Panel pressing device, panel pressing device set, and panel pressing method

Abstract

To provide a panel pressing device, a panel pressing device set, and a panel pressing method allowing a panel to be pressed at a position offset from an object to be attached.SOLUTION: A panel pressing device is provided with: a fixture 2 having a first through hole part H extending in a first direction DR1 from a first opening OP1 to a second opening OP2 and attached to an object to be attached; and a pressure jig 6 capable of pressing a panel. The pressure jig comprises: a shaft member having a base end part 61 and a tip part 66 and inserted in the first through hole part H; and a pressing part 70 connected on the tip part 66 of the shaft member 60 and capable of pressing the panel. The pressing part 70 can press the panel at a position offset from a central surface of the object to be attached.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a panel pressing device, a panel pressing device set, and a panel pressing method. [Background technology]

[0002] A panel pressing device that presses a panel is known. For example, by pressing a panel with the panel pressing device, the gap between the panel and another panel is reduced. In this way, the position and orientation of the panel relative to the other panel are set to a desired position and orientation. Furthermore, by pressing a panel with the panel pressing device, the adhesion between the panel and the other panel is improved.

[0003] As a related technique, a panel contact jig is disclosed in Patent Document 1. The panel contact jig described in Patent Document 1 includes a base portion, a fixing jack portion that is movable relative to the base portion, and a pressing jack portion that presses the end face of the second panel toward the first panel. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3162511 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a panel pressing device, a panel pressing device set, and a panel pressing method that are capable of pressing a panel at a position eccentric to an object to which the panel is attached. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention relates to a panel pressing device, a panel pressing device set, and a panel pressing method, which are described below.

[0007] (1) a mounting fixture having a first through-hole portion extending in a first direction from a first opening to a second opening and being attached to an object to be mounted; A pressing tool capable of pressing the panel Equipped with The pressing tool is a shaft member having a base end and a tip end and inserted into the first through-hole; a pressing portion connected to the tip end of the shaft member and capable of pressing the panel; Equipped with The pressing portion is capable of pressing the panel at a position eccentric from the center plane of the attachment object. Panel pressing device. (2) The arrangement of the shaft member relative to the mounting fixture can be changed between a first arrangement in which the tip end of the shaft member protrudes from the first opening and the base end of the shaft member protrudes from the second opening, and a second arrangement in which the base end of the shaft member protrudes from the first opening and the tip end of the shaft member protrudes from the second opening. The panel pressing device according to (1) above. (3) The pressing tool includes a holding member that is detachable from the mounting tool, The holding member holds the shaft member so that the tip portion of the shaft member can advance and retreat in a direction parallel to the first direction. The panel pressing device according to (2) above. (4) The holding member is threadedly engaged with the shaft member, The holding member has a rotation restricting portion that prevents the holding member from rotating relative to the first through-hole portion. The panel pressing device according to (3) above. (5) The mounting fixture is a first gripping member having a first pressing surface that presses the attachment object; a second gripping member having a second pressing surface that presses the attachment object; a first operating unit that moves the second pressing surface relatively in a direction toward the first pressing surface; Equipped with The panel pressing device according to any one of (1) to (4) above. (6) When a direction from the second pressing surface toward the first pressing surface is defined as a third direction and a direction opposite to the third direction is defined as a fourth direction, the central axis of the first through-hole portion is positioned closer to the third direction than the first pressing surface, or is positioned closer to the fourth direction than the second pressing surface. The panel pressing device according to (5) above. (7) a first adjustment mechanism that adjusts the gap between the first pressing surface and the second pressing surface in a stepwise manner; a second adjustment mechanism that continuously adjusts the distance between the first pressing surface and the second pressing surface; Equipped with The panel pressing device according to (5) or (6) above. (8) The pressing tool includes a second operating portion that moves the shaft member relative to the mounting tool in a direction parallel to the first direction, the second operating portion includes an engaging portion that can be engaged with an operating tool, The second operating part is a replaceable part that can be detached from the shaft member. The panel pressing device according to any one of (1) to (7) above. (9) The pressing portion is attached to the shaft member so as to be tiltable with respect to the central axis of the shaft member. The panel pressing device according to any one of (1) to (8) above. (10) A panel pressing device according to any one of (1) to (9) above; A second panel pressing device Equipped with The second panel pressing device is A second attachment that can be attached to the attachment object; a second pressing tool capable of pressing the second panel; Equipped with the pressing portion of the panel pressing device is capable of pressing the panel at a position eccentric in a fifth direction from the central plane of the attachment object, The second pressing tool of the second panel pressing device is capable of pressing the second panel at a position eccentric in a sixth direction opposite to the fifth direction from the central plane of the attachment object. Panel pressing device set. (11) A panel pressing method carried out using a panel pressing device, comprising: The panel pressing device is a mounting fixture having a first through-hole portion extending in a first direction from the first opening to the second opening; A pressing tool capable of pressing the panel Equipped with The pressing tool is a shaft member having a base end and a tip end, the shaft member being changeable between a first arrangement in which the tip end protrudes from the first opening and the base end protrudes from the second opening, and a second arrangement in which the base end protrudes from the first opening and the tip end protrudes from the second opening; a pressing portion connected to the tip end of the shaft member and capable of pressing the panel; Equipped with The panel pressing method includes: an attachment step of attaching the panel pressing device to an attachment object; a first pressing step of pressing the panel by moving the pressing portion toward the panel; Equipped with Panel pressing method. (12) A panel pressing method carried out using at least one panel pressing device, comprising: The panel pressing device is a mounting fixture having a first through-hole portion extending in a first direction from the first opening to the second opening; A pressing tool capable of pressing the panel Equipped with The pressing tool is a shaft member having a base end and a tip end and inserted into the first through-hole; a pressing portion connected to the tip end of the shaft member and capable of pressing the panel; Equipped with The panel pressing method includes: an attachment step of attaching the attachment fixture of the panel pressing device to an attachment object; a first pressing step of pressing the first panel at a position eccentric in a fifth direction from a center plane of the object by moving the pressing portion connected to the tip portion of the shaft member of the panel pressing device toward the first panel; a removal step of removing the mounting fixture of the panel pressing device from the mounting object; a second mounting step of mounting the mounting fixture of the panel pressing device or the second mounting fixture of the second panel pressing device to the mounting object or to a mounting object other than the mounting object; a second pressing step of pressing the second panel at a position eccentric in a sixth direction opposite to the fifth direction from the center plane of the object to be attached or the center plane of the other object to be attached by moving the pressing unit or a second pressing tool of the second panel pressing device toward the second panel; Equipped with Panel pressing method. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The present invention can provide a panel pressing device, a panel pressing device set, and a panel pressing method that can press a panel at a position eccentric to an object to which the panel is attached. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a first usage mode of a panel pressing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating a second usage mode of the panel pressing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining positions pressed by a pressing tool of a panel pressing device. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating the panel pressing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a schematic front view showing a panel pressing device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 6]FIG. 6 is a schematic two-sided view showing a panel pressing device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a schematic plan view showing a panel pressing device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view showing a panel pressing device according to a first modified example of the second embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a schematic side view showing a panel pressing device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic side view showing a panel pressing device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a schematic side view showing a panel pressing device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a schematic plan view showing a panel pressing device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a schematic plan view illustrating a panel pressing device according to a second modified example of the second embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a schematic rear view showing an example of the pressing portion. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a schematic front view showing a panel pressing device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a schematic two-sided view showing a panel pressing device according to a third modified example of the second embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a schematic plan view illustrating a panel pressing device according to a fourth modified example of the second embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a schematic plan view illustrating a panel pressing device according to a fifth modified example of the second embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a schematic plan view illustrating a panel pressing device according to a sixth modified example of the second embodiment. [Figure 21]FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow BB in FIG. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating an example of the first gripping member. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a schematic view of how the panel pressing device can be quickly attached to various attachment objects. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of a panel pressing method according to an embodiment. [Figure 25] FIG. 25 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state in which one step of the panel pressing method according to the embodiment is being performed. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state in which another step of the panel pressing method according to the embodiment is being performed. [Figure 27] FIG. 27 is a schematic front view showing a panel pressing device set according to the third embodiment. [Figure 28] FIG. 28 is a schematic front view showing a state in which the panel pressing device is attached to an object to be attached. [Figure 29] FIG. 29 is a schematic front view showing a state in which the second panel pressing device is attached to an attachment object. [Figure 30] FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a further modified example of the first adjustment mechanism that adjusts the gap between the first pressing surface and the second pressing surface in a stepwise manner. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, the panel pressing device 1, the panel pressing device set 10, and the panel pressing method according to the embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In this specification, components having the same functions are assigned the same or similar reference numerals. Furthermore, repeated descriptions of components assigned the same or similar reference numerals may be omitted.

[0011] (First embodiment) A panel pressing device 1A according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 4. Fig. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a first usage mode of the panel pressing device 1A according to the first embodiment. Fig. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a second usage mode of the panel pressing device 1A according to the first embodiment. Fig. 3 is a diagram for explaining a position pressed by a pressing tool of the panel pressing device. Fig. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the panel pressing device 1A according to the first embodiment. Note that Fig. 4 shows a state before the pressing tool 6 is attached to the mounting fixture 2.

[0012] In the example shown in FIG. 1, the panel pressing device 1A includes a mounting fixture 2 that is attached to an object E to be mounted, such as a support pole, and a pressing tool 6 that can press a panel P.

[0013] The mounting fixture 2 is attached to the mounting object E by any method. The mounting fixture 2 has a first through-hole portion H extending in a first direction DR1 from a first opening OP1 to a second opening OP2. In the example shown in FIG. 1 , the first opening OP1 is formed on a first surface 2a of the mounting fixture 2, and the second opening OP2 is formed on a second surface 2b of the mounting fixture 2. The second surface 2b is the surface opposite to the first surface 2a. Note that in this specification, the first direction DR1 refers to the direction from the first opening OP1 of the mounting fixture 2 toward the second opening OP2 of the mounting fixture 2, and the second direction DR2 refers to the direction from the second opening OP2 of the mounting fixture 2 toward the first opening OP1 of the mounting fixture 2 (in other words, the direction opposite to the first direction DR1).

[0014] The pressing tool 6 includes a shaft member 60 and a pressing portion 70 .

[0015] The shaft member 60 is inserted into the first through-hole portion H. In the example shown in FIG.

[0016] The pressing portion 70 is connected to the tip portion 66 of the shaft member 60. The pressing portion 70 is a portion that can press the panel P. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the pressing portion 70 and the shaft member 60 are integrally formed. Alternatively, the pressing portion 70 and the shaft member 60 may be formed separately, and the pressing portion 70 may be attached to the shaft member 60.

[0017] In the example shown in FIG. 1, the pressing tool 6 moves relative to the mounting fixture 2 in the second direction DR2, causing the pressing portion 70 to press the first panel P1. In this way, the first panel P1 is pressed toward the third panel P3, bringing the first panel P1 and the third panel P3 into close contact. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first panel P1 has an engaging portion F that can engage with the third panel P3. When the pressing portion 70 presses the first panel P1, the engaging portion F of the first panel P1 is pressed into the third panel P3.

[0018] In the panel pressing device 1A in the first embodiment, the arrangement of the shaft member 60 relative to the fixture 2 can be changed between a first arrangement (see FIG. 1) and a second arrangement (see FIG. 2).

[0019] As illustrated in FIG. 1, when the shaft member 60 is disposed relative to the mounting fixture 2 in the first position, the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60 protrudes from the first opening OP1, and the base end 61 of the shaft member 60 protrudes from the second opening OP2. In this case, the first panel P1 is pressed by a pressing unit 70 connected to the tip end 66 protruding from the first opening OP1. In the example illustrated in FIG. 1, the first opening OP1 is disposed to the left of the center of the mounting fixture 2. Therefore, the pressing unit 70 can press the first panel P1 at a position eccentric in a fifth direction DR5 (e.g., leftward) from the center plane CP of the mounting object E. More specifically, the pressing unit 70 can press the first panel P1 disposed to the left relative to the mounting object E.

[0020] As illustrated in FIG. 2, when the shaft member 60 is disposed relative to the mounting fixture 2 in the second position, the base end 61 of the shaft member 60 protrudes from the first opening OP1, and the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60 protrudes from the second opening OP2. In this case, the second panel P2 is pressed by the pressing portion 70 connected to the tip end 66 protruding from the second opening OP2. In the example illustrated in FIG. 2, the second opening OP2 is disposed to the right of the center of the mounting fixture 2. Therefore, the pressing portion 70 can press the second panel P2 at a position eccentric from the center plane CP of the mounting object E in a sixth direction DR6 (e.g., rightward) opposite to the fifth direction DR5. More specifically, the pressing portion 70 can press the second panel P2 disposed to the right relative to the mounting object E.

[0021] In the first embodiment, a panel pressing device 1A is provided that is capable of changing the position of a pressing tool 6 relative to a mounting fixture 2, more specifically, a panel pressing device 1A that is capable of changing the position of an axial member 60 relative to the mounting fixture 2 between a first position and a second position.

[0022] In a conventional panel pressing device, the portion of the panel P that overlaps the support post in a front view (the portion surrounded by the dashed-dotted circle in FIG. 3) is pressed. In this case, if a first panel P1 is placed in the area overlapping the support post, it is difficult to use the panel pressing device attached to the support post to strongly press the second panel P2 in the area overlapping the support post. This is because the first panel P1, which was placed first, interferes with the pressing of the second panel P2, which is to be placed next.

[0023] In contrast, in the panel pressing device 1A of the first embodiment, the position of the pressing tool 6 relative to the mounting fixture 2 can be changed. In other words, the position pressed by the pressing unit 70 of the panel pressing device 1A can be changed. More specifically, the first panel P1 can be pressed at the position indicated by the arrow AR3 in FIG. 3, and the second panel P2 can be pressed at the position indicated by the arrow AR4 in FIG. 3. Therefore, even when two panels are placed in an area overlapping with the support, as exemplified in FIG. 3, each of the two panels can be pressed strongly.

[0024] Next, optional additional configurations that can be employed in the first embodiment or the second embodiment described below will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0025] In the example shown in Figure 4, it is possible to selectively insert the shaft member 60 into the first through-hole portion H from the first opening OP1, or to insert the shaft member 60 into the first through-hole portion H from the second opening OP2 (see arrows AR1 and AR2).

[0026] As shown by the arrow AR1 in Figure 4, when the shaft member 60 is inserted from the first opening OP1 into the first through-hole portion H, the arrangement of the shaft member 60 relative to the mounting fixture 2 becomes the first arrangement described above (more specifically, an arrangement in which the base end 61 of the shaft member 60 protrudes from the second opening OP2 in the first direction DR1, and the tip end 66 to which the pressing portion 70 is connected protrudes from the first opening OP1 in the second direction DR2).

[0027] On the other hand, as shown by the arrow AR2 in Figure 4, when the shaft member 60 is inserted from the second opening OP2 into the first through-hole portion H, the arrangement of the shaft member 60 relative to the mounting fixture 2 becomes the second arrangement described above (more specifically, an arrangement in which the base end 61 of the shaft member 60 protrudes from the first opening OP1 in the second direction DR2, and the tip end 66 to which the pressing portion 70 is connected protrudes from the second opening OP2 in the first direction DR1).

[0028] 4, if it is possible to selectively insert the shaft member 60 into the first through-hole portion H from the first opening OP1 and insert the shaft member 60 into the first through-hole portion H from the second opening OP2, the arrangement of the shaft member 60 with respect to the mounting fixture 2 can be easily changed between the first arrangement and the second arrangement. Furthermore, with the pressing portion 70 connected to the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60, it becomes possible to insert the shaft member 60 into the first through-hole portion H from the first opening OP1, and with the pressing portion 70 connected to the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60, it becomes possible to insert the shaft member 60 into the first through-hole portion H from the second opening OP2.

[0029] In addition, in cases where the shaft member 60 is inserted into the first through-hole portion H and then the pressing portion 70 is connected to the shaft member 60, the shaft member 60 may be insertable into the first through-hole portion H from only one of the first opening OP1 and the second opening OP2.

[0030] 1 and 2, the mounting posture of the mounting fixture 2 relative to the mounting object E can be changed between a first posture and a second posture in order to change the position of the first through-hole portion H relative to the center of the mounting fixture 2. The second posture is a posture that is inverted 180 degrees from the first posture.

[0031] 1 and 2, the mounting fixture 2 has a posture indicating member 18 that indicates the posture of the mounting fixture 2. For example, the posture indicating member 18 being on the upper side of the mounting fixture 2 indicates that the mounting posture of the mounting fixture 2 is the first posture, and the posture indicating member 18 being on the lower side of the mounting fixture 2 indicates that the mounting posture of the mounting fixture 2 is the second posture. Note that the posture indicating member 18 may be omitted.

[0032] (Second embodiment) A panel pressing device 1B according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 23. FIG. 5 is a schematic front view showing the panel pressing device 1B according to the second embodiment. FIG. 5 shows a state before the pressing tool 6 is attached to the fixture 2. FIG. 6 is a schematic two-sided view showing the panel pressing device 1B according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 6, a schematic plan view is shown on the upper side, and a schematic front view is shown on the lower side. FIG. 7 is a schematic plan view showing the panel pressing device 1B according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view showing the panel pressing device 1B according to a first modified example of the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a schematic side view showing the panel pressing device 1B according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9 shows a state before the pressing tool 6 is attached to the fixture 2. FIGS. 10 and 11 are schematic side views showing the panel pressing device 1B according to the second embodiment. 10 is a first arrangement of the shaft members 60, and FIG. 11 is a second arrangement of the shaft members 60. FIG. 12 is a schematic plan view showing a panel pressing device 1B according to a second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a schematic plan view showing a panel pressing device 1B according to a second modified example of the second embodiment. FIG. 14 is a schematic rear view showing an example of a pressing unit 70. FIG. 15 is a schematic front view showing a panel pressing device 1B according to the second embodiment. FIG. 16 is a schematic two-sided view showing a panel pressing device 1B according to a third modified example of the second embodiment. In FIG. 16, a schematic plan view is shown on the upper side, and a schematic front view is shown on the lower side. FIG. 17 is a schematic plan view showing a panel pressing device 1B according to a fourth modified example of the second embodiment. FIG. 18 is a schematic plan view showing a panel pressing device 1B according to a fifth modified example of the second embodiment. Fig. 19 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in Fig. 18. Fig. 20 is a schematic plan view showing a panel pressing device 1B in a sixth modified example of the second embodiment. Fig. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in Fig. 20. Fig. 22 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a first gripping member 20. Fig. 23 is a diagram showing a state in which the panel pressing device 1 can be quickly attached to various attachment objects E.

[0033] In the second embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and a repetitive description of matters already described in the first embodiment will be omitted. Therefore, it goes without saying that matters already described in the first embodiment can be adopted in the second embodiment even if they are not explicitly described in the second embodiment.

[0034] 5, the panel pressing device 1B in the second embodiment includes: (1) a mounting fixture 2 having a first through-hole portion H extending in a first direction DR1 from a first opening OP1 to a second opening OP2 and being attached to an object to be mounted; and (2) a pressing tool 6 capable of pressing a panel. (3) The pressing tool 6 includes an axial member 60 having a base end portion 61 and a tip end portion 66 and being inserted into the first through-hole portion H, and a pressing portion 70 connected to the tip end portion 66 of the axial member 60 and capable of pressing the panel. (4) The pressing portion 70 is capable of pressing the panel at a position eccentric from the central plane of the object to be mounted.

[0035] Therefore, the second embodiment has the same effects as the first embodiment.

[0036] As illustrated in FIG. 5, in the panel pressing device 1B, the arrangement of the shaft member 60 relative to the mounting fixture 2 may be changeable between a first arrangement in which the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60 protrudes from the first opening OP1 and the base end 61 of the shaft member 60 protrudes from the second opening OP2, and a second arrangement in which the base end 61 of the shaft member 60 protrudes from the first opening OP1 and the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60 protrudes from the second opening OP2.

[0037] 6, the mounting fixture 2 has a first gripping member 20, a second gripping member 30, and a first operating part 36. When the mounting fixture 2 has the first gripping member 20 and the second gripping member 30, an object to be mounted, such as a post, can be clamped between the first gripping member 20 and the second gripping member 30. In this way, the mounting fixture 2 can be firmly fixed to the object to be mounted.

[0038] The first gripping member 20 has a first pressing surface 23a that presses the attachment object. The first gripping member 20 may be configured by a single component, or may be configured by an assembly of multiple components.

[0039] The second gripping member 30 has a second pressing surface 33a that presses against the attachment object. The second gripping member 30 may be formed of a single component or an assembly of multiple components. The second pressing surface 33a of the second gripping member 30 is movable toward the first pressing surface 23a of the first gripping member 20.

[0040] The first operating unit 36 ​​moves the second pressing surface 33a relatively in a direction toward the first pressing surface 23a. In the example shown in Fig. 7, when the first operating unit 36 ​​is operated in the first rotation direction R1, the second pressing surface 33a moves in a direction approaching the first pressing surface 23a. In this way, the gap between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a is reduced, and the attachment object, such as a post, can be clamped between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a.

[0041] 7, when the first operating part 36 is rotated in a second rotation direction R2 opposite to the first rotation direction R1, the second pressing surface 33a moves in a direction away from the first pressing surface 23a. This increases the gap between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a, allowing the mounting fixture 2 to be removed from the mounting object, such as a support pole.

[0042] In the example shown in FIG. 7 , the first operating unit 36 ​​functions as a posture indicating member 18 that indicates the posture of the mounting fixture 2. For example, when the first operating unit 36 ​​is on the left side of the mounting fixture 2 in a front view, the posture of the mounting fixture 2 is the first posture. When the first operating unit 36 ​​is on the right side of the mounting fixture 2 in a front view, the posture of the mounting fixture 2 is the second posture. Alternatively, as shown by the dashed line in FIG. 23 , when the panel pressing device 1 presses the panel laterally, when the first operating unit 36 ​​is below the mounting fixture 2 in a front view, the posture of the mounting fixture 2 is the first posture. When the first operating unit 36 ​​is above the mounting fixture 2 in a front view, the posture of the mounting fixture 2 is the second posture.

[0043] 7, the second gripping member 30 includes a base portion 31 and a moving portion 32 that is movable relative to the base portion 31. A second pressing surface 33a is disposed on the moving portion 32. In the example shown in FIG. 7, when the first operating portion 36 is operated, the moving portion 32 moves relative to the base portion 31. In this way, the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a changes.

[0044] 7, the moving part 32 has a second pressing part 33 having a second pressing surface 33a, and a shaft part 34. The shaft part 34 is threadedly engaged with the base part 31. More specifically, the base part 31 has a female thread part 31s, and the shaft part 34 has a male thread part 34s that is threadedly engaged with the female thread part 31s.

[0045] The direction from the second pressing surface 33a toward the first pressing surface 23a is defined as a third direction DR3, and the direction opposite to the third direction DR3 is defined as a fourth direction DR4. In the example shown in Fig. 7, the third direction DR3 and the fourth direction DR4 are directions perpendicular to the first direction DR1 (in other words, the extension direction of the first through-hole portion H).

[0046] In the example shown in Fig. 7, the central axis AX1 of the first through-hole portion H is disposed closer to the fourth direction DR4 than the second pressing surface 33a. Alternatively, as illustrated in Fig. 8, the central axis AX1 of the first through-hole portion H may be disposed closer to the third direction DR3 than the first pressing surface 23a. More specifically, instead of providing the first through-hole portion H in the base portion 31 of the second gripping member 30 as shown in Fig. 7, the first through-hole portion H may be provided in the first gripping member 20 as shown in Fig. 8.

[0047] If the center axis AX1 of the first through-hole portion H is positioned closer to the third direction DR3 than the first pressing surface 23a (see FIG. 8) or closer to the fourth direction DR4 than the second pressing surface 33a (see FIG. 7), the position of the first through-hole portion H relative to the center of the mounting fixture 2 will change significantly when the mounting fixture 2 is inverted. In other words, the distance between the position indicated by arrow AR3 and the position indicated by arrow AR4 in FIG. 3 will increase. This makes it easier to position the pressing tool 6 of the panel pressing device 1B in a position that does not interfere with the first panel P1 that was previously positioned.

[0048] In order to decenter the pressing position of the pressing portion 70 from the central plane of the object to be attached (e.g., a support), it is sufficient that the position of the central axis AX1 of the first through-hole portion H is decentered with respect to a plane PL (see Figure 7 or Figure 8) that is at least equidistant from the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a.

[0049] However, in the examples shown in Figures 7 and 8, it should be noted that the plane PL that is equidistant from the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a changes as the second pressing surface 33a moves toward the first pressing surface 23a.

[0050] For this reason, from a practical standpoint, it is assumed that the width of the attachment object, such as a support, is approximately 100 mm or approximately 50 mm (such an assumption is common sense). In this case, when the distance L between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a is 100 mm (or when the distance L between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a is 50 mm), it is sufficient that the position of the central axis AX1 of the first through-hole portion H is eccentric with respect to the plane PL that is equidistant from the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a.

[0051] In the example shown in FIG. 7 or 8, the pressing portion 70 (more specifically, a first plate portion 71 described later) is also eccentric from the plane PL equidistant from the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a.

[0052] Next, optional additional configurations that can be employed in the second embodiment or the first embodiment described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0053] (holding member 80) 9, the pressing tool 6 includes a holding member 80 that holds the shaft member 60, and the holding member 80 is detachable from the mounting fixture 2. When the holding member 80 is attached to the mounting fixture 2, the shaft member 60 is supported by the mounting fixture 2 via the holding member 80.

[0054] 10, the holding member 80 has a tubular portion 81 that is placed inside the first through-hole portion H. The shaft member 60 is held by the inner surface of the tubular portion 81. In this case, the structure in which the mounting fixture 2 supports the shaft member 60 via the holding member 80 is simple.

[0055] 10, the central axis AX1 of the first through-hole portion H and the central axis AX of the shaft member 60 coincide with each other, and the central axis AX of the shaft member 60 coincides with the central axis of the tubular portion 81. In other words, the tubular portion 81 is disposed concentrically with the shaft member 60 and the first through-hole portion H.

[0056] 9, the shaft member 60 is inserted into the first through-hole portion H of the mounting fixture 2 (see arrow AR5), and then the pin member 11 is engaged with the holding member 80, thereby attaching the holding member 80 to the mounting fixture 2. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the holding member 80 has a recess 80a (more specifically, an annular recess), and the tip 11a of the pin member 11 engages with the recess 80a. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the recess 80a is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the tubular portion 81 of the holding member 80.

[0057] In the example shown in FIG. 9, the fixture 2 has a pin member 11 and a pin hole 12h into which the shaft portion of the pin member 11 is inserted.

[0058] 9, the pin member 11 is threadedly engaged with the pin hole 12h. More specifically, the pin member 11 has a male thread portion 11s, and the pin hole 12h has a female thread portion 12s that is threadedly engaged with the male thread portion 11s. The pin member 11 is preferably connected to an operating portion 13 that can be operated by an operator.

[0059] 9, by operating the operating portion 13 in the first operating direction, the tip 11a of the pin member 11 can be protruded into the first through-hole portion H. In this way, the pin member 11 can be engaged with the holding member 80 inserted into the first through-hole portion H.

[0060] 10, by operating the operating portion 13 in the second operating direction, the tip 11a of the pin member 11 can be retracted from inside the first through-hole portion H. In this way, the engagement between the pin member 11 and the holding member 80 inserted into the first through-hole portion H is released.

[0061] Alternatively, the pin member 11 may be placed in the mounting fixture 2 in a state where it is biased in a direction toward the first through-hole portion H. In this case, when the recess 80a of the holding member 80 is placed on an extension line of the pin hole 12h, the tip 11a of the pin member 11 automatically engages with the recess 80a of the holding member 80.

[0062] 10 , the holding member 80 holds the shaft member 60 so that the tip 66 of the shaft member 60 can advance and retreat along a direction parallel to the first direction DR1. More specifically, the tip 66 of the shaft member 60 can advance in a direction away from the holding member 80, and the tip 66 of the shaft member 60 can retreat in a direction toward the holding member 80.

[0063] By advancing the tip 66 of the shaft member 60 in a direction away from the holding member 80, the pressing portion 70 connected to the tip 66 of the shaft member 60 presses the panel P. In addition, by retracting the tip 66 of the shaft member 60 in a direction toward the holding member 80, the pressing portion 70 moves away from the panel P.

[0064] 9, the shaft member 60 is threadedly engaged with the holding member 80. More specifically, the holding member 80 has a female thread portion 80s, and the shaft member 60 has a male thread portion 60s that is threadedly engaged with the female thread portion 80s. In this case, when the shaft member 60 is rotated relative to the holding member 80, the tip end portion 66 of the shaft member 60 moves in a direction parallel to the first direction DR1.

[0065] 10, the holding member 80 has a rotation restricting portion Q that prevents the holding member 80 from rotating relative to the first through-hole portion H. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the rotation restricting portion Q of the holding member 80 comes into contact with a rotation restricting surface 2t arranged on the outer surface of the mounting fixture 2, thereby preventing the holding member 80 from rotating relative to the first through-hole portion H. By preventing the relative rotation of the holding member 80, the holding member 80 is prevented from rotating together with the shaft member 60 when the shaft member 60 rotates around the central axis AX.

[0066] The rotation restricting portion Q may have any specific configuration as long as it can prevent relative rotation of the holding member 80 with respect to the first through-hole portion H. For example, the rotation restricting portion Q may be a pin hole that can engage with the tip 11 a of the pin member 11. In this case, the tip 11 a of the pin member 11 engages with the pin hole of the holding member 80, thereby preventing relative rotation of the holding member 80 with respect to the first through-hole portion H. Alternatively or additionally, the rotation restricting portion Q may be a key groove or a protrusion formed on the holding member 80. In this case, the engagement between the protrusion (or key groove) formed on the mounting fixture 2 and the key groove (or protrusion) formed on the holding member 80 prevents relative rotation of the holding member 80 with respect to the first through-hole portion H. Alternatively or additionally, the rotation restricting portion Q may be a non-circular outer peripheral surface of the holding member 80. In this case, the non-circular inner surface (e.g., a polygonal inner surface) of the first through hole portion H engages with the non-circular outer surface (e.g., a polygonal outer surface) of the retaining member 80, thereby preventing relative rotation of the retaining member 80 with respect to the first through hole portion H.

[0067] (Second operation section 69) 5, the pressing tool 6 includes a second operating part 69 that moves the shaft member 60 relative to the mounting fixture 2 (or the holding member 80) in a direction parallel to the first direction DR1. The second operating part 69 is connected to the base end part 61 of the shaft member 60.

[0068] The second operating part 69 is preferably set to a size that allows it to pass through all of the first opening OP1, the first through-hole portion H, and the second opening OP2. In this case, with the second operating part 69 coupled to the base end 61 of the shaft member 60, the second operating part 69 and the base end 61 can be passed through the first opening OP1, the first through-hole portion H, and the second opening OP2 in that order, thereby inserting the shaft member 60 into the first through-hole portion H. Furthermore, with the second operating part 69 coupled to the base end 61 of the shaft member 60, the second operating part 69 and the base end 61 can be passed through the second opening OP2, the first through-hole portion H, and the first opening OP1 in that order, thereby inserting the shaft member 60 into the first through-hole portion H.

[0069] 10, by operating the second operating part 69 in the first operating direction R3, the pressing part 70 connected to the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60 moves in a direction away from the mounting fixture 2 (or the holding member 80). On the other hand, by operating the second operating part 69 in the second operating direction R4, the pressing part 70 connected to the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60 moves in a direction toward the mounting fixture 2 (or the holding member 80).

[0070] 10 , it is assumed that the holding member 80 is attached to the mounting fixture 2 so that the direction from the tip end 66 toward the base end 61 of the shaft member 60 coincides with the direction from the first surface 2a toward the second surface 2b of the mounting fixture 2 (i.e., the first direction DR1). In this case, by operating the second operating part 69 in the first operating direction R3 (for example, clockwise when viewed in the direction from the base end 61 toward the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60), the pressing part 70 connected to the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60 moves in a direction away from the holding member 80.

[0071] As illustrated in Fig. 11, it is assumed that the holding member 80 is attached to the mounting fixture 2 in the direction opposite to the direction illustrated in Fig. 10. More specifically, in the example illustrated in Fig. 11, the holding member 80 is attached to the mounting fixture 2 so that the direction from the base end 61 to the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60 coincides with the direction from the first surface 2a to the second surface 2b of the mounting fixture 2 (i.e., the first direction DR1). In this case, by operating the second operating unit 69 in the first operating direction R3 (for example, clockwise when viewed in the direction from the base end 61 to the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60), the pressing unit 70 connected to the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60 moves in a direction away from the holding member 80.

[0072] 10 and 11, as well as the above description, the operation direction of second operating unit 69 for moving pressing unit 70 in a direction away from holding member 80 is the same whether holding member 80 is attached to mounting fixture 2 in the arrangement shown in Fig. 10 or in the arrangement shown in Fig. 11 (in the example shown in Figs. 10 and 11, the operation direction is clockwise). When the operation direction is unified in this way, handling of panel pressing device 1B becomes easy.

[0073] 7 and other examples, the second operating unit 69 may include an engaging portion 69t (e.g., an engaging recess) that can be engaged with an operating tool (e.g., a power tool). In this case, the use of the operating tool (e.g., a power tool) improves work efficiency when operating the second operating unit 69.

[0074] The second operating part 69 is preferably a replaceable part that can be detached from the shaft member 60. In this case, if the second operating part 69 is repeatedly operated and the engaging part 69t is significantly deformed (for example, if the engaging recess is crushed), only the second operating part 69 needs to be replaced. In other words, even if the engaging part 69t is significantly deformed, there is no need to replace the shaft member 60. The second operating part 69 is attached to the shaft member 60 by any fixing means, such as a fixing screw or a fixing pin.

[0075] 11, the second operating part 69 may have an annular grip surface 69s to be gripped by an operator, in addition to an engaging part that can be engaged with an operating tool. In this case, the second operating part 69 is selectively operated by the operating tool or the operator's hand.

[0076] (Pressing portion 70) In the example shown in FIG. 11 , the pressing unit 70 is attached to the shaft member 60 so as to be rotatable relative to the shaft member 60 around the central axis AX of the shaft member 60 (see arrow AR6). When the pressing unit 70 is rotatable relative to the shaft member 60, the following advantage is obtained. That is, even when the rotation of the pressing unit 70 is restricted due to contact between the panel P and the pressing unit 70, the shaft member 60 can be further rotated by operating the second operating unit 69. Therefore, after the panel P and the pressing unit 70 come into contact, the pressing force of the pressing unit 70 can be further increased.

[0077] 11 , the pressing portion 70 has a first plate portion 71 that can press the end face of the panel, and a first restricting plate 72 that prevents the panel from tilting or falling off. When the direction from the base end portion 61 of the shaft member 60 toward the tip end portion 66 of the shaft member 60 is defined as the distal direction DR7, the first restricting plate 72 protrudes from the first plate portion 71 toward the distal direction DR7. The first restricting plate 72 is formed, for example, by bending a portion of the first plate portion 71. The angle α1 between the first restricting plate 72 and the first plate portion 71 is, for example, greater than or equal to 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

[0078] In the example shown in FIG. 6 , the pressing portion 70 has a reinforcing plate 73 (more specifically, a first reinforcing plate 73a and a second reinforcing plate 73b). The reinforcing plate 73 reinforces the first plate portion 71. When the direction from the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60 toward the base end 61 of the shaft member 60 is defined as the proximal direction DR8, the reinforcing plate 73 (more specifically, the first reinforcing plate 73a and the second reinforcing plate 73b) protrudes from the first plate portion 71 toward the proximal direction DR8. The reinforcing plate 73 is formed, for example, by bending a portion of the first plate portion 71. The angle α2 between the first reinforcing plate 73a (or the second reinforcing plate 73b) and the first plate portion 71 is, for example, greater than or equal to 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

[0079] As shown in the upper diagram of Fig. 6, the boundary line between the first plate portion 71 and the first restricting plate 72 is defined as a first boundary line 711, the boundary line between the first plate portion 71 and the first reinforcing plate 73a is defined as a second boundary line 712, and the boundary line between the first plate portion 71 and the second reinforcing plate 73b is defined as a third boundary line 713. In the example shown in Fig. 6, the first boundary line 711, the second boundary line 712, and the third boundary line 713 form a substantially U-shaped boundary line in plan view.

[0080] 12, the pressing portion 70 has a rotation restricting portion 74 that restricts rotation of the pressing portion 70 about the central axis AX of the shaft member 60 upon contact with the attachment object E. The presence of the rotation restricting portion 74 prevents the orientation of the pressing portion 70 in a plan view from significantly deviating from the desired orientation. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the rotation restricting portion 74 is disposed on the opposite side of the central axis AX of the shaft member 60 from the side on which the first restricting plate 72 is disposed.

[0081] 13, from the viewpoint of ensuring more reliable contact between the rotation restricting portion 74 and the attachment object E, the pressing portion 70 preferably has a shape that increases in width from the first restricting plate 72 toward the rotation restricting portion 74 in a plan view. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the width of the reinforcing plate 73 increases toward the rotation restricting portion 74 in a plan view. In the example shown in FIG. 13, an end face 73e of the reinforcing plate 73 on the wider side functions as at least a part of the rotation restricting portion 74.

[0082] 14, the rotation restricting portion 74 includes an end face 73e of the first reinforcing plate, an end face 73f of the second reinforcing plate, and an end face 71e of the first plate portion 71. In the example shown in Fig. 14, the angle α2 formed between the first reinforcing plate 73a (or the second reinforcing plate 73b) and the first plate portion 71 is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees in rear view.

[0083] 15, the pressing portion 70 is attached to the shaft member 60 so as to be tiltable with respect to the central axis AX of the shaft member 60. More specifically, when the angle formed between the central axis AX of the shaft member 60 and the pressing surface 71a of the pressing portion 70 is defined as angle β, in the example shown in FIG. 15, the angle β can be changed from 90 degrees to an angle other than 90 degrees.

[0084] When the pressing portion 70 is tiltable relative to the central axis AX of the shaft member 60, even if the panel P to be pressed is positioned at a slight angle, it is possible to bring the pressing surface 71a of the pressing portion 70 into surface contact with the end surface of the panel P.

[0085] In order to enable the pressing portion 70 to tilt with respect to the central axis AX of the shaft member 60, play may be provided between the shaft member 60 and the pressing portion 70 (more specifically, a gap G may be provided between the outer peripheral surface of the shaft member 60 and the inner peripheral surface of the pressing portion 70). Alternatively, in order to enable the pressing portion 70 to tilt with respect to the central axis AX of the shaft member 60, the shaft member 60 and the pressing portion 70 may be connected via a ball joint or the like.

[0086] The configuration that allows the pressing portion to tilt may be adopted in the second pressing portion 33 (see FIG. 6). In other words, the second pressing portion 33 may be attached to the shaft portion 34 so as to be tiltable about the central axis of the shaft portion 34.

[0087] (connecting shaft 40) 6, the fixture 2 has a connecting shaft 40 that connects the first gripping member 20 and the second gripping member 30 (more specifically, the base portion 31 of the second gripping member 30). The fixture 2 may have a first connecting shaft 40a and a second connecting shaft 40b.

[0088] When the first gripping member 20 and the second gripping member 30 are connected via a connecting shaft 40, the weight of the entire mounting fixture 2 can be reduced compared to when the first gripping member 20 and the second gripping member 30 are connected via a block that is larger in volume than the connecting shaft.

[0089] (Handle member 50) In the example shown in Fig. 6, the mounting fixture 2 has a handle member 50 that can be gripped by an operator. In the example shown in Fig. 6, the handle member 50 has a through hole portion 50h. The handle member 50 may have a plurality of through holes 50h. By having the through holes 50h in the handle member 50, the weight of the handle member 50 is reduced. The handle member 50 may be covered with rubber or resin.

[0090] 6, the handle member 50 is disposed so as to straddle the first gripping member 20 and the second gripping member 30. More specifically, a first end 51 of the handle member 50 is connected to the base portion 31 of the second gripping member 30, and a second end 52 of the handle member 50 is connected to the main body portion 21 of the first gripping member 20.

[0091] Alternatively, as illustrated in Fig. 16, the handle member 50 may be cantilevered by the second handle member 30 (more specifically, the base portion 31 of the second handle member 30). In the example shown in Fig. 16, the first end 51 of the handle member 50 is connected to the base portion 31 of the second handle member 30. The second end 52 of the handle member 50 is a free end.

[0092] The handle member 50 may have an attachment hole 53h for attaching a fall prevention device such as a fall prevention hook. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the attachment hole 53h is formed in the second end portion 52 of the handle member 50.

[0093] (Adjustment mechanism for adjusting the gap between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a) 17, the panel pressing device 1B has a first adjustment mechanism M1 that adjusts the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a in a stepwise manner. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the first adjustment mechanism M1 has an attachment 20A that can be attached to the mounting fixture 2.

[0094] In the example shown in FIG. 17 , the attachment 20A can be attached to the main body 21 of the first gripping member 20. The attachment 20A is attached to the main body 21, for example, by screwing. In the example shown in FIG. 17 , the main body 21 of the first gripping member 20 and the attachment 20A each have a first pressing surface 23a. When the attachment 20A is detached from the mounting fixture 2, the first pressing surface 23a provided on the main body 21 functions as the first pressing surface of the first gripping member 20. On the other hand, when the attachment 20A is attached to the mounting fixture 2, the first pressing surface 23a provided on the attachment 20A functions as the first pressing surface of the first gripping member 20. In the lower view of FIG. 17 , the attachment 20A forms a part of the first gripping member 20.

[0095] 17, by attaching the attachment 20A to the fixture 2, the distance between the first pressing surface 23a of the first gripping member 20 and the second pressing surface 33a of the second gripping member 30 is adjusted in a stepwise manner (more specifically, in a two-step manner). When the attachment 20A is attached to the fixture 2, the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a is significantly and discontinuously reduced. On the other hand, when the attachment 20A is detached from the fixture 2, the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a is significantly and discontinuously increased.

[0096] 18 and 19, a first modification of the first adjustment mechanism M1 that adjusts the gap between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a in a stepwise manner will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 18, the first adjustment mechanism M1 has an attachment 20B that can be attached to the mounting fixture 2.

[0097] The attachment 20B in the first modified example differs from the above-described attachment 20A in that the attachment 20B can be attached to the connecting shaft 40. In other respects, the attachment 20B in the first modified example is similar to the above-described attachment 20A.

[0098] 18, the attachment 20B has an attachment body 201 having a first pressing surface 23a, and an engaging member 202 attached to the connecting shaft 40. The engaging member 202 is fixed to the attachment body 201 by any fixing means.

[0099] 19, engaging member 202 has first leg 203 and first engaging portion 203a arranged at the tip of first leg 203. Engaging member 202 also has second leg 204 and second engaging portion 204a arranged at the tip of second leg 204. First leg 203 and second leg 204 function as a leaf spring.

[0100] When attaching the attachment 20B to the connecting shaft 40, first, the first leg 203 and the second leg 204 are pressed in a direction in which they approach each other. Second, the first engagement portion 203a is positioned opposite the first connecting shaft 40a, and the second engagement portion 204a is positioned opposite the second connecting shaft 40b. Third, the pressing force pressing the first leg 203 and the second leg 204 is weakened. As a result, due to the biasing force of the leaf spring, the first engagement portion 203a engages with the first connecting shaft 40a, and the second engagement portion 204a engages with the second connecting shaft 40b.

[0101] 18, by attaching the attachment 20B to the fixture 2 (more specifically, the connecting shaft 40), the distance between the first pressing surface 23a of the first gripping member 20 and the second pressing surface 33a of the second gripping member 30 is adjusted in a stepwise manner (more specifically, in a two-step manner). When the attachment 20B is attached to the fixture 2 (more specifically, the connecting shaft 40), the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a is significantly and discontinuously reduced. On the other hand, when the attachment 20B is detached from the fixture 2 (more specifically, the connecting shaft 40), the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a is significantly and discontinuously increased.

[0102] 20 to 22, a third modified example of the first adjustment mechanism M1 that adjusts the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a in a stepped manner will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the panel pressing device 1B has a first adjustment mechanism M1 that adjusts the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a in a stepped manner. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the first gripping member 20 is slidable along the connecting shaft 40.

[0103] 20, the connecting shaft 40 has a first positioning portion 45 and a second positioning portion 46. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the first gripping member 20 can be selectively positioned at either the first positioning portion 45 or the second positioning portion 46.

[0104] 20, the first positioning portion 45 has a first recess 45a (more specifically, an annular first recess) that can be engaged with the pin member 25 of the first gripping member 20. The first gripping member 20 is positioned on the first positioning portion 45 by the pin member 25 engaging with the first recess 45a.

[0105] 20, the second positioning portion 46 has a second recess 46a (more specifically, an annular second recess) that can engage with the pin member 25 of the first gripping member 20. The first gripping member 20 is positioned on the second positioning portion 46 by the pin member 25 engaging with the second recess 46a.

[0106] In the example shown in FIG. 20 , the first gripping member 20 can be changed between a first state in which the first gripping member 20 is positioned at the first positioning portion 45 and a second state in which the first gripping member 20 is positioned at the second positioning portion 46. By changing the state of the first gripping member 20 between the first state and the second state, the distance between the first pressing surface 23 a of the first gripping member 20 and the second pressing surface 33 a of the second gripping member 30 is adjusted in a stepwise manner (more specifically, in a two-step manner). When the first state is changed to the second state, the distance between the first pressing surface 23 a and the second pressing surface 33 a is significantly reduced. On the other hand, when the second state is changed to the first state, the distance between the first pressing surface 23 a and the second pressing surface 33 a is significantly increased.

[0107] The change from the first state to the second state is performed in the following procedure. First, the pin member 25 is moved in a direction away from the first positioning portion 45 (more specifically, the first recessed portion 45a). Second, the first gripping member 20 is slid along the connecting shaft 40 from the first positioning portion 45 toward the second positioning portion 46. Third, the pin member 25 is engaged with the second positioning portion 46 (more specifically, the second recessed portion 46a).

[0108] In the example shown in FIG. 21, the first gripping member 20 includes a main body portion 21, a first pin member 25a, and a second pin member 25b.

[0109] The main body 21 has a first slide hole 211a and a first pin guide hole 212a that communicates with the first slide hole 211a. The first connecting shaft 40a is inserted into the first slide hole 211a, and the first pin member 25a is inserted into the first pin guide hole 212a. The first gripping member 20 may have a first biasing member 26a that biases the first pin member 25a toward the first slide hole 211a.

[0110] The main body 21 has a second slide hole 211b and a second pin guide hole 212b that communicates with the second slide hole 211b. The second connecting shaft 40b is inserted into the second slide hole 211b, and the second pin member 25b is inserted into the second pin guide hole 212b. The first gripping member 20 may have a second biasing member 26b that biases the second pin member 25b toward the second slide hole 211b.

[0111] 21, the first pin member 25a and the second pin member 25b are connected via a connecting member 27. In this case, as illustrated in Fig. 22, when the connecting member 27 is moved in a direction away from the first connecting shaft 40a and the second connecting shaft 40b, the engagement between the first pin member 25a and the first connecting shaft 40a is released, and the engagement between the second pin member 25b and the second connecting shaft 40b is released. In this way, the first gripping member 20 becomes slidable relative to the connecting shaft 40.

[0112] 17, 18, or 20, the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a is adjusted in two stages. The distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a may be adjusted in three stages, four stages, or five or more stages.

[0113] In the example shown in FIG. 17, FIG. 18, or FIG. 20, the panel pressing device 1B has a second adjustment mechanism M2 that continuously adjusts the gap between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a.

[0114] 17, 18, or 20, the second adjustment mechanism M2 is a screw-type adjustment mechanism. More specifically, the second adjustment mechanism M2 has a second pressing portion 33 having a second pressing surface 33a, a shaft portion 34 connected to the second pressing portion 33, a base portion 31 that screws onto the shaft portion 34, and a first operating portion 36 that rotates the shaft portion 34 relative to the base portion 31.

[0115] Alternatively, the second adjustment mechanism M2 may be an adjustment mechanism of the type that moves a piston relative to a cylinder, an adjustment mechanism of the type that moves a plunger using a lever, or any other type of adjustment mechanism.

[0116] When the panel pressing device 1B includes the first adjustment mechanism M1, the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a can be roughly adjusted to match the size of the object to be pressed. By roughly adjusting the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a in advance, the panel pressing device 1B can be quickly attached to the object to be pressed. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 23 , by roughly adjusting the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a to an enlarged state, the panel pressing device 1B can be quickly attached to a relatively thick support column E1, etc. Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 23 , by roughly adjusting the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a to a reduced state, the panel pressing device 1B can be quickly attached to a relatively thin cross beam E2, etc.

[0117] When the panel pressing device 1B includes the second adjustment mechanism M2, the attachment object E can be firmly clamped between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a.

[0118] Furthermore, when the panel pressing device 1B includes the first adjustment mechanism M1 and the second adjustment mechanism M2, it is possible to achieve both "quick installation" and "strong installation", which are in a trade-off relationship.

[0119] (Panel pressing method) Next, a panel pressing method according to an embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 26. Fig. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the panel pressing method according to an embodiment. Fig. 25 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which one step of the panel pressing method according to an embodiment is being performed. Fig. 26 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which another step of the panel pressing method according to an embodiment is being performed.

[0120] The panel pressing device 1 used in the panel pressing method in the embodiment may be the panel pressing device 1A in the first embodiment, the panel pressing device 1B in the second embodiment, or any other panel pressing device.

[0121] The panel pressing device 1 used in the panel pressing method includes a mounting fixture 2 having a first through-hole portion H extending in a first direction DR1 from a first opening OP1 to a second opening OP2, and a pressing tool 6 capable of pressing a panel P. The pressing tool 6 includes an axial member 60 having a base end portion 61 and a tip end portion 66, and a pressing portion 70 connected to the tip end portion 66 of the axial member 60.

[0122] The arrangement of the shaft member 60 may be changeable between (1) a first arrangement (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 10) in which the tip end 66 protrudes from the first opening OP1 and the base end 61 protrudes from the second opening OP2, and (2) a second arrangement (see FIG. 2 or FIG. 11) in which the base end 61 protrudes from the first opening OP1 and the tip end 66 protrudes from the second opening OP2. Additionally, as illustrated in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5, the shaft member 60 may be insertable into the first through-hole portion H from the first opening OP1 and insertable into the first through-hole portion H from the second opening OP2.

[0123] In a first step ST1, the panel pressing device 1 is assembled. The first step ST1 is an assembly process. The assembly process is performed by inserting the shaft member 60 of the pressing tool 6 into the first through-hole portion H of the mounting fixture 2 from either the first opening OP1 of the mounting fixture 2 or the second opening OP2 of the mounting fixture 2 (see arrow AR1 or AR2 in FIG. 4 or 5).

[0124] The assembly process may include inserting a holding member 80 that holds the shaft member 60 so that it can move back and forth into the first through-hole portion H (see arrow AR1 or AR2 in FIG. 5). The assembly process may also include engaging the holding member 80 (for example, the recess 80a of the holding member 80) with the mounting fixture 2 (for example, the pin member 11 of the mounting fixture 2).

[0125] The assembly process may include changing the arrangement of the shaft member 60 relative to the mounting fixture 2 from the second arrangement described above (e.g., see Figure 2 or Figure 11) to the first arrangement described above (e.g., see Figure 1 or Figure 10).

[0126] It should be noted that if the panel pressing device 1 is sold in an assembled state, or if the panel pressing device 1 is pre-assembled, the first step ST1 (assembly step) is omitted.

[0127] In the second step ST2, the panel pressing device 1 is attached to the attachment object E. The second step ST2 is an attachment process. The attachment process is carried out by attaching the attachment fixture 2 of the panel pressing device 1 to the attachment object E (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 25).

[0128] 25, the mounting tool 2 includes a first gripping member 20 having a first pressing surface 23a and a second gripping member 30 having a second pressing surface 33a. In this case, the mounting step may include relatively moving the second pressing surface 33a in a direction toward the first pressing surface 23a. This relative movement causes the mounting object E to be clamped between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a. Note that the relative movement of the second pressing surface 33a in the direction toward the first pressing surface 23a may be performed by operating the first operating unit 36 ​​to move the moving unit 32 of the second gripping member 30 relative to the base unit 31 of the second gripping member 30.

[0129] 17, 18, or 20, when the panel pressing device 1 has the first adjustment mechanism M1, the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a may be adjusted in a stepwise manner before the execution of the second step ST2. In the example shown in FIG. 17 or 18, the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a is adjusted by attaching the attachment (20A, 20B) to the main body 21 of the first gripping member 20 or by detaching the attachment (20A, 20B) from the main body 21 of the first gripping member 20. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a is adjusted by positioning the first gripping member 20 at the first positioning portion 45 or the second positioning portion 46 of the connecting shaft 40.

[0130] In the third step ST3, the pressing tool 6 of the panel pressing device 1 presses the end PE1 of the first panel P1 (the upper end in the example shown in FIG. 25). The third step ST3 is a first pressing step. The first pressing step is performed by moving the pressing part 70 connected to the tip 66 of the shaft member 60 toward the end PE1 of the first panel P1 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 25).

[0131] Moving the pressing tool 6 toward the end PE1 of the first panel P1 may be performed by operating the second operating part 69 in the first operating direction R3, for example, as illustrated in Fig. 25. In the example shown in Fig. 25, in the third step ST3 (first pressing step), the pressing part 70 presses the first panel P1 at a position eccentric in the fifth direction DR5 (for example, leftward) from the central plane CP of the attachment object E.

[0132] In a fourth step ST4, the pressure applied by the pressing tool 6 to the first panel P1 is released. The fourth step ST4 is a pressure release step. The pressure release step is performed by moving the pressing portion 70 of the pressing tool 6 away from the end portion PE1 of the first panel P1. Moving the pressing portion 70 away from the end portion PE1 of the first panel P1 may be performed, for example, by operating the second operating portion 69 in the second operating direction R4, as illustrated in FIG.

[0133] In a fifth step ST5, the panel pressing device 1 is removed from the object E. The fifth step ST5 is a removal step. The removal step is performed by removing the fixture 2 of the panel pressing device 1 from the object E.

[0134] In the sixth step ST6, the arrangement of the pressing tool 6 (more specifically, the shaft member 60) is changed relative to the mounting fixture 2. The sixth step ST6 is an arrangement change step or a reassembly step.

[0135] The reconfiguration process (or reassembly process) preferably includes changing the configuration of the shaft member 60 relative to the mounting fixture 2 from the first configuration described above (see, for example, Figure 1 or Figure 10) to the second configuration described above (see, for example, Figure 2 or Figure 11).

[0136] In seventh step ST7, the panel pressing device 1 is attached to the attachment object E. Seventh step ST7 is a second attachment step. The second attachment step is performed by attaching the attachment tool 2 to the attachment object E (see FIG. 2 or FIG. 26).

[0137] In the second mounting step, the mounting fixture 2 is preferably mounted to the mounting object in a state in which the posture of the mounting fixture 2 is inverted from the posture of the mounting fixture 2 in the first mounting step. Note that this posture inversion is performed, for example, by rotating the mounting fixture 2 180 degrees around a horizontal axis.

[0138] 2 and 26, the attachment object E to which the panel pressing device 1 is attached in the second attachment step is the same as the attachment object E to which the panel pressing device 1 is attached in the first attachment step. Alternatively, the attachment object E to which the panel pressing device 1 is attached in the second attachment step may be different from the attachment object E to which the panel pressing device 1 is attached in the first attachment step.

[0139] In an eighth step ST8, the pressing tool 6 of the panel pressing device 1 presses the end PE2 of the second panel P2 (the upper end in the example shown in FIG. 26). The eighth step ST8 is a second pressing step. The second pressing step is performed by moving the pressing unit 70 connected to the tip end 66 of the shaft member 60 toward the end PE2 of the second panel P2 (see FIG. 2 or FIG. 26). In the eighth step ST8 (second pressing step), the pressing unit 70 presses the second panel P2 at a position eccentric to the center plane CP of the attachment object E (or the center plane of an attachment object other than the attachment object E) in a sixth direction DR6 (e.g., to the right) opposite to the fifth direction DR5.

[0140] In a ninth step ST9, the pressing of the pressing tool 6 on the second panel P2 is released. The ninth step ST9 is a second pressure releasing step. The second pressure releasing step is performed by moving the pressing portion 70 of the pressing tool 6 away from the end portion PE2 of the second panel P2.

[0141] In a tenth step ST10, the panel pressing device 1 is removed from the object to be attached. The tenth step ST10 is a second removal step. The second removal step is performed by removing the mounting fixture 2 from the object to be attached.

[0142] In the panel pressing method of the embodiment, the pressing position can be changed based on the attachment object E. Therefore, the pressing position of the panel P can be selected in consideration of the arrangement of the panel P relative to the attachment object E, more specifically, the first arrangement or the second arrangement described above can be selected.

[0143] For example, the panel pressing device 1 can be attached to the attachment object E by selecting the first arrangement or the second arrangement described above so as not to interfere with the first panel P1 that has been previously placed.

[0144] (Third embodiment) A panel pressing device 1C, a panel pressing device set 10, and a panel pressing method according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 27 to 29. Figure 27 is a schematic front view showing the panel pressing device set 10 according to the third embodiment. Figure 28 is a schematic front view showing the panel pressing device 1C attached to the object E. Figure 29 is a schematic front view showing the second panel pressing device 1D attached to the object E.

[0145] The third embodiment differs from the first or second embodiment in that pressing of the panels (P1, P2) is performed using a panel pressing device 1C and a second panel pressing device 1D. In the third embodiment, the differences from the first and second embodiments will be mainly described, and repeated explanations of matters already described in the first or second embodiment will be omitted.

[0146] (Panel pressing device 1C) 27, a panel pressing device 1C in the third embodiment includes: (1) a mounting fixture 2 having a first through-hole portion H extending in a first direction DR1 from a first opening OP1 to a second opening OP2 and being attached to an object to be mounted; and (2) a pressing tool 6 capable of pressing a panel. (3) The pressing tool 6 includes an axial member 60 having a base end portion 61 and a tip end portion 66 and being inserted into the first through-hole portion H, and a pressing portion 70 connected to the tip end portion 66 of the axial member 60 and capable of pressing the panel. (4) The pressing portion 70 is capable of pressing the panel at a position eccentric from the central plane of the object to be mounted.

[0147] In the example shown in FIG. 28, the pressing portion 70 of the panel pressing device 1C can press the panel P at a position offset in a fifth direction DR5 (e.g., leftward) from the center plane CP of the attachment object E. In the example shown in FIG. 28, the direction from the first pressing surface 23a of the attachment device 2 toward the second pressing surface 33a of the attachment device 2 corresponds to the fifth direction DR5. In the example shown in FIG. 28, the center axis AX1 of the first through-hole portion H is disposed closer to the fifth direction DR5 than the second pressing surface 33a. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 28, the pressing portion 70 of the panel pressing device 1C can press the panel P at a position offset in the fifth direction DR5 from the center plane CP of the attachment object E.

[0148] The panel pressing device 1C in the third embodiment may be the same as the panel pressing device 1A in the first embodiment or the panel pressing device 1B in the second embodiment, or may be different from these panel pressing devices (1A, 1B). In the panel pressing device 1C in the third embodiment, the pressing tool 6 may be removably fixed to the mounting fixture 2, or may be unremovably fixed to the mounting fixture 2.

[0149] (Second panel pressing device 1D) As shown in FIG. 29, the second panel pressing device 1D includes a second mounting tool 102 that can be mounted on the mounting object E, and a second pressing tool 106 that can press the second panel P2.

[0150] 29, the second pressing tool 106 of the second panel pressing device 1D can press the second panel P2 at a position eccentric in a sixth direction DR6 (e.g., to the right) opposite to the fifth direction DR5 from the center plane CP of the attachment target E. In the example shown in Fig. 29, the direction from the first pressing surface 123a of the second attachment tool 102 toward the second pressing surface 133a of the second attachment tool 102 corresponds to the sixth direction DR6.

[0151] 29, the second mounting fixture 102 is formed with a second through-hole portion H2 into which the shaft member 160 of the second pressing tool 106 is inserted. The central axis of the second through-hole portion H2 is disposed closer to the sixth direction DR6 than the second pressing surface 133a. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 29, the second pressing tool 106 of the second panel pressing device 1D can press the second panel P2 at a position eccentric in the sixth direction DR6 from the central plane CP of the mounting object E.

[0152] The second panel pressing device 1D in the third embodiment may be the same as the panel pressing device 1A in the first embodiment or the panel pressing device 1B in the second embodiment, or may be different from these panel pressing devices (1A, 1B). In the second panel pressing device 1D in the third embodiment, the second pressing tool 106 may be removably fixed to the second mounting fixture 102, or may be unremovably fixed to the second mounting fixture 102.

[0153] 27, the second mounting fixture 102 includes a first gripping member 120 having a first pressing surface 123a and a second gripping member 130 having a second pressing surface 133a. The second mounting fixture 102 also has a first operating unit 136 that moves the second pressing surface 133a relative to the first pressing surface 123a in a direction toward the first pressing surface 123a. The second mounting fixture 102 may also have a connecting shaft 140 (more specifically, a first connecting shaft 140a and a second connecting shaft 140b) that connects the first gripping member 120 and the second gripping member 130. The second mounting fixture 102 may also have a handle member 150 having a through-hole portion 150h and / or a mounting hole 153h.

[0154] 27, the second pressing tool 106 has an axis member 160 that is inserted into the second through-hole portion H2, and a pressing part 170 that is connected to a tip end portion 166 of the axis member 160 and is capable of pressing the second panel. The second pressing tool 106 also has a second operating part 169 that moves the axis member 160 relatively to the second mounting fixture 102 in a direction parallel to the first direction DR1. The second operating part 169 is connected to a base end portion 161 of the axis member 160.

[0155] The panel pressing device set 10 in the third embodiment includes a panel pressing device 1C and a second panel pressing device 1D. Therefore, a worker carrying the panel pressing device 1C and the second panel pressing device 1D can select either the panel pressing device 1C or the second panel pressing device 1D, in consideration of the arrangement of the panel P relative to the attachment object E, or in other words, can select the pressing position of the panel.

[0156] (Panel pressing method in the third embodiment) Next, a panel pressing method in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0157] The panel pressing device 1C used in the panel pressing method of the third embodiment may be the panel pressing device 1A of the first embodiment, the panel pressing device 1B of the second embodiment, or another panel pressing device. Furthermore, the second panel pressing device 1D used in the panel pressing method of the third embodiment may be the panel pressing device 1A of the first embodiment, the panel pressing device 1B of the second embodiment, or another panel pressing device.

[0158] In the first step ST1, the panel pressing device 1C is assembled. The first step ST1 is an assembly process. The assembly process is carried out by inserting the shaft member 60 of the pressing tool 6 into the first through-hole portion H of the mounting fixture 2. Note that if the panel pressing device 1C is sold in an assembled state, or if the panel pressing device 1C is pre-assembled, the first step ST1 (assembly process) is omitted.

[0159] In second step ST2, the panel pressing device 1C is attached to the attachment object E. Second step ST2 is an attachment process. The attachment process is performed by attaching the attachment fixture 2 of the panel pressing device 1C to the attachment object E (see FIG. 28). Note that if the panel pressing device 1C has a first adjustment mechanism M1, the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a may be adjusted in stages before performing second step ST2.

[0160] The second step ST2 is similar to the second step ST2 described above with reference to FIGS. 24, 25, etc., and therefore a repeated description of the second step ST2 will be omitted.

[0161] In a third step ST3, the end portion PE1 of the first panel P1 is pressed by the pressing tool 6 of the panel pressing device 1C. The third step ST3 is a first pressing step. The first pressing step is performed by moving the pressing unit 70 connected to the tip portion 66 of the shaft member 60 toward the end portion PE1 of the first panel P1 (see FIG. 28). In the example shown in FIG. 28, in the third step ST3 (first pressing step), the pressing unit 70 presses the first panel P1 at a position eccentric in the fifth direction DR5 from the center plane CP of the attachment object E.

[0162] In a fourth step ST4, the pressure applied to the first panel P1 by the pressing tool 6 is released. The fourth step ST4 is a pressure releasing step. The pressure releasing step is performed by moving the pressing portion 70 of the pressing tool 6 away from the end portion PE1 of the first panel P1.

[0163] In a fifth step ST5, the panel pressing device 1C is removed from the object E. The fifth step ST5 is a removing step. The removing step is executed by removing the fixture 2 of the panel pressing device 1C from the object E.

[0164] In a sixth step ST6A, a second panel pressing device 1D is prepared, which is separate from the panel pressing device 1C. The sixth step ST6A may include, for example, the worker holding the second panel pressing device 1D in his or her hand.

[0165] In seventh step ST7, the second panel pressing device 1D is attached to the attachment object E. The seventh step ST7 is a second attachment step. The second attachment step is performed by attaching the second attachment tool 102 to the attachment object E (see FIG. 29).

[0166] 29, the attachment object E to which the second panel pressing device 1D is attached in the second attachment step is the same as the attachment object E to which the panel pressing device 1C is attached in the first attachment step. Alternatively, the attachment object to which the second panel pressing device 1D is attached in the second attachment step may be different from the attachment object E to which the panel pressing device 1C is attached in the first attachment step.

[0167] In eighth step ST8, the end portion PE2 of the second panel P2 is pressed by the second pressing tool 106 of the second panel pressing device 1D. The eighth step ST8 is a second pressing step. The second pressing step is performed by moving the pressing portion 170 connected to the tip portion 166 of the shaft member 160 toward the end portion PE2 of the second panel P2 (see FIG. 29). In eighth step ST8 (second pressing step), the pressing portion 170 presses the second panel P2 at a position eccentric to the center plane CP of the attachment object E (or an attachment object other than the attachment object E) in a sixth direction DR6 opposite to the fifth direction DR5.

[0168] In a ninth step ST9, the pressure on the second panel P2 by the second pressing tool 106 is released. The ninth step ST9 is a second pressure releasing step. The second pressure releasing step is performed by moving the pressing portion 170 of the second pressing tool 106 away from the end portion PE2 of the second panel P2.

[0169] In a tenth step ST10, the second panel pressing device 1D is removed from the attachment object E (or from another attachment object other than the attachment object E). The tenth step ST10 is a second removal step. The second removal step is performed by removing the mounting fixture 2 from the attachment object E (or from another attachment object other than the attachment object E).

[0170] In the panel pressing method of the third embodiment, the pressing position can be changed based on the attachment object E. Therefore, the pressing position of the panel P can be selected in consideration of the arrangement of the panel P relative to the attachment object E, and more specifically, the above-described panel pressing device 1C or the second panel pressing device 1D can be selected.

[0171] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments or modifications, and it is clear that each embodiment or modification can be appropriately modified or changed within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. Furthermore, any component used in each embodiment or modification can be combined with another embodiment or modification, and any component can be omitted from each embodiment or modification.

[0172] For example, as illustrated in Figure 30, the first adjustment mechanism M1 that adjusts the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a in a stepwise manner may include a stopper 281 and an operating member 283 that operates the stopper 281.

[0173] An example of the first adjustment mechanism M1 of the panel pressing device 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 30. In the example shown in Fig. 30, the first gripping member 20 is slidable along the connecting shaft 40. In the example shown in Fig. 30, the first gripping member 20 is changeable between a first state in which the first gripping member 20 is positioned at the first positioning portion 45 and a second state in which the first gripping member 20 is positioned at the second positioning portion 46.

[0174] 30, the connecting shaft 40 has a first positioning portion 45 and a second positioning portion 46. The connecting shaft 40 may have a configuration similar to that of the connecting shaft 40 described with reference to FIG.

[0175] In the example shown in Figure 30, the first gripping member 20 includes a main body 21 having a first slide hole portion 211a and / or a second slide hole portion 211b, a stopper 281 (e.g., a plate-shaped stopper), and an operating member 283 connected to the stopper 281.

[0176] The main body 21 has a guide hole 218 that guides the shaft 283a of the operating member 283. The first gripping member 20 may have a biasing member 29 that biases the stopper 281 in a direction toward the connecting shaft 40. In the example shown in FIG. 30 , the biasing member 29 is disposed between the operating member 283 and the main body 21 of the first gripping member 20.

[0177] 30(a), when the operating portion 283b of the operating member 283 (more specifically, the head of the operating member 283) is pressed toward the main body 21 of the first gripping member 20, the engagement between the stopper 281 and the first connecting shaft 40a is released, and the engagement between the stopper 281 and the second connecting shaft 40b is released (see FIG. 30(b)). In this way, the first gripping member 20 becomes slidable relative to the connecting shaft 40.

[0178] 30, the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a is changed, for example, in the following procedure. First, the operating member 283 is pressed against the biasing force of the biasing member 29, thereby moving the stopper 281 in a direction away from the first positioning portion 45 (more specifically, the first recessed portion 45a) (see FIG. 30(b)). Second, the first gripping member 20 is slid along the connecting shaft 40 from the first positioning portion 45 toward the second positioning portion 46 (see FIG. 30(c)). Third, the biasing force of the biasing member 29 causes the stopper 281 to engage with the second positioning portion 46 (more specifically, the second recessed portion 46a).

[0179] 30, the distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a is adjusted in two stages. The distance between the first pressing surface 23a and the second pressing surface 33a may be adjusted in three stages, four stages, or five or more stages. [Industrial Applicability]

[0180] The panel pressing device, panel pressing device set, or panel pressing method of the present invention allows a panel to be pressed at a position eccentric to the object to be attached. Therefore, the pressing position can be selected taking into consideration the placement of the panel relative to the object to be attached. Therefore, the panel pressing device or panel pressing device set is useful for contractors who perform work using the panel pressing device or panel pressing device set, and for manufacturers who manufacture panel pressing devices. [Explanation of symbols]

[0181] DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 1A, 1B, 1C...Panel pressing device, 1D...Second panel pressing device, 2...Mounting fixture, 2a...First surface, 2b...Second surface, 2t...Rotation restriction surface, 6...Pressing tool, 10...Panel pressing device set, 11...Pin member, 11a...Tip, 11s...Male thread portion, 12h...Pin hole, 12s...Female thread portion, 13...Operation portion, 18...Attitude indication member, 20...First gripping member, 20A, 20B...Attachment, 21...Main body portion, 23a...First pressing surface, 25...Pin member, 25a...First pin member, 25b...Second pin member, 26a...First biasing member, 26b...Second biasing member, 27...Connecting member, 29...Biasing member , 30...second gripping member, 31...base portion, 31s...female thread portion, 32...moving portion, 33...second pressing portion, 33a...second pressing surface, 34...shaft portion, 34s...male thread portion, 36...first operating portion, 40...connecting shaft, 40a...first connecting shaft, 40b...second connecting shaft, 45...first positioning portion, 45a...first recess, 46...second positioning portion, 46a...second recess, 50...handle member, 50h...through hole portion, 51...first end portion, 52...second end portion, 53h...mounting hole, 60...shaft member, 60s...male thread portion, 61...base end portion, 66...tip portion, 69...second operating portion, 69s...grip surface, 69t...engagement portion, 70...pressing portion, 71...first plate portion, 71a...pressing surface, 71e...end surface, 72...first restricting plate, 73...reinforcing plate, 73a...first reinforcing plate, 73b...second reinforcing plate, 73e, 73f...end surface, 74...rotation restricting portion, 80...holding member, 80a...recess, 80s...female thread portion, 81...tubular portion, 102...second mounting fixture, 106...second pressing tool, 120...first gripping member, 123a...first pressing surface, 130...second gripping member, 133a...second pressing surface, 136...first operating portion, 140...connecting shaft, 140a...first connecting shaft, 140b...second connecting shaft, 150...handle member, 150h...through hole portion , 153h...mounting hole, 160...shaft member, 161...base end portion, 166...tip portion, 169...second operating portion, 170...pressing portion, 201...attachment main body, 202...engaging member, 203...first leg portion, 203a...first engaging portion, 204...second leg portion, 204a...second engaging portion, 211a...first slide hole portion, 211b...second slide hole portion, 212a...first pin guide hole, 212b...second pin guide hole, 218...guide hole, 281...stopper, 283...operating member, 283a...shaft portion, 283b...operating portion, 711...first boundary line, 712...second boundary line, 713...third boundary line, E...attachment object,E1...post, E2...crossbeam, F...engagement portion, G...gap, H...first through-hole portion, H2...second through-hole portion, M1...first adjustment mechanism, M2...second adjustment mechanism, OP1...first opening, OP2...second opening, P...panel, P1...first panel, P2...second panel, P3...third panel, PE1, PE2...end portion, Q...rotation restriction portion,

Claims

1. a mounting fixture having a first through-hole portion extending in a first direction from the first opening to the second opening and capable of being attached in an inverted state to an object to be mounted; A pressing tool capable of pressing the panel Equipped with The pressing tool is a shaft member having a base end and a tip end and inserted into the first through-hole; a pressing portion connected to the tip end of the shaft member and capable of pressing the panel; Equipped with The pressing portion can press the panel at a position eccentric from the center plane of the object to be attached, A direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the first through hole portion and extending from the center plane of the object to which the panel is attached is defined as a fifth direction, and a direction opposite to the fifth direction from the center plane of the object to which the panel is attached is defined as a sixth direction, and when the mounting fixture is attached to the object to which the panel is attached, the first through-hole portion is formed in the mounting fixture so that it can be positioned at either a position shifted in the fifth direction or a position shifted in the sixth direction from a center plane of the mounting object when the mounting fixture is inverted, an arrangement of the shaft member relative to the mounting fixture can be changed between a first arrangement in which the tip end portion of the shaft member protrudes from the first opening and the base end portion of the shaft member protrudes from the second opening, and a second arrangement in which the base end portion of the shaft member protrudes from the first opening and the tip end portion of the shaft member protrudes from the second opening, the pressing tool includes a holding member that is detachable from the mounting tool, The holding member holds the shaft member so that the tip portion of the shaft member can advance and retreat in a direction parallel to the first direction. Panel pressing device.

2. the holding member is threadedly engaged with the shaft member, The holding member has a rotation restricting portion that prevents the holding member from rotating relative to the first through-hole portion. The panel pressing device according to claim 1 .

3. The mounting fixture includes: a first gripping member having a first pressing surface that presses the attachment object; a second gripping member having a second pressing surface that presses the attachment object; a first operating unit that relatively moves the second pressing surface in a direction toward the first pressing surface; Equipped with The panel pressing device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. When a direction from the second pressing surface toward the first pressing surface is defined as a third direction and a direction opposite to the third direction is defined as a fourth direction, the central axis of the first through-hole portion is disposed on the third direction side of the first pressing surface or on the fourth direction side of the second pressing surface. The panel pressing device according to claim 3 .

5. a first adjustment mechanism that adjusts the gap between the first pressing surface and the second pressing surface in a stepwise manner; a second adjustment mechanism that continuously adjusts the distance between the first pressing surface and the second pressing surface; Equipped with The panel pressing device according to claim 3 or 4.

6. the pressing tool includes a second operating portion that moves the shaft member relative to the mounting tool in a direction parallel to the first direction, the second operating portion includes an engaging portion that can be engaged with an operating tool, The second operating part is a replaceable part that can be detached from the shaft member. The panel pressing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The pressing portion is attached to the shaft member so as to be tiltable with respect to the central axis of the shaft member. The panel pressing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. A panel pressing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7; a second panel pressing device; Equipped with The second panel pressing device is A second attachment tool that can be attached to the attachment object; a second pressing tool capable of pressing the second panel; Equipped with the pressing portion of the panel pressing device is capable of pressing the panel at a position eccentric in a fifth direction from the central plane of the attachment object, The second pressing tool of the second panel pressing device is capable of pressing the second panel at a position eccentric in a sixth direction opposite to the fifth direction from the central plane of the attachment object. Panel pressing device set.

9. A panel pressing method carried out using a panel pressing device, comprising: The panel pressing device is a mounting fixture having a first through-hole portion extending in a first direction from the first opening to the second opening and capable of being attached in an inverted state to an object to be mounted; A pressing tool capable of pressing the panel Equipped with The pressing tool is a shaft member having a proximal end and a distal end, the shaft member being changeable between a first arrangement in which the distal end protrudes from the first opening and the proximal end protrudes from the second opening, and a second arrangement in which the proximal end protrudes from the first opening and the distal end protrudes from the second opening; a pressing portion connected to the tip end of the shaft member and capable of pressing the panel; Equipped with The pressing portion can press the panel at a position eccentric from the center plane of the object to be attached, A direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the first through hole portion and extending from the center plane of the object to which the panel is attached is defined as a fifth direction, and a direction opposite to the fifth direction from the center plane of the object to which the panel is attached is defined as a sixth direction, and when the mounting fixture is attached to the object to which the panel is attached, the first through-hole portion is formed in the mounting fixture so that it can be positioned at either a position shifted in the fifth direction or a position shifted in the sixth direction from a center plane of the mounting object when the mounting fixture is inverted, an arrangement of the shaft member relative to the mounting fixture can be changed between a first arrangement in which the tip end portion of the shaft member protrudes from the first opening and the base end portion of the shaft member protrudes from the second opening, and a second arrangement in which the base end portion of the shaft member protrudes from the first opening and the tip end portion of the shaft member protrudes from the second opening, the pressing tool includes a holding member that is detachable from the mounting tool, the holding member holds the shaft member so that the tip end of the shaft member can advance and retreat along a direction parallel to the first direction, The panel pressing method includes: an attachment step of attaching the panel pressing device to an attachment object; a first pressing step of pressing the panel by moving the pressing portion toward the panel; Equipped with Panel pressing method.

10. 1. A panel pressing method carried out using at least one panel pressing device, comprising: The panel pressing device is a mounting fixture having a first through-hole portion extending in a first direction from the first opening to the second opening and capable of being attached in an inverted state to an object to be mounted; A pressing tool capable of pressing the panel Equipped with The pressing tool is a shaft member having a base end and a tip end and inserted into the first through-hole; a pressing portion connected to the tip end of the shaft member and capable of pressing the panel; Equipped with The pressing portion can press the panel at a position eccentric from the center plane of the object to be attached, A direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the first through hole portion and extending from the center plane of the object to which the panel is attached is defined as a fifth direction, and a direction opposite to the fifth direction from the center plane of the object to which the panel is attached is defined as a sixth direction, and when the mounting fixture is attached to the object to which the panel is attached, the first through-hole portion is formed in the mounting fixture so that it can be positioned at either a position shifted in the fifth direction or a position shifted in the sixth direction from a center plane of the mounting object when the mounting fixture is inverted, an arrangement of the shaft member relative to the mounting fixture can be changed between a first arrangement in which the tip end portion of the shaft member protrudes from the first opening and the base end portion of the shaft member protrudes from the second opening, and a second arrangement in which the base end portion of the shaft member protrudes from the first opening and the tip end portion of the shaft member protrudes from the second opening, the pressing tool includes a holding member that is detachable from the mounting tool, the holding member holds the shaft member so that the tip end of the shaft member can advance and retreat along a direction parallel to the first direction, The panel pressing method includes: an attachment step of attaching the attachment fixture of the panel pressing device to an attachment object; a first pressing step of pressing the first panel at a position eccentric in a fifth direction from a center plane of the object by moving the pressing portion connected to the tip portion of the shaft member of the panel pressing device toward the first panel; a removal step of removing the mounting fixture of the panel pressing device from the mounting object; a second mounting step of mounting the mounting fixture of the panel pressing device or the second mounting fixture of the second panel pressing device to the mounting object or to a mounting object other than the mounting object; a second pressing step of pressing the second panel at a position eccentric in a sixth direction opposite to the fifth direction from the center plane of the object to be attached or the center plane of the other object to be attached by moving the pressing unit or a second pressing tool of the second panel pressing device toward the second panel; Equipped with Panel pressing method.

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