CN209247115U - Water-level detecting device - Google Patents

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CN209247115U
CN209247115U CN201920026663.9U CN201920026663U CN209247115U CN 209247115 U CN209247115 U CN 209247115U CN 201920026663 U CN201920026663 U CN 201920026663U CN 209247115 U CN209247115 U CN 209247115U
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胡烈良
杨俊强
刘波
冯俊杰
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黄磊
钟宇暄
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The utility model provides a kind of water-level detecting device, it is related to water level detecting technical field, including strip fixed frame and water level sensor, the water level sensor is slidably connected with strip fixed frame, so that the water level sensor is adjustable relative to the position of the strip fixed frame vertically;Water-level detecting device further includes locking member, and locking member is for water level sensor and strip fixed frame to be locked.Water-level detecting device provided by the utility model, position of the water level sensor on the strip fixed frame is adjustable, according to the actual conditions of the power supply facilities such as power distribution room, cable duct, the water level sensor is adjusted to the position of needs, then it is fixed with locking member, it realizes a kind of water-level detecting device and is suitable for a variety of geographical environments, meet the requirement of different water logging water levels.

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Water-level detecting device
Technical field
The utility model relates to water level detecting technical fields, more particularly, to a kind of water-level detecting device.
Background technique
Power distribution room and cable duct are the important components of power supply system, when flood season arrives, are easy to happen rainwater reverse irrigation, It causes interlock circuit short-circuit, controller switching equipment is damaged when serious, cause to have a power failure for a long time, serious shadow is caused to people's life and production It rings.
Therefore, the equipment operating environment in power distribution room and cable duct is monitored and maintenance is power department management work In an important content.For the safety and stability for ensureing power supply system, in existing power distribution room and cable duct usually Water-level detecting device is installed, and installation site is fixed, in addition, the installation site of water level sensor is also on water-level detecting device Fixed.
The geographical environment as locating for low-lying location power distribution room or cable duct is different, the feelings of the prevention waterlogging, water logging that are encountered Condition is also not quite similar, and therefore, in actual use, existing water-level detecting device, which is not able to satisfy, differently manages environment, no With the requirement of water logging water level.
Utility model content
The purpose of this utility model is to provide a kind of water-level detecting devices, power distribution room, cable applied to low-lying location The prevention waterlogging of the power supply facilities such as ditch can carry out the water level monitoring device of water level sensor adjusting according to the demand of actual environment, solve Existing water-level detecting device is not able to satisfy the technical issues of differently managing environment, different water logging water level detectings.
Water-level detecting device provided by the utility model, including strip fixed frame and water level sensor, the level sensor Device is slidably connected with the strip fixed frame, so that position of the water level sensor relative to the strip fixed frame vertically It sets adjustable;The water-level detecting device includes locking member, and the locking member is for consolidating the water level sensor and the strip Determine frame to be locked.
Further, the strip fixed frame includes tube body, and the water level sensor is slidably connected in the tube body, institute State the sliding slot for being provided on the side wall of tube body and extending along the tube length direction;The locking member is screw, the screw Screw rod passes through the sliding slot and is threadedly coupled with the water level sensor, and the nut of the screw is abutted with the outer wall of the tube body.
Further, the quantity of the water level sensor is multiple, and multiple water level sensors are vertically arranged at intervals on institute It states on strip fixed frame.
Further, the quantity of the water level sensor, sliding slot and screw is three, and is corresponded;Described in three Sliding slot is parallel and is arranged along tube length direction interval.
Further, the water-level detecting device includes information transmitting mechanism, the information transmitting mechanism and the water level Sensor electrical connection, the water level information for detecting the water level sensor are outwardly sent.
Further, the information transmitting mechanism is located at one end of the tube body, and the opening of the other end of the tube body is set It is equipped with filter screen, the filter screen is for avoiding foreign matter from entering the tubular body.
Further, scale is provided on the tube wall.
Further, the material of the tube body is transparent material.
Further, the water-level detecting device includes waterproof sealing box, and the information transmitting mechanism is located at the waterproof In seal box.
Further, mounting hole is provided on the waterproof sealing box.
The utility model embodiment bring it is following the utility model has the advantages that
Water-level detecting device provided by the utility model, including strip fixed frame and water level sensor, the level sensor Device is slidably connected with the strip fixed frame, so that position of the water level sensor relative to the strip fixed frame vertically It sets adjustable;The water-level detecting device includes locking member, and the locking member is for consolidating the water level sensor and the strip Determine frame to be locked.The position of water level sensor is fixed and invariable in existing detection device, then using setscrew in wall It is fixed on wall.Water level analysis and detection device provided by the utility model, position of the water level sensor on the strip fixed frame It is adjustable, it can be according to the actual conditions of the power supply facilities such as power distribution room, the cable duct in different low-lying locations, the water level sensor tune The position for saving needs, is then fixed with locking member, realizes that a kind of water-level detecting device is suitable for a variety of geographical environments, full The requirement of foot difference water logging water level.The sensor for solving existing water-level detecting device is non-adjustable in the fixation of the position of fixed frame, The limited problem of the use environment to caused by.
Detailed description of the invention
It, below will be right in order to illustrate more clearly of specific embodiment of the present invention or technical solution in the prior art Specific embodiment or attached drawing needed to be used in the description of the prior art are briefly described, it should be apparent that, it is described below In attached drawing be that some embodiments of the utility model are not paying creativeness for those of ordinary skill in the art Under the premise of labour, it can also be obtained according to these attached drawings other attached drawings.
Fig. 1 is the schematic diagram of the reverse side of water-level detecting device provided by the embodiment of the utility model;
Fig. 2 is the positive schematic diagram of water-level detecting device provided by the embodiment of the utility model;
Fig. 3 is the signal of the mounting structure of the water level sensor of water-level detecting device provided by the embodiment of the utility model Figure.
Icon: 100- tube body;110- sliding slot;120- scale;130- locking member;140- filter screen;200- water level Sensor;300- information transmitting mechanism;400- waterproof sealing box;410- mounting hole.
Specific embodiment
The technical solution of the utility model is clearly and completely described below in conjunction with attached drawing, it is clear that described Embodiment is the utility model a part of the embodiment, instead of all the embodiments.Based on the embodiments of the present invention, originally Field those of ordinary skill all other embodiment obtained without making creative work belongs to practical Novel protected range.
In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that such as occur term " center ", "upper", "lower", " left side ", " right side ", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outside" etc., the orientation or positional relationship of instruction are orientation based on the figure or position Relationship is set, is merely for convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than the device or element of indication or suggestion meaning It must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.This Outside, such as there is term " first ", " second ", " third " are used for description purposes only, be not understood to indicate or imply relatively heavy The property wanted.
In addition, in the description of the utility model embodiment unless specifically defined or limited otherwise, term " connected ", " connection " shall be understood in a broad sense, for example, it may be being fixedly connected, may be a detachable connection, or be integrally connected;It can be Mechanical connection, is also possible to be electrically connected;It can be directly connected, two can also be can be indirectly connected through an intermediary Connection inside element.For the ordinary skill in the art, it can understand that above-mentioned term is practical at this with concrete condition Concrete meaning in novel.
As shown in Figure 1-Figure 3, a kind of water-level detecting device provided by the embodiment of the utility model, including strip fixed frame With water level sensor 200, the water level sensor 200 is slidably connected with the strip fixed frame, so that the water level sensor 200 is adjustable relative to the position of the strip fixed frame vertically;The water-level detecting device includes locking member 130, described Locking member 130 is for the water level sensor 200 and the strip fixed frame to be locked.Water level provided by the utility model Detection device, position of the water level sensor 200 on the strip fixed frame is adjustable, can be according to the distribution in different low-lying locations The actual conditions of the power supply facilities such as room, cable duct adjust the water level sensor 200 to the position needed, then with locking Part 130 is fixed, and realizes that a kind of water-level detecting device is suitable for a variety of geographical environments, meets the requirement of different water logging water levels. It is non-adjustable in the fixation of the position of fixed frame to solve the water level sensor 200 of existing water-level detecting device, thus caused by use The limited problem of environment.
Specifically, as shown in figure 3, the strip fixed frame includes tube body 100, the water level sensor 200 is slidably connected In the tube body 100, the sliding slot 110 extended along 100 length direction of tube body is provided on the side wall of the tube body 100; The locking member 130 is screw, and the screw rod of the screw passes through the sliding slot 110 and is threadedly coupled with the water level sensor 200, The nut of the screw is abutted with the outer wall of the tube body 100.
Water level sensor 200 and the tube body 100 of strip fixed frame are slidably connected, in practice, the water level sensor 200 from The lower part of tube body 100 is put into, and corresponding with the sliding slot 110, and screw is penetrated from the upper surface of tube body 100, passes through screw rod and institute The threaded connection of water level sensor 200 is stated, the initial stage of connection also retains one between the nut of screw and the outer wall of the tube body 100 Fixed gap, so that the screw slides on the tube body 100 along the sliding slot 110 together with the water level sensor 200, The adjusting for carrying out 200 position of water level sensor according to actual needs continues to rotate screw after position regulates, so that screw Nut abutted with the outer wall of the tube body 100, thus the fixed water level sensor 200.
Further, the quantity of the water level sensor 200 can be multiple, multiple water level sensors 200 vertically between Every setting on the strip fixed frame.
Specifically, the quantity of the water level sensor 200 on the item dress fixed frame can be one, according to power distribution room or electricity The geographical environment of cable ditch adjusts the optimal installation site of the water level sensor 200 and fixation, when water logging water level reaches the water The fixed bit of level sensor 200 postpones, and water level sensor 200 incudes water level information, and passes information to information transmitting mechanism 300。
The quantity of water level sensor 200 on the strip fixed frame may be multiple, multiple water level sensors 200 can be with arranged for interval on the tube body 100 of the fixed frame, and multiple water level sensors 200 can be named from top to bottom Are as follows: the first water level sensor 200, the second water level sensor 200 ... N water level sensor 200, wherein N is nature greater than two Number.Multiple water level sensors 200 can be classified carry out early warning for detecting different degrees of water logging situation.
Currently, such as: condenser type, floats at photo-electric in the market for many kinds of of the water level sensor 200 of sensed water level Ball-type, ultrasonic type and probe-type etc..Probe-type water level sensor 200, probe-type water level sensor 200 are used in the present embodiment Due to the advantages such as low with price, easy for installation, it is most common water level sensor 200 in current water level detection field, is existing There is technology.
Further, the water level sensor 200 can also select photo-electric water level sensor 200, small in size, installation Simple process adapts to various complex environments, and stability is strong, and maintenance is simple.
As shown in Figure 1, the quantity of the water level sensor 200, sliding slot 110 and screw is three in the present embodiment, and It corresponds;Three sliding slots 110 are parallel and are arranged along the 100 length direction interval of tube body.
Three sliding slots 110 respectively correspond three hierarchical detection water levels, and nethermost sliding slot 110 is for detecting low water Position, corresponding water level sensor 200 are referred to as the first water level sensor 200, and first water level sensor 200 is detected in low water level Position in sliding slot 110 is adjustable, to be suitable for the needs of different low water levels detection;Intermediate sliding slot 110 is used for water level in detection, Corresponding water level sensor 200 is referred to as the second water level sensor 200, and second water level sensor 200 is sliding in middle water level detecting Position in slot 110 is adjustable, with the needs of the water level detecting suitable for difference;Uppermost sliding slot 110 is used to detect high water level, Corresponding water level sensor 200 is referred to as third water level sensor 200, and the third water level sensor 200 is detected in high water level to be slided Position in slot 110 is adjustable, to be suitable for the needs of different high water level detection.
Specifically, when in actual use, when water logging water level reaches the first water level sensor 200, the first level sensor is triggered Device 200, and issue primary warning signal;When water logging water level continues to increase, and reaches the second water level sensor 200, triggering second Water level sensor 200, and intermediate pre-warning signal is issued, when water logging water level increases again, reaches third water level sensor 200, Third water level sensor is triggered, and issues advanced pre-warning signal.The setting of this three-level water level sensor 200, facilitates work people Member judge the order of importance and emergency of field condition according to pre-warning signal, determines the sequencing for implementing to rescue and man power and material Investment.
Further, the water-level detecting device includes information transmitting mechanism 300, the information transmitting mechanism 300 and institute The electrical connection of water level sensor 200 is stated, the water level information for detecting the water level sensor 200 is sent out.
Specifically, the information transmitting mechanism 300 includes detection module and communication module, and detection module and communication module are equal For the prior art.Water level sensor 200 is connect with detection module by jamproof signal wire, when water level rises to level sensor It when device 200, is connected between 200 two contacts of water level sensor by water, detection trigger module, detection module is passed to communication module Water level pre-warning signal is sent, communication module sends water logging message to staff by way of short message, and water logging message content includes: Water logging risk class, time, position etc. facilitate staff's maintenance in time to handle.In the present embodiment, detection module uses low function The STM32 microcontroller of consumption realizes the processing and acquisition of data;Communication module uses GAM-A6 module, realizes STM32 micro-control Device processed and A6 are communicated, and realize the transmission-receiving function of short message.
Further, the information transmitting mechanism 300 is located at one end of the tube body 100, the other end of the tube body 100 Opening be provided with filter screen 140, the filter screen 140 is for avoiding foreign matter from entering inside the tube body 100.Power distribution room, electricity When flood, water logging occur for the power supply facilities such as cable ditch, the sundries such as house refuse, branch dead leaf are also usually had with water flow, once These sundries enter inside the tube body 100, it is likely that and it can block tube body 100, cause the detection error of water level sensor 200, Water level sensor 200 may be made to can't detect water logging situation when serious, the water-level detecting device is caused not issue in time Pre-warning signal.Appearance power distribution room tripping has a power failure, there is a situation where fire and personnel's electric shock to occur, and causes economic loss, even Life threatening.
As shown in Fig. 2, being provided with scale 120 on 100 outer wall of tube body.There are two the setting of the scale 120 is main Effect: first, scale 120 can be used for marking the position of the water level sensor 200, easily be read out using scale 120 The corresponding position data of each water level sensor 200 facilitate record and the setting of parameter;Second, scale 120 is arranged in institute The front for stating the tube body 100 of water-level detecting device, when staff is connected to pre-warning signal, reaches field observation water logging situation, By the scale 120 on the tube body 100, the specific depth value of water logging is known at once.Furthermore it is also possible to according to on-the-spot record institute The dimension mark for stating scale 120 is compared with the early warning situation, is facilitated and is checked the water-level detecting device.
In the present embodiment, the tube body 100 is stainless steel material.
It should be noted that the material of the tube body 100 can also use transparent material.Tube body 100 is transparent material Benefit is, when installing the water level sensor 200, it can be seen that the scale 120 on 100 another side of tube body, and according to Numerical value on scale 120 facilitates the installation site for determining the water level sensor 200, identifies the opposite position of water level sensor 200 It sets.
The water-level detecting device includes waterproof sealing box 400, and the information transmitting mechanism 300 is located at the waterproof sealing In box 400.The waterproof sealing box 400 has moisture-proof, waterproof performance, when the information transmitting mechanism 300 is packed into the waterproof In seal box 400, the information transmitting mechanism 300 can be made to be protected, when flood occurs, rainwater or wet can be prevented Gas enters, and avoids that the case where short-circuit and other influences information transmitting mechanism 300 works normally occurs, and improves information hair It send mechanism 300 job stability, prolongs the service life.
Specifically, the material of the waterproof sealing box 400 can be ABS engineering plastics, abbreviation ABS.ABS is a kind of general Type thermoplastic polymer, rigidity is good, impact strength is high, heat-resisting, low temperature resistant, chemical resistance, mechanical strength and electric appliance Can it is excellent, easy to process, processing dimension stability and lustrous surface are good, be easy coating, coloring, can also carry out spray metal, The suitability for secondary processing such as plating, welding and bonding.
Further, mounting hole 410 is provided on the waterproof sealing box 400.For fixing the water-level detecting device, The quantity of the mounting hole 410 be it is multiple, when installation site is power distribution room or cable duct, bolt stationary phase, which can be used, to prop up On frame, setscrew also can be used and be fixed on corresponding wall.
In conclusion water-level detecting device provided by the utility model, water level sensor 200 is on the strip fixed frame Position it is adjustable, the water level can be passed according to the actual conditions of the power supply facilities such as power distribution room, the cable duct in different low-lying locations Sensor 200 is adjusted to the position needed, is then fixed with locking member 130, it can be achieved that a kind of water-level detecting device is suitable for A variety of geographical environments meet the requirement of different water logging water levels.
Water-level detecting device provided by the embodiment of the utility model has the advantages that
1, water-level detecting device is divided by sliding slot 110 and is detected for high, normal, basic three-level, is applicable to the demand of different water logging water levels, Facilitate staff to judge the order of importance and emergency of field condition according to pre-warning signal, determines the sequencing and manpower of implementing rescue With the investment of material resources;
2, the opening of the lower end of the tube body 100 of water-level detecting device is provided with filter screen 140, for avoiding foreign matter from entering institute It states inside tube body 100;
3, it is provided with scale 120 on 100 side wall of tube body, for marking the position of the water level sensor 200, while conveniently Staff scene directly reads water level information;
4, waterproof sealing box 400 is used to install and protect information transmitting mechanism 300, improves the information transmitting mechanism 300 Job stability, prolong the service life;
5, tube body 100 is transparent material, when installing the water level sensor 200, it can be seen that the tube body 100 is another Scale 120 on face, and according to the corresponding position of the determining water level sensor 200 of scale 120.
Finally, it should be noted that embodiment described above, only specific embodiment of the present utility model, to illustrate this The technical solution of utility model, rather than its limitations, the protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto, although referring to aforementioned The utility model is described in detail in embodiment, those skilled in the art should understand that: it is any to be familiar with this skill The technical staff in art field within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model, still can be to skill documented by previous embodiment Art scheme modify or can readily occur in variation or equivalent replacement of some of the technical features;And these modifications, Variation or replacement, the spirit and model of the utility model embodiment technical solution that it does not separate the essence of the corresponding technical solution It encloses, should be covered within the scope of the utility model.Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model is answered described is wanted with right Subject to the protection scope asked.

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1. a kind of water-level detecting device characterized by comprising strip fixed frame and water level sensor, the water level sensor It is slidably connected with the strip fixed frame, so that position of the water level sensor relative to the strip fixed frame vertically It is adjustable;
The water-level detecting device includes locking member, and the locking member is used for the water level sensor and the strip fixed frame It is locked.
2. water-level detecting device according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the strip fixed frame includes tube body, described Water level sensor is slidably connected in the tube body, is provided on the side wall of the tube body along tube length direction extension Sliding slot;
The locking member is screw, and the screw rod of the screw passes through the sliding slot and is threadedly coupled with the water level sensor, described The nut of screw with the outer wall of the tube body for abutting.
3. water-level detecting device according to claim 2, which is characterized in that the quantity of the water level sensor be it is multiple, Multiple water level sensors are vertically arranged at intervals on the strip fixed frame.
4. water-level detecting device according to claim 3, which is characterized in that the water level sensor, sliding slot and screw Quantity is three, and is corresponded;
Three sliding slots are parallel and are arranged along tube length direction interval.
5. water-level detecting device according to claim 2, which is characterized in that the water-level detecting device includes that information is sent Mechanism, the information transmitting mechanism are electrically connected with the water level sensor, the water level for detecting the water level sensor Information is outwardly sent.
6. water-level detecting device according to claim 5, which is characterized in that the information transmitting mechanism is located at the tube body One end, the opening of the other end of the tube body is provided with filter screen, and the filter screen is for avoiding foreign matter from entering the tube body It is internal.
7. water-level detecting device according to claim 2, which is characterized in that be provided with scale on the tube wall.
8. water-level detecting device according to claim 7, which is characterized in that the material of the tube body is transparent material.
9. water-level detecting device according to claim 5, which is characterized in that the water-level detecting device includes waterproof sealing Box, the information transmitting mechanism are located in the waterproof sealing box.
10. water-level detecting device according to claim 9, which is characterized in that be provided with installation on the waterproof sealing box Hole.
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