An intelligent feeder terminal unit (FTU)
By designing and installing elastic ropes and hook components in the module, the problem of difficult FTU disassembly was solved, enabling convenient assembly and disassembly and improving safety and stability during disassembly.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU YAKAI ELECTRIC
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
The lack of auxiliary tools for installing and removing intelligent feeder terminals (FTUs) inside walls makes installation and removal difficult.
A smart feeder terminal (FTU) including an installation module is designed. The module includes components such as an installation plate, a fixing block, a connecting rod, a movable plate, an elastic rope, and a hook. The movable plate is fixed and limited by the cooperation of the elastic rope and the hook, which facilitates the disassembly and installation of the FTU body.
The process of disassembling the FTU body has been simplified, improving the convenience of disassembly and assembly, and enhancing the safety and stability during disassembly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent feeder terminal (FTU) technology, specifically to an intelligent feeder terminal (FTU). Background Technology
[0002] A Distribution Switchgear (FTU) is a monitoring terminal unit (STU) with remote control, telemetry, remote signaling, and fault detection functions. It communicates with the distribution automation master station, providing information on the operating status and various parameters of the distribution system, as well as information required for monitoring and control. This includes switch status, power parameters, phase-to-phase faults, ground faults, and parameters during faults. It executes commands issued by the distribution master station to adjust and control the distribution equipment, enabling functions such as fault location, fault isolation, and rapid restoration of power to non-faulty areas. The FTU is an intelligent terminal device installed in the distribution room or on the feeder. It can communicate with remote distribution substations, sending operating data of the distribution equipment to the substations, and can also receive control commands from the distribution substations to control and adjust the distribution equipment. The differences between FTU and RTU are as follows: FTU is small in size and numerous, can be installed on outdoor feeders, is equipped with transmitters, performs direct AC sampling, is resistant to high temperatures and extreme cold, and is adapted to harsh outdoor environments; while RTU is installed indoors and has high environmental requirements; FTU collects less data, has lower communication rate requirements, and higher reliability requirements; while RTU collects more data, has higher communication rate, higher reliability requirements, and has a dedicated channel.
[0003] Intelligent feeder terminals (FTUs) are typically installed inside walls at a certain height. There are generally no corresponding auxiliary tools for installing and removing them, making the process difficult and inconvenient. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent feeder terminal unit (FTU) to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, which are generally installed inside the wall and at a certain height. There are usually no corresponding auxiliary tools for the installation and disassembly of the intelligent feeder terminal FTU, making the installation and disassembly difficult and causing many inconveniences in actual installation and disassembly.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an intelligent feeder terminal (FTU), comprising a wall and an intelligent feeder terminal FTU body installed inside the wall. An installation module is installed on the wall, comprising an installation plate fixedly installed on the wall. Fixing blocks are fixedly installed on both sides of the installation plate, and a connecting rod is fixedly installed between the two fixing blocks. A movable plate is rotatably installed on the connecting rod. Connecting groove one and connecting groove two are respectively formed on the upper and lower walls of both sides of the installation plate. An elastic rope is fixedly installed on the upper end of the inner wall of connecting groove one, and a hook is fixedly installed at one end of the elastic rope. An installation groove is formed on both sides of one end of the movable plate, and a fixing rod one is fixedly installed inside the installation groove. The hook is movably connected to the fixing rod one.
[0006] Preferably, a third connecting groove is provided between the first connecting groove and the second connecting groove. A second fixing rod is fixedly installed inside the second connecting groove. The elastic rope is movably disposed in the third connecting groove. The hook is movably connected to the second fixing rod.
[0007] Preferably, the movable plate has a sliding groove 1 on both side walls, and a sliding groove 2 on both side walls of the sliding groove 1.
[0008] Preferably, a slider is slidably connected in the first slide groove, and rotating rods are rotatably installed on both side walls of the slider. The rotating rods are rotatably connected in the second slide groove, and a fixing bolt is threaded onto the outer side of the rotating rod.
[0009] Preferably, a connecting block 1 is fixedly installed on both sides of the lower end of the mounting plate, and a fixing rod 3 is fixedly installed inside each connecting block 1, with a movable rod 1 rotatably installed on the fixing rod 3.
[0010] Preferably, a connecting block two is fixedly installed at the lower end of the slider, and a fixed rod four is fixedly installed inside the connecting block two. A movable rod two is rotatably installed on the fixed rod four, and the movable rod one is slidably connected to the movable rod two.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] 1. When disassembling the intelligent feeder terminal (FTU) body, first rotate the movable plate to an angle perpendicular to the mounting plate. At this time, pull out the elastic ropes in the connecting slots on both sides and pull the hooks on both sides to hang on the fixed rod. Under the action of the elastic ropes and hooks on both sides, the movable plate can be fixed and limited. The maximum elastic range of the elastic ropes is when the movable plate is rotated to an angle perpendicular to the mounting plate. At this time, the intelligent feeder terminal (FTU) body can be pulled out from the inside of the wall. When using the intelligent feeder terminal (FTU), the movable plate can be rotated to an angle perpendicular to the mounting plate, and then the elastic ropes can be used to fix and limit the movable plate, making it easy to pull out the intelligent feeder terminal (FTU) body.
[0013] 2. With the cooperation of the mounting groove, fixing rod one, sliding groove one, sliding groove two, slider, rotating rod, fixing bolt, fixing block, connecting rod, connecting block two, fixing rod four, movable rod two, connecting block one, fixing rod three, and movable rod one, the device can more securely fix the movable plate through the fixed limit at the upper and lower ends during use, and provide better safety when the intelligent feeder terminal FTU body is pulled outward, providing more stable support. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall longitudinal cross-sectional three-dimensional structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the movable plate of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall horizontal cross-sectional three-dimensional structure of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Wall surface; 2. Intelligent feeder terminal (FTU) body; 3. Mounting module; 31. Mounting plate; 311. Connecting slot one; 312. Connecting slot three; 313. Connecting slot two; 314. Fixing rod two; 315. Elastic rope; 316. Hook; 32. Movable plate; 321. Mounting slot; 322. Fixing rod one; 323. Slide one; 324. Slide two; 325. Slider; 326. Rotating rod; 327. Fixing bolt; 33. Fixing block; 331. Connecting rod; 34. Connecting block two; 341. Fixing rod four; 342. Movable rod two; 35. Connecting block one; 351. Fixing rod three; 352. Movable rod one. Detailed Implementation
[0019] 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.
[0020] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1 - Figure 3 A smart feeder terminal (FTU) includes a wall surface 1 and a smart feeder terminal FTU body 2 installed inside the wall surface 1. An installation module 3 is installed on the wall surface 1. The installation module 3 includes an installation plate 31 fixedly installed on the wall surface 1. Fixing blocks 33 are fixedly installed on both sides of the installation plate 31. A connecting rod 331 is fixedly installed between the two fixing blocks 33. A movable plate 32 is rotatably installed on the connecting rod 331. A first connecting groove 311 and a second connecting groove 313 are respectively opened on the upper and lower walls of the two sides of the installation plate 31. An elastic rope 315 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the inner wall of the first connecting groove 311. A hook 316 is fixedly installed on one end of the elastic rope 315. An installation groove 321 is opened on both sides of one end of the movable plate 32. A first fixing rod 322 is fixedly installed inside the installation groove 321. The hook 316 is movably connected to the first fixing rod 322.
[0021] In this embodiment: when it is necessary to disassemble the intelligent feeder terminal FTU body 2, the movable plate 32 can be rotated to an angle perpendicular to the mounting plate 31. At this time, the elastic ropes 315 in the connecting grooves 311 on both sides can be pulled out, and the hooks 316 on both sides can be pulled to hang on the fixed rod 322. At this time, the movable plate 32 can be fixed and limited under the action of the elastic ropes 315 and the hooks 316 on both sides. The maximum elastic range of the elastic ropes 315 is when the movable plate 32 is rotated to an angle perpendicular to the mounting plate 31. At this time, the intelligent feeder terminal FTU body 2 can be pulled out from the inside of the wall 1. When using the intelligent feeder terminal FTU, the movable plate 32 can be rotated to an angle perpendicular to the mounting plate 31, and then the movable plate 32 can be fixed and limited by the elastic ropes 315, which makes it easy to pull out the intelligent feeder terminal FTU body 2.
[0022] Example 2: This example is an improvement on Example 1. For details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 - Figure 4 A connecting groove 312 is provided between connecting groove 1 311 and connecting groove 2 313. A fixing rod 2 314 is fixedly installed inside connecting groove 2 313. An elastic rope 315 is movably disposed in connecting groove 3 312. A hook 316 is movably connected to the fixing rod 2 314. Initially, the elastic rope 315 can be fixed and limited by the fixing rod 2 314.
[0023] The movable plate 32 has a sliding groove 323 on both sides of its sidewalls, and a sliding groove 324 on both sides of the sliding groove 323.
[0024] A slider 325 is slidably connected inside the first slide groove 323. Rotating rods 326 are rotatably installed on both sides of the slider 325. The rotating rods 326 are rotatably connected inside the second slide groove 324. A fixing bolt 327 is threadedly connected to the outer rotating rod 326. The rotation of the rotating rod 326 can be controlled by rotating the fixing bolt 327.
[0025] Connecting blocks 35 are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower end of the mounting plate 31. Fixing rods 351 are fixedly installed inside the connecting blocks 35. Movable rods 352 are rotatably installed on the fixing rods 351. Movable rods 352 can rotate along the connecting blocks 35.
[0026] A connecting block 2 34 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the slider 325. A fixing rod 4 341 is fixedly installed inside the connecting block 2 34. A movable rod 2 342 is rotatably installed on the fixing rod 4 341. The movable rod 1 352 is slidably connected to the movable rod 2 342. When the movable plate 32 rotates, it can be limited by the movable rod 1 352 and the connecting rod 2 342.
[0027] In this embodiment: When disassembling the intelligent feeder terminal FTU body 2 using this device, the movable plate 32 can be rotated first. When the movable plate 32 rotates, it can drive the second movable rod 342 to slide along the first movable rod 352. When pulling, the elastic rope 315 can be pulled to remove the hook 316 from the second fixed rod 314. After pulling it down, the hook 316 can be pulled to hang on the first fixed rod 322. The elastic ropes 315 on both sides complete the initial fixation and limitation of the movable plate 32. After that, the sliders 325 on both sides can be pulled to slide along the first groove 32. The slider 325 slides to the position of the mounting groove 321. During the sliding, it can drive the movable rod 342 and the movable rod 352 to slide between each other and rotate along the connecting block 34 and the connecting block 35 respectively, pulling the slider 325 to a position close to the mounting groove 321. At this time, the fixing bolt 327 can be rotated to fix and limit the slider 325. When using this device, the upper and lower fixed limits can fix the movable plate 32 more securely, and the safety is better when the intelligent feeder terminal FTU body 2 is pulled outward, providing more stable support.
[0028] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.
[0029] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A smart feeder terminal unit (FTU), comprising a wall surface (1) and a smart feeder terminal unit body (2) installed inside the wall surface (1), characterized in that: An installation module (3) is installed on the wall (1). The installation module (3) includes an installation plate (31) fixedly installed on the wall (1). Fixing blocks (33) are fixedly installed on both sides of the installation plate (31). A connecting rod (331) is fixedly installed between the two fixing blocks (33). A movable plate (32) is rotatably installed on the connecting rod (331). A connecting groove 1 (311) and a connecting groove 2 (313) are respectively opened on the upper and lower walls of the two sides of the installation plate (31). An elastic rope (315) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the inner wall of the connecting groove 1 (311). A hook (316) is fixedly installed on one end of the elastic rope (315). An installation groove (321) is opened on both sides of one end of the movable plate (32). A fixing rod 1 (322) is fixedly installed inside the installation groove (321). The hook (316) is movably connected to the fixing rod 1 (322).
2. The intelligent feeder terminal unit (FTU) according to claim 1, characterized in that: A third connecting groove (312) is provided between the first connecting groove (311) and the second connecting groove (313). A second fixing rod (314) is fixedly installed inside the second connecting groove (313). The elastic rope (315) is movably disposed in the third connecting groove (312). The hook (316) is movably connected to the second fixing rod (314).
3. The intelligent feeder terminal unit (FTU) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable plate (32) has a sliding groove 1 (323) on both sides of its sidewalls, and a sliding groove 2 (324) on both sides of the sliding groove 1 (323).
4. The intelligent feeder terminal unit (FTU) according to claim 3, characterized in that: A slider (325) is slidably connected in the first slide groove (323). A rotating rod (326) is rotatably installed on both sides of the slider (325). The rotating rod (326) is rotatably connected in the second slide groove (324). A fixing bolt (327) is threadedly connected to the outer side of the rotating rod (326).
5. The intelligent feeder terminal unit (FTU) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting plate (31) has a connecting block 1 (35) fixedly installed on both sides of its lower end. The connecting block 1 (35) has a fixing rod 3 (351) fixedly installed inside it. The fixing rod 3 (351) has a movable rod 1 (352) rotatably installed on it.
6. The intelligent feeder terminal unit (FTU) according to claim 5, characterized in that: A connecting block two (34) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the slider (325). A fixing rod four (341) is fixedly installed inside the connecting block two (34). A movable rod two (342) is rotatably installed on the fixing rod four (341). The movable rod one (352) is slidably connected to the movable rod two (342).