KR100711102B1 - Circuit breaker of side wiring form - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a circuit breaker for side wiring used in the construction of small distribution boards used in apartments and factories, etc. Specifically, the case body, a case cover fixed to the upper portion of the case body, and housed inside the case body, A horizontal line portion composed of a plurality of lines through which electricity is allowed, and a plurality of lines housed inside the case body, and configured by a plurality of lines through which electricity is formed, and having a number of lines corresponding to the horizontal lines. The line is a vertical line portion which is in contact with each of the lines of the horizontal line portion to be electrically energized, and a mounting groove is formed to couple the accessory to the lower side of the case body, and electrically energizes the vertical line portion. Protrudes to the load side terminal and the case body, the electrical conduction of the horizontal line and vertical line In the molded case circuit breaker comprising a switch for blocking and for, it is formed projecting from the one side of the case body, inserting the fitting piece is connected to the horizontal line portion electrically; And insertion coupling grooves provided on the other side of the case body and inserted into and detachably fitted corresponding to the shape of the insertion coupling piece so as to be able to communicate with one end of the horizontal line portion. It is characterized in that it is configured to detach, attach easily and robustly by the combination of the insertion coupling piece and the insertion coupling groove.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a circuit breaker that can facilitate assembly between circuit breakers by providing a connection end on the side of the circuit breaker without a separate wiring.

For wiring, breaker, side connection, horizontal line, vertical line

Description

Circuit breaker of side wiring form

1 is a perspective view showing a coupling state of a conventional general circuit breaker

2 is a perspective view of a side connection type circuit breaker according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

3 is an exploded perspective view of FIG.

4 is a use state diagram schematically showing the coupling state of FIG.

5 is a perspective view of a circuit breaker for a side connection type according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

6 is an exploded perspective view of FIG.

7 is a use state diagram schematically showing the coupling state of FIG.

8 is a perspective view of a side connection type circuit breaker according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

9 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 8;

10 is a use state diagram schematically showing the coupling state of FIG.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawings *

11.Case Body 12.Case Cover

13. Horizontal line 14. Vertical line

15. Load side terminal 16. Switch

27,27,57,67. Insertion piece 18, 28, 58. Insert coupling groove

39,59. Side connection part 100. Circuit breaker

132. The 11th Street 134. The 12th Street

136. The 13th Line 142. The 11th Line

144. The 12th Vertical Line 146. The 13th Vertical Line

350. Conductor connection piece 360. Fixing screw

392. Mounting groove 392. Conductive surface

395. Joiner

The present invention relates to a circuit breaker for use in the construction of small distribution boards used in apartments and factories, etc. More specifically, by improving the terminal structure constituting the circuit breaker, by placing a connection end on the side of the circuit breaker for separate wiring or addition It is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost and assembly time by simplifying the coupling between circuit breakers without the need for materials, and to minimize the invalid external force to each part. will be.

In general, the circuit breaker is an integrated assembly of switchgear, trip device, etc. in the insulated container, which can open and close the electric current by manual or electric operation, and automatically cut off the current in case of abnormality such as overload and short circuit. It is used to protect various circuits and devices.

In addition, since it is compact and safe to operate and there is no trouble such as fitting a fuse, it is widely used instead of combining a conventional knife switch and a fuse.

However, in the conventional circuit breaker 1, as shown in Fig. 1, the power supply side terminal 10 and the load side terminal 20 each have an up and down upright structure.

Therefore, when additionally attaching or changing the wiring breaker, it is difficult to disassemble and reconnect the wiring 30 of the entire breaker, and additional materials are needed and the manufacturing cost increases by performing such work depending on manual work. There is a problem.

The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a connection end on the side of the circuit breaker without the need for additional wiring, and to facilitate the assembly of the circuit breakers. When changing, it is easy to attach and detach without disconnecting all the breakers, so it provides a convenient side wiring type circuit breaker.

In addition, the installation space of the panel not only reduces the installation space of the panel, but also can form a structured installation structure, highlighting the beauty of the appearance, and ease of wiring work in wiring additional control lines after installation. In addition, since additional materials are not required, the unit cost can be reduced, thereby providing a more economical wiring breaker.

Side connection type wiring breaker according to a first embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, the case body, a case cover fixed to the upper portion of the case body, is accommodated in the case body, A horizontal line portion composed of a plurality of lines through which electricity is allowed, and a plurality of lines housed inside the case body, and configured by a plurality of lines through which electricity is formed, and having a number of lines corresponding to the horizontal lines. The line is a vertical line portion which is in contact with each of the lines of the horizontal line portion to be electrically energized, and a mounting groove is formed to couple the accessory to the lower side of the case body, and electrically energizes the vertical line portion. Protruding to the load side terminal and the case body, which allows and cuts off the electrical conduction of the horizontal line portion and the vertical line portion A circuit breaker including a switch, the circuit breaker protruding on one side of the case body, the insertion coupling piece electrically connected to the horizontal line part; And insertion coupling grooves provided on the other side of the case body and inserted into and detachably fitted corresponding to the shape of the insertion coupling piece so as to be able to communicate with one end of the horizontal line portion. It is characterized in that it is configured to detach, attach easily and robustly by the combination of the insertion coupling piece and the insertion coupling groove.

A side connection type wiring breaker according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a case body, a case cover fixed to an upper portion of the case body, and a plurality of wires housed in the case body and capable of passing electricity. Consists of a horizontal line portion and a plurality of lines accommodated in the case body, and through the electricity, having a number of lines corresponding to the horizontal line portion, each of the lines of the horizontal line portion A vertical line portion which is in electrical contact with each one of the wires, and a mounting groove is formed to couple the accessory to the lower side of the case body, and the load-side terminal and the case body which are electrically energized with the vertical line portion. A circuit breaker that protrudes and includes a switch to allow and cut off electrical conduction of the horizontal line part and the vertical line part. In the case, the upper and both sides of the case body having an open shape to the outside, along the case body to form a plurality of mounting grooves dug downward from the upper side of the case body to have a predetermined height, the upper surface of the mounting groove And a side connection portion having a conductive surface electrically connected to the horizontal line portion.

In addition, the side connection portion according to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention, by forming a coupling hole in the conductive surface, and fastening the conductive surface of each of the adjacent wiring breaker with a conductive connecting pin, each wiring breaker electrically It is preferably configured to be connected.

Side-connected wiring breaker according to a third embodiment of the present invention, a case body, a case cover fixed to the upper portion of the case body, a plurality of wires that are accommodated in the case body and can be electrically connected Consists of a horizontal line portion and a plurality of lines accommodated in the case body, and through the electricity, having a number of lines corresponding to the horizontal line portion, each of the lines of the horizontal line portion A vertical line portion which is in electrical contact with each one of the wires, and a mounting groove is formed to couple the accessory to the lower side of the case body, and the load-side terminal and the case body which are electrically energized with the vertical line portion. A circuit breaker that protrudes and includes a switch to allow and cut off electrical conduction of the horizontal line part and the vertical line part. In, and protrudes to one side of the case body, inserting the fitting piece is connected to the horizontal line portion electrically; And a plurality of mounting grooves having a shape that is open to the other side of the case body to the outside, and which are dug downward from the upper side of the case body to have a predetermined height along the case body, and the upper surface of the mounting groove. And a side connection portion having a conductive surface electrically connected to the horizontal line portion.

In addition, the side connection portion according to the third preferred embodiment of the present invention, by forming a coupling hole in the conductive surface to fasten the conductive surfaces of two adjacent wiring breakers with conductive connecting pins, each wiring breaker is electrically connected. It is preferable that it is comprised so that.

Hereinafter, a side connection type circuit breaker according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a perspective view of a side connection type circuit breaker according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a state diagram schematically showing a coupling state of FIG. 2. 6 is a perspective view of a side connection type circuit breaker according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 5, FIG. 7 is a state diagram schematically showing a coupling state of FIG. 5, and FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 8, and FIG. 10 is a schematic view illustrating a state of use of the coupling state of FIG. 8.

2 to 4, the side connection type circuit breaker 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a case body 11, a case cover 12, a horizontal line portion 13, The vertical wire portion 14, the load side terminal 15, the switch 16, the insertion coupling piece 17, the insertion coupling groove 18 and the interrupting circuit 2 are included.

The case body 11 has a space therein.

Since the blocking circuit 2 is the same as the related art, a description thereof will be omitted.

The horizontal line portion 13 is accommodated in the case body 11, and is composed of a plurality of lines through which electricity can pass.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the horizontal line part 13 includes an eleventh horizontal line 132, a twelfth horizontal line 134, and a thirteenth horizontal line 136.

As illustrated in FIG. 2, the eleventh horizontal line 132 is accommodated in the housing 11 and is made of a material that is capable of passing electricity.

The twelfth horizontal line 134 is accommodated in the case body 11 and may be electrically connected to the twelfth horizontal line 132.

The thirteenth horizontal line 136 is accommodated in the case body 11, may be electrically connected, and spaced apart from the twelfth horizontal line 134.

 The vertical line portion 14 is accommodated in the case body 11, and consists of a plurality of lines through which electricity is possible, and has a line of the number corresponding to the horizontal line portion 13, the respective The line is in contact with each of the lines of the horizontal line portion 13 so as to be electrically energized.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the vertical line part 14 includes an eleventh vertical line 142, a twelfth vertical line 144, and a thirteenth vertical line 146.

The eleventh vertical line 142 is accommodated in the case body 11, is made of a material which is electrically conductive, and intersects with the first horizontal line part 13.

The twelfth vertical line 144 is accommodated in the case body 11, may be electrically connected to the first vertical line 132, and may be spaced apart from the eleventh vertical line 142.

The thirteenth vertical line 146 is accommodated in the case body 11, may be electrically connected to the first vertical line 131, and may be spaced apart from the twelfth vertical line 144.

The eleventh vertical line 142 is in electrical contact with the eleventh horizontal line 132, and the twelfth vertical line 144 is in electrical contact with the twelfth horizontal line 134, and the thirteenth vertical line 146 is provided. ) Is in electrical contact with the thirteenth horizontal line 136.

The load-side terminal 15 is formed at a lower end of the case body 11, and a mounting groove 152 which is dug downward from an upper surface of the case body 11 is formed, and the vertical line portion 14 is formed. It is carved for communication.

That is, various wirings and electrical wirings may be coupled through the load-side terminal 15.

The switch 16 protrudes from the case body 11, and permits and cuts off electricity between the horizontal line portion 13 and the vertical line portion 14.

The insertion coupling piece 17 is formed to protrude on one side of the case body 11, and is connected to the horizontal line portion 13 so as to be electrically energized.

The insertion coupling groove 18 is provided on the other side of the case body 11 so as to be removably fitted corresponding to the shape of the insertion coupling piece 17, so that the insertion coupling groove 18 is electrically energized with the horizontal line portion 13. It is connected.

Therefore, in the illustrated embodiment, each of the neighboring wiring breakers are adjacent to each other so that when the first wiring breaker 100 and the second wiring breaker 200 are connected, the insertion coupling piece 27 of the second wiring breaker is different. Inserted into the insertion coupling groove 18 of the first wiring breaker 100 is to simply combine the two wiring breakers.

When the two wiring breakers are completely coupled in the lateral direction, the eleventh horizontal line 232 of the insertion coupling piece 27 of the second wiring breaker 200 is the eleventh horizontal line 132 of the other first wiring breaker 100. Is in electrical contact with each other, and the horizontal lines 234 and 236 in other columns likewise contact the horizontal lines 134 and 136 of the other first wiring breakers.

Therefore, the first wiring breaker 100 is maintained in an electrically connected state with the insertion coupling groove 18 of one side row and the insertion coupling piece 27 of one side of the second wiring breaker 200.

5 and 7, the side connection type circuit breaker 300 according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a case body 11, a case cover 12, a horizontal line portion 13, and a vertical line. The wiring breaker constituted by the line portion 14, the load side terminal 15, the switch 16, and the interrupting circuit 2 further includes a side connection portion 39.

The side connection part 39 is for coupling the two circuit breakers 300 and 400 which are adjacent to each other in the lateral direction in an electrically connected state, and between the side connection parts 39 and 49 and the conductive connection pin 350. Bind with a fixing screw 360 is to be made an electrical connection.

To this end, the side connection portion 39 has an open shape to the outside on both sides of the upper portion of the case body 11, the upper side of the case body 11 to have a predetermined height along the body 11 of the case Has a plurality of mounting grooves 392 dug downward.

The mounting grooves 392 are formed in the same number as the plurality of lines of the horizontal line portion 13.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the upper surface of the mounting groove 392 is provided with a conductive surface 394 that is electrically connected to the horizontal line portion 13.

A coupling hole 395 is formed in the conductive surface 394 to fix the neighboring first wiring breaker 300 and the second wiring breaker 400 with the conductive connecting pin 350 and the fixing screw 360. The two wiring breakers 300 and 400 may be connected to each other so that they are energized.

As such, when the two circuit breakers 300 and 400 are completely coupled in the lateral direction, the side of the conductive connecting pin 350 is located at one side of the mounting groove 392 of the first wiring breaker 300. One side mounting groove 492 is in electrical contact, and the other row of conductive connecting pins 352 are also in contact with the other mounting grooves 394 so that the two rows of conductive connecting pins 352 are connected to the circuit and are connected to each other. Likewise in another row the same electrical contact.

In this case, even if a cross connection, that is, a short circuit from one side to the other side occurs, it is very convenient because only the shorted conductive connecting pin 350 needs to be replaced.

When a plurality of circuit breakers of this type are connected together, the connection can be made in a manner as shown in FIG. 7 without the risk of a short circuit.

8 and 10, the side connection type circuit breaker 500 according to the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a case body 11, a case cover 12, a horizontal line part 13, and a vertical line. In the wiring breaker composed of the line portion 14, the load side terminal 15, the switch 16 and the interrupting circuit 2, the insertion coupling piece 57 and the side connection portion 59 are further included.

In other words, the insertion body 57 is formed on one side of the case body 11, and the side connection portion 59 is formed on the other side.

Since this is the same content as described above, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, the side connection type circuit breaker according to the present invention can be connected without special electrical preliminary knowledge when connecting the circuit breakers in parallel with each other.

The side connection type circuit breaker 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention having the above structure constitutes a distribution box as follows.

First, the desired electrical device or accessory is coupled to the load side terminal 15.

Subsequently, when it is necessary to connect the first wiring breaker 100 and the second wiring breaker 200 so that they are energized with each other, the second wiring breaker 200 is inserted into the insertion coupling groove 18 of the first wiring breaker 100. ), And the wiring can be simplified by inserting and inserting the insertion coupling piece (27).

If the second wiring breaker 200 fails and needs to be replaced, the insertion coupling piece of the second wiring breaker 200 is pulled out by pulling the second wiring breaker 200 to which the user is connected laterally ( 27 is separated from the insertion coupling groove 18 of the first wiring breaker 100 by the lateral tension.

Therefore, the first wiring breaker 100 and the second wiring breaker 200 can be easily separated.

The side connection type circuit breaker 300 according to the second embodiment of the present invention having the above structure constitutes a distribution box as follows.

First, the desired electrical device or accessory is coupled to the load side terminal 15.

Subsequently, when it is necessary to connect the first wiring breaker 300 and the second wiring breaker 400 so as to be energized with each other, the side connection part 39 (and the second wiring breaker 400 of the first wiring breaker 300). Side connection portion (49) is connected to the conductive connecting pin 350 and the fixing screw 360 to simplify the wiring.

In addition, even if any one of the conductive connecting pins 350 is broken, only the corresponding ones can be repaired very simply.

The side connection type circuit breaker 500 according to the third embodiment of the present invention having the structure as described above constitutes a distribution box as follows.

First, the desired electrical device or accessory is coupled to the load side terminal 15.

Subsequently, when the first wiring breaker 500 and the second wiring breaker 600 are connected to each other, the insertion coupling piece 57 of the first wiring breaker 500 is inserted into the second wiring breaker 600. When the coupling groove 68 is inserted to be coupled to each other, and the second wiring breaker 600 and the third wiring breaker 400 are connected to each other so as to be energized with each other, the side connection portion 69 of the second wiring breaker 600 is connected to each other. By connecting the side connection portion 49 of the third circuit breaker 400 with the conductive connecting pin 350 and the fixing screw 360, it is useful to be able to simply combine the various circuit breakers laterally in the same way. It is an invention.

In the above, the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to specific preferred embodiments, but is not limited to the above-described embodiments of the present invention, and the general knowledge in the art to which the present invention pertains without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Various changes and modifications will be possible by those who have the same authority.

As described above, according to the side connection type circuit breaker according to the present invention, it is possible to facilitate the assembly between the circuit breakers by placing the connection end on the side of the circuit breaker without the need for separate wiring, and when the additional attachment or change the whole circuit breaker Without detachment, it can be easily detached and attached, thereby providing a convenient coupling structure.

In addition, the installation space of the panel not only reduces the installation space of the panel, but also can form a structured installation structure, highlighting the beauty of the appearance, and ease of wiring work in wiring additional control lines after installation. In addition, since additional materials are not required, the unit cost can be lowered, thereby providing a more economical circuit breaker.

Claims (5)

With the case body, A case cover fixed to an upper portion of the case body; A horizontal line part accommodated in the case body and composed of a plurality of lines through which electricity can be passed; It is accommodated inside the case body, and consists of a plurality of lines through which electricity can be provided, each of which has a line of the number corresponding to the horizontal line portion, wherein each line is electrically connected to any one of the lines of the horizontal line portion, respectively A vertical line contacted to be energized by  Mounting grooves are formed to couple the accessories to the lower side of the case body, and the load-side terminal is electrically connected to the vertical line and In the circuit breaker for protruding to the case body, including a switch for allowing and blocking the electrical conduction of the horizontal line portion and the vertical line portion, An insertion coupling piece protruding from one side of the case body and electrically connected to the horizontal line part; And It is provided on the other side of the case body, the insertion coupling groove is inserted into the insertion coupling corresponding to the shape of the insertion coupling piece to be communicated to one end of the horizontal line portion; Side connection type circuit breaker, characterized in that configured to be detachably, easily and securely by the combination of the insertion coupling piece and the insertion coupling groove of each of the adjacent wiring breaker. With the case body, A case cover fixed to an upper portion of the case body; A horizontal line part accommodated in the case body and composed of a plurality of lines through which electricity can be passed; It is accommodated inside the case body, and consists of a plurality of lines through which electricity can be provided, each of which has a line of the number corresponding to the horizontal line portion, wherein each line is electrically connected to any one of the lines of the horizontal line portion, respectively A vertical line contacted to be energized by  Mounting grooves are formed to couple the accessories to the lower side of the case body, and the load-side terminal is electrically connected to the vertical line and In the circuit breaker for protruding to the case body, including a switch for allowing and blocking the electrical conduction of the horizontal line portion and the vertical line portion, In addition to having an open shape on the outer sides of the upper portion of the case body, and forming a plurality of mounting grooves dug downward from the upper side of the case body to have a predetermined height along the case body, the horizontal on the upper surface of the mounting groove And a side connection portion having a conductive surface electrically connected to the line portion. The method of claim 2, wherein the side connection portion, Forming a coupling hole in the conductive surface, by connecting the conductive surface of each of the adjacent wiring breaker with a conductive connecting pin, each wiring breaker is configured to be electrically connected. With the case body, A case cover fixed to an upper portion of the case body; A horizontal line part accommodated in the case body and composed of a plurality of lines through which electricity can be passed; It is accommodated inside the case body, and consists of a plurality of lines through which electricity can be provided, each of which has a line of the number corresponding to the horizontal line portion, wherein each line is electrically connected to any one of the lines of the horizontal line portion, respectively A vertical line contacted to be energized by  Mounting grooves are formed to couple the accessories to the lower side of the case body, and the load-side terminal is electrically connected to the vertical line and In the circuit breaker for protruding to the case body, including a switch for allowing and blocking the electrical conduction of the horizontal line portion and the vertical line portion, An insertion coupling piece protruding from one side of the case body and electrically connected to the horizontal line part; And In addition to having an open shape on the other side of the case body to the outside, and forming a plurality of mounting grooves dug downward from the upper side of the case body to have a predetermined height along the case body, the horizontal on the upper surface of the mounting groove And a side connection portion having a conductive surface electrically connected to the line portion. The method of claim 4, wherein the side connection portion, Side connection type circuit breaker, characterized in that configured to be electrically connected to each of the wiring breaker by forming a coupling hole in the conductive surface to fasten the conductive surface of two adjacent wiring breaker with a conductive connecting pin.

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