JPS6042020B2 - How to connect the panel and tank container - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention is applicable to panels such as the top of a wash basin, top plate of a sink, top of a shoe table, etc., and containers such as a zinc sink, a bowl of a wash basin, a gas range of a shoe table. Regarding connection with etc.

Recently, from the point of view of design and function, a method of connecting panels and tank containers by bonding the joints between panels and tank containers has begun to be considered.

This bonding method has a relatively simple structure and is advantageous in terms of cost because it can omit the mounting hardware used in the past, so specific methods are being actively researched, but it is easy to install. However, there is no method for holding the panel and tank container in place, or a method for quickly joining them together, which can be used in mass production processes, and requires a large number of equipment or expensive equipment. Currently, we have not obtained anything that can be used in the mass production process.

The method of the present invention allows the panel and tank container to be aligned very easily, and at the same time creates a gap into which a filler for bonding can be injected.
The present invention provides a method of connecting a panel and the end of a tank container very easily and inexpensively.

That is, in this method, when placing a panel and a tank container on a connection base according to the connection state, an elastic solid such as a sponge-like resin,
A tube-like object, a rubber-like object, etc. that contains gas is inserted so that it is higher than the specified position, and force is applied to this object to utilize the deformation and repulsive force of the elastic body to separate the panel and tank container. The relative position of the two is positioned at the desired position, and the end surfaces of the two are fixed using a filler having adhesive and sealing properties. In particular, for connections where the ends of the panel and tank container are on the same level, which has recently become a strong demand, this method makes it very easy to use a flat gauge. By pressing with a gauge, you can easily obtain the same plane without any problems. If an elastic body is used to prevent the filler from flowing out, it is possible to create a gap with a closed bottom, that is, a groove-like gap between the panel and the edge of the tank container, making it easier to place the filler in a designated location. It can be injected into.

In addition, this method allows the connection work to be performed in the same direction as the position in which the product is normally used, making it easier to perform a series of connection work, such as material preparation and connection, and cleaning up each work process, and requires the use of equipment. It also has the advantage of being easy and reliable to manage the process. Naturally, it is also preferable for transporting the finished product and processing it in the next step. As described above, the present method has various advantages that have not been seen before, and is characterized by being inexpensive and easy to implement even by a person without special skills.

An example of this method will be shown below, and the drawings show the case where the elastic solid is inserted into the end of the tank.

Figures 1 to 5 show the cross section of the connection part, and the first
The figure shows a state in which the end portion 4 of the tank container is placed on the connection stand 2 with an elastic body 5 interposed therebetween. It is preferable to provide a layer 3 of mold release material on a part of the connection base 2 in order to improve mold release properties from the filler. Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the panel 1 is placed on the workbench 2.

Thereafter, the pressure plate 6 having a surface parallel to the panel 1 is lowered. If the pressure surface of the pressure plate 6 is lined with a flexible and releasable material, such as silicone rubber, scratches and leakage of the filler can be more reliably prevented. It is preferable. As shown in FIG. 3, the descending pressure plate 6 presses down on the end 4 of the tank vessel, then contacts the panel 1 and stops when the panel 1 is completely pressed against the connecting base 2.

By this operation, the horizontal portions of the panel 1 and the end portion 4 of the tank container can be aligned at predetermined positions. At the same time, a gap is formed between the panel 1, the end 4 of the tank container, the connecting base 2, and the elastic body 5 into which a filler is injected for connection. It goes without saying that by applying pressure to the panel 1 and the end portion 4 of the tank container by applying height differences to the pressure surface of the pressure plate 6, it is possible to select the positional relationship therebetween. FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing the filling of the filler.

A filler is injected from a filler inlet 8 provided on the pressure plate 6 to fill the void 10. Since the filler closes all four circumferences of the cavity 10, it does not flow out and completely fills the cavity 10, and the surface that connects the panel 1 and the end of the tank container is also precisely aligned with the surface of the presser plate 6. form a surface. When using a filler feeder during this filling, it is preferable to fit the nozzle 7 of the filler feeder into the filler injection port 8. In addition, according to this method, no filler is left in the filler injection port 8 of the presser plate 6, so that injection marks are not noticeable.
Therefore, this is a very effective method when appearance is important. During filling, the installation of air vents, air leak slits, and the number of filler inlet ports should be done in the usual manner, depending on the size and material of the objects to be joined, the physical properties of the filler used, etc. There is no problem if you decide. FIG. 5 shows the state at the end of the connection.

Remove the connected product from the connection stand 2, excluding the pressure plate 6.
At this time, the elastic body may remain on the connection base 2 side instead of on the side of the connected product.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 to 5 are cross-sectional views showing a cross section of a connecting portion showing an example of the method of the present invention.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. Regarding a method for connecting the ends of a panel and a tank container, when the panel and the tank container are placed on a stand for connection work, there is an elastic gap between at least one of the panel or the tank container and the stand. By inserting a solid body with elasticity and applying force to the object placed on it in the direction in which the elastic body compresses the object, the panel and tank container can be moved. At the same time as the panel is brought to the desired position relative to the edge, a gap is formed between the panel, the edge of the tank container, and the workbench, and a filler with adhesive and sealing properties is applied to the gap. A method of connecting a panel and a tank container by feeding the panel and connecting the panel and the end of the tank container. 2. A method for connecting a panel and a tank container according to claim 1, in which the elastic body has a continuous shape to prevent the filler from flowing out.