JPH0751698Y2 - Collective mounting device for small electrical equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <Industrial Application Field> The present invention relates to a device for mounting a small electric device such as a lamp or a switch having a rectangular cross section on a panel of an operation panel, and more specifically, a plurality of devices. The present invention relates to a mounting device capable of mounting all of the small electric devices of the present invention on a panel or the like.

<Prior Art> As a collective mounting device for small electric devices, for example,
As shown in the figure, there is a structure in which a unit in which a plurality of switches S and the like are continuously arranged is arranged in a row and held in a panel in a one-dimensional direction.

<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> By the way, according to the mounting device having the structure shown in FIG. 4, when the switches S and the like are arranged in a matrix in a two-dimensional direction, a desired number of rows of the units are arranged on the panel P. It is necessary to form an opening corresponding to that portion, insert each row unit into the opening in sequence, and fix each to the panel with leaf springs at both ends, and the mounting work is complicated and requires a lot of time. There is a problem. In addition, since each unit is individually fixed to the panel, a gap may be generated between the units to cause rattling, or a positional relationship between the switches may be displaced. Moreover, when installing the last unit,
Often the opening is not the right size, each time
There is a problem that complicated work such as shaving the opening and filling the hole is required.

<Means for Solving the Problems> The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned various problems all at once, and the configuration thereof will be described with reference to FIG. 1 corresponding to the embodiment. , Two frames 1 having a symmetrical shape and facing each other with a predetermined distance, and a pair of end plates 2 connecting both ends of the two frames 1 respectively.
One unit 10 is composed of a separator 3 which is arranged in a space surrounded by the end plate 2 and the frame 1 in parallel with the end plate 2 at a predetermined pitch and whose both ends are connected to the frame 1. By arranging the plurality of units 10 ... 10 in a one-dimensional direction so that the frames 1 are adjacent to each other, and the end plates 2 adjacent to each other are connected by the fixing members 4 each having a mount spring 4a. Characterized.

<Operation> By inserting the switches S and the like into each of the rectangular spaces surrounded by the frame 1 and the separator 3 or the end plate 2, a plurality of switches S ... S are held in a matrix before being attached to a panel or the like. it can. Therefore, it is possible to mount the plurality of switches, lamps and the like in a matrix on the panel at once.

<Embodiment> FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing the structure of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view taken in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line I-I in FIG.

One unit 10 includes two frames 1 symmetrical to each other and facing each other with a predetermined distance, and a pair of end plates 2 respectively arranged at both ends of the frame 1.
And two separators 3 arranged at a predetermined pitch between the end plates 2. Each of the three spaces surrounded by the frame 1 and the end plate 2 or the separator 3 has a square shape, and its size is such that the switch S can be inserted therein.

Recesses 1a are formed at both ends of the frame 1, and the projections 2a of the end plate 2 are fitted into the recesses 1a, and the claws 1b formed on the frame 1 are engaged with the recesses 2b of the end plate 2. I am fit. A similar recess 1a is formed in the frame 1 at the position where the separator 3 is provided, and the projection 3a of the separator 3 is fitted into the recess 1a, and the claw 1b of the frame 1 is recessed in the separator 3. It is engaged with 3b. With such a structure, the frame 1, the end plate 2 and the separator 3 are connected to each other.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each separator 3 is provided with two columns 31 and 32. In each pillar 31, 32,
The protrusions 31a, 32a that engage with the protrusion Sa of the inserted switch S
Are formed respectively to prevent the switch S from coming off. In addition, each end plate 2 also has a similar protrusion 21.
a is provided.

A flange 20 that abuts the front surface of the panel P is integrally formed on the upper portion of each end plate 2. This flange 20
The length in the direction orthogonal to the frame 1 is substantially equal to the width W of the flange of the switch S. Also, each end plate 2
The contact members 2c are integrally formed on both lower sides of the. The side surface of the contact member 2c and the side surface of the flange 20 are on the same plane orthogonal to the frame 1. In FIG. 1, the pad member 2c is inserted so that it can be inserted into the opening of the panel P.
It shows a state in which one of the two is cut.

Now, in the embodiment of the present invention, the two units having the above structure are provided.
The end plate 2 is connected to the end plate 2 by the fixing member 4 in a state where the side surface of the flange 20 and the side surface of the contact member 2c of the end plate 2 are in contact with each other, so that six switches S can be held.

A mount spring 4a is formed integrally with the fixing member 4,
When mounting the present invention on the panel P, the mount spring 4a can be elastically deformed and inserted by simply pushing the present invention from the front of the opening. When the mount spring 4a is elastically restored after the insertion, the end plate of the end plate The panel P is sandwiched between the flange 20 and the tip of the mount spring 4a to mount the product of the present invention.

In the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG.
Slit holes 3c are formed on the top of each separator 3,
By inserting the wading piece 5 into this slit hole 3c,
This prevents the gap between the adjacent frames 1 from expanding, that is, the gap between the held switches S.

According to the embodiment of the present invention described above, if a large number of each component, the frame 1, the end plate 2, the separator 3, the fixing member 4 and the wading piece 5 are stocked, a mounting device having a desired number of rows can be installed as needed. It can be assembled easily and in a short time. Furthermore, if various types of frames having different numbers of connected separators 3 are prepared, it is possible to obtain a mounting device having arbitrary rows and columns.

In the above embodiments, the switch S having a square cross section is held, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a switch having a rectangular cross section may be held. Of course.

<Effects of the Invention> According to the present invention, a plurality of small electric devices such as switches and lamps can be attached to a panel of an operation panel at a time while being held in a matrix, so that the installation work can be performed. It can be performed easily and in a short time. Moreover, the positional relationship between the electric devices does not shift, and a gap does not occur between the electric devices. In addition, when a large number of electric devices are grouped in a matrix before being attached to a panel or the like, there is an effect that space saving of the installation place can be achieved.

Further, the fixing member serves not only for fixing the panel but also for connecting the end plates, and it is not necessary to use a separate member for connecting the end plates.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing the structure of a collective mounting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a view as seen from the direction of arrow A in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is II in FIG.
FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of a conventional collective attachment device. 1 ... Frame 2 ... End plate 3 ... Separator 4 ... Fixing member 4a ... Mount spring

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A device for collectively holding small electric devices such as a lamp and a switch having a rectangular cross section in a matrix, and two symmetrical frames facing each other with a predetermined distance therebetween. A pair of end plates that connect both ends of each of the two frames, and a space surrounded by the end plates and the frame are arranged parallel to the end plates and at a predetermined pitch, and both ends are connected to the frame. One unit is composed of the connected separators, and a plurality of the units are arranged in a one-dimensional direction so that the frames are adjacent to each other, and adjacent end plates are connected by fixing members each having a mount spring. A collective mounting device for small electric devices, which is characterized in that