Electric power metering box

By designing response components and transmission components in the power metering box, the contactless fast shutdown of the total power switch is solved, and the safety risks and speed problems of manually closing the power switch in emergencies are improved, and emergency response capabilities are improved.

CN120497061AActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15NINGBO HENGLIDA TECH +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202510386816.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2045-03-31

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Technical Problem

In emergency situations such as fires, manually turning off the power switch directly poses a safety risk and is not operated quickly enough.

Method used

A power metering box is designed to achieve a contactless fast closing of the total power switch by setting a response component using the transmission assembly and the abutment plate, including the synergy between the baffle assembly, the lifting plate, the transmission assembly and the abutment plate, to avoid direct contact with the mechanical switch.

Benefits of technology

In an emergency, quickly and safely turn off the total power switch, reduce operating time, improve emergency response capabilities, and enhance operational safety.

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Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of power equipment, and particularly relates to a power metering box. The power distribution cabinet comprises a cabinet body, a cabinet door is installed on the cabinet body, a main power switch is arranged in the cabinet body, and a mechanical switch is arranged on the main power switch; the closing assembly is arranged on the cabinet door, and the closing assembly comprises a baffle assembly located on the outer side of the main power switch and a quick response assembly for closing the main power switch in a pressing mode; when the main power switch needs to be turned off, the switch can be switched to be turned off only by operating the quick response assembly, so that the main power switch is automatically turned off in the process of lifting the lifting plate. In addition, the operator can also directly lift the baffle upwards by using the lifting plate, so that the time for opening the cabinet door is shortened, and the emergency capability of the device is improved. Particularly, the quick response assembly is arranged on the baffle assembly, so that the time for turning off the main power switch can be further shortened, and the main power switch can be turned off more conveniently.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of electric power equipment, and in particular relates to an electric power metering box. Background Art

[0002] An electricity meter box is a device used in power systems. Its primary function is to house the various electrical components used to measure and record electricity usage. These components may include energy meters, communication modules, controllers, and other components. Regardless of the scenario, the meter box is equipped with appropriate power switches to protect these components from overloads and short circuits, and to manually or automatically disconnect the circuit in the event of a fault.

[0003] Typically, power switches have a protective function that disconnects the circuit when a problem occurs. However, in some special situations, such as a fire, the circuit is still energized and the power switch must be manually turned off. However, manually turning off the power switch in such situations is extremely dangerous. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides an electric power meter box. By providing a response component, the present invention enables a worker to directly operate the response component to turn off the power switch in an emergency, without having to manually turn off the power switch. This ensures safety, and the process of using the response component to cut off the entire circuit is faster than directly operating the main switch.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above problems is: an electric power meter box, comprising: A cabinet body, a cabinet door is installed on the cabinet body, a main power switch is arranged in the cabinet body, and a mechanical switch is arranged on the main power switch; A closing assembly, provided on the cabinet door, comprising a baffle assembly located outside the main power switch and a response assembly for closing the main power switch by pressing; The baffle assembly includes a mounting plate, a baffle slidably arranged on the mounting plate, and a lifting plate arranged on the baffle; The response component includes a transmission component and an abutment plate provided on the transmission component and abutting against the mechanical switch; After the abutment plate pushes the mechanical switch horizontally, the main power switch can be switched to the off state; The transmission assembly is used to horizontally push the abutment plate toward the direction where the mechanical switch is located.

[0006] Optionally, in some embodiments, the transmission assembly includes a moving column, a squeezing ball disposed at the bottom of the moving column, and a pressure plate disposed outside the abutment plate and abutting against the squeezing ball; A cavity is provided in the lifting plate, and the transmission assembly and at least a portion of the structure of the pressure plate are arranged in the cavity; The contact surface between the pressure plate and the squeezing ball is configured as an inclined surface.

[0007] Optionally, in some embodiments, a reset tension spring is provided between the squeezing ball and the inner side surface of the lifting plate, a limiting plate is provided on the pressure plate, and a tension spring is fixedly connected between the limiting plate and the baffle.

[0008] Optionally, in some embodiments, a limiting plate is provided at the top of the movable column.

[0009] Optionally, in some embodiments, a slide groove is provided on one side of the mounting plate, a clamping strip is fixedly connected to the side of the baffle, and the clamping strip is slidably arranged inside the slide groove.

[0010] Optionally, in some embodiments, a movable groove is provided on the inner side of the baffle, and the pressure plate is slidably disposed in the movable groove.

[0011] Optionally, in some embodiments, a window is provided on the cabinet door, and the mounting plate is provided on a side of the window; Optionally, in some embodiments, two groups of mounting plates are provided, a connection frame is installed between the two mounting plates, and the connection frame is provided on the outside of the main power switch.

[0012] Optionally, in some embodiments, a protective cover is rotatably connected to the top of the lifting plate.

[0013] Optionally, in some embodiments, the abutment plate is a soft plate, and a curved surface is provided on a side of the abutment plate close to the main power switch.

[0014] In the embodiment of the present invention, when the main power switch needs to be turned off, it is only necessary to operate the response component to directly turn off the mechanical switch of the main power switch through the abutment plate to achieve an indirect closing effect. In addition, the response component can directly control the main power switch without opening the cabinet door, and the response speed is faster.

[0015] In addition, the operator can also directly use the lifting plate to lift the baffle upwards. At this time, the main power switch is connected to the outside world through the window. The operator can directly turn on the switch on the main power switch. In case of emergency, the time to open the cabinet door is reduced, and the emergency capability of the device is improved.

[0016] In particular, the response component is arranged on the baffle component. When the response component is operated, the baffle can be opened, which can further reduce the time for turning off the main power switch and make it more convenient to turn off the main power switch. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the power components, connection board and main power switch of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the cabinet door, mounting plate and connecting frame of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the movable column, the limiting plate and the reset spring of the present invention; Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the limiting plate, tension spring and abutment plate of the present invention.

[0019] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by each number are as follows: 1. Cabinet body; 2. Power component; 3. Connecting plate; 4. Main power switch; 5. Sub-power controller; 6. Cabinet door; 7. Mounting plate; 8. Connecting frame; 9. Baffle; 10. Lifting plate; 11. Moving column; 12. Limiting plate; 13. Squeeze ball; 14. Reset spring; 15. Pressure plate; 16. Limiting plate; 17. Tension spring; 18. Abutment plate; 19. Protective cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] An embodiment of the present invention provides an electric power meter box, comprising: A cabinet body 1 is provided with a cabinet door 6, a main power switch 4 is provided in the cabinet body 1, and a mechanical switch is provided on the main power switch 4; A closing component is provided on the cabinet door 6, and the closing component includes a baffle component located outside the main power switch 4, and a response component for closing the main power switch 4 by pressing; The baffle assembly includes a mounting plate 7, a baffle 9 slidably disposed on the mounting plate 7, and a lifting plate 10 disposed on the baffle 9; The response component includes a transmission component and an abutment plate 18 provided on the transmission component and abutting against the mechanical switch; After the abutment plate 18 pushes the mechanical switch horizontally, the main power switch 4 can be switched to the off state; The transmission assembly is used to horizontally push the abutment plate 18 toward the direction where the mechanical switch is located.

[0022] The cabinet body 1 and cabinet door 6 provide a secure, enclosed environment, protecting the internal electrical components from external influences and preventing unauthorized access. The main power switch 4 controls the circuit breaker for the entire power meter box, ensuring normal equipment operation. In an emergency, it mechanically shuts off power to protect the system and personnel. The mechanical switch is an operating component on the main power switch that allows physical control of the switch's on / off state.

[0023] In addition, the cabinet 1 is usually placed in a container with a safety lock, such as a safety cabinet or a room with an anti-theft door, to ensure that only people with control authority can manipulate the switch to close the circuit.

[0024] The closing assembly is used to quickly shut off the main power switch in an emergency without direct contact, enhancing operational safety. The baffle assembly protects the main power switch 4 when circuit closure is not required. The response assembly, through the coordinated action of the transmission assembly and abutment plate 18, achieves non-contact, rapid, and stable shutoff of the main power switch.

[0025] There are many types of switches in the cabinet 1 for managing the opening or closing of power, but they can be generally divided into a main power switch 4 and several sub-power controllers. The abutment plate 18 must ensure that it is directly abutted against the mechanical switch of the main power switch 4 to ensure that the power supply of all electrical devices in the cabinet 1 can be turned off during operation.

[0026] The transmission assembly includes a moving column 11, a squeezing ball 13 disposed at the bottom of the moving column 11, and a pressure plate 15 disposed outside the abutment plate 18 and abutting against the squeezing ball 13; The lifting plate 10 is provided with a cavity, and the transmission assembly and at least part of the structure of the pressure plate 15 are arranged in the cavity; The contact surface between the pressure plate 15 and the squeezing ball 13 is configured as an inclined surface.

[0027] A reset tension spring 14 is provided between the squeezing ball 13 and the inner side surface of the lifting plate 10 , a limiting plate 16 is provided on the pressure plate 15 , and a tension spring 17 is fixedly connected between the limiting plate 16 and the baffle 9 .

[0028] A limiting plate 12 is provided at the top of the movable column 11 .

[0029] A movable groove is provided on the inner side of the baffle 9 , and the pressure plate 15 is slidably arranged in the movable groove.

[0030] The movable column 11 is a vertical columnar structure, connected at its top to a limit plate 12 and at its bottom to a squeeze ball 13. The limit plate 12, which can be a disc, is fixed to the top of the movable column. The squeeze ball 13 is a hemispherical structure fixed to the bottom of the movable column. By contacting the pressure plate 15, it transmits a vertical compressive force, causing the pressure plate 15 to move.

[0031] The return spring 14 is an elastic element connected between the top of the squeezing ball and the inner wall of the lifting plate. Its purpose is to return the squeezing ball 13 and related components to their initial position after the force is removed. The pressure plate 15 is a plate-like structure with a surface in contact with the squeezing ball 13 and can slide within the movable groove. The contact surface of the pressure plate 15 and the squeezing ball 13 has an arc shape that matches the squeezing ball 13.

[0032] The limit plate 16 is a plate that fits over the surface of the pressure plate 15 and is used to limit the movement of the pressure plate 15, primarily its lateral movement, ensuring that it slides along the predetermined path within the movable groove. A tension spring, a relatively low-elasticity spring, is connected between the limit plate and the inner wall of the movable groove. It provides additional positioning and reset force for the pressure plate, ensuring that it quickly returns to its initial position when no longer pushed. The movable groove is a groove-like structure within the baffle that provides a sliding path for the pressure plate 15, guiding its movement and ensuring that it slides along the predetermined path.

[0033] A sliding groove is provided on one side of the mounting plate 7 , and a clamping strip is fixedly connected to the side of the baffle 9 , and the clamping strip is slidably arranged inside the sliding groove.

[0034] The clip is a long, protruding structure fixed to the side of the baffle 9. It slides within the chute of the mounting plate 7, guiding and securing the baffle 9, ensuring smooth movement along the chute. The chute provides a track that limits the direction of movement of the baffle 9, ensuring it slides along a specific path and preventing it from moving sideways or falling out of the chute.

[0035] The cabinet door 6 is provided with a window, and the mounting plate 7 is arranged on the side of the window.

[0036] Two groups of mounting plates 7 are provided, and a connection frame 8 is installed between the two mounting plates 7 . The connection frame 8 is provided on the outside of the main power switch 4 .

[0037] Furthermore, a key lock is installed on the cabinet door, and a blocking piece is fixedly connected to one side of the key lock.

[0038] Among them, the key lock is a lock installed on the cabinet door. It can be composed of a lock cylinder, keyhole, lock tongue, etc., with the purpose of providing physical security and restricting access to the components inside the cabinet. It can only be unlocked with a matching key, thus preventing unauthorized personnel from opening the cabinet door. The baffle is fixedly connected to one side of the key lock. It is usually a flat piece of metal or other solid material. The baffle is locked into a specific position in the locked state to prevent the cabinet door from being opened. It can also provide additional mechanical stability to ensure that the lock is not easily pried open in the locked state.

[0039] Furthermore, a square groove is provided on the cabinet door, and a locking plate is installed on the cabinet body, and the locking plate is arranged inside the square groove.

[0040] A protective cover 19 is rotatably connected to the top of the lifting plate 10 .

[0041] The protective cover 19 can be made of metal, plastic, or other durable materials to resist environmental influences such as dust, moisture, and physical damage. It can be box-shaped, semicircular, or otherwise designed to effectively cover the top of the lifting plate and surrounding components. The protective cover 19 is connected to the top of the lifting plate via a hinge or pivot, allowing it to rotate open and closed.

[0042] The contact plate 18 is a soft plate, and a side of the contact plate 18 close to the main power switch 4 is provided with an arc surface.

[0043] A specific embodiment is given below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] Example: Please combine Figures 1-4 , an electric meter box of the present embodiment includes a cabinet 1, a power component 2 and a connecting plate 3 are installed inside the cabinet 1, a main power switch 4 and a sub-power controller 5 are installed on the surface of the connecting plate 3, a cabinet door 6 is installed on the front of the cabinet 1, a square groove is opened on the front of the cabinet door 6, a lock plate is installed on the front of the cabinet 1, the lock plate is arranged inside the square groove, and it is convenient to connect the cabinet 1 and the cabinet door 6 through a lock, a key lock is installed on the front of the cabinet door 6, and a baffle is fixedly connected to one side of the key lock for connecting the cabinet door 6 and the cabinet 1 to protect the various parts in the cabinet 1, and a regulating component is installed inside the cabinet door 6.

[0045] The regulating component is used to open the baffle 9 and turn off the main power switch 4. The regulating component includes two mounting plates 7. A connecting frame 8 is installed on the back of the two mounting plates 7. A window is provided on the front of the cabinet door 6. The two mounting plates 7 are respectively arranged on both sides of the window. The cabinet door 6, the mounting plate 7 and the connecting frame 8 are connected by bolts, which is convenient for switching the main power switch 4 through the window. The connecting frame 8 is arranged on the outside of the main power switch 4. A baffle 9 is slidably connected between the two mounting plates 7. A slide groove is provided on one side of the mounting plate 7. Both sides of the baffle 9 are fixedly connected with a card strip, and the card strip is slidably arranged inside the slide groove to ensure the normal movement of the baffle 9. A lifting plate 10 is installed on the front of the baffle 9, and a changing component is installed inside the lifting plate 10.

[0046] The changing component is used to turn off the main power switch 4 during the process of opening the baffle 9. The changing component includes a moving column 11. The top of the lifting plate 10 is provided with a limiting hole for the moving column 11 to pass through, which ensures the normal movement of the moving column 11. The top of the moving column 11 is fixedly connected to the limiting disk 12. The top of the lifting plate 10 is rotatably connected to a protective cover 19, which is used to control whether the limiting disk 12 is pressed during use. The bottom of the moving column 11 is fixedly connected to a squeezing ball 13. The top of the squeezing ball 13 and the top of the inner wall of the lifting plate 10 are connected by a reset spring 14. The surface of the squeezing ball 13 abuts against a pressure plate 15. The front of the pressure plate 15 is a triangular block, which is convenient for the pressure plate 15 to be squeezed by the squeezing ball 13, the surface of the pressure plate 15 is sleeved with a limit plate 16, the inside of the baffle 9 is provided with a moving groove, the back of the lifting plate 10 and the front of the moving groove are provided with a through groove, the pressure plate 15 is slidably arranged inside the through groove, ensuring the normal movement of the pressure plate 15, the pressure plate 15 is slidably arranged inside the moving groove, the front of the limit plate 16 is fixedly connected to two tension springs 17, the front of the tension spring 17 is fixedly connected to the front of the inner wall of the moving groove, one end of the pressure plate 15 is fixedly connected to the abutment plate 18, the abutment plate 18 is a rubber plate, and the top and bottom of the back of the abutment plate 18 are provided with arc surfaces, which reduce the damage caused by the abutment plate 18 to the surface of the main power switch 4.

[0047] The implementation principle of an electricity meter box in the embodiment of the present application is: when it is necessary to turn off the main power switch 4, the lifting plate 10 is pulled upward, so that the lifting plate 10 lifts the baffle 9 upward. At this time, the main power switch 4 is connected to the outside world through the window, and the operator can directly turn the switch on the main power switch 4. When it is necessary to turn on the main power switch 4, the lifting plate 10 is directly pulled up to reset the switch on the main power switch 4. The lifting plate 10 is used to directly control the switch of the main power switch 4 without opening the cabinet door 6. It is very convenient and quick. In case of emergency, the time for opening the cabinet door 6 is reduced, and the emergency capability of the device is improved.

[0048] In case of emergency, the protective cover 19 can be directly pushed to one side, and then the limit plate 12 can be pressed and the lifting plate 10 can be lifted upward. During this process, the limit plate 12 will move downward with the movable column 11, so that the squeezing ball 13 will squeeze the pressure plate 15 downward, so that the pressure plate 15 moves toward the inside of the cabinet 1, thereby causing the pressure plate 15 to move toward the main power switch 4 with the abutment plate 18. In the process of lifting the lifting plate 10 upward, the abutment plate 18 will abut the switch on the main power switch 4 and push the switch upward, thereby realizing the automatic closing of the main power switch 4 in the process of lifting the lifting plate 10, which can further reduce the time to close the main power switch 4 and make it more convenient to close the main power switch 4.

[0049] In addition, the same or similar reference numerals are used in the drawings and description to refer to the same or similar parts or steps whenever possible. The drawings are presented in simplified form and are not drawn to exact scale. For convenience and clarity only, directional terms such as top, bottom, left, right, upward, above, above, below, below, rear, and front may be used in the drawings. These and similar directional terms should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure in any way.

Claims

1. An electric power meter box, characterized in that: include: A cabinet body (1), a cabinet door (6) is installed on the cabinet body (1), a main power switch (4) is provided in the cabinet body (1), and a mechanical switch is provided on the main power switch (4); A closing component is provided on the cabinet door (6), the closing component comprising a baffle component located outside the main power switch (4), and a response component for closing the main power switch (4) by pressing; The baffle assembly comprises a mounting plate (7), a baffle (9) slidably disposed on the mounting plate (7), and a lifting plate (10) disposed on the baffle (9); The response component includes a transmission component and an abutment plate (18) disposed on the transmission component and abutting against the mechanical switch; The transmission assembly comprises a moving column (11), a squeezing ball (13) arranged at the bottom of the moving column (11), and a pressure plate (15) arranged outside the abutment plate (18) and abutting against the squeezing ball (13); After the abutment plate (18) pushes the mechanical switch horizontally, the main power switch (4) can be switched to an off state; A cavity is provided in the lifting plate (10), and at least part of the structure of the transmission assembly and the pressure plate (15) is arranged in the cavity.

2. The power meter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The contact surface between the pressure plate (15) and the squeezing ball (13) is configured as an inclined surface.

3. The power meter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reset tension spring (14) is provided between the squeezing ball (13) and the inner side surface of the lifting plate (10), a limiting plate (16) is provided on the pressure plate (15), and a tension spring (17) is fixedly connected between the limiting plate (16) and the baffle (9).

4. The power meter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting plate (12) is provided at the top end of the movable column (11).

5. The power meter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding groove is provided on one side of the mounting plate (7), and a clamping strip is fixedly connected to the side of the baffle (9), and the clamping strip is slidably arranged inside the sliding groove.

6. The power meter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A movable groove is provided on the inner side of the baffle (9), and the pressure plate (15) is slidably arranged in the movable groove.

7. The power meter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet door (6) is provided with a window, and the mounting plate (7) is arranged on the side of the window.

8. The power meter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plates (7) are provided in two groups, and a connecting frame (8) is installed between the two mounting plates (7).

9. The power meter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the lifting plate (10) is rotatably connected to a protective cover (19).

10. The power meter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The abutment plate (18) is a soft plate, and a curved surface is provided on a side of the abutment plate (18) close to the main power switch (4).

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