Electric energy meter mounting bracket

Abstract

The invention discloses an electric energy meter installation support, and relates to the technical field of electric energy metering device installation, and the support comprises a bottom plate which is used for fixing the support on a wall surface or a distribution box; the adjusting bottom plate is adjustably connected to the bottom plate; the at least one olecranon hook is used for hanging an electric energy meter and is arranged on the bottom plate; the clamping mechanisms comprise a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate which are used for clamping the two sides of the electric energy meter respectively, and a telescopic component which is used for driving the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to move oppositely so as to clamp the electric energy meter. The electric energy meter can be quickly suspended and positioned through the olecranon hook; by adjusting the slidable and rotatable connection between the bottom plates, the up-down and angle adjustment of the mounting position is realized; the electric energy meter is automatically and rapidly clamped and fixed through the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate which are respectively driven by the return spring, and a traditional screw fastening mode is replaced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electricity meter installation equipment technology, and in particular to an electricity meter mounting bracket. Background Technology

[0002] Electricity meters are indispensable metering devices in power systems, and their installation and fixing are among the core daily tasks of power installation and maintenance personnel. In current technical practices, traditional electricity meter mounting brackets typically use relatively simple metal or plastic structures, relying mainly on screws for fastening. This traditional installation process usually requires multiple steps. First, the operator needs to manually lift the heavy electricity meter to the designated position; then, the vertical and horizontal positions of the bracket (such as a V-frame bracket) need to be repeatedly fine-tuned to align the meter's hooks with the base screw holes; finally, the fixing screws (especially the base screws) are tightened one by one with a screwdriver. The entire process requires close cooperation of both hands, is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and greatly limits the efficiency of the installation work.

[0003] Furthermore, electricity meters are often installed in confined spaces within energized distribution boxes with complex wiring. When tightening the concealed mounting bolts, they can easily slip and fall. If a bolt falls into a live part of the distribution box, it could potentially cause a phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground short circuit, damaging equipment or even causing serious safety accidents such as electric arc injuries, posing a direct threat to the lives of operators and the stable operation of the power system.

[0004] In conclusion, there is an urgent need for a new type of electricity meter mounting bracket that can completely eliminate the cumbersome and dangerous screw fixing method, while having multi-degree-of-freedom adjustment capabilities to adapt to complex installation environments, thereby achieving safe, fast and convenient electricity meter installation. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, this application provides an electricity meter mounting bracket. The main purpose is to solve the shortcomings of existing electricity meter mounting brackets, which rely on screw fixing, are cumbersome to operate, have low efficiency, and pose safety risks, and to provide a novel telescopic adjustable electricity meter mounting bracket that can achieve rapid suspension, multi-degree-of-freedom adjustment, and automatic clamping fixation.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an electricity meter mounting bracket is provided, comprising: a base plate for fixing the bracket to a wall or a distribution box; an adjusting base plate adjustablely connected to the base plate; at least one beak hook for suspending the electricity meter, the beak hook being disposed on the base plate; and a pair of clamping mechanisms symmetrically disposed on both sides of the adjusting base plate, the clamping mechanisms comprising a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate for clamping both sides of the electricity meter respectively, and a telescopic member for driving the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to move toward each other to clamp the electricity meter.

[0007] Furthermore, the base plate is provided with a hook groove extending along its length. The eagle beak hook can slide along the hook groove and be fixed in different positions. In this application, the bracket can move up and down and rotate through the track groove and the adjusting clamp fixing screw to adapt to the needs of different installation heights and angles.

[0008] Furthermore, the base plate is provided with a track groove, and the adjusting base plate is connected to the base plate by adjusting clamp fixing screws passing through the track groove, so that the adjusting base plate can move up and down along the track groove.

[0009] Furthermore, when the adjusting clamp fixing screw is loosened, the adjusting base plate can rotate around the axis of the screw.

[0010] Furthermore, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are respectively connected to the adjusting base plate through at least two telescopic support bars, and the telescopic component is sleeved on the telescopic support bars to ensure that the clamping is stable and flexible.

[0011] Furthermore, the telescopic component is a tension spring, with its two ends connected to the adjusting base plate and the second clamping plate or the first clamping plate, respectively.

[0012] Furthermore, the base plate and the adjusting base plate form a cross-shaped structure, which enhances the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of the support.

[0013] Furthermore, the base plate is provided with upper fixing screw holes and lower fixing screw holes for fixing it to the wall.

[0014] Furthermore, the hook opening of the eagle beak hook is provided with an anti-slip rubber pad, which is used to increase friction and prevent the electricity meter from slipping off.

[0015] Furthermore, the base plate and the adjusting base plate are connected by a sliding and rotating connection structure through the track groove and the adjusting clamp fixing screw; wherein, the track groove is an elongated hole, and the adjusting clamp fixing screw passes through the elongated hole and can move up and down and rotate within the hole. In this application, the base plate and the adjusting base plate are connected by a sliding and rotating connection structure through the track groove and the adjusting clamp fixing screw, which realizes the stability and flexibility of the adjusting base plate during up and down movement and rotation, and further improves the installation efficiency and adaptability.

[0016] Beneficial effects This application innovatively integrates the installation process into three steps: "suspension-adjustment-clamping". The operator only needs to easily hang the electricity meter on the hook, completing the initial positioning with one hand; then, adjust the position and angle of the base plate as needed; finally, by pulling and releasing the clamping plate, the spring return force automatically completes the secure clamping. The entire process requires no screws, greatly shortening installation time and reducing labor intensity. By completely eliminating the use of base screws, the risk of short circuits caused by loose screws is fundamentally eliminated, greatly ensuring the safety of operators and equipment.

[0017] Furthermore, the cross-shaped structural design of this application allows for vertical and horizontal movement and 360-degree rotation of the base plate, while the height of the eagle-beak hook can also be independently adjusted. This multi-dimensional adjustment capability enables the bracket to easily handle complex installation conditions such as uneven walls and deviations in pre-installed positions, making it highly versatile. The spring's rebound force provides continuous and stable clamping force, ensuring that the electricity meter will not loosen or shift after installation, and its fixing effect fully meets the requirements for long-term operation.

[0018] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, the following are specific embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are provided to further illustrate the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. Clearly, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0020] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 This diagram illustrates a structural schematic of an energy meter mounting bracket provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2This diagram illustrates a structural schematic of an energy meter mounting bracket provided in an embodiment of the present invention from another angle.

[0021] Icon labels: 1-Base plate, 2-Adjusting base plate, 3-First clamping plate, 4-Second clamping plate, 5-Telescopic component, 6-Adjusting clamping plate fixing screw, 7-Eagle beak hook, 8-Upper fixing screw hole, 9-Lower fixing screw hole, 10-Railway groove, 11-Hook groove.

[0022] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0024] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0025] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] Example The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the telescopic adjustable energy meter mounting bracket provided in this application has an overall adjustable cross-shaped structure.

[0028] In one feasible implementation, the bracket includes a vertically arranged base plate 1. The base plate 1 is a long strip plate, and upper fixing screw holes 8 and lower fixing screw holes 9 are respectively opened at the upper and lower ends of the base plate 1, for using expansion screws or other fasteners to firmly install the entire bracket on the wall or the back plate of the distribution box.

[0029] In one feasible embodiment, at least one beak hook 7 for suspending an electricity meter is provided on the upper part of the base plate 1. The beak hook 7 is used to suspend the hanging hole on the back of the electricity meter, realizing quick initial positioning of the electricity meter. In order to accommodate different models of electricity meters or different installation height requirements, preferably, a hook groove 11 extending along the length direction of the base plate 1 is opened on the base plate 1. The fixing bolt of the beak hook 7 passes through this hook groove 11, thereby allowing the beak hook 7 to slide up and down within the range of the hook groove 11 and lock at any desired height. In addition, the hook opening of the beak hook 7 is provided with an anti-slip rubber pad, which increases the friction between the hook and the electricity meter, and can effectively prevent the electricity meter from slipping off the hook even under vibration or external force, thereby improving the safety and stability of the installation.

[0030] In this embodiment, a horizontally positioned adjusting base plate 2 is cross-connected to the base plate 1, forming a cross-shaped structure. To achieve the adjustment function, a vertical track groove 10 is formed in the middle of the base plate 1. The adjusting base plate 2 is connected to the base plate 1 via an adjusting clamp fixing screw 6 passing through its central hole and the track groove 10, allowing the adjusting base plate 2 to move up and down along the track groove 10. This connection method in this application provides the adjusting base plate 2 with two degrees of freedom for adjustment: 1. Up and down adjustment: After loosening the adjusting clamp fixing screw 6, the adjusting base plate 2 can slide up and down along the length of the track groove 10. 2. Angle adjustment: With the adjusting clamp fixing screw 6 loosened, the adjusting base plate 2 can also rotate 360 ​​degrees around the axis of the screw. After adjusting to a suitable position and angle, tightening the adjusting clamp fixing screw 6 will lock the two together.

[0031] In one feasible implementation, a pair of clamping mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the adjusting base plate 2. Each clamping mechanism includes a clamping plate (a first clamping plate 3 and a second clamping plate 4, respectively) and a telescopic component 5 for driving the first clamping plate 3 and the second clamping plate 4 to move towards each other to clamp the energy meter. Specifically, the first clamping plate 3 and the second clamping plate 4 are respectively connected to the adjusting base plate 2 through one or more telescopic supports. The telescopic component 5 is sleeved on the telescopic support, and the telescopic component 5 is a tension spring (in this embodiment, the telescopic support and the tension spring can be combined into a single spring element). One end of the tension spring is fixed to the adjusting base plate 2, and the other end is fixed to the first clamping plate 3 and the second clamping plate 4, always applying an inward pulling force to the first clamping plate 3 and the second clamping plate 4.

[0032] In one feasible implementation, the workflow of this application is as follows: 1. Install the bracket: Fix the base plate 1 to the wall through the upper fixing screw hole 8 and the lower fixing screw hole 9. 2. Hang the electricity meter: The operator aligns the hanging hole on the back of the electricity meter with the eagle beak hook 7 and hangs it easily to initially fix the electricity meter on the bracket.

[0033] Position Adjustment: If necessary, loosen the adjusting clamp fixing screw 6, move or rotate the adjusting base plate 2 up and down to precisely align the energy meter with the wiring position, and then tighten the adjusting clamp fixing screw 6. The height of the eagle beak hook 7 can also be adjusted before or after installation.

[0034] IV. Clamping and Fixing: The operator manually pulls the first clamping plate 3 and the second clamping plate 4 outwards. At this time, the telescopic component 5 is stretched, generating stored force. After placing the energy meter between the two clamping plates, the operator slowly releases their hands. The rebound force of the telescopic component 5 drives the first clamping plate 3 and the second clamping plate 4 to automatically move inwards, thereby tightly clamping both sides of the energy meter and completing the final secure fixing. Through the above structural design, this invention completely changes the traditional energy meter installation method, eliminating the need for any additional fixing screws throughout the process. It is not only safe and efficient but also highly adaptable to on-site conditions.

[0035] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mounting bracket for an electricity meter, characterized in that, include: The base plate (1) is used to fix the bracket to the wall or distribution box; Adjust the base plate (2), which is adjustablely connected to the base plate (1); At least one beak hook (7) for suspending an electricity meter, the beak hook (7) being disposed on the base plate (1); A pair of clamping mechanisms symmetrically arranged on both sides of the adjustment base plate (2) include a first clamping plate (3) and a second clamping plate (4) for clamping the two sides of the energy meter respectively, and a telescopic component (5) for driving the first clamping plate (3) and the second clamping plate (4) to move towards each other to clamp the energy meter.

2. The electricity meter mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (1) is provided with a hook groove (11) extending along its length direction. The eagle beak hook (7) can slide along the hook groove (11) and be fixed in different positions.

3. The electricity meter mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (1) is provided with a track groove (10). The adjustment base plate (2) is connected to the base plate (1) by an adjustment clamp fixing screw (6) passing through the track groove (10), so that the adjustment base plate (2) can move up and down along the track groove (10).

4. The electricity meter mounting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the adjusting clamp fixing screw (6) is loosened, the adjusting base plate (2) can rotate around the axis of the screw.

5. The electricity meter mounting bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first clamping plate (3) and the second clamping plate (4) are respectively connected to the adjusting base plate (2) through at least two telescopic support bars, and the telescopic component (5) is sleeved on the telescopic support bars.

6. The electricity meter mounting bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The telescopic component (5) is a tension spring, with its two ends connected to the adjusting base plate (2) and the second clamping plate (4) or the first clamping plate (3), respectively.

7. The electricity meter mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (1) and the adjustment base plate (2) form a cross-shaped structure.

8. The electricity meter mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (1) is provided with upper fixing screw holes (8) and lower fixing screw holes (9) for fixing it to the wall.

9. The electricity meter mounting bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hook opening of the eagle beak hook (7) is provided with an anti-slip rubber pad.

10. The electricity meter mounting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The base plate (1) and the adjusting base plate (2) form a sliding and rotating connection structure through the track groove (10) and the adjusting clamp fixing screw (6); The track groove (10) is an elongated hole, and the adjusting clamp fixing screw (6) passes through the elongated hole and can move up and down and rotate within the hole.

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