JPH04116322U - Control unit cover - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The purpose is to provide a cover for an operation section with good operability. [Structure] The operation section cover consists of a housing 11 and a shielding plate 12. The housing 11 has a pair of operation parts 14
It surrounds the rocker switch 14 having a, 14b,
An opening 15 is formed through which the operating parts 14a and 14b are exposed. The shielding plate 12 has approximately half the length in the longitudinal direction of the opening, and is slidably attached to the opening 15. By moving the shielding plate 12, a position of the opening 15 facing either of the operation parts 14a, 14b is covered, so that the operation thereof cannot be performed.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a cover for an operation section, and is particularly intended for use with an operation section cover to prevent erroneous operation of the operation section. Regarding department covers.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, this type of operation part cover was used for electrical and electronic equipment such as computers and switchboards. It is used to prevent erroneous operation of switches in equipment. Specifically, to cover the rocker switch 3 provided on the operating section 2 as shown in FIG. , a shielding plate 1 is rotatably attached to an operation panel 2 via a hinge 4.

0003 Here, the rocker switch 3 is provided on the operation panel 2, and can be turned on as an operation section. It consists of a section 3a and an OFF operation section 3b. Then, when you push down the ON operation part 3a, The OFF operation part 3b is lifted up, and when the OFF operation part 3b is pushed down, the ON operation part 3a is lifted up. is now lifted up.

0004 The shielding plate 1 includes a U-shaped cover body 1a and a rotor portion of the cover body 1a. It consists of a top plate (not shown) that covers the opposite side of the switch 3. And then When the rocker switch 3 is rotated to cover the rocker switch 3, the three sides are covered by the cover book. It is covered by the body 1a and the hinge 4, and the upper part is covered by a top plate. Therefore, the shielding plate 1 rotates toward the rocker switch 3 and covers the rocker switch 3. If this happens, the operator will be unable to operate the rocker switch 3, preventing erroneous operation. do.

[0005] On the other hand, when the rocker switch 3 is turned OFF, the shielding plate 1 is In the direction away from the rocker switch 3, for example, to the opposite mounting surface of the rocker switch 3, or to the shielding plate. This is done by rotating the rocker switch 3 until it stands up, and then removing the cover of the rocker switch 3. Ta.

[0006]

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, in the conventional operation section cover, the shielding plate 1 is placed opposite the rocker switch 3. Since the shielding plate 1 had to be rotated to the side mounting surface, the moving distance of the shielding plate 1 was long and the operation was troublesome. It was. In addition, when the shielding plate 1 is rotated to the standing position, the upright shielding plate 1 is Since the operator must operate the rocker switch 3 while holding the It required the use of both hands, making it difficult to operate. Furthermore, since the shielding plate 1 covers the entire rocker switch 3, the top plate becomes opaque. If the shield plate 1 is made of wood, the shield plate 1 must be opened and closed when checking the status of the rocker switch 3. I had to do it and it was a hassle. This invention was created in view of the above problems, and provides a cover for the operation part with good operability. The purpose is to provide.

[0007]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above purpose, the operating section cover of the present invention surrounds the operating section of the switch. A housing with an opening for viewing and viewing the operation part, and this housing. is movable along the longitudinal direction of the opening, and It has a structure in which a shielding plate shorter than the length in the direction is attached.

[0008]

[Effect]

In the above device, the shielding plate is an opening in the housing that surrounds the operating section of the switch. , and cover part of the operating section.

[0009]

【Example】

First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 1 and 2. The operating section cover 10 of this embodiment includes a housing 11 and an opening in the housing 11. a shielding plate 12 attached to the housing 11 so as to be slidable along the portion 15; It is formed to cover the rocker switch 14 mounted on the operation panel 13. The rocker switch 14 is provided in a foldable manner on the operation panel 13, and is operated as an operation part. It has an N operation section 14a and an OFF operation section 14b. Then, the ON operation section 14a When the OFF operation part 14b is pushed down, the OFF operation part 14b is lifted up, and vice versa. The N operation section 14a is designed to be lifted up.

0010 The housing 11 is an ON operation part 14a and an OFF operation part of the rocker switch 14. Guide portions are provided on the inner walls 11a and 11b along the longitudinal direction of the inner walls 11a and 11b, respectively. 11c and 11d are provided. The guide portions 11c and 11d are connected to the shielding plate 12. , which is opposite to the mounting surface of the operation panel 13 on the opening 15 side. They are arranged parallel to each other and are formed to protrude inside the housing 11. It has been done.

[0011] The shielding plate 12 is formed to have a length approximately half of the longitudinal length of the housing 11. be. Further, the shielding plate 12 has grooves 12 on the side surface facing the guide portions 11c and 11d. a, 12b are formed, and guide portions 11c, 11d are formed in these grooves 12a, 12b. Slidably fit. As a result, the shielding plate 12 is guided to the guide portions 11c and 11d. and slides between both ends of the opening 15. However, instead of grooves 12a and 12b, In addition, a convex portion is formed on the shielding plate 12, and a convex portion is formed in place of the guide portions 11C and 11d. The housing 11 may be provided with a groove that slidably fits into the convex portion.

0012 The shielding plate 12 having such a configuration can be used as the ON operation section 14a or the OFF operation section. It covers either one of the openings 15 facing the openings 14b, thereby making the ON At a position facing the operating section 14a or OFF operating section 14b, The operating path B is blocked and the ON operation section 14a or OFF operation section 14b cannot be operated. I'm trying to stay quiet. In this way, the shielding plate 12 covers the entire rocker switch 14. Since it covers only a part of the operation panel instead of the You can check the status of the rocker switch 14 by looking at it. Note that if the shielding plate 12 is made transparent, the state of the rocker switch 14 can be controlled as follows. This can also be easily confirmed.

[0013] The shielding plate 12 has notches 16, 16 at both ends that come into contact with and separate from the housing 11. The shielding plate 12 is in contact with the housing 11 at both ends of the opening 15. When the operator is in the It is now possible to do so. In particular, the shielding plate 12 can slide smoothly. If so, just hook your fingertips on the notch 16 and flick your fingers to remove the shielding plate. 12 can be moved.

[0014] As described above, according to this embodiment, the shielding plate 12 can be easily moved with one hand, and the locker can be easily moved with one hand. Can operate the switch. Note that although the shielding plate 12 was attached above the opening 15 in this embodiment, The idea is not limited to this, but if it is on the operation passages A and B, the housing 11 or outside.

[0015] Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be explained. As shown in FIG. 1, the ON operation part 14a of the rocker switch 14 is pressed. If you do not want to accidentally turn the OFF state, slide the shielding plate 12 toward the OFF operation part cover the part of the opening 15 that faces the OFF operation part 14b, and open the operation passage. Shield B. This causes the OFF operation part 14b of the rocker switch 14 to be operated. This prevents erroneous operation.

[0016] On the other hand, if you want to turn off the rocker switch 14, as shown in FIG. The plate 12 may be slid toward the ON operation section 14a. Also, if the OFF state in which the OFF operation part 14b of the rocker switch 14 is pressed is mistakenly If you do not want to turn it on, move the shielding plate 12 to the ON operation part 14a side in the same way as described above. to cover the part of the opening 15 that faces the ON operation part 14a, and to prevent operation communication. Route A should be blocked. According to this embodiment, as described above, erroneous operation of the rocker switch 14 can be prevented. It can be prevented.

[0017] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIG. 3. The operation section cover 20 of this embodiment has an opening 2 of a recess 22 formed on the operation panel 21. 3, a shielding plate 24 is slidably attached to the opening. A rocker switch provided at the bottom of the recessed portion 22 when located at either side end of the portion 23 This shields either the ON operation section 25a or the OFF operation section 25b of 25. be. In this embodiment, the side wall of the recess 22 in the operation panel 21 functions as a housing. The other configurations and functions are the same as those of the first embodiment, so the Explanation will be omitted.

[0018] Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIG. 4. In the case of this embodiment, a slightly recessed recess 33 is formed in the operation panel 31, and this recess is equipped with a rocker switch. In addition, the rocker of the recess 33 in the operation panel 31 On the inner wall along the operating parts 32a and 32b of the switch 32, there is a wall along the longitudinal direction. Grooves 33a and 33b are provided respectively.

[0019] Further, the shielding plate 30 of this embodiment is placed in parallel with the mounting surface of the operation panel 31 for the rocker switch. A top plate 31a disposed above the switch 32, and a top plate 31a extending downward from both ends of the top plate 30a. The side plates 30b, 30b are formed into a horizontal U-shape. Then, the top plate 30a, both sides Cover one of the ON operation section 32a or the OFF operation section 32b with the plates 30b, 30b. , by blocking the operation path to the operation parts 32a, 32b, these operation parts 32a, 32b cannot be operated.

[0020] Both lower ends of the side plates 30b and 30b of the shielding plate 30 are inserted into the recess 33. Both grooves 33a and 33a have grooves 33a and 33a facing each other and protrude toward the grooves 33a and 33a. Engagement protrusions 30c, 30c are provided. The shielding plate 30 has an engaging protrusion 30c. , 30c are slidably engaged with the grooves 30a, 30a, the operation parts 32a, 3 2b between both longitudinal ends of the recess 33.

[0021] From the above, the shielding plate 30 is placed on the ON operation part 32a side of the rocker switch 32. When it is located, the operation path to the ON operation part 32a is blocked and the operation becomes impossible. When both are located on the OFF operation section 32b side, the operation on the OFF operation section 32b The passageway is blocked to prevent operation, preventing erroneous operation. In addition, in each of the above embodiments, a rocker switch was shown as an example of the operation part, but this The ideas are not limited to this, but include toggle switches, slide switches, etc. Other switches may also be used.

[0022]

[Effect of the idea]

As described above, according to the present invention, the shield plate that blocks the operation path to the operation section is Since it is arranged so that it can slide along the operating section on the passageway, the shield plate can be moved between the operating sections. This will improve operability. Also, in order to keep the operation cover open, it is necessary to support it with one hand. This also improves operability since there is no .

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

11...Housing 12...Shielding plate 14...Rocker switch 14a, 14b...operation section 15...Opening part A, B...operation passage

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claims: 1. A housing that surrounds an operating section of a switch and has an opening for facing the operating section; a housing that is movable along the longitudinal direction of the opening in the opening of the housing; A cover for an operation section, characterized in that a shielding plate shorter than the longitudinal length of the opening is attached.