An easy-to-install engineering automation equipment box and its usage method

CN117651381BActive Publication Date: 2026-08-14TIANJIN PORT ENG INST LTD OF CCCC FIRST HARBOR ENG +2
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2023-11-22
Publication Date
2026-08-14

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Technical Problem

[0003]在对设备进行固定放置时,传统的设备箱对于较重的设备或者不方便搬运的设备进行固定时较为不便,并且较为费力无法将其固定到位

Benefits of technology

[0024]1、本发明的便于安装的工程自动化设备箱,通过观察窗和遮光罩,可方便观察内部设备工作状况的同时,使得内部设备避免强光照射损坏。

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Abstract

This invention discloses an easy-to-install engineering automation equipment box and its usage method. The equipment includes a box body, a wiring mechanism, a mounting mechanism, and a protection mechanism. The wiring mechanism is installed inside the box body, the mounting mechanism is installed on the box body, and the protection mechanism is installed on the box body. The mounting mechanism includes a clamping part, a transport part, a guide part, and an adsorption part. The clamping part is installed on both side plates of the box body to clamp the equipment. The transport part is slidably installed on the outer bottom plate of the box body to transport the equipment into the box body. The guide part is located on the bottom plate of the box body, and the adsorption part is installed inside the box body to adsorb the equipment, allowing for better installation of the equipment inside the box body. This invention has a simple structure and enables rapid installation of the engineering automation equipment box.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of equipment enclosure technology, and more specifically to an easy-to-install engineering automation equipment enclosure and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] The equipment can be divided into general equipment and special equipment. General equipment includes mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, special equipment, office equipment, transport vehicles, instruments and meters, computer and network equipment, etc. Special equipment includes mining special equipment, chemical special equipment, aerospace special equipment, public security and fire protection special equipment, etc.

[0003] When securing equipment, traditional equipment boxes are inconvenient and laborious to use for heavy or difficult-to-move equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of the aforementioned technical solutions, the present invention aims to provide an engineering automation equipment box that is easy to install.

[0005] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of using the above-mentioned equipment box.

[0006] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution.

[0007] An easy-to-install engineering automation equipment box includes a box body, a wiring mechanism, a mounting mechanism, and a protection mechanism. The wiring mechanism is installed inside the box body, the mounting mechanism is installed on the box body, and the protection mechanism is installed on the box body.

[0008] The installation mechanism includes a clamping part, a transport part, a guide part, and an adsorption part. The clamping part is installed on both side plates of the housing to clamp the equipment. The transport part is slidably installed on the outer bottom plate of the housing to transport the equipment into the housing. The guide part is set on the bottom plate of the housing. The adsorption part is installed inside the housing to adsorb the equipment, so that the equipment can be better installed inside the housing.

[0009] The clamping part includes a clamping threaded post, a fixing sleeve, a suction cup, and a gripper. The fixing sleeve is installed on the side plates on the left and right sides of the box. One end of the clamping threaded post passes through the fixing sleeve and enters the box to connect with the suction cup. The other end of the clamping threaded post is provided with a gripper. The transport part includes a loading guide rail and a rotating ladder. The loading guide rail is installed on the outer bottom plate of the box, and the rotating ladder is slidably installed on the loading guide rail. The guiding part includes guide wheels, a connecting plate, and a cylinder. The cylinder body is installed on the outer bottom plate of the box. The connecting plate is installed on the actuating end of the cylinder. Multiple guide wheels are installed on the upper end of the connecting plate. Two elongated holes are opened on the bottom plate of the box, and the guide wheels are located in the elongated holes.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the adsorption part includes a mounting frame and a plurality of electromagnetic strips. The mounting frame is installed on the rear plate inside the box, and the plurality of electromagnetic strips are evenly spaced within the mounting frame.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the cable management mechanism includes a cable management plate and a cable management guide rail. The cable management guide rail is installed on the side plates on the left and right sides inside the box. The cable management plate is slidably installed on the cable management guide rail, and multiple cable management grooves are opened on the cable management plate.

[0012] In the above technical solution, the protection mechanism includes a gas tank, an injection pipe, a connecting pipe, a normally open valve, a circulation pump, and a dustproof net. The gas tank is installed on the rear panel of the outer side of the housing. An injection pipe is installed on the gas tank. The connecting pipe passes through the gas tank, and both ends of the connecting pipe pass through the rear panel of the housing and are equipped with dustproof nets. A circulation pump is installed in the air inlet section of the connecting pipe, and a normally open valve is installed in the air outlet section.

[0013] In the above technical solution, a locking block is installed on each step of the rotating ladder.

[0014] In the above technical solution, the grip head is provided with an exhaust hole.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the clamping threaded post is threadedly connected to the fixed sleeve.

[0016] In the above technical solution, the box includes a box body, a door, a handle and casters. The door is installed on the box body by a hinge, the handle is installed on the door of the box body, an observation window is provided on the door, and a light shield is installed on the observation window.

[0017] In the above technical solution, a caster wheel is installed at each of the four corners of the bottom plate of the box body to facilitate the movement of the box.

[0018] The method of using the above-mentioned equipment box includes the following steps:

[0019] Step 1: Manually pull the rotating ladder out from the bottom plate of the box. Its rear end is locked in the loading guide rail by pulleys, and its front end is placed on the ground to form a ramp.

[0020] Step 2: Push the equipment into the box through the ramp, raise the guide wheel with the cylinder so that the guide wheel is partially or completely on the elongated hole, push the equipment to slide on the guide wheel so that the equipment quickly enters the box, and lower the guide wheel with the cylinder so that it is in the elongated hole.

[0021] Step 3: Adjust the electromagnetic strip to make it adhere to the device, and at the same time manually rotate the clamping threaded posts on both sides of the device until the suction cups firmly adhere to the device.

[0022] Step 4: Adjust the cable management board to an appropriate height, organize the cable harnesses on the equipment and place them in the cable management tray. The gas canister will fill the box with protective gas to protect the equipment.

[0023] The advantages and beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0024] 1. The easy-to-install engineering automation equipment box of the present invention allows for convenient observation of the working status of the internal equipment through the observation window and the light shield, while preventing the internal equipment from being damaged by strong light.

[0025] 2. The cable management board and cable management guide rail of this invention allow the height of the cable management board to be adjusted at will. The height of the cable management board can be adjusted according to the height of the lower equipment so that the cable harness of the equipment will not be excessively bent.

[0026] 3. The suction cup and clamping threaded post of this invention can be used to store equipment of various sizes and can fix the equipment horizontally and stably.

[0027] 4. The electromagnetic strip of this invention can attract devices of various sizes and keep them stable in the longitudinal direction.

[0028] 5. With the help of the rotating ladder and guide wheels, the present invention can make the equipment placement more labor-saving and quick, and can quickly place the equipment in place. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the easy-to-install engineering automation equipment box of this invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the engineering automation equipment box for easy installation according to the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 A bottom view of the engineering automation equipment box for easy installation according to the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4The front view of the easy-to-install engineering automation equipment box of the present invention after removing the enclosing door;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a rear view of the easy-to-install engineering automation equipment box of the present invention.

[0034] in,

[0035] 1. Cabinet; 101. Cabinet Body; 102. Door; 103. Casters; 104. Handle; 105. Observation Window; 2. Cable Management Mechanism; 201. Cable Management Plate; 202. Cable Management Slot; 203. Cable Management Rail; 3. Mounting Mechanism; 301. Fixing Sleeve; 302. Clamping Threaded Post; 303. Suction Cup; 304. Handle; 305. Loading Rail; 306. Rotating Ladder; 307. Locking Block; 308. Connecting Plate; 309. Cylinder; 310. Guide Wheel; 311. Electromagnetic Strip; 312. Mounting Frame; 4. Protection Mechanism; 401. Air Tank; 402. Air Injection Pipe; 403. Connecting Pipe; 404. Normally Open Valve; 405. Circulation Pump; 406. Dustproof Net.

[0036] For those skilled in the art, other related figures can be obtained from the above figures without any creative effort. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0038] Example 1

[0039] like Figures 1-5 As shown, an easy-to-install engineering automation equipment box includes a box body 1, a wiring mechanism 2, a mounting mechanism 3, and a protection mechanism 4. The wiring mechanism 2 is installed inside the box body 1, the mounting mechanism 3 is installed on the box body 1, the wiring mechanism 2 is located above the mounting mechanism 3, and the protection mechanism 4 is installed on the box body 1.

[0040] The installation mechanism 3 includes a clamping part, a transport part, a guide part, and an adsorption part. The clamping part is installed on both side plates of the housing 1 to clamp the device laterally. The transport part is slidably installed on the outer bottom plate of the housing 1 to transport the device into the housing 1. The guide part is set on the bottom plate of the housing 1 to guide the device and allow it to enter the housing 1 better. The adsorption part is installed inside the housing 1 to adsorb the device longitudinally, allowing the device to be installed better inside the housing 1.

[0041] Specifically, the clamping part includes a clamping threaded post 302, a fixing sleeve 301, a suction cup 303, and a grip 304. The fixing sleeve 301 is fixedly installed on the outer side plates of the left and right sides of the housing 1. One end of the clamping threaded post 302 passes through the fixing sleeve 301 and enters the housing 1 to connect with the suction cup 303. The other end of the clamping threaded post 302 is provided with a grip 304. The grip 304 has an exhaust hole for easy release when disassembling the equipment. The grip 304 is filled with hard sponge and covered with leather. The clamping threaded post 302 is threadedly connected to the fixing sleeve 301. The transport part includes a loading guide rail 30. 5. A rotating ladder 306 and a locking block 307. The loading guide rail 305 is fixedly installed on the outer bottom plate of the housing 1. There are two loading guide rails 305. A pulley is installed on each of the left and right rear ends of the rotating ladder 306. Each pulley is slidably locked onto a loading guide rail 305. The rotating ladder 306 can slide within the loading guide rail 305 via the pulleys. A locking block 307 is installed on each step of the rotating ladder 306 to prevent the equipment from slipping off the rotating ladder 306. The front end of the loading guide rail 305 is open. By pulling the rotating ladder 306 from the front end, the rotating ladder can slide out along the loading guide rail 305. Its end is locked onto the loading guide rail 307 via pulleys. The loading guide rail 305 has a front end that can rotate freely up and down to stand on the ground, forming a ramp to facilitate equipment transportation. Furthermore, both loading guide rails 305 are provided with sliding grooves, which are arranged opposite each other. The opening at the front end of each sliding groove is smaller than its internal diameter, allowing the rotating ladder to pass freely while preventing pulleys from getting stuck. The guide section includes a guide wheel 310, a connecting plate 308, and a cylinder 309. The cylinder body of the cylinder 309 is fixedly mounted on the outer bottom plate of the housing 1 via a bracket, located on the left and right sides of the two loading guide rails 305. The actuating end of the cylinder 309 is mounted on the connecting plate 308. The upper end of the connecting plate 308 is equipped with multiple guide wheels 310, and two elongated holes are opened on the bottom plate of the housing 1. The multiple guide wheels 310 are evenly distributed in the elongated holes (a connecting plate 308 is installed at the lower end of each guide wheel 310 in the elongated hole, and the lower end of the connecting plate 308 is connected to the actuating end of one or more cylinders 309); the adsorption part includes a mounting frame 312 and multiple electromagnetic strips 311. The mounting frame 312 is installed on the rear plate inside the housing 1, and the multiple electromagnetic strips 311 are evenly spaced in the mounting frame 312. The multiple electromagnetic strips 311 are controlled independently in pairs, which can adsorb and fix equipment of different sizes.

[0042] The cable management mechanism 2 includes a cable management plate 201 and a cable management guide rail 203. The cable management guide rail 203 is bolted to the side plates on the left and right sides inside the housing 1. The cable management plate 201 is slidably mounted on the cable management guide rail 203. Multiple cable management grooves 202 are provided on the cable management plate 201. The cable management plate 201 is made of transparent acrylic material to facilitate observation of the cable bundle gathering.

[0043] The protection mechanism 4 includes a gas tank 401, an injection pipe 402, a connecting pipe 403, a normally open valve 404, a circulation pump 405, and a dustproof net 406. The gas tank 401 is bolted to the rear plate of the outer side of the housing 1. The injection pipe 402 is installed on the gas tank 401. The connecting pipe 403 passes through the gas tank 401, and both ends of the connecting pipe 403 pass through the rear plate of the housing 1 and are equipped with dustproof nets 406 to prevent dust from clogging the connecting pipe. The air inlet section of the connecting pipe 403 is equipped with a circulation pump 405, and the air outlet section is equipped with a normally open valve 404. There are two normally open valves 404, which can control the opening and closing of the connecting pipe 403 independently.

[0044] The enclosure 1 includes an enclosure body 101, a door 102, a handle 104, an observation window 105, and casters 103. The door 102 is mounted on the enclosure body 101 via hinges and is sealed to prevent external air from entering the enclosure 1. The handle 104 is mounted on the door 102 of the enclosure body 101 with screws for easy opening and closing. An observation window 105 is provided on the door 102 for easy observation of the working status of the internal equipment. A light shield is installed on the observation window 105. A caster 103 is installed at each of the four corners of the bottom plate of the enclosure body 101 for easy movement of the enclosure 1.

[0045] The method of using the above-mentioned equipment box includes the following steps:

[0046] Step 1: Manually pull the rotating ladder 306 out from the bottom plate of the box 1. Its rear end is locked in the loading guide rail 305 by pulleys, and its front end is placed on the ground to form a ramp.

[0047] Step 2: Push the equipment into the housing 1 via the ramp, control the guide wheel 310 to rise via the cylinder 309 so that the guide wheel 310 is partially or completely on the elongated hole, push the equipment to slide on the guide wheel 310 so that the equipment quickly enters the housing 1, and control the guide wheel 310 to fall via the cylinder 309 so that it is located in the elongated hole.

[0048] Step 3: Adjust the electromagnetic strip 311 to attract the device, and at the same time manually rotate the clamping threaded posts 302 on both sides of the device until the suction cup 303 firmly attracts the device.

[0049] Step 4: Adjust the cable management plate 201 to an appropriate height, organize the wire harnesses on the equipment and place them in the cable management tray 202. Under the action of the gas tank 401, the box 1 is filled with protective gas to protect the equipment.

[0050] For ease of explanation, spatial relative terms such as “up,” “down,” “left,” and “right” are used in the embodiments to describe the relationship of one element or feature shown in the figures relative to another element or feature. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientations shown in the figures, spatial terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, an element described as being “down” of other elements or features would be positioned “up” of those other elements or features. Therefore, the exemplary term “down” can encompass both up and down orientations. The device may be positioned in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0051] Moreover, relational terms such as “first” and “second” are used merely to distinguish one component from another that has the same name, without necessarily requiring or implying any such actual relationship or order between the components.

[0052] The present invention has been described above by way of example. It should be noted that any simple modifications, alterations or other equivalent substitutions that can be made by those skilled in the art without creative effort without departing from the core of the present invention fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An easy-to-install engineering automation equipment box, characterized in that, It includes a housing, a wiring harness mechanism, a mounting mechanism, and a protection mechanism. The wiring harness mechanism is installed inside the housing, the mounting mechanism is installed on the housing, and the protection mechanism is installed on the housing. The installation mechanism includes a clamping part, a transport part, a guide part, and an adsorption part. The clamping part is installed on both side plates of the housing to clamp the equipment. The transport part is slidably installed on the outer bottom plate of the housing to transport the equipment into the housing. The guide part is set on the bottom plate of the housing. The adsorption part is installed inside the housing to adsorb the equipment, so that the equipment can be better installed inside the housing. The clamping part includes a clamping threaded post, a fixing sleeve, a suction cup, and a gripper. The fixing sleeve is installed on the side plates on the left and right sides of the box. One end of the clamping threaded post passes through the fixing sleeve and enters the box to connect with the suction cup. The other end of the clamping threaded post is provided with a gripper. The transport part includes a loading guide rail and a rotating ladder. The loading guide rail is installed on the outer bottom plate of the box, and the rotating ladder is slidably installed on the loading guide rail. The guiding part includes guide wheels, a connecting plate, and a cylinder. The cylinder body is installed on the outer bottom plate of the box. The connecting plate is installed on the actuating end of the cylinder. Multiple guide wheels are installed on the upper end of the connecting plate. Two elongated holes are opened on the bottom plate of the box, and the guide wheels are located in the elongated holes.

2. The equipment enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adsorption unit includes a mounting frame and multiple electromagnetic strips. The mounting frame is installed on the rear panel inside the housing, and the multiple electromagnetic strips are evenly spaced within the mounting frame.

3. The equipment enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cable management mechanism includes a cable management plate and a cable management guide rail. The cable management guide rail is installed on the side plates on the left and right sides inside the housing. The cable management plate is slidably installed on the cable management guide rail, and multiple cable management grooves are opened on the cable management plate.

4. The equipment enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protection mechanism includes a gas tank, an injection pipe, a connecting pipe, a normally open valve, a circulation pump, and a dust screen. The gas tank is installed on the rear panel of the outer casing. An injection pipe is installed on the gas tank. The connecting pipe passes through the gas tank, and both ends of the connecting pipe pass through the rear panel of the casing and are equipped with dust screens. A circulation pump is installed in the inlet section of the connecting pipe, and a normally open valve is installed in the outlet section.

5. The equipment enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A locking block is installed on each step of the rotating staircase.

6. The equipment enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grip head is provided with an exhaust hole.

7. The equipment enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping threaded post is threadedly connected to the fixed sleeve.

8. The equipment enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The enclosure includes an enclosure body, a door, a handle, and casters. The door is mounted on the enclosure body via hinges, and the handle is mounted on the door of the enclosure body. An observation window is provided on the door, and a light shield is installed on the observation window.

9. The equipment enclosure according to claim 8, characterized in that, A caster wheel is installed at each of the four corners of the bottom plate of the box body to facilitate the movement of the box.

10. The method of using the equipment box as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1: Manually pull the rotating ladder out from the bottom plate of the box. Its rear end is locked in the loading guide rail by pulleys, and its front end is placed on the ground to form a ramp. Step 2: Push the equipment into the box through the ramp, raise the guide wheel with the cylinder so that the guide wheel is partially or completely on the elongated hole, push the equipment to slide on the guide wheel so that the equipment quickly enters the box, and lower the guide wheel with the cylinder so that it is in the elongated hole. Step 3: Adjust the electromagnetic strip to make it adhere to the device, and at the same time manually rotate the clamping threaded posts on both sides of the device until the suction cups firmly adhere to the device. Step 4: Adjust the cable management board to an appropriate height, organize the cable harnesses on the equipment and place them in the cable management tray. The gas canister will fill the box with protective gas to protect the equipment.

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