JPH0415567B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a switch device, and in particular to a switch device whose decorative surface plate is larger than a switch operating portion for turning on and off, and which is detachable from the switch operating portion. It is related to the device.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, to install this type of switch device,
As shown in FIG. 5, first, switch operation section 1
Mounting frame 1 with protruding boss parts a and 1a is inserted into long hole 1 in a switch box buried in the wall.
After temporarily fixing screws 1c and 1c through b and 1b and pasting wallpaper, etc. on the wall surface, attach the mounting frame 1.
The interior finish is completed by cutting out the section and exposing the mounting frame 1. Next, the temporarily fastened screws 1c, 1c of the mounting frame 1 are loosened, and the lower frame 2 made of synthetic resin is interposed between the wall surface and the mounting frame 1. At this time, the protrusions 2a, 2a of the lower frame 2 are connected to the engagement holes 1d, 2a of the mounting frame 1,
1d and is locked. Then, the screws 1c, 1c temporarily fixed to the mounting frame 1 are tightened and locked. Furthermore, the decorative frame 4 is fitted into the plate 3 and screwed onto the internal threads 1e, . . . of the mounting frame 1 by screws 4a, . . . of the integrated decorative frame 4. After that, the decorative surface plate 5,
5 was attached to the switch operation parts 1a, 1a.

In the conventional wiring device, the cut-and-raised portions 1f, 1f are integrally formed in the mounting frame 1, and the cut-and-raised portions 1f, 1f have an arc-shaped portion formed in the center.
As the decorative surface plates 5, 5 are reversed, they are always in contact with each other.

Further, the positions of the light-emitting display parts 1g, 1g provided on the switch operation parts 1a, 1a to display the ON/OFF state are tilted toward the boundary between the adjacent decorative surface plates 5, 5.

By the way, in the above switch device, the lower frame 2 must be interposed between the mounting frame 1 and the wall surface. Firstly, when the mounting frame 1 is mounted on the switch box, the screws 1c , 1c causes the mounting frame 1 to deform toward the switchbox, thereby making it impossible to reverse the decorative surface plates 5, 5. This is to prevent this from happening. Second, when pasting wallpaper on a wall, if the wallpaper is thick, the plate 3 will be mounted higher by the thickness, thereby preventing the decorative surface plates 5, 5 from reversing. This is provided for the purpose of correction.

That is, in order to ensure and improve the reversal operation of the decorative surface plates 5, 5, it is necessary to It was necessary to maintain the dimensions of 1a and 1a constant.

[Problem to be solved]

In the conventional switch device as described above, the lower frame 2
Since it is essential to interpose the lower frame 2 between the wall surface and the mounting frame 1, the lower frame 2 cannot be installed unless the screws 1c, 1c that temporarily fasten the mounting frame 1 are loosened considerably during this work. Further, in order to attach the lower frame 2, first, the opening on one protrusion 2a side is deeply inserted in the longitudinal direction of the mounting frame 1, and then the opening on the other protrusion 2a side is inserted.

Therefore, for the reasons mentioned above, the conventional switch device has problems such as extremely poor workability, long construction time, and complicated construction. Although the second reason mentioned above could be solved by intervening, the first reason was not fully satisfied. moreover,
Poor construction will be discovered only after the installation of the wiring equipment is completed, so if the construction is in poor condition, the decorative surface plate 5,
Decorative frame 4 that is integrated with plate 3 even if 5 is removed
The heads of the screws 1c and 1c of the mounting frame 1 are located on the back side of the mounting frame 1.
Since it is impossible to adjust the tightening of parts c and 1c, remove each part by reversing the installation procedure and install mounting frame 1.
In some cases, the mounting frame 1 could not be used unless the screws 1c were loosened and the installation was repeated, or the mounting frame 1 was modified if the mounting frame 1 was significantly deformed.

Furthermore, in the conventional switch device, the light-emitting display parts 1g, 1g for displaying the on/off state are provided at positions that are biased toward the boundary between the adjacent decorative surface plates 5, 5, so that the decorative surface plates 5 , 5's light emitting section 5
a and 5a are also biased towards the boundary side,
It gives an unnatural image and looks bad.
There was a problem that the high-class image was damaged.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and provides a switch device that has a design that is much more luxurious than the conventional one, reduces the construction process, and can be easily and reliably constructed in a short period of time. The purpose is to provide

[Means for solving problems]

The configuration of the switch device according to the present invention to achieve the above object of the present invention includes a mounting frame to which one or two switch bodies are mounted, a plate to which the plate is mounted and placed on the surface of the construction material, and the mounting frame is mounted on the mounting frame. a reinforcing frame screwed onto the frame; a decorative frame provided integrally with or separately from the reinforcing frame and fixed thereto; It consists of a decorative surface plate for one piece having an area of , or a decorative surface plate for two pieces that is half the size of the decorative surface plate for one piece.

〔Example〕

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

FIGS. 1A to 1D are front views showing an embodiment of a method for constructing a switch device according to the present invention.

2A-D are bottom views of FIGS. 1A-D.

Figures 3A and 3B show the state after construction in the same example, Figure A is a longitudinal cross-sectional view, Figure B
is a longitudinal cross-sectional view in the width direction.

FIGS. 4A and 4B are front views showing other examples of FIGS. 1C and D.

In FIGS. 3A and 3B, 7 is a wall, a pipe 8 is buried in this wall 7, a conductor 9 is wired to this pipe 8, and the conductor 9 is connected to a switch box buried in the wall 7. 10 and is connected to two switch bodies 12, 12 mounted on a mounting frame 11.

The switch bodies 12, 12 have operation parts 12a, 1
2a, and decorative surface plates 50, 50 are attached to these operating parts 12a, 12a. Here, the switch bodies 12, 12 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 are equipped with two decorative surface plates 50, 50.
As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, one switch main body may be attached and a decorative surface plate 52 for one switch may be attached to the operating section, or a decorative surface plate 50 for two switches may be attached.
Reference numeral 50 is half the size of the decorative surface plate 52 for one unit, and the decorative surface plate 52 for one unit and the decorative surface plates 50, 50 for two units are formed to have a larger area than the switch body 12. ing. As a result, since the reversal angle is small, the appearance is good and the operability is good, so a high-class image can be obtained.

In addition, a light-emitting display section 53 for displaying the on/off state of the switch body 12 is disposed in the center of the decorative surface plate 52 for one switch and the decorative surface plates 50, 50 for two switches. Together with this image, you can also get a simple and harmonious image.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1A, the switch body 1
2 and 12 have an operation unit 12 on the adjacent boundary side.
a, 12a are arranged, and an opening/closing mechanism is housed therein. In addition, like the opening/closing mechanism, the terminal section is also configured on the boundary side, so if the switch is a single pole, etc., the connecting wire 9' can be shortened.
The work of connecting the wiring 9 can be done intensively, and the work efficiency is also improved.

On the other hand, the mounting frame 11 is screwed and locked with the switchbox 10 by a mounting screw 13, and the mounting screw 13 is threadedly engaged with the switchbox 10 through the elongated hole 11a of the mounting frame 11. Reference numeral 14 denotes wallpaper to be pasted on the wall 7, and the mounting frame 11 portion of the wallpaper 14 is cut off to expose the mounting frame 11 to the outside.

20 is a decorative frame made of die cast and subjected to surface treatment such as plating, and in this embodiment, this decorative frame 20 is formed separately from the reinforcing frame 30,
As a result, the surface area to be subjected to surface treatment can be reduced, and it can be formed at low cost, making it easy to respond to changes in design. On the contrary, if the decorative frame 20 is formed integrally with the reinforcing frame 30, the decorative frame 20 and the reinforcing frame 30
assembly can be omitted. Note that the reinforcing frame 30 may have a protrusion 33 integrally formed at its end edge (FIG. 1B, FIG. 2B). A plate 40 is attached to the edge of the reinforcing frame 30. This is done by fitting the protrusion 33 of the reinforcing frame 30 into the engagement recess 42 of the plate 40. Furthermore, in this example,
The reinforcing frame 30 and the decorative frame 20 are formed separately, and the plate 40 is formed integrally with the reinforcing frame 30 via the stepped portion 21 of the decorative frame 20. This prevents the plate 40 from coming off the reinforcing frame 30 even if the construction surface of the wallpaper 14 is uneven or the wallpaper 14 is thick.

The reinforcing frame 30 is provided with an opening 31 so that the heads of the mounting screws 13 are exposed when the reinforcing frame 30 is attached to the mounting frame 11. Therefore, the mounting frame 11 can be attached to the construction material surface via the reinforcing frame 30 regardless of the thickness of the wallpaper, etc., so that the plate 40 and the reinforcing frame 3
0. The positional relationship of the decorative frame 20 can be stably constructed,
The operation part such as a switch as a wiring member attached to the mounting frame 11, the decorative surface plate, and the fitting part of the reinforcing frame 30 can be constructed under certain conditions.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a support section provided adjacent to the decorative frame 20. This support section 22 supports the decorative surface plate 50 when it is attached to the operating section 12a of the switch main body 12. 50 is constantly abutted and supported during the reversal operation. This support part 22
is provided at a distance from the operating section 12a, so the decorative surface plate 50 is stably supported.
Reliable reversing operation is possible.

Next, the switch device in this example is constructed in the following order.

A pipe 8 is buried in the wall 7 shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, a conductor 9 is wired to the pipe 8, and the conductor 9 passes through a switch box 10 buried in the wall 7 and is connected to a switch in the mounting frame 11. be done. Then, the mounting frame 11 is screwed together with the switch box 10 using the mounting screws 13 and temporarily fixed (FIG. 1A).
Here, the mounting screw 13 is connected to the elongated hole 1 of the mounting frame 11.
It is screwed into the switchbox 10 via 1a.

Next, a wallpaper 14 is pasted on the surface of the wall 7, and a portion of the mounting frame 11 of the wallpaper 14 is cut off to expose the mounting frame 11 to the outside. There are various types of interior finishes other than wallpaper, but since the installation procedure is almost the same as when using wallpaper, the explanation will be omitted; however, the present invention is not limited to the installation method when using wallpaper. do not have.

Loosen the mounting screws 13 of the mounting frame 11.

A decorative frame 20 and a reinforcing frame 30 made of die cast and subjected to surface treatment such as plating are formed separately, and a plate 40 is previously formed integrally with the reinforcing frame 30 via the stepped portion 21 of the decorative frame 20, An opening 31 is provided in the reinforcing frame 30 so that the head of the mounting screw 13 is exposed when it is mounted on the mounting frame 11. It is tightened and locked in...
Although the plate 40 is made of synthetic resin, it can be omitted if it is formed integrally with the reinforcing frame 30.

After the mounting frame 11 is temporarily fixed with the mounting screws 13, the mounting frame 11 is tightly secured to the switch box 10 using the mounting screws 13.

Further, a decorative surface plate 50 for reversing the switch is attached to the operating section 12a of the switch attached to the mounting frame 11 to complete the process.

In the above embodiment, since the decorative frame 20 and the reinforcing frame 30 are installed separately or integrally in the mounting hole 11b of the mounting frame 11, the bending strength of the mounting frame 11 can be greatly increased. can be increased,
When tightening the mounting screws 13 of the mounting frame 11, deformation of the mounting frame 11 due to tightening can be prevented.

In addition, even when installed on a hollow wall, etc., the reinforcing frame 30
Since this closes the gap between the mounting frame 11 and the wall, even in the event of a fire, it is possible to prevent the fire from spreading to the adjacent room through the wall hole drilled in the wall surface.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, according to the switch device according to the present invention, it is placed on the mounting frame to which one or two switch bodies are mounted, and the construction material surface to which the plate is mounted, and is screwed into the mounting frame. A reinforcing frame to be attached to the switch body, a decorative frame provided integrally with or separately from the reinforcing frame and fixed to the reinforcing frame, and a decorative frame that is loosely fitted into the decorative frame and attached to the operator of the switch body, and has a larger area than the switch body. Since it consists of a decorative surface plate for one piece or a decorative surface plate for two pieces that is half the size of the decorative surface plate for one piece, it has a much higher quality image compared to the conventional design. It is possible to provide a switch device that can be easily and reliably constructed in a short period of time by reducing the number of construction steps.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIGS. 1A to 1D are front views showing an embodiment of a method for constructing a switch device according to the present invention. 2A-D are bottom views of FIGS. 1A-D. 3A and 3B show the state of the same embodiment after construction, with FIG. 3A being a longitudinal sectional view and FIG. 3B being an axial longitudinal sectional view. FIGS. 4A and 4B are front views showing other examples of FIGS. 1C and D. Figure 5 shows
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a conventional switch device. 1...Mounting frame, 1a...Switch operation section, 1b
...Elongated hole, 1c...Screw, 2...Bottom frame, 3...Plate, 4...Decorative frame, 5...Decorative surface plate, 7...
... Wall, 8 ... Piping, 9 ... Conductor, 10 ... Switch box, 11 ... Mounting frame, 11a ... Long hole,
11b...Mounting hole, 12...Switch body, 12
a... Operating unit, 13... Mounting screw, 14... Wallpaper, 20... Decorative frame, 30... Reinforcement frame, 40...
Plate, 50, 52... Decorative surface plate.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A mounting frame to which one or two switch bodies are mounted, a reinforcing frame to which a plate is mounted and placed on the surface of construction material and screwed onto the mounting frame, and the reinforcing frame. A decorative frame provided integrally with or separately from and fixed to;
A single decorative surface plate that is loosely fitted into the decorative frame and attached to the switch body and has a larger area than the switch main body, or a double decorative surface plate that is half the size of the single decorative surface plate. A switch device comprising a decorative surface plate. 2. On the center of the decorative surface plate for one or two switches attached to the one or two switch bodies,
2. The switch device according to claim 1, further comprising a light-emitting display section for indicating the off state. 3. An operating section is provided on the adjacent boundary side of the two switch bodies to which the two decorative surface plates are respectively attached, and an opening/closing mechanism is housed inside the boundary side. The switch device according to any one of Items 1 and 2. 4. Claim No. 4, wherein an operating section to which each decorative surface plate is attached is disposed on the upper part of one or two switch bodies each having one or two decorative surface plates attached thereto. The switch device according to any one of items 1 to 3. 5. Claims 1 to 4, wherein the mounting frame is mounted on an embedded box or a hollow wall with mounting screws, and the reinforcing frame forms an opening through which the head of the mounting screw is exposed. The switch device according to any one of the items.