JPS608435Y2 - Light emitting element mounting device - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea] This invention relates to a mounting device for a light emitting element.

Recently, light emitting diodes, which are one type of light emitting elements, have come to be used in large numbers as displays in audio equipment, wireless equipment, and the like.

However, there are various problems when attaching light emitting diodes to the panel surface of audio equipment, etc.

That is, the conventional method of mounting a light emitting diode is as shown in Figs.
1 light is guided to the head 16.

Then, the head 16 of the element body 1 is inserted into the mounting window 5 formed in the panel 4 from the back side of the panel 4.

In this state, the electrodes 9 and 1 drawn out to the rear surface of the element body 1
0 inserted and soldered to the printed circuit board (not shown)
The mounting projecting from the back surface of the panel 4 was to attach and support the boss to the boss with screws or the like.

For this reason, when attaching the element body 1 to the panel 4, bosses, screws, etc. are required for attachment, which increases the number of high points at the waist, the number of assembly steps, and the installation space.

Also, the head 16 may be tilted or protrude too much within the mounting window 5.
It was not possible to install it evenly because it was too dented.

The present invention was devised in view of the above points, and is intended to have a simple structure, be extremely easy to install, and be uniformly installed.

The present invention will be explained according to the drawings.

1 is a light emitting element such as a light emitting diode, and 2 is a groove provided in the main body of the light emitting element, and a knurling 3 is provided on the inner surface of the groove.

4 indicates a front panel of an audio device, a wireless device, or the like.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a mounting window for the light emitting element 1 provided on the front panel 4, and a plurality of light emitting elements 1 are often provided.

6 is a tongue piece that fits into the groove 2. A knurling 7 is also provided on the front and back sides of the tongue piece 6.

Reference numeral 8 indicates a stopper portion such as a taper provided at one end of the tongue piece for regulating the position of the tongue piece 6.

9 and 10 are lead wires and electrodes of the light emitting element.

Light is emitted by passing a current through this electrode.

This light can be used to display audio equipment, wireless equipment, etc.
That is, it is used as a light source for tuning indicators, power meters, pilot lamps, etc.

FIG. 2 is a diagram when the front panel 4 is sandwiched and mounted between the tongue piece 6 and the light emitting element 1.

Bring the tongue piece 6 to the front of the mounting window 5 of the light emitting element 1 on the front panel 4, place the groove 2 provided on the light emitting element 1 on the back side facing the mounting window 5, and push the tongue piece 6 into the tongue piece. 6 is fitted into the groove 2 through the front panel 4 and mounted.

Since the groove portion 2 and the tongue piece 6 are provided with the knurls 3 and 7, respectively, once they are pushed in, they cannot be easily removed.

In addition, since a stopper part 8 is provided at one end of the tongue piece 6, the insertion position of the tongue piece 6 is regulated, and it can be attached with one touch, eliminating tilting, excessive protrusion, and excessive recessing, making it extremely easy to attach the light emitting element. I can do it.

The light from the light source 11 can be guided out of the surface of the panel 4 through the tongue piece 6.

The rollers 3 and 7 can also be used to guide the light from the light source 11 to the tongue piece 6.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and various design changes are possible.

For example, when the taper 8 is installed, when the tongue piece 6 is inserted from the surface of the window 5, the tongue piece 6 is installed on the surface of the window 5 or inside the window 5 without being pulled out to the back side of the window 5. Any stopper part that stops the movement may be used.

Moreover, the locking by fitting the tongue piece 6 and the groove part 2 is performed by the light emitting element main body 1.
Alternatively, elastic deformation of the tongue piece 6 or other known locking means may be used.

By configuring as described above, the light emitting element 1 can be easily and uniformly attached to the front panel 4.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the mounting device of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of the mounting device of the present invention when the device is attached to a front panel. FIGS. 3 and 4 show a perspective view before the conventional installation of the device and a sectional view after the installation. Here, 1... Light emitting element, 2... Groove portion, 8... Stopper portion, 6... Tongue piece, 5
・・・・・・It is a mounting window.

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] (1) A groove provided in a light emitting element main body containing a light emitting source, a tongue piece that is fitted into the groove through the panel and has a stopper part in a part, and a tongue piece provided on the panel and having a cross section that is approximately the same as the tongue piece. A wedge-shaped tongue piece is inserted into the groove of the light emitting element main body through the mounting window of the front panel, and the light emitting element main body is placed on one side of the mounting window, and the stopper part is placed on the other side of the mounting window. Or a light-emitting element mounting device in which light-emitting elements are mounted on a panel by crimping each light-emitting element inside the panel. (2) The light emitting element mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the stopper portion is tapered from the front to the rear of the tongue.