Modular combined turnplate liquid level gauge

By using the snap-fit ​​mechanism and motor-driven transmission components of the modular combined flap level gauge, the problem of long installation and disassembly time of existing level gauges is solved, enabling rapid installation and cleaning, reducing operational intensity and ensuring reading accuracy.

CN224414862UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26SHANDONG HECHUANG AUTOMATIC CONTROL INSTR CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG HECHUANG AUTOMATIC CONTROL INSTR CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-05
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

Existing level gauges are fixed to the solution container with multiple bolts, which makes installation or disassembly time-consuming and increases the workload of operators.

Method used

The modular combination flap level gauge uses a snap-fit ​​mechanism for quick fixing or disassembly, including a rotating column, rotating plate, top plate, and rebound assembly, which achieves rapid installation through elastic potential energy; at the same time, the motor-driven transmission assembly is used for cleaning the dust removal cylinder.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick installation and removal of the level gauge, reduces the workload of operators, and ensures the accuracy of readings.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to liquid level measurement technical field discloses a kind of modular combined type turnover plate liquid level meter, including water tank, the outer wall of water tank is provided with liquid level meter body, the inside of liquid level meter body is provided with buckle mechanism, the buckle mechanism is used to quickly fixed or disassembled to water tank and liquid level meter body, the buckle mechanism includes rotating column, rotating column is rotatably connected in the inside of liquid level meter body, one end of rotating column is fixedly connected with rotating plate, the outer wall of rotating plate is arranged in the inside of water tank, the outer wall of rotating plate is attached with top plate, the outer wall of top plate is provided with rebound component, the outer wall of rebound component is provided with fixed column, in the utility model, by the attachment between reinforcing rotating plate and water tank, then realize quick installation fixed liquid level meter body, improve the effect that operator needs to spend a lot of time to tighten bolt when traditional installation liquid level meter body, greatly reduce working intensity.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of liquid level measurement technology, and in particular to a modular combined flap liquid level gauge. Background Technology

[0002] A level gauge is an instrument used to measure the height of the liquid surface in a container. It is widely used in industrial fields such as chemical, petroleum, water treatment, and food processing, as well as in daily life. It converts the liquid level height into a directly readable physical quantity through different principles such as buoyancy, pressure, optics, and ultrasound, enabling real-time monitoring, display, or remote transmission of the liquid level, thereby ensuring production safety, controlling process flow, or optimizing resource utilization.

[0003] Existing level gauges are usually fixed to the solution container with multiple bolts, which requires operators to spend a lot of time tightening or removing the bolts when installing or disassembling the level gauge, greatly increasing the workload. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a modular combined flap level gauge, which aims to improve the problem that existing level gauges are usually fixed to the solution container by multiple bolts, which leads to operators having to spend a lot of time tightening or disassembling the bolts when installing or disassembling the level gauge, greatly increasing the workload.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A modular combined flap level gauge includes a water tank, with a level gauge body disposed on the outer wall of the water tank. A snap-fit ​​mechanism is disposed inside the level gauge body for quickly fixing or disassembling the water tank and the level gauge body. The snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a rotating column rotatably connected to the interior of the level gauge body. A rotating plate is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating column. The outer wall of the rotating plate is disposed inside the water tank, and a top plate is attached to the outer wall of the rotating plate. A spring-loaded assembly is disposed on the outer wall of the top plate, and a fixing column is disposed on the outer wall of the spring-loaded assembly. The outer wall of the fixing column is fixedly connected to the interior of the water tank.

[0007] The above technical solution involves the following steps during the installation of the level gauge body: First, the level gauge body is moved, causing the rotating column to move. This, in turn, causes the rotating plate to slide inside the water tank. As the rotating plate slides inside the water tank, it comes into contact with the top plate and moves the top plate, thereby compressing the rebound assembly. Once the rotating plate reaches the appropriate position, the rotating column is rotated, causing the rotating plate to rotate and fix it inside the water tank. The elastic potential energy of the rebound assembly itself strengthens the fit between the rotating plate and the water tank, thus achieving rapid installation and fixation of the level gauge body. This significantly reduces the workload compared to traditional level gauge installations where operators need to spend a lot of time tightening bolts.

[0008] Preferably, the rebound assembly includes a sliding column, one end of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top plate, and the other end of which is provided with a spring. The outer wall of the sliding column is slidably connected to the inside of the fixed column, and the spring is disposed inside the fixed column.

[0009] Preferably, the latching mechanism further includes a connecting plate, the outer wall of which is fixedly connected to the inside of the level gauge body, the outer wall of which is slidably connected to the inside of the water tank, a pin slidably connected to the inside of the connecting plate, a housing slidably connected to the outer wall of the pin, the outer wall of the housing being fixedly connected to the outer wall of the water tank, a connecting post fixedly connected to the inside of the pin, the outer wall of the connecting post slidably connected to the inside of the housing, and a second spring provided at one end of the pin near the connecting post, the second spring being located inside the housing.

[0010] Preferably, the water tank has a slot inside.

[0011] Preferably, the interior of the outer casing has a sliding groove, and the connecting column is slidably connected to the interior of the outer casing through the sliding groove.

[0012] Preferably, a fixing frame is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the level gauge body, a motor is installed inside the fixing frame, a transmission assembly is installed at the output end of the motor, the transmission assembly is installed inside the level gauge body, a cleaning cylinder is installed inside the transmission assembly, a gear is fixedly connected to the end of the cleaning cylinder away from the motor, a toothed plate is meshed with the tooth end of the gear, the toothed plate is installed on the surface of the level gauge body, a fixing plate is slidably connected to the outer wall of the cleaning cylinder, and the outer wall of the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the level gauge body.

[0013] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a reciprocating lead screw, the output end of the motor is connected to one end of the reciprocating lead screw, a threaded block is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the reciprocating lead screw, the other end of the reciprocating lead screw is rotatably connected to the inside of the level gauge body, and the cleaning cylinder is disposed inside the threaded block.

[0014] Preferably, the fixed plate has a second sliding groove inside, and the cleaning cylinder is slidably connected to the inside of the fixed plate through the second sliding groove.

[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. In this utility model, the moving liquid level gauge body drives the rotating column to move, which in turn drives the rotating plate to slide into the water tank. When the rotating plate slides inside the water tank, it drives the top plate to move, which in turn drives the sliding column to slide inside the fixed column and compresses the spring 1 set inside the fixed column. Then, the rotating column is rotated to drive the rotating plate to rotate, so that the rotating plate is locked into the slot opened inside the water tank. At this time, the elastic force of the spring 1 will strengthen the fit between the rotating plate and the water tank, thereby realizing the quick installation and fixing of the liquid level gauge body. This improves the traditional method of installing the liquid level gauge body, which requires the operator to spend a lot of time tightening the bolts, and greatly reduces the workload.

[0017] 2. In this utility model, the motor drives the reciprocating lead screw to rotate, which in turn drives the threaded block to move up and down. When the threaded block moves up and down, it drives the cleaning cylinder to move up and down synchronously. The gear moves up and down under the drive of the cleaning cylinder and rotates under the influence of the gear plate, further driving the cleaning cylinder to rotate. By moving up and down while the cleaning cylinder can also rotate on its own, the dust on the surface of the level gauge body can be cleaned, thus avoiding the effect of dust accumulation after long-term use leading to inaccurate readings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a modular combined flap level gauge proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the rotating column of a modular combined flap level gauge proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the top plate of a modular combined flap level gauge proposed in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the connecting plate of a modular combined flap level gauge proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the outer shell of a modular combined flap level gauge proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0024] Legend:

[0025] 1. Water tank; 2. Buckling mechanism; 21. Rotating column; 22. Rotating plate; 23. Top plate; 24. Sliding column; 25. Fixed column; 26. Spring 1; 27. Connecting plate; 28. Housing; 29. ​​Pin; 210. Connecting column; 211. Spring 2; 3. Slide 1; 4. Fixing frame; 5. Motor; 6. Transmission assembly; 61. Reciprocating lead screw; 62. Threaded block; 7. Cleaning cylinder; 8. Gear; 9. Tooth plate; 10. Fixing plate; 11. Slide 2; 12. Level gauge body. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model. Example

[0027] Reference Figures 1-3 The present invention provides an embodiment of a modular combined flap level gauge, comprising a water tank 1, a level gauge body 12 disposed on the outer wall of the water tank 1, and a snap-fit ​​mechanism 2 disposed inside the level gauge body 12. The snap-fit ​​mechanism 2 is used to quickly fix or disassemble the water tank 1 and the level gauge body 12. The snap-fit ​​mechanism 2 includes a rotating column 21, which is rotatably connected to the inside of the level gauge body 12. One end of the rotating column 21 is fixedly connected to a rotating plate 22. The outer wall of the rotating plate 22 is disposed inside the water tank 1. A top plate 23 is attached to the outer wall of the rotating plate 22. A spring-loaded component is disposed on the outer wall of the spring-loaded component. A fixing column 25 is disposed on the outer wall of the spring-loaded component. The outer wall of the fixing column 25 is fixedly connected to the inside of the water tank 1.

[0028] Specifically, the moving liquid level gauge body 12 drives the rotating column 21 to move, which in turn drives the rotating plate 22 to slide inside the water tank 1. After sliding a certain distance inside the water tank 1, the rotating plate 22 will contact the top plate 23, further driving the top plate 23 to move. When the top plate 23 moves, it will cooperate with the fixed column 25 to compress the rebound assembly. When the rotating plate 22 moves to the appropriate position, the rotating column 21 is rotated to drive the rotating plate 22 to rotate. At this time, the elastic potential energy of the rebound assembly itself will cause the rotating plate 22 to be stuck into the interior of the water tank 1. To achieve rapid installation and fixation of the level gauge body 12, when it is necessary to disassemble the level gauge body 12, first push the level gauge body 12 towards the water tank 1, then rotate the rotating column 21 to drive the rotating plate 22 to rotate, and further pull the level gauge body 12 outward, thereby achieving disassembly of the level gauge body 12. Through the combined action of the rotating column 21, rotating plate 22, top plate 23, spring-loaded assembly and fixing column 25, the time cost required for installing and disassembling the level gauge body 12 is reduced.

[0029] Reference Figure 3 The rebound assembly includes a sliding column 24, one end of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top plate 23, and the other end of which is provided with a spring 26. The outer wall of the sliding column 24 is slidably connected to the inside of the fixed column 25, and the spring 26 is provided inside the fixed column 25.

[0030] Specifically, when the top plate 23 moves, the top plate 23 and the sliding column 24 fix each other, causing the sliding column 24 to slide inside the fixed column 25. While the sliding column 24 is sliding, it will also cooperate with the fixed column 25 to compress the spring 26. Through the elastic potential energy of the spring 26, the stability of the fixed liquid level gauge body 12 is improved. Example

[0031] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The buckling mechanism 2 also includes a connecting plate 27. The outer wall of the connecting plate 27 is fixedly connected to the inside of the level gauge body 12. The outer wall of the connecting plate 27 is slidably connected to the inside of the water tank 1. A pin 29 is slidably connected to the inside of the connecting plate 27. A housing 28 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the pin 29. The outer wall of the housing 28 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the water tank 1. A connecting post 210 is fixedly connected to the inside of the pin 29. The outer wall of the connecting post 210 is slidably connected to the inside of the housing 28. A spring 211 is provided at one end of the pin 29 near the connecting post 210. The spring 211 is provided inside the housing 28.

[0032] Specifically, firstly, the connecting post 210 inside the outer casing 28 is moved to center it. When the connecting post 210 moves, the fixing action of the connecting post 210 and the pin 29 will cause the pin 29 to slide inside the outer casing 28. As the pin 29 slides, it will cooperate with the outer casing 28 to compress the second spring 211. When the two connecting posts 210 inside the outer casing 28 slide to the appropriate position, the connecting post 210 is rotated to fix it inside the outer casing 28, further realizing the movement trajectory of the limiting pin 29. At this time, the level gauge body 12 is pulled outward. The connecting plate 27 is moved to detach it from the interior of the water tank 1, thereby enabling the rapid disassembly of the level gauge body 12. When the level gauge body 12 needs to be installed, the above steps are repeated in reverse. First, the level gauge body 12 is moved to slide the connecting plate 27 into the interior of the water tank 1. When the level gauge body 12 is in contact with the water tank 1, the connecting column 210 is rotated. At this time, the spring 211 will release its own elastic force to push the pin 29 into the interior of the connecting plate 27, thereby limiting and fixing the connecting plate 27, and further achieving the effect of quickly fixing the level gauge body 12.

[0033] Reference Figure 2 The interior of water tank 1 is provided with a slot;

[0034] Specifically, the slot is used to limit the rotation trajectory of the rotating plate 22, thereby initially fixing the level gauge body 12 and the water tank 1.

[0035] Reference Figure 5 The interior of the outer casing 28 is provided with a sliding groove 3, and the connecting post 210 is slidably connected to the interior of the outer casing 28 through the sliding groove 3;

[0036] Specifically, the slide 3 is used to limit the movement trajectory of the connecting column 210, thereby improving the stability of the connecting column 210 during movement. Example

[0037] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 6A mounting bracket 4 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the level gauge body 12. A motor 5 is installed inside the mounting bracket 4. A transmission assembly 6 is installed at the output end of the motor 5. The transmission assembly 6 is installed inside the level gauge body 12. A cleaning cylinder 7 is installed inside the transmission assembly 6. A gear 8 is fixedly connected to the end of the cleaning cylinder 7 away from the motor 5. A toothed plate 9 is meshed with the tooth end of the gear 8. The toothed plate 9 is installed on the surface of the level gauge body 12. A fixing plate 10 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the cleaning cylinder 7. The outer wall of the fixing plate 10 is fixedly connected to the surface of the level gauge body 12. The transmission assembly 6 includes a reciprocating screw 61. The output end of the motor 5 is connected to one end of the reciprocating screw 61. A threaded block 62 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the reciprocating screw 61. The other end of the reciprocating screw 61 is rotatably connected to the inside of the level gauge body 12. The cleaning cylinder 7 is installed inside the threaded block 62. A second sliding groove 11 is opened inside the fixing plate 10. The cleaning cylinder 7 is slidably connected to the inside of the fixing plate 10 through the second sliding groove 11.

[0038] Specifically, the threaded block 62 is internally equipped with ball bearings. By turning on the motor 5, the reciprocating screw 61 is rotated, which in turn drives the threaded block 62, which is threaded to its outer wall, to move up and down. This movement of the ball bearings inside the threaded block 62 further drives the ball bearings to move up and down. When the ball bearings move up and down, they drive the cleaning cylinder 7, which is fixedly connected inside, to move up and down. When the cleaning cylinder 7 moves up and down, the fixed action between the cleaning cylinder 7 and the gear 8 drives the gear 8 to move. When the gear 8 moves, the meshing connection between the gear 8 and the gear plate 9 drives the gear 8 to rotate. This further drives the cleaning cylinder 7 to move up and down while also rotating on its own axis. The second slide groove 11 is used to limit the movement trajectory of the cleaning cylinder 7, thereby improving the stability of the cleaning cylinder 7 during movement. By moving up and down and rotating simultaneously, the surface of the level gauge body 12 is cleaned, preventing dust and other impurities from adhering to the surface of the level gauge body 12 after long-term use, which would lead to inaccurate readings later.

[0039] Working principle: The moving liquid level gauge body 12 drives the rotating column 21 to move. When the rotating column 21 moves, it drives the rotating plate 22 to slide inside the water tank 1. When the rotating plate 22 slides a certain distance and contacts the top plate 23, it continues to move and pushes the top plate 23 to move, further driving the sliding column 24 to slide inside the fixed column 25 and compressing the spring 26. When the rotating plate 22 moves to the appropriate position, the rotating column 21 is rotated to make the rotating plate 22 lock into the slot inside the water tank 1. At this time, the spring 26 releases its elastic force to press the top plate 23, thereby fixing the liquid level gauge body 12. When disassembling, the above steps are repeated in reverse. Through the cooperation between the rotating column 21, the rotating plate 22, the top plate 23 and the rebound assembly, the liquid level gauge body 12 can be quickly installed and disassembled, greatly reducing the operation time.

[0040] By moving the connecting post 210 inside the moving housing 28, the connecting post 210 will cause the pin 29 to compress the spring 211. Then, the liquid level gauge body 12 will move, causing the connecting plate 27 to slide into the water tank 1. When the liquid level gauge body 12 is tightly attached to the water tank 1, the connecting post 210 will be released. At this time, the spring 211 will release its own elastic potential energy, causing the pin 29 to be inserted into the connecting plate 27, thereby achieving rapid fixation of the liquid level gauge body 12.

[0041] First, the motor 5 is started to drive the reciprocating screw 61 to rotate, which in turn drives the threaded block 62 connected to its outer wall to move up and down on the outer wall of the reciprocating screw 61. When the threaded block 62 moves up and down, it drives the cleaning cylinder 7 to move inside the fixed plate 10 through the slide groove 11. The gear 8 and the toothed plate 9 cooperate to make the cleaning cylinder 7 rotate while moving. Through the up and down reciprocating motion and rotation of the cleaning cylinder 7, the dust on the surface of the level gauge body 12 is effectively removed, avoiding reading errors caused by dust accumulation and ensuring the reliability of the level gauge for long-term use.

[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A modular combined flap level gauge, comprising a water tank (1), characterized in that: The water tank (1) is provided with a level gauge body (12) on its outer wall. The level gauge body (12) is provided with a snap-fit ​​mechanism (2) inside. The snap-fit ​​mechanism (2) is used to quickly fix or disassemble the water tank (1) and the level gauge body (12). The snap-fit ​​mechanism (2) includes a rotating column (21). The rotating column (21) is rotatably connected to the inside of the level gauge body (12). One end of the rotating column (21) is fixedly connected to a rotating plate (22). The outer wall of the rotating plate (22) is provided inside the water tank (1). The outer wall of the rotating plate (22) is attached to a top plate (23). The outer wall of the top plate (23) is provided with a spring-loaded assembly. The outer wall of the spring-loaded assembly is provided with a fixing column (25). The outer wall of the fixing column (25) is fixedly connected to the inside of the water tank (1).

2. The modular combined flap level gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rebound assembly includes a sliding column (24), one end of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top plate (23), and the other end of which is provided with a spring (26). The outer wall of the sliding column (24) is slidably connected to the inside of the fixed column (25), and the spring (26) is provided inside the fixed column (25).

3. The modular combined flap level gauge according to claim 2, characterized in that: The buckling mechanism (2) further includes a connecting plate (27). The outer wall of the connecting plate (27) is fixedly connected to the inside of the liquid level gauge body (12). The outer wall of the connecting plate (27) is slidably connected to the inside of the water tank (1). A pin (29) is slidably connected to the inside of the connecting plate (27). A housing (28) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the pin (29). The outer wall of the housing (28) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the water tank (1). A connecting post (210) is fixedly connected to the inside of the pin (29). The outer wall of the connecting post (210) is slidably connected to the inside of the housing (28). A spring (211) is provided at one end of the pin (29) near the connecting post (210). The spring (211) is provided inside the housing (28).

4. The modular combined flap level gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (1) has a slot inside.

5. A modular combined flap level gauge according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer shell (28) has a sliding groove (3) inside, and the connecting column (210) is slidably connected to the inside of the outer shell (28) through the sliding groove (3).

6. The modular combined flap level gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing frame (4) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the liquid level gauge body (12). A motor (5) is installed inside the fixing frame (4). A transmission assembly (6) is installed at the output end of the motor (5). The transmission assembly (6) is installed inside the liquid level gauge body (12). A cleaning cylinder (7) is installed inside the transmission assembly (6). A gear (8) is fixedly connected to the end of the cleaning cylinder (7) away from the motor (5). A toothed plate (9) is meshed with the tooth end of the gear (8). The toothed plate (9) is installed on the surface of the liquid level gauge body (12). A fixing plate (10) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the cleaning cylinder (7). The outer wall of the fixing plate (10) is fixedly connected to the surface of the liquid level gauge body (12).

7. A modular combined flap level gauge according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (6) includes a reciprocating lead screw (61), the output end of the motor (5) is connected to one end of the reciprocating lead screw (61), the outer wall of the reciprocating lead screw (61) is threaded with a threaded block (62), the other end of the reciprocating lead screw (61) is rotatably connected to the inside of the level gauge body (12), and the cleaning cylinder (7) is set inside the threaded block (62).

8. A modular combined flap level gauge according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixed plate (10) has a sliding groove (11) inside, and the cleaning cylinder (7) is slidably connected to the inside of the fixed plate (10) through the sliding groove (11).