JP3887264B2 - Connector - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a connector for connecting various panel units and the like to create a machine cover for preventing noise and bad odor in a factory, or to configure a room partition or the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general, the machine cover for preventing noise and bad odors from the machines in the factory or preventing dust from entering differs depending on the size of the machine and the installation environment. The current situation is. The same applies to partitions for prohibiting access to dangerous places. There, iron machine covers and partitions that are easy to process on site are used.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional iron machine covers and partitions have a problem that the weight increases and rust is generated depending on the atmosphere of the installation environment. Therefore, an aluminum material is used to solve the problem of weight and the problem of rust generation. However, aluminum materials can only be manufactured by applying commercially available standard materials, and there are many wastes of materials and design. There was also a problem that production was not rational.
[0004]
This invention is proposed in view of the said situation, and it aims at providing the coupling tool which can assemble a panel unit etc. in arbitrary shapes.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that the first and second wall bodies arranged at right angles, and the first and second wall bodies arranged between the two wall bodies, A third wall body inclined at an angle of 45 degrees and first and second concave grooves arranged between the end of the third wall body and the first and second wall bodies are integrated. The opening surfaces of the first and second concave grooves are formed so as to recede from the extension line of the surface of the third wall body , and the ends of the first and second wall bodies are formed. The portion does not protrude from the extension line of the surface of the third wall body, the opening surface of the first groove is parallel to the second wall body, and the opening surface of the second groove is It is arranged in parallel with the first wall body.
[0008]
Further, in the invention according to claim 2 , a nut and a spacer are attached to one of the first or second concave grooves, and the other wall and the third wall body facing each other are disposed so as to contact each other. Then, the bolts are coupled to each other by screwing a bolt inserted from the another connector into the nut.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings illustrating an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an essential part showing an embodiment of a connector according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the connector of the present invention. Here, the connector 10 includes a first wall body 11, a second wall body 12, and first and second wall bodies 11, 12 that are disposed between the first wall body 11 and the second wall body 12. A third wall 13 inclined at 45 degrees, and a first groove 14 disposed between the end of the third wall 13 and the first and second walls 11 and 12. The second groove 15 is integrally molded. The first, second, and third wall bodies 11, 12, and 13 and the first and second concave grooves 14 and 15 are continuous in the longitudinal direction.
[0010]
The first wall body 11 and the second wall body 12 are arranged at right angles and are symmetrically formed. Further, the end portions 11 a and 12 a of the first wall body 11 and the second wall body 12 are formed at an acute angle with an angle of 45 degrees, and are flush with the outer surface of the third wall body 13. Located in R. Further, the third wall body 13 has a shallow recess 13a in a part thereof, and an elastic seal member can be held in the recess 13a.
[0011]
Further, the opening surface 14 a of the first groove 14 is formed in parallel with the second wall body 12, and the opening surface 15 a of the second groove 15 is arranged in parallel with the first wall body 11. It is installed. Therefore, the opening surface 14a and the first wall body 11 are disposed vertically, and the opening surface 15a and the second wall body 12 are disposed vertically.
[0012]
The usage mode of the connector 10 according to the present invention configured as described above will be described. First, the connector 10 is fixed to the end of the member with a screw or the like (not shown) to form the panel unit 16. Next, when connecting the panel units 16a and 16b in a straight line, the spacer 17 is mounted in the second groove 15 of the connector 10 having the first wall body 11 fixed to the member as shown in FIGS. To do. The spacer 17 has a pair of locking pieces 17 a that can be inserted into the opening of the concave groove 15. Moreover, the height H at the time of mounting | wearing with a ditch | groove is equal to the distance to the 1st wall 11 when the connector 10 arrange | positioned facing is made to contact.
[0013]
A spacer 17 is inserted into the second concave groove 15 of the connector 10 fixed to the end of the panel unit 16b through the locking piece 17a, and is fixed with screws 18 at appropriate places. Further, the height H when mounted in the concave groove 15 is equal to the distance to the first wall body 11 when the connecting tool 10 arranged to face is brought into contact. Further, a hole 20 for inserting the bolt 19 is formed at an appropriate position of the first wall 11 of the connector 10. A nut 21 is disposed at a position facing the bolt 19. As shown in FIG. 4, the nut 21 adjusts the length L of the spacer 17 to adjust the height position of the bolt 19. The nut 21 is supported while being sandwiched between the upper and lower spacers 17 in the second concave groove 15.
[0014]
After the panel units 16a and 16b set in this way are moved in the direction of arrow A and brought into contact with each other, the bolt 19 is screwed onto the nut 21 and fixed. Since the third wall body 13 has an angle of 45 degrees with the first wall body 11, the panel units 16a and 16b are linearly connected.
[0015]
FIG. 5 shows an example in which the attachment position of the spacer 17 attached to the connector 10 is changed. In this embodiment, the spacers 17 are mounted so that the direction of the spacers 17 is perpendicular to the surface of the panel unit to be joined. A nut 21 for screwing the bolt 19 is disposed in the first concave groove 14, and a spacer 17 that holds the nut 21 in a predetermined position is also engaged with the first concave groove 14. Further, the other spacer 17 is also inserted into the first concave groove 14 of the connector 10 on the opposite side and fixed with a screw 18.
[0016]
When configured as described above, the connection bolt 19 can be screwed from the back surface (front surface) side of the panel unit 16 as shown in FIG. Therefore, the workability is excellent, and the assembly work can be performed efficiently.
[0017]
6 and 7 are plan views showing examples in which panel units are connected vertically. In the present embodiment, the connector 10 is fixed to the left end of the panel unit 16a on the first wall 11 side. Further, a hole for inserting the bolt 19 is formed in the second wall body 12 of the connector 10. The first concave groove 14 is fixed with a screw 18 after engaging the spacer 17. On the other hand, the second wall 12 side of the connector 10 is fixed to the end of the panel unit 16c with screws or the like. A nut 21 that is screwed into the bolt 19 is disposed in the first concave groove 14 of the connector 10, and is supported at a predetermined position by a spacer 17. Since the nut 21 has a size that cannot rotate in the first concave groove 14, the nut 21 is prevented from rotating when the bolt 19 is screwed. The connector 10 is also fixed to the right end of the panel unit 16a on the second wall 12 side. Bolt holes are drilled in the first wall body 11 and the spacers 17 are engaged with the second concave grooves 15 and then fixed with screws 18. Further, the connector 10 is fixed to the panel unit 16d connected thereto on the second wall body 12 side.
[0018]
After setting as described above, the bolt 19 and the nut 21 are screwed and fixed as shown in FIG. Since the mutual connecting tools 10 are in contact with each other at the third wall 13, the panel units are coupled at a right angle.
[0019]
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a case where a temporary hut is constructed using the connector of the present invention. Depending on the size of the temporary shed to be constructed, panel units of various sizes can be combined linearly or at right angles to assemble a shed of any size.
[0020]
In addition, the material of the connector 10 can be comprised from various materials, such as lightweight alloys, such as iron and aluminum.
[0021]
【The invention's effect】
Since this invention consists of an above-described structure, there can exist an effect which is demonstrated below.
[0022]
In the first aspect of the invention, the first and second wall bodies arranged at right angles, and the third wall body arranged between the both wall bodies and inclined at 45 degrees with each of the first and second wall bodies. And the first and second concave grooves disposed between the end of the third wall body and the first and second wall bodies are integrally molded, and The opening surfaces of the first and second concave grooves are formed so as to recede from the extension line of the surface of the third wall body , and the end portions of the first and second wall bodies are the third wall body. It does not protrude from the extended line of the surface, the opening surface of the first groove is parallel to the second wall body, and the opening surface of the second groove is parallel to the first wall body. Are arranged.
[0023]
By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to assemble the panel unit into a housing of an arbitrary size simply by fixing the connector of the present invention to the end of the member. Therefore, the panel units can be joined linearly or joined at right angles to form a corner shape. Moreover, when using two connector facing each other, a nut can be arrange | positioned to one concave groove, and both can be couple | bonded by screwing a bolt from the opposing connector.
[0026]
Further, in the invention according to claim 2 , a nut and a spacer are attached to one of the first or second concave grooves, and the other wall and the third wall body facing each other are disposed so as to contact each other. Since the bolt is inserted into the nut by screwing the bolt inserted from the other connector, the two are coupled to each other. Therefore, when the two connectors are used facing each other, the bolt from the opposite connector to the nut is used. Both can be combined by screwing together.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a main part showing an embodiment of a connector according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the connector.
FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an example in which panel units are linearly connected using the connector.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example in which panel units are linearly connected using the connector.
FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a state in which panel units are connected by the coupler.
FIG. 6 is a plan view showing an example in which panel units are vertically connected using the connector.
FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a state in which the panel units are vertically connected by the connector.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a case where a temporary hut is constructed using the connector.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Connector 11 1st wall body 12 2nd wall body 13 3rd wall body 13a Recess 14 1st groove 14a Opening surface 15 2nd groove 15a Opening surface 16 Panel unit 17 Spacer 18 Screw 19 Bolt 20 hole 21 nut

Claims (2)

First and second wall bodies arranged at right angles, a third wall body disposed between both wall bodies and inclined at 45 degrees with each of the first and second wall bodies, and the third wall body The first and second recessed grooves disposed between the end of the wall body and the first and second wall bodies are integrally molded, and the first and second recessed grooves The opening surface is formed to recede from the extension line of the third wall surface ,
And the edge part of the 1st, 2nd wall body does not protrude from the extension line of the 3rd wall body surface,
The opening surface of the first groove is disposed in parallel with the second wall body, and the opening surface of the second groove is disposed in parallel with the first wall body. Coupling tool.   A nut and a spacer are attached to one of the first or second concave groove, and the other connecting tool and the third wall body facing each other are arranged so as to contact each other, and the other connecting tool is disposed on the nut. The coupling device according to claim 1, wherein the bolts inserted through the screw are coupled to each other by screwing.

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