Intelligent valve system

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of wisdom valve system, it includes wisdom valve, remote terminal and cloud platform.Wisdom valve is equipped with control module, power module, electric actuator module, valve stem, communication module, positioning module and detection module, electric actuator module drive connection valve stem, control module carries out data communication with remote terminal, cloud platform by communication module, can realize real-time monitoring, remote control, avoid dangerous environment operation risk, improve control efficiency;Detection module integrates leakage sensor, torque sensor, temperature sensor and pressure sensor, real-time monitoring combustible gas concentration, valve stem torque, temperature and pressure, all-around investigation leakage, component damage and other hidden dangers, guarantee operation safety;Positioning module accurately provides geographic coordinate, it is convenient to quickly lock valve position, improve maintenance efficiency;Multi-module collaborative cooperation, significantly improve the system security, convenience and intelligent level.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of valve technology, and in particular to an intelligent valve system. Background Technology

[0002] In urban gas transmission systems, valves are the core components for fluid control, and their performance directly affects the safety and efficiency of the system. Existing valves mostly rely on manual on-site operation or simple electric control, resulting in high operational risks and a lack of remote control capabilities. Monitoring dimensions are limited, lacking comprehensive monitoring of key parameters such as combustible gas leaks, abnormal valve stem torque, and temperature and pressure fluctuations, making them prone to safety accidents due to potential malfunctions. Furthermore, valve data is isolated, resulting in a low overall level of intelligence and hindering intelligent early warning and centralized management. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an intelligent valve system that enables intelligent monitoring and control, ensuring system operation safety and maintenance efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: This utility model provides a smart valve system, which includes a smart valve, a remote terminal, and a cloud platform.

[0005] The smart valve is equipped with a control module, a power supply module, an electric actuator module, a valve stem, a communication module, a positioning module, and a detection module. The power supply module, the electric actuator module, the communication module, the positioning module, and the detection module are all electrically connected to the control module.

[0006] The power supply module is used to supply power to the smart valve.

[0007] The electric actuator module is connected to the valve stem and is used to control the rotation of the valve stem according to the control command of the control module.

[0008] The control module communicates with the remote terminal and the cloud platform via the communication module.

[0009] The positioning module is used to obtain the geographic coordinates and location description of the smart valve.

[0010] The detection module includes a leakage sensor, a torque sensor, a temperature sensor, and a pressure sensor. The leakage sensor is used to detect the concentration of combustible gas. The torque sensor is connected between the output shaft of the electric actuator module and the valve stem, and is used to detect the real-time torque of the valve stem. The temperature sensor is used to detect the operating temperature of the smart valve. The pressure sensor is used to detect the pipeline pressure of the smart valve.

[0011] Preferably, the control module integrates an edge computing chip.

[0012] Preferably, the smart valve is further equipped with an alarm module, which is electrically connected to the control module. When the control module detects a malfunction in the smart valve, the control module controls the alarm module to issue an alarm prompt. At the same time, the control module sends an alarm signal to the remote terminal and the cloud platform through the communication module.

[0013] Preferably, the electric actuator module is provided with a protective shell, and the protective shell is provided with a mounting base on its side. The control module, the communication module, and the positioning module are respectively located in the mounting base, and the inner wall of the mounting base is provided with a magnetic shielding layer.

[0014] Preferably, the detection module further includes a vibration sensor, which is disposed on the protective shell and is used to detect the vibration intensity of the protective shell.

[0015] Preferably, the two ends of the torque sensor are connected to the electric actuator module and the valve stem respectively via flexible couplings.

[0016] Preferably, the communication module supports at least one of the following communication protocols: 4G, 5G, LoRa, NB-IoT, Bluetooth, and WiFi.

[0017] Preferably, the remote terminal includes a computer terminal and / or a smart mobile terminal.

[0018] Preferably, there are multiple temperature sensors, which are respectively located at multiple parts of the smart valve.

[0019] Preferably, there are at least two pressure sensors, which are respectively located at the inlet end and outlet end of the valve body of the smart valve.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In the intelligent valve system of this utility model, the control module of the intelligent valve communicates with remote terminals and cloud platforms through the communication module, enabling real-time monitoring and remote operation, avoiding the risks of operating in hazardous environments, and improving control efficiency; the detection module integrates multiple types of sensors to monitor combustible gas concentration, valve stem torque, temperature, and pressure in real time, comprehensively investigating potential hazards such as leaks and component damage, and ensuring operational safety; the positioning module accurately provides geographical coordinates, facilitating quick location of the valve and improving maintenance efficiency; the coordinated operation of multiple modules significantly improves the system's safety, convenience, and intelligence level, making it suitable for fluid transport systems in multiple fields. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is an electrical schematic diagram of an intelligent valve system according to this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the smart valve in this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram, 10-Smart valve, 11-Control module, 12-Power supply module, 13-Electric actuator module, 131-Protective housing, 132-Mounting base, 133-Magnetic shielding layer, 14-Valve stem, 15-Communication module, 16-Positioning module, 17-Detection module, 171-Leakage sensor, 172-Torque sensor, 173-Temperature sensor, 174-Pressure sensor, 175-Vibration sensor, 18-Alarm module, 19-Flexible coupling, 20-Remote terminal, 30-Cloud platform. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below 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 described 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. It is understood that, without conflict, some technical means of the various embodiments described herein can be substituted for or combined with each other.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. Therefore, objects specified with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of those objects. Furthermore, the words "one" or "a" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one, while "multiple" indicates at least two.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, references to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" mean that one or more embodiments of the utility model include the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "other embodiments," "and other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0027] This utility model provides an intelligent valve system, referring to... Figure 1In some embodiments, the smart valve system includes a smart valve 10, a remote terminal 20, and a cloud platform 30.

[0028] The intelligent valve 10 is equipped with a control module 11, a power supply module 12, an electric actuator module 13, a valve stem 14, a communication module 15, a positioning module 16, and a detection module 17. The power supply module 12, the electric actuator module 13, the communication module 15, the positioning module 16, and the detection module 17 are electrically connected to the control module 11.

[0029] The power supply module 12 is used to power the smart valve 10. The power supply module 12 can adopt a dual power supply mode of AC power + battery to improve the reliability of the system power supply.

[0030] The electric actuator module 13 drives the valve stem 14, and is used to control the rotation of the valve stem 14 according to the control commands of the control module 11. The electric actuator module 13 can be a combination of a servo motor and a planetary gearbox to achieve precise control of the valve opening.

[0031] The control module 11 communicates with the remote terminal 20 and the cloud platform 30 via the communication module 15.

[0032] The positioning module 16 is used to obtain the geographic coordinates and location description of the smart valve 10.

[0033] The detection module 17 includes a leakage sensor 171, a torque sensor 172, a temperature sensor 173, and a pressure sensor 174. The leakage sensor 171 is used to detect the concentration of combustible gas. The torque sensor 172 is connected between the output shaft of the electric actuator module 13 and the valve stem 14, and is used to detect the real-time torque of the valve stem 14. The temperature sensor 173 is used to detect the operating temperature of the smart valve 10. The pressure sensor 174 is used to detect the pipeline pressure of the smart valve 10.

[0034] In the aforementioned intelligent valve system, the control module 11 of the intelligent valve 10 communicates with the remote terminal 20 and cloud platform 30 via the communication module 15, enabling real-time monitoring and remote operation, mitigating the risks of operating in hazardous environments, and improving control efficiency. The detection module 17 integrates multiple sensors to monitor combustible gas concentration, valve stem 14 torque, temperature, and pressure in real time, comprehensively investigating potential hazards such as leaks and component damage, ensuring operational safety. The positioning module 16 accurately provides geographical coordinates, facilitating rapid valve location and improving maintenance efficiency. The collaborative operation of multiple modules significantly enhances the system's safety, convenience, and intelligence, making it suitable for fluid transport systems in various fields.

[0035] In some preferred embodiments, the control module 11 integrates an edge computing chip. The edge computing chip can perform real-time processing and preliminary analysis of multi-sensor data locally, such as quickly identifying and responding to emergencies like leaks or temperature anomalies, reducing the computational burden on the cloud platform, decreasing network dependence, and enabling rapid local intelligent decision-making.

[0036] In some preferred embodiments, the smart valve 10 is further provided with an alarm module 18, which is electrically connected to the control module 11. When the control module 11 detects a fault in the smart valve 10, the control module 11 controls the alarm module 18 to issue an alarm prompt. At the same time, the control module 11 sends an alarm signal to the remote terminal 20 and the cloud platform 30 through the communication module 15.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 In some preferred embodiments, the electric actuator module 13 is provided with a protective shell 131, and a mounting base 132 is provided on the side of the protective shell 131. The control module 11, communication module 15, and positioning module 16 are respectively disposed in the mounting base 132, and the inner wall of the mounting base 132 is provided with a magnetic shielding layer 133. The protective shell 131 can be made of stainless steel, which can effectively isolate the electric actuator module 13 from the corrosion of harsh outdoor environments and extend the service life of mechanical components. The mounting base 132 is integrally formed on the side of the protective shell 131. The magnetic shielding layer 133 can block electromagnetic radiation, avoid interference with the signal transmission of the control module 11, communication module 15, and positioning module 16, and ensure the accuracy of data acquisition and the reliability of control commands. The magnetic shielding layer 133 can effectively isolate the electromagnetic interference generated by the electric actuator module 13 during operation, ensuring the stability of the electronic module operation and the accuracy of data acquisition.

[0038] Furthermore, the detection module 17 also includes a vibration sensor 175, which is mounted on the protective housing 131 and is used to detect the vibration intensity of the protective housing 131. The vibration sensor 175 can be a piezoelectric sensor, which captures abnormal vibrations during valve operation in real time, thereby facilitating early warning of mechanical structure failures and preventing the failure from escalating to valve failure or pipeline damage.

[0039] In some preferred embodiments, the two ends of the torque sensor 172 are connected to the electric actuator module 13 and the valve stem 14 respectively via flexible couplings 19. The flexible couplings 19 can effectively compensate for the alignment errors during the installation of the electric actuator module 13 and the valve stem 14, absorb the impact and vibration during the transmission process, reduce the measurement fluctuations of the torque sensor 172, protect the precision sensor from mechanical impact damage, and extend the service life of the electric actuator module 13 and the valve stem 14.

[0040] In some preferred embodiments, the communication module 15 supports at least one communication protocol selected from 4G, 5G, LoRa, NB-IoT, Bluetooth, and WiFi. Furthermore, the communication module 15 can employ a multi-protocol compatible chip, which can automatically switch to the optimal protocol according to the usage scenario and supports manual setting of protocol priorities, thereby improving communication stability and flexibility.

[0041] In some preferred embodiments, the remote terminal 20 includes a computer terminal and / or a smart mobile terminal. The remote terminal has functions such as real-time monitoring, command issuance, alarm push, historical data query, and report generation, which can provide managers with a flexible and convenient remote monitoring and operation interface, thereby improving management efficiency and control security.

[0042] In some preferred embodiments, there are multiple temperature sensors 173, which are respectively located in multiple parts of the smart valve 10. For example, multiple temperature sensors 173 are respectively deployed in key parts of the smart valve 10 such as the valve body, protective shell, and valve stem, so as to realize distributed monitoring of the valve temperature field and more comprehensively understand its working status.

[0043] In some preferred embodiments, there are at least two pressure sensors 174, which are respectively located at the inlet and outlet ends of the smart valve 10. By measuring the pressure difference between the inlet and outlet, the actual pressure drop of the valve can be calculated, which is crucial for assessing valve opening, calculating flow rate, and diagnosing pipeline blockage.

[0044] In this intelligent valve system, the control module communicates with remote terminals and cloud platforms via a communication module, enabling real-time monitoring and remote operation. This mitigates the risks of operating in hazardous environments and improves control efficiency. The detection module integrates multiple sensors to monitor combustible gas concentration, valve stem torque, temperature, and pressure in real time, comprehensively identifying potential leaks and component damage to ensure operational safety. The positioning module provides precise geographic coordinates, facilitating rapid valve location and improving maintenance efficiency. The collaborative operation of these multiple modules significantly enhances the system's safety, convenience, and intelligence, making it suitable for fluid transport systems in various fields.

[0045] This utility model has been described by the above-described embodiments; however, these embodiments are merely examples for implementing this utility model. It must be noted that the disclosed embodiments do not limit the scope of this utility model. Conversely, any modifications and refinements made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model are within the scope of patent protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A smart valve system, characterized in that: The intelligent valve system includes intelligent valves, remote terminals, and a cloud platform; The smart valve is equipped with a control module, a power supply module, an electric actuator module, a valve stem, a communication module, a positioning module, and a detection module. The power supply module, the electric actuator module, the communication module, the positioning module, and the detection module are all electrically connected to the control module. The power supply module is used to supply power to the smart valve; The electric actuator module is connected to the valve stem and is used to control the valve stem to rotate according to the control command of the control module; The control module communicates with the remote terminal and the cloud platform via the communication module. The positioning module is used to obtain the geographic coordinates and location description of the smart valve; The detection module includes a leakage sensor, a torque sensor, a temperature sensor, and a pressure sensor. The leakage sensor is used to detect the concentration of combustible gas. The torque sensor is connected between the output shaft of the electric actuator module and the valve stem, and is used to detect the real-time torque of the valve stem. The temperature sensor is used to detect the operating temperature of the smart valve. The pressure sensor is used to detect the pipeline pressure of the smart valve.

2. The intelligent valve system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The control module integrates an edge computing chip.

3. The intelligent valve system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The smart valve is also equipped with an alarm module, which is electrically connected to the control module. When the control module detects a malfunction in the smart valve, it controls the alarm module to issue an alarm notification. At the same time, the control module sends an alarm signal to the remote terminal and the cloud platform through the communication module.

4. The intelligent valve system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The electric actuator module is provided with a protective shell, and a mounting base is provided on the side of the protective shell. The control module, the communication module, and the positioning module are respectively located in the mounting base, and the inner wall of the mounting base is provided with a magnetic shielding layer.

5. The intelligent valve system as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The detection module also includes a vibration sensor, which is mounted on the protective shell and is used to detect the vibration intensity of the protective shell.

6. The intelligent valve system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the torque sensor are connected to the electric actuator module and the valve stem respectively via flexible couplings.

7. The intelligent valve system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The communication module supports at least one of the following communication protocols: 4G, 5G, LoRa, NB-IoT, Bluetooth, and WiFi.

8. The intelligent valve system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The remote terminal includes a computer terminal and / or a smart mobile terminal.

9. The intelligent valve system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple temperature sensors, which are respectively located at multiple parts of the smart valve.

10. The intelligent valve system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: There are at least two pressure sensors, which are respectively located at the inlet end and the outlet end of the valve body of the smart valve.

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