JPH0655291U - End cap fixing mechanism in electric equipment frame - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] When the front decorative panel is attached to the front plate of the frame, the end caps are automatically pressed against the side plates of the frame and closely adhere to each other, which makes it easy and secure without using screws or adhesives. Provided is a fixing mechanism capable of firmly fixing an end cap. [Structure] A claw piece (2) protruding inward of the frame is formed at a position near the side end of the front plate (1) of the frame (A), and the claw piece (2) is formed on the front plate (1) of the frame. And a base plate portion (2b) which is elastically swingably and integrally connected by a connecting part (2a) and extends from the connecting part (2a) toward one side of the front plate, and an inner side of the frame from the tip of the base plate part. The claw piece is formed into a substantially L shape by bending the frame side plate (3) and the projecting piece (2c) in a substantially parallel posture.
A ridge (2d) slightly protruding from the frame front plate (1) to the front is formed at the outer corner of (2), and the frame side plate (3) is further formed.
The leg pieces (4a) of the end cap (4) located on the outer surface of the pierce through the frame side plate (3) and project to the inside of the frame, the tip of which engages with the projecting piece (2c) of the claw piece (2). The structure being combined.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a fixing mechanism for an end cap that is attached to the outer surface of a frame side plate to make up the side surface of an electric device frame such as an audio device.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, a front decorative panel is attached to the front plate of the frame and an end cap is attached to the side plate of the frame to make up the frame of the audio device.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, in many cases, since the end cap is attached to the frame side plate with an adhesive or a screw, the mounting work is troublesome, and in the case of an adhesive, the end cap does not float up during the adhesive drying process. Adhesive parts were sometimes formed and it was unstructured.

Therefore, according to the present invention, when the front decorative panel is attached to the front plate of the frame, the end caps are also automatically pressed against the side plates of the frame to be in close contact with each other, thereby easily and securely without using screws or adhesives. The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a fixing mechanism that can firmly fix the end cap and to eliminate the above-mentioned conventional drawbacks.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention takes the following technical means. That is, according to the present invention, a claw piece (2) projecting inward of the frame is formed near the side end of the front plate (1) of the frame (A). A board portion (2b) that is integrally connected to the frame front plate (1) by a connecting portion (2a) so as to be elastically swingable, and that extends from the connecting portion (2a) to one side of the front plate, and the substrate. It is bent inward from the tip of the frame to the inside of the frame, and is formed into a substantially L shape by the projecting piece (2c) that is in a substantially parallel posture with the frame side plate (3). A ridge (2d) slightly protruding from the plate (1) to the front is formed, and the leg piece (4a) of the end cap (4) arranged on the outer surface of the frame side plate (3) is further attached to the frame side plate (3). The structure is such that it penetrates through and is projected to the inside of the frame, and the tip end portion is engaged with the protruding piece (2c) of the claw piece (2).

[0006]

[Action]

 In the end cap fixing mechanism configured as described above, when the front decorative panel (5) is applied to the frame front plate (1) and fixed with screws, etc., the front decorative panel (5) raises the nail pieces (2). As the part (2d) is pushed, the claw piece (2) is inclined and displaced inside the frame as shown in Fig. 3, whereby the end cap (4) is pulled by the frame side plate and the frame side plate (3). It adheres to and is firmly fixed. This allows the end caps to be fixed easily and firmly at the same time as attaching the front decorative panel (5) without using screws or adhesives.

[0007]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. In the figure, reference numeral (A) is a frame of an electric device, which is formed by a molded product of a synthetic resin material. A claw piece (2) projecting inward of the frame is formed at a position near the side end of the front plate (1) of the frame (A).

The claw piece (2) is integrally connected to the frame front plate (1) by a connecting portion (2a) so as to be elastically swingable, and extends from the connecting portion (2a) to one side of the front plate. Is formed in a substantially L-shape by a base plate portion (2b) extending vertically and a projecting piece (2c) bent from the front end of the base plate portion inward of the frame so as to be substantially parallel to the frame side plate (3). A protrusion (2d) slightly protruding from the frame front plate (1) to the front surface is formed at an outer corner portion of the claw piece (2).

Further, the leg piece (4a) of the end cap (4) arranged on the outer surface of the frame side plate (3) penetrates through the frame side plate (3) and is projected to the inside of the frame, and is formed at the tip portion thereof. The tip of the protruding piece (2c) of the claw piece (2) is freely inserted into the insertion hole (4b).

In the end cap fixing mechanism configured as described above, as shown in FIG. 2, the insertion holes (4b) of the leg pieces (4a) of the end caps (4) arranged on the outer surface of the frame side plate (3). ), The protruding piece (2c) of the claw piece (2) is engaged, and the front decorative panel (5) is applied to the front plate (1) of the frame and fixed with screws, etc. The ridge (2d) of the claw piece (2) is pushed by the claw piece (2) and the claw piece (2) is inclined and displaced inside the frame as shown in FIG. 3, whereby the end cap (4) is attracted to the frame side plate. It is firmly attached to the frame side plate (3). This allows the end cap to be fixed easily and securely at the same time as mounting the front decorative panel (5) without using screws or adhesive.

Although a typical embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not necessarily limited to only the above-described embodiment structure. For example, the frame (A) is not limited to a molded product made of synthetic resin, but may be made of a metal plate material. In this case, the claw piece (2) may be separately formed and fixed to the frame front plate (1). In addition, it is a matter of course that the present invention can be appropriately modified and implemented within a range that has the constituent features and has an effect.

[0012]

[Effect of device]

 Since the present invention is configured as described above, by attaching the front decorative panel to the front plate of the frame, the end caps are also automatically pressed against the side plates of the frame and closely adhere to each other. There is an excellent effect that the end cap can be fixed easily and securely without using.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an end cap fixing mechanism according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the end cap fixing mechanism.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing an operation of the end cap fixing mechanism.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) Front plate of frame (2) Claw piece (2a) Connecting part (2b) Board part (2c) Projecting piece (2d) Raised part (3) Frame side plate (4) Band (4a) Leg piece (A) Frame

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A claw piece (2) protruding inward of the frame is formed at a position near a side end portion of the front plate (1) of the frame (A),
The claw piece (2) is integrally connected to the frame front plate (1) by a connecting portion (2a) so as to be elastically swingable, and extends from the connecting portion (2a) toward one side of the front plate. (2b) and a projecting piece (2c) that is bent inward from the tip of the substrate portion toward the inside of the frame and is in a substantially parallel posture with the frame side plate (3), and is formed in a substantially L shape. ), A ridge (2d) slightly protruding from the frame front plate (1) to the front is formed at the outer corner part of the frame side plate.
The leg piece (4a) of the end cap (4) arranged on the outer surface of (3) penetrates the frame side plate (3) and is projected inside the frame,
An end cap fixing mechanism in an electric equipment frame, the tip portion of which is engaged with a protruding piece (2c) of a claw piece (2).