JPH0130792Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention particularly relates to an outdoor outlet with a cover.

Generally, a flat rubber plug 12 as shown in FIG. 1a is widely used as an outdoor power plug. When such a flat rubber plug 12 is used in an outdoor outlet with a cover, the insertion hole of the outlet is generally opened at the front, so when the plug 12 is connected, the cover does not cover the outlet. I can't. For this reason, only the so-called side-opening plug 14, in which the plug blade 13 protrudes laterally as shown in FIG. 1b, can be used in the above-mentioned outdoor outlet. Therefore, a dedicated plug must be used only for outdoor outlets with covers, which is very inconvenient.

In view of the above-mentioned points, it is an object of the present invention to provide an outdoor outlet that can not only use the generally popular flat rubber plug but also be installed in a general embedded wiring box.

The present invention will be explained in detail based on illustrated embodiments. 4 to 6 show the outlet 3 used in the present application. That is, the outlet 3 constructed by fixing the cover 16 to the body 15 with screws 26 as shown in FIG. The interior is divided into two parts. The blade receiving part 17 includes a receiving blade spring block 18 consisting of a pair of receiving blade springs housed on the left and right sides of the outlet 3, and a plug insertion hole formed on the lower surface of the outlet 3 by joining the body 15 and the cover 16. 1.
On the other hand, the electric wire connection part 2 includes a pair of electric wire insertion holes 19 and a driver insertion hole 20 that open on the back side of the outlet 3, and a terminal board 2 that is housed inside the outlet 3.
1, a lock spring 22, and a release button 23, and each terminal plate 21 and the receiving blade spring block 18 are electrically connected by a connecting wire 24. However,
The power wire 25 is inserted into the terminal plate 21 through the wire insertion hole 19.
The power line 25 can be connected by simply inserting it between the lock spring 22 and the
are quickly connected, and the terminal board 21 and the connecting wire 24
The receiving blade spring block 18 is charged via. Further, by moving the release button 23 in the direction in which the locking spring 22 is compressed using a driver inserted through the driver insertion hole 20, the power line 25 can be unlocked.

Next, the outdoor outlet of this example, which is composed of the outlet 3 formed as described above, is connected to the second and third outdoor outlets.
This will be explained using figures. Reference numeral 5 denotes a wiring box buried in the outer wall surface 4, into which a power line 25 buried in the wall is introduced.
It is the same as the wiring box for a general embedded outlet. Reference numeral 6 denotes a metal mounting frame for the wiring box 5, and after the outlet 3 is inserted into the central opening of the mounting frame 6, a fixing groove 28 is inserted into the outlet 3 with a pressing piece 27 using, for example, a screwdriver.
The outlet 3 is fixed by bending and press-fitting. This mounting frame 6 is then attached to the front opening of the wiring box 5 with screws 29. 8 is a decorative plate having an outlet insertion hole 7, and this decorative plate 8 is attached to the mounting frame 6 with screws 30.
By attaching it to the front surface of the outer wall surface 4, the outlet 3 is exposed in front of the outer wall surface 4. 9 is outlet 3
This transparent cover 9 is a box-shaped transparent cover arranged to cover the front surface of the decorative plate 8, and together with the decorative plate 8 forms a waterproof case. ing. Reference numeral 31 denotes a frame-shaped part protruding from the front peripheral part of the decorative plate 8. By positioning this frame-shaped part 31 inside the transparent cover 9, a frame-shaped part 31 is formed between the transparent cover 9 and the decorative plate 8. Water entering through the gap is prevented from reaching the rear part of the outlet 3. Reference numeral 32 denotes a gasket with an L-shaped cross section that is attached to the four circumferences of the decorative plate 8, so that when the decorative plate 8 is attached to the mounting frame 6, the gasket 32 ensures waterproofness inside the wiring box 5. It's summery. On the lower surface of one transparent cover 9, there is a notch 1 for leading out the power cord 10.
1 is provided. 2B is a locking hole for fixing the transparent cover 9, and the transparent cover 9 is locked and unlocked by inserting a locking body 35 as shown in FIG. 2C into the locking hole 34.

Then, after opening the transparent cover 9 and inserting a general flat rubber plug into the plug insertion hole 1 on the bottom surface of the outlet 3 and locking it in the blade holder spring block 18, the transparent cover 9 is closed and the power is supplied from the notch 11. Code 10 is derived.

Therefore, in the present invention, an outlet having a plug insertion hole on the bottom surface and a power connection part on the back side is fixed to a mounting frame of a wiring box buried in the outer wall surface, and a decorative plate having an outlet insertion hole is attached. The box-shaped transparent cover is attached to the front of the mounting frame to expose the outlet to the outside, and the box-shaped transparent cover that covers the front of the outlet is pivoted to the upper end of the mounting frame so that it can be opened and closed, and a cutout is provided on the bottom of the transparent cover. By connecting the plug to the bottom of the outlet and leading the power cord to the outside through the notch, the plug and power cord will not touch the transparent cover, making it possible to use a commonly available flat rubber plug as an outdoor outlet with a cover. Not only is it convenient because it eliminates the need to use a special side plug for outdoor outlets as in the past, but it also has a wire connection section on the back of the outlet and a plug insertion hole on the bottom. This reduces the amount of protrusion of the outlet from the wall, making it more compact overall.Furthermore, since the outlet is fixed to the mounting frame of the wiring box, there is no need to install an indoor outlet on the outside wall. , it is easy to install an indoor outlet with a cover, and the transparent cover also has the advantage that the connection state of the plug can be easily confirmed. In addition, the plug connection part of the outlet is larger than the wire connection part and multiple pairs of blade springs are provided at the plug connection part, making it easy to connect multiple plugs and making it easy to use. It can be formed using standardized mounting frames and decorative plates, which has the effect of reducing costs. In other words, with the present invention, it is possible to obtain a waterproof outdoor outlet that can freely connect multiple plugs and has a small amount of protrusion using a mounting frame and a decorative cover for a commonly used single-plug outlet. Because it is shaped like this, it does not require any special mounting members and has the effect of providing an easy-to-use outdoor outlet at a low cost. Furthermore, since the frame-shaped part is provided protruding from the front peripheral part of the decorative plate and the frame-shaped part is located inside the transparent cover, the frame-shaped part forms a space between the transparent cover and the decorative plate. This has the effect of being able to prevent water entering through the gap from reaching the part where the outlet is installed, thereby improving waterproofness.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1a and b are a general flat rubber plug and a side plug, respectively; Figures 2a, b, and c are an enlarged sectional view, an enlarged front view, an enlarged perspective view of the lock body, and an enlarged front view of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the same as above, Figure 4 a, b,
c is an enlarged front view of the same outlet with the cover removed, an enlarged cross-sectional view, and an enlarged partially cutaway side view, FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view of the same outlet with the blade holder spring block removed, and FIG. is an enlarged sectional view showing the connection between the cover and the body,
1 is a plug insertion hole, 2 is a power connection part, 3 is an outlet, 4 is an outer wall surface, 5 is a wiring box, 6 is a mounting frame, 7 is an outlet, 8 is a decorative plate, 9 is a transparent cover, 10 is a power cord, 11 is a notch.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (1) An outlet with a plug insertion hole on the bottom and a wire connection on the back is fixed to a mounting frame of a wiring box buried in the outer wall, and a decorative device with an outlet insertion hole. A plate is attached to the front of the mounting frame to expose the outlet to the outside, and a box-shaped transparent cover that covers the front of the outlet and forms a case together with the decorative plate is pivoted to the upper end of the mounting frame so that it can be opened and closed. In an outdoor outlet in which the power cord connected to the power cord is led out from a cutout provided on the lower surface of the transparent cover, the plug connection part of the outlet is formed larger than the wire connection part fixed to the mounting frame, and the plug connection part An outdoor outlet characterized by being provided with a blade receiving spring to which multiple plugs are connected. (2) A frame-shaped part is provided protruding from the front periphery of the decorative plate,
The outdoor electrical outlet according to claim 1, wherein the frame portion is located within a transparent cover.