Communication device

Abstract

To provide a communication device that can be easily retrofitted to an object such as an inspection meter.SOLUTION: A communication device that comprises: an enclosure; a wireless communication antenna that is arranged within the enclosure; and a first attachment member that is provided on a side surface of the enclosure and is used to bind by a first binding band for fixing the enclosure to an attachment object.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a technology of a communication device that can be retrofitted to an object such as a needle detector meter.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in houses, offices, etc., a needle detector meter for measuring the usage amount of water supply or the like has been installed. And Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2021-1758 (Citation Document 1) discloses a wireless communication water meter and a wireless communication unit. According to Citation Document 1, the electronic measurement unit of the water meter has an upward protruding portion that protrudes upward from the meter case. The wireless communication unit is detachably attached to the meter case such that the upward protruding portion is inserted upward from the lower side into the central hole of the annular portion. The wireless communication unit is arranged within the protruding dimension of the upward protruding portion from the meter case and within the length dimension of the meter case in the front-rear direction. It is possible to avoid an increase in the dimensions of the water meter with the wireless communication unit attached in the vertical and front-rear directions. The wireless communication unit can be removed from the meter case so as not to interfere with the installation work of the water meter. Only the wireless communication unit can be installed in a place with good reception sensitivity, and wireless communication can be performed without being affected by the installation location of the water meter.

[0003] Also, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2021-12169 (Citation Document 2) discloses a wireless communication water meter and a wireless communication unit. According to Citation Document 2, in the wireless communication water meter, the wireless communication unit is attached to the upper end portion of the case in a detachable state. The meter-side wiring cable drawn out from the upper surface of the meter case is housed in a cable-drawing recess formed on the outer bottom surface of the unit case of the wireless communication unit, and is drawn out sideways from between the upper surface of the upper end portion of the case and the outer bottom surface of the wireless communication unit through this. It is not necessary to separately secure a wiring space for the meter-side wiring cable. The increase in the vertical dimension of the wireless communication water meter can be suppressed by the amount of the wiring space. Also, since the wireless communication unit can be installed in a place with good reception state without being restricted by the installation location of the water meter, wireless communication can be surely performed.

[0004] Furthermore, International Publication No. 2010 / 098122 (Reference 3) discloses a radio case mounting device. According to Reference 3, a radio case mounting device is provided which has a first mounting ring and a second mounting ring that are fitted onto the cylindrical body of the meter from above, the first mounting ring and the second mounting ring each having fixing screw holes and each having mounting bolt holes, the radio case is fixed to the meter by fixing screws to the fixing screw holes of the first mounting ring and the second mounting ring, and the radio case is fixed to the meter by passing a common mounting bolt through the mounting bolt holes of the first mounting ring and the second mounting ring and tightening both the first mounting ring and the second mounting ring together.

[0005] Furthermore, Registered Utility Model Publication No. 3223010 (Reference Document 4) discloses a wireless mounting support. According to Reference Document 4, the support is lockable to a housing, and the support comprises a support body, a locking portion formed on a part of the support body for locking the support body to the housing, and a support portion formed on a part of the support body for supporting the wireless unit. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2021-1758 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2021-12169 [Patent Document 3] International Publication No. 2010 / 098122 [Patent Document 4] Registered Utility Model No. 3223010 Publication [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0007] The objective of the present invention is to provide a communication device that can be easily retrofitted to objects such as meter reading devices. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] According to one aspect of this invention, a communication device is provided comprising a housing, a wireless communication antenna disposed inside the housing, and a first mounting member provided on the side of the housing for attaching a first cable tie for fixing the housing to an object to be mounted. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] As described above, the present invention provides a communication device that can be easily retrofitted to objects such as meter reading devices. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is an image diagram showing the overall configuration of the network system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a water meter box according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing the inside of a water meter box according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a front view showing the communication device according to the first embodiment fixed to the water meter with cable ties. [Figure 5] This is a plan view showing the communication device according to the first embodiment fixed to the water meter with cable ties. [Figure 6] This is a front view of a communication device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] This is a side view of a communication device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] This is a plan view of a communication device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] This is a block diagram showing the main functions of a communication device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10]It is a flowchart showing a method for installing a communication device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 11] It is a front view of the housing of the communication device according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 12] It is a front view of the attachment member according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 13] It is a side view of the attachment member according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 14] It is a plan view of the attachment member according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 15] It is a front view showing a state in which the first attachment member and the second attachment member are tied to the housing of the communication device according to the fifth embodiment with a binding band. [Figure 16] It is a flowchart showing a method for installing a communication device according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 17] It is a front view of the housing of another communication device according to the fifth embodiment.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed descriptions thereof will not be repeated. <First Embodiment> <Overall Configuration of Network System 1>

[0012] First, the overall configuration of the network system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1. The network system 1 according to the present embodiment mainly includes a measuring device 200, a communication device 100, a network 500, a center-side network control device 400, a center server 300, and the like.

[0013] The measuring device 200 is a meter for metering usage amounts such as water and gas, and particularly stores or outputs an accumulated value of the usage amount so far as a measurement result to the outside.

[0014] The communication device 100 is a device that can be retrofitted and attached around the measuring device 200. In this embodiment, the communication device 100 receives the measured value from the measuring device via a wired signal cable and transmits the measured value to the server 300 via wireless communication.

[0015] The server 300 obtains metered values ​​from the communication device 100 via a network 500 such as the internet, and calculates the usage of gas, water, electricity, etc., in each household, office, and building.

[0016] Thus, in the network system 1 according to this embodiment, by connecting the communication device 100 to the measuring device 200, the communication device 100 can provide the measurement values ​​from the measuring device 200 to the server 300 instead of a worker making a visit. In particular, in this embodiment, the communication device 100 can be easily and stably fixed to the measuring device 200. <Configuration inside the water meter box>

[0017] The following describes the configuration of the water meter box 10 in which the communication device 100 and measuring device 200 according to this embodiment are housed.

[0018] First, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the water meter box 10 consists of a roughly rectangular box 11 and a lid 12. A water pipe 13 passes through the bottom of the box 11 in the front-to-back direction. Inside the water meter box 10 are the water pipe 13, a measuring device 200, a communication device 100, a valve 14, and the like.

[0019] The measuring device 200 measures the amount of water flowing through the water pipe 13, stores the meter reading results in its internal memory, and periodically transmits the meter reading results to the communication device 100 via the communication cable 25.

[0020] In this embodiment in particular, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the communication device 100 is secured to the side of the measuring device 200 by using cable ties 90. In this embodiment, the cable ties 90, 90 are passed through mounting members 105, 105 provided on the side of the housing 101 of the communication device 100, and the cable ties 90, 90 are wrapped around the measuring device 200.

[0021] The cable tie 90 is attached by wrapping the belt portion 91 around the object to be attached and passing the tail at one end of the belt portion 91 through the head portion 92 at the other end to tighten it. However, it is not limited to the form in which the tail is passed through the hole in the head portion; other forms of belt members are also acceptable as long as the length of the portion wrapped around the object can be adjusted. <Configuration of communication equipment>

[0022] Next, the configuration of the communication device 100 will be described. Referring to Figures 6 to 8, the communication device 100 has various units, such as an antenna, housed in a housing 101. Two mounting members 105, 105 are provided on one side of the housing 101. In this embodiment, one mounting member 105 is integrally formed on the upper part of one side of the housing 101, and another mounting member 105 is integrally formed on the lower part of the same side of the housing 101. The mounting members 105 may be integrally molded from resin with the housing 101, or they may be bonded to the housing 101, or they may be fixed with screws or bolts.

[0023] Furthermore, if the housing 101 is constructed by tightly joining an upper case and a lower case, there may be ribs or the like in the approximate center of the upper and lower parts. In this case, it is preferable that mounting members 105 are provided on the side of the upper case and mounting members 105 are provided on the side of the lower case.

[0024] Each of the mounting members 105 has a through hole 105X formed in it. On the inner wall surface of the through hole 105X, the side opposite to the housing 101, a plurality of grooves 105Y, 105Y... are formed. The vertical width of each of these grooves 105Y, 105Y... is formed to be large enough for a cable tie 90 to fit into.

[0025] However, a groove 105Y may be formed in the through hole 105X, or the vertical width of the mounting member 105 itself may be small, and the vertical width of the through hole 105X may be the same as that of the cable tie 90.

[0026] Each of the mounting members 105, 105 has a recess 105S formed in the front-to-back center when viewed from above. As a result, when the housing 101 of the communication device 100 is secured to the outer surface of the circular measuring device 200 when viewed from above, the ends 105T, 105T of the recess 105S of the mounting member 105, and the central part 105U of the recess, come into contact with the outer surface of the measuring device 200, allowing the communication device 100 to be stably fixed in contact with the measuring device 200.

[0027] Next, with reference to Figure 9, one configuration of the communication device 100 will be described. The communication device 100 mainly includes a microcomputer 110, a wired communication interface 150, a wireless communication antenna 160, and a battery 180. The microcomputer 110 consists of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111 and memory 112, among other things.

[0028] The CPU 111 controls each part of the communication device 100 according to the program stored in the memory 112.

[0029] Memory 112 stores the control program, meter readings obtained from the measuring device 200, acquisition time, and other data.

[0030] The wired communication interface 150 receives meter readings from the measuring device 200 via the communication cable 25, in accordance with instructions from the CPU 111.

[0031] The wireless communication antenna 160 transmits various types of information to the center server 300 and inputs commands and data from the center server 300 to the CPU 111, according to instructions from the CPU 111. In this embodiment, the wireless communication antenna 160 transmits and receives data with the base station via LTE communication.

[0032] Each part of the communication device 100 according to this embodiment is powered by the battery 180.

[0033] With the above configuration, the CPU 111 in this embodiment receives meter readings from the measuring device 200 via the wired communication interface 150 and stores them in the memory 112, and also transmits the meter readings to the server 300 via a wireless communication base station, carrier network, or the internet using the wireless communication antenna 160.

[0034] Furthermore, the measuring device 200 may communicate wirelessly, a wired cable may be used for communication with the server 300, or power may be obtained from an external source via a power cable. <How to install communication equipment>

[0035] The following describes in detail the method for installing the communication device 100 according to this embodiment. In this embodiment, a worker installs the communication device 100 inside the water meter box 10 by performing the work shown in Figure 10.

[0036] Referring to Figure 10, the worker opens the lid 12 of the water meter box 10 (step S102).

[0037] The worker connects the communication cable 25 to the wired communication interface 150 of the communication device 100 (step S104).

[0038] The worker passes the first cable tie 90 through the through hole 105X of the first mounting member 105 of the communication device 100 (step S112).

[0039] The worker wraps the first cable tie 90 around the measuring device 200 while fitting it into the desired groove 105Y (step S114).

[0040] The worker passes the tail of the belt portion 91 of the first cable tie 90 through the head portion 92 and tightens it (step S116).

[0041] The worker passes the second cable tie 90 through the through hole 105X of the second mounting member 105 of the communication device 100 (step S118). As will be described later, if the first mounting member 105 and the second mounting member 105 are at the same height, the first cable tie 90 can be used for both.

[0042] The worker wraps the second cable tie 90 around the measuring device 200, fitting it into the desired groove 105Y (step S120).

[0043] The worker passes the tail of the belt portion 91 of the second cable tie 90 through the head portion 92 and tightens it (step S122).

[0044] The worker operates the communication device 100 to establish communication with the server 300 (step S130).

[0045] The worker closes the lid 12 of the water meter box 10 (step S132). <Second Embodiment>

[0046] In the above embodiment, mounting members 105, 105 were integrally provided on one side of the communication device 100. However, the configuration is not limited to this. For example, one mounting member 105 may be provided on the side of the communication device 100. Preferably, the mounting member 105 is formed approximately in the upper and lower center of the side of the communication device 100. Alternatively, the mounting member 105 may be formed on the upper part of the side of the communication device 100, and supported by the lower part of the side of the communication device 100 contacting the side of the measuring device 200 due to the weight of the communication device 100. <Third Embodiment>

[0047] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, grooves 105Y, 105Y... were formed on the inner wall of the through hole 105X of the mounting member 105, on the side opposite to the housing 101. When fixing the communication device 100 to the measuring device 200, the mounting member 105 was positioned between the housing 101 and the measuring device 200, and the outer part of the through hole 105X was secured to the measuring device 200 with a cable tie 90.

[0048] However, grooves 105Y, 105Y... may be formed on the inner wall of the through hole 105X of the mounting member 105, on the side facing the housing 101. When fixing the communication device 100 to the measuring device 200, the mounting member 105 may be positioned on the side opposite to the measuring device 200, and the inner part of the through hole 105X, that is, the housing 101 body and the measuring device 200 may be secured together with a cable tie 90.

[0049] Furthermore, grooves 105Y, 105Y... may be formed on the inner wall of the through hole 105X of the mounting member 105, on the side opposite to the housing 101 and on the side facing the housing 101. It is also preferable that the configuration allows for the use of either of the above methods. <Fourth Embodiment>

[0050] In the above embodiment, two mounting members 105, 105 were integrally provided on one side of the communication device 100. However, the configuration is not limited to this. For example, the first mounting member 105 may be provided on the first side of the communication device 100, and the second mounting member may be provided on the second side. The first mounting member 105 and the second mounting member 105 may be used to fix the communication device 100 to the measuring device 200 using the same cable tie 90 or separate cable ties 90, or the first mounting member 105 may be used to fix the communication device 100 to the measuring device 200 using the first cable tie 90, and the second mounting member 105 may be used to fix another device to the communication device 100 using the second cable tie 90. It is preferable that the other device also be provided with mounting members similar to those of the communication device 100. <Fifth Embodiment>

[0051] In the above embodiment, the mounting member 105 was fixed to the outer surface of the housing 101 in advance. However, the configuration is not limited to this. For example, one or more mounting members 105 may be configured to be detachably attached to the outer surface of the housing 101, as shown below.

[0052] More specifically, as shown in Figure 11, a plurality of convex shapes 101A, 101A... are formed on the outer surface of the housing 101. In this embodiment, a plurality of convex shapes 101A, 101A... are arranged vertically at equal intervals on the front, back, right side, and left side of the housing 101. It is preferable that the heights of the convex shapes 101A, 101A... on the front, back, right side, and left side are the same. A plurality of convex shapes 101A, 101A... are arranged horizontally at equal intervals on the top and bottom surfaces of the housing 101. It is preferable that the horizontal positions of the convex shapes 101A, 101A... on the front and back surfaces are aligned with the horizontal positions of any of the convex shapes 101A, 101A... on the top and bottom surfaces.

[0053] As shown in Figures 12 to 14, the mounting member 205 has a through hole 205X ​​formed therein. Multiple grooves 205Y, 205Y... are formed on the wider side of the through hole 205X. On the side of the through hole 205X ​​opposite to the wider side, one groove 205Z is formed approximately in the upper and lower center of the mounting member 205. On the side where groove 205Z is formed, two mounting holes 205A, 205A are formed, flanking groove 205Z. The mounting holes 205A, 205A are configured in a shape and size that allows convex shapes 101A, 101A... to fit. The distance between the two mounting holes 205A, 205A is configured to be the same as the distance between the convex shapes 101A, 101A...

[0054] As shown in Figure 15, the worker can fix the mounting member 205 to the side of the housing 101 by fitting the convex shapes 101A, 101A at the desired position of the mounting member 205 into the mounting holes 205A, 205A, passing the cable tie 90 through the groove 205Z, wrapping the cable tie 90 around the housing 101, and passing the tail of the belt portion 91 through the head portion 92 and tightening it. Since the vertical height and horizontal position of the convex shapes 101A, 101A formed on different surfaces are aligned, the cable tie 90 does not interfere with the convex shapes 101A, 101A, and the mounting member 205 can be stably fixed to the housing 101 by the cable tie 90. The worker can then fit the cable tie 90 into the groove 205Y of the fixed mounting member 205, and tie the mounting member 205 and the housing 101 to the measuring device 200 with the cable tie 90.

[0055] In this embodiment, a worker installs the communication device 100 inside the water meter box 10 by performing the work shown in Figure 16.

[0056] Referring to Figure 16, the worker opens the lid 12 of the water meter box 10 (step S102).

[0057] The worker connects the communication cable 25 to the wired communication interface 150 of the communication device 100 (step S104).

[0058] The worker inserts the first cable tie 90 into the groove 205Z of the first mounting member 205, thereby securing the mounting member 205 to the housing 101 with the cable tie 90 (step S108).

[0059] The worker inserts the second cable tie 90 into the groove 205Z of the second mounting member 205, thereby securing the mounting member 205 to the housing 101 with the cable tie 90 (step S110).

[0060] The worker passes the third cable tie 90 through the through hole 205X ​​of the first mounting member 205 (step S112).

[0061] The worker wraps the third cable tie 90 around the measuring device 200, fitting it into the desired groove 205Y (step S114).

[0062] The worker connects and tightens the ends of the third cable tie 90 (step S116).

[0063] The worker passes the fourth cable tie 90 through the through hole 205X ​​of the second mounting member 205 of the communication device 100 (step S118). As will be described later, if the first mounting member 205 and the second mounting member 205 are at the same height, the third cable tie 90 can be used for both.

[0064] The worker wraps the fourth cable tie 90 around the measuring device 200, fitting it into the desired groove 205Y (step S120).

[0065] The worker connects and tightens the ends of the fourth cable tie 90 (step S122).

[0066] The worker operates the communication device 100 to establish communication with the server 300 (step S130).

[0067] The worker closes the lid 12 of the water meter box 10 (step S132).

[0068] The first mounting member 205 and the second mounting member 205 may be fixed to the same surface of the housing 101 using the same or different cable ties 90, 90, or they may be fixed to different surfaces of the housing 101 using the same or different cable ties 90, 90. For example, the first mounting member 205 and the second mounting member 205 may be fixed to the same height on different outer surfaces of the housing 101, and then the housing 101 may be fixed to the measuring device 200 using the same or different cable ties 90, 90 passed through both. In this case, it is preferable to form a plurality of grooves 205Y, 205Y... in the through hole 205X ​​of the mounting member 205 for fitting the cable ties 90 on the surface facing the housing 101 and the outer surface.

[0069] For example, the mounting member 205 may be fixed to the upper part of the housing 101 on the opposite side of the measuring device 200, and the mounting member 205 may be fixed to the lower part of the housing 101 on the side of the measuring device 200. In other words, the lower part of the housing 101 is secured to the measuring device 200 by attaching the mounting member 205 on the side of the measuring device 200, and the upper part of the housing 101 is secured to the measuring device 200 via the mounting member 205 on the opposite side of the measuring device 200, thereby providing a more stable fixation of the communication device 100.

[0070] Alternatively, the housing 101 may be fixed to the measuring device 200 using cable ties 90 passed through a first mounting member 205 fixed to the housing 101, while another device may be further fixed to the housing 101 using cable ties 90 passed through a second mounting member 205 fixed to the housing 101.

[0071] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 17, multiple convex shapes 101A, 101A... may be formed in multiple rows on the outer surface of the housing 101. In this embodiment, multiple convex shapes 101A, 101A... are arranged at equal intervals in the vertical, horizontal, and vertical directions on the front, back, right, and left sides of the housing 101. Multiple convex shapes 101A, 101A... are also arranged at equal intervals in the horizontal and vertical and front-to-back directions on the top and bottom surfaces of the housing 101. This allows the mounting member 205 to be attached to the outer surface of the housing 101 with the holes 205A, 205A aligned horizontally, that is, with the mounting member 205 of the above configuration rotated 90 degrees. As a result, the mounting direction and orientation of the communication device 100 relative to the object to be attached can be changed according to the situation. <Sixth Embodiment>

[0072] In the above embodiment, the communication device 100 was fixed to the water meter inside the water meter box 10 using a cable tie 90. However, the object to which the communication device 100 is fixed is not limited to a water meter, but may also be a gas meter, vibration sensor, noise sensor, various parts of electrical appliances, vehicles, or other devices. Alternatively, the communication device 100 is not limited to being fixed to a device that communicates with the communication device 100 via wire, but may also be fixed to other buildings or structures. <Summary>

[0073] In the above embodiment, a communication device is provided comprising a housing, a wireless communication antenna disposed inside the housing, and a first mounting member provided on the side of the housing for attaching a first cable tie to fix the housing to an object to be mounted.

[0074] Preferably, the first mounting member has a plurality of grooves formed therein for attaching the first cable tie.

[0075] Preferably, the housing is fixed to the circular mounting object by attaching the first cable tie to the first mounting member, so that the mounting member is in contact with the circular mounting object at multiple points.

[0076] Preferably, the housing further comprises a second mounting member provided on the side of the housing for attaching a second cable tie.

[0077] Preferably, the system further includes a second mounting member for attaching a second cable tie, which is provided on a side different from the side of the housing.

[0078] Preferably, the first mounting member is configured to be detachably attached to the side of the housing by a third cable tie.

[0079] Preferably, the side surface of the housing is formed with a plurality of protrusions or recesses for defining the mounting position of the first mounting member. The first mounting member is formed with recesses or protrusions for fitting with the protrusions or recesses.

[0080] Preferably, multiple protrusions or recesses are formed on multiple sides of the housing to define the mounting positions of the first mounting member. The first mounting member is formed with recesses or protrusions for fitting with the protrusions or recesses.

[0081] Preferably, the heights of multiple protrusions or recesses on multiple sides are aligned.

[0082] Preferably, the first mounting member has a plurality of recesses or protrusions that engage with the protrusions or recesses.

[0083] Preferably, the system further includes a second mounting member for which a third or fourth cable tie is attached to the side of the housing for attaching a second cable tie.

[0084] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered in all respects to be illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are intended to be included. [Explanation of symbols]

[0085] 1: Network System 10: Water meter box 11: Box body 12: Lid 13: Water pipes 14: Valve 25: Communication cable 90: Cable ties 91: Belt section 92: Head section 100: Communication device 101: Cabinet 101A: Convex shape 105: Mounting parts 105S: Recess 105T: End 105U: Central part 105X:Through hole 105Y: Groove 110: Microcomputer 111: CPU 112: Memory 150: Wired communication interface 160: Wireless communication antenna 180: Battery 200: Measuring device 205: Mounting parts 205A: Mounting hole 205X:Through hole 205Y: Outer groove 205Z: Inner groove 300: Center Server 400: Center-side network control device 500: Network

Claims

1. The casing and A wireless communication antenna is located inside the aforementioned housing, The housing comprises a first mounting member provided on the side surface of the housing for attaching a first cable tie, which is wrapped horizontally around the object to be attached, thereby securing the housing to the object to be attached. A communication device wherein the first mounting member has a plurality of grooves formed in a vertical direction for attaching the first cable tie.

2. The communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the housing is fixed to the circular mounting object by placing the first cable tie over the first mounting member, so that the mounting member is in contact with the circular mounting object at multiple points.

3. The communication device according to claim 1, further comprising a second mounting member provided on the side surface of the housing for attaching a second cable tie.

4. The communication device according to claim 1, further comprising a second mounting member for attaching a second cable tie, provided on a side of the housing different from the side surface.

5. The communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the first mounting member is configured to be detachably attached to the side surface of the housing by a third cable tie.

6. Multiple protrusions or recesses are formed on the side surface of the housing to define the mounting position of the first mounting member. The communication terminal according to claim 5, wherein the first mounting member has a recess or protrusion formed therein for fitting with the protrusion or recess.

7. Multiple protrusions or recesses are formed on multiple sides of the housing to define the mounting position of the first mounting member. The communication terminal according to claim 5, wherein the first mounting member has a recess or protrusion formed therein for fitting with the protrusion or recess.

8. The communication terminal according to claim 7, wherein the heights of the multiple protrusions or recesses on the multiple sides are the same.

9. The communication terminal according to claim 7, wherein the first mounting member has a plurality of recesses or protrusions that engage with the protrusions or recesses.

10. The communication terminal according to claim 5, further comprising a second mounting member for detachably attaching to the side of the housing by a third or fourth cable tie for attaching a second cable tie.

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