JP5133878B2 - Module adapter - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a module adapter for the releasable locking of modules in particular of cases in a housing structure. According to the invention, in order to improve the manipulation of modules, in particular of cases, a remote control is provided by means of which the module provided with the module adapter may be quickly and securely fixed during transport, yet can also be brought into use by means of said remote control essentially with a grip independent of the previous locking.

Description

The present invention relates to a module adapter.

In current industry and leisure facilities, it is often necessary to store special work equipment, tools, equipment and fixtures in a variety of different locations. This is especially true for tools and medical devices that are always stored in a portable or first aid kit. In addition, fixtures are also used relatively frequently during leisure time today, and are merely representative examples in the user's home or various other locations depending on whether they are indoors or outdoors. A collection of digital data media, associated playback devices and computers. In addition to the fields of industrial technology, medicine and leisure activities, there is also a great need to provide sensitive devices that can be referred to in the scientific field and can be used in most different places. Such medical and scientific devices are often made available in the form of modules.

Lockable containers are often used to transport the items listed above, particularly work equipment, fixtures and modules, which guarantees safe storage during transport. Container walls provide a high degree of protection against damage, but they are still often damaged because the storage conditions during transfer are not perfect and the container itself is subjected to strong acceleration forces caused by the impacts that occur during transfer. This leads to damage to the contents.

Another problem is that the container contents are relatively inaccessible when the container is stored in a normal storage location. This is because, in general, the container can only be opened when it is accessible from above, i.e. when it is pulled out of the shelf, for example.

A drawer cabinet is known from US Pat. No. 6,057,056, and the drawer of this cabinet is called an open module. Due to the open structure of the drawer, such a drawer cannot be used separately. Another drawback of this drawer cabinet is that it is difficult to remove the drawer.
WO 09/32014

The present invention aims to improve the ease of use of the module and especially the case.

This object is solved according to the invention by the features of claims 1, 13 , 16 , 33 .

According to a first aspect of the invention, a remote control device is provided on the module adapter for releasably locking the module to the housing structure, such that the remote control device releases the lock by the first engagement element. Can do. The remote control device can ensure that the module with the module adapter can be fixed reliably and quickly during transport and can be used essentially regardless of the previous fixing operation by gripping.

The ease of quick access that can be achieved in this way is advantageous not only when using the module, but also when storing and transporting the module. That is, quick access also enhances acceptance of locks for storage and transport purposes. In the case of conventional locking devices with complex release operations, the need or requirement for quick access to medical equipment, for example in an emergency vehicle, is not normal for their use, but the module adapter according to the present invention aids its use. As a result, the safety of storage and transfer will be improved.

According to a preferred embodiment of the module adapter according to the invention, the remote control device is configured as a mechanical manually operable remote control device. Therefore, its use does not require an external power source, in particular a power or fluid power supply, so that the operability of the remote control is always guaranteed.

The remote control device is provided on the first rail assembly of the module adapter and can be operated over the longitudinal extension, which provides great convenience for the user. This arrangement eliminates the need to search for the remote control device when it is necessary to unlock what is locked. The unlocking operation can be realized over a large area, and the module adapter can be used intuitively and easily. This is especially true when the remote control device comprises an actuating element configured as an elongated control lever arranged parallel to the first rail assembly.

According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the control lever is configured to be tiltable about an axis extending parallel to the guide device of the module adapter. Such an embodiment allows the remote control device to function reliably over a very large area without the need for complex mechanisms.

With regard to the locking function during transport and storage, the control lever is advantageously preloaded in the direction of the locking position by at least one spring element, in particular a spring element made of foamed synthetic material with invariable elasticity. . With this type of preloading that can be achieved by both the preferred catching and clamping elements according to the present invention, the locking function can be automatically guaranteed, thereby the risk of unsafe storage and unsafe transport due to inadvertent unlocking. Can be prevented.

By means of a spring element made of foamed synthetic material, the spring element can advantageously not only be produced economically, but also the function of such a spring element can be extended over an elongated and elongated area, which makes it particularly equally effective. Suitable for use with an elongated control lever.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the first rail assembly comprises first and second lockable guide rails provided on opposite sides of the module. This type of embodiment, realized in particular symmetrically in the module, prevents overhanging attachments and thus the bending bending forces involved. This configuration is particularly advantageous when using a module adapter in the vehicle, since various accelerations can act on the module to be transported in the vehicle.

In principle, it is possible to implement the module adapter according to the invention simply as a locking device. However, the module adapter is preferably used to guide the module, and according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first rail assembly is configured to mate with a corresponding receiving member in the second adapter structure. And at least one first guide rail. In this type of embodiment, according to the invention, the module adapter is compact and at the same time has a particularly efficient configuration.

Although it is contemplated that the use of a clamping element for locking action is generally within the scope of the present invention, a first engagement element with at least one first detent lug is provided and a second engagement The element is preferably provided with a detent lug receiving member or a detent lug stop member. This ensures accurate module positioning.

In order to increase the user's convenience when using the locking engagement element, according to a further preferred embodiment, the detent receiving member has at least one first detent as a latch guide for at least one first detent lug member. A wedge-shaped surface is formed. The first wedge-shaped surface can be conveniently fixed by simply pushing the module.

If one or more insertion positions, in particular a plurality of insertion positions or insertions from different directions, are intended, a detent lug receiving member is placed on the second wedge-shaped surface opposite the first wedge-shaped surface in the insertion direction. It is advantageous to provide it.

An embodiment that is particularly economical in manufacture and reliable in use is realized when at least the first detent lug member and in particular a plurality of detent lug members are provided on the control lever, and the module adapter according to the invention is of this type Only a small number of components are required to achieve this configuration.

In order to ensure the module against unintentional unlocking or unauthorized access of the locking function, in another preferred embodiment, a particularly lockable latch mechanism that can block the operation of the remote control device is a second adapter structure. Is provided. Such a latch mechanism makes it difficult to unintentionally unlock the lock mechanism, and makes it impossible to unlock the remote control device with high safety particularly when the remote control device is separated from the lock mechanism, that is, provided in the first adapter structure. In the case where one joint actuating element is provided for the latch mechanisms of a plurality of second adapter structures, essentially a central locking mechanism is obtained.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention that claims protection independently, the first rail assembly of the module adapter is connected to the module to be transferred by the second rail assembly. This allows the module to be pulled out, for example, so that it can be used in a fixed position when needed.

In particular different applications use the result when the module adapter is applied to a module configured as a container. Such a configuration gives the user sufficient discretion regarding the functions and contents that the module should have.

One embodiment, which is substantially undesirable as far as possible use is concerned, is that the module is configured as a container and includes a lid attached to the container by a hinge device, regardless of the locking function, the hinge device being pivoted And when coupled directly to the first rail assembly so that the respective lid of the container can be displaced by both sliding. This type of embodiment can be used on the one hand as a drawer in the module housing, for example a cabinet, shelf or table into which the contents are placed from above, and on the other hand without the need to change or add to the container. The case which can be used as is provided.

According to another aspect of the present invention claiming protection independently, the first rail has a coupling rail and a pivot pin, the first rail being cupped by both displacement and rotation about the axis of the pivot pin. A module adapter is provided in which the first rail and the coupling rail are adapted to each other so that they can be displaced relative to the ring rail. Thus, this type of module adapter provides a module that has only a few components and can both be opened open and slid open. In such operation, the first rail, together with the coupling rail, forms both the rail guide and a substantial portion of the case or pivot joint. With such a module adapter, preferably configured as part of a laptop, the laptop can be pushed into the docking function station, for example, under the desktop, for example in an integrated position, when used with a machine, You can still use the keyboard or open the laptop and use its screen.

The pivot pin in the module adapter is preferably fixed to the first rail, and the pivot pin socket is provided on the coupling rail.

More preferably, the pivot pin socket has a coupling and decoupling track that traverses the pivot pin axis. Thus, the first rail and the coupling rail can be displaced from each other in a particularly simple manner without the need for complicated operations.

In the module adapter having the first rail and the coupling rail, the module adapter can be partially pulled out while the coupling rail and the first rail remain connected.

In a further preferred embodiment, a sufficient withdrawal is possible and a second rail is provided which is displaceable opposite the coupling rail, so that, for example, the lower container shell fixed to the second rail is completely It can be pulled out and further slid down the upper container shell fixed to the first rail.

In another preferred embodiment, the module adapter is configured such that its sliding and pivoting action cannot be performed simultaneously. This prevents, for example, a container held in the housing structure from being unintentionally opened, while such a container can be simply selectively removed and opened or slid when carried and used as a whole. The controllable operation can be obtained.

The above function can be realized in a particularly simple manner when the first and second supports are provided on the coupling rail, so that these supports are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the coupling rail and It is dimensioned so that it can be released through a notch provided in one rail. In this type of embodiment, the first rail hinges with the coupling rail above the pivot pin or when the pivot pin is displaced from the pivot pin socket and the reciprocating alignment of the support is displaced with respect to the notch. Immediately connect the operation to allow displacement.

When using a module adapter as a form of container or case attachment, a sliding end stop is advantageously provided that identifies a clear end position. A particularly simple sliding end stopper, and thus a sliding end stopper which can be manufactured economically, can be realized by providing a stop member on the second rail or coupling rail which abuts against the part of the lock pin.

Equally advantageously, a withdrawal end stop is provided which prevents the upper and lower parts of the container, case or laptop from accidentally falling down. Such a pull-out lock mechanism also forms a stop member, whereby such a stop member preferably interacts with the pins of the anti-rotation lock mechanism.

When the above-mentioned module adapter is provided in a module having a carrying grip portion, it is preferable that at least a first transfer lock mechanism for reliably preventing a carrier carrying the module from sliding or opening by gripping is provided. .

The above-described operation of the module adapter is particularly advantageous when the mechanical resistance to be overcome by opening is to be less than or equal to the mechanical resistance to be overcome by displacement. In such cases, the reciprocal displacement and open connection described above will cease and the lid operation when using the container as a case will generally be open without excluding any displacement that may be desired, as would normally be desired. Is done by. In a state of being fixed as a drawer, according to the present invention, the container can be pulled out under the lid. This is particularly advantageous when storing several modules one above the other, or when storing modules in a cabinet or under the desktop. However, if the storage involves a housing structure configured in the form of a shelf or rack, the uppermost container can be opened by removing it and opening it, as each size of the required space is kept freely. Can be done.

In order to obtain a long lasting sealing effect, in another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a sealing surface configured as a reciprocally dynamically aligned contact surface is provided on the container and lid, thereby along a long counter bearing. Prevent excessive wear relative sliding.

An interesting appearance is obtained when the second guide device is superimposed on the contact surface of the container and lid when viewed from the side.

The advantages of the module adapter according to the invention are obtained especially when used with a module configured as a case. Accordingly, protection is claimed for a case having an adapter structure that releasably locks the case to the housing structure, which is characterized by providing a remote control that can release the lock of the case to the housing structure. Furthermore, protection is claimed for the case which can be opened by sliding and turning and for the particularly preferred embodiment thus constructed.

Further advantageous embodiments and developments of the invention are obtained from the dependent claims and the description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a module adapter 10 of the present invention, and the module adapter 10 is provided in a case 12 according to the first embodiment.

The case 12 includes a wooden lower shell 14 and a lid 16 made of the same material. The lower shell 14 and the lid 16 together define a cube so that the plane in which the lower shell 14 and the lid 16 contact in the closed state of the case 12 is inclined with respect to the lower end wall 18 of the lower shell 14 shown in FIG. Accordingly, the sealing surfaces 24 and 26 of the lower shell 14 provided on the side walls 20 and 22 of the lower shell 14 and the sealing surfaces 28 and 30 of the side walls 32 and 34 of the lid 16 form contact surfaces.

The module adapter 10 can displace the lower shell relative to the lid 16 as shown in FIG. 1, or can be opened by rotating the lid 16 as shown in FIG. To this end, the module adapter 10 has a first rail assembly 36 and a second rail assembly 38, whereby the second rail assembly 38 is connected to the first pull-out rail 40 and the one side wall 20 of the lower shell 14. A second pull-out rail 42 is provided on the other side wall 22 of the lower shell 14, and each pull-out rail 40, 42 is a metal contour configured for a ball bearing guide member that is bolted to the respective side wall 20, 22. .

The first rail assembly 36 includes a first guide rail 44 and a second guide rail 46, and the first guide rail 44 and the second guide rail 46 are connected to the second rail assembly 38 as indicated by a bidirectional arrow A. In contrast, ball bearings are provided to move the first rail assembly 36 with low friction in the longitudinal direction, so that the contents of the case 12 can be accessed by the withdrawn drawer (FIG. 1).

In order to be able to open the lid 16, hinges 48, 50 are provided, by means of these hinges 48, 50, the lid 16 around a common axis of rotation 52 to the first guide rail 44 and the second guide rail 46, respectively. Attached to be rotatable. The hinges 48, 50 are spaced from the plane of the seal surfaces 24, 26, 28, 30 when the case 16 is closed to avoid wear on the seal surfaces 24, 26, 28, 30 during opening and closing. Are arranged in the same way. Rotating projections 54 and 56 are provided on the side walls 32 and 34 of the lid 16.

When the case is not used in the conventional manner as shown in FIG. 2, it is preferably stored in a housing structure shown in FIG. The rack 58 includes a first columnar body 60 that extends essentially vertically and a second columnar body 62 that also extends vertically, and a first receiving track 64 for the first guide rail 44 is provided on the first columnar body 60. A second receiving track 66 for the second guide rail 46 is provided on the second columnar body 62. The first receiving track 66 (an error in 64) and the second receiving track 64 (an error in 66) extend substantially horizontally so that the receiving track 64 and the receiving track 66 do not move the case 12 without moving the case 12. Dimensioned so that it can be easily pushed and pushed into

The first rail assembly 36 may be locked relative to the rack 58 so that a special structure may be used as described below in connection with another embodiment.

As in the first embodiment, the second preferred embodiment of the case 112 of the present invention shown in FIG. 3 includes a lower shell 114 and a lid 116, and the lower shell 114 and the lid 116 both rotate and slide. Are joined together as in the first embodiment. Accordingly, reference is made formally to the corresponding description of the first embodiment.

The two embodiments differ only in the outer geometry of the lower shell 114 and lid 116, the plane defined by the sealing surface is located on the lower shell and lid, and the first rail assembly 136 on the two sides. It should be emphasized that it is covered by

Although the module adapter used together with the case 112 according to the second embodiment has the function described with respect to the first embodiment, this module adapter mainly has the function of releasably locking the case 112 to the rack 158. 4 shows only the first columnar body 160 for the sake of brevity. For this purpose, the first rail assembly 2 includes first and second mirror-symmetric guide rails 144 and 146 arranged in the central plane of the case 112 (module). Only one guide rail 144 will be described. The details of the second guide rail 146 are similar.

The first guide rail 144 and the second guide rail 146 form a first adapter structure 170 that co-operates with the rail guide member 172, and only the first rail guide element 174 is illustrated. 4 shows. A second rail guide element corresponding to the first rail guide element 174 is provided on a second columnar body (not shown) of the rack. The rail guide member 172 constitutes a second adapter structure 176.

As shown in FIG. 4, the rail guide element 174 includes a U-shaped guide track 178, and when the case 114 is inserted into the rack 158, a combined guide rail 144 having a block-like sliding profile portion 180 is provided below. It slides in this U-shaped guide track 178. To understand all the details regarding this insertion, reference is made to FIG. 6, which illustrates such a situation in another embodiment of the present invention.

In order to lock, the first rail assembly 136 and the rail guide member 172 are provided with first and second reciprocally engaging elements, respectively, and the first, second and third detent lug members 182 are provided. , 184 and 186 are provided as first engaging elements in the first rail assembly and can alternately engage with detent lug receiving members 188 provided on the rail guide member 172.

The first, second, and third detent lug members 182, 184, 186 are provided on the elongated control lever 190 by simply forming a notch in the uniform strip of material, and the control lever 190 is generally illustrated in FIG. 3 can be tilted as indicated by a double arrow C, and can be gripped and manipulated at any location along its longitudinal extension. Thus, the control lever is a remote control 192 for each of the three detent lug members 182, 184, 186, which causes the detent lug members 182, 184, 186 to swing from the detent lug receiving member 188. The first guide rail 144 and, if necessary, the second guide rail 146 can be freely displaced with respect to the respective rail guide members 172.

In order to automatically and reliably engage the case 112 when it is pushed into the rack 158, the control lever 190 is preloaded in the closing direction by a spring element (not shown). The spring elements provided in the second embodiment essentially correspond to those of the third embodiment, and reference can be made to the above embodiment and in particular to FIG.

In order to facilitate engagement in place, first and second inclined wedge-shaped surfaces 194, 196 are further provided on each rail guide element, respectively, when the case 112 is pushed into the rack, respectively. Of the detent lug members 182, 184, 186 until the detent lug receiving member 188 allows such engagement if the engagement of the detent lug members 182, 184, 186 is not inhibited by actuation of the control lever 190. One initially has the effect of retracting against the spring tension and engages one of the other detent lug members 182, 184, 186 to the detent lug receiving member 180 (error of 188). Each inclined wedge-shaped surface is preferably convex because the contact tangent changes the inclination during insertion.

FIGS. 5 to 9 show a third preferred embodiment of the module adapter of the present invention together with the third embodiment of the case 212 of the present invention, and FIG. 5 shows the case 212 of the present invention in a different use state. Shown with ornaments.

In common with the cases 212 shown in FIG. 5, these cases 212 have the above-described functions of the first and second embodiments that interact with corresponding module adapters. Accordingly, in the description of the third embodiment, reference numbers corresponding to individual elements corresponding to the elements of the first and second embodiments are used, and these reference numbers are used in the first and second embodiments. On the other hand, 200 or 100 is added. Accordingly, reference is made to the corresponding parts of the description.

In common with the case shown in FIG. 5, their lower shells 214 and their lids are made of carbon fiber sandwiched material, the core of which is a honeycomb or corrugated structure. Therefore, the case 212 is very strong despite being particularly lightweight.

In common with these cases, the first and second rail assemblies are aluminum profiles, and plastic sliding components 245 are used instead of ball bearings as in the first embodiment. This plastic sliding component 245 is configured in a generally I-shape and is shown horizontally in FIG. 6 and is gripped by the band portions 247, 249 by both the first pull-out rail 240 and the first guide rail 244.

In FIG. 7 b, a bearing groove 251 having a substantially circular cross section is formed in the first guide rail 144 and functions to receive a bearing strip 293 provided opposite to the control lever 290 that can be pushed into the bearing groove 251. Thereby, the control lever 290 can rotate correspondingly as indicated by the double arrow C in FIG. When the control lever 190 is actuated at any location along the longitudinal extension of the actuation region 255 by applying pressure to the actuation region 255, the spring element 257 shown in FIG. 6 is compressed and the detent lug member 282 is compressed. Rotates out of the detent lug receiving member 288 so that the first guide rail 244 can be displaced relative to the rail guide element 274.

The first guide rail 240, including the first pull-out rail 240, the plastic sliding component 244, and the control lever and spring element 257 form an assembly that is secured to the case 240 and remains in that case.

In contrast, the rail guide element 274 remains part of the second adapter structure 276, for example in the associated column 260 of the receiving structure.

The rail guide element 274 shown in three figures in FIG. 8 is a center for displacing the detent lug receiving part with respect to the U-shaped part in the direction of arrow D in order to fix the control lever 290 that requires play for movement. Can be joined to a lock.

10 to 20 of the module adapter 400 of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the second rail by rotation (FIG. 10) or sliding (FIG. 11). An upper shell or lid of a container (not shown) secured to the first rail 401 can be displaced relative to a lower shell or case of a container (not shown) secured to 402. For this purpose, apart from the first rail 401 and the second rail 402, the module adapter 400 comprises a coupling rail 404, and the opening and / or sliding function is such that the coupling rail 404 is directly fixed to the lower shell. In such a case (see FIGS. 23 to 29), this can be realized by the first rail 401 and the coupling rail 404. However, so-called complete extraction can be realized by the second rail 402.

The first rail 401 and the second rail 402 are configured essentially in the form of a slotted box, whereby the first rail 401 comprises a first guide chamber 406 and the second rail comprises a second guide chamber 408. The guide chambers 406, 408 are dimensioned to be received by the supports 410, 412, 414 so that the coupling rail 404 can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the rail.

The support portions 410, 412, and 414 are formed on the coupling rail 404. The first support portion 410 and the second support portion 412 are positioned in the upper region of the coupling rail 404, and the third support portion 414 is positioned in the lower region of the coupling rail 404. The support portions 410, 412, and 414 are provided on a continuous column 416, and the width of the continuous column 416 is x. Are sized so that they can project through the second slots 420 provided in and are guided in these slots 418, 420 with play.

When the coupling rail 404 is pushed into the first rail 401 and the second rail 402, the protruding portions 422 and 424 of the first rail abut against the sliding surfaces 426 and 428 of the coupling rail 404, and the first rail 401 is The coupling rail 404 is supported.

In a corresponding manner, the protruding portions 430, 432, 434 of the second rail abut against the sliding surfaces 436, 438 of the coupling rail 404, and the coupling rail 404 supports the second rail 402.

The displacement function of the module adapter 400 is defined by the protruding portions 422, 424, 432, 434 and the corresponding sliding surfaces 426, 428, 436, 438 described above.

In order to be able to be opened, a pivot pin 440 with a pivot shaft 442 is provided, which pivot pin is provided on the first rail 401 across the longitudinal extension and to the first rail. And are adapted to extend through the guide chamber 406. The pivot shaft 440 co-operates with the coupling rail 404, and the pivot bearing 444 extends substantially perpendicular to the shaft 442 of the pivot pin 440 and extends in the longitudinal direction with respect to the coupling rail 404. It has.

In order to allow the first rail 401 to pivot about the axis 442 relative to the coupling rail 404, the first rail 401 is provided with a first notch 448 and a second notch 440 (450 error), The length of the rail 401 in the longitudinal direction is dimensioned so that the first support portion 410 and the second support portion 412 can be released through the notches 448 and 450 with little play, respectively.

When the coupling rail 404 is pressed against the first rail 401 in the longitudinal direction of the first rail 401, the support portions 410 and 412 prevent any rotational movement about the shaft 442.

Regarding the sliding and opening function, the fifth embodiment of the module adapter 500 of the present invention shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 corresponds to the fourth embodiment as described above with reference to FIGS. ing. Therefore, reference numerals obtained by adding 100 to the reference numerals in FIGS. 10 to 20 are used to indicate the same elements. Reference is also made to the corresponding explanatory parts.

As in the case of the fourth embodiment, the fifth embodiment also includes a first rail 501, a second rail 502, and a coupling rail 504, the first rail 501 and the second rail 502 corresponding to the fourth embodiment. Like the rails, they are in the form of a slotted box, the first rail being provided with notches (not shown), these notches cooperating with the corresponding supports 510.

FIGS. 21 and 22 show how such a module adapter 500 that is releasably locked to the housing structure 558 is preferably configured. The housing structure 558 can be configured as a rack, as in the case of the housing structure according to the first embodiment in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 22, the second adapter structure 560 is secured to the housing structure 558, and the second adapter structure 560 is configured in the form of a rail guide member that is essentially U-shaped in cross section. The first rail assembly 562 can be pushed into the U-shaped portion of the second adapter structure 560, which is essentially formed by a U-shaped profile 564, which is the first rail. 501 is surrounded and fixed to the first rail 501.

The U-shaped profile 564 is dimensioned such that a chamber 568 that functions to accommodate a mechanical remote control 570 is formed between the band 566 and the rail 501. The remote control device 570 essentially comprises an actuating element 572 configured as a control lever, and the actuating element 572 is provided with detent lug members 574 at equal intervals. The actuating element 572 is preloaded in the locked position by a spring element 576 made of foamed synthetic material with invariable elasticity.

When one of the detent lug members 574 is actuated by applying pressure, all the detent lug members 574 pivot to their release positions for connection via the control element 572 and the first rail. The assembly can slide into the second adapter structure 560. When the detent lug members 574 are released, the detent lug members 574 rotate in the opposite direction, and their surfaces 578 are configured to correspond to the second adapter structure 560 or the second adapter structure. It can hit 560 opposite faces.

The module adapter 500 shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 has a module adapter as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 in which this structure provides greater play in the direction of the double arrow S in FIG. 22 than in the embodiment according to FIGS. Has advantages over.

The module adapter 600 of the present invention of the sixth embodiment shown in FIGS. 23-29 addresses issues related to safe transport. As in the case of the fourth and fifth embodiments, a first rail 601 and a coupling rail 604 substantially corresponding to the first rails 401 and 501, and the coupling rails 404 and 504, respectively, are provided. A chamber 606 is provided, and support portions 610 and 612 and an additional support portion 613 are arranged in the guide chamber 606. Regarding the interaction between the guide chamber 606 and the supports 610, 612, 613, reference is made to the respective portions of the description related to FIGS.

The only difference between the fourth embodiment and the fifth embodiment is that the direct connection between the lower shell (only the side wall 609 is shown) of the module shown in FIGS. 23 to 29 and the coupling rail 604 is advantageous. The slot in the first rail 601 has an asymmetric structure. Further, unlike the fourth embodiment, the support portions are arranged at gradual lengths and gradual distances from each other.

In order to be able to rotate as shown in FIG. 29, a rotating pin and a rotating pin socket are provided, and only the rotating pin shaft 642 is shown for simplicity (FIG. 25). Since correspondingly realized by the sixth embodiment, reference is made to the description relating to FIGS.

Unique to the embodiment of FIGS. 23-29 is the closure member 680 provided as a transfer lock mechanism. The closure member 680 is preloaded by the spring tension in the first rail 601 and can be displaced in the longitudinal direction, and surrounds the sliding element 682 surrounding the first rail 601, and the sliding element 682 is A pin socket 684 is provided on the inner side, and this pin socket 684 moves together with a holding pin provided on the lever of the gripping part. When the displacement action is applied, the slope 690 automatically locks with the pin 686 along with the spring tension of the sliding element (FIG. 27). When the hinge action is activated, the second inclined portion 692 locks together with the sliding element 682.

FIGS. 28 and 29 show how the rivet 694 provided to secure the sliding element 682 simultaneously functions as a withdrawal end stopper. In this operation, the support portions 610, 613, 612 and the inclined portion 692 are provided with grooves 696, and the grooves provided in the support portion 612 are long so as to act as end stop members for the rivets 694 in the pulled-out state. Not continuous in direction.

When the module transfer grip provided on the module adapter 600 according to the sixth embodiment is pivotably mounted as indicated by the double-headed arrow P, the locking action of the pin 686 can be combined with the pivoting motion. In addition, advantageously, a gravity lock mechanism is provided that prevents both sliding and pivoting when the rail 601 is placed in a vertical position.

30 and 31 are basic schematic diagrams of the module adapter 600 according to the sixth embodiment shown in FIGS. As can be seen from FIG. 30, the manner in which the ramp 690 can displace the pin 686 against the force of the spring 698 to subsequently lock the pin 686 into the pin socket 684 is shown. In this latch position, the coupling rail 604 fixed to the lower shell and the rail 601 fixed to the upper shell are blocked so as not to be displaced. Since the support and notch do not overlap in this position, any hinge opening is also prevented.

Further, as is apparent from FIGS. 30 and 31, it is shown how the gravity lock mechanism is configured by the configuration of the rotating shaft 700 with respect to the lever 702 that supports the pin 686 fixed to the conveyance gripping portion 703. . That is, when the force is applied in the direction of the arrow F against the gravitational force that is held by the gripping portion and acts vertically, the action of the spring 698 is supported by the gravity.

1 is a schematic perspective view showing a first preferred embodiment of a module adapter of the present invention for a case held in a rack according to a particularly preferred first embodiment; FIG. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the case of this invention of FIG. 1 in the position of the use condition which opened the lid | cover and removed from the rack. It is a schematic perspective view which shows 2nd preferable embodiment of the case of this invention provided with the 1st adapter structure of the module adapter of this invention by 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic perspective view of the 2nd adapter structure with respect to the 1st adapter structure shown in FIG. 3 of the module adapter of this invention by 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 6 is an overview showing a case of the present invention according to a further preferred embodiment with a module adapter according to a third preferred embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the module adapter of this invention by 3rd Embodiment shown in FIG. a, b, and c are detailed views showing details of the first adapter structure of the module adapter of the present invention according to the third embodiment shown in FIG. It is detail drawing which shows the detail of the 2nd adapter structure of the module adapter by 3rd Embodiment shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the case and module adapter function of what is shown in FIGS. It is explanatory drawing which shows 4th preferable embodiment of the module adapter of this invention in the open state. It is explanatory drawing which shows 4th preferable embodiment of the module adapter of this invention shown in FIG. 10 in the state opened by sliding partially. It is explanatory drawing which shows 4th preferable embodiment of the module adapter of this invention shown in FIG.10 and FIG.11 in the locked state. It is a side view of the module adapter shown in FIGS. It is explanatory drawing along arrow XIV shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing along arrow XV shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing along arrow XVI shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing along arrow XVII shown in FIG. It is a side view of the coupling rail of the module adapter shown in FIGS. It is sectional drawing along arrow XVIV shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing along arrow XX shown in FIG. It is a fragmentary sectional perspective view which shows the 5th preferable embodiment of the module adapter of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the module adapter of FIG. 21 cooperating with a 2nd adapter structure. It is the front view seen from diagonally downward which shows 6th Embodiment of the module adapter of this invention. It is a side view which shows 6th Embodiment of the module adapter of this invention. It is explanatory drawing seen from the bottom which shows 6th Embodiment of the module adapter of this invention in the state made to slide. It is explanatory drawing seen from diagonally upward which shows 6th Embodiment of the module adapter of this invention in the state made to slide. It is an external view which shows 6th Embodiment of the module adapter of this invention in the state made to slide. It is explanatory drawing which shows 6th Embodiment of the module adapter of this invention in the state made to slide. It is explanatory drawing which looked at 6th Embodiment of the module adapter of this invention in the closed state from diagonally downward. FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram of a transfer lock mechanism of a module adapter according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 23 to 29. FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram of a transfer lock mechanism of a module adapter according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 23 to 29.

Claims (34)

A module adapter for releasably locking a plurality of modules to a housing structure, the first adapter structure provided on or attached to the module, a first rail assembly, and the housing structure or the housing A second adapter structure provided attached to the structure and a rail guide of the first rail assembly, and at least one first engagement element is provided on the first rail assembly for a locking function. In the module adapter consisting of
An actuating element arranged as an elongate control lever arranged parallel to the first rail assembly and configured to be tiltable about an axis extending parallel to the guide device of the module adapter; A module adapter comprising a remote control device capable of releasing a lock function. 2. The module adapter according to claim 1, wherein the remote control device is configured as a remote control device operable manually. 3. The module adapter according to claim 1, wherein the remote control device is provided on the first rail assembly and is operable over the longitudinal extension. 2. A module adapter according to claim 1, wherein the control lever is preloaded in the direction of the locking position by at least one spring element, in particular a spring element made of foamed synthetic material with invariant elasticity . The first rail assembly includes first and second lockable guide rails that can be or are provided on opposite sides of the module. A module adapter according to claim 1. The first rail assembly includes at least one first guide rail configured to be fitted to a corresponding receiving member in the second adapter structure. A module adapter according to claim 1. The first engagement element includes at least one first detent lug, and the second engagement element is provided with a detent lug receiving member or a detent lug stop member. Item 7. The module adapter according to any one of items 6 . 8. The module adapter according to claim 7, wherein the detent receiving member is formed with at least one first wedge-shaped surface as a latch guide for at least one first detent lug member . 9. The module adapter according to claim 8, wherein the detent lug receiving member is provided with a second wedge-shaped surface facing the first wedge-shaped surface in the insertion direction . The module adapter according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein at least a first detent lug member and particularly a plurality of detent lug members are provided on the control lever . The module adapter according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein a latch mechanism capable of blocking an operation of the remote control device is provided in the second adapter structure . The module adapter according to claim 11, wherein a joint actuating element is provided for a lock mechanism of the plurality of second adapter structures . The module adapter according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the first rail assembly is connected to a module to be transferred by the second rail assembly . The module adapter according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the module adapter is adapted to a module configured as a container . The container includes a lid attached to the container by a hinge device, and the hinge device is connected to the first rail assembly so that the respective lid of the container can be displaced by both rotation and sliding. The module adapter according to claim 14 . 16. A module adapter according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a first rail, a coupling rail and a pivot pin, the first rail being displaced and rotating about an axis of the pivot pin A module adapter , wherein the first rail and the coupling rail are adapted to each other so that they can be displaced relative to the coupling rail by both . 17. The module adapter according to claim 16, wherein the pivot pin is fixed in the first position, and the pivot pin socket is provided on the coupling rail . 18. The module adapter of claim 17, wherein the pivot pin socket has a coupling / decoupling track that traverses the pivot pin axis . The module adapter according to any one of claims 16 to 18, wherein a second rail that is displaceably provided so as to be completely pulled out is provided opposite to the coupling rail . The coupling rail includes a support portion that is received in the guide chamber of the first rail in a coupled state, and the first rail can be displaced exclusively with respect to the coupling rail by sliding. The module adapter according to any one of claims 16 to 19 . First and second support portions are provided on the coupling rail, the support portions being spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the coupling rail and dimensioned so that they can be released through notches provided in the first rail. The module adapter according to claim 20, wherein the module adapter is provided. The module adapter according to any one of claims 16 to 21, wherein an anti-rotation lock mechanism is provided . The coupling rail is configured as an anti-rotation locking mechanism that can be displaced to fix the first rail in a twisted position with respect to rotation. Module adapter. The module adapter according to any one of claims 16 to 23, wherein a slip-in end stopper is provided . 25. The module adapter according to claim 24, wherein the sliding-in end stopper forms a stop member that abuts against a portion of the lock pin . 26. The module adapter according to any one of claims 16 to 25, wherein a withdrawal end stopper is provided . 27. The module adapter according to claim 26, wherein the pull-out end stopper forms a stop member that interacts with a pin of the rotation prevention mechanism . The module adapter according to any one of claims 16 to 27, wherein at least one first transfer lock mechanism is provided . The module adapter according to any one of claims 15 to 28, wherein the mechanical resistance to be overcome by opening is adjusted to be equal to or less than the mechanical resistance to be overcome by displacement . 30. The module adapter according to any one of claims 15 to 29, wherein a sealing surface configured as a reciprocatingly aligned contact surface is provided on the container and the lid . 31. The module adapter according to claim 30, wherein the second guide device overlaps the contact surface of the container and the lid when viewed from the side . The module adapter according to any one of claims 1 to 31, wherein the module is configured as a case having a lower shell and a lid . 2. The module adapter according to claim 1, wherein an adapter structure for guiding and releasable locking with respect to the housing structure is provided in the case, and a remote control device is provided so as to be able to release the lock of the case with respect to the housing structure. . The module adapter according to claim 33, wherein the module adapter according to any one of claims 1 to 32 is provided in a case.

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