Leakage protector capable of protecting wire end

By introducing an alarm system with infrared sensors and buzzers, as well as limit and moisture-proof mechanisms into the residual current device (RCD), the tripping alarm and wire end protection problems of existing RCDs are solved, improving the safety and reliability of the equipment.

CN223514598UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04GUANGDONG GUIPAI LIGHTING TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423046926.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-11

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Technical Problem

Existing residual current devices (RCDs) lack tripping alarm functions, failing to promptly alert users, and lack wire end protection and moisture-proof functions, resulting in wire ends being prone to detachment and moisture absorption.

Method used

A leakage current protector was designed, equipped with an infrared sensor, controller and buzzer to realize the trip alarm function; the wire ends are limited and moisture-proofed by a limit mechanism and a desiccant, including the combination of rectangular tube, limit plate, rubber pad and desiccant.

Benefits of technology

It enables timely alarm sounding when the circuit breaker trips, preventing wire ends from coming loose or getting damp, thus improving the safety and reliability of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of leakage protectors, in particular to a leakage protector capable of protecting wire ends, which comprises a leakage protector body, the left side of the top of the leakage protector body and the right side of the bottom of the leakage protector body are provided with wiring grooves, and the left side of the front side of the leakage protector body is movably connected with an operating handle. A partition plate is riveted to the right side of the bottom of an inner cavity of the operating handle, the right side of the partition plate is connected with an infrared sensor through a bolt, and the right end of the infrared sensor penetrates through the operating handle. Through cooperation of the operating handle, the partition plate, the infrared sensor, the controller, the buzzer and the baffle, the device has the advantage of having a tripping alarm function, when a tripping phenomenon occurs, the operating handle jumps to the left side of the baffle, the infrared sensor detects an obstacle at the moment, the infrared sensor transmits a signal to the controller, and the buzzer gives an alarm. And the controller controls the buzzer to work so as to give a buzzing alarm to a user.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of residual current device (RCD) technology, specifically to an RCD that can protect wire ends. Background Technology

[0002] A residual current device (RCD), also known as a residual current circuit breaker, is mainly used to protect equipment from leakage faults and to protect people from fatal electric shocks. It has overload and short-circuit protection functions.

[0003] A search revealed that the patent number CN221239570U, entitled "Utility Model of a Residual Current Device," includes a residual current protection device and at least two air switches arranged side by side. Research and analysis revealed that although it has advantages such as higher versatility and adaptability in use, it also has the following disadvantages to some extent.

[0004] For example, traditional residual current devices (RCDs) lack tripping alarm functions. When a tripping event occurs, they cannot promptly alert the user with a prominent alarm sound or other means. They also lack wire end protection, failing to effectively limit and secure the wire ends. This makes it easy for wire ends to detach during daily use, such as when equipment is moved or cables are being handled. Furthermore, they cannot provide moisture protection at the connection point, allowing moisture to easily corrode the connection between the wire end and the RCD. To address these technical issues, we have designed an RCD that provides wire end protection. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a residual current device (RCD) that can protect the wire ends, and has the advantages of tripping alarm function and wire end protection function. It solves the problems of existing RCDs that cannot promptly remind users to sound an alarm when a tripping phenomenon occurs, and cannot limit and protect the wire ends from moisture during daily use.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a residual current device (RCD) for protecting wire ends, comprising an RCD body, wherein wiring grooves are provided on the left side of the top and the right side of the bottom of the RCD body; an operating handle is movably connected to the left side of the front of the RCD body; a partition is riveted to the right side of the bottom of the operating handle; an infrared sensor is bolted to the right side of the partition; the right end of the infrared sensor passes through the operating handle; a controller and a buzzer are bolted to the front of the operating handle; a baffle is riveted to the right side of the front of the RCD body; rectangular tubes are riveted to the left side of the top and the right side of the bottom of the RCD body; a cover plate is riveted to the opposite end of each rectangular tube; a limit mechanism is threaded through the front of each rectangular tube; the limit mechanism includes a lead screw; a limit plate is movably connected to the rear end of the lead screw via a bearing; and a drying box is fixedly connected through the front of the rectangular tube.

[0007] Preferably, a rubber pad is riveted to the rear side of the limiting plate, guide blocks are riveted to both sides of the limiting plate, guide grooves are opened on both sides of the inner cavity of the rectangular tube, the opposite side of the guide blocks extends into the inner cavity of the guide groove, and a knob is riveted to the front end of the lead screw.

[0008] Preferably, the opposite side of the cover plate is connected to a silicone tube, and the front side of the drying box is fitted with a tube cap.

[0009] Preferably, a drying hole is provided on the rear side of the inner cavity of the drying box, and the baffle is located to the right of the infrared sensor.

[0010] Preferably, a battery pack is bolted to the bottom of the inner cavity of the operating handle, and the output end of the battery pack is unidirectionally electrically connected to the controller.

[0011] Preferably, the output terminal of the controller is unidirectionally electrically connected to the buzzer, and the controller is bidirectionally electrically connected to the infrared sensor.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. This utility model has the advantage of trip alarm function through the cooperation of operating handle, partition, infrared sensor, controller, buzzer and baffle. When a trip occurs, the operating handle jumps to the left side of the baffle. At this time, the infrared sensor detects the obstacle and transmits a signal to the controller. The controller controls the buzzer to work, thereby sounding an alarm to the user.

[0014] 2. This utility model, through the cooperation of a rectangular tube, cover plate, limiting mechanism, lead screw, limiting plate, and drying box, has the advantage of wire end protection. The wire end is passed through the silicone tube and the rectangular tube, with one end extending into the wiring groove. Then, the knob is rotated, which drives the lead screw to rotate. The lead screw, through its threaded connection with the rectangular tube, begins to move backward. The lead screw drives the limiting plate and rubber pad to move backward, and the limiting plate clamps and fixes the wire. The tube cap is opened, and an appropriate amount of desiccant is added to the inner cavity of the drying box. Under the action of the drying hole, the drying box can provide moisture protection for the wire end inside the rectangular tube. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the main body structure of the leakage current protection device of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the operating handle structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional sectional view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the rectangular tube structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional rear view of the limiting mechanism of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Residual current device body; 2. Wiring groove; 3. Operating handle; 4. Partition plate; 5. Infrared sensor; 6. Controller; 7. Buzzer; 8. Baffle; 9. Rectangular tube; 10. Cover plate; 11. Limiting mechanism; 12. Lead screw; 13. Limiting plate; 14. Drying box; 15. Rubber pad; 16. Guide block; 17. Guide groove; 18. Knob; 19. Silicone tube; 20. Tube cap; 21. Drying hole; 22. Battery pack. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Please see Figures 1-6A residual current device (RCD) for protecting wire ends includes an RCD body 1. Wiring grooves 2 are provided on the left side of the top and the right side of the bottom of the RCD body 1. An operating handle 3 is movably connected to the left side of the front of the RCD body 1. A partition 4 is riveted to the right side of the bottom of the operating handle 3. An infrared sensor 5 is bolted to the right side of the partition 4. The right end of the infrared sensor 5 passes through the operating handle 3. A controller 6 and a buzzer 7 are bolted to the front of the operating handle 3. A baffle 8 is riveted to the right side of the front of the RCD body 1. Rectangular tubes 9 are riveted to the left side of the top and the right side of the bottom of the RCD body 1. A cover plate 10 is riveted to the opposite end of each rectangular tube 9. A limit mechanism 11 is threaded through the front of each rectangular tube 9. The limit mechanism 11 includes a lead screw 12. A limit plate 13 is movably connected to the rear end of the lead screw 12 via a bearing. A drying box 14 is fixedly connected through the front of the rectangular tube 9.

[0023] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 A rubber pad 15 is riveted to the rear side of the limiting plate 13, and guide blocks 16 are riveted to both sides of the limiting plate 13. Guide grooves 17 are opened on both sides of the inner cavity of the rectangular tube 9. By setting the guide blocks 16 and guide grooves 17, the limiting plate 13 can be guided, making it more stable during the back and forth movement. The opposite side of the guide blocks 16 extends into the inner cavity of the guide grooves 17. A knob 18 is riveted to the front end of the lead screw 12.

[0024] Please see Figure 4 The opposite side of the cover plate 10 is connected to a silicone tube 19. The front side of the drying box 14 is fitted with a tube cap 20. By setting the tube cap 20, it is convenient for the user to add desiccant into the inner cavity of the drying box 14.

[0025] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 A drying hole 21 is provided on the rear side of the inner cavity of the drying box 14. By providing the drying hole 21, the desiccant inside the drying box 14 can absorb moisture from the inside of the rectangular tube 9 through the drying hole 21. The baffle 8 is located to the right of the infrared sensor 5.

[0026] Please see Figure 3 The bottom of the inner cavity of the operating handle 3 is connected to the battery pack 22 by bolts. By setting the battery pack 22, power can be supplied to the electrical components. The output end of the battery pack 22 is unidirectionally connected to the controller 6.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 The output of controller 6 is unidirectionally connected to buzzer 7, and controller 6 is bidirectionally connected to infrared sensor 5.

[0028] In use, when wiring, pass the wire end through the silicone tube 19 and the rectangular tube 9, with one end of the wire extending into the wiring slot 2. Then rotate the knob 18, which drives the lead screw 12 to rotate. The lead screw 12 moves backward through its threaded connection with the rectangular tube 9. The lead screw 12 drives the limiting plate 13 and the rubber pad 15 to move backward, and the limiting plate 13 clamps and fixes the wire. Then, use cable ties to bind the silicone tube 19 so that it is in close contact with the surface of the cable, which can prevent moisture from entering the rectangular tube 9. Open the tube cap 20 and add an appropriate amount of desiccant into the inner cavity of the drying box 14. Under the action of the drying hole 21, the drying box 14 can protect the wire end inside the rectangular tube 9 from moisture. In daily use, the operating handle 3 is rotated to the top. When a trip occurs, the operating handle 3 jumps to the left side of the baffle 8. At this time, the infrared sensor 5 detects the obstacle and transmits a signal to the controller 6. The controller 6 controls the buzzer 7 to work, thereby sounding an alarm for the user.

[0029] In summary, this residual current device (RCD) that can protect wire ends solves the problems of existing RCDs that fail to promptly alert users when tripping, and also fail to provide wire end protection and moisture protection during daily use, through the cooperation of the operating handle 3, partition 4, infrared sensor 5, controller 6, buzzer 7, baffle 8, rectangular tube 9, cover 10, limit mechanism 11, lead screw 12, limit plate 13, and drying box 14.

Claims

1. A residual current device (RCD) for protecting wire ends, comprising an RCD body (1), characterized in that: The leakage current protector body (1) has wiring slots (2) on the top left and bottom right. An operating handle (3) is movably connected to the front left side of the leakage current protector body (1). A partition (4) is riveted to the bottom right side of the operating handle (3). An infrared sensor (5) is bolted to the right side of the partition (4). The right end of the infrared sensor (5) passes through the operating handle (3). A controller (6) and a buzzer (7) are bolted to the front of the operating handle (3). A baffle (8) is riveted to the right side of the front side of the main body (1). A rectangular tube (9) is riveted to the left side of the top and the right side of the bottom of the main body (1). A cover plate (10) is riveted to the opposite end of the rectangular tube (9). A limit mechanism (11) is threaded through the front side of the rectangular tube (9). The limit mechanism (11) includes a lead screw (12). The rear end of the lead screw (12) is movably connected to a limit plate (13) through a bearing. A drying box (14) is fixedly connected through the front side of the rectangular tube (9).

2. A residual current device (RCD) for protecting wire ends according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber pad (15) is riveted to the rear side of the limiting plate (13), and guide blocks (16) are riveted to both sides of the limiting plate (13). Guide grooves (17) are opened on both sides of the inner cavity of the rectangular tube (9). The opposite side of the guide block (16) extends into the inner cavity of the guide groove (17). A knob (18) is riveted to the front end of the lead screw (12).

3. A residual current device (RCD) for protecting wire ends according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate (10) is connected to a silicone tube (19) on the opposite side, and the front of the drying box (14) is fitted with a tube cap (20).

4. A residual current device (RCD) for protecting wire ends according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drying hole (21) is provided on the rear side of the inner cavity of the drying box (14), and the baffle (8) is located to the right of the infrared sensor (5).

5. A residual current device (RCD) for protecting wire ends according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the inner cavity of the operating handle (3) is connected to a battery pack (22) by bolts, and the output end of the battery pack (22) is unidirectionally electrically connected to the controller (6).

6. A residual current device (RCD) for protecting wire ends according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output of the controller (6) is unidirectionally electrically connected to the buzzer (7), and the controller (6) is bidirectionally electrically connected to the infrared sensor (5).

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    CN221239570U