JP2006186141A - Connector holder for electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a connector holder for electronic equipment, the manufacturing cost of which is reduced and which is mounted and demounted simply. <P>SOLUTION: In the connector holder 1 holding a connector fitted to an electronic equipment body 3, engaging sections 1a, 1a... formed to the connector holder 1 are engaged with connector-holder engaging sections formed to a case 4 for the electronic equipment body 3. The connector holder 1 is constituted so that the engaging states of the connector-holder engaging sections and the engaging sections 1a, 1a... formed to the connector holder are held by a frictional force holding the connector on the internal surface of the connector holder 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a connector holder for an electronic device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some electronic parts such as a radio device are connected to external attachment parts such as a speaker and a microphone via a cord and a connector. In this case, the connector is fitted to the electronic device main body, but a connector holder that holds the connector on the electronic device main body is used so that the connector is not easily detached from the electronic device main body.

  A conventional example of such a connector holder will be described with reference to FIG. A hole 8a for exposing the outlets 6 and 6 is provided in the resin case 8 of the radio main body 7 shown in FIG. The speaker and the microphone are connected to the radio main unit 7 via the cord 10 and the connector 9. The connector 9 includes a resin connector body 9a and plugs 9b and 9b. The plugs 9b and 9b are inserted into the outlets 6 and 6 of the wireless device body 7 so as to be fitted into the wireless device body 7. The When the connector 9 is not fitted to the radio device body 7, the hole 8a is closed by a lid (not shown).

  The connector holder 11 made of sheet metal holds the connector 9 on the wireless device body 7 so that the connector 9 fitted to the wireless device body 7 is not easily detached from the wireless device body 7. That is, the convex piece 11a of the connector holder 11 is inserted into the slit 8c of the case 8 so that the connector holder 11 is put on the connector 9, and the screw 14 inserted through the hole 11b of the connector holder 11 is screwed into the screw hole 8b of the case 8. As a result, the connector holder 11 is fastened to the radio device body 7 while holding the connector 9.

  FIG. 4A shows another example of the connector holder of the wireless device. The connector holder 12 made of resin is formed in a cover shape, and locking portions 12a and 12a are formed to protrude on the opposed upper end face, and a hole 12b is provided in the lower flange portion.

  The case of the wireless device to which the connector holder 12 is attached is provided with a hole for exposing the outlet, as shown in FIG. A recess is formed at the edge of the hole, and by sliding the connector holder 12 along the surface of the case in a state where the locking portions 12a, 12a of the connector holder 12 are inserted into the recess, the locking portions 12a, The case is locked with 12a. In this state, by screwing the screw 14 inserted through the hole 12b into the screw hole of the case, the connector holder 12 is fastened to the case of the wireless device, and the connector fitted to the wireless device is held.

  FIG. 4B shows still another example of the connector holder of the wireless device. The sheet metal connector holder 13 is formed in a cover shape, and a convex piece 13a is bent at one end and a hole 13b is provided at the other end.

  In the case of the wireless device to which the connector holder 13 is attached, a hole for exposing the outlet is provided as in the case shown in FIG. The protruding piece 13a is inserted into the case from the edge of the hole, and the protruding piece 13a is locked to the case. In this state, by screwing the screw 14 inserted through the hole 13b into the screw hole of the case, the connector holder 13 is fastened to the case of the wireless device, and the connector fitted to the wireless device is held.

  Since the connector holder shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B is fastened to the radio main unit with screws, the connector holder cannot be attached or detached without a driver, and is held by the connector holder. The connector could not be attached or removed, which was inconvenient to handle.

  In addition, even when the locking portion is released due to an external impact, the portion fastened with the screw does not come off from the main body of the radio device, so that the connector holder may be damaged.

  Further, when the cord is strongly pulled for some reason, the cord may be cut because the connector holder does not come off. Further, since the connector holder shown in FIGS. 3 and 4B is made of metal, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost is increased.

  In the power cord disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 57-115289, a cord bush is formed integrally with the power cord, and a screw for inserting a hole provided in the cord bush is screwed into a screw hole of the body. Secure the power cord to the instrument.

According to this method of fixing the power cord, a driver is required when attaching and detaching the power cord, and it is inconvenient to attach and remove the power cord.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 57-115289, page 2, Fig. 2

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a connector holder for an electronic device that is inexpensive to manufacture and can be easily attached and detached.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a connector holder for an electronic device capable of preventing a cord from being disconnected or a connector holder from being damaged when a strong impact is applied.

  The connector holder of the electronic device according to the present invention is a connector holder for holding a connector fitted to the electronic device main body, wherein the connector holder engaging portion provided in the case of the electronic device main body is provided on the connector holder. The locking portion is locked, and the locking state between the connector holder locking portion and the locking portion provided on the connector holder is maintained by the frictional force that the inner surface of the connector holder holds the connector. Is.

  Further, in the connector holder of the electronic device, a convex portion is provided on the inner surface facing the connector holder, and the convex portion holds the connector.

  Further, in the connector holder of each electronic device, a recess is provided around a hole provided in the case of the electronic device body, and the connector holder is inserted after the engaging portion provided in the connector holder is inserted into the recess. The connector holder locking portion and the locking portion provided on the connector holder are brought into a locked state by being moved along the surface of the case of the electronic device main body.

  Furthermore, in the connector holder of each electronic device, the connector is pressed against the packing provided on the electronic device main body side with the connector holder to form a drip-proof structure.

  According to the connector holder of the electronic device of the present invention, the connector holder can be attached to and detached from the electronic device main body without using a complicated locking mechanism and without using a tool.

  In addition, when a strong impact is applied to the cord or connector holder connected to the connector, the locking portion of the connector holder is elastically deformed and disengaged from the main body of the electronic device, thereby preventing damage to the connector holder and disconnection of the cord. .

  Further, the connector holder can be manufactured from a synthetic resin, and the manufacturing cost is lower than that of a sheet metal.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to examples.

  1 is a perspective view showing a connector holder of an electronic apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a use state of the connector holder. The resin-made connector holder 1 shown in FIG. 1 is formed in a cover shape, and there are four locking portions 1a, 1a,... On the contact surface with the case 4 of the wireless device body 3 shown in FIG. The protrusion 1e is formed so as to protrude.

  The upper locking portions 1a and 1a have a symmetrical shape, and are formed with recesses 1b and 1b whose lower surfaces and outer surfaces are opened. The opposing inner surfaces of the upper locking portions 1 a and 1 a are flush with the convex portions 1 c and 1 c formed on the inner surface of the connector holder 1.

  The lower locking portions 1a and 1a are also symmetrical, and are formed with recesses 1b and 1b whose bottom and outer surfaces are open, but the inner surfaces facing each other do not form convex portions, and the inner surfaces of the connector holder 1 and The same surface is formed. A cushion 2 is attached to the top of the inner surface of the connector holder 1. In addition, round ribs 1 d and 1 d are formed on the inner surfaces of the connector holder 1 that face each other.

  A hole 4a through which the outlets 6 and 6 are exposed is provided in the case 4 of the radio main body 3 shown in FIG. A packing 5 is attached to a portion exposed in the hole 4a around the outlets 6 and 6.

  A connector 9 similar to that described with reference to FIG. That is, the plugs 9 b and 9 b extending from the connector body 9 a of the connector 9 are inserted into the outlets 6 and 6, and the connector 9 is fitted to the radio device body 3.

  Thus, the connector 9 fitted to the wireless device main body 3 is held by the connector holder 1 that is locked to the wireless device main body 3. When the connector holder 1 is locked to the radio main body 3, first, the protrusion 1e of the connector holder 1 is fitted into the groove 4c of the case 4, and the connector holder 1 is guided by the groove 4c.

  Thereafter, when the connector holder 1 is moved downward in FIG. 2 while being pressed against the case 4, the locking portions 1a, 1a,... Of the connector holder 1 enter the recesses 4b, 4b,. 1 e enters the recess 4 d of the case 4. When the connector holder 1 is further moved downward, the edge of the hole 4a of the case 4 enters the recesses 1b, 1b of the locking portions 1a, 1a,..., And the protrusion 1e hits the edge of the recess 4d. The position of the locked state is determined.

  Thus, when the connector holder 1 is in the locked state, the convex portions 1c and 1c facing the connector holder 1 hold the connector body 9a of the connector 9, and the round ribs 1d and 1d of the connector holder 1 are the connector body. The connector holder 1 that fits into the recess 9a is locked by frictional force.

  That is, the connector holder 1 is locked with one touch, and can be easily removed by moving the connector holder 1 with a force that overcomes the frictional force. Moreover, since the connector body 9a is pressed against the packing 5 of the wireless device main body 3 by the cushion 2 while the connector holder 1 is in the locked state, a drip-proof structure can be obtained.

  In addition, when a strong impact is applied to the cord or connector holder connected to the connector, the locking portion of the connector holder is elastically deformed and disengaged from the main body of the electronic device, thereby preventing damage to the connector holder and disconnection of the cord. . When the connector is detached from the radio device body 3, since the round ribs 1d and 1d of the connector holder 1 are fitted to the connector, the connector holder is not dropped and lost.

  Moreover, since the opposing inner surfaces of the locking portions 1a and 1a are the same as the surfaces of the protruding portions 1c and 1c, and the protruding portions 1c and 1c are in pressure contact with the connector body, the locking portions 1a and 1a are easy. It is not deformed to be detached from the radio main body 3.

  The embodiment is configured as described above, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the invention can be applied to other electronic devices other than a wireless device.

It is a perspective view which shows the connector holder of the electronic device which is Example 1 of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the use condition of the connector holder. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the example of the use condition of the connector holder of the conventional electronic device. FIG. 4A is a perspective view showing another example of a connector holder of a conventional electronic device, and FIG. 4B is a perspective view showing still another example of a connector holder of a conventional electronic device.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Connector holder, 1a Locking part, 1b Concave part, 1c Convex part, 1d Round rib 1e Protrusion 2 Cushion 3 Radio equipment body 4 Case, 4a hole, 4b dent, 4c groove, 4d Concavity 5 Packing 6 Outlet 7 Radio equipment body 8 Case, 8a hole, 8b Screw hole, 8c Slit 9 Connector, 9a Connector body, 9b Plug 10 Cord 11 Connector holder, 11a Convex piece, 11b Hole 12 Connector holder, 12a Locking part, 12b Hole 13 Connector holder, 13a Convex piece , 13b hole 14 screw

Claims (4)

In the connector holder for holding the connector fitted to the electronic device main body, the connector holder locking portion provided in the case of the electronic device main body is locked with the locking portion provided in the connector holder, and the connector holder A connector holder for an electronic device configured such that the engagement state between the connector holder engagement portion and the engagement portion provided in the connector holder is maintained by a frictional force that the inner surface of the connector holds the connector. The connector holder for an electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a convex portion is provided on an inner surface facing the connector holder, and the convex portion holds the connector. A recess is provided around a hole provided in the case of the electronic device main body, and after the engaging portion provided in the connector holder is inserted into the recess, the connector holder is moved along the surface of the case of the electronic device main body. 3. The connector holder for an electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the connector holder locking portion and the locking portion provided on the connector holder are brought into a locked state by being moved. The connector holder for an electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the connector is pressed against the packing provided on the electronic device main body side with the connector holder to form a drip-proof structure.

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