JPH0760941B2 - Electrical equipment - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an electric device having an operation panel such as a transceiver.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, most operation panels of electric devices are provided on the front surface of the devices so that a user can easily operate them, and some operation panels are fixed to a cabinet. When installing such an electric device, if the installation place is too high or too low, it becomes difficult for the user to see the operation panel and it becomes difficult to operate. Therefore, the installation place must be selected. However, car stereos and small radios for ships, etc. that are used in vehicles need to be fixed so that electrical equipment does not move due to vibrations, etc., and it is not possible to freely select the installation location and operate with the operation panel difficult to see from the user. It had a problem that it had to be done. In particular, a liquid crystal display provided with a display part has a problem that the display part is difficult to see due to the angle.

In order to solve such a problem, an electric device has been developed in which the angle of the operation panel can be changed depending on the installation location. Hereinafter, the conventional electric equipment as described above will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a conventional electric device, and FIGS. 8 and 9 are side views.

7 to 9, 1 is a cabinet and 2 is an operation panel.

Reference numeral 3 is a screw hole for attaching the operation panel 2 to the cabinet 1, which is tapped. 4 is a screw through hole. 5 is a printed circuit board on which electric parts are arranged, 6
Is a cable connecting the printed circuit board 5 in the cabinet 1 and the operation panel 2. 7 is a screw for fixing the cabinet 1 and the operation panel 2 to each other.

The operation of the electric device configured as described above will be described below.

First, when this electric device is installed below the position of the user's eyes, the operation panel 2 is fixed with the mounting screw 7 with the short side of the cabinet 1 facing upward as shown in FIG. Then, the operation panel 2 is attached to the cabinet 1 with the operation panel 2 slightly facing up.

Next, when the electric device is installed above the position of the eyes of the user, the operation panel 2 is fixed with the mounting screw 7 with the short surface of the cabinet 1 facing downward. Then, the operation panel 2 is attached to the cabinet 1 with the operation panel 2 facing a little downward.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, with the above configuration, the operation panel can be attached only upward or downward, and when the electric device is installed in front of the user, the operation panel becomes difficult to see. Further, when changing the direction of the operation panel, it is necessary to remove the operation panel from the cabinet, which is troublesome. Moreover, removing the operation panel allows the user to touch the internal electrical parts, which may cause a failure or electric shock to the user if the user carelessly touches the internal electrical parts. There is. Furthermore, when the operation panel is attached to the cabinet, if it is not attached properly, especially for electrical equipment that requires waterproofing, such as wireless equipment for ships, the waterproofing may be incomplete and water may enter the electrical equipment. There was a problem that there is. When the electric device is used for a vehicle or a ship, the electric device is often installed in a narrow place. When mounted in such a narrow space, the probability that a human body or various objects will hit the operation panel of the electric device increases. When an object hits the operation panel, the operation switch of the electric device may be damaged.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned prior art, and the angle of the operation panel can be easily changed in several ways without disassembling the electric device, and the operation switch or the like may be damaged even if an object is hit. There is a case where an electric device with less power supply is provided.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve this object, an electric device of the present invention has an operating portion on the front surface and a bulging portion having a semicircular cross section on the back surface. An operation panel having one or a plurality of arc-shaped projections on the surface of the bulging portion and a locking portion for locking a spring on a part of the bulging portion, and a cabinet facing the operation panel The mounting recess having a substantially semi-circular cross-section on the inner surface of the, the plurality of arc-shaped engaging recesses recessed on the surface of the mounting recess, and the locking for locking the spring A cabinet having a portion, a stretchable waterproof member, and a spring, and the spring is stretched between the locking portion of the operation panel and the locking portion of the cabinet to attract the operation panel to the cabinet. In the operating direction by engaging the protrusion with the engaging recess. To support the Le, by connecting the operation panel and the cabinet waterproof member, it is characterized in that waterproof the joint portion of the operation panel.

Action With this configuration, the operation panel is pulled out against the elastic force of the spring, and when the operation panel is tilted to a desired angle to loosen the force, the operation panel is pushed into the cabinet by the spring.
The operation panel is stopped from rotating at a desired angle, and the angle of the operation panel is easily set.

Further, even if an object collides with the operation panel, since the engaging concave portion has an arc shape, the projection rides over the engaging concave portion to rotate the operating panel, so that the impact is mitigated.

Further, when the angle of the operation panel is changed, it is possible to prevent the waterproof function from being lost due to careless work because it is not necessary to attach and detach the waterproof film.

Embodiments Embodiments of the present invention will be described below by exemplifying a wireless communication device for a ship.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a wireless communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 8 is a cabinet. 9 is an operation panel, and a speaker 10 and an operation unit are provided on the front side.
11 are provided. Reference numeral 12 is a bracket for attaching the main body to the ship, which is fixed to the cabinet 8 by a bracket fixing screw 13. Reference numeral 14 denotes a bellows-like waterproof film made of rubber, which covers the joint between the operation panel 9 and the cabinet 8. 15 is a microphone.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a main part with the operation panel removed from the cabinet 8.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 16 is a mounting foot, which is provided so as to project from the rear surface of the operation panel 9. Further, the mounting foot 16 is provided with two protrusions 17, and a long hole 18 and a spring mounting hole 19 are provided. Reference numeral 20 denotes a mounting recess of a mounting foot provided in the cabinet 8, the inner surface of which is arcuate, and the thickness of this portion is smaller than the thickness of other portions of the cabinet 8 so that the mounting foot 16 can be fitted. Reference numerals 21 to 26 are engaging recesses, which are provided on the peripheral surface of the mounting foot attaching portion 20, and the inner surfaces of the engaging recesses 21 to 26 are arcuate. 27 is the cabinet 8
Is a spring storage portion provided on the inner surface of, and the spring 28 is stored therein. 29 is a pin and is a mounting part of the mounting foot
Projected from 20. Reference numeral 30 is a spring mounting hole provided in the cabinet 8. The pin 29 is inserted into the long hole 18. Further, one end of the spring 28 is inserted into the spring mounting hole 19 of the mounting leg 16, and the other end is inserted into the spring mounting hole 30 of the cabinet 8.

The operation of the wireless communication device configured as described above will be described below.

First, when installing the wireless communication device, the bracket 12 is removed from the main body, and a screw is inserted into the mounting hole of the cabinet 8 to mount the bracket 12 at a place to be installed.
Next, the cabinet 8 is fixed to the bracket 12 with the screw 13. When mounting the wireless communication device on the top surface, the bracket 12 is mounted as shown in FIG. 1, and when mounting it on the floor surface, the bracket 12 is mounted on the lower side of the cabinet 8 contrary to FIG.

Next, a case of setting the attachment angle of the operation panel 9 with respect to the cabinet 8 will be described. First, the operation panel 9 of the wireless communication device is pulled from the state shown in FIG. 4 in the direction away from the cabinet 8 against the pulling force of the spring 28.
Then, the protrusion 17 of the mounting foot 16 becomes the mounting portion of the mounting foot.
It is separated from the engaging recesses 22 and 25 of 20. At this time, the operation panel 9
Since the pin 29 is inserted into the elongated hole 18, the spring 28 will not be broken even if is pulled with a strong force.

When the operation panel 9 is turned upward, the operation panel 9 is turned upward while the operation panel 9 is pulled against the pulling force of the spring 28, and the pulling force is released. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the protrusion 17 is fitted in the engaging recesses 23 and 24.

On the contrary, when the operation panel 9 is face down, the operation panel 9
Is pulled against the pulling force of the spring 28 and the operation panel 9 is directed downward while releasing the pulling force. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the projection 17 is fitted in the engaging recesses 21 and 26.

During communication, the switches of the operation unit 11 are operated, the message is transmitted to the other party by the microphone 15, and the other party's message is heard from the speaker 10.

Even when the angle of the operation panel 9 is changed, the waterproof film 14 expands and contracts according to the movement of the operation panel 9, so that the waterproof function is not lost.

When an object hits the operation panel 9 and a strong force is applied, the engaging recesses 21 to 26 have an arc shape, so that the projection 17 is engaged with the engaging recess.
The operation panel 9 is rotated by overcoming 21 to 26. This alleviates the impact applied to the operation panel 9.

In this embodiment, the operation panel is oriented in three directions of front, upward and downward, but the angle can be further set.

Further, in the above embodiments, the mounting foot is provided with the projection and the cabinet is provided with the engaging recess, but the mounting foot may be provided with the engaging recess and the cabinet is provided with the projection.

EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION As described above, according to the present invention, the operation portion is provided on the front surface, and the back surface has the bulging portion having a substantially semicircular cross section, and one or more bulging portions are provided on the front surface. An operation panel having a plurality of arc-shaped protrusions and a locking portion for locking a spring in a part of the bulging portion, and an inner surface of the cabinet facing the operation panel has a cross-sectional shape of approximately a semicircle. Cabinet having a mounting recess formed in a shape, a plurality of arc-shaped engaging recesses recessed on the surface of the mounting recess, and a locking part for locking a spring, and a waterproof waterproof A member and a spring, and by tensioning the spring between the locking portion of the operation panel and the locking portion of the cabinet, the operation panel is urged in the direction of attracting the cabinet and the protrusion is engaged Support the operation panel by engaging the The electrical equipment is characterized in that the joint portion of the operation panel is waterproofed by connecting the channel and the cabinet.

With the above configuration, it is possible to easily change the angle of the operation panel in several ways without disassembling the electrical equipment, and when changing the angle even if there is a waterproof film between the cabinet and the operation panel. Since it is not necessary to attach or remove the waterproof film, it is possible to prevent the waterproof function from being lost due to a mistake in the installation of the waterproof film, and when a shock is applied to the operation panel, the operation panel rotates and the shock is mitigated. It is possible to prevent damage to the operation switches attached to the.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a wireless communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded side view of the same, FIGS. 3 to 6 are sectional views of relevant parts, and FIG. An exploded perspective view of a conventional electric device,
8 and 9 are side views of the same. 8 …… Cabinet, 9 …… Operating panel 10 …… Speaker, 11 …… Operating part 12 …… Bracket, 13 …… Fixing screw 14 …… Waterproof membrane, 15 …… Microphone 16 …… Mounting feet, 17 …… Protrusion 18 …… Long hole, 19 …… Spring mounting hole 20 …… Mounting part for mounting foot 21 to 26 …… Engagement recess, 27 …… Spring storage part 28 …… Spring, 29 …… Pin, 30 …… Spring mounting Hole

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An operation part is provided on the front surface, and a back surface is provided with
A bulging portion whose cross-sectional shape is formed in a substantially semi-circular shape, one or a plurality of arc-shaped projections on the surface of the bulging portion, and a spring locked on a part of the bulging portion. An operating panel having a locking portion for retaining the mounting recess, and a mounting recess having a substantially semicircular cross-section formed on the inner surface of the cabinet facing the operating panel, and a recess formed on the surface of the mounting recess. A cabinet having a plurality of arc-shaped engaging recesses and a locking portion for locking the spring, a waterproof member that can expand and contract, and a spring, and the spring is a locking portion of the operation panel. And the locking portion of the cabinet, the operation panel is urged in the direction of attracting the cabinet, the projection is engaged with the engagement recess, and the operation panel is supported. , The waterproof member is used for the operation panel and the key. By connecting the vignette, electrical equipment, characterized in that the waterproof joints of the operation panel.