Junction box group

By using snap-on components in the junction box assembly to achieve a snap-on connection between the base box and the mounting box, the problem of easily damaged connection between the display screen and the mounting box in the four-inch central control structure is solved, the installation process is simplified, and installation efficiency and connection stability are improved.

CN223363769UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI +1
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Application Number
CN202422462725.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-11
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-11

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the display screen of the four-inch central control structure is easily damaged when connected to the electronic components in the installation box, and the installation is inconvenient.

Method used

A snap-fitting portion is provided on the base box and the installation box, and a fixed connection is achieved through a snap-fit ​​structure, avoiding the use of screws and simplifying the installation and disassembly process.

Benefits of technology

The installation and removal efficiency of the junction box group is improved, the probability of damage to the display screen and the flexible circuit board is reduced, and the stability and aesthetics of the connection are enhanced.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a junction box group, which comprises a bottom box provided with a protection groove, and the side wall of the protection groove is provided with a first clamping part; the mounting box comprises a box body and an end plate which are connected with each other, at least part of the box body is mounted in the protection groove, a second clamping part is arranged on the side wall of the box body, and the second clamping part is provided with a clamping position clamped with the first clamping part and a separation position separated from the second clamping part; the end plate abuts against a groove opening of the protection groove. The end plate is provided with an avoiding operation hole, and the avoiding operation hole and at least part of the second clamping part are oppositely arranged. According to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the problem that the junction box group is inconvenient to install in the prior art can be solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of junction box assemblies, in particular to a junction box assembly. Background Art

[0002] With technological advancements, smart home systems are becoming increasingly commonplace in our daily lives. The central control box is a crucial component of these systems, particularly in four-inch central control systems. In a conventional central control system, the base box is typically connected to the mounting box (also known as the 86-inch box) via screws, and then the panel switches are installed.

[0003] However, in a four-inch central control structure, the display screen and the electronic components in the mounting box are connected by a flexible printed circuit board. During installation, if conventional installation methods are used, the display screen and mounting box must be separated first, and then the separate mounting box must be connected to the base box with screws. Finally, the display screen and mounting box must be installed. This will cause damage to the display screen and the flexible printed circuit board in the mounting box, especially the motherboard flexible cable, and will also make it difficult to install the junction box assembly. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a junction box assembly to solve the problem in the prior art that the junction box assembly is inconvenient to install.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides a junction box assembly, comprising:

[0006] A bottom box is provided with a protective groove, and a first clamping portion is provided on a side wall of the protective groove;

[0007] The mounting box includes a box body and an end plate connected to each other, wherein at least a portion of the box body is mounted in the protective groove, and a second clamping portion is provided on a side wall of the box body, wherein the second clamping portion has a clamping position for clamping with the first clamping portion and a separation position for separating from the second clamping portion; the end plate abuts against a notch of the protective groove;

[0008] Wherein, an avoidance operation hole is provided on the end plate, and the avoidance operation hole is arranged opposite to at least a part of the second clamping portion.

[0009] Furthermore, there are multiple first clamping parts, and the multiple first clamping parts are arranged at intervals along the periphery of the side wall of the protective groove; there are multiple second clamping parts, and the multiple second clamping parts are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple first clamping parts, and each second clamping part is used to be clamped and cooperated with the corresponding first clamping part; there are multiple avoidance operation holes, and the multiple avoidance operation holes are arranged at intervals around the periphery of the end plate, and the multiple avoidance operation holes are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple second clamping parts, and each avoidance operation hole is arranged relative to the corresponding second clamping part.

[0010] Furthermore, the first engaging portion is a engaging protrusion, and the second engaging portion is a hook, and the position of the hook is adjustably arranged to move to a engaging position or a disengaging position.

[0011] Furthermore, one end of the hook is connected to the side wall of the box body; when the hook is in the engaging position, the other end of the hook is spaced apart from the side wall of the box body to form a deformation space for the other end of the hook to deform.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom box is installed in the installation groove of the installation base, and the end plate abuts against the end wall of the notch surrounding the installation groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the end plate is arranged around the periphery of the box body.

[0014] Furthermore, the junction box group further includes:

[0015] The display screen is provided with a positioning groove which matches the shape of the end plate, and the end plate is installed in the positioning groove.

[0016] Furthermore, a third clamping portion is provided on the end plate, and a fourth clamping portion adapted to the third clamping portion is provided in the positioning groove.

[0017] Furthermore, there are multiple third clamping parts, and the multiple third clamping parts are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the end plate. There are multiple fourth clamping parts, and the multiple fourth clamping parts are arranged one-to-one corresponding to the multiple third clamping parts. Each third clamping part is clamped with the corresponding fourth clamping part.

[0018] Furthermore, the bottom box is installed in the installation groove of the installation base, and the display screen abuts against the end wall of the notch surrounding the installation groove.

[0019] The technical solution of the present invention is to provide a first and a second clipping portion on the protective groove of the base box and on the side wall of the mounting box. These clips engage with each other to achieve a secure connection between the base box and the mounting box, eliminating the need to remove the display screen from the mounting box to expose the corresponding screw holes. This simplifies installation and removal of the mounting box and reduces damage to the product during installation and removal. Therefore, the technical solution provided by the present invention solves the existing problem of inconvenient installation of the junction box assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The drawings constituting part of this application are provided to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are provided to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1A cross-sectional view showing a junction box assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present invention installed on a mounting base is shown;

[0022] Figure 2 An exploded view of a junction box assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0023] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram showing the installation of the installation box provided in an embodiment of the present utility model on the installation base is shown;

[0024] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a junction box assembly provided according to another embodiment of the present invention installed on a mounting base is shown.

[0025] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0026] 10. Bottom box; 11. Protective groove; 12. First clamping portion;

[0027] 20. Mounting box; 21. Box body; 22. End plate; 221. Avoidance operation hole; 222. Third clamping portion; 23. Second clamping portion;

[0028] 30. Installation base; 31. Installation groove; 32. End wall;

[0029] 40. Display screen; 41. Positioning slot; 42. Fourth clamping portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a junction box assembly, which includes: a base box 10 and a mounting box 20. The base box 10 is provided with a protective groove 11, and a first clamping portion 12 is provided on the side wall of the protective groove 11; the mounting box 20 includes a box body 21 and an end plate 22 connected to each other, at least a portion of the box body 21 is installed in the protective groove 11, and a second clamping portion 23 is provided on the side wall of the box body 21. The second clamping portion 23 has a clamping position for clamping with the first clamping portion 12 and a disengagement position for disengaging from the second clamping portion 23; the end plate 22 is provided around the periphery of the box body 21 and abuts against the notch of the protective groove 11. The end plate 22 is provided with an avoidance operation hole 221, which is arranged opposite to at least a portion of the second clamping portion 23.

[0032] By using the junction box group provided in this embodiment, during the process of installing the installation box 20 on the base box 10, it is only necessary to press the installation box 20 onto the base box 10 to realize the mutual engagement of the first clamping portion 12 and the second clamping portion 23, thereby fixing the installation box 20 on the base box 10; during the installation process, there is no need to install the installation box 20 separately, nor is there any need to separate the installation box 20 with the display screen 40 from the display screen 40 to expose the threaded holes and connect them by screw connection, which facilitates installation. Furthermore, during disassembly, since the end plate 22 is provided with a relief operation hole 221 disposed opposite to the second clamping portion 23, it is necessary to first disassemble the switch panel or the display screen 40 connected to the display screen 40. Since disassembly often means damage to the junction box assembly, even if the installation box 20 with the display screen 40 is disassembled and separated from the display screen 40 and the circuit is damaged, it is within the permissible range of operation. Subsequently, an operating tool is inserted into the relief operation hole 221 to press the second clamping portion 23 with the operating tool to place the second clamping portion 23 in the separation position, and then the installation box 20 is pulled out of the base box 10, thereby completing the disassembly of the installation box 20. Therefore, the junction box assembly provided by this embodiment can simplify the installation and disassembly operations of the installation box 20, improve the installation and disassembly efficiency of the junction box assembly, and reduce the probability of product damage during the installation and disassembly process.

[0033] Specifically, the junction box group can be a central control structure with a display screen 40, and the display screen 40 can also be understood as an operating screen. Specifically, the junction box group can be four inches.

[0034] In this embodiment, there are multiple first clamping parts 12, which are spaced apart along the periphery of the side wall of the protective groove 11. There are multiple second clamping parts 23, which are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple first clamping parts 12, and each second clamping part 23 is used to engage with the corresponding first clamping part 12. There are multiple avoidance operation holes 221, which are spaced apart around the periphery of the end plate 22, and the multiple avoidance operation holes 221 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple second clamping parts 23, and each avoidance operation hole 221 is arranged opposite to the corresponding second clamping part 23. This structural arrangement not only makes the engagement more stable and improves the stability of the clamping fixation between the installation box 20 and the base box 10, but also prevents the installation box 20 from falling off during use, thereby damaging the junction box assembly and reducing the damage rate.

[0035] Specifically, the first engaging portion 12 is a engaging protrusion, and the second engaging portion 23 is a hook. The hook is adjustable so as to be movable to an engaged position or a disengaged position. This structural arrangement is simple and not only facilitates adjustment of the engaging position of the mounting box 20, improving the flexibility of the engaging connection, but also facilitates pressing the second engaging portion 23 during disassembly, simplifying the disassembly process.

[0036] Specifically, one end of the hook is connected to the side wall of the box body 21. When the hook is in the engaged position, the other end of the hook is spaced apart from the side wall of the box body 21 to form a deformation space for the other end of the hook to deform. This structural arrangement provides sufficient deformation space when the second engaging portion 23 is pressed, facilitating the removal of the mounting box 20 and reducing the risk of damage to the mounting box 20 during the removal process.

[0037] Specifically, the hook can undergo a certain elastic deformation, and the hook can be made of a material with a certain elastic deformation, such as a plastic material or a metal material.

[0038] In this embodiment, the bottom box 10 is installed in the installation groove 31 of the installation base 30, and the end plate 22 abuts against the end wall 32 of the notch surrounding the installation groove 31. With such a structural setting, it is easy to position the installation box 20 and facilitate the installation and removal of the installation box 20. Specifically, when the end plate 22 abuts against the end wall 32 at the notch of the installation groove 31, the installation box 20 can be installed in place; when it needs to be removed, it is only necessary to use an operating tool to pry open the end plate 22 near the end wall 32 of the notch of the installation groove 31. In addition, the above-mentioned setting can also facilitate the installation of the bottom box 10 and prevent the bottom box 10 from being damaged. The bottom box 10 embedded in the wall can also improve the aesthetics of the four-inch central control structure. Specifically, the operating tool can be an operating lever or an operating screwdriver.

[0039] Specifically, the mounting groove 31 is adapted to the size of the bottom box 10 so that the bottom box 10 can be installed in the mounting groove 31. Specifically, the mounting base 30 can be a wall, and the mounting groove 31 is reserved on the wall, and the bottom box 10 is pre-buried in the mounting groove 31. Preferably, the mounting groove 31 and the bottom box 10 have an interference fit.

[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, the junction box assembly also includes a display screen 40, which is provided with a positioning groove 41 that matches the shape of the end plate 22. The end plate 22 is installed in the positioning groove 41. This structural arrangement ensures a stable connection between the display screen 40 and the end plate 22, preventing the display screen 40 from moving during use, which could damage the junction box assembly, particularly the connection between the display screen 40 and the installation box 20. Specifically, the installation box 20 is installed with a connecting line for connecting to the display screen 40. This connecting line can be a motherboard flexible cable.

[0041] Specifically, a third clamping portion 222 is provided on the end plate 22, and a fourth clamping portion 42 that is compatible with the third clamping portion 222 is provided in the positioning groove 41. With such a structural setting, the display screen 40 can be clamped and fixed to the end plate 22 without using screws for fixing, which facilitates the disassembly of the display screen 40. Specifically, generally, when the device is shipped from the factory, the installation box 20 and the display screen 40 are already installed, that is, the installation box 20 has been wired to the display screen 40. When the entire junction box assembly is damaged and needs to be replaced, it is only necessary to use an operating tool to lift the display screen 40 to separate the installation box 20 from the display screen 40, which facilitates disassembly. In addition, it also reduces the risk of threaded connections causing damage to the display screen 40 or affecting the overall aesthetics of the junction box assembly.

[0042] Specifically, the third clamping portion 222 may be a clamping protrusion, and the fourth clamping portion 42 may be a clamping groove.

[0043] Specifically, there are multiple third clamping portions 222, which are spaced apart along the circumference of the end plate 22. There are multiple fourth clamping portions 42, which are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple third clamping portions 222, and each third clamping portion 222 is clamped with a corresponding fourth clamping portion 42. With this structural arrangement, the multiple clamping portions are mutually clamped, which can better ensure the connection stability between the display screen 40 and the installation box 20 under normal use, thereby improving the fixing stability of the display screen 40.

[0044] In this embodiment, the bottom box 10 is installed in the installation groove 31 of the installation base 30, and the display screen 40 abuts against the end wall 32 surrounding the notch of the installation groove 31. This structural arrangement can facilitate the abutment and positioning of the display screen 40, prevent the display screen 40 from moving, and improve the installation stability of the display screen 40.

[0045] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects: facilitating the installation of the junction box assembly, improving the efficiency of installation and disassembly, and reducing the probability of damage to the display screen during the installation process.

[0046] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0047] Unless otherwise specified, the relative arrangement of the parts and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application. Meanwhile, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings are not drawn according to actual proportional relationships. Technology, methods and equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the technology, methods and equipment should be considered as a part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be interpreted as being merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments can have different values. It should be noted that similar numbers and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in an accompanying drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0048] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by directional words such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are usually based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise specified, these directional words do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this application; the directional words "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0049] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature to other devices or features as shown in the figures. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figures. For example, if the device in the drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0050] In addition, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to limit components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0051] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A junction box assembly, characterized in that: include: A bottom box (10), wherein a protective groove (11) is provided on the bottom box (10), and a first clamping portion (12) is provided on a side wall of the protective groove (11); The mounting box (20) comprises a box body (21) and an end plate (22) connected to each other, wherein at least a portion of the box body (21) is mounted in the protective groove (11), and a second clamping portion (23) is provided on a side wall of the box body (21), wherein the second clamping portion (23) has a clamping position for clamping with the first clamping portion (12) and a separation position for separating from the second clamping portion (23); the end plate (22) abuts against a notch of the protective groove (11); Wherein, a avoidance operation hole (221) is provided on the end plate (22), and the avoidance operation hole (221) is arranged opposite to at least a portion of the second clamping portion (23).

2. The junction box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple first clamping parts (12), and multiple first clamping parts (12) are arranged at intervals along the periphery of the side wall of the protective groove (11); there are multiple second clamping parts (23), and multiple second clamping parts (23) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with multiple first clamping parts (12), and each second clamping part (23) is used to be clamped and matched with the corresponding first clamping part (12); there are multiple avoidance operation holes (221), and multiple avoidance operation holes (221) are arranged at intervals around the periphery of the end plate (22), and multiple avoidance operation holes (221) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with multiple second clamping parts (23), and each avoidance operation hole (221) is arranged relative to the corresponding second clamping part (23).

3. The junction box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping portion (12) is a clamping protrusion, and the second clamping portion (23) is a clamping hook. The position of the clamping hook is adjustable so as to move to the clamping position or the separation position.

4. The junction box assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the hook is connected to the side wall of the box body (21); when the hook is in the engaging position, the other end of the hook is spaced apart from the side wall of the box body (21) to form a deformation space for the other end of the hook to deform.

5. The junction box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom box (10) is installed in the installation groove (31) of the installation base (30), and the end plate (22) abuts against the end wall (32) of the notch surrounding the installation groove (31).

6. The junction box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end plate (22) is arranged around the periphery of the box body (21).

7. The junction box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The junction box group further includes: A display screen (40) is provided with a positioning groove (41) adapted to the shape of the end plate (22), and the end plate (22) is installed in the positioning groove (41).

8. The junction box assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: A third clamping portion (222) is provided on the end plate (22), and a fourth clamping portion (42) adapted to the third clamping portion (222) is provided in the positioning groove (41).

9. The junction box assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: There are multiple third clamping parts (222), and the multiple third clamping parts (222) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the end plate (22). There are multiple fourth clamping parts (42), and the multiple fourth clamping parts (42) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple third clamping parts (222). Each third clamping part (222) is clamped with the corresponding fourth clamping part (42).

10. The junction box assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom box (10) is installed in the installation groove (31) of the installation base (30), and the display screen (40) abuts against the end wall (32) of the notch surrounding the installation groove (31).