Junction box structure and power supply equipment

The junction box structure with a tool-free locking mechanism addresses the inconvenience of screw-based assembly by providing a convenient, stable, and secure locking system for high-power power supply equipment.

CN222147089UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10INHENERGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420096292.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-15
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-15

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Technical Problem

Existing junction box structures in high-power power supply equipment require professional tools for disassembly and assembly due to screw-based fixation, making the process inconvenient.

Method used

A junction box structure with a locking mechanism comprising arc-shaped locking plates and connecting plates, reinforced by ribs, allowing tool-free locking and unlocking, and featuring a shielding rib to prevent accidental unlocking.

Benefits of technology

Enables convenient, tool-free disassembly and assembly of the junction box, enhancing structural stability and reducing accidental unlocking risks.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a junction box structure and power supply equipment, the junction box structure comprises a wire holder and a shell which are matched with each other, two opposite sides of the wire holder are respectively provided with a lock catch structure, each lock catch structure comprises two lock plates which are arranged oppositely and a connecting plate which is connected with the two lock plates, the connecting plate is provided with an operating part, and the operating part is connected with the shell. The two locking plates in the same lock catch structure are located on the upper side and the lower side of the wire holder respectively, the whole locking plates are in an arc shape, one end of each locking plate is rotationally connected with the wire holder, a locking groove is formed in the inwards-concave area of each locking plate, and locking columns matched with the locking grooves are arranged on the upper side and the lower side of the shell respectively. The junction box structure is simple and novel in structure, the wire holder and the shell are detachably connected through the lock catch structure, when a worker operates the lock catch structure, locking and unlocking of the lock catch structure can be achieved without using a tool, and therefore the junction box structure is very convenient to disassemble and assemble.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of power supply equipment, in particular to a junction box structure and a power supply equipment. Background Art

[0002] In high-power power supply equipment, the input and output ports usually use terminal blocks, but in high-protection level equipment, a separate terminal box is required. The terminal box plays a protective and sealing role, and is also convenient for external quick wiring at the on-site construction end.

[0003] like Figure 1 As shown, the junction box includes a matching terminal block 1 and a shell 2, the terminal block 1 is provided with a terminal, the cable 3 passes through the shell 2 to connect the terminal, the terminal block 1 is fixed on the power supply device, and in the prior art, the shell 2 is generally fixed to the power supply device by screws 10 to achieve the covering of the terminal block 1. When disassembling and assembling the shell 2, professional tools (such as a screwdriver) are required for disassembly and installation, which is not convenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a junction box structure which is convenient for disassembly and assembly, and a power supply device having the junction box structure.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a junction box structure, comprising a matching junction seat and a shell, wherein locking structures are respectively provided on the opposite sides of the junction seat, and the locking structure comprises two locking plates arranged opposite to each other and a connecting plate connecting the two locking plates, and an operating part is provided on the connecting plate, and the two locking plates in the same locking structure are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the junction seat, and the locking plate is arc-shaped as a whole, one end of the locking plate is rotatably connected to the junction seat, the concave area of ​​the locking plate forms a locking groove, and the upper and lower sides of the shell are respectively provided with locking columns matching the locking groove.

[0006] Furthermore, the locking structure also includes an arc-shaped arm, and the connecting piece is connected to the locking piece via the arc-shaped arm.

[0007] Furthermore, a first reinforcing rib is provided on the arc-shaped arm.

[0008] Furthermore, a second reinforcing rib is provided on the connecting piece.

[0009] Furthermore, a third reinforcing rib is provided on the operating portion.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting piece is connected to the operating portion to form a convex structure.

[0011] Furthermore, a middle area of ​​one end of the operating portion away from the connecting piece has an open convex structure, and a protruding direction of the open convex structure is away from the housing.

[0012] Furthermore, the shell is provided with a shielding rib in a concave shape, and the shielding rib is provided with an avoidance opening corresponding to the open convex hull structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the locking cylinder is cylindrical.

[0014] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model also adopts the following technical solution: a power supply device includes the above junction box structure.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the junction box structure is simple and novel, the junction seat and the shell are detachably connected through a lock structure, and when a person operates the lock structure, the lock structure can be locked and unlocked without using tools. Therefore, the disassembly and assembly operation of the junction box structure is very convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a junction box structure in the prior art;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the junction box structure of the first embodiment of the utility model (unlocked state);

[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the junction box structure of the first embodiment of the utility model (locked state).

[0019] Description of labels:

[0020] 1. Terminal block;

[0021] 2. Shell; 21. Locking column; 22. Shielding rib; 221. Avoidance;

[0022] 3. Cables;

[0023] 4. The wall of the main body;

[0024] 5. Locking structure; 51. Locking plate; 52. Connecting plate; 521. Second reinforcing rib; 53. Operating portion; 531. Third reinforcing rib; 532. Open convex structure; 54. Locking groove; 55. Arc arm; 551. First reinforcing rib;

[0025] 10. Screws. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to explain the technical content, achieved objectives and effects of the present invention in detail, the following is an explanation in conjunction with the implementation modes and the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 A junction box structure comprises a matching terminal block 1 and a shell 2, wherein locking structures 5 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the terminal block 1, wherein the locking structures 5 comprise two locking sheets 51 arranged opposite to each other and a connecting sheet 52 connecting the two locking sheets 51, wherein an operating portion 53 is provided on the connecting sheet 52, wherein the two locking sheets 51 in the same locking structure 5 are respectively located on the upper side and the lower side of the terminal block 1, wherein the locking sheet 51 is arc-shaped as a whole, wherein one end of the locking sheet 51 is rotatably connected to the terminal block 1, and a locking groove 54 is formed in the concave area of ​​the locking sheet 51, and a locking column 21 cooperating with the locking groove 54 is respectively provided on the upper side and the lower side of the shell 2.

[0028] From the above description, it can be seen that the beneficial effects of the utility model are: the structure of the junction box is simple and novel, the terminal block 1 and the shell 2 are detachably connected through the locking structure 5, and when the personnel operate the locking structure 5, the locking structure 5 can be locked and unlocked without using tools. Therefore, the disassembly and assembly operation of the junction box structure is very convenient.

[0029] Furthermore, the locking structure 5 further includes an arc-shaped arm 55 , and the connecting piece 52 is connected to the locking piece 51 via the arc-shaped arm 55 .

[0030] It can be seen from the above description that the arrangement of the arc-shaped arm 55 allows the connecting piece 52 and the operating portion 53 to be closer to the housing 2 when the locking structure 5 is in the locked state, thereby reducing the risk of the locking structure 5 being accidentally unlocked.

[0031] Furthermore, a first reinforcing rib 551 is provided on the arc-shaped arm 55 .

[0032] Furthermore, a second reinforcing rib 521 is provided on the connecting piece 52 .

[0033] Furthermore, a third reinforcing rib 531 is provided on the operating portion 53 .

[0034] It can be seen from the above description that the provision of the first reinforcing rib 551 / the second reinforcing rib 521 / the third reinforcing rib 531 can improve the structural strength of the locking structure 5, thereby reducing the failure risk of the locking structure 5, which is beneficial to extending the service life of the locking structure 5.

[0035] Furthermore, the connecting piece 52 and the operating portion 53 are connected to form a convex structure.

[0036] It can be seen from the above description that when the locking structure 5 is in the locked state, the operating portion 53 can be very close to the housing 2 .

[0037] Furthermore, a middle area of ​​one end of the operating portion 53 away from the connecting piece 52 has an open convex structure 532 , and a protruding direction of the open convex structure 532 is away from the housing 2 .

[0038] It can be seen from the above description that the open convex structure 532 can facilitate personnel to operate the locking structure 5 .

[0039] Furthermore, a concave-shaped shielding rib 22 is provided on the housing 2 , and a avoidance opening 221 is provided on the shielding rib 22 corresponding to the open convex structure 532 .

[0040] It can be seen from the above description that the shielding rib 22 can shield the edge area of ​​the operating portion 53 except the open convex structure 532, thereby reducing to a greater extent the risk of the lock structure 5 being accidentally rotated, resulting in the lock structure 5 being unlocked.

[0041] Furthermore, the locking cylinder 21 is cylindrical.

[0042] It can be seen from the above description that the cylindrical lock post 21 can make the unlocking and locking process of the lock plate 51 smoother.

[0043] A power supply device comprises the above-mentioned junction box structure.

[0044] Embodiment 1

[0045] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Embodiment 1 of the present utility model is: a power supply device, comprising a main body and a junction box structure arranged on the main body.

[0046] The junction box structure includes a matching terminal block 1 and a shell 2, the terminal block 1 is fixed on the wall 4 of the main body, the terminal block 1 is provided with a terminal, and locking structures 5 are respectively provided on the opposite sides of the terminal block 1, the locking structure 5 includes two locking pieces 51 arranged opposite to each other and a connecting piece 52 connecting the two locking pieces 51, and an operating part 53 is provided on the connecting piece 52. The two locking pieces 51 in the same locking structure 5 are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the terminal block 1, the locking piece 51 is arc-shaped as a whole, one end of the locking piece 51 is rotatably connected to the terminal block 1, and the concave area of ​​the locking piece 51 forms a locking groove 54, and the upper and lower sides of the shell 2 are respectively provided with locking columns 21 that cooperate with the locking groove 54, and the locking column 21 is preferably cylindrical, and a cable 3 for electrically connecting to the terminal block is passed through the shell 2, and when the locking groove 54 cooperates with the locking column 21, the shell 2 covers the terminal block.

[0047] Specifically, the locking structure 5 further includes an arc-shaped arm 55 , and the connecting piece 52 is connected to the locking piece 51 via the arc-shaped arm 55 . Optionally, a first reinforcing rib 551 is provided on the arc-shaped arm 55 .

[0048] Preferably, the connecting piece 52 is provided with a second reinforcing rib 521 ; and the operating portion 53 is provided with a third reinforcing rib 531 .

[0049] The first reinforcing rib 551 / the second reinforcing rib 521 / the third reinforcing rib 531 are stamped convex ridges.

[0050] In detail, the connecting piece 52 is connected to the operating part 53 to form a convex structure. A person operates the operating part 53 to rotate the lock structure 5, thereby completing the locking / unlocking of the lock structure 5 and the lock column 21.

[0051] To avoid the situation in which, when the locking structure 5 is in a locked state, the operating part 53 is close to the shell 2, causing inconvenience for personnel to operate the operating part 53, in this embodiment, the middle area of ​​the operating part 53 away from the end of the connecting piece 52 has an open convex structure 532, and the protruding direction of the open convex structure 532 is away from the shell 2. It is easy to understand that the open convex structure 532 is a stamping structure that is formed by stamping a partial area of ​​the edge of the operating part 53.

[0052] In order to reduce the risk of accidental unlocking of the locking structure 5 , optionally, a concave-shaped shielding rib 22 is provided on the housing 2 , and the shielding rib 22 is provided with an avoidance opening 221 corresponding to the open convex structure 532 .

[0053] To sum up, the junction box structure and power supply equipment provided by the utility model have a simple and novel junction box structure, and the terminal socket and the shell are detachably connected through a locking structure. When a person operates the locking structure, the locking structure can be locked and unlocked without using tools. Therefore, the disassembly and assembly of the junction box structure is very convenient; the shielding ribs on the shell are arranged, and when the terminal socket and the shell are matched, the operating part is close to the shell, which can reduce the risk of accidental unlocking of the locking structure, and the arrangement of an open convex structure on the operating part can facilitate personnel to operate the operating part; the arrangement of reinforcing ribs on the locking structure can improve the structural stability of the locking structure.

[0054] The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent transformations made using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in the relevant technical field, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A junction box structure, comprising a matching junction block and a housing, characterized in that: The opposite sides of the terminal block are respectively provided with locking structures, and the locking structures include two locking plates arranged opposite to each other and a connecting plate connecting the two locking plates, and an operating part is provided on the connecting plate. The two locking plates in the same locking structure are respectively located on the upper side and the lower side of the terminal block, and the locking plate is arc-shaped as a whole. One end of the locking plate is rotatably connected to the terminal block, and the concave area of ​​the locking plate forms a locking groove, and the upper side and the lower side of the shell are respectively provided with locking columns matching the locking groove.

2. The junction box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking structure also includes an arc-shaped arm, and the connecting piece is connected to the locking piece via the arc-shaped arm.

3. The junction box structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The arc-shaped arm is provided with a first reinforcing rib.

4. The junction box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting piece is provided with a second reinforcing rib.

5. The junction box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating portion is provided with a third reinforcing rib.

6. The junction box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting piece is connected to the operating portion to form a convex structure.

7. The junction box structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The middle area of ​​the operating portion at one end away from the connecting piece has an open convex structure, and the protruding direction of the open convex structure is away from the housing.

8. The junction box structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a concave-shaped shielding rib, and the shielding rib is provided with an escape opening corresponding to the open convex hull structure.

9. The junction box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking cylinder is cylindrical.

10. A power supply device, characterized in that The invention comprises a junction box structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.