A suspended power metering box
The design of the distribution panel and modular fixing mechanism of the suspended power metering box solves the problem of cumbersome wire binding, realizes clear separation and modular management of wires, improves maintenance efficiency and provides protection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TANGSHAN YUCHEN POWER EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
The existing power metering boxes have cumbersome wiring binding, making the maintenance process complicated and prone to misjudgment, which affects maintenance efficiency.
The suspended power metering box design includes a distribution panel, a support plate, and a module fixing mechanism. The wires are fixed on the distribution panel and the wiring is separated by the column structure of the first and second dot matrix areas. The modular management and protection of the wires are achieved by combining the module fixing mechanism.
It achieves clear separation and fixation of wires, making it easy to find the connection position intuitively, simplifying the maintenance process, improving maintenance efficiency, and providing protection functions to reduce the risk of electricity theft and water and dust ingress.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of power metering box technology, and specifically to a suspended power metering box. Background Technology
[0002] The power metering box is a set of fixed electricity meters and auxiliary equipment. After the cables are run into the power metering box, they are connected to multiple electricity meters and fuse switches.
[0003] In existing technologies, multiple wires in the cable leading to the power meter box are pulled to the electricity meter and fuse switch. When handling the wires, workers often use cable ties to bind them. However, because there are many devices in the power meter box, the wires are scattered throughout the box and are mostly bound together. When performing maintenance and repair of power equipment, if the line needs to be tested, the corresponding wire can only be found by disconnecting the binding cable ties. After maintenance, the wires need to be re-bound, which is a cumbersome process. Moreover, there is a possibility of misidentifying the wires during the binding process. Therefore, a power meter box that can improve maintenance efficiency and facilitate the organization of wires is proposed. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, embodiments of the present invention provide a suspended power metering box, which solves the technical problem in the related art that the internal wires of the power metering box are jointly bound, making the maintenance and wiring process cumbersome.
[0005] At least one embodiment of the present invention provides a suspended power metering box, including an outer casing, a fuse switch, an electricity meter, and a cable inlet. The cable enters the outer casing through the cable inlet. The cable has multiple detachable conductors, which are respectively connected to the electricity meter and the fuse switch. The box also includes a distribution panel, a support plate, and a module fixing mechanism. The distribution panel is fixedly installed in the outer casing, and the conductors are detachably mounted on the distribution panel. The support plate is rotatably connected to the outer casing, and a lock body that cooperates with the support plate is fixedly connected to the outer casing. Multiple electricity meters are installed within the box. On the support plate, the wires on the distribution panel pass through the support plate and are electrically connected to the electricity meter. The distribution panel is located inside the outer casing, and the support plate is located on the side of the distribution panel near the cabinet door of the outer casing. After the support plate rotates and separates from the lock body, the wires on the distribution panel can be adjusted. A module fixing mechanism is located on the support plate, and each electricity meter is respectively mounted on the module fixing mechanism. Each electricity meter can be adjusted individually through the module fixing mechanism, and the corresponding wires of the electricity meter can also be adjusted.
[0006] The external enclosure is divided into a power supply area and a power consumption area. Cables enter the power supply area. The distribution panel and the support plate are both located in the power consumption area. The distribution panel includes a dot matrix zone one and a dot matrix zone two. Dot matrix zone one is located in the power consumption area near the power supply area. When the wire enters the power consumption area from the power supply area, it is first fixed to dot matrix zone one. Dot matrix zone two is located in the dot matrix zone one, away from the power supply area. Dot matrix zone one and dot matrix zone two are connected. Dot matrix zone one and dot matrix zone two are each composed of multiple columns of different sizes arranged at equal intervals. The wire can be fixed between the columns. The columns used in dot matrix zone one and dot matrix zone two, as well as the spacing between the columns, are different. Because the wire mainly connects to the electricity meter and fuse switch in dot matrix zone one, there are more bends. In dot matrix zone two, the wiring between electricity meters is mainly done, so there are more straight lines. Therefore, the area is divided into dot matrix zone one and dot matrix zone two.
[0007] The cable on the second dot matrix section can be bent and passed through the support plate to connect to the electricity meter. A detachable pressure plate is installed on the second dot matrix section, which can engage with the upright in the second dot matrix section to press and fix the bent position of the wire. The pressure plate corresponds to the through hole. The pressure plate is too small to pass through the through hole. When the support plate rotates to cover the distribution plate, it is also pressed down, preventing the wire from separating in the second dot matrix section when the wire is pulled. The pressure plate also provides protection for the wire at the through hole location.
[0008] Multiple support bars are provided in the outer housing on the side of the distribution panel. When the support plate rotates to align with the lock body, the support bars come into contact with the support plate.
[0009] The multiple module fixing mechanisms on the support plate are equally spaced, and each electricity meter has a through hole below it. The through hole is opened on the module fixing mechanism or the support plate. The wire passes through the through hole and connects to the electricity meter. The through hole corresponds to the second area of the dot matrix.
[0010] The module fixing mechanism includes a folding plate, a protective cover, and a lock. The folding plate is rotatably connected to the support plate, and the electricity meter is mounted on the folding plate. The protective cover is slidably connected to the folding plate and is located on the electricity meter. The protective cover can slide above the adjacent through-hole. The lock is fixedly mounted on the support plate, and after the protective cover slides onto the electricity meter, it can engage with the lock. This module fixing mechanism allows each electricity meter to be set up independently, enabling separate disassembly and wire connection. Maintenance of the connected wires can be performed by rotation. Each meter forms a relatively modular unit, eliminating the need to disconnect all meters from the wires before maintenance. Furthermore, the electricity meter remains connected to the wires when the folding plate is rotated.
[0011] When the protective cover is in contact with the lock head, the folding plate is fixed at an angle relative to the support plate. When the protective cover separates from the lock head and slides onto the electricity meter, the wire can be disconnected from or connected to the electricity meter, and the folding plate can rotate.
[0012] The conductors in the first and second dot matrix zones can overlap each other, and the posts constituting the first or second dot matrix zone are all in contact with the conductors. When overlapping is required in the wiring design, the length of the posts is sufficient to accommodate multiple conductors for fixing. Overlapping may be necessary when connecting conductors to electricity meters and fuse switches. The arrangement of the first and second dot matrix zones facilitates the identification of conductors even after they have intersected.
[0013] This invention provides a suspended power metering box. Compared with existing technologies, by setting a dot-matrix patterned distribution panel, a large number of wires are separately fixed in the distribution panel, making the connection position of each wire clearly identifiable. At the same time, the distributed connection also prevents the wires from clustering, which is more conducive to heat dissipation. During maintenance, the corresponding wires can be intuitively located and separated without affecting other wires. The electricity meter is rotated by a support plate. When the electricity meter needs to be maintained, it can be moved by the support plate. On the one hand, it facilitates the maintenance of the electricity meter, and on the other hand, the support plate can isolate and protect the wires. In conjunction with the module fixing mechanism, it protects the wires at various positions, realizing the prevention of electricity theft and reducing the impact of water and dust ingress. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the outer casing of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective, showing the internal cross-section of the external casing of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional internal structural diagram showing the cooperation between the module fixing mechanism and the support plate in this invention; Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the through hole and the electricity meter in this invention. Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the combination of lattice region one and lattice region two in this invention; Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of the combination of dot matrix region one and dot matrix region two from another perspective in this invention.
[0016] In the diagram: 1. External enclosure; 2. Safety switch; 3. Electricity meter; 4. Cable inlet; 5. Wire; 6. Support plate; 7. Lock body; 8. Dot matrix zone 1; 9. Dot matrix zone 2; 10. Wire clamping plate; 11. Support bar; 12. Through hole; 13. Folding plate; 14. Protective cover; 15. Lock head; 16. Power supply area; 17. Power consumption area. Detailed Implementation
[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions throughout. The described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of this application. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0018] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0019] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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 limitations on this application.
[0020] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented, for example, in a sequence other than those illustrated or described herein.
[0021] To make the drawings concise and easy to understand, some drawings only show one of the components with the same structure or function, or only one of them is marked. In this article, "one" not only means "only one", but can also mean "more than one", and "several" includes "two" and "more than two".
[0022] Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. The embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0023] like Figures 1-7The diagram illustrates a suspended power metering box according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprising an outer casing 1, a fuse switch 2, an electricity meter 3, and a cable inlet 4. The cable enters the outer casing 1 through the cable inlet 4. The cable contains multiple detachable conductors 5, which are respectively connected to the electricity meter 3 and the fuse switch 2. The box also includes a distribution panel, a support plate 6, and a module fixing mechanism. The distribution panel is fixedly mounted in the outer casing 1, and the conductors 5 are detachably mounted on the distribution panel. The support plate 6 is rotatably connected to the outer casing 1. A lock body 7, which cooperates with the support plate 6, is fixedly connected to the outer casing 1. Multiple electricity meters 3 are mounted on the support plate 6. The conductors 5 on the distribution panel pass through the support plate 6 and are electrically connected to the electricity meters 3. The distribution panel is located inside the outer casing 1, and the support plate 6 is located near the distribution panel. 1. On one side of the cabinet door, after the support plate 6 rotates and separates from the lock body 7, the wires 5 on the distribution plate can be adjusted. The module fixing mechanism is set on the support plate 6, and each electricity meter 3 is set on the module fixing mechanism. Each electricity meter 3 can be adjusted through the module fixing mechanism, and the corresponding wires 5 of the electricity meter 3 can also be adjusted. In this application, by dividing the power consumption area 17, the wiring of the wires 5 is carried out close to the inside of the power consumption area 17, and the electricity meter 3 is fixed on the side close to the cabinet door. The wiring is hidden and protected at the same time, and the wires 5 can be easily maintained. Compared with the traditional power metering box where the wires 5 are bundled with cable ties, the distribution plate can make the wires 5 evenly distributed. The wires 5 are separated one by one, and the corresponding connection position can be easily found, while avoiding the accumulation of heat from bundling.
[0024] like Figures 2-6 As shown, the outer casing 1 is divided into a power supply area 16 and a power consumption area 17. Cables enter the power supply area 16. The distribution panel and support plate 6 are both located in the power consumption area 17. The distribution panel includes a first grid area 8 and a second grid area 9. The first grid area 8 is located in the power consumption area 17 near the power supply area 16. When the conductor 5 enters the power consumption area 17 from the power supply area 16, it is first fixed to the first grid area 8. The second grid area 9 is located in the first grid area 8 away from the power supply area 16. The first grid area 8 and the second grid area 9 are connected. The first grid area 8 and the second grid area 9 are each composed of multiple columns of different sizes arranged at equal intervals. The conductor 5 can be fixed between the columns. The columns used in Zone 1 (8) and Zone 2 (9) of the dot matrix are different, as are the spacing between them. Since the conductor 5 mainly connects with the electricity meter 3 and the fuse switch 2 in Zone 1 (8), there are many bends. In Zone 2 (9), the wiring between the electricity meters 3 is mainly done, so there are many straight lines. Therefore, the dot matrix is divided into Zone 1 (8) and Zone 2 (9). By setting up Zone 1 (8) and Zone 2 (9) of the columns, various wiring schemes for the conductor 5 can be implemented. It is not necessary to be restricted by the cable trays in the traditional power metering box. The conductor 5 must move according to the prescribed route. The configuration can be set according to the actual number of electricity meters 3 used.
[0025] like Figures 6-7 As shown, the cable on dot matrix zone 9 can be bent and passed through the support plate 6 to connect with the electricity meter 3. A wire clamping plate 10 is detachably installed on dot matrix zone 9. The wire clamping plate 10 can be clamped with the column in dot matrix zone 9 to press and fix the bent position of the wire 5. The wire clamping plate 10 corresponds to the through hole 12. The size of the wire clamping plate 10 cannot pass through the through hole 12. When the support plate 6 rotates to cover the distribution plate, the wire clamping plate 10 is also pressed. At this time, it also prevents the wire 5 from separating in dot matrix zone 9 when the wire 5 is pulled. The wire clamping plate 10 can also provide protection for the wire 5 at the through hole 12. The wire clamping plate 10 can squeeze the wire 5 at the bend. By pressing the wire 5, the bend position of the wire 5 is relatively fixed, which also avoids the wire 5 separating from the column due to the stress of the wire 5 at the bend, which affects the aesthetics.
[0026] Multiple support bars 11 are provided on the side of the distribution plate in the outer housing 1. When the support plate 6 rotates to align with the lock body 7, the support bars 11 come into contact with the support plate 6.
[0027] like Figures 2-6 As shown, multiple module fixing mechanisms are evenly spaced on the support plate 6. Each electricity meter 3 has a through hole 12 below it. The through hole 12 is located on the module fixing mechanism or the support plate 6. The wire 5 passes through the through hole 12 and connects to the electricity meter 3. The through hole 12 corresponds to the second area 9 of the dot matrix. The module fixing mechanism includes a folding plate 13, a protective cover 14, and a lock 15. The folding plate 13 is rotatably connected to the support plate 6, and the electricity meter 3 is mounted on the folding plate 13. The protective cover 14 is slidably connected to the folding plate 13 and is located on the electricity meter 3. The protective cover 14 can slide... The lock head 15 is fixedly installed on the support plate 6 above the adjacent through hole 12. After the protective cover 14 slides onto the electricity meter 3, it can be connected to the lock head 15. The modular fixing mechanism makes each electricity meter 3 set separately, and can be disassembled and connected to the wires 5 separately. The wires 5 connected to it can be maintained by rotating. Each electricity meter forms a relatively modular unit. When it is necessary to inspect the wires 5, it is not necessary to disconnect all the electricity meters 3 from the wires 5 before operation. When rotating the flip plate 13, the electricity meter 3 can remain connected to the wires 5.
[0028] like Figures 2-5As shown, when the protective cover 14 is in contact with the lock head 15, the folding plate 13 is fixed at the angle of contact with the support plate 6. When the protective cover 14 is separated from the lock head 15 and slides onto the electricity meter 3, the wire 5 can be disconnected or connected to the electricity meter 3. At the same time, the folding plate 13 can rotate. When the protective cover 14 slides on the folding plate 13 to the position of docking with the lock head 15, the protective cover 14 extends to the outside of the folding plate 13. The docking with the lock head 15 can limit the rotation angle of the folding plate 13 through the protective cover 14. At this time, the folding plate 13 cannot rotate. While protecting the wire 5 through the folding plate 13, the folding plate 13 is also locked. The protective cover 14 covers the wire 5 and the through hole 12, which reduces the entry of dust and water between the support plate 6 and the distribution plate, and also reduces the possibility of electricity theft to a certain extent. The occurrence of electricity theft is restricted by multiple locks.
[0029] The conductors 5 in dot matrix zone 8 and dot matrix zone 9 can overlap each other, and the posts that make up dot matrix zone 8 or dot matrix zone 9 are in contact with the conductors 5. When the conductors 5 need to overlap in the wiring design, the length of the posts is sufficient to accommodate and fix multiple conductors 5. When the conductors 5 are connected to the electricity meter 3 and the fuse switch 2, they may need to overlap. The setting of dot matrix zone 8 and dot matrix zone 9 makes it easy to identify the conductors 5 after they are crossed. The conductors 5 can be fixed between the posts in both straight and bent areas. The posts in dot matrix zone 9 are more sparse, which also makes it more convenient to set up the conductors 5.
[0030] This embodiment provides a suspended power metering box. Multiple columns are set at equal intervals to form a dot matrix zone 8 and a dot matrix zone 9. Multiple wires 5 can be set one by one between the columns. The wires 5 are not bound to each other and the connection position of the wires 5 can be easily determined. The electricity meter 3 is fixed by a rotating support plate 6. The wires 5 can be hidden and the electricity meter 3 can be maintained separately. This makes maintenance more convenient and also prevents electricity theft.
[0031] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A suspended power metering box, comprising an outer casing (1), a fuse switch (2), an electricity meter (3), and a cable inlet (4), wherein a cable enters the outer casing (1) through the cable inlet (4), and the cable has multiple detachable conductors (5), the conductors (5) being connected to the electricity meter (3) and the fuse switch (2) respectively, characterized in that, Also includes: The cable distribution panel is fixedly installed in the outer casing (1), and the wire (5) is detachably installed on the cable distribution panel; The support plate (6) is rotatably connected in the outer box (1), and the outer box (1) is fixedly connected with a lock body (7) that cooperates with the support plate (6). Multiple electricity meters (3) are installed on the support plate (6), and the wires (5) on the distribution panel pass through the support plate (6) and are electrically connected to the electricity meters (3). The cable distribution plate is located inside the outer casing (1), and the support plate (6) is located on the side of the cable distribution plate near the cabinet door of the outer casing (1). After the support plate (6) rotates and separates from the lock body (7), the wire (5) on the cable distribution plate can be adjusted. The module fixing mechanism is set on the support plate (6), and each of the electricity meters (3) is respectively set on the module fixing mechanism. The module fixing mechanism can adjust each of the electricity meters (3) and adjust the wires (5) corresponding to the electricity meters (3).
2. A suspended power metering box according to claim 1, wherein the outer box (1) is divided into a power supply area (16) and a power consumption area (17), and a cable is inserted into the power supply area (16), characterized in that, Both the distribution panel and the support plate (6) are located in the power consumption area (17). The distribution panel includes: The first dot matrix (8) is located in the power consumption area (17) near the power supply area (16). When the conductor (5) enters the power consumption area (17) from the power supply area (16), it is first fixed on the first dot matrix (8). The second dot matrix (9) is located in the first dot matrix (8) at a position away from the power supply area (16). The first dot matrix (8) is connected to the second dot matrix (9). The first dot matrix (8) and the second dot matrix (9) are respectively composed of multiple columns of different sizes arranged at equal intervals. The wire (5) can be fixed between the columns.
3. A suspended power metering box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cable on the second dot matrix zone (9) can be bent and passed through the support plate (6) to connect with the electricity meter (3). A pressure plate (10) is detachably provided on the second dot matrix zone (9). The pressure plate (10) can be snapped into the column in the second dot matrix zone (9) to press and fix the bending position of the conductor (5).
4. A suspended power metering box according to claim 3, characterized in that, Multiple support bars (11) are provided in the outer housing (1) on the side of the distribution plate. When the support plate (6) rotates to dock with the lock body (7), the support bars (11) come into contact with the support plate (6).
5. A suspended power metering box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The multiple module fixing mechanisms on the support plate (6) are arranged at equal intervals. Each electricity meter (3) has a through hole (12) below it. The through hole (12) is opened on the module fixing mechanism or the support plate (6). The wire (5) passes through the through hole (12) and is connected to the electricity meter (3). The through hole (12) corresponds to the second area (9) of the dot matrix.
6. A suspended power metering box according to claim 5, characterized in that, The module fixing mechanism includes: A folding plate (13) is rotatably connected to the support plate (6), and the electricity meter (3) is mounted on the folding plate (13); A protective cover (14) is slidably connected to the folding plate (13). The protective cover (14) is provided on the electricity meter (3). The protective cover (14) can slide above the adjacent through hole (12). The lock head (15) is fixedly installed on the support plate (6), and the protective cover (14) can be connected to the lock head (15) after sliding onto the electricity meter (3).
7. A suspended power metering box according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the protective cover (14) is in contact with the lock head (15), the folding plate (13) is fixed at the angle in contact with the support plate (6).
8. A suspended power metering box according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the protective cover (14) separates from the lock (15) and slides onto the electricity meter (3), the wire (5) can be disconnected from or connected to the electricity meter (3), and the folding plate (13) can rotate.
9. A suspended power metering box according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pressure plate (10) corresponds to the through hole (12).
10. A suspended power metering box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The conductors (5) in the first zone (8) and the second zone (9) of the dot matrix can overlap each other, and the pillars that make up the first zone (8) or the second zone (9) of the dot matrix are in contact with the conductors (5).