Outdoor electric meter box

By installing a mesh panel and drying mechanism in the outdoor meter box, the problems of insects or small animals entering and moisture intrusion are solved, achieving the protection and drying effect of the meter box and improving the reliability and lifespan of the electricity meter.

CN224068173UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31SHAANXI HENGYU INFORMATION TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-25
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing outdoor meter boxes cannot effectively prevent insects or small animals from entering, causing short circuits. Furthermore, in rainy weather with high humidity, humid air can enter the box, damaging the meter and shortening its lifespan.

Method used

An outdoor meter box was designed, which uses a first mesh plate inside the rainproof cover and a second mesh plate inside the working box to prevent insects or small animals from entering. At the same time, the desiccant in the drying box absorbs air moisture to prevent moisture from entering and extend the service life of the electricity meter.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents foreign objects from entering, reduces the risk of short circuits, keeps the inside of the box dry, and extends the service life of the electricity meter.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electric meter boxes, in particular to an outdoor electric meter box which comprises a box body, a supporting rod is fixedly connected to the top of the box body, a rain baffle is fixedly connected to the top end of the supporting rod, flow guide grooves are formed in the top of the rain baffle, and the flow guide grooves are sequentially arranged from front to back. The electric meter box further comprises a blocking mechanism and an absorbing mechanism, a first net plate is arranged on the inner side of the rainproof cover, so that insects or small animals cannot enter the box body from the heat dissipation opening, then a second net plate is arranged, the insects or small animals are prevented from entering the box body from the work box, foreign matter can be prevented from entering the electric meter box, and the service life of the electric meter box is prolonged. The electric power short circuit risk is reduced, the use effect of the electric meter box is improved, and in rainy days, moisture in air is absorbed through the drying agent in the drying box, so that the air is kept dry, moisture is prevented from entering the electric meter box, and the service life of the electric meter box is prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of meter box technology, and in particular to an outdoor meter box. Background Technology

[0002] An electricity meter, also known as a kilowatt-hour meter, is an instrument used to measure electrical energy. It is used to measure various electrical quantities. Every household in every residential area has an electricity meter installed at the power inlet to record the electricity consumption of each household, and ultimately record the daily and monthly electricity consumption and costs. The meter box is the equipment used to install and store the electricity meter, and it is usually made of resin-based composite materials.

[0003] Chinese patent CN207459476U discloses an outdoor electricity meter box, including a box body. The box body contains a meter compartment, a main switch compartment, branch switch compartments, and a surge protector compartment. The meter compartment, main switch compartment, branch switch compartments, and surge protector compartment are separated by partitions. The box body is hinged with doors to the meter compartment, main switch compartment, branch switch compartment, and surge protector compartment. Each meter compartment door has a meter observation window corresponding to the position of each electricity meter. The side wall of the box body has a cable inlet hole for side cable entry and a rain cover for blocking rainwater. The rain cover is installed on the outer side wall of the box body and above the cable inlet hole. The inner wall of the box body has several mounting strips for installing electrical components. The top of the box body has a rain shield. This application eliminates safety hazards by using dedicated compartments and isolating them from each other, and is equipped with rain covers to prevent rainwater backflow.

[0004] However, the aforementioned patent cannot prevent insects or small animals from entering the interior of the meter box during use. This makes it easy for flying insects or small animals to touch the wires, leading to short circuits. Furthermore, the humidity around the meter box increases during rainy days, causing humid air to enter the meter box during heat dissipation, which can damage the meter and reduce its lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an outdoor electric meter box that solves the problem of the aforementioned patent, which, during use, cannot prevent insects or small animals from entering the interior of the meter box, making it easy for flying insects or small animals to touch the wires, leading to short circuits. Furthermore, the humidity around the meter box increases on rainy days, causing humid air to enter the meter box during heat dissipation, which can damage the meter and reduce its service life.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an outdoor electricity meter box, including a box body. A support rod is fixedly connected to the top of the box body, and a rain shield is fixedly connected to the top of the support rod. A guide groove is formed on the top of the rain shield, and the guide grooves are arranged sequentially from front to back.

[0007] It also includes blocking mechanisms and absorption mechanisms;

[0008] The blocking mechanism includes a heat dissipation vent, a rain cover, a first mesh plate, a working box, and a second mesh plate. The inner cavity of the box has heat dissipation vents on its left and right side walls, arranged sequentially from top to bottom. Rain covers are fixedly connected to the left and right side walls of the box, arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The inner side walls of the rain covers are fixedly connected to the first mesh plate. The bottom of the box is fixedly connected to the working box, and the inner side walls of the working box are fixedly connected to the second mesh plate.

[0009] The moisture absorption mechanism includes a drying box, a through hole, and a desiccant. The drying box is fixedly connected to the bottom left and right sides of the inner cavity of the working box. The outer wall of the drying box has a through hole, and the inner cavity of the drying box is filled with a desiccant.

[0010] The inner rear wall of the box is fixedly connected to a mounting frame, and the mounting frames are evenly distributed.

[0011] The front side wall of the enclosure is rotatably connected to a main door, and the front side wall of the main door is provided with an observation window.

[0012] A fan is fixedly connected to the bottom center of the inner cavity of the work box, and air inlets are provided on the lower side of the left and right side walls of the work box.

[0013] The work box has side baffles fixedly connected to the upper side of the left and right side walls, and a secondary door rotatably connected to the front side wall of the work box.

[0014] This utility model discloses an outdoor meter box. A first mesh panel inside the rainproof cover prevents insects or small animals from entering the box through the ventilation openings. A second mesh panel further prevents insects or small animals from entering the box through the working area. This design prevents foreign objects from entering the meter box, reducing the risk of short circuits and improving its performance. On rainy days, a desiccant inside the drying box absorbs moisture from the air, keeping the air dry and preventing moisture from entering the meter box, thus extending the meter's lifespan. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in front cross section of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drying box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] In the diagram: 100, cabinet; 110, heat dissipation vent; 120, rain cover; 130, first mesh plate; 140, mounting frame; 150, support rod; 160, rain shield; 170, air guide channel; 180, main door; 190, observation window; 200, working box; 210, drying box; 211, through hole; 220, desiccant; 230, fan; 240, second mesh plate; 250, air inlet; 260, side baffle; 270, secondary door. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0022] Please see Figures 1-4An outdoor meter box includes a box body 100, a support rod 150 fixedly connected to the top of the box body 100, a rain shield 160 for mounting the support rod 150, a rain shield 160 fixedly connected to the top of the support rod 150, the rain shield 160 for blocking rainwater, a guide channel 170 formed on the top of the rain shield 160, and the guide channels 170 arranged sequentially from front to back for guiding rainwater, and also includes a blocking mechanism and a moisture absorption mechanism, the blocking mechanism including a heat dissipation vent 110 and a rain cover 12. 0. A first mesh plate 130, a working box 200, and a second mesh plate 240 are provided. The inner cavity of the box 100 has ventilation openings 110 on its left and right side walls, arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The ventilation openings 110 are used for heat dissipation. Rain covers 120 are fixedly connected to the left and right side walls of the box 100, also arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The rain covers 120 are used to prevent rainwater from falling into the ventilation openings 110. A first mesh plate 130 is fixedly connected between the inner side walls of the rain covers 120. The first mesh plate 240 is used for... To prevent insects or small animals from entering, a working box 200 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the box 100. A second mesh plate 240 is fixedly connected between the inner side walls of the working box 200. The second mesh plate 240 is used to prevent insects or small animals from entering. A mounting frame 140 is fixedly connected to the rear side wall of the inner cavity of the box 100, and the mounting frames 140 are evenly distributed. The mounting frames 140 are used to install the electricity meter. A main door 180 is rotatably connected to the front side wall of the box 100. The main door 180 is used to open and close the box 100. The front side wall of the box 100 is provided with an observation window 190, which is used to quickly observe the electricity meter inside the box 100. By providing a first mesh plate 130 on the inside of the rain cover 120, insects or small animals cannot enter the box 100 through the heat dissipation vent 110. Furthermore, by providing a second mesh plate 240, insects or small animals are prevented from entering the box 100 from the working box 200. This allows the meter box to avoid the entry of foreign objects, reduces the risk of power short circuits, and improves the performance of the meter box.

[0023] The moisture absorption mechanism includes a drying box 210, a through hole 211, and a desiccant 220. The drying box 210 is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the bottom of the inner cavity of the working chamber 200. The drying box 210 is used to hold the desiccant 220. The through hole 211 is provided on the outer wall of the drying box 210 to increase the contact surface between the desiccant 220 and the air. The inner cavity of the drying box 210 is filled with the desiccant 220, which is used to absorb moisture from the air. A fan 230 is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the inner cavity of the working chamber 200. The fan 230 is used to blow air and dissipate heat inside the chamber 100. Air inlets 250 are provided on the lower sides of the left and right side walls of the working chamber 200. The air inlet 250 is used for air intake. Side baffles 260 are fixedly connected to the upper side of the left and right side walls of the working box 200. The side baffles 260 are used to prevent rainwater from entering the air inlet 250. The front side wall of the working box 200 is rotatably connected to the auxiliary door 270. The auxiliary door 270 is used to open and close the working box 200. The desiccant 220 inside the drying box 210 absorbs the moisture in the air, keeping the air dry. When the desiccant 220 needs to be replaced, the working box 200 can be opened by opening the auxiliary door 270, and then the desiccant 220 inside the drying box 210 can be replaced, thereby preventing moisture from entering the meter box and extending the service life of the electricity meter.

[0024] In practical use, the operator first installs the housing 100 at the work site, then installs the electricity meter on the mounting frame 140 inside the housing 100, closes the main door 180, and then starts the fan 230 to blow air into the housing 100, thereby dissipating heat from the electricity meter inside the housing 100. Simultaneously, the heat dissipation vent 110 exhausts the hot air inside the housing 100 to the outside. During normal use, the first mesh plate 130 inside the rainproof cover 120 blocks insects or small animals from entering the housing 100 through the heat dissipation vent 110. Furthermore, a second mesh plate 240 prevents insects or small animals from exiting the housing 100. The desiccant 220 enters the housing 100 from point 0. When it rains, the rain shield 160 and the guide channel 170 block the rainwater, preventing it from falling onto the housing 100. At the same time, the rain cover 120 also blocks the rainwater, preventing it from falling into the heat dissipation vent 110. At this time, the desiccant 220 inside the drying box 210 absorbs the moisture in the air entering the working box 200, preventing the fan 230 from blowing moisture into the housing 100. When the desiccant 220 needs to be replaced, the working box 200 can be opened by opening the secondary door 270, and the desiccant 220 inside the drying box 210 can be replaced. Finally, when the staff is reading the electricity meter, they can quickly observe the electricity meter through the observation window 190.

[0025] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely one or more preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the processes for implementing the above embodiments and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of this application still fall within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. An outdoor electric meter box, comprising a box body, a support rod fixedly connected to the top of the box body, a rain shield fixedly connected to the top end of the support rod, and a flow guide groove formed in the top of the rain shield and arranged in sequence from front to back, characterized in that, It further comprises a blocking mechanism and a moisture absorption mechanism. The blocking mechanism comprises heat dissipation openings, rainproof covers, first mesh plates, a working box, and second mesh plates, heat dissipation openings are formed in the left and right side walls of the inner cavity of the box body and arranged in sequence from top to bottom, rainproof covers are fixedly connected to the left and right side walls of the box body and arranged in sequence from top to bottom, first mesh plates are fixedly connected between the inner side walls of the rainproof covers, a working box is fixedly connected to the bottom of the box body, and second mesh plates are fixedly connected between the inner side walls of the working box.

2. The outdoor electric meter box of claim 1, characterized in that, The moisture absorption mechanism comprises drying boxes, through holes, and drying agents, drying boxes are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the bottom of the inner cavity of the working box, through holes are formed in the outer side walls of the drying boxes, and the inner cavities of the drying boxes are filled with drying agents.

3. The outdoor electric meter box of claim 1, characterized in that, A mounting frame is fixedly connected to the back side wall of the inner cavity of the box body, and the mounting frame is uniformly distributed.

4. The outdoor electric meter box of claim 1, characterized in that, A main door is rotationally connected to the front side wall of the box body, and the front side wall of the main door is provided with an observation window.

5. The outdoor electric meter box of claim 1, characterized in that, A fan is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the inner cavity of the working box, and air inlets are formed in the lower sides of the left and right side walls of the working box.

6. The outdoor electric meter box of claim 1, characterized in that, Side baffles are fixedly connected to the upper sides of the left and right side walls of the working box, and a secondary door is rotationally connected to the front side wall of the working box.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Outdoor electric meter box

    CN207459476U