Switch cabinet, preferably cable distribution box and / or telecommunications multifunctional housing, and retrofit kit for retrofitting an existing switch cabinet

Abstract

A switch cabinet (1), preferably a cable distribution box or a telecommunications multifunctional housing, comprising a housing (2) for accommodating components and having at least one housing opening (3), wherein the switch cabinet (1) has a cover (4) arranged on an outer side of the housing (2), wherein the switch cabinet (1) has an adjusting mechanism (5) configured to adjust the cover (4) between a first position, in which the cover (4) covers the housing opening (3), and a second position, in which the cover (4) does not cover the housing opening (3), at least partially or completely, wherein the adjusting mechanism (5) is or has a rotating mechanism (8) configured to pivot the cover (4) from the first position into the second position and / or vice versa, characterized in that the adjusting mechanism (5) has a rotating ring (11),wherein the slewing ring (11) is mounted in or by a side wall (12) of the switch cabinet (1).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a switch cabinet, for example, a cable distribution box and / or a multifunctional telecommunications enclosure. Such a switch cabinet can be installed, in particular, outdoors, for example, along streets or sidewalks. The invention further relates to a retrofit kit with which an existing switch cabinet can be retrofitted to a switch cabinet according to the invention.

[0002] Components can be housed in the switch cabinet. For example, the components can serve for cable branching, so that the switch cabinet and / or the existing switch cabinet can be a cable distribution box. Known cable distribution boxes are used, for example, for cable distribution of lines, for example, within a local telephone network or for connecting fiber optic connections, to connect main cables with branch cables.

[0003] Known multifunctional telecommunications housings can also serve for cable routing and can have and / or accommodate corresponding components. In some embodiments, multifunctional telecommunications housings can also have components for wireless communication, for example via UMTS, LTE, GSM, or the like, and / or serve as an interface between radio connections and cable connections.

[0004] Such cable distribution boxes and multifunctional telecommunications enclosures are used, for example, by Deutsche Telekom. Similar control cabinets are also used, for example, to control traffic lights. A corresponding "control cabinet" can also be or include a mailbox for storing mail. Such mailboxes are often located on the side of the road and can be used for temporary storage of mail.

[0005] Often, corresponding switch cabinets and / or existing switch cabinets, and / or corresponding cable distribution boxes or telecommunications multifunctional enclosures are installed in public spaces. The exterior of such a switch cabinet is therefore often visible to passersby, pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and / or the like, so that utilizing the exterior for the display of advertising and / or other information, e.g., public service announcements, may be desirable. Known solutions can be found, for example, in DE 10 2012 003 280 B4 or AT 519 844 B1.

[0006] However, the components housed in the control cabinet require regular maintenance, or components must be exchanged or replaced, or new components installed. For this purpose, the control cabinet must be easily accessible. For example, JP 2010 - 129 846 A and EP 2 797 393 A1 propose covers for smaller wall-mounted control boxes to protect against moisture, sunlight, or unauthorized access. DE 20 2016 000 885 U1 also shows a visually appealing or unobtrusive housing device that offers sufficient protection for the electronic units housed therein against environmental influences, mechanical stress, vandalism, etc.

[0007] In particular, advertising and / or other information attached to the exterior must not impede access to the interior of the control cabinet. Likewise, after maintenance, the advertising and / or other information should remain visible on the exterior of the control cabinet, ideally unchanged, and / or clearly displayed. In some cases, such control cabinets are installed in locations where there is comparatively little space around the control cabinet, so a space-saving design or solution may be necessary.

[0008] This object is achieved by a control cabinet having the features of claim 1 and a retrofit kit having the features of claim 19. The subclaims each relate to advantageous embodiments.

[0009] The invention relates to a control cabinet with a housing for accommodating components and with at least one housing opening, wherein the control cabinet has a cover arranged on an outer side of the housing, wherein the control cabinet has an adjustment mechanism which is designed to adjust the cover between a first position in which the cover covers the housing opening and a second position in which the cover at least partially or completely does not cover the housing opening. The adjustment mechanism is a rotary mechanism or has one. The rotary mechanism is designed to pivot the cover from the first position into the second position and / or vice versa. The adjustment mechanism has a rotary ring, wherein the rotary ring is mounted in or by a side wall of the control cabinet.

[0010] The housing opening allows access to the interior of the housing and / or the components. The housing may have the housing opening. The cover may be located on the outside of the control cabinet where the housing opening is located.

[0011] In some embodiments, the control cabinet, the housing and / or the cover can be dimensioned such that when the cover is pivoted into the second position, a technician servicing the components accommodated in the housing can stand completely under the interlocked cover. In some embodiments, when the cover is in the second position, the highest point of the cover can be spaced vertically from a contact surface of the control cabinet by a distance of at least 2 m, for example 2 m, 2.1 m, 2.3 m or 2.5 m. This allows the control cabinet to be easily accessible and / or the cover can serve, for example, as rain protection for the technician. In some embodiments, the rotating mechanism can be configured to pivot the cover substantially about a pivot axis parallel to the opening.The pivot axis can, for example, be arranged substantially horizontally or vertically. Provision can be made for the rotating mechanism to be configured to pivot the cover substantially upwards or downwards and / or to fold it away. Alternatively or additionally, provision can be made for the rotating mechanism to pivot the cover laterally and / or to fold it away.

[0012] The switch cabinet can be or comprise a cable distribution box and / or a multifunctional telecommunications housing. However, the invention is not limited to such switch cabinets, and the components do not necessarily have to be or comprise electronic components and / or electrical components. In some embodiments, a "switch cabinet" can also generally comprise a box, for example, set up outdoors or in a public space, such as a mailbox for storing mail. The "components" can, for example, comprise mail.

[0013] The cover can be plate-shaped and / or have a plate. Alternatively or additionally, the cover can be flap-shaped and / or have a flap. The cover can serve as an advertising medium. The cover can display, depict, or represent advertising or information, e.g., public service announcements. In some embodiments, the cover can have a display or at least one display element that can display the advertising and / or information. In some embodiments, the display can consist of one or more display elements, or have one or more display elements. It can be provided that the display and / or display element can display and / or play an image, a graphic, and / or a video. In some embodiments, however, it can also be provided that the cover does not have a display and / or a display element. The cover can, for example, have a holder for posters, e.g.,Advertising posters or public notices, or printed materials. This means that the advertising or other information can also be displayed in non-digital and / or printed form by the overlay.

[0014] In some embodiments, the cover can be releasably secured against adjustment in the first position. For example, the cover and / or the control cabinet can have a lock and / or a locking element that can prevent adjustment of the cover from the first position and / or can hold and / or lock the cover in the first position. It can be provided that the lock and / or locking element must be or be opened before the cover can be adjusted. If, for example, a component of the control cabinet is to be replaced or serviced, it can be provided that a technician must first unlock and / or open the lock and / or locking element before the cover can be or be adjusted.

[0015] In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism can be arranged and / or mounted on a top side and / or an upper part of the control cabinet, the housing, e.g. a side wall, for example an inner side wall and / or an outer side wall.

[0016] In some embodiments, it may be provided that the cover over the display and / or display element may comprise a shatter-proof pane, for example, made of shatter-proof glass or a suitable transparent plastic. This can protect the display and / or display element against external forces and / or destruction, and / or at least make such destruction more difficult.

[0017] The control cabinet can have a door for opening or closing the housing opening, wherein in the first position the cover can cover the door, and in the second position the cover can at least partially or completely not cover the door. It can be provided that the cover can be adjusted in the second position such that the door can be or can be fully opened. For example, the cover can be adjusted in the second position such that the door can be or can be opened and / or pivoted by 180°. The cover can be arranged on the outside of the control cabinet on which the door is arranged.

[0018] The adjustment mechanism can comprise a gas spring. The gas spring can be configured or serve to assist the adjustment of the cover, such that less force is or must be applied to adjust the cover. In some embodiments, alternatively or additionally, the gas spring can be configured to dampen a movement of the cover, for example during its adjustment. Alternatively or additionally, the gas spring can be configured to set and / or predetermine a minimum force to be applied for opening and / or closing. Alternatively or additionally, the gas spring can be configured to hold the cover in the first position and / or the second position, for example against a dead weight of the cover and / or its weight force.In some embodiments, alternatively or additionally, the gas spring may cause the overlap to adjust automatically when the overlap is in a predetermined range and / or a predetermined position between the first and second positions.

[0019] The adjustment mechanism can be or comprise a sliding mechanism. The sliding mechanism can be configured to adjust the cover in a plane between the first and the second position. The first position and the second position can lie in the same plane. In some embodiments, it can be provided that the sliding mechanism can adjust the cover substantially in a horizontal direction. In some embodiments, it can be provided that the sliding mechanism can adjust the cover substantially in a vertical direction. In some embodiments, it can be provided that the sliding mechanism can adjust the cover at an angle to the horizontal and / or vertical direction. The sliding mechanism can be or comprise a linear guide.

[0020] The adjustment mechanism can be configured to pivot the cover in an angular range between 0° and 140°. The adjustment mechanism can be configured to pivot the cover in an angular range between 0° and 125°. The adjustment mechanism can be configured to pivot the cover in an angular range between 0° and 115°. The adjustment mechanism can be configured to pivot the cover in an angular range between 0° and approximately 110°. In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism can be configured to pivot the cover in an angular range between 0° and more than 90°.

[0021] The adjustment mechanism can have a lever arm that can be connected to the cover, so that the cover can be pivoted when the lever arm is pivoted. Because the lever arm can be connected to the cover, comparatively little force can be required, for example, to open or close the cover or to adjust the cover. A comparatively high opening or closing torque can be applied to the cover or the adjustment mechanism.

[0022] The lever arm can have a flap lock, which allows the lever arm to be locked when the cover is in the second position. The flap lock can secure the cover in the second position, so that unintentional closing of the cover can be prevented or at least counteracted.

[0023] In some embodiments, the rotating ring can be mounted in or by the side wall, e.g., an inner side wall. It can be provided that the rotating ring can be mounted on an inner side of the inner side wall. In some embodiments, the rotating ring can be mounted on an inner side of an outer wall of the side wall.

[0024] The sidewall may include an outer and an inner sidewall. In some embodiments, the sidewall may be in two parts. The housing may include the sidewall.

[0025] The rotating assembly may have a cable entry. One or more cables can be routed through the cable entry, for example, from the interior of the housing to or into the cover.

[0026] The adjustment mechanism may have a leg that may be mechanically connected to the rotating ring and / or formed integrally. The leg may be mechanically connected to a gas spring, so that when the cover is pivoted between the first and second positions, the gas spring may be compressed or extended.

[0027] The control cabinet may have an outer side wall. The outer side wall may cover the leg and / or the slewing ring. In some embodiments, the outer side wall may alternatively or additionally accommodate the adjustment mechanism.

[0028] The housing may have the side wall, the inner side wall and / or the outer side wall.

[0029] The gas spring may be attached to one or the side wall of the control cabinet, wherein the gas spring may be compressed in the first position of the cover and extended in the second position of the cover. In some embodiments, the gas spring may be attached to one or the inner side wall.

[0030] The gas spring can be attached to one or the side wall of the switch cabinet and arranged such that a force of the gas spring in the first position of the overlap can act substantially in a vertical direction, and the force of the gas spring in the second position of the overlap can act at an angle to the vertical direction. In some embodiments, the gas spring can be attached to one or the inner and / or outer wall of the side wall and arranged accordingly. In some embodiments, the gas spring can be attached to one or the inner side wall and / or outer side wall and arranged accordingly.

[0031] The control cabinet may have at least one display element that can be configured to display an image or play a video. It may be provided that the control cabinet may have a display formed from multiple display elements.

[0032] The cover may have a holding frame for attaching one or more display elements.

[0033] The control cabinet can have a lock that can be configured to lock the cover to the housing. The lock can have a lock and / or a locking element. It can be provided that the cover and / or the housing can have the lock and / or at least a part or an element of the lock. In some embodiments, the lock can be configured to be released or locked with a key. For example, the key can be the key with which the door can be locked. In some embodiments, however, the key can also be a separate key. The key, the locking element and / or the lock can be mechanical, and / or the lock can be mechanically operated. Alternatively or additionally, the key can be a radio key, e.g.a transponder, an RFID key or the like, and the locking mechanism can be or will be configured to be opened or locked by the radio key.

[0034] A further aspect of the invention relates to a retrofit kit for retrofitting an existing switchgear cabinet to a switchgear cabinet as described above, wherein the retrofit kit comprises the adjustment mechanism and the cover.

[0035] An existing switch cabinet can, for example, be or have an already installed switch cabinet, e.g. a junction box, telecommunications multifunctional housing, post box or the like, which does not have a corresponding cover.

[0036] The retrofit kit may include one or more side panels. The side panel may be configured to support and / or retain the adjustment mechanism. The side panel may be configured to replace a side panel of the existing control cabinet. The side panel may include an inner and an outer panel. The side panel may include an inner and an outer panel. The side panel may be in two parts.

[0037] Already installed control cabinets can be easily and simply converted into control cabinets according to the invention using the retrofit kit. In some embodiments, only the corresponding side panels need to be replaced, and a corresponding adjustment mechanism and cover need to be installed.

[0038] The invention is further explained with reference to the following figures. They show: Fig. 1: an exemplary embodiment of a switch cabinet according to the invention, wherein the cover is in the first position; Fig. 2: an exemplary embodiment of a switch cabinet according to the invention, wherein the cover is in the second position; Fig. 3: an exemplary embodiment of a switch cabinet according to the invention, wherein the cover is in the second position; Fig. 4: an exemplary embodiment of a switch cabinet according to the invention without an outer side wall, wherein the cover is in the second position; Fig. 5: the Fig. 4 shown embodiment in a side view; Fig. 6: an exemplary embodiment of a control cabinet according to the invention; Fig. 7: an enlarged view of an exemplary adjustment mechanism of an exemplary embodiment of a control cabinet according to the invention; Fig. 8: a further enlarged view of an exemplary adjustment mechanism of an exemplary embodiment of a control cabinet according to the invention; Fig. 9: an exemplary embodiment of a cover; Fig. 10: another exemplary embodiment of a cover; Fig. 11: an exemplary embodiment of a lever arm; and Fig. 12: Example curves of the forces exerted by a gas spring as a function of the angular range of the overlap.

[0039] The Fig. 1 to 6 show exemplary embodiments of a switch cabinet 1 according to the invention. The switch cabinet 1 has a housing 2 with a housing opening 3. Components can be or will be accommodated in the housing 2. The components can be or have electrical or electronic components. The switch cabinet 1 can be or have a junction box and / or a telecommunications multifunctional housing, or can serve as such. The components can be or have components of a junction box and / or a telecommunications multifunctional housing.

[0040] The housing 2 can comprise one or more profile struts and / or walls. The control cabinet 1 and / or the housing 2 can have a side wall 12. The side wall 12 can have an inner side wall 25 and / or an outer side wall 16. If the control cabinet 1 has an inner side wall 25, it can be provided that the housing 2 can comprise the inner side wall 25. If the control cabinet 1 has an outer side wall 16, it can be provided that the housing 2 can comprise the outer side wall 16. In some embodiments, the side wall 12 can be two-part. In some other embodiments, however, the side wall 12 can also be one-part, for example have only one wall.

[0041] The control cabinet 1 has a cover 4. In some embodiments, the cover 4 can be or comprise an advertising medium. In some embodiments, the cover 4 can comprise a display and / or one or more display elements 17. The cover 4 can be configured to display and / or present advertising or other information, e.g., public notices.

[0042] The cover 4 can be plate-shaped and / or have a plate. Alternatively or additionally, the cover 4 can be flap-shaped and / or have a flap.

[0043] The cover 4 can be arranged on the outside of the control cabinet 1, on which the housing opening 3 and / or the door 6 is arranged. The housing 2 can have the housing opening 3.

[0044] The components housed in the control cabinet 1 usually need to be serviced or replaced by a technician 21, for example, in the event of a malfunction. For this purpose, the cover 4 is adjusted in such a way that the interior of the control cabinet 1 is or can be made accessible to the technician 21.

[0045] The control cabinet 1 has an adjustment mechanism 5. The adjustment mechanism 5 is configured to adjust the cover 4 between a first position P1 and a second position P2. In the first position P1, the cover 4 covers the housing opening 3 at least partially or completely. In some embodiments, the cover 4, when in the first position P1, can prevent the interior of the housing 2 or the control cabinet 1 from being or being able to be accessed through the housing opening 3. In the first position P1, the cover 4 can be arranged over the housing opening 3. In the second position P2, the cover 4 does not cover the housing opening 3, or at least does not partially cover it. In some embodiments, the cover 4, when in the second position P2, can be adjusted such that the interior of the housing 2 or the control cabinet 1 is or can be accessed through the housing opening 3.

[0046] The adjustment mechanism 5 can be arranged and / or mounted on a top side and / or an upper part of the control cabinet 1, the housing 2 and / or side wall 12, for example on an inner side of the side wall 12 and / or an inner side wall 25. It can be provided that the adjustment mechanism 5 can be mounted on an inner side of an outer wall of the side wall 12 of the control cabinet 1. In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism 5 can be arranged and / or mounted on, in or near the outer side wall 16. In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism 5 can be mounted on an inner side of the side wall 12 and / or on an inner side of an outer wall of the side wall 12 of the control cabinet 1.

[0047] In some embodiments, the control cabinet 1 can have a door 6. The door 6 can be arranged and / or serve to close and / or open the housing opening 3. If the control cabinet 1 has a door 6, it can be provided that the cover 4 can at least partially or completely cover the door 6 in the first position P1. In the first position P1, the cover 4 can be arranged over the door 6. If the cover 4 is arranged over the door 6, the cover 4 can also be arranged over the housing opening 3. If the cover 4 is in the first position P1, in some embodiments the cover 4 can prevent the door 6 from being or being able to be opened and / or from being or being able to be accessed.If the cover 4 is adjusted to the second position P2, it can be provided that the cover 4 at least partially or completely does not cover the door 6, so that the door 6 can be opened and / or closed. The door can have a lock or a locking mechanism that can be unlocked or locked with a key. The key, the lock and / or the locking mechanism can be mechanical, and / or the door and / or the locking mechanism can be mechanically operated. Alternatively or additionally, the key can be a radio key, e.g. a transponder, an RFID key or the like, and the locking mechanism and / or the door can be configured to be opened or locked by the radio key.

[0048] The interior of the housing 2 and / or components accommodated therein may be accessible from the outside when the cover 4 is in the second position P2. The interior of the housing 2 and / or components accommodated therein may be inaccessible from the outside when the cover 4 is in the first position P1. If the control cabinet 1 has a door 6, in some embodiments, the cover 4 can be or be adjusted in the second position P2 such that the door 6 can be or be opened by 180°.

[0049] In some embodiments (not shown in the figures), the adjustment mechanism 5 can be or comprise a sliding mechanism. The sliding mechanism can be configured to linearly adjust and / or displace the cover 4 in a plane. It can be provided that the first position P1 and the second position P2 can lie in the same plane. In some embodiments, the sliding mechanism can be configured to adjust or displace the cover 4 substantially in a horizontal direction. Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the sliding mechanism can be configured to adjust or displace the cover 4 substantially in a vertical direction.

[0050] In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism 5 can be or have a rotating mechanism 8. The rotating mechanism 8 can be configured to pivot the cover 4 between the first position P1 and the second position P2. The rotating mechanism 8 can be configured to pivot the cover 4 in an angular range A between 0° and 140°. The angular range can be measured relative to a vertical plane. If the angle is 0°, the cover 4 can be in the first position P1. If the angle is 140°, the cover 4 can be in the second position P2. In some embodiments, the rotating mechanism 8 can be configured to pivot the cover 4 in an angular range A between 0° and 125°. The angular range can be measured relative to a vertical plane. If the angle is 0°, the cover 4 can be in the first position P1.If the angle is 125°, the cover 4 can be in the second position P2. In some embodiments, the rotating mechanism 8 can be configured to pivot the cover 4 in an angular range A between 0° and 1110°. The angular range can be measured relative to a vertical plane. If the angle is 0°, the cover 4 can be in the first position P1. If the angle is 110°, the cover 4 can be in the second position P2. In some embodiments, the rotating mechanism 8 can be configured to pivot the cover 4 in an angular range A between 0° and approximately 110°, e.g., 110.47°. The angular range can be measured relative to a vertical plane. If the angle is 0°, the cover 4 can be in the first position P1. If the angle is approximately 110°, e.g. 110.47°, the overlap 4 can be in the second position P2.In some embodiments, it can be provided that the rotating mechanism 8 can pivot the cover 4 about a pivot axis, which can be arranged substantially parallel to the housing opening 3, for example substantially in a horizontal or vertical direction. It can be provided that the cover 4 can be pivoted and / or folded away substantially upwards and / or downwards by the rotating mechanism 8. In some embodiments, it can be provided alternatively or additionally that the cover 4 can be pivoted substantially laterally, e.g. to the left or right, by the rotating mechanism 8.

[0051] By means of the rotating mechanism 8 or the pivoting of the cover 4, the cover 4 can act as a lever during its adjustment, so that the cover 4 can be adjusted simply, easily and with comparatively little effort.

[0052] The adjustment mechanism 5 and / or the rotation mechanism 8 can have a turntable 11. The turntable 11 can be mounted or held in or by the side wall 12. In some embodiments, the turntable 11 can be mounted on an inner side of the side wall 12, for example on an inner side of the side wall 12, e.g. an outer wall, of the control cabinet 1. In some embodiments, the turntable 11 can be mounted and / or arranged on or in the inner side wall 25 and / or the outer side wall 16. In some embodiments, the outer side wall 16 can accommodate the adjustment mechanism 5 and / or the rotation mechanism 8 and / or the turntable 11.

[0053] The adjustment mechanism 5 can have a gas spring 7. The sliding mechanism can have one or more gas springs 7. The rotating mechanism 8 can have one or more gas springs 7. The gas spring 7 can be configured to assist the adjustment of the cover 4, so that less force is or must be applied to adjust the cover. Alternatively or additionally, the gas spring 7 can be configured to hold the cover 4 in the first position P1 and / or the second position P2, for example against a dead weight of the cover 4 and / or its weight force. In some embodiments, alternatively or additionally, the gas spring 7 can be configured to dampen a movement of the cover 4, for example during its adjustment. Alternatively or additionally, the gas spring 7 can be configured to set and / or specify a minimum force to be applied for opening and / or closing.In some embodiments, alternatively or additionally, the gas spring 7 can cause an independent adjustment, or opening or closing, of the cover 4 when the cover is in a predetermined range and / or a predetermined position between the first and second positions, e.g. is pivoted by respective predetermined angles.

[0054] In some embodiments, the gas spring 7 can be or become fastened to a side wall 12, for example an inner side wall 25 of the switch cabinet 1 and / or the housing 2. For example, a gas spring fastening 15 can be provided. The gas spring fastening 15 can be fastened or mounted on or with the side wall 12, for example the inner side wall 25. The gas spring 7 can be fastened or mounted on or with the gas spring fastening 15. The gas spring fastening 15 can have one or more fastening receptacles 22 to or with which the gas spring 7 can be or become fastened or mounted. If the gas spring fastening 15 has several fastening receptacles 22, an angle of the gas spring 7 to the vertical and / or horizontal can be or become easily and simply defined or predetermined, for example in the first position P1 and / or the second position P2.

[0055] The gas spring 7 can be compressed in the first position P1 and pulled apart in the second position P2.

[0056] The gas spring 7 can have a length L1 when the cover 4 is in the first position P1. The length L1 can be, for example, approximately 43 cm, for example 42.9 cm. The gas spring 7 can have a length L2 when the cover 4 is in the second position P2. The length L2 can be, for example, approximately 72.5 cm.

[0057] The gas spring 7 can be arranged, for example via the gas spring attachment 15 and / or its attachment receptacles 22, such that a force of the gas spring 7 in the first position P1 can act essentially in a vertical direction, and the force of the gas spring 7 in the second position can act at an angle to the vertical direction. The angle can be defined, for example, by the selected attachment receptacle 22.

[0058] The rotating mechanism 8 can have a lever arm 9, which can be connected to the cover 4. By rotating and / or pivoting the lever arm 9, the cover 4 can be pivoted. The rotating mechanism 8 can have a leg 14, which can be connected to the gas spring 7. When adjusting the cover 4, the leg 14 can be pivoted, whereby the gas spring 7 can be compressed and / or extended.

[0059] The lever arm 9 can be connected to the slewing ring 11, for example, by screwing or other means. Upon rotation of the slewing ring 11, the cover can be pivoted and / or vice versa. The leg 14 can be connected to the slewing ring and / or be constructed as a single piece.

[0060] It can be provided that the control cabinet 1 has a plurality of adjustment mechanisms 5, and / or the adjustment mechanism 5 has a plurality of gas springs 7 and / or adjustment elements. It can be provided that the adjustment mechanisms 5 can be arranged symmetrically.

[0061] For example, the rotating mechanism 8 can have a plurality of rotating rings 11 and respective legs 14, lever arms 9, and gas springs 7. In some embodiments, the rotating mechanism 8 can have two rotating rings 11, which can be arranged on opposite sides of the control cabinet 1. The rotating rings 11 can be connected to a respective gas spring 7 via a respective leg 14. The rotating rings 11 can be connected to a respective lever arm 9. It can be provided that the rotating rings 11, legs 14, gas springs 7, and / or lever arms 9 can be arranged symmetrically.

[0062] The cover 4 can have a height G. In some embodiments, the height G can be between 1 m and 1.5 m, for example, approximately 1.3 m. The control cabinet 1 can have a height H. In some embodiments, the height H can be between 1 m and 1.7 m, for example, approximately 1.4 m. The control cabinet 1 can have a depth T, for example, a depth T of between 0.25 m and 0.5 m, e.g., approximately 0.3 m. Other dimensions are possible.

[0063] If the cover 4 is pivoted into the second position P2, it can be provided that a technician 21 can stand under the pivoted cover 4, cf. e.g. Fig. 6. Cover 4, angle area A and / or control cabinet 1 can be suitably dimensioned for this purpose. In some embodiments, the highest point of the cover 4 can be in the second position P2, for example the position shown in Fig. 6 left edge of the cover 4, more than 2 m above the installation surface of the control cabinet 1. The technician 21 can, for example, maintain or replace the control cabinet 1 and / or the components contained therein, or remove or add new components. In the second position P2, the cover 4 can, for example, serve as rain protection for a technician 21.

[0064] Fig. 7 and Fig. 8 show enlargements of an adjustment mechanism 5 and a rotation mechanism 8 of an exemplary embodiment according to the invention. As in Fig. 8, the rotating mechanism 8 can have a rotating ring 11. The rotating ring 11 can be or be mounted in or by one or the inner side wall 25. The rotating ring 11 can be or be rotated relative to the inner side wall 25. In some embodiments, alternatively or additionally, the rotating ring 11 can be or be mounted in or by one or the outer side wall 16. The rotating ring 11 can be or be rotated relative to the inner side wall 16. The leg 14 can be mechanically connected to the rotating ring 11. In some embodiments, it can be provided that the leg 14 and the rotating ring 11 can be designed as a single piece. The lever arm 9 can be or be fastened to the rotating ring 11, for example by screwing.

[0065] It may be provided that the rotating ring 11 may have a cable duct 13. One or more cables may be routed from the interior of the housing 2 to the cover 4 through the cable duct 13.

[0066] In some embodiments, an outer side wall 16 may be provided which may cover the inner side wall 25, the slewing ring 11 and / or the leg 14.

[0067] The control cabinet 1 can have a lock 26. The lock 26 can be configured to lock the cover 4 to the housing 2. The lock 26 can be configured to prevent or at least counteract an adjustment of the cover 4 when the lock is locked or closed. The lock 26, or at least a part thereof, can be arranged on or near the housing and / or the cover 4, and / or the housing and / or the cover 4 can have the lock 26, or at least a part thereof. In some embodiments, the lock 26 can have a lock and / or a locking element. In some embodiments, the lock 26 can be configured to be or to be released or locked with a key. For example, the key can be the key with which the door 6 can be or to be locked.In some embodiments, however, the key can also be a separate key. The key, the locking element, and / or the lock 26 can be mechanical, and / or the lock 26 can be or be mechanically actuated. Alternatively or additionally, the key can be or have a radio key, e.g., a transponder, an RFID key, or the like, and the lock 26 can be configured to be or be opened or locked by the radio key.

[0068] Switch cabinets 1, junction boxes and / or telecommunications multifunctional housings can be or be retrofitted simply and easily with an overlay 4 and adjustment mechanism 5, e.g. rotating mechanism 8. A corresponding retrofit kit has the adjustment mechanism 5 and the overlay 4. In some embodiments, the retrofit kit can have a side wall 12. With the retrofit kit, an existing switch cabinet (not shown in the figures) can be or be retrofitted simply and easily to a switch cabinet 1. For example, one or more side walls of the existing switch cabinet 1 can be or be replaced by a side wall 12. The side wall 12 can be or have a side wall 12 as described above, which can support and / or hold the adjustment mechanism 5. The overlay 4 can therefore be or be mounted simply and easily on the existing switch cabinet.In some embodiments, the retrofit kit may include one or more gas springs 7. If an existing switch cabinet is or will be retrofitted to a switch cabinet 1, the retrofitted existing switch cabinet or the switch cabinet 1 may include one, several, or all of the features and / or advantages of the switch cabinets 1 described above or below.

[0069] Fig. 9 and Fig. 10 show exemplary embodiments of overlaps 4. Fig. 9 and Fig. 10 show a rear side of the cover 4, which in the first position P1 can face the housing opening 3 and / or door 6. The cover 4 can have a display. The cover 4 can have one or more display elements 18. The display elements 18 can form a display. The display and / or the display element(s) 18 can face a front side of the cover 4 and / or be aligned with the front side. The display or display elements 18 can be configured to display advertising. The advertising can be visible from outside the control cabinet 1. However, the cover 4 does not necessarily have to comprise a display and / or display elements 18. In some embodiments, the cover 4 can alternatively or additionally have an advertising board or a holder for posters.The advertising board may, for example, be or have a holder for printed advertising, so that the advertising displayed or represented by the advertising board can be visible from outside the control cabinet 1.

[0070] The cover 4 can have a holding frame 17. The holding frame 17 can serve, for example, to hold the display and / or display elements 18 and / or the advertising board. The display, display elements 18 and / or advertising board can be attached or mounted to the holding frame, for example, detachably attached or mounted.

[0071] If the cover 4 has a display and / or one or more display elements 18, one or more power supplies 19 can be attached to or near the cover 4 in order to supply the display and / or display elements 18 with power.

[0072] For example, in Fig. 10, the back of the cover 4 can be covered by a cover 20. The cover 20 can be detachably attached to or near the cover 4.

[0073] Fig. 11 shows an enlargement of a lever arm 9. The lever arm 9 can have a flap fixation 10. The flap fixation 10 can be configured to fix the lever arm 9 and / or the cover 4 and / or to prevent pivoting. For example, the flap fixation 10 can be inserted into a receptacle 23 of the lever arm 9 and rest on or on the housing 2 so that pivoting, for example closing, of the lever arm 9 and / or the cover 4 can be prevented. The flap fixation 10 can thus, for example, secure and / or hold the cover 4 in the second position P2. If the cover 4 is to be pivoted into the first position, the flap fixation 10 can be released or removed from the receptacle 23 and inserted into the storage receptacle 24 or stowed in the storage receptacle 24.

[0074] Fig.12 shows exemplary curves of the spring force of the gas spring 7 as a function of the temperature and the pivoting angle of the cover 4 both during opening (or pivoting from the first position P1 to the second position P2) and during closing (or pivoting from the second position P2 to the first position P1). The spring forces during opening or pivoting from the first position P1 to the second position P2 for different temperatures are shown as solid lines. The spring forces during closing or pivoting from the second position P2 to the first position P1 for different temperatures are shown as dashed lines. Temperatures of -30°C, 20°C and 40°C are shown. The spring forces of the gas spring 7 are temperature-dependent both during opening and closing and / or can depend on the outside temperature.For the example gas spring 7, the spring forces when opening at 40 °C may be greater than the spring forces at 20 °C, and the spring forces at 20 °C may be greater than at minus 30 °C. Likewise, the spring forces when closing at 40 °C may be greater than the spring forces at 20 °C, and the spring forces at 20 °C may be greater than at minus 30 °C.

[0075] In some embodiments, the gas spring 7 may have an extension force, i.e., a force 5 mm before the end of the stroke of the gas spring 7 in the extended state, of 950 N. In some embodiments, the maximum gas spring force when the gas spring is fully retracted may be 1700 N.

[0076] In some embodiments, the gas spring 7 can be configured such that the cover 4 opens automatically at a pivot angle of approximately 20°. In some embodiments, the gas spring 7 can be configured such that the cover 4 closes automatically at a pivot angle of approximately 90°. The respective pivot angle can be measured, for example, relative to the vertical.

[0077] In some embodiments, the gas spring 7 can be configured such that an initial force of approximately 150 N can be applied for opening. In some embodiments, the gas spring 7 can be configured such that an initial force of approximately 80 N can be applied for closing. The initial force can be applied, for example, by the technician 21, e.g., manually.

[0078] The gas spring 7 can ensure that the cover 4 can be easily adjusted. In some embodiments, the cover 4 can have a weight of approximately 67 kg. The gas spring 7 can support the adjustment of the cover 4. The gas spring 7 can be selected such that the cover 4 can be easily and simply adjusted at temperatures in the range of -30°C to 40°C.

[0079] The features disclosed in the description, the figures and the claims may be essential for the realisation of the invention, individually or in any combination. List of reference symbols 1 control cabinet 2 housings 3 Housing opening 4 Coverage 5 adjustment mechanism 6 Door 7 Gas spring 8 rotating mechanism 9 lever arm 10 Flap fixation 11 Slewing ring 12 side wall 13 Cable outlet 14 legs 15 Gas spring mounting 16 outer side wall 17 holding frames 18 Display element 19 Power supply 20 Cover 21 technicians 22 Mounting bracket 23 recording 24 Stocking 25 inner side wall 26 Locking P1 first position P2 second position A angular range H Height G Height T Depth L1 length L2 length

Claims

[1] Switch cabinet (1), preferably a cable distribution box or telecommunications multifunctional housing, with a housing (2) for accommodating components and with at least one housing opening (3), wherein the switch cabinet (1) has a cover (4) arranged on an outer side of the housing (2), wherein the switch cabinet (1) has an adjusting mechanism (5) which is designed to adjust the cover (4) between a first position in which the cover (4) covers the housing opening (3) and a second position in which the cover (4) does not cover the housing opening (3) at least partially or completely, wherein the adjusting mechanism (5) is or has a rotating mechanism (8) which is designed to pivot the cover (4) from the first position into the second position and / or vice versa, characterized bythat the adjustment mechanism (5) has a rotating ring (11), wherein the rotating ring (11) is mounted in or by a side wall (12) of the switch cabinet (1). [2] Switch cabinet (1) according to claim 1, which has a door (6) for opening or closing the housing opening (3), wherein in the first position the cover (4) covers the door (6), and in the second position the cover (4) does not cover the door (6) at least partially or completely. [3] Switch cabinet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the adjustment mechanism (5) comprises a gas spring (7). [4] Switch cabinet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the adjustment mechanism (5) is or comprises a sliding mechanism which is preferably configured to adjust the cover (4) in a plane between the first and the second position. [5] Switch cabinet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the adjustment mechanism (5) is designed to pivot the cover (4) in an angular range between 0° to 140° degrees, preferably 0° to 125° degrees, particularly preferably 0° to 115° degrees. [6] Switch cabinet (1) according to claim 5, wherein the adjusting mechanism (5) has a lever arm (9) which is connected to the cover (4) so that when the lever arm (9) is pivoted, the cover (4) is or will be pivoted. [7] Switch cabinet (1) according to claim 6, wherein the lever arm (9) has a flap fixing (10) with which the lever arm (9) can be fixed when the cover (4) is in the second position. [8] Switch cabinet (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 7, wherein the rotating ring (11) is preferably mounted on an inner side of the side wall (12), particularly preferably on an inner side of an outer wall of the side wall (12). [9] Switch cabinet (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 8, wherein the side wall (12) comprises an outer side wall (16) and an inner side wall (25). [10] Switch cabinet (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 9, in which the rotating ring (11) has a cable passage (13). [11] Switch cabinet (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 10, wherein the adjusting mechanism (5) has a leg (14) which is mechanically connected to the rotating ring (11) and / or is designed in one piece, wherein the leg (14) is mechanically connected to one or the gas spring (7) so that when the cover (4) is pivoted between the first and the second position, the gas spring (7) is compressed or pulled apart. [12] Switch cabinet (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 11, wherein the switch cabinet (1) has an outer side wall (16) which preferably covers the leg (14) and / or the rotating ring (11), and / or preferably accommodates the adjustment mechanism (5). [13] Switch cabinet (1) according to one of the preceding claims 3 to 12, wherein the gas spring (7) is fastened to one or the side wall (12) of the switch cabinet (1), preferably one or the inner side wall (25), wherein the gas spring (7) is compressed in the first position of the cover (4) and is pulled apart in the second position of the cover (4). [14] Switch cabinet (1) according to one of the preceding claims 3 to 13, wherein the gas spring (7) is fastened to one or the side wall (12) of the switch cabinet (1), preferably an inner and / or outer wall of the side wall (12), and is arranged such that a force of the gas spring (7) in the first position of the cover (4) acts substantially in a vertical direction, and the force of the gas spring (7) in the second position of the cover (4) acts at an angle to the vertical direction. [15] Switch cabinet (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 14, wherein the switch cabinet (1) has at least one display element (18) which is configured to display an image or play a video. [16] Switch cabinet (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 15, wherein the cover (4) has a holding frame (17) for fastening one or more display elements (18). [17] Switch cabinet (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 16, which has a locking mechanism (26) which is designed to lock the cover (4) to the housing (2). [18] Retrofit kit for retrofitting an existing switchgear cabinet to a switchgear cabinet (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 17, wherein the retrofit kit comprises the adjustment mechanism (5) and the cover (4). [19] Retrofit kit according to claim 18, wherein the retrofit kit comprises a or the side wall (12) which is adapted to support and / or hold the adjustment mechanism (5) and which is further adapted to replace a side wall (12) of the existing switchgear cabinet.

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