JPH11248076A - Outlet for fluid - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress attachment of a liquid to an electric connection part exposed at the second surfaces by making difficult for the liquid leaked to the surrounding to attain the second surfaces when a plug is removed from a fluid connection hole. SOLUTION: This outlet is structured so that a plug body 5 is installed removably, wherein the plug body 5 is equipped with plugs 51 and 52 for connection of passages and terminals 5a, 5b, 5c for electric connections, and the arrangement includes fluid connection holes 21 and 22 where the plugs 51 and 52 are connected removably and electric connection parts 4a, 4b, 4c where the terminals 5a, 5b, 5c are connected removably in association with the connections of the plugs 51 and 52. The fluid connection holes 21 and 22 open in the first surface 20 belonging to the surface on the plug connection side, while the electric connection parts 4a, 4b, 4c are exposed from the second surfaces 30a, 30b, 30c protruding more than the first surface 20 at the surface on the plug connection side.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a liquid outlet, and more particularly to a liquid outlet to which a plug body having a plug for flow path connection and a terminal for electrical connection is detachably mounted. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 7 is a front view of a conventional hot water outlet (9), and FIG. 8 is a VIII-VIII diagram of a hot water outlet (9) of FIG. FIG. 9 is a sectional view, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the outlet main body (9a) of FIG. The above-mentioned conventional hot water outlet (9) as a liquid outlet is installed on a wall (900) as shown in FIG. 8, and the hot water outlet (9) has a built-in outlet body (9a). ing.

FIGS. 7 to 9 show the outlet main body (9a).
As shown in the figure, a pair of fluid connection ports (91) (9
2) are open at the front end face (90) and are formed side by side in the horizontal direction. These fluid connection ports (91) and (92) are plug
(8) A pair of plugs (81) (82) for guiding hot water provided in (8)
Are detachably connected to each other and are connected to the respective channels. Then, plugs (81) (8) to the fluid connection ports (91) (92)
Each part is configured such that each of the valve bodies (not shown) incorporated therein in connection with connection and separation in 2) opens and closes.

A plurality of terminals (83), (84), (85) of a plug body (8) are detachably connected to the end face (90) with the connection of the plugs (81), (82). The electrical connection portions (93), (94), (95) are exposed. These electrical connections (93) (94) (95)
Terminals (83), (84), and (85) are connected to the upper end portion between the fluid connection ports (91) and (92) in the electrical connection portions (93), (94), and (95), respectively. A plurality of terminals (96) are built in.

[0005]

However, in this case, when the plugs (81) and (82) are removed from the fluid connection ports (91) and (92), both of these valve bodies are closed with the removal. However, the hot water remaining in the plugs (81) and (82) after the valve closes easily leaks around the fluid connection ports (91) and (92). And the fluid connection port
(91) (92) open at end face (90) and electrical connection at end face (90)
(93) (94) (95) Since the fluid connection port (91) (92) is exposed
The hot water adhering to the surroundings reaches the electric connection portions (93), (94), (95), causing problems such as electric leakage.

It is an object of the present invention to suppress the adhesion of a liquid to an electric connection.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems The solution of the present invention taken to solve the above-mentioned problem is that a plug body having a plug for flow path connection and a terminal for electrical connection is detachably attached. A liquid outlet to be mounted, the liquid outlet comprising a fluid connection port to which the plug is detachably connected, and an electric connection portion to which the terminal is detachably connected with connection of the plug. In the outlet, the fluid connection port is opened from a first surface of the plug connection side surface, and the electrical connection portion is a second protrusion protruding from the first surface on the plug connection side surface. It is characterized by being exposed from the surface. "

In this case, the plug is removed from the fluid connection port because the second surface where the electrical connection portion is exposed protrudes from the first surface where the fluid connection port is open on the plug connection side surface. In this case, the liquid that has leaked to the periphery hardly reaches the second surface.

[0009]

According to the present invention, as described above, the liquid leaking around the plug when the plug is removed from the fluid connection port does not easily reach the second surface. Liquid adhesion is suppressed. [Others] [Item a] In the above-mentioned invention, in "the first surface constitutes a horizontal surface facing upward", the first surface constitutes a horizontal surface facing upward. The liquid that has leaked and adhered to the first surface tends to spread to the electrical connection portion side, but the electrical connection portion is exposed on the second surface protruding above the first surface. The adhesion of the liquid to the surface is suppressed.

[B] In the above invention or item a,
"The terminal is provided in a protruding state on a surface of the plug body corresponding to the surface on the plug connection side, and the electrical connection portion is recessed from the second surface and the terminal is connected to the terminal with the connection of the plug. And a terminal accommodated in the hole and connected to the inserted terminal. "Can prevent liquid from entering the hole formed in the second surface. Accordingly, the adhesion of the liquid to the terminal accommodated in the hole can be suppressed.

In this item b, "the second surface is
It comprises the hole and constitutes the tip end surface of an electrically insulating packing member partially embedded in the outlet body. "

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
This will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a plan view of a hot water outlet (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Is a plug that is attached to the hot water outlet (100) in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway perspective view of FIG. 5, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the hot water outlet (100) shown in FIG.
It is II-III sectional drawing. In addition, in FIG.
Part of (5) is a cross section corresponding to the III-III cross section.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the outlet main body (2) of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the outlet main body (2) of FIG.
FIG. 6 is a sectional view, and FIG.
It is I-VI sectional drawing. 5 and 6, the terminal (4
a) (4b) and (4c) are not cross sections. A hot water outlet (100) and a plug body (5) shown in the figure are provided in a hot water heating device. The hot water outlet (100) is of a floor-mounted type, and a plug body (5) is attached to an outlet body (2) built therein.

[About Plug Body (5)] Plug Body (5)
Are attached to a pair of hot water hoses (53) and (54) extending from a radiator (K ₂ ) that emits heat of hot water and a distal end of a remote control cable (55), as shown in FIGS. . The plug body (5) includes plugs (51) and (52) connected to the hot water hoses (53) and (54), respectively, and plate-like terminals (5a) and (5b) electrically connected to a remote control cable (55). ) And (5c) are intensively projected from the end surface (50a) of the casing (50). still,
In the casing (50), plugs (51) (52) and terminals (5a) (5b)
A protection tube (56) surrounding each protruding portion of (5c) is provided.

Each of the plugs (51) and (52) has a built-in valve (not shown) for closing its flow path. In addition, plug (51)
As shown in FIG. 2, O-rings (510) and (520) are mounted on the outer peripheral surface of the distal end portion of the cylindrical main body of (52). These O-rings (510) and (520) are connected to a hot water connection port (2
1) With the plugs (51) and (52) inserted into (22), the hot water connection port (21)
This is for maintaining a watertight state between the peripheral surface of (22) and the plugs (51) and (52).

[About the hot water outlet (100)]
As shown in Fig. 3, the hot water outlet (100)
Heating machine (K ₁) To form part of the hot water circuit
Outlets at the tips of a pair of hot water pipes (15, 16)
Socket body (2) and the socket housing this outlet body (2).
Case (1) and the cover attached to this case (1).
And a plate (1a).

[Case body (1) and cover plate (1a)] The case body (1) is a rectangular box which opens upward as shown in FIG. And is suspended from the floor (71). And cover plate (1a)
Is mounted so as to cover the entire case body (1) and to follow the floor surface (71).

The cover plate (1a) has a protective tube for a plug body.
An opening (12) for inserting the (56) is formed. Further, a cylindrical portion (120) extending downward from the peripheral edge of the opening (12) is provided. A case body is attached to the lower end of this cylindrical portion (120).
The upper end of the outlet body (2) attached to the bottom wall (13) of (1) enters. Further, the cover plate (1a) is provided with a pivotable lid (11) for covering a predetermined range including the opening (12). With the lid (11) open, the plugs (51) and (52) are attached to hot water connection ports (21) and (22) described later.

[Outlet body (2)] Outlet body
As shown in FIG. 1 and FIGS. 3 to 6, (2) shows a configuration in which a packing member (3) having electrical insulation is attached to a metal main part (2a). * Main part (2a) * As shown in FIG. 4, the main part (2a) is formed in an oval block shape in cross section, and the main part (2a) includes plugs (51), (52). ) Are formed with hot water connection ports (21) and (22). These hot water connection ports (21) (22) are
Are open on a horizontal plane (20) facing upward and are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal plane (20).

As shown in FIG. 1, valve bodies (23) and (24) for opening and closing the hot water connection ports (21) and (22) are provided at the lower ends of the hot water connection ports (21) and (22). ) Are respectively built-in. Furthermore,
With the insertion of the plugs (51) and (52) into the hot water connection ports (21) and (22), these valve bodies (23) and (24) and the valve bodies of the plugs (51) and (52) open, Each component is configured so that both valve bodies close when the plugs (51) and (52) are removed.

Therefore, the plug (51) is connected to the hot water connection ports (21) and (22).
When the (52) is connected, the hot water connection ports (21) (22) and plug
Hot water is circulated between the heater (K ₁ ) and the radiator (K ₂ ) through (51) and (52), hot water hoses (53) and (54), and hot water pipes (15) and (16). * Packing member (3) * The main body (2a) above has terminals (5a) (5
b) Terminals (4a), (4b), and (4c) to which (5c) are connected are provided, but packing members are used to ensure watertightness of these terminals.
(3) is provided.

As shown in FIG. 4, the packing member (3) includes a plurality of rectangular projections (3a), (3b) and (3c) projecting from the upper end surface (301) of the rectangular parallelepiped main body. Configuration. The packing member (3) is disposed between the hot water connection ports (21) and (22) in a plan view of the horizontal plane (20) and is biased toward one long side of the horizontal plane (20). Also, the upper end surface (30
1) is buried in the main part (2a) so as to coincide with the horizontal plane (20).

The packing member (3) is connected to the hot water connection ports (21) and (22) by connecting the plugs (51) and (52) to the terminals.
(5a) (5b) (5) (5) electrical connection port to be inserted respectively (31) (32) (33)
Are formed to open at the upper end surfaces (30a) (30b) (30c) (tip surfaces) of the protruding portions (3a) (3b) (3c). The upper ends of these electrical connection ports (31), (32), (33) are formed in a size that allows the terminals (5a), (5b), (5c) to be densely inserted, and as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, The terminals (4a) (4b) (4
c) is housed.

Therefore, the plug (5) to the hot water connection port (21) (22)
1) By the connection of (52), the terminals (5a) (5b) (5c) on the plug body (5) side and the terminals (5 4a, 4b, and 4c are electrically connected, and as shown in FIG. 3, are electrically connected to a remote control cable (17) extending from the heater (K ₁ ). In this state, the radiator (K ₂ ) and the heater (K ₁ ) are connected via these terminals (4a) (4b) (4c), the terminals (5a) (5b) (5c) and the remote control cables (55) (17). ) Are transmitted.

[Plug body from hot water outlet (100)
Removal of (5)] When the hot water heater is not used, the plug (5) is removed from the hot water outlet (100). In other words, plug (51) from hot water connection port (21) (22)
At the same time when (52) is removed, electrical connection ports (31) (32) (33)
The terminals (5a), (5b), and (5c) are removed from the terminals. At the time of the removal, the valve bodies (23) and (24) of the hot water connection ports (21) and (22) and the valve bodies of the plugs (51) and (52) close. However, with the withdrawal of the plugs (51) and (52) from the hot water connection ports (21) and (22), a slight amount of hot water flows through the hot water connection port until these valves are closed and completely closed. (21) (22) and plug (5
1) It accumulates between (52). And plug (51) (5
When 2) escapes from the open ends of the hot water connection ports (21) and (22),
The hot water accumulated between them easily leaks around the hot water connection ports (21) and (22).

However, the upper end surface (30a) is larger than the horizontal surface (20).
Since (30b) and (30c) are protruding, hot water leaking around the hot water connection ports (21) and (22) opened on the horizontal surface (20) is
0a) (30b) (30c) Therefore, the top surface (30a)
Intrusion of warm water into the electrical connection ports (31), (32), and (33) opened at (30b) and (30c) is suppressed. This allows the terminals (4a) (4b)
Leakage at (4c) and corrosion of terminals (4a) (4b) (4c) are prevented. Also, since warm water does not adhere to the terminals (4a), (4b), and (4c), short-circuits between the terminals (5a), (5b), and (5c) that are connected and disconnected, and malfunction due to this short-circuit, may occur. Is prevented.

Also, since the surface from which the hot water connection ports (21) and (22) are opened is a horizontal plane (20) facing upward, the hot water connection ports (21) and (22)
The hot water that leaks around and adheres to the horizontal surface (20) tends to spread to the packing member (3), but is electrically connected at the upper end surfaces (30a), (30b), and (30c) that protrude above the horizontal surface (20). Mouth (31) (32) (3
3) is opened, so in this regard, the electrical connection ports (31) and (32)
Intrusion of warm water into (33) is suppressed. Therefore, the effect of preventing the above-described leakage and corrosion becomes remarkable. [Other embodiments]. In the above embodiment, the plug and the hot water connection port are provided one by one, but the number is not limited to these. For example, a configuration provided one by one or a configuration provided three or more at a time may be used. The same applies to terminals for electrical connection.

[0028] In the above embodiment, the hot water connection port (2
1) Although the surface where (22) is opened is a horizontal surface (20) facing upward, this may be a vertical surface. Further, the surface may be inclined with respect to the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. Even with these configurations, when the plugs (51) and (52) are removed from the hot water connection ports (21) and (22), the hot water adhering to the surroundings of the plug (51) and (52) causes the upper surface (30a)
(30b) It is difficult to reach (30c). Therefore, the electrical connection port (31)
(32) The entry of warm water into (33) is suppressed.

[0029] In the above embodiment, the above-mentioned “electric connection portion” is connected to the electric connection ports (31), (32), (3) of the packing member (3).
(3) and vacancies (34) (35) (3) of these electrical connection ports (31) (32) (33)
6), and the terminals (4a), (4b), and (4c) respectively housed in (6). Alternatively, the terminals may protrude from the upper end surfaces (30a), (30b), (30c) of the packing member (3) without providing the electrical connection ports (31), (32), (33). In this case, the terminals (5a) (5b) (5c) on the plug body (5) side are connected so that these terminals are connected in the inserted state.
Is configured.

Also in this case, since the hot water leaking around the hot water connection ports (21) (22) hardly reaches the upper end faces (30a) (30b) (30c), the upper end faces (30a) (30b) (30c ) Is prevented from adhering to the terminal projecting from the hot water. . In the above embodiment, the hot water connection ports (21) and (22) are recessed from the horizontal surface (20) and the valve bodies (23) and (24) are provided at the inner ends thereof. Mouth (21) (22) horizontal
The valve bodies (23) and (24) may be arranged near the horizontal plane (20) without being recessed from (20). In this case, plug (51) (52)
It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which only the front end is in close contact with the open ends of the hot water connection ports (21) and (22) in a watertight state.

[0031] In the above embodiment, the electrical connection port is provided in the packing member (3). However, the electrical connection port may be provided in the main body of the outlet main body (2) made of an insulating material and directly holding the terminal. . In the above embodiment, the case of hot water has been described, but this may be another liquid, for example, oil.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a hot water outlet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
(100) plan view

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a partially cut-out portion of a plug body (5) attached to the hot water outlet (100) of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a plug body in the hot water outlet (100) of FIG.
III-III sectional view in the mounted state of (5)

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the outlet main body (2) of FIG. 1;

5 is a sectional view of the outlet main body (2) of FIG. 4 taken along line VV.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along the line VI-VI of the outlet main body (2) of FIG. 4;

FIG. 7 is a front view of a conventional hot water outlet (9).

FIG. 8 shows a plug body in the hot water outlet (9) of FIG.
VIII-VIII sectional view in the mounted state of (8)

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the outlet main body (9a) of FIG. 7;

[Explanation of symbols]

 (100) ・ ・ ・ Hot water outlet (5) ・ ・ ・ Plug body (51) (52) ・ ・ ・ Plug (5a) (5b) (5c) ・ ・ ・ Terminal (21) (22) ・ ・ ・ Hot water connection Port (31) (32) (33) ・ ・ ・ Electrical connection port (2) ・ ・ ・ Outlet body (3) ・ ・ ・ Packing member (4a) (4b) (4c) ・ ・ ・ Terminal (20)・ Horizontal surface (30a) (30b) (30c) ・ ・ ・ Top surface

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] February 5, 1999

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claims

[Correction method] Change

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[Claims]

[Procedure amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0007

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems To solve the above-mentioned problems, the solution of the present invention is described as follows. "A plug body having a plug for flow path connection and a plurality of terminals for electrical connection is detachable. A liquid outlet that is freely mounted, the fluid connection port to which the plug is detachably connected, and a plurality of electric connection portions to which each of the terminals is detachably connected with the connection of the plug. , The fluid connection port is opened from a first surface of the plug connection side surface, and each of the electrical connection portions is the plug connection side surface on the plug connection side surface. It is characterized by being exposed from each of the second surfaces projecting in a manner independent of each other than one surface. "

[Procedure amendment 3]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0008

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

In this case, since the second surface on which each of the electrical connection portions is exposed protrudes from the first surface on which the fluid connection port is opened on the surface on the plug connection side, the fluid connection port is protruded from the fluid connection port. The liquid leaking around when the plug is removed is less likely to reach each of the second surfaces.

[Procedure amendment 4]

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[Correction method] Change

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[0009]

According to the present invention, as described above, when the plug is removed from the fluid connection port, it is difficult for the liquid leaking therearound to reach each of the second surfaces. Adhesion of the liquid to each of the connecting portions is suppressed. [Others] [Item a] In the above-mentioned invention, in "the first surface constitutes a horizontal surface facing upward", the first surface constitutes a horizontal surface facing upward. The liquid that has leaked and adhered to the first surface tends to spread to the electrical connection portion side, but the electrical connection portion is exposed on the second surface protruding above the first surface. The adhesion of the liquid to the surface is suppressed.

[Procedure amendment 5]

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[B] In the above invention or item a,
“Each of the terminals is provided in a protruding state on a surface of the plug body corresponding to the surface on the plug connection side, and each of the electrical connection portions is recessed from each of the second surfaces and is formed on the plug. A hole in which the terminal is inserted in connection with the connection, and a terminal accommodated in the hole and connected to each of the inserted terminals. " Therefore, the liquid is prevented from adhering to the terminals accommodated in the holes.

[Procedure amendment 6]

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[Correction method] Change

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[0011] In this item b, "each of the second surfaces constitutes a distal end surface of an electrically insulating packing member having the hole and a part of which is buried in the outlet main body. ].

[Procedure amendment 7]

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[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

As shown in FIG. 4, the packing member (3) has a plurality of rectangular projections (3a) (3b) projecting from the upper end face (301) of the rectangular parallelepiped main body in an independent manner. ) (3
c). The packing member (3) is provided with a hot water connection port (21) (22) in a plan view of a horizontal plane (20).
It is located between them and is biased toward one long side of the horizontal plane (20). The upper end surface (301) is buried in the main body (2a) so as to coincide with the horizontal plane (20).

[Procedure amendment 8]

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[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Also, since the surface from which the hot water connection ports (21) and (22) are opened is a horizontal plane (20) facing upward, the hot water connection ports (21) and (22)
Warm water leaking around and adhering to the horizontal surface (20) is likely to spread to the packing member (3) side, but the upper end surfaces (30a) (30b) (30b) (30b) ( Since the electrical connection ports (31), (32), and (33) are opened at 30c), the intrusion of warm water into the electrical connection ports (31), (32), and (33) can be suppressed at this point as well. Therefore, the effect of preventing the above-described leakage and corrosion becomes remarkable. [Other embodiments]. In the above embodiment, the plug and the hot water connection port are provided one by one, but the number is not limited to these. For example, a configuration provided one by one or a configuration provided three or more at a time may be used. The same applies to terminals for electrical connection.

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A liquid outlet to which a plug body having a plug for flow path connection and a terminal for electrical connection is removably mounted, wherein a fluid connection port to which the plug is removably connected. And an electrical connection portion to which the terminal is detachably connected with connection of the plug, wherein the fluid connection port is formed from a first surface of the plug connection side surface. The liquid outlet according to claim 1, wherein the electrical connection portion is opened, and the electrical connection portion is exposed from a second surface protruding from the first surface on the plug connection side surface. 2. The liquid outlet according to claim 1, wherein the first surface forms a horizontal surface facing upward. 3. The terminal is provided in a protruding state on a surface of the plug body corresponding to the surface on the plug connection side, and the electric connection portion is recessed from the second surface and connected to the plug. The liquid outlet according to claim 1, further comprising a hole into which the terminal is inserted, and a terminal housed in the hole and connected to the inserted terminal. 4. The liquid outlet according to claim 3, wherein the second surface forms the distal end surface of an electrically insulating packing member having the hole and a part of which is embedded in the outlet body. 5. A pair of said plugs are provided for connection to a hot water circulation path, a plurality of terminals of said plug body are provided, and said fluid connection port is configured such that said pair of plugs are detachably connected. The liquid outlet according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a pair is provided, and a plurality of the electrical connection portions are provided such that the plurality of terminals are detachably connected to each other.