JP2005231786A - Panel connection structure and fixing device for connecting panels - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a panel connection structure capable of connecting panels with easy operation and without clearance between the panels. <P>SOLUTION: The panel connection structure comprises a first fixing tool 1 fixed to a first panel 3 and a second fixing tool 2 fixed to a second panel 5. The first fixing tool 1 comprises a blind rivet 11 composed of a flange 6 and a mandrel 10 extending over the flange 6 and a clip 13 extending from the flange 6 to the mandrel side. The first fixing tool 1 is fixed to the first panel 3 by the flange 6 and a sleeve expanding part 30. The clip 13 fixed to the first panel has a locking part 19 projecting from the first panel surface. The second fixing tool 2 is formed of a flat plate-shaped body with a receiving hole formed at the center for receiving the locking part of the clip. The receiving hole is provided with engaging claws 25 for engaging with the locking part 19. The second fixing tool 2 is provided with a locking leg 26 for engaging with a mounting hole of the second panel. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a structure for connecting two panels to each other, and particularly includes a first fixing member fixed to a first panel and a second fixing member fixed to a second panel. The present invention relates to a panel connection structure that connects a first panel and a second panel by connecting a first fixing tool and a second fixing tool.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-002469 (Patent Document 1) shows a panel connection structure used for mounting a panel of an elevator for a private house. By fixing a headed pin to the first panel, fixing a hollow sleeve to receive the pin and engaging the head part to the second panel, and inserting and connecting the pin into the sleeve, the first The panel and the second panel are connected to each other. This means that when the elevator panel is assembled on site, the work can be done even if the gap is narrow, and the work can be done only from the inside of the work elevator car, improving the assembly work. Another elevator panel connector is disclosed in JP-A-8-310774 (Patent Document 2). This panel connector is formed of a single bar-shaped engaging projection member, and the cylindrical first half portion is fixed to one panel, and the large-diameter second half portion with a neck is projected from the panel. The The other panel has a key hole in which a hole larger than the rear half and a hole that engages with the neck smaller than the rear half are formed. The rear half of the connector is received in the large hole and the panel is slid to the rear half of the small hole. By moving the part, both panels are connected. This connecting tool can be used even when the interior panel of the elevator is assembled on site, even if the gap is narrow, and the work can be done only from the inside.

  Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 11-020568 (Patent Document 3) discloses a connector for fixing a molding to the body of an automobile. The connector includes a blind rivet comprising a rivet body comprising a flange and a sleeve, a mandrel for extending the sleeve from the sleeve and expanding the sleeve, and a clip that engages the flange of the rivet body and extends from the flange to the mandrel side. It consists of. The blind rivet of the connector is fixed to the vehicle body by the flange and the expanded portion of the sleeve, whereby the clip is clamped between the flange and the vehicle body and fixed to the vehicle body, and the clip protrudes from the vehicle body. A part is formed, and a molding is attached to the locking part. Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 57-022930 (Patent Document 4) discloses a connection structure for attaching a handle armrest to a car door. A clip is formed on the handle armrest so that the pin protrudes, and a clip formed with an elastic locking claw for locking to the pin is fixed to the door panel. When the pin is inserted into the clip, the handle armrest is attached to the door. Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 42-15836 (Patent Document 5) discloses a fan mounting structure using a bolt head fixed to a wall. A key hole as in Patent Document 2 is formed in the wall abutting plate portion of the support that supports the electric fan, the bolt head is received in the large hole of the key hole, and the electric fan support is slid to the small hole. A fan is attached to the wall by moving the part.

JP-A-7-002469 JP-A-8-310774 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-020568 JP-A-57-022930 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 42-15836

  The panel connection structure described in Patent Document 1 has an advantage that it can be connected by a simple operation of simply pushing a sleeve into a pin, and can be easily performed even in an elevator car. However, since the sleeve protrudes from the panel surface and is fixed, a gap is formed between the first panel to which the pin is fixed and the second panel to which the sleeve is fixed, which is suitable for connecting both the panels without a gap. Absent. Although the connector described in Patent Document 2 is suitable for connecting two panels without a gap, the large hole of the key hole of the other panel is positioned with respect to the engaging protrusion member of one panel, and Receiving the protruding member, and further sliding the other panel relative to one panel to engage the neck of the protruding member with the small hole of the key hole, making the work in a narrow elevator car a little difficult Yes. Although the connector described in Patent Document 3 is suitable for connecting a molding to a vehicle body, it is not suitable for connecting panels because it is not made for connecting panels. In addition, Patent Document 4 has no description or suggestion indicating the connection between panels, and Patent Document 5 merely indicates that a support portion is hooked and connected to a protruding head of a bolt. It is not a suggestion.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a panel connection structure that allows panels to be connected by a simple operation and that can be connected without a gap between the panels.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a first fixing member fixed to the first panel and a second fixing member fixed to the second panel, wherein the first fixing member and the second fixing member are included. A panel connecting structure for connecting the first and second panels to each other by connecting the fixing tool, wherein the first fixing tool extends from the sleeve and the rivet body including the flange and the sleeve over the flange and expands the sleeve. And a clip that engages with the flange of the rivet body and extends from the flange toward the mandrel. The blind rivet is fixed to the first panel by the flange and the expanded portion of the sleeve. Is sandwiched between the flange and the first panel and fixed to the first panel, and the clip has a locking portion protruding from the first panel surface, 2 The fixing tool is formed of a flat plate-like body, and a receiving hole for receiving the clip engaging portion is formed at the center. The edge of the second fixing tool is inserted into the mounting hole of the second panel and is engaged. The engaging leg is provided, the receiving hole is provided with an engaging means for engaging with the engaging part of the clip, and the engaging means for receiving the engaging part of the clip in the receiving hole of the second fixing tool A panel connection structure is provided in which the first panel and the second panel are connected to each other by engaging the clip engaging portion with the clip engaging portion.

  According to the above panel connection structure, the clip of the first fixing tool is fixed to the first panel, and the plate-shaped second fixing tool is fixed to the second panel, so that the second fixing tool is pushed into the clip. They can be connected by simple operations, and the two panels can be brought into close contact with each other without a gap between the first panel and the second panel.

  In the above connection structure, the second fixing tool is formed with a hole that follows the receiving hole, and the hole is a detaching hole that is sized so that the clip locking part can be pulled out, and the clip locking part is connected to the receiving hole. When sliding from the coupling means to the removal hole, the engagement with the engaging means is released, and the connection between the first fixing tool and the second fixing tool can be released. Further, the first panel is preferably formed with a clearance hole through which the locking leg of the second fixing tool fixed to the second panel passes, and when the clip is received in the receiving hole of the second fixing tool, Locking legs are inserted into the relief holes to ensure that the second panel is joined to the first panel without any gaps.

  In the present invention, a panel including a first fixing member fixed to the first panel and a second fixing member fixed to the second panel in order to connect the first panel and the second panel to each other. A fastening device for connection is provided. In this fixing device, the first fixing member is engaged with the flange of the rivet body, the blind rivet including the rivet body including the flange and the sleeve, the mandrel for extending the sleeve from the sleeve beyond the flange, and the flange. The blind rivet is configured to be fixed to the first panel by the flange and the expanded portion of the sleeve, and the clip has a locking portion protruding from the flange to the mandrel side. The second fixing tool is formed of a flat plate-like body, a receiving hole for receiving the clip locking portion is formed at the center, and the second fixing tool is inserted into the mounting hole of the second panel at the edge. And the engaging hole is provided in the receiving hole so as to engage with the engaging portion of the clip. When accepting an engagement portion of the clip engages the engagement means on the clip engaging portion second fastener is connected to the clip to Nyuana. With such a fixing device, if the clip of the first fixing tool is fixed to the first panel and the second fixing member having a flat plate shape is fixed to the second panel, it is possible to simply push the second fixing tool into the clip. The first panel and the second panel can be connected to each other, and the two panels can be brought into close contact with each other without a gap between the first panel and the second panel.

  Hereinafter, a panel connecting fixing device and a panel connecting structure according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a first fixing tool 1 of the panel connecting fixing device, and FIGS. 2 to 4 show a second fixing tool 2 of the panel connecting fixing device. 5 and 6 show a panel connection structure before connection of the panels, in which the first fixing tool 1 is fixed to the first panel 3 and the second fixing tool 2 is fixed to the second panel 5. 7 and 8 show the panel connection structure after the panels are connected to each other. The 1st panel 3 and the 2nd panel 5 are panels which form the side plate, a frame, etc. made from a steel plate of the elevator car room inside, for example.

  In FIG. 1, a first fixing tool 1 includes a metal rivet body 9 composed of a flange 6 and a sleeve 7, and a metal mandrel 10 that extends from the sleeve 7 beyond the flange 6 and partially expands the sleeve 7. Of the sleeve 7 adjacent to the flange 6 of the rivet main body 9 and the flange 6 so as to be engaged with the flange 6, and beyond the flange 6 from the outer peripheral side of the flange 6 to the mandrel 10. It consists of a synthetic resin clip 13 extending in a cylindrical shape on the tip side.

  As shown in Patent Document 3, the blind rivet 11 is well known, and the mandrel 10 is formed with an enlarged head 14 on the end side adjacent to the sleeve 7. Further, the mandrel 10 is formed with a breakable small diameter portion 15 at a portion between the head 14 and the flange 6. Further, the tip of the mandrel 10 protrudes outward from the flange 6, and this protruding portion is held by the nose of a fastening tool (not shown). The front end portion of the mandrel 10 of the blind rivet 11 is held by the fastening tool, the sleeve 7 is inserted into the panel hole with the mandrel head 14 at the head until the flange 6 contacts, and the mandrel 10 is broken at the small diameter portion 15. In addition, it is strongly pulled by the fastening tool. By this pulling, the enlarged head portion 14 of the mandrel 10 is deformed so as to enlarge a part of the sleeve 7 and can be firmly fixed to the panel by the enlarged sleeve portion and the flange 6. The tip side portion of the mandrel 10 broken at the small diameter portion 15 is discharged to the rear of the tool through the nose of the fastening tool. In order to determine the starting position of deformation of the sleeve 7 and to facilitate the deformation, it is preferable to provide one or more circumferential grooves 17 on the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve 7.

  A clip 13 is assembled to the blind rivet 11 to constitute the first fixing tool 1. The clip 13 includes a portion of the sleeve 7 adjacent to the flange 6 of the rivet body 9 and a base 18 that engages with the flange 6, and a cylinder on the distal end side of the mandrel 10 beyond the flange 6 so as to surround the flange 6 from the base 18. The locking portion 19 extends in the shape. When the blind rivet 11 is fixed to the first panel 3 by the flange 6 and the expanded sleeve portion, the base 18 is sandwiched between the flange 6 and the first panel 3 and fixed to the first panel 3. The clip 13 is fixed to the first panel. After fixing to the panel, the cylindrical locking portion 19 protrudes from the surface of the first panel 3. The locking portion 19 is formed with a locking shoulder 21 that locks to the second fixing tool 2 and engages with the engaging means of the second fixing tool 2. The distal end portion of the locking portion 19 is formed in a tapered shape so that the second fixing tool 2 can be easily inserted into the mounting hole. The clip 13 may be made of metal, but is preferably integrally formed of synthetic resin and can be produced at low cost.

  The 2nd fixing tool 2 is demonstrated with reference to FIGS. As shown in the front view of FIG. 3, the second fixing tool 2 is fixed to the second panel 5 so as not to protrude as much as possible from the second panel 5. It is formed. Thus, since it forms in flat form, the 2nd fixing tool 2 may be an integrally molded article of a synthetic resin, but it is preferable that it is metal from the point of intensity | strength. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the second fixing tool 2 is formed in a substantially rectangular flat plate shape, and a receiving hole 22 for receiving the locking portion 19 of the clip 13 and a subsequent removing hole 23 are formed at the center. Is formed. In the receiving hole 22, a pair of engaging claws 25, 25 are formed as engaging means that engages with the locking shoulder 21 of the locking portion 19 received at the opposing edge. As shown in FIG. 4, each engaging claw 25 is formed so as to be inclined upward and inward, and bends outward when the locking portion 19 is inserted, and returns to the inner side when the locking shoulder 21 passes through. Have When the locking shoulder 21 passes through and the upper end of the engaging claw 25 engages with the locking shoulder 21, the clip 13 (and thus the first fixing tool 1) and the second fixing tool 2 are fixed to each other. The removal hole 23 following the receiving hole 22 is formed in such a size that the locking portion 19 can be pulled out, and the engagement claw 25 is not in the removal hole 23. When the locking portion 19 of the clip 13 is slid from the position of the engaging claw 25 of the receiving hole 22 to the position of the removal hole 23, the engagement between the locking shoulder 21 of the locking portion 19 and the engaging claw 25 is released. The locking part 19 can come out of the removal hole 23, whereby the connection between the first fixing tool 1 and the second fixing tool 2 can be disconnected.

  Locking legs 26 that are inserted into the mounting holes of the second panel 5 and engage with the edges of the mounting holes extend vertically from the flat plate portion at the edges of both ends in the longitudinal direction of the second fixing tool 2. Is provided. The locking leg 26 is formed with a claw 27 that engages with the back of the panel after passing through the mounting hole of the second panel at the base portion. The second fixing tool 2 can be fixed to the second panel 5 by the locking leg 26. At the edges of both ends in the longitudinal direction of the second fixing tool 2, the claws 27 of the locking legs 26 strengthen the engagement with the edges of the mounting holes of the second panel 5. Is provided. Each pair of elastic pressing pieces 29 is provided with the locking leg 26 therebetween, and the locking leg 26 extending to the mounting hole of the second panel 5 is pulled toward the second panel side and engaged with the edge of the mounting hole. The engaging force of the claw 27 is strengthened.

  A panel connection structure for connecting the first panel 3 and the second panel 5 using the panel connecting device including the first fixing tool 1 and the second fixing tool 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 5A, the first fixing tool 1 is fixed to the first panel 3. The tip of the mandrel 10 is held by the nose of a blind rivet fastening tool (not shown), the first fixing tool 1 is held by the fastening tool, and the sleeve 7 of the blind rivet 11 is inserted into the mounting hole of the first panel 3. Then, the clip 18 is pushed in until the base portion 18 of the clip 13 contacts the first panel 3. When the fastening tool is operated by pulling the trigger of the fastening tool, the mandrel 10 held by the fastening tool is pulled in the drawing direction. When the mandrel 10 is pulled so strongly as to be broken at the small diameter portion 15 (see FIG. 1) by the fastening tool, the enlarged diameter head portion 14 of the mandrel 10 is deformed so as to expand a part of the sleeve 7 and is broken. The mandrel portion is ejected from the tool through the nose of the fastening tool. The blind rivet 11 is fixed to the first panel 3 with the base portion 18 of the clip 13 sandwiched between the expanded portion 30 of the sleeve 7 and the flange 6. The expanded portion 30 obtained by plastic deformation of the sleeve 7 cooperates with the flange 6 to exert a strong fixing force, and the base portion 18 of the clip 13 is sandwiched between the flange 6 and the first panel 3. Therefore, it is firmly fixed to the first panel 3. FIG. 5A shows the fixed state. The clip 13 is fixed to the first panel 3 with the locking portion 19 protruding from the surface of the first panel 3.

  The second fixing tool 2 is fixed to the second panel 5 as shown in FIG. The fixing can be obtained only by inserting the locking leg 26 into the mounting hole of the second panel 5. When the pair of locking legs 26 are aligned and pushed into the two edges of the rectangular mounting hole of the second panel 5 that are opposed to each other in the longitudinal direction, the locking legs 26 come out of the mounting hole to the opposite surface, and the second When the flat plate portion of the fixing tool 2 reaches a position where it contacts the second panel 5, the claw 27 of the locking leg 26 engages with the edge of the mounting hole. At that time, the elastic pressing pieces 30 elastically hold the second panel 5 and try to pull out the locking legs 26 in the pulling direction, and the force acts on the claw 27 to strengthen the engaging force. As a result, the second fixing tool 2 is fixed to the second panel 5.

  FIG. 6 is a view as seen from the direction orthogonal to the respective drawings in FIG. In FIG. 6, in order to connect the second panel 5 to the first panel 3, the locking portion 19 of the clip 13 of the first fixing tool 1 is received in the receiving hole 22 of the second fixing tool 2. The second panel 5 may be positioned on the first panel 3 and, for example, the second panel 5 may be pushed in the direction of the arrow 31 so as to approach the first panel 3. As a result, the locking portion 19 passes through the receiving hole 22, and the locking portion 19 bends the engaging claw 25 outward, while the portion of the locking shoulder 21 gets over the engaging claw 25. The engaging claw 25 returns to the original posture, engages with the locking shoulder 21, and the second fixing tool 2 is connected to the first fixing tool 1. The first panel 3 is formed with a relief hole 33 through which the locking leg 26 of the second fixing tool 2 fixed to the second panel 5 passes. When the locking portion 19 of the clip 13 is received in the receiving hole 22 of the second fixing tool 2, the locking leg 26 is inserted into the escape hole 33, and the second panel 5 is joined to the first panel 3 without a gap, and is closely attached. it can.

  7 and 8 show the state after connection. 7 corresponds to the orientation of FIG. 5, and FIG. 8 corresponds to the orientation of FIG. As is apparent from FIGS. 7 and 8, the first panel 3 and the second panel 5 are closely connected with no gap therebetween. This is because the clip 13 of the first fixing tool 1 is fixed to the first panel 3 with a necessary minimum height, and the flat second fixing tool 2 is fixed to the second panel 5. . Further, a relief hole 33 for releasing the protrusion of the locking leg 26 of the second fixing tool 2 is formed in the first panel 3 to help the first panel 3 and the second panel 5 to adhere to each other. The connection force between the first panel 3 and the second panel 5 is that the first fixing tool 1 is firmly fixed to the first panel 3 and the second fixing tool 2 is securely fixed to the second panel 5. It is strong and maintained for a long time.

  To disconnect the connected first panel 3 and second panel 5, for example, in FIG. 8, the second panel 5 is moved downward with respect to the first panel 3, and the clip 13 is moved to the second fixing tool. What is necessary is just to move to the position of the removal hole 23 from the position of the 2 receiving holes 22. As a result, the clip locking portion 19 is disengaged from the engagement of the engaging claw 25 of the receiving hole, and the connection between the first fixing tool 1 and the second fixing tool 2 can be disconnected, whereby the first panel 3 and the first fixing tool 2 can be disconnected. The connection of the two panels 5 can be removed.

It is the front view which carried out the partial cross section of the 1st fixing tool which concerns on one Embodiment of the panel connection apparatus of this invention. It is a top view of the 2nd fixing tool which concerns on one Embodiment of the panel connection apparatus of this invention. It is a front view of the 2nd fixing tool of FIG. It is a side view of the 2nd fixing tool of FIG. It is a figure which shows the panel connection structure using the panel connection apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, (A) is the side view which fixed the 1st fixing tool to the 1st panel, (B) is the 2nd fixing tool. It is the side view which adhered to the 2nd panel. It is a front view which shows the state before connecting the 1st panel with a 1st fixing tool of FIG. 5 to the 2nd panel with a 2nd fixing tool. It is a side view after connecting the 1st panel and the 2nd panel. It is a front view after connecting the 1st panel and the 2nd panel.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 1st fixing tool 2 2nd fixing tool 3 1st panel 5 2nd panel 6 Flange 7 Sleeve 9 Rivet main body 10 Mandrel 11 Blind rivet 13 Clip 14 Expanded head 15 Small diameter part 17 Groove 18 Base 19 Locking part 21 Locking shoulder 22 Receiving hole 23 Removal hole 25 Engaging claw 26 Locking leg 27 Claw 29 Elastic pressing piece 30 Expanded portion 33 Escape hole

Claims (4)

A first fixing tool fixed to the first panel and a second fixing tool fixed to the second panel are included, and the first fixing tool and the second fixing tool are connected to connect the first fixing tool. And a panel connection structure for connecting the second panels to each other,
The first fixing member engages with a blind rivet comprising a rivet body comprising a flange and a sleeve, a mandrel extending from the sleeve beyond the flange and expanding the sleeve, and engages with the flange of the rivet body. The blind rivet is fixed to the first panel by the flange and an expanded portion of the sleeve, and the clip is sandwiched between the flange and the first panel. It is attached and fixed to the first panel, and the clip has a locking portion protruding from the first panel surface,
The second fixing tool is formed of a flat plate-like body, and a receiving hole for receiving the engaging part of the clip is formed at the center, and the mounting hole of the second panel is formed at the edge of the second fixing tool. A locking leg that is inserted into and engaged with the receiving hole, and an engagement means that engages with a locking portion of the clip is provided in the receiving hole,
The first panel and the second panel are connected to each other by receiving the engaging portion of the clip in the receiving hole of the second fixing tool and engaging the engaging means with the clip engaging portion. Panel connection structure characterized by.   2. The panel connection structure according to claim 1, wherein the second fixing tool is formed with a hole that follows the receiving hole, and the hole is a removal hole that is formed in a size that allows the clip locking portion to come out, When the clip engaging portion is slid from the engagement means of the receiving hole to the removal hole, the engagement with the engagement means is released and the connection of the first fixing tool and the second fixing tool is released. .   3. The panel connection structure according to claim 1, wherein the first panel is formed with a relief hole through which a locking leg of the second fixing tool fixed to the second panel penetrates to receive the second fixing tool. When the clip is received in the hole, the locking leg is inserted into the escape hole, and the second panel is joined to the first panel without a gap. In order to connect the first panel and the second panel to each other, the panel connecting fixing includes a first fixing member fixed to the first panel and a second fixing member fixed to the second panel. In the device
The first fixing member engages with a blind rivet comprising a rivet body comprising a flange and a sleeve, a mandrel extending from the sleeve beyond the flange and expanding the sleeve, and engages with the flange of the rivet body. A clip extending from the flange toward the mandrel, wherein the blind rivet is configured to be fixed to the first panel by the flange and an expanded portion of the sleeve, and the clip protrudes from the flange toward the mandrel A locking part is formed,
The second fixing tool is formed of a flat plate-like body, and a receiving hole for receiving the engaging part of the clip is formed at the center, and the mounting hole of the second panel is formed at the edge of the second fixing tool. A locking leg that is inserted into and engaged with the clip is provided, and an engagement means that engages with a locking portion of the clip is provided in the receiving hole, and the clip is inserted into the receiving hole of the second fixing tool. The fixing device for panel connection, wherein the second fixing tool is connected to the clip when the engaging portion is received and the engaging means is engaged with the clip engaging portion.

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