Outdoor distribution box

By adopting a flexible snap-fit ​​limit and an L-shaped fixed end structure in the outdoor distribution box, the problems of loose box connection and lock corrosion are solved, achieving higher safety and service life, and meeting the design requirements of economy and practicality.

CN224233151UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12ZHEJIANG DEMENG INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG DEMENG INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-21
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Existing outdoor distribution boxes suffer from problems such as insufficient box thickness, easy corrosion and loosening at the connection points, and easy misalignment and disconnection of the lock body, resulting in significant safety hazards.

Method used

An outdoor distribution box is designed, which adopts an elastic snap-fit ​​limiting structure between the box cover and the operating window. Combined with the L-shaped fixed end and the protruding snap-fit ​​position, the connection tightness is enhanced. A stop limit is set between the lock body and the stop tongue to prevent the lock body from rusting and falling off.

Benefits of technology

The dustproof and waterproof performance of the distribution box has been improved, reducing the risk of accidental contact, extending its service life, and meeting the needs of safety, practicality, and economy.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a distribution box, in particular to an outdoor distribution box, which solves the design problem of a box door of the distribution box. Comprising a box body and a box cover assembled on the side face of the box body in a locking mode, an open operation window is formed in the side wall of the side, where the box cover is located, of the box body, a movable groove is formed in the outer edge of the side, close to the operation window, of the box body, the projection of the box cover in the height direction is of an axial symmetry structure, and the box cover is sequentially provided with a connecting part, a sealing cover part and a fixing end. The sealing cover parts are arranged on the two sides of the connecting part, a locking assembly matched with the box cover in a locking mode is arranged at the position, on the inner side of the operation window, of the box body, the box cover penetrates through the movable groove to rotate in a limiting mode, and the connecting part is matched with the movable groove in a limiting mode. The design is ingenious and fine, various conditions such as materials, cost and environment are fully considered, the most basic or lowest use requirements are met, the conditions such as dust prevention, water prevention and accidental touch prevention are guaranteed as much as possible, and the safety practicability and economical efficiency are achieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a distribution box, and more particularly to an outdoor distribution box. Background Technology

[0002] Distribution boxes are electrical equipment characterized by their small size, easy installation, unique technical performance, fixed location, unique configuration functions, lack of site restrictions, widespread application, stable and reliable operation, high space utilization, small footprint, and environmental benefits. The numerous parameters displayed on distribution box data generally indicate that low-voltage circuits are constructed according to electrical wiring requirements, assembling switching equipment, measuring instruments, protective electrical devices, and auxiliary equipment in enclosed or semi-enclosed metal cabinets or panels to form a low-voltage distribution box. During normal operation, circuits can be connected or disconnected using manual or automatic switches.

[0003] Currently, outdoor distribution boxes are used temporarily or semi-permanently, and these products pose serious safety hazards. Their box thickness barely meets standards, while the covers are extremely thin, connections are prone to rust and loosening, and even the locks are easily misaligned and disconnected. For electrical use, safety is paramount, and there is a lack of a product that is both cost-effective and safe for practical applications. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an outdoor power distribution box.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an outdoor distribution box, comprising a box body and a cover locked to the side of the box body. The box body has an open operation window on the side wall where the cover is located. The box body has a movable groove at the outer edge near the operation window. The projection of the cover in the height direction is axially symmetrical. The cover has a connecting part, a sealing part, and a fixed end in sequence. The sealing part is located on both sides of the connecting part, and the fixed end is located at the outer end of the sealing part. The sealing parts on both sides of the connecting part are parallel and spaced apart. The box body has a locking component inside the operation window that locks with the cover. The cover rotates through the movable groove to a limited position, and the connecting part and the movable groove are in a limited position fit.

[0006] The lid and the operating window are elastically engaged and limited.

[0007] The fixed end is L-shaped, and there are gaps between the fixed ends to form a locking position. The wall surface of the operation window is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the locking position, and the locking position and the protrusion are elastically engaged.

[0008] The connecting part has an arc-shaped structure with a central angle between 270° and 5°.

[0009] The box body has a lock body on its outer wall, and a stop tongue that is linked to the lock body on its inner wall. The box cover has a locking strip on its inner wall, and the stop tongue engages with the locking strip by rotating.

[0010] The card strip has an L-shaped structure.

[0011] The protrusion has a circular arc-shaped surface.

[0012] One side of the fixed end is parallel to the cover part, and the other side of the fixed end is close to each other to form a locking position.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The outdoor power distribution box provided by this utility model is ingeniously and meticulously designed, taking into full account various conditions such as materials, cost, and environment, to meet the most basic or minimum usage requirements, and to ensure dustproof, waterproof, and accidental contact prevention as much as possible, thus possessing safety, practicality, and economy. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the box cover structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting part and the sealing part of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed end structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0018] like Figures 1-4As shown, an outdoor distribution box includes a box body 1 and a cover 2 locked to the side of the box body 1. The box body 1 has an open operating window 3 on the side wall where the cover 2 is located. The operating window 3 is the size of the space that is normally open for personnel to operate. The cover may also be provided with a handle or a groove for easy opening, but is not limited to these. The box body 1 has a movable groove 4 on the outer edge near the operating window 3. The projection of the cover 2 in the height direction is axially symmetrical. The cover 2 has a connecting part 5, a sealing part 6, and a fixed end 7 in sequence. The sealing part 6 is located on both sides of the connecting part 5, and the fixed end 7 is located on the outer end of the sealing part 6. The sealing parts 6 on both sides of the connecting part 5 are parallel and spaced apart. The box body 1 has a locking component inside the operating window 3 that locks with the cover 2. The cover 2 rotates through the movable groove 4 and is limited in its rotation. The connecting part 5 and the movable groove 4 are limited in their engagement. This embodiment mainly focuses on the design of the cover 2. Traditional structures often use hinged connections, which are prone to loosening due to poor material quality and limited quantity. This application designs a hinged, bent structure for the cover 2, reducing the number of parts while ensuring a tight connection. Considering the thin material, a symmetrical double structure is used to increase relative thickness and safety, extending service life. Even after prolonged use, the cover 2 will not easily detach, meeting design requirements. The spaced design of the sealing part 6 improves relative sealing and increases the safety distance, preventing creepage and other issues.

[0019] The cover 2 and the operating window 3 are elastically engaged and limited, which helps to assist in fixation and also provides some fixation after the lock body 10 fails. The fixing end 7 is L-shaped, and there is a gap between the fixing ends 7 to form a locking position 8. The wall surface of the operating window 3 has a protrusion 9 corresponding to the locking position 8, and the locking position 8 and the protrusion 9 are elastically engaged. Specifically, the locking position 8 of the fixing end 7 is used to engage with the operating window 3. It should be noted that the gap of the fixing end 7 is used here to meet the conditions for the formation of the locking position 8. One side of the fixing end 7 is parallel to the cover part 6, and the other side of the fixing end 7 is close to each other to form the locking position 8. In this embodiment, the protruding part of the fixing end 7 faces inward, which can reduce the relative distance so that the protrusion 9 does not need to be too large, or in other words, the protrusion 9 can be formed by general spot welding to meet the needs of use. When the cover 2 is made of a thin sheet material, this embodiment well meets the requirements of elastic deformation, the volume of the protrusion 9 entering the locking position 8 is large, and the connection is firm and reliable. The protrusion 9 has a rounded surface, which facilitates contact and sliding, ensuring smooth operation.

[0020] The connecting part 5 has an arc-shaped structure with a central angle between 270° and 5°. This size range allows the cover part 6 to be installed flush, which is beneficial for smooth daily operation. Even if corrosion occurs later, it will not have a significant impact and can still ensure basic use. 270°±5° refers to a tolerance range of 265° to 275°, which can meet the usage requirements.

[0021] The housing 1 has a lock body 10 on its outer wall and a stop tongue 11 on its inner wall that is linked to the lock body 10. The cover 2 has a retaining strip 12 on its inner wall. The stop tongue 11 engages with the retaining strip 12 through rotation. This is a form of blocking and limiting, similar to the traditional structure, but the keyhole is directly set on the housing 1, meaning the keyhole and lock body 10 are positioned differently from the traditional positioning. In other words, this structure prevents the lock body 10 from easily corroding and detaching, thus extending its service life. The stop tongue 11 rotates into the space between the retaining strip 12 and the cover 2, thereby achieving blocking and limiting. The retaining strip 12 has an L-shaped structure, which can be easily processed by bending, reducing processing costs and meeting design requirements. The interlocking mechanism between the retaining strip 12 and the lock body 10 is a mature existing technology, and will not be elaborated or limited further here.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. At the same time, the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model have been shown and described above, which should be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An outdoor distribution box, comprising a box body and a cover locked to the side of the box body, characterized in that, The box body has an open operating window on the side wall where the lid is located. The box body has a movable groove on the outer edge near the operating window. The projection of the lid in the height direction is axially symmetrical. The lid has a connecting part, a sealing part, and a fixed end in sequence. The sealing part is located on both sides of the connecting part, and the fixed end is located on the outer end of the sealing part. The sealing parts on both sides of the connecting part are parallel and spaced apart. The box body has a locking component inside the operating window that locks with the lid. The lid rotates through the movable groove to a limited position, and the connecting part and the movable groove are in a limited position engagement.

2. An outdoor distribution box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lid and the operating window are elastically engaged and limited.

3. An outdoor distribution box as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The fixed end is L-shaped, and there are gaps between the fixed ends to form a locking position. The wall surface of the operation window is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the locking position, and the locking position and the protrusion are elastically engaged.

4. An outdoor distribution box as described in claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The connecting part has an arc-shaped structure with a central angle between 270° and 5°.

5. An outdoor distribution box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The box body has a lock body on its outer wall, and a stop tongue that is linked to the lock body on its inner wall. The box cover has a locking strip on its inner wall, and the stop tongue engages with the locking strip by rotating.

6. An outdoor distribution box as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The card strip has an L-shaped structure.

7. An outdoor distribution box as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The protrusion has a circular arc-shaped surface.

8. An outdoor distribution box as described in claim 3, characterized in that, One side of the fixed end is parallel to the cover part, and the other side of the fixed end is close to each other to form a locking position.