A meter box with upper and lower cover reverse type hidden hinge shaft

CN224804504UActive Publication Date: 2026-09-25ZHEJIANG YONG XIN ELECTRIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522248016.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-24
Publication Date
2026-09-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-24

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Technical Problem

[0006]本实用新型提出一种上下盖反转式隐藏铰链轴的电表箱,解决了相关技术中在多个电表箱安装在一起的时候电表箱的平开门会影响相邻电表箱的安装的问题

Benefits of technology

[0015]本实用新型的工作原理及有益效果为:通过上翻盖与下翻盖能够使电表箱上下盖翻转打开,防止影响多个电表箱的并排安装,而上下盖翻转打开的电表箱能够安装在空间较小的位置,通过滑块与滑槽能够随意的调节电表箱主体的高度,方便后续对于电表箱的使用。

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an electric meter box technical field proposes an up and down cover reverse formula hidden hinge shaft's electric meter box, include: electric meter box main part, fixedly installed height adjusting unit in electric meter box main part one side is used for adjusting the horizontal height of electric meter box main part, the flip cover unit for closing electric meter box is fixedly installed in electric meter box main part inside, fixedly installed locking structure in flip cover unit one side is used for locking the door of electric meter box, flip cover unit rotation setting in electric meter box main part inside no. The electric meter box can be opened by the up and down cover, preventing affecting the side -by -side installation of multiple electric meter boxes, and the electric meter box opened by the up and down cover can be installed in a small space, the height of the electric meter box main part can be adjusted at will through the sliding block and the sliding slot, facilitating the subsequent use of the electric meter box.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of meter box technology, specifically relating to a meter box with a reverse-type hidden hinge shaft for the upper and lower covers. Background Technology

[0002] An electricity meter, short for energy meter, is an instrument used to measure electrical energy. It is also called a kilowatt-hour meter, fire meter, or simply a kilowatt-hour meter. With the development of power transmission technology, more and more mechanical and electronic electricity meters are widely used in industrial production. The input terminal of an electricity meter is connected to the power grid, either near or far. When the power grid fails or is struck by lightning, surge voltages or overvoltages can easily occur in the transmission lines. Overvoltages affect the linear stability of the meter's measurement error and may even cause the meter to malfunction. Therefore, overvoltage protection for electricity meters is particularly important. Thus, electricity meters are usually placed in meter boxes for protection.

[0003] A known authorized patent with application number CN202422328442.0 discloses an electric meter box: It includes a box body with a hinged door at the front. Both sides of the box body have receiving slots, and a first and a second storage box are rotatably arranged within each slot. The first and second storage boxes are stacked, and magnets are provided on the inner surface of each receiving slot. This utility model, by rotatably arranging the first and second storage boxes on both sides of the box body, allows for the storage of tools and disassembled screws used by maintenance personnel. This facilitates quick access to necessary tools, prevents the loss of small parts such as screws, and eliminates the need for workers to carefully search for tools in storage bags during maintenance. This improves work efficiency, facilitates meter box maintenance, and enhances the practicality of the meter box.

[0004] However, in implementing the relevant technologies, the following problems were found with the above technical solutions: Most existing meter boxes use swing doors. When multiple meter boxes are installed together, the swing doors of the meter boxes will affect the installation of adjacent meter boxes. The swing doors of existing meter boxes require a large area to open, which makes it impossible to install the meter boxes in places with limited space.

[0005] Therefore, a meter box with a reverse-type upper and lower cover and a hidden hinge shaft is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model proposes an electric meter box with a reverse-type hidden hinge shaft on the upper and lower covers, which solves the problem in related technologies that the swing door of the electric meter box will affect the installation of adjacent electric meter boxes when multiple electric meter boxes are installed together.

[0007] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A meter box with a reversible upper and lower cover and a concealed hinge shaft, comprising: The main body of the meter box; A height adjustment unit fixedly installed on one side of the meter box body is used to adjust the horizontal height of the meter box body. A flip-top unit that is fixedly installed inside the main body of the meter box is used to seal the meter box. A locking structure fixedly installed on one side of the flip-top unit is used to lock the door of the meter box; The flip-top unit includes a first limiting shaft rotatably installed inside the main body of the meter box, a second limiting shaft rotatably installed inside the main body of the meter box, a first connecting cylinder rotatably installed outside the first limiting shaft, a second connecting cylinder fixedly installed outside the second limiting shaft, an upper flip-top fixedly installed outside the first connecting cylinder, a lower flip-top fixedly installed outside the second connecting cylinder, and an observation window fixedly installed inside the upper and lower flip-tops.

[0008] Preferably, the height adjustment unit includes a slider fixedly installed on one side of the meter box body, a fixed frame slidably disposed on one side of the meter box via the slider, a groove opened inside the fixed frame, an anchor bolt threaded inside the fixed frame, and a fastening bolt threaded inside the meter box body, wherein the fastening bolt passes through the slider and is threadedly connected to the fixed frame.

[0009] Preferably, the locking structure includes a rotating component rotatably installed inside the lower flip cover, a rotating pin fixedly installed outside the rotating component, and a limiting ring fixedly installed on one side of the lower flip cover.

[0010] Preferably, the inside of the meter box body is provided with a water collection tank, the inside of the water collection tank is provided with a flow guide channel, the inside of the meter box body is provided with a flow guide hole, a rubber rain shield is fixedly installed on the top of the meter box body, and a baffle is fixedly installed inside the meter box body.

[0011] Preferably, the meter box body has multiple heat dissipation holes on both sides, and multiple rain shields are fixedly installed on both sides of the meter box body.

[0012] Preferably, a fixing plate is fixedly installed inside the main body of the meter box, and the fixing plate has connection holes inside.

[0013] Preferably, a conduit is fixedly installed at the bottom of the meter box body, and there are two conduits.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom of the upper flip cover has a slope, the top of the lower flip cover has a slope, and the size of the top slope of the upper flip cover matches the size of the bottom slope of the lower flip cover.

[0015] The working principle and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the upper and lower covers of the meter box can be flipped open by the upper and lower covers to prevent interference with the side-by-side installation of multiple meter boxes. The meter box with the upper and lower covers flipped open can be installed in a space with limited space. The height of the meter box body can be adjusted at will by the slider and the slide groove, which facilitates the subsequent use of the meter box. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the fixing frame of this utility model; Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the image; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the meter box body of this utility model; Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 A magnified view of part B in the image; Figure 7 This utility model Figure 5 A magnified view of part C.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Meter box body; 2. Limiting shaft No. 1; 3. Limiting shaft No. 2; 4. Connecting cylinder No. 1; 5. Connecting cylinder No. 2; 6. Upper flip cover; 7. Lower flip cover; 8. Slider; 9. Fixing bracket; 10. Slide groove; 11. Anchor bolt; 12. Fastening bolt; 13. Rotating component; 14. Rotating pin; 15. Limiting ring; 16. Water collection tank; 17. Flow guide channel; 18. Flow guide hole; 19. Rubber rain shield; 20. Baffle; 21. Heat dissipation hole; 22. Rain shield; 23. Fixing plate; 24. Conduit; 25. Observation window. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0020] Implementation method: Please refer to Figure 1 -7. A meter box with a reversible top and bottom cover and a concealed hinge shaft, comprising: Meter box body 1; A height adjustment unit is fixedly installed on one side of the meter box body 1 to adjust the horizontal height of the meter box body 1; A flip-top unit is fixedly installed inside the main body 1 of the meter box for sealing the meter box; A locking structure fixedly installed on one side of the flip-top unit is used to lock the door of the meter box; The flip-top unit is rotatably mounted on a first limiting shaft 2 inside the main body 1 of the meter box, a second limiting shaft 3 inside the main body 1 of the meter box, a first connecting cylinder 4 rotatably mounted outside the first limiting shaft 2, a second connecting cylinder 5 fixedly mounted outside the second limiting shaft 3, an upper flip-top 6 fixedly mounted outside the first connecting cylinder 4, a lower flip-top 7 fixedly mounted outside the second connecting cylinder 5, and an observation window 25 fixedly mounted inside the upper flip-top 6 and the lower flip-top 7.

[0021] The technical solution provided in this embodiment is as follows: When installing the meter box, the fixing bracket 9 is first fixed to the wall by the anchor bolt 11, thereby fixing the meter box body 1 to the wall. Then, the height of the meter box body 1 can be adjusted at will by the slider 8 and the slide groove 10. When the appropriate height is adjusted, the meter box body 1 can be fixed by the fastening bolt 12 and the fixing bracket 9. When it is necessary to open the meter box body 1, the rotating pin 14 can be rotated by the rotating part 13, and then the upper cover 6 and the lower cover 7 can be opened by the first limit shaft 2 and the second limit shaft 3, thereby opening the meter box body 1. The meter to be used is installed on the fixing plate 23. When it rains, the rainwater flowing into the gap of the meter box will be collected by the water collection tank 16 and the guide tank 17, and then flow out of the inside of the meter box through the guide hole 18, thereby preventing rainwater from entering the inside of the meter box body 1 and affecting the meter inside the meter box body 1.

[0022] Furthermore, the height adjustment unit includes a slider 8 fixedly installed on one side of the meter box body 1, a fixing frame 9 slidably disposed on one side of the meter box body 1 via the slider 8, a groove 10 formed inside the fixing frame 9, an anchor bolt 11 threaded inside the fixing frame 9, and a fastening bolt 12 threaded inside the meter box body 1. The fastening bolt 12 passes through the slider 8 and is threadedly connected to the fixing frame 9.

[0023] Specifically, by threading the fastening bolt 12 through the slider 8 and connecting it to the fixing frame 9, the meter box body 1 can be fixedly connected to the fixing frame 9 via the fastening bolt 12, thereby allowing the meter box body 1 to be installed on the wall via the fixing frame 9.

[0024] Furthermore, the locking structure includes a rotating component 13 rotatably installed inside the lower flip cover 7, a rotating locking pin 14 fixedly installed outside the rotating component 13, and a limiting ring 15 fixedly installed on one side of the lower flip cover 7.

[0025] Specifically, by fixing the rotating pin 14 to the outside of the rotating component 13, the rotating pin 14 can be rotated by the rotating component 13, thereby locking the upper cover 6 and the lower cover 7.

[0026] Furthermore, a water collection tank 16 is provided inside the main body 1 of the meter box, a flow guide trough 17 is provided inside the water collection tank 16, a flow guide hole 18 is provided inside the main body 1 of the meter box, a rubber rain shield 19 is fixedly installed on the top of the main body 1 of the meter box, and a baffle 20 is fixedly installed inside the main body 1 of the meter box.

[0027] Specifically, the water collection trough 16 and the guide trough 17 allow rainwater flowing into the gaps of the meter box body 1 to be discharged through the guide hole 18, preventing rainwater from entering the interior of the meter box body 1 and causing a short circuit in the meter inside the meter box body 1.

[0028] Furthermore, multiple heat dissipation holes 21 are provided on both sides of the main body 1 of the meter box, and multiple rain shields 22 are fixedly installed on both sides of the main body 1 of the meter box.

[0029] Specifically, by fixing multiple rain shields 22 on both sides of the meter box body 1, rainwater can be prevented from entering the interior of the meter box body 1 through the heat dissipation holes 21.

[0030] Furthermore, a fixing plate 23 is fixedly installed inside the main body 1 of the meter box, and the fixing plate 23 has connection holes inside.

[0031] Specifically, the meter can be fixed inside the meter box body 1 by the fixing plate 23, which is fixedly installed inside the meter box body 1, thereby protecting the meter.

[0032] Furthermore, a conduit 24 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the meter box body 1, and there are two conduits 24.

[0033] Specifically, the two conduits 24 fixedly installed at the bottom of the meter box body 1 enable the wires to enter the meter box body 1 and prevent rainwater from flowing into the meter box body 1 from the inlet, thus preventing the wire interface from short-circuiting.

[0034] Furthermore, the bottom of the upper flip cover 6 is provided with a slope, and the top of the lower flip cover 7 is provided with a slope, and the size of the top slope of the upper flip cover 6 matches the size of the bottom slope of the lower flip cover 7.

[0035] Specifically, by matching the size of the top slope of the upper flip cover 6 with the size of the bottom slope of the lower flip cover 7, the upper flip cover 6 can cover the lower flip cover 7, thereby sealing the meter box.

[0036] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A meter box with a reversible top and bottom cover and a concealed hinge shaft, characterized in that, include: Meter box body (1); A height adjustment unit is fixedly installed on one side of the main body (1) of the meter box, which is used to adjust the horizontal height of the main body (1) of the meter box; A flip-top unit is fixedly installed inside the main body (1) of the meter box for sealing the meter box; A locking structure fixedly installed on one side of the flip-top unit is used to lock the door of the meter box; The flip-top unit is rotatably installed inside the main body (1) of the meter box, with a first limiting shaft (2), a second limiting shaft (3) rotatably installed inside the main body (1) of the meter box, a first connecting cylinder (4) rotatably installed outside the first limiting shaft (2), a second connecting cylinder (5) fixedly installed outside the second limiting shaft (3), an upper flip-top (6) fixedly installed outside the first connecting cylinder (4), a lower flip-top (7) fixedly installed outside the second connecting cylinder (5), and an observation window (25) fixedly installed inside the upper flip-top (6) and the lower flip-top (7).

2. The meter box with a reversible upper and lower cover concealed hinge shaft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height adjustment unit includes a slider (8) fixedly installed on one side of the meter box body (1), a fixed frame (9) slidably installed on one side of the meter box body (1) via the slider (8), a groove (10) opened inside the fixed frame (9), an anchor bolt (11) threaded inside the fixed frame (9), and a fastening bolt (12) threaded inside the meter box body (1). The fastening bolt (12) passes through the slider (8) and is threadedly connected to the fixed frame (9).

3. The meter box with a reversible upper and lower cover concealed hinge shaft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking structure includes a rotating component (13) rotatably installed inside the lower cover (7), a rotating pin (14) fixedly installed outside the rotating component (13), and a limiting ring (15) fixedly installed on one side of the lower cover (7).

4. The meter box with a reversible upper and lower cover concealed hinge shaft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The meter box body (1) has a water collection tank (16) inside, a flow guide groove (17) inside, a flow guide hole (18) inside, a rubber rain shield (19) fixedly installed on the top of the meter box body (1), and a baffle (20) fixedly installed inside the meter box body (1).

5. The meter box with a reversible upper and lower cover concealed hinge shaft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) of the meter box has multiple heat dissipation holes (21) on both sides, and multiple rain shields (22) are fixedly installed on both sides of the main body (1).

6. The meter box with a reversible upper and lower cover concealed hinge shaft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The meter box body (1) is fixedly installed with a fixing plate (23), and the fixing plate (23) has a connection hole inside.

7. The meter box with a reversible upper and lower cover concealed hinge shaft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the main body (1) of the meter box is fixedly installed with a conduit (24), and there are two conduits (24).

8. The meter box with a reversible upper and lower cover concealed hinge shaft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the upper flip cover (6) is provided with a slope, and the top of the lower flip cover (7) is provided with a slope, and the size of the top slope of the upper flip cover (6) matches the size of the bottom slope of the lower flip cover (7).

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