Wall-mounted metering box and installation method thereof

By designing a movable installation panel and mobile sleeve system, the problem of custom brackets requiring existing metrology box installation is solved, and the installation of metrology box that is suitable for different sizes is achieved, reducing costs and simplifying the installation process.

CN119297777APending Publication Date: 2025-01-10ZHEJIANG WANLI ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202411399898.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-09
Publication Date
2025-01-10

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Technical Problem

Existing metering boxes require customized brackets when installed to accommodate different sizes of boxes, resulting in increased costs.

Method used

A wall-mounted metering box is designed, adopting a movable mounting panel and a moving sleeve system, which realizes the gathering or separation of the movable plates through the notch and column structure, adapts to the metering box of different sizes, and passes through fixed shafts and threaded holes. The installation achieves stable installation.

Benefits of technology

A set of brackets can adapt to metering boxes of different sizes, reducing installation costs and simplifying the installation process, achieving flexible installation adaptation.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a wall-mounted metering box which comprises a mounting panel, a fixed shaft is arranged on the mounting surface of the mounting panel, a movable sleeve is arranged on the fixed shaft, four movable plates are arranged on one side of the mounting panel, stand columns are arranged on the sides, facing the mounting panel, of the movable plates, a plurality of notches are formed in the mounting panel, and the movable plates are arranged in the notches. The vertical column is located in the notch and moves back and forth in the arrangement direction of the notch, a connecting rod connected with the vertical column is arranged on the movable sleeve, and when the movable sleeve moves, the movable plates gather towards or get away from the center of the installation panel. The movable sleeve is connected with the stand column, the stand column is connected with the movable plates, when the movable sleeve is pulled to move along the fixed shaft, the movable plates are mutually gathered or separated, different installation areas can be adapted according to the size of the metering box, and therefore the box body can be fixed, and the installation of the metering boxes of different sizes can be met through one set of support; and the cost is reduced and the installation is convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of meter boxes, and in particular to a wall-mounted meter box and an installation method thereof. Background Art

[0002] The electric energy meter box is a collection of metering instruments and auxiliary equipment necessary for measuring electric energy, including electric energy meters, voltage and current transformers for measurement and their secondary circuits, electric energy metering panels, cabinets, boxes, etc. The electric energy meter box can be installed in a suspended or floor-standing manner. To ensure the quality of installation, the suspended box must be fixed with built-in expansion bolts. The bolt size must meet the requirements of safety and firmness and outdoor installation conditions. A sealed box is added to one side of the oil tank of the combination transformer, which contains measuring instruments and meters. The secondary outlets of the combination transformer are connected to the wiring terminals of these instruments and meters in a prescribed manner. There is a door on the outside of the sealed box to facilitate inspection and testing of the instruments and meters therein. Protection elements can also be installed for protection as needed.

[0003] However, the existing meter boxes are installed by setting corresponding mounting feet on the box body. When brackets are used, they are also implemented for the specific size of the box body. When encountering boxes of different sizes, customized brackets are required, and manufacturers also need to customize different brackets, resulting in rising costs. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a spliced ​​distribution box to solve the above technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A wall-mounted metering box, characterized in that it includes a mounting panel, a mounting surface of the mounting panel is provided with a fixed axis, a movable sleeve is provided on the fixed axis, four movable plates are provided on one side of the mounting panel, a column is provided on the side of the movable plate facing the mounting panel, a plurality of notches are formed on the mounting panel, the column is located in the notches and moves back and forth along the setting direction of the notches, a connecting rod connected to the column is provided on the movable sleeve, and when the movable sleeve moves, the movable plate gathers toward or moves away from the center of the mounting panel.

[0007] The present invention is further arranged that the notch is a waist-shaped groove structure.

[0008] The present invention further provides that a baffle is provided on the outer side of the movable plate for limiting the movement of the metering box.

[0009] The present invention is further provided that the movable plate includes a first movable plate, a second movable plate, a third movable plate and a fourth movable plate, the first movable plate and the second movable plate are arranged in the same row, the third movable plate and the fourth movable plate are arranged in the same row, and the third movable plate and the fourth movable plate are formed with a lower extension plate for carrying the metering box.

[0010] The present invention further provides that upper extension plates are formed on the first movable plate and the second movable plate for fixing the metering box.

[0011] The present invention further provides that the installation panel is provided with installation feet, and the installation feet are provided with threaded holes.

[0012] The present invention also provides a method for installing a wall-mounted meter box, which is used to install the wall-mounted meter box, comprising the following steps:

[0013] S100, opening a mounting hole for fixing the fixed shaft and a mounting hole for matching the threaded hole on the mounting wall;

[0014] S200, according to the size of the metering box, rotating the movable sleeve to separate the movable plates, so that the metering box enters the area formed between the movable plates to achieve pre-installation;

[0015] S300, then rotating the movable sleeve again, so that the movable plates gather together to fix the metering box;

[0016] S400, install the meter box, the installation panel and the movable plate as a whole on the wall, wherein the fixed shaft is located in the installation hole, and screws are driven into the threaded holes and the installation holes to install the meter box.

[0017] Beneficial effects of the present invention: the present invention connects the column through the movable sleeve, and the column is connected to the movable plate. When the movable sleeve is pulled to move along the fixed axis, the movable plates gather together or separate from each other, and different installation areas can be adapted according to the size of the metering box, so as to achieve the fixation of the box body. The installation of metering boxes of different sizes can be met by a set of brackets, which reduces costs and is easy to install. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is an exploded view from one perspective of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view from one perspective of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Reference numerals:

[0022] 10. Mounting panel; 20. Metering box; 30. Fixed shaft; 40. Moving sleeve; 50. Moving plate; 60. Column; 70. Notch; 80. Connecting rod; 90. Limiting clip; 100. Baffle; 110. Upper extension plate; 120. Lower extension plate; 130. Mounting foot; 140. Threaded hole; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will describe the implementation methods of the present application in detail with the help of accompanying drawings and examples, so that the implementation process of how the present application uses technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects can be fully understood and implemented accordingly.

[0024] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the present invention is a wall-mounted metering box 20, including a mounting panel 10, a mounting surface of the mounting panel 10 is provided with a fixed shaft 30, a movable sleeve 40 is provided on the fixed shaft 30, four movable movable plates 50 are provided on one side of the mounting panel 10, a column 60 is provided on the side of the movable plate 50 facing the mounting panel 10, a plurality of notches 70 are formed on the mounting panel 10, the column 60 is located in the notch 70 and moves back and forth along the setting direction of the notch 70, a connecting rod 80 connected to the column 60 is provided on the movable sleeve 40, when the movable sleeve 40 moves, the movable plate 50 gathers toward or moves away from the center of the mounting panel 10, in order to ensure the reliability of the movable sleeve 40, after the movable sleeve 40 moves to a suitable position, a corresponding limit clamp 90 is provided to prevent it from moving.

[0025] The notch 70 is a waist-shaped notch structure, and the length of the notch 70 can be matched and set according to the size of the box.

[0026] A baffle 100 is disposed on the outer side of the movable plate 50 for limiting the movement of the metering box 20 , and a mounting area is formed between the baffles 100 for placing the metering box 20 .

[0027] The movable plate 50 in the present invention includes a first movable plate 50, a second movable plate 50, a third movable plate 50 and a fourth movable plate 50, the first movable plate 50 and the second movable plate 50 are arranged in the same row, the third movable plate 50 and the fourth movable plate 50 are arranged in the same row, and the third movable plate 50 and the fourth movable plate 50 are formed with a lower extension plate 120 for carrying the metering box 20. The first movable plate 50 and the second movable plate 50 are formed with an upper extension plate 110 for fixing the metering box 20.

[0028] The mounting panel 10 is provided with mounting feet 130 , and the mounting feet 130 are provided with threaded holes 140 .

[0029] The present invention also provides a method for installing a wall-mounted meter box 20, which is used to install the wall-mounted meter box 20, comprising the following steps:

[0030] S100, opening a mounting hole for fixing the fixed shaft 30 and a mounting hole for matching the threaded hole 140 on the mounting wall;

[0031] S200, according to the size of the metering box 20, the movable sleeve 40 is rotated to separate the movable plates 50, so that the metering box 20 enters the area formed between the movable plates 50 to achieve pre-installation;

[0032] S300, then rotating the movable sleeve 40 again, so that the movable plates 50 gather together to fix the metering box 20;

[0033] S400, the meter box 20, the mounting panel 10 and the movable plate 50 are integrally mounted on the wall, wherein the fixed shaft 30 is located in the mounting hole, and screws are driven into the threaded holes 140 and the mounting holes to achieve the installation of the meter box 20.

[0034] Beneficial effects of the present invention: The present invention connects the column 60 through the movable sleeve 40, and the column 60 is connected to the movable plate 50. When the movable sleeve 40 is pulled to move along the fixed axis 30, the movable plates 50 gather together or separate from each other, and different installation areas can be adapted according to the size of the metering box 20, so as to fix the box body. The installation of metering boxes 20 of different sizes can be met by a set of brackets, which reduces costs and is easy to install.

[0035] For example, certain words are used in the specification and claims to refer to specific components. Those skilled in the art should understand that hardware manufacturers may use different terms to refer to the same component. This specification and claims do not use differences in names as a way to distinguish components, but use differences in the functions of components as the criteria for distinction. For example, "including" mentioned throughout the specification and claims is an open term, so it should be interpreted as "including but not limited to". "Approximately" means that within an acceptable error range, those skilled in the art can solve technical problems within a certain error range and basically achieve technical effects.

[0036] It should be noted that the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a product or system including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such product or system. In the absence of more restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the product or system including the elements.

[0037] The above description shows and describes several preferred embodiments of the present invention, but as before, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the form disclosed herein, and should not be regarded as excluding other embodiments, but can be used in various other combinations, modifications and environments, and can be modified within the scope of the invention concept of this article through the above teachings or the technology or knowledge of the relevant field. And the changes and modifications made by those skilled in the art do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and should be within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present invention.

Claims

1. A wall-mounted metering box, characterized in that: It includes a mounting panel, a mounting surface of the mounting panel is provided with a fixed shaft, a movable sleeve is provided on the fixed shaft, four movable plates are provided on one side of the mounting panel, a column is provided on the side of the movable plate facing the mounting panel, a plurality of slots are formed on the mounting panel, the column is located in the slot and moves back and forth along the setting direction of the slot, a connecting rod connected to the column is provided on the movable sleeve, and when the movable sleeve moves, the movable plate gathers toward or moves away from the center of the mounting panel.

2. A wall-mounted metering box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The notch is a waist-shaped groove structure.

3. A wall-mounted metering box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A baffle is arranged on the outer side of the movable plate to limit the movement of the metering box.

4. A wall-mounted metering box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable plate includes a first movable plate, a second movable plate, a third movable plate and a fourth movable plate. The first movable plate and the second movable plate are arranged in the same row, the third movable plate and the fourth movable plate are arranged in the same row, and lower extension plates are formed on the third movable plate and the fourth movable plate for carrying the metering box.

5. A wall-mounted metering box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first movable plate and the second movable plate are formed with upper extension plates for fixing the metering box.

6. A wall-mounted metering box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation panel is provided with installation feet, and the installation feet are provided with threaded holes.

7. A method for installing a wall-mounted metering box, characterized in that: The method for installing the wall-mounted metering box according to any one of claims 1 to 6 comprises the following steps: S100, opening a mounting hole for fixing the fixed shaft and a mounting hole for matching the threaded hole on the mounting wall; S200, according to the size of the metering box, pull the movable sleeve to separate the movable plates, so that the metering box enters the area formed between the movable plates to achieve pre-installation; S300, then pull the movable sleeve again to gather the movable plates to fix the metering box; S400, install the meter box, the installation panel and the movable plate as a whole on the wall, wherein the fixed shaft is located in the installation hole, and screws are driven into the threaded holes and the installation holes to install the meter box.