WO2022181217A1

WO2022181217A1 - Wiring implement

Info

Publication number: WO2022181217A1
Application number: PCT/JP2022/003582
Authority: WO
Inventors: 英人多田; 隆司川本
Original assignee: パナソニックホールディングス株式会社
Priority date: 2021-02-25
Filing date: 2022-01-31
Publication date: 2022-09-01
Also published as: TWI826933B; CN116868295A; JPWO2022181217A1; TW202234443A

Abstract

A wiring implement (1) is provided with: a long rectangular handle (50); a cover member (20) linked directly or indirectly to the handle (50); and a switch main body (10) which is shorter than the handle (50) and the cover member (20) in the longitudinal direction of the handle (50).

Description

Wiring device

The present disclosure relates to wiring devices.

Patent Document 1 discloses an electronic information display device used as a conventional wiring device. An electronic information display device includes a mounting frame for holding wiring devices, a decorative plate mounted on the mounting frame, a long operating handle provided to be exposed to the outside through an opening of the decorative plate, and a mounting frame. and a switch body to which an operation handle is attached while being attached to the switch body.

Japanese Patent No. 5792651

However, in the conventional electronic information display device, there is a problem that the operation handle sinks when the operation handle is operated, and rattling occurs due to the sinking of the operation handle.

Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a wiring device capable of suppressing sinking of the handle and rattling due to sinking of the handle.

A wiring device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a long rectangular handle, a cover member to which the handle is directly or indirectly connected, and a handle and the cover member in a longitudinal direction of the handle. with a shorter switch body.

According to the wiring device of the present disclosure, the sinking of the handle and the sinking of the handle can be suppressed.

Drawing 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the wiring accessories concerning an embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the wiring accessory according to the embodiment. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the wiring device along line III-III of FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the wiring device along line IV-IV of FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the back side of the handle of the wiring device according to the embodiment. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the wiring device along line VI-VI of FIG. 1. FIG.

It should be noted that the embodiments described below are all comprehensive or specific examples. Numerical values, shapes, materials, components, arrangement positions and connection forms of components, steps, order of steps, and the like shown in the following embodiments are examples, and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Further, among the constituent elements in the following embodiments, constituent elements not described in independent claims will be described as optional constituent elements.

In addition, each figure is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily strictly illustrated. Moreover, in each figure, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected about the same component. Moreover, in the following embodiments, expressions such as substantially parallel are used. For example, "substantially parallel" means not only being completely parallel, but also being substantially parallel, that is, including an error of, for example, several percent. Also, "substantially parallel" means "parallel" as long as the effects of the present disclosure can be achieved. The same applies to expressions using other "abbreviations".

In the following embodiments, the direction in which the handle and the cover member overlap is defined as the Z-axis direction, the longitudinal direction of the wiring device is defined as the Y-axis direction, and the direction perpendicular to the Z-axis direction and the Y-axis direction is defined as the X-axis direction. and In the X-axis direction, the first side portion relative to the second side portion is the plus side direction, the third side portion relative to the fourth side portion is the plus side direction in the Y-axis direction, and the Z-axis direction is relative to the handle. Let the direction of the cover member side be the direction of the plus side.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment)
<Configuration: Wiring device 1>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of wiring accessory 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the wiring accessory 1 according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the wiring fixture 1 is, for example, a connection device that supplies power to a facility system such as a lighting device and a blower installed in a facility, or cuts off the power supply. . The wiring device 1 is embedded in construction materials such as ceilings and walls. The wiring device 1 is, for example, an outlet or a switch. The wiring accessory 1 is formed in a vertically long rectangular parallelepiped shape when viewed from the front along the negative direction of the Z axis.

The wiring device 1 includes a switch body 10, a cover member 20, a handle 50, and a mounting frame 30.

The switch body 10 is a switch device that electrically connects or disconnects electric wires that are electrically connected.

For example, the switch body 10 is composed of a housing, a pair of terminals, a locking spring, and the like. The housing has a rectangular parallelepiped shape elongated along the X-axis direction, and accommodates a pair of terminals, a locking spring, and the like. Each of the pair of terminals is a quick-connect terminal made of a highly conductive metal material. By pressing the wire against the terminal, the locking spring displaces the terminal and the wire into a connected state, or when the pressing of the wire against the terminal is released, the wire is pulled out from the terminal. Transform into a state.

An operation part 12 is attached to the surface of the switch body 10 on the negative side of the Z axis. A handle 50 is rotatably arranged on the surface of the operating portion 12 on the negative side of the Z axis. In the switch body 10, for example, when the operation portion 12 is pushed by the handle 50, the movable contact of one terminal of the pair of terminals and the fixed contact of the other terminal of the pair of terminals come into contact with each other. can be electrically connected. Further, in the switch body 10, when the operation portion 12 is pushed by the handle 50 again after that, the movable contact of the terminal and the fixed contact of another terminal are separated from each other, so that the switching can be interrupted. In other words, by switching between the ON state and the OFF state of the above-described contacts built in the switch body 10 according to the pressing operation of the handle 50, the ON state and the OFF state of the equipment such as the lighting device and the power supply such as the commercial AC power supply are switched. state can be switched. In other words, the switch body 10 is an opening/closing device that switches the contact between the ON state and the OFF state according to the switching operation of the handle 50 .

The switch body 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape elongated along the X-axis direction. The switch body 10 is shorter than the handle 50 and the cover member 20 in the longitudinal direction of the handle 50 (Y-axis direction). That is, the length of the switch body 10 in the Y-axis direction is shorter than the handle 50 and the cover member 20 . In addition, the length of the switch body 10 in the X-axis direction is also shorter than the handle 50 and the cover member 20 .

The cover member 20 is made of resin and has a substantially rectangular plate shape elongated along the Y-axis direction. The cover member 20 is substantially parallel to the XY plane.

A rectangular first opening 23 is formed in the center of the cover member 20 . The first opening 23 is formed by an edge portion 20a on one side (X-axis positive direction side) of the cover member 20 extending along the longitudinal direction (Y-axis direction) of the cover member 20 and the longitudinal direction of the cover member 20. It is a through hole formed between the cover member 20 and the edge portion 20b on the other side (X-axis negative direction side) extending along the direction.

The switch body 10 is attached to the cover member 20 so as to be exposed from the first opening 23 . Specifically, the cover member 20 is formed with a pair of mounting portions 21 extending in the positive direction of the Z axis. The pair of mounting portions 21 are plate-shaped, are arranged along the Y-axis direction, and are arranged so as to sandwich the switch body 10 . The pair of mounting portions 21 are formed with mounting holes 21 a for engaging claw portions formed on the switch body 10 . As a result, in a state in which the pair of mounting portions 21 sandwich the switch body 10 from both sides, the mounting holes 21a of the pair of mounting portions 21 are engaged with the claw portions of the switch body 10, so that the cover member 20 is attached to the switch body 10. can be fixed.

Further, the cover member 20 is formed with a locked portion 22 that locks onto the mounting frame 30 . A plurality of locked portions 22 are arranged along the longitudinal direction at the end edge portion 20a on one side (X-axis positive direction side) of the cover member 20 . Specifically, the locked portion 22 is positioned on the X-axis plus direction side of the cover member 20 facing the locking portion 40 of the mounting frame 30, and is formed on the edge portion 20a on one side. In the present embodiment, the engaged portion 22 is formed on the side surface of the edge portion 20a on one side. The locked portion 22 is a protruding piece that protrudes in the positive direction of the X axis from the side surface of the edge portion 20a on one side. A plurality of locked portions 22 are formed on one edge portion 20a and are arranged along the Y-axis direction. In this embodiment, six locked portions 22 are formed. The number of locked portions 22 is an example and is not limited to six.

Note that the locked portion 22 may be formed on the side surface of the edge portion 20b on the other side (X-axis negative direction side).

When the switch body 10 and the cover member 20 are overlapped and viewed, the locked portion 22 is arranged in an outer region beyond the end of the switch body 10 . That is, the locked portion 22 is arranged outside (on the plus side of the X axis) the end surface of the switch body 10 on the plus side of the X axis.

The locked portion 22 is formed at a position facing the locking portion 40 of the mounting frame 30, and is formed on the side surface on the X-axis plus direction side. When the cover member 20 is attached to the mounting frame 30 , the locked portion 22 is locked to the mounting frame 30 , thereby suppressing movement of the cover member 20 with respect to the mounting frame 30 in the Z-axis direction. In other words, the locked portion 22 functions as a fitting portion fitted to the mounting frame 30 by being locked to the mounting frame 30 .

The locked portions 22 are formed on the side surface of the edge portion 20a on one side, but are preferably formed on both end sides of the edge portion 20a on the one side in the Y-axis direction. In this case, the cover member 20 can be firmly engaged with the mounting frame 30, so that the cover member 20 can be prevented from rattling with respect to the mounting frame 30. FIG.

In addition, the cover member 20 has shaft supports 24 that are formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction and that rotatably support the handle 50 . Specifically, a pair of shaft support portions 24 are formed on the surface of the cover member 20 on the Z-axis negative direction side. The pair of shaft supports 24 are formed on both ends of the cover member 20 in the Y-axis direction. More specifically, one shaft support portion 24 of the pair of shaft support portions 24 is arranged at the end on the Y-axis positive direction side of the first opening 23 , and the other shaft support portion 24 of the pair of shaft support portions 24 The support portion 24 is arranged at the end portion on the Y-axis plus direction side of the first opening portion 23 . That is, the pair of shaft support portions 24 are formed at positions corresponding to the pair of rotation shaft portions 51 of the handle 50 .

A shaft hole portion 24a for rotatably supporting the handle 50 is formed in the pair of shaft support portions 24. The pair of pivot shafts 51 of the handle 50 are inserted into the pair of pivots 24 one by one, so that the pair of pivots 24 rotatably support the handle 50 .

A plurality of first projecting bodies 25 and a plurality of second projecting bodies 26 projecting in the negative Z-axis direction are formed on the surface of the cover member 20 on the negative Z-axis direction. A plurality of first protrusions 25 are formed on one side edge 20a of the cover member 20, and a plurality of second protrusions 26 are formed on the other side edge 20b. Each of the plurality of first projecting bodies 25 and the plurality of second projecting bodies 26 has a plate-like shape elongated along the Y-axis direction and is arranged side by side along the Y-axis direction. It is inserted into the opening 30a.

The relationship between the second protrusion 26 and the first protrusion 32a of the mounting frame 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the wiring device 1 taken along line III-III of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3 , each of the plurality of second projecting bodies 26 formed on the other edge portion 20 b corresponds to the first projecting portion 32 a of the mounting frame 30 so that the mounting frame 30 An engagement recess 26a that engages with the first protrusion 32a of is formed. The engagement recess 26 a is a depression that engages with the first protrusion 32 a of the mounting frame 30 . The engagement recess 26a is located in each of the plurality of second protrusions 26 formed on the other edge portion 20b, facing the first protrusion 32a of the mounting frame 30, and is located in the negative direction of the X axis. formed on the side surface. When the cover member 20 is attached to the mounting frame 30, the engagement between the first protrusion 32a and the engaging recess 26a suppresses at least the movement of the cover member 20 with respect to the mounting frame 30 in the Z-axis direction. .

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the handle 50 is directly or indirectly connected to the cover member 20 on the surface on the Z-axis negative direction side. In the present embodiment, the handle 50 is directly connected to the cover member 20 by rotatably connecting the rotating shaft portion 51 of the handle 50 to the pair of shaft support portions 24 . Note that the handle 50 may be indirectly connected to the cover member 20 via the switch body 10 or another member.

The mounting frame 30 is a rectangular frame attached to the building material. The mounting frame 30 has a second opening 30a for mounting the cover member 20 in the center. A plurality of first protrusions 25 and a plurality of second protrusions 26 of the cover member 20, a pair of shaft supports 24, and the like are inserted into the second openings 30a. The second opening 30a is an example of an opening.

The mounting frame 30 also has a first side portion 31 that extends along the Y-axis direction and is positioned on the positive side of the X-axis, and a second side portion that extends along the Y-axis direction and is positioned on the negative side of the X-axis. 32, a third side portion 33 extending along the X-axis direction and positioned on the positive side of the Y-axis, and a fourth side portion 34 extending along the X-axis direction and positioned on the negative side of the Y-axis. is doing. A second opening 30 a is formed by the first side portion 31 , the second side portion 32 , the third side portion 33 and the fourth side portion 34 .

The first side portion 31 is arranged on one side of the mounting frame 30, and when viewed along the Z-axis direction, the one side edge portion 31 covers the one side edge portion 20a of the cover member 20. 20a. Specifically, the first side portion 31 includes a plate-like first plate portion 31a substantially parallel to the XY plane, and a first plate portion 31a that is bent in the positive direction of the Z-axis to form a Y-axis. and a second plate portion 31b substantially parallel to the Z plane. The first plate portion 31a is in contact with the surface of the edge portion 20a on the one side in the Z-axis negative direction, and the second plate portion 31b is in contact with the side surface of the edge portion 20a on the one side.

Further, a third protrusion 31e that protrudes toward the second side portion 32 is formed in the second opening 30a of the first plate portion 31a. The third protrusion 31e has the same configuration as the second protrusion 32b. The third protrusion 31 e is attached to the cover member 20 by being arranged between two adjacent first protrusions 25 . In this way, on the side of the second opening 30a of the first side portion 31, the third projection is formed between the two adjacent first protrusions 25 formed on the edge portion 20a on one side of the cover member 20. By fitting the portion 31e, the X-axis plus direction side of the cover member 20 can be fixed. Therefore, when the cover member 20 is attached to the mounting frame 30 , the third protrusion 31 e is fitted between the two adjacent first protrusions 25 , so that at least the cover member 20 is attached to the mounting frame 30 . Movement in the Y-axis direction is suppressed.

The relationship between the locked portion 22 and the locking portion 40 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the wiring device 1 taken along line IV-IV of FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 , the mounting frame 30 has a locking portion 40 that extends along the longitudinal direction (Y-axis direction) and is fixed to the first side portion 31 . Specifically, the locking portion 40 is a metal spring fixed to the first side portion 31 extending in the longitudinal direction of the mounting frame 30 . The locking portion 40 is fixed to the first plate portion 31 a by fastening the locking portion 40 to the fastening member 36 . The fastening member 36 is a screw, rivet, or the like.

In addition, a plurality of spring insertion holes 31c for inserting the locking portion 40 are formed in the first side portion 31. As shown in FIG. The spring insertion hole 31c is formed extending from the second plate portion 31b to the boundary portion between the first plate portion 31a and the second plate portion 31b. The locking portion 40 is a leaf spring fixed to the first side portion 31 by the fastening member 36 . As a result, the locking portion 40 swings around the fixing portion 41 on the side of the first side portion 31 fixed by the fastening member 36, and the swinging portion 42 arranged in the spring insertion hole 31c swings, thereby moving the cover. The locked portion 22 of the member 20 is locked or the locked portion 22 is unlocked. In other words, the locking portion 40 is biased with the swinging portion 42 inserted into the spring insertion hole 31c.

Also, the engaging portion 40 is formed in an uneven shape so as to mesh with the mounting frame 30 . Specifically, the locking portion 40 has a plurality of rocking portions 42 formed in an uneven shape so as to mesh with the spring insertion holes 31 c of the mounting frame 30 . That is, the unevenness of the locking portion 40 is formed by a plurality of swinging portions 42 .

Further, the swinging portion 42 has a claw-shaped convex portion 42a and a concave portion 42b. The claw-shaped protrusions 42a extend in the positive direction of the Z axis, can release the locking of the locked portion, and are curved so as to be pinched by the user's fingers. In the present embodiment, the fixing portion 41 of the locking portion 40 is formed with three swinging portions 42, and each of the swinging portions 42 includes two adjacent claw-shaped convex portions 42a and two adjacent claw-like protrusions 42a. An uneven shape is formed by forming recesses 42b between the projections 42a. A convex portion 31d formed in the spring insertion hole 31c is arranged in the concave portion 42b. In this manner, the rocking portion 42 is meshed with the spring insertion hole 31c, so that the locking portion 40 is prevented from rattling. Note that the number of swinging portions 42, claw-shaped protrusions 42a, and recesses 42b is an example, and is not limited to these.

Such a locking portion 40 functions as a fitting portion fitted to the mounting frame 30 .

The locking portion 40 is elongated along the Y-axis direction, and is arranged so as to partially cover the first side portion 31 when viewed along the Z-axis plus direction.

The locking portion 40 has a plate-like shape substantially parallel to the XY plane, and includes a fixed portion 41 fixed to the first plate portion 31a of the first side portion 31 by the fastening member 36, and a Z-axis with respect to the fixed portion 41. It bends in the positive direction of the axis and has an uneven rocking portion 42 substantially parallel to the YZ plane. In the present embodiment, the swinging portion 42 is configured in a trifurcated shape with three convex portions and two concave portions. The number of convex portions and concave portions is an example and is not limited.

The swinging part 42 has a substantially S shape when viewed along the Y-axis minus direction. Specifically, the swinging portion 42 is formed with a curved portion 42c for locking the locked portion 22 . When the cover member 20 is attached to the mounting frame 30, the curved portion 42c biases the locked portion 22 so as to press it in the negative Z-axis direction from the end surface of the locked portion 22 on the Z-axis positive direction side. Accordingly, the swinging portion 42 can lock the locked portion 22 by engaging the curved portion 42 c with the locked portion 22 . That is, the locking portion 40 functions as a fitting portion that locks the locked portion 22 .

The second side portion 32 has a plate shape that engages with the edge portion 20b on the other side of the cover member 20 so as to cover the edge portion 20b on the other side when viewed along the Z-axis direction. there is The second side portion 32 is in contact with the surface of the edge portion 20b on the other side in the negative Z-axis direction. A plurality of first protrusions are provided on the second side portion 32 on the side of the second opening 30a, protrude toward the side of the first side portion 31, and engage with the edge portion 20b on the other side of the cover member 20. 32a, and a second protrusion 32b provided on the second opening 30a side and protruding toward the first side portion 31 side. The second protrusion 32b is formed between two adjacent first protrusions 32a. In the present embodiment, the second side portion 32 has three first protrusions 32a and two second protrusions 32b arranged between two adjacent first protrusions 32a. . The first protrusion 32a and the second protrusion 32b are examples of protrusions.

By inserting the plurality of first protrusions 32a into the engagement recesses 26a of the respective second projecting bodies 26 in one-to-one correspondence with the engagement recesses 26a of the plurality of second projecting bodies 26, It is locked to the cover member 20 . Also, the plurality of second protrusions 32b are attached to the cover member 20 by being arranged between two adjacent second protrusions 26. As shown in FIG. In this way, the engagement formed in each of the plurality of second protrusions 26 formed in the edge portion 20b on the other side of the cover member 20 on the side of the second opening portion 30a of the second side portion 32. A plurality of first projections 32a are fitted into the recesses 26a one-to-one, and a plurality of second projections 32b are fitted between two adjacent second projecting bodies 26, so that the X-axis minus of the cover member 20 is The direction side can be fixed.

The handle 50 has an elongated rectangular shape along the Y-axis direction. The handle 50 is exposed outside through the mounting frame 30 . The handle 50 is formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the second opening 30a of the mounting frame 30, and is detachably attached to the surface (front surface) of the switch body 10 on the negative Z-axis direction.

The handle 50 can push the operating portion 12 of the switch body 10 according to the pushing operation. When the handle 50 and the switch body 10 are viewed along the Z-axis direction, the handle 50 is a long handle having a larger area than the switch body 10 .

The handle 50 is rotatably fixed to the cover member 20 by connecting it to the cover member 20 . The structure of the handle 50 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the back side of the handle 50 of the wiring device 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the wiring device 1 along line VI-VI of FIG.

The handle 50 has a plate-shaped handle body 50a, side walls 50b1 and 50b2, and a rotation shaft portion 51.

The handle body 50a is a part that receives a user's push operation. Side walls 50b1 and 50b2 are formed on the back surface of the handle body 50a opposite to the surface on the operating side (the back surface of the handle body 50a). The side walls 50b1 and 50b2 are formed at both longitudinal ends of the handle 50 and stand up with respect to the handle body 50a. The rotating shaft portions 51 are formed at both longitudinal end portions of the handle body 50 a and are rotatably supported with respect to the cover member 20 . Specifically, the rotation shaft portion 51 includes a side wall portion 50b1 in the positive direction of the Y-axis, which is one end of the handle body 50a, and a side wall portion 50b2 in the negative direction of the Y-axis, which is the other end of the handle body 50a. are formed in each of the Further, each of the rotating shaft portions 51 is an intermediate portion of the handle 50 in the X-axis direction, and is arranged side by side along the Y-axis direction. Each rotating shaft portion 51 is inserted into a shaft hole portion 24a formed in the cover member 20 to rotate with respect to the shaft hole portion 24a. As a result, the handle 50 rotates about the rotation shaft portion 51 and the shaft hole portion 24 a by the user's operation, thereby rotating with respect to the cover member 20 . is operated to switch the contact of the switch body 10 between the ON state and the OFF state.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the handle body 50a has a concave portion 50a1 recessed along the longitudinal direction at the intermediate portion of the handle 50 in the transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the concave portion 50a1 has a partially bent shape such as a V shape, a U shape, or an L shape when viewed along the Y-axis direction. Although recessed portion 50a1 is groove-shaped in the present embodiment, recessed portion 50a1 may have a shape in which only a portion is recessed. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the handle body 50a has a curved portion 50a2, which is curved such that an intermediate portion protrudes along the longitudinal direction, on the back surface opposite to the operation side surface of the handle 50. have. That is, the curved portion 50a2 corresponds to the recessed portion 50a1. Therefore, the curved portion 50a2 has a shape substantially inverted from the concave portion 50a1 with respect to the XY plane. In the shape of this embodiment, the curved portion 50a2 is elongated along the Y-axis direction.

In addition, the handle body 50a has a pressing convex portion 52 formed on the back surface opposite to the front surface on the operation side. The pressing protrusion 52 is a projecting piece for pressing the switch body 10, and is in contact with the switch body 10, so that the ON state and OFF state of the contact can be switched according to the rotation of the handle 50. .

<Installation>
When attaching the switch body 10 to the cover member 20, the switch body 10 is attached to the cover member so that the pair of claw portions formed on the switch body 10 and the pair of mounting portions 21 formed on the cover member 20 are engaged. 20 into the first opening 23 in the insertion direction (Z-axis minus direction). As a result, the pair of hook portions and the pair of mounting portions 21 are engaged one-to-one, so that the switch body 10 is mounted on the cover member 20 so as to be sandwiched between the pair of mounting portions 21 .

When attaching the handle 50 to the cover member 20, the pair of rotation shafts 51 formed on the handle 50 and the shaft holes 24a of the pair of shaft supports 24 formed on the cover member 20 are engaged. Specifically, the pair of rotating shaft portions 51 are inserted into the shaft hole portions 24a of the pair of shaft support portions 24 so as to correspond one-to-one. Thereby, the handle 50 is rotatably supported by the cover member 20 .

When the cover member 20 is attached to the mounting frame 30, first, a plurality of second projecting bodies 26 formed on the other edge portion 20b are engaged with the second side portion of the mounting frame 30. A plurality of first projections 32a and a plurality of second projections 32b formed on the 32 are engaged. Specifically, the first protrusions 32a are fitted into the engagement recesses 26a formed in the plurality of second protrusions 26 so as to correspond one-to-one, and the plurality of second protrusions The second protrusions 32b are fitted between two adjacent second protrusions 26 of the shaped body 26 so as to correspond one-to-one. As a result, the end edge portion 20b on the other side of the cover member 20 is fitted to the second side portion 32 of the mounting frame 30, thereby suppressing movement at least in the Y-axis direction.

Next, the locked portion 22 formed on the edge portion 20 a on one side is locked to the locking portion 40 . Specifically, by pressing the cover member 20 toward the locking portion 40 side (the Z-axis negative direction side), the locked portion 22 formed on the edge portion 20 a on one side is moved toward the locking portion 40 . slidably on the rear surface (cover member 20 side) of the swinging portion 42 in the above, and is fitted to the curved portion 42c of the swinging portion 42. As shown in FIG. As a result, the locked portion 22 is biased against the curved portion 42c of the swinging portion 42, and the edge portion 20a on one side of the cover member 20 is fitted to the first side portion 31 of the mounting frame 30. Movement in the X-axis direction and Z-axis direction is suppressed.

In this manner, the cover member 20 is firmly fixed to the mounting frame 30.

<Effect>
Next, the effect of the wiring accessories 1 in this Embodiment is demonstrated.

As described above, the wiring device 1 of the present embodiment includes the long rectangular handle 50, the cover member 20 to which the handle 50 is directly or indirectly connected, and the handle in the longitudinal direction of the handle 50. 50 and a switch body 10 shorter than the cover member 20. - 特許庁

For example, if the handle is longer than the switch body, the connection point for connecting the handle and the switch body will be closer, so when the handle is pushed, the handle may rattle.

However, in this embodiment, the handle 50 is directly or indirectly connected to the long cover member 20, so even if the switch body 10 is shorter than the handle 50 and the cover member 20 in the longitudinal direction, A cover member 20 can support the handle 50 .

Therefore, with this wiring device 1, it is possible to suppress the sinking of the handle 50 and the rattling caused by the sinking of the handle 50. As a result, rattling of the handle 50 can be suppressed. As a result, noise is less likely to occur in the wiring device 1 even when the cover member 20 is operated, so that quietness can be ensured.

Further, in the wiring device 1 of the present embodiment, it is not necessary to arrange a plate-like member such as a blank chip on the back side of the handle in order to support the back side of the handle, unlike conventional wiring devices. Therefore, with this wiring device 1, it is possible to suppress a rise in manufacturing costs due to an increase in the number of parts and an increase in the number of assembling man-hours.

Also, in the wiring device 1 of the present embodiment, the cover member 20 is made of resin.

According to this, it is possible to suppress the generation of the clamping sound caused by the pushing operation of the handle 50.

In addition, in the wiring device 1 of the present embodiment, the handle 50 has a rotating shaft portion 51 that is formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction and that is rotatably supported with respect to the cover member 20 .

According to this, since the rotation shafts 51 for supporting the handle 50 are arranged at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the handle 50, the fulcrums for supporting the handle 50 can be separated as much as possible. Therefore, the handle 50 can be stably supported. As a result, rattling of the handle 50 can be further suppressed.

In addition, in the wiring device 1 of the present embodiment, the cover member 20 is elongated along the longitudinal direction, and is formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction, and has a pivot portion 24 that rotatably supports the handle 50. have.

According to this, since the shaft supporting portions 24 for supporting the handle 50 are arranged at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the cover member 20, the longitudinal direction of the cover member 20 is maximally used to support the handle 50. can support. Therefore, the handle 50 can be stably supported. As a result, rattling of the handle 50 can be further suppressed.

In addition, in the wiring device 1 of the present embodiment, the handle 50 includes a plate-like handle main body 50a and side wall portions 50b1 and 50b2 that are formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the handle 50 and rise from the handle main body 50a. have. The rotating shaft portion 51 is formed on the side wall portions 50b1 and 50b2.

According to this, since the rotation shafts 51 for supporting the handle 50 are arranged at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the handle 50, the fulcrum for supporting the handle 50 can be separated as much as possible. can. Therefore, the handle 50 can be stably supported. As a result, rattling of the handle 50 can be further suppressed.

In addition, in the wiring device 1 of the present embodiment, the handle body 50a has a concave portion 50a1 recessed along the longitudinal direction at the intermediate portion of the handle 50 in the transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The rotating shaft portion 51 is arranged in the intermediate portion.

According to this, the handle 50 on one side protrudes into the recess 50a1 when the contact is in the ON state, and the handle 50 on the other side protrudes into the recess 50a1 when the contact is in the OFF state. Therefore, the user can easily recognize whether the switch is on or off.

In addition, in the wiring device 1 of the present embodiment, the handle body 50a has a curved portion 50a2, which is curved such that an intermediate portion protrudes along the longitudinal direction, on the back surface opposite to the surface on the operation side. have.

According to this, since the handle body 50a can swing, the contacts of the switch body 10 can be easily turned on or off.

(Other modifications)
As described above, the wiring accessories according to the present disclosure have been described based on the above embodiments, but the present disclosure is not limited to these embodiments. As long as they do not deviate from the gist of the present disclosure, various modifications that can be conceived by those skilled in the art may also be included within the scope of the present disclosure.

It should be noted that any form obtained by applying various modifications that a person skilled in the art can come up with to the above-described embodiments, or by arbitrarily combining the constituent elements and functions in each embodiment without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Any form is also included in the present disclosure.

Reference Signs List 1 wiring device 10 switch body 20 cover member 24 shaft support 50 handle 50a handle body 50a1 recessed portion 50a2 curved portion 50b1, 50b2 side wall portion 51 rotation shaft portion

Claims

A long rectangular handle,
a cover member to which the handle is directly or indirectly connected;
A wiring device comprising a switch body that is shorter than the handle and the cover member in the longitudinal direction of the handle.
The wiring device according to claim 1, wherein the cover member is made of resin.
The wiring device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the handle has a rotation shaft portion formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction and supported to be rotatable with respect to the cover member.
The cover member is
Elongated along the longitudinal direction,
4. The wiring device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising shaft support portions formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction and rotatably supporting the handle.
The handle has a plate-shaped handle body and side walls formed at both ends of the handle in the longitudinal direction and rising from the handle body,
The wiring accessory according to claim 3, wherein the rotating shaft portion is formed on the side wall portion.
the handle body has a concave portion recessed along the longitudinal direction at an intermediate portion of the handle in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction;
The wiring accessory according to claim 5, wherein the rotating shaft portion is arranged in the intermediate portion.
7. The wiring device according to claim 6, wherein the handle body has a curved portion on the back surface opposite to the surface on the operating side, which is curved so that the intermediate portion protrudes along the longitudinal direction. .