JPH07131162A - Case structure for electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily release a bonded name plate by a method wherein the title case body structure is provided with a partial structure to release a name plate made of a metal or plastic in different material from that of the case bond-fixed to the plastic molded case using a standard tool from the rear surface of the case. CONSTITUTION:The title case body structure is provided with a plastic molded case 1 for containing a device, a name plate 2 made of a metal bond-fixed onto the case 1 or a plastic in the different material from that of the case 1 as well as a partial structure for releasing the name plate 2 bond-fixed using a standard tool from the rear surface of the case 1. Besides, the partial structure for releasing the name plate 2 provided on the near part of the contour of the name plate 2 on the name plate bonding surface 2b of the case 1 is provided with bag holes 3a, 3b, 3c protruded from the surface opposite to the bonding surface of the name plate 2. In such a constitution, a standard tool can be inserted into a through hole to make the end thereof reach the surface 2b coated with a bonding agent thereby enabling the name plate 2 to be released easily.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a housing structure of an electronic device in which resources can be effectively used by recycling, and more particularly to a housing structure of an electronic device in which a nameplate is adhered and fixed to a plastic molded case. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, computer terminal equipment, OA
It is necessary to attach a nameplate indicating the name, model, rating, manufacturer's name, etc. of the equipment to the equipment, AV equipment, home electric appliances and the like. As the material of the nameplate, there is a metal nameplate or a plastic nameplate. As a housing used for these electronic devices, a plastic molded case is generally used. When adhering and fixing the nameplate to the plastic molded case, in order to improve the appearance after adhering, make the nameplate adhesion surface of the case concave by the thickness of the nameplate,
I had hidden the end face of the nameplate. However, since it is difficult to peel the nameplate from the surface with a standard tool in this state, the case was destroyed using a machine. In other words, even if the nameplate is replaced, the case must be destroyed, which is unsuitable for recycling in order to effectively use resources, resulting in high cost. Also, even if you destroy the case, in order to be able to use the case next time,
In some cases, the nameplate could not be displayed in a place that was easy to see, such as where the nameplate was peeled off. There is also a method to make a through hole in the case nameplate bonding surface so that the nameplate can be peeled from the back side of the case, but in this method, the adhesive sticks out from the through hole and stains other parts Since the agent is exposed to air, there is a problem that the adhesive strength is reduced.

[0003]

As described above, in the case of a conventional electronic device with a nameplate, if the nameplate and the surface of the case are aligned, the case must be destroyed using a machine when the nameplate is peeled off. As a result, the cost was increased. Further, in the method of forming the through hole so that the nameplate can be peeled from the back side, the adhesive flows out from the through hole, so that there is a problem that other parts are soiled or the adhesive strength is lowered. The object of the present invention is to eliminate these conventional problems,
When adhesively fixing the nameplate to the case, it can maintain sufficient adhesive strength, and when peeling off the adhered nameplate, it can be easily separated with a standard tool such as a screwdriver with good degradability. An object of the present invention is to provide a housing structure of an electronic device that enables effective recycling of resources without destroying them.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, the housing structure of an electronic device according to the present invention is (a) an electronic device having a nameplate attached to indicate the name, model, rating, manufacturer name, etc. of the device. In the housing structure of (1), a plastic molded case (1) for housing the device, a metal nameplate (2) made of a metal or a material different from the case (1) adhered and fixed to the case (1), and a case Nameplate (2) adhesively fixed from the back side of (1) using a standard tool
And a partial structure (3) for peeling off. Further, (b) the partial structure (3) for peeling off the nameplate is provided in the nameplate adhesive surface (2b) of the case in the vicinity of the outer shape of the nameplate (2), and the surface opposite to the adhesive surface of the nameplate (2). It is also characterized in that it is a bag hole (3a, 3b, 3c) protruding to the side. Further, when the (c) nameplate (2) is peeled from the case (1), the bag holes (3a, 3b, 3
By cutting the wall (4a) forming c) with a standard tool, the bag hole penetrates so that the adhesive surface (2b) of the nameplate (2) can be seen, and the standard for the through hole. By inserting the effective tool (6), the tip of the tool (6) reaches the adhesive-attached surface (2b) of the nameplate (2), and the nameplate (2)
It is also characterized by peeling. Further, (d) when the nameplate (2) is peeled from the case (1), the outer side (4) of the bottom surface of the bag hole protruding to the surface opposite to the adhesive surface (2b).
By providing the same shape as the head shape of JIS standard Phillips screw in c), press the screwdriver (5) against the screw head shape on the outer side of the bottom of the bag hole and rotate it clockwise or counterclockwise, (3c) is twisted and cut, and a standard tool (6) is inserted into a through hole that is cut and penetrated, so that the tip of the tool (6) has an adhesive-attached surface (2b) of a nameplate (2). It is also characterized in that the name plate (2) is peeled off when the temperature reaches.

[0005]

In the present invention, a bag hole projecting from the surface opposite to the adhesive surface is provided in the vicinity of the outer shape of the name plate on the adhesive surface of the plastic molded case. There are two methods of flattening or rounding the outer side of the bottom surface of the blind hole, and a method of forming the bag hole into the same shape as the head of the JIS standard Phillips screw. With this, when the nameplate is peeled off, if the outer side of the bottom surface is flat or round, the wall of the bag hole can be cut with a standard tool such as a nipper to form a through hole. For a screw having the same shape as the head of a JIS standard Phillips screw, press a screwdriver into the screw head shape and rotate it clockwise or counterclockwise to twist the bag hole to cut it, then cut through the through hole. To After the bag hole has penetrated, a standard tool such as a screwdriver is inserted into the through hole, so that it can be peeled off by pressing it against the adhesive surface of the nameplate.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a case of a computer terminal device showing an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a nameplate 2 made of aluminum is adhered to a plastic molded case 1. Aluminum nameplate 2
Since it has a double-sided adhesive tape on the back surface, it can be bonded simply by peeling off the separator of the double-sided adhesive tape and pressing it against the case 1. Therefore, as in the conventional case, the adhesive is used for the nameplate 2
There is no need to worry about it sticking out and contaminating other parts. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the case of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. Figure 1
When the adhesive portion of the nameplate 2 of the case 1 is viewed from the back surface of the case 1, it is as shown in FIG. A plurality of bag holes 3a, 3b, 3c are provided on the back side of the case 1 near the outer shape of the nameplate 2. The bag holes 3a, 3b, and 3c have holes on the front surface, but have a protruding shape on the back surface, and the inside of the protruding shape has holes like a bag (see the figure below). 3 3a). The bag hole in FIG. 2 has a rounded outer end 3a, a JIS standard Phillips screw 3c, and a flat end 3b. However, the shape and the quantity are all set to 3a or 3b and 3c, and the type and quantity are set arbitrarily.

FIG. 3 is a view showing an AA cross section of FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the nameplate bonding surface 1a of the case 1 is
It is made by lowering the thickness of the nameplate 2 so that the surface near the nameplate 2 and the case 1 are flat so that the end face 2a of the nameplate 2 is not exposed to the outside. Also, the bag hole 3a
Is projected to the back side of the case 1 in the vicinity of the outer shape of the nameplate 2, the adhesive-attached surface 2b of the nameplate 2 closes the bag hole 3a at the entrance of the hole, and the outer side 4a of the bottom surface of the bag hole 3a is flat. I am in charge. As a result, the bag hole 3a can prevent the adhesive from squeezing out, and the adhesive-attached surface 2 of the nameplate 2 can be prevented.
Since b does not come into contact with air, the adhesive strength does not decrease.
4, 5 and 6 are detailed structural views of the bag hole in the present invention. FIG. 4 shows the structure of the bag hole 3a, which has a circular cross section, has a draft taper toward the bottom of the hole, and the outer side 4a of the bottom surface is flat.
FIG. 5 shows the structure of the bag hole 3b, which has a rectangular cross section, has a draft taper toward the bottom of the hole, and the outer side 4b of the bottom surface is flat. Figure 6 shows a bag hole 3
The structure of c is shown, which has a circular cross section, and the outer side 4c of the bottom of the hole has the same shape as the head of a JIS standard Phillips screw.

Next, the operation of separating the nameplate from the case will be described. In FIG. 4, the bag hole 3a is cut along the line BB using a standard tool such as a nipper. Then, the nameplate 2 is pressed from the bottom side of the hole 3a with a screwdriver or the like to separate the nameplate 2. Also in FIG. 5, the bag hole 3b is cut along the line C-C using a standard tool such as a nipper. Then, the nameplate 2 is pressed from the bottom side with a driver or the like to separate it. In FIG. 6, a Phillips screwdriver 5 is pressed against the outer side 4c of the bottom surface of the bag hole 3c and rotated clockwise or counterclockwise as indicated by the arrow. As a result, the bag hole 3c is twisted and cut, so that the name plate 2 is pressed from the bottom side with a screwdriver or the like to separate it. FIG. 7, FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are perspective views when the nameplate is peeled off using a standard tool. Figure 7
4 corresponds to FIG. 4, and shows a case where the name plate 2 is peeled off by inserting the minus driver 6 from the bottom side of the bag hole 3a cut in FIG. After the tip of the flat-blade screwdriver 6 comes into contact with the adhesive-attached surface 2a of the nameplate 2, by further pushing, the nameplate 2 is easily peeled off because its outer shape is pushed.

FIG. 8 corresponds to FIG. 5, and shows a case where the name plate 2 is peeled off by inserting the minus driver 6 from the bottom side of the bag hole 3b cut in FIG. The tip of the flat-blade screwdriver 6 is the adhesive-attached surface 2a of the nameplate 2.
When the nameplate 2 is pushed further after being abutted against, the outer shape of the nameplate 2 is pushed, so that the nameplate 2 is easily peeled off. That is, in the case of FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the shapes of the circle and the rectangle are different, and the peeling method is exactly the same. FIG. 9 corresponds to FIG. 6 and shows a case where the flat plate 3 is peeled off by inserting the flat-blade screwdriver 6 from the bottom side of the bag hole 3c after the twisted bag hole 3c is cut. There is. After inserting the flat-blade screwdriver 6, as in the case of FIG. 7 and FIG.
After the tip of the driver 6 comes into contact with the adhesive-attached surface 2a of the nameplate 2, by further pressing it, the nameplate 2 is easily peeled off because its outer shape is pushed.

[0010]

As described above, according to the present invention,
When adhesively fixing the nameplate to the plastic molded case,
When peeling the nameplate while maintaining sufficient adhesive strength, it can be easily peeled off using a standard tool such as a screwdriver, so there is no cost for peeling and the case can be recycled. It is possible to increase the utilization value of resources.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a housing structure of an electronic device showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back surface of the case in FIG.

3 is a diagram showing a cross section taken along the line AA in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a detailed structural diagram of a blind hole (3a) in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a detailed structural diagram of a blind hole (3b) in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a detailed structural diagram of a blind hole (3c) in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a view corresponding to FIG. 4, showing an operation of peeling off a nameplate.

FIG. 8 is a view corresponding to FIG. 5, showing an operation of peeling off a nameplate.

FIG. 9 is a view corresponding to FIG. 6, showing an operation of peeling off a nameplate.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Case 2 Nameplate 2a Nameplate end surface 2b Nameplate adhesive side 3a End bag is circular bag hole 3b End surface is rectangular bag hole 3c End surface is a hole with a plus screw 4a Outside of bag hole bottom surface (3a) 4b Outside of bag hole bottom (3b) 4c Outside of bag hole bottom (3c) 5 Phillips screwdriver 6 Minus screwdriver

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A housing structure of an electronic device having a nameplate for indicating the name, model, rating, manufacturer name, etc. of the device, wherein a plastic molded case for accommodating the device and an adhesive fixing to the case. An electronic device characterized by comprising a metal name plate or a plastic name plate made of a material different from that of the case, and a partial structure for peeling off the name plate adhered and fixed using a standard tool from the back surface of the case. The device housing structure. 2. The housing structure for an electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the partial structure for peeling off the nameplate is provided in the vicinity of the outer shape of the nameplate on the nameplate adhesive surface of the case, and is opposite to the nameplate adhesive surface. A housing structure for an electronic device, which is a bag hole protruding to the side surface. 3. The housing structure for an electronic device according to claim 1, wherein when the nameplate is peeled from the case, the wall forming the bag hole is cut with a standard tool, The bag hole penetrates so that the adhesive side of the nameplate can be seen, and by inserting a standard tool into the through hole, the tip of the tool reaches the adhesive side of the nameplate. A casing structure for electronic equipment, characterized in that the nameplate is peeled off. 4. In the housing structure for an electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, when the nameplate is peeled from the case, the JIS standard is provided on the outside of the bottom surface of the bag hole protruding to the surface opposite to the adhesive surface. Providing the same shape as the head shape of a Phillips screw, pressing a screwdriver on the screw head shape on the outer side of the bottom surface of the bag hole and rotating it clockwise or counterclockwise, the bag hole is twisted and cut, By inserting a standard tool into the through hole that is cut and penetrated, the tip of the tool reaches the adhesive-attached surface of the nameplate and peels off the nameplate. .