JPH10322114A - Equipment-attaching device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To surely attach a rod antenna to a cabinet. SOLUTION: An engaging shaft 3 is projected from a connecting part 2 for connecting an antenna main body 1, and the engaging shaft 3 is interfit into an engaging hole 5 of a cabine 4 so that the antenna main body 1 can be attached to the cabinet 4 in a rod antenna amounting device. The engaging shaft 3 with almost the same lenght L as the engaging hole 5 is provided with a shaft main body 3a with almost the same diameter as an inner diameter R of the engaging hole 5 and a stopper 3b projected from the top end of the shaft main body 3a with a width wider than the inner diameter R of the interfit hole 5. Also, a slit 8 with a cross-shaped cross section is formed across almost the full length of the stopper 3b and the shaft main body 3a, and the stopper 3b and the shaft main body 3a are engaged into the engaging hole 5, and the stopper 3b which passes through the engaging hole 5 is spread and engaged with the peripheral part of the engaging hole 5.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device mounting apparatus for mounting a device such as a rod antenna for an indoor receiver to a housing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIGS. 4 and 5 show a conventional rod antenna mounting device. In this configuration, a fitting shaft 3 protrudes from a connecting portion 2 to which the antenna main body 1 is connected, and the fitting shaft 3 is fitted into a fitting hole 5 of a cabinet 4. The shaft 3 has a tapered shaft body 3a having a length L substantially the same as the fitting hole 5 and having a slightly smaller diameter than the inner diameter R of the fitting hole 5, and a fitting protruding from the tip of the shaft body 3a. A stopper 3b having a width wider than the inner diameter R of the hole 5 is provided, and a substantially V-shaped groove 6 is formed in the center of the stopper 3b.

In the above structure, when the stopper 3b is pushed into the fitting hole 5, the stopper 3b is narrowed, and the stopper 3b and the shaft body 3a are fitted into the fitting hole 5 and passed through the fitting hole 5. The stopper 3b expands and is engaged with the peripheral edge of the fitting hole 5, so that the fitting shaft 3 does not fall out of the fitting hole 5.

[0004]

In the above-mentioned conventional configuration,
Since the shaft main body 3a is formed in a tapered shape with a diameter slightly smaller than the inner diameter R of the fitting hole 5, the shaft main body 3a is easily swayed in the fitting hole 5, and the rod antenna is securely mounted on the cabinet 4. It is difficult to attach to.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] In view of the above-mentioned conventional disadvantages, an object of the present invention is to provide an equipment mounting apparatus capable of securely mounting equipment such as a rod antenna to a housing.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a fitting shaft protruding from the equipment is fitted into a fitting hole of the housing, whereby the equipment is mounted on the housing. In the equipment mounting device adapted to be attached to a body, the fitting shaft has a shaft body having substantially the same length as the fitting hole and having substantially the same diameter as the inside diameter of the fitting hole, and protruding from a tip of the shaft body. A stopper having a width wider than the inner diameter of the fitting hole formed therein, and a slit extending longitudinally across substantially the entire length of the stopper and the shaft body are formed, and the stopper and the shaft body are fitted into the fitting hole. The stopper having passed through the fitting hole is widened so as to be engaged with a peripheral portion of the fitting hole.

In the above construction, by pushing the stopper into the fitting hole, the stopper is narrowed, the shaft body is reduced in diameter, and the stopper and the shaft body are fitted into the fitting hole and pass through the fitting hole. The stopper thus spreads and is engaged with the peripheral edge of the fitting hole, so that the fitting shaft does not fall out of the fitting hole.

In this case, since the stopper of the fitting shaft and the slit extending substantially the entire length of the shaft main body are formed,
The stopper and the shaft main body can be easily fitted into the fitting holes. Further, since the diameter of the shaft main body is set to be substantially the same as the inner diameter of the fitting hole, the outer peripheral surface of the shaft main body is brought into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the fitting hole, and the shaft main body is placed in the fitting hole. The device can be securely attached to the housing without being shaken as in the related art.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the slit is formed in a cross-shaped cross section.

According to the above configuration, the stopper and the shaft main body are elastically deformed in four directions by the cross-shaped slit, so that the stopper and the shaft main body can be easily fitted into the fitting hole.

[0011] The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2.
In the invention described in the above, the outer peripheral surface of the shaft main body is formed to have a widened shape.

According to the above construction, even if there is some dimensional error in the inner diameter of the fitting hole, the outer peripheral surface of the shaft body is fitted into the fitting hole by fitting the shaft body into the fitting hole. It is elastically pressed against the peripheral surface, and the equipment can be firmly attached to the housing.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the equipment is a rod antenna.

According to the above configuration, the rod antenna can be securely attached to a cabinet (housing) such as an indoor receiver.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 3 show a rod antenna mounting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The fitting shaft 3 has substantially the same length L as the fitting hole 5 and the fitting hole 5
A shaft body 3a having substantially the same diameter as the inner diameter R of the shaft body 3a, and a stopper 3b wider than the inner diameter R of the fitting hole 5 protruding from the tip of the shaft body 3a. A cross-shaped cross-shaped slit 8 is formed to extend substantially the entire length. Since the configuration other than the above is substantially the same as the conventional example shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

The front surface 9 of the stopper 3b is formed in a tapered shape tapering forward, and the rear surface 10 is formed in a tapered shape tapering rearward. A concave step 11 is formed between the shaft main body 3a and the shaft main body 3a.

In the above configuration, by pushing the tapered front surface 9 of the stopper 3b into the fitting hole 5, the stopper 3b is narrowed, and the shaft body 3a is reduced in diameter, so that the stopper 3b and the shaft body 3a are fitted. The stopper 3 b fitted into the mating hole 5 and passing through the fitting hole 5 expands, the tapered rear surface 10 of the stopper 3 b is engaged with the peripheral edge of the fitting hole 5, and the fitting shaft 3 is connected to the fitting hole 5. Not get out of

In this case, since the stopper 3b and the shaft body 3a are elastically deformed in four directions by the cross-shaped slit 8, the stopper 3b and the shaft body 3a can be easily fitted into the fitting hole 5. Further, since the diameter of the shaft main body 3a is set to be substantially the same as the inner diameter R of the fitting hole 5, the outer peripheral surface of the shaft main body 3a is brought into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the fitting hole 5, and the shaft main body 3a is removed. The antenna main body 1 is fixed to the cabinet (housing) 4 so as not to be swung in the fitting hole 5 as in the related art.
Can be securely mounted.

As shown by the phantom line in FIG. 3, it is preferable that the shaft main body 3a is slightly pushed outward and the outer peripheral surface of the shaft main body 3a is formed to have a widened shape. Thereby, even if there is some dimensional error in the inner diameter R of the fitting hole 5, the shaft body 3a is elastically deformed by fitting the shaft main body 3a into the fitting hole 5, and the elastic force is applied to the shaft main body 3a. The outer peripheral surface of the shaft main body 3a is pressed against the inner peripheral surface of the fitting hole 5, so that the antenna main body 1 can be firmly attached to the cabinet 4.

In the above embodiment, the slit 8 is formed in a cross-shaped cross section. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, it may be formed in a negative shape or a Y shape. Also, the rod antenna mounting device has been described as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to other various device mounting devices.

[0021]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the stopper of the fitting shaft and the slit which extends through substantially the entire length of the shaft main body are formed, the stopper and the shaft main body can be easily fitted into the fitting hole. Can be done. Further, since the diameter of the shaft main body is set to be substantially the same as the inner diameter of the fitting hole, the outer peripheral surface of the shaft main body is brought into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the fitting hole, and the shaft main body is placed in the fitting hole. Try not to be disturbed as in the past,
The equipment can be securely attached to the housing.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the stopper and the shaft body are elastically deformed in four directions by the cross-shaped slit, the stopper and the shaft body can be easily fitted into the fitting hole. .

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the outer peripheral surface of the shaft main body is formed so as to be widened, even if there is a slight dimensional error in the inner diameter of the fitting hole, the inside of the fitting hole can be reduced. By fitting the shaft main body, the outer peripheral surface of the shaft main body is elastically pressed against the inner peripheral surface of the fitting hole, and the equipment can be firmly attached to the housing.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the rod antenna can be securely attached to a cabinet (housing) such as an indoor receiver.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a rod antenna mounting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the same.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a conventional example.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the same.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Antenna main body (equipment) 3 Fitting shaft 3a Shaft main body 3b Stopper 4 Cabinet (housing) 5 Fitting hole 8 Slit L Length of shaft main body R Inner diameter of fitting hole

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An equipment mounting apparatus in which a fitting shaft protruding from an equipment is fitted into a fitting hole of a housing, whereby the equipment is mounted on the housing. A shaft body having substantially the same length as the mating hole and having substantially the same diameter as the inside diameter of the fitting hole, and a stopper wider than the inside diameter of the fitting hole protrudingly provided at the tip of the shaft body; A stopper and a slit that extends substantially the entire length of the shaft main body are formed, and the stopper and the shaft main body are fitted into the fitting hole, and the stopper that has passed through the fitting hole expands to form a peripheral portion of the fitting hole. A device mounting device characterized in that the device mounting device is engaged with the device. 2. The equipment mounting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said slit is formed in a cross shape in cross section. 3. The equipment mounting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an outer peripheral surface of the shaft main body is formed to have a divergent shape. 4. The equipment mounting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the equipment is a rod antenna.