Turnover type single-phase single-wire ammeter connector

The flip-type single-phase single-wire meter connector addresses the issue of electric shock and power outages during meter replacement by using a rotating short-circuit mechanism to maintain power continuity, ensuring safe and convenient operation.

CN222232538UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-24ZHEJIANG SHENGYI ELECTRIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420741726.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-11
Publication Date
2024-12-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-11

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Technical Problem

Existing electric meter connectors fail to provide a safe and reliable mechanism for, resulting in power outages for multiple users, and the existing electric meter connectors are not designed to prevent electric shock during replacement, causing inconvenience and safety accidents.

Method used

A flip-type single-phase single-wire meter connector with a flip mechanism that interrupts electrical connection by rotating a short-circuit piece between conductive terminal heads, ensuring power continuity during replacement and preventing electric shock.

Benefits of technology

The connector allows safe and reliable replacement of electric meters without power disruption, preventing electric shock and ensuring easy plugging and unplugging, thus enhancing safety and convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a turnover type single-phase single-wire ammeter connector, which comprises a wiring base and a turnover mechanism, the wiring base is provided with a plurality of equidistant wiring terminals, the turnover mechanism is hinged to the wiring base, the turnover mechanism is provided with conductive terminal heads corresponding to the wiring terminals, and the conductive terminal heads are hinged to the wiring base. And the turnover mechanism is provided with a short-circuit piece and is positioned at an inlet between the two conductive terminal heads, and when the turnover mechanism is rotated, the short-circuit piece is connected with the wiring terminal. According to the utility model, the turnover mechanism is rotated to enable the short-circuit piece to be in contact with the two wiring terminals, so that normal power utilization of a user is not influenced when the electric energy meter is replaced, the turnover mechanism faces a worker, the worker can conveniently replace the electric energy meter, and meanwhile, the conductive terminal heads are separated from the wiring terminals, so that the electric energy meter is convenient to replace. Safety accidents of electric shock during replacement are avoided, and the product has the advantages of being convenient to plug and pull, simple to operate, safe, reliable and the like.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric energy meters, in particular to a flip-type single-phase single-wire electric meter connector. Background Art

[0002] With the transformation of the national power grid, the power grid company began to vigorously promote the smart grid, which greatly increased the use of electric energy meters and meter boxes. The national power grid also clearly stipulates that "the installation of electric energy meters should be achieved through special connectors for electric energy meters, and wires should not be directly connected to electric energy meters. The existing electric energy meter connectors include a base, a number of pins set on the base, and a drive plate that is rotatably set on the base. When the electric energy meter connector is installed with the electric energy meter, the pin of the electric energy meter connector is inserted into the plug hole of the electric energy meter, and the drive plate is rotated to drive the pin to open, so that the pin is connected to the plug hole of the electric energy meter, thereby completing the installation of the electric energy meter connector and the electric energy meter.

[0003] However, the existing electricity meter is connected to the single-phase uninterruptible meter replacement connector by interference fit. When replacing the electricity meter, it is necessary to apply upward force to the electricity meter to make the electricity meter separate from the connector. However, at the moment of separation, the shaking of the hand may touch the pin, causing electric shock to the staff, triggering the protection function of the main circuit breaker, resulting in power outages for multiple users connected to the main circuit breaker, causing safety accidents, and it is inconvenient to replace the electricity meter. Therefore, the applicant has made a beneficial design and found a solution to the above-mentioned problem. The technical solution to be introduced below was produced in this context. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the above-mentioned traditional meter connector design and provide a product that is easy to plug and unplug, simple to operate, safe and reliable.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions.

[0006] A flip-type single-phase single-wire meter connector comprises a wiring base and a flip mechanism. The wiring base is provided with a plurality of equally spaced wiring terminals. The flip mechanism is hinged to the wiring base. The flip mechanism is provided with a conductive terminal head corresponding to the wiring terminal and abuts against the wiring terminal. The flip mechanism is provided with a short-circuit piece and is located at the entrance between two conductive terminal heads. When the flip mechanism is rotated, the electrical connection between the conductive terminal head and the wiring terminal is interrupted, and the short-circuit piece abuts against the two conductive terminal heads, so that the user does not lose power when replacing the meter.

[0007] Preferably, the wiring base is provided with a concave cavity, the concave cavity is provided with a plurality of first fixing grooves, the first fixing groove is provided with a wire hole, the concave cavity is provided with a circuit board and is electrically connected to the short-circuit piece, the circuit board is provided with an LED light, the concave cavity is provided with a cover, and both sides of the wiring base are provided with a clearance through hole and a clearance groove.

[0008] Preferably, an anti-electricity theft cover is provided on the front of the wiring base, one end of the anti-electricity theft cover is hinged to the clearance hole, and the other end is inserted into the clearance groove by rotating the anti-electricity theft cover, and the anti-electricity theft cover is set to be transparent.

[0009] Preferably, the wiring terminal is inserted into the first fixing groove, and the head of the wiring terminal is provided with a hook groove.

[0010] Preferably, the flipping mechanism is provided with a snap-on joint and is buckled on the wiring base, the flipping mechanism is provided with a plurality of second fixing grooves, a baffle is provided behind every two of the second fixing grooves, convex bumps are provided on both sides of the flipping mechanism and abut against the wiring base, and flipping-in-place indicator lines are provided on both sides of the flipping mechanism.

[0011] Preferably, the conductive terminal head is installed and inserted in the second fixing groove, and reinforcing ribs are provided on both sides of the second fixing groove and abut against the conductive terminal head.

[0012] Preferably, the conductive terminal head is provided with an avoidance through hole, the side wall of the avoidance through hole is provided with a first spring sheet, and abuts against the connecting terminal, the first spring sheet is provided with ear buckles on both sides, and is buckled on both sides of the avoidance through hole, the avoidance through hole is provided with a pin, which passes through the spring sheet and abuts against the hook groove, and a spring tube is provided in the conductive terminal head, and abuts against the connecting terminal.

[0013] Preferably, the short-circuit is mounted and fixed on the baffle, and second elastic sheets expanding outwards are provided on both sides of the short-circuit.

[0014] Beneficial effects:

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] The utility model makes the short-circuit contact with the two wiring terminals by rotating the flip mechanism, thereby ensuring that the normal power consumption of the user is not affected when the electric energy meter is replaced. Moreover, after the flip mechanism is short-circuited, the electric energy meter inserted on the flip mechanism faces the staff, which is convenient for the staff to use force to replace the electric energy meter. At the same time, the conductive terminal head is separated from the wiring terminal, avoiding the safety accident of accidental electric shock to the staff when the electric energy meter is replaced. The problems raised by the background technology are overcome, and the product has the advantages of easy plugging and unplugging, simple operation, safety and reliability, etc. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flip-type single-phase single-wire meter connector of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flip-type single-phase single-wire meter connector after flipping;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the side structure of a flip-type single-phase single-wire meter connector after flipping;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a front view of a flip-type single-phase single-wire electric meter connector of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the side cross-sectional structure of a flip-type single-phase single-wire electric meter connector of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 The utility model is a kind of explosion-proof device for a flip-over type single-phase single-wire electric meter connector Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 7 The utility model is a kind of explosion-proof device for a flip-over type single-phase single-wire electric meter connector Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 8 It is an exploded view of a conductive terminal head of a flip-type single-phase single-wire electric meter connector of the utility model;

[0025] The corresponding relationship between the illustrations and component names in the figure is as follows:

[0026] Figure numerals: 1. Wiring base; 2. Flipping mechanism; 3. Wiring terminal; 4. Conductive terminal head; 5. Short-circuit; 6. Circuit board; 7. Cover; 8. Anti-theft cover; 11. Concave cavity; 12. First fixing groove; 13. Wire hole; 14. Make way through hole; 15. Make way groove; 21. Snap joint; 22. Second fixing groove; 23. Baffle; 24. Bump; 25. Flip into position indicator line; 26. Reinforcing rib; 31. Hook groove; 41. Make way through hole; 42. First spring piece; 43. Pin; 44. Spring tube; 421. Ear buckle; 51. Second spring piece; 61. LED lamp. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The technical solution of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the directions or positional relationships indicated by the terms "up", "down", "left" and "right" are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0029] Reference example Figures 1 to 8 A flip-type single-phase single-wire meter connector, comprising a wiring base 1 and a flip mechanism 2. The wiring base 1 is provided with a plurality of equally spaced wiring terminals 3. The flip mechanism 2 is hinged to the wiring base 1. The flip mechanism 2 is provided with a conductive terminal head 4 corresponding to the wiring terminal 3 and abutting against the wiring terminal 3. The flip mechanism 2 is provided with a short-circuit 5 and is located at the entrance between the two conductive terminal heads 4. When the flip mechanism 2 is rotated, the electrical connection between the conductive terminal head 4 and the wiring terminal 3 is interrupted, so that the short-circuit 5 abuts against the two conductive terminal heads 4, so that the user does not disconnect the power when replacing the meter;

[0030] It is worth mentioning that the wiring base 1 is provided with a concave cavity 11, the concave cavity 11 is provided with a plurality of first fixing grooves 12, the first fixing groove 12 is provided with a wire hole 13, the concave cavity 11 is provided with a circuit board 6, and is electrically connected to the short-circuit 5, the circuit board 6 is provided with an LED lamp 61, the concave cavity 11 is provided with a cover 7, and both sides of the wiring base 1 are provided with a clearance through hole 14 and a clearance groove 15. The concave cavity 11 provides a storage space for the wiring terminal 3 and the circuit board 6. The first fixing groove 12 is used in conjunction with the wiring terminal 3, and the circuit board 6 is used in conjunction with the LED lamp 61. The cover 7 is convenient for maintenance personnel to replace or repair the parts in the concave cavity 11. The clearance through hole 14 is long and strip-shaped, which is convenient for the anti-theft cover plate 8 to move upward and hingedly. The clearance groove 15 makes the anti-theft cover plate 8 connected and fixed to the wiring base 1 to block the movement of the flip mechanism 2;

[0031] It is worth mentioning that an anti-electricity theft cover 8 is provided on the front of the wiring base 1. One end of the anti-electricity theft cover 8 is hinged to the clearance through hole 14. By rotating the anti-electricity theft cover 8, the other end is inserted into the clearance groove 15. The anti-electricity theft cover 8 is set to be transparent. A lead seal is applied to the tail cover of the electric energy meter so that the anti-electricity theft cover 8 is locked. The anti-electricity theft cover 8 also prevents non-staff from operating the flip mechanism 2. The transparent anti-electricity theft cover 8 is convenient for staff to observe whether the connection terminal 3 is stably connected to the wire during daily maintenance.

[0032] It is worth mentioning that the wiring terminal 3 is inserted into the first fixing groove 12, and the head of the wiring terminal 3 is provided with a hook groove 31, the wiring terminal 3 is connected to the wire, the hook groove 31 is used in conjunction with the plug 43, and the elastic force of the spring tube 44 acts on the wiring terminal 3, so that the plug 43 and the hook groove 31 are tightly connected, thereby increasing the contact area between the two;

[0033] It is worth mentioning that the flip mechanism 2 is provided with a snap joint 21, and is buckled on the wiring base 1. The flip mechanism 2 is provided with a plurality of second fixing grooves 22. A baffle 23 is provided at the rear between each two second fixing grooves 22. Both sides of the flip mechanism 2 are provided with convex bumps 24, which abut against the wiring base 1. Both sides of the flip mechanism 2 are provided with flip-in-place indicator lines 25. In the case of not replacing the electric energy meter, the flip mechanism 2 is connected and fixed to the wiring base 1 through the snap joint 21. In addition, the snap joint 21 is elastic. The second fixing groove 22 is used in conjunction with the conductive terminal head 4. The baffle 23 provides strong support for the short-circuit 5. The convex bump 24 fixes the flip mechanism 2 in the rotated position. When the flip-in-place indicator lines 25 are parallel to the two sides of the wiring base 1, it represents that the flip mechanism 2 is rotated in place.

[0034] It is worth mentioning that the conductive terminal head 4 is installed and inserted in the second fixing groove 22, and reinforcing ribs 26 are provided on both sides of the second fixing groove 22 and abut against the conductive terminal head 4. The reinforcing ribs 26 enable the conductive terminal head 4 to be connected and fixed to the second fixing groove 22 by interference fit;

[0035] It is worth mentioning that the conductive terminal head 4 is provided with an avoidance through hole 41, and the side wall of the avoidance through hole 41 is provided with a first spring sheet 42, which abuts against the terminal 3, and the first spring sheet 42 is provided with ear buckles 421 on both sides, which are buckled on both sides of the avoidance through hole 41, and the avoidance through hole 41 is provided with a plug 43, which passes through the first spring sheet 42 and abuts against the hook groove 31, and the conductive terminal head 4 is provided with a spring tube 44, which abuts against the terminal 3, and the first spring sheet 42 acts on the terminal 3, so that the conductive terminal head 4 and the terminal 3 are electrically connected stably, the ear buckle 421 facilitates the connection and fixation of the first spring sheet 42 and the avoidance through hole 41, the plug 43 is used in conjunction with the hook groove 31, and the spring tube 44 enables the conductive terminal to be stably connected to the electric energy meter in an interference fit manner;

[0036] The short-circuit 5 is fixedly mounted on the baffle 23, and outwardly expanding second spring pieces 51 are provided on both sides of the short-circuit 5. The second spring pieces 51 ensure that the short-circuit 5 can be stably electrically connected to the two connecting terminals 3. At the same time, the force released by the second spring pieces 51 still fixes the flip mechanism 2 in the rotated position.

[0037] The use principle of the utility model is now described as follows:

[0038] When the electric energy meter needs to be replaced, the lead seal on the electric energy meter is removed so that the anti-electricity theft cover plate 8 can move freely. At this time, an upward force is applied to the anti-electricity theft cover plate 8 so that one end of the anti-electricity theft cover plate 8 leaves the yield groove 15 and the other end moves upward in the yield through hole 14. The anti-electricity theft cover plate 8 is rotated so that the flip mechanism 2 can rotate freely.

[0039] Press the two sides of the electric energy meter and apply an outward pulling force. Through the chamfer on the snap connector 21, the snap connector 21 smoothly leaves the part connected with the snap connector 21. Then, the flip mechanism 2 is rotated to make the latch 43 leave the hook groove 31. The electrical connection between the conductive terminal head 4 and the wiring terminal 3 is interrupted. The short-circuit 5 enters between the two wiring terminals 3. The second spring 51 acts on the wiring terminal 3. The current in the wire passes through the short-circuit 5 and the circuit board 6, so that the LED light 61 lights up to inform the staff that the baffle 23 is above the wiring terminal 3. At this time, the effect of the user not being disconnected from the power supply when the electric energy meter is replaced is completed. Since the conductive terminal head 4 is not charged at this time, it is safer to replace the electric energy meter.

[0040] After the replacement of the electric energy meter is completed, an opposite force is applied to the flip mechanism 2, and the short-circuit 5 leaves between the two terminals 3. At the same time, the spring tube 44 gradually applies a force to the head of the conductive terminal head 4 along the chamfer of the head of the terminal 3, so that it is stretched outward and the connection with the electric energy meter is more stable. The first spring piece 42 is squeezed by the terminal 3 and releases the elastic force to the terminal 3, so that the terminal 3 and the conductive terminal head 4 are electrically connected stably. The pin 43 enters the hook groove 31, and the snap connector 21 is reconnected and fixed to the wiring base 1. The anti-theft cover plate 8 can be reset according to the reverse steps above. At this point, the replacement and disassembly of the electric energy meter can be completed without power outage through the above operation steps.

[0041] The above design scheme can make the product easy to plug and unplug, simple to operate, safe and reliable.

[0042] The above content is a further detailed description of the utility model in combination with specific implementation methods. It cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the utility model is limited to these descriptions. For ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the utility model belongs, without departing from the concept of the utility model, they can also make several simple deductions or substitutions, which should be regarded as belonging to the scope of protection determined by the claims submitted for the utility model.

Claims

1. A flip-type single-phase single-wire meter connector, comprising a wiring base (1) and a flip mechanism (2), characterized in that: The wiring base (1) is provided with a plurality of wiring terminals (3) at equal intervals. The flip mechanism (2) is hinged to the wiring base (1). The flip mechanism (2) is provided with a conductive terminal head (4) corresponding to the wiring terminal (3) and abutting against the wiring terminal (3). The flip mechanism (2) is provided with a short-circuit (5) and is located at the entrance between two conductive terminal heads (4). When the flip mechanism (2) is rotated, the electrical connection between the conductive terminal head (4) and the wiring terminal (3) is interrupted, so that the short-circuit (5) abuts against the two conductive terminal heads (4), so that the user can replace the electric meter without interrupting the power supply.

2. The flip-type single-phase single-wire meter connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wiring base (1) is provided with a concave cavity (11), the concave cavity (11) is provided with a plurality of first fixing grooves (12), the first fixing grooves (12) are provided with a wire hole (13), the concave cavity (11) is provided with a circuit board (6) and is electrically connected to the short-circuit component (5), the circuit board (6) is provided with an LED lamp (61), the concave cavity (11) is provided with a cover (7), and two sides of the wiring base (1) are provided with a clearance through hole (14) and a clearance groove (15).

3. The flip-type single-phase single-wire meter connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front of the wiring base (1) is provided with an anti-electricity theft cover plate (8), one end of the anti-electricity theft cover plate (8) is hinged to the clearance through hole (14), and the other end is inserted into the clearance groove (15) by rotating the anti-electricity theft cover plate (8), and the anti-electricity theft cover plate (8) is set to be transparent.

4. The flip-over type single-phase single-wire meter connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting terminal (3) is inserted into the first fixing groove (12), and a hook groove (31) is provided at the head of the connecting terminal (3).

5. The flip-over type single-phase single-wire meter connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The flip mechanism (2) is provided with a snap joint (21) and is buckled on the wiring base (1); the flip mechanism (2) is provided with a plurality of second fixing grooves (22); a baffle (23) is provided at the rear between every two of the second fixing grooves (22); convex humps (24) are provided on both sides of the flip mechanism (2) and abut against the wiring base (1); and flip-in-place indicator lines (25) are provided on both sides of the flip mechanism (2).

6. The flip-over type single-phase single-wire meter connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The conductive terminal head (4) is installed and inserted in the second fixing groove (22), and reinforcing ribs (26) are provided on both sides of the second fixing groove (22) and abut against the conductive terminal head (4).

7. The flip-over type single-phase single-wire meter connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The conductive terminal head (4) is provided with an avoidance through hole (41), a first spring sheet (42) is provided on the side wall of the avoidance through hole (41) and abuts against the connection terminal (3), ear buckles (421) are provided on both sides of the first spring sheet (42) and are buckled on both sides of the avoidance through hole (41), a latch (43) is provided in the avoidance through hole (41) and passes through the first spring sheet (42) and abuts against the hook groove (31), and a spring tube (44) is provided inside the conductive terminal head (4) and abuts against the connection terminal (3).

8. The flip-over type single-phase single-wire meter connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The short-circuit component (5) is mounted and fixed on the baffle (23), and second elastic sheets (51) that expand outwards are provided on both sides of the short-circuit component (5).

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