JP3099146U - Outlet case - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an outlet case rich in decorativeness, which can display a correspondence relationship between an insertion port and an electric device and the like.
SOLUTION: A plurality of pairs of insertion ports 14 are formed in a seat 1 in which a circuit unit is housed, and a fitting portion 13 is formed on a surface of the cover 11 by engaging a cover 11 with a pedestal 12. Then, the transparent cover 2 is fitted into the fitting portion 13, and characters, patterns 22 and the like are provided on the transparent cover 2.
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Description

に 関 す る Related to an outlet case suitable for a multi-hole outlet having a plurality of insertion ports.

The multi-hole outlet is formed by forming a plurality of insertion ports on the seat body and storing the circuit unit connected to the power supply via the power cord in the seat body, and the plurality of insertion ports on the seat body are all Get power. For example, a common extension outlet is a type of multi-hole outlet.
Further, as a multi-hole outlet, there is also known an outlet in which a power plug is installed on a seat body, and each power outlet on the seat body obtains power by directly plugging the power plug into a power source (see Patent Document 1). . Further, some multi-hole outlets have two different types of insertion ports (see Patent Document 2).

Regardless of the type, multi-hole outlets have multiple outlets, so when plugs are inserted into each outlet, it is difficult to distinguish which plug belongs to which electrical device, When unplugging a device, another plug is unplugged, and power supply to the electrical device is erroneously stopped, which often occurs.
Therefore, an outlet has been proposed in which a discriminating piece of a different color is installed between the fixed seat of the outlet and the upper lid, and a through-hole corresponding to the insertion hole is formed in the discriminating piece so that the electric device can be separated according to the color. (See Patent Document 3).

However, this has the following disadvantages.
(1) Since only the colors are used as a means of sorting, it is necessary for the user to remember the correspondence between the colors and the electric devices. It is easy to forget if there is.
(2) If a relatively large plug such as a transformer plug is inserted, the plug completely covers the discrimination piece, and the user may not be able to see the color of the discrimination piece.

Also, besides discriminating the outlet, when selling a multi-hole outlet or sending it as a souvenir, stick a sticker etc. on the seat, use the trademark, precautions, product features, events, etc. Although characters, designs, and the like are often displayed, such stickers may come off due to a decrease in adhesiveness over time or a change in temperature. On the other hand, if characters or designs are displayed by printing or branding, they will not peel off, but the manufacturing cost will increase significantly.

Taiwan Patent No. 380759 U.S. Pat. No. 6,392,171 Taiwan Patent No. 422423

The problem to be solved by the present invention is that the display is easily damaged or worn, and the correspondence between the plurality of insertion ports and the electric device is not clear, so that the power supply of the electric device is easily turned on / off.

In order to solve the above problems, the outlet case of the present invention includes a seat for housing a circuit unit and a transparent lid, and the seat is formed by engaging a cover and a pedestal. A plurality of pairs of insertion openings, a fitting portion is formed on the surface of the cover body, characters, patterns, and the like are provided on the transparent cover, and the transparent cover is provided on the fitting portion, and the display is provided on the surface. It is fitted so that it can be visually recognized from outside.
The display by characters, designs, etc. is the correspondence, description, usage, trademark, decorative pattern, etc., between the insertion port and the electrical equipment, and is transparent by printing, sticking, assembling, etching, integral molding, laser processing, etc. Formed.

The fitting portion is formed adjacent to the insertion port, the display represents a plurality of electric devices, and the electric device of the display is connected to an electric device supplied with power through each of the insertion ports adjacent to the display position. Each may correspond.
A luminous body electrically connected to the circuit unit may be provided in the fitting portion so that the display can be clearly seen even in darkness such as at night.

According to the invention according to claim 1, electric devices connected to the outlet, various descriptions, usage, trademarks, decorative patterns, and the like can be displayed by characters and patterns, and a large plug is inserted into the outlet. However, there is no fear that the display is hidden.
Also, by replacing the transparent lid, the display content and appearance can be easily changed, and by providing the transparent lid, a three-dimensional decorative effect can be obtained.

According to the invention of claim 2, since the correspondence between the outlet and the electric equipment fed therefrom can be understood at a glance by the displayed electric equipment, the power supply to the electric equipment and the stop thereof are accurately performed. be able to.
According to the invention of claim 3, even in a dark place, the display of the display object can be clearly seen by the light of the illuminant, and the decorative effect by the light of the illuminant can be obtained.

目的 The purpose of protecting the display from damage or contamination was realized by displaying it on the back of the transparent lid.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the outlet case of the present invention includes a seat body 1 and a transparent lid 2.
The seat body 1 is formed by engaging a cover body 11 and a pedestal 12, and houses a circuit unit therein.
On one side of the upper surface of the cover body 11, a plurality of pairs of insertion ports 14 are formed in a line. The power supply terminals are arranged on the circuit units housed in the seat body 1 so as to face these insertion ports 14, respectively.
Further, on the other side surface of the seat 1, a plurality of switches 15 for opening and closing an energizing circuit to a power supply terminal corresponding to each insertion port 14 are provided.

On the surface of the cover body 11, a substantially rectangular fitting portion 13 is formed to be depressed on the side of the insertion opening 14.
Bearing holes 131 having a circular cross section are formed at both ends of one long side of the fitting portion 13 so as to face each other, and locking portions 132 are formed at both ends of the other long side.

The transparent cover 2 is formed to have substantially the same shape and area as the fitting portion 13, and as shown in FIG. 1, a shaft projection 21 having a circular cross section protrudes from one end of one long side thereof.
A plurality of electric devices are displayed on the lower surface of the transparent cover 2 by symbols 22.
Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the shaft cover 21 is inserted into the bearing hole 131 of the seat body 1, and both ends of the other long side are supported by the locking portions 132 of the seat body 1, so that the transparent lid 2 is fitted. The design 22 which is fitted to the joint portion 13 and is a display of the transparent lid 2 can be visually recognized from the surface.

The electric devices displayed on the transparent cover 2 are displayed by printing or the like so as to correspond to the electric devices supplied with power through the insertion ports 14 adjacent to the display position.
Then, when the plugs 4 and 5 of the same electric device as the electric device displayed on the transparent lid 2 are inserted into the insertion holes 14 corresponding to the adjacent symbols 22, the correspondence between the insertion hole 14 and the switch 15 and the electric device is changed. Since it can be understood at a glance, there is no accidental interruption of power supply to the electric device.
Further, since the transparent lid 2 is disposed on the side of the insertion port 14, there is no fear that the design 22 is hidden even when a relatively large plug such as the plug 4 of the transformer is inserted.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the seat 1A formed by engaging the cover 11A and the pedestal 12A is relatively wide, a fitting portion 13A is formed along the longitudinal direction at the center of the upper surface of the cover 11A. is there. Also, on the upper surface of the cover 11A, a plurality of pairs of insertion ports 14A are formed on one side of the fitting portion 13A, and a switch 15A corresponding to each insertion port 14A is installed on the other side.
One end of the fitting portion 13A reaches and opens to an edge (short side) of the cover body 11A, and guide grooves 133A are formed on both side edges (long sides) of the fitting portion 13A.

On the long sides of both sides of the transparent lid 2A, there are formed step portions 23A which are slidably engaged with the guide grooves 133A of the fitting portion 13A. In addition, a plurality of electric devices are displayed as symbols 22A on the lower surface of the transparent cover 2A.
The other short side of the transparent cover 2A is inserted from the opened end of the fitting portion 13A, and the step 23A of the transparent cover 2A is engaged with the guide groove 133A and slid, so that the pattern 22A is transparent so that the pattern 22A can be seen from the surface. The lid 2A is fitted to the fitting portion 13A.
The other configuration is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and thus the detailed description is omitted.

When the width of the seat 1B is relatively narrow, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of pairs of insertion ports 14B are formed on one side surface of the seat body 1B, and the other side surfaces of the seat body 1B correspond to the insertion ports 14B, respectively. A plurality of switches 15B are installed.
Also, a fitting portion 13B is formed on almost the entire upper surface of the cover body 11B except for the peripheral portion thereof, and positioning holes 134B are provided at four corners of the bottom surface of the fitting portion 13B.
Positioning protrusions 24B to be inserted into positioning holes 134B are provided at four corners of the lower surface of the transparent lid 2B. On the lower surface of the transparent cover 2B, a pattern 22B representing a plurality of electric devices is displayed by printing or the like.
Then, the transparent cover 2B is fitted into the fitting portion 13B, and the positioning protrusion 24B of the transparent cover 2B is inserted into the positioning hole 134B of the seat 1B, thereby fixing the transparent cover 2B.
Other configurations are almost the same as those of the first and second embodiments.

As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of pairs of insertion ports 14C are formed on one side of the upper surface of the cover body 11C, and each of the insertion ports is formed on the side surface near the other side of the seat body 1C over the cover body 11C and the pedestal 12C. A plurality of switches 15 respectively corresponding to 14A are installed.
Further, a fitting portion 13C is formed continuously from the other side of the upper surface of the cover body 11C, over the side surfaces of the cover body 11C and the pedestal 12C (the side surface on which the switch 15C is installed), and over the lower surface of the pedestal 12C. Insertion holes 135C are formed in the four corners (both ends on the cover 11C side and both ends on the pedestal 12C side) of the fitting portion 13C.

The transparent lid 2C is formed to have a U-shaped cross section so as to cover the fitting portion 13C, and protruding pieces 25C that are removably inserted into the insertion holes 135C of the fitting portion 13C are provided at four corners thereof.
In addition, a plurality of switch window holes 26C corresponding to the installation location, size, and number of the switches 15C are formed in the vertical piece of the transparent cover 2C, and a plurality of electric devices are provided on the lower surface of the upper horizontal piece of the transparent cover 2C. Is displayed by the symbol 22C.
Then, the transparent cover 2C is fitted into the fitting portion 13C, the protruding piece 25C is inserted into the insertion hole 135C, and the transparent cover 2C is fixed. The switches 15C are exposed to the outside of the transparent cover 2C through the switch window holes 26C.
Other configurations are almost the same as those of the first to third embodiments.

As shown in FIG. 6, the cover body 11D and the pedestal 12D are engaged to form a seat body 1D, and the entire upper surface of the cover body 11D is a fitting portion 13D. A plurality of pairs of insertion ports 14D are formed on one side of the fitting portion 13D, and a plurality of switches 15D are installed on the other side.
Further, positioning holes 16D are formed near the four corners of the fitting portion 13D.
The transparent lid 2D has a size that covers the fitting portion 13D, and positioning projections 29D are provided at positions on the lower surface corresponding to the positioning holes 16D.

Further, an insertion window hole 27D is formed at a position corresponding to the insertion hole 14D of the transparent cover 2D, and a switch window hole 28D is formed at a position corresponding to the switch 15D.
Between the insertion window 27D and the switch window 28D, a design 22D of the electric device is displayed on the lower surface of the transparent lid 2D.

Then, the transparent lid 2D is put on the cover body 11D, the positioning projection 29D is inserted into the positioning hole 16D, and the transparent lid 2D is fixed so that the pattern 22D can be visually recognized from the surface.
In addition, the insertion port 14D and the switch 15D provided on the upper surface of the cover 11D are exposed to the outer surface of the transparent cover 2D through the insertion window 27D and the switch window 28D, respectively.
Other configurations are almost the same as those of the first to fourth embodiments.

As shown in FIG. 7, on one side of the seat 1E, a plurality of pairs of insertion ports 14E are provided on the upper surface of the cover body 11E, and on the other side of the seat 1E, a plurality of switches corresponding to the insertion ports 14E, respectively. 15E is installed at the joint between the cover 11E and the pedestal 12E.
The fitting portion 13E is formed to be depressed over the other side of the upper surface of the cover body 11E and the upper portion of the side surface continuous with the upper surface. Further, insertion holes 136E are provided on both sides of the lower end and the rear end of the fitting portion 13E.
Further, on the upper surface of the cover body 11E, on the bottom surface of the fitting portion 13E, a dividing line 17E is provided at a position corresponding to a boundary portion of each insertion opening 14E, and the fitting portion 13E is respectively provided at the insertion opening 14 by the dividing line 17E. It is divided into a plurality of corresponding sections 131E. In addition, a light-emitting body such as a lamp 18E electrically connected to the circuit unit is provided on the rear end face of the fitting portion 13E so as to correspond to each section 131E.

The transparent lid 2E is formed in an L-shaped cross section so as to match the shape of the fitting portion 13E, and a protruding piece 25E is provided at a position corresponding to the insertion hole 136E of the fitting portion 13E on the periphery.
Further, on the lower surface of the horizontal piece of the transparent cover 2E, symbols 22E of a plurality of electric devices are displayed corresponding to the respective sections 131E.
The transparent lid 2E is put on the fitting portion 13E, and the protruding piece 25E is inserted into the insertion hole 136E and fixed.
Then, the pattern 22E, which is the display of the transparent lid 2E, is arranged in each section 131E, is adjacent to the insertion opening 14E, and is illuminated by the lamp 18E, so that it can be clearly seen even at night or the like.
Other configurations are almost the same as those of the first to fifth embodiments.

The electrical device displayed on the transparent lid can be represented by characters. In addition to the electrical equipment corresponding to the insertion slot, the display shall be letters, illustrations such as notes and usage instructions, trademarks, decorative patterns, etc., printing, seal bonding, assembly, etching, integral molding, laser processing, etc. It is also possible to form by.
Further, a luminous body such as a lamp may be installed in the fitting portion having the same structure as in the first to fifth embodiments as in the sixth embodiment.
Further, a plurality of light emitters can be arranged so as to illuminate the display object from different directions.

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an outlet case according to a first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view when the outlet case according to the first embodiment is used. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of an outlet case according to a second embodiment. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of an outlet case according to a third embodiment. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of an outlet case showing a fourth embodiment. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of an outlet case according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of an outlet case showing Embodiment 6.

Explanation of reference numerals

1,1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E Seat body 11,11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E Cover body 12,12A, 12C, 12D, 12E Pedestal 13,13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E Fitting part 131 Bearing hole 131E Section 132 Locking portion 133A Guide groove 134B, 16D Positioning hole 135C, 136E Insertion hole 14, 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D, 14E Insertion port 15, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 15E Switch 17E Dividing line 18E Lamp 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E Transparent lid 21 Axial projection 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E Design 23A Step 24B, 29D Positioning projection 25C, 25E Projection piece 27D Window 26C for insertion port , 28D window for switch 4,5 plug

Claims (3)

A seat for accommodating a circuit unit, and a transparent lid, wherein the seat is formed by engaging a cover and a pedestal; a plurality of pairs of insertion openings are formed in the seat; An outlet case, wherein a fitting portion is formed on the transparent cover, and the transparent lid is provided with a display of characters, designs, and the like, and the transparent lid is fitted to the fitting portion so that the display can be visually recognized from the surface. . The fitting portion is formed adjacent to the insertion port, the display represents a plurality of electric devices, and the electric device of the display is connected to the electric device supplied with power through each of the insertion ports adjacent to the display position. The outlet case according to claim 1, which corresponds to each of the outlet cases. The outlet case according to claim 1, wherein a light emitter electrically connected to the circuit unit is provided in the fitting portion.

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