Compact high-protection outdoor ring network switch device

By using the flip-top structure and modular design of the compact, high-protection outdoor ring network switchgear, the problems of large footprint, high cost, and insufficient protection of traditional outdoor box-type switchgear are solved, achieving the effect of compact equipment, strong protection, and high safety.

CN224384813UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19JIANGSU DECHUN POWER ELECTRIC CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU DECHUN POWER ELECTRIC CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-12
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional outdoor box-type switchgear has a split structure, resulting in large footprint, high cost, insufficient protection, unclear functions, and poor security, making it difficult to meet the needs of urban power grid transformation.

Method used

It adopts a compact, high-protection outdoor ring network switchgear with a flip-top structure and a gas spring-supported cover. The interior is modularly divided into a cable compartment, a mechanism compartment, and a secondary compartment. It is equipped with cabinet locks and cover locks for insulation protection, and has lifting rings and grounding bar knock-out holes for safety protection.

Benefits of technology

It achieves compact equipment with a small footprint, good waterproof and dustproof performance, modular functions, high safety, simplified installation and maintenance, and facilitates cable classification and rapid fault handling.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a compact, high-protection outdoor ring network switchgear, specifically relating to the field of switchgear technology. It includes a body with a face shield hinged to the front. Gas springs are connected to both sides of the face shield and the body. Water guide plates are riveted to the body inside the two gas springs. A top cover is provided at the top of the body. A side sealing plate is provided on the right side of the body, and a rear sealing plate is provided at the rear. A bottom frame is provided at the bottom of the body. A communication cabinet is located inside the body on one side of the face shield. The communication cabinet has a partition and a cabinet door. A cable compartment is located at the bottom of the body. A mechanism compartment is located above the cable compartment, and a secondary compartment is located above the mechanism compartment. Multiple lower cabinet doors are installed on the cable compartment, each with a handle. Multiple lifting rings are installed on the top cover. This utility model has the advantages of being compact, highly protective, having reasonable functional zoning, being safe and reliable, and being easy to maintain and transport.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of switchgear technology, and more specifically, to a compact, highly protected outdoor ring network switchgear. Background Technology

[0002] In power systems, switchgear, as a key device for controlling and protecting power circuits, directly affects the stability and security of the power grid. Traditional prefabricated switchgear typically consists of two main parts: an outdoor box and an inner cabinet. In practical applications, this has revealed the following significant drawbacks:

[0003] The split structure results in a large overall footprint, which is particularly difficult to meet the needs of urban power grid renovation and substation construction, especially in scenarios where land resources are scarce.

[0004] The outdoor cabinet and the inner cabinet are designed and manufactured independently, resulting in higher material, processing and installation costs, making them less economical.

[0005] Traditional waterproof and dustproof designs have loopholes, allowing rainwater to easily seep into the interior through the seams, causing electrical components to become damp and damaged, thus affecting the equipment's lifespan and reliability.

[0006] The internal functional areas are poorly defined, and the cables are laid out in a mess. Tracing and repairing the cables takes a lot of time and is not conducive to quick troubleshooting.

[0007] The lack of effective insulation and anti-theft measures means that non-professionals can easily access live parts, posing a risk of electric shock, and the equipment is also susceptible to vandalism.

[0008] Therefore, a compact, highly protected outdoor ring network switchgear is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0009] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a compact, high-protection outdoor ring network switchgear to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a compact, high-protection outdoor ring network switchgear, comprising a body, a face shield hinged to the front of the body, gas springs connected to both sides of the face shield and the body, water guide plates riveted to the inner sides of the body of the two gas springs, a top cover provided at the top of the body, a side sealing plate provided on the right side of the body, a rear sealing plate provided on the rear side of the body, a bottom frame provided at the bottom of the body, a communication cabinet provided inside the body on one side of the face shield, a partition provided inside the communication cabinet, and a communication cabinet door installed on the communication cabinet.

[0011] Preferably, a cable chamber is provided at the bottom of the machine body, a mechanism chamber is provided above the cable chamber, and a secondary chamber is provided above the mechanism chamber.

[0012] Preferably, the cable compartment is equipped with multiple lower cabinet doors, and each lower cabinet door is equipped with a handle.

[0013] Preferably, the top cover is equipped with multiple lifting rings.

[0014] Preferably, the communication cabinet door is equipped with a cabinet lock, and the face mask is equipped with a face mask lock.

[0015] Preferably, a grounding bar knock-out hole is provided at the bottom end of one side of the side sealing plate.

[0016] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. The equipment adopts a flip-top structure combined with a gas spring-supported face shield, which occupies little space and has the protective capabilities of an outdoor box. The eaves extending forward from the top cover can withstand up to 76° of slanting wind and rain. The 45° tilt angle design at the top of the face shield facilitates the drainage of accumulated water. The three water-guiding plates inside the face shield further prevent rainwater from entering, effectively improving the waterproof performance.

[0018] 2. The internal structure is divided into cable compartment, mechanism compartment, and secondary compartment from bottom to top, achieving modular functionality. The cable compartment is further divided into multiple cable bays, each with a lower cabinet door with a handle, facilitating cable classification, routing, tracing, and maintenance.

[0019] 3. The communication cabinet is equipped with cabinet locks and cover locks on the cabinet door and cover respectively, which can prevent non-professionals from contacting the internal live parts, and play a role in insulation protection and anti-theft. The side sealing plate is equipped with grounding bar knock-out holes to facilitate the connection of ground wire, realize leakage protection, reduce contact voltage, and improve electrical safety.

[0020] 4. Multiple lifting rings are provided on the top cover to facilitate the overall lifting and movement of the equipment, simplifying the installation and handling process. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a side view of the unfolded structure of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in the closed state as viewed from the front.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of this utility model.

[0025] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Base frame; 2. Side sealing plate; 3. Rear sealing plate; 4. Top cover; 5. Lifting ring; 6. Face shield; 7. Grounding bar knockout hole; 8. Gas spring; 9. Communication cabinet door; 10. Cabinet lock; 11. Cover lock; 12. Lower cabinet door; 13. Handle; 14. Partition; 15. Water guide plate; 16. Mechanism room; 17. Secondary room. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] As attached Figure 1-3 The compact, high-protection outdoor ring network switchgear shown includes a body, a face shield 6 hinged to the front of the body, gas springs 8 connected to both sides of the face shield 6 and the body, water guide plates 15 riveted to the inner sides of the body of the two gas springs 8, a top cover 4 provided at the top of the body, a side sealing plate 2 provided on the right side of the body, a rear sealing plate 3 provided at the rear of the body, a bottom frame 1 provided at the bottom of the body, and a communication cabinet provided inside the body on one side of the face shield 6. The communication cabinet has a partition 14 and a communication cabinet door 9 installed on it.

[0028] In practice, the eaves extending forward from the top cover 4 can withstand up to 76° of slanting wind and rain. The remaining rainwater will be blocked by the sealing strip at the top of the cover 6, thus preventing it from continuing to penetrate into the cabinet and forming water accumulation. The 45° tilt angle at the top of the cover 6 will allow this part of the water to flow out slowly. The left communication cabinet door 9 is a protruding door. The front end of the right side sealing plate 2 protrudes and is pressed shut. To prevent the failure of the external waterproof structure, three water guide plates 15 are riveted on the top, left, and right sides of the internal body of the cover 6 to prevent rainwater from further intruding.

[0029] The bottom of the machine body is provided with a cable chamber, above the cable chamber is a mechanism chamber 16, and above the mechanism chamber 16 is a secondary chamber 17.

[0030] The cable compartment is equipped with multiple lower cabinet doors 12, and each lower cabinet door 12 is equipped with a handle 13.

[0031] In practice, the cable room is divided into multiple cable compartments, and each cable compartment is equipped with a lower cabinet door 12 with a handle 13 on the outside. This facilitates the separation and classification of cables connected to the mechanism room 16 and the secondary room 17, which makes it easier to check and maintain the cables later. At the same time, it facilitates the cable arrangement and improves the neatness.

[0032] Multiple lifting rings 5 ​​are installed on the top cover 4.

[0033] In practice, lifting rings 5 ​​are installed on the top cover 4 to facilitate the lifting and movement of the entire equipment.

[0034] The communication cabinet door 9 is equipped with a cabinet lock 10, and the face mask 6 is equipped with a face mask lock 11.

[0035] In practice, the cabinet lock 10 can lock the communication cabinet door 9 after it is closed, thereby preventing the communication cabinet from being opened arbitrarily. Similarly, the cover lock 11 can lock the cover 6 after it is closed, thereby closing and protecting the mechanism room 16 and the secondary room 17, effectively preventing non-professionals from contacting the internal live parts, providing insulation protection, and having excellent anti-theft and security features.

[0036] The bottom of one side of the side sealing plate 2 is provided with a grounding knock-out hole 7.

[0037] In practice, one end of the ground wire is passed through the knockout hole 7 of the grounding bar and connected to the internal metal frame of the equipment, while the other end of the ground wire contacts the ground, thereby providing leakage protection, reducing contact voltage, and improving safety.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A compact high-protection outdoor ring main unit (RMU) switchgear comprising a machine body, characterized in that: A face mask (6) is hinged to the front of the body. Gas springs (8) are connected to both sides of the face mask (6) and the body. Water guide plates (15) are riveted to the body inside the two gas springs (8). A top cover (4) is provided at the top of the body. A side sealing plate (2) is provided on the right side of the body. A rear sealing plate (3) is provided on the rear side of the body. A bottom frame (1) is provided at the bottom of the body. A communication cabinet is provided inside the body on one side of the face mask (6). A partition (14) is provided inside the communication cabinet, and a communication cabinet door (9) is installed on the communication cabinet.

2. The compact high-protection outdoor ring main unit switchgear according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the machine body is provided with a cable chamber, a mechanism chamber (16) is provided above the cable chamber, and a secondary chamber (17) is provided above the mechanism chamber (16).

3. The compact, high-protection outdoor ring network switchgear according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cable compartment is equipped with multiple lower cabinet doors (12), and each lower cabinet door (12) is equipped with a handle (13).

4. The compact high-protection outdoor ring main unit switchgear according to claim 3, characterized in that: Multiple lifting rings (5) are installed on the top cover (4).

5. The compact high-protective outdoor ring main unit switchgear according to claim 4, characterized in that: The communication cabinet door (9) is equipped with a cabinet lock (10), and the face mask (6) is equipped with a face mask lock (11).

6. The compact high-protected outdoor ring main unit switchgear according to claim 5, characterized in that: The side sealing plate (2) has a grounding bar knock-out hole (7) at the bottom of one side.