A non-magnetic water meter with a camera

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of non -magnetic water meter, concretely relates to a non -magnetic water meter with camera device, including non -magnetic water meter body and the dial fixedly installed in the top of non -magnetic water meter body, and the outside of non -magnetic water meter body is fixedly installed with control box through casing, the inside fixed mounting of control box has camera mechanism, wherein, camera mechanism includes the installation cavity of being opened in the inside of control box, the inside fixed mounting of installation cavity has camera module through mounting seat, and the side fixed mounting of camera module is used for shooting dial lens. The utility model increases camera mechanism on the basis of non -magnetic water meter, and camera mechanism shoots water meter dial picture from side rear, so that there is no obstruction to water meter dial, does not influence artificial meter reading, and the obtained picture can be used for comparing non -magnetic measurement data and promptly finds measurement problem.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of non-magnetic water meter technology, specifically relating to a non-magnetic water meter with a camera device. Background Technology

[0002] A non-magnetic water meter is a smart water meter that uses non-magnetic technology for measurement. Traditional water meters typically use mechanical gears and magnetic components to record water flow, while non-magnetic water meters utilize modern sensing technology and signal processing methods, such as measuring the speed and total volume of water flow by observing the different attenuations of LC oscillations by metals and non-metals.

[0003] Problems with existing technology: There are various methods for collecting water meter data. The most commonly used method is non-magnetic acquisition technology. However, in practical applications, data loss is observed. Typically, the data measured by the electronic part is less than that measured by the mechanical meter head, which can cause some damage. In addition, for water meter data collected by camera, the camera is usually located directly above the meter's digits, which can affect manual meter reading. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a non-magnetic water meter with a camera device. By adding a camera mechanism to the non-magnetic water meter, the camera mechanism takes pictures of the water meter dial from the side and rear, thus not obstructing the water meter dial and not affecting manual meter reading. The obtained pictures can be used to compare the non-magnetic metering data and promptly detect metering problems.

[0005] The specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A non-magnetic water meter with a camera device includes a non-magnetic water meter body and a dial fixedly installed on the top of the non-magnetic water meter body. A control box is fixedly installed on the outside of the non-magnetic water meter body through a housing. A camera mechanism is fixedly installed inside the control box; The camera mechanism includes a mounting cavity inside the control box, and a camera module is fixedly mounted inside the mounting cavity via a mounting base. A lens fixedly mounted on one side of the camera module is used to photograph the dial.

[0006] Both the housing and the control box are made of engineering plastics, and the mounting cavity inside the control box is eccentrically positioned relative to the housing.

[0007] The mounting base is fixedly installed to the control box through the mounting cavity, and a transparent partition is embedded inside one end of the control box.

[0008] The transparent partition is made of double-layer transparent material, and the interior of the double-layer transparent partition is filled with transparent desiccant.

[0009] The camera module also includes a heating ring surrounding the lens and a fill light fixedly mounted on the surface of the mounting base.

[0010] The heating coil has a ring-shaped structure, and the back substrate of the heating coil is bonded to the camera module.

[0011] The camera module and lens are both arranged at an angle to the mounting base, and the mounting base has a slot inside to engage the camera module with the mounting base.

[0012] The technical effects achieved by this utility model are as follows: This invention features an installation cavity inside the control box, which is eccentrically positioned relative to the housing and the non-magnetic water meter body. A mounting base is installed inside the cavity, and a camera module mounted within the base can work in conjunction with a lens to capture images of the dial surface data. This prevents the problem of electronic readings being lower than mechanical readings from going undetected. Furthermore, since the camera can capture images of the dial from the side and rear, it does not obstruct the dial and does not interfere with manual meter reading.

[0013] This invention utilizes a ring-shaped heating coil arranged concentrically with the lens. When the heating coil is activated, the non-magnetic water meter body is installed in a cold and damp location to eliminate water vapor condensation on the lens surface, thereby ensuring image quality. Furthermore, the double-layer structure of the transparent partition between the lens and the dial, with desiccant filling the space between the two layers, further prevents water vapor condensation on the cavity wall of the mounting chamber. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall installation structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the camera mechanism installation structure in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting structure of the mounting base in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the camera module installation structure in this utility model.

[0015] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 1. Non-magnetic water meter body; 11. Dial; 2. Housing; 3. Control box; 4. Camera mechanism; 41. Mounting cavity; 42. Mounting base; 43. Transparent partition; 44. Camera module; 45. Lens; 46. Heating coil; 47. Fill light. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the objectives and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with embodiments. It should be understood that the following text is merely used to describe one or more specific embodiments of this utility model and does not strictly limit the scope of protection specifically claimed by this utility model.

[0017] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a non-magnetic water meter with a camera device includes a non-magnetic water meter body 1 and a dial 11 fixedly installed on the top of the non-magnetic water meter body 1. A control box 3 is fixedly installed on the outside of the non-magnetic water meter body 1 through a housing 2. The camera mechanism 4 is fixedly installed inside the control box 3; The camera mechanism 4 includes a mounting cavity 41 inside the control box 3. A camera module 44 is fixedly mounted inside the mounting cavity 41 via a mounting base 42. A lens 45 fixedly mounted on one side of the camera module 44 is used to photograph the dial 11.

[0018] See attached document Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, both the housing 2 and the control box 3 are made of engineering plastic, and the mounting cavity 41 located inside the control box 3 is eccentrically positioned with respect to the housing 2.

[0019] In the above embodiments, both the housing 2 and the control box 3 are made of transparent acrylic material, so that the camera mechanism 4 set inside the control box 3 can capture the data of the dial 11.

[0020] Furthermore, the transparent material of the casing 2 makes it more convenient for manual meter reading of the non-magnetic water meter.

[0021] Furthermore, since the mounting cavity 41 is eccentrically positioned relative to the housing 2 and the non-magnetic water meter body 1, and the mounting cavity 41 is located on the rear side of the non-magnetic water meter body 1, the presence of the camera mechanism 4 will not obstruct the normal meter reading process during manual meter reading. See attached document Figure 2 and Figure 3 The control box 3 has a groove inside, and the mounting base 42 is inserted into the groove, so that the mounting base 42 can be fixedly installed with the control box 3 through the mounting cavity 41. At the same time, a transparent partition 43 is also embedded inside one end of the control box 3.

[0022] According to the above structure, the transparent partition 43 is made of double-layer transparent material, and the interior of the double-layer transparent partition 43 is filled with transparent desiccant. Through the special design of the transparent partition 43, moisture can be prevented from condensing inside the mounting cavity 41 and affecting the camera effect.

[0023] Please refer to the appendix again. Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4It is worth noting that the camera module 44 also includes a heating ring 46 surrounding the lens 45, and a fill light 47 fixedly mounted on the surface of the mounting base 42. By activating the fill light 47, the lens 45 can display the data of the dial 11 in high definition in low light conditions. The heating ring 46 has a ring-shaped structure, and the back substrate of the heating ring 46 is bonded to the camera module 44. Therefore, by activating the heating ring 46, the lens 45 can be heated to prevent moisture from condensing on the surface of the lens 45.

[0024] It should be noted that both the camera module 44 and the lens 45 are arranged at an angle to the mounting base 42, and the mounting base 42 has a slot inside to engage the camera module 44 with the mounting base 42. The angled arrangement of the camera module 44 and the lens 45 allows the lens 45 to accurately capture images of the surface of the dial 11.

[0025] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: During use, by setting the start interval of the camera module 44, the lens 45 is activated to capture the dial data of the top dial 11 of the non-magnetic water meter body 1. The captured data is then uploaded to the cloud via the mainboard installed inside the control box 3. During the shooting process, the lens surface of the lens 45 can be dried by activating the heating coil 46 to prevent water vapor condensation from affecting the image quality. At the same time, the supplementary lighting of the supplementary light 47 can also avoid the problem of poor image quality in dim environments.

[0026] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described or explained in this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented using conventional methods in the field.

Claims

1. A non-magnetic water meter with a camera, characterized in that, include: The non-magnetic water meter body (1) and the dial (11) fixedly installed on the top of the non-magnetic water meter body (1) are provided with a control box (3) fixedly installed on the outside of the non-magnetic water meter body (1) through the housing (2). The camera mechanism (4) is fixedly installed inside the control box (3); The camera mechanism (4) includes a mounting cavity (41) inside the control box (3). A camera module (44) is fixedly mounted inside the mounting cavity (41) via a mounting base (42). A lens (45) fixedly mounted on one side of the camera module (44) is used to photograph the dial (11).

2. A non-magnetic water meter with a camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the housing (2) and the control box (3) are made of engineering plastics, and the mounting cavity (41) inside the control box (3) is eccentrically positioned with respect to the housing (2).

3. A non-magnetic water meter with a camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base (42) is fixedly installed to the control box (3) through the mounting cavity (41), and a transparent partition (43) is embedded inside one end of the control box (3).

4. A non-magnetic water meter with a camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transparent partition (43) is made of double-layer transparent material, and the interior of the double-layer transparent partition (43) is filled with transparent desiccant.

5. A non-magnetic water meter with a camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera module (44) also includes a heating ring (46) surrounding the lens (45) and a fill light (47) fixedly mounted on the surface of the mounting base (42).

6. A non-magnetic water meter with a camera according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heating coil (46) has a ring-shaped structure, and the back substrate of the heating coil (46) is bonded to the camera module (44).

7. A non-magnetic water meter with a camera according to claim 5, characterized in that: The camera module (44) and lens (45) are both arranged at an angle to the mounting base (42). The mounting base (42) has a slot inside, so that the camera module (44) can be engaged with the mounting base (42).

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