AU2017232107B2

AU2017232107B2 - An enclosure for a switchboard

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Publication number: AU2017232107B2
Application number: AU2017232107A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Yun Qi LU
Original assignee: Sparkelec Pty Ltd
Current assignee: Sparkelec Pty Ltd
Priority date: 2017-09-20
Filing date: 2017-09-20
Publication date: 2020-02-27
Anticipated expiration: 2037-09-20
Also published as: AU2017232107A1; AU2018100283A4

Abstract

An enclosure comprising a back panel having a first side edge, a second side edge, a third side edge and a fourth side edge, a first side panel extending from the first side edge of the back panel, a second side panel extending from the second side edge of the back panel, a third side panel extending from the third side edge of the back panel, a fourth side panel extending from the fourth side edge of the back panel, the fourth side panel being adjacent to the first side panel and the second side panel, an engagement member having a first part and a second part and a front panel securely fixed to the second part of the engagement member. -114 1144 114- ------ ---- 1182 161142 112-- 1062 1042- 104-1

Description

AN ENCLOSURE FOR A SWITCHBOARD

Technical Field [01] The present invention relates to enclosures and in particular, although not exclusively, this invention relates to an enclosure for a switchboard, which allows convenient removal of a front panel.

Background [02] At a construction or renovation site electric tools (for example, an electric drill) are used to perform a construction or renovation task. Electricity energy that powers the electric tools is supplied through a switchboard, which is normally installed at the site temporarily. The switchboard typically includes an enclosure and electronic devices (for example, sockets, circuit breakers, switches, etc.) that installed in the enclosure. The enclosure typically includes a front panel, a back panel and a plurality of side panels. These panels define a space in which the electronic devices are installed. The back panel is normally used to fix the enclosure to a stand that supports the switchboard. The front panel can be opened to allow a worker to access the electronic devices such as a socket installed in the enclosure. The front panel can also be closed to disable access to the electronic devices.

[03] However, at the construction or renovation site, it is not always possible to place the front panel of the enclosure at the open position. For example, when multiple switchboards are positioned close to each other, there is no sufficient space between the switchboards to open the front panel of the enclosure of a switchboard that is sandwiched between two other switchboards. This makes it inconvenient for workers to access electronic devices installed in the enclosure of the switchboard.

[04] Accordingly, there is a need for an improved enclosure for a switchboard which does not suffer from above mentioned deficiencies.

[05] Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise, the words “comprise”, “comprises” and “comprising” will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated step or element or group of steps or elements but not the exclusion of any other step or element or group of steps or elements.

2017232107 06 Feb 2020 [06] Any one of the terms: “including” or “which includes” or “that includes” as used herein is also an open term that also means including at least the elements/features that follow the term, but not excluding others.

[07] Any discussion of the background art throughout the specification should in no way be considered as an admission that such background art is prior art nor that such background art is widely known or forms part of the common general knowledge in the field in Australia or worldwide.

Summary [08] There is provided an enclosure for a switchboard, the enclosure comprising a back panel having a first side edge, a second side edge, a third side edge and a fourth side edge; a first side panel extending from the first side edge of the back panel; a second side panel extending from the second side edge of the back panel; a third side panel extending from the third side edge of the back panel; a fourth side panel extending from the fourth side edge of the back panel and forming a front edge; the fourth side panel being adjacent to the first side panel and the second side panel; an engagement member having a first part and a second part, the first part of the engagement member being securely fixed to the fourth side panel, wherein the second part is configured to be pivotable relative to the first part and further configured to slide relative to the first part along a direction of the front edge of the fourth side panel to allow engagement with and disengagement from the first part along the direction of the front edge of the fourth side panel; a front panel securely fixed to the second part of the engagement member; and a movement limiter detachably connected to the fourth side panel, the movement limiter being configured to limit the sliding of the second part of the engagement member relative to the first part of the engagement member in order to disable the disengagement of the second part from the first part.

[09] It is an advantage of the present invention that the second part of the engagement member is configured to be pivotable relative to the first part and further configured to slide relative to the first part along the direction of the front edge of the fourth side panel to allow engagement with and disengagement from the first part along the direction of the front edge. This way, the front panel may be removed from the enclosure by sliding along the direction of the front edge of the fourth side panel even if the front panel is in a closed position in order for a worker to access the electronic devices installed in the enclosure. This is highly desirable when there are multiple switchboards placed close to each other and there is no

2017232107 06 Feb 2020 sufficient space available to open the front panel of the enclosure of the switchboard if the switchboard is sandwiched between two other switchboards.

[010] The fourth side panel may be configured to be horizontal when in use.

[Oil] The fourth side panel may be configured to be vertical when in use.

[012] The second part of the engagement member may include an elongate pin and the first part of the engagement member may include an elongate hollow member configured to slidely and pivotably receive the elongate pin therein.

[013] The first part of the engagement member may include an elongate pin and the second part of the engagement member may include an elongate hollow member configured to slidely and pivotably receive the elongate pin therein.

[014] The movement limiter may be a bolt and the fourth side panel may include a hole with a thread to detachably connect the bolt to the fourth side panel via the thread.

[015] The hole may be located at a position where if the bolt is screwed into the fourth side panel, the bolt disables the disengagement of the second part of the engagement member from the first part of the engagement member.

[016] The enclosure may further comprise a support base secured to the back panel, the support base having a first section of a first height and a second section of a second height and being configured to allow electronic devices of different heights to be installed thereon.

[017] The enclosure may further comprise a support bar having a first end and a second end, the first end being configured to pivotably connect to one of the first side panel and the second side panel, and the second end being configured to releasably connect to the front panel.

[018] The enclosure may further comprise a first support member installed on the first side panel, a second support member installed on the second side panel and a separation panel between the first side panel and the second side panel, the separation panel being configured to detachably connect to the first support member and the second support member, and allow the electronic devices to be installed between the separation panel and the support base.

[019] The separation panel may further include at least one opening, the least one opening being sized to enable access to the electronic devices.

2017232107 06 Feb 2020 [020] The separation panel may further include a cover that is hingedly connected to the separation panel, the cover being configured to cover at least part of the at least one opening to disable access to at least one of the electronic devices.

[021] The separation panel may further include at least one handle installed thereon.

[022] At least one of the first side panel and the second side panel may include a further opening, the further opening being sized to fit a three-phase socket.

[023] The third side panel may include an obround opening.

Brief Description of Drawings [024] At least one example of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[025] Figure 1 illustrates an example of an enclosure in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[026] Figure 2A illustrates an example of an engagement member in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[027] Figure 2B illustrates another example of the engagement member in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

[028] Figure 3 illustrates an example of an enclosure in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[029] Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of the enclosure in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and [030] Figure 5 illustrates an example of an enclosure in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[031] ft should be noted in the accompanying drawings and description below that like or the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements.

Description of Embodiments [032] Figure 1 illustrates an example of an enclosure 100 for a switchboard in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The enclosure 100 is used to house electronic

2017232107 06 Feb 2020 devices installed in the switchboard, such as sockets, circuit breakers, switches, etc. The electronic devices are not shown in Figure 1 to provide a clear view of the enclosure 100. The enclosure 100 comprises a back panel 102. The back panel 102 is typically a thin plate. The back panel 102 may include a plurality of holes (not shown) in order to fix the enclosure 100 to a stand (not shown) that supports the switchboard. The back panel 102 includes a first side edge 104, a second side edge 106, a third side edge 108 and a fourth side edge 110 that define a periphery of the back panel 102. The enclosure 100 further includes a plurality of side panels extending from the edges of the back panel 102 respectively to define a wall. For example, the enclosure 100 further includes a first side panel 1042, a second side panel 1062, a third side panel 1082 and a fourth side panel 1102. As shown in Figure 1, the first side panel 1042 extends from the first side edge 104 of the back panel 102. The second side panel 1062 extends from the second side edge 106 of the back panel 102. The third side panel 1082 extends from the third side edge 108 of the back panel 102. Also, the fourth side panel 1102 extends from the fourth side edge 110 of the back panel 102. Thus, the side panels 1042, 1062, 1082 and 1102 form a wall extending from the edges of the back panel 102.

[033] Moreover, the first side panel 1042 is located opposite to the second side panel 1062 and the third side panel 1082 is located opposite to the fourth side panel 1102. As shown in Figure 1, the fourth side panel 1102 and the third panel 1082 are adjacent to the first side panel 1042 and the second side panel 1062. Also, the extension of the fourth side panel 1102 from the fourth side edge 110 forms a front edge 112. Thus, the fourth side panel 1102 extends from the fourth side edge 110 at one end and forms the front edge 112 parallel to the fourth side edge 110 at another end.

[034] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the enclosure 100 further comprises an engagement member 114. The engagement member 114 includes a first part 1142 and a second part 1144. The first part 1142 is configured to pivot relative to the second part 1144 and/or vice versa. Also, the second part 1144 is further configured to slide relative to the first part 1142 along a direction of the front edge 112 of the fourth side panel 1102. The second part 1144 slides along the direction of the front edge 112 of the fourth side panel 1102 to allow engagement with and disengagement from the first part 1142 along the direction of the front edge 112 of the fourth side panel 1102.

[035] Figure 2A illustrates an example of the engagement member 114 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 2A, the first part 1142 of the

2017232107 06 Feb 2020 engagement member 114 includes a first tab 1143 and an elongate hollow member 1146. Although the first tab 1143 and the elongate hollow member 1146 are shown in Figure 2A to be formed integrally, the first tab 1142 and the elongate hollow member 1146 can be separate parts that are mechanically connected together. The second part 1144 of the engagement member 114 includes a second tab 1145 and an elongate pin 1148. Similarly, although the second tab 1145 and the elongate pin 1148 are shown in Figure 2A to be formed integrally, the second tab 1145 and the elongate pin 1148 can be separate parts that are mechanically connected together. Also, the elongate hollow member 1146 of the first part 1142 is configured to slidely and pivotably receive the elongate pin 1148 of the second part 1144. Particularly, the elongate pin 1148 of the second part 1144 is able to slide into the elongate hollow member 1146 of the first part 1142 to engage the first part 1142 with second part 1144. The elongate pin 1148 is also able to slide out of the elongate hollow member 1146 to disengage the first part 1142 from the second part 1144. Further, due to the round outer surface of the elongate pin 1148 and the round inner surface of the elongate hollow member 1146, the elongate pin 1148 is able to pivot within the elongate hollow member 1146.

[036] Figure 2B illustrates an example of the engagement member 114 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 2B, the first part 1142 of the engagement member 114 includes the elongate pin 1148 and the second part 1144 of the engagement member 114 includes the elongate hollow member 1146. Further, the hollow member 1146 of the second part 1144 is configured to slidely and pivotably receive the elongate pin 1148 of the first part 1142, as described with reference to Figure 2A„ [037] Returning to Figure 1, the enclosure 100 further comprises a front panel 116. The front panel 116 works as a cover of the enclosure 100 that enables or disables access to the electronic devices installed in the enclosure 100. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the first part 1142 of the engagement member 114 is securely fixed to the fourth side panel 1102 and the front panel 116 is securely fixed to the second part 1144 of the engagement member 114. The first part 1142 and the second part 1144 are securely fixed to the fourth side panel 1102 and the front panel 116 respectively by for example welding, structural adhesive and rivets. It will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that other joining means such as fastening and hot pressing may also be used.

[038] As the front panel 116 is joined with the fourth side panel 1102 using the engagement member 114, the engagement member 114 allows the front panel 116 to pivot relative to the

2017232107 06 Feb 2020 fourth side panel 1102. Thus, due to the pivoting of the front panel 116, the front panel 116 takes two positions, an open position and a closed position. At the open position, the electronic devices installed inside the enclosure 100 are accessible for use and conducting activities such as inspection and maintenance, whereas in the closed position, the front panel 116 covers the enclosure 100 and no access to the electronic devices is available.

[039] It should be noted that the side panels 1042, 1062, 1082 and 1102 are named and positioned in Figure 1 for description purposes only, the particular naming and positioning of the side panels shown in Figure 1 are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Particularly, the first side panel 1042 and the second side panel 1062 are shown in Figure 1 as vertical side panels, the third side panel 1082 as a horizontal bottom panel and the fourth side panel 1102 as a horizontal top panel when the enclosure 100 is in normal use. However, in other embodiments, the fourth side panel 1102 can refer to a vertical side panel when the enclosure 100 is in normal use, and the first side panel 1042 and the second side panel 1062 can refer to the horizontal bottom panel and the horizontal top panel, respectively.

[040] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the enclosure 100 further comprises a support bar 118. The support bar 118 includes a first end 1182 and a second end 1184. The first end 1182 is configured to pivotably connect to one of the first side panel 1042 and the second side panel 1062. Also, the second end 1184 is configured to releasably connect to the front panel 116 via a latching mechanism. When the second end 1182 of the support bar 118 is connected or latched to the front panel 116, the support bar 118 supports the front panel 116 to keep the front panel 116 at the open position as shown in Figure 1 in order to allow access to the electronic devices in the enclosure 100. Further, if the second end 1182 of the support bar 118 is released from the front panel 116, the front panel 116 is able to come to the closed position to disable access to the electronic devices. As shown in Figure 1, as the front panel 116 is jointed with the horizontal fourth side panel 1102, which is shown as the horizontal top panel in Figure 1 via the engagement member 114, the front panel 116 is placed at the open position or the closed position by vertically pivoting the front panel 116. In another embodiment where the fourth side panel 1102 is a vertical side panel when the enclosure 100 is in normal use, the front panel 116 is placed at the open position or the closed position by horizontally pivoting the front panel 116.

[041] Figure 3 illustrates an example of an enclosure 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The enclosure 100 further comprises a movement

2017232107 06 Feb 2020 limiter 302. The movement limiter 302 is detachably connected to the fourth side panel 1102. When the movement limiter 302 is connected to the fourth side panel 1102, the movement limiter 302 limits the sliding of the second part 1144 of the engagement member 114 relative to the first part 1142 of the engagement member 114 in order to disable the disengagement of the second part 1144 from the first part 1142. On the other hand, if the movement limiter 302 is removed from fourth side panel 1102 by for example a worker using a screwdriver, the second part 1144 (particularly, the elongate pin 1148) of the engagement member 114 can be slid out of the first part 1142 (particularly, the elongate hollow member 1146) of the engagement member 114. This way, the front panel 116 that is fixed to the second part 1144 of the engagement member 114 can be removed from the enclosure 100 even if the front panel 1102 is in the closed position. Therefore, if the switchboard with the enclosure 100 is sandwiched between two other switchboards, which makes it hard if not impossible to place the front panel 116 at the open position, the front panel 116 can be removed in order for the worker to access the electronic devices installed in the enclosure 100. In one embodiment of the present invention, the movement limiter 302 is a bolt which is inserted into a hole 304 provided on the fourth side panel 1102. In one embodiment of the present invention, the hole 304 includes a thread to fasten the bolt into the hole 304. The bolt can be screwed into the hole 304 of the fourth side panel 1102 with a portion of the bolt projecting from the fourth panel 1102. This portion of the bolt limits the sliding of the second part 1144 of the engagement member 114 relative to the first part 1142 of the engagement member 114. On the other hand, if the bolt is removed from the hole 304 by a screwdriver, the second part 1144 (particularly, the elongate pin 1148) of the engagement member 114 can be slid out of the first part 1142 (particularly, the elongate hollow member 1146) of the engagement member 114. This allows the removal of the front panel 116 from the enclosure 100.

[042] In the example shown in Figure 3, the fourth side panel 1102 is the horizontal top panel when in use, and thus the front panel 116 horizontally slides along the direction of the front edge 112 of the fourth side panel 1102. Therefore, the movement limiter 302 that is detachably connected to the fourth side panel 1102 limits the horizontal sliding of the front panel 116. In another embodiment, the fourth side panel 1102 is a vertical side panel when in use, and the front panel 116 vertically slides along the direction of the front edge 112 of the fourth side panel 1102, Therefore, the movement limiter 302 that is detachably connected to the fourth side panel 1102 limits the vertical sliding of the front panel 116.

2017232107 06 Feb 2020 [043] Additionally, the hole 304 is located on the fourth side panel 1102 at a position where if the bolt is screwed into the fourth side panel 1102 by a worker using a screwdriver, the bolt disables the disengagement of the second part 1144 of the engagement member 114 from the first part 1142 of the engagement member 114. That is, the hole 304 is located near the engagement member 114 such that the bolt limits the sliding movement of the first part 1142 with respect to the second part 1144 of the engagement member 114. Thus, the bolt is provided to prevent the detachment of the two parts that is first part 1142 and second part 1144 of the engagement member 114. As the engagement member 114 is connected between the front panel 116 and the fourth side panel 1102, thus the bolt limits the sliding movement of the front panel 116 with respect to the fourth side panel 1102 and thus prevents the removal of the front panel 116 from the enclosure 100. If the bolt is removed from the fourth side panel 1102 by for example a worker using a screwdriver, the front panel 116 can be removed from the enclosure 100 by sliding the front panel 116 along the direction of the front edge 112 of the fourth side panel 1102 even if the front panel 116 is in the closed position.

[044] Further, the enclosure 100 further includes a support base 304. The support base 304 is secured to the back panel 102, particularly on the inner surface of the back panel 102, as shown in Figure 3. Moreover, the support base 304 includes a first section 3042 of a first height and a second section 3044 of a second height. As exemplarily shown in Figure 3, the height of the first section 3042 is greater than the height of the second section 3044. Also, the difference in height of the first section 3042 and the second section 3044 is provided to allow electronic devices of different heights to be installed on it. As the electronic devices, such as switches, sockets, and circuit breakers, are available in different sizes, the different heights of sections of the support base 304 allow the electronic devices to be substantially flush with each other in height. For example, a socket with a less height is installed on the higher first section 3042, and a circuit breaker with a greater height is installed on the lower section 3044. This enables the enclosure 100 to accommodate the electrical devices in a neat manner to facilitate access to and inspection and maintenance of the electronic devices.

[045] Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of an enclosure 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 4, the enclosure 100 further comprises a first support member 402 and a second support member 404. The first support member 402 is installed on the first side panel 1042 and the second support member 404 is installed on the second side panel 1062. Particularly, the first support member 402 and the

2017232107 06 Feb 2020 second support member 404 are fixed on the internal surface of the first side panel 1042 and the second side panel 1062 respectively.

[046] The enclosure 100 further includes a separation panel 406. The separation panel 406 rests on the first support member 402 and second support member 404 such that the separation panel 406 is between the first side panel 1042 and the second side panel 1062. Further, the separation panel 406 is detachably connected to the first support member 402 and the second support member 404. The separation panel 406 is connected with the support members 402 and 404 using for example a nut-bolt combination, a snap fit mechanism. Also, the separation panel 406 is fixed at a predefined distance from the back panel 102 such that the electronic devices can be installed between the separation panel 406 and support base 304. Further, the separation panel 406 includes at least one handle 4062 fixed on the separation panel 406. The at least one handle 4062 facilitates the installation of the separation panel 406 on the first support member 402 and second support member 404 and removal of the separation panel 406 from the first support member 402 and second support member 404.

[047] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the separation panel 406 further includes at least one opening 4064. The least one opening 4064 is sized to enable access to the electronic devices installed between the separation panel 406 and the support base 304. Therefore, at least a portion of the electronic devices is accessible through the at least one opening 4064. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a circuit breaker is accessed through the at least opening 4064 in order to switch off and on the circuit breaker. Also, switches and sockets may be accessed through the at least opening 4064. Thus, the separation panel 406 separates the internal wiring of the electronic devices from a user while accessing the electronic devices for safety purposes. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, two openings 4064, 4065 may be provided on the separation panel 406. The two openings 4064, 4065 are spaced apart from each other. The opening 4064 is aligned with the first section 3042 of the support base 304, and the opening 4065 is aligned with the second section 3044 of the support base 304. Therefore, the electronic devices installed on the first section 3042 is accessible through the opening 4064 and the electronic devices installed on the second section 3044 may be accessed through the opening 4065.

[048] Figure 5 illustrates an example of an enclosure 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 5, the separation panel 406 further

2017232107 06 Feb 2020 includes a cover 502. The cover 502 is hingedly connected to the separation panel 406. Further, the cover 502 is configured to cover at least part of the at least one of the openings 4064, 4065 to disable access to at least one of the electronic devices installed inside the enclosure 100. For example, the cover 502 is adapted to cover the circuit breakers to disable the use of the circuit breakers by the user. Moreover, the cover 502 may be opened by the user to access the circuit breakers in case of a short circuit or overload event.

[049] Returning to Figure 4, the enclosure 100 further includes a further opening 408. The further opening 408 may be provided on at least one of the first side panel 1042 and the second side panel 1062. Further, the further opening 408 is sized to fit a three-phase socket 504 as shown in Figure 5. The three-phase socket 504 is adapted to connect a main power supply cable.

[050] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the third side panel 1082 further includes an obround opening 410. The obround opening 410 is provided to fit the cables of the electric tools having a plug to plug into the sockets installed in the enclosure 100. The electric tools include for example, drills, cutting machines, welding equipment and similar electrical equipment.

[051] The terms and descriptions used herein are set forth by way of illustration only and are not meant as limitations. Examples and limitations disclosed herein are intended to be not limiting in any manner, and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many variations are possible within the spirit and scope of the disclosure, and their equivalents, in which all terms are to be understood in their broadest possible sense unless otherwise indicated.

[052] Various modifications to these embodiments are apparent to those skilled in the art from the description and the accompanying drawings. The principles associated with the various embodiments described herein may be applied to other embodiments. Therefore, the description is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown along with the accompanying drawings but is meant to provide the broadest scope, consistent with the principles and the novel and inventive features disclosed or suggested herein. Accordingly, the disclosure is anticipated to hold on to all other such alternatives, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the present disclosure and appended claims.

Claims

Claims

The claims defining the present invention are as follows:

1. An enclosure for a switchboard, the enclosure comprising:

a back panel having a first side edge, a second side edge, a third side edge and a fourth side edge;

a first side panel extending from the first side edge of the back panel;

a second side panel extending from the second side edge of the back panel;

a third side panel extending from the third side edge of the back panel;

a fourth side panel extending from the fourth side edge of the back panel and forming a front edge, the fourth side panel being adjacent to the first side panel and the second side panel;

an engagement member having a first part and a second part, the first part of the engagement member being securely fixed to the fourth side panel, wherein the second part is configured to be pivotable relative to the first part and further configured to slide relative to the first part along a direction of the front edge of the fourth side panel to allow engagement with and disengagement from the first part along the direction of the front edge of the fourth side panel;

a front panel securely fixed to the second part of the engagement member, and a movement limiter detachably connected to the fourth side panel, the movement limiter being configured to limit the sliding of the second part of the engagement member relative to the first part of the engagement member in order to disable the disengagement of the second part from the first part.
2. The enclosure of claim 1, wherein the fourth side panel is configured to be horizontal when in use.
3. The enclosure of claim 1, wherein the fourth side panel is configured to be vertical when in use.

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4. The enclosure of claim 1, wherein the second part of the engagement member includes an elongate pin and the first part of the engagement member includes an elongate hollow member configured to slidely and pivotably receive the elongate pin therein.
5. The enclosure of claim 1, wherein the first part of the engagement member includes an elongate pin and the second part of the engagement member includes an elongate hollow member configured to slidely and pivotably receive the elongate pin therein.
6. The enclosure of claim 4 or 5, wherein the movement limiter is a bolt and the fourth side panel includes a hole with a thread to detachably connect the bolt to the fourth side panel via the thread.
7. The enclosure of claim 6, wherein the hole is located at a position where if the bolt is screwed into the fourth side panel, the bolt disables the disengagement of the second part of the engagement member from the first part of the engagement member.
8. The enclosure of claim 7, further comprising a support base secured to the back panel, the support base having a first section of a first height and a second section of a second height and being configured to allow electronic devices of different heights to be installed thereon.
9. The enclosure of claim8 , further comprising a support bar having a first end and a second end, the first end being configured to pivotably connect to one of the first side panel and the second side panel, and the second end being configured to releasably connect to the front panel.
10. The enclosure of claim 9, further comprising:

a first support member installed on the first side panel;

2017232107 06 Feb 2020 a second support member installed on the second side panel; and a separation panel between the first side panel and the second side panel, the separation panel being configured to detachably connect to the first support member and the second support member, and allow the electronic devices to be installed between the separation panel and the support base.
11. The enclosure of claim 10, wherein the separation panel further includes at least one opening, the least one opening being sized to enable access to the electronic devices.
12. The enclosure of claim 11, wherein the separation panel further includes a cover that is hingedly connected to the separation panel, the cover being configured to cover at least part of the at least one opening to disable access to at least one of the electronic devices.
13. The enclosure of claim 11, wherein the separation panel further includes at least one handle installed thereon.
14. The enclosure of claim 6, wherein at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel includes a further opening, the further opening being sized to fit a threephase socket.
15. The enclosure of claim 6, wherein the third side panel includes an obround opening.