Outdoor electric meter box with electricity stealing prevention
By installing a protective mechanism in the outdoor meter box, and using magnetic strips and rubber sealing sleeves to cover the smart lock, the problem of damage caused by exposed smart locks is solved, achieving the effects of dust and water resistance and extending service life.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 伟隆电气有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2026-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Traditional outdoor meter boxes with smart locks are exposed to the elements and are easily damaged by harsh weather or impacts, resulting in poor protection and increased maintenance costs.
The design incorporates a protective cover, magnetic strip, and rubber sealing sleeve. The protective cover secures and seals the smart combination lock, while the rubber sealing sleeve provides dust and water protection. A slot and guide ramp are provided at the bottom of the meter box to drain water.
It effectively prevents smart locks from being damaged by bumps and knocks, improves waterproof and dustproof performance, extends the service life of the meter box, and reduces maintenance costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of outdoor electric meter boxes, and in particular relates to an outdoor electric meter box with anti-theft protection. Background Technology
[0002] An outdoor meter box with anti-theft features is a power metering equipment box specially designed for outdoor installation to prevent illegal power theft. It is usually made of high-strength metal materials, such as stainless steel and cold-rolled steel plates, which have good mechanical strength and impact resistance.
[0003] Traditional outdoor meter boxes typically use smart locks to prevent electricity theft. However, these smart locks are usually exposed to the elements and offer poor protection. They are easily damaged by harsh weather or external impacts, which can affect normal use and increase maintenance costs later on. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an outdoor meter box with electricity theft protection. Specifically, after the box door is closed, the protective cover is flipped down to cover the smart lock. The plug then aligns with the docking seat. At this time, magnetic strips one and two work together to magnetically fix the protective cover, and the rubber sealing sleeve two contacts the box door surface, achieving dustproof and waterproof effects. The protective cover protects the smart lock from impacts. This solves the problem that traditional outdoor meter boxes typically use smart locks for electricity theft prevention, but these locks are usually exposed to the outside environment with poor protection. They are easily damaged by harsh weather or external impacts.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] This utility model relates to an outdoor electricity meter box with anti-theft features, comprising an electricity meter box, a door installed on the front of the meter box, a current-guiding top cover installed on the top of the meter box, and a smart combination lock installed on the door, and further comprising:
[0007] The protective mechanism is located on the front of the lock door. The protective mechanism includes a protective cover located on the outside of the smart lock. A rubber connecting sleeve is fixedly connected to the top of the protective cover. The rubber connecting sleeve is fixedly connected to the front of the lock door. A rubber sealing sleeve is fitted on the back of the protective cover.
[0008] The rubber connecting sleeve is used to support the protective cover and restrict the protective cover to the box door. The box door is hinged to the meter box, and the meter box is mounted on the wall by expansion bolts.
[0009] Furthermore, a docking seat is fixedly connected to the front of the box door, and a magnetic strip is embedded inside the docking seat. An insert is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective cover, and a magnetic strip is embedded on the back of the insert. Since the protective cover is magnetically fixed by the cooperation of magnetic strip one and magnetic strip two, it can be disassembled by pulling the protective cover forcefully.
[0010] The docking seat has a U-shaped front, and the magnetic strips one and two work together to attach and fix the protective cover.
[0011] Furthermore, the insert block is positioned and inserted into the front of the docking seat, and the back of the protective cover contacts the front of the door through a rubber sealing sleeve. The insert block and the docking seat cooperate to position and install the protective cover. The docking seat is located below the smart combination lock. When the protective cover is flipped down to cover the smart combination lock, the insert block will dock with the docking seat, so that the protective cover can be installed stably.
[0012] Furthermore, a rubber sealing sleeve is fitted on the front of the meter box, and several slots are opened at the bottom of the meter box. Guide slopes are opened on both sides of the bottom of the inner wall of the meter box. The slots at the bottom of the meter box can dissipate heat inside the meter box while draining water stains inside the meter box.
[0013] The slot is used to allow air to circulate inside the meter box, and the guide slope is used to guide water stains.
[0014] Furthermore, a bottom shell is fixedly connected to the bottom of the meter box, and a rubber membrane is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom shell. The rubber membrane has several holes for inserting wires. The wires pass through the holes in the rubber membrane into the meter box, which makes wiring easier and facilitates user operation.
[0015] Furthermore, the back of the box door contacts the front of the rubber sealing sleeve, the top of the flow guide cover is inclined with the front lower and the back higher, and the bottom of the flow guide cover extends to the front of the meter box; the flow guide cover will guide rainwater, reduce rainwater flowing into the gap between the box door and the meter box, and improve the waterproof effect.
[0016] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] 1. This utility model features a protective mechanism. Specifically, after the cabinet door is closed, the protective cover is flipped down to cover the smart combination lock. The insert block will then align with the docking seat. At this time, magnetic strip one and magnetic strip two work together to magnetically fix the protective cover, and the rubber sealing sleeve two will contact the surface of the cabinet door to achieve dustproof and waterproof effects. The protective cover will protect the smart combination lock and prevent it from being bumped or knocked.
[0018] 2. Due to the slot provided at the bottom of the meter box, this utility model can dissipate heat inside the meter box while draining water stains, preventing a large amount of water from accumulating inside the meter box. At the same time, the guide slope will guide the water stains, allowing them to drain smoothly from the slot, thereby improving the service life of the meter box.
[0019] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the protective cover of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the cabinet door of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the protective cover of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the meter box of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the meter box of this utility model.
[0027] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0028] 1. Meter box; 11. Box door; 12. Guide top cover; 13. Smart combination lock; 14. Rubber sealing sleeve one; 15. Groove; 16. Guide slope; 2. Protective mechanism; 21. Protective cover; 22. Rubber connecting sleeve; 23. Docking seat; 231. Magnetic strip one; 24. Insert block; 241. Magnetic strip two; 25. Rubber sealing sleeve two; 3. Bottom shell; 31. Rubber membrane. Detailed Implementation
[0029] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0030] Please see Figures 1-6 As shown, this utility model is an outdoor electric meter box with anti-theft protection, including an electric meter box 1, a door 11 installed on the front of the electric meter box 1, a current-guiding top cover 12 installed on the top of the electric meter box 1, and a smart combination lock 13 installed on the door 11, and also includes:
[0031] Protective mechanism 2 is located on the front of the door 11. Protective mechanism 2 includes a protective cover 21 located on the outside of the smart combination lock 13. A rubber connecting sleeve 22 is fixedly connected to the top of the protective cover 21 and is fixedly connected to the front of the door 11. A rubber sealing sleeve 25 is fitted on the back of the protective cover 21. After the door 11 is closed, the protective cover 21 is flipped down to cover the smart combination lock 13. The insert 24 will align with the docking seat 23. At this time, the magnetic strip 231 and the magnetic strip 241 work together to magnetically fix the protective cover 21, and the rubber sealing sleeve 25 will contact the surface of the door 11 to achieve the effect of dustproof and waterproof. At this time, the protective cover 21 will protect the smart combination lock 13 and prevent it from being bumped.
[0032] The rubber connecting sleeve 22 is used to support the protective cover 21 and restrict the protective cover 21 to the box door 11. The box door 11 is hinged to the meter box 1, and the meter box 1 is installed on the wall by expansion bolts.
[0033] A docking seat 23 is fixedly connected to the front of the box door 11. A magnetic strip 231 is embedded inside the docking seat 23. An insert block 24 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective cover 21. A magnetic strip 241 is embedded on the back of the insert block 24.
[0034] The docking seat 23 has a U-shaped front, and magnetic strip 231 and magnetic strip 241 work together to attach and fix the protective cover 21.
[0035] The insert 24 is positioned and inserted into the docking seat 23 on the front. The back of the protective cover 21 contacts the front of the door 11 through the rubber sealing sleeve 25. The insert 24 and the docking seat 23 cooperate to position and install the protective cover 21. The docking seat 23 is located below the smart combination lock 13.
[0036] The front of the meter box 1 is fitted with a rubber sealing sleeve 14, and the bottom of the meter box 1 has several slots 15. The bottom sides of the inner wall of the meter box 1 are provided with guide slopes 16. The slots 15 at the bottom of the meter box 1 can dissipate heat inside the meter box 1 and drain water stains inside the meter box 1, preventing a large amount of water from accumulating inside the meter box 1. At the same time, the guide slopes 16 will guide the water stains, allowing them to drain smoothly from the slots 15, thereby improving the service life of the meter box 1.
[0037] The slot 15 is used to allow air to circulate inside the meter box 1, and the guide slope 16 is used to guide water stains.
[0038] A bottom shell 3 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the meter box 1. A rubber membrane 31 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom shell 3. Several holes are opened on the rubber membrane 31 for inserting wires.
[0039] The back of the box door 11 is in contact with the front of the rubber sealing sleeve 14. The top of the flow guide cover 12 is inclined with the front lower and the back higher, and the bottom of the flow guide cover 12 extends to the front of the meter box 1.
[0040] One specific application of this embodiment is:
[0041] In use, the back of the meter box 1 is mounted to the wall using expansion bolts, and the meter box 1 is in an outdoor position. When it is necessary to open the box door 11, the protective cover 21 is pulled outwards to open it. The plug 24 will then disengage from the docking seat 23, allowing the protective cover 21 to open smoothly. The user can then operate the smart combination lock 13 (model 1703 combination lock) to open the box door 11 for wiring or maintenance. The wires pass through the holes in the rubber diaphragm 31 into the meter box 1, making wiring easier and user-friendly. When it is necessary to close the box door 11, the box door 11 is flipped closed, and the surface of the box door 11 contacts the rubber sealing sleeve 14. The smart combination lock 13 then locks the box door 11 in place. At this time, the rubber sealing sleeve 14 is in a protected position. The compression state achieves a sealing effect, and the design of the smart combination lock 13 can prevent outsiders from opening the door 11, thus achieving the effect of preventing electricity theft. When the door 11 is closed, the protective cover 21 is flipped down to cover the smart combination lock 13, and the insert 24 will align with the docking seat 23. At this time, the magnetic strip 1 231 and the magnetic strip 241 work together to magnetically fix the protective cover 21, and the rubber sealing sleeve 25 will contact the surface of the door 11 to achieve the effect of dustproof and waterproof. The rubber connecting sleeve 22 makes it easy to pull and flip the protective cover 21, and the rubber connecting sleeve 22 can block a certain amount of water flow. At this time, the protective cover 21 will protect the smart combination lock 13, preventing it from being bumped and ensuring the normal use of the smart combination lock 13.
[0042] Meanwhile, the top cover 12 will guide rainwater, reducing the amount of rainwater flowing into the gap between the door 11 and the meter box 1, thus improving the waterproof effect. In addition, the slot 15 set at the bottom of the meter box 1 can dissipate heat inside the meter box 1 while draining water stains inside the meter box 1, preventing a large amount of water from accumulating inside the meter box 1. At the same time, the guide slope 16 will guide the water stains, allowing them to drain smoothly from the slot 15, thereby improving the service life of the meter box 1.
[0043] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0044] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the present utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of the present utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.
Claims
1. An outdoor electricity meter box with anti-theft features, comprising a meter box, a door installed on the front of the meter box, a current-guiding top cover installed on the top of the meter box, and a smart combination lock installed on the door, characterized in that, Also includes: The protective mechanism is located on the front of the lock door. The protective mechanism includes a protective cover located on the outside of the smart lock. A rubber connecting sleeve is fixedly connected to the top of the protective cover. The rubber connecting sleeve is fixedly connected to the front of the lock door. A rubber sealing sleeve is fitted on the back of the protective cover. The rubber connecting sleeve is used to support the protective cover and restrict the protective cover to the box door. The box door is hinged to the meter box, and the meter box is mounted on the wall by expansion bolts.
2. An outdoor meter box with anti-theft protection as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A docking seat is fixedly connected to the front of the box door, and a magnetic strip is embedded inside the docking seat. An insert is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective cover, and a magnetic strip is embedded on the back of the insert. The docking seat has a U-shaped front, and the magnetic strips one and two work together to attach and fix the protective cover.
3. An outdoor meter box with anti-theft protection as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The insert block is positioned and inserted into the front of the docking seat. The back of the protective cover contacts the front of the door through a rubber sealing sleeve. The insert block and the docking seat cooperate to position and install the protective cover. The docking seat is located below the smart combination lock.
4. An outdoor meter box with anti-theft protection as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The front of the meter box is fitted with a rubber sealing sleeve, the bottom of the meter box has several slots, and the bottom sides of the inner wall of the meter box are provided with guide slopes. The slot is used to allow air to circulate inside the meter box, and the guide slope is used to guide water stains.
5. An outdoor meter box with anti-theft protection according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the meter box is fixedly connected to a bottom shell, and a rubber membrane is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom shell. The rubber membrane has several holes for inserting wires.
6. An outdoor meter box with anti-theft protection according to claim 4, characterized in that, The back of the box door is in contact with the front of the rubber sealing sleeve. The top of the flow guide cover is inclined with the front lower and the back higher, and the bottom of the flow guide cover extends to the front of the meter box.