Internet of things water meter with heat preservation structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of internet of things water meters with heat preservation structure belong to internet of things water meter technical field, including protective shell, the protective shell both ends are fixedly connected with adapter pipe, the flange plate is installed in the one end of adapter pipe located protective shell outside, and the one end of adapter pipe located protective shell interior is threadedly connected with swivel joint, the table body is placed in the protective shell interior, the table body both ends are connected with adapter pipe by swivel joint, the shell cover is installed in the one side of protective shell by screw;The internet of things water meter with heat preservation structure is by setting heat insulation cotton interlayer in protective shell and shell cover interior, not only isolated external low-temperature environment, kept table body in suitable working temperature range, prevent the damage caused by freezing, also enhanced the physical protection to table body, reduce the damage of external impact to water meter, swivel joint and adapter pipe are simultaneously used Threaded connection mode, the convenience of installation and disassembly of table body is provided, improve maintenance efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model specifically relates to an IoT water meter with a heat insulation structure, belonging to the field of IoT water meter technology. Background Technology

[0002] An IoT water meter is a smart water meter based on IoT technology. Through built-in sensors and communication modules, it can monitor and collect data on parameters such as water flow, pressure, and temperature in real time. Compared with traditional mechanical water meters, IoT water meters can monitor key parameters such as water flow, pressure, and temperature in real time and wirelessly transmit data to cloud servers or management platforms through built-in communication modules.

[0003] Chinese patent (publication number: CN222671129U) discloses an IoT water meter, including a main body, a buffer mechanism, and an adjustment mechanism. The main body includes a remote water meter, with a connecting plate on the rear side of the remote water meter. Two sets of connecting rods are fixedly connected to the rear side of the connecting plate, and mounting strips are fixedly connected to the rear side of the two sets of connecting rods. The mounting strips are U-shaped with their openings facing away from the remote water meter. Mounting holes are provided at all four corners of the mounting strips. The buffer mechanism includes connecting columns, with two sets of connecting columns. Both sets of connecting columns pass through the connecting plate and are slidably connected to the connecting plate. This patent uses the connecting plate, connecting rods, and mounting strips in conjunction with the buffer mechanism to fix the remote water meter to the wall, avoiding the weight of the remote water meter being entirely applied to the water pipe. At the same time, it can ensure that the remote water meter always remains in a horizontal state. The buffer mechanism uses two sets of buffer springs to buffer the impact force when the remote water meter is impacted, which can prevent the remote water meter from being damaged by impact.

[0004] The aforementioned IoT water meter, while performing excellently in terms of fixed support and impact protection, lacks the necessary insulation or heating configuration in cold environments. This results in ineffective protection when external water freezes and expands, potentially causing the water meter glass to crack or internal components to be damaged, affecting its normal operation and service life. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing an IoT water meter with a heat-insulating structure, thereby achieving the effect of heat insulation and protection for the IoT water meter.

[0006] An IoT water meter with a heat-insulating structure includes a protective shell, with adapter pipes fixed to both ends of the protective shell. A flange is installed at one end of the adapter pipe outside the protective shell, and a rotary joint is threaded to the other end of the adapter pipe inside the protective shell. A meter body is placed inside the protective shell, and both ends of the meter body are connected to the adapter pipes via rotary joints. A cover is installed on one side of the protective shell with screws, and a sealing gasket is provided at the edge area where the protective shell and the cover contact. Both the protective shell and the cover have a heat-insulating cotton interlayer inside.

[0007] The bottom of the protective shell is symmetrically provided with a flow guiding slope, and the bottom of the protective shell is connected to a drain pipe, with a one-way valve installed in the middle of the drain pipe.

[0008] A heat-conducting shell is installed inside the cover, and a heating wire is installed inside the heat-conducting shell. A temperature monitor is installed inside the protective shell.

[0009] A connector is installed inside the shell near the heat-conducting shell, and a moisture-absorbing plate is inserted into the connector.

[0010] A connecting seat is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the protective shell. An adjusting block is rotatably connected inside the connecting seat via a rotating shaft. A telescopic rod is connected to one side of the adjusting block, and a mounting plate is connected to the other end of the telescopic rod. Mounting holes are provided at the four corners of the edge of the mounting plate.

[0011] The connecting seat and the inner edge of the adjusting block are provided with multiple sets of through holes, and bolts are installed inside the through holes.

[0012] Beneficial effects:

[0013] By insulating the inner layers of the protective shell and cover, the external low-temperature environment is not only isolated, keeping the meter body within a suitable operating temperature range and preventing damage caused by freezing, but also the physical protection of the meter body is enhanced, reducing damage to the water meter from external impacts. At the same time, the use of a rotary joint and threaded connection of the adapter pipe provides convenience for the installation and disassembly of the meter body, improving maintenance efficiency.

[0014] The internal environment is kept dry by the guide slope and drain pipe, the one-way valve prevents external contaminants from entering, and the heating wire and temperature monitor realize intelligent temperature control to prevent freezing and component damage. At the same time, the moisture absorption plate statically adsorbs moisture, and the heat-conducting shell dries and regenerates simultaneously during heating, further maintaining a dry environment inside the protective shell. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the protective shell and the watch body of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shell cover structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the protective shell structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the body structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the heat-conducting shell structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting seat structure of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Protective shell; 2. Adaptor pipe; 3. Rotary joint; 4. Gauge body; 5. Shell cover; 6. Screw; 7. Insulation cotton; 8. Drain pipe; 9. One-way valve; 10. Heat-conducting shell; 11. Heating wire; 12. Temperature monitor; 13. Connector bracket; 14. Moisture-absorbing plate; 15. Connecting seat; 16. Rotating shaft; 17. Adjusting block; 18. Telescopic rod; 19. Mounting plate; 20. Through hole; 21. Bolt; 22. Guide slope. 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 1-7As shown, an IoT water meter with a heat-insulating structure includes a protective shell 1. Adaptor pipes 2 are fixed to both ends of the protective shell 1. A flange is installed at the end of the adapter pipe 2 outside the protective shell 1, and a rotary joint 3 is threadedly connected to the end of the adapter pipe 2 inside the protective shell 1. A meter body 4 is placed inside the protective shell 1. Both ends of the meter body 4 are connected to the adapter pipes 2 via the rotary joints 3. A cover 5 is installed on one side of the protective shell 1 via screws 6, and a sealing gasket is provided at the edge area where the protective shell 1 contacts the cover 5. Both the protective shell 1 and the cover 5 have a heat-insulating cotton 7 interlayer inside. The protective shell 1 is the main external protective structure of the water meter. The flange installed at one end of the adapter pipe 2 is used to connect to an external water pipe. The rotary joint 3 is threadedly connected to the adapter pipe 2 and the meter body 4, allowing the meter body 4 to be flexibly installed and removed. The meter body 4 is the main body of the IoT water meter. The cover 5 is used to seal the protective shell 1, forming a relatively sealed space inside. With the help of the sealing gasket, the sealing performance of the protective shell 1 is further improved, reducing the entry of water vapor and dust. The insulation cotton 7 interlayer provides good insulation effect, reducing the impact of low temperature on the meter body 4. In summary, by setting the insulation cotton 7 interlayer inside the protective shell 1 and the cover 5, the external low temperature environment is isolated, keeping the meter body 4 within a suitable working temperature range and reducing the possibility of damage to the meter body 4 due to freezing. At the same time, the design of the protective shell 1 and the cover 5 not only achieves the insulation effect, but also increases the physical protection of the meter body 4, reducing the damage to the water meter caused by external impact. Furthermore, the use of the threaded connection between the rotary joint 3 and the adapter pipe 2 makes the installation and disassembly of the meter body 4 more convenient.

[0025] Furthermore, the bottom of the protective housing 1 is symmetrically provided with guide slopes 22, and the bottom of the protective housing 1 is connected to a drain pipe 8. A one-way valve 9 is installed in the middle of the drain pipe 8. The guide slopes 22 help to concentrate and guide the liquid that may accumulate inside the protective housing 1, such as the condensate that occurs when the low-temperature pipe water flows through the meter body 4 and the connecting pipe 2, to the inlet of the drain pipe 8. The drain pipe 8 is used to discharge the liquid guided by the guide slopes 22 to the outside of the protective housing 1, ensuring that the inside of the protective housing 1 remains dry. The one-way valve 9 allows the liquid to flow from the inside of the protective housing 1 to the outside, but prevents the external liquid or gas from flowing back into the protective housing 1, preventing external contaminants from entering and protecting the meter body 4 and its internal components.

[0026] Furthermore, a heat-conducting shell 10 is installed inside the cover 5, and a heating wire 11 is installed inside the heat-conducting shell 10. A temperature monitor 12 is installed inside the protective shell 1. The heat-conducting shell 10 is used to conduct heat, and the heating wire 11 generates heat by being energized. The heat is conducted through the heat-conducting shell 10 to the inside of the protective shell 1, providing the necessary heating function and reducing water pipe freezing and damage to internal components in low-temperature environments. The temperature monitor 12 monitors the ambient temperature inside the protective shell 1 in real time and transmits the temperature data to the control system. According to the set temperature threshold, the control system can automatically adjust the working state of the heating wire 11 to ensure that the internal temperature is kept within a suitable range.

[0027] Furthermore, a connector 13 is installed inside the cover 5 near the heat-conducting shell 10, and a moisture-absorbing plate 14 is inserted into the connector 13. The connector 13 provides a detachable mounting structure for easy replacement of the moisture-absorbing plate 14. The moisture-absorbing plate 14 is made of a material with good moisture absorption properties, which can effectively absorb moisture that may exist inside the protective shell 1 and keep the internal environment dry. Its placement near the heat-conducting shell 10 can dry the moisture-absorbing plate 14 when the heat-conducting shell 10 transfers heat, thus extending its service life.

[0028] Furthermore, a connecting seat 15 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the protective shell 1. An adjusting block 17 is rotatably connected inside the connecting seat 15 via a rotating shaft 16. A telescopic rod 18 is connected to one side of the adjusting block 17, and a mounting plate 19 is connected to the other end of the telescopic rod 18. Mounting holes are provided at all four corners of the mounting plate 19. Multiple sets of through holes 20 are formed around the inner edges of the connecting seat 15 and the adjusting block 17, and bolts 21 are installed inside the through holes 20. The connecting seat 15 serves as a fixed base, and the rotating shaft 16 allows the adjusting block 17 to rotate freely within the connecting seat 15, providing an angle adjustment function. The telescopic rod... 18 is length-adjustable, providing flexible installation distance adjustment to meet the needs of different installation positions. The mounting plate 19 is used to firmly install the water meter on the wall or other mounting surface by screws and other fasteners. The through hole 20 design allows users to fix the adjusting block 17 to the appropriate angle by bolts 21, preventing the adjusting block 17 from shifting its angle due to vibration or other external forces during use. By adjusting the angle of the telescopic rod 18, the connecting seat 15 can be connected to the wall or the ground according to the scene conditions, providing a variety of installation methods.

[0029] Working steps: Adjust the length of the mounting plate 19 using the telescopic rod 18, rotate the adjusting block 17 and fix the bolt 21 to adapt to the installation scenario, then connect the adapter pipe 2 to the external water pipe through the flange, and flexibly assemble the body 4 and the adapter pipe 2 using the threaded connection of the rotary joint 3. Fix the shell cover 5 to the protective shell 1 with the screw 6, and combine with the sealing gasket to ensure internal sealing. The insulation cotton 7 interlayer continuously isolates the external low temperature. The temperature monitor 12 monitors the internal temperature in real time. When the temperature is low, the heating wire 11 is automatically activated. The heat is diffused through the heat-conducting shell 10. At the same time, the moisture-absorbing plate 14 statically adsorbs moisture. During heating, the heat-conducting shell 10 dries and regenerates simultaneously. The condensate is collected by the guide slope 22 to the drain pipe 8 and discharged in one direction through the one-way valve 9.

[0030] 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 rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0031] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An Internet of Things (IoT) water meter with a heat-insulating structure, comprising a protective casing (1), characterized in that: The protective shell (1) is fixed with adapter pipes (2) at both ends. One end of the adapter pipe (2) located outside the protective shell (1) is equipped with a flange, and the other end of the adapter pipe (2) located inside the protective shell (1) is threaded with a rotary joint (3). The protective shell (1) contains a watch body (4), and both ends of the watch body (4) are connected to the adapter pipe (2) through the rotary joint (3). A cover (5) is installed on one side of the protective shell (1) by screws (6), and a sealing gasket is provided in the edge area where the protective shell (1) and the cover (5) contact each other. Both the protective shell (1) and the cover (5) are provided with a thermal insulation cotton (7) interlayer.

2. The IoT water meter with heat preservation structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The protective shell (1) has a symmetrical guide slope (22) at the bottom inside, and the bottom inside the protective shell (1) is connected to a drain pipe (8), and a one-way valve (9) is installed in the middle of the drain pipe (8).

3. The IoT water meter with heat preservation structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The heat-conducting shell (10) is installed inside the shell cover (5), and a heating wire (11) is provided inside the heat-conducting shell (10). A temperature monitor (12) is installed inside the protective shell (1).

4. The IoT water meter with heat preservation structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A connector (13) is installed inside the shell cover (5) near the heat-conducting shell (10), and a moisture-absorbing plate (14) is inserted inside the connector (13).

5. The IoT water meter with a heat-insulating structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting seat (15) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the protective shell (1). An adjusting block (17) is rotatably connected inside the connecting seat (15) via a rotating shaft (16). A telescopic rod (18) is connected to one side of the adjusting block (17), and a mounting plate (19) is connected to the other end of the telescopic rod (18). Mounting holes are provided at the four corners of the edge of the mounting plate (19).

6. The IoT water meter with a heat-insulating structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting seat (15) and the adjusting block (17) have multiple sets of through holes (20) arranged around their inner edges, and bolts (21) are provided inside the through holes (20).

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