PLC control cabinet with capacity expansion function

By using the expansion quick-connect synchronization mechanism and the expansion increment mechanism, the complex installation problems of the PLC control cabinet junction box and mounting plate are solved, enabling rapid expansion and convenient operation.

CN223515174UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04LANGFANG BOKONG AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422916155.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-28
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-28

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Technical Problem

The existing PLC control cabinet requires simultaneous operation of both side positioning plates and adjusting rings when installing the junction box, which makes the installation process complicated and inconvenient for one-handed operation, increasing the workload of the staff.

Method used

The system employs a quick-connect synchronization mechanism and an expansion and addition mechanism. By using push rods and synchronization rods to drive the sliding of the locking blocks, the junction box can be quickly fixed and its position adjusted. The expansion and addition mechanism can also quickly increase the number of mounting plates, simplifying the installation process.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick installation and removal of junction boxes and mounting plates, reducing the operational complexity for staff and improving the expansion flexibility and convenience of PLC control cabinets.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of PLC control cabinets, and discloses a PLC control cabinet with a capacity expansion function, which comprises a PLC control cabinet main body, the front surface of the PLC control cabinet main body is rotatably connected with a cabinet door, through an arranged capacity expansion quick-connection synchronization mechanism, when a junction box is installed, a push rod is manually pushed upwards, and the junction box is installed in the cabinet door. The first clamping block and the second clamping block are completely separated from the clamping position adjusting frame, the junction box is pushed upwards or downwards to move to other positions, then the first clamping block and the second clamping block are reset, the junction box is fixed, the moving position of the junction box can be rapidly changed, and the junction box can be conveniently used in various scenes. And meanwhile, the overall dismounting process of the device is further accelerated, the device can be rapidly mounted and dismounted, the work complexity of workers is further reduced, and when the number is increased, the junction box is fixed through the operation, so that the overall capacity is further expanded, and the capacity expansion function is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of PLC control cabinet technology, specifically a PLC control cabinet with expansion function. Background Technology

[0002] A PLC control cabinet, or programmable control cabinet, is a complete control unit that controls motors, switches, and other components. This type of control cabinet features overload, short circuit, and phase loss protection functions, and is compact, stable, and fully functional. It can adapt to various sizes of industrial automation control applications and is widely used in industries such as power, metallurgy, chemical, papermaking, and environmental wastewater treatment. With the development of industrial automation, production lines and processes need continuous upgrading and expansion, thus placing higher demands on the flexibility and scalability of PLC control cabinets.

[0003] According to the patent application CN 221829297U, a PLC control cabinet with expansion function is described as follows: "A PLC control cabinet with expansion function includes a cabinet, wiring frame, junction box, wiring port, branch port, positioning mechanism, fixing plate, mounting plate and adjustment mechanism. Two wiring frames are provided, which are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner wall of the cabinet. Multiple junction boxes are provided, which are slidably installed between the wiring frames. Multiple wiring ports are provided, which are evenly distributed on the side wall of the wiring frame near the junction box."

[0004] Regarding the above description, the applicant believes the following issues exist:

[0005] In use, the operator simultaneously rotates the handwheels on both sides, causing the limiting post on the mounting plate to align the limiting block with the limiting opening. Then, the operator presses the adjusting ring, causing the limiting block to extend into the limiting cavity and reset under the action of the torsion spring, thus fixing the mounting plate. Pulling the positioning plate simultaneously causes the positioning block to fix the junction box, thus securing it. However, in actual use, adjusting the junction box and mounting plate requires simultaneously pulling the positioning plates on both sides to move the positioning blocks on both sides, or simultaneously pressing the adjusting ring to make the limiting block penetrate into the limiting cavity, to complete the fixing and addition of the junction box and mounting plate. This makes the installation process complex and difficult for workers to disassemble with one hand, increasing the workload and hindering the quick movement, fixing, and addition of the junction box and mounting plate. Therefore, an improved PLC control cabinet with expansion capabilities is needed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a PLC control cabinet with expansion function to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a PLC control cabinet with expansion function, comprising a PLC control cabinet body, a cabinet door rotatably connected to the front of the PLC control cabinet body, a connecting plate fixedly connected to the inner side of the back of the PLC control cabinet body, a slot adjustment frame fixedly connected to the front of the connecting plate, an expansion quick-connect synchronization mechanism provided inside the slot adjustment frame, and expansion and capacity-increasing mechanisms provided inside the bottom and top of the PLC control cabinet body;

[0008] The expansion quick-connect synchronization mechanism includes an expansion quick-connect component and a synchronization component, wherein the synchronization component is disposed inside the expansion quick-connect component;

[0009] The expansion quick-connect assembly includes a locking block 1, which is inserted into the locking adjustment frame. A connecting post is fixedly connected to the right side of the locking block 1, and a limiting frame is fixedly connected to the right side of the connecting post. A limiting post is movably connected inside the limiting frame, and a push rod is fixedly connected to the front of the limiting post. A junction box is slidably connected to the outside of the push rod. A spring is fixedly connected between the locking block and the junction box to facilitate quickly increasing the number of junction boxes and adjusting their positions.

[0010] Preferably, a slot is provided at the position corresponding to the card block, and the card block is inserted into the slot to facilitate quick fixing of the junction box.

[0011] Preferably, the limiting frame is slidably connected inside the junction box, and a slanted groove is provided at the corresponding position of the limiting frame and the limiting post, and the limiting post is movably connected in the slanted groove, which facilitates pushing the limiting frame to slide left and right.

[0012] Preferably, the synchronization component includes a synchronization rod, which is fixedly connected to the right side of the adjustment frame. An adjustment column one is fixedly connected to the front of the synchronization rod. An adjustment frame is movably connected to the outside of the adjustment column one. An adjustment column two is movably connected to the inside of the adjustment frame. A connecting block is fixedly connected to the front of the adjustment column two. A locking block two is fixedly connected to the right side of the connecting block, so as to simultaneously drive the locking block two to slide left and right.

[0013] Preferably, the synchronizing rod is slidably connected inside the junction box, and the adjusting frame is rotatably connected inside the junction box. A slot is provided at the position corresponding to the second locking block, and the second locking block is inserted into the slot. The second locking block is slidably connected inside the junction box, which facilitates adjusting the moving position of the second locking block.

[0014] Preferably, the capacity expansion mechanism includes a card frame, which is fixedly connected to the bottom and top inner sides of the PLC control cabinet body. A fixing wedge is slidably connected inside the card frame, and a spring is fixedly connected between the fixing wedge and the card frame. A fixing frame is inserted inside the card frame, and a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the front of the fixing frame. A positioning block is fixedly connected to the back of the mounting plate. The positioning frame is provided on the bottom and top inner sides of the PLC control cabinet body to facilitate the rapid increase of the number and movement of mounting plates, thereby expanding the internal capacity.

[0015] Preferably, the positioning frame and the positioning block are provided with slots at corresponding positions, and the positioning block is inserted into the slots. The fixing frame and the fixing inclined block are provided with slots at corresponding positions, and the fixing inclined block is inserted into the slots, which facilitates the easy change of the moving position of the mounting plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a PLC control cabinet with expansion function, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This PLC control cabinet with expansion function, through its set expansion quick-connect synchronization mechanism, allows for rapid repositioning of the junction box during installation. By manually pushing the push rod upwards, the first and second locking blocks are completely disengaged from the locking adjustment frame. The junction box can then be moved to another position by pushing it upwards or downwards, and finally the first and second locking blocks are reset to secure the junction box. This allows for quick repositioning of the junction box, facilitating its use in various scenarios. It also accelerates the overall disassembly process, enabling rapid installation and disassembly, reducing the workload for operators. Furthermore, when increasing the number of junction boxes, the above operation secures them, further expanding the overall capacity and realizing the expansion function.

[0018] 2. This PLC control cabinet with expansion function, through the set expansion and addition mechanism, when installing the mounting plate, simply align the fixing frame set on the back of the mounting plate with the corresponding slot of the card frame, thereby quickly completing the alignment and fixing of the mounting plate, thus speeding up the entire mounting plate fixing and installation process, enabling the quick completion of fixing the mounting plate and adding the corresponding quantity as needed, thereby realizing expansion. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance and structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the expansion quick-connect synchronization mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the expansion quick-connect assembly of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance and structure of the synchronization component of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the expanded capacity and increased capacity mechanism of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. PLC control cabinet main body; 2. Cabinet door; 3. Expansion quick-connect synchronization mechanism; 4. Expansion and position increase mechanism; 5. Connecting plate; 6. Positioning adjustment frame; 31. Expansion quick-connect assembly; 32. Synchronization assembly; 311. Locking block one; 312. Connecting column; 313. Spring one; 314. Limit frame; 315. Limiting column; 316. Push rod; 317. Junction box; 321. Synchronization rod; 322. Adjusting column one; 323. Adjusting frame; 324. Adjusting column two; 325. Connecting block; 326. Locking block two; 41. Locking frame; 42. Fixing inclined block; 43. Spring two; 44. Fixing frame; 45. Mounting plate; 46. Positioning block; 47. Positioning frame. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] Example 1:

[0030] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides a technical solution: a PLC control cabinet with expansion function, including a PLC control cabinet body 1, a cabinet door 2 rotatably connected to the front of the PLC control cabinet body 1, a connecting plate 5 fixedly connected to the inner side of the back of the PLC control cabinet body 1, a slot adjustment frame 6 fixedly connected to the front of the connecting plate 5, an expansion quick-connect synchronization mechanism 3 provided inside the slot adjustment frame 6, and an expansion and capacity increase mechanism 4 provided inside the bottom and top of the PLC control cabinet body 1;

[0031] The expansion quick-connect synchronization mechanism 3 includes an expansion quick-connect component 31 and a synchronization component 32, with the synchronization component 32 disposed inside the expansion quick-connect component 31.

[0032] The expansion quick-connect assembly 31 includes a locking block 311, which is inserted into the locking adjustment frame 6. A connecting post 312 is fixedly connected to the right side of the locking block 311. A limiting frame 314 is fixedly connected to the right side of the connecting post 312. A limiting post 315 is movably connected inside the limiting frame 314. A push rod 316 is fixedly connected to the front of the limiting post 315. A junction box 317 is slidably connected to the outside of the push rod 316. A spring 313 is fixedly connected between the locking block and the junction box 317 to facilitate the rapid increase of the number of junction boxes 317 and the adjustment of the position of the junction boxes 317.

[0033] Furthermore, a slot is provided at the corresponding position of the card slot adjustment frame 6 and the card block 311, and the card block 311 is inserted into the slot to facilitate quick fixation of the junction box 317.

[0034] Furthermore, the limiting frame 314 is slidably connected inside the junction box 317, and a slanted groove is provided at the corresponding position of the limiting frame 314 and the limiting post 315, and the limiting post 315 is movably connected in the slanted groove, which facilitates pushing the limiting frame 314 to slide left and right.

[0035] Furthermore, the synchronization component 32 includes a synchronization rod 321, which is fixedly connected to the right side of the adjustment frame. An adjustment column 322 is fixedly connected to the front of the synchronization rod 321. An adjustment frame 323 is movably connected to the outside of the adjustment column 322. An adjustment column 324 is movably connected to the inside of the adjustment frame 323. A connecting block 325 is fixedly connected to the front of the adjustment column 324. A locking block 326 is fixedly connected to the right side of the connecting block 325, which facilitates the simultaneous sliding of the locking block 326 left and right.

[0036] Furthermore, the synchronizing rod 321 is slidably connected inside the junction box 317, and the adjusting frame 323 is rotatably connected inside the junction box 317. The locking adjusting frame 6 and the locking block 326 are provided with slots at corresponding positions, and the locking block 326 is inserted into the slots. The locking block 326 is slidably connected inside the junction box 317, which facilitates the adjustment of the moving position of the locking block 326.

[0037] Example 2:

[0038] Please see Figure 6 Furthermore, in conjunction with Embodiment 1, it is further obtained that the capacity expansion mechanism 4 includes a card frame 41, which is fixedly connected to the bottom and top inner sides of the PLC control cabinet body 1. A fixed inclined block 42 is slidably connected inside the card frame 41, and a spring 43 is fixedly connected between the fixed inclined block 42 and the card frame 41. A fixed frame 44 is inserted inside the card frame 41, and a mounting plate 45 is fixedly connected to the front of the fixed frame 44. A positioning block 46 is fixedly connected to the back of the mounting plate 45. A positioning frame 47 is provided on the bottom and top inner sides of the PLC control cabinet body 1 to facilitate the rapid increase of the number and movement position of the mounting plates 45, thereby expanding the internal capacity.

[0039] Furthermore, the positioning frame 47 and the positioning block 46 are provided with grooves at corresponding positions, and the positioning block 46 is inserted into the groove. The fixing frame 44 and the fixing inclined block 42 are provided with grooves at corresponding positions, and the fixing inclined block 42 is inserted into the groove, so as to facilitate the change of the moving position of the mounting plate 45.

[0040] In actual operation, when the device is used, firstly, through the expansion and extension mechanism 4, when installing the mounting plate 45, simply align the fixing frame 44 on the back of the mounting plate 45 with the corresponding slot of the card frame 41, and simultaneously insert the positioning block 46 into the positioning frame 47, thereby pushing the fixing frame 44 into the corresponding slot of the card frame 41. During the insertion process, the fixing inclined block 42 is pushed downwards. When the fixing frame 44 is fully inserted into the corresponding slot, under the elastic force of the spring 43, the fixing inclined block 42 is inserted into the corresponding slot of the fixing frame 44, thus quickly completing the alignment and fixing of the mounting plate 45. Then, through the expansion quick-connect synchronization mechanism 3, when installing the junction box 317, manually push the push rod 316 upwards. The push rod 316 simultaneously drives the limiting post 315 upwards. During the upward movement of the limiting post 315, since the limiting post 315 and the limiting frame 314 have inclined slots at their corresponding positions, the upward movement is achieved. During the movement, the limiting frame 314 is pushed to the right, causing the limiting frame 314 to synchronously drive the first locking block 311 to move to the right. Simultaneously, as the limiting frame 314 moves to the right, the synchronizing rod 321 is pushed to the right, and as the synchronizing rod 321 moves to the right, the adjusting column 322 moves to the right. This, in turn, causes the adjusting frame 323 to rotate around the connection point of the junction box 317, thereby synchronously driving the second adjusting column 324 to the left. The movement of the adjustment column 324 synchronously pulls the locking block 326 to the left, thereby completely disengaging the locking block 311 and the locking block 326 from the locking adjustment frame 6. Then, by pushing the junction box 317 up or down to move it to other positions, the locking block 311 and the locking block 326 are reset to complete the fixation of the junction box 317. This allows for rapid changes in the position of the junction box 317. When the number of junction boxes increases, the above operation is used to fix the junction box 317.

[0041] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. A PLC control cabinet with expansion function, comprising a PLC control cabinet body (1), characterized in that: The PLC control cabinet body (1) is rotatably connected to a cabinet door (2) on the front. The PLC control cabinet body (1) is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (5) on the inner side of the back. The connecting plate (5) is fixedly connected to a positioning adjustment frame (6) on the front. The positioning adjustment frame (6) is provided with an expansion quick-connect synchronization mechanism (3) on the inner side. The PLC control cabinet body (1) is provided with an expansion and capacity increase mechanism (4) on the inner side of the bottom and top. The expansion quick-connect synchronization mechanism (3) includes an expansion quick-connect component (31) and a synchronization component (32), wherein the synchronization component (32) is disposed inside the expansion quick-connect component (31); The expansion quick-connect assembly (31) includes a first locking block (311), which is inserted into the locking adjustment frame (6). A connecting post (312) is fixedly connected to the right side of the first locking block (311). A limiting frame (314) is fixedly connected to the right side of the connecting post (312). A limiting post (315) is movably connected inside the limiting frame (314). A push rod (316) is fixedly connected to the front of the limiting post (315). A junction box (317) is slidably connected to the outside of the push rod (316). A spring (313) is fixedly connected between the locking block and the junction box (317).

2. A PLC control cabinet with expansion function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The card slot adjustment frame (6) has a slot at the corresponding position of the card block (311), and the card block (311) is inserted into the slot.

3. A PLC control cabinet with expansion function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting frame (314) is slidably connected inside the junction box (317), and the limiting frame (314) and the limiting post (315) are provided with inclined grooves at corresponding positions, and the limiting post (315) is movably connected in the inclined groove.

4. A PLC control cabinet with expansion function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The synchronization component (32) includes a synchronization rod (321), which is fixedly connected to the right side of the adjustment frame. An adjustment column (322) is fixedly connected to the front of the synchronization rod (321). An adjustment frame (323) is movably connected to the outside of the adjustment column (322). An adjustment column (324) is movably connected to the inside of the adjustment frame (323). A connecting block (325) is fixedly connected to the front of the adjustment column (324). A locking block (326) is fixedly connected to the right side of the connecting block (325).

5. A PLC control cabinet with expansion function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The synchronizing rod (321) is slidably connected inside the junction box (317), and the adjusting frame (323) is rotatably connected inside the junction box (317). The locking adjustment frame (6) and the locking block two (326) are provided with slots at corresponding positions, and the locking block two (326) is inserted into the slots. The locking block two (326) is slidably connected inside the junction box (317).

6. A PLC control cabinet with expansion function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The expansion and capacity increase mechanism (4) includes a card frame (41), which is fixedly connected to the bottom and top inner sides of the PLC control cabinet body (1). A fixed inclined block (42) is slidably connected inside the card frame (41). A spring (43) is fixedly connected between the fixed inclined block (42) and the card frame (41). A fixed frame (44) is inserted inside the card frame (41). A mounting plate (45) is fixedly connected to the front of the fixed frame (44). A positioning block (46) is fixedly connected to the back of the mounting plate (45). A positioning frame (47) is provided on the bottom and top inner sides of the PLC control cabinet body (1).

7. A PLC control cabinet with expansion function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The positioning frame (47) and the positioning block (46) are provided with slots at corresponding positions, and the positioning block (46) is inserted into the slot. The fixing frame (44) and the fixing inclined block (42) are provided with slots at corresponding positions, and the fixing inclined block (42) is inserted into the slot.

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  • PLC control cabinet with capacity expansion function

    CN221829297U