JPH04222414A - Floor wiring oa panel and joint therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To realize quick, easy and positive OA panel laying work and floor wiring work. CONSTITUTION:A linear, L-type or T-type power cable 1 is built in a panel 2 having a receptacle receiving part 2a substantially in the center and connector receiving parts 2b at the ends thereof. The panels 2 are laid freely according to the layout of a room and then a connector 4 is fit to the connector receiving part 2b followed by jointing of panels 2. A receptacle is then fit to the receptacle receiving part 2a thus simplifying the wiring and facilitating take out of receptacle.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

[Field of Industrial Application] This invention relates to a floor wiring OA panel and its coupling device, and in particular, it can be installed on a floor slab in an office to easily configure a wire circuit and obtain power from an outlet as appropriate. Floor wiring made possible
This relates to the A panel and its coupling device.

0002

[Prior Art] Conventionally, a cable is installed in an office.
Raised floor panels are known. For example, a panel of a predetermined size is supported by four legs to form a certain space between the floor surface and the panel, and this space is used as a space for cable wiring, air conditioning, etc.

[0003] In addition to this, there is also known a structure in which a support is integrally molded with a panel to form a support integrated panel. This is a floor-standing type in which the panel is placed directly on the floor and the space between it and the floor is used as a wiring space.

0004

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The above-mentioned conventional raised floor panel is laid on the floor, electrical wiring is provided thereto, and electrical outlets are installed on the raised floor panel. In addition, when installing or relocating wiring routes for expanding OA equipment, changing partitions in the office space, moving OA equipment, etc., it is necessary to partially remove the previously installed free access floor panel. Peel it off,
It will be necessary to install new wiring or move it, and remove old wires and outlets.

[0005] Therefore, a technical problem arises that needs to be solved in order to be able to perform panel installation work, electrical wiring work, etc. quickly, easily, and reliably, and the present invention aims to solve this problem. With the goal.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] This invention has been proposed to achieve the above object, and includes a power cable wired in a straight line, an L shape, or a T shape built into a panel, and the power cable is A floor wiring OA panel and the above-mentioned panel characterized in that a connector receptacle and a contact with the connector are provided at the end of the panel, and an outlet receptacle is further provided at the center of the power cable wiring section. When connecting adjacent panels by laying them on the floor, the connector receptacles provided at the ends of the panels are made to face each other, and the grooves formed in the lower center of the connector are connected to the connectors. A connector protruding from the end of the connector socket, which clamps the wall portions of both panels facing each other to connect the adjacent panels, and which is disposed in the connector socket. The contactor provided on the connector is coupled to the contactor, and furthermore, the electrical outlet is fitted into the outlet receptacle disposed approximately in the center of the panel to enable electrical coupling. The present invention aims to provide a connecting device for floor wiring OA panels.

[0007]

[Operation] The invention as claimed in claim 1 incorporates a power cable wired in a straight line, L shape, or T shape in the panel, and furthermore, a connector socket is formed at the end of the panel of the power cable. and the connector receptacles are provided with contacts connected to the power cables, so when the panel is installed on the floor, the connector receptacles are made to face each other, Adjacent panels are connected to each other by fitting the grooves of the bifurcated connector according to claim 2 into the walls of the connector sockets that are facing each other. . At this time, the contacts of the connector are connected to the contacts of the power cable provided in the connector receptacle, and furthermore, the electrical outlet fitted in the center of each panel connects the electrical circuit of the outlet and the power outlet. It can be relocated or expanded, and by replacing panels as desired, it can be freely adapted to the indoor layout.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a panel 2 containing a built-in power cable is installed on a floor slab 3 in an office. Although the panel 2 is basically a floor type, it can also be adapted to a support leg type as shown in FIG. In this case, the space P between the panel and the lower surface can be used as a space for laying communication cables such as telephone lines, coaxial cables, and optical fiber cables.

[0009] Furthermore, the panel 2 is made of lightweight foamed concrete,
The power cable 1 can be molded from GRC (a composite of glass fiber and concrete) or synthetic resin, and the power cable 1 can be directly buried and integrally molded, but it is not limited thereto. That is, for example, when molding the panel 2 using the above-mentioned material, piping or wiring ducts (not shown) are buried and integrally molded, and the power cables 1 are inserted into the piping or wiring ducts.
You can also insert and assemble.

Furthermore, when forming the panel 2 using the above-mentioned material, a space (not shown) for passing the power cable 1 is provided at the bottom of the panel 2, and after the forming, the power cable 1 is
may be attached to the wiring space of the panel 2. Furthermore, the panel is formed into a honeycomb shape made of metal or synthetic resin, and a space for passing the power cable 1 is provided at the bottom of the panel.
Panels may be manufactured by attaching .

Furthermore, after the panels 2, 2... are laid on the floor slab 3, the surface is finished with a tile carpet (not shown).
By doing so, it is possible to form a floor surface that is rich in adsorption and elasticity and has an extremely good walking feel. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the power cable 1 is linearly built into the panel 2. The power cable 1 is buried in the center of the panel 2 between both side edges, and in the center,
The surface of the panel 2 is cut out to provide an outlet receptacle 2a, and the panel surface is cut out to provide connector receptacles 2b at both end edges thereof.

As shown in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7, the connector socket 2b has a wall 2c projecting from the end of the connector socket 2b. On the inner wall surface of 2b are contacts 1a, which are connected to the power cable 1.
1a is installed. Further, a connector 4 is fitted into the connector socket 2b, and the connector 4 is shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 7.
, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the lower center portion thereof is formed into a bifurcated shape and a groove portion 4a is provided, and the end surface of each of the connector socket portions 2b, 2b of the panels 2, 2 adjacent to the groove portion 4a. straddling both of the walls 2c, 2c protruding from the
Both panels 2, 2 can be joined by sandwiching the wall portions 2c, 2c.

[0013] Also, contacts 4b are provided on both sides of the connector 4.
, 4b are arranged and connected with the conductor wire W. The connector 4 has two types: one with an outlet C as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, and one without an outlet C as shown in FIG. There are also types with an outlet C, in which the contact 4c with the plug 5 is horizontal or vertical. As shown in FIG. 5, many of these connectors 4 are not equipped with an outlet C, and as shown in FIGS. 7 and 11, vertical connectors with an outlet C are built-in type. As shown in FIG. 12, many of the horizontal types with an outlet C are exposed type.

A socket 6 is fitted into a connector receptacle 2a provided approximately at the center of the panel 2, from which power is drawn. That is, contacts 6a, 6a are arranged on the side surface of the outlet 6,
The contacts 6a, 6a are connected to contacts 1b, 1b provided on the outlet receptacle 2a, and are formed so as to be electrically coupled to the plug 5.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 13, the plug 6 is generally an exposed type when the plug 5 is inserted horizontally, and the vertical type as shown in FIGS. 9 and 14 is generally a recessed type. It is a type. Further, the linear wiring panel 2 shown in FIG. 2 is used for the straight portion of the wiring route, but the panel 2 used for the portion where the wiring route bends at right angles is shown in FIG. That is, in the same figure, a power cable 1 is built into a panel 2 in an L-shape, and the above-mentioned outlet socket 2a is provided in the center of the power cable 1, and the above-mentioned connector sockets 2b and 2b are provided at the ends, respectively. 2b is provided.

Furthermore, the T-shaped wiring panel 2 shown in FIG. 4 is used at a portion where a wiring path branches. That is, as shown in the figure, the power cable 1 is built into the panel 2 in a T-shape, the above-mentioned outlet socket 2a is provided in the center, and the above-mentioned connector sockets 2b, 2b are provided at each end. 2b, 2
b is provided. Note that the reference numeral 7 in the figure indicates a protrusion for preventing slippage.

Next, another embodiment of incorporating the power cable 1 into the panel 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. Figure 1
In 5, for example, a T-shaped power cable 1 is housed in a T-shaped casing K in advance, and the above-mentioned outlet socket 2a is provided at the center of the surface of the casing K, and each end is provided with a respective outlet socket 2a. By forming the connector sockets 2b, 2b, 2b and incorporating the power cable unit into the panel 2, the production of the OA panel is simplified.

Since one embodiment of the present invention has the above-described configuration, when the panels 2, 2, etc. are laid on the floor slab 3, the panels each having built-in power cables 1 of linear type, L-type, and T-type are installed. By adapting the panels 2, 2... to the indoor layout, it can be easily and quickly adapted, and the panels 2, 2...
... are also connected by connectors 4, 4..., so the mutual connection is strong, and since the power cable 1 is buried within each panel 2, 2..., it is easy to wire when moving people or objects. This prevents exposed wiring from becoming a nuisance, such as getting caught on something or tripping over it.

Furthermore, since the panels 2, 2... can be easily replaced and are connected by the connectors 4, 4..., the outlet power source can be installed anywhere necessary, and therefore the OA equipment No major construction work is required for expansion or relocation, and the cost for expansion or relocation is low. Further, after constructing the floor slab 3, the panels 2, 2... of the present invention are laid down, and are connected to each other by the connectors 4, 4..., and
Since the power cables 1, 1..., the connectors 4, 4..., and the outlets 6, 6... are electrically connected to each other and appropriately, the coordination between construction work and electrical work is reduced, and the floor slab 3 It becomes possible to carry out construction work independently, thereby shortening the construction process. In this way, the construction work and the electrical work can be separated, so that the workability of the floor slab 3 is improved.

[0020] This invention can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit of the invention, and it goes without saying that the invention extends to such modifications.

[0021]

Effects of the Invention As described in detail in the above-mentioned embodiment, the present invention has a power cable buried in a panel, and the power cable is also formed in a straight, L-shape, or T-shape and can be installed indoors. It can be used in accordance with the layout, and the panels can be easily and securely connected to each other using connectors. Each panel is provided with an outlet approximately at its center, and furthermore, the connector is Since it can also be used as an outlet, the configuration and removal of the power supply circuit is easy and reliable, and the workability of installing and connecting panels is also good.The configuration of the power supply circuit and the selection of the power supply outlet are also flexible. This invention has various effects, such as being able to easily and quickly add or relocate indoor OA equipment at low cost.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a panel installed on a floor slab.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a panel incorporating a linear power cable.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a panel incorporating an L-shaped power cable.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a panel incorporating a T-shaped power cable.

FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway vertical cross-sectional view when the panels are connected to each other with a connector.

FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway vertical cross-sectional view when the panels are connected to each other using a connector with an exposed outlet.

FIG. 7 is a partially cutaway vertical cross-sectional view when the panels are connected to each other using a connector with an embedded outlet.

FIG. 8 is a partially cutaway vertical cross-sectional view showing a fitted state of the exposed outlet.

FIG. 9 is a partially cutaway vertical cross-sectional view when the embedded receptacle is fitted.

FIG. 10 is a partially cutaway vertical sectional view showing a state in which a panel is installed using a support leg method.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an implantable connector.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an exposed connector.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an exposed outlet.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a recessed electrical outlet.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the power cable unit.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the power cable unit built into the panel.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Power cables 1a, 1b Contactor 2 Panel 2a Outlet socket 2b
Connector socket 2c Wall 3 Floor slab 4 Connector 4a Groove 4b, 4c Contact 5 Plug 6 Outlet W Conductor

Claims (2)

[Claims] [Claim 1] A power cable wired in a straight line, L shape, or T shape is built into a panel, and a connector receptacle and a contact with the connector are arranged at the end of the panel of the power cable, and further A floor wiring OA panel, characterized in that an outlet receptacle is provided in the center of the power cable wiring section. 2. When the panels are laid on the floor and adjacent panels are connected to each other, the connector receptacles provided at the ends of the panels are made to face each other and are formed in a bifurcated shape at the center of the lower part of the connector. The groove protrudes from the end of the connector socket and connects the adjacent panels by sandwiching the wall parts of both panels disposed facing each other, and connects the adjacent panels. A contact provided on the connector is connected to a contact provided in the panel, and an electrical outlet is fitted into an outlet receptacle provided approximately at the center of the panel to electrically connect the panel. A connecting device for floor wiring OA panels, characterized in that: