JP2002155678A - Wiring structure for mobile partition - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a wiring structure for a new mobile partition equipped with a feeding function, which can have a wiring means without damaging the appearance and design of the mobile partition, and facilitates its connection to a power source and its disconnection from the same. SOLUTION: According to the wiring structure for the mobile partition, a panel (1) is provided with an electric connecting terminal (3) which is raised from an upper edge of the panel (1) into a ceiling rail (2) and horizontally rotatable, and the ceiling rail (2) has a feeding conductor (4) arranged therein. When the electric connecting terminal (3) is rotated in the ceiling rail (2) to be brought into contact with the feeding conductor (4), an in-panel wire (5) connected to the electric connecting terminal (3) is brought into an electrically fed state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a new wiring structure in a movable partition having a power supply function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a movable partition capable of partitioning an indoor space such as a living room or a hall at any time has been proposed, for example, in FIG. 12 in order to enable power supply to various electric devices used in the partition space. As illustrated, a panel (A) equipped with a power supply function provided with an outlet (A) is known.

The outlet (a) is connected to a wiring (f) extending from a wiring space (e) provided in the ceiling (d) along with the ceiling rail (c), for example, in the panel (a). Power is supplied.

[0004]

However, in the conventional wiring structure as described above, the wiring (f) from the wiring space (e) is exposed to the outside, and the cover (f) is hidden to hide the wiring (f). However, there is a problem that the cover protrudes from the surface of the panel (a) even when the panel is provided, which is not preferable in appearance.

The invention of this application has been made in view of the circumstances described above. In a movable partition having a power supply function, wiring means is provided without impairing the appearance and design of the movable partition, and the wiring means is provided with a wiring means. It is an object of the present invention to provide a new movable partition wiring structure in which power connection / disconnection can be easily performed.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention of the present application is provided with a contact terminal which rises from the upper end of the panel into the ceiling rail and is rotatable in the horizontal direction. Also, the power supply conductor is provided in the ceiling rail, and the power supply terminal rotates in the ceiling rail and comes into contact with the power supply conductor, so that the wiring in the panel connected to the power supply terminal is supplied with power. The present invention provides a movable partition wiring structure which is in a state.

Further, according to the invention of the present application, in the above-mentioned wiring structure, the power supply conductor is provided in the ceiling rail at a position above the traveling position of the panel runner in the ceiling rail, An operation jig for operating lifting and lowering and rotation of the terminal is provided in the panel, and the operation jig can move up and down between the panel and the ceiling rail, and can move up and down in the cylinder A rod and a spring for raising and lowering the cylinder and the rod. A projection pin is provided on the side surface of the rod, and the projection pin of the rod slides in the cylinder as the rod moves up and down in the cylinder. In addition, a contact terminal is provided on the upper end of the cylinder. In this operating jig, the cylinder is raised by pushing up the spring, and the upper end of the cylinder is moved upward. Electrical connection When the child is the upper end of the cylinder as well as positioned in the ceiling rail in contact with the lower end of the ceiling rail, rod rises in the cylinder by a further push of the spring,
As the rod rises, the projecting pin on the side of the rod slides in the spiral groove of the cylinder, and the cylinder rotates in the horizontal direction with the sliding, so that the contact terminal on the upper end of the cylinder rotates in the ceiling rail. To be in contact with the power supply conductor.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention of the present application has the features as described above. Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the embodiments of the invention will be described in more detail. .

[0009]

[Embodiment 1] FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b) and FIG.
1 shows one embodiment of the movable partition wiring structure of the invention of this application.

For example, as exemplified in FIGS. 1A and 1B and FIG. 2, the movable partition wiring structure of the invention of this application includes a ceiling rail (2) from the upper end of the panel (1).
A contact terminal (3) that rises into the inside and is rotatable in the horizontal direction is provided on the panel (1), and a power supply conductor (4) is provided in the ceiling rail (2). When the electrical terminal (3) rotates in the ceiling rail (2) and comes into contact with the power supply conductor (4), the wiring (5) in the panel connected to the power supply terminal (3) is brought into the power supply state. It is characterized by becoming.

In this case, the power supply conductor (4) is a long conductor extending along the longitudinal direction of the ceiling rail (2). Is provided via a holder (41) in a lower portion of the horn. Of course, power is supplied to both long conductors. Further, as exemplified in FIG. 3, for example, the power supply conductor (4) is disposed at a position relative to a panel runner (6) that protrudes from the upper end of the panel (1) and runs on the ceiling rail (2). From the viewpoint of the relationship, it is lower than the traveling position of the panel runner (6) in the ceiling rail (2).

On the other hand, as exemplified in FIGS. 4 and 5, for example, the contact terminal (3) is provided with an operation jig (31) provided in a panel (1) for raising and lowering and rotating the terminal.
Are mounted as a pair of flat terminals at the front end of the panel, and by moving the operation jig (31) itself up and down and rotating, the flat terminals are connected between the upper end of the panel (1) and the ceiling rail (2). The space can be raised and lowered and can be horizontally rotated within the ceiling rail (2). The in-panel wiring (5) extending to the outlet (7) and the like is connected to the operation jig (31) (see FIG. 2). The panel (1) is provided with an operation door (11) that opens and closes when the operation jig (31) is operated.

Then, the connecting terminal (3) is connected to the operation jig (3).
By pushing up to the inside of the ceiling rail (2) by 1) and further turning about 90 ° at the position of the power supply conductor (4), the tip of the contact terminal (3) contacts the power supply conductor (4) on both sides. I do. As a result, the connection terminal (3) is energized, and the wiring (5) in the panel connected via the operation jig (31).
Are set to the power supply state. When the panel (1) is moved, for example, the contact terminal (3) is again rotated by about 90 ° to release the contact state with the power supply conductor (4), and moved to the upper end position of the ceiling rail (2). Just lower it.

For example, in the operation jig (31), a stopper (311) is provided below the contact terminal (3), and as shown in FIG.
When the operation jig (31) is pushed up, the stopper (311) can be formed by making the shape of a flat plate having a certain width.
May contact the lower end (21) of the ceiling rail (2). The distance between the stopper (311) and the power contact terminal (3) is set substantially equal to the distance between the lower end (21) of the ceiling rail (2) and the power supply conductor (4) in the ceiling rail (2). As a result, the operation jig (31) does not automatically rise due to the contact of the stopper (311). If the push-up operation is stopped and the rotation operation is performed thereafter, the contact terminal (3) can be more easily connected to the power supply conductor ( 4) can be contacted.

Still further, when the contact terminal (3) is in contact with the power supply conductor (4), the operation jig (3) is erroneously set.
Even if you push up 1), the stopper (31
Since 1) collides with the lower end portion (21) of the ceiling rail (2), the contact terminal (3) does not rise any more, so that damage and the like can be prevented.

As described above, in the movable partition wiring structure of the invention of this application, the wiring (5) in the panel and the contact terminal (3) as the wiring means are not exposed on the surface of the panel (1). The appearance and design of the panel (1) are not impaired, and it is of course possible to easily connect and disconnect the power supply as needed.

[Embodiment 2] By the way, in the wiring structure of Embodiment 1, as shown in FIG. 3, the power supply conductor (4) is located below the traveling position of the panel runner (6) in the ceiling rail (2). It is arranged in. However, in such an arrangement position, if the panel runner (6) shakes or tilts from a vertical position when the panel (1) shakes due to some impact, for example, the power supply in the ceiling rail (2) is performed. There is a possibility that the portion holding the power supply conductor (4) or the power supply conductor (4) itself may be damaged. Also,
The opening of the ceiling rail (2) is pushed open, the distance between the power supply conductors (4) changes, and the contact terminals (3)
There is a possibility that the contact between the power supply conductor (4) and the power supply conductor (4) may be affected.

Therefore, in the invention of this application, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the power supply conductor (4) is provided in the ceiling rail (2) at a position above the running position of the panel runner (6). Is preferred. Due to this upper position, even if the panel runner (6) is shaken or tilted, the power supply conductor (4) is not damaged or its interval does not change. Reliable contact with the power supply conductor (4) can always be ensured.

Naturally, in this case, for example, FIG.
9, the length of the operation jig (31) of the contact terminal (3) and the length of the contact terminal (3) are adjusted in accordance with the position of the power supply conductor (4) shifted upward. Needless to say, the distance between 3) and the stopper (311) is changed.

Embodiment 3 FIGS. 10 and 11 show another embodiment of the movable partition wiring structure of the present invention.

In the example shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the operation jig (31) for raising and lowering and rotating the contact terminal (3) is the same as the operation jig in the first and second embodiments. This is different from (31).

The operation jig (31) according to the third embodiment includes a cylinder (32) that can move up and down from the panel (1) to the ceiling rail (2) and a cylinder (32) that can move up and down. A rod (33), a cylinder (32) and a spring (34) for elevating and lowering the rod (33), and a projection pin (331) is provided on a side surface of the rod (33). (32) is provided with a spiral groove (321) in which a projecting pin (331) of the rod (33) slides as the rod (33) moves up and down in the cylinder. A contact terminal (3) is provided on the upper end (322).

In this operation jig (31), the spring (3)
The cylinder (32) is raised by the push-up of 4), and the cylinder (3)
The contact terminal (3) on the upper end (322) of (2) is located in the ceiling rail (2), and the upper end (322) of the cylinder (32) is connected to the lower end (21) of the ceiling rail (2). When it comes into contact, the rod (33) rises in the cylinder (32) by further pushing up the spring (34), and the protruding pin (331) on the side surface of the rod (33) moves with the rise.
The cylinder (32) rotates along with the sliding of the spiral groove (321) of 2).

More specifically, the spiral groove (3) of the cylinder (32)
21) is provided obliquely upward along the cylindrical wall, and when the projecting pin (331) on the side surface of the rod (33) slides along the spiral groove (321),
The pushing force of the spring (34) against the rod (33) is applied to the cylinder (3) from the projecting pin (331) through the spiral groove (321).
By transmitting to 2), the cylinder (32) in a state where the upper end (322) cannot hit the lower end (21) of the ceiling rail (2) and cannot be lifted rotates at that position. Here, by setting the oblique angle and length of the spiral groove (321) to predetermined values, the rotation of the cylinder (32) can be set to about 90 ° in the horizontal direction.

With the rotation, the cylinder (32)
The contact terminal (3) on the upper end portion (322) of the is also rotated about 90 ° in the horizontal direction in the ceiling rail (2), and comes into contact with the power supply conductor (4).

The operating jig (31) further includes an operating lever (3) for pushing up the spring (34).
5) is also provided. The operation lever (35) protrudes from the panel (1) or is stored in the panel (1) and protrudes as needed.

The operation jig (3) according to the third embodiment
According to 1), the contact terminal (3) can be easily moved up and down and rotated simply by pushing up and down the operating lever (35).

The present invention is not limited to the above-described example, and it goes without saying that various embodiments are possible in detail.

[0029]

As described in detail above, the wiring structure of the invention of this application can provide wiring means in a movable partition with a power supply function without impairing the appearance and design of the panel, and can be easily provided. Power connection / disconnection can be realized. By using this wiring structure, a movable partition with a power supply function having excellent appearance and operability is realized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b) are cross-sectional views of essential parts showing one embodiment of a movable partition wiring structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of an essential part showing one embodiment of a movable partition wiring structure according to the invention of this application.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing an embodiment of a movable partition wiring structure according to the invention of this application.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view of a main part showing an embodiment of a movable partition wiring structure according to the invention of this application.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a contact terminal and an operation jig.

FIG. 6 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the movable partition wiring structure of the present invention.

FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b) are cross-sectional views of essential parts showing another embodiment of the movable partition wiring structure of the invention of this application.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged front view of a main part showing another embodiment of the movable partition wiring structure of the invention of this application.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a contact terminal and an operation jig.

FIGS. 10 (a) and (b) are cross-sectional views of essential parts showing still another embodiment of the movable partition wiring structure of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a front view of a main part showing still another embodiment of the movable partition wiring structure according to the invention of this application.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating a conventional movable partition wiring structure.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Panel 11 Operation door 2 Ceiling rail 21 Lower end part 3 Contact terminal 31 Operation jig 311 Stopper 32 Cylindrical 321 Rotating groove 322 Upper end part 33 Rod 331 Projection pin 34 Spring 35 Operation lever 4 Power supply conductor 41 Holder 5 Inside of panel Wiring 6 Panel runner 7 Outlet

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Yoshiaki Kaji 1048 Kazuma Kadoma, Osaka Pref.Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.

Claims (4)

[Claims] An electric contact terminal which rises into the ceiling rail from the upper end of the panel and is rotatable in the horizontal direction is provided on the panel, and a power supply conductor is provided in the ceiling rail. A movable partition wiring structure, wherein a wiring in a panel connected to a power supply terminal is supplied with power when a power terminal rotates within a ceiling rail and comes into contact with a power supply conductor. 2. The movable partition wiring structure according to claim 1, wherein the power supply conductor is provided in the ceiling rail at a position above the traveling position of the panel runner in the ceiling rail. 3. The movable partition wiring structure according to claim 1, wherein an operation jig for operating lifting and lowering and rotation of the contact terminal is provided in the panel. 4. The operation jig has a cylinder that can move up and down from inside the panel to the ceiling rail, a rod that can move up and down in the cylinder, and a spring that moves up and down the cylinder and the rod. A projection pin is provided on the side surface, and the cylinder is provided with a spiral groove on which the projection pin of the rod slides as the rod moves up and down in the cylinder,
A contact terminal is provided on the upper end of the cylinder, and in this operating jig, the cylinder is raised by pushing up the spring, and the contact terminal on the upper end of the cylinder is located in the ceiling rail. When the upper end of the cylinder comes into contact with the lower end of the ceiling rail, the rod moves up inside the cylinder due to the further pushing of the spring, and the protruding pin on the side of the rod slides along the cylindrical groove along with the rise, and accompanying the sliding 4. The movable partition wiring structure according to claim 3, wherein when the cylinder is rotated, the contact terminal on the upper end of the cylinder is rotated in the ceiling rail and comes into contact with the power supply conductor.