Ammeter cabinet convenient for replacing ammeters

Through the design of sliding plate and support plate structures, the rapid installation and replacement of the meter is achieved, solving the problems of cumbersome operation and high maintenance costs of traditional meter cabinets, improving operating efficiency and reducing the risk of damage.

CN120280809APending Publication Date: 2025-07-08FOSHAN ZHAOCHANGDA ELECTRIC POWER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510498423.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-21
Publication Date
2025-07-08

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Technical Problem

Traditional meter cabinets are complicated to operate when replacing or repairing electricity meters, and frequent disassembly may cause damage to the cabinet body or electricity meter, increasing maintenance costs.

Method used

The sliding plate and support plate structure is adopted, and the sliding plate and the support plate are combined to achieve rapid installation and replacement of the meter, the design of springs and electrode sheets is simplified, and the cabinet body is kept dry with the moisture absorbing pad.

Benefits of technology

It improves the operating efficiency of meter replacement and maintenance, reduces maintenance difficulty and cost, and avoids damage to cabinets and meters.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an electric meter cabinet convenient to replace an electric meter, and relates to the field of distribution electric meter boxes, the electric meter cabinet comprises a cabinet body, one end of the middle part of the cabinet body is fixedly connected with a back plate, the inner surface of the back plate is fixedly connected with a plurality of groups of mounting structures, and each mounting structure comprises a first mounting plate, a sliding plate and an electric meter; and the middle part of one side of the first mounting plate is fixedly connected with a connecting plate. According to the invention, when the electricity meter needs to be replaced, the electricity meter is taken down from the sliding plate only by taking down the fixed column through the cover plate, so that the electricity meter can be replaced, and when the sliding plate needs to be replaced, the wiring groove in the connecting plate has an arc surface, and the two sides of one end, inserted into the wiring groove, of the third electrode plate also have arc surfaces. The third electrode plate can be pushed into the supporting plate, so that the supporting plate slides on the surfaces of the first mounting plate and the connecting plate, the sliding plate can be replaced, the operation efficiency is improved, and the maintenance difficulty is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of distribution meter boxes, and particularly to a meter cabinet that facilitates meter replacement. Background Art

[0002] A meter cabinet is a device used to install and protect meters, and is widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial sites. Traditional meter cabinets usually adopt a fixed installation method, and the meters are fixed in the cabinet by screws or buckles.

[0003] Disclosed patent: A meter box (publication number: CN111896785B), comprising a housing, a bearing plate, an elastic member, and a cover plate. The housing is provided with a plurality of receiving grooves each having an open end for receiving meters. A neutral wire terminal and a live wire terminal are provided at the bottom of the receiving groove. The cover plate is disposed at the open end. When the cover plate covers the receiving groove, the elastic member is compressed, and the end portions of the neutral wire terminal and the live wire terminal respectively pass through their corresponding through holes and are detachably connected to the meter; when the cover plate opens the receiving groove, the elastic member resets and ejects the meter out of the receiving groove, and the end portions of the neutral wire terminal and the live wire terminal are disconnected from the meter and are respectively located in two through holes, realizing rapid meter replacement in the meter box and insulation protection for the neutral wire and the live wire.

[0004] However, the above patent has the following defects: When it is necessary to replace or repair the meter, the operator must use tools to disassemble the fixing device, which is a cumbersome and time-consuming process. In addition, frequent disassembly may cause damage to the cabinet or the meter, increasing the maintenance cost. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the drawbacks existing in the prior art, and to propose a meter cabinet that facilitates meter replacement.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An electric meter cabinet facilitating the replacement of electric meters, comprising a cabinet body, one end in the middle of the cabinet body is fixedly connected with a backboard, and several groups of installation structures are fixedly connected to the inner surface of the backboard. The installation structure includes a first mounting plate, a sliding plate and an electric meter. In the middle of one side of the first mounting plate, a connecting plate is fixedly connected. The end of the connecting plate away from the first mounting plate is fixedly connected with a second mounting plate. At the upper and lower ends of one side of the sliding plate, support plates are fixedly connected. The support plates are slidably connected to the surface of the first mounting plate, and the end of the support plate away from the sliding plate is slidably connected to the upper and lower surfaces of the connecting plate. At the upper and lower ends inside the sliding plate, first wiring grooves are provided. Inside the sliding plate, second electrode plates are fixedly connected. The second electrode plates are all located inside the first wiring grooves. The other end of the second electrode plate is fixedly connected with a connecting wire. The end of the connecting wire away from the second electrode plate is fixedly connected with a third electrode plate. The third electrode plate is slidably connected inside the support plate. At the ends of the two support plates away from each other, springs are fixedly connected. The end of the spring away from the third electrode plate is fixedly connected inside the support plate. At the lower end of the sliding plate, a support plate is fixedly connected.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: One end of the cabinet body away from the backboard is hinged with a cabinet door. Several observation windows are provided on the cabinet door, and the observation windows are opposite to the electric meters, and the number of the observation windows is the same as the number of the electric meters.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: A moisture absorption pad is arranged inside the cabinet body, and one end of the moisture absorption pad is located between the second mounting plate and the backboard. One side surface of the moisture absorption pad is closely attached to the inner surface of the backboard. Corresponding wire holes are provided at one end of the backboard and the moisture absorption pad.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: The electric meter is located at the upper end of the support plate. One side of the electric meter is fixedly connected with a fixing plate. The fixing plate is arranged at the upper end of a group of support plates. A cover plate is arranged on the upper surface of the fixing plate. Four fixing columns are fixedly connected to the lower end of the cover plate. The fixing columns all pass through the fixing plate, the sliding plate and the support plate, and the fixing columns are in interference fit with the sliding plate and the support plate.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: Fixing frames are fixedly connected to both sides at both ends of the second mounting plate. Bolts are arranged in the middle of one end of each fixing frame.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: The first mounting plate is provided with three sets of wiring grooves and three sets of placement grooves, and both the wiring grooves and the placement grooves extend into the interior of the connecting plate. Each set of wiring grooves and placement grooves is located at the upper and lower ends of the connecting plate, and an arc surface is provided on one side of the middle of the upper and lower ends of each set of wiring grooves and placement grooves.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: Three sets of first motor plates are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the connecting plate, and each set of first motor plates is located at the upper and lower ends of the same set of wiring grooves. One end of the first motor plate is fixedly connected with a first conductive column. Six sets of second wiring grooves are provided in the middle of the second mounting plate, and a first conductive column is provided in the middle of each second wiring groove.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution: A main board is slidably connected in both the wiring grooves. The main board is provided with a grasping groove. Two plug boards are fixedly connected to one end of the main board, and an arc surface is provided at the end of the plug board away from the main board.

[0014] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. In the present invention, first, the sliding plate and the support plate are inserted into the first mounting plate and the connecting plate, so that the support plate can slide on the surfaces of the connecting plate and the first mounting plate. The main board and the plug board are taken out from the designated wiring grooves and inserted into the wiring grooves and placement grooves that the support plate needs to pass through, so that the support plate can smoothly pass through the wiring grooves and placement grooves to reach the designated position. When the support plate reaches the designated position, the spring pushes the third electrode piece, so that the third electrode piece contacts the first motor piece. Then, the ammeter is placed on the upper surface of the support plate, so that the electrode column on the ammeter is inserted into the first wiring groove, so that the electrode column contacts the second electrode piece, thereby connecting the ammeter into the circuit. The fixing plate is placed on the upper surface of the support plate, and then the fixing column is passed through the cover plate and inserted into the sliding plate and the interior of the support plate, thereby fixing the ammeter on one side of the sliding plate, thus completing the installation of the ammeter.

[0015] 2. In the present invention, when the ammeter needs to be replaced, only the fixing column needs to be removed through the cover plate, so that the ammeter is removed from the sliding plate, thereby enabling the replacement of the ammeter. When the sliding plate needs to be replaced, the wiring grooves on the connecting plate have arc surfaces, and both sides of the end of the third electrode piece inserted into the wiring groove also have arc surfaces. When the connecting plate is pushed forcefully, under the action of the arc surface, the third electrode piece will be pushed into the interior of the support plate, so that the support plate slides on the surfaces of the first mounting plate and the connecting plate, thereby enabling the replacement of the sliding plate, thus improving the operation efficiency and reducing the maintenance difficulty. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present invention; Figure 2 is a sectional perspective view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is the three-dimensional structure diagram of the installation structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is the three-dimensional structure diagram of the installation structure of the present invention; Figure 5 This is the three-dimensional sectional structure diagram of the first mounting plate of the present invention; Figure 6 This is the three-dimensional structure diagram of the main board of the present invention; Figure 7 This is the three-dimensional sectional view of the first mounting plate of the present invention.

[0017] Legend: 1. Cabinet body; 2. Cabinet door; 3. Back panel; 4. Moisture absorption pad; 5. Installation structure; 51. First mounting plate; 511. Fixed frame; 512. Connecting plate; 513. Second mounting plate; 514. First motor plate; 515. First conductive column; 52. Sliding plate; 521. Support plate; 522. Second electrode plate; 523. Connecting wire; 524. Third electrode plate; 525. Spring; 53. Electric meter; 531. Fixed plate; 54. Cover plate; 541. Fixed column; 55. Main board; 551. Plug board. Detailed implementation manners

[0018] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0019] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, so it cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention; the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0020] Refer to Figure 1-7, an embodiment provided by the present invention: a meter cabinet facilitating meter replacement, comprising a cabinet body 1. One end in the middle of the cabinet body 1 is fixedly connected with a back plate 3. A plurality of groups of installation structures 5 are fixedly connected to the inner surface of the back plate 3. The installation structure 5 includes a first installation plate 51, a sliding plate 52 and a meter 53. A connecting plate 512 is fixedly connected to the middle of one side of the first installation plate 51. One end of the connecting plate 512 away from the first installation plate 51 is fixedly connected with a second installation plate 513. The upper and lower ends of one side of the sliding plate 52 are both fixedly connected with support plates 521. The support plates 521 are slidably connected to the surface of the first installation plate 51. One end of the support plates 521 away from the sliding plate 52 is slidably connected to the upper and lower surfaces of the connecting plate 512. First wiring grooves are arranged at the upper and lower ends inside the sliding plate 52. A second electrode plate 522 is fixedly connected inside the sliding plate 52. The second electrode plates 522 are both located inside the first wire grooves. The other end of the second electrode plate 522 is fixedly connected with a connecting wire 523. One end of the connecting wire 523 away from the second electrode plate 522 is fixedly connected with a third electrode plate 524. The third electrode plate 524 is slidably connected inside the support plates 521. One end of the two support plates 521 away from each other is fixedly connected with a spring 525. One end of the spring 525 away from the third electrode plate 524 is fixedly connected inside the support plates 521. The lower end of the sliding plate 52 is fixedly connected with a support plate 521.

[0021] A main board 55 is slidably connected to both the wiring groove and within the wiring groove. The main board 55 is provided with a grasping groove. At one end of the main board 55, two groups of insertion plates 551 are fixedly connected. The end of the insertion plate 551 away from the main board 55 is provided with an arc surface. Three groups of first motor pieces 514 are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the connecting plate 512, and each group of first motor pieces 514 is located at the upper and lower ends of the same group of wiring grooves. One end of the first motor piece 514 is fixedly connected to a first conductive column 515. Six groups of second wiring grooves are provided in the middle of the second mounting plate 513, and a first conductive column 515 is provided in the middle of each second wiring groove. The first mounting plate 51 is provided with three groups of wiring grooves and three groups of placement grooves, and both the wiring grooves and the placement grooves extend into the connecting plate 512. Each group of wiring grooves and placement grooves is located at both the upper and lower ends of the connecting plate 512. An arc surface is provided on one side of the middle of both the upper and lower ends of the connecting plate 512 for each group of wiring grooves and placement grooves. Fixed brackets 511 are fixedly connected to both sides at both ends of the second mounting plate 513. Bolts are provided in the middle of one end of each fixed bracket 511. The electricity meter 53 is located on the upper end of the support plate 521. One side of the electricity meter 53 is fixedly connected to a fixing plate 531. The fixing plate 531 is arranged on the upper end of one group of support plates 521. A cover plate 54 is provided on the upper surface of the fixing plate 531. Four fixing columns 541 are fixedly connected to the lower end of the cover plate 54. The fixing columns 541 all pass through the fixing plate 531, the sliding plate 52, and the support plate 521, and the fixing columns 541 are in interference fit with the sliding plate 52 and the support plate 521. A moisture absorption pad 4 is arranged inside the cabinet body 1, and one end of the moisture absorption pad 4 is located between the second mounting plate 513 and the back plate 3. One side surface of the moisture absorption pad 4 is closely attached to the inner surface of the back plate 3. Corresponding wire holes are provided at one ends of both the back plate 3 and the moisture absorption pad 4. The end of the cabinet body 1 away from the back plate 3 is hinged with a cabinet door 2. A number of observation windows are provided on the cabinet door 2, and the observation windows are directly opposite the electricity meters 53, and the number of the observation windows is the same as the number of the electricity meters 53.

[0022] Working principle: Pass the wire through the wire holes on the back plate 3 and the moisture absorption pad 4 so that the wire is inserted into the second wiring groove and connected to the first conductive column 515. Insert the sliding plate 52 and the support plate 521 into the first mounting plate 51 and the connecting plate 512 so that the support plate 521 can slide on the surfaces of the connecting plate 512 and the first mounting plate 51. Insert the hand into the grasping groove, take out the main board 55 and the plug board 551 from the designated wiring groove, and insert them into the wiring groove and the placement groove that the support plate 521 needs to pass through, so that the support plate 521 can smoothly pass through the wiring groove and the placement groove to reach the designated position. When the support plate 521 reaches the designated position, the spring 525 pushes the third electrode piece 524 so that the third electrode piece 524 contacts the first motor piece 514. Then, place the ammeter 53 on the upper surface of the support plate 521 so that the electrode column on the ammeter 53 is inserted into the first wiring groove and contacts the second electrode piece 522, thereby connecting the ammeter to the circuit. Place the fixing plate 531 on the upper surface of the support plate 521, and then pass the fixing column 541 through the cover plate 54 and insert it into the sliding plate 52 and the support plate 521, thereby fixing the ammeter 53 on one side of the sliding plate 52, thus completing the installation of the ammeter. When the ammeter 53 needs to be replaced, only need to remove the fixing column 541 through the cover plate 54 so that the ammeter 53 is removed from the sliding plate 52, thereby enabling the replacement of the ammeter 53. When the sliding plate 52 needs to be replaced, the wiring groove on the connecting plate 512 has an arc surface, and both sides of one end of the third electrode piece 524 inserted into the wiring groove also have an arc surface. When the connecting plate 512 is pushed forcefully, under the action of the arc surface, the third electrode piece 524 will be pushed into the support plate 521, so that the support plate 521 slides on the surfaces of the first mounting plate 51 and the connecting plate 512, thereby enabling the replacement of the sliding plate 52, thus improving the operation efficiency and reducing the maintenance difficulty. When not in use, the main board 55 and the plug board 551 are inserted into the wiring groove to avoid dust contamination of the surface of the first motor piece 514. The moisture absorption pad 4 can absorb the moisture in the air, ensuring the dryness inside the cabinet 1.

[0023] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electric meter cabinet facilitating the replacement of an electric meter, comprising a cabinet body (1), characterized in that: One end of the middle part of the cabinet body (1) is fixedly connected with a back plate (3). A plurality of groups of installation structures (5) are fixedly connected to the inner surface of the back plate (3). The installation structure (5) includes a first installation plate (51), a sliding plate (52) and an electric meter (53). A connecting plate (512) is fixedly connected to the middle part of one side of the first installation plate (51). One end of the connecting plate (512) far from the first installation plate (51) is fixedly connected with a second installation plate (513). Support plates (521) are fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of one side of the sliding plate (52). The support plates (521) are slidably connected to the surface of the first installation plate (51). One end of the support plate (521) far from the sliding plate (52) is slidably connected to the upper and lower surfaces of the connecting plate (512). First wiring grooves are arranged at the upper and lower ends inside the sliding plate (52). A second electrode plate (522) is fixedly connected to the inside of the sliding plate (52). The second electrode plates (522) are all located inside the first wiring grooves. The other end of the second electrode plate (522) is fixedly connected with a connecting wire (523). One end of the connecting wire (523) far from the second electrode plate (522) is fixedly connected with a third electrode plate (524). The third electrode plate (524) is slidably connected to the inside of the support plate (521). Springs (525) are fixedly connected to the ends of the two support plates (521) far from each other. One end of the spring (525) far from the third electrode plate (524) is fixedly connected to the inside of the support plate (521). The lower end of the sliding plate (52) is fixedly connected with a support plate (521).

2. The electric meter cabinet facilitating the replacement of an electric meter according to claim 1, wherein: A cabinet door (2) is hinged to one end of the cabinet body (1) far from the back plate (3). A plurality of observation windows are arranged on the cabinet door (2), and the observation windows are opposite to the electric meters (53), and the number of the observation windows is the same as that of the electric meters (53).

3. The electric meter cabinet facilitating the replacement of an electric meter according to claim 1, wherein: A moisture absorption pad (4) is arranged inside the cabinet body (1), and one end of the moisture absorption pad (4) is located between the second installation plate (513) and the back plate (3), and one side surface of the moisture absorption pad (4) is closely attached to the inner surface of the back plate (3). Wire holes corresponding to each other are arranged at one end of the back plate (3) and the moisture absorption pad (4).

4. A meter cabinet facilitating meter replacement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric meter (53) is located above the support plate (521). A fixing plate (531) is fixedly connected to one side of the electric meter (53). The fixing plate (531) is arranged above a group of support plates (521). A cover plate (54) is arranged on the upper surface of the fixing plate (531). Four fixing columns (541) are fixedly connected to the lower end of the cover plate (54). The fixing columns (541) all pass through the fixing plate (531), the sliding plate (52) and the support plate (521), and the fixing columns (541) are in interference fit with the sliding plate (52) and the support plate (521).

5. The electric meter cabinet facilitating the replacement of an electric meter according to claim 4, characterized in that: Fixing frames (511) are fixedly connected to both sides of both ends of the second installation plate (513). Bolts are arranged in the middle of one end of each fixing frame (511).

6. The electric meter cabinet facilitating the replacement of an electric meter according to claim 5, wherein: The first mounting plate (51) is provided with three groups of wiring grooves and three groups of placement grooves, and both the wiring grooves and the placement grooves extend into the interior of the connecting plate (512), and each group of wiring grooves and placement grooves is located on the upper and lower ends of the connecting plate (512), and an arc surface is provided on one side of the middle of the upper and lower ends of the connecting plate (512) for each group of wiring grooves and placement grooves.

7. The electric meter cabinet facilitating the replacement of an electric meter according to claim 6, wherein: Three groups of first motor pieces (514) are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the connecting plate (512), and each group of first motor pieces (514) is located at the upper and lower ends of the same group of wiring grooves. One end of the first motor piece (514) is fixedly connected to a first conductive column (515). Six groups of second wiring grooves are provided in the middle of the second mounting plate (513), and a first conductive column (515) is provided in the middle of each second wiring groove.

8. The electric meter cabinet facilitating the replacement of an electric meter according to claim 7, characterized in that: A main board (55) is slidably connected in both the wiring grooves, and the main board (55) is provided with a grasping groove. Two groups of insertion plates (551) are fixedly connected to one end of the main board (55), and an arc surface is provided at the end of the insertion plate (551) away from the main board (55).

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    CN111896785B