JPH05310374A - Operation button device for elevator - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide an elevator operating button wherein when a display part is strongly pressed, deformation of a button frame is reduced. CONSTITUTION:The fitting-in part 5 of a button frame 3 to which a light transmissible plate 9 is attached is fitted in the mounting hole 2 of a surface plate 1, and a box body 7 is fitted in the fitting-in part of a button frame 3 from the back of the surface plate 1. An engaging piece 8 of the box body 7 is engaged with the engaging hole 6 of the button frame 3. Further, one side of a leaf spring 10 is fixed to the box body 7 and a press part 11 positioned facing the back of the surface plate 1 and a support part 13 with which the engaging hole 6 of the button frame 3 is covered and which has a tip inserted in the mounting hole 2 of the surface plate 1 are arranged on the other side thereof. This constitution prevents harmful deformation of the button frame 3, occurring when a light transmissible plate 9 part is strongly pressed, by means of a support part 13. This constitution prevents the occurrence of any trouble owing to dislocation of the box body from the button frame.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an elevator operation button device such as a touch button used for an elevator car operation panel or a hall button.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIGS. 6 to 10 are views showing a conventional elevator operation button device. In the figure, (1) is a front plate having a mounting hole (2), (3) is a button frame, which is fitted into the mounting hole (2) in the collar portion (4) arranged on the surface of the front plate (1). A tubular fitting portion (5) to be fitted is formed. (6) is an engaging hole provided in the fitting part (5), (7) is a box body, which is arranged on the back surface of the front plate (1) and is inside the fitting part (5) of the button frame (3). Mated with the engaging hole (6)
An engaging element (8) for engaging with is provided. (9) is the button frame
It is fitted inside the fitting part (5) of (3) and the collar part (4) of the button frame (3)
And a translucent plate disposed between the end faces of the box body (7) close to the collar part (4), one side of the (10) is fixed to the outer surface of the box body (7), and the other side of the front plate (1 ) Is a leaf spring that constitutes the pressing portion (11) facing the back surface, and (12) is a translucent member that is provided on the front surface of the translucent plate body (9) and is held by the collar portion (4). It is a display sheet.

The conventional operation button device for an elevator is constructed as described above, and the translucent display sheet (12) and the translucent plate (9) are fitted in the collar portion (4) of the button frame (3). Be done. Then, the fitting portion (5) of the button frame (3) in which the translucent plate body (9) and the like are fitted is inserted into the mounting hole (2) from the front side of the front plate (1). Then, the box body (7) is fitted inside the fitting portion (5) from the back side of the front plate (1), and the engaging element (8) of the box body (7) is engaged with the engaging hole of the button frame (3). The button frame (3) and the box body (7) are joined by engaging with the (6). Further, the box body (7) is fitted to the fitting part (5), and the box body (7) is
The pressing portion (11) of the leaf spring (10) fixed to the front plate (1) presses the back surface of the plate spring (10), so that the button frame (3), the box body (7), the translucent plate body (9), etc. It is designed to be attached to the front plate (1).

[0004]

The place where the elevator operation button device is installed is an environment where it is easy to be mischievous. In the conventional elevator operation button device as described above, the translucent display sheet (12) is When strongly pressed by the tip of an umbrella or the like, a load in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 8 acts on the box body (7) through the translucent plate body (9). Further, the load in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 8 also acts on the button frame (3) through the translucent plate body (9), but the button frame (3) is generally not metallic and is relatively made of synthetic resin or the like. Since it is made of a material having low rigidity, the button frame (3) expands in the direction of arrow A shown in FIG. Therefore, there is a problem that the box body (7) comes off from the button frame (3) and the function as the button device is lost.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and causes harmful deformation of the button frame due to the load generated when the translucent display sheet portion is strongly pressed by the tip of an umbrella or the like. The purpose is to obtain a preventive elevator operation button device.

[0006]

In an elevator operation button device according to the present invention, a collar portion arranged on the surface of a front plate having a mounting hole has a cylindrical shape fitted into the mounting hole of the front plate. A button frame having a fitting portion formed therein, and an engaging element arranged on the back surface of the front plate, fitted inside the fitting portion of the button frame, and engaging with an engagement hole formed in the fitting portion of the button frame. With a box body, a translucent plate body that is fitted inside the fitting portion of the button frame and is arranged between the flange portion of the button frame and the end surface of the box body near the flange portion, and one side is the outer surface of the box body. It is fixed and extends along the outer surface of the box body facing the back surface of the front plate on the other side to cover the engagement hole of the button frame and the tip of the mounting hole edge of the front plate and the fitting part of the button frame. A leaf spring, which constitutes a support portion and is disposed therebetween, is provided.

[0007]

Operation The harmful deformation of the button frame due to the load generated when the translucent display sheet portion of the elevator operation button device configured as described above is strongly pressed by the tip of an umbrella or the like is caused by the mounting hole of the front plate. It is blocked by the supporting portion of the leaf spring arranged between the edge portion and the fitting portion of the button frame.

[0008]

【Example】

Example 1. 1 to 3 are views showing an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, (1) is a front plate having mounting holes (2),
(3) is a button frame, which is a collar part (4) arranged on the surface of the front plate (1).
A tubular fitting portion (5) fitted in the mounting hole (2) is formed in the. (6) is an engagement hole provided in the fitting part (5), (7) is a box body, which is arranged on the back surface of the front plate (1) and is a fitting part of the button frame (3).
(5) An engaging element (8) fitted inside and engaging with the engaging hole (6) is provided. (9) is fitted inside the fitting part (5) of the button frame (3) and is arranged between the flange part (4) of the button frame (3) and the end face of the box body (7) near the flange part (4). The translucent plate body, (10) is a leaf spring,
One side is fixed to the outer surface of the box body (7), the other side is extended along the pressing portion (11) facing the back surface of the front plate (1) and the outer surface of the box body (7), and the button frame (3) is engaged. A support part (13) is formed that covers the dowel hole (6) and the tip is arranged between the edge of the mounting hole (2) of the front plate (1) and the fitting part (5) of the button frame (3). There is. (12) is a translucent display sheet which is provided by being superposed on the surface of the translucent plate (9) and held by the collar portion (4).

In the elevator operation button device constructed as described above, the translucent display sheet (12) and the translucent plate (9) are fitted in the collar portion (4) of the button frame (3). Then, the fitting portion (5) of the button frame (3) in which the translucent plate body (9) and the like are fitted is inserted into the mounting hole (2) from the front side of the front plate (1). Then, the box body (7) is fitted inside the fitting portion (5) from the back side of the front plate (1), and the engaging element (8) of the box body (7) is engaged with the engaging hole of the button frame (3). The button frame (3) and the box body (7) are joined by engaging with the (6). Further, the box body (7) is fitted to the fitting part (5), and the box body (7) is
The pressing portion (11) of the leaf spring (10) fixed to the front plate (1) presses the back surface of the plate frame (3), the box body (7), the translucent plate body (9), etc. It is designed to be attached to the front plate (1). Then, due to the load generated when the translucent display sheet (12) portion is strongly pressed by the tip of an umbrella or the like, the fitting portion (5) at the button frame (3) engaging hole (6) is spread outward. I will try. This button frame
The harmful deformation of (3) is caused by the support part of the leaf spring (10) arranged between the edge of the mounting hole (2) of the front plate (1) and the fitting part (5) of the button frame (3).
Blocked by (13).

As a result, even when the translucent display sheet (12) portion is strongly pressed by the tip of an umbrella or the like, the button frame
The fitting part (5) and the engaging hole (6) of (3) spread out to the outside.
Disengagement of the engagement element (8) of the box body (7) with the (6) is suppressed. Therefore, due to the simple device configuration, which does not hinder the assembly workability and can be manufactured at low cost, when the translucent display sheet (12) is strongly pressed by the tip of an umbrella or the like, the button It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a failure in which the box body (7) deviates from the frame (3) and the function as the button device is lost.

Embodiment 2. 4 and 5 are views showing another embodiment of the present invention, and the other parts of FIGS. 4 and 5 are configured similarly to FIG. Then, in FIG. 4 and FIG.
The same reference numerals as in FIG. 3 indicate corresponding parts, and (14) is a reinforcing piece in which the edge portion along the length of the support portion (13) of the leaf spring (10) is bent.

Also in this embodiment, the translucent display sheet
(12) Even if the part is strongly pressed with the tip of an umbrella,
By the support part (13) of the leaf spring (10), the fitting part of the button frame (3)
(5) Engagement hole (6) expands to the outside and the engagement hole (6) and box (7)
The disengagement of the engaging element (8) is suppressed. Therefore, although detailed description is omitted, it is obvious that the same operation as that of the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 3 can be obtained in this embodiment. Further, in this embodiment, the reinforcing piece (14) increases the rigidity of the supporting portion (13) of the leaf spring (10), and the translucent display sheet is provided.
Even when the portion (12) is pressed more strongly, it is possible to prevent the fitting portion (5) and the engagement hole (6) of the button frame (3) from spreading outward. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a stronger function loss protection action against the evil of the elevator operation button device.

[0013]

As described above, according to the present invention, the flange portion arranged on the surface of the front plate having the mounting hole has the cylindrical fitting portion fitted into the mounting hole of the front plate. A box having a button frame, an engaging member arranged on the back surface of the front plate and fitted inside the fitting part of the button frame, and engaging with an engaging hole formed in the fitting part of the button frame, and a button. A transparent plate that is fitted inside the fitting part of the frame and is placed between the flange part of the button frame and the end face of the box part near the flange part, and one side is fixed to the outer surface of the box and the other side is exposed. A pressing portion facing the back surface of the plate and a support portion extending along the outer surface of the box body to cover the engaging hole of the button frame and the tip end being disposed between the mounting hole edge of the front plate and the fitting portion of the button frame. And a leaf spring constituting the above. And, the harmful deformation of the button frame due to the load generated when the transparent plate part is strongly pressed by the tip of an umbrella or the like is arranged between the mounting hole edge part of the front plate and the fitting part of the button frame. Is blocked by the support of the leaf spring. This has the effect of preventing the occurrence of a failure in which the box body deviates from the button frame and the function of the button device is lost when the transparent plate portion is strongly pressed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention and will be described later with reference to FIG.
Corresponding figure.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the leaf spring shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a view corresponding to FIG. 2 showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a bottom view of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a landing button showing an elevator operation button device.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a conventional elevator operation button device, and is an enlarged plan view of a cross section of essential parts of FIG. 6;

8 is a right side view showing a main part of FIG. 7 in a vertical section and a part of a button frame in a vertical section.

9 is a front view of the leaf spring of FIG. 7. FIG.

FIG. 10 is a bottom view of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Front plate 2 Mounting hole 3 Button frame 4 Collar part 5 Fitting part 6 Engagement hole 7 Box body 8 Engager 9 Translucent plate body 10 Leaf spring 11 Pressing part 13 Supporting part

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A front plate having a mounting hole, a button frame in which a cylindrical fitting shape to be fitted in the mounting hole is formed in a flange portion arranged on the surface of the front plate, and the front plate. A box body that is disposed on the back surface of the button frame, is fitted inside the fitting portion of the button frame, and has an engaging element that engages with an engaging hole formed in the fitting portion of the button frame; A translucent plate body fitted inside the joint part and arranged between the flange part of the button frame and the end face of the box body near the flange part, one side fixed to the outer surface of the box body, and the other side Between the pressing portion facing the back surface of the front plate and the engagement hole of the button frame extending along the outer surface of the box body, the tip is between the mounting hole edge portion of the front plate and the fitting portion of the button frame. And an operation button device for an elevator, which is provided with a leaf spring which constitutes a support portion.