction.

[0026] The advantages of this utility model are: the sealing between the manhole cover and the pit is enhanced by multi-stage sealing, and the water guiding structure is used to drain the small amount of seepage water that passes through the sealing layer, so as to avoid the sealing layer becoming damp and rotten due to the accumulation of seepage water. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of Example 1;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the drainage trough in Example 1;

[0030] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural diagram of point A in Example 1.

[0031] In the diagram, 1 is the backfill soil layer, 2 is the protective layer, 3 is the foundation layer, 4 is the well cover, 5 is the remote water meter, 6 is the front shut-off valve, 7 is the rear steel valve, 8 is the finished water meter well, 9 is the drainage ditch, 10 is the water guide pipe, 11 is the first sealing groove, 12 is the sealing ring, 13 is the second sealing groove, 14 is the injection port, 15 is the drainage port, and 16 is the water guide ditch. 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] Example 1: This example aims to propose a multi-layer sealed water meter well structure with water guiding function.

[0034] according to Figures 1-3 As shown, it includes a well pit, a prefabricated water meter well 8, a sealing layer, a water guiding structure, and a drainage layer.

[0035] The well is located on the ground, near the residence, and its opening faces upwards.

[0036] A drainage layer is laid at the bottom of the pit. The drainage layer includes a foundation layer 3, a drainage trough 9, and a drainage outlet 15. The foundation layer 3 is located at the bottom of the pit, and the drainage outlet 15 is located on the foundation layer 3. In this embodiment, the foundation layer 3 is constructed by concrete pouring, and the drainage outlet 15 is vertically arranged and connected to the external drainage system.

[0037] The finished water meter well 8 is set on the foundation layer 3. The finished water meter well 8 is covered with a well cover 4. The drainage channel 9 is opened at the bottom of the finished water meter well 8. The drainage channel 9 contacts the foundation layer 3 and forms a drainage cavity that communicates with the drainage outlet 15.

[0038] A backfill layer is provided in the pit to fill the gap between the finished water meter well 8 and the inner wall of the pit. The backfill layer includes a backfill soil layer 1 and a protective layer 2. The backfill soil layer 1 is set in the pit to fill the gap between the finished water meter well 8 and the inner wall of the pit. The protective layer 2 is laid on top of the backfill soil layer 1 and is flush with the top of the pit. In this embodiment, the protective layer 2 can be made of concrete.

[0039] The sealing layer is placed inside the protective layer 2 and is used to seal the gap between the well cover 4 and the backfill layer.

[0040] The sealing layer includes a first sealing layer and a second sealing layer. The first sealing layer is located above the second sealing layer, and both the first and second sealing layers are disposed within the backfill layer. The first sealing layer is dynamically sealed to the well cover 4, and the second sealing layer is statically sealed to the well cover 4.

[0041] The first sealing layer includes a first sealing groove 11 and a sealing ring 12. The first sealing groove 11 is disposed at the contact surface between the protective layer 2 and the manhole cover 4. The first sealing groove 11 is an annular groove structure, and the opening direction of the first sealing groove 11 faces the manhole cover 4. The sealing ring 12 is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the manhole cover 4. In this embodiment, the sealing ring 12 can be made of rubber to fill the gap inside the first sealing groove 11. When the manhole cover 4 is placed downwards, the sealing ring 12 is compressed. When the sealing ring 12 moves to align with the first sealing groove 11, the sealing ring 12 returns to its original position and fills the inside of the first sealing groove 11.

[0042] The second sealing layer includes a second sealing groove 13 and an injection port 14. The second sealing groove 13 is located at the contact surface between the protective layer 2 and the well cover 4. The second sealing groove 13 is located below the first sealing groove 11. The second sealing groove 13 is connected to the outside through the injection port 14. The injection port 14 is used to inject adhesive into the interior of the second sealing groove 13. In this embodiment, the adhesive material can be polyurethane potting compound or silicone sealant. The liquid adhesive is injected into the second sealing groove 13 and then waited for it to solidify to achieve a static seal between the first sealing groove 11 and the well cover 4.

[0043] The water guiding structure is set inside the backfill layer. The water guiding structure includes a diversion channel and a drainage cavity. The drainage cavity is located below the sealing layer and is connected to the drainage layer through the diversion channel. The water guiding structure includes a water guiding trough 16 and a water guiding pipe 10. The water guiding trough 16 is set at the contact surface between the protective layer 2 and the finished water meter well 8. The opening direction of the water guiding trough 16 is opposite to that of the finished water meter well 8. The bottom of the water guiding trough 16 is provided with a water guiding pipe 10. The water guiding trough 16 is connected to the drainage cavity through the water guiding pipe 10 to form a safety redundancy. After the water penetrates the sealing layer, the water guiding structure guides the water into the drainage layer for rapid drainage, preventing the water from accumulating and causing the sealing layer to become damp and rotten.

[0044] The finished water meter well 8 is used for the passage of urban water supply pipes. The water supply pipe is equipped with control elements, which are located inside the finished water meter well 8. The control elements include a remote water meter 5, a pre-meter locking valve 6, and a post-meter steel valve 7. The remote water meter 5, the pre-meter locking valve 6, and the post-meter steel valve 7 are all installed on the water supply pipe, and the pre-meter locking valve 6, the remote water meter 5, and the post-meter steel valve 7 are arranged sequentially along the water supply direction.

[0045] This allows for the formation of a multi-layered sealing structure, enhancing the sealing performance of the water meter well. Simultaneously, the water is guided through the water-conducting structure, preventing a small amount of water from seeping in and accumulating at the multi-layered sealing points, thus avoiding prolonged contact between the sealing structure and the accumulated water, which would cause the sealing structure to become damp and rotten.

[0046] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims and not by the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A multi-layer sealed water meter well structure having a water guide function, characterized by: This includes the well pit, the prefabricated water meter well (8), the sealing layer, the water guiding structure, and the drainage layer. The well pit is dug on the ground; A drainage layer is laid at the bottom of the pit; The prefabricated water meter well (8) is set on the drainage layer, and the prefabricated water meter well (8) is covered with a well cover (4). A backfill layer is provided inside the pit to fill the gap between the finished water meter well (8) and the inner wall of the pit; The sealing layer is placed inside the backfill layer to seal the gap between the well cover (4) and the backfill layer; The water guiding structure is set in the backfill layer. The water guiding structure includes a drainage channel and a drainage chamber. The drainage chamber is located below the sealing layer and is connected to the drainage layer through the drainage channel. The finished water meter well (8) is used for the passage of urban water supply pipes. The water supply pipes are equipped with control elements, and the control elements are located inside the finished water meter well (8).

2. The multi-layer sealed water meter well structure with water guide function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing layer includes a first sealing layer and a second sealing layer, with the first sealing layer located above the second sealing layer, and both the first sealing layer and the second sealing layer being disposed within the backfill layer; The first sealing layer is dynamically sealed to the well cover (4), and the second sealing layer is statically sealed to the well cover (4).

3. The multi-layer sealed water meter well structure with water guide function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The backfill layer includes a backfill soil layer (1) and a protective layer (2). The backfill soil layer (1) is set in the pit to fill the gap between the finished water meter well (8) and the inner wall of the pit. The protective layer (2) is laid on top of the backfill layer (1), and the protective layer (2) is flush with the top of the pit.

4. The multi-layer sealed water meter well structure with water guide function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first sealing layer includes a first sealing groove (11) and a sealing ring (12). The first sealing groove (11) is located at the contact surface between the protective layer (2) and the well cover (4). The first sealing groove (11) is an annular groove structure, and the opening direction of the first sealing groove (11) faces the well cover (4). The sealing ring (12) is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the well cover (4) to fill the gap inside the first sealing groove (11).

5. The multi-layer sealed water meter well structure with water guide function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second sealing layer includes a second sealing groove (13) and an injection port (14). The second sealing groove (13) is located at the contact surface between the protective layer (2) and the well cover (4). The second sealing groove (13) is located below the first sealing groove (11). The second sealing groove (13) is connected to the outside through the injection port (14), which is used to inject adhesive into the inside of the second sealing groove (13).

6. The multi-layer sealed well structure of water meter with water guide function according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The drainage layer includes a base layer (3), a drainage trough (9) and a drainage outlet (15). The base layer (3) is located at the bottom of the pit, and the drainage outlet (15) is located on the base layer (3). The drainage outlet (15) is vertically arranged and connected to the external drainage system. The drainage channel (9) is located at the bottom of the finished water meter well (8). The drainage channel (9) contacts the foundation layer (3) and forms a drainage cavity that communicates with the drainage outlet (15).

7. The multi-layer sealed water meter well structure with water guide function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The water guiding structure includes a water guiding channel (16) and a water guiding pipe (10). The water guiding channel (16) is located at the contact surface between the protective layer (2) and the finished water meter well (8). The opening direction of the water guiding channel (16) is opposite to that of the finished water meter well (8). A water guide pipe (10) is provided at the bottom of the water guide channel (16), and the water guide channel (16) is connected to the drainage cavity through the water guide pipe (10).

8. The multi-layer sealed well structure of water meter with water guide function according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The control element comprises a remote water meter (5), a pre-meter lock valve (6) and a post-meter steel valve (7), the remote water meter (5), the pre-meter lock valve (6) and the post-meter steel valve (7) are arranged on the water supply pipe, and the pre-meter lock valve (6), the remote water meter (5) and the post-meter steel valve (7) are sequentially arranged along the water supply direction.