Electric appliance box

By using a guide surface design in the electrical box to carry and guide the terminals, the problems of complex installation and unstable fixation of traditional electrical boxes are solved, achieving a more efficient installation process and more stable electrical equipment.

CN222381929UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-21SUZHOU OPPLE LIGHTING +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421013888.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-11
Publication Date
2025-01-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-11

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Technical Problem

When installing electrical components, traditional electrical boxes have problems such as complex operation, low installation efficiency and unstable fixation, which is mainly due to the unreasonable installation structure design.

Method used

An electrical box is designed that uses a guide surface to carry and guide the terminals to ensure that the terminals maintain the correct direction and position during the installation process, so that they can enter the installation port smoothly and reduce friction and collisions.

Benefits of technology

Through the guide surface design, the service life of the terminal is effectively extended, the installation process of the electrical panel is simplified, and the installation efficiency and stability are improved.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an electric appliance box, comprising a box body which comprises a bottom wall and a side wall, the bottom wall and the side wall are enclosed to form an installation space, the side wall is provided with an installation port communicated with the installation space, and the installation port comprises a bottom surface arranged close to the bottom wall; the electric appliance plate is mounted in the mounting space and comprises a plate body and a terminal arranged on the plate body, and the terminal is arranged towards the mounting opening; the bottom surface extends into the installation space to form a guide surface, and the terminal abuts against the guide surface and slides into the installation port through the guide surface. The electric appliance box is simple in structure and convenient to install.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electrical appliance box installation, in particular to an electrical appliance box. Background Art

[0002] As a device for containing and fixing electrical components, the structural design of the electrical box has an important impact on the installation, fixation of electrical components, and the stability and safety of electrical connections.

[0003] When installing electrical components in traditional electrical boxes, there are often problems such as complicated operation, low installation efficiency, and loose fixation. This is mainly due to the unreasonable design of the installation structure of traditional electrical boxes, which leads to cumbersome installation process and poor fixation effect. For example, during the installation process, it was found that it was very inconvenient to install the terminals with the conventional electrical box slots. In the process of large-scale production and assembly, these shortcomings will lead to low production efficiency and increase the difficulty of repairing and replacing electrical components.

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to provide an electrical box to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide an electrical appliance box with a simple structure and convenient installation.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides an electrical appliance box, comprising:

[0007] The box body comprises a bottom wall and a side wall, wherein the bottom wall and the side wall are arranged to form an installation space, and the side wall is provided with an installation opening communicating with the installation space, and the installation opening comprises a bottom surface arranged close to the bottom wall;

[0008] An electrical board, installed in the installation space, comprising a board body and terminals arranged on the board body, and the terminals are arranged toward the installation opening;

[0009] The bottom surface extends into the installation space to form a guide surface, and the terminal abuts against the guide surface and slides through the guide surface into the installation opening.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the installation opening further includes side surfaces arranged at both ends of the bottom surface, and the guide surface is arranged at a position where the bottom surface and the side surfaces are connected.

[0011] As a further improvement of the utility model, a positioning column is provided between two adjacent side walls, and the positioning column protrudes into the installation space to form an arc-shaped protrusion. The side surface is a plane, located on the arc-shaped protrusion, and is recessed from the arc-shaped protrusion in a direction away from the installation opening, and the projection of the guide surface on the bottom wall is within the projection range of the positioning column on the bottom wall.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, the side wall is divided into an upper side wall and a lower side wall by the installation opening, the upper side wall includes a first plane facing the installation space, the lower side wall includes a second plane facing the installation space, and the first plane and the second plane are flush.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, the box body further comprises a plurality of supporting parts arranged in the installation space and along the circumference of the side wall, and the supporting parts are configured to bear the plate body.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention, the terminal includes a head exposed from the plate body, and a guide surface is provided on a side of the head facing the installation opening.

[0015] As a further improvement of the utility model, a first positioning portion is provided on the box body, and a second positioning portion is correspondingly provided on the electrical board, and the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion are positioned and clamped.

[0016] As a further improvement of the present invention, the first positioning portion is an elastic buckle provided on the bottom wall and extending into the installation space, and the second positioning portion is a snap-fit ​​hole provided on the plate body.

[0017] As a further improvement of the utility model, a fixing column is provided on the bottom wall, a fixing hole is correspondingly provided on the electrical board, and a fastener passes through the fixing hole and is fixedly connected to the fixing column; the plate body includes a first plate and a second plate which are stacked, the fixing hole is provided on the first plate, and an avoidance portion is provided on the second plate corresponding to the position of the fixing hole.

[0018] As a further improvement of the present invention, the box body further comprises a top cover, and a connecting hole is provided on the top cover at a position corresponding to the positioning column, and a connecting member passes through the connecting hole and is fixedly connected to the positioning column.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0020] The electrical box of the embodiment of the utility model supports and guides the terminals by providing a guide surface, ensuring that the terminals maintain the correct direction and position during the installation process, allowing the terminals to smoothly enter the installation opening, reducing friction and collision between the terminals and the edge of the installation opening, effectively extending the service life of the terminals, and allowing the electrical board to be quickly and conveniently installed in the electrical box, greatly improving the installation efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electrical box according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the electrical box shown;

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle box;

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the middle box body;

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of the middle circle;

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle box from another angle;

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the electrical box shown;

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the electrical box from another angle;

[0029] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 A partial enlarged view of the middle circle;

[0030] Fig.10 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the electrical board.

[0031] Description of reference numerals:

[0032] Electrical box 100;

[0033] Box body 1, bottom wall 11, first positioning portion 111, retreat groove 1111, connecting rib 1112, fixing column 112, side wall 12, mounting opening 120, bottom surface 1201, guide surface 1202, side surface 1203, upper side wall 121, first plane 1211, lower side wall 122, second plane 1221, mounting space 13, positioning column 14, supporting portion 15;

[0034] Electrical board 2, board body 21, first board 211, second positioning portion 2111, fixing hole 2112, fastener 2113, second board 212, avoidance portion 2121, terminal 22, head 221, guide surface 2211;

[0035] Top cover 3, connecting hole 31, connecting piece 32. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0037] It should be noted here that in order to avoid obscuring the present invention due to unnecessary details, only structures and / or processing steps closely related to the scheme of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, while other details that are not closely related to the present invention are omitted.

[0038] In addition, it should be noted that the terms "comprises", "includes" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or apparatus that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or apparatus.

[0039] See also Figure 1-2 As shown, the electrical appliance box 100 conforms to the embodiment of the utility model. The electrical appliance box 100 has a simple structure and is easy to install.

[0040] The electrical box 100 includes a box body 1, an electrical board 2 and a top cover 33. The box body 1 includes a bottom wall 11 and a side wall 12, and the bottom wall 11 and the side wall 12 are surrounded to form an installation space 13, and the electrical board 2 is installed in the installation space 13. The electrical board 2 includes a board body 21 and a terminal 22 arranged on the board body 21.

[0041] See also Figure 3 to Figure 5 As shown, the side wall 12 is provided with an installation opening 120 connected to the installation space 13, and the installation opening 120 includes a bottom surface 1201, a guide surface 1202 and a side surface 1203. The bottom surface 1201 is arranged close to the bottom wall 11, the side surface 1203 is arranged at both ends of the bottom surface 1201, and the guide surface 1202 is arranged at the position where the bottom surface 1201 and the side surface 1203 are connected.

[0042] Specifically, the guide surface 1202 is formed to extend from the bottom surface 1201 into the installation space 13, and the terminal 22 abuts against the guide surface 1202 and slides into the installation opening 120 through the guide surface 1202. This design can ensure that the terminal 22 can smoothly enter along the guide surface 1202 when inserted into the installation opening 120, avoiding collision or scratching between the terminal 22 and the edge of the installation opening 120, which helps to extend the service life of the terminal 22 and improve the reliability of the electrical equipment. When installing the electrical board 2, the installer does not need to accurately align the installation opening 120, but only needs to bring the electrical board 2 close to the installation opening 120, and the terminal 22 will enter the installation opening 120 along the guide surface 1202, which greatly simplifies the installation process and reduces the difficulty of installation.

[0043] A positioning column 14 is provided between two adjacent side walls 12, and the positioning column 14 protrudes into the installation space 13 to form an arc-shaped protrusion. The side surface 1203 is a plane, located on the arc-shaped protrusion, and is recessed from the arc-shaped protrusion in a direction away from the installation opening 120, and the projection of the guide surface 1202 on the bottom wall 11 is located within the projection range of the positioning column 14 on the bottom wall 11. The provision of the positioning column 14 strengthens the connection between the two adjacent side walls 12, improves the overall structural stability of the electrical box 100, and enables the electrical box 100 to better resist deformation when subjected to external forces, thereby extending the service life of the electrical box 100.

[0044] Furthermore, the installation opening 120 divides the side wall 12 into an upper side wall 121 and a lower side wall 122, the upper side wall 121 includes a first plane 1211 facing the installation space 13, and the lower side wall 122 includes a second plane 1221 facing the installation space 13, and the first plane 1211 and the second plane 1221 are flush. The flush design of the first plane 1211 and the second plane 1221 makes the appearance of the electrical box 100 more neat and beautiful, which meets the aesthetic requirements of modern electrical equipment. And when installing the electrical board 2, the field of vision is not blocked, making the installation of the electrical board 2 more convenient.

[0045] In this example, see Figure 8-Figure 9 As shown, the terminal 22 includes a head 221 exposed from the plate body 21, and a guide surface 2211 is provided on one side of the head 221 facing the installation opening 120, and the guide surface 2211 is configured to guide the terminal 22 into the installation opening 120. The provision of the guide surface 2211 enables the terminal 22 to enter the installation opening 120 more smoothly during the installation process, thereby improving the installation efficiency.

[0046] See also Fig.10 As shown, the board body 21 includes a first board 211 and a second board 212 which are stacked, the terminal 22 is arranged on the first board 211, and the terminal 22 is arranged toward the mounting opening 120 so as to be connected with an external connector or cable.

[0047] In this embodiment, the first plate 211 is located below the second plate 212, and the shapes of the four corners of the first plate 211 match the shape of the positioning column 14, further limiting the displacement of the electrical board 2 in the installation space 13, making the installation and fixation of the electrical board 2 more stable.

[0048] The box body 1 also includes a plurality of support portions 15 disposed in the installation space 13 and circumferentially disposed along the side wall 12, and the support portions 15 are configured to carry the board body 21. The arrangement of the support portions 15 can increase the stability of the electrical board 2 in the installation space 13 and prevent it from shaking or shifting during operation.

[0049] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the support portion 15 includes a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. When placing the electrical board 2, the electrical board 2 is placed on the horizontal portion, and the edge of the electrical board 2 abuts against the vertical portion, thereby limiting the horizontal position of the electrical board 2 and limiting the length of the terminal 22 protruding toward the mounting opening 120.

[0050] In other embodiments, the support portion 15 may also be provided with only a horizontal portion, in which case the edge of the electrical board 2 directly abuts against the side wall 12 of the box body 1. The support portion 15 may be designed as required, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0051] The box body 1 is provided with a first positioning portion 111, and the electrical board 2 is correspondingly provided with a second positioning portion 2111, and the first positioning portion 111 and the second positioning portion 2111 are positioned and clamped. Such a design can realize the precise positioning of the electrical board 2 in the box body 1, and improve the installation accuracy and stability.

[0052] In this embodiment, the first positioning portion 111 is an elastic buckle provided on the bottom wall 11 and extending into the installation space 13, and the second positioning portion 2111 is a snap-in hole provided on the plate body 21. The design of the elastic buckle allows it to deform when subjected to a certain pressure, so that it can be smoothly snapped into the snap-in hole. Once snapped in, the elastic buckle will return to its original shape and tightly fasten the snap-in hole, ensuring the stability of the electrical board 2 in the box body 1 and enhancing the connection strength between the electrical board 2 and the box body 1. When the electrical board 2 needs to be disassembled for maintenance or replacement, it only needs to apply a certain force to deform the elastic buckle, and the electrical board 2 can be easily removed from the box body 1. This design makes the disassembly process also simple and quick.

[0053] For details, please refer to Figure 7 As shown, the elastic buckle includes two semicircular buckles, so that there is no direction requirement during assembly, simplifying the installation process. A retreat groove 1111 and a connecting rib 1112 are provided between the two semicircular buckles, and the two semicircular buckles are connected by the connecting rib 1112, so that deformation can be reduced during molding. During installation, the two semicircular buckles move closer to the middle until they enter the snap-on hole smoothly, and then the two semicircular buckles return to their original state.

[0054] A fixing column 112 is provided on the bottom wall 11, and a fixing hole 2112 is correspondingly provided on the electrical board 2, and a fastener 2113 passes through the fixing hole 2112 and is fixedly connected to the fixing column 112. The fixing hole 2112 is provided on the first plate 211, and an avoidance portion 2121 is provided at a position of the second plate 212 corresponding to the fixing hole 2112. Such a design can achieve a firm fixation of the electrical board 2 in the box body 1, and prevent it from loosening or falling off during operation. The setting of the avoidance portion 2121 can ensure that the fastener 2113 can smoothly pass through the fixing hole 2112 and be connected to the fixing column 112, and will not cause damage to the second plate 212.

[0055] The electrical box 100 further includes a top cover 3, which is provided with a connection hole 31 at a position corresponding to the positioning column 14, and a connection member 32 passes through the connection hole 31 and is fixedly connected to the positioning column 14. The arrangement of the top cover 3 can protect the electrical board 2 from the influence of the external environment and improve the overall performance of the electrical device.

[0056] During the installation process of the present embodiment, the electrical board 2 is first placed obliquely in the installation space 13 of the box body 1, so that the terminal 22 of the electrical board 2 first abuts against the guide surface 1202, and enters the installation opening 120 along the guide surface 1202 until the edge of the electrical board 2 abuts against the vertical part of the support portion 15. Then the electrical board 2 is slowly leveled until the elastic buckle smoothly enters the snap-in hole, indicating that the electrical board 2 is installed in place. Next, the electrical board 2 is fixedly connected to the fixing column 112 on the bottom wall 11 by the fastener 2113 to further ensure the stability of the electrical board 2. Finally, the top cover 3 is covered on the box body 1, and the top cover 3 is fixedly connected to the positioning column 14 by the connector 32 to complete the installation of the entire electrical box 100.

[0057] To sum up, the electrical box 100 of the utility model carries and guides the terminal 22 by setting a guide surface 1202, ensuring that the terminal 22 maintains the correct direction and position during the installation process, so that the terminal 22 can smoothly enter the installation port 120, reduce the friction and collision between the terminal 22 and the edge of the installation port 120, and effectively extend the service life of the terminal 22, thereby allowing the electrical board 2 to be quickly and conveniently installed in the electrical box 100, greatly improving the installation efficiency.

[0058] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model.

Claims

1. An electrical box, characterized in that: include: A box body (1) comprises a bottom wall (11) and a side wall (12), wherein the bottom wall (11) and the side wall (12) enclose an installation space (13), the side wall (12) is provided with an installation opening (120) communicating with the installation space (13), and the installation opening (120) comprises a bottom surface (1201) arranged close to the bottom wall (11); An electrical board (2) is installed in the installation space (13), comprising a board body (21) and a terminal (22) arranged on the board body (21), and the terminal (22) is arranged toward the installation opening (120); The bottom surface (1201) extends into the installation space (13) to form a guide surface (1202); the terminal (22) abuts against the guide surface (1202) and slides through the guide surface (1202) into the installation opening (120).

2. The electrical box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation opening (120) further comprises side surfaces (1203) arranged at both ends of the bottom surface (1201), and the guide surface (1202) is arranged at a position where the bottom surface (1201) and the side surfaces (1203) are connected.

3. The electrical box according to claim 2, characterized in that: A positioning column (14) is provided between two adjacent side walls (12), and the positioning column (14) protrudes into the installation space (13) to form an arc-shaped protrusion. The side surface (1203) is a plane, located on the arc-shaped protrusion, and is recessed from the arc-shaped protrusion in a direction away from the installation opening (120). The projection of the guide surface (1202) on the bottom wall (11) is located within the projection range of the positioning column (14) on the bottom wall (11).

4. The electrical box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall (12) is divided into an upper side wall (121) and a lower side wall (122) by the installation opening (120); the upper side wall (121) includes a first plane (1211) facing the installation space (13); the lower side wall (122) includes a second plane (1221) facing the installation space (13); the first plane (1211) and the second plane (1221) are flush.

5. The electrical box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body (1) further comprises a plurality of support portions (15) arranged in the installation space (13) and circumferentially arranged along the side wall (12), wherein the support portions (15) are configured to bear the plate body (21).

6. The electrical box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal (22) comprises a head (221) exposed outside the plate body (21), and a guide surface (2211) is provided on a side of the head (221) facing the installation opening (120).

7. The electrical appliance box according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The box body (1) is provided with a first positioning portion (111), and the electrical board (2) is correspondingly provided with a second positioning portion (2111), and the first positioning portion (111) and the second positioning portion (2111) are positioned and clamped.

8. The electrical box according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first positioning portion (111) is an elastic buckle provided on the bottom wall (11) and extending into the installation space (13), and the second positioning portion (2111) is a snap-fitting hole provided on the plate body (21).

9. The electrical box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall (11) is provided with a fixing column (112), and the electrical panel (2) is correspondingly provided with a fixing hole (2112), and a fastener (2113) passes through the fixing hole (2112) and is fixedly connected to the fixing column (112); the panel body (21) comprises a first panel (211) and a second panel (212) which are stacked, the fixing hole (2112) being provided on the first panel (211), and a relief portion (2121) being provided on the second panel (212) at a position corresponding to the fixing hole (2112).

10. The electrical box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The box body (1) further comprises a top cover (3), wherein a connection hole (31) is provided on the top cover (3) at a position corresponding to the positioning column (14), and a connection member (32) passes through the connection hole (31) and is fixedly connected to the positioning column (14).