JPH07335347A - Receptable box - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a receptacle box which prevents danger such as electric shock to children and has preferable color coordination with the wall surface of a room or surrounding in the indoor receptacle box. CONSTITUTION:A cover 3 capable of opening and closing is set on the front surface of a receptacle box 1, and the cover 3 is closed when the receptacle 4 is not used. Wallpaper or wall cloth the same as the wall surface of the surrounding is stuck on the front surface 3a of the cover 3 for forming a decoration cover.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an outlet box provided on a wall surface inside a hotel, a condominium, an office, a general house or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a conventional outlet box provided on a wall surface in a room is embedded in the wall surface with the outlet portion exposed.

[0003]

As a recent tendency, 1
There are many outlet boxes in one room, but since the outlets are exposed, there was a risk of accident such as a young child getting an electric shock due to mischief.

Further, in recent homes and offices, indoor color coordination is progressing, and there is a problem that the standard design of the outlet box is not sufficient.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve the above problems and to provide an outlet box which is less dangerous to an infant and is color-coordinated and aesthetically convenient.

[0006]

In order to achieve this object, the present invention is an outlet box equipped with an outlet for electrical extraction installed on an indoor wall surface, in which an openable lid is attached to the front of the outlet. However, the lid is formed into a decorative lid that can have the same pattern or color tone as the wall surface on its surface.

[0007]

In the outlet box of claim 1, when the outlet is not used, the decorative lid is closed to cover the outlet surface so that an infant or the like cannot accidentally play a trick on the outlet and the front surface of the decorative lid is surrounded by the surrounding By applying wallpaper or paint that has the same pattern as the decorative surface, color coordination in the room and the outlet box are made inconspicuous.

In the outlet box of claim 2,
The decorative lid can be opened and closed by hinges, making it easy to use the outlet.

In the outlet box of claim 3,
Since the decorative lid opens and closes like a double door, it does not take up more space for opening than with a single door.

In the outlet box of claim 4,
When using the outlet, the decorative lid is removed from the front surface of the outlet, the bellows membrane is expanded, and the plug is inserted through the opening between the bellows membranes.

In the outlet box of claim 5,
When using the outlet, rotate the outlet box body to expose the outlet from the wall surface.

Even when the space in front of the outlet box is small, the plug can be easily inserted. Also, after using the outlet, rotate the outlet box body so that the front surface is in the same state as the wall surface.

In the outlet box of claim 6,
When using the outlet, pull out the outlet box body from the storage. Since the plug is inserted in the direction parallel to the wall surface, it is easy to use even if the space in front of the outlet box is small.

In the outlet box of claim 7,
When using the outlet, the outlet box main body can be pulled out from the storage portion and further rotated about the main body to arbitrarily select the angle at which the plug is inserted into the outlet.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

This embodiment is an example in which the decorative lid 3 is attached to the lower front ridge of the outlet box 1 by the hinge 2, and the wallpaper or cloth 3a having the same pattern or color tone as the surrounding wall surface 5 is provided on the surface of the decorative lid 3. After installing the outlet box 1, the wallpaper or cloth 3a is attached to the surface of the decorative lid 3.

When the outlet 4 is used, the decorative lid 3 is opened and used in a hanging state. When the outlet 4 is not used, the decorative lid 3 is closed as shown in FIG.

The decorative lid 3 is locked to the upper end of the front surface of the outlet box 1 by a push-out mechanism (not shown), and when using the outlet 4, the decorative lid 3 can be opened only by pushing the upper end of the decorative lid 3. You can

3 and 4 show a second embodiment of the present invention in which the decorative lid 3 is a double door with a double door.

When using the outlet, open the decorative lid 3,
When the outlet is not used, the decorative lid 3 is closed as shown in FIG.

Further, a groove having a length and a depth capable of accommodating each of the above doors is formed at both end portions of the front surface of the outlet box 1, and each door is opened and then stored in each groove as it is when the outlet is used. You may want to keep the door out of the way.

FIGS. 5 and 6 show a third embodiment of the present invention, in which a bellows-like membrane 6 is connected between the front surface of the outlet 4 and both end portions of the decorative lid 3 in the plane.

An opening 6a is formed on the upper surface of the bellows-like film 6.
Therefore, the plug can be inserted into the outlet 4.

After using the outlet, the bellows-like membrane 6 is folded as shown in FIG. 6 and the decorative lid 3 is closed at its side end by engaging with the engaging portion at the side end of the front surface.

7 to 9 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which two sets of outlet box main bodies 1a formed in a triangular prism shape are formed on a wall surface 5 at a side wall of the main body 1a.
It is pivotally attached to the side edge of the.

Then, the decorative lid 3 is fixed to the front surface of each outlet box body 1a and the outlet 4 is formed on the side surface, and the surface of the decorative lid 3 has the same pattern or color tone as the wall surface 5 around the outlet box after installation. Or cross 3a
Is attached.

When only one outlet 4 is used, the other outlet box body 1a is closed as shown in FIG. 8, and when the outlet 4 is not used, two outlet box bodies 1a are shown as shown in FIG. Keep both closed.

Instead of fixing the decorative lid 3 to the front surface of the outlet box body 1a, a wallpaper or cloth 3a having the same pattern or color tone as the wall surface 5 may be directly attached to the front surface.

10 and 11 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention, in which the outlet box main body 1a is formed into a prismatic body 7 having a square front portion and a rear half portion formed into a cylindrical barrel 8. The outlet box main body 1a is inserted into and retractable from a storage portion 9 provided on the wall surface 5, and is supported so as to be rotatable around the center of a shaft cylinder 8 when it is projected from the storage portion 9. An outlet 4 provided on the side surface of the prism 7 with a slip ring type current collecting mechanism (not shown)
It is designed to always be able to energize.

A wallpaper or cloth 3a having the same pattern as the surrounding wall surface 5 is attached to the front surface 7a of the prismatic body 7.

When using the outlet 4, the prismatic body 7 is pulled out from the storage portion 9 and the orientation of the outlet 4 is adjusted to the direction in which the plug is desired to be inserted.

When the use of the outlet is finished, as shown in FIG. 11, the prismatic body 7 is pushed into the storage portion 9 and stored.

The shaft cylinder 8 is provided with a detent mechanism (not shown) consisting of a ball and a spring. On the other hand, on the side supporting the shaft cylinder 8, an axial groove (not shown) corresponding to the detent is provided.
A plurality of the above are provided, and some positions are provided so as to be stably retained when the prismatic body 7 is rotated.

Further, a stopper is provided for preventing the prismatic body 7 from slipping out and entering too much when the prismatic body 7 is slid in the accommodating portion 9 in the axial direction.

[0035]

As described above, according to the outlet box of the present invention, the outlet box provided indoors is provided with a lid that can be opened and closed to prevent electric shock accidents of children, and the surface pattern and color of the lid. It has the effect of being able to color coordinate according to the surrounding finished surface.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view when the decorative lid is closed in the above embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view when the decorative lid is closed in the above embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view when the decorative lid is closed in the above embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view when one set of outlet box main bodies is housed in the same embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view when the outlet box body is housed together in the same embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view when the outlet box is stored in the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Outlet box 1a Outlet box body 1b Storage part 2 Hinge 3 Decorative lid 4 Outlet 5 Surrounding wall surface 6 Bellows membrane 9 Storage part

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. In an outlet box equipped with an outlet for plugging out electricity, which is installed on an indoor wall surface, an openable lid is attached to the front surface of the outlet, and the lid has the same surface as the wall surface. An outlet box, which is formed on a decorative lid on which a pattern or color can be applied. 2. The outlet box according to claim 1, wherein the decorative lid includes a single door that can be opened and closed by a chatter at one end thereof. 3. The outlet box according to claim 1, wherein each of the decorative lids is a double door that can be opened and closed by a hinge at each side end. 4. A bellows-shaped membrane is connected between an inner side edge of the decorative lid and a front side edge of an outlet of an outlet box, and the bellows-like membrane is folded when the outlet is not used. The outlet box according to claim 1, wherein the decorative lid is formed to be engageable with a front surface of the outlet box. 5. An outlet box equipped with an outlet for plugging out electricity, which is installed on an indoor wall surface, wherein the outlet box body is formed in a triangular prism shape, and a concave storage provided on the wall surface at one side of the outlet box body. The outlet box is rotatably pivotally attached to the side end of the outlet box, and the front surface of the outlet box main body has the same pattern or color tone as the wall surface, and the outlet box main body is rotated and protrudes from the storage portion when the storage An outlet box characterized in that an outlet is formed on a side surface of the outlet box body exposed from a portion. 6. In an outlet box equipped with an outlet for plugging out electricity, which is installed on an indoor wall surface, the outlet box body is formed into a column shape which is inserted into and retractable from a concave storage portion provided on the wall surface. An outlet box is characterized in that the top surface of the outlet box body is provided with the same pattern or color tone as the wall surface, and an outlet is formed on the exposed side surface when the outlet box body is projected. 7. The slip ring mechanism, wherein the outlet box body is rotatably formed in the recessed storage portion, and a root portion of the outlet box body is always energized even when the body is rotated. The outlet box according to claim 6, further comprising: