JPH04104497U - Manual operation lever for office equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a structure that allows a cover to be easily and reliably attached to an operating lever member. [Structure] Recess 6 of bag-shaped portion 5 in resin cover 3
Insert the knob part 2c of the metal operation lever member 2 into the inside of the handle a, and snap-engage the locking claw (locking part) 8 of the cover 3 with the lower surface of the upper surface part 2a, and then connect the bag-shaped part 5 and the knob. Engagement with piece 2c and locking part of cover 3 (locking claw 8)
The cover 3 is attached to the operating lever member 2 by two engagements: and the engagement of the upper surface portion 2a.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention is suitable for locking and locking casters on office equipment such as electronic whiteboards. The present invention relates to a manual operation lever for operating a lock release mechanism.

0002

[Conventional technology]

FIG. 7 shows an example of a conventional manual operation lever 101 of this type. The lever is composed of a metal operating lever member 102 and a resin cover 103. The edge of the operating lever member 102 is covered with a cover 103, and the appearance is improved. We are trying to improve the sense of touch, etc. Of these, the operation lever member 102 has an upper surface portion 102a and an upper surface portion 102a. Side parts 102b, 102 bent at a substantially right angle downward from both left and right sides of b, and has a substantially U-shaped cross section. Moreover, the upper surface portion 102a are integrated with the tongue-shaped knob piece 102c protruding diagonally upward. It is set in. In addition, each side surface portion 102b, 102b has a corresponding one. A through hole 104 is provided at the position shown in FIG. It is designed so that it can be rotated back and forth using this support shaft as a fulcrum. . On the other hand, the cover 103 covers the knob portion 1 of the operating lever member 102. A bag-shaped portion 103a having a recess 105 into which a part of the distal end side of the 02c can be inserted, and The plate-shaped portion 103b disposed to cover the upper surface portion 102a of the lever member 102 is aligned with the plate-like portion 103b. located on the body. In this manual operation lever 101, the knob piece 102c is connected to the bag-shaped part 103. Hammer it into the recess 105 of a with a plastic hammer (not shown) and insert it into the recess 105. The cover 103 is fixedly attached to the operating lever member 102 by fitting.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, with this structure, when installing the cover 103, the plastic Requires tools such as a hammer. Also, when the knob piece 102c is inserted, the bag Cracks may occur in the shaped portion 103a, reducing the mating force and making it more likely to fall off during use. What problems were there?

0004 The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to improve the operation lever part. Office equipment with a structure that allows the cover to be easily and securely attached to the material. The object of the present invention is to provide a manually operated lever for use.

[0005]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention includes a main body and a structure extending integrally from one side of the main body. a metal operating lever member provided with a tongue-shaped knob piece; A bag-shaped part into which the piece is inserted and a plate-shaped part disposed to cover one surface of the main body part are arranged. A manual operation lever for office equipment that is equipped with an integrated resin cover. and a locking portion that is engaged with the operating lever member is provided on the plate-like portion side. It is.

[0006]

[Effect]

According to this configuration, the knob piece is inserted into the bag-like part and the locking part is snapped. Once engaged, the cover can be easily attached to the operating lever member. . Moreover, the insertion engagement between the bag-like part and the knob piece, and the engagement between the locking part and the operating lever member, Since the operation lever member and the cover are fixed by two engagements, the bag-shaped part Even if the knob piece is inserted loosely without fitting it too tightly, it will not be securely fixed. It will be done.

[0007]

【Example】

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic longitudinal sectional side view of a manual operating lever for office equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the operating lever shown in FIG. 1. In FIGS. 1 and 2, the manual operation lever 1 is generally a metal operation lever. It is composed of a member 2 and a cover 3 made of resin.

[0008] More specifically, the operating lever member 2 has an upper surface portion 2a and a left side of the upper surface portion 2a. Side portions 2b bent at a substantially right angle from both right sides toward the bottom, respectively; 2b, and has a substantially U-shaped cross section. Moreover, from the upper surface part 2a A tongue-shaped tongue piece 2c is provided diagonally upwardly. In addition, both Through holes 4 are provided at corresponding positions in the side parts 2b, 2b, respectively. A spindle (not shown) is inserted into the through hole 4, and the spindle can be rotated back and forth using this spindle as a fulcrum. Can be attached. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3 as a single item, the cover 3 is a control lever member. 2 and the lever member 2. It has a horizontal hole-like recess 6a into which a part of the tip of the bending piece 2c can be inserted. A bag-shaped portion 5 is integrally formed. In addition, on the lower surface side of the plate-shaped portion 3a, there is a The recess 6b in which the upper surface 2a of the operating lever member 2 can be stored is continuous with the recess 6a. Also, beam portions 7a and 7b extending in the left-right direction are scattered in the front and rear in the recess 6b. It is provided. Furthermore, an operating lever is provided in the rear end of the recess 6b. - a lock that snaps into engagement with the operating lever member 2 when the member 2 is retracted; An engaging wall 9 is formed with a locking pawl 8 as a part, and this engaging wall 9 A groove 10 for allowing elastic deformation of the engagement wall 9 extends in the left-right direction on the rear side. It is provided.

[0009] When attaching the cover 3 to the operating lever member 2, first Loosely insert c into the recess 6a of the bag-shaped part 5, and then store the upper surface part 2b in the recess 6b. The plate-shaped portion 3a is pressed in such a manner that the plate-shaped portion 3a is pressed. Then, the upper surface portion 2a is formed inside the upper surface portion 6b. At the same time as being retracted, the locking pawl 8 is snap-engaged with the lower surface side of the upper surface portion 2a.

0010 Therefore, in this structure, the knob piece 2c is inserted into the recess 6a of the bag-shaped part 5. At the same time, when the locking pawl 8 is engaged with the snap, the cover is attached to the operating lever member 2. 3 can be easily installed, improving work efficiency. In addition, the bag-shaped portion 5 The insertion engagement between the knob piece 3b and the snap engagement between the locking pawl 8 and the top surface 2a Since the operation lever member 2 and the cover 3 are fixed by the two engagements, the bag Even if the knob piece 3b is loosely inserted into the shaped part 5 without being fitted too tightly, the operating lever will not work. Reliable fixation between the member 2 and the cover 3 can be obtained. This allows the bag to be removed when inserted. Cracks in the shaped portion 5 can be prevented, and reliability can also be improved.

[0011] The manual operation lever 1 assembled in this way is shown in the through hole 4. It can be attached rotatably by inserting a vertical support shaft through the support shaft and using this support shaft as a fulcrum. Also , when the knob piece 3b covered with the bag-like part 5 is grasped and rotated with a finger, this rotation occurs. Sometimes the side parts 2b, 2b are locked and unlocked by a releasable locking mechanism (not shown). You can do some work.

0012 FIG. 4 is a schematic vertical view of a manual operation lever for office equipment according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional side view, and FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the operating lever shown in FIG. 4. In FIGS. 4 and 5, the manual operation lever 11 is generally a metal operation lever. - member 12, a cover 13 made of resin, and a clip 21 made of resin. Ru.

[0013] More specifically, the operating lever member 12 includes an upper surface portion 12a and an upper surface portion 12a. Side view 12b bent at a substantially right angle downward from both left and right sides of a. , 12b, and has a substantially U-shaped cross section. In addition, the upper surface part 1 A tongue-shaped knob piece 12c is installed diagonally upward from 2a. I'm being kicked. In addition, both side portions 12b, 12b are provided with penetrations at corresponding positions. A through hole 14 is provided, and a support shaft (not shown) is inserted into this through hole 14. It can be mounted for reciprocating rotation using the shaft as a fulcrum. Furthermore, approximately the center portion of the upper surface portion 12a A hole 22 passing through the top and bottom is provided.

[0014] On the other hand, the cover 13 is arranged to cover the upper surface portion 12a of the operating lever member 12. The provided plate-shaped portion 13a and the tip of the knob piece portion 12c of the operating lever member 12 It is integrally formed with a bag-like part 15 having a horizontal hole-like recess 16a into which a part of the bag can be inserted. has been done. In addition, the upper surface portion 1 of the operating lever member 12 is provided on the lower surface side of the plate-like portion 13a. A recess 16b capable of storing 2a is provided in a continuous state with the recess 16a, and the recess Inside 16b, beam portions 17a and 17b extending in the left-right direction are provided front and rear. There is. Furthermore, approximately at the center of the plate-like portion 13a, there is a gap between the beam portions 17a and 17b. A through hole 23 is formed corresponding to the hole 22 of the operating lever member 12.

[0015] Next, the clip 21 has a plate-shaped part 21a for a stopper at one end, and a plate-shaped part 21a for a stopper at the other end. A locking pawl 21b is formed. Also, on the other end side, there is a bottomed hole 24 in the center part. At the same time, four slots 25 are provided on the circumferential surface of the hole 25 to reach the inside of the bottomed hole 24. They are provided at approximately equal intervals.

[0016] In this structure, when attaching the cover 13 to the operating lever member 12, If so, first insert the knob piece 12c loosely into the recess 16a of the bag-shaped part 15, and then Press the plate-shaped part 13a so that the upper surface part 12a is stored in the recess 16b. , the upper surface portion 12a is housed in the recess 16b. Then, the hole 23 of cover 3 and the top surface The hole 22 of the portion 12a corresponds to the hole 22 of the portion 12a. Next, insert the clip 21 from the upper side of the cover 13. , insert this clip 21 from the other end side. Also, if this clip 21 is inserted When the locking claw 21b of the clip 21 comes into contact with the hole 23 or the hole 22, Each locking pawl 21b bends inward at the slot 25 and bottomed hole 24, respectively. escapes, returns after passing through the hole 22, and then snaps to the lower side of the upper surface part 12a. It is engaged and prevented from coming off. Note that in this state, the dish-shaped portion 21a is not in contact with the plate-shaped portion 21a. The periphery of the plate-shaped portion 13a is bent inward, and a tension is generated between the plate-shaped portion 21a and the locking claw 21b. A force is created between the operating lever member 12, the cover 13 and the clip 21, respectively. This prevents rattling.

[0017] Therefore, in this structure, the knob piece 12c is inserted into the recess 16a of the bag-shaped part 15. After that, insert the clip 21 as a locking part into the holes 22 and 23 and screw it on. When engaged with the nap, the cover 13 can be easily attached to the operating lever member 12. can be done.

[0018] Next, FIG. 6 shows a modification of the manual operation lever 11 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 3 is a schematic vertical side view. In Figure 6, the same symbols as in Figures 4 and 5 are given. shows the same thing as FIGS. 4 and 5. In this modification, the clip 31 that is fitted into and engaged with the hole 22 is connected to the hole 22. Correspondingly, it is provided integrally on the lower surface side of the plate-shaped portion 13a. Also, this click A bottomed hole 24 is provided in the center of the protruding end of the pool 31. Four slots 25 reaching the bottomed hole 24 are provided on the circumferential surface at approximately equal intervals.

[0019] In this structure, when attaching the operating lever member 13, first First, the knob piece 12c is loosely inserted into the recess 16a of the bag-shaped part 15. Then, the hole A clip 31 corresponds to a position corresponding to 22. Next, insert the clip 31 into the hole 22. Push the plate-shaped portion 13a of the cover 3 into the upper surface of the operating lever member 12. When pressed against the portion 12a, the clip 31 is inserted into the hole 22. Ma In addition, when this clip 31 is inserted, the locking claw 21b of the clip 31 is inserted into the hole 2. 2, each locking pawl 21b moves inward at the slot 25 and the bottomed hole 24. It deflects and escapes, returns after passing through the hole 22, and then returns to the lower side of the upper surface part 12a. It is snapped into place and is prevented from coming off. In this state, the clip 31 is fixed. The periphery of the plate-shaped portion 13a that is fixed bends inward, and the space between the plate-shaped portion 13a and the locking claw 21b A pulling force is created between the control lever member 12 and the cover 13 to prevent rattling. It becomes ugly.

[0020] Therefore, in this structure as well, the knob piece 1 is placed inside the recess 16a of the bag-shaped portion 15. 2c, and then insert the clip 31 as an engaging part to remove the screw. When the nap engages, the cover 13 is attached to the operating lever member 12. I can do it.

[0021]

[Effect of the idea] As explained above, according to the manual operation lever for office equipment according to the present invention, the bag-shaped When the knob piece is inserted into the part and the locking part is engaged, it will fit against the operating lever member. Since the cover can be attached easily, work efficiency can be improved. deer 2 due to the insertion engagement between the bag-shaped portion and the knob piece, and the engagement between the locking portion and the operating lever member. Since the operation lever member and the cover are fixed by two engagements, the bag-shaped part Reliable fixation can be obtained even when the two pieces are inserted loosely without being fitted too tightly. This makes it easier to insert the knob piece into the bag-shaped part, which was a problem with the conventional structure. This will surely prevent cracks in the bag-like part that is exposed, and improve reliability.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic longitudinal sectional side view of a manual operating lever for office equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the operating lever shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the single cover of the operating lever shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, shown from the bottom side.

FIG. 4 is a schematic longitudinal sectional side view of a manual operating lever for office equipment according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the operating lever shown in FIG. 4;

6 is a schematic longitudinal sectional side view showing a modification of the manual operation lever shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG.

FIG. 7 is a schematic longitudinal sectional side view showing an example of a conventional manual operation lever for office equipment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 11... Manual operation lever, 2, 12... Operating lever member, 3, 13... Cover, 5, 15... Bag-shaped part, 8... Locking claw (locking part), 21, 31... Clip (locking part) ).

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A metal operating lever member provided with a main body and a tongue-shaped knob piece extending integrally from one surface of the main body, a bag-shaped part into which the knob piece is inserted; In the manual operating lever for office equipment, the manual operating lever for office equipment includes a resin cover integrally provided with a plate-like part disposed to cover one surface of the main body part, the operating lever member on the plate-like part side. A manual operating lever for office equipment, characterized in that it is provided with a locking portion that is engaged with the lever.