Waterproof device for circuit breaker

By designing a waterproof device for circuit breakers with a protective housing and waterproof components, the problem of water seepage in traditional circuit breakers in humid environments is solved, achieving a waterproof effect, avoiding electric shock and corrosion, and extending the equipment's lifespan.

CN223539539UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11CHANGZHOU YUANYI ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423124193.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-17
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-17

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Technical Problem

Traditional circuit breakers lack waterproof structures, allowing moisture to seep in during humid or submerged environments, increasing the risk of electric shock, potentially causing short circuits and fires, and corroding metal components, thus reducing equipment lifespan.

Method used

A waterproof device for circuit breakers, comprising a protective housing, a protective door, and waterproof components, is designed. It prevents moisture from entering the circuit breaker body through a shielding mechanism and a switching mechanism, and uses a sliding plate, a connecting rod, and a bevel gear transmission unit to adjust the waterproof structure.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents moisture from entering the circuit breaker, avoids electric shock accidents, prevents corrosion of metal parts, and extends equipment life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of circuit breakers, in particular to a waterproof device for a circuit breaker, which comprises a mounting plate, a circuit breaker body, a protective door and a waterproof assembly. A protective shell is arranged on the mounting plate in an inserting manner; the circuit breaker body is arranged on the mounting plate and located in the protective shell; the protective door is embedded with the protective shell, and a push rod is arranged on the protective door; the waterproof assembly is arranged on the protective shell and comprises a shielding mechanism used for protecting a connecting hole formed in the protective shell and a switching mechanism used for adjusting the position of the shielding mechanism. According to the utility model, the protective housing, the protective door and the waterproof assembly are cooperatively used, and water enters a circuit to cause short circuit faults and further cause serious consequences such as fire disasters, so that the protective structure can effectively prevent water from entering the circuit breaker body, thereby avoiding electric shock accidents in a humid or water immersion environment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of circuit breaker technology, and in particular to a waterproof device for circuit breakers. Background Technology

[0002] A circuit breaker is a power protection device whose main function is to control and protect power systems. Under normal circuit conditions, a circuit breaker can carry and interrupt current; under abnormal circuit conditions, such as short circuits or overloads, the circuit breaker can disconnect the circuit within a specified time, thereby protecting other equipment and lines in the power system from damage. Circuit breakers are widely used in various power systems, including power plants, substations, industrial production lines, residential and commercial buildings, etc.

[0003] Traditional circuit breaker devices lack a dedicated waterproof structure and have poor moisture resistance. In humid or water-immersed environments, moisture can easily seep into the circuit breaker, increasing the risk of electric shock. Furthermore, moisture entering the circuit breaker can cause short circuits, potentially leading to serious consequences such as fires. Moisture also corrodes the metal components inside the circuit breaker, causing rust and oxidation on the surface of the components, thus accelerating equipment aging and reducing the performance and lifespan of the circuit breaker. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem in the prior art that it is inconvenient to waterproof circuit breakers, and to propose a waterproof device for circuit breakers.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model: A waterproof device for circuit breakers, comprising:

[0006] Mounting plate, on which a protective housing is inserted;

[0007] The circuit breaker body is mounted on a mounting plate and located within a protective housing;

[0008] The protective door is fitted into the protective housing;

[0009] A waterproof component is disposed on a protective housing. The waterproof component includes a shielding mechanism for protecting connection holes opened on the protective housing and a conversion mechanism for adjusting the position of the shielding mechanism.

[0010] Furthermore, a plug is provided on one side of the protective shell. The plug is inserted into the mounting plate, and a fixing bracket is placed on the mounting plate. The fixing bracket is engaged with the plug.

[0011] Furthermore, the protective door is equipped with a push rod.

[0012] Furthermore, the shielding mechanism includes a sliding plate, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, and a blocking block; the sliding plate is slidably disposed at both ends of the protective housing, and a transmission unit for driving the sliding plate is disposed on the protective housing; the first connecting rod is disposed in the middle of the sliding plate and passes through one end of the protective housing, and a mounting block is disposed on the first connecting rod; the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the mounting block; the blocking block is connected to the other end of the second connecting rod and engages with a connecting hole on the protective housing.

[0013] Furthermore, the second connecting rod is an L-shaped rod.

[0014] Furthermore, the transmission unit includes a rotating rod, a first bevel gear, a threaded column, a second bevel gear, and a guide column; the rotating rod is rotatably mounted on the protective housing; the first bevel gear is connected to the rotating rod and located inside the protective housing; the threaded column is rotatably mounted inside the protective housing, and one end of the sliding plate is threadedly connected to the threaded column; the second bevel gear is located at one end of the threaded column and meshes with the first bevel gear; the guide column is located inside the protective housing and below the threaded column, and the other end of the sliding plate passes through the guide column.

[0015] Furthermore, the conversion mechanism includes a guide block, a positioning post, and a spring; the guide block is rotatably mounted on the mounting block; the positioning post passes through the guide block and is inserted into the mounting block; the two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the positioning post and the guide block.

[0016] This utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0017] This invention utilizes a protective shell, a protective door, and waterproof components in combination. Since moisture entering the circuit may cause short circuits and lead to serious consequences such as fires, the protective structure effectively prevents moisture from entering the circuit breaker body, thus avoiding electric shock accidents in humid or water-immersed environments. Moisture corrodes the metal parts and insulating materials of the circuit breaker body, accelerating equipment aging. The waterproof structure protects the circuit breaker body from moisture erosion, thereby extending its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a waterproof device for a circuit breaker according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective door when it is opened in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the protective shell in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the shielding mechanism in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the conversion mechanism in this utility model.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1. Mounting plate; 2. Protective housing; 3. Protective door; 4. Push rod; 5. Circuit breaker body; 6. Insert block; 7. Fixed bracket; 8. Rotating rod; 9. First bevel gear; 10. Threaded column; 11. Second bevel gear; 12. Guide column; 13. Slide plate; 14. First connecting rod; 15. Mounting block; 16. Second connecting rod; 17. Barrier block; 18. Guide block; 19. Positioning column; 20. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] This utility model discloses a waterproof device for circuit breakers. Please refer to the attached drawings. Figures 1-5 As shown, the circuit breaker includes a mounting plate 1, a circuit breaker body 5, a protective door 3, and a waterproof component. A protective housing 2 is inserted into the mounting plate 1. The circuit breaker body 5 is mounted on the mounting plate 1 and located inside the protective housing 2. The protective door 3 is fitted into the protective housing 2, and a push rod 4 is provided on the protective door 3. The waterproof component is mounted on the protective housing 2, and the waterproof component includes a shielding mechanism for protecting the connection holes opened on the protective housing 2 and a conversion mechanism for adjusting the position of the shielding mechanism.

[0027] As one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to the accompanying drawings. Figure 3 As shown, specifically, a plug 6 is provided on one side of the protective shell 2. The plug 6 is inserted into the mounting plate 1. A fixing bracket 7 is placed on the mounting plate 1, and the fixing bracket 7 is engaged with the plug 6.

[0028] As one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to the accompanying drawings. Figure 4As shown, specifically, the shielding mechanism includes a sliding plate 13, a first connecting rod 14, a second connecting rod 16, and a blocking block 17; the sliding plate 13 is slidably disposed at both ends of the protective housing 2, and the protective housing 2 is provided with a transmission unit for driving the sliding plate 13 to slide; the first connecting rod 14 is disposed in the middle of the sliding plate 13 and passes through one end of the protective housing 2, and a mounting block 15 is provided on the first connecting rod 14; the second connecting rod 16 is rotatably connected to the mounting block 15, and the second connecting rod 16 is an L-shaped rod; the blocking block 17 is connected to the other end of the second connecting rod 16 and fits into the connecting hole on the protective housing 2, and the blocking block 17 is a circular block.

[0029] As one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to the accompanying drawings. Figure 4 As shown, specifically, the transmission unit includes a rotating rod 8, a first bevel gear 9, a threaded column 10, a second bevel gear 11, and a guide column 12; the rotating rod 8 is rotatably mounted on the protective housing 2; the first bevel gear 9 is connected to the rotating rod 8 and located inside the protective housing 2; the threaded column 10 is rotatably mounted inside the protective housing 2, and one end of the sliding plate 13 is threadedly connected to the threaded column 10; the second bevel gear 11 is located at one end of the threaded column 10 and meshes with the first bevel gear 9; the guide column 12 is located inside the protective housing 2 and below the threaded column 10, and the other end of the sliding plate 13 passes through the guide column 12; the protective housing 2 has a hollow portion for accommodating the transmission unit.

[0030] As one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to the accompanying drawings. Figures 4-5 As shown, specifically, the conversion mechanism includes a guide block 18, a positioning post 19, and a spring 20; the guide block 18 is rotatably mounted on the mounting block 15, and the mounting block 15 is rotatably mounted with an output shaft that connects the guide block 18 and the second connecting rod 16; the positioning post 19 passes through the guide block 18 and is inserted into the mounting block 15; the two ends of the spring 20 are respectively connected to the positioning post 19 and the guide block 18, and two sets of slots that are inserted into the positioning post 19 are provided on one side of the mounting block 15.

[0031] In summary, when using this utility model, first insert the plug 6 into the mounting plate 1, then insert the fixing bracket 7 into the mounting plate 1 through the plug 6 to fix the protective housing 2. When the circuit breaker body 5 needs to be used, manually pull the push rod 4 to open the protective door 3 on the protective housing 2, thus exposing the circuit breaker body 5 for use by personnel. When not in use, closing the protective door 3 will waterproof the circuit breaker body 5. The connecting end on the circuit breaker body 5 is usually circular and exposed to the outside, so the rotating rod 8 can be manually rotated to drive the first bevel gear 9 to rotate, which in turn drives the threaded column 10 and the second bevel gear 11 to rotate. The rotation of the threaded column 10 can drive the sliding plate 13 and the first connecting... The connecting rod 14, the second connecting rod 16, and the blocking block 17 move on the connecting holes on the threaded post 10, the guide post 12, and the protective housing 2. When the blocking block 17 is located in the connecting hole, it can protect the connecting end on the circuit breaker body 5. When the connecting end needs to be used, first rotate the rotating rod 8 in the opposite direction to move the blocking block 17 out of the connecting hole of the protective housing 2. Then manually pull the positioning post 19 outward to separate it from the mounting block 15. Then rotate the guide block 18 to flip the position of the second connecting rod 16 and the blocking block 17. Then insert the positioning post 19 into the slot on the other side of the mounting block 15 to position the second connecting rod 16, thereby preventing the blocking block 17 from blocking the connecting hole when the connecting end is used.

[0032] The above description provides a detailed account of one embodiment of the present invention. However, this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.

Claims

1. A waterproof device for circuit breakers, characterized in that, include: Mounting plate (1), on which a protective shell (2) is inserted; The circuit breaker body (5) is mounted on the mounting plate (1) and located inside the protective housing (2); A protective door (3) is fitted into the protective housing (2); A waterproof component is disposed on a protective housing (2). The waterproof component includes a shielding mechanism for protecting the connection holes opened on the protective housing (2) and a conversion mechanism for adjusting the position of the shielding mechanism.

2. The waterproof device for circuit breakers according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plug (6) is provided on one side of the protective shell (2). The plug (6) is inserted into the mounting plate (1). A fixing bracket (7) is placed on the mounting plate (1). The fixing bracket (7) is engaged with the plug (6).

3. The waterproof device for circuit breakers according to claim 1, characterized in that, A push rod (4) is provided on the protective door (3).

4. The waterproof device for circuit breakers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shielding mechanism includes a sliding plate (13), a first connecting rod (14), a second connecting rod (16), and a blocking block (17); the sliding plate (13) is slidably disposed at both ends of the protective housing (2), and the protective housing (2) is provided with a transmission unit for driving the sliding plate (13) to slide; the first connecting rod (14) is disposed in the middle of the sliding plate (13) and passes through one end of the protective housing (2), and a mounting block (15) is provided on the first connecting rod (14); the second connecting rod (16) is rotatably connected to the mounting block (15); the blocking block (17) is connected to the other end of the second connecting rod (16) and fits into the connecting hole on the protective housing (2).

5. The waterproof device for circuit breakers according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second connecting rod (16) is an L-shaped rod.

6. The waterproof device for circuit breakers according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transmission unit includes a rotating rod (8), a first bevel gear (9), a threaded column (10), a second bevel gear (11), and a guide column (12); the rotating rod (8) is rotatably mounted on the protective housing (2); the first bevel gear (9) is connected to the rotating rod (8) and located inside the protective housing (2); the threaded column (10) is rotatably mounted inside the protective housing (2), and one end of the sliding plate (13) is threadedly connected to the threaded column (10); the second bevel gear (11) is mounted at one end of the threaded column (10) and meshes with the first bevel gear (9); the guide column (12) is mounted inside the protective housing (2) and located below the threaded column (10), and the other end of the sliding plate (13) passes through the guide column (12).

7. The waterproof device for circuit breakers according to claim 4, characterized in that, The conversion mechanism includes a guide block (18), a positioning post (19), and a spring (20); the guide block (18) is rotatably mounted on the mounting block (15); the positioning post (19) passes through the guide block (18) and is inserted into the mounting block (15); the two ends of the spring (20) are respectively connected to the positioning post (19) and the guide block (18).