Electrical automation PLC control cabinet
By introducing partitions, cooling components, and fan systems into electrical automation PLC control cabinets, effective cooling of electrical components inside the control cabinet is achieved, solving the problem of temperature rise caused by sunlight exposure, extending component life, and improving system stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422649444.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-31
AI Technical Summary
The internal temperature of existing electrical automation PLC control cabinets rises significantly under strong sunlight, which increases thermal stress on electrical components, shortens their service life, and may affect the stability and reliability of the tower crane system.
An electrical automation PLC control cabinet was designed, comprising a partition, a cooling assembly, a first fan, and a second fan. The cooling assembly uses a water reservoir and connecting pipes for water cooling and heat exchange. The second fan blows air from the cooling space into the electrical installation space, while the first fan extracts air from the cabinet, collectively cooling the electrical components.
It effectively reduces the temperature of the control cabinet, extends the service life of electrical components, prevents components from being damaged due to excessive temperature, and improves the stability and reliability of the tower crane system.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of PLC control cabinets, and in particular relates to an electrical automation PLC control cabinet. Background Art
[0002] The PLC control cabinet has a dedicated motion control module that can realize the operation of various machines. For example, equipment such as assembly machines, elevators, tower cranes, etc. require precise position control and speed adjustment, and the PLC control cabinet can meet these needs.
[0003] The electrical automation PLC control cabinets currently used on tower cranes are constantly exposed to strong sunlight. During the hot summer months, this combined with high outdoor temperatures can significantly increase the temperature inside the control cabinet. This not only increases the workload of the control cabinet but also places additional thermal stress on the electrical components within, accelerating their aging and shortening their service life. Excessive temperatures can even damage the components within the control cabinet, compromising the stability and reliability of the entire tower crane system.
[0004] Therefore, in response to the above technical problems, it is necessary to provide an electrical automation PLC control cabinet.
[0005] The information disclosed in this background technology section is only intended to increase the understanding of the overall background of the present invention, and should not be regarded as an admission or any form of suggestion that the information constitutes the prior art already known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an electrical automation PLC control cabinet, which can be used to solve the above problems.
[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a specific embodiment of the present invention provides an electrical automation PLC control cabinet, comprising a cabinet body, a cabinet door being rotatably connected to the cabinet body, and further comprising:
[0008] A partition plate, the partition plate is fixedly connected to the cabinet body, an electrical installation space is formed between the front panel of the partition plate and the cabinet door, and a cooling space is formed between the rear panel of the partition plate and the back panel of the cabinet body;
[0009] A cooling assembly, the cooling assembly passing through the upper panel of the cabinet, the cooling assembly being used to reduce the temperature in the cooling space, and an air inlet matching the cooling space being opened on the lower panel of the cabinet;
[0010] a second fan, the second fan being mounted on the partition plate and capable of circulating air in the cooling space into the electrical installation space;
[0011] A first fan is installed on the cabinet door and can extract air from the electrical installation space.
[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the cooling assembly includes a water storage box, which is detachably connected to the upper panel of the cabinet. A connecting pipe is installed in the water storage box, which passes through the lower panel of the water storage box and the upper panel of the cabinet and extends into the cooling space. The connecting pipe is integrally formed with fins.
[0013] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the connecting pipe is U-shaped, and one end of the connecting pipe located in the water storage box protrudes from the lower panel of the water storage box.
[0014] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the connecting pipe is provided with an external thread, the external thread on the connecting pipe is threadedly connected to a limiting ring, a rubber pad is fixedly connected to the lower panel of the limiting ring, and a rocker is integrally formed on the end surface of the limiting ring away from the rubber pad.
[0015] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, a filter assembly matching the air inlet is fixedly connected to the lower panel of the cabinet, and the filter assembly is used to filter dust in the air entering the cooling space.
[0016] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the filter assembly includes a protective frame, which is fixedly connected to the lower panel of the cabinet. A first protective plate is installed on the protective frame, and a filter screen is provided on the first protective plate.
[0017] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, a sliding groove matching the first protective plate is provided on the protective frame, the sliding groove passes through a side wall of the protective frame, and the first protective plate is slidably connected in the sliding groove.
[0018] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, a protective component for shielding the first fan is installed on the cabinet door.
[0019] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the protective assembly includes a fixed plate, which is fixedly connected to the front panel of the cabinet door. A through groove is provided on the fixed plate, and a second protective plate is slidably connected in the through groove. The second protective plate is provided with a first baffle and a second baffle.
[0020] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, a magnet block is fixedly connected to the second baffle.
[0021] Compared with the existing technology, the electrical automation PLC control cabinet of the utility model can effectively reduce the temperature of the control cabinet, extend the service life of the electrical components in the control cabinet to a certain extent, and prevent the electrical components from being damaged due to excessive temperature, thereby enhancing the stability and reliability of the tower crane system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some of the embodiments described in the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive work.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electrical automation PLC control cabinet in one embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electrical automation PLC control cabinet in one embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an electrical automation PLC control cabinet in one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure at A in the middle;
[0027] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a cooling assembly of an electrical automation PLC control cabinet in one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0028] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of a cooling assembly of an electrical automation PLC control cabinet in one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0029] Figure 7 This is a front view of a limit ring of an electrical automation PLC control cabinet in one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0030] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of a filter assembly of an electrical automation PLC control cabinet in one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0031] Figure 9 The present invention is a structural diagram of a protective component of an electrical automation PLC control cabinet in one embodiment.
[0032] Description of main reference numerals:
[0033] 1. Cabinet body; 11. Cabinet door; 111. First fan; 12. Partition plate; 121. Second fan; 13. Electrical installation space; 14. Cooling space; 141. Air inlet; 2. Water storage box; 21. Connecting pipe; 211. External thread; 212. Fin; 22. Limiting ring; 221. Rubber pad; 222. Rocker; 3. Protective frame; 31. Slide groove; 32. First protective plate; 321. Filter; 4. Fixing plate; 41. Through groove; 42. Second protective plate; 421. First baffle; 422. Second baffle; 4221. Magnet block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present invention, the following will provide a clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0035] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an electrical automation PLC control cabinet according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet body 1, in which electrical components are installed. A cabinet door 11 is rotatably connected to the cabinet body 1. Because the cabinet body 1 is mounted on a tower crane at high altitude and unobstructed, the cabinet body 1 is well sealed to prevent rainwater from entering. However, exposure to sunlight in the summer can cause the cabinet body 1 to heat up, affecting the normal operation of the electrical components within.
[0036] In order to cool down the electrical components of the cabinet 1, Figures 2 to 3 As shown, a first fan 111 is installed on the cabinet door 11, which can extract the air in the cabinet 1 and preliminarily cool the electrical components in the cabinet 1. At the same time, a partition plate 12 is integrally formed in the cabinet 1, and an electrical installation space 13 is formed between the front panel of the partition plate 12 and the cabinet door 11, and the electrical components are installed in the electrical installation space 13. A cooling space 14 is formed between the rear panel of the partition plate 12 and the back panel of the cabinet 1. A second fan 121 is installed on the partition plate 12, and when the second fan 121 is working, it can blow the air in the cooling space 14 into the electrical installation space 13. A cooling component is also installed on the cabinet 1, a part of the cooling component passes through the upper panel of the cabinet 1, and a part is inside the cooling space 14, and an air inlet 141 matching the cooling space 14 is provided on the lower panel of the cabinet 1.
[0037] Specifically, the cooling assembly includes a water reservoir 2, the lower panel of which is threaded with bolts. The water reservoir 2 is then threadedly connected to the upper panel of the cabinet 1. A connecting pipe 21 is installed within the water reservoir 2. The connecting pipe 21 passes through the lower panel of the water reservoir 2 and the upper panel of the cabinet 1 and extends into the cooling space 14. Fins 212 are integrally formed on the connecting pipe 21.
[0038] Specifically, when the electrical automation PLC control cabinet is operating, it generates a significant amount of heat. This, combined with sunlight exposure, leads to a high temperature within the electrical installation space 13. Water flows through the connecting pipe 21, exchanging heat with the fins 212 to lower the temperature within the cooling space 14. The water is then blown into the electrical installation space 13 via the second fan 121, cooling the air within the space. The rotation of the second fan 121 simultaneously activates the first fan 111, enhancing air circulation within the space 13 and further reducing the air temperature within the space. This maintains a relatively low temperature within the space, protecting the electrical components within.
[0039] Furthermore, after the air in cooling space 14 is blown into electrical installation space 13, air from outside cabinet 1 enters cooling space 14 through air inlet 141 under the influence of atmospheric pressure. Because air inlet 141 is located on the lower panel of cabinet 1, the newly entered air in cooling space 14 must undergo heat exchange with multiple second fans 121 before being blown into electrical installation space 13. During this process, the heat exchange with second fans 121 significantly reduces the temperature of the newly entered air in cooling space 14.
[0040] At the same time, because the air outside cabinet 1 is relatively hot, when this hot air enters cooling space 14, it encounters the cooler air inside cooling space 14, liquefying and forming water droplets. These water droplets fall to the ground through air inlet 141. Furthermore, the humidity of the liquefied air is reduced, and when it is blown into electrical installation space 13 by second fan 121, it keeps the interior of electrical installation space 13 dry, providing better protection for the electrical components within.
[0041] Furthermore, the four sidewalls of the water storage box 2 are honeycomb-shaped, which can reduce the heat transfer when sunlight hits the water storage box 2. In addition, the water storage box 2 is white in color, which can reflect part of the sunlight and effectively reduce the water temperature in the water storage box 2.
[0042] It is worth noting that the water in the water storage box 2 will gradually decrease after evaporation after long-term use. The water can be hoisted up by a tower crane, and the cover of the water storage box 2 can be opened by holding the vent hole on the upper cover of the water storage box 2 to replenish the water in the water storage box 2.
[0043] At the same time, if it rains, rainwater flows into the water storage box 2 through the vent holes on the cover plate of the water storage box 2 to replenish the water in the water storage box 2.
[0044] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the connecting pipe 21 is U-shaped. This U-shape increases the number of external threads 211, enhancing heat exchange. One end of the connecting pipe 21, located within the water reservoir 2, protrudes from the lower panel of the water reservoir 2. Specifically, because the tower crane is located in a dusty construction environment, a small amount of dust will fall into the water reservoir 2 and accumulate on the bottom wall of the water reservoir 2. The upper end of the connecting pipe 21 protruding from the lower panel of the water reservoir 2 effectively prevents dust from entering the connecting pipe 21.
[0045] Furthermore, the connecting tube 21 is provided with an external thread 211, which is threadably connected to a limit ring 22. A rubber pad 221 is bonded to the lower panel of the limit ring 22, and a rocker 222 is integrally formed on the upper panel of the limit ring 22. Specifically, the connecting tube 21 is fixed to the lower panel of the water storage box 2 via the limit ring 22. The rubber pad 221 on the limit ring 22 provides a seal between the water storage box 2 and the connecting tube 21, preventing water from leaking from the connection between the water storage box 2 and the connecting tube 21.
[0046] Specifically, after the project is completed, the tower crane will be dismantled, and the electrical automation PLC control cabinet will also be removed from the tower crane and transported to the next construction site. At this time, the rocker 222 can be shaken to separate the limit ring 22 from the connecting pipe 21, and then the connecting pipe 21 can be removed from the air inlet 141, making it convenient to flush the inner wall of the connecting pipe 21 with a high-pressure water gun to wash away the scale on the inner wall of the connecting pipe 21 and prevent clogging of the connecting pipe 21.
[0047] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, a filter assembly matching the air inlet 141 is welded to the lower panel of the cabinet 1. This filter assembly is used to filter dust from the air. The filter assembly includes a protective frame 3, which is welded to the lower panel of the cabinet 1. A first protective plate 32 is mounted on the protective frame 3, and a filter screen 321 is provided on the first protective plate 32. A chute 31 matching the first protective plate 32 is defined in the protective frame 3. The chute 31 extends through a side wall of the protective frame 3, and the first protective plate 32 is slidably connected within the chute 31.
[0048] Specifically, the filter 321 can block dust in the air and ensure the cleanliness of the air entering the cooling space 14. When there is a lot of dust on the filter 321, the first protective plate 32 can be pulled to slide the first protective plate 32 out of the filter 321 to clean the dust on the filter 321.
[0049] It is worth noting that the water droplets generated by the liquefaction of the air in the cooling space 14 can also wash away some of the dust on the filter 321 , which can effectively reduce the frequency of cleaning the filter 321 .
[0050] like Figure 1 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 9 As shown, a protective assembly for shielding the first fan 111 is installed on the cabinet door 11. The protective assembly includes a fixing plate 4, which is welded to the front panel of the cabinet door 11. The fixing plate 4 is provided with a through slot 41, and a second protective plate 42 is slidably connected to the through slot 41. The second protective plate 42 is provided with a first baffle 421 and a second baffle 422, and a magnet block 422 is fixedly connected to the second baffle 422.
[0051] Specifically, when the electrical automation PLC control cabinet is started, the first baffle 421 is pulled upward, and the magnet block 4221 on the second baffle 422 is magnetically attracted to the lower panel of the fixed plate 4. The first fan 111 rotates and exhausts the air in the electrical installation space 13. In rainy weather, the first baffle 421 is pressed downward, and the first baffle 421 falls on the upper panel of the fixed plate 4. The second protective plate 42 shields the first fan 111, preventing rainwater from entering the electrical installation space 13 through the first fan 111. This protects the electrical components in the electrical installation space 13 and also protects the first fan 111 from damage.
[0052] During operation, the second fan 121 rotates, blowing air from the cooling space 14 into the electrical installation space 13. Since the air in the cooling space 14 passes through the heat exchanger of the second fan 121, its temperature is relatively low, effectively reducing the temperature within the electrical installation space 13. Simultaneously, the first fan 111 rotates, enhancing air circulation within the electrical installation space 13 and achieving better heat dissipation for the electrical components within the electrical installation space 13.
[0053] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description, and all variations within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are intended to be encompassed within the present invention. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim to which it relates.
[0054] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. An electrical automation PLC control cabinet, comprising a cabinet body, a cabinet door being rotatably connected to the cabinet body, characterized in that: Also includes: A partition plate, the partition plate is fixedly connected to the cabinet body, an electrical installation space is formed between the front panel of the partition plate and the cabinet door, and a cooling space is formed between the rear panel of the partition plate and the back panel of the cabinet body; A cooling assembly, the cooling assembly passing through the upper panel of the cabinet, the cooling assembly being used to reduce the temperature in the cooling space, and an air inlet matching the cooling space being opened on the lower panel of the cabinet; a second fan, the second fan being mounted on the partition plate and capable of circulating air in the cooling space into the electrical installation space; A first fan is installed on the cabinet door and can extract air from the electrical installation space.
2. An electrical automation PLC control cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling assembly includes a water storage box, which is detachably connected to the upper panel of the cabinet. A connecting pipe is installed in the water storage box. The connecting pipe passes through the lower panel of the water storage box and the upper panel of the cabinet and extends into the cooling space. Fins are integrally formed on the connecting pipe.
3. An electrical automation PLC control cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The communicating pipe is U-shaped, and one end of the communicating pipe located in the water storage box protrudes from the lower panel of the water storage box.
4. An electrical automation PLC control cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting pipe is provided with an external thread, which is threadedly connected to a limit ring. A rubber pad is fixedly connected to the lower panel of the limit ring, and a rocker is integrally formed on one end surface of the limit ring away from the rubber pad.
5. The electrical automation PLC control cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter assembly matching the air inlet is fixedly connected to the lower panel of the cabinet, and the filter assembly is used to filter dust in the air entering the cooling space.
6. The electrical automation PLC control cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The filter assembly includes a protection frame, which is fixedly connected to the lower panel of the cabinet. A first protection plate is installed on the protection frame, and a filter screen is provided on the first protection plate.
7. The electrical automation PLC control cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The protection frame is provided with a sliding groove matching the first protection plate. The sliding groove passes through a side wall of the protection frame, and the first protection plate is slidably connected in the sliding groove.
8. The electrical automation PLC control cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective component for shielding the first fan is installed on the cabinet door.
9. The electrical automation PLC control cabinet according to claim 8, characterized in that: The protective assembly includes a fixed plate, which is fixedly connected to the front panel of the cabinet door. A through slot is provided on the fixed plate, in which a second protective plate is slidably connected, and the second protective plate is provided with a first baffle and a second baffle.
10. The electrical automation PLC control cabinet according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second baffle is fixedly connected with a magnet block.