A fixed rainproof camera water meter structure of internet of things

Abstract

The application relates to a fixed rainproof camera water meter structure of an Internet of Things, which comprises a water meter assembly, a water meter display area is arranged on the water meter assembly, a waterproof assembly, a camera module is arranged in the waterproof assembly, the camera module can shoot the reading on the water meter display area, the waterproof assembly comprises a transparent waterproof cover, the waterproof cover is provided with a cavity, the water meter display area is covered in the cavity, the waterproof assembly is fixedly installed on the water meter assembly, and the waterproof assembly is fixedly assembled with the water meter assembly through a hoop. The waterproof assembly is made of transparent material, the operator can visually check the reading on the water meter display area, the upper side of the transparent waterproof cover is in an arc shape, rainwater can be dispersed, water accumulation is avoided, the water meter assembly and the waterproof assembly are fixed through the hoop, the installation stability is ensured, and the quick dismounting capacity is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of water meters, and in particular to a fixed rainproof camera water meter structure for the Internet of Things. Background Technology

[0002] Water meter data is closely related to residents' lives and industrial production. Traditional water meters require manual reading, which can be extremely difficult in severe weather. Currently, more and more users are choosing camera water meters. These meters use built-in cameras to photograph the mechanical readings on the meter and then use image recognition technology to convert the digital information in the photos into processable data. This data is then transmitted via IoT technology to a remote server or management platform for users or administrators to view and analyze.

[0003] Video-enabled water meters can be used in many scenarios such as residential communities, commercial buildings, industrial parks, and rural water supply systems. However, in some scenarios, water meters are exposed to the elements and face many unfavorable operating environments, such as rain, mud, dust, and waste covering. Therefore, new requirements are put forward for the installation and protection of water meters. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a fixed, rainproof, camera-based water meter structure for the Internet of Things (IoT) to solve the waterproofing and installation problems in existing camera-based water meter structures.

[0005] The technical solution of this application is: a fixed rainproof camera water meter structure for the Internet of Things, comprising:

[0006] A water meter assembly, wherein the water meter assembly is provided with a water meter display area;

[0007] The waterproof component includes a camera module capable of capturing the readings displayed on the water meter.

[0008] The waterproof component includes a transparent waterproof cover, which has a cavity inside, and the water meter display area is covered within the cavity; the waterproof component is fixedly installed on the water meter component.

[0009] Preferably, the waterproof component is fixedly assembled to the water meter component by means of a clamp.

[0010] Preferably, the waterproof component is provided with mounting holes, and the clamp is fixed to the mounting holes by bolts.

[0011] Preferably, the waterproof component has mounting holes on opposite sides, and the clamps are fixed in the mounting holes on both sides of the waterproof component by bolts.

[0012] Preferably, the waterproof assembly includes an upper housing and a lower housing, which are installed separately in the vertical direction. The transparent waterproof cover is disposed on one side of the lower housing, and the transparent waterproof cover and one of the wall panels of the lower housing are combined to form the cavity that accommodates the water meter display area.

[0013] Preferably, the outer surface of the transparent waterproof cover has arc-shaped outer surfaces on opposite sides.

[0014] Preferably, the upper housing includes a camera mounting area, in which the camera module can be installed. The camera mounting area is located above the transparent waterproof cover and together with the transparent waterproof cover and one of the wall panels of the lower housing, forms the cavity that accommodates the water meter display area.

[0015] Preferably, the waterproof component is a transparent plastic part.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this application are:

[0017] (1) This application provides a rainproof structure for the camera water meter structure, ensuring that the camera can record water meter data in real time without being affected by the weather, and uses a transparent waterproof cover for easy visual observation by the user.

[0018] (2) This application uses clamps to assemble the water meter and waterproof components, which makes it easier to adapt to the outer contour of the water meter, making the assembly effect more stable and less likely to detach.

[0019] (3) The waterproof cover of this application adopts an inverted arc-shaped mechanism, which has a larger rainproof area and can clearly read the data on the dial. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fixed rainproof camera water meter for the Internet of Things according to this application;

[0022] Figure 2 An exploded view of the overall structure of a fixed rainproof camera water meter for Internet of Things according to this application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lower housing of a fixed rainproof camera water meter for Internet of Things (IoT) according to this application;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the upper housing of a fixed rainproof camera water meter for Internet of Things according to this application;

[0025] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a fixed rainproof camera water meter structure for Internet of Things (IoT) according to this application.

[0026] in:

[0027] 1. Water meter assembly; 11. Meter face; 12. Water meter display area.

[0028] 2. Waterproof components, 2A upper housing, 2B lower housing, 21. Camera module, 22. Transparent waterproof cover, 23. Cavity, 24. Mounting hole.

[0029] 3. Hoop. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely one embodiment of this application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] The term "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of this application. In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," and "third," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Moreover, the terms "comprising" and "being," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a novel IoT fixed rainproof camera water meter structure, including a water meter component 1 and a waterproof component 2. The water meter component 1 is used to record the user's water consumption. The meter reading component 2 is installed on the water meter component 1. A camera module is set on the meter reading component, which can capture the numbers on the water meter component 1 and then record the user's real-time water consumption through visual recognition. Collecting the water meter reading through the camera module is a well-known technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0033] like Figure 2As shown, the water meter component 1 is equipped with a dial 11, and the water consumption reading is readable below the dial 11. The water meter display area 12 can be visually read from the dial 11. The waterproof component 2 is equipped with a camera module 21, which is usually positioned above the water meter display area 12 and is used to photograph the numbers on the water meter display area 12. The staff measuring the water meters can record the water meter reading by photographing the water meter reading through the camera module, avoiding the need for manual reading of each water meter and improving the efficiency of meter reading.

[0034] However, in some cases, it is necessary to manually visually read the water meter display area 12. Since the camera module 21 is usually located above the water meter display area 12, and removing the camera module 21 is quite cumbersome, a transparent waterproof cover 22 is designed in this embodiment. The transparent waterproof cover 22 is placed upside down above the water meter display area 12, which not only serves to waterproof the water meter but also provides convenience for operators to visually view the water meter display area 12.

[0035] In this embodiment, in order to ensure the installation of the waterproof component 2 of the water meter component 1, a clamp assembly method is adopted. The water meter component 1 and waterproof component 2 are assembled by clamp 3, which realizes quick assembly and disassembly, and the assembly is relatively fixed and not easy to shake.

[0036] like Figure 3-4 As shown, the waterproof component 2 includes an upper housing 2A and a lower housing 2B, which are installed separately. A camera module 21 is installed inside the lower housing 2B. The camera module 21 can be installed or removed after opening the upper housing 2A. A cavity 23 is also provided on the lower housing 2B, and the water meter display area 12 is covered inside the cavity 23, which prevents the water meter display area 12 from being blocked by objects and thus unable to be accurately identified by the camera module 21. In some other embodiments of this application, the outer contour of the transparent waterproof cover 22 is arc-shaped, so that rainwater can more easily slide to both sides when it rains, avoiding water accumulation.

[0037] like Figure 2 , 5 As shown, to ensure the stable installation of the water meter assembly 1 and the waterproof assembly 2, the lower end of the lower housing 2B is provided with a contoured surface adapted to the water meter assembly 1, allowing the second housing 2B to be stably installed on the water meter assembly 1. In this embodiment, the waterproof assembly 2 is provided with mounting holes 24. After the clamp 3 clamps the water meter assembly 1, it is assembled with bolts to the mounting holes on the waterproof assembly 2. The clamp 3 surrounds the outside of the waterproof assembly 2, achieving a stable assembly. At the same time, the waterproof assembly 2 and the water meter assembly 1 can be separated after the clamp 3 is removed, making disassembly and assembly convenient. In some other embodiments, two clamps 3 can be used for fixing, which has a better fixing effect. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the waterproof assembly 2 can be a transparent plastic part, which makes it easy for the operator to observe the status inside the water meter display area 12.

[0038] The fixed rainproof camera water meter structure provided in this application can ensure that the camera can clearly identify the numbers in the water meter display area 12 when encountering harsh operating environments. At the same time, it can be quickly disassembled when disassembly and maintenance are required, and the clamp installation method has sufficient stability, ensuring the stability of the installation for a long period of time.

[0039] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical concept and features of this application, intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this application and implement it accordingly, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that this application is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that this application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this application. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this application.

Claims

1. A fixed rainproof camera water meter structure for the Internet of Things, comprising: Water meter assembly (1), wherein a water meter display area (12) is provided on the water meter assembly (1); A waterproof component (2) is provided, wherein a camera module (21) is provided inside the waterproof component (2) and the camera module (21) is capable of capturing the reading on the water meter display area (12). The waterproof component (2) is characterized in that it includes a transparent waterproof cover (22), the transparent waterproof cover (22) has a cavity (23) inside, and the water meter display area (12) is covered in the cavity (23); the waterproof component (2) is fixedly installed on the water meter component (1).

2. The IoT fixed rainproof camera water meter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof component (2) is fixedly assembled with the water meter component (1) by means of a clamp (3).

3. The IoT fixed rainproof camera water meter structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The waterproof component (2) is provided with mounting holes (24), and the clamp (3) is fixed to the mounting holes (24) by bolts.

4. The IoT fixed rainproof camera water meter structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The waterproof component (2) has mounting holes (24) on its opposite sides, and the clamps (3) are fixed in the mounting holes (24) on both sides of the waterproof component (2) by bolts.

5. The IoT fixed rainproof camera water meter structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The waterproof component (2) includes an upper housing (2A) and a lower housing (2B), which are installed separately in the vertical direction. The transparent waterproof cover (22) is disposed on one side of the lower housing (2B). The transparent waterproof cover (22) and one of the wall panels of the lower housing (2B) are combined to form the cavity (23) that accommodates the water meter display area (12).

6. The IoT fixed rainproof camera water meter structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer surface of the transparent waterproof cover (22) has arc-shaped outer surfaces on opposite sides.

7. The IoT fixed rainproof camera water meter structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper housing (2A) includes a camera mounting area in which the camera module (21) can be installed. The camera mounting area is located above the transparent waterproof cover (22) and together with the transparent waterproof cover (22) and one of the wall panels of the lower housing (2B), forms the cavity (23) that accommodates the water meter display area (12).

8. The IoT fixed rainproof camera water meter structure according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The waterproof component (2) is a transparent plastic part.

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