JPH0212771Y2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Application Field The present invention relates to a remote control (hereinafter referred to as remote control) storage and holding device, and particularly to a remote control storage and holding device built into the main body of a television receiver.

BACKGROUND TECHNOLOGY A typical conventional remote control storage and holding device has a third
As shown in the figure, a remote control casing is formed by combining an upper casing part 10A and a lower casing part 10B, and a pair of bosses 11A and 11B are provided at the back or rear of the casing, and a fixed part of the catch mechanism 12 is attached to the bosses 11A and 11B. 13 to screws 18A, 18B
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The catch mechanism 12, as shown in FIG. 4, consists of a fixed part 13 and an operating rod 14 movable in the directions of arrows C and D relative to the fixed part 13. remote control 2
0 is not housed in the casings 10A, 10B, the working rod 14 is in the return position of FIG. 4A. However, when the remote controller 20 is inserted into the casings 10A and 10B to store it, the remote controller 20
0 is the working end 1 of the working rod 14.
4a, thereby causing the actuating rod 14 to move forward or backward in the direction of arrow C against the coiled coil spring 15. When the catch mechanism 12 is retracted to the forward position shown in FIG. 4B, the lock mechanism (not shown)
The actuating rod 14 is locked. When taking out the remote control 20, push the front part 20e toward the back of the holding device. Then, the lock on the action rod 14 is released in the catch mechanism 12, and the rod 14 moves forward to the state shown in FIG. 4A (returning position) by the elastic force of the coil spring 15.
Push the remote control 20 out. Such a catch mechanism 12 is also referred to as a push-push type lock mechanism or simply a push-push mechanism.
It is well known. Therefore, a detailed explanation of the locking mechanism will be omitted.

In FIG. 3, a magnet 16 for holding the remote control 20 is fixed to the bottom surface of the lower casing part 10B, and an iron plate (not shown) is attached to the bottom surface of the remote control 20 correspondingly. When stored, the magnet 16 holds the remote control 20 by attracting the iron plate. Further, the flat door 17 rotatably attached to the opening of the storage device is pushed forward against the torsion coil springs 19, 19 when the remote controller is inserted (the state shown in the figure). When the remote control is inserted deep into the storage device or when the remote control is pulled out of the storage device, the lid 17 is erected by the coil springs 19, and its upper edge is connected to the front panel (not shown). By hitting the
Stay standing.

In such conventional remote control storage and holding devices,
The upper and lower casing parts 10A, 10B are made by plastic molding, and the casing itself can be easily constructed by fitting them together from above and below and joining them with the engaging means 10c, 10d, 10e. The overall assembly of the device requires a considerable amount of time and effort because it involves assembly steps such as fixing the remote control holding magnet 16, attaching the iron plate on the remote control side, etc. Equipment costs are high due to the cost of steel plate parts. Further, the lid 17 on the front side of the storage device requires the user to fold it forward when attaching or detaching the remote control, making it inconvenient to handle and not having a smart design.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 58-20078 discloses that a decorative member is provided at the opening of the remote control storage section (main body), and
The decorative member is integrally provided with an elastic engagement piece that faces inside the storage section and projects toward the back, and this elastic engagement piece allows the remote control (remote control transmitter) to be activated.
A storage device is disclosed that is adapted to hold a. According to this device, since the elastic engagement piece of the decorative member holds the remote control, there is no need to attach a magnet to the storage device and an iron plate to the remote control. The mounting structure of the push-push mechanism in this storage device is the same as that shown in FIG. 3 described above, and is of the screw type.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 59-46071 discloses that a U-shaped clamping body is attached to a push-push type lock mechanism provided at the back of the main body, and when a member to be stored such as a remote control is pushed in, the clamping body is released. A storage device is disclosed in which the pressing portion or protrusion moves to the back and clamps the member to be stored from both sides. In this storage device, as a means for holding the push-push type lock mechanism, a claw that engages with the lock mechanism is provided on the main body, and no screws are used. In addition, in this storage device, the lid, which has an L-shaped cross section at the opening of the main body, is configured so that it can be tilted 90 degrees toward the inside of the main body when the remote control is inserted, so that the remote control can be taken in and out smoothly.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in the storage device of JP-A No. 58-20078, the decorative member originally intended for decoration does not have elasticity for holding the remote control, which requires physical strength, elasticity, and durability. By integrally forming the engaging piece, manufacturing of the decorative member becomes troublesome and increases the cost. In addition, the elastic engagement piece for holding the remote control provided on the decorative member is located at the opening of the storage device, but since this storage device does not have a lid attached to the opening of the storage device, the elastic engagement piece is attached to the outside. This is visible from the outside and spoils the aesthetics (design) of the device itself. Furthermore, like the device shown in FIG. 3, since the push mechanism is fixed with screws, the number of steps required for assembling the device as a whole is not significantly reduced.

In the storage device of Utility Model Application No. 59-46071 mentioned above,
A storage box is constructed by fitting the lower lid to the main body, and the process of engaging the push-pull type locking mechanism with the claw of the main body must be performed separately (independently) from the process of assembling the main body. In addition, when attaching a U-shaped clamping body for holding an object to be stored such as a remote control into the main body, the clamping body and the piston of the locking mechanism may be connected to each other, and the main body and A guide portion must be formed on the lower lid, which complicates the mechanism. Furthermore, when the remote control is inserted into the main body, the L-shaped cross-section lid of the main body opening retreats toward the back of the main body, then rotates downward by 90 degrees and falls down, and when the remote control is taken out, it is in its normal state (upright state). For this purpose, complex mechanisms such as spring rods and tension coil springs are used. Generally speaking, this storage device requires a considerable number of parts and a very complicated assembly process for an accessory such as a television receiver, and has problems in terms of practicality and cost.

The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and aims to provide a remote control storage and holding device that has a small number of parts, is easy to assemble, has excellent operability, and can significantly reduce costs.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the remote control storage and holding device of the present invention has a casing body formed by combining a left casing part and a right casing part,
The left and right casing parts have a chamber-shaped catch mechanism mounting part that fits with the fixing part of the push-push type catch mechanism in the deep part of the casing body to hold the catch mechanism, and a catch mechanism mounting part on both sides of the remote control. The claw part holds the remote control by holding it from the left and right sides, the bearing part rotatably supports the flat front cover of the casing, and the top surface of the lid almost touches the bottom of the casing when the front cover falls inside the casing. The structure is such that it is integrally provided with a stepped casing bottom that receives the lid at the same height.

In the remote control storage and holding device of the present invention, when the left and right casing parts are put together with the catch mechanism and front cover in between, the fixing part of the catch mechanism fits into the chamber-shaped catch mechanism mounting part of the left and right casing parts, respectively. , the rotation shaft of the front cover fits into the respective bearings of the left and right casing parts. In this way, the catch mechanism and front cover can be easily installed at the same time as the casing is assembled. In particular, regarding the attachment of the catch mechanism, the chamber-shaped attachment means according to the present invention is advantageous in terms of ease of manufacture, promptness of installation, and stability compared to claw-type attachment means.

Moreover, since the remote control holding means is integrally provided as a claw part in the casing body, there is no need to provide a decorative member or a special holding body.

Furthermore, when the remote control is inserted into the casing, the front cover collapses to the inside of the casing and rests on the stepped bottom of the casing.The top surface of the lid is almost at the same height as the bottom of the casing, allowing the remote control to be inserted and removed smoothly. . In this invention, the lid does not move, but only rotates relative to the bearing in the casing, and a torsion coil spring is sufficient as the biasing means; special members such as spring rods and tension coil springs are not required. I do not need it.

Embodiment FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a remote control storage and holding device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the left casing part 1A and the right casing part 1B are plastic molded in a symmetrical shape, and when put together from the left and right, the engaging parts 1c, 1c', 1d, 1d', 1e, 1
e' to form a remote control casing body as shown in FIG. Casing part 1A, 1
Walls 1f and 1g are formed at the back or rear of B, and a catch mechanism 1 of the push-push mechanism is placed in a chamber 1h partitioned by these walls 1f and 1g.
The second fixing part 13 is fitted. That is, the casing parts 1A, 1 are connected with the catch mechanism 12 in between.
When B is fitted from left and right, catch mechanism fixing parts 13 fit into the left and right chambers 1h and are fixedly held there. A catch mechanism 1 is located between the left and right walls 1g.
An opening 1j is formed through which the second working rod 14 passes.

A claw portion 1 for holding the remote control 30 is provided on the side surface 1k of the left and right casing portions 1A and 1B.
1 are integrally formed, and these claw portions 1l hold the remote controller 30 by inserting them into both sides of the remote controller 30 from the left and right. Preferably, as shown in FIG. 2, grooves 30b for guiding the claw portion 1l are formed on both sides of the remote control 30, and recesses 30 for engaging with the claw portion 1l are formed at positions corresponding to the claw portion 1l.
c may be provided. These guide grooves 30b and recesses 30c may be formed during molding of the remote control case.

A lid 1p is rotatably attached to the front (opening) portion of the casings 1A, 1B. To attach the lid, bearings 1n, 1n are integrally provided at the front ends of the left and right casings 1A, 1B. When assembling the casing body, when both the casings 1A and 1B are put together from the left and right with the lid 1p in between, the rotating shafts 1q and 1q integrally formed at the left and right lower ends of the lid 1p fit into the bearings 1n and 1n. This allows the lid 1p to be easily attached. Lid 1
Torsion coil springs 2A and 2B are attached to the rotating shafts 1n and 1n of p, respectively, and when the lid 1p is attached, the two legs of each coil spring are respectively locked to the bottom surface of the casing near the opening and the inner surface of the lid 1p. (Figure 5). In FIG. 5, the lid 1p is moved by the arrow C by the coil springs 2A and 2B in a normal state.
The top edge of the lid hits the inner surface 4a of the opening of the cabinet 4, and is held (locked) in a substantially vertical position. Then, when the remote control is inserted, the lid 1p is pushed by the remote control and rotated inward (in the direction of arrow C') by approximately 90 degrees, and the lid 1p is rotated by the dotted line 1.
It is received by the stepped portion 1m of the casing body as shown by p'. In this state, the top surface of the lid 1p is approximately at the same height as the bottom surface of the casing, so the remote control can be taken in and out smoothly. When the remote control is removed from the casing body, the lid 1p is attached to the coil spring 2.
A, 2B rotates in the direction of arrow C and returns to the standing position. Incidentally, flange portions 3A and 3B for fixing the remote control storage and holding device to the cabinet 4 are integrally provided on the outer surfaces of the casings 1A and 1B.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various modifications and changes are possible. For example, the catch mechanism mounting part can be modified as appropriate to match the shape of the catch mechanism fixing part, and the position and number of the claw parts can be changed. etc. may be selected as appropriate. In addition, for joining the left and right casing parts,
For example, adhesive means other than the engagement means may be used.

Effects of the Invention The present invention, having the above-described configuration, has the following effects.

By connecting the left and right casing parts from the left and right with the push-push type catch mechanism and front cover in between, the fixed part of the catch mechanism is fitted into the chamber-type catch mechanism mounting part of both the left and right casing parts. At the same time, by fitting the rotating shaft of the front cover into the respective bearings of the left and right casing parts, the catch mechanism and the front cover can be easily attached at the same time as the casing is assembled.

Furthermore, since the means for holding the remote control is integrally provided in the casing body as a claw portion, there is no need to provide a decorative member or a special holding body, and the number of parts can be reduced.

Furthermore, when the remote control is inserted, the front cover rotates inside the casing and rides on the stepped bottom of the casing.
The top surface of the lid is almost at the same height as the bottom surface of the casing, making it possible to smoothly insert and remove the remote control, making it easy to operate and eliminating the need for complex biasing mechanisms such as spring rods or tension coil springs. .

In this way, the remote control storage and holding device has a very high practical value as an accessory for television receivers, etc., because it has a small number of parts, is easy to assemble, has excellent operability, and can significantly reduce costs. It will be done.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of a remote control storage and holding device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
3 is a perspective view of the conventional remote control storage and holding device, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the push-push type catch mechanism, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the remote control storage and holding device of the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing in detail the configuration of the front (opening) part of the remote control storage and holding device. 1A...Left casing part, 1B...Right casing part, 1l...Claw part, 1f, 1g...Wall part,
1h...Chamber, 12...Catch mechanism, 13...Catch mechanism fixing part, 30...Remote control, 1c, 1
d, 1e, 1c', 1d', 1e'... engaging portions.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A left casing part and a right casing part are combined to form a casing body, and the left and right casing parts are fitted with a fixing part of a push-push type catch mechanism at the deep part of the casing body. A chamber-shaped catch mechanism mounting part for holding the catch mechanism, a claw part for holding the remote control by pinching both sides of the remote control from the left and right, and a bearing that rotatably supports the flat casing front cover. and a step-shaped casing bottom part that receives the lid in a state where the top surface of the lid is approximately at the same height as the bottom surface of the casing when the front lid rotates inward and falls down. A remote control storage and holding device featuring: