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Wiring Device

Abstract: The problem of the present invention is to provide a wiring device of a reduced size. The wiring device includes a housing and electronic modules (2, 3). The housing comprises a body (11) and a cover (12) which together with the body (11) forms a housing space (10). The body (11) has a base and lugs (14, 15). The lugs (14, 15) are each arranged to extend from the base to the cover (12) and to be spaced from each other. The lug (14) has a guide portion extending along a predetermined direction (D). The cover (12) has a cover body (121) in which an insertion hole (121a) is opened. The electronic module (2) includes a first circuit board (21) supported by the lugs (14, 15), and a connector (22) to which a terminal of an external device is connected. The electronic module (3) comprises a second circuit board (31) positioned in the base by the guide part.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
22 July 2021
Publication Number
44/2021
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
ELECTRICAL
Status
Email
IPRDEL@LAKSHMISRI.COM
Parent Application
Patent Number
Legal Status
Grant Date
2024-01-31
Renewal Date

Applicants

PANASONIC CORPORATION
1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 5718501

Inventors

1. WU, Shangju
c/o Panasonic Eco Solutions Electrical Construction Materials Taiwan Co., Ltd. No. 228, Sin-Yi Rd., Tachi, Taoyuan, 33554, Taiwan
2. LIU, Wentsai
c/o Panasonic Eco Solutions Electrical Construction Materials Taiwan Co., Ltd. No. 228, Sin-Yi Rd., Tachi, Taoyuan, 33554, Taiwan
3. MIYAKE, Tomohiro
c/o Panasonic Corporation, 1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571- 8501, Japan

Specification

[0001]The present invention relates to a wiring device, specifically, a wiring device for connecting a power supply terminal.
Background technology
[0002]Currently, many mobile electronic devices use the Universal Serial Bus (hereinafter abbreviated as USB) to transfer data, supply electric power, charge a battery, and the like.
[0003]
 Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 disclose a wiring device including a USB socket for connecting a USB plug.
[0004]
 However, the conventional wiring fixtures described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 have an advantage that high dimensional accuracy regarding the housing is not required by separately providing a support member for supporting the circuit board. Due to the presence of the member, it is difficult to reduce the weight and size. Therefore, there is room for improvement in the configuration of conventional wiring equipment.
Prior art literature
Patent documents
[0005]
Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-11239
Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-113240
Outline of the invention
[0006]
 In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a wiring device capable of solving the above drawbacks.
[0007]
 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following wiring equipment.
[0008]
 That is, a wiring device including a housing, a first electronic module, and a second electronic module, wherein the housing has a body having an opening and the opening of the body toward the opening. It comprises a cover that covers from a predetermined direction to form a containment space with the body, the body having a base, a first lug, and a second lug, said. The base has a first joint edge that is in contact with the cover in the predetermined direction, and the first lug extends from the base toward the cover in the predetermined direction. The second lug has a guide portion that protrudes beyond the first joint edge and extends along the predetermined direction on the side edge, and the second lug is the predetermined from the base. In the direction, it extends toward the cover and protrudes beyond the first joint edge, and is spaced from the first lug, and the cover communicates the outside with the accommodation space. It has a cover body having an open insertion hole, and the first electronic module is arranged in the accommodation space so that the normal direction is parallel to the predetermined direction. A first circuit board supported by the first lug and the second lug, and a terminal of an external device provided on the first circuit board so as to correspond to the insertion hole. The second electronic module is arranged in the accommodation space and is electrically connected to the first electronic module. Provided is a wiring device including a second circuit board which is arranged so as to be orthogonal to the first circuit board and is guided and positioned in the base by the guide portion. ..
A brief description of the drawing
[0009]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wiring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the wiring device of the same as above.
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the wiring device of the same as above.
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a housing included in the wiring fixture of the same.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a body included in the wiring device of the same.
FIG. 6 is a side sectional view showing a state in which the tip end portion of the antistatic rib is accommodated in the accommodating groove in the wiring device of the same as above.
FIG. 7 is a top sectional view showing a state in which the first pressing rib is in contact with the first circuit board in the same wiring device.
FIG. 8 is a side sectional view showing a state in which the first holding rib is in contact with the first circuit board in the same wiring device.
[Fig. 9] Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which a second circuit board and a third circuit board are attached to a body in the same wiring device.
FIG. 10 is a side sectional view showing a state in which a second circuit board is attached to a guide portion in the same wiring device.
FIG. 11 is a top sectional view showing a state in which a second pressing rib is in contact with a third circuit board in the same wiring device.
FIG. 12 is a side sectional view showing a state in which a second pressing rib is in contact with a third circuit board in the same wiring device.
Mode for carrying out the invention
[0010]
 The wiring device 100 according to the present invention is applied to, for example, a USB outlet for connecting a USB plug provided at the tip of a USB cable. The wiring device 100 can supply power to a mobile electronic device (for example, a smartphone, a digital audio player, a laptop computer, etc.) electrically connected to the USB cable, or charge the battery of the electronic device. ..
[0011]
 Hereinafter, the wiring device 100 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “wiring device 100”) according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0012]
 The wiring device 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. Here, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the wiring device 100, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are exploded perspective views of the wiring device 100.
[0013]
 Further, FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the housing 1 included in the wiring instrument 100, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the body 11 included in the wiring instrument 100, and FIG. 6 is a front end portion of the antistatic rib 124 in the wiring instrument 100. Is a side sectional view showing a state in which is accommodated in the accommodating groove 131a.
[0014]
 As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the wiring device 100 includes a housing 1, a first electronic module 2, a second electronic module 3, and a third electronic module 4.
[0015]
 The housing 1 includes a body 11 and a cover 12, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. The body 11 has a box shape having an opening on one side. The cover 12 covers the opening of the body 11 from a predetermined direction D toward the opening (intersects the virtual surface including the opening) to form the accommodation space 10 together with the body 11.
[0016]
 The body 11 includes a base 13, a first support portion 111, a second support portion 112, a first reinforcing rib 16, and a second reinforcing rib 17.
[0017]
 As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the base 13 includes a first body side wall 131, a second body side wall 132, a first body connecting wall 133, and a second body connecting wall 134. Have. More specifically, the base 13 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and the first body side wall 131, the second body side wall 132, the first body connecting wall 133, and the second body connecting wall 134 form a surrounding wall. Moreover, the opening is formed in the predetermined direction D of the surrounding wall, and the first joint edge 135 that abuts the cover 12 is provided.
[0018]
 The first support portion 111 has a first lug 14 and a second lug 15, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. The first lug 14 and the second lug 15 are spaced apart from each other and extend from the base 13 toward the cover 12 in a predetermined direction D to exceed the first junction edge 135. It protrudes into.
[0019]
 More specifically, the first lug 14 and the second lug 15 are located inside the first joint edge 135 in a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction D, and the first lug 14 is located. , The first body connecting wall 133 and the second lug 15 are connected to the second body connecting wall 134.
[0020]
 In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the first lug 14 and the second lug 15 have a substantially trapezoidal shape so as to extend beyond the first joint edge 135. The lower base is formed so that the lower base is longer than the upper base, where the side closer to the first joint edge 135 is the lower base and the end edge away from the first joint edge 135 is the upper base. Further, the first lug 14 and the second lug 15 are recessed with engaging grooves 18 whose shapes and positions correspond to each other on the top surface (end surface) of the upper bottom of each.
[0021]
 Further, the second lug 15 is symmetrically and obliquely configured so that the two base angles at both ends of the lower base approach the first body side wall 131 and the second body side wall 132, respectively. On the other hand, the first lug 14 has a guide portion 141 extending along a predetermined direction D on a side edge close to the first body side wall 131. Further, the side edge of the first lug 14 corresponds to the side edge of the second lug 15 close to the second body side wall 132, and the bottom angle approaches the second body side wall 132. It is constructed diagonally.
[0022]
 The first reinforcing rib 16 and the second reinforcing rib 17 included in the body 11 are configured to increase the structural strength of the first lug 14 and the second lug 15, respectively. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the first reinforcing rib 16 extends from the first joint edge 135 on the first body connecting wall 133 and is the outer surface of the first lug 14. The first lug 14 and the base 13 are connected by connecting with the first lug 14. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the second reinforcing rib 17 extends from the first joint edge 135 on the second body connecting wall 134 and is connected to the outer surface of the second lug 15. Thereby, the second lug 15 and the base 13 are connected.
[0023]
 The second support portion 112 has a partition wall 136 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. The partition wall 136 is arranged in the accommodation space 10, and both ends are the first body side wall 131 and the second body between the first body connecting wall 133 and the second body connecting wall 134, respectively. It is connected to the side wall 132. The storage space 10 is partitioned by a partition wall 136, so that the storage space 10 is connected to a first storage unit 137 that houses the second electronic module 3 adjacent to the first body connection wall 133 and a second body connection. A second storage portion 138 adjacent to the wall 134 is formed.
[0024]
 As shown in FIG. 4, a first positioning groove 139 is recessed in the first body connecting wall 133 of the base 13. The first positioning groove 139 corresponds to the guide portion 141 of the first lug 14 so as to position the second circuit board 31, and extends along a predetermined direction D to form the second circuit board. It is engaged with the veranda of 31. On the other hand, a second positioning groove 139'opposing the first positioning groove 139 is recessed on the surface of the partition wall 136 facing the first body connecting wall 133.
[0025]
 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the cover 12 includes a cover main body 121, a plurality of first pressing ribs 122, a plurality of second pressing ribs 123, and at least one antistatic rib 124. It includes a pair of assembly pieces 125.
[0026]
 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the cover main body 121 includes a first cover side wall 126, a second cover side wall 127, two cover connecting walls 128, and a top wall 129. The first cover side wall 126 corresponds to the first body side wall 131. The second cover side wall 127 is arranged at a distance from the first cover side wall 126 and corresponds to the second body side wall 132. The two cover connecting walls 128 correspond to the first body connecting wall 133 and the second body connecting wall 134, respectively, and together with the first cover side wall 126 and the second cover side wall 127 form a surrounding wall. As such, it is adjacent to the first cover side wall 126 and the second cover side wall 127. The top wall 129 is adjacent to each side of the first cover side wall 126, the second cover side wall 127, and the two cover connecting walls 128, and is an insertion that communicates the outside with the accommodation space 10. The hole 121a is opened.
[0027]
 The cover body 121 further includes a second joint edge 121b, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. The second joint edge 121b is in contact with the first joint edge 135 of the base 13 and is recessed so as to engage with the first reinforcing rib 16 and the second reinforcing rib 17, respectively. It has two insertion grooves 121c. Such a configuration of the first reinforcing rib 16, the second reinforcing rib 17, and the two insertion grooves 121c can not only improve the structural strength of the first lug 14 and the second lug 15, but also improve the structural strength of the first lug 14 and the second lug 15. , The appearance of the entire housing 1 can also be improved.
[0028]
 The plurality of first holding ribs 122 and the plurality of second holding ribs 123 are formed on the surfaces of the first cover side wall 126 and the second cover side wall 127, respectively, as shown in FIG. It is located in space 10. Further, the plurality of second pressing ribs 123 extend along a predetermined direction D and project so that the tips thereof exceed the second joining edge 121b, and the third electronic module 4 described later will be described later. It is in contact with the circuit board 41.
[0029]
 More specifically, the first pressing rib 122 is formed in a rod shape so that one end thereof is connected to the top wall 129 and extends along a predetermined direction D. On the other hand, the second pressing rib 123, like the first pressing rib 122, has one end connected to the top wall 129 and is formed in a rod shape so as to extend along a predetermined direction D, and the other end is formed. It projects toward the body 11 so as to exceed the second joint edge 121b of the cover body 121.
[0030]
 In the present embodiment, two first pressing ribs 122 and two second pressing ribs 123 are provided. Of course, here, the quantity of each of the first pressing rib 122 and the second pressing rib 123 is not limited to two, and in some cases, for example, one may be provided for each.
[0031]
 As shown in FIG. 4, the antistatic rib 124 is formed on the inner surface of the first cover side wall 126, and projects from the cover main body 121 toward the body 11 along a predetermined direction D. ing.
[0032]
 Then, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the first body side wall 131 of the body 11 is provided with the tip end portion of the at least one antistatic rib 124 corresponding to at least one antistatic rib 124. At least one accommodating groove 131a for accommodating is further formed.
[0033]
 Further, in the wiring device 100 according to the present embodiment, the antistatic rib 124 and the accommodating groove 131a are configured, so that the first body side wall 131 and the first cover side wall 126 are joined to each other. By preventing the highest portion of the body side wall 131 of 1 and the lowest portion of the antistatic rib 124 from being flush with each other, static electricity is transmitted between the first body side wall 131 and the first cover side wall 126. The effect of making it difficult can be obtained. As a result, not only can static electricity leading to damage of electronic components inside the wiring device 100 be prevented, but also the tip of the antistatic rib 124 and the accommodating groove 131a are separated when the wiring device 100 is assembled. Since it is necessary to match, the Pokayoke effect can be obtained.
[0034]
 In the present embodiment, two antistatic ribs 124 are provided, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and if at least one is provided, the above-mentioned effect can be achieved.
[0035]
 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the pair of assembly pieces 125 extend from the first cover side wall 126 and the second cover side wall 127 toward the body 11, respectively, and the two assembly holes 125a Is open.
[0036]
 Then, on the first body side wall 131 and the second body side wall 132, two engagement blocks 19 for engaging with the two assembly holes 125a of the corresponding assembly pieces 125 are projected. The engagement between the assembly hole 125a and the engagement block 19 prevents the cover 12 and the body 11 from being separated from each other when the housing 1 is assembled.
[0037]
 Hereinafter, the first electronic module 2, the second electronic module 3, and the third electronic module 4 of the wiring instrument 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, and 7 and 8 as well as the wiring instrument. The assembly of 100 will be further described. Here, FIG. 7 is a top sectional view showing a state in which the first pressing rib 122 according to the embodiment is in contact with the first circuit board 21, and FIG. 8 is a top sectional view showing the first pressing rib 122 according to the embodiment. Is a side sectional view showing a state in which is in contact with the first circuit board 21.
[0038]
 The first electronic module 2 includes a first circuit board 21 and a connector 22, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The first circuit board 21 is arranged in the accommodation space 10, and the first support portion 111 (that is, in the present embodiment, that is, the first support portion 111) is arranged so that the normal direction of the substrate surface is parallel to the predetermined direction D. It is supported by a lug 14 of 1 and a lug 15) of 2). The connector 22 is provided on the first circuit board 21 so as to correspond to the insertion hole 121a of the cover 12.
[0039]
 Furthermore, the first circuit board 21 has a main board 211 and two engaging blocks 212, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. The two engaging blocks 212 project from both sides of the main board 211 so as to engage with the two engaging grooves 18 of the first lug 14 and the second lug 15, respectively.
[0040]
 Therefore, in addition to the fact that the two engaging grooves 18 and the two blocks 212 are positioned on the body 11 in a plane perpendicular to the predetermined direction D by engaging with each other, the first circuit board 21 is positioned in FIG. 7. And as shown in FIG. 8, by being abutted against the plurality of first pressing ribs 122 formed on the cover 12, the housing 1 is fixed so as not to move in a predetermined direction D.
[0041]
 Further, the first circuit board 21 is recessed with a plurality of notches 213, each of which engages with a plurality of second pressing ribs 123, as shown in FIG. With such a configuration, the first circuit board 21 is fixed so as not to move even along a plane perpendicular to a predetermined direction D.
[0042]
 As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the connector 22 corresponds to the insertion hole 121a, and the terminal of the external device can be connected through the insertion hole 121a.
[0043]
 In the present embodiment, the case where the connector 22 is a USB socket has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal (registered trademark) may be used depending on the application. It may be changed to a VGA (Video Graphics Array) terminal (registered trademark) or a LAN (Local Area Network) terminal (registered trademark).
[0044]
 See FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which the second circuit board 31 and the third circuit board 41 according to the embodiment are attached to the body 11, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the second circuit board 31 and the third circuit board 41 according to the embodiment are attached to the body 11. It is a side sectional view which shows the state which 31 is attached to the guide part 141.
[0045]
 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 9, the second electronic module 3 is arranged in the accommodation space 10 and is electrically connected to the first electronic module 2. Specifically, the second electronic module 3 includes a second circuit board 31. The second circuit board 31 is arranged so as to be close to the first body side wall 131 while the normal direction of the board surface is orthogonal to the first circuit board 21, and the guide portion 141 is provided in the base 13. Guided and positioned. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, most of the second circuit board 31 is located in the first storage portion 137, and the other part is located in the second storage portion 138. doing. The term "orthogonal" as used herein means not only a state in which they intersect at exactly 90 degrees, but also a state in which they are substantially orthogonal within a certain margin of error. That is, the angle between the first circuit board 21 and the second circuit board 31 is within a certain error (10 degrees or less as an example) with respect to 90 degrees. In this embodiment, as an example, the angle between the first circuit board 21 and the second circuit board 31 is 90 degrees.
[0046]
 A connection terminal (not shown) welded to the first circuit board 21 is installed on the second circuit board 31, and the first circuit board 21 and the second circuit board 21 and the second circuit board 21 are provided by the connection terminal (not shown). The circuit board 31 is electrically connected to each other.
[0047]
 Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 9, the second circuit board 31 is recessed on the surface facing the partition wall 136 of the first body connecting wall 133 of the base 13, each of the edge sides on both sides thereof. It is positioned by engaging with the first positioning groove 139 and the second positioning groove 139 ′ recessed in the surface of the partition wall 136 facing the first body connecting wall 133. The first positioning groove 139 and the second positioning groove 139'make it easy for the edge sides of both sides of the second circuit board 31 to move in the groove when the second circuit board 31 is attached to the base 13. As described above, the width is formed to be larger than the thickness of the second circuit board 31. Further, by installing the antistatic rib 124 and the accommodating groove 131a, a better antistatic effect on the second circuit board 31 can be expected.
[0048]
 Further, reference will be made to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a top sectional view showing a state in which the second pressing rib 123 according to the embodiment is in contact with the third circuit board 41, and FIG. 12 is a top sectional view showing a state in which the second pressing rib 123 according to the embodiment is in contact with the third circuit board 41, and FIG. 12 is a second pressing rib 123 according to the embodiment. Is a side sectional view showing a state in which is in contact with the third circuit board 41.
[0049]
 The third electronic module 4 has a third circuit board 41 and a pair of conductive terminals 42, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 11. The third circuit board 41 is accommodated in the second accommodating portion 138 in the accommodating space 10, is electrically connected to the second electronic module 3, and is supported by the partition wall 136. It is arranged so as to be substantially parallel to the first circuit board 21.
[0050]
 The third circuit board 41 is supported from below by the second support 112, as shown in FIG. 3, and a plurality of second pressing ribs 123 hit the top surface from above, as shown in FIG. Positioned by contact.
[0051]
 In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a part of the second circuit board 31 of the second electronic module 3 is extended so as to exceed the partition wall 136, and the third circuit board 41 It is arranged between the first circuit board 21 and the first circuit board 21.
[0052]
 In the present embodiment, the pair of conductive terminals 42 are for connecting a conducting wire (not shown) of an external power source. Since the method of connecting the pair of conductive terminals 42 and the conducting wire of the external power supply is the same as that disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, detailed description thereof will be omitted here.
[0053]
 The second circuit board 31 and the third circuit board 41 are electrically connected to each other by a conducting wire (not shown), and AC power from an external power source is transmitted to the second circuit board 41 via the third circuit board 41. Is transmitted to the circuit board 31 of.
[0054]
 Next, the second electronic module 3 converts the AC power from the external power source into DC power, and transmits the converted DC power to the first circuit board 21.
[0055]
 Further, the second electronic module 3 further includes a plurality of electronic components 32 such as a transformer, an electrolytic capacitor, an electric resistance, and an inductor. The first electronic module 2 further includes a plurality of electronic components 23 such as a smoothing capacitor, and the plurality of electronic components 23 smooth the DC power and transmit it to the connector 22 of the first electronic module 2.
[0056]
 In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the plurality of electronic components 32 of the second electronic module 3 are arranged on the same side of the second circuit board 31. On the other hand, the plurality of electronic components 23 and the connector 22 of the first electronic module 2 are arranged on the same side of the first circuit board 21.
[0057]
 In the wiring device 100 according to the present embodiment, the first support portion 111 and the plurality of first pressing ribs 122 are positioned so that the first circuit board 21 cannot move along the predetermined direction D with respect to the housing 1. Has been done. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the third circuit board 41 cannot move along the predetermined direction D with respect to the housing 1 due to the second support portion 112 and the plurality of second pressing ribs 123. It is positioned so as to.
[0058]
 In this way, the wiring device 100 according to the present embodiment is assembled without further installing a support member as compared with the conventional wiring device disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2. This makes it possible to further reduce the size and weight of the wiring device 100.
[0059]
 Hereinafter, the assembly of the wiring device 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.
[0060]
 First, the first electronic module 2 and the second electronic module 3 are electrically connected, and the second electronic module 3 and the third electronic module 4 are electrically connected.
[0061]
 Next, the first electronic module 2, the second electronic module 3, and the third electronic module 4 are all installed in the body 11 (that is, the accommodation space 10).
[0062]
 At this time, since the second circuit board 31 of the second electronic module 3 is guided by the guide portion 141 formed on the first lug 14, it becomes easier to attach the second electronic module 3, and in addition, Positioning of the first electronic module 2 and the third electronic module 4 on the body 11 can be easily performed.
[0063]
 Then, the opening of the body 11 accommodating the electronic modules 2, 3 and 4 is covered with the cover 12, and then the cover 12 and the body 11 are engaged with each other to assemble the wiring device 100 according to the present embodiment. Complete.
[0064]
 In summary, the wiring device 100 according to the above embodiment can be further miniaturized by the relative positional relationship of the plurality of electronic modules 2, 3 and 4 and the configuration in the housing 1. Further, by recessing and installing the accommodating groove 131a and the antistatic rib 124 in the body 11 and the cover 12, respectively, it is possible not only to prevent static electricity that leads to damage of the electronic parts inside, but also to wire the wiring equipment. When assembling the 100, it is necessary to align the tip of the antistatic rib 124 with the accommodating groove 131a, so that a pokayoke effect can be obtained.
[0065]
 In the above, many specific details have been presented to facilitate an overall understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that one or more other embodiments may be implemented without specific details.
[0066]
 Although preferred embodiments and variations of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and all modifications and equivalents are made as various configurations included in the spirit and scope of the broadest interpretation. It shall include the composition.
Industrial applicability
[0067]
 In the wiring device according to the present invention, the first circuit board of the first electronic module is supported by the first lug and the second lug formed on the body, so that the support member is not installed. , Can be assembled. Therefore, the overall size of the wiring device can be reduced. Capture Therefore, it has industrial applicability.
Code description
[0068]
100 Wiring fixture
1 Housing
10 Accommodation space
11 Body
111 First support
112 Second support
12 Cover
121 Cover body
121a Insertion hole
121b Second joint edge
121c Insertion groove
122 First holding rib
123 Second Holding rib
124 Antistatic rib
125 Assembly piece
125a Assembly hole
126 First cover side wall
127 Second cover side wall
128 Cover connection wall
129 Top wall
13 Base
131 First body side wall
131a Storage groove
132 Second body side wall
133 First body connection wall
134 Second body connection wall
135 First joint edge
136 Partition wall
137 First storage
138 Second storage part
139 First positioning groove
139'Second positioning groove
14 First lug
141 Guide part
15 Second lug
16 First reinforcing rib
17 Second reinforcing rib
18 Engagement groove
19 Combined block
2 First electronic module
21 First circuit board
211 Main board
212 Engagement block
213 Notch
22 Connector
23 Electronic component
3 Second electronic module
31 Second circuit board
32 Electronic component
4 Third electronic module
41 Third circuit board
42 Conductive terminal
D Predetermined direction

WE CALIMS

[Claim 1]A wiring device (100) including a housing (1), a first electronic module (2), and a second electronic module (3),
 wherein the housing (1) is a body having an opening. (11), a cover (12) that covers the opening of the body (11) from a predetermined direction (D) toward the opening to form a storage space (10) together with the body (11). comprises a
 said body (11) includes a base (13), a first lug (14), and the second lug (15) has a
 said base (13), the It has a first joint edge (135) that is in contact with the cover (12) in a predetermined direction (D), and
 the first lug (14) is from the base (13) to the predetermined one. In the direction (D), it extends toward the cover (12) and protrudes beyond the first joint edge (135), and extends to the side edge along the predetermined direction (D).
 The second lug (15) extends from the base (13) toward the cover (12) in the predetermined direction (D ) and has the guide portion (141) . It protrudes beyond the joint edge (135) of 1 and is spaced from the first lug (14), and the
 cover (12) communicates the outside with the accommodation space (10). It has a cover body (121) through which the insertion hole (121a) is opened.
 The first electronic module (2) is arranged in the accommodation space (10), and the first lug (14) is arranged so that the normal direction is parallel to the predetermined direction (D). ) And the first circuit board (21) supported by the second lug (15), and provided on the first circuit board (21) so as to correspond to the insertion hole (121a).
 The second electronic module (3) is arranged in the accommodation space (10) , and includes a connector (22) to which terminals of an external device can be connected through the insertion hole (121a). The base is electrically connected to the first electronic module (2), is arranged so as to be orthogonal to the first circuit board (21), and is arranged by the guide portion (141).
 A wiring device (100) comprising a second circuit board (31) guided and positioned within (13 ).
[Claim 2]
 The base (13) corresponds to the guide portion (141) of the first lug (14) so ​​as to position the second circuit board (31), and is in the predetermined direction (D).
 The wiring device according to claim 1, wherein a first positioning groove (139) extending along the edge and engaging with the edge side of the second circuit board (31) is recessed. (100).
[Claim 3]
 Said body (11), said first lug (14) and includes the base (13) and the further first reinforcing rib articulating (16),
 according to claim 1 that is characterized by Wiring equipment (100).
[Claim 4]
 The first lug (14) and the second lug (15) are located inside the first joint edge (135), and
 the first reinforcing rib (16) is the first. The
 body (11) is extended from the first joint edge (135) and is connected to the outer surface of the first lug (14). In addition, the
 cover body (121) is further provided with a second reinforcing rib (17) that is connected to the outer surface of the second lug (15), and the cover body (121) is the first joint edge (135). A second having two insertion grooves (121c) that are in contact with the first reinforcing rib (16) and recessed so as to engage with the second reinforcing rib (17), respectively. The
 wiring device (100) according to claim 3, further comprising a joint edge (121b) of the above.
[Claim 5]
 Said body (11) further includes a respective first lug (14) and two engaging grooves that are recessed in the top surface of the second lug (15) (18),
 wherein The first circuit board (21) has two engagements that project from both sides of the main board (211) and the main board (211) so as to engage with the two engagement grooves (18).
 The wiring device (100) according to claim 1 , wherein the block (212) and the wiring device (100) are provided.
[Claim 6]
 The cover (12) includes at least one antistatic rib (124) projecting from the cover body (121) toward the body (11) along the predetermined direction (D). The
 body (11) has at least one accommodating groove (11) accommodating the tip of the at least one antistatic rib (124) corresponding to the at least one antistatic rib (124).
 The wiring device (100) according to claim 1, wherein 131a) is further formed .
[Claim 7]
 The cover body (121) is spaced apart from the first cover side wall (126) on which at least one antistatic rib (124) is formed on the inner surface, and the first cover side wall (126). The first cover side wall (126) is arranged so as to form a surrounding wall together with the first cover side wall (126) and the second cover side wall (127), respectively. ) And the two cover connecting walls (128) adjacent to the second cover side wall (127), the first cover side wall (126), the second cover side wall (127), and the two covers. A top wall (129), which is adjacent to each side of the connecting wall (128) and has the insertion hole (121a) opened, is provided, and the
 base (13) is the first. It corresponds to the cover side wall (126) of 1, and corresponds to the first body side wall (131) in which at least one accommodating groove (131a) is recessed, and the second cover side wall (127). It has a second body side wall (132), a first body connecting wall (133) and a second body connecting wall (134) corresponding to the two cover connecting walls (128). and is,
 the second circuit board (31), said receiving space (10) being arranged adjacent to said first body side wall (131) within,
 said first lug (14) , while articulating the said first body connection wall (133), said second lug (15) is continuously connected with said second body connecting wall (134),
 characterized in that The wiring device (100) according to claim 6.
[Claim 8]
 The first body connection wall (133) of the base (13) corresponds to the guide portion (141) of the first lug (14) so ​​as to position the second circuit board (31). A first positioning groove (139) extending along the predetermined direction (D) and engaging with the edge side of the second circuit board (31) is recessed.
 The wiring device (100) according to claim 7.
[Claim 9]
 The base (13) has both ends of the first body side wall (131) and the second body between the first body connecting wall (133) and the second body connecting wall (134), respectively. A partition wall (136) connected to the side wall (132) is further provided, and the partition wall (136) is adjacent to the first body connecting wall (133) and the second electronic module (132). A first storage portion (137) accommodating 3) and a second storage portion (138) adjacent to the second body connection wall (134) are formed, and the
 partition is formed. A second positioning groove (139') facing the first positioning groove (139) is recessed on the surface of the wall (136) facing the first body connecting wall (133). cage,
 wherein the first positioning groove (139) and the second positioning groove (139'), the both sides of the edge engaged with the second circuit board of each of the second circuit board (31) ( 31)
 The wiring device (100) according to claim 8, wherein the wiring device (100) is positioned.
[Claim 10]
 It is housed in the second storage portion (138), is electrically connected to the second electronic module (3), and is supported by the partition wall (136). A third electronic module (4) having a third circuit board (41) arranged so as to be substantially parallel to the circuit board (21) of 1 is further provided, and the
 cover body (121) is the cover body (121). A second joint edge (121b) that is in contact with the first joint edge (135) is further provided, and the
 cover (12) is the first cover side wall (126) and the second cover, respectively. A plurality of first holding ribs (122) formed on the side wall (127) and in contact with the first circuit board (21), and extending along the predetermined direction (D). A plurality of second holding ribs (123) whose tips project so as to extend beyond the second joint edge (121b) and are in contact with the third circuit board (41) are further provided.
 The wiring device (100) according to claim 9, wherein the wiring device (100) is characterized in that.
[Claim 11]
 Wherein the first circuit board (21), each of the combined plurality of second pressing engagement with the rib (123) and a plurality are cuts (213) are formed,
 according to claim 10 which can be characterized by The wiring device (100) according to the above.

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Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202117033049-IntimationOfGrant31-01-2024.pdf 2024-01-31
1 202117033049-TRANSLATIOIN OF PRIOIRTY DOCUMENTS ETC. [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
2 202117033049-PatentCertificate31-01-2024.pdf 2024-01-31
2 202117033049-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
3 202117033049-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
3 202117033049-certified copy of translation [30-01-2024(online)].pdf 2024-01-30
4 202117033049-Written submissions and relevant documents [30-01-2024(online)].pdf 2024-01-30
4 202117033049-NOTIFICATION OF INT. APPLN. NO. & FILING DATE (PCT-RO-105) [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
5 202117033049-FORM 3 [19-01-2024(online)].pdf 2024-01-19
5 202117033049-FORM 18 [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
6 202117033049-FORM-26 [15-01-2024(online)].pdf 2024-01-15
6 202117033049-FORM 1 [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
7 202117033049-DRAWINGS [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
7 202117033049-Correspondence to notify the Controller [05-01-2024(online)].pdf 2024-01-05
8 202117033049-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-16-01-2024).pdf 2023-12-28
8 202117033049-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
9 202117033049-CLAIMS [30-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-30
9 202117033049-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
10 202117033049-DRAWING [30-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-30
10 202117033049-FORM-26 [27-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-27
11 202117033049-FER_SER_REPLY [30-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-30
11 202117033049.pdf 2021-10-19
12 202117033049-FORM 13 [30-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-30
12 202117033049-FORM 3 [07-01-2022(online)].pdf 2022-01-07
13 202117033049-OTHERS [30-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-30
13 202117033049-Proof of Right [14-01-2022(online)].pdf 2022-01-14
14 202117033049-FER.pdf 2022-03-02
14 202117033049-POA [30-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-30
15 202117033049-FORM 3 [29-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-29
15 202117033049-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [30-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-30
16 202117033049-FORM 3 [29-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-29
16 202117033049-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [30-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-30
17 202117033049-POA [30-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-30
17 202117033049-FER.pdf 2022-03-02
18 202117033049-OTHERS [30-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-30
18 202117033049-Proof of Right [14-01-2022(online)].pdf 2022-01-14
19 202117033049-FORM 13 [30-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-30
19 202117033049-FORM 3 [07-01-2022(online)].pdf 2022-01-07
20 202117033049-FER_SER_REPLY [30-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-30
20 202117033049.pdf 2021-10-19
21 202117033049-DRAWING [30-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-30
21 202117033049-FORM-26 [27-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-27
22 202117033049-CLAIMS [30-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-30
22 202117033049-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
23 202117033049-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
23 202117033049-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-16-01-2024).pdf 2023-12-28
24 202117033049-DRAWINGS [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
24 202117033049-Correspondence to notify the Controller [05-01-2024(online)].pdf 2024-01-05
25 202117033049-FORM-26 [15-01-2024(online)].pdf 2024-01-15
25 202117033049-FORM 1 [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
26 202117033049-FORM 3 [19-01-2024(online)].pdf 2024-01-19
26 202117033049-FORM 18 [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
27 202117033049-Written submissions and relevant documents [30-01-2024(online)].pdf 2024-01-30
27 202117033049-NOTIFICATION OF INT. APPLN. NO. & FILING DATE (PCT-RO-105) [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
28 202117033049-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
28 202117033049-certified copy of translation [30-01-2024(online)].pdf 2024-01-30
29 202117033049-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
29 202117033049-PatentCertificate31-01-2024.pdf 2024-01-31
30 202117033049-TRANSLATIOIN OF PRIOIRTY DOCUMENTS ETC. [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
30 202117033049-IntimationOfGrant31-01-2024.pdf 2024-01-31

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