JPH0334858Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Application Field This invention relates to a structure for attaching an outlet body to an outlet box in a rainproof outlet box that is attached to a wall surface such as outdoors.

BACKGROUND TECHNOLOGY The conventional structure for attaching an outlet body to an outlet box is such that a concave part is provided continuously in the chevron-shaped part, and a lid plate with a fitting opening bored in the inclined surface of the concave part is attached. A structure in which the outlet body is attached by fitting the outlet body into the fitting hole drilled in the cover plate, inserting screws into the mounting parts provided integrally on both sides of the outlet body, and screwing them into the mounting parts provided on the cover plate. It was hot.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention The above-mentioned structure for attaching the outlet body to the outlet box uses screws to fix it to the outlet box, which has the disadvantage that assembly is time-consuming and work efficiency is low. In addition, the outlet body that is attached to the outlet box cannot be the same as the one used for the conventional outlet mounting plate, but must be provided with a mounting portion, which has the drawback of making the product expensive.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, this idea was developed to create an outlet box that can be attached accurately and firmly by simply pushing the outlet body with a locking metal fitting, which is conventionally used in outlet mounting plates, between the engagement parts. The aim is to provide solutions to solve problems.

Means for Solving the Problems This invention solves the above problems by providing a concave part 2 continuous to the chevron-shaped part 1 and attaching the outlet body B to the inclined surface 3 of the concave part 2. In an outlet box which is attached with a lid plate A having a fitting opening 4 therein, a supporting part 5 is provided protrudingly inside the fitting opening 4, and the top of the chevron-shaped part above the fitting opening 4 is provided. At positions facing each other near and below the support part 5,
Inwardly elastic engaging pieces 7a and 8a are provided so as to sandwich the sides of the outlet body B, etc., which are provided with locking metal fittings 6 on both sides, and the mounting position of the outlet body B is determined. Positioning pieces 7b, 8
b, and the engaging pieces 7a, 8a and the positioning receiving pieces 7b, 8b lock the locking fitting 6 provided on the outlet body B to fix the outlet body B.

Function This invention is based on the locking mechanism provided on both sides of the outlet body B when fitting the outlet body B from behind the cover plate A into the fitting opening 4 formed in the inclined surface 3 of the recessed part 2 of the cover plate A. The metal fitting 6 is pressed against the engagement pieces 7a and 8a provided on the upper and lower sides of the fitting opening 4, and the engagement pieces 7 are pushed open.
a, 8a and positioning receiving pieces 7b, 8b
, the insertion part of the outlet body B fits into the fitting opening 4, and at the same time, the locking metal fitting 6
The engaging pieces 7a, 8a are engaged behind by their restoring force and sandwich the sides of the outlet body B, and the locking metal fitting 6 is connected to the positioning receiving pieces 7b, 8b and the engaging piece 7.
a, 8a and is locked, and the outlet body B
is fixed and attached to the cover plate A.

Embodiment An embodiment of this invention will be described below based on the drawings.

In FIGS. 1 to 4, A is a cover plate having a size that matches the front surface of the wiring box body C, and is provided with a recessed part 2 continuous to the chevron-shaped part 1, and an inclined surface 3 of the recessed part 2. A fitting opening 4 into which the outlet body B is fitted is provided. A support portion 5 is provided protrudingly inside the fitting opening 4, and the support portion 5 and the fitting opening 4 are connected to each other.
A pair of engaging portions 7 are provided at positions opposite to the slope near the top of the upper chevron portion 1 so as to correspond to a pair of locking protrusions 6a of a locking fitting 6 provided on an outlet body B, which will be described later. , 8 are provided. One of the engaging portions 7 provided above the fitting opening 4 has a mold cut groove 11 formed therein, and an engaging piece 7a whose tip is bent inward to provide elasticity is formed. Piece 7a
A positioning receptacle 7b for determining the attachment position of the outlet body B is provided at a position opposite to the tip of the other fitting opening 4 with an interval for fitting the locking protrusion 6a of the locking metal fitting 6. Similar to the upper engaging part 7, the engaging part 8 is formed by forming a cut groove 12 in the support part 5 and bending the tip inward to form an engaging piece 8a with elasticity. This engaging piece 8a has a structure in which a positioning receiving piece 8b for receiving the locking fitting 6 by fitting the engaging protrusion 6a into the cut groove 12 is provided correspondingly. The spacing between the engaging pieces 7a and 8a provided oppositely on the upper and lower sides of the fitting opening 4 is such that they can abut on the side of the outlet body B.
When the outlet body B is attached, the sides of the outlet body B are held between them. Next, a locking metal fitting 6 bent into a shape is fitted and fixed to the slightly low shoulders 9 on both sides of the outlet body B, and a pair of locking protrusions are provided on the locking metal fitting 6 at a predetermined interval. 6a is provided. Reference numeral 13 denotes a rainproof cover body, and a bearing part 14 for pivotally supporting the support shaft of this rainproof cover 13 is provided on one side of the wiring box main body C, and the cover body 13 is supported around the bearing part 4 as a fulcrum. can be opened and closed.

In addition, 15 in the figure is a recess provided at the lower part of the cover plate A;
Reference numeral 6 indicates a cord fixing for the plug 10, and reference numeral 17 indicates a screw for fixing the cover plate A to the wiring box body C.

Since this embodiment has the above-described configuration, when attaching the outlet body B to the cover plate A of the outlet box, the outlet body B is fitted into the locking protrusion 6a of the locking fitting 6 of the outlet body B from behind the cover plate A. Engagement pieces 7a of engagement parts 7, 8 provided above and below the abutment 4,
8a, the locking protrusion 6a engages the engagement pieces 7a,
8a and open the locking protrusion 6a of one of the locking fittings 6.
advances to a position where the center part of the other locking metal fitting 6 contacts the positioning receiving piece 7b, and the insertion part of the outlet body B is fitted into the fitting opening 4, and at the same time, the locking protrusion 6a is the engagement piece 7a, 8
a and the engaging piece 7 on the back side of the locking protrusion 6a.
a, 8a are engaged by restoring force and sandwich the sides of the outlet body B, and one of the locking fittings 6 has its locking protrusion 6a sandwiched between the engaging piece 7a and the receiving piece 7b. The other locking metal fitting 6 is held in place by being sandwiched between the engaging piece 8a engaged with the back surface of the locking protrusion 6a and the positioning receiving piece 8b, and the outlet body B is held in place by the cover plate A. be fixed and attached to.

In the above embodiment, the outlet body B with a locking metal fitting is attached to the cover plate A of the outlet box, but it is not limited to the outlet body B, but a switch body equipped with a locking metal fitting can also be attached.
Furthermore, in the embodiment, a fitting opening is provided on the inclined surface 3 of the lid body A to fit one outlet body B, but the fitting opening is made larger in order to install a plurality of outlet bodies etc. in parallel. At the same time, engaging portions may be provided on the upper and lower chevron-shaped portions of the fitting opening and the support portion depending on the locking metal fittings of each outlet body or the like. Also,
When replacing the outlet body B etc. with a new outlet body etc., raise one of the engagement pieces using an appropriate jig or the like and remove the locking protrusion 6a of the locking fitting 6 provided on the outlet body B from the engagement piece. It can be removed by pulling it out.

Effects of the invention As mentioned above, this invention provides an engaging piece and a positioning piece on the cover plate of the outlet box, and locks the locking metal fitting provided on the outlet body to this to attach the outlet body to the outlet box. Since the outlet body can be installed by pressing the outlet body against the cover plate from behind, the attachment of the outlet body to the outlet box is extremely strong and can last for a long time. The use of this type also has the advantage of not causing backlash. Moreover, since the existing outlet body can be used and the structure is simple, there is a practical advantage that the product can be provided at a low cost.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the outlet box with the outlet body and rainproof cover removed;
3 is a sectional view of the outlet box, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the main parts of the cover plate as seen from the back. 1... Mountain-shaped part, 2... Recessed part, 3... Inclined surface,
4... Fitting opening, 5... Support part, 6... Locking metal fitting,
7a, 8a...engaging piece, 7b, 8b...positioning receiving piece, A...cover plate, B...outlet body.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] In an outlet box to which a lid plate A is attached, a recessed part 2 is provided continuously to the chevron-shaped part 1, and a fitting opening 4 for fitting the outlet body B is bored in the inclined surface 3 of the recessed part 2. A support part 5 is provided protrudingly inside the lower part of the fitting opening 4, and a side part of the outlet body B etc. with a locking fitting 6 is provided at a position where the upper chevron part 1 of the fitting opening 4 and the lower supporting part 5 face each other. Elastic engaging pieces 7a, 8a are provided facing inward so as to sandwich the positioning pieces 7b, 8b, and positioning pieces 7b, 8b are formed. An outlet box characterized in that the outlet body B is fixed by locking a locking metal fitting 6 provided on the outlet body B etc.