Housing of universal circuit breaker
By designing a curved universal circuit breaker faceplate and a streamlined handle, the problems of limited functionality, weak pressure resistance, and insufficient heat dissipation were solved, achieving improved multifunctionality and safety while reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU BAIYUN ELECTRIC EQUIP
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing universal circuit breaker covers have limited functionality, weak pressure resistance, insufficient heat dissipation, and bulky, ergonomically incompatible operating handles, which affect energy storage efficiency.
The mask features a curved shape, multiple functional windows and ventilation grilles, a transparent acrylic cover to prevent accidental touches, a streamlined handle with a belly-plate structure, and a padlock device to improve stability and security.
It improves structural stability and heat dissipation, enhances pressure resistance, conforms to ergonomics, improves operational efficiency and safety, and reduces costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of circuit breaker technology, and in particular relates to a housing of a universal circuit breaker. Background Technology
[0002] A universal circuit breaker is a switching device capable of connecting, carrying, and disconnecting current under normal circuit conditions, and also capable of connecting, carrying, and disconnecting current for a specified time under specified abnormal circuit conditions. The faceplate of a universal circuit breaker is used to shield the front of the circuit breaker, protecting its internal structure, and also serves as an energy storage unit, circuit breaker switch, and indicator.
[0003] However, existing universal circuit breaker covers have the following drawbacks: their functionality is relatively limited, their resistance to pressure or impact is weak, and their structure results in insufficient internal heat dissipation. The operating handles on universal circuit breakers are bulky, ergonomically unfriendly, and unnatural to operate, thus affecting energy storage efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a housing for a universal circuit breaker that is simple in structure, low in cost, multifunctional, and has improved structural stability.
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a housing of a universal circuit breaker, comprising a housing body and a face shield for mounting the universal circuit breaker in the housing body, characterized in that the face shield is box-shaped, with its front side being an outwardly convex curved surface, and the front side of the face shield is provided with a trip button window for displaying the trip button, a closing button window for displaying the closing button, an energy storage status indicator window for displaying the energy storage status, a trip / closing status indicator window for displaying the trip / closing status, a manual operating handle window for revealing the manual operating handle, and an intelligent controller window for displaying the intelligent controller.
[0006] The front of this utility model mask is curved, which improves the stability of the structure by utilizing the uniform force distribution and strong pressure bearing capacity of the curved surface. In addition, multiple windows corresponding to various electrical components are set on the mask, making it multifunctional and highly practical.
[0007] The present invention provides a heat dissipation grille on the bottom surface of the face mask.
[0008] This utility model provides a main nameplate pasting groove, a secondary nameplate pasting groove, and an identification pasting groove on the front of the face mask.
[0009] This utility model provides a mechanical counter knock-off hole on the bottom surface of the main nameplate pasting groove.
[0010] This utility model provides anti-accidental touch covers on the opening button window, closing button window, and intelligent controller window, respectively, and the anti-accidental touch covers are hinged to each window.
[0011] The intelligent controller window of this utility model is located on the left side of the front of the mask. The opening and closing button windows are located in the middle of the front of the mask and are arranged left and right. The opening and closing status indicator window is located directly below the opening button window, and the energy storage status indicator window is located directly below the closing button window. An anti-lock knock-out hole is provided directly above the opening button window. The secondary nameplate pasting groove is located on the lower middle side of the front of the mask, the main nameplate pasting groove is located on the upper right side of the front of the mask, the label pasting groove is located above the anti-lock knock-out hole, and the manual operation handle window is located between the closing button window and the main nameplate pasting groove.
[0012] The present invention provides a semi-circular protruding padlock device between the opening button window and the closing button window. The padlock device is integrally injection molded with the face mask, and the padlock device has a padlock hole.
[0013] The manual operating handle of this utility model consists of a handle and a head. The upper part of the handle is a column with a streamlined curved surface on its outer wall that is suitable for hand grip, satisfying ergonomics. The upper part of the handle is provided with a grip groove adapted to the fingers. The lower part of the handle is plate-shaped with weight-reducing grooves on both sides. The head is a disc with a central opening. Weight-reducing grooves are distributed along the circumference on both sides of the disc, which can reduce weight, lower costs, and improve operating efficiency.
[0014] The upper right side of the manual operation handle window of this utility model is provided with an inclined surface for pulling out the manual operation handle.
[0015] The anti-accidental touch cover of this utility model is made of transparent acrylic material.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following significant advantages:
[0017] (1) The present invention has rationally designed the shape of the mask surface, the cross section of which is curved. By utilizing the characteristics of uniform force distribution and strong pressure bearing capacity of the curved surface, the stability of the structure is improved.
[0018] (2) The present invention has pre-set knockout holes on the mask. By solidifying the installation layout of the internal accessories (anti-lock, mechanical counter), it ensures that the installation position matches the pre-set hole size, reduces the error caused by manual hole opening, and improves the work efficiency and quality of hole opening.
[0019] (3) The outer wall of the handle of this utility model adopts a streamlined design to fit the curve of the hand grip, which meets the ergonomic requirements. The interior adopts a web-type structure with hollowing out to reduce weight, lower costs, and improve operating efficiency.
[0020] (4) This utility model uses a transparent acrylic anti-misoperation cover, which is connected to the face shield and covers the outside of the closing button, the opening button, and the controller operation panel to prevent malfunctions caused by improper operation.
[0021] (5) This utility model is provided with a padlock device between the closing button and the opening button, which allows the user to lock the universal circuit breaker and prohibit the closing or opening operation.
[0022] (6) This utility model has a heat dissipation grille on the bottom surface of the mask. Hot air rises and the bottom surface ventilation helps to form natural convection, which can not only ensure air circulation, but also prevent foreign objects from entering, ensure airtightness, and reduce the impact of external factors on the internal structure. Attached Figure Description
[0023] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the universal circuit breaker installed inside the present invention;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a front view of the face mask of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the face mask of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the manual operating handle of this utility model.
[0028] In the diagram: 1-Main body of the casing, 2-Face shield, 201-Opening button window, 202-Closing button window, 203-Energy storage status indicator window, 204-Opening / closing status indicator window, 205-Manual operation handle window, 206-Main nameplate affixing window, 207-Secondary nameplate affixing window, 208-Identification affixing window, 209-Intelligent controller window, 210-Padlock device, 211-Anti-accidental touch cover plate, 212-Mechanical counter knockout hole, 213-Anti-lock knockout hole, 214-Heat dissipation grille, 215-Mounting hole, 3-Manual operation handle, 4-Terminal, 5-Intelligent controller, 6-Sloping surface, 7-Holding groove, 8-Weight reduction groove, 9-Center opening, 10-Front side of the face shield. Detailed Implementation
[0029] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the present invention discloses a housing for a universal circuit breaker, comprising a housing body 1 and a faceplate 2 for mounting the universal circuit breaker within the housing body 1. Terminals 4 are provided at the upper end of the housing body 1, and an intelligent controller 5 is installed inside the housing body 1. The faceplate 2 is box-shaped, with its front surface 10 being an outwardly convex curved surface. This curved surface structure maintains stability and does not break under external pressure. Without affecting the appearance and dimensions, the curvature of the surface is designed to be relatively large; a larger curvature results in stronger pressure resistance, while also enhancing the aesthetics of the curved surface design. The faceplate 2 is fixed to the universal circuit breaker through the mounting holes 215 on the side wall fold. On the left side of the front of the faceplate 2, there is an intelligent controller window 209 for displaying the intelligent controller. On the center of the front of the faceplate 2, there is a trip button window 201 for displaying the trip button and a closing button window 202 for displaying the closing button, which correspond to the trip and closing buttons inside the circuit breaker. The trip and closing states are manually controlled. The trip button window 201 and the closing button window 202 are arranged on the left and right sides. Directly below the trip button window 201, there is a trip and closing status indicator window 204. Directly below the closing button window 202, there is an energy storage status indicator window 203. The status of the circuit breaker can be seen intuitively through the trip and closing status indicator windows 204 and the energy storage status indicator window 203. A circular anti-lock knockout hole 213 is provided directly above the trip button window 201. A secondary nameplate pasting groove 207 for pasting a secondary nameplate is provided on the lower center of the front of the faceplate 2. A main nameplate pasting groove 206 for pasting a main nameplate is provided on the upper right side of the front of the faceplate 2. A square mechanical counter knockout hole 212 is provided on the bottom surface of the main nameplate pasting groove 206. An identification pasting groove 208 is provided above the anti-lock knockout hole 213. A manual operation handle window 205 is provided between the closing button window 202 and the main nameplate pasting groove 206, exposing the manual operation handle 3. A sloping surface 6 for pulling out the manual operation handle 205 is provided on the upper right side of the manual operation handle window 205.
[0030] The mechanical counter knockout hole 212 and the anti-lock knockout hole 213 can be easily knocked out by tapping the grooves around the knockout hole with a tool, thus improving the efficiency of hole opening.
[0031] A semi-circular protruding padlock device 210 is provided between the trip button window 201 and the close button window 202. The padlock device 210 is integrally injection molded with the cover 2, and has a padlock hole. When the circuit breaker is closed, it can prevent accidental tripping; when the circuit breaker is open for maintenance, it can prevent closing, ensuring the safety of maintenance personnel and the circuit.
[0032] An anti-misoperation cover 211 is provided on the opening button window 201, the closing button window 202 and the intelligent controller window 209 respectively to block the window. The anti-misoperation cover 211 is made of transparent acrylic material and is hinged to each window. The anti-misoperation cover 211 covers the outside of the closing button, the opening button and the controller operation panel to prevent malfunctions caused by improper operation.
[0033] A heat dissipation grille 214 is provided on the bottom surface of the faceplate 2. The heat dissipation grille 214 is a horizontally equidistant strip opening. The heat dissipation grille is set at the bottom because hot air rises. Bottom ventilation helps to form natural convection, which can not only ensure air circulation, but also prevent foreign objects from entering, thus ensuring the stability and safety of the universal circuit breaker during operation.
[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, the manual operating handle 3 consists of a handle and a head. The upper part of the handle is cylindrical, with its outer wall surface being a streamlined curved surface suitable for hand grip, satisfying ergonomics. The upper part of the handle also features grip grooves 7 adapted to the fingers, increasing the friction between the operator's hand and the handle, improving grip comfort and stability, and preventing slippage during operation. The lower part of the handle is plate-shaped, with weight-reducing grooves 8 on both sides. The head is a disc with a central opening 9, and weight-reducing grooves 8 are distributed circumferentially on both sides of the disc. This plate-like structure reduces the overall weight of the handle while ensuring mechanical strength, saving materials and lowering manufacturing costs.
[0035] 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 housing for a universal circuit breaker, comprising a housing body and a cover for mounting the universal circuit breaker within the housing body, characterized in that: The mask is box-shaped with a convex curved surface on the front. On the front of the mask, there are a trip button window for displaying the trip button, a closing button window for displaying the closing button, an energy storage status indicator window for displaying the energy storage status, a trip closing status indicator window for displaying the trip and closing status, a manual operating handle window for displaying the manual operating handle, and an intelligent controller window for displaying the intelligent controller.
2. The housing of the universal circuit breaker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heat dissipation grille is provided on the bottom surface of the mask.
3. The housing of the universal circuit breaker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front of the mask is provided with a main nameplate pasting groove for pasting the main nameplate, a secondary nameplate pasting groove for pasting the secondary nameplate, and an identification pasting groove for pasting the markings.
4. The housing of the universal circuit breaker according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the trip button window, the close button window, and the intelligent controller window is provided with a cover plate to prevent accidental touch, and the cover plate is hinged to each window.
5. The housing of the universal circuit breaker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The intelligent controller window is located on the left side of the front of the mask. The opening and closing button windows are located in the middle of the front of the mask and are arranged side to side. The opening / closing status indicator window is located directly below the opening button window, and the energy storage status indicator window is located directly below the closing button window. An anti-lock knock-out hole is provided directly above the opening button window. The secondary nameplate pasting groove is located on the lower middle side of the front of the mask, the main nameplate pasting groove is located on the upper right side of the front of the mask, the label pasting groove is located above the anti-lock knock-out hole, and the manual operation handle window is located between the closing button window and the main nameplate pasting groove.
6. The housing of the universal circuit breaker according to claim 5, characterized in that: A mechanical counter knock-off hole is provided on the bottom surface of the main nameplate pasting groove.
7. The housing of the universal circuit breaker according to claim 6, characterized in that: A semi-circular protruding padlock device is provided between the opening button window and the closing button window. The padlock device is integrally injection molded with the mask and has a padlock hole.
8. The housing of the universal circuit breaker according to claim 7, characterized in that: The manual operating handle consists of a handle and a head. The upper part of the handle is a column with a streamlined curved surface suitable for hand gripping. The upper part of the handle is provided with a grip groove adapted to the fingers. The lower part of the handle is plate-shaped with weight-reducing grooves on both sides. The head is a disc with a central opening, and weight-reducing grooves are distributed along the circumference on both sides of the disc.
9. The housing of the universal circuit breaker according to claim 8, characterized in that: The upper right side of the manual operating handle window is provided with a slope for pulling out the manual operating handle.
10. The housing of the universal circuit breaker according to claim 9, characterized in that: The anti-accidental touch cover is made of transparent acrylic material.