Moisture-proof energy data visualization display box for underground pipe gallery
By adopting a three-level sealing structure and a combination of active and passive dehumidification in the energy data visualization display box, the problems of easy aging of sealing strips and poor timeliness of desiccants are solved, achieving long-term sealing reliability and rapid maintenance, reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs, and improving operation and maintenance efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGGU FANGTAI ENERGY TECH (WUHAN) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Traditional energy data visualization display boxes in underground utility tunnels suffer from water vapor infiltration due to the easy aging and failure of sealing strips and the poor timeliness of passive dehumidification by desiccants, resulting in high maintenance costs and affecting operation and maintenance efficiency.
It adopts a three-level sealing structure, combining active and passive dehumidification systems, using T-type EPDM rubber sealing strips, magnetic self-adhesive sealing strips, and waterproof and breathable membranes. It is equipped with a PCM phase change material energy storage plate and temperature and humidity sensors. By combining active and passive dehumidification, it reduces energy consumption and achieves long-term sealing reliability and rapid maintenance.
It achieves long-term sealing reliability and rapid maintenance in high humidity environments, reduces maintenance costs, improves operation and maintenance efficiency, and optimizes energy efficiency through a combination of active and passive dehumidification.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of underground utility tunnel equipment protection technology, specifically a moisture-proof energy data visualization display box for underground utility tunnels. Background Technology
[0002] Underground utility tunnels serve as centralized channels for urban energy pipelines, and are constantly exposed to high humidity, as well as problems such as water seepage and dust accumulation.
[0003] However, traditional energy data visualization display boxes mostly use ordinary sealed boxes with desiccants. Ordinary sealed boxes have single-layer sealing strips that are prone to aging and failure, leading to water vapor penetration. In addition, the passive dehumidification of desiccants has poor timeliness and needs to be replaced frequently, resulting in high maintenance costs. Maintenance requires opening the entire box, which affects operation and maintenance efficiency.
[0004] In summary, a moisture-proof energy data visualization display box for underground utility tunnels is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a moisture-proof energy data visualization display box for underground utility tunnels. It features a three-level seal to improve long-term sealing reliability, a quick-release cover for easy maintenance, and a combination of active and passive dehumidification for energy efficiency optimization. This design solves the problems of traditional energy data visualization display boxes, which often use ordinary sealed boxes with desiccants. Ordinary sealed boxes often suffer from single-layer sealing strips that are prone to aging and failure, leading to moisture penetration. Furthermore, passive dehumidification with desiccants has poor timeliness, requiring frequent replacement and resulting in high maintenance costs. Maintenance also necessitates opening the entire box, impacting operational efficiency.
[0007] (II) Technical Solution
[0008] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A moisture-proof energy data visualization display box for underground pipe corridors includes a box body and a viewing glass cover. A socket cylinder is fixedly connected to the inner edge of the box body. Each socket cylinder has a locking core assembly arranged symmetrically upwards and downwards and extending to its inner side. Alignment posts arranged at four corners and extending to the rear side of the viewing glass cover are embedded in the front side and are adapted to the socket cylinder. An annular groove is opened on the outer side of each alignment post, located on the rear side of the viewing glass cover and adapted to the locking core assembly. The annular groove has an alignment post adapted to the locking core assembly and... The locking holes inside the positioning posts are connected. Each positioning post has an unlocking component that extends to its front side and is adapted to the locking core assembly. The front side of the visible glass cover is fixedly connected to a handle that is symmetrically distributed on the left and right. The handle has a connecting rod that passes through it and is fixedly connected to the front side of the unlocking component on the same side. The front side of the box is embedded with a T-shaped EPDM rubber sealing strip adapted to the visible glass cover. The front side of the box is bonded with a magnetic self-adhesive sealing strip located around the T-shaped EPDM rubber sealing strip and adapted to the visible glass cover. The left and right sides of the box are embedded with a waterproof and breathable membrane that communicates with its interior.
[0009] The cabinet is internally fixedly connected to a monitor bracket, and the bottom wall of the cabinet's inner cavity is provided with a waterproof cable gland extending to its bottom.
[0010] An axial flow fan is installed on the top wall of the inner cavity of the housing, and a miniature PTC heating element is installed below the axial flow fan. A temperature and humidity sensor is installed on the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the housing, and a water collection tank is installed on the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the housing. A drain pump is installed inside the water collection tank, and the output end of the drain pump extends to the bottom of the housing. A liquid level sensor is installed inside the water collection tank. An inclined guide channel is fixedly connected to the top of the water collection tank and communicates with it. A PCM phase change material energy storage plate is embedded on the top of the inclined guide channel.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] 1) This moisture-proof energy data visualization display box for underground utility tunnels features a T-shaped EPDM rubber sealing strip and a magnetic self-adhesive sealing strip on the front of the box, and waterproof and breathable membranes on the left and right sides, forming a three-level seal. While holding the handle, the connecting rod is pulled, which in turn moves the unlocking component, pushing the locking core component out of the locking hole. This places a section of the locking core component within the annular groove, allowing the alignment post to be pulled out from inside the socket cylinder via the handle. The viewing glass cover can then be quickly removed. To install the viewing glass cover, align the alignment post with the socket cylinder and insert it to the bottom. The locking core component automatically enters the locking hole and engages the alignment post, completing the installation of the viewing glass cover. This three-level seal enhances long-term sealing reliability and allows for quick disassembly and assembly for easy maintenance.
[0013] 2) This moisture-proof energy data visualization display box for underground utility tunnels uses a PCM phase change material energy storage plate for passive moisture absorption. When the humidity inside the box exceeds the equilibrium humidity of the PCM phase change material energy storage plate, the plate absorbs moisture; conversely, it releases moisture, achieving dynamic humidity control. When the temperature and humidity sensor detects humidity >70%RH, it sends a signal to the control module, triggering active dehumidification. The control module activates a micro PTC heating element to heat the air to 40-45℃. An axial flow fan pushes the hot air through the PCM phase change material energy storage plate, causing water vapor to condense into water droplets. These droplets flow into a water collection tank along an inclined guide channel. A liquid level sensor monitors the accumulated water, and the control module activates a drainage pump to discharge the water, achieving active dehumidification. The passive dehumidification of the PCM phase change material energy storage plate reduces the frequency of active dehumidification, thereby reducing energy consumption. This combination of active and passive dehumidification optimizes energy efficiency and significantly improves the reliability of the device in high-humidity environments.
[0014] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.
[0015] Furthermore, the locking core assembly includes a ball-head locking rod and a first spring. The inside of each socket cylinder is provided with ball-head locking rods that are symmetrically distributed vertically and extend to their inner sides. The opposite side of each ball-head locking rod is provided with a first spring located inside the socket cylinder. The opposite side of each ball-head locking rod is adapted to the annular groove and the locking hole.
[0016] Furthermore, the unlocking assembly includes a pull rod, a frustum block, and a second spring. Each of the alignment posts has a pull rod extending to its front side and fixedly connected to the connecting rod. Each pull rod has a frustum block located inside the alignment post and adapted to the ball head locking rod fixedly connected to its rear side. Each pull rod has a second spring sleeved on its outer side, located inside the alignment post.
[0017] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that, while holding the handle, the connecting rod is pulled, which in turn drives the frustum block to move. The frustum block forces the ball head locking rod to move to the opposite side, pushing the ball head locking rod out of the locking hole. This places the opposite end of the ball head locking rod in the annular groove, so that the alignment post can be pulled out from inside the socket through the handle, and the viewing glass cover can be quickly removed. When installing the viewing glass cover, the alignment post is aligned with the socket and inserted to the bottom. Under the action of the first spring, the ball head locking rod automatically enters the locking hole and locks the alignment post, completing the installation of the viewing glass cover. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the visible glass cover structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a right-side sectional view of the socket and the alignment post of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the water collection tank and inclined guide channel of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 2. Visible glass cover; 3. Socket; 4. Locking core assembly; 401. Ball-head locking rod; 402. First spring; 5. Alignment post; 6. Annular groove; 7. Locking hole; 8. Unlocking assembly; 801. Pull rod; 802. Frustum block; 803. Second spring; 9. Handle; 10. Connecting rod; 11. T-type EPDM rubber sealing strip; 12. Magnetic self-adhesive sealing strip; 13. Waterproof and breathable membrane; 14. Monitor bracket; 15. Waterproof cable gland; 16. Axial flow fan; 17. Miniature PTC heating element; 18. Temperature and humidity sensor; 19. Water collection tank; 20. Drain pump; 21. Liquid level sensor; 22. Inclined guide channel; 23. PCM phase change material energy storage plate. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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.
[0024] In the embodiments, by Figure 1-4Presented is a moisture-proof energy data visualization display box for underground utility tunnels. This utility model includes a box body 1 and a viewing glass cover 2. Socket cylinders 3 are fixedly connected to the inner edges of the box body 1. Each socket cylinder 3 has a locking core assembly 4 arranged symmetrically upwards and downwards extending to its inner side. Alignment posts 5, arranged at four corners and extending to the rear side, are embedded in the front side of the viewing glass cover 2 and are adapted to the socket cylinders 3. Each alignment post 5 has an annular groove 6 located on the rear side of the viewing glass cover 2 and adapted to the locking core assembly 4. The annular groove 6 has a lock that adapts to the locking core assembly 4 and communicates with the interior of the alignment post 5. The stop hole 7 and the alignment post 5 are both provided with unlocking components 8 that extend to their front side and are adapted to the locking core assembly 4. The front side of the visible glass cover 2 is fixedly connected with handles 9 that are symmetrically distributed on the left and right. The handle 9 is provided with a connecting rod 10 that passes through it and is fixedly connected to the front side of the unlocking component 8 on the same side. The front side of the box 1 is embedded with a T-shaped EPDM rubber sealing strip 11 that is adapted to the visible glass cover 2. The front side of the box 1 is bonded with a magnetic self-adhesive sealing strip 12 that is located around the T-shaped EPDM rubber sealing strip 11 and is adapted to the visible glass cover 2. The left and right sides of the box 1 are both embedded with a waterproof and breathable membrane 13 that communicates with its interior.
[0025] The monitor bracket 14 is fixedly connected inside the cabinet 1, and a waterproof cable gland 15 extending to the bottom of the inner cavity of the cabinet 1 is provided.
[0026] An axial flow fan 16 is installed on the top wall of the inner cavity of the housing 1. A miniature PTC heating element 17 is installed below the axial flow fan 16. A temperature and humidity sensor 18 is installed on the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the housing 1. A water collection tank 19 is installed on the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the housing 1. A drain pump 20 is installed inside the water collection tank 19. The output end of the drain pump 20 extends to the bottom of the housing 1. A liquid level sensor 21 is installed inside the water collection tank 19. An inclined guide channel 22 is fixedly connected to the top of the water collection tank 19 and communicates with it. A PCM phase change material energy storage plate 23 is embedded on the top of the inclined guide channel 22.
[0027] The locking core assembly 4 includes a ball head locking rod 401 and a first spring 402. The inside of the socket cylinder 3 is provided with ball head locking rods 401 that are symmetrically distributed vertically and extend to their inner side. The opposite side of the ball head locking rod 401 is provided with a first spring 402 located inside the socket cylinder 3. The opposite side of the ball head locking rod 401 is adapted to the annular groove 6 and the locking hole 7.
[0028] The unlocking assembly 8 includes a pull rod 801, a frustum block 802, and a second spring 803. The interior of each alignment post 5 is provided with a pull rod 801 extending to its front side and fixedly connected to the connecting rod 10. The rear side of each pull rod 801 is fixedly connected with a frustum block 802 located inside the alignment post 5 and adapted to the ball head locking rod 401. The outer side of each pull rod 801 is fitted with a second spring 803 located inside the alignment post 5.
[0029] Implementation steps for the first innovation point:
[0030] Step 1: The front of the box 1 is equipped with a T-shaped EPDM rubber sealing strip 11 and a magnetic self-adhesive sealing strip 12, and the left and right sides of the box 1 are equipped with waterproof and breathable membranes 13, forming a three-level seal;
[0031] Step 2: While holding handle 9, pull the connecting rod 10, which in turn drives the frustum block 802 to move through the pull rod 801. The frustum block 802 forces the ball head locking rod 401 to move to the opposite side, pushing the ball head locking rod 401 out of the locking hole 7, so that the opposite end of the ball head locking rod 401 is in the annular groove 6. Thus, the alignment post 5 can be pulled out from the inside of the socket cylinder 3 through handle 9, and the visible glass cover 2 can be quickly removed.
[0032] Step 3: When installing the viewing glass cover 2, align the alignment post 5 with the socket cylinder 3 and insert it to the bottom. Under the action of the first spring 402, the ball head locking rod 401 automatically enters the locking hole 7 and locks the alignment post 5, thus completing the installation of the viewing glass cover 2.
[0033] Implementation steps for the second innovation point:
[0034] Step 1: The PCM phase change material energy storage plate 23 passively absorbs moisture. When the humidity inside the box 1 exceeds the equilibrium humidity of the PCM phase change material energy storage plate 23, the PCM phase change material energy storage plate 23 absorbs moisture, and vice versa, it releases moisture to achieve dynamic humidity regulation.
[0035] Step 2: When the temperature and humidity sensor 18 detects humidity > 70%RH, it sends a signal to the control module to trigger active dehumidification. The control module then activates the micro PTC heating element 17 to heat the air to 40-45℃. The axial fan 16 pushes the hot air through the PCM phase change material energy storage plate 23, where water vapor condenses into water droplets. The water droplets flow into the water collection tank 19 along the inclined guide channel 22.
[0036] Step 3: The liquid level sensor 21 monitors the accumulated water, and the control module causes the drainage pump 20 to discharge the water to achieve active dehumidification. The PCM phase change material energy storage plate 23 passively dehumidifies, reducing the frequency of active dehumidification and thus reducing energy consumption.
[0037] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A moisture-proof energy data visualization display box for underground utility tunnels, comprising a box body (1) and a viewing glass cover (2), characterized in that: The inner edges of the housing (1) are all fixedly connected with socket cylinders (3). The socket cylinders (3) are all provided with locking core components (4) that are symmetrically distributed vertically and extend to their inner sides. The front side of the visible glass cover (2) is fitted with alignment posts (5) that are distributed at the four corners and extend to their rear side and are adapted to the socket cylinders (3). The outer side of each alignment post (5) is provided with annular grooves (6) located on the rear side of the visible glass cover (2) and adapted to the locking core components (4). The inside of each annular groove (6) is provided with locking holes (7) that are adapted to the locking core components (4) and communicate with the inside of the alignment posts (5). The inside of each alignment post (5) is provided with locking holes (7) that extend to its front side and communicate with the locking core components (4). The core component (4) is compatible with the unlocking component (8). The front side of the visible glass cover (2) is fixedly connected with handles (9) that are symmetrically distributed on the left and right. The handle (9) has a connecting rod (10) that passes through it and is fixedly connected to the front side of the unlocking component (8) on the same side. The front side of the box (1) is embedded with a T-shaped EPDM rubber sealing strip (11) that is compatible with the visible glass cover (2). The front side of the box (1) is bonded with a magnetic self-adhesive sealing strip (12) that is located around the T-shaped EPDM rubber sealing strip (11) and is compatible with the visible glass cover (2). The left and right sides of the box (1) are both embedded with a waterproof and breathable membrane (13) that communicates with its interior. The cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to a monitor bracket (14), and the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the cabinet (1) is provided with a waterproof cable gland (15) extending to its bottom. An axial flow fan (16) is provided on the top wall of the inner cavity of the box (1). A miniature PTC heating element (17) is provided below the axial flow fan (16). A temperature and humidity sensor (18) is provided on the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the box (1). A water collection tank (19) is provided on the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the box (1). A drain pump (20) is provided inside the water collection tank (19). The output end of the drain pump (20) extends to the bottom of the box (1). A liquid level sensor (21) is provided inside the water collection tank (19). An inclined guide channel (22) is fixedly connected to the top of the water collection tank (19) and communicates with it. A PCM phase change material energy storage plate (23) is embedded on the top of the inclined guide channel (22).
2. The moisture-proof energy data visualization display box for underground utility tunnels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking core assembly (4) includes a ball-head locking rod (401) and a first spring (402). The inside of the socket cylinder (3) is provided with ball-head locking rods (401) that are symmetrically distributed vertically and extend to their inner sides. The opposite side of the ball-head locking rod (401) is provided with a first spring (402) located inside the socket cylinder (3). The opposite side of the ball-head locking rod (401) is adapted to the annular groove (6) and the locking hole (7).
3. A moisture-proof energy data visualization display box for underground utility tunnels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The unlocking assembly (8) includes a pull rod (801), a frustum block (802) and a second spring (803). The interior of each alignment post (5) is provided with a pull rod (801) extending to its front side and fixedly connected to the connecting rod (10). The rear side of each pull rod (801) is fixedly connected with a frustum block (802) located inside the alignment post (5) and adapted to the ball head locking rod (401). The outer side of each pull rod (801) is fitted with a second spring (803) located inside the alignment post (5).