Outdoor intelligent waterproof electric energy metering box based on internet of things technology

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of electricity metering box technology, specifically an outdoor intelligent waterproof electricity metering box based on Internet of Things (IoT) technology. It includes a base, a box body located on the upper part of the base, and a sealing cover plate located on the upper part of the box body. The base has a U-shaped structure and is located at the lower end of the box body. Ventilation and heat dissipation boxes are provided on both sides of the upper end of the box body, and fixing plates are provided at the lower ends of the ventilation and heat dissipation boxes. The fixing plates are fitted to both sides of the outer wall of the box body. The box body also has an internal cavity, with a first sealing groove on the outer side of the upper end of the cavity. A sealing block is embedded in the first sealing groove. A second sealing groove is provided at the lower end of the sealing cover plate, and the sealing cover plate is sealed to the upper end of the box body through the second sealing groove. A door is also provided on the front surface of the box body via a hinge, and a control panel is provided on the inner side of the door. This invention has the advantages of safety, reliability, and the ability to collect and remotely transmit electricity meter data based on IoT technology.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electricity metering box technology, specifically to an outdoor intelligent waterproof electricity metering box based on Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of electricity, people's lives are becoming more and more inseparable from it. However, the use of electricity needs to be recorded and properly regulated in order to make it more efficient. To this end, smart electricity metering boxes have been designed to help us record electricity consumption.

[0003] Currently, because electrical components such as switches and meters inside smart energy metering boxes generate heat during long-term operation, heat dissipation holes are typically installed on the side walls of the box to effectively dissipate this heat and ensure proper operation and performance of the electrical components. However, these smart energy metering boxes are susceptible to damage from rainwater seeping in from the outside or entering through the front vents, which can damage the internal wiring and components, creating safety hazards and reducing the lifespan of the internal components.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, we propose an outdoor intelligent waterproof power metering box based on Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a safe, reliable outdoor intelligent waterproof power metering box that realizes data acquisition and remote data transmission based on Internet of Things technology, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an outdoor intelligent waterproof electricity metering box based on Internet of Things (IoT) technology, comprising a base, a box body disposed on the upper end of the base, and a sealing cover plate disposed on the upper end of the box body. The base is U-shaped and disposed at the lower end of the box body. Ventilation and heat dissipation boxes are disposed on both sides of the upper end of the box body, and fixing plates are disposed at the lower end of each ventilation and heat dissipation box. The fixing plates are attached to both sides of the outer wall of the box body. The box body also has an internal cavity. The lower bottom of the cavity includes a waterproof cable inlet and a support column. The upper end of the support column is provided with a mounting bracket. The mounting plate for the electricity meter has ventilation openings on both sides inside the housing. A first sealing groove is provided at the upper end of the housing, and a sealing block is embedded within the first sealing groove. The sealing block is located at the lower end of a sealing cover plate. A second sealing groove is also provided at the lower end of the sealing cover plate. The sealing cover plate is sealed to the upper end of the housing via the second sealing groove. A door is also provided on the front surface of the housing via a hinge. A control panel is provided on the inner side of the door, and the control panel is connected to the electricity meter mounted on the mounting plate.

[0007] Preferably, a first ventilation pipe is provided inside the fixing plate at the lower end of the ventilation and heat dissipation box. The first ventilation pipe is connected to a second ventilation pipe provided inside the box. Ventilation blocks are evenly distributed vertically on the second ventilation pipe, and the ventilation blocks are correspondingly provided with the ventilation openings.

[0008] Preferably, a first fan is also connected to the first ventilation pipe inside the fixed plate at the lower end of one side of the ventilation and heat dissipation box, and the first fan is connected to an air intake through the first ventilation pipe for air intake.

[0009] Preferably, a second fan is connected to the first ventilation pipe inside the fixing plate at the lower end of the other side of the fixing plate, and the second fan is connected to an exhaust port through the first ventilation pipe for exhausting air.

[0010] Preferably, ventilation and heat dissipation windows are provided on both sides of the ventilation and heat dissipation box of the box body. The ventilation and heat dissipation windows are provided corresponding to the air intake and air exhaust ports provided in the ventilation and heat dissipation boxes on both sides. The air intake port has a trapezoidal structure and the air exhaust port has a frustum-shaped structure.

[0011] Preferably, the door includes an observation window in the middle and a lock on one side of the inner side of the box. The lock has a drive gear inside, and driven gears are provided at both ends of the drive gear. Lock pins are provided on one side of each of the driven gears on both sides.

[0012] Preferably, a semi-circular rack that meshes with the driven gear is provided at the middle of the upper end of the locking pin, and limit plates are also provided on both sides of the semi-circular rack on the locking pin.

[0013] Preferably, the control panel includes a display screen at the top, control buttons at the bottom of the display screen, an automatic reclosing circuit breaker at the bottom of the control buttons, a communicator at the top of the automatic reclosing circuit breaker, and an indicator light at the top of the communicator.

[0014] Preferably, the automatic reclosing circuit breaker is connected to an energy meter mounted on the mounting plate inside the cavity. The communicator utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology to collect maintenance data and transmit remotely to the energy meter connected to the automatic reclosing circuit breaker. The communicator supports multiple communication methods such as RS485, LoRa, 4G, and WIFI to meet the needs of different scenarios.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom surface of the sealing block at the lower end of the sealing cover is provided with a plurality of fixing grooves arranged in a rectangular pattern. A fixing block is provided at the lower end of the fixing groove and located inside the first sealing groove at the upper end of the housing. A motor is provided at the lower end of the fixing block. The fixing groove has a cross-shaped structure distributed vertically. The fixing block has a T-shaped structure. The fixing block passes through the I-shaped structure at the lower end of the fixing groove and enters the I-shaped structure at the upper end of the fixing groove. The motor drives the fixing block to rotate, so that the fixing block is engaged and fixed in the fixing groove.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: 1. This invention uses a cavity inside the enclosure to install an electricity meter, which is connected to a control panel via an automatic reclosing circuit breaker. This facilitates the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology to collect and remotely transmit electricity meter data, enabling real-time transmission of meter data to a cloud server for remote monitoring and management by the user. A sealing cover at the top of the enclosure seals the cavity, ensuring waterproofing of the internal equipment. The control panel, mounted on the front of the enclosure, and a door hinged to the front of the control panel further enhance waterproof protection and safety, making the device more suitable for outdoor environments.

[0017] 2. This invention utilizes ventilation and heat dissipation boxes located on both sides of the enclosure. A first fan inside one ventilation and heat dissipation box draws in cooler air from outside the enclosure through an air intake, cooling the components inside. Meanwhile, a second fan inside the other ventilation and heat dissipation box exhausts heat away from the components inside the enclosure through an exhaust vent. This creates a heat dissipation circulation mechanism inside the enclosure, which helps to ensure waterproof performance while effectively regulating the stability and reliability of the internal environment. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent waterproof power metering box of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing cover structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the control panel structure of the intelligent waterproof energy metering box of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal meter mounting plate structure of the intelligent waterproof power metering box of the present invention; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the ventilation and heat dissipation box on both sides of the intelligent waterproof power metering box of the present invention.

[0019] The diagram shows the following components: 1. Base; 2. Housing; 3. Ventilation and heat dissipation box; 4. Sealing cover; 5. Door; 6. Control panel; 7. Cavity; 8. First sealing groove; 9. Second sealing groove; 10. Sealing block; 11. Fixing groove; 12. Ventilation and heat dissipation window; 13. Fixing plate; 14. Observation window; 15. Lock; 16. Display screen; 17. Control buttons; 18. Automatic reclosing circuit breaker; 19. Communicator; 20. Indicator light; 21. Waterproof inlet socket; 22. Support column; 23. Ventilation opening; 24. Mounting plate; 25. Air intake; 26. First fan; 27. First ventilation duct; 28. Second ventilation duct; 29. ​​Ventilation block; 30. Motor; 31. Fixing block; 32. Exhaust outlet; 33. Second fan; 34. Drive gear; 35. Driven gear; 36. Semi-circular rack; 37. Limit plate; 38. Locking column. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Example 1

[0021] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment discloses an outdoor intelligent waterproof power metering box based on Internet of Things (IoT) technology. It includes a base 1, a box body 2 mounted on the upper part of the base 1, and a sealing cover 4 mounted on the upper part of the box body 2. The base 1 has a U-shaped structure and is located at the lower end of the box body 2. Ventilation and heat dissipation boxes 3 are provided on both sides of the upper end of the box body 2, and fixing plates 13 are provided at the lower end of each ventilation and heat dissipation box 3. The fixing plates 13 are fitted to both sides of the outer wall of the box body 2. A cavity 7 is also provided inside the box body 2. A first sealing groove 8 is provided on the outer side of the cavity 7 at the upper end of the box body 2. A sealing block 10 is embedded in the first sealing groove 8. The sealing cover 4 is located at the lower end of the sealing cover 4, and the sealing cover 4 is also provided with a second sealing groove 9 at the lower end of the sealing cover 4. The sealing cover 4 is sealed at the upper end of the housing 2 through the second sealing groove 9. The front surface of the housing 2 is also provided with a door 5 through a hinge. The inside of the door 5 is also provided on the housing 2. The control panel 6 is provided on the upper end of the control panel 6. The lower end of the display screen 16 is provided with a control button 17. The lower end of the control button 17 is provided with an automatic reclosing circuit breaker 18. The upper end of the automatic reclosing circuit breaker 18 is also provided with a communicator 19. The upper end of the communicator 19 is provided with an indicator light 20.

[0022] In this embodiment, the U-shaped structure at the lower end of the base 1 connects the wires to the box 2, providing power and collecting power metering data for the internal equipment of the box 2. The control panel 6 on the box 2 utilizes Internet of Things technology, which greatly facilitates remote meter reading and statistics for power workers. The first sealing groove 8 at the upper end of the box 2 is engaged with the sealing block 10 at the lower end of the sealing cover plate 4. The internal sealing on the front surface of the box 2 and the design of the outer door improve the overall safety and sealing of the box 2, and also effectively enhance the waterproof effect of the box 2. Example 2

[0023] like Figure 1-7As shown, this embodiment discloses an outdoor intelligent waterproof energy metering box based on Internet of Things (IoT) technology. It includes a base 1, a box body 2 mounted on the upper part of the base 1, and a sealing cover 4 mounted on the upper part of the box body 2. The base 1 has a U-shaped structure and is located at the lower end of the box body 2. Ventilation and heat dissipation boxes 3 are provided on both sides of the upper end of the box body 2, and fixing plates 13 are provided at the lower end of each ventilation and heat dissipation box 3. The fixing plates 13 are fitted to both sides of the outer wall of the box body 2. A cavity 7 is also provided inside the box body 2. The lower bottom of the cavity 7 includes a waterproof cable inlet 21 and a support column 22. An energy meter is installed on the upper end of the support column 22. The meter mounting plate 24 has ventilation openings 23 on both sides inside the housing 2. The upper end of the housing 2 is also provided with a first sealing groove 8, in which a sealing block 10 is embedded. The sealing block 10 is located at the lower end of the sealing cover plate 4. The lower end of the sealing cover plate 4 is also provided with a second sealing groove 9. The sealing cover plate 4 is sealed at the upper end of the housing 2 through the second sealing groove 9. The front surface of the housing 2 is also provided with a door 5 through a hinge. The inside of the door 5 is also provided with a control panel 6 on the housing 2. The control panel 6 is connected to the energy meter installed on the mounting plate 24. In this embodiment, specifically, the lower end fixing plate 13 of the ventilation and heat dissipation box 3 is provided with a first ventilation pipe 27. The first ventilation pipe 27 is connected to a second ventilation pipe 28 provided inside the box body 2. Ventilation blocks 29 are evenly distributed vertically on the second ventilation pipe 28. The ventilation blocks 29 are correspondingly arranged with the ventilation openings 23. This facilitates ventilation and heat dissipation of the interior of the box body 2 without affecting the original sealing structure of the box body 2, thus ensuring the sealing performance of the box body 2. In this embodiment, specifically, a first fan 26 is connected to the first ventilation pipe 27 inside the fixing plate 13 at the lower end of one side of the ventilation and heat dissipation box 3. The first fan 26 is connected to an air intake 25 through the first ventilation pipe 27 to draw in cooler air into the box 2, thereby cooling the components inside the box. A second fan 33 is connected to the first ventilation pipe 27 inside the fixing plate 13 at the lower end of the other side of the fixing plate 13. The second fan 33 is connected to an exhaust port 32 through the first ventilation pipe 27 to exhaust the heat from the components inside the box, thereby achieving the purpose of ventilation and dehumidification inside the box. Ventilation and heat dissipation windows 12 are provided on both sides of the ventilation and heat dissipation box 3 of the box 2. The ventilation and heat dissipation windows 12 are respectively provided with the air intake 25 and exhaust port 32 provided in the ventilation and heat dissipation box 3 on both sides. The air intake 25 has a trapezoidal structure and the exhaust port 32 has a frustum-shaped structure, so as to more effectively circulate heat dissipation inside the box 2. In this embodiment, specifically, the door 5 includes an observation window 14 located in the middle and a lock 15 located at one end of the inner side of the box 2. The lock 15 is equipped with a drive gear 34, and driven gears 35 are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the drive gear 34. Lock pins 38 are provided on one side of each driven gear 35 on both sides. A semi-circular rack 36 that meshes with the driven gear 35 is provided in the middle of the upper end of the lock pin 38. Limiting discs 37 are also provided on both sides of the semi-circular rack 36 on the lock pin 38, which helps to prevent the door 5 with the hinge of the box 2 from opening and closing arbitrarily. In this embodiment, specifically, the bottom surface of the sealing block 10 at the lower end of the sealing cover plate 4 is provided with a plurality of fixing grooves 11 arranged in a rectangular pattern. The fixing block 31 is provided at the lower end of the fixing groove 11 and is located inside the first sealing groove 8 at the upper end of the housing 2. The motor 30 is provided at the lower end of the fixing block 31. This facilitates the installation of the sealing cover plate 4 on the housing 2, so that the cavity 7 on the housing 2 is embedded in the second sealing groove 9 at the lower end of the sealing cover plate 4. At the same time, the sealing block 10 at the lower end of the sealing cover plate 4 is embedded in the first sealing groove 8 on the outside of the cavity 7, so that the fixing block 31 inside the first sealing groove 8 is embedded in the fixing groove 11 at the lower end of the sealing block 10. When the motor 30 at the lower end of the fixing block 31 is started, it drives the fixing block 31 to rotate, so that the fixing block 31 is engaged inside the fixing groove 11, thereby realizing that the sealing cover plate 4 can be stably and firmly installed on the housing 2.

[0024] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles and main features of the present invention and its advantages. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Therefore, it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalents of the claims be included within the present invention, and no reference numerals in the claims should be regarded as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0025] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An outdoor intelligent waterproof electricity metering box based on Internet of Things technology, comprising a base (1), a box body (2) disposed on the upper end of the base (1), and a sealing cover plate (4) disposed on the upper end of the box body (2), characterized in that: The base (1) is U-shaped and is located at the lower end of the box (2). Ventilation and heat dissipation boxes (3) are provided on both sides of the upper end of the box (2). A fixing plate (13) is provided at the lower end of each ventilation and heat dissipation box (3). The fixing plate (13) is attached to both sides of the outer wall of the box (2). A cavity (7) is also provided inside the box (2). A first sealing groove (8) is provided on the outer side of the upper end of the cavity (7). A sealing block (10) is embedded in the first sealing groove (8). The sealing block (10) is located at the lower end of the sealing cover plate (4). A second sealing groove (9) is also provided at the lower end of the sealing cover plate (4). The sealing cover plate (4) is sealed at the upper end of the box (2) through the second sealing groove (9). A door (5) is also provided on the front surface of the box (2) through a hinge. A control panel (6) is also provided on the inner side of the door (5) on the box (2).

2. The outdoor intelligent waterproof power metering box based on Internet of Things technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the cavity (7) includes a waterproof inlet seat (21) and a support column (22). The upper end of the support column (22) is provided with an installation plate (24) for installing an electricity meter. Ventilation openings (23) are provided on both sides of the installation plate (2) inside the box (2).

3. The outdoor intelligent waterproof power metering box based on Internet of Things technology according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the ventilation and heat dissipation box (3) is provided with a first ventilation pipe (27) inside the fixed plate (13). The first ventilation pipe (27) is connected to a second ventilation pipe (28) provided inside the box body (2). The second ventilation pipe (28) is provided with ventilation blocks (29) evenly distributed vertically. The ventilation blocks (29) are provided in correspondence with the ventilation opening (23).

4. The outdoor intelligent waterproof power metering box based on Internet of Things technology according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first fan (26) is connected to the first ventilation pipe (27) inside the fixing plate (13) at the lower end of one side of the ventilation and heat dissipation box (3). An air intake (25) is connected to the first fan (26) through the first ventilation pipe (27). A second fan (33) is connected to the first ventilation pipe (27) inside the fixing plate (13) at the lower end of the other side of the fixing plate (13). An exhaust port (32) is connected to the second fan (33) through the first ventilation pipe (27).

5. The outdoor intelligent waterproof power metering box based on Internet of Things technology according to claim 2, characterized in that: Ventilation and heat dissipation windows (12) are provided on both sides of the ventilation and heat dissipation box (3). The ventilation and heat dissipation windows (12) are provided in accordance with the air intake (25) and air exhaust (32) provided in the ventilation and heat dissipation box (3) on both sides. The air intake (25) is trapezoidal and the air exhaust (32) is frustum-shaped.

6. The outdoor intelligent waterproof power metering box based on Internet of Things technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The door (5) includes an observation window (14) in the middle and a lock (15) on one side of the inner side of the box (2). The lock (15) has a drive gear (34) inside. Both ends of the drive gear (34) have driven gears (35). Each of the driven gears (35) on both sides has a lock pin (38) on one side.

7. The outdoor intelligent waterproof power metering box based on Internet of Things technology according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper end of the locking pin (38) is provided with a semi-circular rack (36) that meshes with the driven gear (35), and limit plates (37) are provided on both sides of the semi-circular rack (36) on the locking pin (38).

8. The outdoor intelligent waterproof power metering box based on Internet of Things technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control panel (6) includes a display screen (16) at the top, a control button (17) at the bottom side of the display screen (16), an automatic reclosing circuit breaker (18) at the bottom of the control button (17), a communicator (19) at the top of the automatic reclosing circuit breaker (18), and an indicator light (20) at the top of the communicator (19).

9. The outdoor intelligent waterproof power metering box based on Internet of Things technology according to claim 8, characterized in that: The automatic reclosing circuit breaker (18) is connected to the power meter installed on the mounting plate (24) inside the cavity (7). The communicator (19) uses Internet of Things technology to realize the data acquisition and remote data transmission of the power meter connected to the automatic reclosing circuit breaker (18).

10. The outdoor intelligent waterproof power metering box based on Internet of Things technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the sealing block (10) at the lower end of the sealing cover plate (4) is provided with a number of fixing grooves (11) arranged in a rectangular pattern. The fixing groove (11) is provided with a fixing block (31) located inside the first sealing groove (8) at the upper end of the box body (2). The fixing block (31) is provided with a motor (30) at the lower end.

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