A reliability testing device for an electric energy meter

By using a modular circuit board and a multi-layered structure for the electricity meter testing device, the problems of large footprint and inconvenience in moving traditional electricity meter aging testing devices have been solved, enabling efficient, convenient and reliable testing of electricity meters.

CN224471832UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07NINGBO JIANAN ELECTRONICS

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO JIANAN ELECTRONICS
Filing Date
2025-07-04
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional electricity meter aging test equipment is large in size, inconvenient to move, and has complex wiring, making it difficult to meet the needs of efficient and convenient electricity meter reliability testing.

Method used

The modular circuit board replaces wiring, and the multi-layer structure is formed by columns and storage layers. It combines the meter carrier and the pin group to realize the parallel testing of the electricity meter. The bottom is equipped with wheels for easy movement.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a compact structure, strong load capacity, and easy maintenance for the electricity meter testing device. It has a small footprint, is easy to operate, and can meet the testing needs of different heights.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of reliability testing device of electric energy meter, including four columns, the bottom of four columns is equipped with wheel, multiple layers of article placing layer are arranged between four columns, and article placing layer is equipped on each layer The circuit board is connected power supply by wire, multiple plug-in pin groups are uniformly distributed on the circuit board with interval, multiple plug-in pin groups are connected in parallel, multiple electric meter carriers corresponding to plug-in pin group one by one are equipped above the circuit board, positioning recess for placing electric energy meter is equipped in each electric meter carrier, multiple plug-in pin holes are equipped in the bottom of positioning recess, the plug-in pin of plug-in pin group one by one from plug-in pin hole extends into positioning recess, when the electric energy meter to be measured is loaded into positioning recess, the plug-in pin of plug-in pin group is inserted into the electric energy meter to be measured.The utility model uses the mode of circuit board to replace wiring, modular design, simple and compact structure.The utility model has the advantages of strong load capacity, less floor size and easy maintenance by the reliability of multilayer type test electric energy meter.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electricity meter manufacturing technology, and in particular to a reliability testing device for electricity meters. Background Technology

[0002] To ensure the reliability of electricity meters, aging tests are conducted before they leave the factory. Typically, this involves aging the meters in a high-temperature aging chamber for 72 hours to screen for early-failure components and ensure the meters function properly and meet factory standards. Traditional aging test equipment uses a vertical, double-sided meter mounting system. This increases the number of meters tested by increasing the height of the equipment, resulting in a large footprint, immobility, inconvenient operation, and complex wiring. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a reliability testing device for electricity meters, which can solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A reliability testing device for an electricity meter includes four columns, with wheels at the bottom of the four columns. Multiple storage layers are arranged between the four columns, and each storage layer has a circuit board. The circuit board is connected to a power source via wires. Multiple pin groups are evenly distributed on the circuit board and connected in parallel. Above the circuit board are multiple meter carriers corresponding to each pin group. Each meter carrier has a positioning groove for placing the electricity meter. The bottom of the positioning groove has multiple pin holes. The pins of each pin group extend into the positioning groove from the pin holes. When the electricity meter to be tested is installed in the positioning groove, the pins of the pin groups are inserted into the electricity meter.

[0005] Preferably, two adjacent meter carriers are connected to each other via a splicing structure.

[0006] Preferably, the splicing structure includes splicing protrusions and splicing grooves, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the meter carrier, and the splicing protrusions are connected to the splicing grooves of another meter carrier.

[0007] Preferably, there are two splicing grooves and two splicing protrusions, which are located on the four sides of the meter carrier.

[0008] Preferably, the splicing groove has a positioning protrusion, and the splicing protrusion has a positioning groove. When the splicing protrusion cooperates with the splicing groove of another meter carrier, the positioning protrusion is engaged in the corresponding positioning groove.

[0009] Preferably, the storage layer is provided with a wire groove for wires to pass through.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the lowest storage layer is provided with an electrostatic discharge chain.

[0011] Preferably, the column has multiple mounting holes evenly distributed along the height direction, and the four corners of each shelf layer are detachably installed in the mounting holes at the same height by screws to achieve a detachable connection between the shelf layer and the column.

[0012] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: 1. This utility model uses a circuit board instead of wiring, with a modular design and a simple and compact structure. 2. This utility model tests the reliability of the energy meter through a multi-layer testing method, has a strong load capacity, occupies a small area, and is easy to maintain. 3. This utility model is equipped with wheels at the bottom for easy movement and convenient operation. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is the front view of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the column and storage layer of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 and Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the meter carrier of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the two meter carriers of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0019] like Figures 1-6As shown, this utility model provides a reliability testing device for an electricity meter, including four columns 1, with wheels 2 at the bottom of the four columns 1, and multiple layers 3 arranged between the four columns 1. The edges of the layers are reinforced, and each layer 3 has a circuit board. The circuit board is connected to a power source via wires and integrates an aging test circuit. Multiple pin groups are evenly distributed on the circuit board and connected in parallel. Above the circuit board are multiple meter carriers 4 corresponding to the pin groups. Each meter carrier 4 has a positioning groove 5 for placing the electricity meter. The bottom of the positioning groove 5 has multiple pin holes 6. The pins of the pin groups extend into the positioning groove 5 from the pin holes 6. When the electricity meter to be tested is installed in the positioning groove 5, the pins of the pin groups are inserted into the electricity meter.

[0020] In use, the energy meter to be tested is inserted into the positioning groove 5 on the meter carrier 4. Simultaneously, the pins of the pin group at the bottom of the positioning groove 5 are inserted into the energy meter. Because the pin groups are connected in parallel, i.e., the meter carriers 4 are connected in parallel, the testing of each energy meter will not interfere with the others. The meter carriers 4 on the shelf 3 can be filled with energy meters or not. Then, the device is placed in a high-temperature aging chamber for 72 hours of aging to screen for early-failure components, achieving reliability testing of the energy meter and ensuring its normal operation and compliance with factory standards. This device uses a circuit board instead of wiring, featuring a modular design and a simple, compact structure. Furthermore, it tests the reliability of the energy meter through multi-layer testing, has a strong load capacity, occupies a small area, and is easy to maintain. The bottom of the device is equipped with wheels 2 for easy movement and convenient operation.

[0021] Preferably, two adjacent meter carriers 4 are connected to each other by a splicing structure. Specifically, the splicing structure includes a splicing protrusion 7 and a splicing groove 8. The splicing protrusion 7 and the splicing groove 8 are respectively provided on both sides of the meter carrier 4. The splicing protrusion 7 is connected to the splicing groove 8 of another meter carrier 4. In this way, two adjacent meter carriers 4 can be assembled together, so that multiple meter carriers 5 are connected into one piece. During the movement of this utility model, the meter carriers 4 will not move, and there is no need to set a fixing structure on the storage layer 3. The structure is simple and compact.

[0022] Preferably, there are two splicing grooves 8 and two splicing protrusions 7, which are located on the four sides of the meter carrier 4, so that multiple meter carriers 4 can be connected by extending to the four sides.

[0023] Preferably, the splicing groove 8 has a protruding positioning protrusion 9, and the splicing protrusion 7 has a recessed positioning groove 10. When the splicing protrusion 7 mates with the splicing groove 8 of another meter carrier 4, the positioning protrusion 9 engages with the corresponding positioning groove 10. The splicing groove 8 and the splicing protrusion 7 are simply joined together, and the positioning protrusion 9 engages with the positioning groove 10, thus reliably connecting two adjacent meter carriers 4 together.

[0024] Preferably, the storage layer 3 is provided with a wire groove 11 for wires to pass through, which facilitates wiring.

[0025] Preferably, the bottom of the lowest storage layer 3 is provided with an electrostatic discharge chain 12 to eliminate static electricity.

[0026] Preferably, the column 1 has multiple mounting holes evenly distributed along the height direction. The four corners of each shelf 3 are detachably installed in the mounting holes at the same height by screws, so that the shelf 3 and the column 1 are detachably connected. The height of the shelf 3 can be adjusted to meet the reliability test of electricity meters of various heights. Moreover, the shelf 3 and the column 1 can be disassembled, making assembly and transportation convenient.

[0027] Although the embodiments of this utility model have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, this utility model is not limited to the specific details and the illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A reliability testing device for an electricity meter, characterized in that: The device includes four uprights, each with wheels at its base. Multiple storage layers are arranged between the uprights, and each layer has a circuit board. These circuit boards are connected to a power source via wires. Multiple pin groups are evenly spaced on the circuit boards and connected in parallel. Above the circuit boards are multiple meter carriers corresponding to each pin group. Each meter carrier has a positioning groove for placing the electricity meter. The bottom of each positioning groove has multiple pin holes. The pins of each pin group extend into the positioning groove through the corresponding pin holes. When the electricity meter to be tested is placed in the positioning groove, the pins of the pin groups are inserted into the meter.

2. The reliability testing device for an electricity meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two adjacent meter carriers are connected to each other by a splicing structure.

3. The reliability testing device for an electricity meter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The splicing structure includes splicing protrusions and splicing grooves, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the meter carrier. The splicing protrusions are connected to the splicing grooves of another meter carrier.

4. The reliability testing device for an electricity meter according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are two splicing grooves and two splicing protrusions, which are located on the four sides of the meter carrier.

5. The reliability testing device for an electricity meter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The splicing groove has a protruding positioning protrusion, and the splicing protrusion has a recessed positioning groove. When the splicing protrusion cooperates with the splicing groove of another meter carrier, the positioning protrusion is engaged in the corresponding positioning groove.

6. The reliability testing device for an electricity meter according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The storage layer is provided with wire grooves for wires to pass through.

7. The reliability testing device for an electricity meter according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The bottom of the lowest shelf is equipped with an electrostatic discharge chain.

8. The reliability testing device for an electricity meter according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The column has multiple mounting holes evenly spaced along its height. The four corners of each shelf layer are detachably mounted to the mounting holes at the same height via screws, thus achieving a detachable connection between the shelf layer and the column.