Distribution board

Abstract

To provide a distribution board capable of improving the visibility of a display member.SOLUTION: A distribution board 1 includes multiple branch breakers 3, a fixing member 5, a display member 4, and a holding member 8. The multiple branch breakers 3 are arranged side by side in a first direction D1. The fixing member 5 is placed in front of the multiple branch breaker 3 to fix the multiple branch breakers 3. The display member 4 has a display surface 41 and is arranged to be aligned with an operating unit 32 of the multiple branch breaker 3 in a second direction D2. The display surface 41 is configured to display information on the load of multiple branch breakers 3. The holding member 8 holds the display member 4. The holding member 8 has a base 80 with a front surface 81 and a holder 82 for holding the display member 4. The base 80 of the holding member 8 is attached to the fixing member 5 so that its rear surface faces the fixing member 5. The holder 82 holds the display member 4 so that the display surface 41 faces forward.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to distribution boards, and more particularly to distribution boards with multiple branch breakers. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a distribution board. The distribution board of Patent Document 1 has a base member equipped with a branch breaker and a cover member equipped with an opening for exposing the operation part of the branch breaker. The distribution board of Patent Document 1 has a display unit that displays the name of the branch breaker. The display unit is provided on the cover member. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-137902 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When installing a distribution board, there is a connection work to be performed, in which electric wires for connecting loads to branch breakers are connected to the branch breakers. For the worker performing the connection work, visibility of the display unit (display member) that indicates the electric wire (or load) to be connected to the branch breaker is important.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned reasons, and aims to provide a distribution board that can improve the visibility of display members. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A distribution board according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a plurality of branch breakers, a fixing member, a display member, and a holding member. The plurality of branch breakers are arranged side by side in a first direction perpendicular to a front-to-rear direction. The fixing member is arranged in front of the plurality of branch breakers and fixes the plurality of branch breakers. The display member has a display surface and is arranged to be aligned with operation units of the plurality of branch breakers in a second direction perpendicular to both the front-to-rear direction and the first direction. The display surface is configured to be able to display information about a load connected to each of the plurality of branch breakers. The holding member holds the display member. The holding member has a base having a front surface and a holding portion that holds the display member. The base of the holding member is attached to the fixing member so that a rear surface opposite the front surface faces the fixing member. The holding portion holds the display member so that the display surface faces forward. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present disclosure, the visibility of the display member can be improved. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a distribution board according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view showing a main part of the distribution board. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a front view showing another main part of the distribution board. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a main part of the distribution board. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing another main part of the distribution board. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a holding member provided in the distribution board. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Common elements in the embodiments described below are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the common elements may be omitted. The following embodiments and modifications are merely a portion of the various embodiments of the present disclosure. Various modifications of the following embodiments and modifications can be made depending on the design, etc., as long as the object of the present disclosure can be achieved. The configurations of the modifications can also be combined as appropriate.

[0010] The drawings described in this disclosure are schematic diagrams, and the ratios of the sizes and thicknesses of the components in the drawings do not necessarily reflect the actual dimensional ratios. Note that the arrows indicating the directions in the drawings are merely examples and are not intended to define the directions when the distribution board 1 is in use. Also, the arrows indicating the directions in the drawings are merely shown for explanatory purposes and do not have any substance.

[0011] In this disclosure, "orthogonal (perpendicular)" refers not only to a state where the angle between two things is exactly 90 degrees, but also to a state where two things intersect within a certain range of difference. In other words, the angle between two orthogonal things is within a certain range of difference from 90 degrees (for example, 10 degrees or less). In other words, "orthogonal" in this disclosure includes a case where the angle between two things is between 80 degrees and 100 degrees. Similarly, "parallel" in this disclosure includes not only a case where two things do not strictly intersect, but also a case where two things are lined up within a certain range of difference. For example, "parallel" in this disclosure includes a case where one thing is inclined at an angle of 10 degrees or less relative to the other. In other words, "parallel" in this disclosure includes a case where the angle between one thing and the other is between -10 degrees and 10 degrees.

[0012] (1) Overview First, an overview of a distribution board 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 1, the distribution board 1 includes a cabinet 2. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the distribution board 1 also includes a plurality of branch breakers 3, a fixing member 5 (see FIG. 5), a display member 4, and a holding member 8. The plurality of branch breakers 3, the fixing member 5, the display member 4, and the holding member 8 are housed inside the cabinet 2. Note that the term "housed" in this disclosure does not only refer to a case where one object completely surrounds another object, but also to a case where one object surrounds another object so that a portion of the other object is exposed from the first object. For example, the plurality of branch breakers 3, the fixing member 5, the display member 4, and the holding member 8 may be exposed from the cabinet 2.

[0014] The branch breakers 3 are arranged side by side in a first direction D1 (see FIG. 4) that is perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the distribution board 1. In this embodiment, the first direction D1 is the left-right direction.

[0015] Here, the front-to-rear direction of the distribution board 1 is the direction along the normal to the wall surface when the distribution board 1 is installed on a wall, for example. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the distribution board 1 is installed on a wall, the distribution board 1 is located in front of the wall surface, and the wall surface is located behind the distribution board 1. In this embodiment, the front-to-rear direction is the third direction D3 (see FIG. 4).

[0016] The display member 4 is arranged to be aligned with the operating units 32 (handles) of the branch breakers 3 in a second direction D2 (see FIG. 4) that is perpendicular to both the front-rear direction and the first direction D1. The display member 4 has a display surface 41 (see FIG. 3) that is configured to be able to display information about the loads connected to each of the branch breakers 3. In this embodiment, the second direction D2 is the up-down direction. In this embodiment, the up-down direction is parallel to the vertical direction.

[0017] The fixing member 5 is disposed in front of the plurality of branch breakers 3. The fixing member 5 fixes the plurality of branch breakers 3 in place.

[0018] The holding member 8 holds the display member 4. As shown in FIG. 4, the holding member 8 has a base 80 having a front surface 81, and a holding portion 82 that holds the display member 4. The base 80 of the holding member 8 is attached to the fixed member 5 so that a rear surface 85 (see FIG. 7) opposite the front surface 81 faces the fixed member 5. In other words, the holding member 8 is disposed in front of the fixed member 5. The holding portion 82 holds the display member 4 so that the display surface 41 faces forward.

[0019] According to the distribution board 1 of this embodiment, the display surface 41 of the display member 4 is held so as to face forward by the holding portion 82 of the holding member 8 attached to the fixing member 5. This allows the display surface 41 to be positioned in a position that is easily visible to the worker when connecting electric wires to multiple branch breakers 3. According to the distribution board 1 of this embodiment, the visibility of the display member 4 can be improved compared to, for example, a distribution board in which a display member is provided on a cabinet cover.

[0020] (2) Details Hereinafter, a detailed configuration of the distribution board 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0021] (2.1) Overall structure The distribution board 1 is installed and used in a facility such as a dwelling unit of a detached house or an apartment building. In this embodiment, the case where the distribution board 1 is a residential board installed in a dwelling unit is exemplified. Note that the facility in which the distribution board 1 is installed is not limited to each dwelling unit of a detached house or an apartment building, and the distribution board 1 may also be installed in a non-residential building (for example, a factory, a commercial building, an office building, a hospital, a school, etc.).

[0022] In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the distribution board 1 is used in a single-phase three-wire power distribution system is illustrated. However, the distribution board 1 may also be used in a three-phase three-wire or three-phase four-wire power distribution system.

[0023] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the distribution board 1 includes a cabinet 2, a main breaker, a plurality of branch breakers 3, a display member 4, a fixing member 5, and a holding member 8.

[0024] (2.2) Cabinet configuration The cabinet 2 is shaped like a rectangular box. The cabinet 2 is a member made of synthetic resin or metal. As shown in FIG. 1, the cabinet 2 has a cover 21 and a base (not shown). The cover 21 is shaped like a rectangular box with an open rear surface. The base is shaped like a rectangular box with an open front surface. The base is attached to, for example, a wall surface of a facility.

[0025] A mounting plate 6 (see FIG. 2) is attached to the base. A plurality of branch breakers 3, a fixing member 5, etc. are attached to the mounting plate 6. In other words, a plurality of branch breakers 3, a fixing member 5, etc. are attached to the base. By attaching the cover 21 to the base, the cabinet 2 accommodates a plurality of branch breakers 3, a display member 4, a fixing member 5, a holding member 8, etc. In other words, a plurality of branch breakers 3, a display member 4, a fixing member 5, a holding member 8, etc. are arranged in a space surrounded by the base and the cover 21.

[0026] An opening 211 is formed in the front surface 210 of the cover 21. The opening 211 is a through-hole that penetrates the front surface 210 in the front-to-rear direction. The opening 211 exposes the operating units 32 of the multiple branch breakers 3 and the holding member 8 that holds the display member 4 to the outside of the cabinet 2. Because the cover 21 has the opening 211, a user of the distribution board 1, such as a resident of the dwelling unit, can visually check the display member 4 through the opening 211 and operate the operating units 32 of the branch breakers 3 without removing the cover 21 from the base.

[0027] (2.3) Breaker configuration Since the distribution board 1 of this embodiment is used in a single-phase, three-wire power distribution system, three single-phase, three-wire service lines of a system power supply (commercial power supply) are electrically connected to the primary terminal of the main breaker. Also, the conductive bar of the first voltage pole (L1 phase), the conductive bar of the second voltage pole (L2 phase), and the conductive bar of the neutral pole (N phase) are electrically connected to the secondary terminal of the main breaker.

[0028] As shown in Fig. 2, the plurality of branch breakers 3 includes a first branch breaker group 3A and a second branch breaker group 3B. In the first branch breaker group 3A, a plurality of branch breakers 3 (10 in the example of Fig. 2) are lined up in a first direction D1. In the second branch breaker group 3B, a plurality of branch breakers 3 (13 in the example of Fig. 2) are lined up in the first direction D1. The first branch breaker group 3A and the second branch breaker group 3B are lined up in a second direction D2.

[0029] The branch breaker 3 has a primary terminal and a secondary terminal. The branch breaker 3 has a contact part electrically connected between the primary terminal and the secondary terminal. The branch breaker 3 also has a housing that houses the contact part inside. The front of the housing of the branch breaker 3 is provided with an operation part 32 that is operated by the user to turn the contact part on or off. A connecting part (not shown) is provided on a surface that intersects with the front. The connecting part is the part that connects to the conductive bar.

[0030] The branch breakers 3 are available for 100V and 200V. The primary terminals of the 100V branch breaker 3 are electrically connected to one of the conductive bars of the first voltage pole and the second voltage pole, and to the conductive bar of the neutral pole. The pair of primary terminals of the 200V branch breaker 3 are electrically connected to the conductive bar of the first voltage pole and the conductive bar of the second voltage pole, respectively. Corresponding electric wires are electrically connected to the secondary terminals of the branch breaker 3. One or more loads, such as electrical appliances such as lighting fixtures and hot water supply equipment, or wiring devices such as outlets or wall switches, are connected to the electric wires connected to the secondary terminals of the branch breaker 3. Therefore, the distribution board 1 can supply power to electrical appliances connected to the secondary terminals of the branch breaker 3 via electric wires, or to electrical appliances connected to the outlets (e.g., air conditioners, television sets, etc.).

[0031] The branch breaker 3 is equipped with a tripping circuit that turns off the contacts when an overcurrent such as a short-circuit current or an overload current flows through the contacts. The tripping circuit includes, for example, an electromagnet device that includes an exciting coil that forms part of the electrical circuit inside the branch breaker 3. The branch breaker 3 also has a leakage current interrupter mechanism that turns off the contacts when it detects a leakage current flowing through the contacts.

[0032] In the distribution board 1 of this embodiment, with the fixing member 5 attached to the mounting plate 6, multiple branch breakers 3 are attached to the fixing member 5 and the mounting plate 6. The multiple branch breakers 3 are attached in the gap between the fixing member 5 and the mounting plate 6. The branch breakers 3 of the first branch breaker group 3A are attached to the fixing member 5 and the mounting plate 6 by sliding them downward into the gap between the fixing member 5 and the mounting plate 6 with their connection parts facing downward and their operating parts 32 facing forward. The branch breakers 3 of the second branch breaker group 3B are attached to the fixing member 5 and the mounting plate 6 by sliding them upward into the gap between the fixing member 5 and the mounting plate 6 with their connection parts facing upward and their operating parts 32 facing forward.

[0033] (2.4) Configuration of fixing members The fixing member 5 fixes the plurality of branch breakers 3. The fixing member 5 is disposed in front of the plurality of branch breakers 3. The fixing member 5 is made of synthetic resin. As shown in FIG. 5 , the fixing member 5 has an overall rectangular flat plate shape. The fixing member 5 has a base 50 and a second mounting portion 52.

[0034] The base 50 as a whole has a rectangular, flat plate shape. In this embodiment, the fixing member 5 is disposed in front of the neutral pole (N-phase) conductive bar. The fixing member 5 is also fixed to a plurality of bar supports via the neutral pole (N-phase) conductive bar. The plurality of bar supports protrude forward from the mounting plate 6.

[0035] In this embodiment, a holding member 8 is attached to the fixed member 5. The holding member 8 is disposed in front of the fixed member 5. In other words, the holding member 8 faces a front surface 51 of a base 50 of the fixed member 5.

[0036] The second mounting portion 52 is formed at the end (the right end in the example of FIG. 5) of the base 50 in the first direction D1 (left-right direction). The second mounting portion 52 is shaped like a rectangular frame having a through hole along the front-rear direction. The second mounting portion 52 protrudes in the left-right direction (to the right in the example of FIG. 5) from the end of the base 50. A first mounting portion 83 (described later) of the holding member 8 is inserted into the through hole of the second mounting portion 52, and the first mounting portion 83 is hooked onto the second mounting portion 52, thereby attaching the holding member 8 to the fixing member 5.

[0037] (2.5) Structure of the holding member The holding member 8 holds the display member 4. As shown in FIG. 4, the holding member 8 has a base portion 80, a holding portion 82, an insertion portion 84 (see FIG. 6), a first attachment portion 83, and a cover portion 7.

[0038] The base 80 has a rectangular plate-like shape. As shown in FIG. 6 , the base 80 has a first wall 811 (upper wall) and a second wall 812 (lower wall). The first wall 811 is formed along the left-right direction over the entire area of ​​the upper end of the base 80. The first wall 811 protrudes forward from the front surface 81 of the base 80. The second wall 812 is formed along the left-right direction over the entire area of ​​the lower end of the base 80. The second wall 812 protrudes forward from the front surface 81 of the base 80. In a front view of the distribution board 1, the first wall 811 and the second wall 812 are parallel walls.

[0039] The base 80 also has a plurality of gripping portions 87 (two in the example of FIG. 6) and a plurality of mounting holes 86 (two in the example of FIG. 6). The plurality of gripping portions 87 are formed at the upper end of the front surface 81 of the base 80. The gripping portions 87 grip the connecting shaft of the cover portion 7, thereby rotatably supporting the cover portion 7. The plurality of mounting holes 86 are formed at the lower end of the front surface 81 of the base 80. Mounting claws 71 of the cover portion 7, which will be described later, are fitted into the mounting holes 86.

[0040] The holding portion 82 holds the display member 4 in front of the base portion 80 so that the display surface 41 of the display member 4 faces forward. When the cover portion 7 is in a closed state, which will be described later, the holding portion 82 holds the display member 4 so that the display member 4 is sandwiched between the cover portion 7 and the front surface 81 of the base portion 80 in the front-rear direction (third direction D3).

[0041] The holding portion 82 of this embodiment has a plurality of claws 82A, 82B. More specifically, the holding portion 82 has a plurality of (four in the example of FIG. 6) claws 82A formed on the first wall 811 and a plurality of (four in the example of FIG. 6) claws 82B formed on the second wall 812. The four claws 82A formed on the first wall 811 correspond one-to-one to the four claws 82B formed on the second wall 812. That is, the plurality of claws 82A, 82B of this embodiment include four pairs of claws 82A, 82B. The pairs of claws 82A, 82B face each other in the second direction D2 (up-down direction) and protrude toward each other. More specifically, the claws 82A (upper claws) protrude downward, and the claws 82B (lower claws) protrude upward. The claws 82A, 82B are shaped like rectangular flat plates.

[0042] In the front-rear direction, there is a space between the claws 82A, 82B and the front surface 81 of the base 80 to sandwich the display member 4. That is, the multiple claws 82A, 82B hold the display member 4 by sandwiching it between the multiple claws 82A, 82B and the base 80 in the front-rear direction. In this embodiment, the multiple claws 82A, 82B hold the display member 4 by sandwiching it between the multiple claws 82A, 82B and the base 80 in the front-rear direction. Holding the display member 4 with the multiple claws 82A, 82B allows the display member 4 to be held more firmly. Furthermore, holding the display member 4 with a pair of claws 82A, 82B allows the display member 4 to be held in a more balanced manner.

[0043] 3, the holding portion 82 holds the display member 4 so that the display member 4 is sandwiched between the operation unit 32 of the first branch breaker group 3A and the operation unit 32 of the second branch breaker group 3B in the second direction D2 (vertical direction). In other words, when viewed from the front of the distribution board 1, the display member 4 is located between the operation unit 32 of the first branch breaker group 3A and the operation unit 32 of the second branch breaker group 3B in the vertical direction. This allows the display member 4 to be positioned so that it is easily visible both when connecting electric wires to each of the first branch breaker group 3A and when connecting electric wires to each of the second branch breaker group 3B. In other words, the visibility of the display member 4 can be further improved.

[0044] The insertion portion 84 is formed at an end (left end in the example of FIG. 6) of the base 80 in the first direction D1 (left-right direction). The insertion portion 84 has a rectangular plate shape. The insertion portion 84 protrudes in the left-right direction (leftward in the example of FIG. 6) from an end (left end) of a rear surface 85 (see FIG. 7) opposite the front surface 81 of the base 80. The insertion portion 84 is disposed behind the terminal cover 61 (see FIG. 7).

[0045] The first mounting portion 83 is formed at an end (the right end in the example of FIG. 6) of the base 80 in the first direction D1 (left-right direction). The first mounting portion 83 is formed at the center of the right end in the second direction D2 (up-down direction). The first mounting portion 83 is shaped like an L-shaped plate. The first mounting portion 83 protrudes from the end (right end) of the base 80 in the left-right direction (to the right in the example of FIG. 6), then bends and protrudes diagonally rearward to the right.

[0046] When attaching the holding member 8 to the fixed member 5 (or the distribution board 1), the worker inserts the insertion portion 84 of the holding member 8 into the gap behind the terminal cover 61 (see FIG. 7). Then, the worker passes the first mounting portion 83 of the holding member 8 through the through-hole of the second mounting portion 52. With the first mounting portion 83 passed through the through-hole of the second mounting portion 52, the first mounting portion 83 receives a leftward force from the second mounting portion 52 and elastically deforms. This causes the first mounting portion 83 and the second mounting portion 52 to become engaged with each other (see FIG. 7). The holding member 8 is attached to the fixed member 5 by the first mounting portion 83 becoming engaged with the second mounting portion 52 of the fixing member 5. According to the distribution board 1 of this embodiment, no fastening parts such as screws are used when attaching the holding member 8 to the fixing member 5, which makes it easy to attach the holding member 8.

[0047] As shown in Fig. 4, the cover part 7 is rotatably supported at an end (the upper end in the example of Fig. 4) of the base part 80. The cover part 7 has a main body part 70 and a plurality of mounting claws 71 (two in the example of Fig. 4).

[0048] The main body 70 is shaped like a rectangular plate. In the main body 70 of this embodiment, a connecting shaft formed at the upper end (first end) of the main body 70 is rotatably supported by a grip portion 87 of the base 80. A plurality of mounting claws 71 are formed at the lower end (second end) of the main body 70. The cover 7 is fixed to the base 80 by fitting the plurality of mounting claws 71 into a plurality of mounting holes 86 of the base 80. When the plurality of mounting claws 71 are fitted into the plurality of mounting holes 86 of the base 80, the cover 7 is in a closed state.

[0049] When the cover part 7 is in the closed state, the cover part 7 covers the display surface 41 of the display member 4. This makes it possible to prevent the display member 4 from falling off and from becoming dirty.

[0050] Furthermore, the cover 7 of this embodiment is translucent. The cover 7 is a member made of a translucent synthetic resin such as acrylic resin or polycarbonate resin. This allows an operator or the like to view the display surface 41 of the display member 4 even when the cover 7 is closed.

[0051] (2.6) Display component configuration As shown in FIG. 3, the display member 4 has a display surface 41. The display surface 41 is configured to be able to display information about the loads connected to each of the multiple branch breakers 3. The information about the loads includes information indicating the load names. The load names are the names of the electrical equipment or wiring devices that are the loads. The information about the loads may also include information indicating the location where the electrical equipment or wiring devices that are the loads are used (or installed), information indicating the load number, and the like.

[0052] Area lines 411 are formed on the display surface 41. The area lines 411 are lines that divide the display surface 41 into a plurality of areas. The area lines 411 may be formed by the shape of the display surface 41, such as a convex portion or a concave portion, or may be formed by writing with ink or the like, for example.

[0053] The display surface 41 has a plurality of first areas A1 and a plurality of second areas A2 divided by area lines 411. The plurality of first areas A1 correspond one-to-one to the plurality of branch breakers 3. The plurality of second areas A2 correspond one-to-one to the plurality of branch breakers 3. For example, the first area A1 is an area that displays the load name of the corresponding branch breaker 3. For example, the second area A2 is an area that displays the number of the corresponding branch breaker 3.

[0054] It should be noted that the display surface 41 does not necessarily need to display information about the load when the distribution board 1 is shipped. The display surface 41 may be configured to display information about the load by writing on it with a writing implement or by attaching a sticker or the like after the distribution board is shipped.

[0055] The display member 4 of this embodiment is formed in a sheet shape. However, the display member 4 may be formed in a flat plate shape. Furthermore, the display member 4 of this embodiment is formed from paper. This makes it easy to write information about the load on the display surface 41 using a writing implement or the like.

[0056] (3) Variations Modifications of the above embodiment are listed below.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the pair of claws 82A, 82B face each other in the second direction D2. However, it is not essential that the claws 82A, 82B face each other in the second direction D2, and the claws 82A, 82B may be formed so as not to face each other in the second direction D2.

[0058] In the above embodiment, the holding portion 82 has a plurality of claws 82A, 82B. However, it is not essential that the holding portion 82 has a plurality of claws 82A, 82B. For example, the holding portion 82 may have one or more clip portions that hold the display member 4 by pressing it against the front surface 81 of the base 80. The holding portion 82 may also have a bridge portion that connects the first wall 811 and the second wall 812 along the second direction D2. However, it is preferable that the length (width) of the bridge portion in the first direction D1 be as short (narrow) as possible so as not to reduce the visibility of the display member 4.

[0059] In the above embodiment, the case where the holding member 8 has the cover portion 7 has been exemplified. However, the holding member 8 does not have to have the cover portion 7. Furthermore, instead of or in addition to the cover portion 7, the holding member 8 may have a translucent cover portion that is held in front of the display member 4 by the holding portion 82.

[0060] In the above embodiment, the cover portion 7 is illustrated as being translucent. However, it is not essential that the cover portion 7 be translucent, and the cover portion 7 may be made of a material that does not have translucency.

[0061] In the above embodiment, the display member 4 is made of paper. However, the display member 4 may be made of other materials. The display member 4 may be made of synthetic resin, wood, metal, or the like.

[0062] In the above embodiment, the case where the distribution board 1 includes the display member 4 has been exemplified. However, it is not essential that the distribution board 1 includes the display member 4. For example, the distribution board 1 and the display member 4 may be distributed (sold) separately.

[0063] In the above embodiment, the first direction D1 is the left-right direction when viewed from the front of the distribution board 1, and the second direction D2 is the up-down direction when viewed from the front of the distribution board 1. However, the first direction D1 may be the up-down direction when viewed from the front of the distribution board 1, and the second direction D2 may be the left-right direction when viewed from the front of the distribution board 1.

[0064] (summary) As is clear from the above-described embodiment and modified examples, the distribution board (1) according to the first aspect includes a plurality of branch breakers (3), a fixing member (5), a display member (4), and a holding member (8). The plurality of branch breakers (3) are arranged side by side in a first direction (D1) perpendicular to the front-rear direction (third direction D3). The fixing member (5) is arranged in front of the plurality of branch breakers (3) and fixes the plurality of branch breakers (3). The display member (4) has a display surface (41) and is arranged side by side with the operation units (32) of the plurality of branch breakers (3) in a second direction (D2) perpendicular to both the front-rear direction and the first direction (D1). The display surface (41) is configured to be able to display information regarding the loads connected to each of the plurality of branch breakers (3). The holding member (8) holds the display member (4). The holding member (8) has a base (80) having a front surface (81) and a holding portion (82) that holds the display member (4). The base (80) of the holding member (8) is attached to the fixing member (5) so that a rear surface (85) opposite the front surface (81) faces the fixing member (5). The holding portion (82) holds the display member (4) so ​​that the display surface (41) faces forward.

[0065] According to this aspect, the visibility of the display member (4) can be improved.

[0066] In the distribution board (1) according to the second aspect, in the first aspect, the holding member (8) further includes a cover portion (7). The cover portion (7) is rotatably supported on an end portion of the base portion (80) and opens and closes. When the cover portion (7) is in a closed state, the holding portion (82) holds the display member (4) by sandwiching the display member (4) between the cover portion (7) and a front surface (81) of the base portion (80) in the front-rear direction (third direction D3).

[0067] According to this aspect, it is possible to prevent the display member (4) from falling off and from becoming dirty.

[0068] In the distribution board (1) according to the third aspect, in the second aspect, the cover portion (7) is translucent.

[0069] According to this aspect, even when the cover portion (7) is in the closed state, the worker or the like can visually recognize the display surface (41) of the display member (4).

[0070] In the distribution board (1) according to the fourth aspect, in any one of the first to third aspects, the holding member (8) further has a first attachment portion (83) formed at an end of the base portion (80) in the first direction (D1). The fixing member (5) has a second attachment portion (52) formed at an end of the fixing member (5) in the first direction (D1). The holding member (8) is attached to the fixing member (5) by the first attachment portion (83) being hooked onto the second attachment portion (52) of the fixing member (5).

[0071] According to this embodiment, the holding member (8) can be easily attached to the fixing member (5).

[0072] In the distribution board (1) according to the fifth aspect, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the holding portion (82) has a plurality of claws (82A; 82B). The plurality of claws (82A; 82B) hold the display member (4) by sandwiching the display member (4) between the plurality of claws (82A; 82B) and the base portion (80) in the front-rear direction (third direction D3).

[0073] According to this embodiment, the display member (4) can be held more firmly.

[0074] In a distribution board (1) according to a sixth aspect, in the fifth aspect, the plurality of claws (82A; 82B) include a pair of claws (82A, 82B). The pair of claws (82A, 82B) face each other in the second direction (D2) and protrude in directions approaching each other.

[0075] According to this embodiment, the display member (4) can be held in a more balanced manner.

[0076] In a distribution board (1) according to a seventh aspect, in any of the first to sixth aspects, the plurality of branch breakers (3) include a first branch breaker group (3A) aligned in a first direction (D1) and a second branch breaker group (3B) aligned in the first direction (D1). The holding portion (82) holds the display member (4) such that the display member (4) is sandwiched between the operating portion (32) of the first branch breaker group (3A) and the operating portion (32) of the second branch breaker group (3B) in the second direction (D2).

[0077] According to this embodiment, the visibility of the display member (4) can be further improved.

[0078] In the distribution board (1) according to an eighth aspect, in any one of the first to seventh aspects, the display member (4) is made of paper.

[0079] According to this embodiment, it becomes easy to write information about the load on the display surface (41) using a writing implement or the like.

[0080] The configurations other than the first aspect are not essential for the distribution board (1) and can be omitted as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0081] 1 Distribution board 3-branch breaker 3A 1st branch breaker group 3B Second branch breaker group 32 Operation section 4 Display components 41 Display surface 5 Fixing member 52 Second mounting part 7 Cover 8 Retaining member 80 base 81 Front 82 Holding part 82A Claw 82B Claw 83 First mounting part 85 Rear D1 1st direction D2 2nd direction D3 Third direction

Claims

1. a plurality of branch breakers arranged side by side in a first direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction; a fixing member disposed in front of the plurality of branch breakers and fixing the plurality of branch breakers; a display member having a display surface configured to be able to display information about loads connected to each of the plurality of branch breakers, the display member being arranged alongside operation units of the plurality of branch breakers in a second direction perpendicular to both the front-rear direction and the first direction; a holding member for holding the display member; Equipped with The holding member is a base having a front surface; a holding portion that holds the display member; and the base of the holding member is attached to the fixing member such that a rear surface opposite to the front surface faces the fixing member; The holding portion holds the display member so that the display surface faces forward. Distribution board.

2. the holding member further includes a cover portion that is rotatably supported on an end portion of the base portion and that opens and closes; When the cover is in a closed state, the holding portion holds the display member by sandwiching the display member between the cover and the front surface of the base in the front-rear direction. The distribution board according to claim 1.

3. The cover portion is translucent. The distribution board according to claim 2.

4. the holding member further includes a first attachment portion formed at an end of the base portion in the first direction, the fixing member has a second attachment portion formed at an end of the fixing member in the first direction, The holding member is attached to the fixing member by hooking the first attachment portion onto the second attachment portion of the fixing member. The distribution board according to claim 1.

5. The holding portion has a plurality of claws, the plurality of claws hold the display member by sandwiching the display member between the plurality of claws and the base in the front-rear direction; The distribution board according to claim 1.

6. the plurality of claws includes a pair of claws; The pair of claws face each other in the second direction and protrude in directions approaching each other. The distribution board according to claim 5.

7. the plurality of branch breakers include a first group of branch breakers aligned in the first direction and a second group of branch breakers aligned in the first direction, the holding portion holds the display member so that the display member is sandwiched between the operation portion of the first branch breaker group and the operation portion of the second branch breaker group in the second direction. The distribution board according to claim 1.

8. The display member is made of paper. The distribution board according to claim 1.

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