Connectors

Abstract

A connector capable of protecting a terminal is provided. The connector (10) comprises: a supporting member (11) having an opening portion opening toward a first direction (D1); a terminal (12) supported by the supporting member (11); and an electric wire (13) connected to the terminal (12). The terminal (12) extends from the inner surface of the opening portion toward the inner side of the opening portion and extends to the outside of the supporting member (11) through the opening portion. The supporting member (11) has a lead-out portion (24) from which the electric wire (13) is led out. The electric wire (13) is led out from the lead-out portion (24) in a manner away from the opening portion along a second direction (D2) intersecting the first direction (D1). Furthermore, the supporting member (11) has a first protective wall (31) extending along the first direction (D1) between the top end portion (12a) of the terminal (12) and the lead-out portion (24).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to connectors. Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a connector for a vehicle. This connector includes: a support member having an opening; a terminal supported by the support member; and an electrical wire connected to the terminal. The support member has an opening. The terminal extends from the inner surface of the opening of the support member and then extends through the opening to the exterior of the support member.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-95357 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0007] In the above-described connector, when the connector is placed on a pedestal during assembly, for example, some means of protecting the terminals is required to prevent the terminals extending from the support member from contacting the pedestal.

[0008] Therefore, an object is to provide a connector that can protect terminals.

[0009] Solutions to Problems

[0010] The connector disclosed herein comprises: a supporting member having an opening portion opening toward a first direction; a terminal supported by the supporting member; and an electric wire connected to the terminal, the terminal extending from the inner surface of the opening portion toward the inner side of the opening portion and extending to the outside of the supporting member through the opening portion, the supporting member having a lead-out portion from which the electric wire is led out, the electric wire being led out from the lead-out portion along a second direction intersecting the first direction in a manner away from the opening portion, and the supporting member having a first protective wall extending along the first direction between the top end portion of the terminal and the lead-out portion.

[0011] Effects of the Invention

[0012] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a connector capable of protecting terminals. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the connector in the embodiment.

[0014] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the connector in this method.

[0015] Figure 3This is a side view of the connector in this configuration.

[0016] Figure 4 This is the front view of the connector in this mode.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a side view for explaining the operation of the connector of this type. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] [Description of Embodiments of the Present Disclosure]

[0019] First, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below.

[0020] The connector of the present disclosure,

[0021] [1] comprising: a supporting member having an opening portion opening toward a first direction; a terminal supported by the supporting member; and an electric wire connected to the terminal, the terminal extending from an inner surface of the opening portion toward the inner side of the opening portion and extending to the outside of the supporting member through the opening portion, the supporting member having a lead-out portion from which the electric wire is led out, the electric wire being led out from the lead-out portion in a manner away from the opening portion along a second direction intersecting the first direction, and the supporting member having a first protective wall extending along the first direction between the top end portion of the terminal and the lead-out portion.

[0022] With this structure, for example, when placing the connector on a pedestal, the first protective wall can be used as a support to support the connector. Here, the first protective wall is positioned between the tip of the terminal and the lead-out portion of the wire. Furthermore, the weight of the wire can be used to shift the center of gravity of the connector toward the wire side relative to the first protective wall. Consequently, the terminal can be lifted from the pedestal using the first protective wall as a fulcrum. Thus, the first protective wall can protect the terminal.

[0023] [2] The plurality of terminals are arranged in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction.

[0024] This structure provides a connector with multiple terminals and easily reduces the size of the connector in the second direction, i.e., the direction in which the wires are pulled out. Furthermore, by reducing the size of the connector in the second direction, when the connector is placed on a stand or the like, using the first protective wall as a support, the center of gravity of the connector is easily aligned with the wire side. This makes it easier to float the terminal using the first protective wall as a fulcrum, resulting in more appropriate protection for the terminal.

[0025] [3] The first protective wall is formed in a shape extending in the third direction when viewed from the first direction.

[0026] According to this configuration, the first protection wall is formed in a shape extending in the arrangement direction of the terminals. This allows the space between the opening in the support member and the lead portion to be effectively utilized while ensuring the size of the first protection wall.

[0027] [4] The first protective wall has a plurality of protrusions arranged along the third direction at a distal end portion in the first direction.

[0028] According to this configuration, when the connector is placed on a stand or the like, the first protective wall can stably support the connector.

[0029] [5] In the third direction, the range where the first protection wall is provided is smaller than the range where the plurality of terminals are provided.

[0030] According to this configuration, the first protection wall can be made compact in the third direction, and the plurality of terminals can be protected by the first protection wall.

[0031] [6] The support member includes a pair of second protective walls extending along the first direction, the pair of second protective walls being arranged on either side of the opening in a third direction intersecting the first and second directions. With this configuration, the terminal can be protected by the pair of second protective walls in addition to the first protective walls. As a result, the terminal can be more reliably protected.

[0032] [7] The second protective wall is formed in a shape extending in the second direction when viewed from the first direction.

[0033] According to this configuration, compared to a case where the second protection wall is formed to extend in, for example, the third direction when viewed from the first direction, the connector in the third direction can be miniaturized.

[0034] [8] In the first direction, the top end of the first protection wall protrudes further than the top end of the terminal.

[0035] According to this configuration, when the connector is placed on a stand or the like using the first protective wall as a support, the terminals can be easily floated using the first protective wall as a fulcrum, thereby more appropriately protecting the terminals.

[0036] [Details of the embodiments of the present disclosure]

[0037] The following is a reference to the attached Figure 1A specific example of the connector disclosed in the present invention is described. In each of the drawings, for the sake of convenience, a part of the structure is sometimes enlarged or simplified. In addition, the dimensional ratios of the various parts are sometimes different in each of the drawings. In addition, "parallel" and "orthogonal" in this specification include not only the cases of being strictly parallel or orthogonal, but also the cases of being roughly parallel or orthogonal within the scope of the functions and effects of the present embodiment. In addition, the present invention is not limited to these examples, but is shown in the claims, and is intended to include all changes within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

[0038] In this specification, "flat plate" also includes shapes with chamfered corners or edges, shapes with rounded corners or edges, and shapes with concavities and convexities formed on part or all of the surfaces of the shape. Furthermore, the term "annular" as used in this specification sometimes refers to any structure forming a ring, a continuous shape without ends, and generally annular structures with gaps, such as C-shaped shapes. "Annular" shapes include, but are not limited to, circles, ellipses, and polygons with pointed or rounded corners.

[0039] (Overall Structure of Connector 10)

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, the connector 10 includes a support member 11, a terminal 12 supported by the support member 11, and an electric wire 13 connected to the terminal 12. In addition, XYZ axes that are orthogonal to each other are shown in the drawings.

[0041] A fixing plate 14, for example, is attached to the support member 11. The fixing plate 14 is used to secure the connector 10 to a connection object (not shown). The terminal 12 is connected to a terminal on the connection object. The connection object is, for example, an inverter. One end of the wire 13 is connected to the terminal 12, and the other end is connected to a motor used to drive a vehicle, such as an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.

[0042] (Structure of Support Member 11)

[0043] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the support member 11 includes a main body 21 and a cover 22. The main body 21 and the cover 22 are made of an insulating material such as synthetic resin. In addition, the connector 10 of this embodiment includes a metal cover 15 that covers the support member 11, for example.

[0044] The main body 21 of the support member 11 has an opening 23 and a lead portion 24. The opening 23 is open in a first direction D1 along the X-axis. The opening 23 extends through the main body 21, for example, along the first direction D1. The cover 22 is assembled to the main body 21. The cover 22 covers one end of the opening 23 in the first direction D1.

[0045] The main body 21 includes a sealing member 25. The sealing member 25 is provided at the end of the opening 23 that faces the connection object. The sealing member 25 is formed into an annular shape that surrounds the opening 23 when viewed from the first direction D1. The sealing member 25, for example, contacts the housing of the connection object, thereby sealing the opening 23 in a liquid-tight manner.

[0046] The wires 13 are led out of the main body 21 from the lead portion 24. Furthermore, the wires 13 are led out of the lead portion 24 in a second direction D2 that intersects the first direction D1, away from the opening 23. The second direction D2 in this embodiment is, for example, a direction along the Z axis and perpendicular to the first direction D1.

[0047] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, connector 10 includes, for example, a plurality of terminals 12. Terminals 12 are arranged in a third direction D3 that intersects both first and second directions D2. In this embodiment, third direction D3 is, for example, a direction along the Y-axis and perpendicular to both first and second directions D1 and D2. Furthermore, a plurality of wires 13 are provided corresponding to each of the terminals 12.

[0048] The terminal 12 extends from the inner surface of the opening 23 toward the inside of the opening 23. Furthermore, the terminal 12 extends from a portion located inside the opening 23, for example, along the first direction D1, to the outside of the main body 21. Specifically, the terminal 12 has a tip portion 12a located outside the main body 21. The tip portion 12a of the terminal 12 is, for example, formed in a planar shape perpendicular to the first direction D1.

[0049] The tip portion 12a of the terminal 12 is connected to the terminal of the connection object. For example, the tip portion 12a is connected to the terminal of the connection object using a bolt (not shown). Furthermore, the connection between the tip portion 12a and the terminal of the connection object is performed through the opening 23. After the tip portion 12a and the terminal of the connection object are assembled, the cover 22 is assembled to the main body 21, and the opening 23 is closed by the cover 22. Furthermore, the base end portion of the terminal 12, opposite the tip portion 12a, is connected to the wire 13, for example, within the main body 21.

[0050] The support member 11 includes, for example, an insulating wall portion 26. The insulating wall portion 26 extends, for example, from the cover portion 22 along the first direction D1. The insulating wall portion 26 is disposed between the plurality of terminals 12. The insulating wall portion 26 insulates the terminals 12 from each other.

[0051] (Structure of the First Protective Wall 31)

[0052] like Figures 2 to 4As shown, the main body 21 includes a first protective wall 31. The first protective wall 31 is formed integrally with the main body 21 by, for example, injection molding.

[0053] Figure 3 This is a side view of the connector 10 as viewed from the third direction D3. As shown in this figure, the first protective wall 31 extends, for example, along the first direction D1. Furthermore, in the first direction D1, the tip 32 of the first protective wall 31 protrudes further than the tip 12a of the terminal 12. That is, when viewed from the third direction D3, the tip 32 of the first protective wall 31 is located farther from the opening 23 than the tip 12a of the terminal 12 in the first direction D1.

[0054] Figure 4 This is a front view of the connector 10 as viewed from the first direction D1. The first protective wall 31 is provided between the tip portion 12a of the terminal 12 and the lead portion 24 as viewed from the first direction D1. Furthermore, the first protective wall 31 is provided between the opening 23 and the lead portion 24 as viewed from the first direction D1. Furthermore, the first protective wall 31 is located, for example, inside the loop of the sealing member 25 as viewed from the first direction D1.

[0055] The first protection wall 31 is formed to extend in the third direction D3 when viewed from the first direction D1. That is, the first protection wall 31 is formed to extend in the arrangement direction of the plurality of terminals 12. The first protection wall 31 is formed in a flat plate shape orthogonal to the second direction D2.

[0056] In the third direction D3, the range A1 where the first protective wall 31 is provided is smaller than the range A2 where the plurality of terminals 12 are provided. The range A1 is the range from one end to the other end of the first protective wall 31 in the third direction D3. The range A2 is the range from the terminal 12 arranged at the end on one side to the terminal 12 arranged at the end on the other side in the third direction D3.

[0057] like Figure 2 As shown, the first protective wall 31 has a plurality of protrusions 33 arranged along the third direction D3 at its top end 32 in the first direction D1. Each protrusion 33 protrudes, for example, in the direction in which the first protective wall 31 extends, i.e., in the first direction D1. For example, three protrusions 33 are provided. The protrusions 33 are provided at the top end 32 at both ends in the third direction D3 and in the center of the third direction D3. The top ends of each protrusion 33 are located on the same plane perpendicular to the first direction D1.

[0058] When the main body 21 including the first protective wall 31 is formed of, for example, a synthetic resin, multiple protrusions 33 are provided at the tip 32 of the first protective wall 31, allowing the protrusions 33 of the first protective wall 31 to serve as a management portion. Specifically, when the tip 32 of the first protective wall 31 is designed to be positioned uniformly throughout the entirety of the third direction D3, due to the properties of synthetic resin, the entire tip 32 of the first protective wall 31 serves as a management portion. Therefore, by providing multiple protrusions 33 along the third direction D3, as in this embodiment, the management portion of the first protective wall 31 can be limited to the protrusions 33. This facilitates dimensional management of the tip 32. A management portion is a portion that requires dimensional management during resin molding.

[0059] (Structure of the Second Protective Wall 41)

[0060] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the main body 21 includes, for example, a pair of second protective walls 41. Each second protective wall 41 is formed integrally with the main body 21 by, for example, injection molding. Each second protective wall 41 extends, for example, along the first direction D1.

[0061] Each second protective wall 41 is formed, for example, in a flat plate shape perpendicular to the third direction D3. The second protective walls 41 are positioned on either side of the opening 23 in the third direction D3 when viewed from the first direction D1. The pair of second protective walls 41 are, for example, parallel to each other. Furthermore, the pair of second protective walls 41 face each other in the third direction D3, sandwiching the opening 23 therebetween.

[0062] In this specification, "opposing" refers to a position where two surfaces or components are located in front of each other, and includes not only a position where they are completely located in front of each other, but also a position where they are partially located in front of each other. Furthermore, "opposing" in this specification includes both a situation where a separate component is interposed between the two components, and a situation where nothing is interposed between the two components.

[0063] like Figure 3 As shown, in the first direction D1, the top end 42 of the second protective wall 41 protrudes further than the top end 12a of the terminal 12. That is, when viewed from the third direction D3, the top end 42 of the second protective wall 41 is located further away from the opening 23 than the top end 12a of the terminal 12 in the first direction D1.

[0064] like Figure 4 As shown, each second protection wall 41 is formed in a shape extending in the second direction D2 when viewed from the first direction D1. In addition, each second protection wall 41 is located inside the ring of the sealing member 25 when viewed from the first direction D1.

[0065] like Figure 2As shown in FIG. 1 , one of the pair of second protection walls 41 has a plurality of protrusions 43 arranged along the second direction D2. Here, the second protection wall 41 having the protrusions 43 is referred to as a second protection wall 41a.

[0066] Each protrusion 43 is provided at the top end 42 of the second protective wall 41a in the first direction D1. Each protrusion 43 protrudes, for example, in the direction in which the second protective wall 41a extends, i.e., in the first direction D1. For example, two protrusions 43 are provided. The protrusions 43 are provided at both ends of the top end 42 of the second protective wall 41a in the second direction D2.

[0067] When the main body 21 including the second protective wall 41a is formed of, for example, a synthetic resin, by providing multiple protrusions 43 at the tip 42 of the second protective wall 41a, the management portion of the second protective wall 41a can be the protrusions 43. Specifically, when the tip 42 of the second protective wall 41a is designed to be uniformly positioned throughout the second direction D2, due to the properties of the synthetic resin, the entire tip of the second protective wall 41a serves as the management portion. Therefore, by providing multiple protrusions 43 along the second direction D2 as in this embodiment, dimensional management of the tip 42 of the second protective wall 41a is facilitated. The term "management portion" refers to a portion that requires dimensional management during resin molding.

[0068] The operation of this embodiment will be described.

[0069] like Figure 5 As shown, for example, after the other end (not shown) of the wire 13 is connected to a device such as the driving motor, the main components of the connector 10, including the support member 11 and the terminal 12, are placed on a base S, for example. At this point, the protrusion 33 of the first protective wall 31 contacts the surface of the base S. Thus, the connector 10 is supported by the first protective wall 31. Here, the first protective wall 31 is located between the top end 12a of the terminal 12 and the lead-out portion 24 from which the wire 13 is led. Furthermore, due to the weight of the wire 13 and the connection of the other end of the wire 13 to the driving motor, the lead-out portion 24 of the support member 11 tilts toward the base S, with the contact portion of the first protective wall 31 with the base S serving as a fulcrum. This allows the terminal 12 to be separated from the base S on the side of the opening 23 relative to the first protective wall 31. Consequently, contact between the terminal 12 and the base S is prevented.

[0070] Furthermore, the support member 11 of this embodiment is provided with a pair of second protection walls 41 in addition to the first protection wall 31. Thus, even if the opening 23 side is tilted toward the pedestal S with the first protection wall 31 as a fulcrum, the terminals 12 can be protected by the second protection walls 41.

[0071] In the connector 10, the fixing plate 14 and the supporting member 11 are assembled to the connection object. Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , in the connected state with the connection object, the predetermined portion P of the connection object is engaged with the support member 11. Figure 4 As shown, the first protective wall 31 is separated from the edge 23a of the opening 23 on the lead-out portion 24 side when viewed from the first direction D1. Furthermore, a portion of the portion P enters the space between the edge 23a of the opening 23 and the first protective wall 31. Furthermore, the terminal 12 extends from the edge 23a of the opening 23.

[0072] Here, even if the second protective wall 41 is larger than the tip 12a of the terminal 12 in the second direction D2, it is possible to protect the terminal 12 solely with the second protective wall 41, even without the first protective wall 31. However, in the case of a structure in which the portion P of the connection object is engaged, increasing the size of the second protective wall 41 in the second direction D2 would interfere with the portion P, thus limiting the possibility of increasing the size of the second protective wall 41 in the second direction D2. Therefore, as in this embodiment, by providing the first protective wall 31 between the tip 12a of the terminal 12 and the lead portion 24 as viewed from the first direction D1, engagement with the portion P of the connection object is possible, while the first protective wall 31 can protect the terminal 12.

[0073] The effects of this embodiment will be described.

[0074] (1) The support member 11 includes a first protective wall 31 between the tip 12a of the terminal 12 and the lead-out portion 24 of the wire 13. Due to this, the weight of the wire 13 can be used to shift the center of gravity of the connector 10 toward the wire 13 side relative to the first protective wall 31. Consequently, the terminal 12 can be lifted from the base S using the first protective wall 31 as a fulcrum. Thus, the terminal 12 can be protected by the first protective wall 31.

[0075] (2) A plurality of terminals 12 are arranged in a third direction D3 that intersects the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. This configuration allows for a configuration that includes a plurality of terminals 12 and that easily reduces the size of the connector 10 in the second direction D2, i.e., the direction in which the wires 13 are drawn out. Furthermore, by reducing the size of the connector 10 in the second direction D2, when the connector 10 is placed on a stand S or the like with the first protective wall 31 as a support, it is easier to position the center of gravity of the connector 10 toward the wire 13. Therefore, it is easier to float the terminal 12 with the first protective wall 31 as a fulcrum, resulting in more appropriate protection for the terminal 12.

[0076] (3) The first protective wall 31 is formed to extend in the third direction D3 when viewed from the first direction D1. With this configuration, the first protective wall 31 is formed to extend in the arrangement direction of the terminals 12. This allows for efficient use of the space between the opening 23 and the lead-out portion 24 in the support member 11, while ensuring the proper size of the first protective wall 31.

[0077] (4) The first protective wall 31 has a plurality of protrusions 33 arranged along the third direction D3 at its tip portion 32 in the first direction D1. This facilitates dimensional management of the tip portion 32. This reduces dimensional errors in the tip portion 32, thereby ensuring stable support for the connector 10 by the first protective wall 31 when the connector 10 is placed on a stand S or the like.

[0078] (5) In the third direction D3, the range A1 where the first protection wall 31 is provided is smaller than the range A2 where the plurality of terminals 12 are provided. This configuration allows the first protection wall 31 to be compact in the third direction D3 while protecting the plurality of terminals 12.

[0079] (6) The support member 11 includes a pair of second protective walls 41 extending along the first direction D1. The pair of second protective walls 41 are arranged on both sides of the opening 23 in the third direction D3 that intersects the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. With this configuration, the pair of second protective walls 41 can be used to protect the terminal 12 in addition to the first protective wall 31. As a result, the terminal 12 can be more reliably protected.

[0080] (7) The second protective wall 41 is formed to extend in the second direction D2 when viewed from the first direction D1. This configuration allows the connector 10 to be smaller in the third direction D3 than when the second protective wall 41 extends in the third direction D3 when viewed from the first direction D1.

[0081] (8) In the first direction D1, the top end 32 of the first protective wall 31 protrudes further than the top end 12a of the terminal 12. With this structure, when the connector 10 is placed on a stand S or the like using the first protective wall 31 as a support, the terminal 12 can be easily lifted using the first protective wall 31 as a fulcrum, thereby more appropriately protecting the terminal 12.

[0082] (9) The first protective wall 31 is provided at a position separated from the edge 23a of the opening 23. Thus, a space for the connection target site P to enter can be ensured between the edge 23a of the opening 23 and the first protective wall 31.

[0083] This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications: This embodiment and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a range that does not technically conflict.

[0084] A plurality of first protection walls 31 may be arranged in parallel in the third direction D3. In this case, for example, the plurality of first protection walls 31 are arranged within the range A1.

[0085] The top end 32 of the first protective wall 31 and the top end 12a of the terminal 12 may be located at the same position in the first direction D1. Alternatively, the top end 12a of the terminal 12 may protrude further than the top end 32 of the first protective wall 31 in the first direction D1. Even with these configurations, the terminal 12 can be lifted from the base S using the first protective wall 31 as a fulcrum.

[0086] In the first protection wall 31 of the above embodiment, the plurality of protrusions 33 may be omitted.

[0087] In the third direction D3 , the range A1 where the first protection wall 31 is provided may be set larger than the range A2 where the plurality of terminals 12 are provided.

[0088] In the above embodiment, the first protection wall 31 is formed to extend in the third direction D3 when viewed from the first direction D1. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and the first protection wall 31 may extend in a direction inclined with respect to the third direction D3 when viewed from the first direction D1.

[0089] In the above embodiment, the second protective walls 41 are formed to extend in the second direction D2 when viewed from the first direction D1. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The second protective walls 41 may also extend in a direction oblique to the second direction D2 when viewed from the first direction D1. Furthermore, in the support member 11 of the above embodiment, the pair of second protective walls 41 may be omitted.

[0090] While the support member 11 of the above embodiment includes a main body 21 and a cover 22, the present invention is not limited thereto and the cover 22 may be omitted. In this case, the opening 23 does not necessarily need to be formed as a hole extending through the main body 21. In other words, the main body 21 may have an integral portion that closes the end of the opening 23 opposite the connection target.

[0091] The number and arrangement of the terminals 12 are not limited to the above embodiment and can be modified appropriately according to the structure of the connector 10. For example, a plurality of terminals 12 may be arranged in the second direction D2. Alternatively, a single terminal 12 may be provided.

[0092] In the above embodiment, the second direction D2, the direction in which the wires 13 are drawn out from the support member 11, is perpendicular to the first direction D1, the direction in which the opening 23 opens. However, this is not particularly limited. In other words, the second direction D2 need not be perpendicular to the first direction D1, as long as it intersects the first direction D1.

[0093] In the above embodiment, the arrangement direction of the terminals 12, i.e., the third direction D3, is orthogonal to the first direction D1 and the second direction D2, respectively. However, this is not particularly limited. In other words, the third direction D3 may be any direction that intersects the first direction D1 and the second direction D2, respectively, and may not be orthogonal to the first direction D1 and the second direction D2.

[0094] The embodiments disclosed herein are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims rather than the above, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

[0095] Description of Reference Numerals

[0096] 10 Connectors

[0097] 11 Supporting members

[0098] 12 terminals

[0099] 12a Top

[0100] 13 Wires

[0101] 14 Fixing plate

[0102] 15 Metal cover

[0103] 21 Main body

[0104] 22 cover

[0105] 23 opening

[0106] 23a Edge

[0107] 24 Lead-out section

[0108] 25 Sealing member

[0109] 26 Insulation wall

[0110] 31 First protective wall

[0111] 32 top

[0112] 33 convex part

[0113] 41(41a) Second protective wall

[0114] 42 top

[0115] 43 convex part

[0116] A1 range

[0117] A2 range

[0118] D1 1st direction

[0119] D2 2nd direction

[0120] D3 3rd direction

[0121] P area

[0122] S pedestal

Claims

1. A connector comprising: A supporting member having an opening portion opening toward a first direction; a terminal supported by the supporting member; and Wires, connected to the terminals, The terminal extends from the inner surface of the opening toward the inside of the opening and extends through the opening to the outside of the support member. The supporting member has a lead-out portion from which the electric wires are led out. The electric wire is led out from the lead portion in a second direction intersecting the first direction so as to be away from the opening. The plurality of terminals are arranged in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction. The support member includes a first protection wall extending along the first direction between the tip end portion of the terminal and the lead portion. The supporting member includes an insulating wall portion, the insulating wall portion being arranged between the plurality of terminals and extending along the first direction. In the first direction, the front end portion of the first protection wall protrudes beyond the front end portion of the terminal and does not protrude beyond the front end portion of the insulating wall portion.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein The first protection wall is formed in a shape extending in the third direction when viewed from the first direction.

3. The connector according to claim 2, wherein: The first protection wall has a plurality of protrusions arranged along the third direction at a distal end portion in the first direction.

4. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: In the third direction, a range where the first protection wall is provided is smaller than a range where the plurality of terminals are provided.

5. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The supporting member includes a pair of second protection walls each extending along the first direction. The pair of second protection walls are arranged on both sides of the opening in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction. The connector according to claim 5 , wherein: The second protection wall is formed in a shape extending in the second direction when viewed from the first direction.

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