JPH0221831Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (Field of industrial application) This invention is a method for storing remote control transmitters (hereinafter referred to as remote controls) for televisions, video cameras, air conditioners, etc. in the main body of the device or protruding from the main body of the device. The present invention relates to a device used for this purpose, and more particularly to a storage device that can reliably store a remote control inside the storage device.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, a device as shown in FIG. 2 has been devised as a device used for storing a remote control in a device body or protruding from the device body.

In other words, in a storage device in which a slide piece 4 that stops in the forward and backward positions is provided at the rear of a storage case consisting of a lid 1 and a case body 2 in the opposite direction to the remote control insertion opening 3, the slide piece 4 is moved forward by repulsive force. and means for stopping the slide piece 4 at both positions. The remote control 5 has locking recesses 6 in advance on both sides in the length direction.
A pair of parallel sliding grooves 7 are provided. A pair of elastic arms 8 facing both sides of the inserted remote control 5 are integrally attached to the slide piece 4 so as to be able to bend using the base as a fulcrum, and the elastic arm 8 has a remote control tip and a locking recess 6 A locking protrusion 9 that engages with the locking recess 6 of the remote control 5 is provided at a distance corresponding to the length of the elastic arm 8 from the base of the elastic arm 8. A long hole 10 is provided in the surface for allowing the elastic arm 8 to bend outward. When the remote control 5 is inserted into the storage case, the locking protrusion 9 of the elastic arm 8 enters the sliding groove 7 of the remote control 5, and the elastic arm 8 bends outward using the base as a fulcrum. If the remote control 5 is inserted as it is, the locking protrusion 9 will eventually engage with the locking recess 6 of the remote control 5, and the elastic arm 8 will be elastically restored. At the same time, the remote control 5 moves the slide piece 4
When the user pushes the remote controller 5 further, the slide piece 4 will eventually stop and the remote controller 5 will be completely stored.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) However, in this conventional remote control storage device, the slide piece 4 is a mass-produced synthetic resin molded product, so after molding, the elastic arm is damaged due to molding shrinkage, etc. 8 may fall too far inward, and if assembled with such a defective shape, even if the remote control 5 is attempted to be stored, the remote control 5 will hit the free end 11 of the elastic arm 8 and cannot be stored. Further, during or after assembly, a force may be applied which exceeds the limit of elastic recovery of the elastic arm 8 and causes the elastic arm 8 to fall inward or outward. If the elastic arm 8 falls inward and remains deformed, the remote control 5 cannot be stored in the same manner as above, and if the elastic arm 8 falls outward and remains deformed, the remote control 5 cannot be inserted into the storage case. The locking recess 6 of the remote control 5
Since the locking protrusion 9 of the elastic arm 8 is not engaged, not only can the remote control 5 not be stored properly, but also the remote control 5 may fly forward when extended.
There were cases where the product fell out of the storage device.

Therefore, in the past, the molded slide piece 4 was inspected for any shape defects as described above, and if the shape was defective, it was corrected to a normal shape. Also, during or after assembly, the elastic arm 8
It was necessary to handle the product with care to avoid applying force that would cause it to fall inward or outward. Additionally, all units were inspected to ensure that the remote control could be stored properly before shipping. Therefore, conventional storage devices are
The entire manufacturing process is time-consuming and increases costs.

The present invention aims to reduce costs by eliminating the above-mentioned drawbacks of conventional storage devices and reducing labor throughout the entire manufacturing process.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention employs the following configuration to achieve its purpose.

That is, a slide piece with an elastic arm extending forward that can hold the remote control is provided at the rear of the storage case, and means for moving the slide piece forward by repulsive force and means for stopping the slide piece at the forward and backward positions are provided. In the storage device, elongated holes are provided on both sides of the storage case, and a slide guide that fits into the elongated holes from inside and outside is provided near the free end of the elastic arm.

(Function) Since the present invention has the above-described configuration, the tilting of the elastic arm can be automatically corrected by assembling the slide guide so that the grooves are fitted into the long holes on both sides of the storage case. This prevents the elastic arm from falling inward or outward.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a partially exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention. The storage case consists of a lid 1 with a heart-shaped cam groove 12 on the inside and a case body 2. A case body 2 is attached to the rear of the storage case in the opposite direction from the remote control insertion opening 3.
The slide piece 4 stops at the forward and backward positions along the guide hole 13 provided in the slide piece 4.
A compression spring 15 fitted between a spring seat (not shown) provided on the case body 2 and another spring seat 14 provided on the case body 2, and a lid attached to a mounting hole 16 provided on the slide piece 4. A lever 17 that slides along one cam groove 12 is provided. The remote control 5 is previously provided with a pair of parallel sliding grooves 7 each having a locking recess 6 on both sides in the longitudinal direction. A pair of elastic arms 8 facing both sides of the remote control 5 are provided on the slide piece 4 so as to be able to bend around their bases as fulcrums. A locking protrusion 9 that engages with the locking recess 6 of the remote control 5 is provided at a distance corresponding to the length of the elastic arm 8 from the base of the elastic arm 8. A long hole 10 is provided so that it can be bent. Free end 1 of elastic arm 8
1, an inner projecting piece 18 located on the inside of the storage case and an outer projecting piece 19 located on the outside of the storage case are provided so as to sandwich the elongated hole 10 from the inside and outside. A slide guide 21 is provided with a groove 20 that spans over the area.

When using the embodiment of the present invention, first, to store the remote control 5, insert the remote control 5 from the insertion opening 3 in the longitudinal direction of the storage case. 23, and then the sliding groove 7 fits into the guide rib 23, so that the remote control 5 can be held in the correct posture without rubbing against the inner bottom 24 of the case body 2 and the inside of the lid 1 in the storage device. The remote control 5 can be moved. Eventually, the tip of the remote controller 5 approaches the free end 11 of the elastic arm 8, but the outer protruding piece 19 of the slide guide 21 comes into contact with the edge of the outer side of the storage case in the elongated hole 10, and serves to suppress the force that tends to cause it to fall inward. Therefore, the elastic arm 8 does not fall inward. Therefore, the tip of the remote controller 5 does not hit the free end 11 of the elastic arm 8, so the remote controller 5 moves smoothly. Both sides of the sliding groove 7 of the moved remote control 5 are brought close to the elastic arms 8 of the slide piece 4, and locking protrusions 9 are formed in the sliding groove 7.
enters. At this time, the elastic arm 8 can bend outward through the elongated hole 10 of the storage case using the base as a fulcrum. When the sliding groove 7 moves along the locking protrusion 9, the locking protrusion 9 enters the locking recess 6 formed deeper than the sliding groove 7, and the elastic arms 8, which had been bent, are thereby turned inward. The elasticity is restored. At this time, the inner protruding piece 18 of the elastic arm 8 comes into contact with the inner surface of the storage case and works to suppress the force that tends to cause the elastic arm 8 to fall outward, so that the elastic arm 8 does not fall down towards the outside. Therefore, the locking protrusion 9 is reliably engaged with the locking recess 6. When the locking protrusion 9 and the locking recess 6 are engaged, the remote control 5
The tip of the insertion direction hits the slide piece 4, and when the remote control 5 is further pushed in, the locking protrusion 9 and the locking recess 6 engage, and the remote control 5 and the slide piece 4 come into contact, so that the slide piece 4 is moved into the storage device. The lever 17 is engaged with the locking part 25 of the heart-shaped cam groove 12, and the compression spring 15
The slide piece 4 stops against the repulsive force. In this way, the remote control 5 is stored in the storage device.

Next, when the stored remote control 5 is pushed against the repulsive force of the compression spring 15, the locking part 25 of the heart-shaped cam groove 12 and the lever 17 are disengaged, and the repulsive force of the compression spring 15 disengages the lever 17. Slide piece 4 is guide hole 1
3, the lower part of the slide piece 4 in the advancing direction hits the end of the guide hole 13, and the slide piece 4 stops. Along with this, the elastic arm 8
Since the locking protrusion 9 is engaged with the locking recess 6 of the remote control 5, when the slide piece 4 moves forward and stops, the remote control 5 also stops. When the remote control 5 is pulled out by input in this state, the locking protrusion 9 is disengaged from the sliding groove 7, and the remote control 5 is moved toward the insertion slot 3 and taken out.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, in the embodiment, a heart-shaped cam groove was provided on the lid as a means for stopping the slide piece, and the lever was attached to the slide piece. It can also be attached to the main body.

(Effects of the invention) As described above, the present invention is assembled so that the grooves of the slide guide of the elastic arm are fitted into the long holes on both sides of the storage case, and the elastic arm can be moved by molding shrinkage etc. Even if the tip of a molded product is bent inward, it will be automatically corrected and the remote control can be stored properly, making it easy to inspect for defective products and correct defective products. There is no need to take the time to do so. Furthermore, after assembly, even if a force is applied that inadvertently forces the elastic arm inward or outward, the outer protrusion of the slide guide will prevent the elastic arm from deforming inward. It can be stored securely, and since the elastic arm does not deform outward due to the action of the inner projection of the slide guide, the remote control will not jump forward and fall out of the device when it is extended. As a result, there is no need to be so careful when handling the product during assembly, and there is no longer a need to inspect all units to ensure that the remote control can be stored before shipping. Therefore, it was possible to reduce labor and costs throughout the entire manufacturing process.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a partially exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a partially exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of the conventional device. 1 is a lid, 2 is a case body, 3 is a remote control insertion slot, 4 is a slide piece, 8 is an elastic arm, 9 is a locking projection, 10 is an elongated hole, 11 is a free end, 12 is a cam groove, 15 is a compression spring , 18 is an inner protruding piece, 19 is an outer protruding piece, 20 is a groove, and 21 is a slide guide.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A storage device provided with a slide piece having an elastic arm extending forward that can hold a remote control at the rear of a storage case, and equipped with means for advancing the slide piece by repulsive force and means for stopping the slide piece at forward and backward positions, respectively. A storage device for a remote control, characterized in that elongated holes are provided on both sides of the storage case, and a slide guide that fits into the elongated holes from inside and outside is provided near the free end of the elastic arm.