JPH0449543Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a connector for connecting several instruments such as small watches.

(Prior art) Clocks, magnets, thermometers, hygrometers, etc. are installed in different places in cars, offices, and ordinary homes. As stated in the proposed Utility Model Registration Application No. 158449 of 1982 (Utility Model Application No. 158449 (Utility Model Application No. 158449) (Utility Model Application No. 1584827) of 1982), the name of the device is ``coupling device,'' which engages with the T-shaped protrusion provided inside the instrument case body. The shaft body is provided with a flange in the center, and the above-mentioned T is provided at both ends of the flange.
Some have a gear that meshes with the letter-shaped protrusion and a groove that runs along the inside of the gear.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) In the former case, when you want to check the gauges, you have to look at different places, which can lead to distraction, especially while driving.

In the latter case, since they are connected in a row horizontally, they take up a lot of space on a plane and there is an open space at the top. Space is limited on relatively narrow dash boards and desks, and cigarettes, sometimes gloves, and other small items may be placed there, and people may be hidden behind them.

(Means for solving the problem) In order to solve the above problem, the following configuration is adopted.

Instrument case body B with fitting holes for connection on both left and right sides and a T-shaped protrusion inside.
In a connector that is inserted into a holder and removably connects a plurality of instrument case bodies B, two connecting shafts are provided with gears that mesh with the T-shaped protrusion at their tips, and these two connecting shafts are connected in parallel. and a connecting plate to which the proximal ends of the connecting plates are arranged.

(Function) When two connecting shafts attached in parallel to the connecting plate are inserted into the fitting holes of the two case bodies B up to the connecting plates, the gears of the connecting shafts will fit into the T-shape provided in the case body B. The groove engages with the horizontal protrusion of the T-shaped protrusion, and the groove fits into the vertical protrusion of the T-shaped protrusion, connecting the case body B vertically.

When the vertically connected case bodies B are rotated about one of the connecting shafts as a fulcrum C, as shown in FIGS. It can be changed.

The vertical protrusion that fits into the groove provided along the inside of the gear serves as a stopper to prevent the connecting shaft from easily coming off, and also serves as a guide to prevent rolling.

Further, the two connecting shafts provide two fulcrums C, which can be changed to various angles as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6.

Also, although the drawing is omitted, if you place the connecting plate horizontally on top and rotate the case body B until it becomes slanted like the roof of a gassho-zukuri style, it will stand on the bottom of both case bodies B. No need for stands or adhesive stickers.

(Example) Next, an example of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 shows the connection between the case body B and the connector of the present invention.
2 and 3 are a front view and a side view of the present invention. FIG.

Reference numeral 1 indicates two connecting shafts, one of which is designated 1a and the other is designated 1b. The connecting shafts 1a and 1b are provided with an interval such that the case body B is rotatably inserted thereinto.

2 is a gear provided at the tip of the connecting shaft 1; 2a is the gear of the connecting shaft 1a, and 2a is the gear of the connecting shaft 1b;
The gear of is designated as 2b.

Grooves 3 are provided along the insides of the gears 2a and 2b, with the gear 2a being labeled 3a and the gear 2b being labeled 3b.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a connecting plate to which the two connecting shafts 1a and 1b are arranged in parallel and fixed at their base ends.

This connector main body A, which has the above structure,
A base 13 formed with a T-shaped protrusion consisting of a horizontal protrusion 14 and a vertical protrusion 15 is provided on the inner wall, and insertion holes 12 into which the connecting shafts 2a and 2b are inserted are provided on both left and right sides. case body B
Connect with.

When connecting two case bodies B, as shown in the first figure, the fitting hole 12 and the T-shaped protrusion of the case body B are brought closer together, and one of the connector bodies A of the present invention is connected. Connect the connecting shaft 1a to the case body B1
The other connection shaft 1b is inserted into the insertion hole 12 of the case body B2 and connected.

In addition, when connecting two or more rows vertically and two or more rows horizontally, a flange 20 is provided in the center, and gears 22 are provided at both ends, as shown in Figure 7 of Utility Model Registration Application No. 158449 of 1981. This gear 22
When a connecting shaft main body 21 is provided with a groove 23 along the inside of the shaft and is connected laterally, the result is as shown in FIG. In the drawing, there are two rows in each row and four in total, but any number of rows can be connected horizontally. No matter how many cases are connected, the two upper and lower case bodies B on both the left and right ends are connected by the connector body A of the present invention, and the intermediate case body B is connected laterally to the connecting shaft body 21 shown in the seventh figure. Connect with.

Since the connector main body A can be removed by strongly pulling it out from the case main body B, you can combine it with your favorite instruments such as a clock, thermometer, hygrometer, magnet, etc.

(Effects) (a) Two connecting shafts with gears at their tips that mesh with the T-shaped protrusions on the case bodies are arranged parallel to each other on the connecting plate, so these connecting shafts can be attached to each of the two case bodies. When inserted, they can be connected vertically, so the instruments do not take up a large space on a plane, and are installed three-dimensionally upwards, where there is more space, so they do not take up much space.

(b) Because there are two connecting shafts, there are two fulcrums,
The angle of the case main body can be changed using each connecting shaft as a fulcrum, and the case body can be arranged in an easy-to-read arrangement depending on the type of instrument, and the angle can be changed as appropriate, and it is also decoratively attractive.

(c) Since the connector body is removably fitted into the case body, it is possible to combine the instruments of your choice.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1 to 6 show embodiments of the present invention, in which Figure 1 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of meter cases vertically connected by a connector, Figure 2 is a front view of the connector, and Figure 3 is a front view of the connector.
The figure is the same side view, and FIGS. 4 to 6 are explanatory views showing the connected instrument cases at different angles. FIG. 7 is an implementation diagram of the coupling device of the prior art. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a plurality of instrument cases (four in the drawing) connected using the connector of the present invention and the connecting shaft body shown in FIG. A is the connector main body, 1 is the connecting shaft, 2 is the gear, 3 is the groove, 4 is the connecting plate, B is the case body, 11 is the side part, 12 is the insertion hole, 13 is the base, 14 is the lateral protrusion , 15 is a longitudinal projection, C is a fulcrum, 20 is a flange of the prior art, 21 is a connecting shaft body, 22 is a gear, and 23 is a groove.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] Fitting holes for connection are provided on both left and right sides, and a T-shaped protrusion is provided inside the instrument case body to be fitted into the instrument case body to removably connect multiple instrument cases. The connector has two connecting shafts each having a gear at its tip that engages with the T-shaped protrusion and a groove along the inside of the gear, and these two connecting shafts are arranged in parallel and each base end is attached. A connecting tool comprising: a connecting plate with a connecting plate attached thereto;