Panel assembly and drawer assembly

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a panel assembly and a drawer assembly. The panel assembly comprises a fixed panel which comprises a first accommodating groove; the movable panel covers the fixed panel and comprises a second containing groove, a first ventilation hole and a second ventilation hole, the first ventilation hole and the second ventilation hole are formed in different positions of the movable panel, and the first containing groove and the second containing groove are adjacent and communicate with each other; the first ventilation hole is communicated with the first containing groove, and the second ventilation hole is communicated with the second containing groove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the technical field of electrical equipment, and more particularly, to a panel assembly and a drawer assembly. Background Art

[0002] With the widespread application of drawer propulsion technology in the low-voltage power distribution industry, the types and styles of drawers have also become diverse. A conventional drawer includes a body and an operation panel arranged on the body.

[0003] However, conventional drawers generate a large amount of heat during operation, causing the temperature of the operation panel to rise. Utility Model Content

[0004] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a panel assembly and a drawer assembly to at least partially solve the above problems.

[0005] In a first aspect of the present disclosure, a panel assembly is provided, which includes a fixed panel, including a first accommodating slot; and a movable panel, covering the fixed panel and including a second accommodating slot, a first ventilation hole and a second ventilation hole, the first ventilation hole and the second ventilation hole are arranged at different positions on the movable panel, the first accommodating slot and the second accommodating slot are adjacent to each other and connected to each other, the first ventilation hole is connected to the first accommodating slot, and the second ventilation hole is connected to the second accommodating slot.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the detachable design of the movable panel forms a space for convection between the fixed panel and the movable panel, and the first ventilation hole, the first accommodating groove, the second accommodating groove and the second ventilation hole can serve as components of the air duct, thereby alleviating the temperature rise problem of the panel.

[0007] In some embodiments, the fixed panel further includes a mounting hole connected to the first accommodating groove and a protrusion arranged in the first accommodating groove, the protrusion being arranged around the mounting hole, and the panel assembly further includes a fan, which is arranged at the mounting hole.

[0008] In some embodiments, the panel assembly further includes a first protective net, a second protective net, and a third protective net, wherein the first protective net is located in the first receiving slot and covers the first ventilation hole, the second protective net is located in the second receiving slot and covers the second ventilation hole, and the third protective net is located in the first receiving slot and covers the mounting hole.

[0009] In some embodiments, the movable panel includes a first covering panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel spaced apart from the first side panel, the first covering panel covers the fixed panel, the first side panel and the second side panel are arranged on a side of the first covering panel facing the fixed panel, and the second ventilation hole is arranged on the second side panel.

[0010] In some embodiments, the movable panel further includes a second covering panel, the second covering panel being provided on a side of the first side panel facing away from the second side panel and covering the fixed panel, and the first ventilation hole is provided on the second covering panel.

[0011] In some embodiments, the movable panel also includes at least one first clip arranged on the second covering panel and at least one second clip arranged on the second side panel, and the fixed panel includes at least one first clip hole and at least one second clip hole, the at least one first clip hole cooperates with the at least one first clip, and the at least one second clip hole cooperates with the at least one second clip.

[0012] In some embodiments, the fixed panel also includes a first mounting surface and a pair of second mounting surfaces, the at least one first snap-fitting hole is arranged on one second mounting surface of the pair of second mounting surfaces and is connected to the first accommodating groove, and the at least one second snap-fitting hole extends from the first mounting surface to the other second mounting surface of the pair of second mounting surfaces.

[0013] In some embodiments, the movable panel also includes a mounting plate arranged on the side of the first covering plate facing the fixed panel, and the first covering plate and the mounting plate together constitute a mounting groove. The panel assembly also includes a circuit board and a seal wrapping the circuit board. The circuit board is arranged in the mounting groove, and the seal is tightly against the mounting plate.

[0014] In some embodiments, the seal includes a first sealing ring facing away from the fixed panel and a third receiving groove, a portion of the circuit board is disposed in the third receiving groove, and the first sealing ring is tightly against the mounting plate.

[0015] In some embodiments, the seal also includes a first perforation and a second sealing ring facing away from the movable panel, the fixed panel also includes a second perforation connected to the first accommodating groove, the circuit board includes a connector, the connector passes through the first perforation and the second perforation in sequence, and the second sealing ring is tightly against the surface of the second perforation.

[0016] In a second aspect of the present disclosure, a drawer assembly is provided, comprising: any one of the panel assemblies according to the first aspect of the present disclosure; and a drawer body, the panel assembly being disposed on the drawer body.

[0017] It should be understood that the content described in this section is not intended to limit the key features or important features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become easily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and other features, advantages and aspects of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent with reference to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a drawer assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0020] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of a drawer assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 3 Shown Figure 2 The drawer assembly is shown exploded along another viewing angle;

[0022] Figure 4 Shown Figure 2 The structural diagram of the activity panel shown;

[0023] Figure 5 Shown Figure 2 a cutaway view of the drawer assembly shown;

[0024] Figure 6 An exploded view of a drawer assembly according to other embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0025] Figure 7 Shown Figure 6 The drawer assembly is shown exploded along another viewing angle;

[0026] Figure 8 Shown Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a drawer assembly is shown, showing a portion of the drawer body.

[0027] Description of reference numerals:

[0028] 100 is the panel assembly, 101 is the first receiving slot, 102 is the second receiving slot, 1021 is the installation slot, 103 is the third receiving slot; 200 is the drawer body;

[0029] 1 is a fixed panel, 11 is a mounting hole, 12 is a protruding piece, 13 is a second through hole, 14 is a first clamping hole, 15 is a second clamping hole, 16 is a first mounting surface, and 17 is a second mounting surface;

[0030] 2 is a movable panel, 21 is a first cover plate, 22 is a first side plate, 23 is a second side plate, 231 is a second ventilation hole, 24 is a second cover plate, 241 is a first ventilation hole, 25 is a third side plate, 26 is a mounting plate, 27 is a first clamping member, and 28 is a second clamping member;

[0031] 3 is a circuit board, 31 is a connector;

[0032] 4 is a sealing member, 41 is a first sealing ring, 42 is a first perforation, and 43 is a second sealing ring;

[0033] 5 is a control member, 51 is a knob, and 52 is a rotating shaft;

[0034] 6 is a protective layer, 61 is a transparent part;

[0035] 7 is a locking part; 8 is a fan;

[0036] 91 is the first protection net, 92 is the second protection net, and 93 is the third protection net. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present disclosure more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0038] As used herein, the term "including" and its variations represent open inclusion, i.e., "including but not limited to." Unless otherwise stated, the term "or" means "and / or." The term "based on" means "based at least in part on." The terms "one example embodiment" and "an embodiment" mean "at least one example embodiment." The term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment." The terms "first," "second," etc. may refer to different or identical objects.

[0039] As described above, conventional drawers generate a lot of heat during operation, causing the temperature of the operating panel to rise. The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a panel assembly and a drawer assembly to at least partially solve the above problem. Figures 1 to 8 The principles of the present disclosure are described.

[0040] Figure 1A schematic structural diagram of a drawer assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 2 1 shows an exploded view of a drawer assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the drawer assembly described herein generally includes a panel assembly 100 and a drawer body 200. The panel assembly 100 is disposed on the drawer body 200. The panel assembly 100 described herein generally includes a fixed panel 1, a movable panel 2, a circuit board 3, a sealing member 4, a control member 5, a protective layer 6, and a locking member 7. The fixed panel 1 can be disposed on the drawer body 200.

[0041] Figure 3 Shown Figure 2 The drawer assembly is shown in an exploded view from another perspective. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the fixed panel 1 includes a first receiving slot 101. The movable panel 2 covers the fixed panel 1 and includes a second receiving slot 102, a first ventilation hole 241, and a second ventilation hole 231. The first ventilation hole 241 and the second ventilation hole 231 are arranged at different positions on the movable panel 2. The first receiving slot 101 and the second receiving slot 102 are adjacent to and communicate with each other. The first ventilation hole 241 communicates with the first receiving slot 101, and the second ventilation hole 231 communicates with the second receiving slot 102.

[0042] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the detachable design of the movable panel 2 forms a space for convection between the fixed panel 1 and the movable panel 2, and the first ventilation hole 241, the first accommodating groove 101, the second accommodating groove 102 and the second ventilation hole 231 can serve as components of the air duct, thereby alleviating the temperature rise problem of the panel.

[0043] Furthermore, the removable design of the movable panel 2 allows multiple drawers to share a single panel, reducing costs. Furthermore, when the fixed panel 1 is screwed to the drawer body 200, the movable panel 2 can conceal the screws, improving the appearance and increasing design flexibility. Furthermore, in the event of a drawer assembly failure, the panel can be removed without removing the drawer, thus improving maintenance convenience. Furthermore, because the movable panel 2 and the fixed panel 1 utilize a double-layer design, different IP ratings can be achieved by adjusting the hole specifications and sealing method.

[0044] Furthermore, in the case of natural convection, the second ventilation holes 231 can be used as air inlet holes, and the first ventilation holes 241 can be used as air outlet holes.

[0045] Figure 4 Shown Figure 2 The structural diagram of the movable panel 2 is shown in FIG. Figures 2 to 4As shown, in some embodiments, the movable panel 2 may include a first cover panel 21, a first side panel 22, and a second side panel 23 spaced apart from the first side panel 22. The first cover panel 21 may cover the fixed panel 1. The first side panel 22 and the second side panel 23 are disposed on a side of the first cover panel 21 facing the fixed panel 1, and the second ventilation hole 231 may be disposed on the second side panel 23.

[0046] refer to Figures 2 to 4 Furthermore, the movable panel 2 may further include a pair of third side panels 25. The pair of third side panels 25 are each disposed on a side of the first cover panel 21 facing the fixed panel 1, and the pair of third side panels 25 are each connected to the first side panel 22 and the second side panel 23 to jointly form the second receiving groove 102.

[0047] Continue to refer Figures 2 to 4 Furthermore, the movable panel 2 may further include a second cover plate 24. The second cover plate 24 may be disposed on the side of the first side panel 22 facing away from the second side panel 23 and may cover the fixed panel 1. The first ventilation holes 241 may be disposed on the second cover plate 24. With this configuration, the first ventilation holes 241 are spaced farther apart from the second ventilation holes 231, ensuring a longer air duct and thereby mitigating the temperature rise of the panel.

[0048] According to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the movable panel 2 can be set on the fixed panel 1 in various connection methods currently known or available in the future, and the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to this. Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the movable panel 2 can be snap-fitted to the fixed panel 1. Specifically, the movable panel 2 can further include at least one first snap-fitting member 27 and at least one second snap-fitting member 28. The at least one first snap-fitting member 27 can be provided on the second cover plate 24, and the at least one second snap-fitting member 28 can be provided on the second side plate 23. Correspondingly, the fixed panel 1 can include at least one first snap-fitting hole 14 and at least one second snap-fitting hole 15. The at least one first snap-fitting hole 14 can be engaged with the at least one first snap-fitting member 27, and the at least one second snap-fitting hole 15 can be engaged with the at least one second snap-fitting member 28. This allows the movable panel 2 to be snap-fitted to the fixed panel 1.

[0049] Return Reference Figures 1 to 2 Furthermore, the fixed panel 1 may further include a first mounting surface 16 and a pair of second mounting surfaces 17. At least one first engaging hole 14 may be provided on one of the pair of second mounting surfaces 17, and at least one first engaging hole 14 may be in communication with the first receiving groove 101. At least one second engaging hole 15 may extend from the first mounting surface 16 to the other of the pair of second mounting surfaces 17, rather than extending into the drawer body 200.

[0050] Figure 5 Shown Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the drawer assembly is shown. Figures 2 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the movable panel 2 may further include a mounting plate 26 disposed on a side of the first cover plate 21 facing the fixed panel 1. The first cover plate 21 and the mounting plate 26 together form a mounting groove 1021. The panel assembly 100 may further include a circuit board 3 and a sealing member 4 encapsulating the circuit board 3. The circuit board 3 may be disposed within the mounting groove 1021, with the sealing member 4 tightly abutting the mounting plate 26 to protect the circuit board 3.

[0051] Continue to refer Figures 2 to 5 Furthermore, the seal 4 may include a first sealing ring 41 and a third receiving groove 103. The first sealing ring 41 and the third receiving groove 103 may face away from the fixed panel 1. A portion of the circuit board 3 may be disposed within the third receiving groove 103. In other words, the seal 4 may wrap around the circuit board 3, thereby protecting the circuit board 3. The first sealing ring 41 may be tightly against the mounting plate 26.

[0052] Continue to refer Figure 2 、 Figure 3 as well as Figure 5 Furthermore, the seal 4 may further include a first through-hole 42 and a second sealing ring 43. The second sealing ring 43 may face away from the movable panel 2. The fixed panel 1 may further include a second through-hole 13 communicating with the first receiving groove 101. The connector 31 of the circuit board 3 can sequentially pass through the first through-hole 42 and the second through-hole 13 and communicate with the conductor in the drawer. The second sealing ring 43 may tightly abut the surface of the second through-hole 13 to seal the second through-hole 13.

[0053] Return Reference Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the panel assembly 100 may further include a protective layer 6. The protective layer 6 may cover the side of the first cover plate 21 facing away from the fixed panel 1, and the protective layer 6 may cover components such as buttons, display screens, and lights.

[0054] The protective layer 6 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can be various types of protective layers currently known or available in the future, and the embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit this. For example, in some embodiments, the protective layer 6 can be a waterproof membrane.

[0055] Continue to refer Figures 1 to 2Furthermore, the control member 5 may include a knob 51 and a rotating shaft 52 connected to the knob 51. The rotating shaft 52 can pass through the movable panel 2 and the fixed panel 1 and enter the drawer body 200 to control the electrical switches in the drawer body 200. The knob 51 may be covered with a protective layer 6. The locking member 7 can pass through the movable panel 2 and the fixed panel 1 and enter the drawer body 200. The locking member 7 can also pass through the protective layer 6 to unlock the drawer, thereby withdrawing the drawer from the cabinet.

[0056] Continue to refer Figures 1 to 2 Furthermore, the protective layer 6 may further include a transparent portion 61. Both the fixed panel 1 and the movable panel 2 are made of transparent materials. Thus, the transparent portion 61 can be used as a window, allowing the operator to observe objects of different colors or different letters inside the drawer body 200 through the transparent portion 61, thereby reminding the operator of the status of the drawer body 200.

[0057] Figure 6 An exploded view of a drawer assembly according to some other embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 7 Shown Figure 6 The drawer assembly is shown exploded from another perspective. Figures 6 and 7 The panel assembly 100 is shown with Figures 2 to 3 The panel assembly 100 shown has a similar structure, the main difference being that Figures 6 and 7 The panel assembly 100 further includes a fan 8. In the following, the difference between the two will be mainly described, and the same parts will not be repeated.

[0058] like Figures 6 and 7 As shown, the panel assembly 100 described herein generally includes a fixed panel 1, a movable panel 2, a circuit board 3, a seal 4, a control member 5, a protective layer 6, a locking member 7, a fan 8, and a plurality of protective nets. The structure of the movable panel 2, the circuit board 3, the seal 4, the control member 5, the protective layer 6, and the locking member 7 is similar to that described above. Figures 2 to 3 The structures described are similar and will not be described again here.

[0059] like Figures 6 and 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the fixed panel 1 may further include a mounting hole 11 communicating with the first receiving groove 101 . The fan 8 may be disposed at the mounting hole 11 .

[0060] Furthermore, in the case of forced convection, both the first ventilation hole 241 and the second ventilation hole 231 can be used as air inlet holes, and the openings on the drawer body 200 can be used as air outlet holes.

[0061] Figure 8 Shown Figure 6 FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a drawer assembly shown in FIG. 2 , wherein a portion of the drawer body 200 is shown. Figures 6 and 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the fixed panel 1 may further include a protrusion 12 disposed in the first receiving groove 101. The protrusion 12 may be disposed around the mounting hole 11 and may shield the outer portion of the mounting hole 11 to prevent water droplets from entering the mounting hole 11.

[0062] refer to Figures 6 to 8 In some embodiments, the panel assembly 100 may further include a first protective net 91, a second protective net 92, and a third protective net 93. The first protective net 91 may be located within the first receiving slot 101 and cover the first ventilation hole 241. The second protective net 92 may be located within the second receiving slot 102 and cover the second ventilation hole 231. The third protective net 93 may be located within the first receiving slot 101 and cover the mounting hole 11. This prevents dust and water droplets from entering the holes.

[0063] Of course, when the fan 8 is not provided in the panel assembly 100 , a first protective net 91 may be provided at the first ventilation hole 241 , a second protective net 92 may be provided at the second ventilation hole 231 , and a third protective net 93 may be provided at the mounting hole 11 .

[0064] An embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a drawer assembly, which includes any one of the panel assemblies 100 described above; and a drawer body 200 , on which the panel assembly 100 can be disposed.

[0065] The convection heat dissipation design according to the embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to various panel components to at least partially solve the above problems. It should be understood that the convection heat dissipation design according to the embodiments of the present disclosure can also be applied to other components, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0066] While various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, the above descriptions are illustrative, non-exhaustive, and not intended to be limiting of the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is selected to best explain the principles of the embodiments, their practical applications, or technological improvements in the marketplace, or to enable other persons skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A panel assembly (100), characterized in that: The panel assembly (100) comprises: A fixed panel (1) comprising a first receiving groove (101); and A movable panel (2) covers the fixed panel (1) and comprises a second accommodating slot (102), a first ventilation hole (241) and a second ventilation hole (231), wherein the first ventilation hole (241) and the second ventilation hole (231) are arranged at different positions on the movable panel (2), the first accommodating slot (101) and the second accommodating slot (102) are adjacent to and communicate with each other, the first ventilation hole (241) is communicated with the first accommodating slot (101), and the second ventilation hole (231) is communicated with the second accommodating slot (102).

2. The panel assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that The fixed panel (1) further comprises a mounting hole (11) communicating with the first accommodating groove (101) and a protruding member (12) arranged in the first accommodating groove (101), wherein the protruding member (12) is arranged around the mounting hole (11); the panel assembly (100) further comprises a fan (8), wherein the fan (8) is arranged at the mounting hole (11).

3. The panel assembly (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that The panel assembly (100) further includes a first protective net (91), a second protective net (92) and a third protective net (93), wherein the first protective net (91) is located in the first receiving slot (101) and covers the first ventilation hole (241), the second protective net (92) is located in the second receiving slot (102) and covers the second ventilation hole (231), and the third protective net (93) is located in the first receiving slot (101) and covers the mounting hole (11).

4. The panel assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that The movable panel (2) comprises a first covering panel (21), a first side panel (22), and a second side panel (23) spaced apart from the first side panel (22); the first covering panel (21) covers the fixed panel (1); the first side panel (22) and the second side panel (23) are arranged on a side of the first covering panel (21) facing the fixed panel (1); and the second ventilation hole (231) is arranged on the second side panel (23).

5. The panel assembly (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that The movable panel (2) further comprises a second covering panel (24), the second covering panel (24) being arranged on a side of the first side panel (22) facing away from the second side panel (23) and covering the fixed panel (1), and the first ventilation hole (241) being arranged on the second covering panel (24).

6. The panel assembly (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that The movable panel (2) further comprises at least one first clip (27) provided on the second cover plate (24) and at least one second clip (28) provided on the second side plate (23); the fixed panel (1) comprises at least one first clip hole (14) and at least one second clip hole (15); the at least one first clip hole (14) cooperates with the at least one first clip (27), and the at least one second clip hole (15) cooperates with the at least one second clip (28).

7. The panel assembly (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that The fixed panel (1) further comprises a first mounting surface (16) and a pair of second mounting surfaces (17), the at least one first snap-fitting hole (14) being arranged on one of the pair of second mounting surfaces (17) and communicating with the first receiving groove (101), and the at least one second snap-fitting hole (15) extending from the first mounting surface (16) to the other of the pair of second mounting surfaces (17).

8. The panel assembly (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that The movable panel (2) further comprises a mounting plate (26) arranged on a side of the first covering plate (21) facing the fixed panel (1), the first covering plate (21) and the mounting plate (26) together forming a mounting groove (1021), the panel assembly (100) further comprises a circuit board (3) and a sealing member (4) wrapping the circuit board (3), the circuit board (3) being arranged in the mounting groove (1021), and the sealing member (4) being tightly pressed against the mounting plate (26).

9. The panel assembly (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that The sealing member (4) comprises a first sealing ring (41) facing away from the fixed panel (1) and a third receiving groove (103), a portion of the circuit board (3) is arranged in the third receiving groove (103), and the first sealing ring (41) is tightly against the mounting plate (26).

10. The panel assembly (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that The sealing member (4) further comprises a first through-hole (42) and a second sealing ring (43) facing away from the movable panel (2); the fixed panel (1) further comprises a second through-hole (13) communicating with the first receiving groove (101); the circuit board (3) comprises a connector (31), the connector (31) passes through the first through-hole (42) and the second through-hole (13) in sequence, and the second sealing ring (43) is tightly pressed against the surface of the second through-hole (13).

11. A drawer assembly, characterized in that: The drawer assembly comprises: The panel assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 10; and A drawer body (200), wherein the panel assembly (100) is arranged on the drawer body (200).

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