Dust-proof switch cabinet in low-voltage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Low-voltage switchgear cabinets face issues with particle and debris accumulation due to long-time open drawer states, affecting their dust-proof performance.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating elastic tensioning members, such as clockwork, which increase in potential energy as drawers are drawn out and reset to prevent debris accumulation, combined with a magnetic fixing system and alarm light for operational reminders.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If drawers are kept in open state for long-time operation, then operation convenience is improved, but dust accumulation increases and dust-proof performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedrawer operation convenienceVSAvoiddust accumulation in drawers
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by implementing an elastic restoring force mechanism that dynamically returns drawers to their closed position after operation. The elastic component (spring or elastic strip) provides a restoring force that automatically pushes the drawer back to the closed state, creating a dynamic system that transitions from open to closed position without manual intervention, thereby preventing dust accumulation while maintaining operational convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements the self-service principle through the elastic restoring force mechanism that autonomously returns the drawer to its closed position. The system serves itself by using the elastic component to automatically counteract the open drawer state, eliminating the need for external force or manual closing action, thus preventing dust ingress without requiring additional operational steps from the user.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Object-affected harmful factors

If elastic tensioning members are added to enable automatic drawer reset, then dust-proof performance is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedust-proof performanceVSAvoidcabinet structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the taking out principle by extracting and utilizing the elastic property of materials to create a simple restoring force mechanism. Instead of complex mechanical return systems, the invention extracts the essential function of returning the drawer to closed position and achieves it through a simple elastic component, thereby improving dust-proof performance with minimal added complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements the parameter changes principle by utilizing the elastic deformation characteristics of the elastic component. The elastic component changes its physical state (deformation) in response to drawer position, storing potential energy when the drawer is opened and releasing it to return the drawer to the closed position. This parameter-based approach (using elastic deformation) provides a simple yet effective solution to improve dust-proof performance without significantly increasing structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Significantly enhances dust-proof performance by ensuring drawers return to their closed state, preventing particle accumulation and prolonging the service life of the switchgear cabinet components.

Implementation Method 1

when the unit drawers are drawn out from the low-voltage switchgear cabinet, the elastic potential energy of the elastic tensioning members gradually increases

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic potential energy: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

combined with a magnetic fixing system and alarm light for operational reminders

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS11271373B2Dust-proof switch cabinet in low-voltage
Publication Date: 2022.03.08 NINGBO GONGSHENG ELECTRIC TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present patent discloses a dust-proof switch cabinet in low-voltage comprises a low-voltage switchgear cabinet on which a plurality of unit drawers are arranged, wherein the unit drawers are provided with a drawer stop door located on the outside and a drawer side panel located on both sides, and a plurality of elastic tensioning members respectively matched with the corresponding unit drawers are provided in the low-voltage switchgear cabinet, wherein the elastic tensioning members are inserted into the inner cavity of the unit drawers and connected with the low-voltage switchgear cabinet, and the movable end of the elastic tensioning members are connected with the unit drawers. The present patent has the effect of effectively avoids the accumulation of particles and debris in the drawers caused by the unit drawers being opened for a long-time, thereby significantly improving the dustproof performance of the low-voltage switchgear cabinet.