JPS6181113A - Receptacle device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Technical Field] The present invention relates to an outlet device that is attached to a floor surface or the like.

[Background technology]

As an outlet device used to supply electricity from the floor to electrical appliances, there is an outlet device (floor outlet) directly mounted on the floor as shown in Figure 1, as shown in Figure 0. This outlet device 1 has a cover 2 attached to a base 3, in which a hole 2a for inserting a plug blade is arranged on the front side, and a blade holder spring (not shown) is attached to the hole 2a for inserting a plug blade. ), and the connection plate 4 having a male thread 84a is fixed to the lower surface of the base 3 by screwing. This outlet device 1
is fixed to the floor surface 7 by screwing the male threaded portion 4a of the connection plate into the floor duct 5 buried in the floor, the insert stud 6 installed in the electrical conduit, or the internal thread of the floor plate. It has become.

However, when the outlet device is not in use, the hole for inserting the plug blade is exposed, so there is a high risk that spilled water may enter the inside from this hole and wet the blade holder spring, causing a short circuit. , In order to be able to connect a cap of any external shape, as shown in Figure 1, the height of the outlet 1 (cover 2) must be increased to reduce the height of the plug blade insertion hole 2a. has to be made higher, but
If this is done, there is a high risk of people tripping over the electrical outlet and falling (and the aesthetic appearance of the floor surface will be spoiled).

[Purpose of the Invention] This invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to connect any type of cap and eliminates the risk of short circuits and the risk of people tripping and falling (5). less,
It is an object of the present invention to provide an outlet device that does not spoil the aesthetic appearance of the floor surface or the like when installed on the floor surface or the like.

[Disclosure of the invention]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned objects, the present invention provides an electrical outlet that has a hole for inserting a plug blade in the front side and a blade receiving spring inside the hole for inserting the plug blade, and a socket that can be opened and closed at the front side. Each body is provided with a lid body, and a recess is provided on the top surface of the body to accommodate the outlet so that the front surface is hidden by the lid body, and the outlet protrudes from the recess to expose the front surface or is inserted into the recess. The lid is rotatably fixed to the body so that it can be stored in the recess, and is always urged to protrude from the recess.The lid is provided with a stopper that locks when closed and prevents the outlet from protruding. The gist of the device is an outlet device in which the lid slides under the outlet when the lid is closed. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIGS. 2 and 3 show one embodiment of the outlet device according to the present invention. As shown in the figure, this outlet device 8 includes an outlet 9 and a body (box) 1.
Each has a billion 0s. The outlet 9 has two plug blade insertion holes 9a on each side of the front surface, a stepped portion 9b at the center of the upper part, and a groove 9c on the lower surface. Plug blade insertion hole 9a
A blade retainer spring (not shown) is installed inside the odor. The body 10 is formed by integrating a base 10a and a cover 10b that covers the upper part of the base 10a, such as by engaging the base 10a.
0a is provided with a hole 10c for inserting a floor fixing bolt. The body 10 is provided with a recess 11 which is cut out in the shape of a two-hand shape in a portion closer to the upper surface 1 of the cover 10b and accommodates the outlet 9. The outlet 9 is supported by an arm 12 pivoted on the rear inner surface of the cover 10b so as to be freely rotatable in the vertical direction.
It is designed so that it can be folded out from the top or stored in the recess 11. The tip of the "<"-shaped flap 13 whose rear end is fixed to the rear inner surface of the cover 10b is applied to the lower rear end and is constantly urged to push out from the recess 11. A lid 14 is provided at the front of the recess 11 to cover the front surface of the outlet 9 housed in the recess 11. This lid body 14 can be opened and closed by moving back and forth, and is pulled back by springs 15 raised on both sides of the back side. A stopper 16 made of a protrusion is provided at the upper end of the back side of the lid body 14. This stopper 16 is located in the recess 11
When the outlet 9 is housed inside, the console 9 can be opened by engaging with the step 9b on the front of the outlet
It is designed to prevent the protrusion of the In FIG. 2, 18 is a terminal block used to connect external electric wires.

This outlet device is used like a bell.

A floor fixing bolt is inserted into the insertion hole 10c of the base to fix the outlet device 8 on the floor. When not in use, the outlet 9 is stored in the recess 11 as shown in FIG.
Cover the i9i7 side. When in use, as shown in Fig. 4, open the cover 14 by moving it forward against the spring 15 (see Figs. 2 and 3), releasing the stopper 16, and protruding the outlet 9. to expose the front of the outlet 9. The operation is simple because it can be made ready for use by simply opening one body 14. The amount of protrusion of the outlet 9 is adjusted by an upper limit stopper or the like that locks the arm 12 (see FIG. 2) or the outlet 9 itself at a desired height. As shown in FIG. 5, the lid 14 is pulled back by the spring 15 and closed, and when the upper end of the lid 14 crawls under the outlet 9 and is inserted into the i9c, the outlet 9 is prevented from descending. It will be done. Therefore, cap 1
When the outlet 7 is connected, the outlet 9 will not be lowered even if a force such as stepping on it with a foot is applied to lower the outlet 9, so there is no risk of damage to the cap or the outlet. Cap 17 with a wide width in the height direction when connecting round shapes etc.
However, since the lid 15 fits under the outlet 9, it is possible to connect any type of cap without getting stuck, such as the one shown in the figure, which has a larger outer diameter than the front of the outlet. It is possible. After use,
After removing the cap 17 and pulling the lid 14, push down the outlet 9 against the spring 13 (see FIG. 2), move the lid 14 backward, and close the outlet 9 with the stopper 16.
When the outlet 9 is locked, the outlet 9 is housed and fixed in the recess 11.

Therefore, with the outlet mounting according to the present invention, which makes it easy to store the outlet, when not in use, the outlet can be stored in the recess of the body and the hole for inserting the plug blade in the front is covered with the lid. This reduces the risk of short circuits caused by spilled water, etc. Furthermore, when in use, the outlet can be made to protrude and the hole for inserting the plug blade can be raised higher, and the lid fits under the outlet so as not to get in the way, so it can be connected regardless of the shape of the cap. Moreover, since the height of the outlet is lowered when the outlet is housed in a recess, there is less risk of people tripping and falling (WJ), and the aesthetic appearance is not impaired. The outlet device 20 shown in FIGS. 11 to 15 also has the same effect as the above-mentioned outlet device.As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7,
The outlet device 19 also includes an outlet 21 and a body 22.
Each is equipped with The outlet 21 has a body 22 that has a stepped portion 21b on the front upper surface and a protrusion 21c on the lower surface.
A recess 23 provided on the top surface of the
A lid body 24 is provided at the front part. The rest of the structure is exactly the same as that of the previous embodiment, and the outlet 21 can be made to protrude from or be housed in the recess 23 by rotating forward and backward, and can also be protruded from the recess 23. In Figure 0, reference numeral 211 is a hole for inserting a plug blade. As shown in FIG. 8, the lid body 24 is provided with shafts 24a, 24a on both sides of the lower end, and the shafts 24a are inserted into a hole (not shown) provided in the body 22. Or stand upright? It can be rotated freely so that it can be rotated. It is urged to fall inward by a spring 25 provided on the shaft 24a. The upper end of the lid body 24 is curved inward to form a stopper 24b, and as shown in FIG.
is adapted to prevent the outlet 21 from protruding by engaging with the stepped portion 21b on the front surface of the outlet when the outlet 21 is housed in the recess 23.

This outlet device is used as follows. The outlet 21 is fixed on the floor using floor fixing bolts, and when not in use, the outlet 21 is placed in the recess 23 as shown in FIG.
By closing the lid 24, the stopper 24b prevents the outlet 21 from protruding, and the lid 24 covers the front surface of the outlet 21. When in use, as shown in FIG. 9, the lid 24 is opened against the spring 25 (see FIG. 8), the stopper 24b is released, the outlet 21 is protruded, and the outlet 21 is opened. expose the front. After this, as shown in FIG.
is pulled inward by the 8′ force, and the upper end becomes the protrusion 21c.
(Refer to Figures 6 and 9) The tilting stops.Then, the upper end of the lid slips under the outlet 21 and receives it from below, preventing the outlet 21 from descending.After use, Remove cap 17 and remove one body 24
After opening, as shown in FIG. 7, the outlet 21 is pushed down, the I body 24 is closed, the outlet 21 is locked by the stopper 24b, and the outlet 21 is housed in the recess 23.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the outlet device 20 also includes an outlet 26 and a bolt 27, respectively. The outlet 26 has a stepped portion 26b on the upper front surface and a protrusion 26c on the lower surface. A lid 29 is provided at the front of a recess 28 provided on the upper surface of the body 22 and housing the outlet 26. The rest of the structure is exactly the same as the two embodiments described above, and the outlet 26 can be made to protrude from or be housed in the recess 28 by rotating forward and backward. It is constantly urged to protrude from the In the figure, 26a is a hole for inserting a plug blade. As shown in FIG. 13, the lid body 29 is provided with shafts 29a, 29a on both sides of the lower end.
By inserting a into a hole (not shown) provided in the body 27, it is rotatable so that it can stand upright or fall down. A spring 30 provided on the shaft 29a
is urged to fall inward. A stopper 29b consisting of a protruding strip that projects inward is provided at the upper end of the lid body 29, and as shown in FIG. In this state, this outlet device prevents the outlet 26 from protruding by engaging with the stepped portion 26b on the front surface of the outlet.
9, it is used as follows. Fix it on the floor using floor fixing bolts. When not in use, as shown in FIG. 12, the outlet 26 is stored in the recess 28, the cover 29 is closed, the stopper 29b prevents the outlet 26 from protruding, and the cover 29 closes the outlet 26.
Make sure to cover the front. When in use, as shown in FIG. 14, the lid body 2 is pushed against the spring 30 (see FIG. 13).
9 is opened, the stopper 29b is unlocked, the outlet 26 is protruded, and the front surface of the outlet 26 is exposed.

After this, as shown in FIG.
．． It stops tilting when it hits the tip (see diagram L2). Then, the upper end of one body slips under the outlet 26 and receives it from below, thereby preventing the outlet 26 from descending.

After use, remove the cap 17, open the lid 29, push down the outlet 21, close the lid 29, lock the outlet 28 with the stopper 29b, and remove the recess. A receptacle 26 is housed in a receptacle 28.

In addition, in all of the three embodiments mentioned above, since the bolt insertion tail is provided on the body, it is not limited to insert studs or floor plates as in the conventional case, but can be used anywhere on the floor with bolts. It can be installed in any position, making it easy to use. However, this does not necessarily have to be the case, and a connection means having a male threaded portion may be provided on the bottom as in the conventional case. It is not limited to being installed on a wall, and may be installed on a wall or the like.

〔Effect of the invention〕

Since the outlet device according to the present invention is configured as described above, 1. Any type of cap can be connected to prevent short circuits caused by water, etc., and to prevent people from tripping and falling.
? 1, and the beauty of the floor surface etc. is not impaired.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional outlet device and a floor duct, FIG. 2 is a cutaway perspective view of the body of an embodiment of the outlet device according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the same outlet device. FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are explanatory views of the use of the outlet device, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the outlet device according to the present invention, with the body cut away, and FIG. The figure is a partially cutaway perspective view of the outlet mounting surface, FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the lid of the outlet device, FIGS. 9 and 10 are illustrations for explaining the use of the outlet device, and FIG. 11 is the invention. FIG. 12 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the outlet device, and FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the lid of the outlet device. , FIG. 14, and FIG. 15 are explanatory views of the use of the outlet device. 8.19.20...Outlet device 9,21゜26
... Outlet 9a, 21a, 26a... Hole for plug blade insertion 10.22.27... Body 11, 23.
2B...Recess 12...Arm 13...Spring
14.24.29...Lid i6, 24b, 29b・
... Stopper agent Patent attorney Takehiko Matsumoto Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 @ Figure 4 @ Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 4b Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure Figure 13 z': 3a

Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) An outlet with a hole for inserting a plug blade on the front and a blade holder spring inside the hole for inserting a plug blade, and a lid body that can be opened and closed at the front, and the front side is the lid body. Each body is provided with a recess provided on the upper surface for housing the outlet so as to be hidden by the body, and the body is rotatable so that the outlet can protrude from the recess to expose the front side or be stored in the recess. The lid is fixed to the recess and is always urged to protrude from the recess, and the lid is provided with a stopper that locks and prevents the outlet from protruding when the outlet is closed. An outlet device designed to fit underneath. (2) The outlet device according to claim 1, wherein the lid is movable back and forth and is biased to be pulled rearward. (3) The outlet device according to claim 1, wherein the lid is rotatable around the lower end and is always urged inward. (4) The outlet device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the body is provided with an insertion hole for a floor fixing bolt.