A size-adjustable meter box support structure
By combining screws and nuts and using a hinged design for the connecting rod, the problem of inaccurate distance adjustment of the meter box bracket is solved, achieving stable support for the meter box and adapting to the installation of meter boxes of different sizes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG CHINT INSTR & METER
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the distance between the main fixing plate and the auxiliary fixing plate of the meter box bracket structure cannot be precisely adjusted, resulting in unstable placement of the meter box.
The design employs a combination of screw and nut, with the screw driven to rotate by a rotating block, enabling precise movement of the first moving plate. Combined with the hinged structure of the first and second connecting rods, a stable triangular support structure is formed, allowing for adjustment of the distance between the side posts.
It enables precise adjustment of the distance between the side posts, improves the stability of the watch case, avoids safety hazards, and is adaptable to watch cases of different sizes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of watch case support technology, specifically to a watch case support structure with adjustable size. Background Technology
[0002] The purpose of the meter box is to centrally install and protect electricity meters, and to realize safe electricity management and metering data collection. In the existing technology, the meter box support structure includes a main fixing plate and two auxiliary fixing plates located on the sides of the main fixing plate. The main fixing plate and the two auxiliary fixing plates are connected by a connecting rod to drive the movement of the auxiliary fixing plates. However, the auxiliary fixing plates need to be moved manually during the movement. As a result, the distance between the auxiliary fixing plates on both sides and the main fixing plate can only be observed by the operator's naked eye. This can lead to the meter box being unstable when it is placed because the distance between the auxiliary fixing plates is too large or too small. Utility Model Content
[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defect in the prior art that the distance between the main fixing plate and the auxiliary fixing plate cannot be precisely adjusted, resulting in unstable placement of the watch box, thereby providing a watch box support structure with good stability and adjustable size.
[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides an adjustable-size watch box support structure, including a central column and side columns disposed on both sides of the central column. A moving mechanism is provided between the central column and the side columns to assist the side columns in moving away from or closer to the central column. A first moving plate is disposed on the central column. A moving device is provided between the central column and the first moving plate to assist the first moving plate in moving along the height direction of the central column. The moving device includes a screw fixed to one side of the central column and a nut fixed to one side of the first moving plate. The screw passes through the nut and is threadedly connected to the nut. A rotating block for driving the screw to rotate is fixedly disposed on the top of the screw.
[0005] Furthermore: a second positioning plate is also provided on the central column, and the moving mechanism includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod. The first moving plate and / or the second positioning plate are threadedly connected to the screw. One end of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are respectively hinged to the first moving plate and the second positioning plate, and the other end is hinged to the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod. The first connecting rod or the second connecting rod is hinged to the side column.
[0006] Furthermore: the first movable plate is threadedly connected to the screw rod, the second positioning plate is fixedly mounted on the central column, the second connecting rod is hinged to the side column, the first connecting rod is hinged to the second connecting rod, a third positioning plate is also provided on the central column, a third connecting rod is provided between the third positioning plate and the side column, one end of the third connecting rod is hinged to the third positioning plate, and the other end is hinged to the side column.
[0007] Furthermore: the central column is provided with an extension plate, the extension plate is provided with a through hole for the screw to pass through, and the central column is also provided with an extension piece for the positioning screw, the screw can pass through the through hole and extend to the end of the extension piece.
[0008] Furthermore, the side of the side column is provided with a connecting lug for connecting to the meter box.
[0009] Furthermore: a leg is hinged at the bottom of the side column, the leg can be flipped along the hinge point, and the leg has a use position for supporting the watch case and a storage position for flipping to the side of the side column.
[0010] Furthermore, a support base is provided below the central column.
[0011] Furthermore, the central column is provided with at least one bracket lug that can be connected to the wall.
[0012] Furthermore: at least one metal clamp is provided on the central column, the metal clamp can be connected to the utility pole, and the metal clamp is connected to the bracket lug by fasteners.
[0013] The technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages:
[0014] 1. This utility model provides an adjustable-size watch box support structure. To assist the first moving plate in accurately moving along the height direction of the central column, thereby controlling the distance between the two side columns, a screw is provided on the central column. The screw has an external thread, passes through the first moving plate, and a nut adapted to the screw is welded to the inner side of the first moving plate. The nut has an internal thread adapted to the screw. A rotating block is formed at the top of the screw. When it is necessary to adjust the distance between the side columns, only an external tool is needed to turn the rotating block. The rotation of the rotating block drives the screw to rotate, and the thread on the screw will engage with the screw. The relative rotation of the nut, as it rises or falls, causes the first moving plate to move up and down. After the first moving plate moves up and down, it drives the side column to move left and right through the moving mechanism. Since the distance the first moving plate moves up and down is fixed by the rotation of the screw, the swing angle of the moving mechanism is also fixed, and thus the distance the side column moves left and right is also fixed. Therefore, the distance the side column moves can be precisely controlled by the number of rotations of the rotating block. This is superior to existing technologies, as it no longer relies solely on visual observation of the side column's movement distance, but rather on precise control through the number of rotations of the screw, thus better adapting to watch cases of different sizes.
[0015] 2. This utility model provides an adjustable-size watch box support structure, in which a second positioning plate is also provided on the central column. The moving mechanism includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod. The second positioning plate is fixedly mounted on the central column, and the first moving plate is rotatably mounted on the central column. When it is necessary to adjust the position between the two side columns, it is only necessary to drive the first moving plate to move along the upper or lower end of the central column. The first connecting rod rotates along the hinge point with the first moving plate. Since the second connecting rod and the first connecting rod are hinged, the movement of the first connecting rod can drive the rotation of the second connecting rod, thereby controlling the angle between the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod. When the angle between the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod is larger, the distance between the two side columns is smaller, and vice versa. Furthermore, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are set between the central column and the two side columns, forming a triangular structure with the central column. The first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are set on both sides of the central column, making the side columns on both sides more stable during movement and when supporting the watch box, thereby avoiding safety hazards. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the unfolded support structure;
[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure where the support structure is folded up;
[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the unfolding of the support structure and the installation of the meter box;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a side view diagram of the support structure.
[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0022] 1. Central column; 10. Extension piece; 11. Extension plate; 12. Through hole; 2. Side column; 3. Moving mechanism; 31. First moving plate; 32. Second positioning plate; 33. First connecting rod; 34. Second connecting rod; 4. Third positioning plate; 41. Third connecting rod; 42. Nut; 43. Rotating block; 5. Moving device; 51. Screw; 6. Connecting lug; 7. Leg; 8. Support base; 9. Bracket lug; 91. Metal clamp. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0026] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0027] Example
[0028] This embodiment provides an adjustable-size watch box support structure, including a central column 1 and side columns 2 disposed on both sides of the central column 1. A moving mechanism 3 is provided between the central column 1 and the side columns 2 to assist the side columns 2 in moving away from or closer to the central column 1. A first moving plate 31 is disposed on the central column 1. A moving device 5 is provided between the central column 1 and the first moving plate 31 to assist the first moving plate 31 in moving along the height direction of the central column 1. The moving device 5 includes a screw 51 fixed to one side of the central column 1 and a nut 42 fixed to one side of the first moving plate 31. The screw 51 passes through the nut 42 and is threadedly connected to the nut 42. A rotating block 43 for driving the screw 51 to rotate is fixedly disposed on the top of the screw 51.
[0029] The specific improvements mentioned above are as follows: Figure 4As shown, to assist the first movable plate 31 in accurately moving along the height direction of the central column 1, thereby controlling the distance between the two side columns 2, a screw 51 is provided on the central column 1. The screw 51 has an external thread. The screw 51 passes through the first movable plate 31, and a nut 42 adapted to the screw 51 is welded to the first movable plate 31 (the nut 42 can be located on the inner side or top of the first movable plate 31). Preferably, the nut 42 can be located on the inner side of the first movable plate 31. The nut 42 has an internal thread adapted to the screw 51. A rotating block 43 is formed on the top of the screw 51. When it is necessary to adjust the distance between the side columns 2, only... External tools are needed to turn the rotating block 43. The rotation of the rotating block 43 drives the screw 51 to rotate. The thread on the screw 51 will rotate relative to the nut 42. The nut 42 rising or falling will drive the first moving plate 31 to move up and down. After the first moving plate 31 moves up and down, it will drive the side column 2 to move left and right through the moving mechanism 3. Since the distance that the first moving plate 31 moves up and down is fixed when the screw 51 rotates one revolution, the swing angle of the moving mechanism is also fixed. Therefore, the distance that the side column 2 moves left and right is also fixed. Thus, the distance that the side column 2 moves can be precisely controlled by the number of revolutions of the rotating block 43, so as to adapt to watch cases of different sizes.
[0030] Based on the above embodiments: a second positioning plate 32 is also provided on the central column 1, and the moving mechanism 3 includes a first connecting rod 33 and a second connecting rod 34. The first moving plate 31 and / or the second positioning plate 32 are threadedly connected to the screw 51. One end of the first connecting rod 33 and the second connecting rod 34 are respectively hinged to the first moving plate 31 and the second positioning plate 32, and the other end is hinged to the first connecting rod 33 and the second connecting rod. The first connecting rod 33 or the second connecting rod 34 is hinged to the side column 2.
[0031] The specific improvements mentioned above are as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, two side posts 2 are set on both sides of the central column 1. The distance between the two side posts 2 and the central column 1 is adjusted by a moving mechanism 3. The moving mechanism 3 includes a first connecting rod 33 and a second connecting rod 34. A second positioning plate 32 is fixedly mounted on the central column 1, and a first moving plate 31 is rotatably mounted on the central column 1. When it is necessary to adjust the position between the two side posts 2, it is only necessary to drive the first moving plate 31 to move along the upper or lower end of the central column 1. The first connecting rod 33 rotates along the hinge point with the first moving plate 31. Since the second connecting rod 34 is hinged to the first connecting rod 33, the movement of the first connecting rod 33 can drive the second connecting rod 34 to rotate, thereby controlling the first... The angle between the first connecting rod 33 and the second connecting rod 34 is such that the larger the angle between the first connecting rod 33 and the second connecting rod 34, the smaller the distance between the two side posts 21; conversely, the smaller the angle between the first connecting rod 33 and the second connecting rod 34, the larger the distance between the two side posts 21. The first connecting rod 33 and the second connecting rod 34 are set between the central post 1 and the two side posts 2, forming a triangular structure with the central post 1. The first connecting rod 33 and the second connecting rod 34 are set on both sides of the central post 1, making the side posts 2 on both sides more stable during movement and when supporting the meter box, thereby avoiding safety hazards.
[0032] Based on the above embodiments: the first movable plate 31 is threadedly connected to the screw 51, the second positioning plate 32 is fixedly mounted on the central column 1, the second connecting rod 34 is hinged to the side column 2, the first connecting rod 33 is hinged to the second connecting rod 34, the central column 1 is also provided with a third positioning plate 4, the third positioning plate 4 and the side column 2 are provided with a third connecting rod 41, one end of the third connecting rod 41 is hinged to the third positioning plate 4, and the other end is hinged to the side column 2.
[0033] The specific improvements mentioned above are as follows: Figures 1-3 As shown, a third positioning plate 4 is provided at the bottom of the central column 1. The third positioning plate 4 and the side column 2 are connected by a third connecting rod 41. When the first connecting rod 33 and the second connecting rod 34 drive the side column 2 to move to both sides, the third connecting rod 41 can assist the lower end of the side column 2 to move. Based on the first connecting rod 33 and the second connecting rod 34, the stability of the side column 2 during movement and use is further improved.
[0034] Based on the above embodiments: an extension plate 11 is provided on the central column 1, and a through hole 12 is provided on the extension plate 11 for the screw 51 to pass through. An extension piece 10 for the positioning screw 51 is also provided on the central column 1. The screw 51 can pass through the through hole 12 and extend to the end of the extension piece 10.
[0035] The specific improvements mentioned above are as follows: an extension plate 11 extends from the side of the central column 1, and a through hole 12 is opened on the extension plate 11 for the screw 51 to pass through. A rotating block 43 is fixedly installed above the screw 51, and the lower end of the screw 51 passes through the extension piece 10. By setting the rotating block 43, not only can the screw 51 be driven to rotate, but the screw 51 can also be prevented from coming out of the through hole 12 and the extension piece 10.
[0036] Based on the above embodiments: the side of the side post 2 is provided with a connecting lug 6 for connecting to the meter box.
[0037] Based on the above embodiment: a leg 7 is hinged to the bottom of the side post 2. The leg 7 can be flipped along the hinge point. The leg 7 has a use position for supporting the watch box and a storage position for flipping to the side of the side post 2.
[0038] Based on the above embodiments: a support base 8 is provided below the central column 1.
[0039] Based on the above embodiments: the central column 1 is provided with at least one bracket lug 9 that can be connected to the wall.
[0040] Based on the above embodiments: at least one metal clamp 91 is provided on the central column 1, the metal clamp 91 can be connected to the utility pole, and the metal clamp 91 is connected to the bracket hanging ear 9 by fasteners.
[0041] The specific improvements mentioned above are: the support structure can be applied to different scenarios;
[0042] Floor-standing meter box installation method: The bottom of the central column 1 is equipped with a support base 8. When installing the floor-standing meter box, the expansion bolts are passed through the support base 8 to fix the central column 1 to the ground. The distance between the two central columns 1 is adjusted according to the size of the box. The legs 7 are rotated to the use position. The meter box is placed on the legs 7 with its back against the central column 1. Finally, the meter box is fixed to the connecting lugs 6 with fasteners.
[0043] Wall-mounted meter box installation method: First, adjust the distance between the two side columns 2 by rotating the rotating block 43. Then, use expansion bolts to pass through the bracket hanging ears 9 to fix the bracket at the designated position on the wall. Rotate the stand 7 to put the stand 7 in the use position. Place the meter box on the stand 7 with its back against the central column. Finally, use fasteners to fix the meter box to the connecting hanging ears 6.
[0044] Pole-mounted meter box installation method: The central column 1 is equipped with a metal clamp 91 of a specified size. Adjust the distance between the two side columns 2 according to the size of the meter box. Use the metal clamp 91 bracket and matching fasteners to fix the entire bracket to the designated position on the utility pole. Rotate the leg 7 to put the leg 7 in the use position. Place the meter box on the leg 7 with its back against the central column. Finally, use fasteners to fix the meter box to the connecting lug 6.
[0045] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.
Claims
1. A size-adjustable meter box support structure comprising a center column (1) and side columns (2) arranged on both sides of the center column (1), a moving mechanism (3) being arranged between the center column (1) and the side columns (2) for assisting the side columns (2) to move away from or close to the center column (1), characterized in that: A first movable plate (31) is provided on the central column (1). Between the central column (1) and the first movable plate (31), there is a moving device (5) for assisting the first movable plate (31) to move along the height direction of the central column (1). The moving device (5) includes a screw (51) fixed to one side of the central column (1) and a nut (42) fixed to one side of the first movable plate (31). The screw (51) passes through the nut (42) and is threadedly connected to the nut (42). A rotating block (43) for driving the screw (51) to rotate is fixedly provided on the top of the screw (51).
2. A size adjustable meter box support structure according to claim 1, wherein: The central column (1) is also provided with a second positioning plate (32). The moving mechanism (3) includes a first connecting rod (33) and a second connecting rod (34). The first moving plate (31) and / or the second positioning plate (32) are threadedly connected to the screw (51). One end of the first connecting rod (33) and the second connecting rod (34) are respectively hinged to the first moving plate (31) and the second positioning plate (32), and the other end is hinged to the first connecting rod (33) and the second connecting rod. The first connecting rod (33) or the second connecting rod (34) is hinged to the side column (2).
3. A size adjustable meter box support structure according to claim 2, wherein: The first movable plate (31) is threaded onto the screw (51), the second positioning plate (32) is fixedly mounted on the central column (1), the second connecting rod (34) is hinged to the side column (2), the first connecting rod (33) is hinged to the second connecting rod (34), the central column (1) is also provided with a third positioning plate (4), the third positioning plate (4) is provided with a third connecting rod (41) between the third positioning plate (4) and the side column (2), one end of the third connecting rod (41) is hinged to the third positioning plate (4), and the other end is hinged to the side column (2).
4. A size adjustable meter box support structure according to claim 3, wherein: An extension plate (11) is provided on the central column (1), and a through hole (12) is provided on the extension plate (11) for the screw (51) to pass through. An extension piece (10) for the positioning screw (51) is also provided on the central column (1). The screw (51) can pass through the through hole (12) and extend to the end of the extension piece (10).
5. The adjustable-size watch box support structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side of the side post (2) is provided with a connecting lug (6) for connecting to the meter box.
6. The adjustable-size watch box support structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the side post (2) is hinged with a leg (7), which can be flipped along the hinge point. The leg (7) has a use position for supporting the watch box and a storage position for flipping to the side of the side post (2).
7. An adjustable-size watch box support structure according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: A support base (8) is provided below the central column (1).
8. An adjustable-size watch box support structure according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The central column (1) is provided with at least one bracket lug (9) that can be connected to the wall.
9. An adjustable-size watch case support structure according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: At least one metal clamp (91) is provided on the central column (1), and the metal clamp (91) can be connected to the utility pole.
10. The adjustable-size watch box support structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: At least one metal clamp (91) is provided on the central column (1), the metal clamp (91) can be connected to the utility pole, and the metal clamp (91) is connected to the bracket lug (9) by fasteners.