Power distribution cabinet and container
By reserving fire sprinkler head interfaces and adjustable bracket designs in the power distribution cabinet, the problems of voltage inconsistency and fire hazards in the energy storage container are solved, and safe and efficient power distribution system integration and space optimization are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422312959.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-20
AI Technical Summary
Due to the differences in power supply systems between the North American power grid and the domestic power grid, the voltages in the distribution cabinets in the energy storage containers are inconsistent, resulting in diverse voltage levels for the equipment, complex space occupation, and fire hazards caused by the increased temperature of the distribution cabinets.
A power distribution cabinet has been designed with a reserved interface for fire sprinkler heads for easy integration into containers. The power distribution components include cable ducts, guide rails, circuit breakers, etc. The brackets are adjustable to install components of different specifications. The cabinet has circulating ventilation and complies with UL certification standards.
It achieves safe integration of distribution cabinets and containers, eliminates fire hazards, optimizes space layout, improves flexibility and safety of use, and adapts to overseas market needs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model generally relates to the technical field of container structures, and more particularly to a power distribution cabinet and a container. Background Art
[0002] Energy storage containers currently shipped to North America use AC480V / 60Hz power systems, which differ from those in China. The North American power grid operates at AC110V / AC220V, resulting in inconsistent voltage levels for lighting, fire protection systems, junction boxes, and liquid cooling units. These voltages range from AC110V to AC220V, requiring a step-down transformer to convert the local voltage to the required voltages for the equipment (AC110V or AC220V). In the market, each independent step-down transformer is typically placed separately in the electrical compartment, with one for each specification. This takes up space within the compartment and creates a complex layout. The power distribution cabinet integrates the entire energy storage container's power distribution system. During operation, the temperature inside the distribution cabinet and the energy storage container can rise, posing a fire hazard.
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a power distribution cabinet and a container to at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The Summary of the Utility Model introduces a series of simplified concepts that will be further described in the Detailed Description of the Utility Model. The Summary of the Utility Model of the Utility Model does not intend to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor does it intend to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.
[0005] In order to at least partially solve the above problems, the first aspect of the present invention provides a power distribution cabinet, comprising:
[0006] A cabinet body, the cabinet body comprising a top plate, the top plate being provided with an assembly hole communicating with the interior of the cabinet body;
[0007] a power distribution assembly connected to the cabinet; and
[0008] a mounting member connected to the bottom surface of the top plate, the mounting member having a connection hole corresponding to the position of the assembly hole;
[0009] Wherein, the assembly hole and the connection hole are used for installing a fire sprinkler head.
[0010] Optionally,
[0011] The power distribution components include cable ducts, guide rails, circuit breakers, fuses, surge protectors, and terminal blocks;
[0012] The cabinet includes a distribution board located inside the cabinet, and the wire duct, the guide rail, the circuit breaker, the fuse, the surge protector, and the terminal block are connected to the distribution board.
[0013] Optionally, the power distribution cabinet further comprises a cabinet door, wherein the cabinet door is pivotally connected to the cabinet body around a vertical direction;
[0014] The cabinet further includes a side panel and a back panel, and the power distribution assembly further includes a first grounding member connected to the side panel and / or the back panel;
[0015] The back plate is perpendicular to the side plate. When the cabinet door is in a closed state, the back plate is spaced apart from the cabinet door along a first horizontal direction. The power distribution board is connected to the back plate.
[0016] Optionally,
[0017] The side panel includes a first side panel and a second side panel spaced apart along a second horizontal direction, the first side panel and the second side panel each including a first mounting opening and a second mounting opening, the first mounting opening being located above the second mounting opening;
[0018] Wherein, the first installation port is installed with an air outlet component, and the second installation port is installed with an air inlet component.
[0019] Optionally, the power distribution assembly further includes an indicating member and an operating member, wherein the indicating member and the operating member are connected to the cabinet door and exposed relative to the cabinet door.
[0020] Optionally, the power distribution assembly further comprises a second grounding member connected to the cabinet door.
[0021] Optionally, the power distribution cabinet further includes:
[0022] a base, the base being located below the cabinet and connected to the cabinet;
[0023] A sealing plate is located between the cabinet and the base, and the sealing plate is provided with wiring holes.
[0024] Optionally, an escape area is formed on the inner side of the base.
[0025] Optionally, the power distribution assembly further includes a transformer, an uninterruptible power supply and a reactor;
[0026] The power distribution cabinet further comprises a bracket, wherein the number of the brackets is at least two and the brackets are adjustably connected to the interior of the cabinet body in the vertical direction;
[0027] At least one of the transformer, the uninterruptible power supply, and the reactor is adjustably connected to the bracket in a horizontal direction.
[0028] A second aspect of the present invention provides a container, comprising:
[0029] cabinet; and
[0030] According to the power distribution cabinet described in the first aspect of the present utility model, the power distribution cabinet is located inside the box and is detachably connected to the box.
[0031] The power distribution cabinet of this utility model has a fire sprinkler head interface reserved on its top, facilitating integration into containers and eliminating fire hazards promptly, thus preventing accidents. Furthermore, the mounting structure is provided with connection holes corresponding to the assembly holes, facilitating connection of the fire sprinkler head to the mounting structure and ensuring accurate installation of the fire sprinkler head relative to the power distribution cabinet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0032] The following drawings of the embodiments of the present invention are used as part of the present invention to understand the present invention. The drawings show the embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, and are used to explain the principles of the present invention. In the drawings,
[0033] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a power distribution cabinet according to a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;
[0034] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The main schematic diagram of
[0035] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the left side;
[0036] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the right side;
[0037] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic top view of
[0038] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram from above;
[0039] Figure 7 For the Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.
[0040] Figure 8 For the Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG.
[0041] Figure 9 For the Figure 3 A schematic cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. ; and
[0042] Figure 10 For the Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view taken along line DD in FIG.
[0043] Description of reference numerals:
[0044] 1 distribution cabinet 11 cabinet
[0045] 12 Top plate 12a Mounting hole
[0046] 13 Cabinet door 13a Second grounding member
[0047] 14 side panel 14a first side panel
[0048] 14b Second side plate 15 Air inlet component
[0049] 16 Air outlet component 17 Door lock
[0050] 18 Lifting components 19 Back plate
[0051] 20 Cover plate 20a Cable routing hole
[0052] 21 Power distribution components 22 Indicator components
[0053] 23 Operation component 24 Warning component
[0054] 25 First sign 31 Base
[0055] 31a Avoidance zone 32 Pillar
[0056] 33 Support plate 33a Fixing hole
[0057] 34 First reinforcement member 35 Second reinforcement member
[0058] 36 Distribution board 37 First grounding member
[0059] 38 Second identification plate 41 Bracket
[0060] 42 First carrier 42a / 43a mounting hole
[0061] 43 Second carrier D1 First horizontal direction
[0062] D2 Second horizontal direction DH Vertical direction DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0063] In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features known in the art are not described to avoid confusion with embodiments of the present invention.
[0064] In order to fully understand the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed structure will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of the present invention is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art.
[0065] It should be understood that the terms used herein are intended only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. When the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of the features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.
[0066] Ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this disclosure are merely identifiers and do not convey any other meaning, such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term "first component" itself does not imply the existence of a "second component," nor does the term "second component" itself imply the existence of a "first component." It should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and similar expressions used in this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.
[0067] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings show representative embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0068] The utility model provides a power distribution cabinet.
[0069] See also Figure 1 The power distribution cabinet 1 includes a cabinet body 11, a power distribution assembly 21, and a mounting member. Specifically, the cabinet body 11 includes a top panel 12, which is provided with an assembly hole 12a that communicates with the interior of the cabinet body 11. The power distribution assembly 21 is connected to the cabinet body 11, and the mounting member is connected to the bottom surface of the top panel 12. The mounting member has a connection hole corresponding to the position of the assembly hole 12a. The assembly hole 12a and the connection hole are used to install a fire sprinkler head.
[0070] The power distribution cabinet 1 of the present invention has a fire sprinkler head interface reserved on its top, facilitating integration into a container for use. This allows for timely elimination of fire hazards and avoidance of safety incidents. Furthermore, the mounting member is provided with a connection hole corresponding to the assembly hole 12a, facilitating connection of the fire sprinkler head to the mounting member and ensuring accurate installation of the fire sprinkler head relative to the power distribution cabinet.
[0071] It should be noted that the mounting member can be constructed as a fire-fighting gasket, allowing the power distribution cabinet 1 of the present invention to be integrated into an energy storage container. The fire-fighting gasket mates with the mounting hole 12a on the top plate 12, facilitating the connection of a fire sprinkler head. If the energy storage container's master control system detects an abnormality in the power distribution cabinet 1, it activates the corresponding fire control circuit to promptly extinguish the fire, adding a layer of safety to the energy storage container's power distribution system.
[0072] Please continue reading Figure 1 The power distribution cabinet 1 also includes a cabinet door 13, which is pivotally connected to the cabinet body 11 about a vertical direction DH. Preferably, the cabinet door 13 has a pivot angle range of 0 to 135 degrees, and the cabinet door 13 can be connected to the cabinet body 11 via a hinge. It is understood that a door lock 17 is also provided between the cabinet door 13 and the cabinet body 11. The door lock 17 can be configured as a top-bottom linkage lock with a Rittal lock cylinder. The power distribution assembly 21 includes an indicator member 22 connected to the cabinet door 13, an operating member 23, a warning member 24, and a first identification plate 25. Figure 1 In the figure, the indicating member 22 is constructed as an indicator light and an indicator light sign. Along the second direction D2, the number of the indicator lights is three and they are spaced apart from each other. The indicator light sign is located above the indicator lights and corresponds to the indicator lights one by one. The operating member 23 is constructed as an emergency stop button, and the warning member 24 is constructed as a lightning logo sticker and an "electricity hazard" warning sticker. The lightning logo sticker is located above the "electricity hazard" warning sticker. It should be noted that the indicating member 22 and the operating member 23 are exposed relative to the cabinet door 13 for user operation. In addition, preferably, the plate thickness of the cabinet body 11 is preferably 1.5 mm, and the plate thickness of the cabinet door 13 is preferably 2.5 mm. The cabinet body 11 and the cabinet door 13 are preferably made of carbon steel, and the protection level of the cabinet body 11 can reach IP44.
[0073] See also Figures 1 to 4The cabinet body 11 includes a side panel 14, and the side panel 14 includes a first side panel 14a and a second side panel 14b spaced along a second horizontal direction D2. The first side panel 14a and the second side panel 14b both include a first mounting port and a second mounting port, and the first mounting port is located above the second mounting port. The first mounting port is equipped with an air outlet component 16, and the second mounting port is equipped with an air inlet component 15. It should be noted that the air outlet component 16 is constructed to have the functions of ventilation, heat dissipation, and filtration. Correspondingly, the air inlet component 15 can be constructed to have at least the functions of ventilation and filtration, for example, the air inlet component 15 also has the functions of ventilation, heat dissipation, and filtration. In other words, the side panels of the power distribution cabinet 1 adopt a circulating ventilation method with lower air inlet and upper air outlet, so that the heat in the cabinet body 11 can be discharged in time.
[0074] See also Figure 1 and Figure 5 The power distribution cabinet 1 further includes a lifting member 18 connected to the top plate 12 and protruding upward from the top plate 12. The lifting member 18 has a lifting hole, preferably an M16 hole. For example, the lifting member 18 is detachably connected to the top plate 12, and there are at least two lifting members 18 spaced apart along the first horizontal direction D1, and at least two lifting members 18 spaced apart along the second horizontal direction D2. The first horizontal direction D1 is perpendicular to the second horizontal direction D2. Figure 1 and Figure 5 In the embodiment, along the first horizontal direction D1 and the second horizontal direction D2, there are two hanging members 18 spaced apart from each other. In addition, to facilitate installation of the fire sprinkler head, the assembly hole 12a is configured as a knockout hole. Preferably, the diameter of the assembly hole 12a is 18.5 mm.
[0075] See also Figure 1 and Figure 6 The power distribution cabinet 1 further includes a base 31 and a cover plate 20. The base 31 is located below the cabinet body 11 and is connected to the cabinet body 11. The cover plate 20 is located between the cabinet body 11 and the base 31, and the cover plate 20 is provided with a wiring hole 20a. Figure 6 In the embodiment, along the second horizontal direction D2, the number of the wiring holes 20a is nine and the hole diameters have various specifications. It is understood that in order to facilitate subsequent wiring, the wiring holes 20a can also be constructed as knockout holes.
[0076] Return to Reference Figures 1 to 3Along the vertical direction DH, the base 31 has a size range of 200-300 mm, for example, 200 mm, 220 mm, 240 mm, 260 mm, 280 mm, and 300 mm. A clearance area 31a is formed inside the base 31 to provide space for piping. For example, if the power distribution cabinet 1 is integrated into an energy storage container, the clearance area 31a can be used to provide space for piping such as liquid cooling and fire protection. Furthermore, the base 31 includes a column 32, a support plate 33, a first reinforcement member 34, and a second reinforcement member 35. Figure 1 and Figure 3 In the figure, the column 32 extends along the vertical direction DH and is connected to the bottom of the cabinet 11. Along the first horizontal direction D1 and the second horizontal direction D2, the number of the columns 32 is at least two and they are spaced apart from each other. For example, in the first horizontal direction D1 and the second horizontal direction D2, the number of the columns 32 is two and they are spaced apart from each other to form the aforementioned avoidance zone. The column 32 is constructed as an angle iron with an L-shaped cross-section, and the support plate 33 is connected to the column 32, and the bottom surface of the column 32 does not protrude downward from the support plate 33. In order to facilitate the fixation of the distribution cabinet 1, the support plate 33 is also provided with a fixing hole 33a that passes through itself in the vertical direction. Preferably, the specification of the fixing hole 33a is M12. In order to improve the structural strength of the base 31, the first reinforcing member 34 is connected to the cabinet 11 and the column 32, Figure 1 In the embodiment, the first reinforcing members 34 are arranged in pairs, and adjacent first reinforcing members 34 are spaced apart along the second horizontal direction D2. Accordingly, the second reinforcing members 35 are connected to the cabinet 11 and the column 32, and the second reinforcing members 35 are arranged in pairs, and adjacent second reinforcing members 35 are spaced apart along the first horizontal direction.
[0077] See also Figure 7 The cabinet 11 includes a switchboard 36, which is located inside the cabinet 11. Preferably, the thickness of the switchboard 36 is 2.5 mm. Figure 7 In the embodiment, the cabinet body 11 further includes a back panel 19, which is perpendicular to the side panels 14. When the cabinet door 13 is closed, the back panel 19 is spaced apart from the cabinet door 13 along the first horizontal direction D1, and the distribution board 36 is connected to the back panel 19. It is known to those skilled in the art that the distribution assembly 21 may include a wire duct, a guide rail, a circuit breaker, a fuse, a surge protector, and a terminal block. Preferably, the aforementioned wire duct, guide rail, circuit breaker, fuse, surge protector, and terminal block are connected to the distribution board 36. Please continue to refer to Figure 7 The power distribution assembly 21 further includes a first grounding member 37, which is connected to the side plate 14 and / or the back plate 19. For example, the first grounding member 37 is configured as a PE copper busbar and is connected to the side plate 14. Along the first horizontal direction D1, a second identification plate 38 is further provided on one side of the first grounding member 37 to indicate the installation position of the first grounding member 37. Return to reference Figure 2The power distribution assembly 21 further includes a second grounding member 13a, which is connected to the cabinet door 13. Figure 8 and Figure 9 In order to facilitate the disassembly and maintenance of the distribution board 36, the distribution board 36 is constructed to be detachably connected to the back plate 19. Specifically, there are adapted locking holes between the distribution board 36 and the back plate 19, and the distribution board 36 can be locked to the back plate 19 using fasteners.
[0078] See also Figures 8 to 10 , those skilled in the art know that the power distribution assembly 21 may also include components such as a transformer, an uninterruptible power supply and a reactor. The aforementioned transformer, uninterruptible power supply and reactor are usually heavy and not suitable for connection to the aforementioned distribution board 36. Therefore, the power distribution cabinet 1 also includes a bracket 41. Along the vertical direction DH, the number of the brackets 41 is at least two and they are adjustably connected to the interior of the cabinet 11 along the vertical direction DH, and adjacent brackets 41 are spaced apart from each other along the vertical direction DH. It can be understood that at least one of the aforementioned transformer, uninterruptible power supply and reactor is adjustably connected to the bracket 41 along the horizontal direction. Specifically, the bracket 41 includes a first carrier frame 42 and a second carrier frame 43. The first carrier frame 42 is roughly rectangular. Along the first horizontal direction D1, the first carrier frame 42 has a plurality of mutually spaced mounting holes 42a. Figure 10 In the embodiment, the second carriers 43 are arranged along the second horizontal direction D2. Along the first horizontal direction D1, there are two second carriers 43 spaced apart from each other. In an embodiment not shown, the number of second carriers 43 may be three, four, or even more. The second carriers 43 are detachably connected to the first carrier 42. Furthermore, along the second horizontal direction D2, each second carrier 43 is provided with a plurality of spaced apart mounting holes 43a to facilitate mounting of components such as the aforementioned transformer, uninterruptible power supply, and reactor of varying specifications.
[0079] It should be noted that the power distribution cabinet 1 of the present invention is constructed to comply with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) 67 certification standards. Furthermore, components such as the transformer and circuit breaker included in the power distribution assembly 21 are all made of branded materials with corresponding UL certification numbers, which can be verified on the UL website. All plastic materials used within the power distribution cabinet 1 are flame-retardant materials with UL94-V0 certification.
[0080] The present invention also provides a container, which includes a box body and the aforementioned power distribution cabinet 1. The power distribution cabinet 1 is located inside the box body and is detachably connected to the box body. Preferably, the container is constructed as an energy storage container.
[0081] According to the power distribution cabinet of the present invention, the transformer and the container's power distribution system are integrated, optimizing the space occupancy and layout inside the power distribution cabinet. In addition, the power distribution cabinet meets the strength requirements for land and sea transportation and complies with the UL67 certification standard, which can better adapt to the needs of overseas markets. The power distribution cabinet has a reserved interface for fire sprinkler heads, which is convenient for connection to the fire protection system in the container, thereby providing better fire safety protection for the container and the power distribution cabinet. In addition, the brackets in the power distribution cabinet are easy to adjust, which is conducive to the installation of different specifications of heavy distribution components such as transformers, uninterruptible power supplies, and reactors, thereby improving the flexibility of the power distribution cabinet.
[0082] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein are only for describing specific implementation purposes and are not intended to limit the present invention. Terms such as "setting" appearing in this article can mean that one component is directly attached to another component, or that one component is attached to another component through an intermediate component. Features described in this article in one embodiment may be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features, unless the feature is not applicable in the other embodiment or otherwise stated.
[0083] The present invention has been described through the above embodiments, but it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative and illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that many more variations and modifications may be made based on the teachings of the present invention, and all of these variations and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.
Claims
1. A power distribution cabinet, characterized in that: The power distribution cabinet includes: A cabinet body, the cabinet body comprising a top plate, the top plate being provided with an assembly hole communicating with the interior of the cabinet body; a power distribution assembly connected to the cabinet; and a mounting member connected to the bottom surface of the top plate, the mounting member having a connection hole corresponding to the position of the assembly hole; Wherein, the assembly hole and the connection hole are used for installing a fire sprinkler head.
2. The power distribution cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power distribution components include cable ducts, guide rails, circuit breakers, fuses, surge protectors, and terminal blocks; The cabinet includes a distribution board located inside the cabinet, and the wire duct, the guide rail, the circuit breaker, the fuse, the surge protector, and the terminal block are connected to the distribution board.
3. The power distribution cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power distribution cabinet further comprises a cabinet door, wherein the cabinet door is pivotally connected to the cabinet body about a vertical direction; The cabinet further includes a side panel and a back panel, and the power distribution assembly further includes a first grounding member connected to the side panel and / or the back panel; The back panel is perpendicular to the side panels. When the cabinet door is closed, the back panel is spaced apart from the cabinet door along a first horizontal direction. The cabinet body further includes a distribution board connected to the back panel.
4. The power distribution cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side panel includes a first side panel and a second side panel spaced apart along a second horizontal direction, the first side panel and the second side panel each including a first mounting opening and a second mounting opening, the first mounting opening being located above the second mounting opening; Wherein, the first installation port is installed with an air outlet component, and the second installation port is installed with an air inlet component.
5. The power distribution cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The power distribution assembly further includes an indication member and an operating member, wherein the indication member and the operating member are connected to the cabinet door and exposed relative to the cabinet door.
6. The power distribution cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The power distribution assembly also includes a second grounding member connected to the cabinet door.
7. The power distribution cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power distribution cabinet also includes: a base, the base being located below the cabinet and connected to the cabinet; A sealing plate is located between the cabinet and the base, and the sealing plate is provided with wiring holes.
8. The power distribution cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: An escape area is formed on the inner side of the base.
9. The power distribution cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power distribution assembly also includes a transformer, an uninterruptible power supply and a reactor; The power distribution cabinet further comprises a bracket, wherein the number of the brackets is at least two and the brackets are adjustably connected to the interior of the cabinet body in the vertical direction; At least one of the transformer, the uninterruptible power supply, and the reactor is adjustably connected to the bracket in a horizontal direction.
10. A container, characterized in that: include: Box; as well as According to any one of claims 1 to 9, the power distribution cabinet is located inside the box and is detachably connected to the box.