An installation structure of a window cover of an electric energy meter
By using a combination of fixing modules and snap-fit components on the electricity meter window cover, the problem of cumbersome operation of adhesive fixing methods is solved, enabling quick installation and convenient replacement of the window cover, and improving operational convenience and stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG WANKANG ELECTRICAL TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
The existing method of bonding and fixing the window cover of the electricity meter is cumbersome and inconvenient for maintenance and replacement.
The device employs a combination structure of fixed modules and snap-fit components, including a fixed block, a limiting block, and snap-fit components. The snap-fit components enable the detachable installation of the window cover, while the inclined surface of the limiting block improves the ease of installation.
It enables quick installation and easy replacement of the viewing window cover, improving operational convenience and stability, and reducing maintenance difficulty.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of electricity meter technology, and in particular relates to an installation structure for an electricity meter window cover. Background Technology
[0002] An electricity meter, commonly known as an energy meter or watt-hour meter, is an instrument used to measure electricity consumption and is the core basis for calculating electricity bills. Currently, there are several types of electricity meters, including mechanical induction meters, electronic meters, and smart meters.
[0003] Currently, electricity meters typically have a viewing window for workers to observe the display screen on the internal circuit module. To protect the internal circuit module, a cover is usually installed to seal the viewing window. In existing technology, most electricity meters use adhesive to fix the viewing window cover. While this connection method is secure, it requires applying glue to the edges of the viewing window during installation, which is cumbersome. Furthermore, it makes maintenance and replacement inconvenient if the viewing window is damaged. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the aforementioned technical problems by providing an installation structure for the window cover of an electricity meter, thereby solving the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides an installation structure for a viewing window cover of an electricity meter, including an electricity meter housing and a viewing window cover. A viewing window is provided on the electricity meter housing, and the viewing window cover is installed on the viewing window. The invention also includes a fixing module and a snap-fit component. The fixing module includes:
[0006] Two fixed blocks are set on the visible window, and a connecting groove is formed between the two fixed blocks;
[0007] Two limiting blocks are set in the connecting groove, and a positioning groove is formed between the two limiting blocks;
[0008] The connector includes:
[0009] The fixing part is provided on the window cover and is located in the positioning groove;
[0010] The abutting part is connected to the fixing part and is located in the connecting groove for abutting with the limiting block in the X direction.
[0011] Furthermore, the limiting block is provided with an abutting ramp.
[0012] Furthermore, there are several fixed modules and several snap-fit connectors.
[0013] Furthermore, a storage recess is provided on the viewing window, and the viewing window cover is installed in the storage recess.
[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a sealing ring, which is disposed between the storage groove and the viewing window cover.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] 1. The viewing cover can be detached and installed on the viewing window, which is more convenient and faster than adhesive fixing. It is also easy to remove and replace when the viewing cover is scratched or damaged, making it convenient to use.
[0017] 2. An abutting slope is provided on the limiting block, so that the window cover can be installed and fixed on the viewing window through the insertion and cooperation of the snap-fit and the connecting groove, without the need for manual adjustment of the snap-fit, which effectively improves the convenience of operation. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the local structure at point A;
[0021] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1. Electricity meter housing; 11. Viewing window; 12. Storage recess; 2. Viewing window cover; 3. Fixing block; 4. Connecting groove; 5. Limiting block; 51. Abutting slope; 6. Positioning groove; 7. Snap-fit part; 71. Fixing part; 72. Abutting part; 8. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0023] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. For ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.
[0024] Example 1:
[0025] This embodiment provides an installation structure for a viewing window cover of an electricity meter, including an electricity meter housing 1 and a viewing window cover 2. The electricity meter housing 1 has a viewing window 11, and the viewing window cover 2 is installed on the viewing window 11. It also includes a fixing module and a snap-fit component 7. The fixing module includes:
[0026] Two fixing blocks 3 are set on the visible window 11, and a connecting groove 4 is formed between the two fixing blocks 3;
[0027] Two limiting blocks 5 are set in the connecting groove 4, and a positioning groove 6 is formed between the two limiting blocks 5;
[0028] Card connector 7 includes:
[0029] The fixing part 71 is provided on the window cover 2 and is located in the positioning groove 6;
[0030] The abutting part 72 is connected to the fixing part 71 and is located in the connecting groove 4 for abutting with the limiting block 5 in the X direction.
[0031] In this technical solution, both the window cover 2 and the snap-fit component 7 are made of transparent plastic. The snap-fit component 7 includes a fixed part 71 and an abutment part 72 with an integral structure, and is in the shape of a "T". The fixed part 71 is integrally connected to the window cover 2 and has a certain elastic deformation tendency. When the window cover 2 is installed on the viewing window 11, the snap-fit component 7 is first bent inward by moving the abutment part 72 of the snap-fit component 7. Then, the window cover 2 is placed on the viewing window 11, so that the fixed part 71 of the snap-fit component 7 falls into the positioning groove 6. Then, the abutment part 72 is released so that it falls into the connecting groove 4, and the abutment part 72 abuts and hooks the limiting block 5, thereby realizing the snap-fit fixation of the window cover 2 on the viewing window 11.
[0032] Through the above structural design, the viewing cover 2 can be detachably installed on the viewing window 11, which is more convenient and faster than adhesive fixing. When the viewing cover 2 is scratched or damaged, it is also easy to remove and replace for maintenance, making it convenient to use.
[0033] Furthermore, the limiting block 5 is provided with an abutting slope 51. Through this structural design, the slots of the connecting grooves 4 between the snap-fit piece 7 and the two fixing blocks 3 are first inserted and engaged, which provides a certain positioning effect for the installation of the window cover 2 on the viewing window 11. Then, as the snap-fit piece 7 continues to be inserted, the abutting part 72 and the abutting slope 51 on the limiting block 5 come into contact, causing the end of the snap-fit piece 7 to move along the abutting slope 51, thereby causing the fixing part 71 to deform and swing inward.
[0034] When the snap-fit 7 is fully inserted into the connecting groove 4, the abutting part 72 has moved past the limiting block 5. The abutting inclined surface 51 of the limiting block 5 no longer touches the abutting part 72, so that the fixing part 71 returns to its original state and falls into the positioning groove 6. The abutting part 72 is located in the connecting groove 4 and abuts against the limiting block 5 in the X direction, thereby realizing the snap-fit fixing of the window cover 2 on the viewing window 11.
[0035] In summary, by setting the abutting inclined surface 51 on the limiting block 5, the window cover 2 can be installed and fixed on the viewing window 11 through the insertion and cooperation of the snap-fit 7 and the connecting groove 4, without the need for manual manipulation of the snap-fit 7, thus effectively improving the ease of operation.
[0036] Example 2:
[0037] This embodiment provides an installation structure for an electricity meter window cover, which, in addition to the technical solutions of the above embodiments, also has the following technical features.
[0038] Furthermore, there are multiple fixing modules and snap-fit pieces 7. By setting multiple sets of fixing modules on the inner wall of the viewing window 11 and corresponding snap-fit pieces 7 on the viewing window cover 2, the snap-fit cooperation of multiple sets of fixing modules and snap-fit pieces 7 effectively enhances the installation stability of the viewing window cover 2 on the viewing window 11.
[0039] Example 3:
[0040] This embodiment provides an installation structure for an electricity meter window cover, which, in addition to the technical solutions of the above embodiments, also has the following technical features.
[0041] Furthermore, a storage groove 12 is provided on the viewing window 11, and the viewing window cover 2 is installed in the storage groove 12. By providing the storage groove 12, the viewing window cover 2 can be installed and embedded in the electricity meter housing 1, preventing the viewing window cover 2 from protruding from the electricity meter housing 1, thereby effectively reducing the risk of impact.
[0042] Example 4:
[0043] This embodiment provides an installation structure for an electricity meter window cover, which, in addition to the technical solutions of the above embodiments, also has the following technical features.
[0044] Furthermore, a sealing ring 8 is also included, which is disposed between the storage groove 12 and the viewing window cover 2. By placing the rubber sealing ring 8 in the storage groove 12, when the viewing window cover 2 is installed on the electricity meter housing 1, the viewing window cover 2 squeezes the sealing ring 8, causing the sealing ring 8, the viewing window cover 2, and the storage groove 12 to fit tightly together, thereby maintaining a seal between the viewing window cover 2 and the viewing window 11, achieving a dustproof and waterproof effect and improving safety in use. The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of protection of the claims, all of which are within the protection of this application.
Claims
1. An installation structure for a viewing window cover of an electricity meter, comprising an electricity meter housing (1) and a viewing window cover (2), wherein a viewing window (11) is provided on the electricity meter housing (1), and the viewing window cover (2) is installed on the viewing window (11), characterized in that, It also includes a fixing module and a snap-fit connector (7), the fixing module comprising: Two fixing blocks (3) are disposed on the viewing window (11), and a connecting groove (4) is formed between the two fixing blocks (3). Two limiting blocks (5) are disposed in the connecting groove (4), and a positioning groove (6) is formed between the two limiting blocks (5). The snap-fit component (7) includes: Fixing part (71), the fixing part (71) is provided on the window cover (2) and located in the positioning groove (6); The abutting part (72) is connected to the fixing part (71) and is located in the connecting groove (4) for abutting with the limiting block (5) in the X direction.
2. The mounting structure of a window cover of an electric energy meter according to claim 1, wherein The limiting block (5) is provided with an abutting inclined surface (51).
3. The mounting structure of a window cover of an electric energy meter according to claim 1, wherein The fixed module and the snap-fit component (7) are both in multiple units.
4. The mounting structure of a window cover of an electric energy meter according to claim 1, wherein The viewing window (11) is also provided with a storage groove (12), and the viewing window cover (2) is installed in the storage groove (12).
5. The mounting structure of a window cover of an electric energy meter according to claim 4, wherein It also includes a sealing ring (8), which is disposed between the storage groove (12) and the window cover (2).