CN217770274U - Intelligent meter reading device, automatic meter reading device and related system - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligence device, automatic device and the relevant system of checking meter. The intelligent meter reading device comprises a shell, and a beam splitter, a camera module, a processing module and a communication module which are contained in a cavity of the shell. The shell is provided with a first window. The beam splitter is disposed obliquely with respect to the first viewing window. The camera module and the first window are arranged on the same side of the beam splitter, and the camera module is suitable for collecting image information of an area corresponding to the first window through mirror reflection of the beam splitter. The processing module is connected with the camera module and used for processing the image information acquired by the camera module, generating corresponding meter reading data and sending the meter reading data to the communication module. The communication module is used for transmitting the meter reading data outwards.

Description

Intelligent meter reading device, automatic meter reading device and related system

Technical Field

The utility model belongs to the technical field of the device of checking meter, concretely relates to intelligence device, automatic device and the correlation system of checking meter.

Background

At present, the data of resident's water, power consumption and use gas generally are by the staff to each family and visually gather, and like this mode, not only spend a large amount of times of staff and carry out data acquisition and statistics, the working method that the staff checked the table on the door still causes the life inconvenience for the resident sometimes moreover.

In view of the above, it is desirable to provide an intelligent meter reading device, an automatic meter reading device and a related system.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

In order to solve the problem, the utility model provides an intelligence device, automatic device and the relevant system of checking meter need not the staff and goes up next by the family manual work and checks meter again, can realize intelligence through remote control and check meter.

The utility model provides an intelligent meter reading device, which comprises a first shell and a second shell, wherein the first shell and the second shell are matched to form a cavity, and is characterized in that a first window is formed on the first shell, a second window is formed on the second shell, the first window and the second window are arranged oppositely, and the first window and the second window can transmit light;

the intelligent meter reading device also comprises a beam splitter, a camera module, a processing module, a communication module, a first light source and a second light source which are accommodated in the cavity;

the beam splitter is positioned between the first window and the second window and is obliquely arranged relative to the first window and the second window;

the camera module and the first window are arranged on the same side of the beam splitter, and the camera module is suitable for collecting image information of an area corresponding to the first window through mirror reflection of the beam splitter;

the processing module is connected with the camera module and used for processing the image information acquired by the camera module, generating corresponding meter reading data and sending the meter reading data to the communication module;

the communication module is used for transmitting the meter reading data outwards; the first light source and the second light source correspond to the two end regions of the first window respectively, the light emitting face of the first light source is right opposite to the first window, the light emitting face of the second light source is opposite to the inclination of the first window, and the light of the first light source and the light of the second light source can penetrate through the first window and then exit to the outside of the intelligent meter reading device to supplement light for the image information collected by the camera module.

Optionally, the beam splitter is inclined at an angle of 40 ° to 50 ° relative to the first viewing window.

Optionally, the intelligent meter reading device further includes a first circuit board, a second circuit board, a first light source, a second light source, a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate, a third fixing plate, a first light uniformizing element, and a second light uniformizing element disposed in the cavity, where the first circuit board is a main board of the intelligent meter reading device, and the processing module and the communication module are both disposed on the first circuit board;

the first circuit board and the second circuit board are respectively fixed on the second shell;

the first light source is arranged on the first circuit board, the first light homogenizing element covers the first light source and is used for homogenizing light beams emitted by the first light source, and the first light homogenizing element is fixed with a third fixing plate positioned below the first circuit board;

the second light source is arranged on the second circuit board, the second circuit board is fixed on the second shell through the second fixing plate, the second light homogenizing element covers the second light source and is used for homogenizing light beams emitted by the second light source, the second light homogenizing element is fixed with the second fixing plate positioned below the second circuit board, the second light homogenizing element is also used for fixing one end of the beam splitter, and the second fixing plate is fixed with the second shell;

the first fixing plate is fixed on the second shell and used for fixing the other end of the beam splitter.

Optionally, the second fixing plate is located the second window is close to the shell side of the second housing, the first fixing plate is located the other side of the second window, a gap is formed between the first fixing plate and the second housing, one end of the beam splitter is fixed in the gap, the other end of the beam splitter abuts against one end face of the second circuit board, which is beyond the second light homogenizing element, and abuts against the inner side surface of one end of the second circuit board, which is beyond the second light homogenizing element.

Optionally, the second window includes and runs through the second opening of second casing with set up the second open-ended lens, be formed with the supporting part on the inboard surface of second casing, the supporting part is for following the inboard edge of the second opening of second window extends towards the direction of first casing, and has with the corresponding slope of inclination of beam splitter, the supporting part is used for the butt the beam splitter orientation the peripheral region of a side surface of supporting part.

Optionally, the intelligent meter reading device further comprises a switch, the switch is used for controlling the working state of the meter reading device, the switch is arranged on the first circuit board, and an indicator light is further arranged beside the switch position on the first circuit board; the first circuit board is provided with a reset key, and the reset key is used for resetting the meter reading device.

Optionally, the intelligent meter reading device further comprises a light shielding plate, the light shielding plate is movably connected with the second housing, the second window is covered when the light shielding plate is in a closed state, and the image information on the first window is observed through the second window when the light shielding plate is in an open state; the intelligent meter reading device further comprises a drying agent, and the drying agent is used for keeping the interior of the intelligent meter reading device dry.

The utility model also provides an automatic meter reading device suitable for the instrument device, which comprises a fixing device and the intelligent meter reading device;

an opening is formed in the position, corresponding to the first viewing window of the intelligent meter reading device, of the fixing device;

the intelligent meter reading device is fixed on the fixing device;

the fixture is adapted to be removably mounted to the meter assembly.

The utility model also provides an automatic meter reading system, which comprises an instrument device, a fixing device and the intelligent meter reading device;

an opening is formed in the position, corresponding to the first viewing window of the intelligent meter reading device, of the fixing device;

the intelligent meter reading device is fixed on the fixing device;

the fixing device is fixed to the meter device.

The utility model also provides a data remote reading system of the instrument device, which comprises an intelligent terminal and the intelligent meter reading device;

the intelligent meter reading device is used for sending meter reading data to the intelligent terminal according to the received meter reading instruction;

the intelligent terminal is used for sending a meter reading instruction to the intelligent meter reading device and receiving meter reading data returned by the intelligent meter reading device.

In one or some optional embodiments, the data remote reading system of the meter device further comprises a service end;

and the server is used for receiving the meter reading data sent by the intelligent terminal.

The utility model also provides an instrument data remote reading system, which comprises a server, a terminal device and the intelligent meter reading device;

the intelligent meter reading device is used for sending meter reading data to the server according to the received meter reading instruction;

the server is used for sending a meter reading instruction to the intelligent meter reading device, receiving and storing the meter reading data, and returning the meter reading data to the terminal equipment;

and the terminal equipment is used for sending a data request to the server and receiving the meter reading data returned by the server.

Compared with the prior art, the utility model discloses an intelligence device of checking meter, through setting up the beam splitter to combine the position of first window, second window, can make camera module gather the count value on the instrument device, the count value also can directly observe by the user simultaneously, the setting of built-in light source has increased this device of checking meter's application scene, and the setting of switch and server not only can realize at any time or the operation of checking meter in the time in advance, can also reduce the energy consumption.

Drawings

In order to more clearly describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings that are required to be used in the embodiments of the present application will be described below.

Fig. 1 is an explosion diagram of an intelligent meter reading device provided in embodiment 1 of the present invention at an angle;

fig. 2 is an exploded view of another angle of the intelligent meter reading device provided in embodiment 1 of the present invention;

fig. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an intelligent meter reading device provided in embodiment 1 of the present invention;

fig. 4 is an internal structural schematic diagram of a second housing of the intelligent meter reading device provided in embodiment 1 of the present invention;

fig. 5 is a schematic perspective view of an intelligent meter reading device provided in embodiment 1 of the present invention;

fig. 6 is a schematic view of a front structure of an intelligent meter reading device provided in embodiment 1 of the present invention;

fig. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an internal structure of an intelligent meter reading device provided in embodiment 1 of the present invention;

fig. 8 is a schematic view of an internal back structure of the intelligent meter reading device provided in embodiment 1 of the present invention;

fig. 9 is a schematic view of an internal front structure of the intelligent meter reading device provided in embodiment 1 of the present invention;

fig. 10 is a schematic structural view of the intelligent meter reading device, the fixing device and the meter device in the embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 11 is a schematic diagram of a data remote reading system of a meter device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 12 is a first schematic diagram of a meter data remote reading system provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 13 is a second schematic diagram of a meter data remote reading system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Description of the reference numerals

1. An intelligent meter reading device; 101. a first housing; 1011. a first window; 102. a second housing; 1021. a second window; 1022. a reset hole; 1023. a support portion; 103. a beam splitter; 104. a camera module; 105. a processing module; 106. a communication module; 1071. a first light source; 1072. a second light source; 1073. a first light uniformizing element; 1074. a second light uniformizing element; 1081. a first circuit board; 1082. a second circuit board; 1091. a first fixing plate; 1092. a second fixing plate; 1093. a third fixing plate; 110. a switch; 111. an indicator light; 112. pressing a key; 113. a visor; 114. a power source; 115. a desiccant; 2. a fixing device; 3. an instrument device; 4. an intelligent terminal; 5. a server side; 6. a terminal device; 7. and (4) a server.

Detailed Description

In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

The terms such as "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention are only used for distinguishing relevant technical features, and do not indicate the sequence. It should be understood that the data so used may be interchanged under appropriate circumstances in order to facilitate the description of the embodiments of the application herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprises," "comprising," and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of steps or elements is not necessarily limited to those steps or elements expressly listed, but may include other steps or elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

In the present application, the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "middle", "outer", "front", "rear", and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings. These terms are used primarily to better describe the present application and its embodiments, and are not used to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to a particular orientation or to be constructed and operated in a particular orientation.

Moreover, some of the above terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides the orientation or positional relationship, for example, the term "on" may also be used to indicate some kind of attachment or connection relationship in some cases. The specific meaning of these terms in this application will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art as appropriate.

Furthermore, the terms "disposed," "connected," and "secured" are to be construed broadly. For example, "connected" may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or a unitary construction; can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intervening media, or may be in internal communication between two devices, elements or components.

Example one

An embodiment of the utility model provides an intelligence device 1 of checking meter, it is shown with reference to fig. 1 to fig. 9, this intelligence device 1 of checking meter includes the casing. The housing includes a first housing 101 and a second housing 102. The intelligent meter reading device 1 further comprises a beam splitter 103, a camera module 104, a processing module 105, and a communication module 106. The first housing 101 is connected to the second housing 102 by, for example, but not limited to, a connection screw (not shown). A cavity is formed between the first housing 101 and the second housing 102. The beam splitter 103, the camera module 104, the processing module 105, and the communication module 106 are housed in the cavity. The first housing 101 has a first window 1011.

The beam splitter 103 is arranged obliquely with respect to the first viewing window 1011.

The camera module 104 and the first window 1011 are disposed on the same side of the beam splitter 103, and the camera module 104 is adapted to collect image information of an area corresponding to the first window 1011 through specular reflection of the beam splitter 103.

The processing module 105 is connected to the camera module 104, and is configured to process the image information obtained by the camera module 104, generate corresponding meter reading data, and send the meter reading data to the communication module 106.

The communication module 106 is configured to transmit the meter reading data to the outside.

Referring to fig. 10, in the embodiment of the present application, the intelligent meter reading device 1 is adapted to be mounted above a dial of a meter device 3, which may be a water meter, an electric meter, a gas meter, or the like having a dial, and is capable of measuring technology. At this time, the first window 1011 of the intelligent meter reading device 1 exactly corresponds to a display area (hereinafter referred to as a display area) of the dial of the meter device 3, that is, the area corresponding to the first window 1011 is the display area, so that the beam splitter 103 can reflect light from the display area to the camera module 104 through mirror reflection, and the camera module 104 can shoot an image of the display area in the beam splitter 103 to obtain image information of the area corresponding to the first window 1011. Through setting up camera module 104 and first window 1011 in the same side of beam splitter 103, make camera module 104 can gather the image information of display area through the specular reflection of beam splitter 103, change light propagation direction through beam splitter 103, very big reduction intelligent meter reading device 1's thickness.

The inventor of the application finds that due to the limitation of an installation place and an installation space, the height of some instrument devices is too high or too low, the space above the dial plate of some instrument devices is narrow, the installation position of the other instrument devices is below the ground surface, and when a user carries out field meter reading, the display area of the dial plate is not convenient to observe through a visual mode, and the data reading of the instrument devices is not convenient. Based on this, the inventor of the present application proposes the above-mentioned intelligent meter reading device 1, and this intelligent meter reading device 1 can be applicable to different installation environments, not only can be applicable to the instrument of narrow space and read the meter, can be applicable to the installation space of different heights moreover, realizes meter reading of instrument device 3 through remote data reading.

The intelligent meter reading device 1 provided by the embodiment of the application can photograph the meter reading data on the meter device 3 through the mirror reflection of the beam splitter 103, identify and process the photographed image, generate numerical data corresponding to the meter reading data of the meter device 3, and store the numerical data in the storage device of the server in a wireless communication mode. Thus, the terminal device can send a data acquisition request to the server by means of wireless communication, and acquire the numerical data stored in the storage means. For example, but not limited to, the server is a cloud server or a local server, etc. For example, but not limited to, the terminal device is an electronic device such as a mobile phone and a computer.

As a specific implementation manner of the embodiment of the present application, the processing module 105 may also perform encoding processing only on the image information to obtain encoded data, transmit the encoded data as meter reading data to the outside, then analyze the encoded data by a terminal device or a server that receives the meter reading data to obtain image information, and then perform identification processing on the image information to obtain numerical data, where a specific implementation manner may be implemented by those skilled in the art according to related descriptions in the prior art.

The intelligent meter reading device 1 can solve the problem that the waste of manpower and material resources and inconvenience brought to life of a user are caused by needing workers to visually collect use data such as water, electricity, natural gas and the like from home to home.

The technical scheme provided by the application can be applied to newly installed water, electricity, natural gas and other instrument devices 3 and can also be applied to the transformation of the inventory water, electricity, natural gas and other instrument devices 3. A second window 1021 opposite to the first window 1011 is further disposed on the second housing 102 of the intelligent meter reading apparatus 1, and the beam splitter 103 is obliquely disposed between the first window 1011 and the second window 1021. The beam splitter 103 in this embodiment is an optical element that can either reflect light or transmit light at the same time, for example, but not limited to, the beam splitter 103 is a half-mirror.

In the embodiment of the present application, the beam splitter 103 is inclined at an angle of 40 ° to 50 ° with respect to the first window 1011. For example, but not limiting of, the beam splitter 103 may be inclined at an angle of 45 ° with respect to the first viewing window 1011. By selecting the setting angle, the reflection and projection effects can be better considered, so that the image information can be better acquired by the camera module 104, and the user or the worker can clearly observe the numerical value from the second window 1021.

The first casing 101 has a first opening (not shown), and the second casing 102 has a second opening (not shown), wherein the first opening and the second opening are opposite. The first opening penetrates the first housing 101, and the second opening penetrates the second housing 102. The first window 1011 includes the first opening and a first lens (not labeled) disposed on the first opening, and the first lens is capable of transmitting light; the second window 1021 comprises the second opening and a second lens (not labeled) disposed on the second opening, and the second lens is capable of transmitting light.

The intelligent meter reading device 1 is internally provided with a first circuit board 1081, a second circuit board 1082, a first light source 1071, a second light source 1072, a first fixing plate 1091, a second fixing plate 1092, a third fixing plate 1093, a first light uniformizing element 1073 and a second light uniformizing element 1074. The first circuit board 1081 and the second circuit board 1082 are coupled to the second housing 102, such as, but not limited to, by coupling screws (not shown). The first light source 1071 is disposed on the first circuit board 1081. Second light source 1072 sets up on second circuit board 1082, first circuit board 1081 does intelligence device 1's mainboard of checking meter, second circuit board 1082 does intelligence device 1's subplate of checking meter, wherein, first circuit board 1081 with interval space between the second circuit board 1082 corresponds first window 1011, first light source 1071 with second light source 1072 corresponds the both ends region of first window 1011 sets up.

The first fixing plate 1091 and the second fixing plate 1092 are fixed on the second housing 102, respectively, wherein the second fixing plate 1092 is located on one side of the second window 1021 near the side shell of the second housing 102, and the first fixing plate 1091 is located on the other side of the second window 1021.

Optionally, the light emitting surfaces of the first light source 1071 and the second light source 1072 face the first window 1011, for example. In an embodiment, the light emitting surfaces of the first light source 1071 and the second light source 1072 are, for example, opposite to the first window 1011. However, variably, in this embodiment, the light emitting surface of the first light source 1071 directly faces the first window 1011, and an acute included angle is formed between the light emitting surface of the second light source 1072 and the first window 1011, that is, the light emitting surface of the second light source 1072 is inclined with respect to the first window 1011, so that the purpose of further fixing the beam splitter 103 can be achieved. However, the present application does not specifically limit the positions of the first light source 1071 and the second light source 1072, as long as the emergent light of the first light source 1071 and the second light source 1072 can be emitted to the display area of the first window 1011 corresponding to the instrument device 3.

Emergent light of the first light source 1071 and the second light source 1072 irradiates the instrument device 3 through the first window 1011, reflected light on the instrument device 3 enters the intelligent meter reading device 1 through the first window 1011, and is transmitted to the camera module 104 through the reflection of the beam splitter 103, and the camera module 104 takes a picture of the count value on the instrument device 3. Thus, when the intelligent meter reading device 1 is in an environment with poor lighting or a night environment, the meter reading work can be completed through the irradiation of the first light source 1071 or/and the second light source 1072.

The first light source 1071 and the second light source 1072 may emit light of an appropriate type, such as visible light or infrared light, and accordingly, components such as the camera module 105 and the beam splitter 103 may be selected to correspond to the appropriate type.

In this embodiment, optionally, the surfaces of the first light source 1071 and the second light source 1072 are respectively covered by the first light uniformizing element 1073 and the second light uniformizing element 1074, for example, so as to uniformize light rays, reduce reflection and diffusion inside the intelligent meter reading device 1, further reduce interference on the camera module 104 and observation from the second window 1021, and better realize the function of automatic meter reading. The first light uniformizing element 1073 and the second light uniformizing element 1074 are made of, for example, but not limited to, a resin material.

For example, but not limiting of, the first light source 1071 and the first light source 1072 each include a plurality of beads arranged at intervals.

The first light unifying element 1073 is fixedly connected to the third fixing plate 1093 under the first circuit board 1081 by, for example, but not limited to, a bolt connection. The second light uniforming element 1074 is fixedly connected to a second fixing plate 1092 below the second circuit board 1082 by, for example, but not limited to, a bolt, and the second light uniforming element 1074 is further used for fixing one end of the beam splitter 103, and the second fixing plate 1092 is fixed to the second housing 102.

Because the second light uniformizing element 1074 can play a role of uniformizing light on one hand, and on the other hand, the second light uniformizing element is matched with elements such as the second circuit board 1082 and the like to play a role of fixing the beam splitter 103, the number of elements can be saved, and the intelligent meter reading device 1 is enabled to be small in size, light in weight and the like.

A support portion 1023 is disposed on the inner side surface of the second casing 102, and the support portion 1023 extends from the inner side edge of the second opening of the second window 1021 toward the first casing 101, and has an inclination corresponding to the inclination of the beam splitter 103.

The first fixing plate 1091 is fixed to the second housing 102 by, for example, but not limited to, a screw connection, a gap is formed between the first fixing plate 1091 and the second housing 102, and one end of the beam splitter 103 is fixed in the gap. The other end of the beam splitter 103 abuts against one end face of the second circuit board 1082 which is exceeded by the second light unifying element 1704, and abuts against an inner side surface of one end of the second light unifying element 1704 which is exceeded by the second circuit board 1082. The support portion 1023 abuts on a peripheral area of a side surface of the beam splitter 103 facing the support portion 1023. This arrangement enables the position of the beam splitter 103 to be defined, serving to secure the beam splitter 103. The inclination angles of the beam splitter 103 relative to the first window 1011 and the second window 1021 can be adjusted by adjusting the shapes and positions of the first fixing plate 1091 and the second fixing plate 1092.

In addition, the intelligent meter reading device 1 in this embodiment further includes a light shielding plate 113, the light shielding plate 113 is movably connected to the second housing 102, the second window 1021 is covered when the light shielding plate 113 is in a closed state, and the image information on the first window 1011 can be observed through the second window 1021 when the light shielding plate 113 is in an open state. The side of the smart meter reading device 1 having the first window 1011 is disposed facing the display area of the meter device 3. The user can see the count value on the meter device 3 through the second window 1021 by opening the shutter 113.

When the intelligent meter reading device 1 in this embodiment needs to be applied to a modification project of an old-fashioned meter device 3, a power supply 114 is further disposed in a general meter reading device, the power supply 114 is electrically connected to the camera module 104, the processing module 105, the communication module 106, and the switch 110, the built-in power supply 114 supplies power to the camera module 104, the processing module 105, the communication module 106, and other modules, and in addition, a solar charging panel may be disposed on the intelligent meter reading device 1 to charge the power supply 114 or/and directly supply power. If the intelligent meter reading device is applied to an integrally newly-installed intelligent meter reading system, the built-in power supply 114 is not necessarily required, and various modules in the intelligent meter reading device 1 in the embodiment can be supplied with power through external equipment. In addition, a drying agent 115 can be further arranged in the intelligent meter reading device 1, and the drying agent 115 is used for keeping the interior of the intelligent meter reading device 1 dry and mainly used for dehumidifying the interior of a product after the product is installed. Therefore, the moisture in the intelligent meter reading device 1 can be prevented, the condensed water vapor on the first window 1011 and/or the second window 1021 can be prevented, and the normal operation of the whole meter reading work can be prevented from being disturbed.

The switch 110 is disposed on the first circuit board 1081, the first circuit board 1081 is further provided with an indicator 111 beside the switch 110, and a user can send a start instruction through the switch 110, and the instruction is transmitted to the processing module 105 through the first circuit board 1081, so as to wake up the intelligent meter reading device 1 in the deep sleep state.

Switch 110 is last to be equipped with a protective sheath, can trigger switch 110 through pressing this protective sheath, for the convenience of the user, protective sheath and pilot lamp 111 can outstanding second casing 102, make things convenient for press switch 110 and observe pilot lamp 111 like this, it is corresponding can through the protective sheath, means such as transparent encapsulation glue for prevent that material such as external air, steam from switch 110, pilot lamp 111's position from getting into intelligent meter reading device 1, avoid causing the influence to the work of inside components and parts.

The indicator lamp 111 indicates the operating state of the intelligent meter reading device 1 by displaying the state. Specifically, the intelligent meter reading device may blink or be turned on for a long time when the intelligent meter reading device is in a working state, and the indicator light 111 is turned off when the intelligent meter reading device 1 is in a deep sleep state; alternatively, when the intelligent meter reading device 1 is in the working state, the indicator 111 displays a first color, and when the intelligent meter reading device 1 is in the deep sleep state, the indicator 111 displays a second color different from the first color.

Be provided with reset key (not marking) on first circuit board 1081, use when the operating condition is unusual or reinstallate in intelligent meter reading device 1 appears, can reset the meter reading device through this reset key, this reset key is located in intelligent meter reading device 1, reset hole 1022 has been seted up with the corresponding position department of reset key on second casing 102, be provided with button 112 in reset hole 1022, button 112 and reset key lug connection, can be through pressing this button 112, make button 112 remove to press and trigger the reset key, and then realize the reset function.

Optionally, a protective sleeve (not shown) is sleeved on the key 112, and is arranged between the second housing 102 and the key 112, so as to prevent outside air and water vapor from entering the intelligent meter reading device 1, and the key 112 and the protective sleeve do not exceed the second housing 102, which can reduce the possibility of false triggering, and only when a user determines that the intelligent meter reading device 1 needs to be reset, the user pushes the key 112 in the reset hole 1022, so that the key 112 is moved to press the reset key, and the reset function is further realized.

The embodiment of the utility model provides a pair of intelligence device 1 of checking meter, through setting up beam splitter 103, and combine first window 1011, second window 1021's position, can make camera module 104 gather the count value on the instrument device 3, the user also can the direct observation count value simultaneously, setting up of built-in light source has increased this intelligence device 1 of checking meter's application scene, the setting of switch 110 and server not only can realize at any time or check meter at the time of predetermineeing, can also reduce the energy consumption, thereby can need not artifical adjacent family and check meter, save the artificial time, work efficiency is higher, can also bring the facility for the resident.

Example two

Based on the same utility model, the third embodiment of the present invention further provides an automatic meter reading device suitable for the meter device 3, as shown in fig. 10, the automatic meter reading device includes the intelligent meter reading device 1 and the fixing device 2 provided in the first embodiment;

an opening (not shown) is arranged at the position of the fixing device 2 corresponding to the first window 1011 of the intelligent meter reading device 1;

the intelligent meter reading device 1 is fixed on the fixing device 2;

the fixture 2 is adapted to be removably mounted to the meter unit 3.

In the embodiment of the present invention, referring to fig. 10, a side of the intelligent meter reading device 1 having the first window 1011 is disposed corresponding to the opening of the fixing device 2. The details of the intelligent meter reading device 1 in this embodiment have been described in detail in the first embodiment, and will not be described in detail here.

EXAMPLE III

Based on same utility model the design, the embodiment of the utility model provides a four still provides an automatic system of checking meter, and this system includes intelligent device 1, fixing device 2 and the instrument device 3 of checking meter that embodiment one provided.

An opening 201 is formed in the position, corresponding to the first window 108 of the intelligent meter reading device 1, of the fixing device 2;

the intelligent meter reading device 1 is fixed on the fixing device 2;

the fixing device 2 is fixed to the meter device 3.

In the embodiment of the present invention, a side of the intelligent meter reading device 1 having the first window 1011 is arranged corresponding to the opening of the fixing device 2. Referring to fig. 10, the meter device 3 may be a water meter. Of course, the meter device 3 may also be a prior art electric meter, gas meter, or other meter. The detailed description of the intelligent meter reading device 1 in the present embodiment has been described in detail in the first embodiment, and will not be explained in detail here.

Example four

Based on the same utility model, the embodiment of the present invention further provides a data remote reading system of the meter device 3, as shown in fig. 11, the data remote reading system includes an intelligent terminal 4 and the intelligent meter reading device 1 in the first embodiment;

the intelligent meter reading device 1 is used for sending meter reading data to the intelligent terminal 4 according to a received meter reading instruction;

the intelligent terminal 4 is used for sending a meter reading instruction to the intelligent meter reading device 1 and receiving meter reading data returned by the intelligent meter reading device 1.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the detailed description about the specific manner of the intelligent meter reading device 1 in the embodiment has been given in the first embodiment, and the detailed description will not be given here.

In one embodiment, referring to fig. 11, the data remote reading system of the meter apparatus 3 further includes a service end 5;

and the server 5 is used for receiving the meter reading data sent by the intelligent terminal 4.

EXAMPLE five

Based on the same utility model, the embodiment of the present invention further provides a system for remotely reading meter data, as shown in fig. 12, the system includes a server 7, a terminal device 6 and the intelligent meter reading device 1 in the first embodiment;

the intelligent meter reading device 1 is used for sending meter reading data to the server 7 according to the received meter reading instruction;

the server 7 is used for sending a meter reading instruction to the intelligent meter reading device 1, receiving and storing the meter reading data, and returning the meter reading data to the terminal equipment 6;

and the terminal equipment 6 is used for sending a data request to the server 7 and receiving the meter reading data returned by the server 7.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the detailed description about the specific manner of the intelligent meter reading device 1 in the embodiment has been given in the first embodiment, and the detailed description will not be given here.

The embodiment of the utility model provides an in, this intelligence device 1 of checking meter can communicate with server 7 through wireless communication's mode, for example can be, refer to fig. 13 and show, the communication module 106 on this intelligence device 1 of checking meter installs the SIM card, can search for assorted network W through the SIM card to when searching for the network W that matches, then can communicate with corresponding server 7. After the intelligent meter reading device 1 is in communication connection with the corresponding server 7 through the network W, the server 7 can control the intelligent meter reading device 1 to wake up at a preset time and execute meter reading operation. The intelligent meter reading device 1 photographs data on the intelligent meter device 3, identifies the photographed image, generates numerical data corresponding to the data of the meter device 3, and stores the numerical data in a storage device of a server 7 in a wireless communication manner.

In a specific embodiment, referring to fig. 13, the meter data remote reading system further includes a router R1 and a router R2. After the server 7 is in communication connection with the intelligent meter reading device 1, the server 7 can periodically control the intelligent meter reading device 1 to read data on the meter device 3. Accordingly, the intelligent meter reading device 1 stores the read data in the storage device of the server 7 through the router R1 and via the network W. The terminal device 6 sends a data request to the server 7 through the router R2 and via the network W, thereby acquiring the meter reading data in the storage apparatus. The embodiment of the utility model provides an in, concrete data communication and transmission course can refer to the relevant record among the prior art, here, no longer describe repeatedly.

The above description is only for the preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope of the present invention should be covered by the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims (9)

1. An intelligent meter reading device comprises a first shell and a second shell, wherein the first shell and the second shell are matched to form a cavity;

the intelligent meter reading device also comprises a beam splitter, a camera module, a processing module, a communication module, a first light source and a second light source which are accommodated in the cavity;

the beam splitter is positioned between the first window and the second window and is obliquely arranged relative to the first window and the second window;

the camera module and the first window are arranged on the same side of the beam splitter, and the camera module is suitable for collecting image information of an area corresponding to the first window through mirror reflection of the beam splitter;

the processing module is connected with the camera module and used for processing the image information acquired by the camera module, generating corresponding meter reading data and sending the meter reading data to the communication module;

the communication module is used for transmitting the meter reading data outwards; the first light source and the second light source correspond to the two end regions of the first window respectively, the light emitting face of the first light source is right opposite to the first window, the light emitting face of the second light source is opposite to the inclination of the first window, and the light of the first light source and the light of the second light source can penetrate through the first window and then exit to the outside of the intelligent meter reading device to supplement light for the image information collected by the camera module.

2. The intelligent meter reading device of claim 1, wherein the beam splitter is inclined at an angle of 40 ° to 50 ° relative to the first viewing window.

3. The intelligent meter reading device according to claim 1, further comprising a first circuit board, a second circuit board, a first light source, a second light source, a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate, a third fixing plate, a first light uniformizing element and a second light uniformizing element arranged in the cavity, wherein the first circuit board is a main board of the intelligent meter reading device, and the processing module and the communication module are both arranged on the first circuit board;

the first circuit board and the second circuit board are respectively fixed on the second shell;

the first light source is arranged on the first circuit board, the first light homogenizing element covers the first light source and is used for homogenizing light beams emitted by the first light source, and the first light homogenizing element is fixed with a third fixing plate positioned below the first circuit board;

the second light source is arranged on the second circuit board, the second circuit board is fixed on the second shell through the second fixing plate, the second light homogenizing element covers the second light source and is used for homogenizing light beams emitted by the second light source, the second light homogenizing element is fixed with the second fixing plate positioned below the second circuit board, the second light homogenizing element is also used for fixing one end of the beam splitter, and the second fixing plate is fixed with the second shell;

the first fixing plate is fixed on the second shell and used for fixing the other end of the beam splitter.

4. The intelligent meter reading device according to claim 3, wherein the second fixing plate is located on one side of the second window close to the side shell of the second housing, the first fixing plate is located on the other side of the second window, a gap is formed between the first fixing plate and the second housing, one end of the beam splitter is fixed in the gap, and the other end of the beam splitter abuts against an end face of the second circuit board beyond which the second light uniformizing element protrudes and abuts against an inner side surface of the second light uniformizing element beyond one end of the second circuit board.

5. The intelligent meter reading device according to claim 4, wherein the second window includes a second opening penetrating through the second housing and a lens disposed at the second opening, a support portion is formed on an inner side surface of the second housing, the support portion extends from an inner side edge of the second opening of the second window toward the first housing and has an inclination corresponding to the inclination of the beam splitter, and the support portion is configured to abut against a peripheral area of a side surface of the beam splitter facing the support portion.

6. The intelligent meter reading device according to claim 3, further comprising a switch for controlling the operating state of the meter reading device, wherein the switch is arranged on the first circuit board, and an indicator light is further arranged on the first circuit board beside the switch; the first circuit board is provided with a reset key, and the reset key is used for resetting the meter reading device.

7. The intelligent meter reading device according to claim 1, further comprising a light shield, wherein the light shield is movably connected with the second housing, the light shield covers the second window in a closed state, and the image information on the first window is observed through the second window in an open state;

the intelligent meter reading device further comprises a drying agent, and the drying agent is used for keeping the inside of the intelligent meter reading device dry.

8. An automatic meter reading device suitable for a meter device, comprising a fixing device and the intelligent meter reading device according to any one of claims 1 to 6;

an opening is formed in the fixing device corresponding to the first window of the intelligent meter reading device;

the intelligent meter reading device is fixed on the fixing device;

the fixture is adapted to be removably mounted to the meter assembly.

9. An automatic meter reading system, comprising a meter device, a fixing device and the intelligent meter reading device of any one of claims 1 to 6;

an opening is formed in the fixing device corresponding to the first window of the intelligent meter reading device;

the intelligent meter reading device is fixed on the fixing device;

the fixing device is fixed to the meter device.

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