ES1077214U

ES1077214U - Closing mechanism for electrical distribution boxes (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Info

Publication number: ES1077214U
Application number: ES201230578U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Alfonso Montañes Ramon
Original assignee: I Division Electrica SA
Current assignee: Ide Electric SL
Priority date: 2012-05-29
Filing date: 2012-05-29
Publication date: 2012-06-18
Anticipated expiration: 2022-05-29
Also published as: ES1077214Y

Abstract

Closing mechanism for electrical distribution boxes, the box being provided preferably and fundamentally for the assembly of certain electrical components, such as can be the magnetothermic, being of the so-called surface type, both for indoor and outdoor, comprising said box a frame on which the corresponding lid is fitted in a sealed manner, able to be locked in its closed position and unlocked for its opening, with respect to the respective frame, characterized in that on the free edge and opposite to that of the hinged cover, they are assembled by clipping and with removable character, two manually operable parts that conform externally, each forming a part as a pushbutton, while on the internal part a body is established that on the one hand extends in a elastic element as a spring, and on the opposite is a kind of trigger or clip for the latching and locking on another clip in the form of a trigger established for that purpose in the corresponding frame; it being provided that the elastic element as a deformable spring in each of the pieces of the closure tends to push them towards the permanent locking position of the cover against the frame of the box. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Mecanismo de cierre para cajas de distribución electrica Closing mechanism for electrical distribution boxes

5 OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

La presente invención se refiere a un mecanismo de cierre para cajas de distribución eléctrica, y mas concretamente al sistema de bloqueo de la correspondiente tapa en su situación de cierre. The present invention relates to a closing mechanism for electrical distribution boxes, and more specifically to the locking system of the corresponding lid in its closing situation.

10 El mecanismo es aplicable preferente y fundamentalmente en aquel tipo de cajas de superficie, tanto de interior como de exterior, previstas para alojar y proteger determinados elementos eléctricos, como pueden ser los clásicos magnetotérmicos y similares, en donde dicha caja comprende una tapa de cierre abisagrada a través de unos bordes, así como medios de cierre en el borde opuesto. 10 The mechanism is preferentially and fundamentally applicable in that type of surface boxes, both indoor and outdoor, intended to house and protect certain electrical elements, such as the magnetothermal classics and the like, where said box comprises a closing lid hinged through edges, as well as closing means on the opposite edge.

15 El mecanismo de cierre puede ser utilizado en otros tipos de cajas en los que sea factible su aplicación, como por ejemplo cajas de empotrar u otras similares. 15 The closing mechanism can be used in other types of boxes where its application is feasible, such as recessed boxes or similar ones.

El objeto de la invención es proporcionar al mercado en general y al respectivo sector industrial eléctrico en particular, una caja cuyo cierre y apertura se consigue de una forma sencilla y simple, sin la intervención de The object of the invention is to provide to the market in general and to the respective electric industrial sector in particular, a box whose closing and opening is achieved in a simple and simple way, without the intervention of

20 elementos adicionales como pueden ser tornillos u otros medios de fijación requeridos convencionalmente para conseguir fijar los componentes que participan en el propio cierre. 20 additional elements such as screws or other fixing means conventionally required to fix the components involved in the closure itself.

ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

25 Se conocen diferentes tipos de cajas con la finalidad referida anteriormente, es decir constituidas por la caja propiamente dicha, dotada de un marco montado sobre su embocadura, estando este marco dotado de una ventana para la accesibilidad a los componentes eléctricos, cerrándose dicha ventana y por lo tanto el marco mediante una tapa abisagrada al mismo. 25 Different types of boxes are known for the purpose referred to above, that is to say constituted by the box itself, provided with a frame mounted on its mouth, this frame being provided with a window for accessibility to electrical components, said window being closed and therefore the frame by a hinged lid to it.

30 Son diferentes las soluciones dadas al sistema de cierre de la tapa respecto del marco de la caja, aunque en todos los casos a base de numerosos elementos y medios que hacen que el conjunto del cierre, en el caso de ser eficaz, resulte complejo, costoso y laborioso de montar. 30 There are different solutions given to the closing system of the lid with respect to the frame of the box, although in all cases based on numerous elements and means that make the whole of the closure, in the case of being effective, complex, expensive and laborious to ride.

35 No obstante, también se conocen cierres simples en los que para garantizar su eficacia requieren el complemento de accesorios que hacen que el montaje se complique, lo que indudablemente repercute en el coste final del producto. 35 However, simple closures are also known in which, to ensure their effectiveness, they require the complement of accessories that make the assembly complicated, which undoubtedly has an impact on the final cost of the product.

40 DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN 40 DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

El mecanismo de cierre que se preconiza ha sido concebido para resolver la problemática anteriormente expuesta, de manera que en combinación con medios de abisagramiento apropiados u otros elementos que participan en el conjunto de la caja, hacen que ésta resulte fácilmente instalable y manipulable por el The closing mechanism that has been recommended has been conceived to solve the aforementioned problem, so that in combination with appropriate hinged means or other elements that participate in the whole of the box, they make it easily installable and manipulable by the

45 personal que la utilice en la realización de sus montajes, siendo su uso normal de funcionamiento seguro y sin peligro para los usuarios y su entorno, cumpliendo las especificaciones técnicas indicadas en las normas de producto e instalación que puedan ser de aplicación. 45 personnel who use it in the realization of their assemblies, being their normal use of safe and safe operation for users and their environment, complying with the technical specifications indicated in the product and installation standards that may be applicable.

Mas concretamente, el mecanismo de cierre entre tapa y marco se basa en la disposición sobre el borde More specifically, the closing mechanism between cover and frame is based on the arrangement on the edge

50 correspondiente a la tapa, opuesto al de abisagramiento de la misma, de una pareja de piezas montadas amoviblemente en sendas guías establecidas al efecto en dicha tapa, con la especial particularidad de que esas piezas presentan una parte a modo de pulsador externo para accionamiento manual, y una parte interna de la que forma parte un elemento elástico en funciones de muelle, y un enganche para enclavamiento sobre un clip o gatillo de bloqueo establecido al efecto en el correspondiente marco, de 50 corresponding to the cover, opposite to the hinge of the same, of a pair of pieces removably mounted on paths established for that purpose in said lid, with the particular feature that these parts have a part as an external push button for manual operation , and an internal part of which an elastic element in spring functions is part, and a latch for locking on a locking clip or trigger established for that purpose in the corresponding frame, of

55 manera tal que el elemento elástico empuja constantemente y hacia el exterior a la pieza de la que forman parte el pulsador y el gatillo de bloqueo, al objeto de producir el bloqueo de ambos elementos de cierre sobre los gatillos o clip establecidos en el marco, quedando así perfectamente cerrada la tapa, mientras que un empuje en sentido de aproximación, según un desplazamiento transversal, de ambas piezas, lleva consigo la liberación de los elementos de enganche, es decir de los clips de bloqueo, y por lo tanto la apertura de la 55 in such a way that the elastic element constantly pushes the part of which the push button and the locking trigger are parting outwards, in order to produce the blocking of both closing elements on the triggers or clips established in the frame, The lid is thus perfectly closed, while a thrust in the direction of approximation, according to a transverse displacement, of both pieces, entails the release of the coupling elements, that is to say of the locking clips, and therefore the opening of the

5 tapa, en contra de la acción del elemento elástico a modo de muelle que por su extremo libre apoya en un tope establecido al efecto en la correspondiente cara interna de la tapa. 5 cover, against the action of the elastic element as a spring which, at its free end, rests on a stop established for this purpose on the corresponding internal face of the cover.

La parte saliente al exterior a modo de pulsador establecido en cada caso en el mecanismo de cierre presenta su lateral externo de forma ergonómica y cóncava para la perfecta adaptación de un dedo de la The projecting part to the outside by way of a button established in each case in the closing mechanism presents its external side in an ergonomic and concave way for the perfect adaptation of a finger of the

10 mano de una persona encargada de realizar la apertura, de manera que disponiendo dos de los dedos sobre la cara externa y ergonómica de ambos pulsadores, y presionando transversalmente en sentido de aproximación, se produce la comentada liberación del bloqueo correspondiente al cierre, y respectiva apertura de la tapa. 10 hand of a person in charge of performing the opening, so that by arranging two of the fingers on the external and ergonomic face of both buttons, and pressing transversely in the approach direction, the commented release of the lock corresponding to the closure occurs, and respective lid opening.

15 Las piezas que determinan el mecanismo de cierre y que van montadas con carácter amovible en la tapa, son guiadas en su desplazamiento de apertura y cierre por sendas guías establecidas al efecto en la propia tapa, guías que están constituidas por una ventana que limita los desplazamientos y por unos apéndices laterales que guían el desplazamiento en un sentido y otro de las comentadas piezas. 15 The pieces that determine the closing mechanism and which are removably mounted on the lid, are guided in their opening and closing movement by guides established for that purpose on the lid itself, guides that are constituted by a window that limits the displacements and by some lateral appendages that guide the displacement in one direction and another of the commented pieces.

20 Evidentemente, para llevar a cabo la apertura es necesario presionar en sentidos opuestos simultáneamente ambas piezas, de manera que la propia junta de estanqueidad establecida al efecto entre el marco y puerta, hacen que ésta se abra sin tener que hacer ningún movimiento añadido con los dedos. 20 Obviously, to carry out the opening it is necessary to press both parts simultaneously in opposite directions, so that the seal itself established for this purpose between the frame and door, makes it open without having to make any added movement with the fingers

Para llevar a cabo el cierre y bloqueo de la puerta no será necesario mas que presionar en la zona de tal To carry out the closing and blocking of the door it will not be necessary more than to press in the zone of such

25 puerta donde están situadas las piezas de cierre, contra el marco, haciendo que los medios de enganche se engatillen entre si y se produzca el bloqueo o cierre propiamente dicho. 25 door where the closure pieces are located, against the frame, causing the hooking means to engage each other and the blocking or closing itself takes place.

Una de las características principales del mecanismo de cierre objeto de la invención es que el elemento elástico, el cuerpo donde está establecido el gatillo de enclavamiento y la propia parte externa del pulsador, One of the main features of the closing mechanism object of the invention is that the elastic element, the body where the interlocking trigger is established and the external part of the button itself,

30 están constituidas como pieza única de naturaleza plástica, de manera que el montaje se realiza por simple clipado, introduciendo la parte de la pieza correspondiente en la ventana establecida en la puerta, para mantener a cada pieza en su posición con facultad de desplazamiento transversal, como se ha dicho con anterioridad, pero sin posibilidad de desvincularse de la puerta, a no ser que se violente o se lleve a cabo de forma intencionada el desmontaje. 30 are constituted as a single piece of plastic nature, so that the assembly is carried out by simple clipping, introducing the part of the corresponding piece in the window established in the door, to keep each piece in its position with the ability to transverse displacement, as stated above, but without the possibility of disconnecting from the door, unless it is violated or intentionally carried out disassembly.

35 Es de destacar el hecho de que dicho mecanismo de cierre resulta sencillo estructuralmente, tanto en su estructura como en el montaje y desmontaje del mismo, ya que al estar constituido en una única pieza de plástico no requiere de elementos adicionales para cumplir perfectamente la función de apertura y cierre correspondientes. 35 It is noteworthy that this closing mechanism is structurally simple, both in its structure and in the assembly and disassembly thereof, since being constituted in a single piece of plastic does not require additional elements to perfectly fulfill the function corresponding opening and closing.

40 Dicho mecanismo de cierre es susceptible de complementarse con un cierre de cerradura opcional, montable sobre un orificio establecido al efecto entre ambas piezas de accionamiento manual anteriormente referidas, de manera que el dispositivo de cerradura queda alojado en el orificio referido mediante clipado y contará con una parte accionable únicamente por personal autorizado, es decir que se necesitará una llave Said closing mechanism is capable of being complemented by an optional lock closure, mountable on a hole established for this purpose between both previously operated manual actuation parts, so that the lock device is housed in the aforementioned hole by clipping and will have a part that can only be operated by authorized personnel, that is, a key will be needed

45 especial para llevar a cabo la apertura y cierre de la propia tapa, de manera tal que cuando no se utiliza dicho sistema de cerradura adicional, el orificio en el que monta la misma quedará cubierto por un tapón en funciones de embellecedor, efectuándose el anclaje o fijación de ese elemento de cerradura adicional por clipado, al igual que las piezas que constituyen el cierre propiamente dicho. 45 especially for carrying out the opening and closing of the lid itself, so that when said additional lock system is not used, the hole in which it is mounted will be covered by a plug in functions of a bezel, the anchor being made or fixing that additional lock element by clipping, as well as the parts that constitute the closure itself.

50 DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Para complementar la descripción que seguidamente se va a realizar y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características del invento, de acuerdo con un ejemplo preferente de realización práctica del mismo, se acompaña como parte integrante de dicha descripción, un juego de dibujos en donde con To complement the description that will then be made and in order to help a better understanding of the features of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical implementation thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where with

55 carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado lo siguiente: La figura 1.-Muestra una representación correspondiente a una perspectiva frontal del mecanismo de cierre previsto en la tapa de una caja de distribución eléctrica, todo ello realizado de acuerdo con el objeto de la invención, y en donde entre ambos elementos o piezas del mecanismo de cierre va situado un tapón a modo Illustrative and non-limiting, the following has been represented: Figure 1.- Shows a representation corresponding to a frontal perspective of the closing mechanism provided in the cover of an electrical distribution box, all carried out in accordance with the object of the invention, and where between both elements or parts of the closing mechanism a stopper is located by way of

5 de embellecedor cuya extracción permitirá la apertura de un cierre con llave. 5 bezel whose removal will allow the opening of a key lock.

La figura 2.-Muestra una vista en perspectiva de la forma de actuar mediante accionamiento manual, concretamente mediante dos dedos, para llevar a cabo la apertura de la tapa en la que es aplicable el mecanismo de cierre objeto de la invención. Figure 2.- Shows a perspective view of the way of acting by manual operation, specifically by means of two fingers, to carry out the opening of the lid in which the closing mechanism object of the invention is applicable.

10 La figura 3.-Muestra una vista en perspectiva de la parte interna del mecanismo de cierre, en el que se incluye el gatillo de enclavamiento, y en oposición el elemento elástico a modo de muelle. 10 Figure 3.- Shows a perspective view of the internal part of the closing mechanism, in which the interlocking trigger is included, and in opposition to the spring-like elastic element.

La figura 4.-Muestra una vista en perspectiva de la parte de la tapa correspondiente a la caja en la que es 15 aplicable el mecanismo de cierre objeto de la invención, con el gatillo clip de enclavamiento del propio cierre. Figure 4.- Shows a perspective view of the part of the lid corresponding to the box in which the closing mechanism object of the invention is applicable, with the locking clip trigger of the closure itself.

La figura 5.-Muestra una vista en perspectiva del conjunto representado en la figura 1, desprovisto del tapón-embellecedor del orificio intermedio, con un dispositivo de cerradura en disposición de ser montado sobre el orificio correspondiente. Figure 5.- Shows a perspective view of the assembly represented in Figure 1, devoid of the plug-embellishment of the intermediate hole, with a lock device ready to be mounted on the corresponding hole.

20 La figura 6.-Muestra, el conjunto representado en la figura anterior, con el dispositivo de cerradura montado y fijado por clipado sobre el orificio establecido entre ambas piezas o pulsadores de accionamiento manual que forman parte del mecanismo de cierre objeto de la invención. Figure 6 shows, the assembly represented in the previous figure, with the lock device mounted and fixed by clipping on the hole established between both parts or manually operated pushbuttons that are part of the closing mechanism object of the invention.

25 La figura 7.-Muestra un detalle en perspectiva del marco en el que se acopla la tapa. 25 Figure 7.- Shows a detail in perspective of the frame in which the cover is attached.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Como se puede ver en las figuras referidas, el mecanismo de cierre de la invención está previsto preferente As can be seen in the aforementioned figures, the closing mechanism of the invention is preferably provided

30 y fundamentalmente para su aplicación en cajas de distribución eléctrica que incluyen un marco montado sobre la embocadura de tal caja, y cuyo marco, dotado de una ventana para la accesibilidad a los elementos y componentes eléctricos, cuenta con una tapa (1) de cierre, uno de cuyos bordes está abisagrado al marco para llevar a cabo la apertura y cierre de la misma, mientras que en el borde opuesto están montados los propios medios o mecanismos de cierre propiamente dicho. 30 and mainly for application in electrical distribution boxes that include a frame mounted on the mouth of such a box, and whose frame, equipped with a window for accessibility to electrical elements and components, has a closing lid (1) , one of whose edges is hinged to the frame to carry out the opening and closing thereof, while the proper means or closing mechanisms themselves are mounted on the opposite edge.

35 Concretamente, el mecanismo de cierre lo constituyen dos piezas de material plástico, con una parte externa 35 Specifically, the closing mechanism consists of two pieces of plastic material, with an external part

(2) cuyo perfil lateral es cóncavo y anatómico (3), para el posicionado y adaptación de los dedos del usuario que pretenda llevar a cabo el accionamiento y correspondiente apertura de la tapa (1), tal y como se representa en la figura 2. (2) whose lateral profile is concave and anatomical (3), for the positioning and adaptation of the fingers of the user who intends to carry out the drive and corresponding opening of the lid (1), as shown in Figure 2 .

40 Esa parte a modo de pulsador (2), en cada caso, queda situada por el exterior de la tapa (1), mientras que por el interior conforma un cuerpo (4) que por un lado incluye un elemento elástico a modo de muelle (5), concretamente en zig-zag, como se representa claramente en la figura 3, con el extremo libre apoyando y haciendo tope contra un tabique transversal (6), mientras que esa parte del cuerpo (4), en oposición al 40 That part as a push-button (2), in each case, is located on the outside of the cover (1), while on the inside it forms a body (4) which on the one hand includes a spring-like elastic element (5), specifically in zig-zag, as clearly shown in Figure 3, with the free end supporting and abutting against a transverse septum (6), while that part of the body (4), as opposed to

45 elemento elástico o muelle (5), presenta una conformación en forma de gatillo de enclavamiento (7) que por clipado queda retenido en un gatillo complementario (8) establecido al efecto en una parte (9) del propio marco (10) montado sobre la embocadura de la caja en la que es aplicable el mecanismo de la invención. 45 elastic element or spring (5), has a conformation in the form of an interlocking trigger (7) that by clipping is retained in a complementary trigger (8) established for this purpose in a part (9) of the frame itself (10) mounted on the mouth of the box in which the mechanism of the invention is applicable.

De esta forma, y a partir de la posición de cierre de la tapa (1), que se muestra en las figuras 1, 2, 5 y 6, la In this way, and from the closed position of the lid (1), shown in Figures 1, 2, 5 and 6, the

50 apertura se realizará mediante posicionado de los dedos de la mano del usuario sobre las partes cóncavas o ergonómicas (3) de las piezas (2), presionando lateralmente sobre esas partes o pulsadores (2), en sentido de aproximación, haciendo que los gatillos o clips (7) se desenclaven, por desplazamiento transversal y de aproximación de las piezas (2) en contra de la fuerza del elemento elástico o muelle (5), que tiende constantemente a empujar a las piezas hacia la posición de bloqueo o engatillamiento de los clips o gatillos The opening will be done by positioning the fingers of the user's hand on the concave or ergonomic parts (3) of the pieces (2), pressing laterally on those parts or pushbuttons (2), in the approximate direction, making the triggers or clips (7) are unlocked, by transverse displacement and approximation of the pieces (2) against the force of the elastic element or spring (5), which constantly tends to push the pieces towards the locked or latched position of the clips or triggers

55 (7) comentados, con la especial particularidad de que esa parte (4) de las piezas correspondientes al mecanismo de cierre, van montadas en respectivas ventanas de la puerta (1), siendo deslizantes en esas ventanas y se guían mediante topes o tabiques laterales (12) previstos al efecto en la cara interna de la propia tapa (1). 55 (7) commented, with the special feature that that part (4) of the parts corresponding to the closing mechanism, are mounted in respective windows of the door (1), being sliding in those windows and guided by stops or partitions lateral (12) provided for this purpose on the inner face of the lid itself (1).

5 Opcionalmente el mecanismo de cierre puede complementarse con un cierre de cerradura especial, constituido mediante una pieza (13) que monta por clipado en un orificio (11) establecido al efecto en la tapa (1), entre ambas partes o pulsadores (2) de las piezas deslizantes anteriormente comentadas, siendo esta pieza (13) enclavable por clipado en el orificio (11) y dotada en su cara externa de una configuración especial para poder ser abierta por una llave, también especial, y de la que dispondrá únicamente personal 5 Optionally, the closing mechanism can be complemented with a special lock closure, consisting of a piece (13) that mounts in a hole (11) established for this purpose in the cover (1), between both parts or push buttons (2) of the sliding parts mentioned above, this piece (13) being interlocked by clipping in the hole (11) and equipped on its external face with a special configuration to be opened by a key, also special, and which only personnel will have

10 autorizado, pudiéndose así llevar a cabo un cierre de cerradura como complemento del cierre que establece el mecanismo descrito anteriormente. 10 authorized, thus being able to carry out a lock closure as a complement to the closure established by the mechanism described above.

Cuando no va montada esa pieza (13) del cierre de cerradura opcional, el orificio (11) es ocultado mediante un tapón a modo de embellecedor (14) que se fija por clipado sobre dicho orificio (11). When that part (13) of the optional lock closure is not mounted, the hole (11) is hidden by means of a plug as a trim (14) which is fixed by clipping on said hole (11).

Claims

1.-Closing mechanism for electrical distribution boxes, the box being preferably provided and fundamentally for the assembly of certain electrical components, such as the magnetothermal 5, being of the type of so-called surface, both for interior and exterior , said box comprising a frame on which the corresponding lid is tightly coupled to be locked in its closed position and unlocked for opening, with respect to the respective frame, characterized in that on the free and opposite edge of the hinge of The lid is mounted by clipping and removable, two manually operated parts that are formed externally, each forming a part as a push button, while on the inside a body is established that on one side is it extends into a spring-like elastic element, and on the opposite it constitutes a kind of trigger or clip pa ra crushing and locking on another trigger-shaped clip set for that purpose in the corresponding frame; having anticipated that the elastic element as a deformable spring in each of the pieces of the closure tend to push

15 these towards the permanent position of locking the lid against the frame of the box.

2.-Closing mechanism for electrical distribution boxes, according to claim 1, characterized in that the parts and components that participate in the assembly of the closing mechanism are made of plastic.

20 3.-Closing mechanism for electrical distribution boxes, according to previous claims, characterized in that the external part of the parts of the closing mechanism as a push-button for each of them, has on its external side a concave and ergonomic configuration for the positioning and adaptation of the respective fingers of the hand for simultaneous operation and lateral displacement of approach

25 of each of the two pieces, in the operation of opening the lid.

4.-Closing mechanism for electrical distribution boxes, according to previous claims, characterized in that the deformable elastic elements constituting the kind of thrust spring of the pieces, have an outstanding zig-zag shape of a side corresponding to the internal part of each piece,

30 whose side is in opposition to the opposite side provided with the corresponding trigger or locking clip.

5.-Closing mechanism for electrical distribution boxes, according to previous claims, characterized in that the external part acting as a push-button, the internal part and the elastic element acting as a spring, as well as the trigger or locking clip, form in each case a single piece body.

35 6.-Closing mechanism for electrical distribution boxes, according to previous claims, characterized in that each piece of the closing mechanism is mounted and is movable in two windows provided for that purpose in the corresponding lid, being guided through partitions provided for the purpose on the inside of the lid itself.

7. Closing mechanism for electrical distribution boxes, according to previous claims, characterized in that between both removable parts of the closing mechanism, a concealed orifice is provided by means of a removable plug that can be fixed by clipping, constituting a trim.

8. Closing mechanism for electrical distribution boxes, according to claim 7, characterized in that, optionally, in the hole of the lid established between both parts of the closing mechanism, a lockable element can be fixed by means of a special key to prevent the lid opening to unauthorized persons.

9. Closing mechanism for electrical distribution boxes, according to claims 7 and 8, characterized in that the lock element mountable in the hole corresponding to the lid is constituted by a single-piece plastic body with clipping lock on the corresponding hole itself .