Tool-free maintenance self-heat-dissipation patch panel
By designing an exhaust and filtration structure in the plug-in box and utilizing a spring clip structure to achieve tool-free assembly and disassembly, the problem of poor heat dissipation in the plug-in box is solved, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency and safety of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521792082.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-08-22
AI Technical Summary
The existing plug-in boxes have poor heat dissipation, which increases the risk of equipment overheating and short circuits.
A tool-free, maintenance-free, self-heating plug-in box was designed, employing an exhaust and filtration structure. It utilizes a spring clip structure to achieve tool-free assembly and disassembly, and combines with an exhaust fan to expel heat and prevent dust accumulation from affecting heat dissipation.
It enables tool-free disassembly and cleaning, effectively dissipates heat, prevents dust accumulation, and improves the heat dissipation performance of the connector box and the safety of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of plug-in boxes, and in particular to a tool-free, maintenance-free, self-heating plug-in box. Background Technology
[0002] During operation, the plug-in box needs to be installed on the busbar trunking to enable the plug-in box to safely draw power from the rail-type busbar. In the existing technology, some plug-in boxes have poor heat dissipation during use. Because the heat emitted by the busbar trunking and other components inside the device cannot be dissipated in time, it is easy to cause damage to the internal equipment due to overheating and short circuits. Utility Model Content
[0003] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a tool-free, maintenance-free, self-heating plug-in box. It solves the problem of poor heat dissipation in plug-in boxes. The exhaust and filter structures are disassembled and installed using spring clips, allowing for cleaning without additional tools. This prevents the accumulation of dust over long-term use, which could affect the heat dissipation of the device. In addition, the exhaust fan design facilitates the removal of heat generated by the internal equipment during operation.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts a tool-free maintenance-free self-heating plug-in box, comprising: a plug-in box body, wherein the top surface and the side surface of the plug-in box body are respectively provided with a heat dissipation window and an air inlet window, an exhaust structure is snapped into the heat dissipation window, and a filter structure is snapped into the air inlet window. The filter structure includes a filter housing, a first filter screen disposed inside one side of the filter housing, and a plurality of louvers disposed inside the other side of the filter housing. The filter housing is symmetrically provided with first retaining springs on both sides, each first retaining spring having two sets of first retaining fins. The air inlet window is provided with first retaining grooves on both sides that cooperate with and lock into the first retaining fins. The exhaust structure includes an exhaust fan housing and an exhaust fan disposed inside the exhaust fan housing. The exhaust fan housing has two symmetrically arranged second retaining springs on both sides. The second retaining springs have two sets of second retaining fins. The heat dissipation window has second retaining grooves on both sides that cooperate with the second retaining fins to lock in place.
[0005] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the side wall of the filter housing gradually slopes inward from the outside to the inside of the insertion box, and the side wall of the filter housing is symmetrically provided with first mounting grooves.
[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first retaining spring is made of an elastic material, one end of the first retaining spring is fixed in the first mounting groove by a rivet, and the other end is raised and extends out of the filter housing.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of the louvers are disposed on the inner wall of the filter housing near the plug box.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, protective nets are provided inside both the heat dissipation window and the air intake window.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the side wall of the exhaust fan housing gradually slopes inward from the outside to the inside of the insertion box, and a second mounting groove is symmetrically provided on the side wall of the exhaust fan housing.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second retaining spring is made of an elastic material, one end of the second retaining spring is fixed in the second mounting groove by a rivet, and the other end is raised and extends out of the exhaust fan housing.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a waterproof power socket is provided on the side end face of the filter housing facing the plug-in box.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a temperature controller is provided inside the plug-in box.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the temperature controller is connected to the control system signal of the plug-in box.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: it solves the problem of poor heat dissipation of the plug-in box; the exhaust structure and filter structure are installed and replaced using a spring clip structure, and can be disassembled and cleaned without additional tools, preventing the accumulation of dust over long-term use from affecting the heat dissipation effect of the device; in addition, the exhaust fan design facilitates the exhaust of heat generated by the equipment inside the box during operation. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the 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, wherein: Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the tool-free maintenance-free self-heating plug-in box of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a side view of the tool-free, maintenance-free, self-heating plug-in box of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the filter structure in this utility model; Figure 4This is a side sectional view of the filter structure in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exhaust structure in this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0017] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model discloses a tool-free, maintenance-free, self-heating plug-in box, comprising: a plug-in box body 1, with a heat dissipation window 2 and an air inlet window 3 respectively provided on the top and side surfaces of the plug-in box body; an exhaust structure 4 snapped into the heat dissipation window; and a filter structure 5 snapped into the air inlet window. Specifically, the filter structure includes a filter housing 51, a first filter screen 52 disposed inside one side of the filter housing, and several louvered strips 53 disposed inside the other side of the filter housing. The several louvered strips are disposed on the inner wall of the filter housing near the plug-in box to form a louvered structure. The filter housing is equipped with a first filter screen, and the louvered structure is designed further inward, which can effectively prevent foreign objects from entering the plug-in box.
[0018] Furthermore, first retaining springs 54 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the filter housing. Each first retaining spring has two sets of first engaging fins 55. The side wall of the filter housing gradually slopes inward from the outside to the inside of the insertion box. First mounting grooves 56 are symmetrically opened on the sloped side wall of the filter housing. The first retaining springs are made of elastic material. One end of the first retaining spring is fixed in the first mounting groove by a rivet, and the other end is raised and extends out of the filter housing. First slots 31 are provided on both sides of the air inlet window to engage with the first engaging fins. When it is necessary to install or replace the filter structure, the filter housing is pushed inward along the two side walls of the air inlet window, aligned with the first slot. Under the squeezing force of the first retaining spring, the two sets of first engaging fins are inserted into the first slots. After installation, no tools are required, and operation and maintenance are convenient and safe. When disassembling, simply press down the raised end of the first retaining spring to disengage the two sets of first engaging fins from the first slots to complete the disassembly.
[0019] Furthermore, the exhaust structure includes an exhaust fan housing 41 and an exhaust fan 42 disposed within the exhaust fan housing. Second retaining springs 43 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the exhaust fan housing. Each second retaining spring has two sets of second engaging fins 44. The sidewall of the exhaust fan housing gradually slopes inward from the outside towards the inside of the insertion box. Second mounting grooves are symmetrically opened on the sidewall of the exhaust fan housing. The second retaining spring is made of an elastic material. One end of the second retaining spring is fixed in the second mounting groove by a rivet, while the other end protrudes and extends out of the exhaust fan housing. Second retaining grooves 21 are provided on both sides of the heat dissipation window to engage with the second engaging fins. The installation method of the exhaust structure is the same as that of the filter structure, and will not be described in detail here.
[0020] Furthermore, protective nets 6 are provided inside both the heat dissipation window and the air intake window to ensure safety during replacement and maintenance. A waterproof power socket is provided on the side of the filter housing facing the plug-in box. A temperature controller 7 is provided inside the plug-in box. The temperature controller is connected to the control system signal of the plug-in box. When the temperature inside the plug-in box reaches the set value, the exhaust fan is automatically turned on to cool down the components inside the plug-in box.
[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: it solves the problem of poor heat dissipation of the plug-in box; the exhaust structure and filter structure are disassembled and installed using spring clips, which can be disassembled and cleaned without additional tools, preventing the accumulation of dust over long-term use from affecting the heat dissipation effect of the device; in addition, the exhaust fan design facilitates the exhaust of heat generated by the internal equipment during operation.
[0022] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A tool-free, self-venting patch panel, comprising: include: The plug-in housing has a heat dissipation window and an air intake window respectively on its top and side surfaces. An exhaust structure is snapped into the heat dissipation window, and a filter structure is snapped into the air intake window. The filter structure includes a filter housing, a first filter screen disposed inside one side of the filter housing, and several louvers disposed inside the other side of the filter housing. First retaining springs are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the filter housing. The first retaining springs have two sets of first retaining fins. First retaining grooves that cooperate with the first retaining fins to lock in place are provided on both sides of the air intake window. The exhaust structure includes an exhaust fan housing and an exhaust fan disposed within the exhaust fan housing. The exhaust fan housing has two symmetrically arranged second retaining springs on both sides. The second retaining springs have two sets of second retaining fins. The heat dissipation window has second retaining grooves on both sides that cooperate with the second retaining fins to lock in place.
2. A tool-less maintenance self-cooling patch panel according to claim 1, wherein, The sidewall of the filter housing gradually slopes inward from the outside to the inside of the insertion box, and the sidewall of the filter housing is symmetrically provided with first mounting grooves.
3. A tool-less maintenance self-cooling patch panel according to claim 2, wherein, The first retaining spring is made of an elastic material. One end of the first retaining spring is fixed in the first mounting groove by a rivet, and the other end is raised and extends out of the filter housing.
4. A tool-less maintenance self-cooling patch panel according to claim 1, wherein, Several of the aforementioned louvers are disposed on the inner wall of the filter housing near the plug box.
5. The tool-less maintenance self-cooling patch panel of claim 1, wherein, Both the heat dissipation window and the air intake window are equipped with protective nets.
6. A tool-less maintenance self-cooling patch panel according to claim 1, wherein, The side wall of the exhaust fan housing gradually slopes inward from the outside to the inside of the insertion box, and a second mounting groove is symmetrically provided on the side wall of the exhaust fan housing.
7. A tool-less maintenance self-cooling patch panel according to claim 6, wherein, The second retaining spring is made of an elastic material. One end of the second retaining spring is fixed in the second mounting groove by a rivet, and the other end is raised and extends out of the exhaust fan housing.
8. A tool-less maintenance self-cooling patch panel according to claim 1, wherein, A waterproof power socket is provided on the side of the filter housing facing the plug-in box.
9. A tool-less maintenance self-cooling patch panel according to claim 1, wherein, A temperature controller is installed inside the plug-in box.
10. A tool-less maintenance self-cooling patch panel according to claim 9, wherein, The temperature controller is connected to the central control system signal of the plug-in box.