Electrical fixture cover

Abstract

The present invention provides an electrical fixture cover that can accommodate small items such as pens or pencils, keys, etc., and thus be effectively utilized as a marker indicating where such small items are placed.　An electrical fixture cover (1, 101) comprises a cover body (2, 102), a small item receptacle (3, 103) accommodating small items (7, 106, 108), and a support part (4, 104) supporting the cover body (2, 102) and the small item receptacle (3, 103).

Description

Power distribution equipment cover

[0001] The present invention relates to a power distribution tool cover for covering a power distribution tool such as a switch or a socket.

[0002] Various types of power distribution device covers have been proposed in the past.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an outlet cover in which the cover and a plate are connected by a hinge and double-sided tape is provided on the back of the plate.

[0004] Furthermore, Patent Document 2 discloses a receptacle cover that includes a plug cover body that is detachably attached to a covering plate that covers the plug socket side of the receptacle body and covers the front of the plug socket, and a cord insertion section formed on the side or bottom of the wall of the plug cover body.

[0005] JP 2018-129279 A JP 2000-100516 A

[0006] However, all of these are only used to cover the plug socket.

[0007] On the other hand, small items such as writing implements and keys can be difficult to find when needed unless a designated place is set aside.

[0008] The present invention was made based on the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a distribution device cover that can be used to store small items such as writing utensils and keys, and can therefore be effectively used as a marker to indicate where to store small items.

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, the distribution tool cover of the present invention is characterized by comprising a cover body that covers the distribution tool, a small item storage section for storing small items, and a support section that supports the cover body and the small item storage section.

[0010] The distribution device cover according to the present invention can accommodate small items such as writing implements and keys, and can therefore be effectively used as a marker to indicate where to place small items.

[0011] The drawings show specific embodiments of the present invention, and include not only essential configurations of the invention but also alternative and preferred embodiments. A perspective view of a switch cover as a power distribution cover according to a first embodiment of the present invention. A cross-sectional view of the switch cover. An exploded perspective view of the switch cover as viewed from the front. An exploded perspective view of the switch cover as viewed from the rear. A perspective view of a power outlet cover as a power distribution device cover according to a second embodiment of the present invention. A cross-sectional view of the power outlet cover. An exploded perspective view of the power outlet cover. A perspective view of a power outlet cover as a power distribution device cover according to the second embodiment of the present invention. An exploded perspective view of the power outlet cover. A plan view of the power outlet cover. A perspective view showing the power outlet cover in an open state. A perspective view of a power outlet cover as a power distribution device cover according to a third embodiment of the present invention. A cross-sectional view of the power outlet cover. An exploded perspective view of the power outlet cover.

[0012] 1 to 4 , a switch cover 1 as a power distribution tool cover according to a first embodiment of the present invention has a vertical direction Y, a width direction X, and a front-rear direction Z, and includes a cover body 2. The cover body 2 has an accessory compartment 3 for storing small items 7 such as a mobile phone or a writing implement, and a support portion 4 for supporting the accessory compartment 3. An opening 4a is formed in the support portion 4, and a switch 11 (power distribution tool) is exposed to the outside through the opening 4a.

[0013] Here, the power distribution tool cover 1 of the present invention is intended to cover various power distribution tools such as switches, outlets (receptacles) and the like attached to a wall 5 .

[0014] A mounting hole 5a for mounting the switch 11 is formed in the wall 5, and the switch 11 is mounted to a mounting frame 13. When mounted to the mounting frame 13, the switch 11 passes through a central opening of the mounting frame 13 and protrudes forward.

[0015] The mounting frame 13 is disposed on the front side of the wall 5 and is fixed to a fixing frame 14 disposed on the rear side of the wall 5 by first mounting members 15 such as screws inserted through the insertion holes of the fixing frame 14 and the fixing frame 14 .

[0016] The rear side of the support portion 4 of the cover body has a shape that is concave toward the front, and on both sides of the concave portion 4b in the width direction X, there are provided a plurality of engaging claw portions 21 arranged at intervals in the vertical direction Y.

[0017] The cover body 2 is attached to the mounting frame 13 via a mounting panel 30. Specifically, the mounting panel 30 is a frame-like member with an opening in the center, and the cover body 2 and the mounting panel 20 are fixed to the mounting frame 13 via second mounting members 16 such as screws.

[0018] In addition, on both sides of the mounting panel 30 in the width direction X, a plurality of engagement holes 22 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction Y, into which a plurality of engagement claws 21 located on the back surface of the cover body 2 are engaged.

[0019] In the switch cover 1 according to this embodiment, the accessory compartment 3 is provided above the support part 4, and the support part 4 and the accessory compartment 3 are integrally molded. That is, the accessory compartment 3 is formed in a box shape with an open top, and the support part 4 is connected to the bottom of the accessory compartment 3.

[0020] The accessory compartment 3 includes a storage space S large enough to store small items such as a mobile phone, writing implements, etc. Normally, the switch 11 is located relatively high on the wall 5, but since various small items can be stored in the storage space S of the accessory compartment 3, the user can conveniently take out and put in small items 7 while standing.

[0021] In this way, since the switch cover 1 itself has a storage space S in which small items can be stored, it is more convenient and economical than when a separate member for storing small items 7 is attached to the wall 5 or the switch cover 1.

[0022] In the illustrated example, the storage space S of the accessory compartment 3 is only one, but it may be divided into multiple spaces by a separation wall. The support part 4 and the accessory compartment 3 may be formed to be detachable. The accessory compartment 3 may be located to the side or front of the cover body 2 instead of above it, and multiple accessory compartments 3 may be arranged in those directions.

[0023] Although not shown, the cover body 2 may also be equipped with a USB charging port and function as a charger for a mobile phone. In this case, the mobile phone can be charged while it is stored in the accessory compartment 3, which is even more convenient.

[0024] Second Embodiment A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0025] In FIG. 5, reference numeral 101 denotes a power outlet cover as a power distribution tool cover according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] The outlet cover 101 includes a cover body 102, a small item storage section 103, and a support section 104 that supports these, and is adapted to be attached to the side surface of a wall 105.

[0027] The accessory compartment 103 has a first accessory compartment 107 for storing keys 106 and the like, and a second accessory compartment 109 for storing writing implements 108 and the like, and is provided in the upper part of the cover body 102.

[0028] On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a mounting hole 112 for mounting a power outlet (distribution tool) 111 is formed in the wall 105 , and the power outlet 111 is mounted on a mounting frame 113 .

[0029] That is, the outlet 111 has engaging protrusions 117 on both sides thereof, and these engaging protrusions 117 are adapted to engage with a plurality of engaging holes 118 formed in the mounting frame 113 .

[0030] The mounting frame 113 is disposed on the front side of the wall 105 and is fixed to a fixing frame 114 disposed on the rear side of the wall 105 by a first mounting member 115 such as a screw.

[0031] The support portion 104 is attached to the mounting frame 113 by a second mounting member 116 such as a screw.

[0032] A small item storage section 103 is provided above the support section 104, and the support section 104 and the small item storage section 103 are integrally formed.

[0033] That is, the accessory compartment 103 is formed in a box shape with an open top, and the support portion 104 is connected to the bottom of the accessory compartment 103 .

[0034] The support portion 104 has an opening 121 on the wall 105 side for exposing the front side of the outlet 111 .

[0035] The support portion 104 also has a pair of side plates 122 formed flush with the accessory compartment 103, and the front side is open.

[0036] Furthermore, a hinge portion 123 is provided on the upper front surface of the support portion 104, that is, on the side of the accessory compartment 103, and the upper end side of the cover main body 102 is rotatably supported by this hinge portion 123.

[0037] The free end of the cover body 102 hangs down to cover the plug insertion port 124 of the outlet 111, and is configured to be openable and closable relative to the plug insertion port 124 so that the plug 125 can be inserted and removed when the free end of the cover body 102 is rotated upward.

[0038] The lower surface of the support portion 104 is open so that a power cord 126 connected to a plug 125 can be led out.

[0039] According to the above configuration, the outlet cover 101 is provided with the accessory compartment 103 so that small items such as writing implements and keys can be stored therein, and therefore the outlet cover 101 can be effectively used as a marker indicating where to place small items.

[0040] Another example of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0041] In the second embodiment described above, the outlet cover 101 has the accessory compartment 103 integral with the support portion 104, and the cover body 102 is configured to be openable and closable, but in this example, the outlet cover 131 has the configuration shown in Figures 8 to 11. Note that the same components are designated by the same reference numerals and their explanations will be omitted.

[0042] That is, the outlet cover 131 has a box-shaped cover body 132 that is open on the wall 105 side and the bottom side, and an accessory compartment 133 that is open on the top, which is integrally provided at the upper part of the cover body 132.

[0043] One side of the cover body 132 is rotatably supported via a hinge portion 134 provided on one side of the support portion 104, whereby the accessory compartment portion 133 can be rotated sideways together with the cover body 132.

[0044] Hereinafter, still another example of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0045] In this embodiment, the outlet cover 141 has the configuration shown in Figures 12 to 14. Note that the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0046] That is, the outlet cover 141 has a cover body 142, a small item storage section 143, and a support section 144 that are integrally formed.

[0047] Further, a tool insertion port 145 for an attachment tool (not shown) for attaching the second attachment member 116 is formed on the front surface of the cover body 142 .

[0048] In the above embodiment, the accessory compartments 113, 133, 143 are provided in the upper portions of the cover bodies 102, 132, 142, but the present invention is not limited to this, and they may be provided, for example, in the side portions or front portions of the cover bodies 102, 132, 142. Furthermore, although not shown, the cover body 142 may also function as a charger for a mobile phone that receives power from the outlet 111.

[0049] REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 Power distribution tool cover (switch cover) 2 Cover body 3 Accessory compartment 4 Support part 7 Accessory 101 Power distribution tool cover (outlet cover) 102 Cover body 103 Accessory compartment 104 Support part 106 Accessory (key) 108 Accessory (writing implement) 111 Power distribution tool (outlet) 131 Power distribution tool cover (outlet cover) 132 Cover body 133 Accessory compartment 141 Power distribution tool cover (outlet cover) 142 Cover body 143 Accessory compartment 144 Support part

Claims

1. A power distribution device cover comprising: a cover body that covers the power distribution device; a small item storage section that stores small items; and a support section that supports the cover body and the small item storage section.

2. The electrical distribution tool cover according to claim 1, characterized in that the accessory compartment is provided in an upper portion of the cover body.

3. The power distribution tool cover according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover body is provided so as to be openable and closable relative to the power distribution tool, and the accessory compartment is provided integrally with the support part.

4. The power distribution tool cover according to claim 1, characterized in that the small item storage section is provided on the cover body.

5. The power distribution tool cover according to claim 1, wherein the cover body, the accessory compartment, and the support are integrally formed.

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