A flowmeter with valve control

By incorporating a limiting device, a threaded rod, and an L-shaped protective plate, the design solves the problems of complex installation and easy loosening of traditional flow meters, thereby improving stability and convenience.

CN224382570UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19KAIFENG HUABANG INSTR CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
KAIFENG HUABANG INSTR CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-18
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional valve-controlled flow meters are complex to install and are susceptible to vibration and fluid impact, which can lead to increased measurement errors and frequent equipment failures.

Method used

A flow meter with a limit device, threaded rod and L-shaped protective plate was designed. The limit device with threaded connection and spring drive enables quick installation and circumferential fixation. Combined with anti-slip block and protective sleeve, the stability is enhanced.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables the flow meter to maintain a stable position under complex operating conditions, reduces measurement errors and equipment failures, and improves reliability and ease of maintenance.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a flow meter with valve control, specifically relating to the field of flow meters, including a pipe and a flow meter. A fixing hole is provided on the outer wall of the pipe, and two fixing blocks are symmetrically installed on the outer wall of the pipe. Each fixing block has an installation groove on one side, and each installation groove contains a limiting device. This utility model, by setting up a limiting device, a threaded rod, an L-shaped protective plate, etc., and through the threaded connection between the threaded pipe and the fixing hole, combined with the spring-driven limiting device, achieves rapid installation and circumferential fixation of the flow meter. Disassembly and assembly can be completed without additional tools. At the same time, the L-shaped protective plate and anti-slip block design not only prevent dust and liquid from interfering with the limiting device, but also provide good friction during manual operation, ensuring the flow meter's positional stability under complex operating conditions such as vibration and fluid impact. This reduces measurement errors and equipment failures caused by loose installation, significantly improving reliability and ease of maintenance.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flow meters, and more specifically, to a flow meter with valve control. Background Technology

[0002] In fields such as industrial production, energy management, and environmental monitoring, flow measurement is a crucial link in achieving process control, resource allocation, and safe operation. With the continuous improvement of industrial automation, higher demands are being placed on the functionality, reliability, and convenience of flow meters.

[0003] Traditional valve-controlled flow meters often require complex operations with the aid of tools during installation and are susceptible to loosening due to vibration and fluid impact, leading to increased measurement errors and frequent equipment failures.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to redesign a flow meter with valve control to address the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a flow meter with valve control.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A valve-controlled flow meter includes a pipe and a flow meter. A fixing hole is provided on the outer wall of the pipe. Two fixing blocks are symmetrically installed on the outer wall of the pipe. Each fixing block has an installation groove on one side, and a limiting device is provided in each installation groove. Moving grooves are provided on both sides of each fixing block. A display screen is fixedly installed at one end of the flow meter. A fixing pipe is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the flow meter. A protective sleeve is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fixing pipe. Multiple limiting holes are circumferentially opened on the outer wall of the protective sleeve, and the output end of the limiting device is connected to the corresponding limiting hole. A threaded pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixing pipe, and the threaded pipe is threaded into the fixing hole. A sensor body is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the threaded pipe.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, each of the limiting devices includes a spring, which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to a limiting rod, which is slidably connected in the mounting groove and inserted into a corresponding limiting hole.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, two movable blocks are fixedly and symmetrically connected to the outer wall of each limiting rod, and the two movable blocks are slidably connected in two corresponding movable slots.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, protective plates are fixedly installed on both sides of each of the fixing blocks.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the protective plate is L-shaped.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of anti-slip blocks are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the protective sleeve.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] This utility model achieves rapid installation and circumferential fixation of the flow meter by setting up a limiting device, a threaded rod, and an L-shaped protective plate, and connecting the threaded tube to the fixing hole through a threaded connection. In conjunction with the spring-driven limiting device, it can complete the assembly and disassembly without additional tools. At the same time, the L-shaped protective plate and anti-slip block design can not only prevent dust and liquid from interfering with the limiting device, but also provide good friction during manual operation, ensuring the stability of the flow meter under complex working conditions such as vibration and fluid impact. This reduces measurement errors and equipment failures caused by loose installation, and significantly improves the reliability and convenience of maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flow meter with valve control proposed in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sensor portion of a flow meter with valve control proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pipeline section of a flow meter with valve control proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing block portion of a flow meter with valve control proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the fixed block of a flow meter with valve control proposed in this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Pipe; 2. Flow meter; 3. Display screen; 4. Fixing block; 5. Fixing pipe; 6. Protective sleeve; 7. Anti-slip block; 8. Limiting hole; 9. Threaded pipe; 10. Sensor body; 11. Fixing hole; 12. Moving groove; 13. Moving block; 14. Limiting rod; 15. Mounting groove; 16. Spring; 17. Protective plate. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] Reference Figure 1-5 A valve-controlled flow meter includes a pipe 1 and a flow meter 2. A fixing hole 11 is provided on the outer wall of the pipe 1. Two fixing blocks 4 are symmetrically installed on the outer wall of the pipe 1. Each fixing block 4 has an installation groove 15 on one side, and a limiting device is provided in each installation groove 15. Moving grooves 12 are provided on both sides of each fixing block 4. A display screen 3 is fixedly installed at one end of the flow meter 2. A fixing pipe 5 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the flow meter 2. A protective sleeve 6 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fixing pipe 5. Multiple circumferential openings are provided on the outer wall of the protective sleeve 6. The limiting hole 8 is connected to the output end of the limiting device and the corresponding limiting hole 8. The bottom end of the fixing tube 5 is fixedly connected to the threaded tube 9, and the threaded tube 9 is threaded into the fixing hole 11. The bottom end of the threaded tube 9 is fixedly connected to the sensor body 10. The fixing tube 5 serves as a component connecting the flow meter 2 body and the sensor body 10. Signal transmission wires can be arranged inside to ensure stable transmission of flow signals. The protective sleeve 6 on its outer wall provides mechanical protection and can effectively resist physical damage such as external collisions and scratches, extending the service life of the internal components of the flow meter 2.

[0023] Each limiting device includes a spring 16, which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove 15. One end of the spring 16 is fixedly connected to a limiting rod 14, which is slidably connected in the mounting groove 15 and inserted into the corresponding limiting hole 8. Using the elastic thrust of the spring 16, the limiting rod 14 can be automatically pushed into the limiting hole 8 of the protective sleeve 6 after the flow meter 2 is tightened to the position, thus forming a reliable mechanical lock.

[0024] Two movable blocks 13 are fixedly and symmetrically connected to the outer wall of each limiting rod 14, and the two movable blocks 13 are slidably connected in the two corresponding movable slots 12. When disassembling the flow meter 2, the operator only needs to manually move the movable block 13 to compress the spring 16 and make the limiting rod 14 disengage from the limiting hole 8.

[0025] Each fixed block 4 has a protective plate 17 fixedly installed on both sides. The protective plate 17 is L-shaped. The L-shaped protective plate 17 can effectively block dust, liquid and other impurities from entering the moving groove 12 and the mounting groove 15, prevent foreign objects from causing the moving block 13 and the limit rod 14 to jam, and ensure the normal operation of the limit device.

[0026] Multiple anti-slip blocks 7 are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the protective sleeve 6. The multiple anti-slip blocks 7 adopt an anti-slip texture design, which significantly increases the friction when manually rotating the flow meter 2.

[0027] In use, the flow meter 2 is installed on the pipe 1, and the threaded tube 9 is aligned with the fixing hole 11 on the outer wall of the pipe 1. The flow meter 2 is rotated so that the threaded tube 9 is screwed into the fixing hole 11, and the sensor body 10 is sent into the pipe 1. As the flow meter 2 is tightened, the spring 16 in the mounting groove 15 of the fixing block 4 pushes the limiting rod 14, so that it is inserted into the limiting hole 8 on the outer wall of the protective sleeve 6. At the same time, the moving block 13 slides along the moving groove 12 to complete the circumferential fixation of the flow meter 2 and prevent position displacement due to vibration or fluid impact.

[0028] The sensor body 10 is inserted into the pipe 1 to collect fluid flow data in real time and convert the flow signal into an electrical signal. The electrical signal is transmitted to the signal processing module inside the flow meter 2 via the wires inside the fixed pipe 5. After processing, it is converted into a digital flow value and displayed on the display screen 3. The upper limit value H and the lower limit value L of the flow can be set through the operation interface of the display screen 3 or the external communication interface. The threshold parameters are stored in the microprocessor of the flow meter 2.

[0029] The signal processing module continuously compares real-time flow data with preset thresholds. An audible and visual alarm is emitted via the display screen 3, enabling automatic control of the fluid flow rate.

[0030] The protective sleeve 6 wraps around the fixing tube 5, and the anti-slip block 7 on its outer wall increases friction when the flow meter 2 is manually rotated, making installation and operation convenient. The L-shaped protective plate 17 covers the moving grooves 12 on both sides of the fixing block 4 to prevent dust and liquid from entering the limiting device, and to prevent the moving block 13 and the limiting rod 14 from failing to lock due to foreign objects, thus ensuring the stable operation of the flow meter 2.

[0031] 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 flowmeter with valve control, comprising a pipe (1) and a flowmeter (2), characterized in that: The outer wall of the pipe (1) is provided with a fixing hole (11). Two fixing blocks (4) are symmetrically installed on the outer wall of the pipe (1). Each fixing block (4) has an installation groove (15) on one side. Each installation groove (15) is provided with a limiting device. Each fixing block (4) has a moving groove (12) on both sides. One end of the flow meter (2) is fixedly installed with a display screen (3). The outer wall of the flow meter (2) is fixedly connected with a fixing pipe (5). The outer wall of the fixing pipe (5) is fixedly installed with a protective sleeve (6). The outer wall of the protective sleeve (6) is circumferentially provided with multiple limiting holes (8). The output end of the limiting device is connected to the limiting hole (8) corresponding to the position. The bottom end of the fixing pipe (5) is fixedly connected with a threaded pipe (9). The threaded pipe (9) is threadedly connected in the fixing hole (11). The bottom end of the threaded pipe (9) is fixedly connected with a sensor body (10).

2. A flow meter with valve control according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the limiting devices includes a spring (16), and the spring (16) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove (15). One end of the spring (16) is fixedly connected to a limiting rod (14), and the limiting rod (14) is slidably connected in the mounting groove (15). The limiting rod (14) is inserted into the corresponding limiting hole (8).

3. A flow meter with valve control according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two movable blocks (13) are fixedly and symmetrically connected to the outer wall of each of the limiting rods (14), and the two movable blocks (13) are slidably connected in the two movable slots (12) with corresponding positions.

4. A flow meter with valve control according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the fixed blocks (4) has a protective plate (17) fixedly installed on both sides.

5. A flow meter with valve control according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protective plate (17) is L-shaped.

6. A flow meter with valve control according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple anti-slip blocks (7) are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the protective sleeve (6).