GB2100067A - Mounting arrangements for electrical power circuits - Google Patents
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- GB2100067A GB2100067A GB8215731A GB8215731A GB2100067A GB 2100067 A GB2100067 A GB 2100067A GB 8215731 A GB8215731 A GB 8215731A GB 8215731 A GB8215731 A GB 8215731A GB 2100067 A GB2100067 A GB 2100067A
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- casing
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
- H05K5/00—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
- H05K5/06—Hermetically-sealed casings
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
- H05K7/00—Constructional details common to different types of electric apparatus
- H05K7/20—Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
- H05K7/2039—Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating characterised by the heat transfer by conduction from the heat generating element to a dissipating body
- H05K7/20409—Outer radiating structures on heat dissipating housings, e.g. fins integrated with the housing
- H05K7/20418—Outer radiating structures on heat dissipating housings, e.g. fins integrated with the housing the radiating structures being additional and fastened onto the housing
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Abstract
A mounting arrangement for an electrical power circuit includes a casing 10 and a lid 16 which can be secured to the casing to close an open end thereof. The lid carries the heat producing components of a power circuit and acts in use, to dissipate the heat produced by said components. The casing contains an electrical socket 13 for engagement by a plug 21 on a support frame carried by the lid, the frame having guide means 22 for engagement with cooperating guide means 23 in the casing. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Mounting arrangements for electrical power circuits
This invention relates to a mounting arrangements for an electrical power circuit more particularly to a power circuit for supplying power under the control of a control signal, to a solenoid forming part of the fuel system of an internal combustion engine.
An example of the application of such a power circuit is shown in published British
Application 2041 577A. In the arrangement described in this application the power circuit supplies electric current to a solenoid which controls the operation of a valve which when the solenoid is energised, closes to allow fuel to be delivered to the engine during the inward movement of an engine actuated pumping plunger. The valve must of course be operated in timed relationship with the engine and must operate quickly to provide precise control of the quantity of fuel delivered to the engine and also the instant of fuel delivery.
In order to achieve rapid operation of the valve, energy is stored in a capacitor and is discharged into the solenoid using semi-conductor switches. The charging circuits for the capacitor also utilize semiconductor devices and as a result of the operation of the devices and switches, considerable heat is generated.
Moreover, the power supplied to the power circuit at least in the case of a stationary engine or a marine engine will be the mains power supply. In order to protect the components forming the power circuit it is necessary for them to be totally enclosed however, in the event of failure of the power circuit it is essential that is should be capable of being replaced quickly in order that the associated engine can be brought back into operation as quickly as possible. In such a situation it is possible that the person effecting the replacement may forget to take the elementary precaution of turning off the power supply to the power circuit.
It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a mounting arrangement for a power circuit in a simple and convenient form.
According to the invention a mounting arrangement for a power circuit comprises a casing adapted to be mounted upon a fixed support, said casing having an open end, a lid which can close the open end of the casing, means for establishing a seal between the lid and the casing, a support frame secured to the lid, the heat producing components of the power circuit being mounted on or in heat conducting relationship with the lid, a socket mounted in the casing and facing said open end thereof, a plug mounted on said frame for engagement with said socket to effect electrical connection to the power circuit when the lid is secured to the casing and co-operating guide means on the frame and the casing to guide the engagement of the plug and socket.
According to a further feature of the invention the power circuit includes a capacitor and means is provided to discharge the capacitor.
Two examples of mounting arrangements in accordance with the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Referring to Fig. 1 of the drawings the mounting arrangement includes a casing 10 which is provided with feet 11 whereby it can be permanently secured to a support for example the engine structure. The casing has an open end about which is defined a flange 12.
Within the casing there is mounted a socket 13 which faces the open end of the casing and which is connected to supply and control cables 14 which extend through a sealed gland 15 in the side wall of the casing.
The mounting arrangement also includes a lid 16 which can be secured to the flange 12 by means of captive bolts 17. In addition, the lid carries a seal 18 for engagement with the flange 12 to provide a fluid tight seal between the lid and the casing. As shown in Fig. 2, the lid carries a frame generally indicated at 19, and which provides support for printed circuit boards 20 or other circuit boards. In particular the frame supports a plug 21 for engagement with the socket 13 when the lid is secured to the casing. The frame and the casing carry co-operating guide means 22, 23 which guide the movement of the plug towards the socket so as to ensure correct engagement thereof. Conveniently the guides are of "L" section material.
In the example shown in Fig. 1 the lid 16 is a a plain lid having a generally smooth outer surface. The heat producing components of the power circuit are mounted on the lid or as shown in Fig. 2, in heat conducting relationship therewith. In Fig. 2 a component indicated at 24, is mounted on a bracket 25 carried by the lid. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2 the lid has cooling fins 26 formed integrally therewith. The fins extend from the front face of the lid and act to dissipate heat which is generated by the components 24.
By the arrangement described when the lid is secured to the casing, the components are totally enclosed and the lid acts as a heat sink to dissipate the heat. When it is required to change the power circuit the retaining bolts 17 are removed and the lid can then be withdrawn from the casing. In so doing the plug and the socket separate so that even if the power supply is still connected to the socket, the danger to the operator is minimised.
A discharge means is provided to discharge the capacitors contained in the power circuit to minimise the risk of the operator sustaining an electrical shock. The discharge means can be in the form of a resistor or resistors which is/are connected across the capacitors by means of a suitable switch. The switch may be operated by the operator but as shown in
Figs. 2 at 28, it is preferably that it should be operated automatically as the lid is removed.
In Fig. 2, the lid is conveniently provided with handles 27 to facilitate the operation of replacement of the power circuit.
Claims (5)
1. A mounting arrangement for a power circuit comprising a casing adapted to be mounted upon a fixed support, said casing having an open end, a lid which can close the open end of the casing, means for establishing a seal between the lid and the casing, a support frame secured to the lid, the heat producing components of the power circuit being mounted on or in heat conducting relationship with the lid, a socket mounted in the casing and facing said open end thereof, a plug mounted on said frame for engagement with said socket to effect electrical connection to the power circuit when the lid is secured to the casing and co-operating guide means on the frame and the casing to guide the engage- ment of the plug and socket.
2. An arrangement according to claim 1, in which the power circuit includes a capacitor and means is provided to discharge the capacitor.
3. An arrangement according to claim 1, in which the lid is provided with fins.
4. An arrangement according to claim 2 in which said means includes a switch operable upon the initial movement of the lid from the casing.
5. A mounting arrangement for a power circuit comprising the combination and arrangement of parts substantially as hereinbefore described.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB8215731A GB2100067B (en) | 1981-06-05 | 1982-05-28 | Mounting arrangements for electrical power circuits |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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GB8117291 | 1981-06-05 | ||
GB8215731A GB2100067B (en) | 1981-06-05 | 1982-05-28 | Mounting arrangements for electrical power circuits |
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GB2100067A true GB2100067A (en) | 1982-12-15 |
GB2100067B GB2100067B (en) | 1984-12-05 |
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GB8215731A Expired GB2100067B (en) | 1981-06-05 | 1982-05-28 | Mounting arrangements for electrical power circuits |
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Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2133633A (en) * | 1983-01-06 | 1984-07-25 | Thorn Emi Instr | Cases for electrical instruments |
GB2154805A (en) * | 1984-02-27 | 1985-09-11 | Logitronics Pty Ltd | Dimmer switch with removable component sub- assembly |
GB2203001A (en) * | 1987-03-05 | 1988-10-05 | Beghelli G P B Srl | Improved connection and fixing system for electronic unit |
US5061033A (en) * | 1990-12-03 | 1991-10-29 | Motorola, Inc. | Removable optical interconnect for electronic modules |
US5193718A (en) * | 1991-06-25 | 1993-03-16 | Imi Cornelius Inc. | Quick electronic disconnect for a beverage dispensing valve |
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1982
- 1982-05-28 GB GB8215731A patent/GB2100067B/en not_active Expired
Cited By (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2133633A (en) * | 1983-01-06 | 1984-07-25 | Thorn Emi Instr | Cases for electrical instruments |
GB2154805A (en) * | 1984-02-27 | 1985-09-11 | Logitronics Pty Ltd | Dimmer switch with removable component sub- assembly |
GB2203001A (en) * | 1987-03-05 | 1988-10-05 | Beghelli G P B Srl | Improved connection and fixing system for electronic unit |
GB2203001B (en) * | 1987-03-05 | 1991-01-02 | Beghelli G P B Srl | Improved connection and fixing system for electronic unit |
US5061033A (en) * | 1990-12-03 | 1991-10-29 | Motorola, Inc. | Removable optical interconnect for electronic modules |
US5193718A (en) * | 1991-06-25 | 1993-03-16 | Imi Cornelius Inc. | Quick electronic disconnect for a beverage dispensing valve |
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Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
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PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 19920528 |