JP2509888Y2 - Coupling device - Google Patents

Coupling device

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JP2509888Y2
JP2509888Y2 JP1991107465U JP10746591U JP2509888Y2 JP 2509888 Y2 JP2509888 Y2 JP 2509888Y2 JP 1991107465 U JP1991107465 U JP 1991107465U JP 10746591 U JP10746591 U JP 10746591U JP 2509888 Y2 JP2509888 Y2 JP 2509888Y2
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昭一 山崎
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アイワ株式会社
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Description

【考案の詳細な説明】[Detailed description of the device]

【0001】[0001]

【産業上の利用分野】この考案は、2以上の取付部材を
結合具で結合する結合装置に関する。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a coupling device for coupling two or more mounting members with a coupling tool.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】図7は従来の結合装置の一例を示すもの
である。1、2は板状の取付部材であり、この取付部材
1、2には同一径の係合孔1a、2aが形成されてい
る。3は結合具であり、この結合具3は取付部材1およ
び2の両者を結合するためのものである。全体として略
円柱状の結合具3は、可撓性を有する合成樹脂からな
る。この結合具3は、頭部4と軸部5と係合部6、7か
らなり一体成形されている。頭部4は、軸部5より拡径
となっている。軸部5は、取付部材1、2の孔1a、2
aよりも若干縮径されている。また軸部5の長さは、結
合状態での取付部材1および2の厚さとほぼ同一であ
る。
2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 7 shows an example of a conventional coupling device. Reference numerals 1 and 2 denote plate-shaped mounting members, and the mounting members 1 and 2 are formed with engagement holes 1a and 2a having the same diameter. Reference numeral 3 is a coupling tool, and the coupling tool 3 is for coupling both the attachment members 1 and 2. The generally cylindrical coupling member 3 is made of a flexible synthetic resin. This coupling tool 3 comprises a head part 4, a shaft part 5, and engaging parts 6 and 7, and is integrally molded. The head 4 has a larger diameter than the shaft 5. The shaft portion 5 has holes 1a, 2 for the mounting members 1, 2,
It is slightly smaller in diameter than a. The length of the shaft portion 5 is substantially the same as the thickness of the mounting members 1 and 2 in the coupled state.

【0003】係合部6、7には、図8に示すように、膨
出部6a、7aが軸部5の先端より軸部5の軸心と直交
する方向に向かって膨出している。また、係合部6、7
は、その先端が結合具3の軸心に沿って先細り状になっ
ている。係合部6、7の膨出部6a、7aは、取付部材
2の裏面と係合する。また、結合具3には、切欠8が軸
部5のほぼ中央から軸心に沿って係合部6、7の先端ま
で形成されている。この切欠8は、係合部6、7の弾性
変形を容易にするものである。
As shown in FIG. 8, bulging portions 6a and 7a of the engaging portions 6 and 7 bulge from the tip of the shaft portion 5 in a direction orthogonal to the axis of the shaft portion 5. In addition, the engaging portions 6 and 7
Has its tip tapered along the axis of the connector 3. The bulging portions 6 a and 7 a of the engaging portions 6 and 7 engage with the back surface of the mounting member 2. Further, in the coupling tool 3, a notch 8 is formed from substantially the center of the shaft portion 5 along the axis to the tips of the engaging portions 6 and 7. The notch 8 facilitates elastic deformation of the engaging portions 6 and 7.

【0004】結合具3を取付部材1、2の係合孔1a、
2aに嵌合して係合部6、7の膨出部6a、7aと取付
部材2の底面とを係合させる。これによって、取付部材
1および2は結合する。この結合装置において、取付部
材1と2の結合は、結合具3の頭部4と係合部6、7の
膨出部6a、7aとの間に取付部材1および2の両者を
挟むことにより行われる。そして、係合部6、7の膨出
部6a、7aが取付部材2の裏面と係合しているので、
結合具3は取付部材2より引き抜けない。
The fitting 3 is attached to the engaging holes 1a of the mounting members 1 and 2,
The bulging portions 6a and 7a of the engaging portions 6 and 7 are engaged with the bottom surface of the mounting member 2 by engaging with the 2a. As a result, the attachment members 1 and 2 are connected. In this coupling device, the mounting members 1 and 2 are coupled by sandwiching both the mounting members 1 and 2 between the head portion 4 of the coupling tool 3 and the bulging portions 6a and 7a of the engaging portions 6 and 7. Done. Since the bulging portions 6a and 7a of the engaging portions 6 and 7 are engaged with the back surface of the mounting member 2,
The coupler 3 cannot be pulled out from the mounting member 2.

【0005】[0005]

【考案が解決しようとする課題】ところで、図7の例に
おいては、結合具3の係合部6、7の膨出部6a、7a
を取付部材2の裏面と係合させることによって取付部材
1および2を結合させているので、結合具3を取り外す
時には取付部材2の裏面を表側にした後に、ペンチなど
で係合部6、7の係合を解除する必要がある。従って、
結合具3の取り外しは、取付部材1、2を裏返しにし、
かつ、ペンチなどを用意した上で行わなければならず、
その作業が煩雑となるといった問題を生ずる。
By the way, in the example of FIG. 7, the bulging portions 6a and 7a of the engaging portions 6 and 7 of the coupler 3 are shown.
Since the mounting members 1 and 2 are coupled by engaging with the back surface of the mounting member 2, when removing the coupling tool 3, the back surface of the mounting member 2 is turned to the front side, and then the engaging portions 6, 7 are provided with pliers or the like. Need to be disengaged. Therefore,
To remove the coupler 3, turn the mounting members 1 and 2 over,
And you have to prepare the pliers etc.,
There arises a problem that the work becomes complicated.

【0006】そこで、この考案は2以上の取付部材の結
合の解除を簡単かつ迅速にすることを目的とする。
Therefore, the object of the present invention is to make the uncoupling of two or more mounting members simple and quick.

【0007】[0007]

【課題を解決するための手段】この考案においては、2
以上の取付部材に形成した係合孔に、弾性係合部を有す
る結合具を嵌合して、2以上の取付部材を結合する結合
装置において、取付部材のうち結合具の係合部と対応す
る取付部材の係合孔近傍に、結合具を回転させることに
よって係合部を弾性変形するように規制して係合部の係
合状態を解除する案内部を設けてなるものである。
In this invention, 2
In a coupling device for coupling two or more mounting members by fitting a coupling device having an elastic engagement portion into the engagement hole formed in the mounting member, the coupling device corresponds to the coupling portion of the coupling device. In the vicinity of the engagement hole of the mounting member, a guide portion that restricts the engagement portion to elastically deform by rotating the coupling tool to release the engagement state of the engagement portion is provided.

【0008】[0008]

【作用】結合具3を取付部材1、2の係合孔1a、2a
に嵌入して係合部6、7を係合させる。これによって取
付部材1および2は結合する。結合具3を取り外すに
は、まず、取付部材1の上面から結合具3を回転させて
係合部6、7を取付部材2の案内部10、11と当接さ
せる。係合部6、7は案内部10、11の規制を受けな
がら結合具3の軸心に向かって弾性変形する。そのた
め、係合部6、7の係合が解除されるので、結合具3を
取付部材1、2の係合孔1a、2aより取り外せる。従
って、取付部材1の表側より結合具3を回転するのみで
係合部6、7の係合を容易に解除できるので、取付部材
1、2を裏返すなどの手間を省くとことができ、取付部
材1および2の結合の解除を簡単かつ迅速に行うことが
できる。
The connecting device 3 is attached to the engaging holes 1a, 2a of the mounting members 1, 2.
To engage the engaging portions 6 and 7. This joins the mounting members 1 and 2. In order to remove the coupling tool 3, first, the coupling tool 3 is rotated from the upper surface of the mounting member 1 to bring the engaging portions 6 and 7 into contact with the guide portions 10 and 11 of the mounting member 2. The engaging portions 6 and 7 are elastically deformed toward the axis of the connector 3 while being restricted by the guide portions 10 and 11. Therefore, the engagement of the engagement portions 6 and 7 is released, and the coupling tool 3 can be removed from the engagement holes 1a and 2a of the attachment members 1 and 2. Therefore, the engagement of the engaging portions 6 and 7 can be easily released only by rotating the coupling 3 from the front side of the mounting member 1, so that it is possible to save the trouble of turning over the mounting members 1 and 2. The connection between the members 1 and 2 can be released easily and quickly.

【0009】[0009]

【実施例】以下、図1〜図6を参照しながら、この考案
の一実施例について説明する。図1において図7と対応
する部分には、同一符号を付してその詳細説明は省略す
る。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 1, parts corresponding to those in FIG. 7 are assigned the same reference numerals and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted.

【0010】取付部材2には、その底面の係合孔2a近
傍に一対の案内部10、11が一体的に形成される。こ
の案内部10、11は図2に示すように、係合孔2aの
中心に対して対称的に形成される。案内部10、11
は、外周面10d、11dと円弧面10a、11aとテ
ーパ面10b、11bと規制面10c、11cを有して
なる。外周面10d、11dは、係合孔2aよりも径大
で、かつ、係合孔2aと同心円状となっている。この外
周面10d、11dは所定の角範囲のみ形成される。円
弧面10a、11aは係合孔2aの周面の一部と面一と
なっている。この円弧面10a、11aは外周面10
d、11dよりも短くなっている。
The mounting member 2 is integrally formed with a pair of guide portions 10 and 11 near the engagement hole 2a on the bottom surface thereof. As shown in FIG. 2, the guide portions 10 and 11 are formed symmetrically with respect to the center of the engagement hole 2a. Guides 10, 11
Has outer peripheral surfaces 10d and 11d, arcuate surfaces 10a and 11a, tapered surfaces 10b and 11b, and restriction surfaces 10c and 11c. The outer peripheral surfaces 10d and 11d are larger in diameter than the engagement hole 2a and are concentric with the engagement hole 2a. The outer peripheral surfaces 10d and 11d are formed only in a predetermined angular range. The arcuate surfaces 10a and 11a are flush with a part of the peripheral surface of the engagement hole 2a. The arcuate surfaces 10a and 11a are the outer peripheral surface 10
It is shorter than d and 11d.

【0011】テーパ面10b、11bは外周面10d、
11dと円弧面10a、11aとをつなぐようなテーパ
状をなしている。テーパ面10b、11bは、図3に示
すように結合具3の回転時に係合部6、7の膨出部6
a、7aの先端がテーパ面10b、11bの先端付近に
当接するように設計されている。規制面10c、11c
は、外周面10d、11dと円弧面10a、11aとを
つなぎ、係合孔2aの中心線に直交するようになしてい
る。なお、結合具3には、図1に示すように、その頭部
4の上面にツマミ部4aが一体的に形成される。本例は
以上のように構成されており、その他は図7の例と同様
である。
The tapered surfaces 10b and 11b are the outer peripheral surface 10d,
11d and the arcuate surfaces 10a, 11a are tapered. As shown in FIG. 3, the tapered surfaces 10b and 11b are formed on the bulging portions 6 of the engaging portions 6 and 7 when the coupling tool 3 is rotated.
The tips of a and 7a are designed to abut on the tapered surfaces 10b and 11b. Regulation surface 10c, 11c
Connects the outer peripheral surfaces 10d and 11d and the arcuate surfaces 10a and 11a so as to be orthogonal to the center line of the engagement hole 2a. As shown in FIG. 1, the connector 3 has a knob 4a integrally formed on the upper surface of the head 4. This example is configured as described above, and the other points are the same as the example of FIG. 7.

【0012】本例においては、まず、取付部材1、2を
結合させるには、結合具3を係合孔1a、2aに嵌入し
て頭部4と係合部6、7の膨出部6a、7aとの間に取
付部材1、2を挟み結合する。この場合には、係合部
6、7の膨出部6a、7aは、図1に示すように、取付
部材2の底面と係合している。
In this example, first, in order to connect the attachment members 1 and 2, the connector 3 is fitted into the engagement holes 1a and 2a, and the head 4 and the bulging portions 6a of the engagement portions 6 and 7 are inserted. , 7a, and the attachment members 1 and 2 are sandwiched and coupled. In this case, the bulging portions 6a and 7a of the engaging portions 6 and 7 are engaged with the bottom surface of the mounting member 2 as shown in FIG.

【0013】次に、取付部材1、2の結合を解除するに
は、表側からツマミ部4aをつまんで結合具3を反時計
回り方向に回転させる。すると、図2の状態にあった係
合部6、7は、図3に示すように、その膨出部6a、7
aの先端が案内部10、11のテーパ面10b、11b
の先端付近に当接する状態にまで移動する。
Next, in order to release the coupling between the mounting members 1 and 2, the knob 4a is pinched from the front side and the coupling 3 is rotated counterclockwise. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the engaging portions 6, 7 in the state shown in FIG.
The tip of a is the tapered surface 10b, 11b of the guide portion 10, 11.
It moves to the state where it abuts near the tip of.

【0014】さらに、結合具3を反時計回り方向に回転
させると、係合部6、7がテーパ面10b、11bの規
制を受けながら結合具3の軸心に向かって弾性変形す
る。そして、係合部6、7が案内部10、11の円弧面
10a、11aに当接するまで回転すると、係合部6、
7は図4および図5に示す状態にまで弾性変形する。つ
まり、円弧面10a、11aが係合孔1a、2aの周面
と面一となっているので、図4および図5に示す状態で
は係合部6と7との最大距離が取付部材1、2の係合孔
1a、2aの直径と同一となる。つまり、係合部6、7
の係合が解除されるので(図5参照)、結合具3を取付
部材1、2より引き抜くことができる。従って、取付部
材1および2の結合が解除される(図6参照)。
Further, when the coupler 3 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction, the engaging portions 6 and 7 are elastically deformed toward the axial center of the coupler 3 while being restricted by the tapered surfaces 10b and 11b. When the engaging portions 6 and 7 rotate until they come into contact with the arcuate surfaces 10a and 11a of the guiding portions 10 and 11, the engaging portions 6 and
7 is elastically deformed to the state shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. That is, since the arcuate surfaces 10a and 11a are flush with the peripheral surfaces of the engagement holes 1a and 2a, in the state shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the maximum distance between the engagement portions 6 and 7 is the mounting member 1, The diameter is the same as that of the two engaging holes 1a and 2a. That is, the engaging portions 6 and 7
Since the engagement is released (see FIG. 5), the coupling tool 3 can be pulled out from the attachment members 1 and 2. Therefore, the connection between the attachment members 1 and 2 is released (see FIG. 6).

【0015】本例によれば、係合部6、7の係合が案内
部10、11によって解除されるので、取付部材1、2
を裏返すことなく、かつ、他のペンチなどの工具を使用
せずに容易に結合具3を取り外すことができる。これに
よって、取付部材1の表側より取付部材1および2の結
合が簡単かつ迅速に解除できる。
According to this embodiment, the engagement of the engaging portions 6 and 7 is released by the guide portions 10 and 11, so that the mounting members 1 and 2 are attached.
The connector 3 can be easily removed without turning over and without using a tool such as other pliers. As a result, the coupling between the mounting members 1 and 2 can be released easily and quickly from the front side of the mounting member 1.

【0016】なお、結合具3を時計回り方向に回転させ
る場合には係合部6、7が案内部10、11の規制面1
0c、11cと当接して規制されるので、結合具3をそ
れ以上回転できない。従って、係合部6、7の係合を解
除するには、上述したように、結合具3を反時計回り方
向に回転させる必要がある。
When the coupler 3 is rotated in the clockwise direction, the engaging portions 6 and 7 are the regulating surfaces 1 of the guide portions 10 and 11.
Since it abuts against 0c and 11c and is regulated, the connector 3 cannot be rotated any further. Therefore, in order to release the engagement of the engaging portions 6 and 7, it is necessary to rotate the coupler 3 in the counterclockwise direction as described above.

【0017】なお、係合部6、7にテーパ面を形成すれ
ば、案内部10、11にはテーパ面を形成しなくとも、
上述実施例と同様の作用効果を得ることができる。ま
た、規制面10c、11c側にもテーパ面を形成して、
時計回り方向あるいは反時計回り方向のいずれの回転に
よっても係合部6、7の係合を解除できるようにしても
よい。さらに、3以上の取付部材を結合する際にも、結
合具3の係合部6、7に対応する取付部材の底面に案内
部10、11を設けることによって同様に適用できる。
If the engagement portions 6 and 7 are formed with tapered surfaces, the guide portions 10 and 11 need not be formed with tapered surfaces.
It is possible to obtain the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment. Further, a taper surface is formed on the side of the restriction surfaces 10c and 11c,
The engagement of the engaging portions 6 and 7 may be released by either rotation in the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction. Furthermore, when connecting three or more attachment members, the same can be applied by providing the guide portions 10 and 11 on the bottom surface of the attachment member corresponding to the engaging portions 6 and 7 of the coupling tool 3.

【0018】[0018]

【考案の効果】この考案によれば、取付部材に結合具の
弾性係合部の係合を係合部を弾性変形するように規制し
て解除するための案内部を設けたので、取付部材の表側
より、結合具を回転させることによって係合部の係合を
容易に解除でき、取付部材を裏返すなどの手間を省くこ
とができる。従って、この考案によれば、2以上の取付
部材の結合を簡単かつ迅速に解除できる。
According to the present invention, since the mounting member is provided with the guide portion for restricting and releasing the engagement of the elastic engaging portion of the coupler so as to elastically deform the engaging portion, the mounting member is provided. The engagement of the engagement portion can be easily released from the front side by rotating the coupling tool, and the labor such as turning over the mounting member can be omitted. Therefore, according to this invention, the coupling of two or more mounting members can be released easily and quickly.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図1】実施例の断面図である。FIG. 1 is a sectional view of an example.

【図2】実施例の底面図である。FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the example.

【図3】実施例の使用状態を示す図である。FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a usage state of the embodiment.

【図4】実施例の使用状態を示す図である。FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a usage state of the embodiment.

【図5】図4のI−Iの縮小断面図である。5 is a reduced cross-sectional view taken along the line II of FIG.

【図6】実施例の使用状態を示す図である。FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a usage state of the embodiment.

【図7】従来例の断面図である。FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a conventional example.

【図8】従来例の底面図である。FIG. 8 is a bottom view of a conventional example.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1、2 取付部材 1a、2a 係合孔 3 結合具 6、7 係合部 6a、7a 膨出部 10、11 案内部 10a、11a 円弧面 10b、11b テーパ面 1, 2 Mounting member 1a, 2a Engagement hole 3 Coupler 6, 7 Engaging part 6a, 7a Bulging part 10, 11 Guide part 10a, 11a Arc surface 10b, 11b Tapered surface

Claims (1)

(57)【実用新案登録請求の範囲】(57) [Scope of utility model registration request] 【請求項1】 2以上の取付部材に形成した係合孔に、
弾性係合部を有する結合具を嵌合して、上記2以上の取
付部材を結合する結合装置において、 上記取付部材のうち上記結合具の係合部と対応する上記
取付部材の係合孔近傍に、上記結合具を回転させること
によって上記係合部を弾性変形するように規制して係合
部の係合状態を解除する案内部を設けてなることを特徴
とする結合装置。
1. An engagement hole formed in two or more mounting members,
In a coupling device that fits a coupling tool having an elastic engagement portion to couple the two or more mounting members, in the mounting member, the vicinity of the engaging hole of the mounting member corresponding to the engaging portion of the coupling tool. And a guide portion for releasing the engaged state of the engaging portion by restricting the engaging portion so as to elastically deform by rotating the coupling tool.
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