JPH04126675U - jack cover - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Even when the cover is placed flush with the panel surface,
Make it easy to attach and remove the cover. [Structure] A jack 8 is disposed slightly above the center of the jack section 6 of the video deck. A cover 11 that covers the vertical groove 7 of the jack portion 6 is provided with a holder portion 14 and a cross piece 17 serving as a fulcrum portion. To attach the cover 11, the holder portion 14 and the jack 8 are inserted into the vertical groove 7 while facing each other. Since the cover 11 covers the vertical groove 7, dust etc. do not adhere to the jack 8. The cover 11 is held on the jack part 6 by the collar part 13 and the holder part 14 of the cover 11. By pressing the lower end of the cover 11, the cover 11 is tilted counterclockwise about the cross piece 17 serving as a fulcrum. Since the upper end of the cover 11 protrudes, the cover 11 can be removed. In other words, even if the cover 11 is arranged flush with the surface of the front panel 1a, the cover 11
can be easily attached and detached.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention relates to a jack cover for covering a jack portion.

0002

[Conventional technology]

For example, a VCR has a jack for video input/output and audio input/output. The hook is arranged so as to protrude from the back panel etc. Therefore, the protruding jack Dust, etc. adheres to the outer surface, etc. Insert the plug into the jack that has this dust attached. Doing so may result in poor contact or damage to the jack. The connection between the plug and the plug may become poor. Therefore, we decided to use rubber etc. against the jack. The cover is attached.

0003 In addition, in order to downsize the device, there are also devices where the jack can be retracted from the panel surface. be. In this case, a jack cover is provided to integrally cover the retracted part. It is possible that

0004

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

By the way, with a jack cover that is integrally covered, the surface of the jack cover and the panel surface are flush with each other. If it is the same, it may be difficult to attach and detach the jack cover.

[0005] Therefore, this idea was developed so that even when the jack cover is placed flush with the panel surface, The purpose is to make it easier to attach and detach the jack cover.

[0006]

[Means to solve the problem]

In this invention, a jack cover for covering the jack part, A holder part and a fulcrum part are installed on the back side of this jack cover at the part facing the jack. In addition, a pressing part is provided on the front side of the jack cover, and when this pressing part is pressed, At this time, the jack cover tilts around the fulcrum.

[0007]

[Effect]

To attach the jack cover 11 to the jack part 6, attach the jack cover 11 to the socket. The lever portion 14 and the cross piece 17 serving as a fulcrum portion are opposed to the jack 8. jack The jack 8 is inserted into the holder part 14 of the cover 11. This allows jack 8 Even when the jack part 6 is retracted, the jack cover 11 covers the jack part 6 and To prevent dust etc. from adhering to the rack 8.

[0008] To remove the jack cover 11 from the jack part 6, remove the jack cover 11 from the Press the pressing part on the front side, that is, the opposite side of the holder part 14. jack cover 11 It tilts around a cross piece 17 that serves as a fulcrum. of the pressing part of the jack cover 11 The other side protrudes from the jack part 6, so pinch that protrusion and remove the jack cover. Remove 11.

[0009]

【Example】

An embodiment of this invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

0010 In this example, a jack cover applied to a video deck will be explained. Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the front panel 1a of the cabinet 1 has a power switch 2, an ejector A switch 3, a cassette outlet 4, a display section 5, etc. are arranged.

[0011] In addition, the front panel 1a includes jack portions 6 for video input/output terminals, audio input/output terminals, etc. is arranged on the opposite side of the power switch 2. Here, connect the jack section 6 to the front panel 1. The reason for placing it in a is as follows. For example, placing the jack part 6 on the back panel etc. If so, you will have to move the cassette deck etc. every time you connect a plug (not shown). Otherwise, the work becomes complicated. Therefore, to facilitate the connection of the plug, The jack section 6 is arranged on the front panel 1a. However, in this case, the jack 8 If it sticks out, it will look bad. Therefore, in this example, jack 8 is It was decided to recess it from the surface of the front panel 1a.

0012 As shown in FIG. 6, the jack portion 6 has an elliptical vertical groove 7 carved therein. child In the vertical groove 7, slightly above the center, in this example, there is a video input terminal. A so-called RCA type pin jack (hereinafter referred to as jack) 8 is arranged. . As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the jack 8 has its tip (in FIGS. The left side) is placed slightly recessed from the surface of the front panel 1a.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a rear view of the jack cover 11, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line I-I in FIG. . 11 is a jack cover (hereinafter referred to as cover), which covers the jack on the front panel 1a. This is to cover up the dark area 6. The cover 11 has vertical grooves 7 of the jack portion 6 and A top plate 12 having almost the same shape and a collar 13 connected to the top plate 12 in the horizontal direction. have The collar portion 13 is a portion that comes into contact with the side surface of the vertical groove 7 of the jack portion 6, and This is for holding the bar 11 in the jack portion 6 in a stable state. cover 1 On the back side of the top plate 12 of No. 1 (the right side in FIG. 5), there is a hole in the part facing the jack 8. A folder section 14 is arranged.

[0014] The holder portion 14 has an overall cylindrical shape with opposing notches 15a, 15a. A pair of clamping pieces 15, 15 are extended. Among the clamping pieces 15, 15 The diameter is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the jack 8. Inner peripheral surface of clamping pieces 15, 15 Linear protrusions 16, 16 are formed on the left and right sides. These protrusions 16, 16 are Press the peripheral surface of the jack 8 and spread the holding pieces 15 slightly. This results in The holder portion 14 holds the jack 8. At the center of the clamping pieces 15, 15, there is a fulcrum part and A cross-shaped cross piece 17 is extended. Cross piece 17 is jack 8 and cover 1 This is to set the distance from The tip of hook 8 makes contact. As shown in FIG. It is set to approximately half the length.

[0015] In this example, in order to attach the cover 11 to the jack part 6, first the cover 11 is attached to the jack part 6. with the holder part 14 facing the jack 8 of the jack part 6, and Pinch the cover 11 so that it corresponds to the vertical groove 7 of 6. In this state, cover 11 into the vertical groove 7 (state shown in Figure 1). In this state, the solid line in Figures 1 and 3 As shown in the figure, the front plate 12 of the cover 11 and the surface of the front panel 1a are flush with each other. . Further, the cover 11 is attached to the jacket by the collar portion 13 and the holder portion 14 of the cover 11. It is held in the lock part 6.

[0016] Next, to remove the cover 11 from the cabinet 1, the front side of the cover 11 ( 2, the left side), for example, by pressing the lower end. By this pressing, the cover 11 is tilted in a counterclockwise direction about a cross piece 17 serving as a fulcrum. Therefore , the upper end of the cover 11 is connected to the front panel 1a as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIGS. 2 and 3. protrude from the surface. Pinch the protruding part of the cover 11 and insert the cover 11 into the cabinet 1. Remove it. Then, a plug (not shown) is inserted into the exposed jack 8.

[0017] According to this example, the cover 11 is inserted and maintained so as to cover the vertical groove 7 of the jack part 6. This prevents dust from adhering to the jack 8 and prevents scratches when inserting the plug. There will be no more connection problems. In addition, in this example, the jack portion 6 provided on the front panel 1a is Since the entire surface of the vertical groove 7 is covered with the cover 11 so that it is flush with the surface of the front panel 1a, The appearance of the front panel 1a can be improved.

[0018] Furthermore, according to this example, the jack part 6 is covered with the integrated cover 11, and By pressing the lower end of the cover 11, the cover 11 becomes the fulcrum part of the cross piece 17. Since it tilts around the center, it is easy to attach and detach the cover 11 which is flush with the front panel 1a. can be done easily.

[0019] Note that in the above embodiment, only one jack 8 is provided, but The number of jacks or their arrangement is not limited to this. Also, two or more When placing a rack, for example, use a cross piece to stabilize the position of the cover 11. 17 may be provided corresponding to each jack. In this case, press Only one of the points serves as a fulcrum when pressing the pressure part, and the other cross pieces are All you have to do is set the distance between the jack and the cover. Furthermore, in the above embodiment is an example applied to a video deck, but equipment to which a jack device is applied is but not limited to.

[0020]

[Effect of the idea]

According to this invention, the jack cover covers the jack part and the fulcrum part is The jack cover tilts as a fulcrum, so the jack cover is flush with the panel surface. Even when the jack cover is installed, the jack cover can be easily attached and detached.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the usage state (during installation) of the embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the usage state (during removal) of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the usage state (during installation) of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the cover.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line II in FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the video deck.

[Explanation of symbols]

6 Jack part 7 Vertical groove 8 pin jack 11 Jack cover 12 Top plate 14 Holder part 17 Cross piece

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A jack cover for covering and concealing a jack part, wherein a holder part and a fulcrum part are provided on the back side of the jack cover at a part facing the jack, and a pressing part is provided on the front side of the jack cover. . A jack cover, wherein the jack cover tilts about the fulcrum portion when the pressing portion is pressed.