JPS6027871B2 - Gas main valve with electric outlet - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a gas main valve with an electrical outlet, which has an integrated structure in which an electrical outlet and a gas main valve are arranged side by side on a continuous frame.

Even in gas appliances such as space heaters that generally use gas as a heat source, the number of appliances that are controlled by electronic circuits is increasing, and when used at home, appliances that require electricity as well as gas are increasing. However, conventionally, gas and electricity are installed separately, so the electrical outlet 1 and the gas main cock 2 are often installed in a separate position in the room (R) shown in Fig. 4. I have had some inconveniences when using it.

In other words, the electrical outlet and the gas main valve 2 are installed separately inside separate frames and buried in walls, etc., and when different contractors perform the electrical work and gas work, they are almost always installed in separate locations, and the electricity and gas It was inconvenient to use both at the same time. The present invention has been made to solve these problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide an electrical outlet and a gas main valve in a continuous frame, so that electricity and gas can be connected from the same location. To provide a gas main cock with an electric outlet, which is convenient for use with electrically controlled gas appliances, and which allows installation of the electric outlet and the gas main valve at the same time and is easy to install.

The present invention will be explained in detail below.

(Structure) The gas main valve with electric outlet of the present invention has an integrated structure in which the electric outlet 1 and the gas main valve 2 are arranged side by side on the frame 3 carrying them, and are linked to the opening/closing operation of the gas shutoff of the gas main valve 2. A switch 26 for energizing the electrical outlet 1 when the gas closure is open is provided in the frame 3, and a gas indicator lamp 28 that is turned on by the switch 26 when the gas closure is open is provided in the frame. This arrangement solves the drawbacks of the conventional example by configuring it as described above.

In other words, by providing the electrical outlet 1 and the gas main valve 2 in the continuous frame 3, electricity and gas can be taken from the same location, making it convenient to use electrically controlled gas appliances, and the electrical outlet 1 and the gas main cock 2 can be installed at the same time, and in conjunction with the opening/closing operation of the gas shutoff of the gas main cock 2, the switch 26 is used to energize the electrical outlet 1 when the gas shutoff is open.
is provided in the frame body 3, and a gas indicator light 28 is disposed in the frame body, which lights up when the gas shutoff is opened or closed by the switch 26.
6 to open and close electricity to the electrical outlet 1, and at the same time, the gas indicator light 28 can be turned on and off. (Embodiment) In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 indicates an electrical outlet, and reference numeral 2 indicates a gas main valve, which are each attached to a common frame 3.

4 is a mounting frame for the electrical outlet 1, 5 is a mounting screw, and 6 is a mounting screw for a gas main valve.

The gas main valve 2 has a closing part 7 and a connection port 8. In the closing part 7, an operating ring 10 is inserted into a closing shaft 9, and a pin 11 is installed in the operating ring 10 in a diametrical direction. The inner end of the shaft is aligned with the groove 12 of the closing shaft 9. Further, coiled compression springs (not shown to avoid complicating the diagram) are inserted into the recess 13 of the closing shaft 9 and the step 14 of the operating ring 10, respectively, and the cap 1
5, and the upper lid 16 is fixed to the closing part 7 with screws 17. At this time, the triangular notch 1 of the cap 15
The pin 11 of the operating ring 10 is fitted into the locking member 8, and the pin 11 is fitted into the locking recess 19 of the closing member 7 when the closing member is in the roughly closed position. 20 is a safety lever supported by the bearing part 21 of the closing part 7, and when a quick-connect type connection plug (not shown) connected to the gas appliance with a hose is inserted into the connection port 8, the connection port opens. The convex part 22 around the 8 is pushed and the end 23 on the closing part 7 side pushes up the pin 11, and the pin 11 is pushed up from the locking recess 19.
When the operating knob 25 attached to the cap 15 with a screw 24 is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise, the closing shaft 9 is rotated, the closing mechanism becomes dark, and gas is supplied.

Further, when the operating knob 25 is returned to its original position, the pin 11 is fitted into the locking recess 19 again, and the end 23 of the safety lever 20
is pressed, the convex portion 22 rises, and the detachment ring of the connection plug is pushed to remove the connection plug. In this embodiment, a switch is provided which is controlled by movement of the above-mentioned operation knob 25 to open and close the closure.

That is, 26 is a switch located near the closing part 7 of the gas main valve 2 and attached to the frame 3, and one pin 11
A reed switch is used which is opened and closed by a magnet piece 27 provided at the tip of the reed switch. In the closed state in which the pin 11 is fitted into the locking recess 19, the magnet piece 27 comes closest to the switch 26 and the internal contact is opened, and the closing shaft 9 rotates and the closing device is in the open state. When it is closed, the magnet pieces 27 are separated and the internal contacts are open. Further, 28 is a gas indicator lamp, which is attached to a socket 29 provided in the frame 3. The configuration of this embodiment is as described above, and when installed in a house etc., it is installed exposed at a predetermined position such as a wall or floor, or is installed embedded.
Attach a decorative panel to the front as appropriate.

FIG. 2 shows this state, in which the insertion port 30 of the electrical outlet 1, the gas indicator light 28, the connection port 8 of the gas main cock 2, and the operating knob 26 are arranged in this order. 3
1 is a decorative panel.

Figure 3 shows the electrical connection, in which the gas indicator light 28 and the electrical outlet 1 are connected in parallel, and this parallel circuit is connected to the power source 32 via the switch 26, and the gas main valve 2 is opened. In some cases, the gas indicator light 28 lights up only when the gas is turned on, and the electric outlet turns on only when the gas main valve 2 is opened at the same time.
and the energization of the gas indicator lamp 28 are linked. Note that 33 is a protective resistor, which is necessary when a neon lamp is used as the gas indicator light 28. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 34 indicates a gas piping connection part, and reference numeral 35 indicates a lead wire. In addition, in the above embodiment, a reed switch is used as the switch controlled in conjunction with the gas opening/closing operation,
The contacts are opened and closed using magnetic pieces, but
This switch is not limited to a reed switch, and other methods may be used, such as using a microswitch to directly operate the switch according to the rotation of the operating knob.

In addition, the frame for the electrical outlet and the gas main cock may be manufactured separately, and after the electrical outlet and the gas main cock are assembled, the two may be combined into a single body.If the frame is to be installed exposed, it is appropriate for the appearance. It is necessary to give consideration. Furthermore, although this example shows the case of an outlet-type gas main valve to which a quick-connect type connection plug is connected, it is of course applicable to other types of gas main valves, such as a gas main valve to which a rubber hose is directly connected. be. As described above, the present invention has the electric outlet and the gas main valve in an integrated structure, so it is easy to handle, and the installation work can be done at the same time, making the construction easy and reducing the number of man-hours. In addition, gas and electricity can be obtained from the same place during use, which is especially convenient when using electrically controlled gas appliances. A switch is installed in the frame to energize the electrical outlet when the gas shutoff is open, and a gas indicator light is installed in the frame that turns on when the gas shutoff is open. The switch opens and closes when the gas shutoff is opened and closed, and by opening the gas shutoff, the electrical outlet and gas indicator light are energized at the same time, and when the gas shutoff is closed, the electric outlet is energized. The power supply to the gas indicator light will be stopped.

In this way, in the present invention, when controlling the gas main valve, electric outlet, and gas indicator light arranged in the frame,
It is possible to control the electric outlet and gas indicator light installed in the frame by simply opening and closing the gas shutoff on the gas main valve, and can be used to control appliances that use gas and electricity at the same time (such as gas fans and heaters). (appliances), when gas is supplied from the gas main valve to the appliance, the appliance is automatically energized, this can be confirmed by the lighting of the gas indicator light, and the gas supply from the gas main valve to the appliance is stopped. As a result, power to the appliance is automatically stopped, and this can be confirmed by turning off the gas indicator light.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a partially exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of the same embodiment, FIG. 3 is a wiring diagram of the same, and FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a conventional example. 1 is an electrical outlet, 2 is a gas main valve, 3 is a frame, 7 is a closing part, 26 is a switch, and 28 is a gas indicator light. Figures 3a, b, 4 and 5 of the attached drawings will be deleted and attached figures 3 and 4 will be inserted. Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 1

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An electric outlet and a gas main valve are arranged side by side in a continuous frame to form an integrated structure, and the electric outlet is energized when the gas main valve is opened in conjunction with the opening/closing operation of the gas main valve. 1. A gas main valve with an electrical outlet, characterized in that a switch for the purpose is provided in the frame, and a gas indicator light that is turned on when the gas shutoff is opened by the switch is disposed in the frame.