Foldable distribution box

By designing a foldable distribution box, the structure of the main board, connecting slots, side plates, and bottom plate is utilized to achieve folding of the distribution box during transportation, solving the problem of insufficient transportation space, simplifying the installation process, and improving transportation efficiency and convenience.

CN224097263UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07SHENZHEN JIANYE ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

The box-type structure of existing distribution boxes results in a large space occupation during transportation, which limits the quantity that can be transported at one time.

Method used

A foldable distribution box is designed. Through the structural design of the main board, connecting slot, side plate and bottom plate, the distribution box can be folded during transportation. The side plate and bottom plate are folded by extension components and connecting components, and the installation process is simplified by the fixed structure.

Benefits of technology

This approach saves space during transportation, increases the number of distribution boxes transported per batch, simplifies the installation process, and improves transportation efficiency and ease of operation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of distribution boxes, in particular to a foldable distribution box. The connecting grooves are formed in the left side and the right side of the main plate and penetrate through the main plate, the first side plate and the second side plate are inserted into the two sides of the main plate through the connecting grooves, the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate are rotationally connected to the upper end and the lower end of the main plate respectively, a cabinet door is installed on the first side plate through a hinge, and a safety lock is installed on the cabinet door. When the distribution box is transported, the first side plate and the second side plate are firstly rotated to be in a straight line shape with the main plate, then the first side plate and the second side plate are pushed to retract into the connecting groove, and the first side plate and the second side plate are pushed to be in a straight line shape with the main plate. The first bottom plate and the second bottom plate are rotated to be attached to the front face and the rear face of the main board respectively, then the cabinet door is rotated to be folded on the main board, at the moment, the occupied area of the distribution box is reduced, the distribution box can be folded during transportation, and therefore the transportation space of the distribution box is saved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of distribution boxes, and in particular to a foldable distribution box. Background Technology

[0002] Distribution boxes are electrical equipment characterized by their small size, easy installation, special technical performance, fixed location, unique configuration functions, lack of site restrictions, widespread application, stable and reliable operation, and environmental benefits.

[0003] However, existing power distribution boxes are mainly box-type structures, which results in a large space occupied when transported in large quantities, limiting the number of power distribution boxes that can be transported at one time. In order to transport more at once, this application proposes a foldable power distribution box, which allows the power distribution box to be folded during transportation, thereby reducing the transportation space of the power distribution box. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this application is to provide a foldable distribution box, which allows the distribution box to be folded during transportation, thereby reducing the transportation space of the distribution box.

[0005] The above-mentioned objective of this application is achieved through the following technical solution: a foldable distribution box, including a main board, connecting slots opened on the left and right sides of the main board and passing through the main board, a first side plate and a second side plate inserted into the two sides of the main board through the connecting slots, and two first bottom plates and a second bottom plate respectively rotatably connected to the upper and lower ends of the main board. A cabinet door is hinged on the first side plate, and a safety lock is installed on the cabinet door. Extension components are fixed on both sides of the main board to allow the first side plate and the second side plate to extend out of the connecting slots and stand upright on both sides of the main board.

[0006] Furthermore, the extension assembly includes multiple connecting plates fixedly disposed on both sides of the motherboard and located at the upper and lower ends of the connecting slots on both sides of the motherboard, an extension slot opened on the opposite side of the two connecting plates and extending into the connecting slots, and a connecting shaft fixedly disposed on the upper and lower ends of the first side plate and the second side plate and extending into the extension slots. The top and bottom surfaces of the connecting slots are provided with docking slots that communicate with the extension slots.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, when workers need to transport the distribution box, they first rotate the first side plate and the second side plate to align them with the main board, then push the first side plate and the second side plate into the connecting groove, then rotate the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate to fit against the front and back sides of the main board, and then rotate the cabinet door to fold onto the main board. At this time, the area occupied by the distribution box is reduced, so workers can transport more distribution boxes in one batch. This achieves the goal of making the distribution box foldable during transportation, thereby saving transportation space.

[0008] Furthermore, connecting components are provided at the connection points between the first base plate and the motherboard, and at the connection points between the second base plate and the motherboard. The first base plate and the second base plate are rotatably connected to the upper and lower ends of the motherboard through the connecting components.

[0009] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes two opposing portal frames, a through opening on one side of the two portal frames and extending through the portal frames, and a rotating shaft inserted into the two portal frames through the through opening. The portal frames are fastened to the main board, one end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to one side of the first base plate or one side of the second base plate, and the other end extends into the through opening.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the first base plate and the second base plate of the motherboard are rotatably connected by the connecting components, and the gantry frame can be completely attached to the front and back sides of the motherboard, thereby saving transportation space for the power distribution box.

[0011] Furthermore, the connection slot includes a first connection slot and a second connection slot, which are parallel to each other on the side of the motherboard. The first side plate and the second side plate are respectively inserted into the first connection slot and the second connection slot.

[0012] While the above technical solution saves transportation space for the distribution box by using the connecting slot, it also limits the width of the first and second side panels. The maximum width can only be set to half the width of the connecting slot, otherwise they cannot be stored in the connecting slot, which reduces the internal space of the distribution box. Setting the connecting slot as a first connecting slot and a second connecting slot solves this technical problem. By setting the first and second connecting slots parallel to each other, the first and second side panels will not share a storage space. This allows the first and second side panels to be stored in the first and second connecting slots respectively, making the first and second side panels wider and thus increasing the internal space of the distribution box.

[0013] Furthermore, the first base plate is provided with a first fixing structure on both sides for fixing the first base plate, and the second base plate is provided with a second fixing structure on both sides for fixing the second base plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the first fixing structure includes storage slots on both sides of the first base plate, fixing strips inserted into the storage slots, support springs provided in the storage slots for pushing the fixing strips to extend outward from the storage slots, and fixing slots provided on the upper ends of the opposing surfaces of the first side plate and the second side plate. The structure of the second fixing structure is the same as that of the first fixing structure, and the fixing slot in the second fixing structure is provided on the lower ends of the opposing surfaces of the first side plate and the second side plate.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, although the connection components allow the first and second base plates to be completely attached to the front and rear sides of the main board via the gantry frame, thus saving transportation space for the distribution box, the installation of the distribution box still requires the workers to use screws to fix the first and second base plates, which is very troublesome, since the first and second base plates are rotatable. The design of the first and second fixing structures solves this technical problem. When the workers need to install the distribution box, they first pull out the first and second side plates, then rotate the first and second side plates to stand upright on both sides of the main board. At this time, they rotate the first and second base plates between the first and second side plates. During the rotation, the fixing strip is pressed into the storage groove until the first and second base plates are located between the first and second side plates. At this time, the fixing strip loses pressure and is pushed into the fixing groove by the support spring, thus assembling the distribution box and making it more convenient for workers to install the distribution box.

[0016] Furthermore, the end of the fixing strip extending out of the storage groove is provided with an arc portion.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution and using the arc-shaped part, the staff does not need to press the fixing strip. They only need to rotate the first base plate and the second base plate between the first side plate and the second side plate. During the rotation, when the arc-shaped part of the fixing strip comes into contact with the first side plate and the second side plate, it will rub against the ends of the first side plate and the second side plate and be pressed into the storage groove, making it more convenient for the staff to install the distribution box.

[0018] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0019] By using the main board, connecting slot, first side plate, second side plate, and extension components, when workers need to transport the distribution box, they first rotate the first and second side plates to align them with the main board, then push the first and second side plates into the connecting slot, and then rotate the first and second bottom plates to fit against the front and back sides of the main board respectively. Finally, they rotate the cabinet door to fold onto the main board. At this point, the area occupied by the distribution box is reduced, allowing workers to transport more distribution boxes in one batch. This achieves the goal of folding the distribution box during transportation, thereby saving transportation space. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the embodiment;

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of section A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 1Enlarged view of section B in the middle.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1. Main board; 10. First side panel; 11. Second side panel; 12. First bottom plate; 13. Second bottom plate; 14. Cabinet door; 15. First connecting groove; 16. Second connecting groove; 2. Extension assembly; 20. Connecting plate; 21. Docking groove; 3. Connecting assembly; 30. Door frame; 31. Through opening; 32. Rotating shaft; 4. First fixing structure; 40. Storage groove; 41. Fixing strip; 42. Fixing groove. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Example, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 A foldable distribution box includes a main board 1, connecting slots on the left and right sides of the main board 1 and passing through the main board 1, a first side plate 10 and a second side plate 11 connected to the two sides of the main board 1 through the connecting slots, and two first bottom plates 12 and a second bottom plate 13 respectively rotatably connected to the upper and lower ends of the main board 1. A cabinet door 14 is hinged on the first side plate 10 and a safety lock is installed on the cabinet door 14. Extension components 2 are fixed on both sides of the main board 1 to allow the first side plates 10 and the second side plates 11 to extend out of the connecting slots and stand upright on both sides of the main board 1. The extension components 2 include multiple connecting plates 20 fixed on both sides of the main board 1 and located at the upper and lower ends of the connecting slots on both sides of the main board 1, and an extension plate extending into the connecting slot from the opposite side of the two connecting plates 20. The groove and the connecting shaft, which is fixed at the upper and lower ends of the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11 and extends into the extension groove, are provided with docking grooves 21 on the top and bottom surfaces of the connecting groove that connect to the extension groove. When the staff needs to transport the distribution box, they first rotate the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11 to be in a straight line with the main board 1, then push the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11 into the connecting groove, then rotate the first bottom plate 12 and the second bottom plate 13 to fit against the front and rear sides of the main board 1 respectively, and then rotate the cabinet door 14 to fold onto the main board 1. At this time, the area occupied by the distribution box becomes smaller, so the staff can transport more distribution boxes in one batch. This achieves the purpose of making the distribution box foldable during transportation, thereby saving the transportation space of the distribution box.

[0026] In this embodiment, a connecting component 3 is provided at the connection between the first base plate 12 and the main board 1, and at the connection between the second base plate 13 and the main board 1. The first base plate 12 and the second base plate 13 are rotatably connected to the upper and lower ends of the main board 1 through the connecting component 3. The connecting component 3 includes two opposing portal frames 30, a through opening 31 on one side of the two portal frames 30 and passing through the portal frames 30, and a rotating shaft 32 inserted into the two portal frames 30 through the through opening 31. The portal frames 30 are fastened to the main board 1. One end of the rotating shaft 32 is fixedly connected to one side of the first base plate 12 or one side of the second base plate 13, and the other end extends into the through opening 31. The first base plate 12 and the second base plate 13 of the main board 1 are rotatably connected through the connecting component 3. The portal frames 30 can be completely attached to the front and rear sides of the main board 1, thereby saving transportation space of the distribution box.

[0027] Although the connection slot design saves transportation space for the distribution box, it also limits the width of the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11. The maximum width can only be set to half the width of the connection slot, otherwise it cannot be stored in the connection slot, which reduces the internal space of the distribution box. To solve this technical problem, this embodiment sets the connection slot to include a first connection slot 15 and a second connection slot 16. The first connection slot 15 and the second connection slot 16 are opened parallel to each other on the side of the main board 1. The first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11 are respectively inserted into the first connection slot 15 and the second connection slot 16. By setting the first connection slot 15 and the second connection slot 16 parallel to each other, the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11 will not share a storage space. This allows the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11 to be stored in the first connection slot 15 and the second connection slot 16 respectively, which allows the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11 to be set wider, thereby increasing the internal space of the distribution box.

[0028] Although the connection component 3 allows the first base plate 12 and the second base plate 13 to be completely attached to the front and rear sides of the main board 1 via the gantry frame 30, thus saving transportation space for the distribution box, the installation of the distribution box is cumbersome because the first base plate 12 and the second base plate 13 rotate. To solve this technical problem, this embodiment provides a first fixing structure 4 for fixing the first base plate 12 on both sides, and a second fixing structure 4 for fixing the second base plate 13 on both sides. The first fixing structure 4 includes a storage groove 40 on both sides of the first base plate 12, a fixing strip 41 inserted into the storage groove 40, a support spring provided in the storage groove 40 for pushing the fixing strip 41 outward from the storage groove 40, and a support spring provided on the first side plate 10 and the second base plate 13. The fixing groove 42 is located at the upper end of the opposite side of the two side plates 11. The structure of the second fixing structure is the same as that of the first fixing structure 4. The fixing groove 42 in the second fixing structure is located at the lower end of the opposite side of the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11. When the staff needs to install the distribution box, firstly pull out the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11, and then rotate the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11 to stand upright on both sides of the main board 1. At this time, rotate the first bottom plate 12 and the second bottom plate 13 between the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11. During the rotation, press the fixing strip 41 to retract into the storage groove 40 until the first bottom plate 12 and the second bottom plate 13 are located between the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11. At this time, the fixing strip 41 loses pressure and is pushed into the fixing groove 42 by the support spring. In this way, the distribution box is assembled, making it more convenient for the staff to install the distribution box.

[0029] In this embodiment, the end of the fixing strip 41 extending out of the storage groove 40 is provided with an arc portion. With the setting of the arc portion, the staff does not need to press the fixing strip 41. They only need to rotate the first base plate 12 and the second base plate 13 between the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11. During the rotation, when the arc portion of the fixing strip 41 contacts the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11, it will rub against the ends of the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11 and be pressed into the storage groove 40, making it more convenient for the staff to install the distribution box.

[0030] Specific implementation process: When the distribution box needs to be transported, firstly rotate the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11 to be in a straight line with the main board 1, then push the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11 into the first connecting groove 15 and the second connecting groove 16 respectively, then rotate the first bottom plate 12 and the second bottom plate 13 to fit against the front and back sides of the main board 1 respectively, and then rotate the cabinet door 14 to fold onto the main board 1. At this time, the area occupied by the distribution box becomes smaller.

[0031] When the distribution box needs to be installed, first pull out the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11, then rotate the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11 to stand upright on both sides of the main board 1. Then rotate the first bottom plate 12 and the second bottom plate 13 between the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11 until the first bottom plate 12 and the second bottom plate 13 are located between the first side plate 10 and the second side plate 11. At this time, the fixing strip 41 is aligned with the fixing groove 42 and is pushed into the fixing groove 42 by the support spring, thus completing the assembly of the distribution box.

[0032] The embodiments described in this specific implementation are preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A foldable distribution box, characterized in that, The system includes a main board (1), connecting slots on the left and right sides of the main board (1) and through the main board (1), a first side plate (10) and a second side plate (11) connected to the two sides of the main board (1) through the connecting slots, and two first bottom plates (12) and second bottom plates (13) respectively rotatably connected to the upper and lower ends of the main board (1). A cabinet door (14) is hinged on the first side plate (10) and a safety lock is installed on the cabinet door (14). Extension components (2) are fixed on both sides of the main board (1) to allow the first side plate (10) and the second side plate (11) to extend out of the connecting slots and stand upright on both sides of the main board (1).

2. The foldable distribution box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extension component (2) includes multiple connecting plates (20) fixedly disposed on both sides of the main board (1) and located at the upper and lower ends of the connecting slots on both sides of the main board (1), an extension slot opened on the opposite side of the two connecting plates (20) and extending into the connecting slot, and a connecting shaft fixedly disposed on the upper and lower ends of the first side plate (10) and the second side plate (11) and extending into the extension slot. The top and bottom surfaces of the connecting slots are provided with docking slots (21) that communicate with the extension slots.

3. The foldable distribution box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting component (3) is provided at the connection between the first base plate (12) and the main board (1) and at the connection between the second base plate (13) and the main board (1). The first base plate (12) and the second base plate (13) are rotatably connected to the upper and lower ends of the main board (1) through the connecting component (3).

4. The foldable distribution box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting assembly (3) includes two opposing portal frames (30), a through opening (31) on one side of the two portal frames (30) and through the portal frames (30), and a rotating shaft (32) inserted into the two portal frames (30) through the through opening (31). The portal frames (30) are fastened to the main board (1). One end of the rotating shaft (32) is fixedly connected to one side of the first base plate (12) or one side of the second base plate (13), and the other end extends into the through opening (31).

5. A foldable distribution box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection slot includes a first connection slot (15) and a second connection slot (16). The first connection slot (15) and the second connection slot (16) are opened parallel to each other on the side of the motherboard (1). The first side plate (10) and the second side plate (11) are respectively inserted into the first connection slot (15) and the second connection slot (16).

6. The foldable distribution box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first base plate (12) has a first fixing structure (4) on both sides for fixing the first base plate (12), and the second base plate (13) has a second fixing structure on both sides for fixing the second base plate (13).

7. A foldable distribution box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first fixing structure (4) includes a storage groove (40) on both sides of the first base plate (12), a fixing strip (41) inserted into the storage groove (40), a support spring provided in the storage groove (40) for pushing the fixing strip (41) to extend out of the storage groove (40), and a fixing groove (42) provided on the upper end of the opposite side of the first side plate (10) and the second side plate (11). The structure of the second fixing structure is the same as that of the first fixing structure (4). The fixing groove (42) in the second fixing structure is provided on the lower end of the opposite side of the first side plate (10) and the second side plate (11).

8. A foldable distribution box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The end of the fixing strip (41) that extends out of the storage groove (40) has an arc-shaped part.