阅读说明：本技术 用于集体维护的计量装置 (Metering device for collective maintenance ) 是由 金翼奎 于 2019-07-31 设计创作，主要内容包括：本发明涉及用于对多个家户的公用事业进行集体维护的计量装置,其特征在于,包括：主体,具有从引入线分支的多条引出线；计量单元,设置在上述引出线上,以检测各公用事业的使用状态；检查单元,设置成对在上述主体的内部与计量单元连接的管路进行检查；防腐蚀单元,设置成对在上述主体的内部与计量单元连接的管路进行防蚀；以及控制单元,通过设定的算法对上述计量单元、检查单元和防腐蚀单元进行控制。(The present invention relates to a metering device for collectively maintaining a utility of a plurality of households, comprising: a main body having a plurality of lead-out wires branched from a lead-in wire; a measuring unit provided on the lead line to detect a use state of each utility; an inspection unit configured to inspect a pipe connected to the metering unit inside the main body; an anti-corrosion unit configured to prevent corrosion of a pipe connected to the metering unit in the main body; and a control unit for controlling the metering unit, the inspection unit and the anti-corrosion unit through a set algorithm.)

1. A metering device for collective maintenance of utilities of a plurality of households,

it is characterized in that the preparation method is characterized in that,

the method comprises the following steps:

a main body having a plurality of lead-out wires branched from a lead-in wire;

a metering unit provided on the lead-out line to detect a use state of each utility;

an inspection unit configured to inspect a pipe connected to the metering unit inside the main body;

an anti-corrosion unit configured to prevent corrosion of a pipe connected to the metering unit in the main body; and

and the control unit controls the metering unit, the inspection unit and the anti-corrosion unit through a set algorithm.

2. Metering device for collective maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that,

the metering unit includes, as a basic component, water meters arranged at intervals, and optionally at least one of an electricity meter, a gas meter, and a hot water meter.

3. Metering device for collective maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that,

the inspection unit includes: an inspection part provided on the main body; an inspection tube disposed inside the inspection portion; and rotary joints arranged at two ends of the inspection tube.

4. Metering device for collective maintenance according to claim 3,

the inspection unit is provided with: a flow meter for detecting a flow rate; an anemometer that detects a flow rate; and an electrochemical meter for detecting corrosion by an impedance method.

5. Metering device for collective maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that,

the corrosion prevention means is configured by connecting a first corrosion prevention part and a second corrosion prevention part, each of which is equipped with a corrosion prevention fin, to a lead-in wire in parallel.

6. Metering device for collective maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that,

the corrosion prevention unit is provided with a rust inhibitor injector that injects a certain amount of rust inhibitor into the service line under a set condition.

7. Metering device for collective maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that,

the control unit includes: the controller is composed of a microcomputer circuit; a dirt detection unit for generating dirt information from the signal of the inspection unit; a corrosion detection unit for generating corrosion information from the signal of the inspection unit; and a communication unit that transmits information on the measurement, the dirt, and the corrosion by wire or wirelessly.

8. Metering device for collective maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that,

in conjunction with a utility usage fee settlement service system, the utility usage fee settlement service system comprising: a QR code generation unit that generates a QR code; a collecting unit that collects the measurement information of the measurement unit; a server of a usage charge management collection agency; and a client terminal.

9. Metering device for collective maintenance according to claim 8, characterized in that,

the QR code generation unit is included in a home automation system.

10. Metering device for collective maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that,

the method comprises the following steps: a seismic sensor; a water leakage sensor for transmitting a signal to a client terminal when tap water is used for a certain time or more by the metering unit; and a valve device for automatically blocking a part of the outgoing lines when it is judged that the water is not paid.

Technical Field

One aspect of the present invention relates to a metering apparatus, and more particularly, to a metering apparatus for collective maintenance that can meter a utility (utility) of dispersed households at one site.

Background

The statements in this section merely provide background information related to embodiments of the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.

In general, in a case where a plurality of households are dispersed in a wide area like a rural residential area, it is difficult to migrate smart metering (smart metering) of a utility, which is accompanied by inconvenience in regular meter reading. Utility meter reading for distributed households can be achieved by installing a collective metering device at a central location.

In this regard, reference may be made to granted patent publication No. 1295018, which the applicant proposes at korean patent office. It includes: a main body; a piping unit which disposes each water meter on a plurality of water outlet pipes branched from the water inlet pipe and has a label for identifying each water meter; a heating unit having a hot air blower inside a main body; and a control unit for driving the hot air blower to maintain the temperature above a set temperature.

Therefore, even if the meter is installed indoors or outdoors in an exposed state, there is no fear of frost cracking in the freezing period, and the effect of completing the periodic meter reading in a short time is expected.

As another prior art document, an authorized utility model publication No. 0351860 or the like is known. It comprises the following components: the inlet pipe of the inflow water is inserted into one side of the main body of the protective cylinder, the distributing pipes combined with a plurality of valves are connected through a joint, the distributing pipes are arranged on the other side of the main body after the valves are combined with the water meters, and the outlet pipes with folds are respectively connected to the water meters.

Accordingly, an effect of improving the productivity of the manufacturing process and improving the convenience of storage and transportation by reducing the volume is expected.

However, according to the above-described prior art document, the pitch of the piping is narrowed due to the intensive utility such as a water meter, and therefore, there is a concern that the maintenance process by the operator is inconvenient.

Disclosure of Invention

Therefore, according to an aspect of the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a metering device for collective maintenance which can cope with inspection of a utility line and prevent corrosion while metering by pooling utilities of dispersed households at one site.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned above can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art based on the following descriptions.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention relates to a meter for collectively maintaining utilities of a plurality of households, comprising: a main body having a plurality of lead-out wires branched from a lead-in wire; a measuring unit provided on the lead line to detect a use state of each utility; an inspection unit configured to inspect a pipe connected to the metering unit inside the main body; an anti-corrosion unit configured to prevent corrosion of a pipe connected to the metering unit in the main body; and a control unit for controlling the metering unit, the inspection unit and the anti-corrosion unit through a set algorithm.

In a detailed aspect of the present invention, the metering unit includes water meters disposed at a predetermined interval as a basic component, and further includes at least one of an electricity meter, a gas meter, and a hot water meter.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the inspection unit includes: an inspection part provided on the main body; an inspection tube disposed inside the inspection portion; and rotary joints arranged at two ends of the inspection tube.

In this case, the inspection unit includes a flow meter for detecting a flow rate on the inspection pipe; an anemometer that detects a flow rate; and an electrochemical meter for detecting corrosion by an impedance method.

In a detailed configuration of the present invention, the corrosion prevention means is configured by connecting a first corrosion prevention part and a second corrosion prevention part, each of which is provided with a corrosion prevention fin, to the lead-in wire in parallel.

In a detailed configuration of the present invention, the corrosion prevention unit further includes a rust inhibitor injector that injects a predetermined amount of a rust inhibitor into the inlet line under a predetermined condition.

In a detailed configuration of the present invention, the control unit includes a controller including a microcomputer circuit; a dirt detecting part for generating dirt information by the signal of the checking unit; a corrosion detection unit for generating corrosion information from the signal of the inspection unit; and a communication unit for remotely transmitting information relating to the measurement, the fouling and the corrosion.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, a meter for collective maintenance is linked to a service system for settling a utility usage fee, the service system comprising: a QR code generation unit that generates a QR code; a collecting unit for collecting the measurement information of the measuring unit; a server of a usage charge management collection agency; and a client terminal.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the QR code generation unit is included in the home automation system.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, a metering device for collective maintenance is characterized by comprising: a seismic sensor; a water leakage sensor for transmitting signals to the client terminal when tap water is used for a certain time or more through the metering unit; and a valve device for automatically blocking a part of the leading-out wires when it is judged that the water is not paid.

As described above, an embodiment of the present invention measures the utility of distributed households at one site, and simultaneously, inspects and prevents corrosion of utility pipelines, thereby achieving the effects of convenience increase and economical efficiency.

In addition, the effects of the present invention have various effects such as excellent versatility and the like according to the examples, and such effects can be clearly confirmed in the description section of the examples described later.

Drawings

The following drawings attached to the present specification are views illustrating an embodiment of the present invention, and are provided to further understand the detailed description of the present invention and the technical idea of the present invention, and therefore, the present invention is not to be construed as being limited to only the matters described in the drawings.

Fig. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an external appearance of a device according to the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the apparatus according to the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a configuration diagram of main components according to the present invention in a plan view.

Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an inspection unit of the apparatus according to the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a schematic view showing the corrosion prevention means of the apparatus according to the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a block diagram showing a control unit of the apparatus according to the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a configuration diagram of a settlement service system for use fees in a utility use state using a QR code according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a flowchart of the operation of the settlement service system using the QR code according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 9 is a view showing a configuration of a model in which a digital display portion is provided on a front door according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description

When reference numerals are added to components in each drawing, it should be noted that the same components may be denoted by the same reference numerals even in different drawings. In describing the present invention, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted when it is considered that specific descriptions of related well-known configurations or functions may make the gist of the present invention unclear.

In addition, the size, shape, and the like of the constituent elements illustrated in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of description. Further, terms specifically defined in consideration of the configuration and operation of the present invention are only used for illustrating the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

The present invention proposes a metering device for collective maintenance of utilities of a plurality of households. The present invention is directed to utility measurement of households dispersed in a certain area, such as a rural residence, but is not necessarily limited thereto. The device of the invention is arranged indoors or outdoors, thus eliminating the necessity that a meter reader or a manager must visit each household.

The main body 10 according to the present invention has a plurality of lead wires 12 branched from the lead-in wires 11. Fig. 1 is a state where the door of the main body 10 is closed, and fig. 2 is a state where the door of the main body 10 is opened. The main body 10 has a heat insulating structure suitable for indoor or outdoor use, and includes a heater therein for maintaining temperature. Referring to fig. 2, one side is provided with one lead-in wire 11 and the other side is provided with a plurality of lead-out wires 12. The lead wires 12 are branched from the lead-in wires 11 and then connected through bent portions.

According to the embodiment, one lead-in wire 11 is vertically arranged at one side and a plurality of lead-out wires 12 are vertically arranged at the other side. The lead wires 12 are horizontally branched from the lead-in wires 11 and then vertically connected through bent portions. The measurement unit 20 according to the present invention is provided on the lead line 12 to detect the usage state of each utility. The metering unit 20 detects and displays the usage state of the utility provided to each household through the outlet 12. The usage status includes usage amount information.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the measuring unit 20 includes, as basic components, water meters 22 arranged at intervals, and optionally at least one of an electricity meter 24, a gas meter 26, and a hot water meter 28. Tap water is the most demanding part of the utility to have plumbing checks and corrosion protection. Fig. 1 and 2 illustrate a state in which the water meter 22 and the respective valves 13 are arranged in multiple stages together. Although not shown, the electric meter 24, the gas meter 26, and the hot water meter 28 may be selectively provided according to the region. Gas and hot water can be metered because they are constructed in a similar manner to a tap water pipe. For electricity, it may be transplanted directly to an area adjacent to the body 10 in a well-known manner.

The inspection unit 30 according to the present invention is provided to inspect a pipeline connected to the metering unit 20 inside the main body 10. The inspection unit 30 is a device for inspecting pipes connected from the main body 10 to each household. Fig. 1 to 3 illustrate a state in which the inspection unit 30 is disposed adjacent to the metering unit 20.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the inspection unit 30 may include an inspection unit 35 provided in the main body 10; an inspection tube 32 disposed inside the inspection portion 35; and rotary joints 33 provided at both ends of the inspection tube 32. The inspection portion 35 may be positioned below a series of water meters 22 for easy access by an administrator. An inspection tube 32 may be vertically fixed to a central portion of the inspection portion 35. The inspection tube 32 can be connected to a pipeline to be inspected through each inspection port 31. As shown in fig. 2 to 4, the inspection port 31 may be provided at both ends of the inspection pipe 32, downstream of each outlet wire 12, water meter 22. The inspection tube 32 can be connected to the lead-out wire 12 as an inspection object through the inspection ports 31 and the rotary joints 33 at both ends and through the hose 17. The hose 17 for pipe connection preferably has a Quick coupling (Quick Coupler) at least at one end thereof, which is easily attached and detached.

In this case, the inspection unit 35 may include a flow meter 36 for detecting a flow rate, a flow rate meter 37 for detecting a flow rate, and an electrochemical meter 38 for detecting corrosion by an impedance method (impedance method) in the inspection pipe 32. The flow meter 36 is preferably a positive displacement type as an actual measurement method, and the flow rate meter 37 is preferably an ultrasonic type. The electrochemical meter 38 may be adapted to an electrochemical impedance method for measuring the corrosion rate of the sample electrode. Using the signals of the flow meter 36 and the flow rate meter 37, it is possible to measure a state in which the inner diameter of the pipe is reduced due to fouling. The state of rusting of the inner surface of the pipe can be measured by frequency response analysis or the like using the signal of the electrochemical meter 38 (Become Rusty). In addition to such a configuration, the inspection unit 35 may include a temperature detector, a pH detector, an ion detector, and the like.

On the other hand, the pipe line disposed inside the body 10 is preferably at least partially made of a resin pipe 15. The resin pipe 15 may be made of PE or a material having corrosion resistance and antibacterial properties equivalent to or higher than those of PE. In particular, the resin tube 15 applied to the inspection tube 32 of the inspection unit 35 reduces measurement errors, thereby improving measurement reliability.

The corrosion prevention unit 40 according to the present invention is provided to prevent corrosion of a pipe connected to the metering unit 20 inside the main body 10. The corrosion prevention unit 40 is a device for preventing corrosion of a pipeline connected from the main body 10 to each home. Fig. 1 to 3 illustrate a state in which the corrosion prevention unit 40 is provided adjacent to the metering unit 20.

In the detailed configuration of the present invention, the corrosion prevention unit 40 may be configured by connecting the first corrosion prevention part 41 and the second corrosion prevention part 42, on which the corrosion prevention fins 43 are mounted, to the lead-in wire 11 or the lead-out wire 12 in series or in parallel. Referring to fig. 5, a state in which the first corrosion prevention part 41 and the second corrosion prevention part 42 are selectively connected to the service line 11 via the three-way valve 47 is exemplified. The first corrosion prevention part 41 and the second corrosion prevention part 42 may have the same structure, and the corrosion prevention fin 43 may be rotatably housed inside. The corrosion prevention fins 43 may be formed in a fan or turbine shape using zinc having a high ionization tendency. The plurality of corrosion prevention fins 43 stacked concentrically in a rotatable manner may have a stepped outer diameter to improve contact with fluid. Although fig. 5 illustrates the check valve 48 on the downstream side of the first corrosion prevention part 41 and the second corrosion prevention part 42, the flow path may be switched by attaching the three-way valve 47 as on the upstream side.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the corrosion prevention unit 40 may further include a rust inhibitor injector 45 that injects a certain amount of rust inhibitor into the inlet wire 11 under a predetermined condition. The rust inhibitor injector 45 is preferably provided at the inspection unit 30 adjacent to the introduction line 11. The rust inhibitor injector 45 may be provided with a tank for storing a predetermined rust inhibitor; and a pump for quantitatively injecting the rust preventive agent. The rust inhibitor may be phosphate-based or silicate-based depending on the type of pipe to be installed and the conditions such as water quality.

The control unit 50 according to the present invention controls the measuring unit 20, the inspection unit 30, and the corrosion prevention unit 40 by a set algorithm. According to the embodiment, the control unit 50 may be disposed in a space above the main body 10 or disposed using a door, but the disposed position is not limited thereto. The portions of the metering unit 20, the inspection unit 30, and the corrosion prevention unit 40 that can be electronically controlled are connected to the control unit 50.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the control unit 50 may include a controller 52 configured by a microcomputer circuit; a dirt detecting unit 54 for generating dirt information based on a signal from the inspection unit 30; a corrosion detection unit 56 for generating corrosion information from the signal of the inspection unit 30; and a communication unit 58 for wirelessly transmitting information on the measurement, the contamination, and the corrosion. According to the embodiment, the controller 52 may be configured based on a microcomputer circuit having a microprocessor, a memory, and an input/output interface. The set algorithm may be stored in a memory and executed in the form of a program and data. The dirt detection unit 54 and the corrosion detection unit 56 are stored in a memory in the form of a subroutine program and executed. The fouling detection unit 54 and the corrosion detection unit 56 receive signals from the flowmeter 36, the flowmeter 37, the electrochemical meter 38, and the like, and derive calculated values. The communication unit 58 may wirelessly transmit the measurement information of the tap water, electricity, gas, and hot water of the measuring unit 20 and the information derived from the dirt detecting unit 54, the corrosion detecting unit 56, and the like.

As an example of the use, a meter reader may read a plurality of water meters 22 or the like at once through a transparent window near the main body 10, and a manager may open a door of the main body 10 as necessary to check the operation state of the utility of each household. Although the plurality of lead wires 12 are dispersed centering on the inspection tube 32, the connection convenience of the hose 17 is secured by the rotary joint 33.

In the case of inspecting the water pipe, the inspection portion 35 can be operated to grasp the deposition of dirt and the corrosion after the lead-out wire 12 and the inspection pipe 32 are connected by the hose 17. Then, the first corrosion prevention part 41 and the second corrosion prevention part 42 may be switched as needed, or the rust inhibitor injector 45 may be operated to inject the rust inhibitor into the piping.

On the other hand, as a detailed configuration of the present invention, the control unit 50 may include a collecting unit 130 that collects measurement information for each household of each measurement unit 20, and according to the embodiment, the communication unit 58 may wirelessly communicate with the server 120 of the utility usage charge management institution via a communication network or the like.

The server 120 of the utility usage fee management collection facility may refer to: and a means for receiving the metering information of each household collected from the collecting unit 130 via the communication unit 58, managing usage details such as the amount of utility used by each household, calculating a usage fee from the usage details of each household, and collecting the calculated usage fee to each household. Here, the usage fee may be a usage fee of tap water, electricity, gas, hot water, or the like.

Fig. 7 is a configuration diagram of a settlement service system for settling a usage fee according to a usage state of a utility by using a QR code according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 7, the settlement service system for utility usage fees using QR codes according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a QR code generating part 110 that generates and displays a QR code including a URL address for service; a collecting unit 130 for collecting the measurement information of the measurement unit 20 in at least one of the measuring devices; a server 120 of a royalty management collection agency; and a client terminal 100.

In the client terminal 100, the client may be a utility user or a manager belonging to a plurality of user groups that share the metering device provided with the collecting unit 130. Here, when the user of the utility is a tenant, the manager may refer to his landlord.

The client terminal 100 may be a desktop computer, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a tablet PC, a smart TV, a mobile phone, a PDA (personal digital assistant), a laptop computer, a media player, a mini server 120, a gps (global positioning system) device, an electronic book terminal, a digital broadcast terminal, a navigator, a kiosk, an MP3 player, a digital camera, a home appliance, and other mobile or non-mobile computing devices operated by a user, but is not limited thereto.

In addition, the client terminal 100 may be a wearable terminal such as a watch, glasses, a hair band, and a ring having a communication function and a data processing function. The client terminal 100 is not limited to the above-described contents, and can borrow a terminal capable of web browsing without limitation.

The communication network performs the function of connecting the server 120 of the usage charge management collecting agency and the client terminal 100. That is, the communication network may be a communication network that provides a connection path to connect the server 120 of the usage charge management collection institution and the client terminal 100 and collects one or more pieces of information. The communications network may include wired networks such as LANs (local Area networks), WANs (wide Area networks), MANs (metropolar Area networks), ISDNs (integrated Service Digital networks), and the like; or wireless networks such as wireless LANs, CDMA, bluetooth, satellite communications, etc., although the scope of the present invention is not limited in this respect.

In addition, the communication network may transmit and receive information using short-range communication and/or long-range communication. Here, the short-range communication may include bluetooth (bluetooth), rfid (radio frequency identification), infrared communication (IrDA), UWB (ultra-wideband), ZigBee, Wi-fi (wireless fidelity) technology, and the long-range communication may include cdma (code division multiple access), fdma (frequency division multiple access), tdma (time division multiple access), ofdma (orthogonal frequency division multiple access) technology.

The server 120 of the utility charge management collection means may be connected to the plurality of metering units 20 in the metering device via a communication network, collect usage details such as the amount of utility usage received from the plurality of metering units 20, and calculate the utility charge, and may include a database device storing the utility usage charge and the usage details of the utility.

The server 120 of the usage charge management collection facility may include a database device that stores customer information and information on the metering devices provided with the collection unit 130. The customer information may refer to information of a user or manager of the utility, i.e., personal information that becomes a subject of a fact or legal level of using the utility in a home, such as a name, identification number, address, etc. of the user or manager. Therefore, even if the user of the utility resident at the corresponding house changes due to a shift or the like, the user or the manager using the utility can be accurately charged with the usage fee. The server 120 of the usage charge management collection means is connected to the collection unit 130 of the metering device via a communication network, collects usage detail information of the utility used by each user, calculates a usage charge based on the usage detail, and provides the usage detail information and the usage charge information to the client terminal 100.

More specifically, the home automation system installed in each home may include a QR code generation unit 110 capable of generating a QR code, and when the client terminal 100 is connected by contacting the QR code generated by the QR code generation unit 110, the server 120 of the usage charge management collection facility may receive the utility usage details information and the request for the usage charge information of the user from the client terminal 100.

The server 120 of the usage charge management collecting institution, which has received the utility usage detail information and the request for the usage charge information, may transmit the usage detail information and the usage charge information to the client terminal 100.

The server 120 of the royalty administration collection institution may be configured to provide the usage detail information and the royalty information to request a settlement approval from the card company system, the bank system, or the points company system when receiving the settlement approval request information of the royalty from the client terminal 100, and may be configured to transmit the settlement approval information and the approval detail information to the client terminal 100 when receiving the settlement approval information and the approval detail information from the card company system, the bank system, or the points company system.

Then, the operation of such a settlement service system will be described in detail.

Fig. 8 is a flowchart of the operation of the settlement service system using the QR code according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 8, the settlement service system using the QR code according to the embodiment of the present invention may include: a step (S100) of bringing the client terminal 100 into contact with the QR code generated by the QR code generation unit 110 to activate the QR code;

a step (S110) in which the client terminal (100) requests the use detail information and the use fee information by connecting to the server (120) of the use fee management collecting agency; a step (S120) in which the server (120) of the usage charge management collection means is connected to the collection unit (130) of the metering device and requests the use detail information;

a step (S130) in which the collection unit 130 of the metering device searches for the use specification information corresponding to the requested client number and transmits the use specification information to the server 120 of the use fee management and collection means; a step (S140) in which the server (120) of the usage charge management collection means receives the usage detail information, calculates the usage charge, and transmits the usage detail information and the usage charge information to the client terminal (100);

a step (S150) in which the client terminal (100) confirms the use detail information and the use fee information, selects a mobile card (mobile card) type, and requests a settlement approval; a step (S160) in which the server (120) of the royalty management collection institution requests the settlement company system for approval of settlement in accordance with the use detail information; and

and a step (S170) in which the server (120) of the service charge management institution transmits the settlement approval information and the approval details information to the client terminal (100) when receiving the settlement approval information and the approval details information from the settlement company system.

To explain more specifically, first, after the customer uses the utility in his/her home, the customer terminal 100 is brought into contact with the QR code generated by the QR code generation unit 110 of the home automation system display unit of his/her home to activate the QR code for settlement (S100).

In a house without a home automation system, the client terminal 100 is connected to a QR code printed on a direct transfer order of public expenses (utility bill) or the like. If necessary, a barcode or NFC system may be applied instead of the QR code.

In this way, the control unit of the client terminal 100 executes the specific URL read by the contact with the NFC or QR code, and connects to the server 120 of the usage charge management collection mechanism through the transmission/reception unit to request the usage detail information and the usage charge information (S110).

In this way, the usage detail information request processing unit of the server 120 of the usage fee management collection means receives the usage detail information and the usage fee information request from the client terminal 100.

The use detail information request processing unit of the server 120 of the use fee management collection means is connected to the collection unit 130 of the metering device that collects the metering information of each metering unit 20 included in the use detail information, and requests the use detail information (S120).

According to the embodiment, the usage detail information request processing unit of the server 120 of the usage fee management collecting means may be configured to connect to the collecting unit 130 in real time, receive the usage detail information, calculate the usage fee, and store the usage detail information and the calculated usage fee information, even if the usage detail information and the usage fee information request are not received from the client terminal 100.

In this way, the collecting unit 130 of the metering device that collects the metering information of each metering unit 20 searches for the usage detail information corresponding to the client number of the requested corresponding client terminal 100, and transmits the usage detail information to the usage detail information request processing unit of the server 120 of the usage charge management collection means (S130).

Then, the usage detail information request processing unit of the server 120 of the usage fee management collection means receives the usage detail information, calculates the usage fee, and transmits the usage detail information and the usage fee information to the client terminal 100 (S140).

Then, the customer confirms the use detail information and the use fee information via the customer terminal 100, selects a mobile card type, and requests settlement approval (S150). Here, the mobile card may be a credit card, a loyalty card, a debit card (check card), or the like.

At this time, a debit card, a prepaid card, etc. can be added as a mobile card of the customer, and settlement can be completed after security authentication such as fingerprint recognition, password, etc. is inputted. Therefore, the theft of the foreign person can be prevented.

The control unit may recommend a card with the highest discount rate among the credit card, the bonus card, the debit card, and the prepaid card, as necessary. For this purpose, the discount condition is stored in the storage unit by the card company. Such recommendation information may be provided by the server 120 of the royalty management collection agency as needed.

Upon receiving the settlement approval request information from the client terminal 100, the approval processing unit of the server 120 of the royalty management collection institution requests the settlement approval from the card company system, the bank system, or the points company system, which is the settlement company system, in accordance with the use detail information (S160). In this case, the card company system, the bank system, or the point company system approves settlement according to the above-described use detail information.

Upon receiving the settlement approval information and the approval details information from the card company system, the bank system, or the points company system, the approval processing unit of the server 120 of the royalty management collection agency transmits the settlement approval information and the approval details information to the client terminal 100 (S170). At this time, the above-mentioned settlement approval information and approval detail information may be transmitted to other places as necessary.

In the embodiment of the present invention described above, the customer can automatically perform the convenient settlement of the usage fee corresponding to the details of the use of the utility by contacting the smart phone of the customer and contacting the QR code with the customer.

In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, a direct settlement method by a terminal such as a smart phone of a client is provided, so that opacity of usage fee payment which may be generated in a configuration in which a usage fee management and collection institution collects a usage fee from a group and a management office of the group optionally collects the usage fee from each household is eliminated, and disputes between households can be prevented.

In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, simple settlement can be performed at home in a busy time period such as lunch time, and time for waiting at a bank or the like to pay a usage fee can be saved.

In the embodiment of the present invention, since the application is used, not only a specific mobile phone (Samsung Pay, etc.), but all members and affiliates using a mobile terminal can be used.

In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, the customer terminal 100 reads the barcode or QR code of the notice at the place where the notice is received to move the settlement, so that the settlement can be conveniently performed without visiting the current bank, member store (institution) issuing the notice, and the like.

In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, the settlement is performed by the QR code generation unit 110 included in the display unit of the home automation system, so that the sending of the transfer paper to the user of the utility is suppressed, and the effect of reducing the cost for requesting the sending of the transfer paper can be obtained.

In addition, settlement can be performed only by credit card or debit card in the past, but in the embodiment of the present invention, settlement can be moved by various loyalty cards and prepaid cards, so that the selection range of the utility user can be widened.

On the other hand, a seismic sensor may be used in a gauge according to another embodiment of the present invention. The metering device according to the present embodiment provides an earthquake sensing and earthquake warning system through the client terminal 100, so that when an earthquake occurs, earthquake occurrence information is received from an earthquake sensing sensor that senses the earthquake, avoidance is quickly achieved, and after avoidance, safety between family members can be confirmed.

The earthquake sensor of the measuring apparatus according to the present embodiment is connected to the client terminal 100 in a wired and wireless manner via the communication network, and the client terminal 100 can transmit the earthquake occurrence information received from the earthquake sensor to the user via the vibration signal.

According to the embodiment, the information of the wearer can be transmitted to the client terminal 100 by the wearable device having the temperature Sensor, the Motion Sensor (Motion Sensor), the heart rate Sensor, and the GPS to sense the information of the wearer.

In order to perform such a function, the client terminal 100 may be connected to the wearable device through the APP and receive information of a wearer wearing the wearable device, so that each wearer can mutually confirm a security situation.

That is, when an earthquake occurs, the vital body signal and the position of each wearer may be transmitted to the client terminal 100 through the temperature sensor, the motion sensor, the heart rate sensor, and the GPS, so that the wearers can confirm the safety situation with each other.

A metering device according to another embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a water leakage detection sensor inside. The water leakage detection sensor is a device that transmits a signal to the client terminal 100 when tap water is used for a certain time or more by the metering unit 20.

A weighing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention may include: when the utility is tap water, the valve device automatically stops the supply of tap water to each household when the water is not paid. Here, the valve device may refer to a solenoid valve according to an embodiment.

The server 120 of the utility-based royalty management collection means can check whether or not the usage detail information of each user and the royalty corresponding to the usage detail received from the collection unit 130 are unpaid, and can switch the solenoid valve to the lock mode by transmitting a lock signal to the solenoid valve via the wired communication network when the unpaid is continued for a predetermined time or longer.

A metering device according to another embodiment of the present invention may have the following structure: a plurality of through portions are formed in the door provided in the front surface of the main body 10, and a digital display portion 60 is provided in each through portion.

For example, 20 through portions may be formed in the front door, and each through portion may be provided with the digital display portion 60. Each digital display unit 60 is electrically connected to the metering unit 20, and can display the usage state of the utility on the lead wire 12 metered by the metering unit 20.

This configuration allows the meter reader to confirm the use status of the utility of each household at a glance at the front door of the metering device, and therefore has the advantage that the meter reader can directly confirm the use amount of the utility of all the households at one location without moving the meter reader to confirm the use status of the utility of each household.

In the metering device according to another embodiment of the present invention, when the utility is water, a pressure pump may be provided to smoothly supply the tap water to each household. According to an embodiment, a pressurizing pump may be connected to the inlet line 11. According to another embodiment, the pressurizing pump may be connected to a respective water supply pipe to which the outgoing line 12 of the metering device introduced to each household located at a high level is connected. When each household is configured to a high level, the water supply pipe introduced to each household may be difficult to supply water due to natural water pressure. In this case, a pressure pump is provided to smoothly supply tap water to the upper floor.

The above description is merely an illustrative description of the technical idea of the present invention, and various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

The embodiments disclosed in the present invention are for explanation, not for limitation of the technical idea of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited to such embodiments.

The scope of the invention is to be construed in accordance with the following claims, and all technical ideas included in the scope and equivalents thereof are to be construed as being included in the scope of the invention.

(symbol description)

10: a main body 11: leading-in wire

12: lead-out line 15: resin pipe

20: the metering unit 22: water meter

24: electricity meter 26: gas meter

28: hot water meter 30: inspection unit

31: inspection port 32: inspection tube

33: the rotary joint 35: inspection section

36: the flow meter 37: flow rate meter

38: the electrochemical meter 40: corrosion protection unit

41: first corrosion prevention unit 42: second corrosion prevention part

43: the corrosion-resistant fin 45: antirust agent injector

47: three-way valve 48: check valve

50: the control unit 52: controller

54: dirt detection unit 56: corrosion detection unit

58: a communication unit.