Distribution cabinet

Abstract

Distribution cabinet (10) for making electrical or optical conductor connections to modules (90, 91) arranged in the distribution cabinet (10), comprising a housing (19) in which a module carrier (11, 12) for supporting modules (90, 91) is arranged one above the other in a row direction (R), wherein the housing (19) has a first operating opening (13) and a second operating opening (14) on opposite sides, wherein the first operating opening (13) is provided frontally in front of the module carrier (11) for operating the modules (90, 91) held on the module carrier (11), and wherein the module carrier (11) associated with the first operating opening (13) forms a first module carrier (11) and between the first module carrier (11) and the second operating opening (14) a second module carrier (12) associated with the second operating opening (14) and accessible from the front through the second operating opening (14) for supporting modules in a The row direction (R) is arranged one above the other,characterized in that the first module carrier (11) and the second module carrier (12) are arranged in alignment with each other in the distribution cabinet (10, 100), so that a module (90, 91) arranged on one module carrier (11, 12) can project into a mounting space (50) of the other module carrier (11, 12) provided for modules.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a distribution cabinet for making electrical or optical conductor connections to modules arranged in the distribution cabinet, according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Such a distribution cabinet is described in US 2005 / 0286235 A1.

[0003] A network cabinet accessible from its front and rear for housing electronic components is shown in US 2007 / 0293138 A1.

[0004] US 2012 / 0170175 A1 describes a rack for holding uninterruptible power supplies, wherein the rack has side-by-side supports that can each hold stacked components.

[0005] It is generally known that a distribution cabinet has a front and a rear access panel, so that the modules arranged in the distribution cabinet, for example electrical or optical switches, telephone systems, computers, especially servers, or the like, are accessible both from their respective front and from their rear. Thus, the respective module can also be operated from its rear, for example to plug in electrical supply cables and the like.

[0006] For example, a distribution cabinet known from EP 2 657 741 A1 has at least one operating opening on the front. If the rear panel is removed, the back of the module carrier is also accessible.

[0007] However, the usability of such a distribution cabinet is limited, as space is required at the rear to allow access to the second operating opening. The distribution cabinet needs to be deep enough to accommodate either the deepest or longest module.

[0008] It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide an improved distribution cabinet.

[0009] To solve the problem, a distribution cabinet according to claim 1 is provided.

[0010] This concept has the advantage that virtually every access opening can be optimally utilized. The modules located on the first module carrier can be operated through the first access opening, and the modules located on the second module carrier can be operated through the second access opening. The modules are, in effect, arranged back-to-back in the first and second module carriers.

[0011] The modules that can be arranged on the module carriers include, for example, splice modules for fiber optic cables or optical fibers. However, the modules can also be switches, telephone systems, computer equipment, or other electrical and / or optical modules. Furthermore, a module can consist of or comprise a patch panel.

[0012] The modules expediently have module housings with brackets or mounting means that can interact with mounting means of the module carriers, for example aligned screw holes or holders for screws or the like.

[0013] The module supports include, for example, support columns or rods on which several mounting holes, screw receptacles or similar other brackets for attaching a respective module are arranged.

[0014] Ideally, the distribution cabinet includes a carrying frame.

[0015] The support frame can form at least a partial component of the distribution cabinet housing. Preferably, a cover section and / or a base section of the support frame forms part of the distribution cabinet housing. It is also possible, for example, that a side panel of the support frame simultaneously serves as a side wall of the distribution cabinet housing.

[0016] For example, cladding parts or side walls of the distribution cabinet housing can be arranged on the support frame.

[0017] The distribution cabinet should ideally include at least one cable management module for guiding the cables required to make the conductor connections to the modules. This cable management module can, for example, act as a stash for excess cable lengths. Particularly in the case of cables designed as or containing optical fibers, cutting them to a suitable length is either impossible or extremely difficult. The cable management module can accommodate the unused length of such a conductor or cable.

[0018] The conductor guidance module comprises, for example, a support wall or column extending parallel to the row direction of the modules. The conductor guidance module preferably has several support arms or contours for supporting or resting the cables. Thus, the cables are supported and held by the conductor guidance module alongside the modules, allowing them to be conveniently guided to the modules arranged in the module carrier.

[0019] It is advantageous to assign a conductor guidance module to each of the module carriers.

[0020] An asymmetrical arrangement is possible, in which, for example, a conductor guide module is only provided on one side next to a module carrier.

[0021] However, an arrangement is also perfectly possible in which a conductor guide module is provided on either side of each module carrier. Of course, an asymmetrical arrangement could also be used here, in which, for example, a wider and a narrower conductor guide module are provided, positioned on opposite sides next to the respective module carrier.

[0022] Furthermore, it is also possible that a conductor guidance module is arranged on one side of the module carrier or a module carrier, and a support module for at least one functional component, for example a cable clamp, an electrical component, or the like, is arranged on the other side. The support module has, for example, mounting openings or mounting brackets for the functional component. Preferably, the mounting brackets or mounting openings are arranged on the support module in a grid pattern.

[0023] Advantageously, a mounting arrangement is provided that allows the at least one conductor guide module to be mounted on either opposite side of the module carrier. For example, the conductor guide module can be positioned and mounted to the right or left of the module carrier. This ensures maximum flexibility and ease of use.

[0024] Preferably, each module support comprises support columns extending parallel to the row direction, i.e., vertically running, spaced apart from each other, between which the respective modules can be arranged.

[0025] A module support can also be formed by a retaining wall or have a retaining wall on which brackets for individual modules are arranged or can be attached.

[0026] It is advantageous to provide mounting openings or mounting brackets for the modules in a grid pattern on each module support, for example the support columns or the retaining wall.

[0027] For example, at least one of the module supports forms part of the distribution cabinet's support frame. Thus, the module support can be part of the distribution cabinet's support structure. For instance, the module support, particularly the aforementioned support column, can stiffen the support frame or form a support column for a cover section of the distribution cabinet.

[0028] However, it is also possible that a particular module carrier, for example the aforementioned support columns, or a component of the module carrier, for example a support column or retaining wall, is arranged on a support frame of the distribution cabinet and has no support or stiffening function with respect to the support frame.

[0029] A preferred embodiment of the invention provides for a high degree of variability with regard to the mounting depth of the respective modules on a module carrier. The following measure can contribute to this: According to the invention, the first and second module carriers are arranged in alignment with each other within the distribution cabinet, such that a module mounted on one module carrier can project into a mounting space for modules of the other module carrier. Thus, for example, it is possible for a module to be mounted between the support columns of one module carrier and to project into a space between the support columns of the other module carrier. This advantage can only be used for individual modules, i.e., for example, that in the row arrangement or stack of modules on a module carrier, essentially modules of the same depth are mounted, but individual modules, or even just a single module, have a greater depth and project to the other module carrier.

[0030] The arrangement can be such that a module extending from one module support to the other can be attached to both support structures. Thus, in this case, the particularly deep or long module can be attached to a support structure at each of its two longitudinal ends.

[0031] It is advantageous if the support columns of the module carriers are aligned with one another, or if the spaces between the support columns of the module carriers are aligned with one another. Such an arrangement can easily be implemented if the first and second module carriers are fixed in place and arranged in only one mounting position within the distribution cabinet housing. However, a particularly preferred option is the flexibility to mount the module carriers in different positions within the distribution cabinet, thus enabling them to be mounted in the distribution cabinet in an alignment as described above.

[0032] The first module carrier or the second module carrier or both can be fixed in place and arranged in only one fixed position within the housing of the distribution cabinet.

[0033] A preferred concept is one in which the distribution cabinet has a holder arrangement for the first module carrier or the second module carrier or both, on which the respective module carrier can be detachably mounted in at least two different mounting positions with respect to the operating opening.

[0034] The mounting positions can differ in terms of depth and / or transverse direction of the distribution cabinet.

[0035] Mounting at different depth positions or in different directions of depth makes it possible to prepare the respective module carrier for mounting modules of different depths.

[0036] Depth or depth direction refers to a longitudinal direction between the front and back of, for example, a distribution cabinet or a specific module. The operating openings, for instance, are spaced apart from each other with respect to this depth direction.

[0037] With regard to depth, the respective module carrier has a different distance to the associated operating opening in at least two mounting positions. For example, the module carrier is positioned further forward or further back relative to the operating opening in the respective mounting position.

[0038] Mounting the module carriers in the transverse direction of the distribution cabinet, for example, means that in the first mounting position, the respective module carrier has a greater or lesser distance to the transverse sides of the housing than in the second mounting position. Transverse sides are, for example, those sides located laterally next to the operating opening. Thus, the module carrier can be positioned or arranged differently in at least two different mounting positions with respect to the transverse direction of the operating opening. This can, for example, facilitate the operation of the modules. Furthermore, this measure can help to connect, for example, connecting cables for establishing electrical or optical connections to the respective modules arranged on the module carrier, making it easier to plug or connect them to or into the respective module.

[0039] The mounting arrangement includes, for example, an arrangement of screws and screw holes that align with each other in a given mounting position. Of course, a locking mechanism, a positive-locking connection, such as a plug connection or the like, is also possible to achieve different mounting positions.

[0040] It is particularly preferred if the mounting arrangement includes a strut that can be detachably attached to a base or cover part of the distribution cabinet in at least two different mounting positions, for example by screwing it in place. The cover or base part and / or the strut are provided with corresponding screw holes through which screw bolts can be inserted.

[0041] One or more base or cover sections of the distribution cabinet are advantageously designed as frame components. The aforementioned support arrangement, in particular the strut of the support arrangement, can be advantageously mounted, or already be mounted, between the frame legs of such a frame component.

[0042] A modular concept is preferred, in which the distribution cabinet is formed from a first and a second cabinet module, or comprises a first and a second cabinet module whose rear sides face each other. The cabinet modules are thus arranged back to back. The first cabinet module contains the first module carrier, which is accessible through the first access opening that forms part of the first cabinet module. The second cabinet module contains the second module carrier. The second cabinet module has the second access opening.

[0043] It is possible for the cabinet modules to be mounted directly against each other with their backs facing each other, thus forming the complete cabinet or distribution cabinet. However, the modular concept more practically includes at least one intermediate module positioned between the first and second cabinet modules.

[0044] The intermediate module can, for example, be designed in the form of a frame. It can consist of just a base, side panels, and a lid or top, essentially only increasing the depth of the distribution cabinet. The intermediate module can therefore be designed as a housing component.

[0045] Functional components, such as module supports or similar items, can of course also be included in the intermediate module. Thus, an intermediate module can readily include, for example, a support frame or extend the support frame of one or both cabinet modules.

[0046] The measures described in connection with the distribution cabinet as a whole are naturally also advantageous for an individual cabinet module; that is, a cabinet module can, for example, have a cover or base section constructed as a frame component. The intermediate module can also have a corresponding frame-shaped cover or base section, or both.

[0047] The cabinet modules should expediently have identical contours along their outer edges. The at least one intermediate module should also expediently have identical contours to at least one of the cabinet modules, and in particular to all of the cabinet modules.

[0048] If a corresponding need for cabinet depth is required, several intermediate modules can of course be arranged between the front and rear cabinet modules or the first and second cabinet modules.

[0049] An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the modular concept is also designed for lateral linking of the distribution cabinet. Advantageously, the distribution cabinet has linking means for lateral linking with at least one further identical distribution cabinet or at least one further cabinet module. For example, bores or similar linking means can be provided on a cover or base part, which, when the distribution cabinet is laterally linked or laterally connected to another distribution cabinet or cabinet module, align with one another and are suitable for inserting screw bolts or similar connecting means.

[0050] In the case of side linking, it is advantageous that no partition wall or housing wall is provided between the laterally linked distribution cabinets or cabinet modules.

[0051] To close the first operating opening and / or the second operating opening, at least one door, in particular a swing door or hinged door, or a cover or a sliding door, can be arranged on the distribution cabinet.

[0052] Preferably, each operating opening can be closed by a door or a cover.

[0053] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained below with reference to the drawing. The drawing shows: Fig. 1 a perspective oblique view of a distribution cabinet with two cabinet modules, between which an intermediate module is arranged, Fig. 2 the distribution cabinet according to Fig. 1 in an exploded view, Fig. 3 a rear of the cabinet modules according to Fig. 1, frontal view, and Fig. 4 A perspective oblique view of two cabinet modules arranged side by side and linked together, forming another distribution cabinet or part thereof.

[0054] One in the Fig. 1 and Fig. The distribution cabinet 10 shown comprises a cabinet module 20 and a cabinet module 120, which have a similar basic structure and thus similar components, but in mirror-image assembly.

[0055] Cabinet module 20 forms a front cabinet module, and cabinet module 120 a rear cabinet module of the distribution cabinet 10. An intermediate module 80 is arranged between the cabinet modules 20 and 120, whereby the cabinet modules 20 and 120 can also be arranged directly next to each other or further intermediate modules of the type of intermediate module 80 can be provided.

[0056] The extension of the intermediate module 80 with respect to a depth direction T is also only exemplary; that is, a deeper or shallower intermediate module 80 could also be provided. Furthermore, the cabinet modules 20 and 120 could also be deeper or shallower with respect to the depth direction T than shown in the drawing.

[0057] With respect to a transverse direction Q and a vertical direction H, the cabinet modules 20, 120 and the intermediate module 80 each have the same dimension or at least an essentially identical dimension, so that the distribution cabinet 10 as a whole has an essentially identical outer perimeter contour.

[0058] The distribution cabinet 10 has a module carrier 11 and a module carrier 12, which are accessible from opposite sides of the distribution cabinet 10, namely through operating openings 13, 14. The module carriers 11, 12 comprise support columns 26 arranged at a distance from each other in the transverse direction Q, with a module 90, 91 being able to engage in the space between the support columns 26. Only the modules 90, 91 are shown by way of example; these can be arranged one above the other in a row direction R, corresponding to the vertical direction H, on a respective module carrier 11, 12. The modules 90, 91 are, for example, electronic components, in particular components of communication technology, such as switches, telephone systems, or the like.

[0059] The use of the distribution cabinet 10 in connection with optical fibers or light guides is preferred, i.e. that in this case the modules 90, 91 are, for example, so-called splice modules or comprise a splice module.

[0060] It is possible that the modules 90, 91 are held on pivot bearings, particularly in the configuration as spliced ​​modules, so that they are pivotably held on one or both of the support columns 26. For example, shelves or similar pivotable components may be present on the support columns 26, on or in which a respective module 90, 91 can be arranged.

[0061] In the operating position, the respective module 90, 91 is expediently located between the support columns 26. For assembly purposes or the like, the respective module 90, 91 can, for example, be moved out of the space between the support columns 26, for example by swiveling out or pulling out linearly.

[0062] In addition to the module carriers 11, 12, conductor guide modules 15, 16 are arranged, which are designed, for example, to support and guide cables that are led, for example, via a cable inlet 49 into the interior of the distribution cabinet 10. The cables include, for example, optical fibers (OP), light guide cables (LCC), electrical conductors, or the like.

[0063] It should be noted that not every conductor guidance module 15, 16 may be intended for carrying and guiding conductors that are not shown in the drawing.

[0064] It is also possible that one of the conductor guidance modules 15, 16 is not intended for supporting or holding conductors, but for holding, for example, functional components, such as electrical or optical modules, clamps, for holding cables or the like.

[0065] For example, the conductor guidance module 15 is provided with support arms 27, which are designed to carry and support cables (not shown in the drawing) that are connected or will be connected to the modules 90, 91. Preferably, the support arms 27 are rounded on their upper surface so that they can support the cables (not shown) without causing them to kink or be bent too sharply. This is a known measure per se. The support arms 27 are attached, for example, to mounting brackets 42, in particular a series of screw receptacles or the like. The conductor guidance module 15 forms, for example, a so-called excess length support.

[0066] The other conductor guidance module 16, for example, has no support arms and could also represent a support module. Its mounting brackets 43 can accommodate, for example, clamps, loops, or the like for holding cables or wires, but also, for example, housings for electrical components or the like.

[0067] The ladder guide modules 15, 16 include retaining walls 28, 29. The retaining walls 28, 29 have different cross-widths with respect to the transverse direction Q, but are of the same height, i.e. they extend equally in the vertical direction H.

[0068] The module supports 11, 12 are arranged between the retaining walls 28, 29.

[0069] In cabinet modules 20 and 120, the support walls 28 and 29, and consequently the ladder guide modules 15 and 16, are arranged in a mirror-image fashion. This means that, in cabinet module 20, the support wall 28 or the ladder guide module 15 is located to the right of the module carrier 11 when viewed from its operating opening 13, while the ladder guide module 16 or the support wall 29 is located to the left of the module carrier 11. In cabinet module 120, the situation is exactly reversed: the ladder guide module 16 or the narrower support wall 29 is located to the right of the module carrier 12 (when viewed from the operating opening 14), while the wider support wall 28 or the ladder guide module 15 is located to the left of the module carrier 12.

[0070] This asymmetrical configuration has the advantage that the module supports 11, 12 are aligned with each other, i.e., that the spaces between the support columns 26 are not offset from each other with respect to the transverse direction Q. Thus, for example, a module 90, 91 attached to the first module support 11 can extend into the space or mounting space 50 of the other, second module support 12.

[0071] The supporting walls 28, 29 form supports 22, 23 of a support frame 18 of the distribution cabinet 10. It is advantageously provided that each of the cabinet modules 20, 120 has a support frame 18.

[0072] Each of the cabinet modules 20, 120 has a base part 21 and a lid part 24.

[0073] The intermediate module 80 has a base 81 and a cover 84. The base 81 is connected to the cover 84 by side walls 85, so that the intermediate module 80 as a whole forms a kind of housing frame. In any case, the intermediate module 80 increases the interior space of the distribution cabinet 10 with respect to the depth T.

[0074] The supports 22, 23 extend between the base section 21 and the top section 24 of a respective cabinet module 20, 120. Side walls 25 can be attached laterally to the supports 22, 23 and / or to a respective base section 21 and a top section 24. These side walls 25 can have a supporting function, although this is not strictly necessary. The supports 22, 23 alone, and thus the ladder guide modules 15, 16, support and stabilize the support frame 18. The side walls 25 can, for example, be cladding panels.

[0075] The side walls 25 already described can be provided to form a housing 19 of the distribution cabinet 10. Furthermore, it is advantageous to provide cover walls 48 on each of the lid parts 24, which close the housing 19 from above.

[0076] Each cabinet module 20, 120 expediently forms a component of the housing 19.

[0077] Doors not shown in the drawing may be fitted at the operating openings 13 and 14. A schematic representation is shown in Fig. 3. Door 52 is marked.

[0078] The side walls 25 and the side walls 85 of the intermediate module 80 enclose the distribution cabinet 10 laterally. The top of the distribution cabinet 10 is closed by the cover walls 48 and the closed lid section 84 of the intermediate module 80. Thus, the components and cables located inside the distribution cabinet 10, for example the modules 90 and 91, are reliably protected from environmental influences.

[0079] The lid part 24 and the bottom part 21 are designed, for example, as frame components 37, 36.

[0080] For example, the frame component 37 supports the cover wall 48.

[0081] The frame components 36, 37 each have, for example, parallel longitudinal frame parts 30 extending in the transverse direction Q, and transverse frame parts 31 extending in the depth direction T. For example, the frame components 36, 37 have a rectangular cross-section, in particular a shallow rectangular cross-section. The transverse frame parts 31 are shorter than the longitudinal frame parts 30.

[0082] The longitudinal frame members 30 are, for example, designed as angle profiles. The longitudinal frame members 30 preferably include legs 35 projecting from a side wall 34, which serve to stabilize the structure. The transverse frame members 31 also preferably have such a cross-section and are therefore profile members.

[0083] The lower leg 35 serves, for example, to place the distribution cabinet 10 on a surface.

[0084] The previously mentioned asymmetrical configuration of the cabinet modules 20, 120, i.e., the mirror-symmetrical arrangement of the conductor guide modules 15, 16 laterally next to the module carriers 11, 12, can represent a permanent, unchangeable construction of the distribution cabinet 10. For example, the conductor guide modules 15, 16 and / or the module carriers 11, 12 can be permanently mounted in the support frame 19, for example by welding, bonding, or the like.

[0085] However, a customizable concept is preferred, which will become clear below.

[0086] The respective lower leg 35 of the longitudinal frame parts 30 of the base parts 21 and the respective upper leg 35 of the cover part 24 form a component of a holder arrangement 38, which enables or improves a flexible mounting concept for the distribution cabinet 10.

[0087] Struts 32 of the support arrangement 38 can be attached to the longitudinal frame section 30. The struts 32 have mounting holes 33 suitable for attaching the support columns 26. A pair of struts 32 is arranged on each of a bottom section 21 and a top section 24, with opposing pairs of struts 32, namely those on the bottom section 21 and the top section 24, supporting one of the support columns 26.

[0088] The mounting holes 33 are arranged next to each other with respect to the depth direction T, so that the support columns 26 can be attached to the struts 32 at different depth positions with respect to the depth direction T, for example by screwing them in. This allows for different mounting positions of the module carriers 11, 12 with respect to the depth direction T.

[0089] With respect to the transverse direction Q, variable mounting of the support columns 26 and thus of the module carriers 11, 12 is also advantageously implemented. The struts 32 can be attached to the longitudinal frame parts 30 in different positions with respect to the transverse direction Q. For example, several mounting holes 39 are provided on the lower leg 34 of a longitudinal frame part 30 of a base part 21 or on the upper leg 34 of a longitudinal frame part 30 of a cover part 24 with respect to the transverse direction Q. Fig. 3) so that the struts 32 can be attached to the base part 21 and the top part 24 in several positions with respect to the transverse direction Q. Thus, the module supports 11, 12 can have different positions with respect to the transverse direction Q in a respective cabinet module 20, 120.

[0090] The conductor guide modules 15, 16 can also be mounted differently with respect to the transverse direction Q, so that, for example, the conductor guide module 15 can be detachably mounted once on the right and once on the left of a respective module carrier 11, 12. For this purpose, a mounting arrangement 17 is provided, which includes, for example, corresponding screw holes, plug-in receptacles, or the like, by means of which a respective conductor guide module 15, 16 can be detachably fastened to a cover part 24 or a base part 21. A screw connection 44 is provided as an example.

[0091] It can be seen that in this way a simple conversion of the cabinet module 20 to the cabinet module 120 is possible, or that different distribution cabinets or cabinet modules can be configured with one and the same components, namely base part 21, cover part 24, ladder guide module 16 and 15 and support columns 26 for the module carriers 11 or 12.

[0092] Reinforcements can also be provided, for example, to the support frame 18. For instance, a reinforcing element 45, such as an angle bracket, is provided between the base part 21 or the cover part 24 and a respective ladder guide module 15, 16. This contributes to the reinforcement of the support frame 18.

[0093] For example, a support profile 40 serves as a support column 26, for instance a support profile 40 with a cross-section approximately like a square profile. Screw openings 41 or other mounting brackets for holding a respective module 90, 91 are provided on each support profile 40 or support column 26.

[0094] At the in Fig.In the distribution cabinet 100 shown in Figure 4, two identical cabinet modules 20a and 20b, of the type of cabinet module 20, are arranged side by side in a linking direction V and linked together. For example, linking means 46, in particular screw holes or the like, are provided which are suitable for inserting screw bolts. The linking means 46 are preferably provided on the bottom parts 21 and / or the cover parts 24.

[0095] Cabinet modules 20a and 20b can be arranged side by side in an open configuration. However, for illustrative purposes, an intermediate wall 47 is present between the two cabinet modules 20a and 20b.

[0096] On the back of cabinet modules 20a and 20b, a similar cabinet module 20 or even cabinet module 120 can of course be arranged. Alternatively, another cabinet module 20 or 120 can be arranged on the back of just one of the cabinet modules 20a or 20b. Furthermore, additional cabinet modules 20 or 120 can be arranged in the linking direction V next to cabinet modules 20a or 20b.

[0097] For connecting cabinet modules 20, 120, and optionally at least one intermediate module 80, through-holes 51 and screw bolts penetrating them (not shown) are used, for example. The through-holes 51 are provided, for example, on the facing sides of the cover parts 24, 84. The through-holes 51 are aligned with each other when the cabinet modules 20, 120 are arranged with their rear sides against each other or when the intermediate module 80 is sandwiched between them.

Claims

[1] Distribution cabinet (10) for making electrical or optical conductor connections to modules (90, 91) arranged in the distribution cabinet (10), comprising a housing (19) in which a module carrier (11, 12) for supporting modules (90, 91) is arranged one above the other in a row direction (R), wherein the housing (19) has a first operating opening (13) and a second operating opening (14) on opposite sides, wherein the first operating opening (13) is provided frontally in front of the module carrier (11) for operating the modules (90, 91) held on the module carrier (11), and wherein the module carrier (11) associated with the first operating opening (13) forms a first module carrier (11) and between the first module carrier (11) and the second operating opening (14) a second module carrier (12) associated with the second operating opening (14) and accessible from the front through the second operating opening (14) for supporting modules arranged one above the other in a row direction (R),characterized by , that the first module carrier (11) and the second module carrier (12) are arranged in alignment with each other in the distribution cabinet (10, 100), so that a module (90, 91) arranged on one module carrier (11, 12) can protrude into a mounting space (50) of the other module carrier (11, 12) provided for modules. [2] Distribution cabinet (10, 100) according to claim 1, characterized by , that at least one of the module supports (11, 12) has support columns (26) extending parallel to the row direction (R) and spaced apart from each other transversely to the row direction (R), between which the respective modules (90, 91) can be arranged. [3] Distribution cabinet according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the first module carrier (11) and / or the second module carrier (12) forms part of a support frame (18) of the distribution cabinet or is arranged on a support frame (18) of the distribution cabinet. [4] Distribution cabinet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that in addition to at least one module carrier (11, 12) at least one conductor guidance module (15, 16) is arranged for guiding conductors required for making the conductor connections. [5] Distribution cabinet according to claim 4, characterized by , that it has a mounting arrangement (17) for the optional mounting of the at least one conductor guidance module (15, 16) on opposite sides of the module carrier (11, 12). [6] Distribution cabinet according to claim 4 or 5, characterized by , that it has a first conductor guidance module (15) and a second conductor guidance module (16) or a support module for at least one functional component, which are mounted or detachably mounted on opposite sides of the module carrier (11, 12), wherein the conductor guidance modules (15, 16) or the conductor guidance module (15) and the support module have different transverse widths. [7] Distribution cabinet according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized by , that the at least one conductor guidance module (15, 16) forms a component of the housing (19) or of a support frame (18) of the distribution cabinet (10, 100). [8] Distribution cabinet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it has a holder arrangement (38) for the first module carrier (11, 12) and / or the second module carrier (11, 12) on which the respective module carrier (11, 12) can be detachably mounted in at least two different mounting positions with respect to the operating opening (13, 14). [9] Distribution cabinet according to claim 8, characterized by, that the holder arrangement (38) comprises a strut which can be detachably fastened, in particular screwed, to a cover part (24) or a base part (21) of the distribution cabinet in the transverse direction (Q) in at least two different mounting positions, and / or has a series arrangement of several mounting brackets on which the module carrier (11, 12) or a component thereof, in particular a support column (26), can be mounted in at least two different depth positions. [10] Distribution cabinet according to claim 8 or 9, characterized by, that the at least two mounting positions differ with respect to a depth direction (T) of the distribution cabinet (10, 100), so that the respective module carrier (11, 12) is closer to or further away from the associated operating opening (13, 14) in the mounting positions, and / or differ with respect to a transverse direction (Q) of the distribution cabinet (10, 100), so that the respective module carrier (11, 12) has a greater or lesser distance to transverse sides of the housing (19) in the mounting positions. [11] Distribution cabinet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it has at least one lid part (24) or at least one bottom part (21) designed as a frame component (36). [12] Distribution cabinet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that it comprises a first cabinet module (20) comprising the first operating opening (13) and the first module carrier (11), and a second cabinet module (120) comprising the second operating opening (14) and the second module carrier (12), wherein the respective rear sides of the cabinet modules (20, 120) face each other. [13] Distribution cabinet (10, 100) according to claim 12, characterized by that it has at least one intermediate module (80) arranged between the first cabinet module (20, 120) and the second cabinet module (20, 120). [14] Distribution cabinet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that it has linking means (46) for lateral linking with at least one further similar distribution cabinet (10, 100) or cabinet module (20, 120).

Images