Remote control module special for intelligent distribution box
By integrating an intelligent remote control module into the distribution box, a safe and rapid maintenance process and fault location are realized, solving the safety hazards and low efficiency problems of traditional distribution boxes during maintenance, and improving the reliability and management efficiency of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU BAIYUN ELECTRIC EQUIP
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Traditional distribution boxes present problems such as safety hazards during maintenance, low efficiency in troubleshooting, and susceptibility to harsh environments.
A dedicated remote control module for intelligent distribution boxes was designed, integrating a power supply unit, storage unit, indicator unit, drive unit, data processing unit, and communication unit. It enables power-on approval via mobile phone scanning, monitors electrical parameters in real time, and transmits data to a remote monitoring center via wireless communication.
It improves maintenance safety, accurately locates fault points, reduces labor costs, enhances equipment reliability in harsh environments, and improves maintenance efficiency and equipment lifespan.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a remote control module for intelligent distribution boxes. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional distribution boxes present numerous inconveniences during maintenance. For instance, maintenance personnel cannot know the internal electrical parameters before opening the box, potentially leading to maintenance being performed while the circuit is energized and parameters are abnormal, posing significant safety hazards. Furthermore, traditional distribution boxes lack effective fault warning and location functions, requiring maintenance personnel to spend considerable time locating the fault once it occurs, resulting in low maintenance efficiency. Additionally, in harsh environments, distribution boxes are susceptible to corrosion, moisture, and other damage, affecting the stability of the power supply. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a remote control module for intelligent distribution boxes that is simple in structure, low in cost, improves maintenance safety, and is convenient for maintenance and management.
[0004] The above-mentioned objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a remote control module for intelligent distribution boxes, installed in a distribution box, characterized in that the remote control module for intelligent distribution boxes includes a housing and a circuit board installed in the housing. The circuit board integrates a power supply unit, a storage unit, an indicator unit, a drive unit for remotely controlling the power supply of the main circuit of the distribution box, a data processing unit, a microcontroller, and a communication unit for transmitting real-time data of the distribution box to a remote monitoring center. The microcontroller is connected to the power supply unit, the storage unit, the indicator unit, the drive unit, the data processing unit, and the communication unit. The circuit board is provided with a terminal block having several connection ports, and the terminal block is located outside the housing.
[0005] This utility model is added to the distribution box, allowing maintenance personnel to approve power-on before maintenance by scanning a code with their mobile phones (specifically via a mini-program and PC, which opens the internal relay of the drive unit, outputs an active AC220V voltage, drives the main circuit contactor coil of the distribution box to engage, and energizes the main circuit). This improves the safety of maintenance, avoids the dangers of operation by non-professionals, and the communication unit can transmit the real-time data of the distribution box to a remote monitoring center, facilitating maintenance and management and reducing labor costs.
[0006] The data processing unit of this invention collects voltage, current, switch status and power data through an external current transformer and an internal voltage transformer, respectively, and then transmits the data to the microcontroller after analysis and processing.
[0007] The communication unit of this utility model has built-in wireless and wired communication. The wired communication uses RS485 communication to exchange data with the device and the host computer, while the wireless communication uses 5G communication to upload and exchange data.
[0008] The microcontroller described in this invention uses the STM32F103 chip.
[0009] The circuit board described in this utility model consists of two parts. One part is a power supply circuit board with an integrated power supply unit, which is an AC220V high-voltage power supply circuit board. The other part is a main control board with an integrated microcontroller, storage unit, indicator unit, drive unit, data processing unit and communication unit. The wiring terminals are located on the main control board.
[0010] The housing of this utility model is a rectangular body made of corrosion-resistant and waterproof material. The housing consists of a cylindrical shell and end caps that can be detachably installed on both ends of the shell. The inner walls of the shell are provided with slots that extend along their length and are arranged in parallel. The slots on the inner walls correspond one-to-one. The power circuit board and the main control board are respectively engaged in the corresponding slots.
[0011] The wiring port of this utility model includes a three-phase current input port, a communication RS485 port, a contactor isolation switch output port, a three-phase voltage input port, and a working power input port. The three-phase current input port and the three-phase voltage input port are connected to the data processing unit via wiring. The communication RS485 port is connected to the communication unit via wiring. The contactor isolation switch output port is connected to the drive unit via wiring. The working power input port is connected to the power supply unit via wiring.
[0012] The present invention has indicator lights on the housing that are respectively connected to the power circuit board and the main control board. The indicator lights include output indicator lights, power indicator lights, communication indicator lights, network indicator lights and status indicator lights.
[0013] This utility model has a buckle on the bottom surface of the housing that can be installed on the guide rail inside the distribution box.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following significant advantages:
[0015] (1) This utility model can monitor the electrical parameters inside the distribution box in real time, provide early warning of faults, accurately locate fault points, improve maintenance efficiency, and ensure the safety of maintenance personnel.
[0016] (2) This utility model is added to the distribution box, and the maintenance personnel can approve the power-on by scanning the code with their mobile phones before maintenance, which improves the safety of maintenance and avoids the danger of operation by non-professionals.
[0017] (3) This utility model enhances the reliability of the distribution box in harsh environments. The environment in which it is used is a high-salt and alkaline area. The distribution box is exposed to the outside for a long time, which is prone to equipment corrosion and extends the service life of the equipment.
[0018] (4) The communication unit of this utility model can transmit the real-time data of the power distribution box to the remote monitoring center, which facilitates maintenance and management, reduces labor costs, and adopts 5G communication, which has a fast communication speed and higher anti-interference ability.
[0019] (5) This utility model has a simple structure, low manufacturing cost, strong practicality, and is suitable for widespread promotion and use. Attached Figure Description
[0020] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit composition of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the shell of this utility model (showing the front);
[0023] Figure 3 This is the second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the shell of this utility model (showing the bottom surface);
[0024] Figure 4 This is the third three-dimensional structural diagram of the shell of this utility model (with the cover plates at both ends of the shell removed);
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the wiring ports of the main control board of this utility model.
[0026] In the diagram, 1-housing; 2-housing body; 3-cover plate; 4-slot; 5-circuit board; 6-main control board; 7-snap; 8-terminal; 9-connection port; 10-indicator light. Detailed Implementation
[0027] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model discloses a remote control device for intelligent distribution boxes, which is installed in the distribution box. The remote control module for intelligent distribution boxes includes a housing 1 and a circuit board installed in the housing 1. The circuit board integrates a power supply unit, a storage unit, an indicator unit, a drive unit for remotely controlling the power supply of the main circuit of the distribution box, a data processing unit, a microcontroller, and a communication unit for transmitting real-time data of the distribution box to a remote monitoring center. The microcontroller is connected to the power supply unit, the storage unit, the indicator unit, the drive unit, the data processing unit, and the communication unit.
[0028] All the electrical components integrated on the circuit board mentioned above are existing technologies.
[0029] When users need to perform equipment maintenance, depending on their identity and permissions, they need to open the internal relay of the drive unit via a mini-program or PC to output an active AC220V voltage, which drives the main circuit contactor coil of the distribution box to engage, energizing the main circuit. At the same time, the system will record the operator's application information and operation time.
[0030] The data processing unit uses external current transformers and internal voltage transformers for data acquisition. Specifically, the external current transformers collect current, and the internal voltage transformers collect voltage. The data processing unit analyzes and processes the returned voltage, current, switch status, power, and other parameter data, views real-time status parameters, makes status judgments based on thresholds, and uploads the current status to the remote monitoring center via the communication unit through interaction with the microcontroller. When an electrical abnormality occurs, the microcontroller immediately alarms or cuts off the main circuit and pushes alarm information to the platform and the mini-program.
[0031] The power supply unit converts the input AC220V to ensure that the different voltages of various electrical components are supplied normally.
[0032] The storage unit stores the data.
[0033] The indicator unit provides feedback on the current status of the device, the power supply status, the network status, the communication status, the network operation status, and the drive status.
[0034] The microcontroller uses the STM32F103 chip, based on the ARM Cortex-M3 core, with an operating frequency of up to 72MHz. It boasts excellent computing power and real-time response capabilities, integrating communication interfaces such as USART, SPI, I2C, and CAN. It can quickly process large amounts of data collected from the current transformer, such as current, voltage, and temperature, providing strong support for fault diagnosis and real-time control. The chip supports a low-power mode; in idle state, it can enter a low-power mode to reduce system activity, save energy, and extend equipment lifespan.
[0035] The circuit board consists of two parts. One is a power supply circuit board, which is an AC220V high-voltage power supply circuit board. Its main function is to output multiple power supplies to the microcontroller, drive unit, communication unit, and other units. The other circuit board is the main control board, which integrates a microcontroller, storage unit, indicator unit, drive unit, data processing unit, and communication unit. The main control board's main functions are signal data processing, remote communication, data storage and indication, and acquisition of three-phase voltage and three-phase current on the line. Through the wireless 5G communication unit, it realizes real-time communication with the host computer and WeChat mini-program.
[0036] The communication unit has both wireless and wired communication capabilities. Wired communication uses RS485 for data exchange with other devices and the host computer; wireless communication uses 5G for data upload and exchange.
[0037] This utility model relates to a remote control device for intelligent distribution boxes. Through a communication unit, the device transmits real-time data of the distribution box to a remote monitoring center via wireless communication. Maintenance personnel can remotely power on and off the distribution box by scanning a code with their mobile phones, making it convenient to complete maintenance without opening the distribution box, thus improving the safety of maintenance and the reliability of the equipment.
[0038] The housing of this utility model is a rectangular body made of corrosion-resistant and waterproof material. The entire housing has good sealing performance and can effectively protect the internal electrical components. The housing 1 consists of a cylindrical shell body 2 and cover plates 3 that can be detachably installed on the two ends of the shell body 2. Several slots 4 are provided on the inner walls of the shell body 2, extending along its length and arranged in parallel. The slots 4 on the inner walls correspond one-to-one, and the power circuit board 5 and the main control board 6 are respectively engaged in the corresponding slots 4.
[0039] The main control board 6 has a terminal block 8 with several wiring ports 9, and the terminal block 8 passes through the opening on the cover plate 3 and is located outside the housing 1. The wiring ports 9 include a three-phase current input port, a communication RS485 port, a contactor isolation switch output port, a three-phase voltage input port, and a working power input port. The three-phase current input port and the three-phase voltage input port are connected to the data processing unit via wiring, the communication RS485 port is connected to the communication unit via wiring, the contactor isolation switch output port is connected to the drive unit via wiring, and the working power input port is connected to the power supply unit via wiring.
[0040] The housing 1 is provided with indicator lights 10 that are respectively connected to the power circuit board 5 and the main control board 6. The indicator lights 10 include output indicator lights, power indicator lights, communication indicator lights, network indicator lights and status indicator lights.
[0041] A buckle 7 is provided on the bottom surface of the housing 1, which can be installed on the guide rail inside the distribution box.
[0042] The usage process of this utility model is as follows: When the distribution box needs to be repaired, the construction personnel can scan the QR code using a mobile app to submit a repair application. The approver can then approve the application via mobile phone or PC platform. After approval, the main power supply of the contactor in the repair distribution box is connected to provide power. The approver can view the current status of the equipment, main circuit voltage, current, power and other parameters in real time on the platform.
[0043] The embodiments of this utility model are not limited thereto. Based on the above content of this utility model, and in accordance with the common technical knowledge and conventional means in the field, without departing from the basic technical idea of this utility model, this utility model can also be modified, replaced or changed in various other forms, all of which fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A remote control module specifically for intelligent distribution boxes, installed in the distribution box, characterized in that: The intelligent distribution box remote control module includes a housing and a circuit board installed in the housing. The circuit board integrates a power supply unit, a storage unit, an indicator unit, a drive unit for remotely controlling the power supply of the main circuit of the distribution box, a data processing unit, a microcontroller, and a communication unit for transmitting real-time data of the distribution box to a remote monitoring center. The microcontroller is connected to the power supply unit, the storage unit, the indicator unit, the drive unit, the data processing unit, and the communication unit. The circuit board has a terminal block with several connection ports, and the terminal block is located outside the housing.
2. The smart electrical panel remote control module of claim 1, wherein: The data processing unit collects voltage, current, switch status, and power data through external current transformers and internal voltage transformers, respectively, and then transmits the data to the microcontroller after analysis and processing.
3. The smart electrical box dedicated remote control module of claim 2, wherein: The communication unit has built-in wireless and wired communication. The wired communication uses RS485 communication to exchange data with the device and the host computer, while the wireless communication uses 5G communication to upload and exchange data.
4. The smart electrical box dedicated remote control module of claim 3, wherein: The microcontroller uses the STM32F103 chip.
5. The smart electrical panel remote control module of claim 4, wherein: The circuit board consists of two parts. One part is a power supply circuit board with an integrated power supply unit, which is an AC220V high-voltage power supply circuit board. The other part is a main control board with an integrated microcontroller, storage unit, indicator unit, drive unit, data processing unit and communication unit. The wiring terminals are located on the main control board.
6. The smart electrical box dedicated remote control module of claim 5, wherein: The wiring ports include a three-phase current input port, a communication RS485 port, a contactor isolation switch output port, a three-phase voltage input port, and a working power input port. The three-phase current input port and the three-phase voltage input port are connected to the data processing unit via wiring. The communication RS485 port is connected to the communication unit via wiring. The contactor isolation switch output port is connected to the drive unit via wiring. The working power input port is connected to the power supply unit via wiring.
7. The smart electrical box dedicated remote control module of claim 6, wherein: The housing is equipped with indicator lights that are connected to the power circuit board and the main control board respectively. The indicator lights include output indicator lights, power indicator lights, communication indicator lights, network indicator lights and status indicator lights.
8. The smart electrical box dedicated remote control module of claim 7, wherein: The housing is a rectangular body made of corrosion-resistant and waterproof material. The housing consists of a cylindrical body and cover plates that can be detachably installed on both ends of the body. The inner walls of the body are provided with slots that extend along its length and are arranged in parallel. The slots on the inner walls correspond one-to-one. The power circuit board and the main control board are respectively engaged in the corresponding slots.
9. The smart electrical box dedicated remote control module of claim 8, wherein: The bottom surface of the housing is provided with a buckle that can be installed on the guide rail inside the distribution box.