Handle mounting structure

Abstract

To provide a handle mounting structure which can conceal the presence of a locking means such as a screw for locking a handle to an object such as a door, and a cover for covering the locking means etc., and which can enhance designability.SOLUTION: In this mounting structure of the handle, a leg member 10 has a hollow part 11, and is erected on an object 2 so as to support the handle 1 with a clearance between the object 2 and itself. The fixing member 20 is fitted into the hollow portion 11 of the leg member 10 so as to fix the leg member 10 to the object 2. The lateral hole 30 is formed in a side surface of the leg member 10, and the locking member 3 is inserted into the lateral hole 30. The locking member 3 locks the leg member 10 to the fixing member 20. The cover member 40 is externally mounted movably in the axial direction of the leg member 10, and covers the entire length of the leg member 10. The retraction recess 50 is formed in the handle 1 so that the cover member 40 can be retracted to expose the horizontal hole 30. The holding means 60 holds the cover member 40 at a position covering the entire length of the leg member 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a handle mounting structure, and more particularly to a handle mounting structure for mounting a handle on an object such as a door. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a handle mounting structure for attaching a handle to an object such as a door, which includes a rod-shaped handle body, a leg member, and a fixing member for fixing the leg member to the door. In the mounting structure described in Patent Document 1, the fixing member is fixed to the door, and the leg member has a hollow portion, and is fixed to the door by fitting the fixing member into the hollow portion. In addition, the leg member has a screw hole formed on its side, and with the fixing member fitted into the hollow portion, a presser is screwed into the screw hole to engage with the fixing member.

[0003] According to the mounting structure described in Patent Document 1, there is no need to curve the end of the handle body toward the door as in the mounting structure described in Patent Document 2, and handles of various shapes, including not only rod-shaped but also circular, square, gourd-shaped, etc., can be attached to the object. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-107392 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-105760 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the mounting structure described in Patent Document 1 requires that screw holes be formed on the side of the leg member, and when a simple, highly designed handle that emphasizes a luxurious feel is mounted on a door, the luxurious feel may be diminished and the design may be compromised if the screws and screw holes are visible from the outside. While it is possible to cover the screws and screw holes with a cover or the like, it is difficult to completely hide the presence of the cover, and the presence of the cover itself may interfere with the simple, luxurious feel and may detract from the design.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a handle mounting structure that can hide the presence of locking means such as screws that lock the handle to an object such as a door, and the presence of a cover that covers the locking means, thereby improving design. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The handle mounting structure disclosed herein is a structure for mounting a handle (1) to a flat object (2), and includes a columnar leg member (10), a fixing member (20), a horizontal hole (30), a cylindrical cover member (40), a retraction recess (50), and a holding means (60). The leg member (10) has a hollow portion (11) and is erected on the object (2) so as to support the handle (1) with a gap between the leg member (10) and the object (2). The fixing member (20) fits into the hollow portion (11) of the leg member (10) so as to fix the leg member (10) to the object (2). The horizontal hole (30) is formed on the side of the leg member (10), and a locking member (3) is inserted into the horizontal hole (30). The locking member (3) locks the leg member (10) to the fixing member (20). The cover member (40) is fitted to the leg member (10) so as to be movable in the axial direction and covers the entire length of the leg member (10). The retraction recess (50) is formed in the handle (1) so that the cover member (40) can be retracted to expose the horizontal hole (30). The holding means (60) holds the cover member (40) in a position covering the entire length of the leg member (10).

[0008] In the handle mounting structure disclosed herein, the leg member (10) is columnar, the cover member (40) is cylindrical, and the holding means (60) includes a male thread (12) formed on the outer periphery of the leg member (10) and a female thread (41) formed on the inner periphery of the cover member (40). The female thread (41) is threadably engaged with the male thread (12).

[0009] Furthermore, in the handle mounting structure disclosed in the present application, it is preferable that the fixing member (20) is axial and penetrates the object (2) in the thickness direction, and engages with a first leg member (10A) which is the leg member (10) and a second leg member (10B) which is another leg member, which are arranged on both sides of the object (2). [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the handle mounting structure of the present invention, the presence of the locking means, such as screws that lock the handle to an object such as a door, and the cover that covers the locking means can be hidden, thereby improving the design. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1A is a front view of a handle mounting structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the end face side of a door, and FIG. 1B is a side view of the outer surface of the handle, viewed in a direction (X1) perpendicular to the door. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the handle mounting structure of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] 2 is an explanatory view showing a first step of assembling the handle mounting structure of FIG. 1.

[0023] FIG. [Figure 4] 1. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a second step of assembling the handle mounting structure of FIG. [Figure 5] 1. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a third step of assembling the handle mounting structure of FIG. [Figure 6] 1. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a fourth step of assembling the handle mounting structure of FIG. [Figure 7] 1. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a fifth step of assembling the handle mounting structure of FIG. [Figure 8]8(a) is a cross-sectional view showing a handle mounting structure according to another embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a cross-sectional view showing the mounting structure of FIG. 8(a) in the middle of assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The handle mounting structure according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiment described below is a preferred example for carrying out the present invention, and therefore various technical limitations are imposed. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment unless otherwise specified in the following description to the effect that the invention is limited.

[0013] <Embodiment> A handle mounting structure according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1(a) is a front view of the handle mounting structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the end face side of the door. Figure 1(b) is a side view of the outer surface of the handle, viewed in a direction (X1) perpendicular to the door. Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the handle mounting structure of Figure 1.

[0014] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the handle mounting structure of the embodiment is a handle mounting structure for mounting a handle 1 to a flat object 2, and is equipped with a columnar leg member 10, a fixing member 20, a horizontal hole 30, a cylindrical cover member 40, a retraction recess 50, and a holding means 60.

[0015] In this embodiment, the handle 1 is in the shape of a square bar and is provided on both sides of the object 2. The object 2 is a door of a building or the like.

[0016] The leg member 10 has a hollow portion 11 and is erected on the object 2 so as to support the handle 1 with a gap between it and the object 2. In this embodiment, the leg member 10 is cylindrical, and the hollow portion 11 also has a cylindrical shape. A male screw 12 is formed on the outer periphery of the leg member 10.

[0017] The hollow portion 11 is open at one end of the leg member 10, and the other end of the leg member 10 is closed by a bottom plate having a screw insertion hole 13. A setscrew 71 is inserted into the screw insertion hole 13 via a washer 72. The setscrew 71 screws into a first screw hole 1a provided in the handle 1, and fixes the leg member 10 to the handle 1.

[0018] In correspondence with the fact that the handles 1 are arranged on both sides of the object 2, a first leg member 10A, which is one form of leg member 10, is arranged on one side of the object 2, and a second leg member 10B, which is a leg member with a different structure from leg member 10, is arranged on the other side.

[0019] The second leg member 10B differs from the first leg member 10A in that it does not have a hollow portion 11, a male screw 12, a screw insertion hole 13, or a horizontal hole 30 described below, and in that it has an axial male screw portion 73 at one end and a second screw hole 74 at the other end.

[0020] The fixing member 20 fits into the hollow portion 11 of the leg member 10 so as to fix the leg member 10 to the object 2. In this embodiment, the fixing member 20 is axially shaped, penetrates the object 2 in the thickness direction, and engages with the first leg member 10A and the second leg member 10B. The fixing member 20 also has an axial portion 21 and a locked portion 22.

[0021] Shank 21 of fixing member 20 has a male thread formed on its outer periphery that screws into second screw hole 74. Locked portion 22 of fixing member 20 is a large-diameter portion formed on one end of shaft 21, and is recessed in the axial center, and engages with locking member 3 at the recessed portion, as described below.

[0022] The horizontal hole 30 is formed on the side surface of the leg member 10, and the locking member 3 is inserted into the horizontal hole 30. The locking member 3 locks the leg member 10 to the fixing member 20, and in this embodiment is a screw member such as a recessed-point hexagon socket set screw, and its tip engages with the locked portion 22 of the fixing member 20. In this embodiment, the horizontal hole 30 is a female screw hole, and the locking member 3 is screwed into the horizontal hole 30.

[0023] The cover member 40 is fitted to the leg member 10 so as to be movable in the axial direction, and covers the entire length of the leg member 10. In this embodiment, the cover member 40 is cylindrical in shape, corresponding to the cylindrical shape of the leg member 10. An internal thread 41 that screws into the external thread 12 of the leg member 10 is formed on the inner periphery of the cover member 40. Furthermore, it is preferable that the cover member 40 has the same appearance as the second leg member 10B, and that the two are indistinguishable from each other from the outside.

[0024] The retraction recess 50 is formed in the handle 1 so that the cover member 40 can be retracted and the horizontal hole 30 can be exposed. In this embodiment, the retraction recess 50 is formed as a circular groove in the handle 1 in accordance with the cylindrical shape of the cover member 40. The horizontal hole 30 is also formed near the end of the leg member 10 on the opposite side to the handle 1 so that the cover member 40 can be easily exposed when retracted into the retraction recess 50.

[0025] The retaining means 60 holds the cover member 40 in a position covering the entire length of the leg member 10. In an embodiment, the retaining means 60 includes the external threads 12 of the leg member 10 and the internal threads 41 of the cover member 40.

[0026] Next, each step of assembling the handle mounting structure of the embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 3 to 7. Figure 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a first step of assembling the handle mounting structure of Figure 1. Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a second step of assembling the handle mounting structure of Figure 1. Figure 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a third step of assembling the handle mounting structure of Figure 1. Figure 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a fourth step of assembling the handle mounting structure of Figure 1. Figure 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a fifth step of assembling the handle mounting structure of Figure 1.

[0027] As shown in Figure 3, in the first step, a first leg member 10A, which is one form of leg member 10, is attached to one handle 1 with a set screw 71, and the male threaded portion 73 of the second leg member 10B is screwed into the first screw hole 1a of the other handle 1, thereby attaching the second leg member 10B to the other handle 1.

[0028] 4, in the second step, after the cover member 40 is fitted to the first leg member 10A, one end is inserted into the retraction recess 50, thereby retracting the cover member 40 so as to expose the horizontal hole 30. Furthermore, the shaft portion 21 is screwed into the second screw hole 74 of the second leg member 10B, thereby attaching the second leg member 10B to the fixing member 20. The depth to which the shaft portion 21 of the fixing member 20 is screwed into the second screw hole 74 is adjusted depending on the thickness of the object 2, such as a door.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 5, in the third step, the locked portion 22 of the fixing member 20 is inserted into the hollow portion 11 of the first leg member 10A.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 6, in the fourth step, the locking member 3 is screwed into the horizontal hole 30, and the first leg member 10A is locked to the fixing member 20.

[0031] As shown in Figure 7, in the fifth step, the cover member 40 is moved in the axial direction of the first leg member 10A by threading the male screw 12 and the female screw 41 to a position covering the entire length of the first leg member 10A, and is held in that position covering the entire length of the first leg member 10A.

[0032] 1 to 7, according to the handle mounting structure of the embodiment, the cover member 40 is retracted into the retraction recess 50 to expose the horizontal hole 30, and in a state where the horizontal hole 30 is exposed, the locking member 3 is inserted into the horizontal hole 3, and the leg member 10 is locked to the fixing member 20. With the leg member 10 locked to the fixing member 20, the cover member 40 is moved so as to cover the entire length of the leg member 10, and the holding means 60 holds the cover member 40 in a position where it covers the entire length of the leg member 10. Therefore, the locking member 3 and the horizontal hole 30 can be covered so that the function of the cover member 40 is not apparent from the outside, and the presence of the cover member 40 is concealed, thereby improving the design.

[0033] Furthermore, by making the appearance of the cover member 40 similar to that of the second leg member 10B, the presence of the cover member 40 can be more cleverly hidden, and the design can be easily improved.

[0034] 1 to 7, according to the handle mounting structure of the embodiment, the fixing member 20 is axial and engages with the first leg member 10A and the second leg member 10B disposed on both sides of the object 2, allowing the handle 1 to be mounted on both sides of the object 2. Therefore, the handle 1 can be mounted to the object 2 without attaching a base or the like to the surface of the object 2, and the design can be improved with a simple, luxurious feel.

[0035] Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8(a) is a cross-sectional view showing a handle mounting structure according to another embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 8(b) is a cross-sectional view showing the mounting structure of Fig. 8(a) in the middle of assembly.

[0036] 1 to 7 in that, instead of second leg member 10B, third leg member 10C, which has the same structure as second leg member 10B but is smaller in size than second leg member 10B, is used, and third leg member 10C is housed inside housing member 40A, which has the same appearance as cover member 40. Other than these points, the configuration is the same as that of the handle mounting structure of Figures 1 to 7. According to the handle mounting structure of this embodiment, cover member 40 and housing member 40A can be formed from the same material and have the same appearance, making it possible to more cleverly hide the presence of cover member 40.

[0037] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings (FIGS. 1 to 8). However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and can be embodied in various forms without departing from the spirit of the present invention (for example, (1) to (2) below).

[0038] (1) In the above embodiment, the holding means 60 includes the male thread 12 and the female thread 41, but this is not limited thereto. The holding means 60 may be any means capable of reliably holding the cover member 40 in a position that hides the entire length of the leg member 10. For example, a strong spring may be installed inside the retraction recess 50 to hold the cover member 40 in a position that hides the entire length of the leg member 10. However, since the cover member 40 may be touched by hands, a spring may cause the cover member 40 to move. Therefore, it is preferable that the holding means 60 include the male thread 12 and the female thread 41, as this more reliably prevents the presence of the cover member 40 from being noticed.

[0039] (2) In the above embodiment, the handle 1 is rod-shaped, but this is not limited to this. To improve the design, the handle 1 may be of various shapes, such as circular, square, or gourd-shaped. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 1...Handle 2...Object 3...Locking member 10... Leg member 10A...1st leg member (leg member) 11...Hollow part 12...Male screw (holding means) 20...Fixing member 30…Horizontal hole 40...Cover member 41... Female screw (retaining means) 50...Retreat recess 60...holding means

Claims

1. A handle mounting structure for mounting a handle (1) to a flat object (2), a columnar leg member (10) having a hollow portion (11) and erected on the object (2) so as to support the handle (1) with a gap between it and the object (2); a fixing member (20) that fits into the hollow portion (11) of the leg member (10) so as to fix the leg member (10) to the object (2); a horizontal hole (30) formed on a side surface of the leg member (10) and into which a locking member (3) for locking the leg member (10) to the fixing member (20) is inserted; a cylindrical cover member (40) that is movably mounted on the leg member (10) in the axial direction and covers the entire length of the leg member (10); a retraction recess (50) formed in the handle (1) so that the cover member (40) can be retracted to expose the horizontal hole (30); A holding means (60) for holding the cover member (40) in a position covering the entire length of the leg member (10). A handle mounting structure comprising:

2. 2. The handle mounting structure of claim 1, wherein the leg member (10) is columnar, the cover member (40) is cylindrical, and the holding means (60) includes a male thread (12) formed on the outer periphery of the leg member (10) and a female thread (41) formed on the inner periphery of the cover member (40) and threadedly engaging with the male thread (12).

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