JPS6345018Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a side panel mounting device that has a simple structure and can reduce costs.

Generally, in audio equipment such as amplifiers and receivers, side panels are attached to both ends of the front operation panel in order to give it a luxurious feel or to prevent dust.

Figures 1 and 2 show such a conventional side panel mounting device, in which double-sided adhesive tape 2 is pasted on the inner surface of the end of an operation panel 1 that is mounted on the front of an amplifier or receiver, and the side panel is attached here. 3
The side panel 3 is temporarily fixed by pasting together the front end surfaces 3a of the panels, and then an adhesive 4 is further applied to permanently fix the side panel 3. Note that 5 is a side plate arranged along the rib 3b of the side panel 3.

However, this configuration has the problem that both the double-sided adhesive tape 2 and the adhesive 4 must be used, which increases the number of work steps and increases costs. There is also the problem that the adhesive 4 flows into unnecessary parts, resulting in poor appearance and failure of parts.

The present invention provides a side panel mounting device that solves these conventional problems.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7.

In FIGS. 3 to 7, 6 is an operation panel integrally molded from resin, etc., 6a and 6b are ribs protruding from the top and bottom of the back surface thereof, and 6c is formed near the end of the upper rib 6a. The notch 6d is the notch 6c.
6e is an L-shaped notch formed at the end of the lower rib 6b, 6f is an L-shaped protrusion formed on the side of
6g is a protrusion that forms a part of the notch 6e, and 6g is a trapezoidal protrusion that protrudes from the back surface of the central portion of the operation panel 6 and has tapered surfaces 6h, 6h that become farther apart toward the tip. Reference numeral 7 designates a side panel which is also integrally molded from resin, etc., 7a designates an engagement piece protruding upward from one side thereof, 7b and 7c designate tapered surfaces and flat surfaces provided at the ends thereof, and 7d designates a side panel. An engagement piece 7e protruding from one side of 7;
7f is a tapered surface and a flat surface provided at the tip thereof, and 7g is a tapered surface 7 provided at the front end of the center part of the side panel 7, which becomes farther apart toward the bottom surface.
It is a groove having h and 7h. Note that the engaging pieces 7a,
7d, each flat surface 7c, 7f and side panel 7
The width between the one sides is approximately equal to the width of the protrusions 6d and 6f of the operation panel 6, and the width of the protrusion 6g
The grooves 7g and 7g are substantially the same, or the grooves 7g are set to be slightly larger. Also 6i
is a hole provided in the operation panel 6 for mounting parts.

In the above configuration, when the side panel 7 is press-fitted into the end of the operation panel 6 from the state shown in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the tip of one engagement piece 7a rides over the projection 6d of the operation panel 6 and fits into the notch 6c, and the tip of the other engagement piece 7b is operated. It rides over the protrusion 6f of the panel 6 and fits into the notch 6e. In addition, at this time, each engagement piece 7
Tapered surfaces 7b and 7e of a and 7b are protrusions 6d and 6f
By being guided along the respective engaging pieces 7a,
7b bends in the direction of arrows A and B in FIG. 3, respectively. Therefore, the engagement work of the engagement pieces 7a and 7b can be performed extremely easily. When the engagement is completed, one side of the side panel 7 and each engagement piece 7a, 7
Between the flat surfaces 7c and 7f of b, the protruding pieces 6d,
6f is held without any gap, thereby allowing the side panel 7 to be installed without wobbling in the direction of arrow CD in FIG. 3. Further, during the above installation, the groove 7f of the side panel 7 is fitted into the protrusion 6g of the operation panel 6 without any gap. As a result, wobbling of the side panel 7 in the directions of arrows EF and GH in FIG. 3 is also eliminated.

Note that when removing the side panel 7, the engaging piece 7
What is necessary is to bend the tips of a and 7b in the directions of arrows A and B, and pull out the entire side panel 7 in the direction of arrow C.

As described above, according to the present invention, the side panel can be attached with one touch without using an adhesive, thereby improving workability and reducing costs. Furthermore, there is no risk that the adhesive will flow into unnecessary areas, damaging the appearance or causing parts to malfunction. Furthermore, the side panel can be attached without wobbling vertically, longitudinally, horizontally, and horizontally by the engagement between the engagement piece and the notch and the fit between the protrusion and the groove, resulting in extremely stable performance.
Furthermore, the side panels can be easily removed, making repair work extremely easy.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 and 2 are a sectional view and an exploded perspective view of a conventional side panel mounting device, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the side panel mounting device of the present invention, and FIGS. 4 and 5
The figure is a side view and a front view showing the state in which the side panel is attached, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are sectional views as seen from the top and bottom surfaces. 6...Operation panel, 6a, 6b...Rib, 6
c, 6e...Notch, 6d, 6f...Protrusion, 6g
...Protrusion, 7...Side panel, 7a, 7b...
Engagement piece, 7f...groove.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] The upper and lower ribs extending in the left-right direction have notches near the ends, and a trapezoidal protrusion that is wider toward the tip is located between the upper and lower ribs and near the end of the back surface of the approximately central part. a trapezoidal shape that is wider toward the bottom at the front end of the center portion corresponding to the protrusion, and has engaging pieces with spring properties at positions corresponding to the notches of the upper and lower ribs; and a side panel having a groove, the engagement piece of the side panel is engaged with the operation panel notch to restrict movement of the side panel in the left and right direction, and the groove of the side panel is connected to the operation panel. A side panel mounting device which restricts movement of the side panel in the longitudinal and vertical directions by fitting without a gap into the protrusion of the side panel, and allows the side panel to be detachably attached to the end of the operation panel.