EP3326189A1 - Mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices - Google Patents

Mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices

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EP3326189A1
EP3326189A1 EP16738789.3A EP16738789A EP3326189A1 EP 3326189 A1 EP3326189 A1 EP 3326189A1 EP 16738789 A EP16738789 A EP 16738789A EP 3326189 A1 EP3326189 A1 EP 3326189A1
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Yan Ping CHEN
Bin Liu
Jun Cai PENG
Yong Yu SHAO
Juan Zhang
Martin Birkholz
Rene Guenther
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Siemens Energy Global GmbH and Co KG
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H31/00—Air-break switches for high tension without arc-extinguishing or arc-preventing means
    • H01H31/02—Details
    • H01H31/04—Interlocking mechanisms
    • H01H31/10—Interlocking mechanisms for interlocking two or more switches
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/32—Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts
    • H01H3/42—Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts using cam or eccentric
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H31/00—Air-break switches for high tension without arc-extinguishing or arc-preventing means
    • H01H31/003—Earthing switches
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/20—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms
    • H01H9/26—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for interlocking two or more switches

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  • the present invention relates to a mechanical interlock mechanism, in particular a mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices.
  • a fast ground switch is a special-purpose ground switch which has a certain short circuit current closing capacity; the function thereof is to put the equipment being overhauled into a grounded state, i.e. the equipment being overhauled is switched to a maintenance state.
  • an isolating switch can only be operated once a circuit breaker has opened, and a fast ground switch can only perform a closing operation once the isolating switch is in an open state.
  • the fast ground switch is connected to the isolating switch on one side, if the isolating switch is closed when the fast ground switch is still closed, i.e. the elements (circuit, power supply etc.) on the other side of the isolating switch are connected to ground, a major short circuit accident will occur, so the isolating switch can only be closed once the fast ground switch has been opened .
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, which is capable of controlling two electrical devices connected thereto to realize connection or disconnection asynchronously, ensuring the reliability of the interlock operation thereof while reducing the action delay.
  • the present invention provides a mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, comprising: a first rotary element, with a first track disposed thereon; a second rotary element, with a second track disposed thereon; a first linkage element, one end thereof being capable of moving along the first track; and a second linkage element, one end thereof being capable of moving along the second track; wherein the first rotary element and the second rotary element can rotate synchronously about the same shaft; during synchronous rotation of the first rotary element and the second rotary element, the first linkage element passes a first section of the first track, the second linkage element passes a first section of the second track, and the first linkage element and the second linkage element are in different states.
  • asynchronous on/off switching actions between two electrical devices are coordinated, preventing the occurrence of erroneous operations.
  • one of the first linkage element and the second linkage element is in a moving state, the other is in a stationary state.
  • the first track or the second track consists of multiple sections of arc; the first linkage element and second linkage element perform non-continuous movement in the first track and second track respectively, so as to control electrical devices connected thereto to realize connection or disconnection asynchronously .
  • the first track also comprises a second section connected at one end of the first section of the first track, the first section and second section of the first track being separated from the shaft by different distances;
  • the second track also comprises a second section connected at one end of the first section of the second track, the first section and second section of the second track being separated from the shaft by different distances.
  • the distance between the first section of the first track and the shaft is variable, the distance between the second section of the first track and the shaft is constant, and the distance between the second section of the first track and the shaft is greater than the distance between the first section of the first track and the shaft; the distance between the first section of the second track and the shaft is constant, the distance between the second section of the second track and the shaft is variable, and the distance between the second section of the second track and the shaft is greater than the distance between the first section of the second track and the shaft .
  • the central angle corresponding to the first section of the first track is the same as the central angle corresponding to the first section of the second track
  • the central angle corresponding to the second section of the first track is the same as the central angle corresponding to the second section of the second track
  • the first track also comprises a third section, connected at the other end of the first section of the first track; the distance between the third section of the first track and the shaft is constant, and less than the distance between the second section of the first track and the shaft.
  • the second track also comprises a third section, connected at another end of the second section of the second track; the distance between the third section of the second track and the shaft is constant, and greater than the distance between the second section of the second track and the shaft.
  • a first limiting element capable of defining the movement direction of the first linkage element; by guiding the movement of the first linkage element, an electrical device connected thereto is controlled better so as to realize anticipated on/off switching.
  • the first limiting element is a third track disposed on the first housing, the first housing is located on one side of the first rotary element, and another end of the first linkage element can move along the third track.
  • the third track is of a linear shape extending in a radial direction of the first housing.
  • a third housing located on another side of the first rotary element and similarly being provided with a third track; the third track on the third housing and the third track on the first housing are parallel to each other, in order to achieve better limiting and guiding results while ensuring the mechanical strength of the mechanism.
  • a second limiting element capable of defining the movement direction of the second linkage element; by guiding the movement of the second linkage element, another electrical device connected thereto is controlled better so as to realize anticipated on/off switching.
  • the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices also included is a second housing, the second limiting element is a fourth track disposed on the second housing, the second housing is located on one side of the second rotary element, and another end of the second linkage element can move along the fourth track.
  • the fourth track is of an arcuate shape extending in a radial direction of the second housing.
  • a fourth housing located on another side of the second rotary element and similarly being provided with a fourth track; the fourth track on the second housing and the fourth track on the fourth housing are parallel to each other, in order to achieve better limiting and guiding results while ensuring the mechanical strength of the mechanism.
  • the shaft is a drive shaft capable of supplying a driving force; the first rotary element and second rotary element are fitted round the drive shaft coaxially.
  • a driving force apparatus also included is a driving force apparatus, with an output end of the driving force apparatus being connected to the drive shaft, so as to be able to supply a stable driving force to the mechanical interlock mechanism.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mechanical interlock mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the first rotary element and second rotary element in Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 3 is a left schematic view of Fig. 1, wherein an electrical device connected thereto is also shown;
  • Fig. 4 is a right schematic view of Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the mechanical interlock mechanism according to another embodiment of the present invention, wherein the driving force apparatus is also shown.
  • fastener 51 fast ground switch 60
  • Figs. 1 and 2 shows a mechanical interlock mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention, for controlling two different electrical devices in a cooperative manner.
  • the mechanical interlock mechanism comprises: a first rotary element 11 and a second rotary element 12.
  • the first rotary element 11 and second rotary element 12 can rotate synchronously about the same shaft 30. It is worth pointing out that a first track 111 is also provided on the first rotary element 11, while a second track 121 is also provided on the second rotary element 12.
  • the mechanical interlock mechanism also comprises a first linkage element 21 and a second linkage element 22, the first linkage element 21 and the second linkage element 22 each having two ends.
  • One of the ends of the first linkage element 21 can move along the first track 111 on the first rotary element 11; one of the ends of the second linkage element 22 can move along the second track 121 on the second rotary element 12.
  • the first linkage element 21 passes a first section 111a of the first track 111
  • the second linkage element 22 passes a first section 121a of the second track 121
  • the first linkage element 21 and the second linkage element 22 are in different states. Specifically, when the first linkage element 21 is in a moving state, the second linkage element 22 is in a stationary state; when the first linkage element 21 is in a stationary state, the second linkage element 22 is in a moving state.
  • the first linkage element 21 and second linkage element 22 of the mechanical interlock mechanism are connected to two different electrical devices, for instance a fast ground switch and an isolating switch, respectively in a cooperative manner, so as to be capable of realizing an arrangement whereby when one of the electrical devices is in a connected state, the other electrical device is in a disconnected state, and when one of the electrical devices is in a disconnected state, the other electrical device is in a connected state. Since only one of the electrical devices can be connected each time, while the other is in a disconnected state, it is possible to realize interlock effectively, and realize anticipated disconnection and connection of a circuit through predetermined operations of the first linkage element 21 and second linkage element 22, to ensure electrical safety.
  • two different electrical devices for instance a fast ground switch and an isolating switch
  • the first track 111 or the second track 121 consists of multiple sections of arc.
  • the first track 111 and second track 121 are both of irregular arcuate shape; the first linkage element 21 and second linkage element 22 perform non-continuous movement in the first track 111 and second track 121 respectively, so as to control electrical devices connected thereto to realize connection or disconnection asynchronously .
  • the first track 111 also comprises a second section 111b connected at one end of the first section 111a of the first track 111.
  • the first section 111a and second section 111b of the first track 111 are separated from the shaft 30 by different distances. Specifically, the distance between the first section 111a of the first track 111 and the shaft 30 is variable, the distance between the second section 111b of the first track 111 and the shaft 30 is constant, and the distance between the second section 111b of the first track 111 and the shaft 30 is greater than the distance between the first section 111a of the first track 111 and the shaft.
  • the first section 111a of the first track 111 is of an irregular arcuate shape, and is separated from the shaft 30 by a gradually increasing distance.
  • the second section 111b of the first track 111 is of a regular arcuate shape, and is separated from the shaft 30 by a constant distance.
  • the first linkage element 21 is in a moving state in the first section 111a, and in a stationary state in the second section 111b.
  • the second track 121 also comprises a second section 121b connected at one end of the first section 121a of the second track 121.
  • the first section 121a and second section 121b of the second track 121 are separated from the shaft 30 by different distances. Specifically, the distance between the first section 121a of the second track 121 and the shaft 30 is constant, the distance between the second section 121b of the second track 121 and the shaft 30 is variable, and the distance between the second section 121b of the second track 121 and the shaft 30 is greater than the distance between the first section 121a of the second track 121 and the shaft 30.
  • the first section 121a of the second track 121 is of a regular arcuate shape, and is separated from the shaft 30 by a constant distance.
  • the second section 121b is of an irregular arcuate shape, and is separated from the shaft 30 by a gradually increasing distance.
  • the second linkage element 22 is in a stationary state in the first section 121a, and in a moving state in the second section 121b.
  • the central angle corresponding to the first section 111a of the first track 111 is the same as the central angle corresponding to the first section 121a of the second track 121.
  • the central angle corresponding to the second section 111b of the first track 111 is the same as the central angle corresponding to the second section 121b of the second track 121.
  • the first linkage element 21 will switch from a moving state to a stationary state at a particular moment; at this time, the first linkage element 21 will not stop moving immediately, but continue to move forward a certain distance due to its own inertia. In order to prevent the first rotary element 11 from experiencing certain shock and bumping, it is preferred that a safe movement buffer distance must also be reserved for the first linkage element 21 on the first track 111 of the first rotary element 11.
  • the first track 111 also comprises a third section 111c, located at the other end of the first section 111a of the first track 111.
  • the distance between the third section 111c of the first track 111 and the shaft 30 is constant, and less than the distance between the second section 111b of the first track 111 and the shaft 30.
  • the second track 121 also comprises a third section 121c, located at another end of the second section 121b of the second track 121.
  • the distance between the third section 121c of the second track 121 and the shaft 30 is constant, and greater than the distance between the second section 121b of the second track 121 and the shaft 30.
  • the mechanical interlock mechanism of the present invention also comprises a first limiting element, capable of defining the movement direction of the first linkage element 21.
  • the mechanical interlock mechanism also comprises a first housing 31, the first limiting element is a third track 311 disposed on the first housing 31, the first housing 31 is located on one side of the first rotary element 11, and another end of the first linkage element 21 can move along the third track 311.
  • the third track 311 is of a linear shape extending in a radial direction of the first housing 31.
  • the mechanical interlock mechanism preferably also comprises a third housing 33; the third housing 33 is located on another side of the first rotary element 11, and an identical third track 311 is also disposed thereon, as with the first housing 31.
  • the third track 311 on the third housing 33 and the third track 311 on the first housing 31 are parallel to each other, and the first housing 31 and third housing 33 are both in a stationary state.
  • two ends of the first linkage element 21 are limited in the third track 311 located on the first housing 31 and in the third track 311 located on the third housing 33 respectively; a middle part of the first linkage element 21 is located in the first track 111 on the first rotary element 11.
  • the first linkage element 21 is enabled to move according to a predetermined path.
  • the limiting element here may also be a locating sleeve, which can cooperate with and limit the movement direction of the first linkage element 21.
  • the mechanical interlock mechanism of the present invention also comprises a second limiting element, capable of defining the movement direction of the second linkage element 22.
  • the mechanical interlock mechanism also comprises a second housing 32, the second limiting element is a fourth track 321 disposed on the second housing 32, the second housing 32 is located on one side of the second rotary element 12, and another end of the second linkage element 22 can move along the fourth track 321.
  • the fourth track 321 is of an arcuate shape extending in a radial direction of the second housing 32.
  • the mechanical interlock mechanism preferably also comprises a fourth housing 34; the fourth housing 34 is located on another side of the second rotary element, and an identical fourth track 321 is also disposed thereon, as with the second housing 32.
  • the fourth track 321 on the second housing 32 and the fourth track 321 on the fourth housing 34 are parallel to each other, and the second housing 32 and fourth housing 34 are both in a stationary state.
  • two ends of the second linkage element 22 are limited in the fourth track 321 located on the second housing 32 and in the fourth track 321 located on the fourth housing 34 respectively; a middle part of the second linkage element 22 is located in the second track 121 located on the second rotary element 12.
  • the second linkage element 22 is enabled to move according to a predetermined path.
  • the first housing 31 and second housing 32 are disposed on an outer side of the first rotary element 11 and the second rotary element 12 respectively.
  • the third housing 33 and fourth housing 34 are disposed on an inner side of the first rotary element 11 and the second rotary element 12 respectively.
  • the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices of the present invention also comprises: a casing 50.
  • the first housing 31, second housing 32, third housing 33 and fourth housing 34 are connected in a fixed manner to the casing 50 by multiple fasteners 51 therebetween.
  • the shaft 30 is a drive shaft for supplying a driving force; the first rotary element 11 and second rotary element 12 are fitted round the drive shaft coaxially.
  • the mechanical interlock mechanism of the present invention also comprises: a driving force apparatus 40, with an output end of the driving force apparatus being connected to the drive shaft.
  • the driving force apparatus 40 is an electric motor. It should be appreciated that a person skilled in the art could also use a hydraulic or pneumatic driving apparatus according to actual circumstances; no restrictions are imposed here.
  • the first housing 31, second housing 32, third housing 33 and fourth housing 34 as well as the first rotary element 11 and second rotary element 12 can have the disk-shaped structures shown in the figures.
  • the first linkage element 21 and second linkage element 22 may each have a connecting shaft structure. It should be appreciated that the shapes and structures of these components are not unique; a person skilled in the art could make any alterations or changes according to actual requirements, as long as the abovementioned effects of the present invention can be achieved.
  • one of the electrical devices for instance a fast ground switch 60
  • the first linkage element 21 moves or is stationary, it drives the connecting rod 61 synchronously, so as to control the connection or disconnection of the fast ground switch 60.
  • the other electrical device for instance an isolating switch (not shown in the drawing) is connected to the second linkage element 22 via a crank 71. As the second linkage element 22 moves or is stationary, it drives the crank 71 synchronously, so as to control the connection or disconnection of the isolating switch.
  • the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices can ensure that only one of two electrical devices is in a connected state, while the other electrical device is in a disconnected state.
  • the present invention can control the switching of two electrical devices connected thereto between different states by means of just one mechanical interlock mechanism. This not only lowers the cost thereof, but can also increase the reliability of the interlock operation, and can reduce the action delay; at the same time, accidents caused by operational mistakes can be avoided effectively, ensuring the safety of operation of electrical devices.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, comprising: a first rotary element, with a first track disposed thereon; a second rotary element, with a second track disposed thereon; a first linkage element, one end thereof being capable of moving along the first track; and a second linkage element, one end thereof being capable of moving along the second track; wherein the first rotary element and the second rotary element can rotate synchronously about the same shaft; during synchronous rotation of the first rotary element and the second rotary element, the first linkage element passes a first section of the first track, the second linkage element passes a first section of the second track, and the first linkage element and the second linkage element are in different states. The mechanical interlock mechanism of the present invention is capable of controlling two electrical devices connected thereto to realize connection or disconnection asynchronously, ensuring the reliability of the interlock operation thereof while reducing the action delay.

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Description
Mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This patent application claims the priority of CN patent application 201510424930.4, the disclosure content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a mechanical interlock mechanism, in particular a mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices.
BACKGROUND ART
As is known, the function of an isolating switch is to disconnect a circuit having no load current, so that there is a clear disconnection point between equipment being overhauled and a power supply, to ensure the safety of maintenance personnel. A fast ground switch is a special-purpose ground switch which has a certain short circuit current closing capacity; the function thereof is to put the equipment being overhauled into a grounded state, i.e. the equipment being overhauled is switched to a maintenance state.
In view of electrical safety considerations, an isolating switch can only be operated once a circuit breaker has opened, and a fast ground switch can only perform a closing operation once the isolating switch is in an open state. Moreover, since the fast ground switch is connected to the isolating switch on one side, if the isolating switch is closed when the fast ground switch is still closed, i.e. the elements (circuit, power supply etc.) on the other side of the isolating switch are connected to ground, a major short circuit accident will occur, so the isolating switch can only be closed once the fast ground switch has been opened .
However, since the fast ground switch needs to perform fast closing and opening during operation, whereas the closing and opening operations of the isolating switch are slow, those skilled in the art have developed a novel mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices in order to ensure electrical safety and also to ensure coordination and continuity during interlocking operations, such that only one of the fast ground switch and the isolating switch is in a closed state while the other is in an open state.
CONTENT OF THE INVENTION
The object of the present invention is to provide a mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, which is capable of controlling two electrical devices connected thereto to realize connection or disconnection asynchronously, ensuring the reliability of the interlock operation thereof while reducing the action delay.
The present invention provides a mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, comprising: a first rotary element, with a first track disposed thereon; a second rotary element, with a second track disposed thereon; a first linkage element, one end thereof being capable of moving along the first track; and a second linkage element, one end thereof being capable of moving along the second track; wherein the first rotary element and the second rotary element can rotate synchronously about the same shaft; during synchronous rotation of the first rotary element and the second rotary element, the first linkage element passes a first section of the first track, the second linkage element passes a first section of the second track, and the first linkage element and the second linkage element are in different states. Through mutual constraint of movement between the first linkage element and the second linkage element, asynchronous on/off switching actions between two electrical devices are coordinated, preventing the occurrence of erroneous operations.
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, one of the first linkage element and the second linkage element is in a moving state, the other is in a stationary state.
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, the first track or the second track consists of multiple sections of arc; the first linkage element and second linkage element perform non-continuous movement in the first track and second track respectively, so as to control electrical devices connected thereto to realize connection or disconnection asynchronously .
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, the first track also comprises a second section connected at one end of the first section of the first track, the first section and second section of the first track being separated from the shaft by different distances; the second track also comprises a second section connected at one end of the first section of the second track, the first section and second section of the second track being separated from the shaft by different distances.
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, the distance between the first section of the first track and the shaft is variable, the distance between the second section of the first track and the shaft is constant, and the distance between the second section of the first track and the shaft is greater than the distance between the first section of the first track and the shaft; the distance between the first section of the second track and the shaft is constant, the distance between the second section of the second track and the shaft is variable, and the distance between the second section of the second track and the shaft is greater than the distance between the first section of the second track and the shaft .
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, the central angle corresponding to the first section of the first track is the same as the central angle corresponding to the first section of the second track, and the central angle corresponding to the second section of the first track is the same as the central angle corresponding to the second section of the second track, to ensure that when the first linkage element is in a stationary state, the second linkage element is in a moving state, and when the first linkage element is in a moving state, the second linkage element is in a stationary state, so that the movement states thereof are asynchronous and movement delay is reduced.
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, the first track also comprises a third section, connected at the other end of the first section of the first track; the distance between the third section of the first track and the shaft is constant, and less than the distance between the second section of the first track and the shaft. By reserving a safe movement buffer distance for the first linkage element, it can be prevented from subjecting the first rotary element to movement shock.
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, the second track also comprises a third section, connected at another end of the second section of the second track; the distance between the third section of the second track and the shaft is constant, and greater than the distance between the second section of the second track and the shaft. By reserving a safe movement buffer distance for the second linkage element, it can be prevented from subjecting the second rotary element to movement shock. In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, also included is a first limiting element, capable of defining the movement direction of the first linkage element; by guiding the movement of the first linkage element, an electrical device connected thereto is controlled better so as to realize anticipated on/off switching.
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, also included is a first housing, the first limiting element is a third track disposed on the first housing, the first housing is located on one side of the first rotary element, and another end of the first linkage element can move along the third track.
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, the third track is of a linear shape extending in a radial direction of the first housing.
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, also included is a third housing located on another side of the first rotary element and similarly being provided with a third track; the third track on the third housing and the third track on the first housing are parallel to each other, in order to achieve better limiting and guiding results while ensuring the mechanical strength of the mechanism.
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, also included is a second limiting element, capable of defining the movement direction of the second linkage element; by guiding the movement of the second linkage element, another electrical device connected thereto is controlled better so as to realize anticipated on/off switching.
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, also included is a second housing, the second limiting element is a fourth track disposed on the second housing, the second housing is located on one side of the second rotary element, and another end of the second linkage element can move along the fourth track.
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, the fourth track is of an arcuate shape extending in a radial direction of the second housing.
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, also included is a fourth housing located on another side of the second rotary element and similarly being provided with a fourth track; the fourth track on the second housing and the fourth track on the fourth housing are parallel to each other, in order to achieve better limiting and guiding results while ensuring the mechanical strength of the mechanism.
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, the shaft is a drive shaft capable of supplying a driving force; the first rotary element and second rotary element are fitted round the drive shaft coaxially.
In another embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, also included is a driving force apparatus, with an output end of the driving force apparatus being connected to the drive shaft, so as to be able to supply a stable driving force to the mechanical interlock mechanism.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The present invention is explained in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and particular embodiments, wherein :
Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mechanical interlock mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the first rotary element and second rotary element in Fig. 1 ;
Fig. 3 is a left schematic view of Fig. 1, wherein an electrical device connected thereto is also shown;
Fig. 4 is a right schematic view of Fig. 1 ;
Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the mechanical interlock mechanism according to another embodiment of the present invention, wherein the driving force apparatus is also shown.
Key to labels first rotary element 11
second rotary element 12
first linkage element 21
second linkage element 22
first housing 31
second housing 32
third housing 33
fourth housing 34
shaft 30
first track 111
first section 111a
second section 111b
third section 111c
second track 121
first section 121a
second section 121b
third section 121c
third track 311
fourth track 321
driving force apparatus 40
casing 50
fastener 51 fast ground switch 60
connecting rod 61
crank 71
PARTICULAR EMBODIMENTS
To furnish a clearer understanding of the technical features, object and effects of the present invention, particular embodiments of the present invention are now explained with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which identical labels indicate identical parts. In the drawings representing various embodiments, numbers with the same last two digits represent components with the same structure, or with similar structures but the same function.
To make the drawings appear uncluttered, only those parts relevant to the present invention are shown schematically in the drawings; they do not represent the actual structure thereof as a product. Furthermore, to make the drawings appear uncluttered for ease of understanding, in the case of components having the same structure or function in certain drawings, only one of these is drawn schematically, or only one is marked.
Figs. 1 and 2 shows a mechanical interlock mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention, for controlling two different electrical devices in a cooperative manner. Specifically, the mechanical interlock mechanism comprises: a first rotary element 11 and a second rotary element 12. The first rotary element 11 and second rotary element 12 can rotate synchronously about the same shaft 30. It is worth pointing out that a first track 111 is also provided on the first rotary element 11, while a second track 121 is also provided on the second rotary element 12.
Moreover, the mechanical interlock mechanism also comprises a first linkage element 21 and a second linkage element 22, the first linkage element 21 and the second linkage element 22 each having two ends. One of the ends of the first linkage element 21 can move along the first track 111 on the first rotary element 11; one of the ends of the second linkage element 22 can move along the second track 121 on the second rotary element 12.
It is worth pointing out that during synchronous rotation of the first rotary element 11 and second rotary element 12, the first linkage element 21 passes a first section 111a of the first track 111, the second linkage element 22 passes a first section 121a of the second track 121, and the first linkage element 21 and the second linkage element 22 are in different states. Specifically, when the first linkage element 21 is in a moving state, the second linkage element 22 is in a stationary state; when the first linkage element 21 is in a stationary state, the second linkage element 22 is in a moving state.
The first linkage element 21 and second linkage element 22 of the mechanical interlock mechanism are connected to two different electrical devices, for instance a fast ground switch and an isolating switch, respectively in a cooperative manner, so as to be capable of realizing an arrangement whereby when one of the electrical devices is in a connected state, the other electrical device is in a disconnected state, and when one of the electrical devices is in a disconnected state, the other electrical device is in a connected state. Since only one of the electrical devices can be connected each time, while the other is in a disconnected state, it is possible to realize interlock effectively, and realize anticipated disconnection and connection of a circuit through predetermined operations of the first linkage element 21 and second linkage element 22, to ensure electrical safety.
Preferably, the first track 111 or the second track 121 consists of multiple sections of arc. Referring to Fig. 2, the first track 111 and second track 121 are both of irregular arcuate shape; the first linkage element 21 and second linkage element 22 perform non-continuous movement in the first track 111 and second track 121 respectively, so as to control electrical devices connected thereto to realize connection or disconnection asynchronously .
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first track 111 also comprises a second section 111b connected at one end of the first section 111a of the first track 111. The first section 111a and second section 111b of the first track 111 are separated from the shaft 30 by different distances. Specifically, the distance between the first section 111a of the first track 111 and the shaft 30 is variable, the distance between the second section 111b of the first track 111 and the shaft 30 is constant, and the distance between the second section 111b of the first track 111 and the shaft 30 is greater than the distance between the first section 111a of the first track 111 and the shaft.
According to a specific embodiment, the first section 111a of the first track 111 is of an irregular arcuate shape, and is separated from the shaft 30 by a gradually increasing distance. The second section 111b of the first track 111 is of a regular arcuate shape, and is separated from the shaft 30 by a constant distance. The first linkage element 21 is in a moving state in the first section 111a, and in a stationary state in the second section 111b.
The second track 121 also comprises a second section 121b connected at one end of the first section 121a of the second track 121. The first section 121a and second section 121b of the second track 121 are separated from the shaft 30 by different distances. Specifically, the distance between the first section 121a of the second track 121 and the shaft 30 is constant, the distance between the second section 121b of the second track 121 and the shaft 30 is variable, and the distance between the second section 121b of the second track 121 and the shaft 30 is greater than the distance between the first section 121a of the second track 121 and the shaft 30. According to a particular embodiment, the first section 121a of the second track 121 is of a regular arcuate shape, and is separated from the shaft 30 by a constant distance. The second section 121b is of an irregular arcuate shape, and is separated from the shaft 30 by a gradually increasing distance. The second linkage element 22 is in a stationary state in the first section 121a, and in a moving state in the second section 121b.
It is worth pointing out that in order to ensure continuity of movement between the first linkage element 21 and second linkage element 22, and reduce action delay, the central angle corresponding to the first section 111a of the first track 111 is the same as the central angle corresponding to the first section 121a of the second track 121. The central angle corresponding to the second section 111b of the first track 111 is the same as the central angle corresponding to the second section 121b of the second track 121.
As the first rotary element 11 rotates, the first linkage element 21 will switch from a moving state to a stationary state at a particular moment; at this time, the first linkage element 21 will not stop moving immediately, but continue to move forward a certain distance due to its own inertia. In order to prevent the first rotary element 11 from experiencing certain shock and bumping, it is preferred that a safe movement buffer distance must also be reserved for the first linkage element 21 on the first track 111 of the first rotary element 11.
Specifically, according to a preferred embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism of the present invention, the first track 111 also comprises a third section 111c, located at the other end of the first section 111a of the first track 111. The distance between the third section 111c of the first track 111 and the shaft 30 is constant, and less than the distance between the second section 111b of the first track 111 and the shaft 30. By the same principle, as the second rotary element 12 rotates, the second linkage element 22 will switch from a moving state to a stationary state at a particular moment; at this time, the second linkage element 22 will not stop moving immediately either, but continue to move forward a certain distance due to its own inertia. In order to prevent the second rotary element 12 from experiencing certain shock and bumping, it is preferred that a safe movement buffer distance must also be reserved for the second linkage element 22 on the second track 121 of the second rotary element 12.
Specifically, according to a preferred embodiment of the mechanical interlock mechanism of the present invention, the second track 121 also comprises a third section 121c, located at another end of the second section 121b of the second track 121. The distance between the third section 121c of the second track 121 and the shaft 30 is constant, and greater than the distance between the second section 121b of the second track 121 and the shaft 30.
To realize the function of guiding the movement of the first linkage element 21, and thereby better control an electrical device connected thereto so as to realize anticipated on/off switching, the mechanical interlock mechanism of the present invention also comprises a first limiting element, capable of defining the movement direction of the first linkage element 21. According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, the mechanical interlock mechanism also comprises a first housing 31, the first limiting element is a third track 311 disposed on the first housing 31, the first housing 31 is located on one side of the first rotary element 11, and another end of the first linkage element 21 can move along the third track 311. Optionally, the third track 311 is of a linear shape extending in a radial direction of the first housing 31.
It is worth pointing out that in order to achieve better limiting and guiding results while ensuring the mechanical strength of the mechanism, the mechanical interlock mechanism preferably also comprises a third housing 33; the third housing 33 is located on another side of the first rotary element 11, and an identical third track 311 is also disposed thereon, as with the first housing 31. The third track 311 on the third housing 33 and the third track 311 on the first housing 31 are parallel to each other, and the first housing 31 and third housing 33 are both in a stationary state. In this embodiment, two ends of the first linkage element 21 are limited in the third track 311 located on the first housing 31 and in the third track 311 located on the third housing 33 respectively; a middle part of the first linkage element 21 is located in the first track 111 on the first rotary element 11. Through the joint action of the first track 111 and the third tracks 311, the first linkage element 21 is enabled to move according to a predetermined path. It should be understood that in an optional embodiment, the limiting element here may also be a locating sleeve, which can cooperate with and limit the movement direction of the first linkage element 21.
To realize the function of guiding the movement of the second linkage element 22, and thereby better control another electrical device connected thereto so as to realize anticipated on/off switching, the mechanical interlock mechanism of the present invention also comprises a second limiting element, capable of defining the movement direction of the second linkage element 22. According to a specific embodiment, the mechanical interlock mechanism also comprises a second housing 32, the second limiting element is a fourth track 321 disposed on the second housing 32, the second housing 32 is located on one side of the second rotary element 12, and another end of the second linkage element 22 can move along the fourth track 321. Optionally, the fourth track 321 is of an arcuate shape extending in a radial direction of the second housing 32.
It is worth pointing out that in order to achieve better limiting and guiding results while ensuring the mechanical strength of the mechanism, the mechanical interlock mechanism preferably also comprises a fourth housing 34; the fourth housing 34 is located on another side of the second rotary element, and an identical fourth track 321 is also disposed thereon, as with the second housing 32. The fourth track 321 on the second housing 32 and the fourth track 321 on the fourth housing 34 are parallel to each other, and the second housing 32 and fourth housing 34 are both in a stationary state. In this embodiment, two ends of the second linkage element 22 are limited in the fourth track 321 located on the second housing 32 and in the fourth track 321 located on the fourth housing 34 respectively; a middle part of the second linkage element 22 is located in the second track 121 located on the second rotary element 12. Through the joint action of the second track 121 and the fourth tracks 321, the second linkage element 22 is enabled to move according to a predetermined path.
Optionally, as Fig. 1 shows, the first housing 31 and second housing 32 are disposed on an outer side of the first rotary element 11 and the second rotary element 12 respectively. The third housing 33 and fourth housing 34 are disposed on an inner side of the first rotary element 11 and the second rotary element 12 respectively. To serve the function of protecting the internal structure, the mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices of the present invention also comprises: a casing 50. The first housing 31, second housing 32, third housing 33 and fourth housing 34 are connected in a fixed manner to the casing 50 by multiple fasteners 51 therebetween.
Preferably, the shaft 30 is a drive shaft for supplying a driving force; the first rotary element 11 and second rotary element 12 are fitted round the drive shaft coaxially. In order to supply a stable driving force to the mechanical interlock mechanism, referring to Fig. 1, the mechanical interlock mechanism of the present invention also comprises: a driving force apparatus 40, with an output end of the driving force apparatus being connected to the drive shaft. Optionally, the driving force apparatus 40 is an electric motor. It should be appreciated that a person skilled in the art could also use a hydraulic or pneumatic driving apparatus according to actual circumstances; no restrictions are imposed here.
According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the first housing 31, second housing 32, third housing 33 and fourth housing 34 as well as the first rotary element 11 and second rotary element 12 can have the disk-shaped structures shown in the figures. The first linkage element 21 and second linkage element 22 may each have a connecting shaft structure. It should be appreciated that the shapes and structures of these components are not unique; a person skilled in the art could make any alterations or changes according to actual requirements, as long as the abovementioned effects of the present invention can be achieved.
According to a particular embodiment of the present invention, as Fig. 3 shows, one of the electrical devices, for instance a fast ground switch 60, is connected to the first linkage element 21 via a connecting rod 61. As the first linkage element 21 moves or is stationary, it drives the connecting rod 61 synchronously, so as to control the connection or disconnection of the fast ground switch 60. The other electrical device, for instance an isolating switch (not shown in the drawing) is connected to the second linkage element 22 via a crank 71. As the second linkage element 22 moves or is stationary, it drives the crank 71 synchronously, so as to control the connection or disconnection of the isolating switch.
In summary, during synchronous rotation of the first rotary element 11 and second rotary element 12, when the first linkage element 21 is in a moving state, the second linkage element 22 is in a stationary state; when the first linkage element 21 is in a stationary state, the second linkage element 22 is in a moving state. Due to mutual constraint of movement between the first linkage element 11 and the second linkage element 12, the isolating switch is in a connected state when the fast ground switch is in a disconnected state; the fast ground switch is in a connected state when the isolating switch is in a disconnected state. Thus it is possible to reliably and efficiently realize asynchronous on/off switching operations between two electrical devices in a coordinated manner, to prevent the occurrence of erroneous operations.
The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices according to the present invention can ensure that only one of two electrical devices is in a connected state, while the other electrical device is in a disconnected state. In contrast to the prior art, the present invention can control the switching of two electrical devices connected thereto between different states by means of just one mechanical interlock mechanism. This not only lowers the cost thereof, but can also increase the reliability of the interlock operation, and can reduce the action delay; at the same time, accidents caused by operational mistakes can be avoided effectively, ensuring the safety of operation of electrical devices.
In this text, "schematic" means "serving as a real instance, an example or an illustration". No drawing or embodiment described as "schematic" herein should be interpreted as a more preferred or more advantageous technical solution.
It should be understood that although the description herein is based on various embodiments, it is by no means the case that each embodiment contains just one independent technical solution. Such a method of presentation is adopted herein purely for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the description in its entirety. The technical solutions in the various embodiments could also be suitably combined to form other embodiments capable of being understood by those skilled in the art . The series of detailed explanations set out above are merely particular explanations of feasible embodiments of the present invention, which are not intended to limit the scope of protection thereof. All equivalent embodiments or changes made without departing from the artistic spirit of the present invention shall be included in the scope of protection thereof.

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1. A mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices, comprising :
a first rotary element (11), with a first track (111) disposed thereon;
a second rotary element (12), with a second track (121) disposed thereon;
a first linkage element (21), one end thereof being capable of moving along the first track (111); and
a second linkage element (22), one end thereof being capable of moving along the second track (121);
wherein the first rotary element (11) and the second rotary element (12) can rotate synchronously about the same shaft (30); during synchronous rotation of the first rotary element (11) and the second rotary element (12), the first linkage element (21) passes a first section (111a) of the first track (111), the second linkage element (22) passes a first section (121a) of the second track (121), and the first linkage element (21) and the second linkage element (22) are in different states.
2. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of the first linkage element (21) and the second linkage element (22) is in a moving state, the other is in a stationary state.
3. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first track (111) or the second track (121) consists of multiple sections of arc.
4. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first track (111) also comprises a second section (111b) connected at one end of the first section
(111a) of the first track (111), the first section (111a) and second section (111b) of the first track (111) being separated from the shaft (30) by different distances; the second track
(121) also comprises a second section (121b) connected at one end of the first section (121a) of the second track (121), the first section (121a) and second section (121b) of the second track (121) being separated from the shaft (30) by different distances .
5. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 4, wherein the distance between the first section (111a) of the first track (111) and the shaft (30) is variable, the distance between the second section (111b) of the first track (111) and the shaft (30) is constant, and the distance between the second section (111b) of the first track (111) and the shaft (30) is greater than the distance between the first section (111a) of the first track (111) and the shaft (30); the distance between the first section (121a) of the second track (121) and the shaft (30) is constant, the distance between the second section (121b) of the second track (121) and the shaft (30) is variable, and the distance between the second section (121b) of the second track (121) and the shaft (30) is greater than the distance between the first section (121a) of the second track (121) and the shaft (30) .
6. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 4 or 5, wherein the central angle corresponding to the first section (111a) of the first track (111) is the same as the central angle corresponding to the first section (121a) of the second track (121), and the central angle corresponding to the second section (111b) of the first track (111) is the same as the central angle corresponding to the second section (121b) of the second track (121) .
7. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first track (111) also comprises a third section (111c), connected at the other end of the first section (111a) of the first track (111); the distance between the third section (111c) of the first track (111) and the shaft (30) is constant, and less than the distance between the second section (111b) of the first track (111) and the shaft (30) .
8. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 6, wherein the second track (121) also comprises a third section (121c), connected at another end of the second section (121b) of the second track (121); the distance between the third section (121c) of the second track (121) and the shaft
(30) is constant, and greater than the distance between the second section (121b) of the second track (121) and the shaft
(30) .
9. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 1, also comprising a first limiting element, capable of defining the movement direction of the first linkage element (21) .
10. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 9, also comprising a first housing (31), the first limiting element is a third track (311) disposed on the first housing (31), the first housing (31) is located on one side of the first rotary element (11), and another end of the first linkage element (21) can move along the third track (311) .
11. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 10, wherein the third track (311) is of a linear shape extending in a radial direction of the first housing (31) .
12. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 10, also comprising a third housing (33) located on another side of the first rotary element (11) and similarly being provided with a third track (311); the third track (311) on the third housing (33) and the third track (311) on the first housing (31) are parallel to each other.
13. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 1, also comprising a second limiting element, capable of defining the movement direction of the second linkage element (22 ) .
14. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 12, also comprising a second housing (32), the second limiting element is a fourth track (321) disposed on the second housing (32), the second housing (32) is located on one side of the second rotary element (12), and another end of the second linkage element (22) can move along the fourth track (321) .
15. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 13, wherein the fourth track (321) is of an arcuate shape extending in a radial direction of the second housing ( 32 ) .
16. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 14, also comprising a fourth housing (34) located on another side of the second rotary element (11) and similarly being provided with a fourth track (321); the fourth track (321) on the second housing (32) and the fourth track (321) on the fourth housing (31) are parallel to each other.
17. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shaft (30) is a drive shaft capable of supplying a driving force; the first rotary element (11) and second rotary element (12) are fitted round the drive shaft coaxially.
18. The mechanical interlock mechanism for electrical devices as claimed in claim 17, also comprising a driving force apparatus (40), with an output end of the driving force apparatus being connected to the drive shaft.
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