A quick-connect switch, battery box and gas system

Abstract

This utility model relates to a quick-install on / off switch, a battery box, and a gas system. The quick-install on / off switch includes: a battery connector with a conductive end for external electrical connection, installed inside the battery box for power supply; a wireless switching device for receiving external control signals to switch on / off; and an adapter plate electrically connected to the wireless switching device. When installed inside the battery box, the adapter plate is pressed between the electrical connection end inside the battery box and the conductive end connected to the battery, ensuring that the adapter plate is electrically connected to both the electrical connection end inside the battery box and the conductive end connected to the battery. In this utility model, the on / off switch can be installed in the battery box inside the gas meter like a battery, functioning as an on / off switch. When used in conjunction with an alarm, it enables the gas meter to automatically disconnect in case of gas leakage. Compared to existing gas meters, it eliminates the need for additional modifications to the circuitry and gas pipelines, saving time, effort, and reducing costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery switch technology, and in particular to a quick-connect on / off switch, a battery box, and a gas system. Background Technology

[0002] Most households are equipped with gas meters, which allow for a clear view of gas usage. The gas meter itself contains a solenoid valve, which controls the flow of gas from the source. If there is a gas balance, the solenoid valve will automatically open. If there is a gas balance outstanding, the gas company will close the solenoid valve, thereby shutting off the gas supply.

[0003] To prevent gas leaks, an alarm is usually installed near the gas meter. Once the gas leaks to a certain concentration, the alarm will sound, requiring manual closure of the mechanical valve after the gas meter to shut off the gas pipeline and prevent continuous leakage. However, the mechanical valve needs to be closed manually, and if no one is home, the gas will continue to leak, potentially causing an accident. If it is necessary to shut off the gas pipeline immediately upon alarm sounding, an electric control valve (solenoid valve) needs to be installed on the external gas pipeline. However, this requires additional modifications to the external gas pipeline and electrical circuit, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and increases costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a quick-install on / off switch, battery box, and gas system. The on / off switch can be installed on the battery box inside the gas meter like a battery, providing both power and on / off functionality. It can also be used in conjunction with an alarm to automatically disconnect the gas meter in case of gas leakage. Compared to existing gas meters, no additional modifications to the circuitry or external gas pipelines are required; the on / off switch can simply be installed in the battery box on the gas meter, saving time, effort, and reducing costs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A quick-release on / off switch, mounted on a battery box, characterized in that it comprises: It connects to the battery, has a conductive terminal for external electrical connection, is installed in the battery box, and is used for power supply; A wireless switch, located on the outside of the battery compartment, is used to receive external control signals to turn the battery on and off. The adapter plate is electrically connected to the wireless switch device. When installed inside the battery box, the adapter plate is pressed between the electrical connection terminal inside the battery box and the conductive terminal of the connected battery, so that the adapter plate is electrically connected to both the electrical connection terminal inside the battery box and the conductive terminal of the connected battery, and the wireless switch device is electrically connected between the electrical connection terminal of the battery box and the connected battery.

[0006] Preferably, the adapter plate includes a first conductive plate, a second conductive plate, and an insulating plate, wherein the insulating plate is disposed between the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate; The first conductive sheet is electrically connected to the conductive end of the connected battery by abutting against it. The first conductive sheet is connected to the electrical input end of the wireless switch device by a wire. The second conductive sheet is connected to the electrical output end of the wireless switch device by a wire. The second conductive sheet is electrically connected to the electrical connection end inside the battery box by abutting against it, so as to electrically connect the wireless switch device between the electrical connection end of the battery box and the connected battery.

[0007] Preferably, the wireless switch device includes a mounting housing and a power supply module and a main control board disposed within the mounting housing. The main control board integrates an electronic switch and a wireless receiving module. The power supply module is connected to the main control board so that the control coil of the electronic switch and the wireless receiving module are energized. When the wireless receiving module does not receive an external control signal, the control coil of the electronic switch is energized and the electronic switch is closed. When the wireless receiving module receives an external control signal, the control coil of the electronic switch is de-energized and the electronic switch is opened.

[0008] Preferably, the power supply module can be configured as a storage battery.

[0009] Preferably, the mounting housing is provided with an adhesive layer or connection holes to connect the wireless switch device to the outer wall of the battery box.

[0010] A battery box includes a box body, a common battery, and the aforementioned on / off switch; The ordinary battery and the connecting battery in the on / off switch are located inside the box. The adapter plate in the on / off switch is pressed between the conductive end of the connecting battery and the electrical connection end inside the box. The wireless switch device in the on / off switch is installed on the outer wall of the box, and the wireless switch device is electrically connected to the adapter plate through a wire passing through the outer wall of the box.

[0011] A gas system includes a gas meter and an alarm module disposed on the outside of the gas meter; The gas meter has the aforementioned battery box, which supplies power to the gas meter. The alarm module is wirelessly connected to the wireless receiving module inside the on / off switch.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. The on / off switch is composed of a battery, an adapter plate, and a wireless switch device. It can provide power and also act as a switch to turn the circuit on and off. It can be installed on the battery box of the device to achieve quick installation of the on / off switch and enable the battery box to have on / off function. When the battery box is providing power, the entire circuit can be turned on and off without the need for additional circuit modifications, saving time, effort, and modification costs.

[0013] 2. Install this on / off switch inside the battery box of the gas meter. It can be used in conjunction with an external alarm to act as a switch, automatically controlling the opening and closing of the solenoid valve originally installed in the gas meter, thereby controlling the on / off of the external gas pipeline, avoiding safety accidents caused by excessive leakage of gas pipeline, and without the need for additional modification of the circuit and gas pipeline, reducing the cost of modification. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the on / off switch in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the adapter piece in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main control board in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the battery box in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the battery box in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the gas meter, alarm module, and battery box in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Battery connector; 2. Adapter plate; 21. First conductive plate; 22. Insulating plate; 23. Second conductive plate; 3. Wireless switch device; 31. Mounting housing; 311. First housing; 312. Second housing; 32. Main control board; 33. Electronic switch; 34. Wireless receiving module; 4. Wire; 5. Battery box; 51. Box body; 52. Ordinary battery; 53. On / off switch; 7. Gas meter; 8. Alarm module. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0020] This utility model embodiment provides a quick-installation on / off switch, which can be mounted on the battery box 5 and can be used to switch the device circuit on / off when the battery box 5 supplies power to an external device, such as... Figures 1-3As shown, the on / off switch specifically includes a connecting battery 1, an adapter plate 2, and a wireless switch device 3. The connecting battery 1 can be installed inside the battery compartment 5. The adapter plate 2 is pressed between the electrical connection terminal inside the battery compartment 5 and the conductive terminal of the connecting battery. The wireless switch device 3 is located on the outer wall of the battery compartment 5, is normally closed, and can receive external control signals to realize the on / off function of its internal electronic switch 33. The wireless switch device 3 is connected between the electrical connection terminal of the battery compartment 5 and the connecting battery 1 via the adapter plate 2, so that the battery compartment 5 also has an on / off function. The adapter 2 has a first electrical connection portion and a second electrical connection portion. The first electrical connection portion and the second electrical connection portion are not directly electrically connected. The conductive end (positive or negative terminal) of the battery 1 is electrically connected to the first electrical connection portion. The electrical input terminal of the wireless switch device 3 is electrically connected to the first electrical connection portion via a wire, and the electrical output terminal of the wireless switch device 3 is electrically connected to the second electrical connection portion via a wire. When the on / off switch is installed on the battery box 5, the adapter 2 is pressed between the electrical connection portion inside the battery box 5 and the conductive end of the battery 1, so that the first electrical connection portion of the adapter 2 is connected to the second electrical connection portion. The electrical connection terminal abuts against the conductive terminal of the battery 1 for electrical connection, and the second electrical connection portion of the adapter 2 abuts against the electrical connection terminal inside the battery box 5 for electrical connection, thereby electrically connecting the wireless switch device 3 between the electrical connection terminal of the battery box 5 and the battery 1. When the battery box 5 supplies power to an external device and the wireless switch device 3 is closed, an electrical connection path is formed connecting the battery 1, the first electrical connection portion, the wireless switch device 3, and the second electrical connection portion. When the wireless switch device 3 is opened, the above-mentioned electrical connection path is broken, the battery box 5 no longer supplies power, and the device is ready to operate. The device will also stop working accordingly. In summary, the entire on / off switch can realize the on / off function. Its main components are the connecting battery 1, the adapter plate 2, and the wireless switch device 3. When in use, the three can be loaded together onto the battery box 5 of the device, which can realize the quick installation of the entire on / off switch. When the battery box 5 supplies power to the device, it still provides power through the connecting battery 1. Therefore, the on / off switch can both provide power and act as a switch. Moreover, it can be quickly installed on the battery box 5 without additional circuit modification, saving time, effort, and modification costs.

[0021] It should also be noted that the on / off switch in this embodiment is similar in shape to a battery and can be installed in the battery box 5. However, the battery box 5 is not limited to ordinary battery boxes that are present on the device or stand alone. Here, it is extended to the housing in which the slot that can be installed to supply power can also be the battery box 5 that the on / off switch can be installed in.

[0022] Specifically, to ensure the small size of the quick-connect switch, the positive or negative terminal of the battery 1 is generally made to directly contact the adapter piece 2 without using wires or other connecting parts, thus saving manufacturing costs and reducing connection difficulties. The positive or negative terminal of the battery 1 can be made to contact the adapter piece 2 by adhesive bonding, whereby the outer edge of the first end of the adapter piece 2 is bonded to the outer edge of the connecting end of the battery 1, allowing the first end of the adapter piece 2 to directly abut against the connecting end (positive or negative terminal) of the battery 1. However, in this embodiment, the first end of the adapter piece 2 abuts against the connecting end of the battery 1 through physical contact. That is, when the battery 1 is installed in the battery box 5, the adapter piece 2 is located inside the battery box 5 before the connecting terminal and the battery 1, thereby achieving contact between the first end of the adapter piece 2 and the connecting end of the battery 1, making it more convenient to use.

[0023] Specifically, the wireless switch device 3 includes a mounting shell 31 and a power supply module and a main control board 32 disposed within the mounting shell 31. The mounting shell 31 is made of insulating plastic. The main control board 32 integrates an electronic switch 33 and a wireless receiving module 34. The power supply module is electrically connected to the main control board 32 so that the control coil of the electronic switch 33 and the wireless receiving module 34 are energized, causing the electronic switch 33 to be closed under normal conditions. When the wireless receiving module 34 receives an external control signal, it can de-energize the control coil of the electronic switch 33, causing the electronic switch 33 to open. The main control board 32 is electrically connected to the first and second electrical connection parts of the adapter piece 2 through two wires 4, thereby connecting to the two normally open contacts of the electronic switch 33. The normally open contacts close after the power supply module supplies power to the control coil of the electronic switch 33, thus enabling the wireless switch device 3 to function as a wireless switch and to be in a closed state during normal use, thereby closing the external connection circuit.

[0024] Specifically, the mounting housing 31 includes a first housing 311 and a second housing 312 that are snapped together. The first housing 311 and the second housing 312 have mounting cavities inside for mounting the power supply module and the main control board 32. The power supply module can be an existing ordinary battery 52 or an electronic device. The power supply module is snapped into the mounting cavity and can adopt an existing structure, such as the same structure as the battery box 5, or two snap-fit ​​plates forming a snap-fit ​​hole, etc. The main control board 32 is confined in the mounting cavity inside the first housing 311 and the second housing 312. The main control board 32 can be installed in the mounting cavity by bolts. The first housing 311 or the second housing 312 is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole that communicate with the mounting cavity inside. The two wires 4 are respectively connected to the first electrical connection part and the second electrical connection part of the electronic switch 33 through the first through hole and the second through hole. It should be noted that the electronic switch 33 and the wireless receiver module 34 are integrated on the main control board 32, and the circuit on the main control board 32 that enables the connection and control relationship between the power supply module, the control coil of the electronic switch 33, and the wireless receiver module 34 is an existing circuit. Specifically, the power supply module can be configured as a storage battery, which can be easily removed from the mounting housing 31 for replacement or charging, and the wireless receiver module 34 can be an existing wireless module.

[0025] Specifically, the mounting shell 31 is provided with an adhesive layer, which can be an adhesive layer, and is bonded to the outside of the external battery box 5 or the outer wall of the device. Alternatively, the mounting shell 31 is provided with connecting holes, and an external bolt is used to fix a connecting plate to the outside of the battery box 5 or the outer wall of the device through the connecting holes. Of course, the mounting shell 31 can also be fixed in other ways, without limitation, as long as the mounting shell 31 can be stably installed on the outside of the battery box 5 or the outer wall of the device. In another embodiment, the mounting shell 31 can also be fixed to the outside of the battery box 5 or the outside of the device containing the battery box 5 using Velcro.

[0026] Specifically, such as Figure 2As shown, the adapter 2 includes a first conductive sheet 21, a second conductive sheet 23, and an insulating sheet 22. The insulating sheet 22 is disposed between the first conductive sheet 21 and the second conductive sheet 23. In this embodiment, the first conductive sheet 21, the insulating sheet 22, and the second conductive sheet 23 can be glued together for easy connection. In another embodiment, the first conductive sheet 21, the insulating sheet 22, and the second conductive sheet 23 can be snapped together. For example, a groove is provided on the insulating sheet 22, which can be made of plastic. Corresponding protrusions are provided on both the first conductive sheet 21 and the second conductive sheet 23, and the connection is achieved by snapping the protrusions into the groove. Here, the first electrical connection part is set as the first conductive piece 21, and the second electrical connection part is set as the second conductive piece 23, so that the first conductive piece 21 is connected to the positive or negative terminal of the battery. The first conductive piece 21 is electrically connected to the main control board 32 through the wire 4, and the second conductive piece 23 is connected to the main control board 32. When the on / off switch is installed on the battery box 5, the second conductive piece 23 is electrically connected to the connection terminal inside the battery box 5.

[0027] This utility model embodiment also discloses a battery box 5, such as Figure 4-5 As shown, the battery box 5 includes a housing 51, a common battery 52, and the aforementioned on / off switch 53. The common battery 52 and the connecting battery 1 inside the on / off switch 53 are installed inside the housing 51. The adapter piece 2 inside the on / off switch 53 can be pressed between the common battery 52 and the connecting battery 1, or it can be pressed between the connecting battery 1 and the connecting end inside the housing 51, depending on how the connecting battery 1 is installed. In order not to change the volume of the housing 51, in this embodiment, the wireless switch device 3 inside the on / off switch 53 is installed outside the housing 51. Only a through hole needs to be provided on the cover of the housing 51 for the two wires 4 connected to the wireless switch device 3 to pass through. The battery box 5 with the on / off switch 53 can not only provide power, but also realize the on / off function of the electronic switch 33 by receiving external control signals, thus having a wider range of applications. In this embodiment, the housing 51 contains three ordinary batteries 52 and one connecting battery 1, arranged in two rows. The positive and negative terminals of the battery housing 5 are located on the same side of the housing 51. The adapter 2 is located between the positive terminal of the connecting battery 1 and the positive terminal of the housing 51. The positive terminal of the connecting battery 1 is connected to the first conductive sheet 21, and the second conductive sheet 23 is connected to the positive terminal of the housing.

[0028] The existing gas meter 7 has a solenoid valve inside to manage the on / off state of the entire gas pipeline. During installation, a mechanical main valve is installed on the gas pipeline below the gas meter 7. Users can only manually operate this mechanical main valve to shut off the gas pipeline. However, in the event of a gas leak and no one is home, the mechanical main valve will remain open, potentially leading to an accident. To automatically control the on / off state of the gas pipeline outside the gas meter 7, an electronic valve (such as a solenoid valve) needs to be installed outside the gas pipeline and used in conjunction with an alarm. This requires modifying the electrical circuits and gas pipelines, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Furthermore, the solenoid valve itself is not inexpensive. Based on the current state of existing household gas meters 7 and gas pipelines, this utility model also discloses a gas system, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the system specifically includes a gas meter 7 and an alarm module 8 located on the outside of the gas meter 7. The alarm module 8 can be an alarm. The gas meter 7 has the aforementioned battery box 5, which supplies power to the gas meter 7, energizing the solenoid valve inside, thus enabling the gas meter 7 to operate. The alarm module 8 is wirelessly connected to the wireless receiving module 34 inside the on / off switch 53. When the alarm module 8 detects a gas leak signal to a certain extent, it transmits this signal to the wireless receiving module 34. Then, through the main control board 32, the control coil of the electronic switch 33 is de-energized, causing the electronic switch 33 to open. The battery box 5 no longer supplies power, thus disconnecting the solenoid valve inside the gas meter 7. The gas meter 7 then stops operating, closing the gas pipeline and preventing further gas leakage, thus avoiding safety accidents caused by excessive gas leakage. After clearing the alarm signal or fault signal, the alarm module 8 resets. The wireless receiving module 34 receives the signal indicating that the alarm module 8 is operating normally, energizing the control coil of the electronic switch 33. The electronic switch 33 closes, the battery box 5 continues to supply power, the solenoid valve opens, and the gas meter 7 resumes operation. It's important to know that there's no need for professionals to modify the circuitry or external gas pipelines (i.e., add a solenoid valve to the external gas pipeline), nor is it necessary to operate the mechanical valves on the gas pipeline. Simply replacing the battery in the battery box inside the gas meter 7 can perfectly solve the problem of current alarms on the market that only sound an alarm but cannot shut off the gas.

[0029] It is important to know that the gas meter 7 mentioned above can be used in households where the electrical circuits and gas pipelines have not been modified (i.e., a solenoid valve is added to the gas pipeline), or in households where the electrical circuits and gas pipelines have already been modified. This is because there may be leaks in the pipeline between the added solenoid valve and the solenoid valve inside the gas meter 7, and the solenoid valve of the gas meter 7 is the main valve of the gas pipeline, which plays the role of the main on / off function.

[0030] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-mounting on-off switch mounted on a battery case, characterized in that, include: It connects to the battery, has a conductive terminal for external electrical connection, is installed in the battery box, and is used for power supply; A wireless switch, located on the outside of the battery compartment, is used to receive external control signals to turn the battery on and off. The adapter plate is electrically connected to the wireless switch device. When installed inside the battery box, the adapter plate is pressed between the electrical connection terminal inside the battery box and the conductive terminal of the connected battery, so that the adapter plate is electrically connected to both the electrical connection terminal inside the battery box and the conductive terminal of the connected battery, and the wireless switch device is electrically connected between the electrical connection terminal of the battery box and the connected battery.

2. On-off switch according to claim 1, characterized in that The adapter plate includes a first conductive plate, a second conductive plate, and an insulating plate, wherein the insulating plate is disposed between the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate; The first conductive sheet is electrically connected to the conductive end of the connected battery by abutting against it. The first conductive sheet is connected to the electrical input end of the wireless switch device by a wire. The second conductive sheet is connected to the electrical output end of the wireless switch device by a wire. The second conductive sheet is electrically connected to the electrical connection end inside the battery box by abutting against it, so as to electrically connect the wireless switch device between the electrical connection end of the battery box and the connected battery.

3. On-off switch according to claim 1, characterized in that The wireless switch device includes a mounting housing and a power supply module and a main control board disposed within the mounting housing. The main control board integrates an electronic switch and a wireless receiving module. The power supply module is connected to the main control board so that the control coil of the electronic switch and the wireless receiving module are energized. When the wireless receiving module does not receive an external control signal, the control coil of the electronic switch is energized and the electronic switch is closed. When the wireless receiving module receives an external control signal, the control coil of the electronic switch is de-energized and the electronic switch is opened.

4. On-off switch according to claim 3, characterized in that The power supply module can be configured as a storage battery.

5. The on-off switch of claim 3, wherein The mounting housing is provided with an adhesive layer or connection holes to connect the wireless switch device to the outer wall of the battery box.

6. A battery case characterized by Includes a housing, a common battery, and the on / off switch as described in any one of claims 1-5; The ordinary battery and the connecting battery in the on / off switch are located inside the box. The adapter plate in the on / off switch is pressed between the conductive end of the connecting battery and the electrical connection end inside the box. The wireless switch device in the on / off switch is installed on the outer wall of the box, and the wireless switch device is electrically connected to the adapter plate through a wire passing through the outer wall of the box.

7. A gas system, characterized in that Includes a gas meter and an alarm module located on the outside of the gas meter; The gas meter has the battery box as described in claim 6, and the battery box supplies power to the gas meter. The alarm module is wirelessly connected to the wireless receiving module inside the on / off switch.

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