公开(公告)号：US20090284251A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：US12507157

申请日：2009-07-22

申请人： David N. Makinson ,  Ludlow Philpot

发明人： David N. Makinson ,  Ludlow Philpot

IPC分类号： G01R11/32 ,  H02B1/00

CPC分类号： G01R22/066

摘要： A modular electricity meter configuration and corresponding methodology permits use of certain common components in combination with either a variety of mechanical displays or electronic displays. In electricity meter arrangements making use of printed circuit board or solid state technology, at least two separate electronics boards may be provided. One may constitute a standard board for basic metrology functions while the other may comprise selected implementation of various higher level functions for creating a custom design electricity meter to meet customer requirements. Different customers may be provided with differently outfitted meters by corresponding customization of the higher level function board. A unitary power supply may be provided for both boards through a fixed connector. A common baseplate includes a circuitry link through a nonremovable plug or clip for alternatively providing a tamper proof embodiment or one with exposed terminals for permitting customer testing. Physical stability and strength is provided by using tapered mounting posts and integrated snap fit arrangements without requiring any screws for assembly. A light pipe provides external output through an innercover to indicate correct meter operation. Meter data and other metered information may be output through different configurations optionally involving hardwired output, RF links, pulse outputs, and telephone connections via modem or wireless.

摘要翻译： 模块化电表配置和相应的方法允许将某些常见组件与各种机械显示器或电子显示器组合使用。 在使用印刷电路板或固态技术的电表中，可以提供至少两个单独的电子板。 可以构成用于基本测量功能的标准板，而另一个可以包括用于创建定制设计电表以满足客户要求的各种更高级功能的选择实现。 可以通过相应的上级功能板的定制，为不同的客户提供不同的装备的仪表。 可以通过固定连接器为两个板提供单一电源。 常见的基板包括通过不可移除的插头或夹子的电路链路，用于替代地提供防篡改的实施例或具有用于允许客户测试的暴露的端子。 物理稳定性和强度通过使用锥形安装柱和集成的卡扣配合来提供，而不需要任何装配螺丝。 光管通过内盖提供外部输出，以指示正确的仪表操作。 仪表数据和其他计量信息可以通过不同配置输出，可选择地通过调制解调器或无线连接硬连线输出，RF链路，脉冲输出和电话连接。

公开(公告)号：US07540766B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-02

申请号：US11818221

申请日：2007-06-13

申请人： David N. Makinson ,  Ludlow Philpot

发明人： David N. Makinson ,  Ludlow Philpot

IPC分类号： H01R33/945

CPC分类号： G01R22/065 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H05K1/144 ,  H05K7/1417

摘要： Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for coupling plural, spaced-apart printed circuit boards together within a utility meter. An individual, rigid connector is provided that, in concert with conductive edge traces on selected printed circuit boards, provides power and signal coupling alternatives for various printed circuit boards. The connector also provides added physical support for the printed circuit boards.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于将多个间隔开的印刷电路板连接在公用事业仪表内的装置和方法。 提供单独的刚性连接器，与所选印刷电路板上的导电边缘迹线一致，为各种印刷电路板提供电源和信号耦合替代方案。 该连接器还为印刷电路板提供了更多的物理支持。

公开(公告)号：US07847537B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-07

申请号：US12507157

申请日：2009-07-22

申请人： David N. Makinson ,  Ludlow Philpot

发明人： David N. Makinson ,  Ludlow Philpot

IPC分类号： G01R11/04

CPC分类号： G01R22/066

摘要： A modular electricity meter configuration and corresponding methodology permits use of certain common components in combination with either a variety of mechanical displays or electronic displays. In electricity meter arrangements making use of printed circuit board or solid state technology, at least two separate electronics boards may be provided. One may constitute a standard board for basic metrology functions while the other may comprise selected implementation of various higher level functions for creating a custom design electricity meter to meet customer requirements. Different customers may be provided with differently outfitted meters by corresponding customization of the higher level function board. A unitary power supply may be provided for both boards through a fixed connector. A common baseplate includes a circuitry link through a nonremovable plug or clip for alternatively providing a tamper proof embodiment or one with exposed terminals for permitting customer testing. Physical stability and strength is provided by using tapered mounting posts and integrated snap fit arrangements without requiring any screws for assembly. A light pipe provides external output through an innercover to indicate correct meter operation. Meter data and other metered information may be output through different configurations optionally involving hardwired output, RF links, pulse outputs, and telephone connections via modem or wireless.

摘要翻译： 模块化电表配置和相应的方法允许将某些常见组件与各种机械显示器或电子显示器组合使用。 在使用印刷电路板或固态技术的电表中，可以提供至少两个单独的电子板。 可以构成用于基本测量功能的标准板，而另一个可以包括用于创建定制设计电表以满足客户要求的各种更高级功能的选择实现。 可以通过相应的上级功能板的定制，为不同的客户提供不同的装备的仪表。 可以通过固定连接器为两个板提供单一电源。 常见的基板包括通过不可移除的插头或夹子的电路链路，用于替代地提供防篡改实施例或具有用于允许客户测试的暴露端子的实施例。 物理稳定性和强度通过使用锥形安装柱和集成的卡扣配合来提供，而不需要任何装配螺丝。 光管通过内盖提供外部输出，以指示正确的仪表操作。 仪表数据和其他计量信息可以通过不同配置输出，可选择地通过调制解调器或无线连接硬连线输出，RF链路，脉冲输出和电话连接。

公开(公告)号：US4791362A

公开(公告)日：1988-12-13

申请号：US850575

申请日：1986-04-11

申请人： Ludlow Philpot

发明人： Ludlow Philpot

IPC分类号： G01R11/04 ,  H05K1/14

CPC分类号： G01R22/065 ,  H05K1/14

摘要： A modular meter assembly includes replaceable modules for a power supply, a register, a function controlling option circuit and a display of a measuring meter. The modules are provided with mechanical and electrical interconnectors, permitting for simplified assembly, repair, maintenance and replacement. An adaptor frame used with the meter assembly provides for retrofitting the improved modular structure on existing meters, to permit upgrading of the functions performed by the existing meters.

摘要翻译： 模块化仪表组件包括用于电源的可替换模块，寄存器，功能控制选项电路和测量计的显示器。 这些模块配有机械和电气互连器，允许简化组装，维修，维护和更换。 与仪表组件一起使用的适配器框架可用于改进现有仪表上改进的模块化结构，以便升级现有仪表所执行的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20080024115A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-31

申请号：US11818221

申请日：2007-06-13

申请人： David Makinson ,  Ludlow Philpot

发明人： David Makinson ,  Ludlow Philpot

IPC分类号： G01R22/06 ,  H01R33/88

CPC分类号： G01R22/065 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H05K1/144 ,  H05K7/1417

摘要： Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for coupling plural, spaced-apart printed circuit boards together within a utility meter. An individual, rigid connector is provided that, in concert with conductive edge traces on selected printed circuit boards, provides power and signal coupling alternatives for various printed circuit boards. The connector also provides added physical support for the printed circuit boards.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于将多个间隔开的印刷电路板连接在公用事业仪表内的装置和方法。 提供单独的刚性连接器，与所选印刷电路板上的导电边缘迹线一致，为各种印刷电路板提供电源和信号耦合替代方案。 该连接器还为印刷电路板提供了更多的物理支持。

公开(公告)号：US20050162149A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：US11080745

申请日：2005-03-15

申请人： David Makinson ,  Ludlow Philpot

发明人： David Makinson ,  Ludlow Philpot

IPC分类号： G01R11/02 ,  G01R11/04 ,  G01R11/24 ,  G01R22/00 ,  G01R11/32

CPC分类号： G01R22/066

摘要： A modular electricity meter configuration and corresponding methodology permits use of certain common components in combination with either a variety of mechanical displays or electronic displays. In electricity meter arrangements making use of printed circuit board or solid state technology, at least two separate electronics boards may be provided. One may constitute a standard board for basic metrology functions while the other may comprise selected implementation of various higher level functions for creating a custom design electricity meter to meet customer requirements. Different customers may be provided with differently outfitted meters by corresponding customization of the higher level function board. A unitary power supply may be provided for both boards through a fixed connector. A common baseplate includes a circuitry link through a nonremovable plug or clip for alternatively providing a tamper proof embodiment or one with exposed terminals for permitting customer testing. Physical stability and strength is provided by using tapered mounting posts and integrated snap fit arrangements without requiring any screws for assembly. A light pipe provides external output through an innercover to indicate correct meter operation. Meter data and other metered information may be output through different configurations optionally involving hardwired output, RF links, pulse outputs, and telephone connections via modem or wireless.

公开(公告)号：US07701199B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US11080745

申请日：2005-03-15

申请人： David N. Makinson ,  Ludlow Philpot

发明人： David N. Makinson ,  Ludlow Philpot

IPC分类号： G01R11/32

CPC分类号： G01R22/066

摘要： A modular electricity meter configuration and corresponding methodology permits use of certain common components in combination with either a variety of mechanical displays or electronic displays. In electricity meter arrangements making use of printed circuit board or solid state technology, at least two separate electronics boards may be provided. One may constitute a standard board for basic metrology functions while the other may comprise selected implementation of various higher level functions for creating a custom design electricity meter to meet customer requirements. Different customers may be provided with differently outfitted meters by corresponding customization of the higher level function board. A unitary power supply may be provided for both boards through a fixed connector. A common baseplate includes a circuitry link through a nonremovable plug or clip for alternatively providing a tamper proof embodiment or one with exposed terminals for permitting customer testing. Physical stability and strength is provided by using tapered mounting posts and integrated snap fit arrangements without requiring any screws for assembly. A light pipe provides external output through an innercover to indicate correct meter operation. Meter data and other metered information may be output through different configurations optionally involving hardwired output, RF links, pulse outputs, and telephone connections via modem or wireless.

摘要翻译： 模块化电表配置和相应的方法允许将某些常见组件与各种机械显示器或电子显示器组合使用。 在使用印刷电路板或固态技术的电表中，可以提供至少两个单独的电子板。 可以构成用于基本测量功能的标准板，而另一个可以包括用于创建定制设计电表以满足客户要求的各种更高级功能的选择实现。 可以通过相应的上级功能板的定制，为不同的客户提供不同的装备的仪表。 可以通过固定连接器为两个板提供单一电源。 常见的基板包括通过不可移除的插头或夹子的电路链路，用于替代地提供防篡改实施例或具有用于允许客户测试的暴露端子的实施例。 物理稳定性和强度通过使用锥形安装柱和集成的卡扣配合来提供，而不需要任何装配螺丝。 光管通过内盖提供外部输出，以指示正确的仪表操作。 仪表数据和其他计量信息可以通过不同配置输出，可选择地通过调制解调器或无线连接硬连线输出，RF链路，脉冲输出和电话连接。

公开(公告)号：US06885185B1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-26

申请号：US09450890

申请日：1999-11-29

申请人： David N. Makinson ,  Ludlow Philpot

发明人： David N. Makinson ,  Ludlow Philpot

IPC分类号： G01R11/02 ,  G01R11/04 ,  G01R11/24 ,  G01R22/00 ,  G01R11/32

CPC分类号： G01R22/066

摘要： A modular electricity meter configuration and corresponding methodology permits use of certain common components in combination with either a variety of mechanical displays or electronic displays. In electricity meter arrangements making use of printed circuit board or solid state technology, at least two separate electronics boards may be provided. One may constitute a standard board for basic metrology functions while the other may comprise selected implementation of various higher level functions for creating a custom design electricity meter to meet customer requirements. Different customers may be provided with differently outfitted meters by corresponding customization of the higher level function board. A unitary power supply may be provided for both boards through a fixed connector. A common baseplate includes a circuitry link through a nonremovable plug or clip for alternatively providing a tamper proof embodiment or one with exposed terminals for permitting customer testing. Physical stability and strength is provided by using tapered mounting posts and integrated snap fit arrangements without requiring any screws for assembly. A light pipe provides external output through an innercover to indicate correct meter operation. Meter data and other metered information may be output through different configurations optionally involving hardwired output, RF links, pulse outputs, and telephone connections via modem or wireless.

摘要翻译： 模块化电表配置和相应的方法允许将某些常见组件与各种机械显示器或电子显示器组合使用。 在使用印刷电路板或固态技术的电表中，可以提供至少两个单独的电子板。 可以构成用于基本测量功能的标准板，而另一个可以包括用于创建定制设计电表以满足客户要求的各种更高级功能的选择实现。 可以通过相应的上级功能板的定制，为不同的客户提供不同的装备的仪表。 可以通过固定连接器为两个板提供单一电源。 常见的基板包括通过不可移除的插头或夹子的电路链路，用于替代地提供防篡改的实施例或具有用于允许客户测试的暴露的端子。 物理稳定性和强度通过使用锥形安装柱和集成的卡扣配合来提供，而不需要任何装配螺丝。 光管通过内盖提供外部输出，以指示正确的仪表操作。 仪表数据和其他计量信息可以通过不同配置输出，可选择地通过调制解调器或无线连接硬连线输出，RF链路，脉冲输出和电话连接。