JP5898508B2 - Connector marking device and connector marking method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for indicating that a connector is out of work.

  Conventionally, when performing operations such as plugging and unplugging optical cords on the front of communication equipment, vinyl tape has been used to indicate danger zones that indicate prohibition of contact with optical cords that are not subject to such operations. The light code is cured. In addition, a round bill with a line name and the like is tied to each optical cord with a string.

JP 2010-97712 A

  However, when a large number of optical cords are inserted on one side of the communication device, it is difficult to handle the curing tape, and it is not possible to easily mark the danger zone. Specifically, the distance between the optical cords is narrow, the workability is poor, and there is a possibility that other optical cords may be hindered when curing the optical cords not to be worked with vinyl tape. In addition, the round bills connected to each optical cord are very complicated, and become an obstacle when curing the optical cord.

  In Patent Document 1, when an optical display element is arranged for each adapter and the connector plug is connected to or removed from the adapter, the identification information of the target adapter is caused to emit light to the optical display element. Although it is disclosed that the insertion / removal operation is performed while confirming the position of the target adapter using a tool capable of identifying the light emission information, it is not intended to perform marking outside the operation target.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and a main object thereof is to safely and efficiently perform a non-work target marking of a connector.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides the first connector and the second connector when the first connector protruding from the device and the second connector provided at the end of the cable are connected. A device for indicating that a connector is not a work target (connector marking device), wherein a first fixing portion fixed to the first connector and a second fixing portion fixed to the second connector are integrated. It is formed as follows.

  According to this configuration, when a plurality of cables are connected to one device, the connector marking device is fixed to the first connector on the device side and the second connector on the cable side. In this state, it is possible to safely and efficiently indicate that the connector is out of the work target by preventing work (for example, insertion / removal) on the connector.

  In the connector marking device of the present invention, information on the cable may be shown on the outer surface.

  According to this configuration, even if the connection location of the first connector and the second connector is invisible by the connector marking device, the information about the cable is shown on the outer surface of the connector marking device. The information can be confirmed.

  In the connector marking device of the present invention, the first fixing portion can be detached from the first connector, and the second fixing portion can be removed from the first connector along the second connector and the cable. It is good also as being slidable in the direction to separate.

  According to this configuration, the connector marking device is detached from the first connector on the device side and is slid so as to be pulled forward along the second connector and the cable, thereby exposing the connection portion of the first connector and the second connector. Thus, a space where manual operation can be performed is ensured, so that work related to the connector can be performed. Also, since the connector marking device is slid and attached to the second connector or cable, the operator confirms the cable information shown on the outer surface of the connector marking device even during work. In addition, without forgetting after the work is completed, by returning the connector marking device to the original position, it is possible to perform marking outside the work target again.

  The present invention includes a connector marking method. In addition, the problems disclosed by the present application and the solutions thereof will be clarified by the description of the mode for carrying out the invention and the drawings.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to safely and efficiently perform the out-of-work marking of the connector.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state where the connector 1 is inserted into the port 3. It is a figure which shows the state in which the clip 4 is mounted | worn with the connector 1 and the port 3. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example which can remove the cover 5 from the port 3 easily. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure of work related to the connector 1 and the clip 4.

  Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The clip (connector marking device) according to the embodiment of the present invention sandwiches the device-side port (first connector) and connects the cable-side connector (second connector) when the cable is connected to the device. The connector is fixed, and the connector does not come out of the port as it is. Thereby, it can be easily indicated that the connector is not a work target.

  Next, when working on the connector, by sliding the clip in the direction away from the port, the connection portion between the port and the connector becomes visible, and the marking outside the work target is released. On the other hand, since the clip is continuously attached to the other ports and connectors, it becomes a danger zone marking during work.

≪Clip structure≫
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a state where the connector 1 is inserted into the port 3. 1 (a) shows a plan view, FIG. 1 (b) shows a side view, FIG. 1 (c) shows a front view seen from the panel 2 side, and FIG. A rear view is shown. The connector 1 is a connector that is provided at the end of the communication cable, is connected to the port 3 of the communication device, and enables data communication. The panel 2 is a plate material that forms one surface of the communication device. A plurality of ports 3 (one in FIG. 1) are provided on the panel 2 so as to be connected to the connector 1 of the communication cable.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the clip 4 is attached to the connector 1 and the port 3. 2 (a) shows a plan view, FIG. 2 (b) shows a side view, FIG. 2 (c) shows a front view as seen from the panel 2, and FIG. A rear view is shown. The clip 4 includes a cover 5, a fastener 6, and a connection portion 7. The cover 5 is a portion that covers the connection portion between the connector 1 and the port 3 and is detachable from the port 3 by a human hand. On the other hand, the line name of the connector 1 is displayed on the outer surface.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 (b) and 2 (d), the fastener 6 has a C-shaped cylindrical shape and can be attached to and detached from the connector 1 by a human hand. Since the inner diameter of 6 is an elastic body shorter than the outer diameter of the connector 1, once it is attached, it is fixed to the connector 1 so as not to be easily detached by a predetermined urging force. Note that the fastener 6 may be locked so as not to come off unless it is unlocked once it is fixed, like a handcuff mechanism. The connecting portion 7 is integrated by connecting the cover 5 and the fastener 6.

  The cover 5 is formed in a headphone shape as shown in FIGS. 2 (c) and 2 (d), and includes a flat side surface and a curved upper surface, and includes a cushioning material 8, a card case 9, and a card 10. . The cushioning material 8 is provided on each side surface of the cover 5 that sandwiches the port 3, and softens the force between the cover 5 when the cover 5 is attached to the port 3. The material of the cushioning material 8 is, for example, sponge or felt, and an adhesive sheet is provided on the surface in contact with the port 3 so that the cushioning material 8 is not easily displaced. In addition, when the cover 3 is not attached to the port 3, the upper surface of the cover 5 is formed between the cushioning materials 8 on both sides so that both sides of the cover 5 can sandwich the port 3 with a predetermined biasing force via the cushioning material 8. The gap is formed by an elastic body whose interval is shorter than the width of the port 3. Therefore, when the cover 5 is attached to the port 3, it is necessary to once widen the interval between the cushioning materials 8 than the width of the port 3.

  The card case 9 is a transparent film provided on the upper surface of the cover 5, and the card 10 is inserted, so that information described on the card 10 can be visually recognized from the outside. The card 10 is paper or the like inserted into the card case 9, and information such as a cable name and a line name of a communication cable having the connector 1 as an end is described.

  According to the above, in a state where the clip 4 is attached to the port 3 and the connector 1, the cover 5 sandwiches the port 3 via the cushioning material 8, the fastener 6 fixes the connector 1, and the connection portion 7 is the cover 5. Further, since the fastener 6 is integrated, it is possible to prevent the connector 1 from being detached from the port 3. Further, since the card 10 is inserted into the card case 9 of the cover 5, information (line name etc.) described on the card 10 can be confirmed.

  Next, the worker recognizes that the connector 1 and the port 3 cannot be seen because the clip 4 is mounted, so that the connector 1 is out of work and is a danger zone for which contact is prohibited. can do. When the connector 1 is inserted or removed, the clip 4 is shifted in the direction away from the port 3 along the connector 1 and the communication cable. As a result, the connection portion of the connector 1 and the port 3 is exposed and a space for manual operation is secured, so that operations such as insertion and removal of the connector 1 can be performed. Further, the clip 4 slides forward, but the card 10 can be seen, so the information on the communication cable described on the card 10 can be confirmed.

  It should be noted that when releasing the non-work target marking of the connector 1, it is only necessary to see the connection portion of the connector 1 and the port 3, and if it is not necessary to see the contents of the card 10, after removing the cover 5 from the port 3, The clip 4 may be rotated laterally around the axial direction of the fastener 6, and a hinge (hinge) is provided at the connection portion 7 so that the fastener 6 remains fixed to the connector 1 and the cover 5 is centered on the hinge. May be rotated to the communication cable side.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing a structural example in which the cover 5 can be easily removed from the port 3. FIG. 3A shows a state where the cover 5 is attached to the port 3. Two curved surfaces 11 curved in opposite directions are provided on the inner surface of the upper curved surface of the cover 5 so as to face each upper curved surface (half). FIG. 3B shows a state in which the cover 5 is easily removed from the port 3. By pushing the central portion of the upper surface of the cover 5 shown in FIG. 3A in the vertical direction with a human finger, the central portion is lowered and at the same time, one end of the two curved surfaces 11 is lowered. Since the curved surface 11 is in contact with the upper surface of the port 3, when one end thereof is lowered, the other end is raised. At the same time that the other end of the curved surface 11 is raised, the boundary portion between the upper curved surface and both side surfaces of the cover 5 is raised. As a result, the upper curved surface of the cover 5 approaches a flat surface, so that both side surfaces expand. Thereby, since the buffer material 8 is separated from the port 3, the cover 5 can be easily removed from the port 3.

≪Work procedure≫
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure of work related to the connector 1 and the clip 4. Before this work, it is assumed that the connectors 1 are inserted into all the ports 3 provided on the panel 2 of the communication device.

  The worker first performs non-work target marking on all ports 3 and connectors 1. Specifically, first, clips 4 corresponding to the number of ports 3 are prepared, information on each connector 1 (such as a communication cable line name) is written on the card 10, and the card 10 is inserted into the card case 9 of each clip 4. (S401). Next, each clip 4 is attached to the connector 1 and the port 3 corresponding to the information described on the card 10 (S402). Thereby, the non-work target marking of each connector 1 is completed. Since the card 10 is inserted with the clip 4 removed, there is no problem even if the card case 9 or the card 10 is somewhat small, and the card 10 is not inserted or removed after the clip 4 is attached. There is no problem even if they are arranged one above the other.

  Subsequently, the worker performs work related to the connector 1 as necessary. Specifically, first, the port 3 to be worked and the clip 4 attached to the connector 1 are removed from the port 3 and shifted to the connector 1 side (S403). Thereby, the non-work target marking of the connector 1 that performs the work can be canceled, and can be distinguished from the other connector 1 that does not perform the work. For example, even if the operator is changed at this time, it can be identified whether each connector 1 is out of work or not, depending on whether each clip 4 is attached or not.

  Next, the worker performs work such as insertion and removal of the connector 1 (S404). Since the clip 4 is displaced to the connector 1 side, the connection portion between the port 3 and the connector 1 can be seen, and the work related to the connector 1 can be performed. When the operation of the connector 1 is completed, the connector 1 is inserted into the port 3 and the clip 4 is attached to the port 3 and the connector 1 again (S405). As a result, all the ports 3 and the connectors 1 are again marked as non-work targets. Since the clip 4 is attached to the connector 1 at the time of S403, the operator can re-attach the clip 4 without forgetting it.

  According to the embodiment of the present invention described above, it is possible to safely and efficiently perform the non-work target marking of the connector 1 inserted into the port 3.

  Specifically, first, as shown in S401 of FIG. 4, since the information can be visually recognized by inserting the card 10 describing the information such as the line name of the communication cable into the card case 9, it has been conventionally used. The round bill becomes unnecessary, and the complexity of the round bill as described in [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] can be eliminated.

  Next, as shown in S <b> 402, when performing marking outside the work target, instead of using conventional vinyl tape curing, the clips 4 are attached to all the connectors 1 and ports 3 in advance, so that the work is performed each time. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform danger zone marking. Since the clip 4 can be mounted safely and easily, there is no risk that the connector 1 and the port 3 will be hindered. Moreover, even in a narrow space, it is possible to efficiently mark the danger zone.

  Then, as shown in S403 to S405, after the clip 4 is shifted, the work relating to the connector 1 is performed, and after the work is finished, the clip 4 is attached to the connector 1 and the port 3 again, which is different from the conventional vinyl tape. The clip 4 can be reused.

  According to the above, the clip 4 indicating that the object is not to be worked is attached in advance to all the connectors 1 and the ports 3, and when the connector 1 is operated, the clip 4 is shifted to temporarily work. By canceling the non-target marking, the maintenance operation related to the connector 1 can be safely and efficiently advanced.

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As mentioned above, although the form for implementing this invention was demonstrated, the said embodiment is for making an understanding of this invention easy, and is not for limiting and interpreting this invention. The present invention can be changed and improved without departing from the gist thereof, and equivalents thereof are also included in the present invention. For example, the following embodiments can be considered.

(1) Although the card 10 on which information on the connector 1 is described is described as being inserted into the card case 9 attached to the cover 5, the information may be understood by other methods. For example, a sticker on which information is described may be affixed to the cover 5, or information may be written on the cover 5 with a non-volatile writing tool.

(2) In FIG. 2B, the fastener 6 may be longer in the lateral direction. According to this, the contact area between the fastener 6 and the connector 1 is increased, the lateral frictional force is increased, and the fixing of the connector 1 by the fastener 6 is stabilized.

1 Connector (second connector)
2 Panel 3 Port (1st connector)
4 clips (connector marking device)
5 Cover (first fixing part)
6 Fastener (second fixing part)
7 connections

Claims (5)

An apparatus for indicating that the first connector and the second connector are out of work when a first connector protruding from an apparatus and a second connector provided at an end of a cable are connected. Because
A first fixing portion fixed to the first connector and a second fixing portion fixed to the second connector are integrally formed ,
The second fixing portion is an elastic body having an opening on a side where the second connector is inserted and an inner diameter shorter than that of the second connector when the second fixing portion is not attached to the second connector.
A connector marking device characterized by that. The connector marking device according to claim 1,
Information on the cable is shown on the outer surface. A connector marking device, characterized in that: The connector marking device according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The first fixing part is removable from the first connector;
The said 2nd fixing | fixed part is slidable in the direction separated from the said 1st connector along the said 2nd connector and the said cable. The connector indication apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. A connector marking device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The first fixing portion is open on the side where the first connector is mounted, and has both side surfaces and an upper surface,
Information on the cable is marked on the upper surface of the first fixing portion . A method for indicating that the first connector and the second connector are out of work using the connector marking device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
Showing information on each cable on the outer surface of each connector marking device;
Fixing each connector marking device to each first connector projecting from the device and each second connector connected to each first connector;
Sliding the connector marking device fixed to the first connector and the second connector to be worked in a direction away from the first connector;
Performing work on the first connector and the second connector;
Returning the connector marking device to the position before sliding;
The connector marking method characterized by performing.

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