JPS58500721A - Improvement of service unit structure - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] The present invention is particularly useful for commercial applications such as mobile home parks, marinas, etc. Or a semi-commercial service unit for facilities such as electricity, water, telephone etc. This is related to the improvement of the structure of the ce unit), and its unique structure It can also be conveniently used in the garden.

Background technology Traditionally, service units such as mobile home parks, marinas, etc. They are expensive to build and maintain, and are generally built for a single end purpose. It had a large, ungainly structure. As consumer demands change over the long term, These service units serve consumers and mobile home parks and marinas. They are rapidly becoming useless as they no longer meet the needs of people.

Generally, a known service unit is provided so that additional supplies and facilities can be incorporated. It is not possible to modify a kit (manufactured for a specific purpose). or, Even if a unit can be modified, the cost of the modification will almost certainly be the cost of its replacement. It will be more than enough.

As previously mentioned, service units have traditionally been subject to different regulations regarding construction and installation. Due to different consumer requirements, e.g. It has been manufactured for various purposes. Therefore, services created for master IJ-users The unit is only suitable for marinas and generally not suitable for mobile home parks or other locations. It cannot be used.

Co-pending international patent application No. PCT/ALJ81100019 of the applicant ), the disclosure of which is included herein by reference), are inexpensive to manufacture and maintain; and are applicable to a wide range of end uses and are generally compatible with known delivery devices. ``Multi-service unit'' with a structure that solves or alleviates many of the problems faced by (muHipleservice unnecked) is disclosed.

The purpose of the present invention is to be able to significantly reduce production and assembly costs while at the same time service units that can be manufactured to suit a wide range of applications or easily modified. Allows for knit construction. Provides an improved form of structure for service units. There are many things.

Another object of the present invention is to provide connection and measurement enclosures for important facilities such as electric power, water, and telephone. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a service unit whose body is provided in a single structure.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide a home service configured to provide a wide range of facilities. The objective is to provide a self-service unit.

Currently, important distribution lines for family residences, shops, offices, factories, etc. are underground or elevated. It reaches the site via a separate conduit from the supply woodpipe and a separate pipe within the site boundary2. Connected to connection facilities and/or measurement facilities. For example, at a new family housing site Power, water and telephone distribution lines are usually all routed through underground conduits, separated by scaffolding. It is carried out to individual positions. Water meters are generally placed slightly inside the fence. On the other hand, the electrical connection/meter box is usually installed on the wall of the residence, close to the entrance. The telephone conduit is also connected to a junction box either outside or inside the residence. At a new construction site , locating underground facilities to connect is time consuming and expensive. Furthermore , for electricity and water, meter reading is done by separate meter readers, which reduces the use of human power. It is inefficient from this point of view. Another problem with such systems is that meter readers cannot A meter installed downstream of the main isolation valve or switch for easy access. Since it is exposed, it is easy to be tampered with unnecessarily. One implementation of the present invention According to the example, the above problem is solved.

Disclosure of invention According to one embodiment of the present invention, the apertures are configured for generally longitudinal sliding engagement. Both have two main body members. Hollow body structure for service unit is provided .

The hollow structure has a bottom configured to be connected to one end of the structure. This is desirable. configured to be fixed to the other end of the hollow body structure; A cap portion may be provided. The cap portion may be provided with illumination means. desirable. The main body member is slidably engaged in a generally longitudinal direction by means of a key-and-groove joint. It is desirable that it be configured so that it fits. The above key-groove joint means is a protrusion extending along the longitudinal edge of the body member, the protrusion extending along the longitudinal edge of the intermediate member; be configured to extend along the directional edge and into sliding engagement with the corresponding groove; is desirable. The main body member is made of molded plastic material, while the intermediate member is made of molded plastic material. is preferably comprised of extruded aluminum profiles.

Special table 1986-500721 (3) Preferably, the body portion has an integrally formed opening. Connect the main body to the module It may be configured as follows.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the hollow body structure described above is provided, and the hollow body structure is detachably attached. at least one opening with a cover secured thereto and a power outlet; A service unit configured to be connected to is provided. Above service uniform It is desirable that the kit is equipped with power measurement means. The above service unit is It may also include means for connection to a pipe and further a water meter and a water outlet connection.

The service unit is equipped with a branch point for the communication cable to be connected to the supply connection. It is desirable that the Service unit selects multiple supplies and facilities It is desirable that the system be constructed in a modular structure so that it can be provided in a flexible manner.

Brief description of the drawing FIG. 1 shows a preferred type of structure of a service unit main body, and FIG. 2 shows a structure according to the present invention. FIG. 3 shows a first embodiment of a service unit according to the present invention. A second embodiment of the screw unit is shown, and FIG. 4 shows a preferred implementation of the power head module. Fig. 5 is a partial enlarged sectional view at section v-1, and Fig. 6 is a field view. Various embodiments of the present invention as outside lights or security lights are shown.

It has a main body part 1.2. Main body part 1.2#'i, longitudinal edge of main body part 1.2 for sliding engagement with the intermediate portion 3 via a key and groove joint extending and sliding along the It is configured. Main body part 1.2 is made of polycarbonate plus, tick material However, it is desirable that the intermediate portion 3 be formed of extruded aluminum. Body part 1.2 part one or both sides formed by a removable insert in the injection mold. Body-shaped openings 4.5 may also be provided.

It is desirable that the main part of the main body be formed of an opaque colored material, but for example, molded Using a transparent polycarbonate insert that becomes integrated with the body wall during the process , a transparent window may be provided in the opening 5. Alternatively, insert a transparent window firmly into the opening 5. It may also be configured so that it sinks in. Can be made of aluminum or plastic material It is desirable that the brittle bottom part 6 It is attached to the bottom of the body. Can be attached and detached.

Various electrical parts such as an integrated wattmeter 8 and mains power terminal 9, and other connections such as a telephone connection. may be attached to a plate 10 made of electrically insulating material. The board with the parts attached is A groove is provided on a surface slidably mounted within the assembled body and extending to the rear thereof. It is provided with a flange 10atl- extending in the longitudinal direction. Flange 10B is When assembled, it is juxtaposed with the adjacent interior wall of the unit to connect power cables, telephone lines, Underdrains that isolate TV and other communications antenna lines, water pipes, etc. Roughly, form. a head configured to make electrical connections with various components on plate 10; The portion 11 is configured to be secured to the assembled body by a stepped shoulder portion 12. There is.

The head portion includes a recess 13 provided with a power distribution socket 14 and a disconnector/breaker switch 15. It is equipped with The interior of the recess of the key-operated locked door 16 may be tampered with unnecessarily. It is provided so that the inside can be inspected. Groove-shaped recess on the upper part of the head part 11 (not shown), and when the cap 18 is fixed to the main body, a groove-shaped A transverse projection 18 retained in the recess allows the door to be hinged to the body. is fixed to. When the door is locked, the plug in the power distribution socket (14) is released. It includes a tip 19 configured to be held in place so that it does not come off. Below the tip 19 An opening is provided at the end for the wire that is secured to the plug. Key-operated locking cylinder 20 is provided on one side of the door 16. The light from the light source 22 illuminates the inside of the main unit and the service area. A transparent or translucent plastic material to illuminate the area surrounding the unit. A cover plate 21 made of material is disposed on top of the head portion 11. Cover plate 21 and cap 18 extend beyond head 11 and form a projecting edge. Electricity IJ A - wire post 23 is located within a socket 24 on the cap 18.

The service unit can be installed by removing the cap 18 and the head part 11, respectively. For example, you can easily convert a 2-electronic camera unit to a 4-electronic camera unit. be able to. The board 10 is then removed and replaced with a new board with a 4-volt camera. be exchanged. Furthermore, to accommodate an additional meter, slide the middle part 3 upwards. Then, replace them with the intermediate part 3 of the required length, and then replace the new main body member 1 a * 2. By sliding a into a predetermined position, the module consisting of main body members 1a and 2a is removed. Le book special table 1986-500721 (4) Body members are added. The lower ends of the module parts 1a, 2a are fitted for weatherproof connections. form a lip, and provide a suitable gasket between the abutting upper and lower ends. Good too. The module body members 1a, 2a can be inserted with suitable mold inserts. Therefore, it is formed using the same injection mold as the main body parts 1 and 2.

The embodiment shown in Figure 1 is suitable for use in mobile home associations and marinas. Co-pending international patent applications filed by the applicant, although not shown. Various service units (m ultiple 5 service unit), e.g. water 9 Equipped with communications, etc. Obviously, the service unit constructed as described above is specially Constructed and modified for many different uses, depending on specific user and owner requirements. is possible.

FIG. 2 shows a particularly useful embodiment of the invention. Service unit shown is intended for locations close to domestic residences, offices or factory boundaries; These devices may be placed side by side in an apartment or housing unit. Unit shown comprises a body portion 41 attached to a frangible bottom portion 42. The faucet 43 is fixed to one side. A fitted and lockable door 44 is provided on the other side to provide access to the power distribution socket. It is provided. Most residential applications only have one lockable inspection door. Since this is not necessary, fixed cedar boards are placed in the remaining three recesses. One of the 45 engravings , and is configured to include signs such as the resident's name or apartment number. Ru. The cap 46 can be used to connect the sign and/or the unit light source to a time switch or It may also be actuated by a photoelectric device. Mailbox 47. Place the milk container etc. in the unit. It can also be mounted on the top. The front of the unit includes the power meter and water supply inside the unit. A window 48,49 is provided for reading each meter. Freely fixed inspection A cover 50 is provided to allow connection to input power, water, telephone supplies, etc. It is. Disconnect switches, valves, etc. may also be provided within the main body. Check the screws It may be fixed with With such a device, which can be formed with existing doors, in the development of construction sites , all service facilities are connected to the residence, and meter reading can be done in one place, making all Meter readings of multiple supplies can be performed at the same time. In another modification of this embodiment, the visual Visual and auditory alarm systems for elderly or infirm people to prevent intruders, etc. It can also be incorporated like this.

A flexible gooseneck can be used as a substitute for a mailbox or in addition to a mailbox. ene ck) on the top of the unit with retractable wires, Electrical parts such as lawn mowers and pruners can be used safely and easily. Good too.

FIG. Another example of brightness is shown below.

In a typical home situation, power to the poolside, backyard barbecue area, patio, etc. Power is provided by an extension cord extending from the house or a nearby shed. often multiple Extension cords with several two-way adapters attached are usually placed on the ground and are extremely dangerous. It will be a dangerous place. In the illustrated embodiment, the provision of various supplies at said location is It can be done conveniently and safely, and more importantly, the above provision is aesthetically pleasing. This is done with an acceptable structure from an objective point of view. ′ In the illustrated service unit, faucet 51. One box for radio, stereo, etc. Speakers over 52°12 Fixable cabinet 53 for telephone, light below power distribution outlet 54 and cap 55 A source (not shown) may also be provided. In place of the light source directed downward, the cap 55 is The structure may be suitably modified to extend the light distribution over a larger area. inspection cover 56 is provided for connecting the supply inlet to the unit. The illustrated device is It comprises a bottom part 56, a body part 57, 58, 59, a head part 60 and a cap 55. Ru.

FIG. 4 shows the power head of FIGS. 4M1-3 in some detail. In the head 70 , a void space 71 is provided on each of its four sides. A cap is placed on the rear surface 72 of each cavity. and one or more electric currents held by screws or wedge action when the head is assembled. A power socket 73 is provided. The opening lower 4 is a single disconnect switch or a double disconnect switch. The lip 75 is formed to receive a switch or circuit breaker (not shown).

When the unit is assembled, the additional amount lower 5A is inserted into the empty space 7 for the light source inside the cap. 1 is suitably formed so that it can illuminate. Power sockets and switches in all empty spaces If a switch or the like is not provided, a profile plate 76 is used. The shape plate is a lockable door It has the same hinge structure and is integrally formed with the special table 1985-50072. 1(5) It is held in the closed position by the engagement between the clip 77 and the opening lower 4. Therefore , the shape plate 76 removes the clip 77 from the opening lower 4 from inside the head 70. Only then can it be removed.

Suitable sockets 78, 79 are placed in the empty spaces 7 for telephone and TV antenna connections etc. It may be arranged within 1.

As shown in Figure 5, the cable connection position is integrally formed within the head part. The socket is arranged in the side wall of the cavity so that it lies within the corner groove 80. like this power and other wiring systems are physically separated from each other to satisfy various jurisdictions. can be added. As shown in FIG. The port 81 is connected to a power lead wire connected to the socket 73 and a power lead wire connected to the socket 73 or inside the cap. Isolate light sources in other powered devices that are fixed to the head.

Mounting sockets 82,83 are located at the bottom and top of the power head for assembly purposes. ing. Components forming various embodiments of the invention may be used, for example, as modular sections. and engages a mooring nut integrally molded into the proximal portion of the adjacent module. bolts to each other properly.

4 FIG. 6 shows various types of security lights or outdoor lights manufactured from the module parts of the present invention. An example is shown.

In FIG. 6a, the lighting device is provided with an integrally formed mounting flange 91. It includes a lower main body part 90, an upper main body part 92, a light diffuser 93, and a cap 94.

Each body portion is secured by a suitably formed piece 95 into sliding engagement in the longitudinal direction. A pair of members are provided.

Figure 6 shows a similar structure but with a main body formed only by the lower module. Ru.

Figure 6C consists of a body formed by an upper body module.

If necessary, set a timer for the above-mentioned security lights and outdoor lights to turn them on at predetermined times. – May incorporate switches and photoelectric devices.

Obviously, the module body structure of the service unit according to the present invention provides An almost infinite number of variations in the structure and modification of the screw unit are available to meet individual requirements. We are able to offer a wide range of supplies and facilities.

These supplies and facilities, in addition to those mentioned above, include deworming lights and automatic garden springs. Clubs, boobies, letters, etc., cassette recorders, radios, stereos, etc. time switch, retractable electric wire, and gooseneck for electric wire. ck), postal delivery, and pool light control.

Visual indicators for transformer switches and core balances, interfaces and charging Electrical appliances, communication antennas, retractable garden hose reels, tools, sun cream, etc. containers, fire extinguishers, drink dispensers, shower nozzles, and parasol equipment. Includes a stand, a table top, an insulated bone container for a drink container or milk container, and a freezer compartment. It will be done.

The uses of the service units outlined above are limited only by imagination and practicality. It can be thought that In service units that offer a larger number of supplies and facilities , T adapter and elbow adapter are incorporated into the structure to form a branch structure and service prevent the unit from becoming too high.

6a 6b 6c m I can write procedural amendments, 1.Display of the incident 2. Name of the invention Improved service unit structure 3. Person who makes corrections Relationship to the incident: Patent applicant 4. Agent 5. Date of amendment order: February 1, 1982 (shipment date) Improved service unit structure Technical field The invention is particularly suitable for commercial or mobile home parks, marinas, etc. is a service unit for quasi-commercial power, water, telephone, etc. facilities. e unit) (Regarding the improvement of D structure ÷ Yes, due to its unique structure, the house It can also be conveniently used in the garden. .

Background technology Conventionally, service units for mobile home parks, marinas, etc. are expensive to manufacture and maintain, and are generally built for a single end purpose. It had a large, ungainly structure. Due to long-term changes in consumer demands , these service units serve consumers and mobile home park and marina workers. It is rapidly becoming useless as it no longer satisfies the needs of people. one Generally, a known service unit is installed so that additional supplies and facilities can be incorporated. It is not possible to modify a product (made for a specific purpose). Also, ta However, some units can be modified and international investigation reports

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. Hollow body structure for low-screw unit configured to slide and engage approximately in the longitudinal direction thing. 2. In the hollow body structure 1 described in claim 1, the main body member is a key. By means of a double groove joint, it is characterized by a large size. 3. In addition to the hollow structure described in claim 2, the key-groove joint means comprises a protrusion extending along a longitudinal edge of the body member, and the protrusion comprises: configured to extend along the longitudinal edge of the intermediate member into sliding engagement with a corresponding groove; something that is characterized by being 4. In the hollow body structure described in any one of claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that a bottom portion configured to be connected to one end of the hollow body structure is provided. In a hollow body structure, the same aircraft is attached to the other end of the hollow body structure. 6. In the hollow structure described in any one of claims 1 to 5) The main body is configured to be connected in a modular manner. of. 74 In the hollow body structure described in claim 6 or 7, the cap The top part is characterized by being equipped with illumination means. 8-Constituting the hollow body structure described in any one of am paragraphs 1 to 7 of the claim At least one service unit provided with a removably secured cover. be configured to have separate openings and power distribution outlets and to be connected to a power source. and features. 9. In the service unit described in claim 8, a power measuring means is installed. Something that is characterized by a number of characters. 106 In the service unit described in claim 8 or 9, the water supply characterized in that it is provided with means for connecting to a conduit and a water outlet connection. 11. The service unit described in any of claims 8 to 10 At the same time, a branch point was provided for the communication cable connected to the supply connection. Featured patents 12. Service unit described in any one of claims 8 to 11. , the service unit can selectively provide multiple supplies and facilities. As such, it is characterized by its modular structure.