JP2001345583A - Wiring housing case for information wiring rack - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a wiring housing case for an information wiring rack for more reasonable cable concentration and connection works by providing functions for housing the cable in a straddled duct. SOLUTION: There are provided a cable guide 2, where cable guide slots 5 are provided at constant intervals along a tip opening end of a case body 1, while a lid 7 is detachably provided to the tip opening end, and a cable housing part 11 which is formed continuously from the cable guide 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to network construction in a company or the like, and more particularly, to a wiring storage case for a rack for storing cables and extra length cables when connecting a computer terminal in a rack. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Currently, in the case of network construction in a company or the like, for example, a method of connecting computer terminals widely scattered in an office in a 19-inch rack using a device called a concentrator is known. Has been taken.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, each computer terminal is connected in a 19-inch rack a by using a HUBb called a concentrator and a connecting panel c called a patch panel.

At this time, a cable d called a patch cord having plug connectors at both ends is connected between the HUBb and the connecting panel c. When connecting with this cable d, a distribution duct e for distributing each cable d is provided between the HUBb and the connecting panel c.

The cables d are distributed by the distribution duct e.
Is about 90 cm in length, and when connecting the HUBb and the connecting panel c, a slack portion (extra length) of the cable d occurs, and the cable d hangs from both sides of the distribution duct e as shown in FIG. That is the current situation.

[0006]

However, when the number of cables d used increases, the extra length of the cable d hanging from both sides of the distribution duct e increases, thereby hiding the connection parts of other equipment and panels. There is a problem that hinders connection to other devices.

In a 19-inch rack a, HUBb
When the connecting panel c is provided in several stages, a large number of cables d hang from both sides of several distribution ducts e in a state of being overlapped. There is a problem that hinders replacement work.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a wiring storage case for an information wiring rack that can streamline cable collection and connection work by providing a function of storing cables in a distribution duct. Is what you do.

[0009]

According to the present invention, claim 1 is:
A case main body that is installed between connection panels such as a HUB and a patch panel installed in an information wiring rack, distributes cables connected between the connection panels, and stores an extra length portion, The case main body is provided with a cable guide groove at regular intervals along its distal end opening end, and a cable guide portion provided with a detachable lid at the distal end opening end, and formed in communication with the cable guide portion. And a cable storage section
The cable guide part is installed in a state protruding from the connection panel.

[0010] A second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the cable storage portion of the first aspect has a bulging shape in a space behind the connection panel.

A third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that a cable insertion hole communicating with the inside of the required number of the cable storage portions is opened on the rear surface of the cable storage portion according to the first or second aspect.

When the case body is made of a synthetic resin material such as plastic having elasticity, the lids which can be attached to and detached from the opening at the tip end can be attached and detached by using the elasticity to be moored to each other. A mechanism that can be freely operated. When the case body is made of a metal plate, a mechanism for attaching the detachable lid to the open end of the distal end with a fastening screw or the like is used.

In the present invention having such a configuration, the cables connected between the connection panels are sorted by the cable guide grooves of the case main body, and the extra length of the cables is stored in the cable storage section. In this way, it is possible to avoid obstruction of other devices and panels by the extra cable.

Further, by forming the cable housing portion of the case body to have a bulging shape, even if the number of used cables is large, the cable can be sufficiently housed.

Further, by opening a cable insertion hole on the rear surface of the cable housing portion of the case body, it is possible to flexibly cope with connection of a cord from the back such as an optical cord.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings showing the embodiments. Example 1 As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, if the hollow case main body 1 has a width of, for example, a 19-inch rack, the hollow case main body 1 has a width (430 mm) that can be inserted into the 19-inch rack, and also has a depth length. The depth (430 mm) according to the 19-inch rack and the thickness thereof are (44 mm).

Therefore, a cable guide portion 2 is formed on the distal end side of the case main body 1. The cable guide portion 2 extends along the open end of the distal end formed by the upper and lower wall surfaces 3 and 4, and the cable guide groove portions 5, 5,. Are opened at regular intervals.

A mooring portion 6 is protruded from the outside of the front end opening, and a locking portion 8 provided inside the lid portion 7 is provided on the mooring portion 6.
Are moored with each other so that the lid 7 can be easily attached to and detached from the distal end opening end 5. The case body 1 is made of a synthetic resin material such as plastic, and the cover 7 can be attached and detached by the elastic force of the synthetic resin material.

On both sides of the base end of the cable guide portion 2, connecting portions 9 for installation in a rack are provided, and the connecting portions 9 are provided with through holes 10 for fastening bolts. . Further, a cable storage portion 11 is continuously provided in the rear side of the cable guide portion 2 in a communicating manner, and cable insertion holes 12 and 12 are provided in the rear end surface.

Embodiment 2 As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the hollow case body 1 has a width of, for example, a 19-inch rack.
With a width (430 mm) that can be inserted into a 9-inch rack,
The depth length is also the depth (4
30 mm).

The thickness of the case body 1 on the tip side is (44)
mm), and the thickness is set to (8
8 mm).

Therefore, a cable guide portion 2 is formed on the distal end side of the case main body 1, and the cable guide portion 2 extends along the open end of the distal end formed by the upper and lower wall surfaces 3, 4. Are opened at regular intervals.

Further, similarly to the first embodiment, a mooring portion 6 is projected outside the front end opening end, and the mooring portion 6 is moored with a locking portion 8 provided inside the lid portion 7 by mutually mooring. This is a mechanism that allows the lid 7 to be easily attached to and detached from the open end of the distal end.

On both sides of the base end of the cable guide 2, connecting portions 9 for installation in a rack are provided, and the connecting portions 9 are provided with insertion holes 10 for fastening bolts.

Further, the thickness of the cable storage section 11 on the rear side of the cable guide section 2 is set to be about twice the thickness of the cable guide section 2 so that the cable storage capacity can be increased. Further, cable insertion holes 12 and 12 are provided on the rear end surface of the cable storage portion 11.

Next, when the case body 1 is formed of a metal plate as shown in FIG. 7, the end of the cable guide 2 is bent at right angles to form a connecting plate 13, and the connecting plate 13 and the lid 7 are connected to each other. Is fastened by fastening bolts 14 so that the lid 7 can be freely attached and detached.

In this embodiment, the dimensions as an example corresponding to a 19-inch rack are described. However, there is another 24-inch rack as the size of the rack, and various depths and thicknesses are considered depending on the situation. It is something that can be done.

In the present invention having the above-described structure, as shown in FIG. 8, the connecting portions 9, 9 and the supporting angles B, B are arranged so that the case main body 1 is suspended between the supporting angles B, B in the rack A. They are connected by bolts 15.

When connecting the connection plugs D, D,... Of the connection panels C provided on the upper and lower parts of the case body 1 with the respective cables E, the opening of the cable guide portion 2 of the case body 1 is formed. Remove the lid 7 attached to the end,
Pass each cable E through each cable guide groove 5, 5,.

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the extra length of each cable E is stored in the cable storage portion 11 of the case main body 1 so that the cable E from both sides of the cable guide portion 2 of the case main body 1 can be obtained. There is no need to drop the cable E, and the connection plugs D, C of each connection panel C,
D is not disturbed by the cable E.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, when connecting the cable E from the back of the case main body 1, the cable E is inserted into the case main body 1 through the cable insertion hole 12 on the rear surface of the cable storage portion 11, and is connected to the cable guide. The connection to each connection panel C can be made from the section 2. Therefore, connection panel C,
The connection between C and the connection of the cable from the back of the optical cord or the like can be performed simultaneously by one case body 1.

[0032]

As described above, according to the present invention, the cables connected between the connection panels can be sorted and the extra length can be stored at the same time. There is no need to hang the cable from both sides, and it is possible to avoid tangling of cables and obstruction of other connected devices.

Also, by utilizing the space vacated behind the connection panel, there is no hindrance to mounting of the connection panel, and there is no need to cover other connection plugs, so that maintenance and connection change work are not hindered. You can do it.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory cross-sectional view in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory rear view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view in a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory cross-sectional view in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory rear view according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing another example of a lid attaching / detaching mechanism according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a state where the case body of the present invention is attached to a rack.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a use state according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a use state according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a usage form of a cable insertion hole according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a usage form of a cable insertion hole according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory sectional view of a conventional distribution duct.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a distribution state of cables using a conventional distribution duct.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Case main body 2 Cable guide part 5 Cable guide groove part 7 Lid part 9 Connecting part 11 Cable storage part 12 Cable insertion hole

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A cable installed between a connection panel such as a hub and a patch panel installed in an information wiring rack, and a cable connected between the connection panels is distributed.
And a case body accommodating an extra length portion, wherein the case body is provided with a cable guide groove at regular intervals along an opening end of the case, and a detachable lid is provided at the opening end of the case. Wiring for an information wiring rack, comprising: a cable guide portion; and a cable storage portion formed in communication with the cable guide portion, wherein the cable guide portion is installed so as to protrude from a connection panel. Storage case. 2. The cable storage section according to claim 1, wherein the cable storage section has a bulging shape in a space behind the connection panel.
The wiring storage case for the described information wiring rack. 3. The wiring storage case for an information wiring rack according to claim 1, wherein a cable insertion hole communicating with the inside of the required number of cable storage portions is opened in a rear surface of the cable storage portion.