Storage box and communication apparatus storage body

Abstract

To provide a storage box and a communication apparatus storage body capable of easily performing setting work of a communication apparatus in a state that the communication apparatus is stored.SOLUTION: A storage box 10 stores a communication apparatus 20 having a connection unit 21. The storage box 10 includes at least six plates 11 to 16 and a space 19. The space 19 is formed between the at least six plates 11 to 16 and houses a communication apparatus 20. One or more plates 13 of the at least six plates 11 to 16 are a lid 18 capable of opening and closing the space 19. The lid 18 is configured such that the connection unit 21 of the communication apparatus 20 is exposed when the communication apparatus 20 is stored in the space 19 and the lid 18 is open.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to a storage box and a communication device storage, and more particularly to a storage box and a communication device storage that stores a communication device. [Background technology]

[0002] As a conventional example, let us take a switching hub (communication device) described in Patent Document 1. The switching hub described in Patent Document 1 has, on the front of its housing, multiple ports for electrically connecting to other network devices, and a console port for electrically connecting to a device that sets up the switching hub. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-003172 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] With a conventional switching hub, for example, when setting up a switching hub, it is necessary to remove the switching hub from its storage box, set up the switching hub, and then put the switching hub back in the storage box. Therefore, with a conventional switching hub, the setting up work for the switching hub takes time, and when setting up multiple switching hubs, for example, the setting up work becomes tedious.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a storage box and a communication device storage unit that allow communication devices to be easily configured while the communication devices are stored therein. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A storage box according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a storage box for storing a communication device having a connection portion. The storage box includes at least six plates and a space. The space is formed between the at least six plates and stores the communication device. One or more of the at least six plates is a lid that can open and close the space. The lid is configured so that the connection portion of the communication device is exposed when the communication device is stored in the space and the lid is open.

[0007] A communication device storage according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes the storage box and the communication device, wherein the communication device is stored in the space of the storage box. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to easily perform the setting work of the communication device while the communication device is stored. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] Fig. 1A is a perspective view of the communication device housing according to embodiment 1, showing a state in which the lid of the housing box is closed, and Fig. 1B is a perspective view of the communication device housing according to embodiment 1, showing a state in which the lid of the housing box is open. [Figure 2] Fig. 2A is another perspective view of the communication device housing, showing the opening door and ventilation part of the housing box in a closed state, and Fig. 2B is another perspective view of the communication device housing, showing the opening door and ventilation part of the housing box in an open state. [Figure 3] Fig. 3A is a perspective view of the communications device housing according to embodiment 2, showing a state in which the opening door of the housing box is closed, and Fig. 3B is a perspective view of the communications device housing according to embodiment 2, showing a state in which the opening door of the housing box is open. [Figure 4] Fig. 4A is a perspective view of the communications device housing according to embodiment 3, showing a state in which the lid of the housing box is open, and Fig. 4B is a perspective view of the communications device housing according to embodiment 3, showing a state in which the lid of the housing box and the first plate are open. [Figure 5]FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the communication device housing according to the fourth embodiment, showing a state in which the outer lid is open and the inner lid is closed. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the communication device housing according to the fifth embodiment, showing a state in which the outer lid is open and the inner lid is closed. [Figure 7] Fig. 7A is a perspective view of the communications device housing according to embodiment 6, showing a state in which the outer lid is open and the inner lid and the opening door are closed, and Fig. 7B is a perspective view of the communications device housing according to embodiment 6, showing a state in which the outer lid and the opening door are open and the inner lid is closed. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the communication device housing according to the seventh embodiment, showing a state in which the outer lid is open and the inner lid is closed. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the communication device housing according to the eighth embodiment, showing a state in which the outer lid is open and the inner lid is closed. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the communication device storage unit according to the ninth embodiment, showing a state in which the lid of the storage box is open. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The following describes communication device housings according to Embodiments 1 to 9 with reference to the drawings. The figures described in the following embodiments are schematic diagrams, and the size and thickness ratios of the components do not necessarily reflect actual dimensional ratios. Furthermore, the configurations described in the following embodiments are merely examples of the present disclosure. The present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiments, and various modifications are possible depending on the design, etc., as long as the effects of the present disclosure can be achieved. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the first direction D1, second direction D2, and third direction D3 indicated by arrows in the drawings are defined as the up-down direction, left-right direction, and front-back direction of the communication device housings A1 to A9. However, the up-down direction, left-right direction, and front-back direction are used for convenience to facilitate understanding of the embodiments and do not define the directions when the communication device housings A1 to A9 are used. Furthermore, the arrows "D1," "D2," and "D3" in the drawings are merely shown for explanatory purposes and do not have any physical substance.

[0011] (Embodiment 1) (1) Communication equipment storage unit As shown in FIGS. 1A to 2B, the communication device storage A1 according to the first embodiment includes a storage box 10, communication devices 20, and a plurality of (two in the illustrated example) cushioning materials 30. The storage box 10 stores the communication devices 20. The communication devices 20 are, for example, wired Ethernet devices. The wired Ethernet devices are, for example, Ethernet switches. The communication devices 20 are box-shaped (for example, rectangular box-shaped). The communication devices 20 have a first connection portion 21, a second connection portion 22, a third connection portion 23 (see FIG. 2B), and a fan 24 (see FIG. 2B).

[0012] (2) Components of the communication device housing (2.1) Communication equipment 1B, the communication device 20 has a first connection portion 21 and a second connection portion 22 provided on a first surface (front surface) 28 in the third direction D3 (front-rear direction). The first connection portion 21 and the second connection portion 22 are arranged side by side in the second direction D2 (left-right direction) of the communication device 20. The first connection portion 21 and the second connection portion 22 are arranged on the right side of the front surface 28 of the communication device 20. The first connection portion 21 is arranged on the right side when the communication device 20 is viewed from the front surface 28. The second connection portion 22 is arranged on the left side when the communication device 20 is viewed from the front surface 28.

[0013] 2B, the communication device 20 has a third connection unit 23 and a fan 24 provided on a second surface (rear surface) 80 in the front-rear direction. The third connection unit 23 and the fan 24 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction of the communication device 20. The third connection unit 23 and the fan 24 are arranged on the right side of the rear surface 80 of the communication device 20. The third connection unit 23 is arranged on the left side when the communication device 20 is viewed from the rear surface 80. The fan 24 is arranged on the right side when the communication device 20 is viewed from the rear surface 80.

[0014] The first connection unit 21 (see FIG. 1B) electrically and mechanically connects, for example, a communication cable (not shown). The communication cable is, for example, a LAN cable. The second connection unit 22 electrically and mechanically connects, for example, a control cable (not shown). The control cable is, for example, a console cable. The third connection unit 23 (see FIG. 2B) electrically and mechanically connects, for example, a power cable (not shown). The fan 24 exhausts heat from inside the communication device 20.

[0015] (2.2) Storage box As shown in FIGS. 1A to 2B, the storage box 10 is box-shaped (for example, rectangular box-shaped). The storage box 10 includes a first plate 11, a second plate 12, a plurality of (four in the illustrated example) third plates 13 to 16, and a space 19. In short, the storage box 10 includes six plates 11 to 16 and the space 19. The space 19 is formed between the six plates 11 to 16. The space 19 also stores a communication device 20. That is, the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10. The six plates 11 to 16 are made of, for example, cardboard. The storage box 10 is a box formed, for example, by folding a single cardboard sheet. In the following, to facilitate understanding of the description of the embodiment, the first plate 11 may be referred to as the top plate 11, the second plate 12 as the bottom plate 12, and the plurality of third plates 13-16 as the plurality of side plates 13-16.

[0016] 1A and 2A, the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12 are plate-shaped (for example, rectangular plate-shaped). The top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12 are the same size. The top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12 are arranged side by side in the first direction D1 (vertical direction) of the storage box 10. In other words, the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12 are arranged so as to face each other in the vertical direction of the storage box 10.

[0017] As shown in FIGS. 1A and 2A, each of the multiple side plates 13-16 is arranged to connect the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12. The side plate 13 is plate-shaped (e.g., rectangular plate-shaped). The side plate 14 is plate-shaped (e.g., rectangular plate-shaped). The side plates 13 and 14 have the same size. The side plates 13 and 14 are arranged side by side in the third direction D3 (front-to-back direction) of the storage box 10. In other words, the side plates 13 and 14 are arranged to face each other in the front-to-back direction of the storage box 10. The length of the side plate 13 in the first direction D1 is shorter than the length of the side plate 13 in the second direction D2. The length of the side plate 14 in the first direction D1 is shorter than the length of the side plate 14 in the second direction D2.

[0018] The side plate 15 is plate-shaped (for example, rectangular). The side plate 16 is plate-shaped (for example, rectangular). The side plates 15 and 16 are the same size. The side plates 15 and 16 are arranged side by side in the second direction D2 (left-right direction) of the storage box 10. In other words, the side plates 15 and 16 are arranged so as to face each other in the left-right direction of the storage box 10. The length of the side plate 15 in the first direction D1 is shorter than the length of the side plate 15 in the third direction D3. The length of the side plate 16 in the first direction D1 is shorter than the length of the side plate 16 in the third direction D3. The length of the side plates 15 and 16 in the first direction D1 is the same as the length of the side plates 13 and 14 in the first direction D1.

[0019] The top plate 11, the bottom plate 12, and the side plates 13 to 16 form a flat box in the direction in which the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12 face each other (first direction D1). In short, the storage box 10 is a flat box. In this embodiment, the communication device 20 is placed on one surface (top surface) of the bottom plate 12 of the storage box 10.

[0020] The side panel 13 is a lid 18. In other words, one panel 13 of the six panels 11 to 16 is the lid 18. The lid 18 is configured to be able to open and close the space 19. More specifically, the lid 18 is configured such that a portion (end) 75 on the lower panel 12 side is connected to the lower panel 12 to be able to open and close the space 19, and is configured such that at least a portion of the space 19 is exposed to the outside of the storage box 10 when the lid 18 is in the open state. In other words, the lid 18 is configured such that an end 70 on the upper panel 11 side moves between a position in contact with the upper panel 11 and a position away from the upper panel 11. In short, the end 70 on the upper panel 11 side of the lid 18 comes into contact with the upper panel 11 and moves away from the upper panel 11. In this embodiment, the lid 18 has a fixing portion 71 that can be fixed to the upper panel 11. 1B, the lid 18 has a plate-shaped (e.g., rectangular) fixing portion 71 connected to an end portion 70 on the side of the upper plate 11. Meanwhile, the upper plate 11 has a plate-shaped (e.g., rectangular) fixing plate 73 connected to an end portion 72 on the side of the lid 18. The fixing plate 73 has a notch 74 through which the fixing portion 71 of the lid 18 can be inserted. Therefore, the lid 18 is fixed to the upper plate 11 by inserting the fixing portion 71 of the lid 18 into the notch 74 of the fixing plate 73 of the upper plate 11. In other words, the end portion 70 on the side of the upper plate 11 contacts the upper plate 11, and the lid 18 is in a closed state. Meanwhile, the lid 18 can be detached from the upper plate 11 by removing the fixing portion 71 of the lid 18 from the notch 74 of the fixing plate 73 of the upper plate 11. That is, the end 70 of the lid 18 on the side of the upper plate 11 moves away from the upper plate 11, and the lid 18 is in an open state. Note that the end 70 of the lid 18 on the side of the upper plate 11 does not necessarily have to be in contact with the upper plate 11 when the lid 18 is in a closed state.

[0021] 1B, when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10 and the lid 18 is open, the lid 18 is configured so that the first connection part 21 of the communication device 20 is exposed. Furthermore, when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10 and the lid 18 is open, the lid 18 is configured so that the second connection part 22 of the communication device 20 is further exposed.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 2A , the side panel 14 has an opening door 25. In other words, one of the six panels 11 to 16, other than the lid 18 (panel 13), has the opening door 25. The opening door 25 is provided on the side panel 14 at a portion facing the third connection part 23 of the communication device 20 when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 (see FIG. 1B ) of the storage box 10. As shown in FIG. 2B , the opening door 25 is configured so that the third connection part 23 of the communication device 20 is exposed when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10. More specifically, the opening door 25 is formed by perforated lines (broken lines with intermittent cuts) on the side panel 14, and is configured so that the third connection part 23 of the communication device 20 can be exposed. In other words, when the power cable is electrically and mechanically connected to the third connection portion 23, the opening door 25 is opened by making a cut along the perforated line, thereby exposing the third connection portion 23.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 2A , the side panel 14 has a ventilation section 26. In other words, one of the six panels 11 to 16, other than the lid 18 (panel 13), has the ventilation section 26. The ventilation section 26 provides ventilation. That is, the ventilation section 26, for example, discharges (ventilates) heat trapped in the space 19 of the storage box 10 to the outside of the storage box 10. In this embodiment, the ventilation section 26 is provided in a portion of the side panel 14 that faces the fan 24 of the communication device 20 when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10. As shown in FIG. 2B , the ventilation section 26 is configured so that at least a portion of the fan 24 of the communication device 20 is exposed when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10. More specifically, ventilation section 26 is formed by perforated lines on side panel 14, and is configured so that at least a portion of fan 24 of communication device 20 (for example, a portion ventilated by fan 24) can be exposed. That is, similar to opening door 25, ventilation section 26 is opened by making a cut along the perforated lines, and for example, the portion ventilated by fan 24 is ventilated to the outside of storage box 10.

[0024] (2.3) Cushioning material As shown in FIG. 1B , each of the two cushioning materials 30 protects the communication device 20 from being damaged by an impact from outside the storage box 10. Each cushioning material 30 is, for example, a hollow columnar shape (a hollow rectangular parallelepiped shape in the illustrated example). Each cushioning material 30 is made of, for example, cardboard. The two cushioning materials 30 are arranged inside the storage box 10 so as to sandwich the communication device 20 from the left and right directions of the storage box 10 when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10. In other words, the two cushioning materials 30 hold the communication device 20 in the space 19 of the storage box 10. One of the two cushioning materials 30 is arranged so as to contact the side panel 15 in the space 19 of the storage box 10. The other of the two cushioning materials 30 is arranged so as to contact the side panel 16 in the space 19 of the storage box 10.

[0025] (3) Effects An operator who configures the communication device 20 can configure the communication device 20 by opening the lid 18 and the opening door 25 of the storage box 10 in which the communication device 20 is stored, and connecting a communication cable to the first connection portion 21, a control cable to the second connection portion 22, and a power cable to the third connection portion 23. That is, the operator can configure the communication device 20 while the communication device 20 remains stored in the storage box 10, without removing the communication device 20 from the storage box 10. This eliminates the need for the operator to store the communication device 20 in the storage box 10 again after configuring the communication device 20. That is, the communication device storage body A1 of the first embodiment allows the operator to easily configure the communication device 20 while the communication device 20 is stored in the storage box 10. In other words, the storage box 10 allows the operator to easily configure the communication device 20 while the communication device 20 is stored in the storage box 10. It should be noted that the worker does not necessarily need to connect various cables to all of the first connection portion 21, the second connection portion 22, and the third connection portion 23; for example, the worker may perform the setting work by connecting a control cable only to the second connection portion 22. The worker may also perform the setting work by connecting a communication cable only to the first connection portion 21. The worker does not need to connect a power cable to the third connection portion 23 if, for example, the communication device 20 can receive power from a communication cable.

[0026] Furthermore, since the communication device housing A1 allows the communication devices 20 to be set up while they are stored in the storage box 10, the time required for setting up the communication devices 20 can be shortened. Furthermore, since the communication device housing A1 allows the communication devices 20 to be set up while they are stored in the storage box 10, the space required for setting up the communication devices 20 can be saved. Furthermore, since the side panel 13, which is the front of the storage box 10, serves as the lid 18, another communication device housing A1 can be placed on the top panel 11 of the storage box 10, and multiple communication device housings A1 can be stacked and set up while multiple communication devices 20 are stacked. Furthermore, since the communication device housing A1 has a ventilation section 26 on the side panel 14, it is possible to release heat trapped in the space 19 of the storage box 10 to the outside of the storage box 10 when setting up the communication devices 20 while the communication devices 20 are stored in the storage box 10. That is, the communication device housing A1 can improve the heat dissipation performance of the housing box 10.

[0027] (4) Variations Storage box 10 includes six plates 11-16, but may include seven or more plates. That is, storage box 10 only needs to include at least six plates 11-16. The six plates 11-16 are made of cardboard, but the material is not limited to cardboard. Storage box 10 is formed, for example, by folding a single cardboard sheet, but may also be formed, for example, by combining six plates 11-16.

[0028] The communication device 20 is not limited to an Ethernet switch, and may be, for example, a hub, a switching hub, a router, etc. Furthermore, the communication device 20 is not limited to a wired Ethernet device, and may be, for example, a wireless access point capable of wireless communication. The communication device 20 is disposed on the upper surface of the bottom plate 12 of the storage box 10, but may also be disposed on one surface (inner surface) of another plate other than the bottom plate 12. In short, the storage location of the communication device 20 is not limited to the upper surface of the bottom plate 12 of the storage box 10.

[0029] The communication cable is not limited to a LAN cable. The first connection unit 21 is not limited to electrically and mechanically connecting a communication cable, and may be electrically and mechanically connecting, for example, a small form factor pluggable (SFP) module or an external recording medium (non-transitory recording medium). The control cable is not limited to a console cable.

[0030] The second connection unit 22 is not limited to electrically and mechanically connecting a control cable, and may, for example, electrically and mechanically connect a communication cable different from the communication cable connected to the first connection unit 21. In this case, the communication cable may be, for example, a LAN cable. In short, the communication device 20 may have multiple connection units that can electrically and mechanically connect multiple communication cables. The number of multiple communication cables is not limited to two, and may be more than two.

[0031] The third connection unit 23 is not limited to electrically and mechanically connecting a power cable, but may also electrically and mechanically connect, for example, a cable connected to an AC adapter. Furthermore, although the third connection unit 23 is provided on the rear surface 80 of the communication device 20, it may also be provided on the front surface 28 of the communication device 20.

[0032] In the present embodiment, one plate 13 of the six plates 11 to 16 is the lid 18, but two of the six plates 11 to 16 may be lids 18. That is, one or more of the six plates 11 to 16 may be lids 18. The lid 18 is configured so that the second connection portion 22 of the communication device 20 is exposed when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10 and the lid 18 is open, but the second connection portion 22 may not be exposed. That is, if the communication device 20 does not have the second connection portion 22, the lid 18 does not have to be configured so that the second connection portion 22 of the communication device 20 is exposed when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10 and the lid 18 is open. Furthermore, even in cases where there is no need to connect a control cable to the second connection portion 22 of the communication device 20, the lid 18 does not have to be configured so that the second connection portion 22 of the communication device 20 is exposed when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10 and the lid 18 is open.

[0033] The opening door 25 is formed by perforated lines on the side plate 14, but may also be formed by, for example, slits. The ventilation section 26 is formed by perforated lines on the side plate 14, but may also be formed by, for example, slits.

[0034] The number of ventilation sections 26 on the side panel 14 is not limited to one, and may be two. In this case, a ventilation section different from the ventilation section 26 may be provided in a portion of the side panel 14 that is different from the portion facing the fan 24 of the communication device 20 when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10. The number of ventilation sections 26 on the side panel 14 may be three or more. The ventilation section 26 is not limited to being provided only on the side panel 14, and may be provided on, for example, the side panel 15, or on both the side panel 15 and the side panel 16. In other words, the ventilation section 26 may be provided on one or more of the six panels 11 to 16 other than the cover 18 (panel 13). In this case, it is preferable to provide a ventilation opening (vent hole) for ventilation in each of the two cushioning materials 30. As a result, when setting up the communication device 20 while the communication device 20 is stored in the storage box 10, the communication device storage body A1 can further release heat trapped in the space 19 of the storage box 10 to the outside of the storage box 10. In other words, the communication device storage body A1 can further improve the heat dissipation performance of the storage box 10.

[0035] The material of each cushioning material 30 is not limited to cardboard, but may be, for example, polystyrene foam. The number of cushioning materials 30 is not limited to two, but may be three or more. In short, the number of cushioning materials 30 may be more than one. Furthermore, the number of cushioning materials 30 is not limited to multiple, but may be one.

[0036] The communication device 20 has a fan 24, but may not have the fan 24. The communication device 20 has a second connection part 22, but may not have the second connection part 22. One plate 14 of the six plates 11 to 16 other than the lid 18 (plate 13) has a ventilation part 26, but may not have the ventilation part 26. One plate 14 of the six plates 11 to 16 other than the lid 18 (plate 13) has an opening door 25, but may not have the opening door 25. The communication device storage body A1 has a cushioning material 30, but may not have the cushioning material 30.

[0037] The first connection portion 21 and the second connection portion 22 are arranged on the right side of the front surface 28 of the communication device 20, but may be arranged on the left side of the front surface 28 of the communication device 20 or at another position. Furthermore, the first connection portion 21 and the second connection portion 22 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction of the communication device 20, but may also be arranged side by side in the up-down direction of the communication device 20, or may be arranged at both the left and right ends with a gap between them.

[0038] The third connection portion 23 and the fan 24 are arranged on the right side of the rear surface 80 of the communication device 20, but may also be arranged on the left side or in the center of the rear surface 80 of the communication device 20.

[0039] The communication device housing A1 according to the above-described modified example also has the same effects as the communication device housing A1 according to the first embodiment.

[0040] The above-described embodiments and modifications are merely a part of the various embodiments and modifications of the present disclosure.

[0041] (Embodiment 2) 3A and 3B, the communications device housing A2 according to the second embodiment differs from the communications device housing A1 according to the first embodiment in that the position of the second connection portion 22 of the communications device 20 is different. Note that, with respect to the communications device housing A2 according to the second embodiment, the same components as those of the communications device housing A1 according to the first embodiment (see FIGS. 1A to 2B) are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

[0042] (1) Components of the communication device housing As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the communication device 20 has a second connection portion 22 provided on a third surface (bottom surface) 81 in the first direction D1 (vertical direction).

[0043] The bottom plate 12 has an opening door 60. In other words, one of the six plates 11 to 16, other than the lid 18 (plate 13), has the opening door 60. The opening door 60 is provided on the bottom plate 12 at a portion facing the second connection portion 22 of the communication device 20 when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10. As shown in FIG. 3B , the opening door 60 is configured to expose the second connection portion 22 of the communication device 20 when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10. More specifically, the opening door 60 is formed by perforated lines on the bottom plate 12, and is configured to expose the second connection portion 22 of the communication device 20. That is, when a control cable is electrically and mechanically connected to the second connection portion 22, the opening door 60 is opened by making a cut along the perforated lines, thereby exposing the second connection portion 22.

[0044] (2) Effects The worker can set up the communication device 20 by opening the lid 18, the opening door 25, and the opening door 60 of the storage box 10 in which the communication device 20 is stored, and connecting a communication cable to the first connection part 21, a control cable to the second connection part 22, and a power cable to the third connection part 23. In other words, similar to the communication device storage body A1 of the first embodiment, the worker can set up the communication device 20 while the communication device 20 remains stored in the storage box 10, without removing the communication device 20 from the storage box 10.

[0045] Therefore, in the communication device storage body A2 according to the second embodiment, similarly to the communication device storage body A1 according to the first embodiment, the setting work of the communication device 20 can be easily performed in a state in which the communication device 20 is stored in the storage box 10. In other words, in the storage box 10 of the communication device storage body A2, the setting work of the communication device 20 can be easily performed in a state in which the communication device 20 is stored.

[0046] (3) Variations As a modification of the second embodiment, modifications similar to those of the communication device housing A1 according to the modification of the first embodiment are possible. Therefore, the communication device housing A2 according to the modification above also achieves the same effects as the communication device housing A2 according to the second embodiment.

[0047] The opening door 60 is formed by perforated lines on the bottom plate 12, but may also be formed by, for example, notches. The opening door 60 is not limited to being provided on the bottom plate 12, but may also be provided on, for example, the side plate 15 or the side plate 16. In other words, the opening door 60 is not limited to being provided on the bottom plate 12, but may also be provided on, for example, the side plate 15 or the side plate 16, as long as it is a portion that faces the connection portion of the communication device 20.

[0048] The second connection portion 22 is provided on the bottom surface 81 of the communication device 20, but instead of the second connection portion 22, for example, the first connection portion 21 may be provided.

[0049] The second embodiment and the modifications described above are merely a part of the various embodiments and modifications of the present disclosure.

[0050] (Embodiment 3) As shown in Figures 4A and 4B, the communications device housing A3 according to the third embodiment differs from the communications device housing A1 according to the first embodiment in that the configuration of the lid 18 is different. Note that, with respect to the communications device housing A3 according to the third embodiment, the same components as those of the communications device housing A1 according to the first embodiment (see Figures 1A to 2B) are denoted by the same reference numerals and descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0051] (1) Components of the communication device housing As shown in FIG. 4A , the lid 18 is configured such that a portion (end) 70 on the top plate 11 side is connected to the top plate 11 to open and close the space 19, and such that at least a portion of the space 19 is exposed to the outside of the storage box 10 when the lid 18 is open. In other words, the lid 18 is configured such that an end 75 on the bottom plate 12 side moves between a position where it contacts the bottom plate 12 and a position where it is separated from the bottom plate 12. In other words, the lid 18 is configured such that the end 75 on the bottom plate 12 side can contact and separate from the bottom plate 12. In this embodiment, the lid 18 has a fixing portion 71 that can be fixed to the bottom plate 12. Specifically, the fixing portion 71 is connected to the end 75 on the bottom plate 12 side of the lid 18. Meanwhile, a fixing plate 73 is connected to an end 76 on the lid 18 side of the bottom plate 12. The fixing plate 73 has a notch 74 through which the fixing portion 71 of the lid 18 can be inserted. Therefore, the lid 18 is fixed to the bottom plate 12 by inserting the fixing portion 71 of the lid 18 into the notch 74 of the fixing plate 73 of the bottom plate 12. That is, the end portion 75 of the lid 18 on the bottom plate 12 side comes into contact with the bottom plate 12, and the lid 18 is in a closed state. On the other hand, the lid 18 is detached from the bottom plate 12 by removing the fixing portion 71 of the lid 18 from the notch 74 of the fixing plate 73 of the bottom plate 12. That is, the end portion 75 of the lid 18 on the bottom plate 12 side moves away from the bottom plate 12, and the lid 18 is in an open state. Note that the end portion 75 of the lid 18 on the bottom plate 12 side does not necessarily have to come into contact with the bottom plate 12 when the lid 18 is in a closed state.

[0052] 4B, the lid 18 is integrally configured to be connected to the upper plate 11. The upper plate 11 is configured to be able to open and close the space 19. In other words, the lid 18 and the upper plate 11 are configured as a continuous, integrated unit, and the space 19 can be closed and opened.

[0053] (2) Effects In the communication device storage body A3 of embodiment 3, the lid 18 and the upper plate 11 are formed as a continuous unit, and the space 19 is configured to be able to be opened and closed. Therefore, when installing the communication device 20 at the installation location, it is easier to remove the communication device 20 from the storage box 10 than in the communication device storage body A1.

[0054] (3) Variations As a modification of the third embodiment, modifications similar to those of the communication device housing A1 according to the modification of the first embodiment are possible. Therefore, the communication device housing A3 according to the above modification also achieves the same effects as the communication device housing A3 according to the third embodiment.

[0055] The lid 18 is configured as an integral part so as to be connected to the top plate 11, but may also be configured as an integral part so as to be connected to the bottom plate 12. In this case, the storage location for the communication device 20 is somewhere other than the top surface of the bottom plate 12.

[0056] The third embodiment and the modifications described above are merely a part of the various embodiments and modifications of the present disclosure.

[0057] (Embodiment 4) As shown in Fig. 5, the communications device housing A4 according to the fourth embodiment differs from the communications device housing A1 according to the first embodiment in that the configuration of the lid 18 is different. Note that, with respect to the communications device housing A4 according to the fourth embodiment, the same components as those of the communications device housing A1 according to the first embodiment (see Figs. 1A to 2B) are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

[0058] (1) Components of the communication device housing The lid 18 has an inner lid 18a and an outer lid 18b. The inner lid 18a is adjacent to the space 19 of the storage box 10. The outer lid 18b is disposed on the opposite side of the inner lid 18a from the space 19 side of the storage box 10. In other words, when viewed from one side (the outer surface of the side panel 15) of the storage box 10 in the second direction D2 (left-right direction), the inner lid 18a, the outer lid 18b, and the space 19 are arranged in this order from the front to the rear of the storage box 10. The inner lid 18a and the outer lid 18b are made of the same material as the lid 18.

[0059] The inner lid 18a is integrally configured to be connected to the top plate 11. In other words, the inner lid 18a and the top plate 11 are configured as a continuous, integrated unit. The inner lid 18a is also configured to be able to open and close the space 19. More specifically, the inner lid 18a is configured such that a portion (end) 78 on the top plate 11 side is connected to the top plate 11 to be able to open and close the space 19, and at least a portion of the space 19 is exposed to the outside of the storage box 10 when the inner lid 18a is in the open state. In other words, the portion (end) 77 on the bottom plate 12 side of the inner lid 18a is configured to move between a position in which it contacts the bottom plate 12 and a position in which it is separated from the bottom plate 12. In other words, the end 77 on the bottom plate 12 side of the inner lid 18a contacts the bottom plate 12 and separates from the bottom plate 12. That is, the inner lid 18a is closed when the end 77 on the bottom plate 12 side contacts the bottom plate 12. On the other hand, the inner lid 18a is in an open state when the end 77 on the bottom plate 12 side moves away from the bottom plate 12. Note that the end 77 of the inner lid 18a on the bottom plate 12 side does not necessarily have to be in contact with the bottom plate 12 when the inner lid 18a is in a closed state.

[0060] The outer lid 18b is integrally configured to be connected to the bottom plate 12. In other words, the outer lid 18b and the bottom plate 12 are configured as a continuous, integrated unit. The outer lid 18b is also configured to be openable and closable. More specifically, the outer lid 18b is configured so that a portion (end) 82 on the bottom plate 12 side is connected to the bottom plate 12 and can be opened and closed. In other words, the outer lid 18b is configured so that an end 79 on the top plate 11 side moves between a position where it contacts the top plate 11 and a position where it is separated from the top plate 11. In other words, the end 79 on the top plate 11 side of the outer lid 18b comes into contact with the top plate 11 and moves away from the top plate 11. That is, the outer lid 18b is in a closed state when the end 79 on the top plate 11 side comes into contact with the top plate 11. On the other hand, the outer lid 18b is in an open state when the end 79 on the top plate 11 side moves away from the top plate 11. It should be noted that the end 79 of the outer lid 18b on the side of the upper plate 11 does not necessarily have to be in contact with the upper plate 11 when the outer lid 18b is in the closed state.

[0061] A fixing portion 71 is connected to an end 78 of the inner lid 18a opposite an end 77 on the bottom plate 12 side. In this embodiment, the fixing portion 71 is formed by making a slit 71a in part of the end 78 of the inner lid 18a, and is configured so that it can be inserted into a slit 74 of a fixing plate 73 of the outer lid 18b. On the other hand, the fixing plate 73 is connected to an end 79 of the outer lid 18b on the top plate 11 side. Therefore, the inner lid 18a and the outer lid 18b are closed when the fixing plate 73 of the outer lid 18b is inserted into the slit 71a of the inner lid 18a, and then the fixing portion 71 of the inner lid 18a is inserted into the slit 74 of the fixing plate 73. Meanwhile, the inner lid 18a and the outer lid 18b are opened by removing the fixing portion 71 of the inner lid 18a from the notch 74 of the fixing plate 73 of the outer lid 18b, and then removing the fixing plate 73 of the outer lid 18b from the notch 71a of the inner lid 18a.

[0062] Inner lid 18a is configured so that first connection portion 21 of communication device 20 is exposed when communication device 20 is stored in space 19 of storage box 10, outer lid 18b is open, and inner lid 18a is closed. More specifically, inner lid 18a has an opening 17. Opening 17 is configured so that first connection portion 21 of communication device 20 is exposed. In this embodiment, opening 17 is configured by cutting out a portion of inner lid 18a, as shown in FIG. 5.

[0063] Furthermore, inner lid 18a is configured so that second connection portion 22 of communication device 20 is further exposed when communication device 20 is stored in space 19 of storage box 10, outer lid 18b is open, and inner lid 18a is closed. Opening 17 is configured so that second connection portion 22 of communication device 20 is further exposed.

[0064] (2) Effects The worker can set up the communication device 20 by opening the outer lid 18b and the opening door 25 of the storage box 10 in which the communication device 20 is stored, and connecting a communication cable to the first connection part 21, a control cable to the second connection part 22, and a power cable to the third connection part 23. That is, similar to the communication device storage body A1 according to the first embodiment, the worker can set up the communication device 20 while the communication device 20 remains stored in the storage box 10, without removing the communication device 20 from the storage box 10.

[0065] Therefore, in the communication device storage body A4 according to embodiment 4, as in the communication device storage body A1 according to embodiment 1, the setting work for the communication device 20 can be easily performed with the communication device 20 stored in the storage box 10. In other words, in the storage box 10 of the communication device storage body A4, the setting work for the communication device 20 can be easily performed with the communication device 20 stored therein.

[0066] Furthermore, since the communication device housing A4 has the inner lid 18a and outer lid 18b, which form the front of the storage box 10, as lids 18, another communication device housing A4 can be placed on the top plate 11 of the storage box 10. That is, in the communication device housing A4, the setting work for multiple communication devices 20 can be performed with multiple communication device housings A4 piled up.

[0067] (3) Variations As a modification of the fourth embodiment, modifications similar to those of the communication device housing A1 according to the modification of the first embodiment are possible. Therefore, the communication device housing A4 according to the above modification also achieves the same effects as the communication device housing A4 according to the fourth embodiment.

[0068] The inner lid 18a is connected to the top plate 11, but may be connected to the bottom plate 12. The outer lid 18b is connected to the bottom plate 12, but may be connected to the top plate 11.

[0069] The inner lid 18a is configured to further expose the second connection portion 22 of the communication device 20 when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10, and when the outer lid 18b is open and the inner lid 18a is closed, but this configuration is not essential. The opening 17 is configured to further expose the second connection portion 22 of the communication device 20, but this configuration is not essential.

[0070] The opening 17 is formed by cutting out a part of the inner lid 18a, but may also be, for example, a hole (opening hole) provided in the inner lid 18a.

[0071] Although inner lid 18a has opening 17, it does not have to have opening 17. In other words, inner lid 18a is not limited to a configuration in which first connection portion 21 of communication device 20 is exposed when communication device 20 is stored in space 19 of storage box 10, outer lid 18b is open, and inner lid 18a is closed. For example, inner lid 18a may be configured in such a way that first connection portion 21 of communication device 20 is exposed when communication device 20 is stored in space 19 of storage box 10, and outer lid 18b and inner lid 18a are open. Furthermore, inner lid 18a may be configured in such a way that first connection portion 21 and second connection portion 22 of communication device 20 are exposed when communication device 20 is stored in space 19 of storage box 10, and outer lid 18b and inner lid 18a are open.

[0072] The fourth embodiment and the modifications described above are merely a part of the various embodiments and modifications of the present disclosure.

[0073] (Embodiment 5) As shown in Fig. 6, the communication device housing A5 according to the fifth embodiment differs from the communication device housing A4 according to the fourth embodiment in that the configuration of the opening 17 is different. Note that, with respect to the communication device housing A5 according to the fifth embodiment, the same configuration as that of the communication device housing A4 according to the fourth embodiment (see Fig. 5) will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

[0074] (1) Components of the communication device housing 6, opening 17 is configured to be open and surrounded by top plate 11, bottom plate 12, inner lid 18a, and side plate 15. In other words, opening 17 is a hole (opening hole) that is open and surrounded by top plate 11, bottom plate 12, inner lid 18a, and side plate 15.

[0075] (2) Effects Therefore, in the communication device storage body A5 according to the fifth embodiment, similarly to the communication device storage body A4 according to the fourth embodiment, the setting work of the communication device 20 can be easily performed in a state in which the communication device 20 is stored in the storage box 10. In other words, in the storage box 10 of the communication device storage body A5, the setting work of the communication device 20 can be easily performed in a state in which the communication device 20 is stored.

[0076] (3) Variations As a modification of the fifth embodiment, modifications similar to those of the communication device housing A4 according to the modification of the fourth embodiment are possible. Therefore, the communication device housing A5 according to the above modification also achieves the same effects as the communication device housing A5 according to the fifth embodiment.

[0077] Opening 17 is configured to be open and surrounded by top plate 11, bottom plate 12, inner lid 18a, and side plate 15, but it is sufficient that opening 17 is configured to be open and surrounded by at least top plate 11, bottom plate 12, and inner lid 18a. In other words, opening 17 is sufficient as long as it is a hole (opening hole) that is open and surrounded by at least top plate 11, bottom plate 12, and inner lid 18a.

[0078] The fifth embodiment and modifications described above are merely a part of the various embodiments and modifications of the present disclosure.

[0079] (Embodiment 6) 7A and 7B, the communication device housing A6 according to the sixth embodiment differs from the communication device housing A4 according to the fourth embodiment in that the configuration of the opening 17 is different. Note that, with respect to the communication device housing A6 according to the sixth embodiment, the same components as those of the communication device housing A4 according to the fourth embodiment (see FIG. 5) are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

[0080] (1) Components of the communication device housing As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B , the opening 17 is formed by perforated lines in the inner lid 18a, and is configured to expose the first connection portion 21 of the communication device 20. That is, the opening 17 exposes the first connection portion 21 by being opened by making a cut along the perforated lines. In short, the opening 17 is a door (opening door) that can expose the first connection portion 21 of the communication device 20. The opening 17 is also configured to further expose the second connection portion 22 of the communication device 20. In other words, the opening 17 is a door (opening door) that can further expose the second connection portion 22 of the communication device 20.

[0081] (2) Effects The worker can set up the communication device 20 by opening the outer lid 18b, the opening 17 and the open door 25 of the storage box 10 in which the communication device 20 is stored, and connecting a communication cable to the first connection part 21, a control cable to the second connection part 22, and a power cable to the third connection part 23. In other words, as with the communication device storage body A4 according to the fourth embodiment, the worker can set up the communication device 20 while the communication device 20 remains stored in the storage box 10, without removing the communication device 20 from the storage box 10.

[0082] Therefore, in the communication device storage body A6 according to the sixth embodiment, similarly to the communication device storage body A4 according to the fourth embodiment, the setting work of the communication device 20 can be easily performed in a state in which the communication device 20 is stored in the storage box 10. In other words, in the storage box 10 of the communication device storage body A6, the setting work of the communication device 20 can be easily performed in a state in which the communication device 20 is stored.

[0083] (3) Variations As a modification of the sixth embodiment, modifications similar to those of the communication device housing A4 according to the modification of the fourth embodiment are possible. Therefore, the communication device housing A6 according to the above modification also achieves the same effects as the communication device housing A6 according to the sixth embodiment.

[0084] The sixth embodiment and the modifications described above are merely a part of the various embodiments and modifications of the present disclosure.

[0085] (Embodiment 7) As shown in Fig. 8, the communications device housing A7 according to the seventh embodiment differs from the communications device housing A4 according to the fourth embodiment in that the function of the opening 17 is different. Note that, with respect to the communications device housing A7 according to the seventh embodiment, the same components as those of the communications device housing A4 according to the fourth embodiment (see Fig. 5) are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

[0086] (1) Components of the communication device housing The communication device 20 has a label 27. For example, information about the communication device 20 is printed on the label 27. The information about the communication device 20 is, for example, setting information (such as an IP address) of the communication device 20. In this embodiment, the information about the communication device 20 is printed on the label 27 as, for example, a two-dimensional code such as a barcode.

[0087] The label 27 is attached, for example, to the front surface 28 of the communication device 20. In other words, the label 27 is attached to the surface (front surface) 28 on which the first connection portion 21 and the second connection portion 22 of the communication device 20 are provided. In this embodiment, the label 27 is arranged on the front surface 28 of the communication device 20 alongside the first connection portion 21 and the second connection portion 22 in the left-right direction (second direction D2) of the communication device 20.

[0088] 8, the opening 17 is configured so that when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10, the outer lid 18b is open, and the inner lid 18a is closed, the label 27 of the communication device 20 is further exposed. In other words, the opening 17 is configured so that when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10, the outer lid 18b is open, and the inner lid 18a is closed, a portion of the front surface 28 of the communication device 20, on which the first connection portion 21 is provided, is further exposed. In short, the opening 17 is configured so that when the communication device 20 is stored in the space 19 of the storage box 10, the outer lid 18b is open, and the inner lid 18a is closed, a portion of the front surface 28 of the communication device 20 (the portion to which the label 27 is attached) is further exposed.

[0089] (2) Effects The worker can set up the communication device 20 by opening the outer lid 18b and the opening door 25 of the storage box 10 in which the communication device 20 is stored, and connecting a communication cable to the first connection part 21, a control cable to the second connection part 22, and a power cable to the third connection part 23. That is, similar to the communication device storage body A4 according to the fourth embodiment, the worker can set up the communication device 20 while the communication device 20 remains stored in the storage box 10, without removing the communication device 20 from the storage box 10.

[0090] Therefore, in the communication device storage A7 according to the seventh embodiment, similarly to the communication device storage A4 according to the fourth embodiment, the setting work for the communication device 20 can be easily performed in a state in which the communication device 20 is stored in the storage box 10. In other words, in the storage box 10 of the communication device storage A7, the setting work for the communication device 20 can be easily performed in a state in which the communication device 20 is stored.

[0091] Furthermore, before starting the setup work of the communication device 20, the worker can read information about the communication device 20 printed on the label 27 of the communication device 20, for example, using a terminal that reads two-dimensional codes. That is, with the communication device housing A7, the information about the communication device 20 printed on the label 27 of the communication device 20 can be read, which can save the worker the trouble of inputting information about the communication device 20 during the setup work of the communication device 20, for example. Therefore, with the communication device housing A7, the setup work of the communication device 20 can be performed even more easily than with the communication device housing A4 of the fourth embodiment.

[0092] (3) Variations As a modification of the seventh embodiment, modifications similar to those of the communication device housing A4 according to the modification of the fourth embodiment are possible. Therefore, the communication device housing A7 according to the above modification also achieves the same effects as the communication device housing A7 according to the seventh embodiment.

[0093] The information about communication device 20 is printed on the label as a two-dimensional code, but may also be printed on the label as text information such as numbers, letters, and symbols. Also, the information about communication device 20 is printed on the label, but does not have to be printed on the label. Also, the information about communication device 20 is not limited to setting information about communication device 20, but may also be, for example, the installation location.

[0094] Communications device 20 has label 27, but may not have label 27. In other words, label 27 is attached to front surface 28 of communications device 20 in advance, but label 27 may not be attached. That is, label 27 may be attached to front surface 28 of communications device 20 after the setup work for communications device 20 is completed.

[0095] The configuration of the communications device housing A7 according to the seventh embodiment may be used in the communications device housings A1 to A6 according to the first to sixth embodiments.

[0096] The seventh embodiment and the modifications described above are merely a part of the various embodiments and modifications of the present disclosure.

[0097] (Embodiment 8) As shown in Fig. 9, the communications device housing A8 according to the eighth embodiment differs from the communications device housing A4 according to the fourth embodiment in that the configuration of the housing box 10 is different. Note that, with respect to the communications device housing A8 according to the eighth embodiment, the same components as those of the communications device housing A4 according to the fourth embodiment (see Fig. 5) are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

[0098] (1) Components of the communication device housing The storage box 10 further includes a partition plate 29. The partition plate 29 divides the space 19 into a first space 19a and a second space 19b. In other words, the partition plate 29 divides the space 19 into two spaces (the first space 19a and the second space 19b). The first space 19a stores the communication device 20. The second space 19b stores, for example, a power cable 40. In other words, the second space 19b is a different space from the first space 19a.

[0099] The two cushioning materials 30 are arranged in the first space 19a of the storage box 10 so as to sandwich the communication device 20 from the left and right of the storage box 10 when the communication device 20 is stored in the first space 19a of the storage box 10. In other words, the two cushioning materials 30 hold the communication device 20 in the first space 19a of the storage box 10. One of the two cushioning materials 30 is arranged in the first space 19a of the storage box 10 so as to contact the side panel 16. The other of the two cushioning materials 30 is arranged in the first space 19a of the storage box 10 so as to contact the partition panel 29.

[0100] 9, inner lid 18a is configured so that second space 19b is further exposed when communication device 20 is stored in first space 19a, outer lid 18b is open, and inner lid 18a is closed. More specifically, opening 17 of inner lid 18a is configured so that second space 19b is further exposed when communication device 20 is stored in first space 19a of storage box 10, outer lid 18b is open, and inner lid 18a is closed.

[0101] (2) Effects Therefore, in the communication device storage body A8 according to embodiment 8, similarly to the communication device storage body A4 according to embodiment 4, the setting work for the communication device 20 can be easily performed with the communication device 20 stored in the storage box 10. In other words, in the storage box 10 of the communication device storage body A8, the setting work for the communication device 20 can be easily performed with the communication device 20 stored therein.

[0102] Furthermore, the communications device housing A8 according to the eighth embodiment has a second space 19b different from the first space 19a housing the communications device 20, so that the second space 19b can house, for example, a power cable.

[0103] (3) Variations As a modification of embodiment 8, modifications similar to those of communication device housing A4 according to the modification of embodiment 4 are possible. Therefore, communication device housing A8 according to the above modification also achieves the same effects as communication device housing A8 according to embodiment 8. Second space 19b houses power cable 40, but may also house other cables (for example, a LAN cable).

[0104] The configuration of the communications device housing A8 according to embodiment 8 may be used in the communications device housings A5 to A7 according to embodiments 5 to 7. The configuration of the communications device housing A8 according to embodiment 8 may be used in the communications device housings A1 to A3 according to embodiments 1 to 3.

[0105] The eighth embodiment and the modifications described above are merely a part of the various embodiments and modifications of the present disclosure.

[0106] (Embodiment 9) As shown in Fig. 10, the communication device housing A9 according to the ninth embodiment differs from the communication device housing A1 according to the first embodiment in that it further includes a bag 50. Note that, with respect to the communication device housing A9 according to the ninth embodiment, the same components as those of the communication device housing A1 according to the first embodiment (see Figs. 1A to 2B) are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

[0107] (1) Components of the communication device housing As shown in Fig. 10, the communication device storage body A9 further includes a bag 50. The bag 50 stores the communication device 20. The bag 50 is, for example, a vinyl bag. In this embodiment, the third connection portion 23 of the communication device 20 is provided on the front surface 28 of the communication device 20. In this embodiment, the storage box 10 does not include an opening door 25 or a ventilation portion 26. The communication device 20 does not include a fan 24.

[0108] The communication device 20 is stored in the bag 50 so that the first connection portion 21, the second connection portion 22, and the third connection portion 23 are exposed from the bag opening 51 of the bag 50.

[0109] The lid 18 is configured so that when the communication device 20 is stored in the bag 50 and stored in the space 19, and when the lid 18 is open, the bag opening 51 of the bag 50 and the first connection portion 21, the second connection portion 22 and the third connection portion 23 of the communication device 20 are exposed.

[0110] (2) Effects The worker can set up the communication device 20 by opening the lid 18 of the storage box 10 in which the communication device 20 is stored, and connecting a communication cable to the first connection part 21, a control cable to the second connection part 22, and a power cable to the third connection part 23. In other words, similar to the communication device storage body A1 according to the first embodiment, the worker can set up the communication device 20 while the communication device 20 remains stored in the storage box 10, without removing the communication device 20 from the storage box 10.

[0111] Therefore, in the communication device storage body A9 according to embodiment 9, similarly to the communication device storage body A1 according to embodiment 1, the setting work for the communication device 20 can be easily performed with the communication device 20 stored in the storage box 10. In other words, in the storage box 10 of the communication device storage body A9, the setting work for the communication device 20 can be easily performed with the communication device 20 stored therein.

[0112] (3) Variations As a modification of the 9th embodiment, modifications similar to those of the communication device housing A1 according to the modification of the 1st embodiment are possible. Therefore, the communication device housing A9 according to the above modification also achieves the same effects as the communication device housing A9 according to the 9th embodiment.

[0113] The communication device 20 does not include a fan 24, but may include a fan 24. In this case, the fan 24 is provided on the front surface 28 of the communication device 20. The lid 18 is configured so that the communication device 20 is housed in the space 19 while housed in the bag 50, and the fan 24 is further exposed when the lid 18 is open. The fan 24 may be provided on the rear surface 80 of the communication device 20 or on a surface other than the rear surface 80. In this case, in the communication device storage body A9 of the modified example, a hole (opening) for discharging heat (heat radiation) from the fan 24 is provided in the bag 50, and a ventilation part 26 is provided on one surface of the storage box 10 at a position opposite the fan 24.

[0114] Furthermore, although the third connection part 23 of the communication device 20 is provided on the front surface 28 of the communication device 20, it may be provided on the rear surface 80 of the communication device 20 or on a surface other than the rear surface 80. In this case, in the modified communication device storage body A9, a hole (insertion hole) is provided in the bag 50 for inserting a power cable connectable to the third connection part 23, and an opening door 25 is provided on one surface of the storage box 10 at a position opposite the third connection part 23.

[0115] Furthermore, although the communication device 20 includes the third connection unit 23, the communication device 20 may not include the third connection unit 23 if, for example, the communication device 20 can receive power from a communication cable.

[0116] The configuration of the communications device housing A9 according to the ninth embodiment may be used in the communications device housings A3 to A8 according to the third to eighth embodiments.

[0117] The ninth embodiment and modifications described above are merely a part of the various embodiments and modifications of the present disclosure.

[0118] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and at least some of the configurations of the embodiments and modified examples can be combined as appropriate and applied.

[0119] (Aspect) The present specification discloses the following aspects.

[0120] A storage box (10) according to a first aspect is a storage box for storing a communication device (20) having a connection portion (21). The storage box (10) includes at least six plates (11-16) and a space (19). The space (19) is formed between the at least six plates (11-16) and stores the communication device (20). One or more plates (13) of the at least six plates (11-16) are lids (18) that can open and close the space (19). The lids (18) are configured so that the connection portion (21) of the communication device (20) is exposed when the communication device (20) is stored in the space (19) and the lid (18) is open.

[0121] According to this embodiment, the setting work of the communication device (20) can be easily performed while the communication device (20) is stored. Furthermore, since the setting work of the communication device (20) can be performed while the communication device (20) is stored in the storage box (10), the time required for the setting work of the communication device (20) can be reduced. Furthermore, since the setting work of the communication device (20) can be performed while the communication device (20) is stored in the storage box (10), the space required for the setting work of the communication device (20) can be saved.

[0122] In the storage box (10) according to the second aspect, the at least six plates (11-16) of the first aspect include a first plate (11), a second plate (12), and a plurality of third plates (13-16). The first plate (11) and the second plate (12) are arranged to face each other. Each of the plurality of third plates (13-16) is arranged to connect the first plate (11) and the second plate (12). The first plate (11), the second plate (12), and the plurality of third plates (13-16) form a flat box in the direction in which the first plate (11) and the second plate (12) face each other. At least one third plate (13) of the plurality of third plates (13-16) is a lid (18). The lid (18) is configured such that the portion (70) on the first plate (11) side is connected to the first plate (11), or the portion (75) on the second plate (12) side is connected to the second plate (12).

[0123] In a storage box (10) according to a third aspect, the lid (18) is the same as that of the second aspect, but has an openable inner lid (18a) adjacent to the space (19) and an openable outer lid (18b) disposed on the opposite side of the inner lid (18a) from the space (19). The inner lid (18a) is configured so that when the communication device (20) is stored in the space (19) and the outer lid (18b) is open and the inner lid (18a) is closed, a connection portion (21) of the communication device (20) is exposed.

[0124] In a storage box (10) according to a fourth aspect, in the third aspect, the inner lid (18a) has an opening (17) that exposes a connection part (21) of a communication device (20).

[0125] The storage box (10) according to the fifth aspect is the third aspect, and the opening (17) surrounded by at least the first plate (11), the second plate (12), and the inner lid (18a) is configured so that the connection portion (21) of the communication device (20) is exposed.

[0126] In the storage box (10) according to the sixth aspect, in the fourth or fifth aspect, the opening (17) further exposes a portion of the surface (28) on which the connection portion (21) of the communication device (20) is provided when the communication device (20) is stored in the space (19), the outer lid (18b) is open, and the inner lid (18a) is closed.

[0127] According to this aspect, when a label 27 is attached to a portion of the surface 28 of the communication device 20, information about the communication device 20 can be read using a terminal that reads information printed on the label 27. That is, according to this aspect, for example, the effort of inputting information about the communication device 20 during the setup work of the communication device 20 can be eliminated, and the setup work of the communication device 20 can be further facilitated.

[0128] The storage box (10) according to a seventh aspect is the third aspect, further including a partition plate (29) that divides the space (19) into two spaces (19a, 19b). The two spaces (19a, 19b) are a first space (19a) that stores a communication device (20) and a second space (19b) that is different from the first space (19a). The inner lid (18a) is configured so that the second space (19b) is further exposed when the communication device (20) is stored in the first space (19a) and the outer lid (18b) is open and closed.

[0129] According to this embodiment, for example, a power cable can be stored in the second space (19b).

[0130] In the storage box (10) of the eighth aspect, in the first or second aspect, the lid (18) is configured so that when the communication device (20) is stored in the space (19) and the lid (18) is open, a second connection part (22) different from the first connection part (21) which is the connection part (21) of the communication device (20) is exposed.

[0131] The storage box (10) according to the ninth aspect is any one of the third to seventh aspects, wherein the inner lid (18a) is configured so that when the communication device (20) is stored in the space (19), the outer lid (18b) is open, and the inner lid (18a) is closed, a second connection part (22) different from the first connection part (21) that is the connection part (21) of the communication device (20) is exposed.

[0132] The storage box (10) according to the tenth aspect is any one of the first to seventh aspects, in which one of the at least six plates (11 to 16) (12, 14) other than the lid (18) has an opening door (60, 25) that exposes a second connection part (22, 23) that is different from the first connection part (21) that is the connection part (21) of the communication device (20) when the communication device (20) is stored in the space (19).

[0133] The storage box (10) according to the eleventh aspect is any one of the first to tenth aspects, in which one or more plates (14) other than the lid (18) among the at least six plates (11 to 16) have a ventilation section (26) for ventilation.

[0134] According to this aspect, when setting up the communication device (20) while the communication device (20) is stored in the storage box (10), for example, it is possible to further release heat trapped in the space (19) of the storage box (10) to the outside of the storage box (10). In other words, according to this aspect, it is possible to further improve the heat dissipation properties of the storage box (10).

[0135] In the storage box (10) according to the twelfth aspect, in the second aspect, the lid (18) is integrally configured to be connected to the first plate (11) or the second plate (12). The first plate (11) or the second plate (12) connected to the lid (18) is configured to be able to open and close the space (19).

[0136] According to this embodiment, when the communication device (20) is to be installed at an installation location, the communication device (20) can be easily removed from the storage box (10).

[0137] A storage box (10) according to a thirteenth aspect is the storage box (10) of the twelfth aspect, wherein the lid (18) has a fixing portion (71) that can be fixed to the second plate (12) when connected to the first plate (11). The lid (18) has a fixing portion (71) that can be fixed to the first plate (11) when connected to the second plate (12).

[0138] According to this embodiment, for example, when the lid (18) and the first plate (11) are connected, the lid (18) can be fixed to the second plate (12) via the fixing portion (71), thereby preventing the lid (18) and the first plate (11) from opening accidentally.

[0139] A communication device storage unit (A1 to A9) according to a fourteenth aspect includes the storage box (10) according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects and a communication device (20). The communication device (20) is stored in the space (19) of the storage box (10).

[0140] According to this embodiment, the setting work of the communication device (20) can be easily performed while the communication device (20) is stored in the storage box (10).

[0141] A communication device housing (A1 to A9) according to a fifteenth aspect is the communication device (20) of the fourteenth aspect, wherein the communication device (20) is a wired Ethernet device.

[0142] A communication device holder (A1 to A9) according to a sixteenth aspect is the communication device holder (A1 to A9) according to the fourteenth aspect, wherein the communication device (20) is a wireless access point.

[0143] The communication device storage body (A9) according to a seventeenth aspect is the same as the fourteenth aspect, further including a bag (50). The bag (50) stores the communication device (20). The communication device (20) is stored in the bag (50) such that the connection portion (21) is exposed from a bag opening (51) of the bag (50). The lid (18) is configured so that the communication device (20) is stored in the space (19) with the bag (50) stored therein, and so that the bag opening (51) of the bag (50) and the connection portion (21) of the communication device (20) are exposed when the lid (18) is open. [Explanation of symbols]

[0144] 10 Storage Box 11 1st board (board) 12 2nd board (board) 13 3rd board (board) 14 3rd board (board) 15 3rd board (board) 16 3rd board (board) 17 Opening 18 Lid 18a Inner lid 18b Outer lid 19 Space 19a 1st space 19b 2nd space 20. Communication Equipment 21 First connection part (connection part) 22 Second connection part 23 Third connection part (second connection part) 25 Opening door 26 Ventilation section 28 Front (side with connection part) 29 Partition 50 bags 51 Bag opening 60 Opening door 70 portions 75 parts A1~A9 Communication equipment storage unit

Claims

1. A storage box for storing a communication device having a connection part, At least six boards, a space formed between the at least six plates for accommodating the communication equipment; one or more of the at least six plates is a lid that can open and close the space, The lid is configured so that the connection portion of the communication device is exposed when the communication device is stored in the space and the lid is open. Storage box.

2. the at least six plates include a first plate, a second plate, and a plurality of third plates; The first plate and the second plate are arranged to face each other, each of the plurality of third plates is arranged to connect the first plate and the second plate; the first plate, the second plate, and the plurality of third plates form a flat box in a direction in which the first plate and the second plate face each other, one or more third plates among the plurality of third plates are the lid, The lid is configured such that a portion on the first plate side is connected to the first plate, or a portion on the second plate side is connected to the second plate. The storage box according to claim 1.

3. The lid has an openable inner lid adjacent to the space and an openable outer lid arranged on the opposite side of the space side with respect to the inner lid, The inner lid is configured so that the connection portion of the communication device is exposed when the communication device is stored in the space, the outer lid is open, and the inner lid is closed.

3. The storage box according to claim 2.

4. The inner lid has an opening that exposes the connection portion of the communication device. The storage box according to claim 3.

5. an opening surrounded by at least the first plate, the second plate, and the inner lid is configured to expose the connection portion of the communication device; The storage box according to claim 3.

6. the opening further exposes a part of a surface of the communication device on which the connection portion is provided when the communication device is stored in the space, the outer lid is open, and the inner lid is closed.

5. The storage box according to claim 4.

7. Further provided is a partition plate that divides the space into two spaces, the two spaces are a first space that houses the communication device and a second space that is different from the first space, The inner lid is configured such that the second space is further exposed when the communication device is stored in the first space, the outer lid is in an open state, and the inner lid is in a closed state. The storage box according to claim 3.

8. The lid is configured such that, when the communication device is housed in the space and the lid is open, a second connection portion different from the first connection portion, which is the connection portion of the communication device, is exposed. The storage box according to claim 1.

9. The inner lid is configured such that, when the communication device is stored in the space, the outer lid is open, and the inner lid is closed, a second connection portion different from the first connection portion, which is the connection portion of the communication device, is exposed. The storage box according to claim 3.

10. one of the at least six plates other than the lid has an opening door that exposes a second connection portion different from a first connection portion that is the connection portion of the communication device when the communication device is stored in the space; The storage box according to claim 1.

11. One or more plates other than the lid among the at least six plates have a ventilation portion for ventilation. The storage box according to claim 1.

12. The lid is integrally configured to be connected to the first plate or the second plate, The first plate or the second plate connected to the lid is configured to be able to open and close the space.

3. The storage box according to claim 2.

13. The lid is a fixing portion that can be fixed to the second plate when connected to the first plate; a fixing portion that can be fixed to the first plate when connected to the second plate; The storage box according to claim 12.

14. A storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 13; The communication device is stored in the space of the storage box. Communications equipment housing.

15. The communication device is a wired Ethernet device. The communications device storage unit according to claim 14.

16. the communication device is a wireless access point; The communications device storage unit according to claim 14.

17. Further provided is a bag for storing the communication device, the communication device is housed in the bag such that the connection portion is exposed from an opening of the bag; The lid is configured so that the communication device is housed in the bag and housed in the space, and the bag opening of the bag and the connection portion of the communication device are exposed when the lid is open. The communications device storage unit according to claim 14.

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