CN219842039U

CN219842039U - Water level probe

Info

Publication number: CN219842039U
Application number: CN202321199998.3U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 池楚振; 何远奎; 袁坚东
Original assignee: Zhongshan Yibisi Sensing Technology Co ltd
Current assignee: Zhongshan Yibisi Sensing Technology Co ltd
Priority date: 2023-05-17
Filing date: 2023-05-17
Publication date: 2023-10-17
Anticipated expiration: 2033-05-17

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water level probe which comprises an insulating strip, a first conductive structure and a second conductive structure. The first conductive structure comprises a high water level conductive piece and a first lead, the high water level conductive piece is arranged on the insulating strip, and the first lead is electrically connected with the high water level conductive piece; the second conductive structure comprises a low water level conductive piece and a second lead, the low water level conductive piece is arranged on the insulating strip, and the second lead is electrically connected with the low water level conductive piece; the high water level conductive pieces and the low water level conductive pieces are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the insulating strip. According to the water level probe, only one insulating strip is used for installing the high water level conductive part and the low water level conductive part, the same functions are achieved, the volume is relatively small, and the required installation space is reduced.

Description

Water level probe

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the field of water level probes, in particular to a water level probe.

Background

A water level probe is usually provided in a water storage chamber of a water boiling apparatus such as a teapot for detecting whether the water level is proper. The existing water level probe comprises a long mounting bar, a short mounting bar, a first conductive structure and a second conductive structure, wherein the first conductive structure comprises a high water level conductive piece and a first wire electrically connected with the high water level conductive piece; the first lead and the second lead are used for accessing the detection circuit. However, the water level probe of this structure is relatively large in volume and requires a large installation space.

Disclosure of Invention

The present utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, the utility model provides the water level probe, which has relatively small volume and reduces the required installation space.

The water level probe comprises an insulating strip, a first conductive structure and a second conductive structure. The first conductive structure comprises a high water level conductive piece and a first lead, the high water level conductive piece is arranged on the insulating strip, and the first lead is electrically connected with the high water level conductive piece; the second conductive structure comprises a low water level conductive piece and a second lead, the low water level conductive piece is arranged on the insulating strip, and the second lead is electrically connected with the low water level conductive piece; the high water level conductive pieces and the low water level conductive pieces are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the insulating strip.

The water level probe provided by the embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: when the water level probe is used, the length direction of the insulating strip is vertically arranged, the high water level conductive piece and the low water level conductive piece are arranged on the insulating strip, and the high water level conductive piece and the low water level conductive piece are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the insulating strip, so that the high water level conductive piece and the low water level conductive piece are not contacted with each other to realize insulation, and the first lead and the second lead are used for being connected into a detection circuit; according to the water level probe, only one insulating strip is used for installing the high water level conductive part and the low water level conductive part, the same functions are achieved, the volume is relatively small, and the required installation space is reduced.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, the insulating strip is provided with a waterproof hole with a hole axis along the length direction of the insulating strip, the high water level conductive piece is arranged at one end of the insulating strip and covers the waterproof hole, and the first lead wire penetrates through the waterproof hole.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, a first sealing ring is arranged between the high water level conductive member and the insulating strip.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, the high water level conductive element is provided with a first stud portion, the waterproof hole is provided with threads, and the first stud portion is in threaded connection with the waterproof hole.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, the low water level conductive element is located at the other end of the insulating strip and covers the waterproof hole.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, a second sealing ring is arranged between the low water level conductive member and the insulating strip.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, the low water level conductive member is provided with a second stud portion, the waterproof hole is provided with threads, and the second stud portion is in threaded connection with the waterproof hole.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, the low water level conductive member is provided with a relief through hole along a length direction of the insulating strip, the relief through hole is communicated with the waterproof hole, and the first lead wire is arranged through the relief through hole.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, the insulating mounting member is provided with a receiving hole, and the low water level conductive member is inserted through the receiving hole.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, the second lead is provided with a binding post, the binding post is provided with a mounting hole, the low water level conductive piece is provided with a third stud part, the third stud part penetrates through the mounting hole, one side of the binding post is provided with a nut, and the nut limits the binding post.

Additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the utility model.

Drawings

The foregoing and/or additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will become apparent and may be better understood from the following description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a water level probe according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken in the direction A-A of FIG. 1;

fig. 3 is an exploded view of a water level probe according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

Reference numerals:

an insulating strip 100, a waterproof hole 110;

a first conductive structure 200, a high water level conductive member 210, a first stud portion 211, a first lead 220;

the low-water-level conductive member comprises a second conductive structure 300, a low-water-level conductive piece 310, a second stud portion 311, a yielding through hole 312, a third stud portion 313, a second lead 320 and a connecting terminal 321;

a first seal ring 410, a second seal ring 420;

an insulating mount 500, receiving the hole 510;

and a nut 600.

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present utility model are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar reference numerals refer to like or similar elements or elements having like or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are illustrative only and are not to be construed as limiting the utility model.

In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the direction or positional relationship indicated with respect to the description of the orientation, such as up, down, etc., is based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings, is merely for convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the apparatus or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present utility model.

In the description of the present utility model, plural means two or more. The description of the first and second is for the purpose of distinguishing between technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated or implicitly indicating the precedence of the technical features indicated.

In the description of the present utility model, unless explicitly defined otherwise, terms such as arrangement, installation, connection, etc. should be construed broadly and the specific meaning of the terms in the present utility model can be reasonably determined by a person skilled in the art in combination with the specific contents of the technical scheme.

Referring to fig. 1 to 3, an insulating bar 100, a first conductive structure 200 and a second conductive structure 300 according to an embodiment of the present utility model are shown. The first conductive structure 200 includes a high water level conductive member 210 and a first lead 220, the high water level conductive member 210 is disposed on the insulating strip 100, and the first lead 220 is electrically connected to the high water level conductive member 210; the second conductive structure 300 includes a low water level conductive member 310 and a second lead 320, the low water level conductive member 310 is disposed on the insulating strip 100, and the second lead 320 is electrically connected to the low water level conductive member 310; wherein the high water level conductive members 210 and the low water level conductive members 310 are spaced apart along the length direction of the insulating strip 100.

When the water level probe is used, the length direction of the insulating strip 100 is vertically arranged, the high water level conductive piece 210 and the low water level conductive piece 310 are arranged on the insulating strip 100, and the high water level conductive piece 210 and the low water level conductive piece 310 are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the insulating strip 100, so that the high water level conductive piece 210 and the low water level conductive piece 310 are not contacted with each other to realize insulation, and the first lead 220 and the second lead 320 are used for being connected into a detection circuit; the water level probe described above implements the installation of the high water level conductive member 210 and the low water level conductive member 310 using only one insulating strip 100, implements the same function, has a relatively small volume, and reduces the required installation space.

In an embodiment, the insulating strip 100 is provided with a waterproof hole 110 with a hole axis along the length direction of the insulating strip 100, the high water level conductive member 210 is disposed at one end of the insulating strip 100 and covers the waterproof hole 110, and the first lead 220 is inserted through the waterproof hole 110. With the above structure, the insulating strip 100 has the waterproof hole 110, and the first lead 220 is inserted into the waterproof hole 110, so that the first lead 220 can be better protected, and the use is convenient. Specifically, the insulating strip 100 is a straight pipe, and is made of ceramic, so that the insulating effect is good, and the safety of the insulating strip on water boiling equipment is good. It is envisioned that the insulating strip 100 may also be a glass material. It will be appreciated that the insulating strip 100 may also be a solid rod, in which case the first lead 220 is connected to the outside of the insulating strip 100.

In an embodiment, a first sealing ring 410 is provided between the high water level conductive member 210 and the insulating bar 100. The first sealing ring 410 is provided, so that when the water level is higher than the high water level conductive member 210, the risk of water penetrating into the waterproof hole 110 from the gap between the high water level conductive member 210 and the insulating strip 100 can be reduced, and the use stability of the water level probe can be improved. Specifically, the first seal ring 410 may be, for example, a rubber seal ring, a silica gel seal ring, or the like.

In an embodiment, the high water level conductive member 210 is provided with a first stud portion 211, the waterproof hole 110 is provided with threads, and the first stud portion 211 is screwed to the waterproof hole 110. The high water level conductive member 210 and the insulating bar 100 are connected by screw connection, and the structure is simple and easy to implement. It is conceivable that a connecting column is arranged on the high water level conductive element 210, and the connecting column is inserted into the waterproof hole 110 and is installed in an inserting manner; or between the high water level conductive member 210 and the insulating bar 100 by means of gluing.

In an embodiment, the low water level conductive member 310 is positioned at the other end of the insulating bar 100 and covers the waterproof hole 110. The low water level conductive member 310 covers the other end of the waterproof hole 110, reducing the risk of water penetrating into the waterproof hole 110.

In an embodiment, a second sealing ring 420 is provided between the low water level conductive member 310 and the insulating bar 100. The second sealing ring 420 is provided, so that when the water level is higher than the low water level conductive member 310, the risk that water permeates into the waterproof hole 110 from the gap between the bottom water level conductive member and the insulating strip 100 can be reduced, and the use stability of the water level probe can be improved. Specifically, the second seal ring 420 may be, for example, a rubber seal ring, a silica gel seal ring, or the like.

In an embodiment, the low water level conductive member 310 is provided with a second stud portion 311, the waterproof hole 110 is provided with threads, and the second stud portion 311 is screwed to the waterproof hole 110. The connection between the insulating strip 100 and the low water level conductive member 310 is achieved by means of screw connection, and the structure is simple and easy to implement. It is envisioned that the low water level conductive member 310 may be connected to the insulating strip 100 by other means, such as, for example, the low water level conductive member 310 being adhesively connected to the insulating strip 100; or a plug-in column is arranged on the low water level conductive piece 310 and is plugged in the other end of the waterproof hole 110, so that the low water level conductive piece 310 is connected with the insulating strip 100.

In an embodiment, the low water level conductive member 310 is provided with a relief through hole 312 along the length direction of the insulating strip 100, the relief through hole 312 is communicated with the waterproof hole 110, and the first lead 220 is penetrating through the relief through hole 312. The relief through holes 312 are arranged, so that the first lead 220 can conveniently extend out of the water level probe, and the installation and the use are convenient.

In an embodiment, the water level probe further includes an insulating mounting member 500, the insulating mounting member 500 is provided with a receiving hole 510, and the low water level conductive member 310 is penetrated through the receiving hole 510. The insulating mounting piece 500 is arranged, so that the mounting insulation of the water level probe in use is facilitated. Specifically, the insulating mounting member 500 may be made of ceramic, glass, rubber, or silica gel.

In the embodiment, the second lead 320 is provided with a connection terminal 321, the connection terminal 321 is provided with a mounting hole, the low water level conductive member 310 is provided with a third stud portion 313, the third stud portion 313 is arranged in the mounting hole in a penetrating manner, one side of the connection terminal 321 is provided with a nut 600, and the nut 600 limits the connection terminal 321. The second lead 320 is electrically connected to the low water level conductive member 310 by pressing the connection terminal 321 and the nut 600, so as to facilitate assembly of the low water level conductive member 310 and the second lead 320. It is conceivable that the second lead 320 is connected to the low water level conductive member 310 in other manners, for example, the second lead 320 is connected to the low water level conductive member 310 by welding.

Specifically, the high water level conductive member 210 and the low water level conductive member 310 may be made of conductive metal materials such as iron, copper, stainless steel, etc., and the first lead 220 may be connected to the high water level conductive member 210 by welding, or the high water level conductive member 210 is connected to the first lead 220 by riveting, so as to achieve electrical connection between the two.

Specifically, when the water level in the water boiling apparatus is lower than the low water level conductive member 310, neither the first conductive structure 200 nor the second conductive structure 300 is conductive with water, and the detection circuit can detect this situation to determine that it is at the low water level. When the water level in the water boiling apparatus is higher than the low water level conductive member 310 and lower than the high water level conductive member 210, the second conductive structure 300 is conducted with water, and the detection circuit can detect this situation and judge that the water level is at the middle water level. When the water level in the water boiling apparatus is higher than the high water level conductive member 210, the first conductive structure 200 is conducted with the water, and the detection circuit can detect this situation and determine that the water level is high.

In the description of the present specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples," etc., means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

While embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that: many changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the spirit and principles of the utility model, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water level probe, comprising:

an insulating strip (100);

the first conductive structure (200) comprises a high water level conductive piece (210) and a first lead (220), wherein the high water level conductive piece (210) is arranged on the insulating strip (100), and the first lead (220) is electrically connected with the high water level conductive piece (210);

the second conductive structure (300) comprises a low water level conductive piece (310) and a second lead (320), the low water level conductive piece (310) is arranged on the insulating strip (100), and the second lead (320) is electrically connected with the low water level conductive piece (310);

wherein the high water level conductive members (210) and the low water level conductive members (310) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the insulating strip (100); the insulating strip (100) is provided with a waterproof hole (110) with a hole axis along the length direction of the insulating strip (100), the high water level conductive piece (210) is arranged at one end of the insulating strip (100) and seals the waterproof hole (110), and the first lead (220) penetrates through the waterproof hole (110).

2. The water level probe of claim 1, wherein: a first sealing ring (410) is arranged between the high water level conductive piece (210) and the insulating strip (100).

3. The water level probe of claim 1, wherein: the high water level conductive piece (210) is provided with a first stud portion (211), the waterproof hole (110) is provided with threads, and the first stud portion (211) is in threaded connection with the waterproof hole (110).

4. The water level probe of claim 1, wherein: the low water level conductive member (310) is positioned at the other end of the insulating bar (100) and covers the waterproof hole (110).

5. The water level probe of claim 4, wherein: a second sealing ring (420) is arranged between the low water level conductive piece (310) and the insulating strip (100).

6. The water level probe of claim 4, wherein: the low water level conductive piece (310) is provided with a second stud portion (311), the waterproof hole (110) is provided with threads, and the second stud portion (311) is in threaded connection with the waterproof hole (110).

7. The water level probe of claim 4, wherein: the low water level conductive piece (310) is provided with a yielding through hole (312) along the length direction of the insulating strip (100), the yielding through hole (312) is communicated with the waterproof hole (110), and the first lead (220) is arranged in the yielding through hole (312) in a penetrating mode.

8. The water level probe of claim 1, wherein: still include insulating mounting (500), insulating mounting (500) are provided with accommodation hole (510), low water level electrically conductive piece (310) wears to locate accommodation hole (510).

9. The water level probe of claim 1, wherein: the second lead (320) is provided with a binding post (321), the binding post (321) is provided with a mounting hole, the low water level conductive piece (310) is provided with a third stud portion (313), the third stud portion (313) is worn to locate the mounting hole, one side of binding post (321) is provided with a nut (600), the nut (600) is spacing binding post (321).