Electrical control cabinet cooling device and method
The cooling device for electrical control cabinets addresses dust ingress and temperature regulation issues by using a temperature-regulated airflow system to prevent fires and extend equipment life.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411051886.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-01
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing electrical control cabinets face issues with dust ingress during heat dissipation, leading to potential short circuits and fires due to combustion, and inadequate temperature regulation affecting equipment longevity.
A cooling device with a cooling unit, pipeline assembly, and adjustment component, including a temperature sensor, micro servo motor, and baffles, to regulate airflow and maintain optimal temperature across different areas of the cabinet.
The device effectively maintains stable temperatures, preventing equipment damage and fires, extending service life by adjusting cooling based on temperature thresholds.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of elderly products, and in particular to a cooling device and method for an electrical control cabinet. Background Art
[0002] The control cabinet is a device that assembles switchgear, measuring instruments, protective electrical appliances and auxiliary equipment in a closed or semi-closed metal cabinet or on a screen according to the requirements of electrical wiring. Its layout should meet the requirements of normal operation of the power system, facilitate maintenance, and not endanger the safety of people and surrounding equipment. In normal operation, the circuit can be connected or disconnected with the help of manual or automatic switches. In case of failure or abnormal operation, the circuit can be cut off or alarmed with the help of protective electrical appliances. Various parameters in operation can be displayed by measuring instruments, and some electrical parameters can also be adjusted, and prompts or signals can be issued for deviations from normal working conditions. It is often used in various power generation, distribution and substations.
[0003] In the process of heat dissipation, existing electrical control cabinets usually install a cooling fan at the bottom of the cabinet and open cooling holes on the outer wall of the cabinet to help the cabinet dissipate heat. However, a large amount of dust will enter the cabinet during the heat dissipation process, affecting some electrical components inside the cabinet, and even causing a short circuit in the circuit, causing combustion inside the cabinet. When combustion occurs inside the cabinet, the outside air will enter the cabinet, which will help the combustion inside the cabinet and cause a more serious fire. Summary of the invention
[0004] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the specification abstract and the invention title of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, the specification abstract and the invention title, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0005] In view of the above problems or problems existing in the prior art, the present invention is proposed.
[0006] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a cooling device and method for an electrical control cabinet, which can quickly cool the cabinet and adjust according to different temperatures. It can also circulate the air in the cabinet to reduce the air entering the cabinet and avoid air entering the cabinet to help combustion and expand the fire.
[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a cooling device for an electrical control cabinet, comprising a cooling unit, including an electrical cabinet assembly, a cooling assembly arranged on one side of the electrical cabinet assembly, a pipe assembly arranged inside the electrical cabinet assembly, and a regulating assembly arranged on one side of the pipe assembly;
[0008] The electrical cabinet assembly includes a cabinet body, and a first storage bin, a second storage bin, a third storage bin and a fourth storage bin are arranged inside the cabinet body. A temperature sensor is installed on one side of the inner wall of the cabinet body, a hinged cabinet door is arranged on one side of the cabinet body, an air outlet is opened on one side of the cabinet door, a return air outlet is opened on one side of the cabinet door, a controller is arranged on the same side of the air outlet, and a first magnet is arranged on the same side of the controller.
[0009] As a preferred solution of a cooling device for an electrical control cabinet of the present invention, the cooling component includes an external air conditioner fixedly connected to the cabinet door, a control panel arranged on one side of the external air conditioner, and heat dissipation holes arranged on the top and both sides of the external air conditioner.
[0010] As a preferred solution of a cooling device for an electrical control cabinet of the present invention, the pipeline assembly includes an air inlet duct arranged inside the cabinet, a second magnet arranged on one side of the air inlet duct, a first limit block arranged at the bottom of the air inlet duct, and a conveying pipe arranged on the other side of the air inlet duct.
[0011] As a preferred solution of a cooling device for an electrical control cabinet of the present invention, the adjustment component includes a micro servo motor arranged on one side of the conveying pipe, a threaded rod arranged on one side of the micro servo motor, a baffle arranged inside the conveying pipe, a limit groove arranged on one side of the conveying pipe, a second limit block arranged on the top of the baffle, the second limit block is slidably connected to the limit groove, a threaded hole is opened on one side of the second limit block, and the threaded hole is threadedly connected to the threaded rod.
[0012] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the interior of the electrical cabinet assembly can be cooled by setting the cooling component, and the temperature inside the electrical cabinet assembly can be kept at the optimal temperature for equipment operation, thereby reducing damage to the equipment caused by high temperature, extending the service life of the electronic equipment, and avoiding the occurrence of fire. The adjustment component cooperates with the pipeline component to quickly cool the interior of the electrical cabinet assembly, and can adjust the cooling for different areas inside the electrical cabinet assembly, thereby reducing resource waste and achieving the best cooling effect.
[0013] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a method for cooling an electrical control cabinet, comprising: a temperature sensor detecting temperature;
[0014] The temperature sensor sends the detected temperature to the controller;
[0015] The controller controls the micro servo motor to turn on and off;
[0016] The external air conditioner increases the wind speed to cool down.
[0017] As a preferred solution of the electrical control cabinet cooling method of the present invention, if it is determined that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin, the second storage bin, the third storage bin and the fourth storage bin is higher than the first temperature threshold, the baffle position moves to the right to the extreme position.
[0018] As a preferred solution of the electrical control cabinet cooling method of the present invention, if it is judged that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin, the second storage bin, the third storage bin and the fourth storage bin is not higher than the first temperature threshold, then the temperature of the upper partition is judged to be higher than the second temperature threshold, then the temperature of the lower partition is judged to be lower than the third temperature threshold, and the baffle position does not move.
[0019] As a preferred solution of the cooling method of an electrical control cabinet of the present invention, if it is judged that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin, the second storage bin, the third storage bin and the fourth storage bin is not higher than the first temperature threshold, then it is judged that the temperature of the upper partition is higher than the second temperature threshold, then it is judged that the temperature of the lower partition is higher than the third temperature threshold, then the baffle position moves one-half to the right.
[0020] As a preferred solution of the cooling method of an electrical control cabinet of the present invention, if it is judged that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin, the second storage bin, the third storage bin and the fourth storage bin is higher than the first temperature threshold, then it is judged that the temperature of the upper partition is higher than the second temperature threshold, then it is judged that the temperature of the lower partition is higher than the third temperature threshold, then the baffle position moves to the right to the extreme position.
[0021] Beneficial effects of the present invention: The present invention cools down different positions of the first storage bin, the second storage bin, the third storage bin, the fourth storage bin and the fifth storage bin inside the cabinet, so that the inside of the cabinet can be kept at a stable temperature for a long time. At the same time, the temperature of different areas can be quickly cooled down to avoid the situation where the electronic equipment is burned due to excessive temperature in a single area, thereby greatly extending the service life of the electronic equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative labor. Among them:
[0023] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a cooling device for an electrical control cabinet.
[0024] Figure 2 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an electrical cabinet component of an electrical control cabinet cooling device.
[0025] Figure 3 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the structure of a pipeline component of a cooling device for an electrical control cabinet.
[0026] Figure 4 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the structure of an adjustment component of a cooling device for an electrical control cabinet.
[0027] Figure 5 The present invention is a logic flow chart of a cooling device for an electrical control cabinet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0029] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0030] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.
[0031] Example 1
[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 4 , which is the first embodiment of the present invention, and this embodiment provides an electrical control cabinet cooling device, which includes a cooling component 102 that can cool the interior of the electrical cabinet component 101, keep the temperature inside the electrical cabinet component 101 at the optimal temperature for equipment operation, reduce damage to the equipment caused by high temperature, extend the service life of the electronic equipment, and avoid the occurrence of fire. The adjustment component 104 cooperates with the pipeline component 103 to quickly cool the interior of the electrical cabinet component 101, and can adjust the cooling for different areas inside the electrical cabinet component 101, reduce resource waste, and achieve the best cooling effect.
[0033] Specifically, the cooling unit 100 includes an electrical cabinet assembly 101, a cooling assembly 102 disposed on one side of the electrical cabinet assembly 101, a pipe assembly 103 disposed inside the electrical cabinet assembly 101, and a regulating assembly 104 disposed on one side of the pipe assembly 103;
[0034] The electrical cabinet assembly 101 includes a cabinet body 101a, and a first storage bin 101b, a second storage bin 101c, a third storage bin 101d and a fourth storage bin 101e are arranged inside the cabinet body 101a. A temperature sensor 101f is installed on one side of the inner wall of the cabinet body 101a, and a hinged cabinet door 101g is arranged on one side of the cabinet body 101a. An air outlet 101h is opened on one side of the cabinet door 101g, and a return air outlet 101i is opened on one side of the cabinet door 101g. A controller 101j is arranged on the same side of the air outlet 101h, and a first magnet 101k is arranged on the same side of the controller 101j.
[0035] Furthermore, the cooling component 102 includes an external air conditioner 102a fixedly connected to the cabinet door 101h, a control panel 102b arranged on one side of the external air conditioner 102a, and heat dissipation holes 102c arranged on the top and both sides of the external air conditioner 102a.
[0036] Furthermore, the duct assembly 103 includes an air inlet duct 103a disposed inside the cabinet 101a, a second magnet 103b disposed on one side of the air inlet duct 103a, a first limit block 103c disposed at the bottom of the air inlet duct 103a, and a delivery duct 103d disposed on the other side of the air inlet duct 103a.
[0037] Furthermore, the adjustment component 104 includes a micro servo motor 104a arranged on one side of the conveying tube 103d, a threaded rod 104b arranged on one side of the micro servo motor 104a, a baffle 104c arranged inside the conveying tube 103d, a limiting groove 104d arranged on one side of the conveying tube 103d, and a second limiting block 104e arranged on the top of the baffle 104c, the second limiting block 104e is slidably connected to the limiting groove 104d, and a threaded hole 104f is opened on one side of the second limiting block 104e, and the threaded hole 104f is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 104b.
[0038] Preferably, when the temperature of any one of the first storage bin 101b, the second storage bin 101c, the third storage bin 101d, the fourth storage bin 101e and the fifth storage bin 101f inside the cabinet 101a is too high, the temperature sensor 101f sends a temperature signal to the controller 101j, and the controller 101j controls the micro servo motor 104a to start, the micro servo motor 104a drives the threaded rod 104b fixedly connected to the output end to rotate, the threaded rod 104b drives the second limit block 104e to move along the slide groove 104d, the second limit block 104e drives the baffle 104c to move, and opens the exhaust port set on one side of the conveying switch 103d, and the moving path of the second limit block 104e is half of the length of the slide groove 104d;
[0039] When the temperature of one of the first storage bin 101b, the second storage bin 101c, the third storage bin 101d and the fourth storage bin 101e inside the cabinet 101a is higher than the first threshold value, the temperature sensor 101f sends a temperature signal to the controller 101j, and the controller 101j controls the micro servo motor 104a to start, and the micro servo motor 104a drives the threaded rod 104b fixedly connected to the output end to rotate, and the threaded rod 104b drives the second limit block 104e to move along the slide groove 104d, and the second limit block 104e drives the baffle 104c to move, opening the exhaust vent set on one side of the conveying switch 103d, and the exhaust vent is fully opened. The moving path of the second limit block 104e is the total length of the slide groove.
[0040] It should be noted that the inner walls of the first storage bin 101b, the second storage bin 101c, the third storage bin 101d and the fourth storage bin 101e are all installed with temperature sensors 101f, the circuit connection method between the temperature sensor 101f and the controller 101j adopts the existing circuit connection method, the circuit connection method between the controller 101j and the micro servo motor 104a adopts the existing circuit connection method, and the micro servo motor 104a adopts the existing technical means.
[0041] Example 2
[0042] Reference Figure 5 , which is the second embodiment of the present invention, provides a method for cooling an electrical control cabinet, which includes a method for transferring a circuit breaker.
[0043] The temperature sensor detects the temperature;
[0044] The temperature sensor sends the detected temperature to the controller;
[0045] The controller controls the micro servo motor to turn on and off;
[0046] The external air conditioner increases the wind speed to cool down.
[0047] Further, if it is determined that the temperature of the devices in the first storage bin 101b, the second storage bin 101c, the third storage bin 101d and the fourth storage bin 101e is higher than the first temperature threshold, the baffle position moves to the right to the extreme position.
[0048] Furthermore, if it is determined that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin 101b, the second storage bin 101c, the third storage bin 101d and the fourth storage bin 101e is not higher than the first temperature threshold, and the temperature of the upper partition is determined to be higher than the second temperature threshold, and the temperature of the lower partition is determined to be lower than the third temperature threshold, the baffle position does not move.
[0049] Furthermore, if it is determined that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin 101b, the second storage bin 101c, the third storage bin 101d and the fourth storage bin 101e is not higher than the first temperature threshold, then the temperature of the upper partition is determined to be higher than the second temperature threshold, then the temperature of the lower partition is determined to be higher than the third temperature threshold, and the baffle position moves one-half to the right.
[0050] Furthermore, if it is determined that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin 101b, the second storage bin 101c, the third storage bin 101d and the fourth storage bin 101e is higher than the first temperature threshold, and it is determined that the temperature of the upper partition is higher than the second temperature threshold, and it is determined that the temperature of the lower partition is higher than the third temperature threshold, the baffle position moves to the right to the extreme position.
[0051] In summary, the present invention cools down different positions of the first storage bin, the second storage bin, the third storage bin and the fourth storage bin inside the cabinet so that the inside of the cabinet can be kept at a stable temperature for a long time. At the same time, the temperature of different areas can be quickly cooled down to avoid the situation where the electronic equipment is burned due to excessive temperature in a single area, thereby greatly extending the service life of the electronic equipment.
[0052] When in use, close the cabinet door 101h. After the cabinet door 101h is closed, the N pole of the second magnet 103b faces outward, and the S pole of the first magnet 101k faces the inside of the cabinet 101a. The first magnet 101k and the second magnet 103b attract each other. Furthermore, if it is determined that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin 101b, the second storage bin 101c, the third storage bin 101d and the fourth storage bin 101e is higher than the first temperature threshold, the baffle position moves to the right to the extreme position.
[0053] If it is determined that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin 101b, the second storage bin 101c, the third storage bin 101d and the fourth storage bin 101e is not higher than the first temperature threshold, and if it is determined that the temperature of the upper partition is higher than the second temperature threshold, and if it is determined that the temperature of the lower partition is lower than the third temperature threshold, the baffle position moves one-half to the right.
[0054] If it is determined that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin 101b, the second storage bin 101c, the third storage bin 101d and the fourth storage bin 101e is not higher than the first temperature threshold, and if it is determined that the temperature of the upper partition is higher than the second temperature threshold, and if it is determined that the temperature of the lower partition is higher than the third temperature threshold, the baffle position moves to the right to the extreme position.
[0055] If it is judged that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin 101b, the second storage bin 101c, the third storage bin 101d and the fourth storage bin 101e is higher than the first temperature threshold, and it is judged that the temperature of the upper partition is higher than the second temperature threshold, and it is judged that the temperature of the lower partition is higher than the third temperature threshold, the baffle position moves to the right to the extreme position.
[0056] Importantly, it should be noted that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in a number of different exemplary embodiments are only exemplary. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, it should be readily understood by those who refer to this disclosure that many modifications are possible, for example, the size, scale, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, and parameter values such as temperature, pressure, etc., mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, directional changes, etc., without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in the application. For example, the element shown as integrally formed can be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of the element can be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature or number or position of the discrete element can be changed or changed. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure of the execution function described herein, and is not only structurally equivalent but also equivalent structure. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, other replacements, modifications, changes and omissions can be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, the invention is not limited to a specific embodiment, but extends to numerous modifications still falling within the scope of the appended claims.
[0057] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, all features of an actual embodiment may not be described, i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention or those features that are not relevant to implementing the invention.
[0058] It should be understood that in the development of any actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions may be made. Such a development effort may be complex and time-consuming, but for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine task of design, fabrication, and production without undue experimentation.
[0059] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A cooling device for an electrical control cabinet, characterized in that: include, A cooling unit (100) comprises an electrical cabinet assembly (101), a cooling assembly (102) arranged on one side of the electrical cabinet assembly (101), a pipe assembly (103) arranged inside the electrical cabinet assembly (101), and a regulating assembly (104) arranged on one side of the pipe assembly (103); The electrical cabinet assembly (101) comprises a cabinet body (101a), wherein a first storage bin (101b), a second storage bin (101c), a third storage bin (101d) and a fourth storage bin (101e) are arranged inside the cabinet body (101a), a temperature sensor (101f) is installed on one side of the inner wall of the cabinet body (101a), a hinged cabinet door (101g) is arranged on one side of the cabinet body (101a), an air outlet (101h) is opened on one side of the cabinet door (101g), an air return port (101i) is opened on one side of the cabinet door (101g), a controller (101j) is arranged on the same side of the air outlet (101h), and a first magnet (101k) is arranged on the same side of the controller (101j).
2. The electrical control cabinet cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling component (102) comprises an external air conditioner (102a) fixedly connected to the cabinet door (101h), a control panel (102b) arranged on one side of the external air conditioner (102a), and heat dissipation holes (102c) arranged on the top and both sides of the external air conditioner (102a).
3. The electrical control cabinet cooling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pipe assembly (103) comprises an air inlet pipe (103a) arranged inside the cabinet (101a), a second magnet (103b) arranged on one side of the air inlet pipe (103a), a first limit block (103c) arranged at the bottom of the air inlet pipe (103a), and a delivery pipe (103d) arranged on the other side of the air inlet pipe (103a).
4. The electrical control cabinet cooling device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustment component (104) comprises a micro servo motor (104a) arranged on one side of the delivery tube (103d), a threaded rod (104b) arranged on one side of the micro servo motor (104a), a baffle (104c) arranged inside the delivery tube (103d), a limiting groove (104d) arranged on one side of the delivery tube (103d), and a second limiting block (104e) arranged on the top of the baffle (104c), the second limiting block (104e) being slidably connected to the limiting groove (104d), and a threaded hole (104f) being provided on one side of the second limiting block (104e), and the threaded hole (104f) being threadedly connected to the threaded rod (104b).
5. A method for cooling an electrical control cabinet, characterized in that: The electrical control cabinet cooling device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: and The temperature sensor detects the temperature; The temperature sensor sends the detected temperature to the controller; The controller controls the micro servo motor to turn on and off; The external air conditioner increases the wind speed to cool down.
6. A method for cooling an electrical control cabinet as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The method comprises detecting whether the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin (101b), the second storage bin (101c), the third storage bin (101d) and the fourth storage bin (101e) is higher than a first threshold; If so, determining whether the temperature of the upper partition is higher than a second temperature threshold; If so, determining whether the temperature of the lower partition is higher than a third temperature threshold; If so, the baffle position moves half to the right or moves to the right to the limit position.
7. A method for cooling an electrical control cabinet as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: If it is determined that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin (101b), the second storage bin (101c), the third storage bin (101d) and the fourth storage bin (101e) is higher than the first temperature threshold, the baffle position moves rightward to the extreme position.
8. The method for cooling an electrical control cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: If it is determined that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin (101b), the second storage bin (101c), the third storage bin (101d) and the fourth storage bin (101e) is not higher than the first temperature threshold, and if it is determined that the temperature of the upper partition is higher than the second temperature threshold, and if it is determined that the temperature of the lower partition is lower than the third temperature threshold, the baffle position does not move.
9. The method for cooling an electrical control cabinet according to claim 8, characterized in that: If it is determined that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin (101b), the second storage bin (101c), the third storage bin (101d) and the fourth storage bin (101e) is not higher than the first temperature threshold, then it is determined that the temperature of the upper partition is higher than the second temperature threshold, then it is determined that the temperature of the lower partition is higher than the third temperature threshold, and the baffle position is moved to the right by half.
10. The method for cooling an electrical control cabinet according to claim 9, characterized in that: If it is determined that the temperature of the equipment in the first storage bin (101b), the second storage bin (101c), the third storage bin (101d) and the fourth storage bin (101e) is higher than the first temperature threshold, and if it is determined that the temperature of the upper partition is higher than the second temperature threshold, and if it is determined that the temperature of the lower partition is higher than the third temperature threshold, the baffle position moves to the right to the extreme position.
