JPH0734320U - Lid structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] An object of the present invention is to provide a lid structure that can be securely and easily mounted to a case without complicating the shape of the lid, and can be easily removed. To do. [Structure] A case 1 in which an optional part can be attached and which has a space 3 partitioned by a partition wall 2, a lid body 7 made of an elastic material for closing the optional part attachment space 3, and a lid body 7 A tongue piece 9 having at least a part thereof extended in a substantially L shape, and a protruding portion 11 formed on a bent portion of the tongue piece 9 toward the outside.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a lid structure for a case, which is used in, for example, an instrument for a vehicle and can be attached with optional parts.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Generally, a vehicle instrument stores a speedometer, a tachometer, etc. in a case, and is equipped with a display device having a display unit such as a high beam and a turn. In addition to these display devices, a display unit that can be freely selected and installed by the user or installed according to the grade of the vehicle, which is an optional part such as an outside temperature display and a clock display, is installed in the vehicle. A space is provided in a part of the instrument case to allow installation. A lid is inserted in this space to prevent dust and the like from entering the space until the display unit is mounted, or to prevent external problems. Of course, if the user does not need a display unit, or if it is a grade car without a display unit, the instrument with the lid attached is attached to the vehicle.

4 to 5 show a conventional lid structure. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a case accommodating a speedometer, a tachometer, etc., and a space 3 partitioned by a partition wall 2 is provided in a part of the case 1. A decorative plate 4 is arranged on the front surface of the space 3, and a window 5 through which a display unit (not shown) can be visually recognized is provided on the decorative plate 4. Then, the lid 7 having the projection 6 on the side surface is inserted into the space 3 and is press-fitted to be held by the partition wall 2 of the case 1. Reference numeral 8 is a knob portion provided in the central portion of the lid body 7. The knob portion 8 is a knob allowance when the lid 7 is removed when the optional part display unit is attached.

[0004]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, when the lid body is formed by pressing or vacuum forming, the lid body is likely to fall off when the dimensional variation of the protrusions is large and the pressure input is weak, and the press-fitting force is reduced. If it is too strong, it will be difficult to insert it, and the mounting condition will be uncertain, and the mounting workability will be poor. Moreover, in order to secure the attachment, multiple protrusions are required, which complicates the shape and makes die processing difficult.

There is a method of fixing such a state to a case by using a screw or the like and securely fixing it to the case. However, the number of parts is increased, and as described above, the lid may be removed. Therefore, there is a problem that the work at that time is difficult to do.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a lid body structure that simplifies the shape of the lid body, ensures secure and easy mounting, and is easy to remove. It is a target.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a case in which optional parts can be mounted and which has a space partitioned by a partition wall, a lid body made of an elastic material that closes the space for mounting the optional parts, and At least a part of the lid body is extended to a substantially L shape, and a tongue piece is formed on the bent portion of the tongue piece.

[0008]

[Action]

 When the lid is attached to the case, the tongue is inserted along the partition wall while flexing in the anti-insertion direction, and due to the force of returning, the projection formed on the bent part of the tongue and the tip side of the tongue are the partition of the case. It is held in the case while being pressed against the wall.

[0009]

【Example】

 The present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, but the same or corresponding portions as those of the conventional example are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 and 2 show a first embodiment of the present invention, in which a space 3 defined by a partition wall 2 is provided in a part of a case 1. A display unit (not shown), which is an optional part, can be attached to the space 3, and a decorative plate 4 is provided on the front surface of the space 3 and the display of the display unit is displayed on the decorative plate 4. A visible window 5 is provided. This window 5 may be transparent or may be perforated.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a lid, which is in the shape of a box surrounded by four sides. From this one surface, a tongue piece 9 having an approximately L shape is integrally provided from the center side of the lid 7 toward the outside. is there. The bent portion 10 of the tongue piece 9 is formed with an outwardly projecting portion 11 having an arcuate cross section.

Next, attachment of the lid 7 will be described. To attach the lid 7 to the space 3 for mounting the optional parts provided in the case 1, the lid 7 is inserted from the bottom side of the lid 7 along the partition wall 2 of the case 1. At that time, the tongue piece 9 provided on the lid body 7 is inserted while bending in the anti-insertion direction. The protruding portion 11 formed on the bent portion 10 of the tongue piece 9 and the tip side of the tongue piece 9 come into contact with the partition wall 2 of the case 1, but the force of the tongue piece 9 provided in the substantially L shape to return to the original position. That is, it is held by the case 1 while being pressed against the partition wall 2 by elasticity.

The tip of the tongue piece 9 is placed outside the bottom surface 12 of the case 1 to serve as a grip allowance when the lid 7 is removed.

With this configuration, the shape of the lid is simple and the attachment is easy, and since a plurality of pressure contact portions between the lid and the case are secured, the lid can be securely held in the case, vibration, etc. It will not come off easily even if is added. Also, since it is not attached to the case with screws, the workability of removing the lid is good when attaching the optional parts.

FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a lid 7 is provided with two tongue pieces 9 at two positions, and a bent portion 10 of the tongue piece 9 is formed with a protrusion 11 having a square cross section toward the outside. It was done. The second embodiment can also obtain the same operation and effect as the first embodiment.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and may be a combination of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, for example. The lid is not limited to a square shape as long as it fits the space where the optional parts can be installed, and may be a polygonal shape or a round shape. The width of the tongue is also free.

[0017]

[Effect of device]

 The present invention has a case in which optional parts can be mounted and has a space partitioned by a partition wall, a lid made of an elastic material that closes the space for mounting the optional parts, and at least a part of the lid. Since the tongue piece extending in an L shape and the protruding portion formed outward at the bent portion of the tongue piece, when the lid body is attached to the case, the tongue piece provided on the lid body is attached to the case. It is inserted along the partition wall in a direction opposite to the insertion direction, and the protrusion of the tongue and the tip side of the tongue are pressed against the partition wall of the case by the force of the tongue's attempt to return. Retained. In this way, the shape of the lid can be made simple, and the attachment can be done securely and easily, and the lid can be held securely in the case and the lid can be easily removed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a lid body of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a lid body according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a conventional example.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a lid of a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Case 2 Partition Wall 3 Space 4 Decorative Plate 5 Window 7 Lid 9 Tongue 10 Bend 11 Protrusion

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A case in which optional parts can be mounted and which has a space partitioned by a partition wall, a lid made of a material having elasticity for closing the space for mounting the optional parts, and at least a part of this lid. Is a substantially L-shaped tongue piece, and a projecting portion that is formed outward at a bent portion of the tongue piece.