TW463438B - Wiring appliance plate - Google Patents

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a wiring appliance plate, in which a metal plate can be installed easily at a middle plate so as to increase the assembly operation efficiency during the manufacturing process. In order to accomplish the purpose stated above, respectively four installation tabs 32 are made to protrude from the rear sides of both side parts 30a in a short width direction of a metal plate 30 with approximately the same intervals. Protruding retainers 33 are made to protrude from the inner side surfaces of the respective installation tabs 32. The tip parts of both side parts 30a of the metal plate 30 are inserted into insertion grooves 28 formed in both sidewalls 23 of a middle plate. If the installation tabs 32 are pushed into the middle plate 20, retaining tabs 29 are bent due to the pressures of the retainers 33; and, finally, the tips of the retaining tabs 29 and the retainers 33 of the installation tabs 32 retain each other. The metal plate 30 is mated with a mating recess in the front surface of the middle plate 20, and furthermore is fixed through the retention of the retainers 33 and retaining tabs 29 (fpr preventing fall-off). Thus, the metal plate 30 can be installed easily at the middle plate 20, such that it is capable of increasing the assembly operation efficiency during the manufacturing process.

Description

463438 V. Description of the invention (1) ------ [Technical field to which the invention belongs] The present invention relates to a board for a wiring device which is installed in a buried hole of a construction surface such as a wall surface in order to install the wiring device. [Prior art] The prior art has provided wiring board for wiring appliances, that is, a buried box (switch box) is buried in a buried hole provided on a construction surface such as a wall surface, and is provided with an integrated or Separately installed plate and frame that can freely attach and detach the installation parts of wiring appliances such as switches and plugs are installed on the embedded box from the front side of the embedded hole, and the central plate is installed on the front of the plate frame. A metal plate for decoration is installed on the front side of a center plate, and the wiring device is beautifully buried in the wall surface and the like. [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the above-mentioned prior art, since the metal plate is mounted on the center plate using a double-sided tape for fixing, there is a problem that the work efficiency is poor during the manufacturing process. In order to solve the foregoing problems, the present invention provides a wiring board for a wiring device that can easily be mounted on a central board by using a metal plate and can improve the working efficiency during the manufacturing process. [Solution to the problem] In order to achieve the foregoing purpose, the panel for wiring appliances according to item 1 of the scope of the application for special brakes is characterized by having: a plate frame is integrally or separately provided with an embeddable wiring appliance. The mounting portion 'covers the open surface side of the buried hole provided on the construction surface; a central plate' contains the aforementioned wiring device

Λ 6 3 43 8 V. Description of the invention (2) The opening of the functional surface of the device is exposed and installed on the front surface of the aforementioned plate and frame; and a metal plate containing an exposed window through which the functional surface of the wiring appliance is exposed, and Cover the front surface of the center plate; one or even a plurality of locking portions are provided on the metal plate, and one or more of the locking portion and the plurality of locking portions are provided on the central plate and are locked. unit. By fitting the locking portion provided on the metal plate with the locked portion of the center plate, the metal plate for the center plate can be easily installed without using double-sided tape, and can be improved in the manufacturing process. Efficiency of the installation work of metal plate and center plate.

The wiring appliance board according to item 2 of the scope of the patent application is characterized in that: the board frame is provided integrally or separately with an installation part capable of installing a buried wiring appliance, and the buried hole is to be provided on the construction surface. The side of the opening surface is covered; a central plate containing the opening 1 that exposes the functional surface of the wiring appliance and is installed on the front surface of the board frame; and a metal plate containing an exposure window that exposes the functional surface of the wiring appliance And covering the front surface of the central plate; a riveting portion connected to the central plate is provided on the metal plate. The riveting portion provided on the metal plate can be riveted with the center plate. The metal plate of the center plate can be easily installed without using double-sided tape.

It can also improve the work efficiency of the metal plate and center plate installation work during the manufacturing process. The invention described in item 3 of the scope of patent application is the wiring device board described in items 1 and 2 of the scope of patent application: the rear side of the central plate is provided with a locking protrusion 'on the front side of the board frame A locking hole is provided, which is locked by the locking protrusion, and the center plate is provided for disassembly.

Pl429.ptd Page 6 4 6 3 43 8 V. Description of the invention (3) The notch part into which the jig for disassembling the aforementioned locking protrusion and the aforementioned locking hole is inserted. By inserting the jig into the notch, the central plate and the metal plate are lifted up using the lever principle. The engagement between the locking projection and the locking hole is released, and the central plate and the metal plate can be easily removed from the plate pivot. The invention described in item 4 of the scope of patent application is the wiring appliance board described in item 3 of the scope of patent application, and is characterized in that a position corresponding to the notch portion on the board frame is provided with a A claw protruding from the notch. By contacting the jig inserted into the notch with the claws, it is possible to prevent the construction surface from being damaged by the jig when the central plate and the metal plate are removed from the plate frame. The invention described in item 5 of the scope of patent application is a freely retractable shape supported by the board and frame in the board for wiring appliances described in any one of the scope of claims 1 to 4 in a flexible manner. The mounting piece is provided with a screw insertion hole through which a fixing screw for setting the board frame on the construction surface passes. With this, even if there is a warp or depression on the construction surface on the counterpart object (such as the installation and installation of wiring equipment) tightened by the screws, the warpage or The offset caused by the depression is absorbed to prevent gaps between the board light and the construction surface. [Embodiment of the invention] (Embodiment 1) Hereinafter, Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to Figs. 1, 2, 3 and 4. The wiring device board of the present invention is a combination of the plate frame 1 and the center plate 20 and the metal plate 30. Frame 1 is made of synthetic resin with insulation properties (such as ABS thermoplastic resin)

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46 3 43 8 _ Case No. 88109947 V. Description of the invention (4) Vertical sheet made of grease or elastic thermosetting resin) 2, horizontal sheet 3 shorter than straight sheet 3 1 Installed in the installation = 40 The mounting screws 80 are inserted through the screw insertion holes cut through the free-form mounting piece 4 Integrated into a rectangular frame shape, the central part is formed with the 'will be installed in the mounting frame 40 The function of the switch 50 on the wiring device can be faced to the opening 5 exposed on the front side. On the other hand, the 'mounting frame 40 is a rectangular frame body made of a metal material and is provided with a mounting window 41 at the center.' A buried box for installing a buried box is provided on the two opposite sides of the sheet 42 in the longer direction. Screws can be inserted through the elongated holes 43, through the through holes 44 that are directly installed on the construction surface of the wall, and the metal pads used in the installation of the wall plates that are opposite to each other The metal gasket locking holes 45 and the screw holes 4 6 which are screwed with the aforementioned mounting screws 80 are held together. Note that the mounting window 41 is narrowly held. Note that it is relatively strong in the longer direction. Lii ^ 47a, 47b The engagement claws 48a, 48b are fitted to the frame mounting holes 53 provided on both sides of the convex portion 52 of the switch 50, respectively. One of the side frame pieces 47b is supported by the supporting piece 4 9 having the extremely narrow width, and the fitting claws 4 8 b are supported on both sides. That is, when the switch 50 is mounted on the mounting frame 40, the fitting claws 48a of the side frame pieces 47 are first fitted with the frame mounting holes 5 3 of the switch 50, and a tool such as a screwdriver is used. By pressing and bending the support piece 49 of the other side frame piece 47b toward the end of the mounting window 41, the I-claw 48 is moved with the frame mounting hole 53 of the switch 50 to mount the switch 50 on Install the box 4 〇. In addition, three switches 50 can be mounted on the mounting frame 40 side by side in a direction perpendicular to the longer direction, and three sets of fitting claws 48a and 48b can be provided. Also, the objects used as mounting frames are not limited to

463438 V. Description of the invention (5) Metal can also be made of synthetic resin. In the case of synthetic resin, the side of the assembly frame 54 of the switch 50 is provided with a protruding fitting claw 55 to lock it. Locking hole. A plate frame 1 is mounted on the front of the mounting frame 40 to which the switch 50 is mounted as described above. That is, the screw insertion hole 4a provided in the mounting piece 4 of the plate frame 1 is inserted through the mounting screw 8 0 ′, and the mounting screw 8 0 and the screw holes provided on the two side pieces 42 of the mounting frame 40 are inserted. In the 46-phase rotation method, the plate frame 1 is screwed and fixed on the mounting frame 40. In addition, if the mounting frame 40 is installed in the buried box, even if there is a warp or depression on the construction surface, it can be bent by the freely retractable mounting piece 4 when the mounting screw 80 is tightened. The offset caused by the warpage or the depression is absorbed, and as a result, a gap between the board light and the construction surface can be prevented. Furthermore, at the four corners of the plate frame 1, there are provided central plate locking holes 6 fitted into the locking protrusions 25 protruding from the back surface of the main body portion 21 of the central plate 20, and the locking protrusions 2 and 5 are provided. By inserting and fitting the central locking hole 6 of this type, the central plate 20 can be detachably mounted on the front side of the plate frame ^, and the inside of the central plate locking hole 6 is formed with a cone inclined from the front side to the back side. Opening 6a, the locking protrusion 25 can be easily locked through the guide of the aforementioned tapered surface. The cat is continued on the central plate 20, similarly to the plate frame 1, with a hard resin: ABS-like thermoplastic resin or elastic heat and made of taxis are formed by covering the rectangular main body 21 on the front side of the plate frame 1 and the side walls 23 protruding from the entire peripheral edge of the s & 11 卩 21 to the back side It is slightly box-shaped. The locking protrusion 25 is protrudingly provided on the back of the main body portion.

463438 V. Description of invention (6) Four corners on the side. Further, an opening portion 22 is provided at the center of the main body portion to expose the operation handle 51 of the switch 50 attached to the women's frame 40. Here, the width dimension between the side walls 23 opposite to the center plate 20 is wider than the width dimensions of the plate frame i. After the installation in the mounting frame 40, the center plate 20 is installed on the construction surface. Plate frame] When the front side is on, the plate frame 1 will move closer to the side wall 23 of the central plate, and the front edge of the side wall 23 will almost touch the construction surface. As a result, conventionally, the projecting joint surface of the plate frame 丄 and the center plate 20 will not be more prominent than the construction surface, and the projecting joint line of the two can be almost invisible from the side. Μ Ιΐί Also, the side wall 23 of the center plate 20 is provided with an inclined face center that is inclined toward the main body portion 21 from the edge contacting the construction surface = the edges are also provided on the side of the plate frame 1_ iL β 1 Α 丄 1 ^ 'E, a plurality of eyes that are in contact with the direction of the construction surface and restrict the movement of the central plate 20, H plus oe, limit rib 26. That is, when the center plate 20 is installed on the front side of the plate frame 1, and ηB is also, when the staircase is moved up, the rib 26 is restricted from vibrating upward with the side of the plate frame 1. For the center plate 2 of the plate frame 1. The side of the construction surface is outwardly set to f. The entire peripheral edge of the frame 1 is continuous and the ribs 27 that stop the vibration of the central plate 20 are at the front of the dagger / stretched portion 7. Therefore, A tie + n. The inner side surface of the rack 27 & side wall 23 is provided. Therefore, on the front side of the extended portion 7 of the central plate 20A + panel 1, the U frame 1 applies the aforementioned ribs 27 to the vibration of the central plate 20 carried thereon. It is enough to prevent the notch portion 24 that is slightly perpendicular to the construction surface and along the center of the central plate, and by setting the fixture% = opposite side ㈣-Dan is inserted into the notch portion 24 to the central plate 20 Xiang Zheng

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__Case No. 88109947 V. Description of the invention (7) The method of applying force from the side and releasing the + central plate 20 stop projection 25 and the central plate locking hole of the plate frame 1 can be used to remove the central plate 20 from the Remove the plate frame 1. Here, at the position corresponding to the notch portion 24 of the vertical sheet 2 of the plate frame 1, the claw 8 having a thinner thickness than the extension portion 7 is extended to the notch portion 24 which will not be caused by the central plate 20. So far. In other words, there is a concern that the construction surface will be damaged by applying force by using a jig inserted into the notch portion μ as a fulcrum, but by inserting the claw 8 as described above, the recess is inserted. The fixture of the mouth portion 24 will be in contact with the claw 8, which can prevent the construction surface from being damaged due to the fixture when the central plate 20 is removed from the plate frame 1. However, the front side of the center plate 20 is provided with a 'metal plate 30 for decorative or design aesthetics and to improve fire resistance. As shown in FIG. 2, the metal plate 30 is formed with an exposure window 31 (corresponding to a module size) at a slightly central position to expose a functional surface of a switch 50. The side portion 30a which is slightly curved is curved. On the opposite side surfaces 30a of the short width direction of Jinguang board 3,0, four mounting pieces 32 are vertically arranged at approximately equal intervals on the back side, and the inner side surface of each mounting piece 32 is formed at the same time. A protrusion-shaped locking portion 33 is provided. As shown in FIG. 3, the locking portion 33 is formed on the inside with a tapered surface 3a that is inclined from the front end of the side surface 30a in a distant direction. On the other hand, the front side of the center plate 20 is formed with four fitting holes (not shown) for fitting the metal plate 30, and the two side walls 23 are formed with two side surfaces 30a for the metal plate 30. The front part is inserted into the insertion groove 28. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the two side walls 23 at positions corresponding to the respective mounting pieces 32 of the metal plate 30 are provided with notch portions 21 a for avoiding the mounting pieces 32.

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Near the front end of the notch portion 21a and the locking portion "of the metal plate 30", the freely fitting fitting piece 29 is formed integrally.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, when the front end portions of the two side surfaces 30a of the metal plate 30 are inserted into the two side walls 23 of the center plate, the insertion grooves 28 are formed, and the metal plate 30 is installed. The sheet 32 projects into the notch portion 21. At this time, the tapered surface of the locking portion 33 provided on the inner side surface of the mounting # 32 will be fitted to the fitting piece 29, and will receive the pressing force from the locking portion 33 as the mounting piece 32 is pressed in. The fitting piece 29 will be bent. As shown in FIG. 3, the front end of the fitting piece 29 and the locking portion 33 of the mounting piece 32 will be convex and concave with each other, and the metal plate 30 will be fitted on the front surface of the center plate 20. The notch is fitted and is fixed (prevented from detaching) by being engaged with the unevenness of the fitting piece 29 via the locking portion 33. & In this way, ‘* 1 because the metal plate 30 can be easily mounted on the center plate 20’, it is possible to improve the work efficiency of the metal plate 30 and the center plate 20 in the manufacturing process. β

However, the number, shape, and size of the opening 22 of the center plate 20 and the exposed window 31 of the metal plate 30 will depend on the type and number of wiring devices mounted on the mounting frame 40. It's different. For example, when the switch 50 or two wiring devices of the same size are mounted on the mounting frame 40, the openings 2 and the exposed windows 31 of the same size may be arranged and installed in a longer direction. -Also, install the switch 50 or three wiring devices of the same size: when it is installed on the frame 40, or install the wiring device with the size of three wounds of the switch 50 in the mounting frame 4 In the case of ○, the size of the mouth portion 22 and the exposure window 31 may be set as three side by side. This $, just set the size of the aforementioned single module to an appropriate value

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For example, only Japanese-standard wiring equipment (jis C83〇4) is suitable for this size and can be installed on the mounting frame 40 in common. Also, in this embodiment, although the mounting portion where the wiring device [switch 50] can be freely inserted is divided into a plate frame i and a mounting frame 4 0 ', for example, the mounting frame 4 0 is integrated with the plate electrode 1 can. (Embodiment 2)

The following will refer to Figure 5, Figure 6, and Figure? A second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The basic structure of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment. The common parts will be omitted from the illustration and description, and the features of the present embodiment will be described. ^

β In this embodiment, it is characterized in that a rib-shaped riveting portion 34 is used in place of the mounting piece 32 in the embodiment, and is protrudingly provided on both side surface portions 30a of the metal plate 30. _ ^ 2〇 Riveting fixes the metal plate 3q to the center plate 20. ,

The riveting portions 34 are provided on the opposite side surfaces 30a of the metal plate 30 in the shorter width direction, and four are respectively provided at approximately equal intervals. This position corresponds to the position provided by the mounting piece 32 in the embodiment. . Then, as shown in FIG. 5, when the front end portions of the two side surfaces 3 of the metal plate 30 are inserted into the insertion grooves 28 formed at the two side walls 23 of the center plate, the willow joint portion 34 of the metal plate 30 will be extended. Into the notch portion 21. Next, by riveting the riveting portion 34 from the back side, the metal plate 30 will be fitted at the fitting recess on the front surface of the center plate 20 as shown in FIG. 6 and riveted 3 4 And subject to riveting. °

Page 13 4 63 43 8 V. Description of the Invention (Effects of the Invention) In the invention described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, a plate and frame are provided, and the wiring device of the embedded installation type is integrally or separately provided. The installation part covers the opening surface side of the buried hole provided on the construction surface; a central plate 'containing an opening for exposing the functional surface of the aforementioned wiring appliance' is installed on the front surface of the aforementioned plate frame; and a gold shoulder The plate "contains an exposed window through which the functional surface of the wiring appliance is exposed" and covers the front surface of the central plate; since the metal plate is provided with one locking portion that is straight to a plurality of locking portions, and the central plate is provided with the aforementioned One or even a plurality of latched portions of the latching portions are mutually convex and concave. The latching portion provided on the metal plate and the latched portion on the center plate can be fitted without using double-sided tape. It will be easy to install the metal plate of the center plate, and it has the effect of improving the work efficiency of the installation work of the metal plate and the center plate in the manufacturing process. In the invention described in Item 2 of the patent application park, a plate and frame are provided, and an installation part capable of installing a buried wiring device is integrally or separately provided, and the opening surface side of the buried hole provided on the construction surface is covered. A metal plate containing an opening for exposing the functional surface of the wiring appliance and installed on the front surface of the board frame; and a metal plate containing an exposure window for exposing the functional surface of the wiring appliance, and The front face of the center plate is covered; since the riveting portion riveted to the center plate is provided on the metal plate, the riveting portion provided on the metal plate is riveted with the center plate, so that the The metal plate can be easily installed and has the effect of improving the work efficiency of the installation work of the metal plate and the center plate in the manufacturing process.

463438 V. Description of the invention (11) In the invention described in item 3 of the scope of the patent application, the plate and frame are integrally or separately provided with an installation part capable of installing a buried wiring device, and the installation on the construction surface will be buried. The opening surface side of the hole is covered;-the central plate contains an opening that exposes the functional surface of the wiring device just described, and is installed on the front side of the board frame; and a metal plate containing the functional surface of the wiring device, which is exposed The exposed window 'covers the front surface of the central plate; since the metal plate is provided with a riveted portion on the central plate, the central plate and the metal plate are raised by using the lever principle by inserting a jig into the notch portion. In the method, in addition to the fitting of the locking protrusion and the locking hole, there is an effect that the central plate and the metal plate can be easily removed from the plate frame. In the invention described in item 4 of the second patent application range, because the plate and the frame are provided with a claw that does not protrude from the notch portion at a position corresponding to the notch portion, a jig inserted into the notch portion is provided. When it comes into contact with the claws, it has the effect of preventing the construction surface from being damaged due to the fixture when the central plate and the metal plate are removed from the plate frame. In the invention described in claim 5 of the patent scope, since the aforementioned board frame is freely retractable and has been flexibly received by the mounting piece of the branch building, fixing screws can be provided for mounting the aforementioned board frame on the construction surface. Pass through insects, silk, through-holes; even if there is a warp or depression on the construction surface on the other object (such as a mounting frame equipped with a T-wire appliance) that is tightened by the screw, the mounting piece will be caused by the mounting piece. Bending to absorb offset caused by warping or depression has the effect of preventing a gap between the panel light and the construction surface. [Simplified description of the diagram]

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463438 Amendment 5. Explanation of the invention (12) FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the first embodiment. Fig. 2 shows the central plate and the metal plate in Fig. 1, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side sectional view, (c) is a rear view, and (d) is the same as the line X-Y in (a). Section cross-sectional view. Fig. 3 is a side sectional view of a main part in a state where a metal plate is mounted on the center plate of Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a side sectional view of a main part in a state where a metal plate is mounted on the center plate of Fig. 1. Fig. 5 shows a central plate and a metal plate in Embodiment 2. (a) is a front view, (b) is a side cross-sectional view, (c) is a rear view, and (d) is a cross section taken along the line XY in the same figure (a). Horizontal view. ‘FIG. 6 is a side sectional view of a main part in a state where a metal plate is mounted on a center plate of FIG. 1. Fig. 7 is a side sectional view of a main part in a state where a metal plate is mounted on the center plate of Fig. 1; Explanation of symbols] 1 to plate frame 2 to vertical plate 3 to horizontal plate 4 to mounting plate 4a to screw insertion hole 6 to center plate locking hole 6a to tapered surface

Page 16 463438 _Case No. 88109947 Bu-1 泮 W / Repair fg. 丨 Correction and Supplementary V. Description of Invention (13) 7 ~ Extension 8 ~ Claw 20 ~ Central Plate 21-Main Body 21a ~ Notch 22 ~ Opening section 23 ~ Side wall 23a ~ Sloping surface 24 ~ Notch section 25 ~ Locking protrusion 26 ~ Restriction rib 27 ~ Rib 28 28 32 ~ mounting piece 33-locking portion 33a ~ tapered surface 34 ~ riveting portion 40 ~ mounting frame 41 ~ mounting window 42 ~ both sides,

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V. Description of the invention (14) ‘’

43 ~ long hole 44 ~ through hole 45 ~ metal washer locking hole 4 6 ~ screw hole 47 ~ side frame piece 47a, 47b ~ side frame piece 48a, 48b fitting claw 49 ~ support piece 50 ~ switch 51 ~ Operating handle 52 ~ Protrusion 53 ~ Frame mounting hole 54 ~ Assembly frame 55 ~ Enemy claw 80 ~ Mounting screw page 18

Claims (1)

Machine year Supplement 46 3 43 8 Case No. 88109947 6. Scope of patent application 1. A board for wiring appliances' which is characterized by injuries: a board frame, which is integrated or separately provided with an embeddable type wiring installation unit, Covering the opening surface side of the buried hole provided on the construction surface; a central plate containing an opening for exposing the functional surface of the wiring appliance and installed on the front surface of the board frame; and a metal plate containing the An exposed window through which the functional surface of the wiring appliance is exposed, and covers the front surface of the center plate; one or even a plurality of locking portions are provided on the metal plate, and the locking portion and the locking portion are mutually concave and convex on the center plate. One of the funerals and even the majority of the locked parts. 2. Or separate the construction surface and set it on the front side of the frame. 3. Middle: Fix the fixture on the front front panel. 4. Middle: In the notch, a surface of the buried wiring device is installed; to expose the window. There is riveting according to the application. The center is provided with the function of an opener and a metal that can be installed for the insertion of the board portion protruding wire device according to the application. The metal plate is locked on the back of the board with the scope of the aforementioned patent. The protrusion is used to remove the notch portion. Patent scope The corresponding claw on the frame. A special type of board whose exposed side of the wiring port is exposed. It contains the center plate. The side of item 1 or 2 on the central plate is provided with a device for locking the locking feature. Front cover. The latching protrusion and the latching protrusion have a plate and frame to form an integral mounting portion, which will be installed on; a central plate containing and installed on the functional cover of the aforementioned board wiring appliance; on the aforementioned metal plate wiring appliance A plate is provided in the hole of the aforementioned plate frame, and the wiring device board according to item 3 of the disassembly of the aforementioned locking hole in the center, which is provided at the position of the notch portion. Page 19 d63 43 B Amendment No. 88109947 Side JL VI. Patent application park 5. The wiring appliance board according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, in which: it is free to be supported on the board and frame flexibly The telescopic mounting piece is provided with a screw insertion hole through which a fixing screw for mounting the board frame on the construction surface passes. 6. A board for wiring appliances, characterized in that the width between the opposing side walls of the center plate and / or the metal plate is set to be larger than the width of each width of the plate frame. Page 20