Power cabinet with expandable space

By installing telescopic cabinet bodies and pulling components on both sides of the power cabinet, the expansion of the internal space of the power cabinet is solved, and the labor burden and cost of replacing the cabinet in electrical circuit renovation is improved, and the convenience of transformation is improved.

CN223141330UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22ZHEJIANG GEXIN ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422330096.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-24
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-24

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Technical Problem

The existing power cabinet needs to be replaced during electrical circuit renovation, which increases labor burden and cost.

Method used

Design a power cabinet with space expansion. By installing telescopic cabinet bodies and pulling components on both sides of the power cabinet, the sliding of the movable holes and slide rods can be used to achieve expansion of the cabinet body and avoid replacing the entire power cabinet.

Benefits of technology

It improves the convenience of electrical circuit transformation and reduces costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a power cabinet with an expandable space, which belongs to the technical field of power cabinets and comprises a power cabinet, the inside of the power cabinet is hollow, telescopic cabinet bodies are arranged on two sides of the power cabinet, a pulling assembly is arranged at the outer end of each telescopic cabinet body, two limiting assemblies are arranged at the outer end of each telescopic cabinet body, and a cabinet door is rotatably connected to the outer end of the power cabinet. The telescopic cabinet body comprises a first cabinet body and a second cabinet body, the first cabinet body and the second cabinet body are hollow, the first cabinet body is communicated with the interior of the power cabinet, the telescopic cabinet bodies are installed on the two sides of the power cabinet, the second cabinet body can move in the first cabinet body through sliding of the movable holes and the sliding rods, and the second cabinet body can be pulled outwards through the pulling assembly. Therefore, the overall internal space is expanded, the internal space can be easily adjusted without replacing the whole power cabinet when more electrical devices are installed in electrical circuit transformation, the transformation convenience is improved, and the cost is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of power cabinets, and more specifically, to a power cabinet with expandable space. Background Art

[0002] A power cabinet refers to an equipment cabinet used for power supply and distribution, usually including power supply equipment, switching equipment, protection equipment, and distribution equipment, which is used to manage and distribute power supply. It is commonly used in industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. As the core component of the power system, its design and configuration vary according to specific uses and requirements. In the industrial field, power cabinets are usually larger and more complex, used to supply power to large machinery and production lines, while in commercial and residential buildings, power cabinets are usually smaller, used to distribute power to equipment such as lighting, air conditioners, and electrical appliances.

[0003] The patent with the Chinese patent publication number CN220291410U discloses a new type of outdoor power cabinet. A waterproof base structure is provided at the lower end of the power cabinet main body, which can effectively play a waterproof role. When it rains, rainwater will not accumulate at the part of the lower end of the power cabinet main body that contacts the base, thereby avoiding corrosion of the lower end of the power cabinet main body by rainwater and ensuring the integrity of the power cabinet main body. A detachable component is provided in the waterproof base structure, which is convenient for disassembling the entire waterproof base structure. During disassembly, it will not affect the normal use of the power cabinet. A protective structure is adopted and used in cooperation with the top cover, which can effectively play a rainproof effect, so that when the power cabinet is used in a strong wind and heavy rain environment, rainwater will not enter the power cabinet main body from the heat dissipation port, ensuring the integrity of the internal structure of the power cabinet main body.

[0004] When the electrical circuit needs to be modified and electrical components need to be added, the internal space of the power cabinet in the above solution is fixed. It is necessary to replace the entire cabinet, disassemble all the existing electrical components, and re-wire and install them in the new power cabinet, which not only increases the labor burden of circuit modification but also increases the use cost.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a power cabinet with expandable space to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] The utility model provides a power cabinet with expandable space, which can improve the problems existing in the related technology that when the electrical circuit is modified, the entire cabinet needs to be replaced, all the existing electrical components need to be disassembled, and re-wiring and installation need to be carried out in the new power cabinet, increasing the labor burden and cost.

[0007] An embodiment of the present application provides a power cabinet with expandable space, including a power cabinet. The interior of the power cabinet is hollow. Telescopic cabinets are provided on both sides of the power cabinet. A pulling component is provided at the outer end of the telescopic cabinet, and two limiting components are provided at the outer end of the telescopic cabinet. A cabinet door is rotatably connected to the outer end of the power cabinet. The telescopic cabinet includes a first cabinet body and a second cabinet body. The interiors of the first cabinet body and the second cabinet body are both hollow. The first cabinet body is communicated with the interior of the power cabinet. The second cabinet body is located inside the first cabinet body, and the second cabinet body is communicated with the interior of the first cabinet body.

[0008] In the above technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, it has at least the following technical effects: Telescopic cabinets are installed on both sides of the power cabinet. The second cabinet body can move inside the first cabinet body through the sliding of the movable holes and the sliding rods. The second cabinet body can be pulled outward through the pulling component, so as to expand the overall internal space. When carrying out electrical circuit transformation and installing more electrical equipment, the internal space can be easily adjusted without replacing the entire power cabinet, improving the convenience of transformation and reducing the cost.

[0009] In some embodiments, the telescopic cabinet further includes a side cabinet door. The side cabinet door is rotatably installed at the outer end of the second cabinet body. Four limiting side plates one are fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the first cabinet body. Two limiting side plates two are fixedly connected to the outer end of the second cabinet body.

[0010] In some embodiments, a plurality of sliding rods are fixedly connected between the two limiting side plates one, and are vertically and equidistantly distributed. A plurality of movable holes adapted to the sliding rods are opened at the outer end of the limiting side plate two. The sliding rods are slidably connected with the movable holes.

[0011] In some embodiments, the pulling component includes a pull rod and two limiting hooks. Both of the two limiting hooks are fixedly installed at the outer end of the second cabinet body. An anti-slip sleeve is fixedly connected to the outer end of the pull rod.

[0012] In some embodiments, four fixing rings are fixedly connected to the outer end of the pull rod. The distance between the two fixing rings is adapted to the width of the limiting hook. An installation groove adapted to the pull rod is opened at the top end of the limiting hook.

[0013] In some embodiments, the limiting component includes a fixing block and an installation block. The outer end of the fixing block is fixedly connected to the outer end of the second cabinet body. The outer end of the installation block is fixedly connected to the outer end of the first cabinet body. A limiting rod is fixedly connected to the outer end of the fixing block.

[0014] In some embodiments, a limiting ring is rotatably connected to the top end of the installation block. The limiting ring is semicircularly arranged. A clamping ring is fixedly connected to the inner side of the limiting ring. A plurality of limiting grooves adapted to the clamping ring are opened at the outer end of the limiting rod. The limiting rod penetrates through the installation block, and the limiting rod is slidably connected with the installation block. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 It is the schematic diagram of the first overall structure of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is the schematic diagram of the second overall structure of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is the schematic diagram of the telescopic cabinet structure of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is the exploded view of the telescopic cabinet of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 It is the schematic diagram of the pulling component structure of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 It is the exploded view of the limiting component of the present utility model.

[0022] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:

[0023] 1. Power cabinet;

[0024] 2. Cabinet door;

[0025] 3. Telescopic cabinet; 31. First cabinet body; 32. Second cabinet body; 33. Side cabinet door; 34. First limiting side plate; 35. Slide bar; 36. Second limiting side plate; 37. Movable hole;

[0026] 4. Limiting component; 41. Limiting rod; 42. Fixed block; 43. Limiting groove; 44. Mounting block; 45. Limiting ring; 46. Snap ring;

[0027] 5. Pulling component; 51. Pull rod; 52. Limiting hook; 53. Fixed ring; 54. Anti-slip sleeve. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments

[0028] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present application more clearly understood, the following further details the present application in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0030] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0031] It should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0032] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0033] In this application, "and / or" is merely a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist; for example, A and / or B can represent three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this text generally represents an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after.

[0034] It should be noted that in this application, words such as "in some embodiments", "exemplarily", and "for example" are used to give examples, illustrations, or explanations. Any embodiment or design described as "in some embodiments", "exemplarily", or "for example" in this application should not be construed as being more preferred or having more advantages than other embodiments or designs. Rather, the use of words such as "in some embodiments", "exemplarily", and "for example" is intended to present relevant concepts in a specific manner, meaning that the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of the above words at various positions in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor are they independent or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will explicitly and implicitly understand that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0035] The power cabinet is an equipment cabinet for power supply and distribution, commonly used in industrial, commercial, and residential buildings as a core component of the power system.

[0036] When retrofitting electrical circuits and adding electrical components, the internal space of the traditional power cabinet is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to requirements. This requires replacing the entire cabinet, disassembling the existing electrical components, and re-wiring and installing them in the new power cabinet. This approach not only increases the labor burden of circuit retrofitting but also leads to an increase in usage costs.

[0037] Based on this, it is possible to improve the problems in the related art that when retrofitting electrical circuits, the entire cabinet needs to be replaced, all existing electrical components need to be disassembled, and re-wiring and installation need to be carried out in the new power cabinet, increasing the labor burden and costs.

[0038] Please refer to Figures 1-6 , a power cabinet with expandable space, including a power cabinet 1. The inside of the power cabinet 1 is hollow. Telescopic cabinets 3 are provided on both sides of the power cabinet 1. A pulling assembly 5 is provided at the outer end of the telescopic cabinet 3, and two limiting assemblies 4 are provided at the outer end of the telescopic cabinet 3. A cabinet door 2 is rotatably connected to the outer end of the power cabinet 1. The telescopic cabinet 3 includes a first cabinet body 31 and a second cabinet body 32. The inside of both the first cabinet body 31 and the second cabinet body 32 is hollow. The first cabinet body 31 is connected to the inside of the power cabinet 1 in communication. The second cabinet body 32 is located inside the first cabinet body 31, and the second cabinet body 32 is connected to the inside of the first cabinet body 31 in communication.

[0039] Inside the power cabinet 1 in this solution, various electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, control switches, and transformers are installed. The outer end of the power cabinet 1 is rotatably connected to a cabinet door 2. A display screen can also be installed outside the cabinet door 2 to monitor the equipment inside the power cabinet 1. Both sides of the power cabinet 1 are in a hollow state, enabling it to communicate with the inside of the telescopic cabinets 3 on both sides. The second cabinet body 32 can move inside the first cabinet body 31 through the sliding of the movable holes 37 and the sliding rods 35. A pulling component 5 is installed at the outer end of the second cabinet body 32. By pulling the pull rod 51, the second cabinet body 32 can be pulled outward to expand the overall internal space. When installing more electrical equipment during electrical circuit renovation, the internal space can be easily adjusted without replacing the entire power cabinet, improving the convenience of renovation and reducing costs. Limit components 4 are also provided on both sides of the telescopic cabinet 3. The limit components 4 mainly achieve limitation by clamping the limit slots 43 with the snap rings 46, enabling the second cabinet body 32 to control the distance of outward movement.

[0040] Optionally, in some embodiments, please refer to Figures 2-4 , the telescopic cabinet 3 further includes a side cabinet door 33. The side cabinet door 33 is rotatably installed at the outer end of the second cabinet body 32. Four limit side plates one 34 are fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the first cabinet body 31, and two limit side plates two 36 are fixedly connected to the outer end of the second cabinet body 32.

[0041] A plurality of sliding rods 35 are fixedly connected between the two limit side plates one 34 and are vertically equidistantly distributed. A plurality of movable holes 37 adapted to the sliding rods 35 are opened at the outer end of the limit side plate two 36. The sliding rods 35 are slidably connected to the movable holes 37.

[0042] The side cabinet door 33 is rotatably connected to the outside of the second cabinet body 32 above. By providing the side cabinet door 33 on the outside of the second cabinet body 32, it is convenient for workers to install electrical equipment inside the first cabinet body 31 and the second cabinet body 32 after expanding the space, improving the convenience of use. Two limit side plates two 36 are fixed on the side of the second cabinet body 32 close to the first cabinet body 31. A plurality of movable holes 37 are opened at the outer end of the limit side plate two 36. Four limit side plates one 34 are fixed inside the first cabinet body 31. A plurality of sliding rods 35 are fixed between every two limit side plates one 34. The number of sliding rods 35 is the same as that of the movable holes 37. By the blocking of the limit side plates one 34, the limit side plates two 36 can always be located between the two limit side plates one 34, enabling the movable holes 37 to be slidably connected to the sliding rods 35. By controlling the movement of the second cabinet body 32, the internal space thereof can be expanded to facilitate the user to adjust the internal space according to needs.

[0043] Optionally, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 , the pulling component 5 includes a pull rod 51 and two limit hooks 52. The two limit hooks 52 are both fixedly installed at the outer end of the second cabinet body 32. An anti-slip sleeve 54 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the pull rod 51.

[0044] Four fixing rings 53 are fixedly connected to the outer end of the pull rod 51. The distance between two fixing rings 53 is adapted to the width of the limit hook 52. An installation groove adapted to the pull rod 51 is provided at the top end of the limit hook 52.

[0045] Both of the two limit hooks 52 are fixed to the outer end of the cabinet body two 32, and the two limit hooks 52 are symmetrically arranged. An installation groove adapted to the pull rod 51 is provided on the limit hook 52, so that the pull rod 51 can be placed on the limit hook 52, and the limit hook 52 can hook the pull rod 51. Four fixing rings 53 are fixed on the pull rod 51. When the pull rod 51 is placed on the limit hook 52, the two fixing rings 53 can just clamp the limit hook 52. An anti-slip sleeve 54 is also fixed at the middle of the pull rod 51. The anti-slip sleeve 54 is made of rubber material and is mainly used for anti-slip. At this time, the user only needs to hold the anti-slip sleeve 54 fixed on the pull rod 51 and pull backward to pull out the cabinet body two 32. It is worth mentioning that when the side cabinet door 33 is opened, the pull rod 51 needs to be removed.

[0046] Optionally, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 , the limit assembly 4 includes a fixed block 42 and an installation block 44. The outer end of the fixed block 42 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the cabinet body two 32, the outer end of the installation block 44 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the cabinet body one 31, and a limit rod 41 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the fixed block 42.

[0047] A limit ring 45 is rotatably connected to the top end of the installation block 44. The limit ring 45 is semicircularly arranged. A clamping ring 46 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the limit ring 45. A plurality of limit grooves 43 adapted to the clamping ring 46 are provided at the outer end of the limit rod 41. The limit rod 41 penetrates through the installation block 44, and the limit rod 41 is slidably connected to the installation block 44.

[0048] In this solution, the limit assemblies 4 are installed on both sides of each telescopic cabinet body 3. The fixed block 42 is fixed on the cabinet body two 32, and the installation block 44 is fixed on the cabinet body one 31. A limit rod 41 is fixed to the outer end of the fixed block 42. A plurality of semicircular limit grooves 43 are provided on the limit rod 41. A limit ring 45 is rotatably connected to the top end of the installation block 44. A clamping ring 46 is fixed to the inner side of the limit ring 45. Both the clamping ring 46 and the limit ring 45 are semicircularly arranged. At the same time, the limit rod 41 also penetrates through the installation block 44 and is located below the limit ring 45. The limit rod 41 can slide through the installation block 44. When the cabinet body two 32 moves, it will drive the limit rod 41 to move. When the cabinet body two 32 needs to be limited, only need to rotate the limit ring 45 downward so that the clamping ring 46 is stuck in the limit groove 43, and the cabinet body two 32 can be limited, so that the user can adjust the position of the cabinet body two 32 according to needs.

[0049] Working principle: When the electrical equipment inside the power distribution cabinet 1 needs to be increased during the circuit transformation and the internal space needs to be expanded, first, the cabinet body two 32 needs to be pulled outwards. There are four limiting side plates one 34 fixed inside the cabinet body one 31. A plurality of sliding rods 35 are fixed between every two limiting side plates one 34. The limiting side plate two 36 is always located between the two limiting side plates one 34, and the moving hole 37 is slidably connected with the sliding rod 35. At this time, the user only needs to hold the anti-slip sleeve 54 fixed on the pull rod 51 and pull it backwards to pull out the cabinet body two 32 and expand the internal space. After the cabinet body two 32 is pulled out, it is necessary to limit the position of the cabinet body two 32. The fixing block 42 is fixed on the cabinet body two 32, and the mounting block 44 is fixed on the cabinet body one 31. A plurality of semi-circular limiting grooves 43 are formed on the limiting rod 41. The limiting rod 41 can slide through the mounting block 44. When the cabinet body two 32 moves, it will drive the limiting rod 41 to move. Rotate the limiting ring 45 downwards so that the clamping ring 46 is stuck on the limiting groove 43, and the position of the cabinet body two 32 can be limited.

[0050] The above is only the preferred specific implementation mode of the present invention; however, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, according to the technical solution of the present invention and its improved concept, makes equivalent replacements or changes, and should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A space-expandable power cabinet, comprising a power cabinet (1), characterized in that: The inside of the power cabinet (1) is hollow, telescopic cabinets (3) are arranged on both sides of the power cabinet (1), a pulling assembly (5) is arranged at the outer end of the telescopic cabinet (3), and two limiting assemblies (4) are arranged at the outer end of the telescopic cabinet (3). The outer end of the power cabinet (1) is rotatably connected with a cabinet door (2). The telescopic cabinet (3) includes a first cabinet body (31) and a second cabinet body (32). The inside of both the first cabinet body (31) and the second cabinet body (32) is hollow. The first cabinet body (31) is communicated with the inside of the power cabinet (1). The second cabinet body (32) is located inside the first cabinet body (31), and the second cabinet body (32) is communicated with the inside of the first cabinet body (31).

2. The expandable power cabinet according to claim 1, wherein: The telescopic cabinet (3) further includes a side cabinet door (33). The side cabinet door (33) is rotatably installed at the outer end of the second cabinet body (32). Four limiting side plates one (34) are fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the first cabinet body (31), and two limiting side plates two (36) are fixedly connected to the outer end of the second cabinet body (32).

3. The expandable power cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of sliding rods (35) are fixedly connected between the two limiting side plates one (34) and are vertically equidistantly distributed. A plurality of moving holes (37) adapted to the sliding rods (35) are formed at the outer end of the limiting side plate two (36). The sliding rods (35) are slidably connected with the moving holes (37).

4. A space-expandable power cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pulling assembly (5) includes a pull rod (51) and two limiting hooks (52). The two limiting hooks (52) are both fixedly installed at the outer end of the second cabinet body (32). An anti-slip sleeve (54) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the pull rod (51).

5. The expandable power cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that: Four fixing rings (53) are fixedly connected to the outer end of the pull rod (51). The distance between the two fixing rings (53) is adapted to the width of the limiting hook (52). An installation groove adapted to the pull rod (51) is formed at the top of the limiting hook (52).

6. The expandable power cabinet according to claim 1, wherein: The limiting assembly (4) includes a fixing block (42) and an installation block (44). The outer end of the fixing block (42) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the second cabinet body (32). The outer end of the installation block (44) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the first cabinet body (31). A limiting rod (41) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the fixing block (42).

7. The expandable power cabinet according to claim 6, wherein: A limiting ring (45) is rotatably connected to the top of the installation block (44). The limiting ring (45) is semicircular. A clamping ring (46) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the limiting ring (45). A plurality of limiting grooves (43) adapted to the clamping ring (46) are formed at the outer end of the limiting rod (41). The limiting rod (41) penetrates through the installation block (44), and the limiting rod (41) is slidably connected with the installation block (44).

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    CN220291410U