A pole-mounted circuit breaker with lightning protection mechanism
By installing a lightning protection mechanism on the pole-mounted circuit breaker, and using a shield and lightning rod to conduct the current to the grounding rod, the problem of circuit breaker damage during thunderstorms is solved, and stability and safety are improved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HONENG ELECTRIC CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pole-mounted circuit breakers, and in particular to a pole-mounted circuit breaker with a lightning protection mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] A pole-mounted circuit breaker is a high-voltage switching device installed on a utility pole, primarily used for controlling and protecting power distribution lines. When an overload or short circuit occurs in the circuit, the protective device inside the pole-mounted circuit breaker will quickly activate, disconnecting the circuit and preventing further current flow.
[0003] Existing pole-mounted circuit breakers are installed on supports high up on utility poles and connected to the wiring before use. However, these circuit breakers typically lack lightning protection. During thunderstorms, high-voltage lightning can easily damage them, affecting not only the circuit breaker's integrity but also the normal operation of the entire circuit, leading to safety hazards and poor operational stability. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a pole-mounted circuit breaker with a lightning protection mechanism, which can effectively solve the problems in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A pole-mounted circuit breaker with a lightning protection mechanism includes a circuit breaker body, an insulating support mounted on the circuit breaker body, an upper terminal block on the insulating support block, a lower terminal block on the insulating support block, a bracket at the lower end of the circuit breaker body, and a column connected to the end of the bracket. A lightning protection mechanism is fixedly mounted on the circuit breaker body, and one end of the lightning protection mechanism is connected to the column.
[0007] Preferably, the lightning protection mechanism includes a shield, a connecting seat, a lightning rod, a conductor, and a grounding rod. The shield is fixed to the circuit breaker body with screws. The connecting seat is fixedly connected to the lightning rod and is mounted on the shield. The upper end of the conductor is connected to the connecting seat, and the lower end of the conductor is connected to the grounding rod.
[0008] Preferably, the lightning protection mechanism further includes a first connecting sleeve, a second connecting sleeve, a clamping assembly, a fixed rod, and a movable rod. The first connecting sleeve and the second connecting sleeve are connected to the column, the fixed rod is fixed to the shielding cover, the movable rod is connected to the second connecting sleeve, and the clamping assembly is disposed on the inner side of the movable rod.
[0009] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a connecting rod, a U-shaped groove, a connecting block, and an elastic clamping piece. The U-shaped groove is formed on the connecting rod, the connecting block and the elastic clamping piece are connected, and the connecting block is fixed on the connecting rod.
[0010] Preferably, the circuit breaker body is provided with a switching switch, and a pointer is provided on the circuit breaker body near the switching switch.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: The pole-mounted circuit breaker with lightning protection mechanism can effectively protect against lightning during use, allowing it to be used effectively even in thunderstorms, avoiding damage from high-voltage lightning. The shielding cover not only provides lightning protection but also offers some rain protection to the main body of the pole-mounted circuit breaker. The first connecting sleeve, second connecting sleeve, fixed rod, and movable rod can be connected to the upper end of the column, providing auxiliary support for the shielding cover and increasing its stability. The clamping component on the inner side of the movable rod can assist in clamping the conductors, improving their stability. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the main body of the circuit breaker of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lightning protection mechanism of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping assembly of this utility model.
[0017] In the diagram: 1. Circuit breaker body; 2. Insulating support; 3. Upper terminal block; 4. Lower terminal block; 5. Lightning protection mechanism; 501. Shielding cover; 502. Connecting seat; 503. Lightning rod; 504. Conductor; 505. Grounding rod; 506. First connecting sleeve; 507. Second connecting sleeve; 508. Clamping assembly; 5081. Connecting rod; 5082. U-shaped groove; 5083. Connecting block; 5084. Elastic clamp; 509. Fixed rod; 510. Movable rod; 6. Column; 7. Bracket; 8. Opening / closing switch; 9. Pointer. Detailed Implementation
[0018] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0019] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a pole-mounted circuit breaker with a lightning protection mechanism includes a circuit breaker body 1, an insulating support 2 mounted on the circuit breaker body 1, an upper terminal block 3 and a lower terminal block 4 on the insulating support 2, a bracket 7 at the lower end of the circuit breaker body 1, and a column 6 connected to the end of the bracket 7. A lightning protection mechanism 5 is fixedly mounted on the circuit breaker body 1, and one end of the lightning protection mechanism 5 is connected to the column 6. A switch 8 is provided on the circuit breaker body 1, and a pointer 9 is provided on the circuit breaker body 1 near the switch 8.
[0020] When installing the pole-mounted circuit breaker, the bracket 7 is set on the column 6, and the circuit breaker body 1 is installed on the bracket 7. Wiring is done using the upper terminal 3 and lower terminal 4 on the insulating support 2, connecting the pole-mounted circuit breaker to the circuit. Then, the lightning protection mechanism 5, specifically the lightning-catching part, is installed on the circuit breaker body 1. The upper end of the conductive part is connected to the lightning-catching part, and the lower end is connected to the ground, thus providing lightning protection. When using the circuit breaker body 1, the current status of the circuit breaker can be checked according to the pointer 9. It can be manually opened and closed using the open / close switch 8. Under normal use, when a circuit fault occurs, the circuit breaker disconnects the circuit, providing protection. During thunderstorms, the lightning protection mechanism 5 provides lightning protection, preventing damage to the circuit breaker from high-voltage lightning and ensuring its effectiveness.
[0021] According to the above implementation scheme, the lightning protection mechanism 5 includes a shielding cover 501, a connecting seat 502, a lightning rod 503, a conductor 504, and a grounding rod 505. The shielding cover 501 is fixed to the circuit breaker body 1 with screws. The connecting seat 502 is fixedly connected to the lightning rod 503 and is mounted on the shielding cover 501. The upper end of the conductor 504 is connected to the connecting seat 502, and the lower end of the conductor 504 is connected to the grounding rod 505. The lightning protection mechanism 5 also includes a first connecting sleeve 506, a second connecting sleeve 507, a clamping assembly 508, a fixed rod 509, and a movable rod 510. The first connecting sleeve 506 and the second connecting sleeve 507 are connected to the column 6. The fixed rod 509 is fixed to the shielding cover 501. The movable rod 510 is connected to the second connecting sleeve 507. The clamping assembly 508 is located inside the movable rod 510.
[0022] When installing the lightning protection mechanism 5, the lower end of the shield 501 is connected to the circuit breaker body 1 by screws. The position of the movable rod 510 is adjusted according to the distance between the shield 501 and the column 6, so that the second connecting sleeve 507 abuts against the column 6. The movable rod 510 and the fixed rod 509 are fixed by tightening screws. Then, the first connecting sleeve 506 and the second connecting sleeve 507 are fixed together by bolts and nuts, thus forming an auxiliary support and improving the stability of the shield 501. After the shield 501 is fixed, the connecting seat 502 with the lightning rod 503 is placed on the shield 501. The upper end of the conductor 504 is connected to the connecting seat 502, and the lower end is connected to the grounding rod 505. Simultaneously, the part of the conductor 504 near the connecting seat 502 is further fixed by the clamping assembly 508. The grounding rod 505 is then inserted into the ground for use.
[0023] During the use of the lightning protection mechanism 5, when encountering thunderstorms, the shield 501 plays a role in lightning and rain protection, and the lightning rod 503 of the lightning receiving part plays a role in attracting lightning, which can guide the high voltage current to the conductor 504, and finally release it into the ground through the grounding rod 505, thus achieving the role of lightning protection.
[0024] The clamping assembly 508 includes a connecting rod 5081, a U-shaped groove 5082, a connecting block 5083, and an elastic clamping piece 5084. The U-shaped groove 5082 is formed on the connecting rod 5081. The connecting block 5083 and the elastic clamping piece 5084 are connected, and the connecting block 5083 is fixed on the connecting rod 5081.
[0025] When installing the wire 504, simply place the wire 504 into the U-shaped groove 5082 on the connecting rod 5081. The elastic clip 5084 on the connecting block 5083 provides elastic clamping for the wire 504, ensuring its stability. Then it can be used.
[0026] It should be noted that the lightning protection mechanism 5 effectively protects the pole-mounted circuit breaker during use, ensuring its effective operation even during thunderstorms and preventing damage from high-voltage lightning. The shielding cover 501 provides lightning protection and also offers some rain protection to the main body of the pole-mounted circuit breaker. The first connecting sleeve 506, the second connecting sleeve 507, the fixed rod 509, and the movable rod 510 connect to the upper end of the column 6, providing auxiliary support for the shielding cover 501 and increasing its stability. The clamping component 508 inside the movable rod 510 provides auxiliary clamping for the conductor 504, enhancing its stability.
[0027] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A pole-mounted circuit breaker with a lightning protection mechanism, comprising a circuit breaker body (1), an insulating support (2) mounted on the circuit breaker body (1), an upper terminal (3) provided on the insulating support (2), a lower terminal (4) provided on the insulating support (2), a bracket (7) provided at the lower end of the circuit breaker body (1), and a column (6) connected to the end of the bracket (7), characterized in that: A lightning protection mechanism (5) is fixedly installed on the circuit breaker body (1), and one end of the lightning protection mechanism (5) is connected to the column (6); The lightning protection mechanism (5) includes a shield (501), a connecting seat (502), a lightning rod (503), a conductor (504), and a grounding rod (505). The shield (501) is fixed to the circuit breaker body (1) by screws. The connecting seat (502) is fixedly connected to the lightning rod (503) and is mounted on the shield (501). The upper end of the conductor (504) is connected to the connecting seat (502), and the lower end of the conductor (504) is connected to the grounding rod (505). The lightning protection mechanism (5) also includes a first connecting sleeve (506), a second connecting sleeve (507), a clamping assembly (508), a fixed rod (509), and a movable rod (500). 10), the first connecting sleeve (506) and the second connecting sleeve (507) are connected to the column (6), the fixed rod (509) is fixed to the shield (501), the movable rod (510) is connected to the second connecting sleeve (507), the clamping assembly (508) is disposed on the inner side of the movable rod (510), the clamping assembly (508) includes a connecting rod (5081), a U-shaped groove (5082), a connecting block (5083) and an elastic clamp (5084), the U-shaped groove (5082) is opened on the connecting rod (5081), the connecting block (5083) and the elastic clamp (5084) are connected, and the connecting block (5083) is fixed on the connecting rod (5081).
2. The pole-mounted circuit breaker having a lightning protection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit breaker body (1) is provided with a switch (8), and a pointer (9) is provided on the circuit breaker body (1) near the switch (8).