Perspective structure for meter box
By designing a transparent assembly consisting of a transparent panel and a fixed plate for the transparent box door, and utilizing threaded connections and hook structures, the problem of easily damaged transparent panels and the need to open the box door for maintenance in existing meter boxes has been solved, achieving stable and convenient maintenance operations.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FOSHAN HAOXIANG ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of meter box technology, specifically a transparent structure for meter boxes. Background Technology
[0002] A meter box, commonly known as an electricity meter box, is a collection of metering instruments and auxiliary equipment necessary for measuring electrical energy.
[0003] For example, the Chinese authorized patent with announcement number CN218382999U (A Metering Electricity Meter Box) includes a meter box body, a wall, and a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism includes two protective plates, which are respectively set on the left and right sides of the meter box body. The rear ends of the two protective plates are fixed to the wall by multiple bolts. The bottom ends of the two protective plates are fixedly connected to support legs. This metering electricity meter box can stably and balancedly achieve the lifting function. When it is necessary to operate inside the meter box body, it can be easily lowered to an easy-to-operate position. In addition, support mechanisms and limit mechanisms are set during its installation and lifting process, which can well ensure the personal safety of maintenance personnel.
[0004] However, most existing meter boxes have a single transparent panel that replaces the door, or a flip-top transparent panel on the door. When opening the transparent panel for maintenance, the flip-top is not easy to secure and is easily damaged by force during maintenance. It is necessary to open the door to carry out maintenance, which is time-consuming and laborious. It is also difficult to maintain without the key, resulting in inconvenience. Therefore, it does not meet the existing needs. To address this, we propose a transparent structure for meter boxes. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a transparent structure for meter boxes, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. In most existing meter boxes, the transparent panel is an integral piece, replacing the box door, or a flip-top transparent panel is opened on the box door. When the transparent panel is opened for maintenance, the flip-top is not easy to fix and is easily damaged by force during maintenance. It is necessary to open the box door to carry out maintenance, which is time-consuming and laborious. It is also difficult to maintain without a key, resulting in inconvenience in maintenance.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a transparent structure for a meter box, comprising: a transparent box door, an observation groove provided on the front surface of the transparent box door, the observation groove extending through the transparent box door from front to back, the bottom surface of the observation groove being an inclined surface, a transparent component provided at the upper end of the transparent box door, a meter box body provided at the rear end of the transparent box door, an electricity meter installed inside the meter box body, and an isolating switch provided below the electricity meter.
[0007] Preferably, the observation slot is provided with connection slots on all four sides, and the upper surface of the connection slot is provided with an opening.
[0008] Preferably, the top front surface of the transparent box door is provided with a fixing slot, and the fixing slot communicates with the opening. A limiting baffle is provided on one side of the fixing slot, and the limiting baffle is heat-fused to the transparent box door.
[0009] Preferably, the transparent component includes a transparent panel and a fixing plate, and the fixing plate is heat-fused to the top of the transparent panel. The transparent panel is inserted into the connecting slot along the opening, and the transparent panel is made of transparent acrylic sheet.
[0010] Preferably, the front surface at the center of the fixing plate is provided with a hook groove, and the hook groove penetrates the fixing plate. A connecting sleeve is provided below the hook groove, and the connecting sleeve is heat-fused to the fixing plate. The front surface of the connecting sleeve is provided with a threaded groove, and a threaded post is threadedly connected to the threaded groove. A strip plate is provided at the front end of the threaded post.
[0011] Preferably, a fixing plate is provided at the center of the edge of one side surface of the transparent box door and the meter box, and a through lock hole is pre-set at the center of the surface of the fixing plate.
[0012] Preferably, a hook is provided on the surface of the meter box near the top, and a fixing plate is heat-fused to one end of the hook, and the fixing plate is fixed to the meter box with external screws.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] (1) This utility model inserts a transparent panel into a connecting slot along the opening, and the connecting sleeve moves along the fixed slot. When the transparent panel is fully inserted, the strip plate is rotated, and the threaded column and threaded groove are connected, thereby achieving a tightening effect. This squeezes and fixes the fixed plate and the transparent box door, preventing the transparent components from slipping and separating from the transparent box door, thus improving stability. At this time, the strip plate rotates to a horizontal position and is located at the lower end of the limiting baffle. The limiting baffle blocks the strip plate from moving upward, further improving stability. Through the transparent panel, personnel can easily observe the internal condition of the meter box, which is convenient for maintenance and inspection when needed. When the transparent panel is moved upwards and removed, the observation slot is revealed, allowing for inspection of the meter and disconnect switch without opening the transparent box door. This prevents damage to the transparent panel during inspection, improving safety. It also addresses the problems of existing meter boxes where the transparent panel is often integrated, replacing the box door, or has a flip-top transparent panel on the box door. Flip-top panels are difficult to secure and prone to damage during inspection, requiring the box door to be opened, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inconvenient without a key.
[0015] (2) By setting a hook on the side surface of the meter box near the top, the hook is fixed to the meter box by external screws of the fixing plate. When maintenance is required, the transparent component is moved upward, and after the transparent component is taken out, it is hung on the hook through the hook slot. This makes it easy to place the transparent component, which is not easy to lose or damage. It does not require personnel to hold it by hand, which makes it easy for a single person to carry out maintenance operations and improves convenience. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transparent component structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing plate structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transparent box door structure of this utility model;
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Transparent box door; 2. Meter box body; 3. Observation slot; 4. Transparent component; 5. Electricity meter; 6. Disconnecting switch; 7. Hook; 8. Fixing plate; 9. Transparent panel; 10. Fixing plate; 11. Threaded post; 12. Connecting sleeve; 13. Hook groove; 14. Threaded groove; 15. Connecting slot; 16. Opening; 17. Fixing slot; 18. Limiting baffle; 19. Inclined surface; 20. Fixing piece; 21. Strip plate. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0022] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides an embodiment of a transparent structure for a meter box, comprising: a transparent door 1, an observation groove 3 on the front surface of the transparent door 1 extending through the transparent door 1 from front to back, and an inclined surface 19 at the bottom of the observation groove 3 to facilitate water flow and prevent water accumulation, thereby improving waterproofing; a transparent component 4 at the upper end of the transparent door 1; a meter box body 2 at the rear end of the transparent door 1; an electricity meter 5 installed inside the meter box body 2; and a [missing information - likely a device or component] located below the electricity meter 5. The isolating switch 6 and the observation slot 3 are provided with connecting slots 15 on all four sides. The upper surface of the connecting slots 15 is provided with an opening 16. The top front surface of the transparent box door 1 is provided with a fixing slot 17, and the fixing slot 17 communicates with the opening 16. A limit baffle 18 is provided on one side of the fixing slot 17, and the limit baffle 18 is heat-fused to the transparent box door 1. The transparent component 4 includes a transparent panel 9 and a fixing plate 10, and the fixing plate 10 is heat-fused to the top of the transparent panel 9. The transparent panel 9 is inserted into the connecting slot along the opening 16. Inside the 15, a hook groove 13 is provided on the front surface of the center of the fixing plate 10, and the hook groove 13 penetrates the fixing plate 10. A connecting sleeve 12 is provided below the hook groove 13, and the connecting sleeve 12 is heat-fused to the fixing plate 10. A threaded groove 14 is provided on the front surface of the connecting sleeve 12, and a threaded post 11 is threadedly connected to the threaded groove 14. A strip plate 21 is provided at the front end of the threaded post 11. The transparent panel 9 is inserted into the connecting slot 15 along the opening 16. When inserted, the strip plate 21 is rotated to a vertical position and not in contact with the wall. When the limiting baffle 18 collides, the connecting sleeve 12 moves along the fixed slot 17. When the transparent panel 9 is inserted to the bottom, the strip plate 21 is rotated, and the threaded post 11 is threadedly connected to the threaded groove 14, thereby achieving a tightening effect. This squeezes and fixes the fixed plate 10 and the transparent box door 1, preventing the transparent component 4 from slipping and separating from the transparent box door 1, thus improving stability. At this time, the strip plate 21 rotates to a horizontal state and is located at the lower end of the limiting baffle 18. The limiting baffle 18 blocks the upward movement of the strip plate 21, further improving stability.
[0023] The transparent panel 9 allows personnel to easily observe the interior of the meter box 2. When maintenance is required, the transparent component 4 can be moved upwards and removed, revealing the observation slot 3. This allows for maintenance of the meter 5 and the disconnect switch 6 without opening the transparent box door 1, preventing damage to the transparent panel 9 during maintenance and improving safety.
[0024] Please see Figure 1 , 4 A fixing piece 20 is provided at the center of the edge of one side surface of the transparent box door 1 and the meter box body 2. A through lock hole (not shown in the figure) is pre-set at the center of the surface of the fixing piece 20. The two fixing pieces 20 are connected by an external lock through the lock hole, thereby fixing the transparent box door 1 and the meter box body 2.
[0025] Please see Figure 1 , 2 A hook 7 is provided on one side surface of the meter box 2 near the top. A fixing plate 8 is heat-fused to one end of the hook 7, and the fixing plate 8 is fixed to the meter box 2 with external screws. When maintenance and inspection are required, the transparent component 4 is moved upward, and after the transparent component 4 is taken out, it is suspended on the hook 7 through the hook groove 13, which makes it easy to place the transparent component 4 and prevents it from being lost or damaged.
[0026] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A see-through structure for a meter cabinet, comprising a see-through cabinet door (1), characterized in that: The front surface of the transparent box door (1) is provided with an observation groove (3), and the observation groove (3) runs through the transparent box door (1) from front to back. The bottom surface of the observation groove (3) is an inclined surface (19). The upper end of the transparent box door (1) is provided with a transparent component (4). The rear end of the transparent box door (1) is provided with a meter box body (2). An electricity meter (5) is installed inside the meter box body (2). A disconnect switch (6) is provided below the electricity meter (5).
2. A see-through structure for a meter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The observation slot (3) is provided with connection slots (15) on all four sides, and the upper surface of the connection slots (15) is provided with openings (16).
3. A see-through structure for a meter box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top front surface of the transparent box door (1) is provided with a fixing slot (17), and the fixing slot (17) communicates with the opening (16). A limiting baffle (18) is provided on one side of the fixing slot (17), and the limiting baffle (18) is heat-fused to the transparent box door (1).
4. A see-through structure for a meter box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transparent component (4) includes a transparent panel (9) and a fixing plate (10), and the fixing plate (10) is heat-fused to the top of the transparent panel (9). The transparent panel (9) is inserted into the connecting slot (15) along the opening (16). The transparent panel (9) is made of transparent acrylic sheet.
5. A see-through structure for a meter box according to claim 4, characterized in that: A hook groove (13) is provided on the front surface of the center of the fixing plate (10), and the hook groove (13) penetrates the fixing plate (10). A connecting sleeve (12) is provided below the hook groove (13), and the connecting sleeve (12) is heat-fused to the fixing plate (10). A threaded groove (14) is provided on the front surface of the connecting sleeve (12), and a threaded post (11) is threadedly connected to the threaded groove (14). A strip plate (21) is provided at the front end of the threaded post (11).
6. A see-through structure for a meter box according to claim 1, wherein: A fixing plate (20) is provided at the center of the edge of one side surface of the transparent box door (1) and the meter box body (2), and a through lock hole is pre-set at the center of the surface of the fixing plate (20).
7. A see-through structure for a meter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hook (7) is provided on one side surface of the meter box (2) near the top. A fixing plate (8) is heat-fused to one end of the hook (7), and the fixing plate (8) is fixed to the meter box (2) with external screws.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Metering type electric energy meter box
CN218382999U