Switch plate with item holding mechanism

Abstract

This product provides a switch plate that allows for the stable mounting of remote controls and small items on the wall, while also ensuring a high degree of freedom in selecting the design of the faceplate. [Solution] The switch plate comprises a switch plate body 10 having an opening into which a switch faceplate can be attached, and a holding function part 20 integrally extending from the body, and the object to be held can be fixed at any position by a plurality of screw insertion parts 30 formed in the holding function part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a switch plate provided on the wall surface of a house or building, and more particularly to a switch plate provided with a holding mechanism capable of holding a remote control or small items.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, it has become common to use remote controls for operating lighting fixtures, air conditioners, electric shutters, etc. These remote controls do not have a fixed installation location and are often placed on desks or shelves, which poses problems from the perspectives of operability and loss prevention. When installing on a wall surface, magnets, double-sided tapes, etc. may be used as fixing means to the wall surface, but sufficient fixing strength cannot be obtained. When using screw fixing, there is a problem that it is difficult to form new screw holes in rental houses, office buildings, etc. In addition, in configurations using magnets or adhesives as fixing means to the wall surface, there are problems with holding strength and durability. On the other hand, the magnet used in the present invention is used not as a fixing means to the wall surface but as an auxiliary means for holding lightweight objects such as pieces of paper in the holding functional part, and the wall surface fixing of the switch plate itself is performed by screwing.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a switch plate that utilizes an existing switch position, enables a remote control or small items to be stably installed on a wall surface, and secures a degree of freedom in design selection of the face plate.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] The switch plate of the present invention includes a switch plate body having an opening on which a face plate for a switch can be mounted, and a holding functional part integrally extending from the plate body.

[0005] The aforementioned holding function section has multiple screw insertion points, allowing the object to be held to be screwed in at any desired position.

[0006] The faceplates for the switches mentioned above are not limited to those made by existing manufacturers; custom-designed faceplates can also be used.

[0007] This makes it possible to add a retention function while maintaining the original design or adopting a unique design, without having to replace the switches throughout the entire room. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to this invention, remote controls and the like can be stably mounted on the wall simply by replacing the switch plate.

[0009] When using faceplates from existing manufacturers, functionality can be added while maintaining the original design.

[0010] Furthermore, by adopting a unique faceplate, it becomes possible to design the product according to its intended use and installation location.

[0011] The screw-fastening structure provides high fixing strength.

[0012] The holding function allows the device to hold paper or other materials, making it possible to display information such as the location of the lighting system of the switch being operated, or the posting of evacuation guidance procedures. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the switch plate according to the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an embodiment in which a magnet is provided in the holding function part.

[0015] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing an embodiment in which the holding function part is formed in a box shape.

[0016] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing embodiments in which the holding function part is formed in a box shape and a hook shape.

[0017] Figure 5 is a rear perspective view of the switch plate according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 6 is a rear perspective view showing an embodiment in which the holding function part is formed in a box shape. [Industrial applicability]

[0019] This invention can be widely used in houses, apartment buildings, rental properties, offices, and the like.

Claims

1. A switch plate that can be attached to an existing switch mounting section on a wall, comprising a plate body having an opening into which a switch faceplate can be attached, It comprises a holding function part that extends integrally from a part of the plate body, The switch plate is characterized in that the holding function portion has a plurality of screw insertion portions, and the object to be held can be screwed in at any position of the screw insertion portions.

2. The switch plate according to claim 1, characterized in that the faceplate for the switch can be attached whether it is made by an existing manufacturer or is of a proprietary design, and when a faceplate made by an existing manufacturer is attached, it does not involve a major change in design.

3. The switch plate according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the holding function unit includes a holding means for temporarily holding paper or other lightweight objects using a magnet.

4. The switch plate according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the retaining function portion is formed by a bottom portion having an internal storage space and a side wall portion surrounding it, and is formed in a box shape with the top open, and is capable of accommodating a small remote control or an operating device with a shape that is difficult to fasten with screws.

5. The switch plate according to claim 4, characterized in that the holding function unit is configured to accommodate multiple portable items simultaneously inside the box-shaped interior, and the portable items are writing instruments, seals, small remote controls for electronic devices, or similar everyday portable items.

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