A protective device for outdoor electrical cabinets

By designing a protective structure with inner and outer corner frames and a rain cover on the outdoor electrical cabinet, the problem of outdoor electrical cabinets being susceptible to corrosion is solved, achieving effective protection for the electrical cabinet and extending its service life.

CN224460217UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03SUZHOU TOMIC PRECISION IND CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU TOMIC PRECISION IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-06
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing outdoor electrical cabinets lack protective devices and are easily exposed to wind, sun, rain, and frost, which shortens the lifespan of both the cabinets and the appliances.

Method used

A protective device for outdoor electrical cabinets was designed, including an inner corner frame, an outer corner frame, an opening frame, and a rain cover. The inner and outer corner locking parts are connected to a rubber ball to form a protective structure, and the rain cover is equipped to prevent rainwater and sunlight from entering.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents rainwater intrusion and sun exposure, protects the appliance cabinet from corrosion and moisture deformation, and extends the service life of the appliance cabinet and appliances.

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Abstract

This utility model provides a protective device for outdoor electrical cabinets, relating to the technical field of protective devices. It includes an electrical cabinet with two sets of openings (top and bottom). Supporting members are located at the four corners of the bottom of the cabinet, each member being a downward-opening semi-circular arch. Inner corner frames are provided at the internal corners of the cabinet, and outer corner frames are provided at the external corners. An opening frame is provided at the front opening of the cabinet. This utility model can prevent the electrical cabinet from becoming damp and deformed due to rainwater intrusion, as well as from being corroded, thus preventing it from affecting its quality and lifespan. It can also prevent prolonged exposure to sunlight, preventing damage to the electrical components inside the cabinet. This solves the problem of existing electrical cabinets lacking protective devices and being easily corroded.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of protective device technology, and more specifically, it relates to a protective device for outdoor electrical cabinets. Background Technology

[0002] When renovating their homes, many people tend to place appliances like washing machines and dryers on the balcony for convenient clothes drying. However, some balconies are open-plan, leaving appliance cabinets and appliances exposed to the open air without any shelter. They are subjected to wind, sun, rain, and frost every day, making them susceptible to corrosion and damage. Over time, this can significantly shorten the lifespan of the appliances, and the appliance cabinets may also deform or become damaged. Therefore, to better protect these outdoor appliances and their cabinets, there is an urgent need for a specialized protective device for outdoor appliances to safeguard them and reduce the adverse effects of external factors. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a protective device for outdoor electrical cabinets, thereby solving the problem that existing electrical cabinets lack protective devices and are susceptible to corrosion.

[0004] This utility model discloses a protective device for outdoor electrical cabinets, achieved through the following specific technical means:

[0005] A protective device for an outdoor electrical appliance cabinet includes: an electrical appliance cabinet; the electrical appliance cabinet has two sets of openings, one at the top and one at the bottom, and a support member is provided at each of the four corners of the bottom of the electrical appliance cabinet. The support member is shaped as a downward-opening semi-circular arch. An inner corner frame is provided at the internal corner of the electrical appliance cabinet, and an outer corner frame is provided at the external corner. An opening frame is provided at the opening on the front side of the electrical appliance cabinet.

[0006] Furthermore, the thickness of the inner corner frame decreases gradually from the corner towards the outside. The eight inner corner frames inside the cabinet are connected to each other, and the front end of the inner corner frame is provided with an inner corner slot.

[0007] Furthermore, the thickness of the outer corner frame decreases gradually from the corner to the outside. The eight outer corner frames on the outside of the cabinet are connected, and the front end of the outer corner frame is provided with an outer corner locking groove.

[0008] Furthermore, a slot is provided on the rear side of the opening frame, and the cabinet at the opening position is placed inside the slot. A functional frame is provided on the front side of the opening frame, and the upper and side of the functional frame are connected to the opening frame. In the middle and lower side of the functional frame, there are movable openings between it and the opening frame.

[0009] Furthermore, an inner corner locking component is provided at the position where the opening frame connects to the inner corner frame. The inner corner locking component is equipped with two sets of rubber balls and is locked inside the inner corner locking groove. An outer corner locking component is provided at the position where the opening frame connects to the outer corner frame. The outer corner locking component is also equipped with two sets of rubber balls and is locked inside the outer corner locking groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper side of the functional frame is provided with a cavity, and a roller is provided inside the cavity. A rainproof cloth is wound on the roller and hangs down through the movable opening. The left side of the roller extends out of the functional frame and is connected to a force-applying ring.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. This utility model, by setting inner and outer corner frames, prevents liquid from entering the interior of the electrical cabinet from the corners, thus avoiding moisture, deformation, and corrosion, which would affect the quality and service life of the electrical cabinet.

[0013] 2. By setting an opening frame and a rain cover, the appliance cabinet can be placed outdoors. When it rains, the rain cover can be pulled down to cover the opening of the appliance cabinet, thus preventing rainwater from entering the cabinet and avoiding dampness, deformation, and corrosion caused by rainwater intrusion, which would affect its quality and service life. Moreover, this also avoids prolonged exposure to sunlight, preventing damage to the electrical appliances inside the cabinet. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the inner and outer corner frames of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This utility model is made by Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the rainproof cloth of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the inner corner locking component and the outer corner locking component of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:

[0022] 1. Appliance cabinet;

[0023] 2. Load-bearing components;

[0024] 3. Outer corner frame; 301. Outer corner slot;

[0025] 4. Inner corner frame; 401. Inner corner slot;

[0026] 5. Opening frame; 501. Card slot;

[0027] 6. Functional frame; 601. Cavity;

[0028] 7. Rain cover;

[0029] 8. Reel; 801. Force ring;

[0030] 9. Opening;

[0031] 10. Outer corner retaining element;

[0032] 11. Inner corner retaining element;

[0033] 12. Rubber ball. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model. Example:

[0035] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 7 As shown:

[0036] This utility model provides a protective device for an outdoor electrical cabinet, including: an electrical cabinet 1; the electrical cabinet 1 has two sets of openings, one at the top and one at the bottom, and a support member 2 is provided at each of the four corners of the bottom of the electrical cabinet 1. The support member 2 is shaped as a semi-circular arch with a downward opening. An inner corner frame 4 is provided at the internal corner of the electrical cabinet 1, and an outer corner frame 3 is provided at the external corner. An opening frame 5 is provided at the opening on the front side of the electrical cabinet 1.

[0037] Among them, such as Figures 1 to 5As shown, the thickness of the inner corner frame 4 decreases gradually from the corner towards the outside. The eight inner corner frames 4 inside the cabinet are connected to each other, and the front end of the inner corner frame 4 is provided with an inner corner locking groove 401. The thickness of the outer corner frame 3 also decreases gradually from the corner towards the outside. The eight outer corner frames 3 on the outside of the cabinet are connected, and the front end of the outer corner frame 3 is provided with an outer corner locking groove 301. This prevents liquid from entering the interior of the appliance cabinet 1 from the corners, thus avoiding moisture, deformation, and corrosion of the appliance cabinet 1, which would affect the quality and service life of the appliance cabinet 1.

[0038] Among them, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a slot 501 is provided on the rear side of the opening frame 5, and the cabinet at the opening position is placed inside the slot 501. A functional frame 6 is provided on the front side of the opening frame 5, and the top and sides of the functional frame 6 are connected to the opening frame 5. In the middle and lower side of the functional frame 6, there are movable openings 9 between it and the opening frame 5. An inner corner locking component 11 is provided at the position where the opening frame 5 connects to the inner corner frame 4. The inner corner locking component 11 is equipped with two sets of rubber balls 12, and the inner corner locking component 11 is locked inside the inner corner locking slot 401. An outer corner locking component 10 is provided at the position where the opening frame 5 connects to the outer corner frame 3. The outer corner locking component 10 is also equipped with two sets of rubber balls 12, and the outer corner locking component 10 is locked inside the outer corner locking slot 3. Inside the slot 301, a cavity 601 is provided on the upper side of the functional frame 6. A roller 8 is provided inside the cavity 601, and a rainproof cloth 7 is wound on the roller 8. The rainproof cloth 7 hangs down through the movable opening 9. The left side of the roller 8 extends out of the functional frame 6 and is connected to the force-applying ring 801. The electrical cabinet 1 is placed outdoors. When it rains, the rainproof cloth 7 can be pulled down to cover the opening of the electrical cabinet 1, thereby preventing rainwater from entering the interior of the electrical cabinet 1. This avoids the electrical cabinet 1 from becoming damp, deformed, or corroded due to rainwater intrusion, which would affect its quality and service life. Moreover, this also prevents prolonged exposure to sunlight, thus preventing damage to the electrical appliances inside the electrical cabinet 1.

[0039] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0040] In this invention, the inner corner frame 4 is first accurately placed at the corner position inside the appliance cabinet 1, and then the outer corner frame 3 is placed at the corner position outside the appliance cabinet 1. The inner corner locking piece 11 on the opening frame 5 is inserted into the inner corner locking groove 401, and the outer corner locking piece 10 is inserted into the outer corner locking groove 301, thus completing the stable connection of each component. When encountering rainy weather, simply pull down the rain cover 7 to effectively block the opening of the appliance cabinet 1, preventing rainwater from entering the appliance cabinet 1 and avoiding moisture damage. In sunny weather, the rain cover 7 can also play a role in preventing prolonged exposure to sunlight, thereby protecting the electrical appliances inside the appliance cabinet 1 from damage and extending their service life.

[0041] Any aspects of this utility model not described in detail are well-known technologies to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A protective device for an outdoor electrical cabinet, comprising: Electrical cabinet (1); characterized in that: the electrical cabinet (1) has two sets of openings, one above the other, and four support members (2) are provided at the four corners below the electrical cabinet (1). The shape of the support members (2) is a semi-circular arch with a downward opening. An inner corner frame (4) is provided at the corner inside the electrical cabinet (1), and an outer corner frame (3) is provided at the corner outside. An opening frame (5) is provided at the opening on the front side of the electrical cabinet (1).

2. A protective device for outdoor electrical cabinets as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the inner corner frame (4) decreases gradually from the corner to the outside. The eight inner corner frames (4) inside the cabinet are connected to each other, and the front end of the inner corner frame (4) is provided with an inner corner slot (401).

3. The protective device for outdoor electric appliance cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the outer corner frame (3) decreases gradually from the corner to the outside. The eight outer corner frames (3) on the outside of the cabinet are connected. The front end of the outer corner frame (3) is provided with an outer corner slot (301).

4. The protective device for outdoor electrical cabinets according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back side of the opening frame (5) is provided with a slot (501), and the cabinet at the opening position is placed inside the slot (501). The front side of the opening frame (5) is provided with a functional frame (6), and the top and side of the functional frame (6) are connected to the opening frame (5). In the middle and lower side of the functional frame (6), there is an movable opening (9) between it and the opening frame (5).

5. A protective device for outdoor electrical cabinets as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: An inner corner locking component (11) is provided at the position where the open frame (5) connects to the inner corner frame (4). The inner corner locking component (11) is equipped with two sets of rubber balls (12) and is locked inside the inner corner locking groove (401). An outer corner locking component (10) is provided at the position where the open frame (5) connects to the outer corner frame (3). The outer corner locking component (10) is also equipped with two sets of rubber balls (12) and is locked inside the outer corner locking groove (301).

6. A protective device for outdoor electrical cabinets as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The upper side of the functional frame (6) is provided with a cavity (601), and a roller (8) is provided inside the cavity (601). A rain cover (7) is wound on the roller (8), and the rain cover (7) hangs down through the movable opening (9). The left side of the roller (8) extends out of the functional frame (6) and is connected to the force ring (801).