JPH09246762A - Container case with av equipment signal branching device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate the insertion and discharge of media to and from an AV equipment by a method wherein one each of AV equipment is arranged on a plurality of slidable shelf boards in a container case so as to lead out the shelf boards only corresponding to the numbers of applicable AV equipments onto the front surface of the container case. SOLUTION: A supporting shelf 4 supporting an AV equipment branching device 3 assembled together with a plurality of signal terminals 15 and output signal 16, a signal transfer switch 14, a plurality of power supply plug sockets 17, a power supply cord 22 and a power supply switch 13, etc., on the front and rear surfaces is fixedly fitted to the upper part of a case main body in a front surface aperture part. Next, the case main body 2 beneath the supporting shelf board 4 is sectioned into a plurality of steps by a plurality of shelf boards 5 which are made slidable forward and backward by rails 10 fixed to both side boards 2 for arranging with one each of AV equipment. Through these procedures, the insertion and discharge of the media to and from the AV equipment can be facilitated.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention incorporates an AV device signal branching device for switching input / output signals of these AV devices into a case body which houses a plurality of AV devices (including game machines) and integrates them. It is related to the converted storage case.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional storage case has a structure having a plurality of fixed shelves therein and its main purpose is to store articles.
Further, the conventional AV device signal branching device has a function of performing only input / output signal switching when connecting a plurality of AV devices to one AV main body (monitor section).

[0003]

The conventional storage case is
The shelf was fixed, so if you put AV equipment on it,
Since the AV equipment is stored and housed in the case, it is difficult to operate the AV equipment while being placed on the fixed shelf. Further, since the conventional AV equipment signal branching device has only the function of switching the input / output signals, the power supply for the AV equipment and the AV main body must be separately supplied from the external outlet. Further, no consideration has been given to the wiring of the input signal terminal cable, the output signal terminal cable, the power cords, the wiring and the storage of the above device. The present invention is a storage case devised to eliminate the drawbacks of these techniques, and the objectives are 1) improvement of the routing and storage of cables and cords. 2) Improved operability of each AV device. 3) Small space for installation and storage. And so on.

[0004]

A plurality of sets of input signal terminals (15) and output signal terminals (16), a signal changeover switch (14), a plurality of power outlets (17), a power cord (22), a power switch ( 13) and the like are incorporated in the front and rear surfaces of the AV equipment signal branching device (3). Further, by providing a plurality of sets of U-shaped rails (10) inside the storage case (1), a shelf board (5) incorporated in the storage case (1).
However, it becomes possible to slide back and forth while being guided by this rail (10). The present invention is a storage case (1) having the above configuration.

[0005]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A specific embodiment of the present apparatus will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4, the storage case (1) has a case body (2) with a front opening, and an AV device signal fixedly attached to the upper part of the case body (2). A support shelf (4) for supporting the branching device (3), and a shelf plate (5) for partitioning the case body (2) below the support shelf (4) into a plurality of stages (three stages in this embodiment), Opening in the center (7)
And a glass door (9) attached to the front of the case body (2). The shelf plate (5) has a structure that can be slid back and forth by rails (10) attached to both side plates of the case body (2). AV equipment (6) at the rear of the shelf (5)
Recesses (20) for easy routing and storage of cables
Is provided. The AV device (6) refers to an audio / video device such as a game machine body, and the AV body (11) refers to a monitor unit such as a television or a personal computer.

The AV device signal branching device (3) is supported and housed in the support shelf (4) of the case body (2), and as shown in FIG. 23) It has a structure. The front panel (12) includes a power switch (13) having a function of opening and closing the power source of a plurality of AV devices (6) and an AV main body (11), and a plurality of AV devices by selectively pressing one of the switches. A signal changeover switch (14) having a function of selecting one of the devices (6) and sending a signal to the AV main body (11), and an input signal terminal (for connecting an input signal from the AV device (6) ( 15), an output signal terminal (16) for outputting a signal of the AV equipment (6) to the AV body (11), and a power supply for supplying power to the AV equipment (6), the AV body (11), etc. It is composed of an outlet (17) and the like. The input signal terminal (15), the output signal terminal (16), the signal changeover switch (14), the power switch (13), etc. on the front panel (12) are input on the rear panel (19) by the cable (18). Signal terminal (15), output signal terminal (1
6) and a power outlet (17).
It should be noted that even when the arrangement of various components such as the input signal terminals (15) of the front panel (12) and the rear panel (19) is changed, the functions described in the present invention are considered to be regarded as a part of the present invention. .

As shown in FIG. 4, the shelf plate (5) is
The rear side of the shelf plate (5) has a recessed portion (20) to facilitate wiring and storage of the wiring of the V device (6), and a spillage for fixing the AV device (6) in front of it. A stop (21) is installed. In addition, regarding the shape of the shelf plate (5), the present embodiment provides the above, but if the shape behind the shelf plate (5) is a convex portion or there is no uneven portion, it is spilled. If there is no stop, and shelf (5)
The case where there is a handle for pulling this out is also regarded as a part of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, the rear panel (19)
Is a plurality of input signal terminals (15) and output signal terminals (1
6), a plurality of power outlets (17), a power cord (22) and the like. FIG. 7 shows a conventional AV device signal branching device (24), which has a plurality of input signal terminals (1
5) and output signal terminal (16) and signal selector switch (1)
4) only. FIG. 8 shows a block diagram of the AV equipment signal branching device (3), and its main functions are as follows. A plurality of AV devices (6) and AV body (11)
Are respectively supplied with power from a power outlet (17) connected to the power cord (22). The power switch (13) can be used to open and close the power supplies of all the connected devices at once. Further, in the signal group output from the plurality of AV devices (6), only the signal of one AV device (6) among them is sent to the AV main body (11) by the signal changeover switch (14). ing. FIG.
FIG. 9 is an example of a specific circuit diagram of the block diagram described in FIG. 8.

When the present invention is used in the above structure, it is handled as follows. Connect the power cord and signal cable of the AV main body (11) to the power outlet (1) on the rear panel (19) of the AV equipment signal branching device (3).
7), connect to the output signal terminal (16). Multiple AV
The devices (6) are installed one by one on the shelf board (5), and the signal cable and power cord of the AV device (6) are input signal terminals on the rear panel (19) of the AV device signal branching device (3). (15), connect to a power outlet (17). In addition,
It is also possible to store accessories (media, etc.) for the AV equipment (6) on the shelf board (5). Power switch (1) on the front panel (12) of the AV equipment signal branching device (3)
Power is sent to each AV device (6) and AV main body (11) by opening and closing 3). Signal changeover switch (1) on the front panel (12) of the AV equipment signal branching device (3)
By selecting and pressing one of 4), multiple A
One AV device (6) selected from the V devices (6)
Signal (video, audio, etc.) is transmitted to the AV body (11). At this time, the shelf board (5) is pulled out from the case body (2) so that operations such as inserting and ejecting the media into the corresponding AV equipment (6) can be easily performed.
Further, since the input signal terminal (15), the output signal terminal (16) and the power outlet (17) are installed on the front panel (12), the front side of the AV equipment signal branching device (3) is the same as the rear side. AV equipment (6), AV body (11)
Can be additionally connected.

[0010]

【The invention's effect】

1) By installing AV equipment one by one on a plurality of slidable shelves provided in the storage case, pull out only the shelves corresponding to the AV equipment to be used to the front of the storage case and transfer to the AV equipment. In addition to facilitating the insertion and ejection of the media, the unused AV equipment can be stored in the storage case together with the shelf plate, which improves safety and operability. 2) In addition, the AV equipment signal branching device is equipped with multiple power outlet power switches, power cords, etc.
A plurality of AV devices and AV connected to the V device signal branching device
In addition to input / output signals, power can be supplied to the main body. 3) In addition, by incorporating and integrating the AV device signal branching device inside or on the top of the storage case, it is possible to improve the routing and storage of cables and cords and to reduce the installation storage area of the entire device. If necessary, the AV main body can be installed above the storage case.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a storage case with an AV equipment signal branching device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a storage case with an AV equipment signal branching device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a storage case with an AV device signal branching device according to the present invention as seen from a side surface.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a shelf plate in the storage case of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an AV device signal branching device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a rear panel layout diagram of the AV equipment signal branching device of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an example of a perspective view of a conventional AV device signal branching device.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an AV equipment signal branching device of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a circuit diagram of an AV equipment signal branching device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1. Storage case 2. Case body 3. AV equipment signal branching device 4. Support shelf 5. Shelf board 6. AV equipment 7. Opening 8. Back plate 9. Door 10. Rail 11. AV main body 12. Front panel 13. Power switch 14. Signal changeover switch 15. Input signal terminal 16. Output signal terminal 17. Power outlet 18. Cable 19. Rear panel 20. Recess 21. Spill prevention 22. Power cord 23. Chassis 24. Conventional AV equipment signal branching device

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of sets of an input signal terminal (15) and an output signal terminal (16), a signal changeover switch (14), a plurality of power outlets (17), a power cord (22), a power switch (13) and the like. A storage case (1) characterized in that an AV device signal branching device (3) assembled on the front surface and the rear surface and a plurality of shelf boards (5) are integrated and integrated inside. 2. A plurality of sets of U-shaped rails (10) are provided inside the storage case (1) so that the shelf plate (5) is guided by the rails (10) and slides back and forth. Storage case (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that.