JPH08168139A - Patch panel system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To obtain a patch panel system in which a patch panel can be fixed easily and an insulation cable can be wired well. CONSTITUTION: A patch panel 1 is provided, entirely on one side thereof, with a connector part 1a having lateral side face provided with a rail-like guide part 1b. The guide part 1b of the patch panel 1 is inserted, while being engaged, into the rail-like holding part having a protruding cross-section on the left and right sides in a board from the front side toward the rear of the board. A resilient retractable protrusion, fixed to the holding part, is inserted into an opening 1c made at the guide part 1b thus securing the patch panel 1 easily to the board.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a patch panel system used in an information wiring system used for telephone and data signal communication.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an information wiring system using a twisted pair cable or a coaxial cable has been widely used in offices, factories, etc. for transmitting various information. The form of information transmitted by this type of system is not limited to analog signals such as telephone lines and facsimiles, but often includes digital signals of LAN terminals.
Also, regarding the content of information, voice signals, data signals,
It includes all media such as image signals. In an integrated information wiring system in which such various information devices are networked based on a unified architecture, it is common to prepare for the case where the information wiring needs to be changed due to a change in the office layout. It has a patch panel system.

FIG. 22 is an exploded front view of the patch panel 1 according to the conventional example. The patch panel 1 has a connector 3a of a patch cord 3 for connecting each terminal on the primary side and the secondary side.
And a support portion 10 that supports the patch panel 1, and the support portion 10 has an insertion hole 10a for fixing the patch panel 1 to a board.

In general, the patch panel 1 is often housed in a metal rack or board, and in the patch panel system having the above-mentioned configuration, the patch panel 1
Was attached to the board with screws.

[0005]

However, in the patch panel system having the above-described structure, when the patch panel 1 is mounted in the board, the mounting position must be determined in advance and the screw holes must be formed in the back surface of the board. There was a problem that I shouldn't.

Further, since the patch panel 1 is screwed into the panel, the construction space for connecting the insulated cable 4 connected to the terminals on the primary side and the secondary side is narrowed, and further, There is a problem that a work space for screwing the patch panel 1 in the panel and a storage space for the insulated cable 4 are necessary.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a patch panel system in which a patch panel can be easily attached and an insulated cable can be easily installed. To provide.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
In a patch panel system in which a plurality of patch panels are mounted in a panel, the patch panel includes a connector section for connecting a patch cord connecting the primary side and the secondary side,
A guide portion for holding the patch panel in the board,
The board includes a holding portion having a shape that engages with the guide portion, and the patch panel is held in the board by engaging the guide portion with the holding portion. .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the first aspect, one of the guide portion and the holding portion has an insertion hole, and the other has a fixing projection portion to be inserted into the insertion hole. By forming the fixed protrusion by elastic force, the guide portion is engaged with the holding portion, and the fixed protrusion is inserted into the insertion hole to move the patch panel inside the panel. It is designed to be fixed to.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel according to the first or second aspect, a plurality of the boards are rotatably connected.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the first to third aspects, a partition portion that divides the inside of the panel into a plurality of parts in the left-right direction is detachably provided, and a side surface of the partition portion. In the above, a holding portion having a shape that engages with the guide portion is provided at a position facing the holding portion.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the first to fourth aspects, the guide portion is provided on the outer side surface of the case of the network device so that it can be stored in the panel. is there.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, in the patch panel system according to the first to fifth aspects, between the guide portion and the connector portion or between the guide portion and an outer side surface of the network device, The patch panel and the network device are provided with a support portion having a shape that shifts the vertical position.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the first to sixth aspects, insulation is provided between the connector portion and the guide portion, the terminals being connected to the primary side and the secondary side. It is provided with a storage portion for storing the cable.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the seventh aspect, a cable guard portion for preventing the cable from protruding from the storage portion is detachably provided in the storage portion. is there.

[0016]

According to the invention of claim 1, the patch panel includes a connector portion for connecting a patch cord connecting the primary side and the secondary side, and a guide portion for holding the patch panel in the panel. The board has a holding portion having a shape that engages with the guide portion, and the guide portion is engaged with the holding portion to hold the patch panel in the board. The patch panel can be easily attached to and detached from the board.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the first aspect, one of the guide portion and the holding portion is formed with an insertion hole, and the other is provided with a fixing projection portion to be inserted into the insertion hole. It is elastically formed so as to be retractable, and when the guide portion is engaged with the holding portion, the fixing projection portion is inserted into the insertion hole, and the patch panel can be fixed to the holding portion of the board.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the first or second aspect, the plurality of boards are rotatably connected to each other, and a patch cord or an insulated cable is attached to the patch panel. When wiring
Wiring can be performed on the front side by rotating the board where wiring is desired.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the first to third aspects, a partition portion that divides the inside of the board into a plurality of parts in the left-right direction is detachably provided, and a side surface of the partition portion. , A holding portion having a shape that engages with the guide portion is provided at a position facing the holding portion, and the patch panel can be added or changed by attaching or detaching the partition portion as necessary. This can be easily performed, the arrangement of the patch cord or the insulating cable in the panel can be easily changed, and the vacant space can be effectively used.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the first to fourth aspects, the guide portion is provided on an outer side surface of a case of the network device, and the guide portion of the network device is provided. By engaging with the holding portion, the network device can be stored in the board.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, in the patch panel system according to the first to fifth aspects, between the guide portion and the connector portion or between the guide portion and the outer side surface of the network device, the A support portion having a shape that shifts the vertical position of the patch panel and the network device is provided, and when the plurality of patch panels or the guide portions of the network device are engaged with one holding portion,
The patch cord can be easily connected to the connector part of the patch panel behind.

According to a seventh aspect of the invention, in the patch panel system according to the first to sixth aspects, between the connector section and the guide section, terminals on the primary side and the secondary side of the patch panel are provided. It is possible to provide a storage unit for storing the insulated cable to be connected and connect the insulation cable to the storage unit.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the seventh aspect, a cable guard portion for detaching the insulated cable from the storage portion is detachably provided in the storage portion, It is possible to prevent the insulating cable from covering the connector portion.

[0024]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a patch panel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a door 2a of a board 2 is opened. The patch panel 1 has a connector portion 1
It is composed of a and a guide portion 1b, and an opening portion 1c is formed in the guide portion 1b. Here, the connector portion 1a is
The connector 3a of the patch cord 3 connecting the respective terminals on the primary side and the secondary side of the patch panel 1 is connected, and is provided on the entire one surface of the patch panel 1. The guide portion 1b holds the patch panel 1 inside the board 2, has a concave cross section, is formed in a rail shape, and is provided on the left and right side surfaces of the connector portion 1a.

The board 2 comprises a door 2a and an opening 2b, and the door 2a is provided with a key portion 2c. Opening 2
“B” is provided below the rear surface 2d of the board 2 and is for leading out the insulated cable 4 connected to the primary side and secondary side terminals of the patch panel 1 to the outside of the board 2.

On the left and right side surfaces inside the panel 2, there are provided rail-shaped holding portions 5 having a convex cross section. The holding portions 5 are attached in pairs inside the board 2 at opposite positions on the left and right side surfaces, and hold the patch panel 1 in the board 2 by engaging the guide portions 1b. Also, the holding unit 5
A fixed protrusion 6 is provided on the shaft so as to be retractable by elasticity.

In this embodiment, the guide portion 1b has a concave cross section and the holding portion 5 has a convex cross section.
The shape is not necessarily limited to this, and may be any shape as long as the guide portion 1b can be engaged with the holding portion 5.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the fixing protrusion 6, FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing a portion where the fixing protrusion 6 is attached to the holding portion 5, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view thereof. The fixing protrusion 6 is formed in a convex shape, and both ends of the fixing protrusion 6 are provided with insertion holes 6 a for inserting the support rods 5 a provided inside the holding portion 5. Fixed protrusion 6
4 is attached to the holding portion 5, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the protrusions of the two fixing protrusions 6 face outward, and
Support rods 5a, which are arranged so as to face each other and are provided inside the holding portion 5, are inserted into the insertion holes 6a. Also,
A spring 7 is arranged between the two fixing protrusions 6 inserted into the support rod 5a, and the restoring force of the spring 7 allows the fixing protrusions 6 to be retracted.

With the above-described structure, when the guide portion 1b engaged with the holding portion 5 reaches the fixed protruding portion 6, the fixed protruding portion 6 is pushed into the holding portion 5, and the guide portion 1b is further moved to the board 2. Is inserted toward the rear surface 2d. Then, when the opening portion 1c provided in the guide portion 1b reaches the fixed protrusion portion 6, the fixed protrusion portion 6 is pushed outward by the restoring force of the spring 7 (pushed into the holding portion 5). Moving to the previous state), the fixing protrusion 6 is inserted into the opening 1c,
The patch panel 1 is fixed to holding portions 5 provided on the left and right side surfaces inside the board 2.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view when the patch panel 1 is housed in the board 2, and FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing a case where the XX 'plane of the above figure is seen from above. The guide portions 1b of the patch panel 1 are engaged with the holding portions 5 attached to the inner right and left side surfaces of the board 2 so that the connector portion 1a faces the front surface, and inserted from the front surface of the board 2 toward the rear surface 2d. Insert the fixing protrusion 6 into the opening 1c to mount the patch panel 1 on the board 2
Fix inside. Similarly, another patch panel 1
Are engaged with and fixed to the same holding portion 5.

In this embodiment, the same holding unit 5 has two
Although one patch panel 1 can be fixed, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more patch panels 1 may be fixed.

According to the above embodiment, it is not necessary to mount the patch panel 1 in the board 2 by screwing, and by engaging the guide portion 1b of the patch panel 1 with the holding portion 5,
The patch panel 1 can be easily attached to and detached from the board 2.

In the above-described embodiment, the insulated cable 4 is used.
Since a storage space for storing the board must be provided between the back surface 2d of the board 2 and the patch panel 1 and between the two patch panels 1, the board 2 becomes thicker by the amount of two storage spaces. A method for solving this is shown below.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of a patch panel 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention. The patch panel 1 according to the present embodiment is the patch panel 1 shown in FIG. 1 in which a storage portion 1d is provided between the connector portion 1a and the guide portion 1b. Here, the storage section 1d stores the insulated cable 4, and is formed in a concave shape when the patch panel 1 is viewed from above, and the connector section 1a of the patch panel 1 of the storage section 1d is A storage opening 1e is provided on the surface side different from the provided surface.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a case where the patch panel 1 according to the present embodiment is housed in the board 2, and FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a case where the YY 'plane in FIG. 9 is viewed from above. It is a figure. Here, the door 2a is not shown. In this embodiment,
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the guide portions 1b provided on the patch panel 1 are engaged with the holding portions 5 provided on the left and right side surfaces inside the board 2 so that the connector portion 1a faces the front surface. The board 2 from the front side to the back side 2d. Then, the fixing projection 6 is inserted into the opening 1c to fix the patch panel 1 to the holding portion 5 in the board 2, and the insulated cable 4 connected to the patch panel 1 is stored in the storage portion 1d.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the patch panel 1
Since there is no need to provide a storage space for storing the insulated cable 4 behind the patch cable 1, the insulated cable 4 is stored in the storage portion 1d provided between the connector portion 1a and the guide portion 1b. The panel 2 can be thinned by the amount of the storage space behind. Further, since the surface side of the storage section 1d on which the connector section 1a of the patch panel 1 is provided is closed, the insulated cable 4 is connected when the connector 3a of the patch cord 3 is connected to the connector section 1a.
It is possible to easily carry out the connection work without protruding from the storage portion 1d and covering the connector portion 1a. Further, since the storage opening 1e is provided, when the insulated cable 4 is connected to the patch panel 1 and then stored in the panel 2, the insulated cable 4 can be easily stored in the storage portion 1d.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of a patch panel 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention. The patch panel 1 according to this embodiment is the same as the patch panel 1 shown in FIG.
In this case, d is inverted and the projection 1f is added. The protruding portion 1f prevents the insulated cable 4 from covering the connector portion 1a, is provided on the connector portion 1a side of the storage portion 1d, and protects the patch panel 1 and the door 2a fixed in front of itself. It is provided so as to contact the door 2a when closed.

FIG. 12 shows a patch panel 1 according to this embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a front view showing a case where the
[Fig. 3] is a schematic diagram showing a case where the ZZ 'plane in the above figure is viewed from above. Here, the door 2a is not shown. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the holding portions 5 provided on the left and right side surfaces of the inside of the board 2 are provided with the guide portions 1b provided on the patch panel 1, and the connector portion 1a faces the front. , And insert the board 2 from the front surface to the rear surface 2d. Then, the fixing projection 6 is inserted into the opening 1c to fix the patch panel 1 to the holding portion 5 in the board 2, and the insulated cable 4 connected to the patch panel 1 is stored in the storage portion 1d.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the connector portion 1a
Since the insulated cable 4 is housed in the housing part 1d provided between the guide part 1b and the guide part 1b, the board 2 can be made thin. Further, since the storage opening 1e is formed on the side where the connector portion 1a is provided, it is possible to easily store the insulated cable 4 through the storage opening 1e even after the patch panel 1 is stored in the panel 2. You can Further, since the protruding portion 1f is provided, the insulated cable 4
When the patch panel 1 and the door 2a, in which the connector 3a of the patch cord 3 can be easily connected to the connector portion 1a and the protruding portion 1f is fixed in front of itself, are not covered with the connector portion 1a, Since it is provided in contact with the door 2a, the storage section 1d and the connector section 1a are separated by the patch panel 1 and the door 2a in front of itself, and the insulated cable 4 is connected to the connector section 1a even after the connection of the connector 3a. It will not be covered.

In the above-mentioned two embodiments, the storage section 1
Although the shape of d is concave, the shape is not necessarily limited to this, and any shape that can accommodate the insulated cable 4 may be used. In addition, in the above-described two embodiments, the storage unit 1d
Although the patch panel 1 is provided with the patch panel 1, it is not necessarily limited to this.
You may make it the structure which provides the holding part 5 in d.

In the above embodiment, one holding unit 5
When a plurality of guide portions 1b of the patch panel 1 as shown in FIGS. 1, 8 and 11 are engaged with each other, the rear connector portion 1
Since a is hidden by the front patch panel 1, the connection of the connector 3a to the back patch panel 1 becomes inconvenient. The method of solving this problem is shown below.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a patch panel 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 15 shows a case where two patch panels 1 are fixed to one holding portion 5 according to this embodiment. It is a front view shown. The patch panel 1 is the same as the patch panel 1 shown in FIG.
1g is added between and. Here, the supporting portion 1g has an L-shaped cross section and is formed in a rail shape.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the patch panel 1 is provided with the support portion 1g having an L-shaped cross section, and therefore one patch portion 1 is provided so that the bending directions of the support portion 1g are opposite to each other. The guide portion 1b is engaged with the holding portion 5.

Therefore, even if the guide portions 1b of the two patch panels 1 are engaged with the one holding portion 5, a step is provided by the support portion 1g, so that the connector portion 1a of the back patch panel 1 is It is not hidden by the patch panel 1 in front of itself, and the connector 3a can be easily connected to the connector portion 1a of the patch panel 1 behind.

In this embodiment, the two patch panels 1 are fixed to one guide portion 5, but three or more patch panels 1 may be fixed if the connector portions 1a do not overlap each other. . Further, the holding portion 5 may be obliquely attached to the left and right side surfaces inside the board 2 so that the connector portions 1a do not overlap each other.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a cable guard portion 8 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a case where the cable guard portion 8 is attached to the patch panel 1. The patch panel 1 according to this embodiment is the same as the patch panel 1 shown in FIG.
The fixing protrusions 6 are provided on both sides of the storage opening 1e of the storage portion 1d. In addition, the fixed protrusion 6 is provided in FIGS.
The configuration is shown in. The cable guard portion 8 prevents the insulated cable 4 from popping out from the storage opening portion 1d. The cable guard portion 8 is formed with an opening portion 8a, and the fixing protrusion 6 is inserted into the opening portion 8a. As a result, the cable guard portion 8 can be fixed to the storage portion 1d and the storage opening portion 1e can be closed.

In this embodiment, after the insulated cable 4 is stored from the storage opening 1e provided on the front surface, the fixing protrusion 6 is inserted into the opening 8a of the cable guard 8 to make the cable guard 8 Thus, the storage opening 1e is closed, so that the insulating cable 4 does not cover the connector portion 1a during the work of connecting the connector 3a to the connector portion 1a, and the connection work can be easily performed.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a patch panel system according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the patch panel system according to this embodiment, the board 2 of the patch panel system shown in FIG. 9 is superposed so that the connector portions 1a face each other, and the end portion 2e of the board 2 is fixed so as to be rotatable. In this embodiment, the holding portion 5 has
Only one patch panel 1 is fixed.

In this embodiment, since the patch panel 1 is mounted in the board 2 so that the connector portion 1a faces the front side, by opening the two boards 2, the connector portion 1a is opened.
The connector 3a can be easily connected to.

In this embodiment, the two boards 2 are superposed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more boards 2 may be superposed. Further, although the patch panel 1 shown in FIG. 8 is used in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the patch panel 1 shown in FIGS. 1, 11, 14, and 17 may be used.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a partition 9 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 20 shows the partition 9 inside the panel 2.
It is a front view which shows the case where it divides in the left-right direction by. The partition portion 9 divides the inside of the board 2 in the left-right direction. On both side surfaces of the partition portion 9, a holding portion 5 having a shape that engages with the guide portion 1b at a position facing the holding portion 5 of the board 2. And the holding portion 5 is provided with a fixed protrusion 6. The fixed protrusion 6 has the structure shown in FIGS. 3 to 5. In addition, above and below the partition part 9, for holding in the panel 2,
A rail-shaped partition holding portion 9a having a convex cross section is provided,
On the upper and lower side surfaces inside the position where the board 2 is to be divided in the left-right direction, there are provided rail-shaped holding portions 9b having a concave cross section that engage with the partition holding portions 9a. Behind each partition is an opening 2c
Is provided. In the present embodiment, the partition holding portion 9a of the partition portion 9 is engaged with the holding portion 9b provided in the board 2 and is inserted from the front surface direction of the board 2 to the back surface 2d, so that the inside of the board 2 is left and right. Since it can be divided in the directions, the space in the board 2 can be effectively used.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the network device (hub H) is provided with a guide portion 1b having a shape to engage with the holding portion 5 on the outer side surface of the network device (hub H in this embodiment). Can also be stored in the board 2.

[0052]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the patch panel has a connector portion for connecting a patch cord connecting the primary side and the secondary side, and a guide portion for holding the patch panel in the panel. , The board has a holding portion having a shape that engages with the guide portion, and the holding portion holds the patch panel in the board by engaging the guide portion with the holding portion. Detachable. Further, since it is not necessary to screw the patch panel to the board, it is not necessary to provide a working space for attaching and detaching the patch panel, and the board can be downsized. Therefore, it is possible to provide a patch panel system in which the patch panel can be easily attached and the workability of the insulated cable is good.

According to a second aspect of the invention, in the patch panel system according to the first aspect, an insertion hole is formed in one of the guide portion and the holding portion, and a fixing projection portion to be inserted into the insertion hole is elastically projected and retracted in the other. Since the guide panel is freely formed, and the guide portion is engaged with the holding portion and the fixing protrusion is inserted into the insertion hole, the patch panel can be fixed to the holding portion of the board.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the first or second aspect, since a plurality of boards are rotatably connected, a patch cord or an insulated cable is wired on the patch panel. In this case, the wiring can be performed on the front side by rotating the board at the portion where wiring is desired.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the first to third aspects, a partition part for dividing the inside of the panel into a plurality of parts in the left-right direction is detachably provided, and a side surface of the partition part is provided. Since a holding portion having a shape that engages with the guide portion is provided at a position facing the holding portion, it is possible to easily add or change the patch panel by attaching or detaching the partition portion as needed. Moreover, the arrangement of the patch cord or the insulated cable in the panel can be easily changed, and the vacant space and the like can be effectively utilized.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the first to fourth aspects, the guide portion is provided on the outer side surface of the case of the network device.
By engaging the guide part of the network device with the holding part, the network device can be stored in the panel.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the first to fifth aspects, the patch panel and the network are provided between the guide portion and the connector portion or between the guide portion and the external side surface of the network device. Since the support part of the shape that shifts the vertical position of the device is provided, when the plurality of patch panels or the guide part of the network device is engaged with one holding part, the connector part of the patch panel behind can be easily Patch cords can be connected.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the first to sixth aspects, an insulated cable connected to the primary side and secondary side terminals between the connector portion and the guide portion. Since the storage section for storing the is provided, it is not necessary to provide a space for storing the insulated cable behind the patch panel, and the panel can be made thin.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the patch panel system according to the seventh aspect, since the storage portion is detachably provided with a cable guard portion for preventing the insulated cable from protruding from the storage portion, the insulated cable is provided. Does not cover the connector portion, and the work of connecting the patch cord to the connector portion can be easily performed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a patch panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a door of the board according to the present invention is opened.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a fixed protrusion portion according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing a portion in which a fixing protrusion portion according to the present invention is attached to a holding portion.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a portion where the fixing protrusion according to the present invention is attached to a board.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a case where the patch panel according to the present embodiment is housed in a board.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a case where the XX ′ plane according to the above figure is viewed from above.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of a patch panel according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a case where an insulated cable is attached to the patch panel according to the present embodiment and housed in a board.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a case where the YY ′ plane in the upper diagram is viewed from above.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of a patch panel according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a front view showing a case where an insulated cable is attached to the patch panel according to the present embodiment and housed in a board.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a case where the ZZ ′ plane according to the above figure is viewed from above.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a patch panel according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a front view showing a case where two patch panels are fixed to one guide portion according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a cable guard portion according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a case where the cable guard portion according to the present embodiment is attached to a patch panel.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a patch panel system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a partition according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a front view showing a case where the inside of the board according to the present embodiment is divided into left and right parts by partitioning parts.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a hub according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is an exploded front view of a patch panel according to a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Patch Panel 1a Connector Part 1b Guide Part 1c Opening Part 1d Storage Part 1e Storage Opening Part 1f Projection Part 1g Support Part 2 Board 2a Door 2b Key Part 2c Opening Part 2d Rear Surface 3 Patch Cord 3a Connector 4 Insulation Cable 5 Holding Part 5a Support Rod 6 Fixed protrusion 6a Insertion hole 7 Spring 8 Cable guard 8a Opening 9 Partition 9a Partition holding 9b Holding 10 Support 10a Insert H H hub

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FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the fixing projection 6, FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing a portion where the fixing projection 6 is attached to the holding portion 5, and FIG. 5 is a partial sectional perspective view thereof. is there. The fixed protrusion 6 is formed in a convex shape, and the support rods 5 a provided inside the holding portion 5 are provided at both ends of the fixed protrusion 6.
An insertion hole 6a for inserting the through hole is provided. In the state where the fixing protrusion 6 is attached to the holding portion 5, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the protrusions of the two fixing protrusions 6 face outward,
Moreover, the support rods 5a, which are arranged so as to face each other and are provided inside the holding portion 5, are inserted into the insertion holes 6a.
Further, a spring 7 is arranged between the two fixed protrusions 6 inserted into the support rod 5a, and the restoring force of the spring 7 allows the fixed protrusions 6 to be retracted and retracted.

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FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view showing a portion where the fixing protrusion according to the present invention is attached to a board.

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A patch panel system comprising a plurality of patch panels mounted in a panel, wherein the patch panel includes a connector section for connecting a patch cord connecting a primary side and a secondary side, and the patch panel. A guide part for holding the inside of the board, and the board has a holding part having a shape that engages with the guide part. By engaging the guide part with the holding part, the patch panel is formed. A patch panel system characterized in that it is held in the panel. 2. An insertion hole is formed in one of the guide part and the holding part, and a fixing projection part to be inserted into the insertion hole is elastically formed in the other part so that the guide part is provided in the holding part. 2. The patch panel system according to claim 1, wherein the patch panel is fixed in the panel by engaging and inserting the fixing protrusion into the insertion hole. 3. The patch panel system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of boards are rotatably connected. 4. A partition part that divides the inside of the board into a plurality of parts in the left-right direction is detachably provided, and a shape that engages with the guide part at a position facing the holding part on a side surface of the partition part. 2. A holding part for holding is provided.
A patch panel system according to claim 3. 5. The patch panel system according to claim 1, wherein the guide portion is provided on the outer side surface of the case of the network device so that the guide portion can be stored in the panel. 6. Between the guide section and the connector section or between the guide section and the outer side surface of the network device,
The patch panel system according to claim 1, further comprising: a support portion having a shape that shifts the vertical positions of the patch panel and the network device. 7. A storage portion is provided between the connector portion and the guide portion for storing an insulating cable connected to the primary side and secondary side terminals of the patch panel. The patch panel system according to any one of claims 1 to 6. 8. The patch panel system according to claim 7, wherein a cable guard portion for preventing the cable from popping out of the storage portion is detachably provided in the storage portion.