The content of the invention
The various embodiments of this facilities box sub-assembly have the single one in some features, but the feature can not be independent
It is responsible for its desired characteristic.In the case where the scope of the present embodiment stated by appended claims is not limited, now will
Brief Discussion its more obvious feature.After considering this discussion, and especially in the section for reading entitled " specific embodiment "
Fall behind example, it will be appreciated that the present embodiment is characterized in that how to provide advantage described herein.
According to an aspect of the present invention, facilities box sub-assembly includes:Shell, it has open upper end, opens around described
First peripheral channel of mouth upper end, and it is placed in the first peripheral channel lower section and from its second inside peripheral channel;The
One potted component, it is placed in first peripheral channel;Second potted component, it is placed in second peripheral channel
In;And lid, it is configured to cover the open upper end.The lid has and is configured to engage the outer of first potted component
Part is enclosed, and is configured to engage downward mutually partial flange of second potted component.By by the first potted component and second
Potted component is engaged between lid and shell and provides liquid-tight seal.
According to a further aspect in the invention, facilities box sub-assembly includes:Shell, it has open upper end and opens around described
The peripheral channel of mouth upper end, the peripheral channel is defined by the lower surface between opposing sidewalls;Lid, its be configured to by
The shell is fastened to, to cover the open upper end, the lid has peripheral cell;And potted component, it is to be placed in
In the peripheral channel, the potted component has the main body for being configured to be engaged by the peripheral cell for covering and from the main body
The first supporting leg and the second supporting leg that opposite side extends downwardly, wherein the potted component is by the peripheral cell of lid and connecing for main body
Close and be resiliently deformed, to promote first supporting leg and the second supporting leg of potted component against the side wall for defining passage.
According to a further aspect in the invention, it is to include the shell with openend and be configured to be assemblied on the shell
So as to the facilities box sub-assembly for covering the lid of the openend provides potted component, wherein the shell has surrounds the opening
The peripheral channel at end, the passage is defined by the lower surface between opposing sidewalls, and wherein described lid has periphery unit
Part.Potted component is configured to be accepted in the peripheral channel, and it includes being configured to the peripheral cell engagement by covering
Main body, and the first supporting leg and the second supporting leg extend downwardly from the opposite side of the main body, wherein when potted component is to be placed in
When in passage, it is resiliently deformed by peripheral cell and the engagement of main body covered, to promote the first supporting leg of potted component
And second supporting leg against the side wall for defining passage.
Specific embodiment
Fig. 1 to 4 illustrates the embodiment of this facilities box sub-assembly 100.The facilities box group that Fig. 2 explanations are decomposed for clarity
The component of component 100.Embodiment described includes shell mechanism 110, top cover 120, and respectively Jing is folded in shell mechanism 110
At least the first peripheral seal element or pad 150a, the second peripheral seal element or pad 150b between lid 120, it is such as following
Will be described in.In numerous applications, bottom (not showing in figure) can be installed on the bottom of shell mechanism 110.
Potted component or pad 150a, 150b can be made up of any suitable material with elasticity and elastic force, such as (citing
For) EPDM (EPDM) rubber, fluoropolymer elastomer is (such as by performance elastomers company of Du Pont (DuPont
Performance Elastomers) with trade markThe elastomer of sale), Buna (Buna) N (nitrogen) rubber (butadiene
And the copolymer of acrylonitrile) or neoprene, wherein being preferred with buna N rubber.
In the illustrated embodiment, shell mechanism 110 is hollow and the substantially trapezoidal shape with rounded corner, but
This configuration is only an example and without limitation.Shell mechanism 110 is unlimited and with open upper end 112 in bottom, and
Its advantageously comprising around open upper end 112 first periphery lay passage 160a and second periphery lay passage 160b, first
Lay each of placement passage 160b of passage 160a and second to define by a pair of opposing sidewalls.First lays passage and the
Two placement passages are configured to receive the first potted component or pad 150a and the second potted component or pad 150b (in figure
In 1 to 4 embodiment), or the first potted component 250a and second potted component 250b (Fig. 5 described below is received respectively
And 6 embodiment in).In certain embodiments, the first placement passage 160a is arranged at opening of the periphery around shell mechanism 110
In the top surface of the vertical wheel rim 114 of upper end 112, and the second placement passage 160b is arranged at the inwall from shell mechanism 110
In the peripheral shoulder 116 that surface extends internally.Shoulder 116 be positioned under the first placement passage 160a and from it inwardly, and therefore the
It is similarly located that two placement passage 160b lay passage 160a relative to first.Although embodiment described shows includes two
It is individual to lay the facilities box sub-assembly of passage 160a, 160b and two potted components or pad, but be readily apparent that placement passage 160a,
The quantity and configuration of 160b and potted component or pad is only exemplary and not restrictive.For example, in certain embodiments,
Only single placement passage and single potted component can enough, or even preferably, this depends on application.
Further comprising at least the first fastener container 140 and the second fastener container 140, it is positioned shell mechanism 110
On the inwall of shell mechanism.Each of fastener container 140 is the shape of the hollow cylinder with endoporus 141, and it hangs down
Directly in the plane defined by lid 120 when lid 120 is installed on shell mechanism 110.Each of fastener container endoporus 141
It is configured to receive screw threads for fastening part or securing member 170, it can be (for example) to be used to for lid 120 to be fastened to shell mechanism 110
Screw or bolt.Preferably, the first fastener container 140 and the second fastener container 140 are respectively fixed to outside relative interior
Shell wall 142a, 142b, most preferably as shown in FIG. 2.In certain embodiments, additional fasteners container (not showing in figure) can set
It is placed on two remaining inwalls.
Lid 120 is substantially the open upper end 112 that rectangular shape and its size correspond to shell mechanism 110.Lid 120 is included
At least the first cap bore 122 and the second cap bore 122.When lid 120 is installed in the open upper end 112 of shell mechanism 110, cap bore
122 are located in lid 120 with registering with the endoporus 141 of fastener container 140.Therefore, it is every in cap bore 122 when lid 120 is installed
One is registering with its respective fastener container endoporus 141 to be allowed by the hole/endoporus of each registration to installing secure component 170
One of.If shell mechanism 110 include additional fasteners container, as mentioned above, then lid 120 will with corresponding to
Additional fasteners container and the extra cap bore (in figure do not show) registering with its.
With reference to Fig. 3 and 4, lid 120 is advantageously configured to the core 124 being located therein comprising cap bore 122, and periphery
Part or framework 126.Core 124 is configured to the open upper end 112 of covering shell, and framework 126 be configured to against
The vertical wheel rim 114 of shell 110 and lay.Peripheral vertical flanges 128 are from bottom (inside) surface of lid 120 (about in lid 120
Core 124 and framework 126 joint) extend downwardly.It is dimensioned and is assemblied in the open upper end 112 of shell mechanism
The inside flange 128 of interior and from shell mechanism peripheral rim 114 terminates in bottom margin 130.As explained hereinafter, lid is worked as
120 when being installed on shell mechanism 110, and the peripheral structure on the downside of cover frame 126 is engaged against the first potted component 150a,
And the bottom margin 130 of vertical flanges 128 is engaged against the second potted component 150b.
Shell mechanism 110 and lid 120 can be constituted by standing exposed durable, the weather-proof material in lasting outdoor.To mould
Expect for preferred, this is because plastics are not corroded and typically more lightweight.The example of preferred material includes high density polyethylene (HDPE)
(HDPE) or UV stability of pvc (UV-PVC), wherein HDPE is preferred.
Referring still to Fig. 3 and 4, the first cap bore 122 through lid 120 and extend to be formed on the downside of lid 120 it is recessed in
Portion's annular base 132.Base 132 limits the vertically moving relative to lid 120 of securing member 170.The endoporus of the first fastener container
141 are dimensioned to receive securing member 170, and it advantageously includes and is configured to for nut 146 or fellow to be immobilizated in fixation
Position is with the annular base 144 of securable fastener 170.Securing member 170 and nut 146 include fastening combined piece, its can be used for by
Lid 120 is fastened to shell mechanism 110, so as to potted component or pad 150a, 150b are compressed in into lid 120 and shell mechanism 110
Between, it is as explained below.It will be appreciated that shell mechanism 110 and lid 120 are comprising the structure for showing and being described above in Fig. 2,
Such as (for example) the second fastener container 140 and the second cap bore 122.
The lower part 148 that each of fastener container endoporus 141 amplifies comprising the diameter for defining annular base 144.
The upper part 134 that diameter of each of the cap bore 122 comprising the annular base 132 defined in lid 120 amplifies.In some enforcements
In example, nut 146 can be molded with the common molded of shell mechanism 110.Alternatively, fastener container endoporus 141 itself can Jing inside spiral shell
Close with securable fastener 170, thus eliminate the demand to nut 146.
The 172 of securing member 170 (and being optionally packing ring 174) are received in the upper part 134 of each of cap bore 122,
So that the engaging base 132 of fastener head 172.Thus, the wheel shaft 176 of securing member 170 extends beyond annular base 132, by tight
The endoporus 141 of firmware container 140 and in its underpart 148 for engaging with nut 146.Therefore, when securing member 170 is twisted
When being tightened in its respective nut 146, securing member 170 172 against its respective annular base 132.As shown in FIG. 2, cap
178 can be inserted into cover the head of securing member 170 in each of cap bore 122, thus reduce ash, husky and other residues and enter
Enter the ability of facilities box.
When lid 120 is placed on the top of shell mechanism 110 and potted component or pad 150a, 150b are placed in respectively
When laying in passage 160a, 160b, potted component or pad 150a, 150b are folded between lid 120 and shell mechanism 110.
Specifically, the downside of the peripheral frame 126 of lid 120 is against the first potted component or pad 150a and offer and the first sealing unit
The sealing engagement of part or pad 150a, and the lower limb 130 of peripheral vertical flanges 128 is against the second potted component or pad 150b
And offer and the second potted component or the sealing engagement of pad 150b.Can be provided by the downside for cover frame 126 and compress first
The peripheral lip 180 for extending downwardly of potted component or pad 150a is strengthening the potted component of cover frame 126 and first or pad
Sealing engagement between 150a.Groove or slit 182 can be defined in the first potted component 150a.Can be in the first potted component
The peripheral lip 180 for extending downwardly is received in the groove or slit 182 of 150a.Similarly, can be by for the second potted component
150b is provided and is received the groove or slit 184 of flange 128 to connect strengthening the sealing between the potted component 150b of flange 128 and second
Close.Sealing engagement between the potted component of framework 126 and first or pad 150a, and the potted component 150b of flange 128 and second
Between sealing engagement the first liquid-tight seal and the second liquid-tight seal between lid 120 and shell mechanism 110 are provided.Therefore, exist
In embodiment described, facilities box is advantageously configured with double containment, and thus the content for facilities box provides Additional Protection.
Shell mechanism 110 and lid 120 be arranged such that when lid 120 is initially placed on shell mechanism 110, potted component
150a, 150b passage 160a, 160b of laying slightly corresponding to its is spaced apart or slightly against placement passage 160a, 160b.Work as securing member
170 when being tightened in its respective nut 146 (Fig. 4 and Fig. 7), and potted component 150a, 150b are respectively the external surrounding frames in lid 120
Frame part 126 and first is laid between passage 160a, and flange 128 and second is laid and be extruded between passage 160b.It is described to squeeze
Compressing makes the elastomeric material of potted component or pad 150a, 150b outwardly, thus in passage 160a and 160b is laid
Formed at each and prevent water, ash, residual gravel, rodent, spider etc. into the close of the inside of facilities box sub-assembly 100
Envelope.
Below description discuss according to aspects of the present invention lid 120 is fastened to shell mechanism 110 to form facilities box group
The method of component.When shell mechanism 110 is without covering, operator is from the state that wherein securing member 170 is drawn back into
Lid 120 starts.Then, lid 120 is positioned in the open upper end 112 of shell mechanism 110 operator the peripheral frame for causing lid
126 are shelved in the peripheral rim 114 of shell mechanism 110, and wherein securing member 170 is located in cap bore 122a, 122b and and main body
Hole 140a, 140b alignment.In this configuration, potted component or pad 150a, 150b be positioned at its it is corresponding lay passage 160a,
In 160b, and lid 120 bottom or inner surface on vertical peripheral flange 128 be positioned at the open upper end 112 of shell mechanism 110
It is interior.Then, operator is tightened to securing member in nut 146.When tightening a fastener, potted component or pad 150a,
150b is compressed between lid 120 and shell mechanism 110, so that potted component or pad 150a, 150b are outwardly supports
By defining the surface of its respective channel 160a, 160b so as to produce liquid-tight seal on placement passage 160a, 160b.
Fig. 5 and 6 illustrates another embodiment of this facilities box sub-assembly 200, and its is shown to have the first potted component 250a
And second elasticity provided between shell mechanism 110 and lid 120 of potted component 250b, the replacement of compressible seal structure are implemented
Example.Except the particular configuration of potted component 250a, 250b as described below, the facilities box sub-assembly 200 of Fig. 5 and 6 is with more than
The sub-assembly 100 illustrated in description and 1 to 4 is identical.Consequently, because above the description to sub-assembly 100 can in addition be applied to group
Component 200, so need not here repetition.
Fig. 5 is illustrated in before lid 120 is installed on shell mechanism 110 and is placed in the first periphery placement passage 160a respectively
And second periphery lay passage 160b in the first potted component 250a and the second potted component 250b.Advantageously retouched by with more than
The sealings of first potted component 250a made by potted component 150a, 150b identical (some) material of the embodiment stated and second
Each of element 250b is comprising main body 252 and from vertically extending two supporting legs 256,258 in the opposite side of main body 252.It is main
Body 252 and two supporting legs 256,258 are cooperated to define the groove or slit 254 between supporting leg 256,258.Two supporting legs 256,258
Each of terminate at can be circular, flat, inclined or any suitable shape one end in.
The size of the first potted component 250a and the second potted component 250b may depend on the chi for laying passage 160a, 160b
It is very little and different.In an exemplary embodiment, main body 252 may have about 0.150 cun (about 3.8mm) thickness and
The width of about 0.350 cun (about 8.9mm).Supporting leg 256, each of 258 may have about 0.094 in main body 252
The width of very little (about 2.4mm), two supporting legs extend about 0.150 cun (about 3.8mm) from main body 252, and slightly tapered towards end,
The end can advantageously Jing cavettos and there is the radius of curvature of about 1/32 cun (about 0.8mm).Each potted component 250a,
Two supporting legs 256,258 preferred (but unnecessary) on 250b have same size.
Fig. 6 shows when the method that shell mechanism is affixed to covering tightly by lid 120 as described above is installed on shell mechanism
The elastic deformation of potted component 250a, 250b when on 110.Specifically, when lid 120 is placed on the top of shell mechanism 110
When, wherein potted component 250a, 250b is placed in respectively in placement passage 160a, 160b, and potted component 250a, 250b are folded in
Between lid 120 and shell mechanism 110.Specifically, the downside of the peripheral frame 126 of lid 120 is against the first potted component 250a
Main body 252, and the lower limb 130 of peripheral vertical flanges 128 is against the main body 252 of the second potted component 250b so that
Potted component 250a, 250b elastic deformation causes it to have between passage 160a, 160b and the cooperation peripheral structure of lid 120
Effect, liquid-tight seal.It is configured to compress the main body 252 of the first potted component 250a by providing on the downside of cover frame 126
The peripheral lip 180 for extending downwardly and strengthen the potted component 250a of cover frame 126 and first between elastic deformation.
The elastic deformation of potted component 250b causes its respective leg 256,258 laterally outward to be protruded respectively against the first peace
Put the side wall that passage 160a and second lays passage 160b.Therefore, as the first potted component 250a and the second potted component 250b
When flexibly compressed by the engagement between its main part 252 and the corresponding peripheral structure of lid 120, its corresponding main body
252 and supporting leg 256,258 outside it is outwardly and respectively elastically compress the first placement passage 160a and second lay passage
The side wall of 160b, the liquid-tight seal being consequently formed between lid 120 and shell mechanism 110.
Above description proposes to be contemplated for carrying out the optimal mode of this facilities box sub-assembly, and here is abundant, clear, succinct
And it is definite under conditions of manufacture and the mode using the facilities box sub-assembly and process optimal mode so that affiliated neck
Field technique personnel can manufacture and using this facilities box sub-assembly.However, being during this facilities box sub-assembly acceptance is described above
The modification of complete equivalent and alternative constructions.Therefore, the present invention is not restricted to described herein and explanation specific embodiment.Phase
Instead, the present invention covers the target for falling within especially indicating in the spirit and scope of appended claims and substantially advocating the present invention
All modifications and alternative constructions.