A meter turn over device

Abstract

The application provides an electric meter turnover device, which comprises a bearing plate and a side wall extending along the edge of the bearing plate and away from one side of the bearing plate; the electric meter turnover device further comprises a floating positioning assembly and a fixed positioning assembly; the floating positioning assembly comprises a first state and a second state; in the first state, the floating positioning assembly has a first surface, the first surface is away from the bearing plate along the extension direction of the side wall, and the floating positioning assembly is used for positioning an electric energy meter; in the second state, the first surface is flush with one surface of the bearing plate close to the extension direction of the side wall; the fixed positioning assembly is used for cooperating with the floating positioning assembly to fix the electric energy meter in the electric meter turnover device. Through the cooperation of the fixed positioning assembly and the floating positioning assembly, the electric meter turnover device is compatible with various types of electric energy meters; meanwhile, the electric meter turnover device in the scheme is consistent with the existing special tool positioning layout size, so that the original automatic line body does not need to be changed, and the cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electricity meter turnover technology, and more specifically, to an electricity meter turnover device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently available electricity meter compatible devices on the market generally require manual intervention or changes to positioning parameters in their positioning mechanisms when achieving compatibility and shared use. This necessitates modifications to the existing automated production line, meaning the external physical structure of the electricity meter compatible device is incompatible with the factory's existing automated conveyor lines. To use this new device, companies need to scrap or modify their existing automated production lines and rebuild a new conveyor system, resulting in higher production costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, this application provides an electricity meter turnover device for accommodating at least two types of electricity meters. The electricity meter turnover device includes a support plate and a side wall extending along the edge of the support plate toward a side away from the support plate. The meter turnover device further includes a floating positioning component located on the support plate. The floating positioning component includes a first state and a second state. In the first state, the floating positioning component has a first surface that extends away from the support plate along the extension direction of the side wall, and the floating positioning component is used to position the electricity meter. In the second state, the first surface is flush with the side of the support plate that is close to the extension direction of the side wall. The electricity meter turnover device also includes a fixed positioning component disposed on the support plate. The fixed positioning component is used to cooperate with the floating positioning component to fix the electricity meter in the electricity meter turnover device.

[0004] In one possible implementation, the fixed positioning component, the floating positioning component, and the carrier plate form at least two first limiting portions, or at least one second limiting portion; The first limiting part and the second limiting part at least partially overlap.

[0005] In one possible implementation, when the first limiting part of the electricity meter turnover device is used, the fixed positioning component and the floating positioning component forming the first limiting part are in a first working state; when the second limiting part of the electricity meter turnover device is used, the fixed positioning component and the floating positioning component forming the second limiting part are in a second working state.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the floating positioning component includes at least a first positioning pin and a second positioning pin; In the first working state, the first positioning pin is in a first state and the second positioning pin is in a second state; in the second working state, the first positioning pin is in a second state and the second positioning pin is in a first state.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the fixing and positioning component includes a fixing protrusion, the fixing protrusion having at least a first side and a second side perpendicular to each other; In the first operating state, the first side is close to the electricity meter; in the second operating state, the second side is close to the electricity meter.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the fixing and positioning component includes a fixing hole; In the first working state, the orthographic projection of the energy meter on the support plate covers the fixing hole; in the second working state, the energy meter is engaged with the fixing hole.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the electricity meter includes at least a single-phase electricity meter and / or a three-phase electricity meter.

[0010] In one possible implementation, in the first operating state, the single-phase energy meter is located within the first limiting part; In the second operating state, the three-phase energy meter is located within the second limiting part.

[0011] In one possible implementation, one side of the three-phase energy meter is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion that engages with the fixed positioning component.

[0012] In one possible implementation, a first connecting assembly is provided on the side of the sidewall away from the support plate; The side of the support plate away from the sidewall extending direction is provided with a second connecting component; The first connecting component of the meter turnover device is used to engage with the second connecting component of another meter turnover device.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects: This application provides a meter turnover device that achieves compatibility with various types of electricity meters through the cooperation of fixed positioning components and floating positioning components. At the same time, the meter turnover device in this solution has the same positioning layout and size as existing special equipment, so there is no need to change the original automated production line, thus reducing costs. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the meter turnover device provided in this embodiment; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first limiting part and the second limiting part of the meter turnover device provided in this embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the latching protrusions of a three-phase energy meter; Figure 4 This is a top view of the meter turnover device provided in this embodiment.

[0016] Icons: Electricity meter turnover device-10; bearing plate-100; side wall-200; floating positioning component-300; first surface-301; fixed positioning component-400; first limiting part-11; second limiting part-12; first positioning pin-310; second positioning pin-320; fixing protrusion-410; fixing hole-420; first connecting component-210; guiding structure-220; three-phase electricity meter-900; snap-fit ​​protrusion-910. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0018] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this application is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 on this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0022] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" 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 application based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] The specific embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] The inventors discovered that currently available electricity meter compatible devices on the market generally require manual intervention or changes to positioning parameters in their positioning mechanisms when achieving compatibility and shared use. This necessitates modifications to the existing automated production line, meaning the external physical structure of the electricity meter compatible device (such as dimensions and positioning points) is incompatible with the factory's existing automated conveyor lines. To use this new device, companies need to abandon or modify their existing automated production lines and rebuild a new conveyor system, resulting in higher production costs.

[0025] In view of this, this application provides an electricity meter turnover device 10, please refer to Figure 1 The meter turnover device 10 is used to accommodate at least two types of electricity meters. The meter turnover device 10 includes a support plate 100 and a sidewall 200 extending along the edge of the support plate 100 toward a side away from the support plate 100.

[0026] For example, electricity meters may include single-phase electricity meters or three-phase electricity meters such as 900.

[0027] In this embodiment, the meter handling device 10 is a box-shaped structure with an opening. During the production or transportation process, the electricity meter needs to be placed in the meter handling device 10 by a robotic arm, and then processed through an automated production line or conveyor line.

[0028] Optionally, the sidewall 200 of the meter turnover device 10 also includes a robotic arm gripping structure for the robotic arm to firmly grip the meter turnover device 10 and move it smoothly.

[0029] Optionally, the side wall 200 of the meter turnover device 10 also includes a label pasting area for pasting labels containing information such as the meter number and batch number, so as to facilitate the subsequent classification of the meters.

[0030] The meter turnover device 10 also includes a floating positioning component 300 located on the support plate 100, the floating positioning component 300 having a first state and a second state; please refer to Figure 2 In the first state, the floating positioning component 300 has a first surface 301, which is located away from the support plate 100 along the extension direction of the side wall 200, and the floating positioning component 300 is used to position the energy meter; in the second state, the first surface 301 is flush with the side of the support plate 100 near the extension direction of the side wall 200.

[0031] Optionally, the floating positioning assembly 300 may include an elastic element, a movable element, and a guiding mechanism. When no electricity meter is placed, the elastic element is in a pre-compressed or natural state, lifting the movable element to its highest point. This is the first state of the floating positioning assembly 300, where the first surface 301 is higher than the surface of the support plate 100. When the robotic arm or operator places the electricity meter into the electricity meter handling device 10 and onto the movable element, the weight of the electricity meter overcomes the elastic force of the elastic element. Under the action of the guiding mechanism, the movable element smoothly sinks until the elastic element is compressed to a balance position. This is the second state of the floating positioning assembly 300, where the first surface 301 is flush with the surface of the support plate 100.

[0032] The electricity meter turnover device 10 also includes a fixed positioning component 400 disposed on the support plate 100. The fixed positioning component 400 is used to cooperate with the floating positioning component 300 to fix the electricity meter in the electricity meter turnover device 10.

[0033] Optionally, in this embodiment, the fixing and positioning component 400 may include a hole-like structure for engaging with the positioning structure on the electricity meter; or, the fixing and positioning component 400 may include a protruding structure for positioning the electricity meter; no specific limitation is made here.

[0034] It should be noted that the meter turnover device 10 in this embodiment is designed to match the dimensions of existing specialized equipment positioning layouts. Therefore, no changes are needed to the existing automated electricity meter production line, reducing the company's production and transportation costs. Furthermore, for different automated production lines, the meter turnover device 10 in this embodiment, which is compatible with at least two different types of electricity meters, can be designed to fit the dimensions of that automated production line, thereby increasing the adaptability of the meter turnover device 10 in this embodiment.

[0035] In this embodiment, by providing a fixed positioning component 400 and a floating positioning component 300 that cooperate with each other in the meter turnover device 10, the meter turnover device 10 is compatible with various types of electricity meters.

[0036] In one possible implementation, the fixed positioning component 400, the floating positioning component 300, and the carrier plate 100 form at least two first limiting portions 11, or at least one second limiting portion 12; wherein the first limiting portion 11 and the second limiting portion 12 at least partially overlap.

[0037] For example, please refer to Figure 2 The meter turnover device 10 in this embodiment may include twelve first limiting parts 11 or four second limiting parts 12 formed by a fixed positioning component 400, a floating positioning component 300 and a support plate 100. The first limiting parts 11 and the second limiting parts 12 are separated by different fixed positioning components 400 or floating positioning components 300, and are used to accommodate electricity meters of different sizes.

[0038] This allows for compatibility with various types of electricity meters, reducing costs.

[0039] It should be noted that other positioning components can be set on the carrier plate 100 to form limiting parts of various sizes, thereby achieving compatibility with more types of electricity meters. No specific limitation is made here.

[0040] In one possible implementation, when the first limiting part 11 of the meter turnover device 10 is used, the fixed positioning component 400 and the floating positioning component 300 forming the first limiting part 11 are in a first working state; when the second limiting part 12 of the meter turnover device 10 is used, the fixed positioning component 400 and the floating positioning component 300 forming the second limiting part 12 are in a second working state.

[0041] In this embodiment, since the fixed positioning component 400 and the floating positioning component 300 act as positioning components at different positions within the first limiting portion 11 and the second limiting portion 12, they are in different working states when acting as positioning components in the first limiting portion 11 and in the second limiting portion 12. For example, the fixed positioning component 400 may include a hole-like structure, which does not function as a positioning component in the first limiting portion 11, while the hole-like structure can function as a positioning component for the electricity meter in the second limiting portion 12.

[0042] In one possible implementation, the floating positioning component 300 includes at least a first positioning pin 310 and a second positioning pin 320. Specifically, in the first operating state, the first positioning pin 310 is in a first state and the second positioning pin 320 is in a second state; in the second operating state, the first positioning pin 310 is in the second state and the second positioning pin 320 is in the first state.

[0043] Specifically, in the first state, the floating positioning component 300 has a first surface 301 that extends away from the support plate 100 along the extension direction of the side wall 200, and the floating positioning component 300 is used to position the energy meter; in the second state, the first surface 301 is flush with the side of the support plate 100 near the extension direction of the side wall 200.

[0044] For example, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The first positioning pin 310 and the second positioning pin 320 are located at the edges of the first limiting part 11 and the second limiting part 12, respectively. When the first limiting part 11 is used to accommodate a single-phase energy meter, the first positioning pin 310 protrudes relative to the support plate 100, serving as a locking component for the multiple first limiting parts 11; simultaneously, the weight of the single-phase energy meter presses down the second positioning pin 320. When the second limiting part 12 is used to accommodate a three-phase energy meter 900, the second positioning pin 320 protrudes relative to the support plate 100, serving as a locking component for the multiple second limiting parts 12; simultaneously, the weight of the three-phase energy meter 900 presses down the first positioning pin 310.

[0045] In one possible implementation, the fixed positioning component 400 includes a fixed protrusion 410, which includes at least a first side and a second side perpendicular to each other; wherein, in the first operating state, the first side is close to the electricity meter; and in the second operating state, the second side is close to the electricity meter.

[0046] In this embodiment, the fixing protrusion 410 can apply a squeezing force to the electricity meter at least through the first side or the second side to position the electricity meter in the electricity meter turnover device 10.

[0047] For example, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The fixing protrusion 410 may include a cross-shaped protrusion having an L-shaped slot (including a first side) and a second side. When the first limiting part 11 is used to accommodate a single-phase energy meter, the L-shaped slot serves as a positioning component for a plurality of first limiting parts 11; when the second limiting part 12 is used to accommodate a three-phase energy meter 900, the second side serves as a positioning component for a plurality of second limiting parts 12.

[0048] In one possible implementation, the fixed positioning component 400 includes a fixing hole 420; wherein, in the first working state, the orthographic projection of the energy meter on the support plate 100 covers the fixing hole 420; and in the second working state, the energy meter is engaged with the fixing hole 420.

[0049] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The fixing hole 420 can be snapped into the snap-fit ​​structure on the electricity meter, thereby positioning the electricity meter in the electricity meter turnover device 10.

[0050] For example, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The single-phase energy meter does not have a snap-fit ​​protrusion on its surface, while the three-phase energy meter 900 has at least one snap-fit ​​protrusion 910 on its surface. When the first limiting part 11 is used to accommodate the single-phase energy meter, the orthogonal projection of the energy meter on the support plate 100 covers the fixing hole 420, and the fixing hole 420 is inactive; when the second limiting part 12 is used to accommodate the three-phase energy meter 900, the fixing hole 420 engages with the snap-fit ​​protrusion 910.

[0051] It should be noted that, in addition to the aforementioned type of fixed positioning component 400, the electricity meter can also be positioned by fixed positioning components 400 of other shapes or types, which are not specifically limited here.

[0052] In one possible implementation, the electricity meter includes at least a single-phase electricity meter and / or a three-phase electricity meter 900.

[0053] Single-phase electricity meters are typically used in homes or small shops, with a relatively simple structure and small size; while three-phase electricity meters 900 are used in factories or large shopping malls and other places with high electricity consumption, with a more complex structure and usually larger size. In this embodiment, in order to enable the meter turnover device 10 to be applied to both single-phase electricity meters and three-phase electricity meters 900, a first limiting part 11 and a second limiting part 12 are formed by multiple fixed positioning components 400 and floating positioning components 300, respectively matching the two.

[0054] Furthermore, in the first operating state, the single-phase energy meter is located within the first limiting part 11.

[0055] For example, the meter turnover device 10 in this embodiment may include twelve first limiting parts 11, each used to accommodate twelve single-phase electricity meters.

[0056] In the second operating state, the three-phase energy meter 900 is located within the second limiting part 12.

[0057] For example, the meter turnover device 10 in this embodiment may include four second limiting parts 12, which are used to accommodate four three-phase electricity meters 900 respectively.

[0058] For example, please refer to Figure 2 In this embodiment, the meter turnover device 10 can also accommodate multiple single-phase electricity meters and multiple three-phase electricity meters 900 at the same time to meet special logistics needs.

[0059] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 3 The three-phase energy meter 900 has a snap-fit ​​protrusion 910 on one side that snaps into the fixed positioning component 400.

[0060] This solves the problem of the large size and weight of the 900 three-phase energy meter, which makes it difficult to locate.

[0061] In one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 4 A first connecting component 210 is provided on the side of the sidewall 200 away from the support plate 100.

[0062] A second connecting component is provided on the side of the support plate 100 that is away from the side wall 200 extending in the direction of extension.

[0063] The first connecting component 210 of the meter turnover device 10 is used to engage with the second connecting component of another meter turnover device 10.

[0064] Thus, when multiple meter turnover devices 10 are stacked, they can be positioned and fitted by the first connecting component 210 and the second connecting component.

[0065] In addition, in one possible implementation, please refer to Figure 4 A guide structure 220 can also be provided on the side wall 200 of the electricity meter turnover device 10 to guide the placement direction when multiple electricity meter turnover devices 10 are stacked.

[0066] This application provides an electricity meter turnover device 10, which includes a support plate 100 and a sidewall 200 extending away from the support plate 100 along its edge. The electricity meter turnover device 10 also includes a floating positioning component 300 and a fixed positioning component 400. The floating positioning component 300 includes a first state and a second state. In the first state, the floating positioning component 300 has a first surface 301 that extends away from the support plate 100 along the extension direction of the sidewall 200, and the floating positioning component 300 is used to position the electricity meter. In the second state, the first surface 301 is flush with the side of the support plate 100 near the extension direction of the sidewall 200. The fixed positioning component 400 is used to cooperate with the floating positioning component 300 to fix the electricity meter in the electricity meter turnover device 10. This solution achieves compatibility of the meter turnover device 10 with various types of electricity meters through the cooperation of the fixed positioning component 400 and the floating positioning component 300. At the same time, the meter turnover device 10 in this solution has the same dimensions as the existing special equipment positioning layout, so there is no need to change the original automated line, thus reducing costs.

[0067] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A meter turnover device, characterized in that, The meter turnover device is used to accommodate at least two types of electricity meters, and the meter turnover device includes a support plate and a sidewall extending along the edge of the support plate to a side away from the support plate. The meter turnover device further includes a floating positioning component located on the support plate. The floating positioning component includes a first state and a second state. In the first state, the floating positioning component has a first surface that extends away from the support plate along the extension direction of the side wall, and the floating positioning component is used to position the electricity meter. In the second state, the first surface is flush with the side of the support plate that is close to the extension direction of the side wall. The electricity meter turnover device also includes a fixed positioning component disposed on the support plate. The fixed positioning component is used to cooperate with the floating positioning component to fix the electricity meter in the electricity meter turnover device.

2. The meter turnover device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed positioning component, the floating positioning component, and the carrier plate form at least two first limiting parts, or at least one second limiting part; The first limiting part and the second limiting part at least partially overlap.

3. The meter turnover device according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the first limiting part of the electricity meter turnover device is used, the fixed positioning component and the floating positioning component forming the first limiting part are in a first working state; when the second limiting part of the electricity meter turnover device is used, the fixed positioning component and the floating positioning component forming the second limiting part are in a second working state.

4. The meter turnover device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The floating positioning component includes at least a first positioning pin and a second positioning pin; In the first working state, the first positioning pin is in a first state and the second positioning pin is in a second state; in the second working state, the first positioning pin is in a second state and the second positioning pin is in a first state.

5. The meter turnover device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixed positioning component includes a fixed protrusion, and the fixed protrusion includes at least a first side and a second side that are perpendicular to each other. In the first operating state, the first side is close to the electricity meter; in the second operating state, the second side is close to the electricity meter.

6. The meter turnover device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixed positioning component includes a fixing hole; In the first working state, the orthographic projection of the energy meter on the support plate covers the fixing hole; in the second working state, the energy meter is engaged with the fixing hole.

7. The meter turnover device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The electricity meter includes at least a single-phase electricity meter and / or a three-phase electricity meter.

8. The meter turnover device according to claim 7, characterized in that, In the first working state, the single-phase energy meter is located within the first limiting part; In the second operating state, the three-phase energy meter is located within the second limiting part.

9. The meter turnover device according to claim 7, characterized in that, One side of the three-phase energy meter is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion that engages with the fixed positioning component.

10. The meter turnover device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first connecting component is provided on the side of the sidewall away from the bearing plate; The side of the support plate away from the sidewall extending direction is provided with a second connecting component; The first connecting component of the meter turnover device is used to engage with the second connecting component of another meter turnover device.

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