Connectors

Abstract

One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a connector that can suppress liquid adhering to the inner wall surface of a shielding shell from remaining in the adhering area. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the connector (30) includes: a plurality of terminals (31, 32) electrically connected to a device; wires (33, 34) electrically connected to the terminals (31, 32); a connector housing (35) holding the terminals (31, 32); and a shielding shell (36) covering the outer side of the connector housing (35). The shielding shell (36) includes: a storage portion (121) having a storage space for accommodating the connector housing (35); and a fixing portion (103) having a fixing hole (151) through which a fixing member for fixing the shielding shell (36) to the housing of the device is inserted. The storage portion (121) includes an inclined surface (165) on the inner wall surface of the storage portion (121), and the inclined surface (165) is inclined relative to a reference plane perpendicular to a first direction that is a penetration direction of the fixing hole (151).

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Conventional connectors mounted on a housing, such as those described in Patent Document 1, include terminals electrically connected to the wires, a connector housing that holds the terminals, and a shielding shell that covers the connector housing from the outside. The housing houses the equipment mounted on the vehicle. The connection between the wires and the terminals is located inside the connector housing. The wires are then led from the inside of the connector housing to the outside of the connector housing and then to the outside of the shielding shell. The shielding shell has an opening that exposes the portion of the terminal protruding from the connector housing to the outside. The portion of the terminal exposed through this opening is electrically connected to the terminal on the equipment side.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-226948 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0007] When the connector is splashed with liquid such as rainwater, the liquid may penetrate into the shield shell through the opening of the shield shell. In addition, in this connector, it is desirable to prevent the liquid adhering to the inner wall surface of the shield shell from remaining in the adhering area.

[0008] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a connector capable of preventing liquid adhering to the inner wall surface of a shield case from remaining at the adhering location.

[0009] Solutions to Problems

[0010] The connector disclosed herein comprises: a plurality of terminals electrically connected to equipment housed in a box body mounted on a vehicle; wires electrically connected to the terminals; a connector housing holding the terminals; and a shielding shell covering the outer side of the connector housing, the shielding shell comprising: a housing portion comprising a housing space for housing the connector housing; and a fixing portion comprising a fixing hole, through which a fixing member for fixing the shielding shell to the box body is inserted, the housing portion comprising an inclined surface on an inner wall surface of the housing portion, the inclined surface being inclined relative to a reference plane perpendicular to a first direction serving as a penetration direction of the fixing hole.

[0011] Effects of the Invention

[0012] According to the connector of the present disclosure, it is possible to suppress the liquid adhering to the inner wall surface of the shield shell from remaining at the adhering location. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is an exploded perspective view of a connector and a housing in one embodiment.

[0014] Figure 2 It is a side view of a connector mounted on a housing in one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a connector in one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of a connector in one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a connector housing holding terminals in one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a perspective view schematically showing a connector housing holding terminals in one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional view of a connector in one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a side view of the connector excluding the separate body portion in one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 9 This is a plan view schematically showing a connector housing holding terminals in one embodiment.

[0022] Figure 10 This is a side view schematically showing a connector housing holding terminals in one embodiment.

[0023] Figure 11 This is a front view schematically showing a connector housing holding terminals in one embodiment.

[0024] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of a connector in one embodiment.

[0025] Figure 13 This is a front view of a connector in one embodiment.

[0026] Figure 14 It is a front view of the case main body in one embodiment.

[0027] Figure 15 It is a side view of the case main body in one embodiment.

[0028] Figure 16 It is a side view of the case main body in one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] [Description of Embodiments of the Present Disclosure]

[0030] First, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below.

[0031] The connector of the present disclosure,

[0032] (1) It comprises: a plurality of terminals electrically connected to equipment housed in a box body, the box body being mounted on a vehicle; electric wires electrically connected to the terminals; a connector housing for holding the terminals; and a shielding shell covering the outside of the connector housing, the shielding shell comprising: a housing portion comprising a housing space for housing the connector housing; and a fixing portion comprising a fixing hole, a fixing member for fixing the shielding shell to the box body being inserted through the fixing hole, the housing portion comprising an inclined surface on an inner wall surface of the housing portion, the inclined surface being inclined relative to a reference plane perpendicular to a first direction which is a penetration direction of the fixing hole.

[0033] According to the above aspect, liquid such as water adhering to the inclined surface can be prevented from remaining at the location where the liquid has adhered to the inclined surface.

[0034] (2) Preferably, the housing portion has a discharge port connecting the housing space and the outside of the shielding case, and the inclined surface is inclined so as to guide the attached liquid toward the discharge port when the connector is arranged so that the reference plane and the horizontal plane are parallel.

[0035] According to the above aspect, liquid such as water adhering to the inclined surface is guided toward the discharge port by the inclined surface. Therefore, the liquid can be easily discharged from the discharge port to the outside of the shielding case. As a result, it is possible to prevent water from accumulating inside the shielding case.

[0036] (3) Preferably, the housing portion has a notch portion for enlarging the discharge port.

[0037] According to the above aspect, the drain port is enlarged by the cutout portion, so that the liquid guided to the drain port by the inclined surface can be more easily discharged from the drain port to the outside of the shielding case. As a result, it is possible to suppress water from accumulating inside the shielding case.

[0038] (4) Preferably, the storage portion comprises: a configuration portion having the inclined surface; a split portion installed on the configuration portion and forming the storage space together with the configuration portion; and an exposure port for exposing the plurality of terminals to the outside of the shielding shell, the exposure port being the discharge port, a portion of the annular inner circumferential surface of the exposure port being formed by the split portion, and the notch portion being provided in the split portion.

[0039] According to the above aspect, the discharge port also serves as an exposure port for exposing the terminal to the outside of the shield case. Therefore, compared with a case where the discharge port and the exposure port are provided separately, it is possible to suppress complication of the structure of the shield case.

[0040] (5) Preferably, the connector housing holds the electrical connection portion between the terminal and the wire on the inner side of the connector housing, the storage portion has a wire insertion hole through which the wire led out of the connector housing is inserted along a second direction intersecting the first direction, the wire is led out from the wire insertion hole to the outside of the storage space, the discharge port is provided at a position close to the end on the side opposite to the end close to the wire insertion hole, of the two end portions of the storage portion in the second direction, and the distance between the reference plane and the inclined surface in the first direction monotonically increases as they move away from the wire insertion hole along the second direction.

[0041] According to the above aspect, when the connector is arranged with the inclined surface vertically below the reference surface, liquid adhering to the inclined surface can be prevented from flowing toward the wires drawn out from the connector housing and can be discharged from the discharge port.

[0042] (6) Preferably, the connector housing holds the electrical connection portion between the terminal and the wire on the inner side of the connector housing, and has a sealing member that seals the outer wall surface of the connector housing and the inner wall surface of the shielding shell in the storage space, and the storage portion has: a wire insertion hole, the wire led out of the connector housing is inserted into the wire insertion hole along a second direction intersecting the first direction; and a dehydration hole that connects the storage space and the outside of the shielding shell, and the wire is led out from the wire insertion hole to the outside of the storage space, the dehydration hole is located on the side of the inclined surface than the sealing member in the first direction, and is located on the side opposite to the wire insertion hole on both sides of the sealing member in the second direction in the second direction.

[0043] According to the above configuration, liquid that has entered the shielding case can be drained outside the shielding case not only through the drain port but also through the drain hole. Furthermore, the drain hole is located on the inclined surface side relative to the sealing member in the first direction, and on the side of the sealing member opposite the wire insertion hole in the second direction. Therefore, when the connector is configured with the drain hole vertically below the sealing member, it is possible to prevent liquid that has entered the shielding case from stagnating inside the shielding case to the point where the liquid level reaches the sealing member.

[0044] (7) Preferably, the dehydration hole is provided at a position closer to the electric wire insertion hole in the second direction than the center of the inclined surface in the second direction.

[0045] According to the above aspect, the liquid that cannot be guided to the drain port by the inclined surface can be drained from the dehydration hole to the outside of the shielding case near the wire insertion hole.

[0046] (8) Preferably, the penetration direction of the dehydration hole is a direction intersecting with the first direction.

[0047] According to the above aspect, when the connector is arranged with the first direction along the vertical direction, the dewatering hole can be prevented from opening downward. Therefore, foreign matter such as flying stones can be prevented from entering the shield case through the dewatering hole while the vehicle is traveling.

[0048] [Details of the embodiments of the present disclosure]

[0049] The following is a reference to the attached Figure 1 While describing specific examples of the connector disclosed herein, the present invention is not limited to these examples, but is defined by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalents.

[0050] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the connector will be described.

[0051] Figures 1 to 3 The connector 30 of the embodiment shown is used to electrically connect a device 21 mounted on a vehicle to a battery (not shown). In the embodiment, the device 21 is an inverter 22. The connector 30 is attached to a conductive housing 23 that houses the inverter 22.

[0052] (Box 23)

[0053] The housing 23 is made of a conductive metal material. It includes a box-shaped housing body 24 that houses the inverter 22, and a mounting portion 25 integrally formed with the housing body 24 and protruding from the exterior of the housing body 24. The mounting portion 25 is formed into a cylindrical shape by having a mounting hole 26 extending through it. The mounting hole 26 connects the interior and exterior of the housing 23. Furthermore, the mounting hole 26, when viewed from the through-hole direction, is formed into a flat shape with a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction.

[0054] exist Figure 1 In the diagram, the Z direction is the direction through which fixing hole 151, described later, is inserted into shield shell 36. The positive Z direction is the direction from the center of shield shell 36 in the Z direction toward fixing hole 151. The negative Z direction is the direction from fixing hole 151 toward the center of shield shell 36 in the Z direction. Furthermore, the X direction intersects the Z direction and extends along the direction in which wires 33 and 34 are inserted into wire insertion holes 135 and 136, described later. In this embodiment, the X direction intersects the Z direction at right angles. Figure 7As shown, the positive X direction is the direction from the outside of the shielding shell 36 to the inside through the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 in the X direction. The negative X direction is the direction from the inside of the shielding shell 36 to the outside through the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 in the X direction. In addition, the Y direction is a direction that intersects the Z direction and the X direction. In this embodiment, the Y direction intersects the Z direction perpendicularly and intersects the X direction perpendicularly. Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the Y direction is a direction along the opening direction of the first opening portion 113 described later, which corresponds to the exposure port. In this embodiment, the positive Y direction is a direction from the inside to the outside of the shielding shell 36 through the exposure port in the Y direction. The negative Y direction is a direction from the outside to the inside of the shielding shell 36 through the exposure port in the Y direction. The Z direction, which is the penetration direction of the fixing hole 151, corresponds to the "first direction" in the [Description of the Embodiments of the Present Disclosure]. In addition, in this embodiment, the X direction intersecting with the Z direction corresponds to the "second direction" in the [Description of the Embodiments of the Present Disclosure]. In addition, in the figure, the positive Y direction, the positive X direction, and the positive Z direction are illustrated by arrows.

[0055] The connector 30 can be mounted on the box body 23 in any direction according to the posture of the mounting portion 25. In this embodiment, the connector 30 is described with the penetration direction of the mounting hole 26 being the front-back direction. Figure 1 In the figure, the Y direction coincides with the through-direction of mounting hole 26. Furthermore, the direction from the outer opening of mounting hole 26 toward the inner opening is roughly consistent with the positive Y direction. Furthermore, the direction from the inner opening of mounting hole 26 toward the outer opening is roughly consistent with the negative Y direction. That is, the outer opening side of mounting hole 26 is the rear side, and the inner opening side is the front side. Furthermore, the X direction is perpendicular to the through-direction of mounting hole 26 and roughly consistent with the direction along the long side of mounting hole 26. Furthermore, the right direction when viewing mounting hole 26 from the outer opening side is roughly consistent with the positive X direction. Furthermore, the left direction when viewing mounting hole 26 is roughly consistent with the negative X direction. Furthermore, the Z direction is perpendicular to the through-direction of mounting hole 26 and roughly consistent with the direction along the short side of mounting hole 26. Furthermore, the upward direction is roughly consistent with the positive Z direction. Furthermore, the downward direction is roughly consistent with the negative Z direction. Below, when describing directions for connector 30, the Y, X, and Z directions are used. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the connector 30 is mounted on a vehicle parked on a horizontal surface, the positive Z direction substantially coincides with the vertical upward direction, and the negative Z direction substantially coincides with the vertical downward direction.

[0056] The top surface of the mounting portion 25 is provided with an insertion portion 27 extending along the periphery of the outer opening of the mounting hole 26. The insertion portion 27 is formed integrally with the mounting portion 25. The insertion portion 27 protrudes from the top surface of the mounting portion 25 in the reverse Y direction and is formed in an annular shape.

[0057] The housing 23 has fixing holes 28 for securing the connector 30 to the housing 23. In this embodiment, the housing 23 has two fixing holes 28. These two fixing holes 28 are formed in the mounting portion 25. These two fixing holes 28 are recessed from the upper surface of the mounting portion 25 in the opposite Z direction. Furthermore, the two fixing holes 28 are located above the mounting hole 26 and on both sides of the mounting hole 26 in the X direction, as viewed from the through-direction of the mounting hole 26. Each fixing hole 28 is a female threaded hole.

[0058] (Configuration of Connector 30)

[0059] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the connector 30 includes: a plurality of terminals 31 and 32 electrically connected to the device 21; wires 33 and 34 electrically connected to the terminals 31 and 32; a connector housing 35 holding the terminals 31 and 32; and a shield shell 36 covering the outside of the connector housing 35.

[0060] (Configuration of Connector Housing 35)

[0061] like Figure 5 As shown, the connector housing 35 includes a main body 41 and a terminal retaining portion 42 protruding from the main body 41. The connector housing 35 is made of an insulating resin material. For example, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) can be used as the resin material for the connector housing 35. Alternatively, the resin material for the connector housing 35 may contain a filler such as glass fiber. The main body 41 and the terminal retaining portion 42 are integrally formed.

[0062] The main body 41 is rectangular when viewed in the Y direction. Furthermore, the term "rectangular" need not necessarily mean a strict rectangle; it suffices as long as the main body 41, when viewed in the Y direction, forms a generally rectangular shape. In other words, the main body 41, when viewed in the Y direction, forms a rectangle even if any side has irregularities, any side is gently curved, or the intersecting sides are not perpendicular to each other.

[0063] In this embodiment, the main body 41 is formed into a rectangle that is long in the X direction when viewed from the Y direction. The main body 41 includes a retaining portion 43 and two wire retaining portions 44 and 45 that are formed integrally with the retaining portion 43. The outer shape of the retaining portion 43 when viewed from the Y direction is formed into a rectangle. The wire retaining portions 44 and 45 protrude from the end portion of the retaining portion 43 in the X-opposite direction along the X direction. The two wire retaining portions 44 and 45 are arranged in the Z direction. Each wire retaining portion 44 and 45 is formed into a cylindrical shape that extends in the X direction. The top end surfaces of the two wire retaining portions 44 and 45 in the X-opposite direction are perpendicular to the X direction, and their positions in the X direction are the same as each other.

[0064] First sealing grooves 46 and 47 are recessed into the outer circumferential surfaces of the wire holding portions 44 and 45, respectively. The first sealing groove 46 is formed in an annular shape, surrounding the outer circumference of the wire holding portion 44 and extending in the circumferential direction of the wire holding portion 44. The first sealing groove 47 is formed in an annular shape, surrounding the outer circumference of the wire holding portion 45 and extending in the circumferential direction of the wire holding portion 45. The first sealing grooves 46 and 47 extend in the Z direction when viewed from the Y direction, and in the Y direction when viewed from the Z direction.

[0065] like Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 are respectively arranged in the first sealing grooves 46 and 47. Wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 are made of a resin material that is elastic and can adhere liquid-tightly to the outer peripheral surfaces of the wire retaining portions 44 and 45. Furthermore, wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 are formed into an annular shape. In this embodiment, wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 are rubber rings. Wire-side sealing member 48 is inserted outside of wire retaining portion 44 and arranged within first sealing groove 46. Furthermore, wire-side sealing member 48 is positioned relative to connector housing 35 in the X direction using the inner side surface of first sealing groove 46. Furthermore, wire-side sealing member 49 is inserted outside of wire retaining portion 45 and arranged within first sealing groove 47. Furthermore, wire-side sealing member 49 is positioned relative to connector housing 35 in the X direction using the inner side surface of first sealing groove 47. Wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 extend along the Z direction when viewed from the Y direction, and along the Y direction when viewed from the Z direction.

[0066] like Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, the Z-direction width of the main body 41 is greatest at the X-direction end of the main body 41 on the wire-retaining portions 44 and 45 side. When measuring the Z-direction width of the main body 41, the width of the chamfered portions of the main body 41 is ignored. In this embodiment, the Z-direction width of the main body 41 is greatest at the portion D1 between the top surfaces of the wire-retaining portions 44 and 45 in the opposite X direction and the first sealing grooves 46 and 47. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the Z-direction width of the main body 41, while having some steps and irregularities, is generally constant along the X-direction.

[0067] The Y-direction width of the main body 41 is greatest at the X-direction end of the main body 41 on the wire holding portions 44 and 45 side. When measuring the Y-direction width of the main body 41, the width of the chamfered portion of the end of the main body 41 is ignored. In this embodiment, the Y-direction width of the main body 41 is greatest at the portion between the top surfaces of the wire holding portions 44 and 45 in the opposite X direction and the first sealing grooves 46 and 47.

[0068] like Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the terminal holding portion 42 protrudes from the front surface of the main body 41 in the positive Y direction. Specifically, the terminal holding portion 42 is integrally provided on the front surface of the main body 41, near the lower end thereof, and near the end thereof on the side opposite the wire holding portions 44 and 45 in the X direction. The terminal holding portion 42 includes a flange portion 51 protruding from the front surface of the main body 41 in the positive Y direction, and a support portion 52 further protruding from the flange portion 51 in the positive Y direction. The flange portion 51 and the support portion 52 are integrally formed.

[0069] The flange portion 51 is formed in a plate-like shape with its thickness extending in the Y direction. The flange portion 51 covers the lower end of the front surface of the main body 41 and the portion of the front surface of the main body 41 that is closer to the X direction end on the side opposite to the wire retaining portions 44 and 45. Furthermore, the lower end of the flange portion 51 protrudes downward from the main body 41, that is, in the negative Z direction. The X-direction position of the positive X-direction end of the flange portion 51 is the same as the X-direction position of the positive X-direction end of the main body 41. Meanwhile, the negative X-direction end of the flange portion 51 is located closer to the center of the main body 41 in the X direction than the negative X-direction end of the main body 41. Furthermore, the negative X-direction end of the flange portion 51 forms an arc shape when viewed from the Y direction.

[0070] The support portion 52 is formed in a roughly columnar shape that protrudes from the center of the flange portion 51 in the positive Y direction. The support portion 52 is formed in a shape with different lengths in two orthogonal directions when viewed in the Y direction, that is, a shape with a long side direction and a short side direction. In this embodiment, the support portion 52 is formed in a shape with the X direction being the long side direction and the Y direction being the short side direction. Furthermore, the support portion 52 is formed in a runway shape that is long in the X direction, that is, a rounded rectangle when viewed in the Y direction. The lower end of the support portion 52 is located below the lower end of the main body 41. In addition, when viewed in the Y direction, the support portion 52 is housed between the two ends of the retaining portion 43 in the X direction.

[0071] A second sealing groove 53 is recessed in the outer peripheral surface of the support portion 52. The second sealing groove 53 is formed in an annular shape extending over the entire circumference of the support portion 52 so as to surround the outer periphery of the support portion 52. The second sealing groove 53 extends in the Z direction when viewed from the X direction, and in the Y direction when viewed from the Z direction.

[0072] A housing-side sealing member 54 is disposed in the second sealing groove 53. The housing-side sealing member 54 is made of a resin material that is elastic and can adhere liquid-tightly to the outer peripheral surface of the support portion 52. Furthermore, the housing-side sealing member 54 is formed in an annular shape. In this embodiment, the housing-side sealing member 54 is a rubber ring. The housing-side sealing member 54 is inserted into the support portion 52 and disposed in the second sealing groove 53. Furthermore, the housing-side sealing member 54 is positioned in the Y direction relative to the connector housing 35 using the inner surface of the second sealing groove 53.

[0073] (Configuration of Terminals 31 and 32)

[0074] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in FIG. 3 , the connector housing 35 holds two terminals, the first terminal 31 and the second terminal 32. Figure 6 and Figures 9 to 11 In the figure, the connector housing 35 is shown virtually with a double-dashed line, and the outer shape of the connector housing 35 is simplified and schematically illustrated. The first terminal 31 and the second terminal 32 are made of a conductive metal material. Examples of materials for the first terminal 31 and the second terminal 32 include copper, a copper alloy, aluminum, and an aluminum alloy, all of which have excellent electrical conductivity. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first terminal 31 and the second terminal 32 are formed by stamping a plate made of copper or a copper alloy.

[0075] like Figure 6 and Figures 9 to 11As shown, the first terminal 31 includes a first connection portion 61 electrically connected to the counterpart terminal 201 provided in the inverter 22; a first wire connection portion 62 electrically connected to the first wire 33; and a first coupling portion 63 coupling the first connection portion 61 and the first wire connection portion 62. In this embodiment, the first connection portion 61 is provided at one end of the first terminal 31, and the first wire connection portion 62 is provided at the other end of the first terminal 31. The connector housing 35 embeds the first wire connection portion 62 and the first coupling portion 63 therein, thereby retaining the first terminal 31 with the first connection portion 61 exposed to the outside of the connector housing 35. In other words, the first terminal 31 is insert-molded into the connector housing 35.

[0076] The first connection portion 61 is formed in a plate shape. The first connection portion 61 protrudes from the top end surface of the support portion 52 of the terminal holding portion 42 to the outside of the connector housing 35 along the Y direction. In the present embodiment, the protruding direction of the first connection portion 61 is the positive Y direction. Incidentally, in the first terminal 31, the portion that protrudes from the connector housing 35 to the outside of the connector housing 35 in order to electrically connect to the other side terminal 201 is the first connection portion 61. The first connection portion 61 is held by the terminal holding portion 42 in such a manner that the plate thickness direction is along the Z direction. A first connection hole 64 that penetrates the first connection portion 61 in the plate thickness direction is formed at the top end portion of the first connection portion 61 that protrudes from the top end surface of the support portion 52.

[0077] The first terminal 31 has a bent portion 65 formed by bending the first terminal 31 between the first connection portion 61 and the first wire connection portion 62. That is, the bent portion 65 is provided on the first connecting portion 63. The bent portion 65 is a portion formed by plastically deforming the metal plate constituting the first terminal 31 by using bending processing or the like. Since the first terminal 31 has the bent portion 65, the portion of the first terminal 31 that is closer to the first wire connection portion 62 than the bent portion 65 extends in a different direction relative to the portion of the first terminal 31 that is closer to the first connection portion 61 than the bent portion 65. In detail, the portion of the first terminal 31 from the end portion on the first connection portion 61 side to the bent portion 65 extends along the Y direction, and the plate thickness direction is along the Z direction. Furthermore, the portions on both sides of the bent portion 65 of the first terminal 31 that do not include the first connecting portion 61, that is, the portion of the first terminal 31 from the bent portion 65 to the end on the first wire connecting portion 62 side, extend along the Z direction, and the plate thickness direction is along the Y direction. Therefore, the portion of the first terminal 31 from the bent portion 65 to the end on the first wire connecting portion 62 side is perpendicular to the portion of the first terminal 31 from the end on the first connecting portion 61 side to the bent portion 65.

[0078] The bent portion 65 is embedded in the connector housing 35 . Furthermore, a portion of the first terminal 31 from the bent portion 65 to the end portion on the first wire connecting portion 62 side is also embedded in the connector housing 35 .

[0079] The first wire connection portion 62 has a pair of barrel pieces 66. The first wire 33 connected to the first wire connection portion 62 has a core wire 81 and an insulating coating portion 82 that covers the entire periphery of the core wire 81. The core wire 81 can be a single wire composed of a conductive metal wire, or a stranded wire composed of multiple conductive metal wires. As the material of the core wire 81, for example, a metal with excellent conductivity such as copper, copper alloy, aluminum, or aluminum alloy can be used. In this embodiment, the core wire 81 is a core wire composed of the same metal material as the first terminal 31, and is composed of copper or copper alloy. In addition, the core wire 81 and the first terminal 31 are not limited to being composed of the same metal material. For example, the core wire 81 and the first terminal 31 can also be composed of different metal materials. Specifically, when the first terminal 31 is composed of copper or copper alloy, the core wire 81 can also be composed of a metal material other than copper or copper alloy, such as aluminum or aluminum alloy.

[0080] At the end of the first electric wire 33 connected to the first electric wire connection portion 62, the insulating coating 82 is removed, exposing the core wire 81. The portion of the first electric wire 33 that exposes the core wire 81 is enclosed by a pair of barrel pieces 66 and crimped together with the barrel pieces 66, thereby being crimped to the first electric wire connection portion 62. This electrically connects the first electric wire 33 to the first electric wire connection portion 62. Furthermore, the end of the first electric wire 33 connected to the first electric wire connection portion 62 is positioned rearward, i.e., in the opposite Y direction, relative to the flat portion of the first terminal 31 extending from the bend 65 to the end on the first electric wire connection portion 62 side. The electrically connected portion between the first terminal 31 and the first electric wire 33 is embedded within the connector housing 35. Specifically, the connector housing 35 holds the electrically connected portion between the first terminal 31 and the first electric wire 33 within the connector housing 35.

[0081] The first electric wire 33 extends from the first electric wire connecting portion 62 through the interior of the connector housing 35 to the exterior of the connector housing 35. In this embodiment, the first electric wire 33 extends from the first electric wire connecting portion 62 in the reverse X direction through the interior of the retaining portion 43 to the upper electric wire retaining portion 44. It then passes through the electric wire retaining portion 44 in the X direction and is extended to the exterior of the connector housing 35. In other words, the first electric wire 33 extends from the main body 41 to the exterior of the connector housing 35. Furthermore, the first electric wire 33 is extended to the exterior of the connector housing 35 in the X direction.

[0082] The first lead-out position P1, where the first electric wire 33 is led out of the connector housing 35 to the outside, is located at the top surface of the wire holding portion 44 in the opposite X direction. That is, the X-direction position of the first lead-out position P1 is the same as the X-direction position of the top surface of the wire holding portion 44 in the opposite X direction. Furthermore, the Z-direction position of the first lead-out position P1 is the same as the Z-direction position of the first electric wire connecting portion 62. Furthermore, the Y-direction position of the first lead-out position P1 is substantially the same as the position of the end of the first electric wire 33 connected to the first electric wire connecting portion 62. The first electric wire 33 does not bend or fold within the connector housing 35, but extends linearly along the X direction from the first electric wire connecting portion 62 to the first lead-out position P1.

[0083] The second terminal 32 includes a second connection portion 71 electrically connected to the mating terminal 202 of the inverter 22; a second wire connection portion 72 electrically connected to the second wire 34; and a second coupling portion 73 coupling the second connection portion 71 and the second wire connection portion 72. In this embodiment, the second connection portion 71 is provided at one end of the second terminal 32, and the second wire connection portion 72 is provided at the other end of the second terminal 32. The connector housing 35 embeds the second wire connection portion 72 and the second coupling portion 73, thereby retaining the second terminal 32 with the second connection portion 71 exposed to the outside of the connector housing 35. In other words, the second terminal 32 is insert-molded into the connector housing 35. The second terminal 32 is aligned with the first terminal 31 in the X direction. Furthermore, the second terminal 32 is positioned closer to the wire holding portions 44 and 45 than the first connection portion 61 in the X direction.

[0084] The second connection portion 71 is formed in the same plate shape as the first connection portion 61. Like the first connection portion 61, the second connection portion 71 protrudes from the top surface of the support portion 52 of the terminal holding portion 42 to the outside of the connector housing 35 along the Y direction. The protruding direction of the second connection portion 71 from the connector housing 35 is the same as that of the first connection portion 61. In the present embodiment, the protruding direction of the second connection portion 71 is the positive Y direction. Incidentally, in the second terminal 32, the portion that protrudes from the connector housing 35 to the outside of the connector housing 35 in order to electrically connect to the other-side terminal 202 is the second connection portion 71. The second connection portion 71 is held by the terminal holding portion 42 in such a manner that the plate thickness direction is along the Z direction. A second connection hole 74 is formed at the top portion of the second connection portion 71 that protrudes from the top surface of the support portion 52, which penetrates the second connection portion 71 in the plate thickness direction.

[0085] In the connector 30, the Z-direction position of the second connection portion 71 is the same as the Z-direction position of the first connection portion 61. Furthermore, the first connection portion 61 and the second connection portion 71 are aligned in the X-direction. The first connection portion 61 is positioned farther from the first extraction position P1 in the X-direction than the second connection portion 71.

[0086] Like the second connecting portion 71, the second connecting portion 73 is formed into a flat plate with its thickness extending along the Z direction. The second connecting portion 73 includes a step portion 75 for aligning the Z-direction position of the second connecting portion 71 with the Z-direction position of the first connecting portion 61. The step portion 75 is provided at the end of the second connecting portion 73 on the second connecting portion 71 side. The presence of the step portion 75 in the second connecting portion 73 ensures that the portion of the second connecting portion 73 closer to the second connecting portion 71 than the step portion 75 is positioned slightly above the portion of the second connecting portion 73 closer to the second wire connecting portion 72 than the step portion 75. Furthermore, the difference in the Z-direction position of the portions on either side of the step portion 75 in the second connecting portion 73 is within the thickness range of the second terminal 32. In this specification, terminals having some steps, such as the step portion 75, are considered to be flat plates.

[0087] The second terminal 32 includes a direction-changing portion 76 between the second connecting portion 71 and the second wire connecting portion 72, which changes the direction in which the second terminal 32 extends. Specifically, the direction-changing portion 76 is provided on the second connecting portion 73. Unlike the bent portion 65, the direction-changing portion 76 changes the direction in which the second terminal 32 extends without changing the plate thickness direction on either side of the direction-changing portion 76. Furthermore, the direction-changing portion 76 changes the direction in which the second terminal 32 extends, such that the portion of the second terminal 32 closer to the second wire connecting portion 72 than the direction-changing portion 76 extends in a direction intersecting the direction in which the second connecting portion 71 protrudes from the terminal retaining portion 42. Therefore, in this embodiment, the portion of the second terminal 32 from the direction-changing portion 76 to the end on the second connecting portion 71 side extends along the positive Y direction, and the plate thickness direction is along the Z direction. Furthermore, the portion of the second terminal 32 from the direction-changing portion 76 to the end on the second wire connecting portion 72 side extends along the X-direction, which intersects perpendicularly with the positive Y-direction, and has a plate thickness direction along the Z-direction. Furthermore, when viewed in the Z-direction, the portion of the second terminal 32 from the direction-changing portion 76 to the end on the second wire connecting portion 72 side is perpendicular to the portion of the second terminal 32 from the end on the second connecting portion 71 side to the direction-changing portion 76. Furthermore, the direction-changing portion 76 is not formed by plastic deformation such as bending, but is formed, for example, by punching a metal plate into a predetermined shape using a press process to form the second terminal 32.

[0088] The direction-changing portion 76 is embedded in the connector housing 35 . Furthermore, a portion of the second terminal 32 from the direction-changing portion 76 to the end portion on the second wire connecting portion 72 side is also embedded in the connector housing 35 .

[0089] The second wire connection portion 72 has a pair of barrel pieces 77. In addition, the second terminal 32 is formed as a whole into a flat plate shape with the plate thickness direction along the Z direction except for the barrel piece 77. The second wire 34 connected to the second wire connection portion 72 has a core wire 81 and an insulating coating portion 82 similar to the first wire 33. In the present embodiment, the core wire 81 of the second wire 34 is made of the same metal material as the material of the second terminal 32, and is made of copper or a copper alloy. In addition, the core wire 81 of the second wire 34 and the second terminal 32 are not limited to being made of the same metal material. For example, the core wire 81 of the second wire 34 and the second terminal 32 may also be made of different metal materials. Specifically, when the second terminal 32 is made of copper or a copper alloy, the core wire 81 of the second wire 34 may also be made of a metal material other than copper or a copper alloy, such as aluminum or an aluminum alloy.

[0090] At the end of the second electric wire 34 connected to the second electric wire connection portion 72, the insulating coating 82 is removed, exposing the core wire 81. The portion of the second electric wire 34 where the core wire 81 is exposed is enclosed by a pair of barrel pieces 77 and compressed together with the barrel pieces 77, thereby being crimped to the second electric wire connection portion 72. As a result, the second electric wire 34 is electrically connected to the second electric wire connection portion 72. In addition, the end of the second electric wire 34 connected to the second electric wire connection portion 72 is arranged on the upper side, that is, on the positive Z direction side, relative to the flat plate-shaped portion of the second terminal 32 excluding the barrel pieces 77. The electrically connected portion between the second terminal 32 and the second electric wire 34 is buried inside the connector housing 35. That is, the connector housing 35 holds the electrically connected portion between the second terminal 32 and the second electric wire 34 inside the connector housing 35.

[0091] The second wire connection portion 72 is positioned in the same Y direction as the first wire connection portion 62. Furthermore, when viewed from the X direction, the second wire connection portion 72 and the first wire connection portion 62 are aligned in the Z direction. Furthermore, the second wire connection portion 72 is positioned closer to the X-direction end of the connector housing 35 on the wire holding portions 44 and 45 side than the first wire connection portion 62. Furthermore, the second wire connection portion 72 is embedded across the holding portion 43 and the wire holding portion 45.

[0092] The second electric wire 34 is led from the second electric wire connecting portion 72 through the interior of the connector housing 35 to the exterior of the connector housing 35. In this embodiment, the second electric wire 34 extends in the anti-X direction from the interior of the electric wire holding portion 45 below the second electric wire connecting portion 72, and then is led out of the connector housing 35 from the top surface of the second electric wire connecting portion 72 in the anti-X direction. In other words, the second electric wire 34 is led from the main body 41 to the exterior of the connector housing 35. Furthermore, similarly to the first electric wire 33, the second electric wire 34 is led out of the connector housing 35 along the X direction.

[0093] The second lead-out position P2, where the second electric wire 34 is led out of the connector housing 35 to the outside, is located at the top surface of the wire holding portion 45 in the opposite X direction. That is, the X-direction position of the second lead-out position P2 is identical to the X-direction position of the top surface of the wire holding portion 45 in the opposite X direction. Furthermore, the Z-direction position of the second lead-out position P2 is identical to the Z-direction position of the second electric wire connecting portion 72. Furthermore, the Y-direction position of the second lead-out position P2 is substantially identical to the Y-direction position of the end portion of the second electric wire 34 connected to the second electric wire connecting portion 72. Furthermore, the second electric wire 34 extends linearly along the X-direction from the second electric wire connecting portion 72 to the second lead-out position P2 without bending or kinking within the connector housing 35.

[0094] The first and second withdrawal positions P1 and P2 are located at the same position in the Y direction. Furthermore, the first and second withdrawal positions P1 and P2 are located at the same position in the X direction. Furthermore, the first and second withdrawal positions P1 and P2 are aligned along the Z direction, which intersects perpendicularly with the Y direction. The second withdrawal position P2 is located below the first withdrawal position P1, i.e., on the opposite Z direction to the first withdrawal position P1.

[0095] Furthermore, the first and second electric wires 33, 34 are arranged in the Z direction within the connector housing 35 and extend parallel to each other within the connector housing 35. The first electric wire connection portion 62 is located farther from the lead-out positions P1, P2 than the second electric wire connection portion 72 in the X direction. Therefore, the X-direction distance between the first lead-out position P1 and the first electric wire connection portion 62 is longer than the X-direction distance between the second lead-out position P2 and the second electric wire connection portion 72. In other words, the length L1 of the portion of the first electric wire 33 connected to the first terminal 31 farther from the lead-out positions P1, P2, of the first and second terminals 31, 32, and buried within the connector housing 35, is longer than the length L2 of the portion of the second electric wire 34 connected to the second terminal 32 closer to the lead-out positions P1, P2, and buried within the connector housing 35.

[0096] (Configuration of Shield Case 36)

[0097] like Figure 4 and Figure 12 As shown, shielding shell 36 includes a shell body 91 and a separate body 92 that is provided separately from and attached to shell body 91. Both shell body 91 and separate body 92 are made of a conductive metal material. Examples of materials for shell body 91 and separate body 92 include aluminum and aluminum alloys.

[0098] like Figure 7 、 Figure 13 as well as Figure 14As shown, the case body 91 includes a placement portion 101 in which the connector housing 35 is placed, an insertion portion 102 provided at an end portion of the placement portion 101 on the opposite X direction side, and a fixing portion 103 provided integrally with the placement portion 101 .

[0099] The arrangement portion 101 includes a sidewall 111 formed in a generally cylindrical shape extending in the X-direction, and a partition wall 112 that generally closes the end of the sidewall 111 on the side opposite to the X-direction. The partition wall 112 is formed in a plate-like shape with the plate thickness direction extending along the X-direction. The insertion portion 102 is integrally provided with the end of the sidewall 111 on the side opposite to the X-direction. The insertion portion 102 is formed in a cylindrical shape extending from the end of the sidewall 111 on the side opposite to the X-direction so that the sidewall 111 extends in the X-direction. The interior space of the sidewall 111 and the interior space of the insertion portion 102 are demarcated in the X-direction by the partition wall 112.

[0100] like Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the side wall 111 has a first opening 113 that connects the interior of the configuration portion 101 and the exterior of the shielding shell 36. The first opening 113 is equivalent to an "exhaust port" and an "exposure port". The first opening 113 is formed in the first wall portion 111a at the end portion on the Y positive direction side of the side wall 111 and facing the box body 23 side. The first wall portion 111a is formed in a plate shape perpendicular to the Y direction. The first opening 113 is formed in a position close to the end portion in the X direction on the side opposite to the insertion portion 102 in the first wall portion 111a. In addition, the first opening 113 is formed in the Z direction at a position close to the end portion on the Z negative direction side of the first wall portion 111a. The first opening 113 is formed in a hole shape that penetrates the first wall portion 111a in the plate thickness direction of the first wall portion 111a. The first opening 113 is open in the Y direction. The shape of the first opening 113, as viewed in the Y direction, is slightly larger than the outer shape of the flange 51. Furthermore, the first opening 113 is formed into a flat shape that is long in the X direction when viewed in the Y direction. In other words, the first opening 113 is formed such that its longitudinal direction is the X direction and its lateral direction is the Z direction.

[0101] like Figures 13 to 15As shown, the side wall 111 has a second opening 114 that connects the interior of the configuration portion 101 and the exterior of the shielding shell 36. The second opening 114 is provided at the end portion of the side wall 111 in the X direction on the side opposite to the insertion portion 102. Here, the end portion of the side wall 111 in the X direction on the side opposite to the insertion portion 102 is referred to as the first end portion 115a, and the end portion of the side wall 111 in the X direction on the side of the insertion portion 102 is referred to as the second end portion 115b. The second opening 114 opens in the X direction perpendicular to the Y direction, which is the opening direction of the first opening 113. In addition, the second opening 114 is adjacent to the first opening 113. In this embodiment, the second opening 114 is adjacent to the end portion of the first opening 113 in the X direction on the side opposite to the insertion portion 102 at one end of the second opening 114 on the positive Y direction. Thus, the first opening 113 communicates with the second opening 114 at its end on the positive X-direction side. The Z-direction width of the second opening 114 is wider than the Z-direction width of the first opening 113. Furthermore, the lower ends of the first opening 113 and the second opening are positioned at the same Z-direction position. Furthermore, the second opening 114 is larger than the outer shape of the connector housing 35 when viewed in the X-direction.

[0102] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the second opening 114 is covered by the split portion 92. The split portion 92 is formed into a substantially rectangular flat plate. The split portion 92 is fixed to the housing body 91 and integrated therewith by being fixed to the first end portion 115a of the side wall 111. In this embodiment, the split portion 92 is fixed to the first end portion 115a of the side wall 111 at two locations on both ends in the Z direction using screws 116.

[0103] The split portion 92 is fixed to the case main body 91 so that the plate thickness direction of the split portion 92 is along the X direction. Therefore, the split portion 92 extends perpendicular to the X direction. In addition, the split portion 92 extends along the Z direction when viewed from the Y direction, which is the opening direction of the first opening 113.

[0104] The split portion 92 forms a portion of the annular inner circumferential surface of the first opening 113. Specifically, the split portion 92 is located at the X-direction end of the first opening 113 on the side opposite to the insertion portion 102. Furthermore, the split portion 92 forms a portion of the inner circumferential surface of the first opening 113 that extends along the Z-direction at the X-direction end of the first opening 113 on the side opposite to the insertion portion 102.

[0105] The split portion 92 has a notch 117 that expands the first opening 113. The notch 117 is provided at the end of the split portion 92 on the positive Y direction. The notch 117 is a portion that recesses the lower end of the front end of the split portion 92 toward the rear, that is, in the negative Y direction. The notch 117 expands the first opening 113 toward the rear, that is, in the negative Y direction. The notch 117 exposes a portion of the second opening 114.

[0106] like Figure 7 As shown, in the shield shell 36, the space surrounded by the arrangement portion 101 and the split portion 92 constitutes a storage space 120 for accommodating the connector housing 35. Furthermore, the side walls 111, the partition wall 112, and the split portion 92 serve as walls defining the storage space 120. Furthermore, the arrangement portion 101 and the split portion 92 form a storage portion 121 having the storage space 120. The first opening 113 connects the storage space 120 with the exterior of the storage portion 121. Furthermore, the connector housing 35 is arranged in the storage space 120 such that the terminal retaining portion 42 protrudes from the first opening 113 to the exterior of the shield shell 36.

[0107] like Figure 7 and Figure 15 As shown, the partition wall 112 is provided with insertion recesses 131 and 132 that are open on the side of the split portion 92, that is, on the positive X direction side. The insertion recesses 131 and 132 are recessed from the end surface of the partition wall 112 on the side of the split portion 92 in the X direction toward the insertion portion 102 side, that is, in the negative X direction. The two insertion recesses 131 and 132 have the same position in the Y direction and are arranged in the Z direction. The insertion recess 132 is provided below the insertion recess 131. The shape of each insertion recess 131 and 132 when viewed from the X direction forms a circle. The inner diameter of the insertion recess 131 is larger than the outer diameter of the wire holding portion 44. Similarly, the inner diameter of the insertion recess 132 is larger than the outer diameter of the wire holding portion 45. In addition, the internal space of the insertion recesses 131 and 132 is part of the storage space 120.

[0108] With the storage space 120 housed within the main body 41, the wire retaining portion 44 is inserted into the insertion recess 131, and the wire retaining portion 45 is inserted into the insertion recess 132. Furthermore, the end portion of the connector housing 35 that faces the partition wall 112 in the X direction, i.e., the top ends of the wire retaining portions 44 and 45 on the opposite X direction sides, faces the partition wall 112 in the X direction. A wire-side sealing member 48 is positioned between the outer circumferential surface of the wire retaining portion 44 and the inner circumferential surface of the insertion recess 131, pressed by the outer circumferential surface of the wire retaining portion 44 and the inner circumferential surface of the insertion recess 131. The wire-side sealing member 48 seals the outer wall of the connector housing 35 with the inner wall of the shield shell 36. Specifically, the wire-side sealing member 48 seals the outer circumferential surface of the wire retaining portion 44 and the inner circumferential surface of the insertion recess 131 by being in liquid-tight contact with the outer circumferential surface of the wire retaining portion 44 and the inner circumferential surface of the insertion recess 131. Similarly, between the inner circumferential surface of the wire holding portion 45 and the inner circumferential surface of the insertion recess 132, the wire side sealing member 49 is arranged in a state pressed by the outer circumferential surface of the wire holding portion 45 and the inner circumferential surface of the insertion recess 132. The wire side sealing member 49 seals between the outer wall surface of the connector housing 35 and the inner wall surface of the shield shell 36. Specifically, the wire side sealing member 49 seals between the outer circumferential surface of the wire holding portion 45 and the inner circumferential surface of the insertion recess 132 by being in liquid-tight contact with the outer circumferential surface of the wire holding portion 45 and the inner circumferential surface of the insertion recess 132. In addition, inside the storage space 120, the wire side sealing member 48 and the wire side sealing member 49 are positioned in the same X direction, and the wire side sealing member 48 and the wire side sealing member 49 are arranged in the Z direction.

[0109] like Figure 7 and Figure 16 As shown, sealing recesses 133 and 134 are formed in the partition wall 112 and are open on the side of the insertion portion 102. The sealing recesses 133 and 134 are recessed from the end surface of the insertion portion 102 side in the X direction in the partition wall 112 toward the split portion 92 side, that is, in the positive X direction. The sealing recess 133 is provided on the inner side of the insertion recess 131 in the partition wall 112. Furthermore, the position of the sealing recess 133 in the Z direction is the same as that of the insertion recess 131, and the sealing recess 133 and the insertion recess 131 are aligned in the X direction. The sealing recess 134 is provided on the inner side of the insertion recess 132 in the partition wall 112. Furthermore, the position of the sealing recess 134 in the Z direction is the same as that of the insertion recess 132, and the sealing recess 134 and the insertion recess 132 are aligned in the X direction. The shape of the sealing recesses 133 and 134 as viewed from the X direction forms a circle.

[0110] like Figure 7 、 Figure 15 as well as Figure 16As shown, the partition wall 112 has wire insertion holes 135 and 136. The wire insertion hole 135 is formed at the bottom of the insertion recess 131 and the bottom of the sealing recess 133, and penetrates the partition wall 112 in the X direction. The wire insertion hole 136 is formed at the bottom of the insertion recess 132 and the bottom of the sealing recess 134, and penetrates the partition wall 112 in the X direction. The wire insertion holes 135 and 136 connect the inside and outside of the storage space 120. In this embodiment, the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 connect the storage space 120 and the internal space of the insertion portion 102. Regarding the two wire insertion holes 135 and 136, their positions in the X direction are the same and they are arranged in the Z direction.

[0111] Furthermore, a partition wall 112 having wire insertion holes 135 and 136 is provided at one of the two ends of the storage section 121 in the X direction, and a second opening 114, covered by the split portion 92, is provided at the other end. Therefore, the first opening 113 is provided closer to the end of the storage section 121 in the X direction that is opposite to the end near the wire insertion holes 135 and 136. In other words, the first opening 113 is provided closer to the end of the storage section 121 in the X direction that is opposite to the end near the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 than the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 are.

[0112] Inside the storage space 120, the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 are arranged between the first opening 113 and the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 as viewed from the Y direction. That is, the arrangement order of the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49, the first opening 113, and the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 in the X direction is such that the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 are arranged between the first opening 113 and the wire insertion holes 135 and 136.

[0113] like Figure 7As shown, when the main body 41 of the connector housing 35 is positioned in the storage space 120, the wire insertion hole 135 is opposite the first lead-out position P1 in the X-direction, and the wire insertion hole 136 is opposite the second lead-out position P2 in the X-direction. The first wire 33, which is led out from the top surface of the wire retaining portion 44 in the opposite X-direction, passes through the wire insertion hole 135 and the insertion portion 102 and is led out of the shielding shell 36. The first wire 33, which is led out of the connector housing 35, is inserted through the wire insertion hole 135 along the X-direction. Furthermore, the first wire 33 is led out of the storage space 120 through the wire insertion hole 135. The first wire 33 extends from the first lead-out position P1 along the X-direction to the end of the insertion portion 102 opposite the partition wall 112. Furthermore, the second electric wire 34, which is led out from the top surface of the electric wire holding portion 45 in the direction opposite to the X direction, passes through the electric wire insertion hole 136 and the insertion portion 102 and is led out of the shield shell 36. The second electric wire 34, which is led out from the connector housing 35, is inserted through the electric wire insertion hole 136 along the X direction. Furthermore, the second electric wire 34 is led out of the storage space 120 through the electric wire insertion hole 136. The second electric wire 34 extends from the second lead-out position P2 along the X direction to the end of the insertion portion 102 on the side opposite to the partition wall 112.

[0114] Furthermore, in the connector 30, the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 are arranged in the X-direction between the connection portions 61 and 71 and the X-direction end faces of the lead wires 33 and 34 in the main body 41. Furthermore, portions of the lead wires 33 and 34 in the main body 41 are located between the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 and the wire insertion holes 135 and 136. In this embodiment, portions of the lead wires 33 and 34 in the main body 41 are located between the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 and the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 as viewed in the Y-direction. That is, the X-direction arrangement order of the portions of the lead wires 33 and 34 in the main body 41, the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49, and the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 is such that the portions of the lead wires 33 and 34 in the main body 41 are arranged between the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 and the wire insertion holes 135 and 136. The portion of the main body 41 from which the wires 33 and 34 are drawn is the portion of the main body 41 that serves as an outlet for the wires 33 and 34. Specifically, the portion of the main body 41 from which the wires 33 and 34 are drawn is the portion of the outer wall of the main body 41 that opens at the drawing positions P1 and P2.

[0115] like Figure 4 and Figure 7As shown, a rubber plug 141 is attached to the first electric wire 33 that passes through the insertion portion 102 to seal between the first electric wire 33 and the shielding shell 36. Furthermore, a rubber plug 142 is attached to the second electric wire 34 that passes through the insertion portion 102 to seal between the second electric wire 34 and the shielding shell 36. Rubber plugs 141 and 142 are formed into an annular shape. Rubber plug 141 is inserted onto the first electric wire 33 and into the sealing recess 133. Rubber plug 141 seals between the outer circumferential surface of the first electric wire 33 and the inner circumferential surface of the sealing recess 133 by being in liquid-tight contact with the outer circumferential surface of the first electric wire 33 and the inner circumferential surface of the sealing recess 133. Rubber plug 142 is inserted onto the second electric wire 34 and into the sealing recess 134. The rubber plug 142 seals between the outer peripheral surface of the second electric wire 34 and the inner peripheral surface of the sealing recess 134 by being in liquid-tight contact with the outer peripheral surface of the second electric wire 34 and the inner peripheral surface of the sealing recess 134 .

[0116] A rear retaining body 143 is attached to the insertion portion 102. The rear retaining body 143 is made of an insulating resin material. The rear retaining body 143 is formed in the shape of a plate that covers the opening of the insertion portion 102. The rear retaining body 143 is inserted into the inner side of the insertion portion 102 and is adjacent to the rubber plugs 141 and 142 in the X direction. The rear retaining body 143 has fixing claws 144 at both ends in the Y direction. In addition, locking holes 137 are formed at both ends in the Y direction of the insertion portion 102. The rear retaining body 143 is fixed to the insertion portion 102 by the fixing claws 144 being inserted into the locking holes 137. In addition, the rear retaining body 143 has two insertion holes 145 and 146 arranged in the Z direction. The first electric wire 33 is led out of the shielding shell 36 along the X direction through the insertion hole 145, and the second electric wire 34 is led out of the shielding shell 36 along the X direction through the insertion hole 146.

[0117] like Figure 13 As shown, the first and second electric wires 33, 34, which are led out of the shield shell 36, are covered by a shield conductor 147. The shield conductor 147 includes a conductive braided wire (not shown) electrically connected to the shield shell 36, and a conductive shield tube electrically connected to the ends of the braided wire. The two electric wires 33, 34 are arranged inside the braided wire and the shield tube.

[0118] like Figure 12 and Figure 14 As shown, the fixing portion 103 is integrally formed with the first wall portion 111a. In this embodiment, the housing body 91 has two fixing portions 103. The fixing portions 103 are provided at two locations on either side of the first opening 113 in the X direction, and on the positive Z direction side of the first opening 113. Each fixing portion 103 protrudes from the first wall portion 111a to the exterior of the shielding case 36. Each fixing portion 103 has a fixing hole 151 extending through it in the Z direction.

[0119] The lower surface of each fixing portion 103 is a fixing surface 152 that is opposite to the mounting portion 25 of the box body 23. The fixing surface 152 of each fixing portion 103 is formed into a plane perpendicular to the Z direction, which is the penetration direction of the fixing hole 151. In addition, the fixing surface 152 of one fixing portion 103 and the fixing surface 152 of the other fixing portion 103 have the same position in the Z direction and are located in the same plane. In the present embodiment, when the vehicle equipped with the connector 30 is parked on a horizontal surface, the fixing surface 152 is arranged above the first opening portion 113. In addition, in the connector 30 of the present embodiment, when the vehicle is parked on a horizontal surface, the penetration direction of the fixing hole 151 is along the vertical direction, and the fixing surface 152 is arranged perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0120] like Figure 4 、 Figure 7 、 Figure 14 as well as Figure 15 As shown, side wall 111, which forms part of the wall defining storage space 120, includes a first wall portion 111a, a second wall portion 111b opposing first wall portion 111a in the Y direction, a third wall portion 111c connecting first and second wall portions 111b in the positive Z direction, and a fourth wall portion 111d connecting first and second wall portions 111a and 111b in the negative Z direction. Furthermore, side wall 111 is formed in a square cylindrical shape extending in the X direction. Regarding side wall 111, the term "square cylindrical shape" is not limited to a strict square cylindrical shape; any shape having four cylindrical walls may be sufficient.

[0121] The third wall portion 111c and the fourth wall portion 111d are opposed to each other in the Z direction. The outer wall surface of the third wall portion 111c is formed into a flat surface perpendicular to the Z direction. The fourth wall portion 111d includes a first storage wall portion 161 and a second storage wall portion 162, which have different Z-direction distances from the outer wall surface of the third wall portion 111c.

[0122] The first storage wall 161 extends from the end of the second wall 111b on the negative Z direction in the positive Y direction. Furthermore, the length of the first storage wall 161 in the X direction is equal to the length of the side wall 111 in the X direction. In other words, the first storage wall 161 extends in the X direction from the second opening 114 to the partition wall 112.

[0123] The second storage wall portion 162 is provided in a portion of the fourth wall portion 111d that is adjacent to the second opening portion 114 in the X direction and adjacent to the first opening portion 113 in the Y direction. Furthermore, the second storage wall portion 162 is provided in the X direction from the second opening portion 114 to a position further outward from the partition wall 112. Therefore, the length of the second storage wall portion 162 in the X direction is shorter than the length of the first storage wall portion 161 in the X direction. In the present embodiment, the length of the second storage wall portion 162 in the X direction is shorter than the width of the first opening portion 113 in the X direction. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the length of the second storage wall portion 162 in the Y direction is approximately half the length of the fourth wall portion 111d in the Y direction.

[0124] The distance in the Z direction between the second storage wall 162 and the outer surface of the third wall 111c is longer than the distance in the Z direction between the first storage wall 161 and the outer surface of the third wall 111c. Therefore, a step is provided between the first storage wall 161 and the second storage wall 162. A step wall 163 is provided at the boundary between the first storage wall 161 and the second storage wall 162, extending in the Z direction from the periphery of the second storage wall 162 to the periphery of the first storage wall 161. The step wall 163 is provided perpendicularly to the Y direction at the portion of the boundary between the first storage wall 161 and the second storage wall 162 that extends parallel to the X direction. Furthermore, the step wall 163 is provided perpendicularly to the X direction at the X-direction end of the second storage wall 162 on the side of the partition wall 112, i.e., on the side opposite the second opening 114. A dewatering hole 164 is provided in the portion of the step wall 163 that is perpendicular to the X direction and penetrates the step wall 163 in the X direction. The dewatering hole 164 connects the storage space 120 and the outside of the shield case 36.

[0125] In addition, if Figure 8 As shown, in the connector housing 35 arranged in the storage space 120, the flange portion 51 is arranged at a position overlapping with the second storage wall portion 162 in the Z direction. In addition, the flange portion 51 is arranged on the front side of the dehydration hole 164. Furthermore, in the portion of the connector 30 that is closer to the second opening portion 114 than the dehydration hole 164 in the X direction, a gap in the Y direction is formed between the flange portion 51 and the step wall 163. In addition, the top end portion of the support portion 52 and the connecting portions 61 and 71 protrude from the shielding shell 36 in the positive Y direction from the first opening portion 113 and are exposed to the outside of the shielding shell 36. The first opening portion 113 exposes the first connecting portion 61 and the second connecting portion 71 to the outside of the storage portion 121, that is, to the outside of the shielding shell 36.

[0126] like Figure 7 、 Figure 14 as well as Figure 15As shown, the housing portion 121 has an inclined surface 165 on its inner wall surface. The inclined surface 165 is inclined relative to a reference plane perpendicular to the Z direction, which is the penetration direction of the fixing hole 151. When the connector 30 is arranged so that the reference plane and the horizontal plane are parallel, the inclined surface 165 is inclined relative to the reference plane so as to guide liquid adhering to the inclined surface 165 toward the first opening 113.

[0127] In this embodiment, a virtual plane perpendicular to the Z direction, including the fixing surface 152 and extending in the X and Y directions is used as the reference plane (e.g., the XY plane). However, the reference plane can be any plane perpendicular to the direction through which the fixing hole 151 passes. Alternatively, a virtual plane perpendicular to the direction through which the fixing hole 151 passes and not including the fixing surface 152 can be used as the reference plane. Furthermore, the reference plane is not limited to a virtual plane perpendicular to the Z direction; a plane included in the shielding shell 36 and perpendicular to the direction through which the fixing hole 151 passes can also be used as the reference plane. Furthermore, when the connector 30 is arranged so that the reference plane is parallel to the horizontal plane, the reference plane is preferably located above the inclined surface 165. In this specification, the phrase "the reference plane is parallel to the horizontal plane" refers not only to the situation where the reference plane and the horizontal plane are completely parallel, but also to the situation where the angle formed by the reference plane and the horizontal plane is less than 0.4 degrees. Furthermore, the phrase "inclined relative to the reference plane" refers to the situation where the angle formed by the inclined surface 165 is greater than 0.4 degrees. Furthermore, the angle formed by the reference surface and the inclined surface 165 is preferably 0.7 degrees or more, more preferably 0.8 degrees or more, and most preferably 0.9 degrees or more.

[0128] In this embodiment, inclined surfaces 165 are provided on the inner wall surface of the fourth wall portion 111d. The inner wall surface of the fourth wall portion 111d has two inclined surfaces 165. A first inclined surface 166, one of the inclined surfaces 165, is the inner wall surface of the first storage wall portion 161, and a second inclined surface 167, the other of the inclined surfaces 165, is the inner wall surface of the second storage wall portion 162.

[0129] When the connector 30 is arranged so that the reference plane and the horizontal plane are parallel, the first inclined surface 166 is inclined relative to the reference plane including the fixing surface 152 so as to guide liquid adhering to the first inclined surface 166 toward the first opening 113. In this embodiment, the Z-direction distance between the reference plane and the first inclined surface 166, that is, the Z-direction distance between the fixing surface 152 and the first inclined surface 166, increases monotonically as the distance increases away from the wire insertion holes 135, 136 in the X direction. Furthermore, the Z-direction distance between the reference plane and the first inclined surface 166 increases monotonically as the distance increases toward the first opening 113 in the Y direction. Specifically, the Z-direction distance between the reference plane and the first inclined surface 166 gradually increases as the distance increases away from the wire insertion holes 135, 136 in the X direction. Furthermore, the Z-direction distance between the reference plane and the first inclined surface 166 gradually increases as the distance increases toward the first opening 113 in the Y direction. Therefore, the first inclined surface 166 is formed into a planar shape.

[0130] When the connector 30 is arranged so that the reference plane and the horizontal plane are parallel, the second inclined surface 167 is inclined relative to the reference plane including the fixing surface 152 so as to guide liquid adhering to the second inclined surface 167 toward the first opening 113. In this embodiment, the Z-direction distance between the reference plane and the second inclined surface 167, that is, the Z-direction distance between the fixing surface 152 and the second inclined surface 167, increases monotonically as the distance increases away from the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 in the X direction. Furthermore, the Z-direction distance between the reference plane and the second inclined surface 167 increases monotonically as the distance increases toward the first opening 113 in the Y direction. Specifically, the Z-direction distance between the reference plane and the second inclined surface 167 gradually increases as the distance increases away from the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 in the X direction. Furthermore, the Z-direction distance between the reference plane and the second inclined surface 167 gradually increases as the distance increases toward the first opening 113 in the Y direction. Therefore, the second inclined surface 167 is planar.

[0131] like Figure 7 、 Figure 8 as well as Figure 14 As shown, in the connector 30, the dewatering hole 164 is provided on the side of the inclined surface 165 relative to the wire-side sealing member 48 in the Z direction, and is provided on the side of the wire-side sealing member 48 opposite the wire insertion hole 135 in the X direction. Furthermore, the dewatering hole 164 is provided at a position closer to the wire insertion hole 135 in the X direction than the X direction center of the second inclined surface 167. In this embodiment, the dewatering hole 164 is provided at a position adjacent to the end of the second inclined surface 167 on the opposite side in the X direction in the X direction.

[0132] like Figure 8As shown, restricting protrusions 168 and 169 are provided on the inner wall surfaces of the first wall portion 111a and the inner wall surfaces of the second wall portion 111b, projecting toward the inside of the side wall 111. Restricting protrusions 168 and 169 form ridges that protrude in the Y direction and extend along the X direction. The distance between restricting protrusions 168 and 169 in the Y direction is greater than the width of the retaining portion 43 in the Y direction.

[0133] like Figure 7 、 Figure 8 as well as Figure 13 As shown, in the connector 30, the connector housing 35 is arranged in the housing space 120 such that the thickness direction of the first connecting portion 61 and the second connecting portion 71 is in the Z direction. Furthermore, the Z-direction width of the housing space 120 is wider than the Z-direction width of the main body 41. In any cross-section of the connector 30 taken along a plane parallel to the Z direction at any position in the X direction, the Z-direction width of the housing space 120 is wider than the Z-direction width of the main body 41. Furthermore, in any cross-section of the connector 30 taken along a plane parallel to the Z direction at any position in the Y direction, the Z-direction width of the housing space 120 is wider than the Z-direction width of the main body 41. Furthermore, in the portion of the housing space 120 where the flange 51 is located, the Z-direction width is wider than the Z-direction width of the flange 51. Furthermore, the X-direction width of the housing space 120 is wider than the X-direction width of the main body 41. Furthermore, the width of the storage space 120 in the Y direction is wider than the width of the main body 41 in the Y direction.

[0134] As viewed from the Y direction, the Z-direction width of the storage space 120 increases monotonically from the first end 120a, which is one end of the storage space 120 in the X direction, toward the second end 120b, which is the other end of the storage space 120 in the X direction. In this embodiment, the first end 120a is the X-direction end of the storage space 120 on the side of the wire insertion holes 135 and 136, and the second end 120b is the X-direction end of the storage space 120 on the side of the second opening 114. Furthermore, as viewed from the Z direction, the Y-direction width of the storage space 120 increases monotonically from the first end 120a toward the second end 120b. Therefore, the cross-sectional area of ​​the storage space 120, as cut along a plane perpendicular to the X direction, increases monotonically from the first end 120a toward the second end 120b along the X direction. Furthermore, when viewed from the Y direction, the width of the main body 41 in the Z direction becomes maximum at one end portion of the main body 41 in the X direction located on the first end 120 a side of the storage space 120 .

[0135] As a result, a gap is formed between the outer wall of the connector housing 35 and the inner wall of the storage portion 121. Therefore, the connector housing 35 can move relative to the shield shell 36, with the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 serving as fulcrums. The connector housing 35 can move relative to the shield shell 36 within the gap between the outer wall of the connector housing 35 and the inner wall of the storage portion 121, with the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 serving as fulcrums, so that the connecting portions 61 and 71 can move relative to the shield shell 36 in the Z and Y directions. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the retaining portion 43 can move relative to the shield shell 36 in the Y direction within the range between the limiting protrusions 168 and 169.

[0136] (Assembly of Connector 30)

[0137] When assembling the connector 30, the connector housing 35 is inserted into the interior of the storage space 120 through the second opening 114. At this time, the connector housing 35 is inserted into the interior of the storage space 120 from the second opening 114 along the X direction, which is the direction in which the wires 33 and 34 are drawn out from the connector housing 35. Specifically, in the connector housing 35 assembled into the shield shell 36, the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 are arranged in the first sealing grooves 46 and 47, and the case-side sealing member 54 is arranged in the second sealing groove 53. First, the wires 33 and 34 are inserted into the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 along the X direction from the storage space 120 side toward the insertion portion 102 side. In other words, the wires 33 and 34 pass through the partition wall 112 in the X direction. Then, the connector housing 35 is inserted into the interior of the storage space 120 along the X direction from the ends having the draw-out positions P1 and P2. At this time, the terminal retaining portion 42 is inserted into the first opening 113 along the X-direction from the X-direction end on the second opening 114 side of the first opening 113. The connector housing 35 is inserted into the shield shell 36 along the X-direction until the wire retaining portions 44, 45 are positioned within the insertion recesses 131, 132 and the X-direction end of the main body 41 opposite to the lead-out positions P1, P2 enters the interior of the storage space 120. Furthermore, the split portion 92 is fixed to the shell main body 91 with screws 116. Furthermore, rubber plugs 141, 142 are inserted onto the wires 33, 34 drawn out from the wire insertion holes 135, 136. Furthermore, while the wires 33, 34 are inserted through the insertion holes 145, 146, the rear retaining body 143 is fixed to the insertion portion 102.

[0138] (Installation of Connector 30 to Box 23)

[0139] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, when attaching the connector 30 to the housing 23, the first connecting portion 61 and the second connecting portion 71 are inserted into the housing 23 through the mounting hole 26, and the connector 30 is positioned within the housing 23. Furthermore, by moving the connector housing 35 relative to the shield shell 36 in the Z and Y directions using the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 as fulcrums, the first connecting portion 61 and the mating terminal 201, and the second connecting portion 71 and the mating terminal 202, are aligned. The fixing portion 103 is positioned on the mounting portion 25 such that the upper surface of the mounting portion 25 faces the fixing surface 152 of the fixing hole 151, and the fixing hole 151 overlaps with the fixing hole 28 in the Z direction. In this state, the fixing member 171 is inserted through the fixing hole 151 and the fixing hole 28, thereby securing the fixing portion 103 to the mounting portion 25. In this embodiment, the fixing member 171 is a bolt.

[0140] With the connector 30 secured to the housing 23, the support portion 52 of the terminal retaining portion 42 is inserted into the mounting hole 26 together with the housing-side sealing member 54. The housing-side sealing member 54 seals the outer circumferential surface of the support portion 52 and the inner circumferential surface of the mounting hole 26 by being in liquid-tight contact with the outer circumferential surface of the support portion 52 and the inner circumferential surface of the mounting hole 26. The housing-side sealing member 54 prevents liquids such as water from entering the interior of the housing 23 from between the outer circumferential surface of the support portion 52 and the inner circumferential surface of the mounting hole 26.

[0141] Furthermore, the first connecting portion 61 is electrically connected to the mating terminal 201 within the housing 23. For example, the first connecting portion 61 overlaps with the mating terminal 201 in the Z direction and is electrically connected to the mating terminal 201 using a bolt and nut inserted through the first connecting hole 64. Similarly, the second connecting portion 71 is electrically connected to the mating terminal 202 within the housing 23. For example, the second connecting portion 71 overlaps with the mating terminal 202 in the Z direction and is electrically connected to the mating terminal 202 using a bolt and nut inserted through the second connecting hole 74.

[0142] In addition, if Figure 2 As shown, notch 117 is recessed at the end of split portion 92 opposite mounting portion 25, in the direction away from housing 23 when connector 30 is mounted in housing 23, i.e., in the direction opposite to the Y direction. Therefore, when connector 30 is secured to housing 23, notch 117 is provided between mounting portion 25 and split portion 92, thereby forming a gap G1 that expands in width in the Y direction. Gap G1 exposes housing space 120 to the exterior of shield case 36.

[0143] (effect)

[0144] The operation of this embodiment will be described.

[0145] Inclined surface 165, provided on the inner wall of housing portion 121, is inclined relative to the reference surface so as to guide liquid adhering to inclined surface 165 toward first opening 113 when connector 30 is arranged so that the reference surface and the horizontal plane are parallel. Therefore, when the vehicle is parked on a flat, horizontal surface, for example, and connector 30 is secured to the horizontal surface on the vehicle side using securing member 171 inserted through securing hole 151, liquid adhering to inclined surface 165 of shielding case 36 moves along inclined surface 165 from the vertical upper side to the lower side. In this embodiment, liquid adhering to inclined surface 165 of shielding case 36 moves toward first opening 113.

[0146] Specifically, if liquid such as water splashes onto connector 30, some of the liquid may enter the interior of shield case 36, i.e., storage space 120, through openings such as first opening 113. When connector 30 is arranged so that the reference plane and the horizontal plane are parallel, the liquid that has entered storage space 120 and that adheres to inclined surface 165 is guided by inclined surface 165 toward first opening 113. Specifically, the liquid that adheres to first inclined surface 166 is guided by first inclined surface 166 and flows along first inclined surface 166 toward second opening 114 in the X direction and toward first opening 113 in the Y direction. Furthermore, the liquid that adheres to first inclined surface 166 flows onto second inclined surface 167. The liquid that adheres to second inclined surface 167 is guided by second inclined surface 167 and flows along second inclined surface 167 toward second opening 114 in the X direction and toward first opening 113 in the Y direction. The liquid flowing on second inclined surface 167 is then discharged from first opening 113 to the outside of shield case 36. At this time, a portion of the liquid is discharged in the positive X direction through gap G1 formed by notch 117. Another portion of the liquid is discharged from the end of second inclined surface 167 on the positive Y direction side, that is, the lower end of the portion of the inner circumferential surface of first opening 113 formed by arrangement portion 101, to the outside of shield case 36.

[0147] Furthermore, if the amount of liquid that enters shield case 36 is greater than the amount of liquid discharged from first opening 113 and liquid accumulates on second inclined surface 167 , part of the liquid is discharged to the outside of shield case 36 through dehydration hole 164 .

[0148] The effects of this embodiment will be described.

[0149] (1) The connector 30 includes: a plurality of terminals 31 and 32 electrically connected to the inverter 22; wires 33 and 34 electrically connected to the terminals 31 and 32; a connector housing 35 that holds the terminals 31 and 32; and a shield shell 36 that covers the outside of the connector housing 35. The shield shell 36 includes: a housing portion 121 having a housing space 120 for housing the connector housing 35; and a fixing portion 103 having a fixing hole 151 through which a fixing member 171 for fixing the shield shell 36 to the case 23 that houses the inverter 22 is inserted. The housing portion 121 has an inclined surface 165 on its inner wall surface. The inclined surface 165 is inclined relative to a reference plane perpendicular to the Z direction, which is the direction in which the fixing hole 151 penetrates.

[0150] According to the above aspect, liquid such as water adhering to inclined surface 165 can be prevented from remaining at the place where the liquid adhering to inclined surface 165. Therefore, liquid adhering to the inner wall surface of shield case 36 can be prevented from remaining at the place where the liquid adhering to inclined surface 165 is adhering.

[0151] (2) The housing portion 121 has the first opening 113 that connects the housing space 120 to the outside of the shielding case 36. The inclined surface 165 is inclined so as to guide liquid adhering to the inclined surface 165 toward the first opening 113 when the connector 30 is arranged so that the reference plane and the horizontal plane are parallel.

[0152] According to the above configuration, liquid such as water adhering to inclined surface 165 is guided toward first opening 113 by inclined surface 165. Therefore, the liquid is easily discharged from first opening 113 to the outside of shield case 36. As a result, water accumulation inside shield case 36 can be suppressed.

[0153] (3) The storage portion 121 has the cutout portion 117 formed by enlarging the first opening 113 .

[0154] According to the above embodiment, first opening 113 is expanded in the Y direction by notch 117. Therefore, liquid guided to first opening 113 by inclined surface 165 is more easily discharged from first opening 113 to the outside of shield case 36. As a result, water accumulation inside shield case 36 can be suppressed.

[0155] (4) The housing portion 121 includes: a placement portion 101 having an inclined surface 165; a separate portion 92 mounted on the placement portion 101 and forming a housing space 120 together with the placement portion 101; and a first opening 113 for exposing the plurality of terminals 31 and 32 to the outside of the shield case 36. A portion of the annular inner circumference of the first opening 113 is formed by the separate portion 92. A notch 117 is provided in the separate portion 92.

[0156] According to the above embodiment, first opening 113 is an opening that exposes terminals 31 and 32 to the outside of shielding case 36. Therefore, compared with a case where an opening for discharging liquid guided by inclined surface 165 is provided separately from first opening 113 in shielding case 36, the complexity of the structure of shielding case 36 can be suppressed.

[0157] (5) The connector housing 35 holds the electrical connection portion between the terminals 31 and 32 and the wires 33 and 34 inside the connector housing 35. The storage portion 121 has wire insertion holes 135 and 136 through which the wires 33 and 34 drawn out from the connector housing 35 are inserted in the X direction intersecting the Z direction. The wires 33 and 34 are drawn out from the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 to the outside of the storage space 120. The first opening 113 is provided at a position close to the end opposite to the end close to the wire insertion holes 135 and 136, of the two ends of the storage portion 121 in the X direction. The distance in the Z direction between the reference surface and the inclined surface 165 increases monotonically as the distance in the X direction away from the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 increases.

[0158] According to the above method, when the connector is arranged so that the inclined surface 165 is arranged vertically below the fixing surface 152, the liquid adhering to the inclined surface 165 can be suppressed from flowing toward the wires 33 and 34 led out from the connector housing 35, and the liquid can be discharged from the first opening portion 113.

[0159] (6) The connector housing 35 holds the electrically connected portions of the terminals 31 and 32 and the wires 33 and 34 inside the connector housing 35. The connector housing 35 includes wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 that seal between the outer wall of the connector housing 35 and the inner wall of the shield shell 36 in the storage space 120. The storage portion 121 includes wire insertion holes 135 and 136 through which the wires 33 and 34 drawn from the connector housing 35 are inserted in the X direction, which intersects the Z direction, and a dewatering hole 164 that connects the storage space 120 with the outside of the shield shell 36. The wires 33 and 34 are drawn from the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 to the outside of the storage space 120. Preferably, the dewatering hole 164 is located closer to the inclined surface 165 than the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 in the Z direction and on the opposite side of the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 in the X direction of the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49.

[0160] According to the above configuration, liquid that has entered the interior of shield shell 36 can be drained to the exterior of shield shell 36 not only through first opening 113 but also through dewatering hole 164. Furthermore, dewatering hole 164 is located closer to inclined surface 165 than wire-side seal members 48 and 49 in the Z direction and, in the X direction, on the opposite side of wire-side seal members 48 and 49 in the X direction from wire insertion holes 135 and 136. Therefore, when connector 30 is arranged with dewatering hole 164 vertically below wire-side seal members 48 and 49, liquid that has entered shield shell 36 can be prevented from stagnating inside shield shell 36 until the liquid level reaches wire-side seal members 48 and 49. Consequently, liquid that has entered shield shell 36 can be further prevented from adhering to wires 33 and 34.

[0161] Furthermore, vehicles equipped with connector 30 travel in a variety of environments, and the liquid that enters shield case 36 may contain salt. The presence of dewatering holes 164 in housing 121 prevents this liquid from adhering to wire-side sealing members 48 and 49. This prevents the salt contained in this liquid from accelerating the degradation of wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 over time. Consequently, a reduction in the sealing performance of wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 due to contact with the salt-containing liquid can be suppressed.

[0162] (7) The dewatering hole 164 is provided at a position closer to the electric wire insertion holes 135 and 136 in the X direction than the center of the inclined surface 165 in the X direction.

[0163] According to the above embodiment, the liquid that cannot be guided to the first opening 113 by the inclined surface 165 can be discharged to the outside of the shield case 36 from the dehydration hole 164 near the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 .

[0164] (8) The penetration direction of the dewatering hole 164 is the X direction intersecting with the Z direction.

[0165] According to the above configuration, when connector 30 is arranged with the Z direction along the vertical direction, dewatering hole 164 can be prevented from opening downward. Therefore, foreign matter such as flying stones can be prevented from entering shield case 36 through dewatering hole 164 while the vehicle is running.

[0166] (9) The second opening 114, covered by the split portion 92, is open in the X-direction, which is the direction in which the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 extend and in the direction in which the terminals 31 and 32 are arranged. Furthermore, the split portion 92 forms the inner circumferential surface of the first opening 113 at the end portion in the X-direction opposite to the wire insertion holes 135 and 136. Therefore, the connector housing 35 holding the terminals 31 and 32 can be easily inserted into the interior of the housing 121 through the second opening 114.

[0167] 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.

[0168] In the above embodiment, the first connecting portion 61 and the second connecting portion 71 are aligned in the X direction, which is the direction in which the electric wires 33 and 34 are drawn out from the connector housing 35. However, the direction in which the first connecting portion 61 and the second connecting portion 71 are aligned is not limited to being the same direction as the direction in which the electric wires 33 and 34 are drawn out from the connector housing 35, and may be modified as appropriate.

[0169] In the above embodiment, the cross-sectional area of ​​the storage space 120, as measured by a plane perpendicular to the X-direction, increases monotonically as it moves from the first end 120a toward the second end 120b along the X-direction. However, if the inner wall surface of the storage portion 121 is provided with an inclined surface 165 that is inclined relative to a reference plane perpendicular to the direction of penetration of the fixing hole 151, the cross-sectional area of ​​the storage space 120, as measured by a plane perpendicular to the X-direction, does not need to increase monotonically.

[0170] The penetration direction of the dewatering hole 164 is not limited to the X direction. However, when the penetration direction of the dewatering hole 164 is a direction intersecting the Z direction, the same effect as (7) of the above embodiment can be obtained.

[0171] The dewatering hole 164 may be located anywhere in the housing portion 121, as long as it is located closer to the inclined surface 165 than the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 in the Z direction and on the opposite side of the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 in the X direction from the wire insertion holes 135 and 136. For example, the X-direction position of the dewatering hole 164 may be farther from the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 in the X direction than the X-direction center of the inclined surface 165, or at the X-direction center of the inclined surface 165. However, the dewatering hole 164 is preferably located closer to the inside of the housing portion 121 in the Z direction than the second inclined surface 167, which is located on the outer peripheral side of the first inclined surface 166 and the second inclined surface 167.

[0172] The storage portion 121 does not necessarily need to include the dehydration holes 164 .

[0173] The direction in which the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 extend is not limited to the X direction. That is, the direction in which the wires 33 and 34 extending from the connector housing 35 are inserted into the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 is not limited to the X direction. For example, the direction in which the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 extend, in addition to the X direction, may also be a direction intersecting the Z direction. Furthermore, the shape of the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 is not limited to that in the aforementioned embodiment. For example, the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 may be a single hole through which both wires 33 and 34 are inserted.

[0174] The shapes of the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49 are not limited to those of the above-described embodiment, as long as they can seal the outer wall of the connector housing 35 against the inner wall of the shield shell 36. Furthermore, for example, if the wire retaining portion 44 and the wire retaining portion 45 are integrally formed into a single wire retaining portion, the connector 30 may include only a single wire-side sealing member. Furthermore, the connector 30 need not include the wire-side sealing members 48 and 49.

[0175] The housing portion 121 may also include a drain port that connects the housing space 120 to the outside of the shielding case 36, independently of the first opening 113 that exposes the terminals 31 and 32 to the outside of the housing portion 121. In this case, when the connector 30 is arranged so that the reference plane and the horizontal plane are parallel, the inclined surface 165 is preferably inclined relative to the reference plane so as to guide liquid adhering to the inclined surface 165 toward the drain port.

[0176] In the above embodiment, the notch 117 is provided in the split portion 92. However, the notch 117 may be provided in the configuration portion 101. In addition, the notch 117 only needs to be a notch that expands the first opening 113 at the periphery of the first opening 113 so that the liquid guided by the inclined surface 165 can be easily discharged from the first opening 113. For example, it is preferable that the notch 117 is provided at the end portion of the first opening 113 on the side closer to the inclined surface 165 in the Z direction. In addition, it is preferable that the notch 117 is provided in the Z direction at a position farther from the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 than the center of the first opening 113 in the X direction. In addition, the storage portion 121 does not necessarily need to include the notch 117.

[0177] In the above embodiment, a portion of the annular inner peripheral surface of the first opening 113 is formed by the separate portion 92 . However, the entire inner peripheral surface of the first opening 113 may be formed by the arrangement portion 101 .

[0178] In the above embodiment, the second opening 114 opens in the X direction, which intersects the Y direction, which is the opening direction of the first opening 113. However, the opening direction of the second opening 114 is not limited to the X direction and may be any direction. Furthermore, the second opening 114 may be provided at a position away from the first opening 113, rather than being adjacent to it.

[0179] In the above embodiment, the storage section 121 having the storage space 120 includes the placement section 101 having the inclined surface 165 and the first opening 113, and the separate portion 92 attached to the placement section 101. However, the storage section 121 may be composed of three or more components that constitute the storage space 120. Alternatively, the storage section 121 may be composed of a single component.

[0180] The position and opening direction of first opening 113 in storage section 121 are not limited to those in the above-described embodiment. First opening 113 may be any opening that connects storage space 120 to the exterior of shielding case 36. For example, first opening 113 may be located closer to either end of storage section 121 in the X-direction than the end closest to wire insertion holes 135 and 136.

[0181] The shape of the inclined surface 165 is not limited to that of the above-described embodiment. The inclined surface 165 only needs to be inclined relative to a reference plane perpendicular to the Z direction, which is the direction through which the fixing hole 151 penetrates. Furthermore, when the connector 30 is arranged so that the reference plane and the horizontal plane are parallel, the inclined surface 165 is preferably inclined relative to the reference plane so as to guide liquid adhering to the inclined surface 165 toward the first opening 113. Furthermore, the phrase "guiding the adhering liquid toward the first opening 113" not only includes guiding the liquid adhering to the inclined surface until it reaches the first opening 113, but also includes the situation where, even if the liquid adhering to the inclined surface cannot be guided to reach the first opening 113, it is easy for the liquid to flow toward the first opening 113. For example, the distance in the Z direction between the fixing surface 152 and the inclined surface 165 may monotonically increase as the distance from the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 is increased in the X direction, but remain constant in the Y direction. In addition, for example, the distance between the fixed surface 152 and the inclined surface 165 in the Z direction may monotonically increase as the distance approaches the first opening portion 113 along the Y direction, but may be constant along the X direction. In addition, for example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the inner wall surface of the storage portion 121 has two inclined surfaces 165, namely the first inclined surface 166 and the second inclined surface 167. However, the storage portion 121 may also be a storage portion having only the second inclined surface 167 on the inner wall surface of the fourth wall portion 111d. In addition, when the connector 30 is arranged so that the reference plane and the horizontal plane are parallel, the inclined surface may be provided at any part of the inner wall surface of the storage portion 121 as long as it is inclined relative to the reference plane so as to guide liquid attached to the inclined surface toward the first opening portion 113.

[0182] In the above embodiment, the inclined surface 165 is formed flat. However, the inclined surface 165 may have a stepped or curved shape as long as the distance between the fixing surface 152 and the inclined surface 165 in the Z direction monotonically increases as the distance from the wire insertion holes 135 and 136 in the X direction increases.

[0183] The direction in which the electric wires 33 and 34 are drawn out from the connector housing 35 is not limited to the X direction. In addition, the positions of the drawing positions P1 and P2 on the outer wall surface of the connector housing 35 may be changed as appropriate.

[0184] The direction and position in which the electric wires 33 and 34 are drawn out from the shield case 36 may be changed as appropriate.

[0185] In the above embodiment, the first electric wire 33 is crimped to the first electric wire connecting portion 62 by being enclosed by a pair of barrel pieces 66 and crimped together with the barrel pieces 66. However, the method for electrically connecting the first terminal 31 and the first electric wire 33 is not limited to this. For example, the first terminal 31 and the first electric wire 33 may be electrically connected by welding such as ultrasonic welding. In this case, the first electric wire connecting portion 62 may not include the barrel pieces 66. The same applies to the electrical connection between the second terminal 32 and the second electric wire 34.

[0186] In the above embodiment, the connector housing 35 holds the electrically connected portions between the first terminals 31 and the first electric wires 33, and the electrically connected portions between the second terminals 32 and the second electric wires 34, inside the connector housing 35. However, the electrically connected portions between the first terminals 31 and the first electric wires 33, and the electrically connected portions between the second terminals 32 and the second electric wires 34 may be located outside the connector housing 35, or may be located outside the connector housing 35.

[0187] In the above embodiment, the connector housing 35 holds the terminals 31 and 32 by partially embedding the terminals 31 and 32. However, the connector housing 35 may not partially embed the terminals 31 and 32. In this case, the terminals 31 and 32 are fixed to the pre-formed connector housing.

[0188] The shapes of the terminals 31 and 32 are not limited to those in the above-described embodiment. The first terminal 31 can be electrically connected to the other terminal 201 and the first electric wire 33. The second terminal 32 can be electrically connected to the other terminal 202 and the second electric wire 34.

[0189] In the above embodiment, the connector 30 includes two terminals, namely the first terminal 31 and the second terminal 32. However, the number of terminals provided to the connector 30 is not limited thereto, and any number of terminals is sufficient. For example, the connector 30 may include three terminals.

[0190] The shape of the connector housing 35 is not limited to that of the above-described embodiment as long as the connector housing 35 can hold the first terminal 31 and the second terminal 32 in a state where the first connecting portion 61 and the second connecting portion 71 are exposed to the outside.

[0191] The shielding shell 36 is not limited to the shape of the above embodiment, as long as it includes a housing portion 121 and a fixing portion 103, the housing portion 121 having a housing space 120 for accommodating the connector housing 35, and the fixing portion 103 having a fixing hole 151, through which a fixing member 171 for securing the shielding shell 36 to the housing 23 is inserted. However, the housing portion 121 has a first opening 113 and an inclined surface 165. Of course, the shapes of the housing space 120, housing portion 121, fixing portion 103, etc. may be modified as appropriate. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the shielding shell 36 is composed of two components: the shell body 91 and the split portion 92. However, it may also be composed of a single component or three or more components.

[0192] The fixing member 171 is not limited to a bolt. The fixing member 171 may be any member such as a screw that can be inserted through the fixing hole 151 and fix the fixing portion 103 and the mounting portion 25 .

[0193] The shape of the housing 23 may be appropriately changed according to the shape of the device 21 housed inside the housing 23 and the shape of the connector 30 .

[0194] In the above embodiment, the "first direction," which is the direction through which the fixing hole 151 passes, generally coincides with the vertical direction. However, the direction through which the fixing hole 151 passes does not necessarily need to coincide with the vertical direction. The direction through which the fixing hole 151 passes is not limited to the vertical direction and may be another direction depending on the shape of the shielding shell 36 or the position of the connector 30. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the "second direction" generally coincides with the horizontal direction, which intersects perpendicularly with the vertical direction. However, the "second direction" does not necessarily need to intersect perpendicularly with the first direction, as long as it intersects with the first direction.

[0195] In the above embodiment, the inverter 22 is taken as an example of the device 21 mounted on the vehicle. However, the device 21 connected to the connector 30 is not limited to this, and any device can be any electrical device mounted on the vehicle.

[0196] In the illustrated embodiment, the Y direction, which is the protruding direction of the connection portions 61 and 71 of the terminals 31 and 32 , may be referred to as the attachment direction or detachment direction of the connector 30 with respect to the attachment portion 25 of the device 21 .

[0197] In the illustrated embodiment, the mounting portion 25 of the device 21 or the combination of the mounting portion 25 and the mating terminals 201 and 202 is sometimes referred to as a mating connector corresponding to the connector 30. This mating connector can be fixedly mounted on the housing 23 of the device 21 or, for example, can be integral with the housing 23. This mating connector and the connector 30 are sometimes referred to as a connector pair or a mating pair.

[0198] In the illustrated embodiment, the flange portion 51 (particularly the flange surface) of the connector housing 35 and / or the first opening 113 (particularly the opening edge) of the shield shell can be configured to contact or face the top surface of the mounting portion 25. The flange portion 51 (particularly the flange surface) of the connector housing 35 and / or the first opening 113 (particularly the opening edge) of the shield shell may sometimes be referred to as the base surface of the connector 30 or connector housing 35, and may also be parallel to the XZ plane, for example. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing 35 may sometimes be referred to as an insulating resin base or insulating resin block.

[0199] The connector housing 35 may be in close contact with the entire surface of the terminals 31 and 32 except for the connection portions 61 and 71, or may be in close contact with a first length portion of the outermost surface of the wire 33 having a first length and a second length portion of the outermost surface of the wire 34 having a second length. The second length may be different from the first length.

[0200] As in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portions 61 and 71 of the terminals 31 and 32 may be formed as metal plates, and the metal plates may be formed so as to extend on a first non-base surface or a first orthogonal surface, such as an XY plane, that intersects or is orthogonal to the flange portion 51 (base surface) of the connector housing 35. The first connecting portion 61 of the first terminal 31 and the second connecting portion 71 of the second terminal 32 may be arranged on a common virtual plane.

[0201] ·like Figure 6 As in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 , the first connecting portion 61 and the first linking portion 63 of the first terminal 31 may be arranged on different planes, such as the XY plane and the XZ plane, by interposing the bent portion 65 therebetween. The bent portion 65 of the first terminal 31 is sometimes referred to as an out-of-plane bent portion or an out-of-plane L-shaped portion that allows the first connecting portion 61 and the first linking portion 63 to be arranged on different planes, such as the XY plane and the XZ plane.

[0202] ·like Figure 6 As in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 , the direction-changing portion 76 of the second terminal 32 may be configured so that the second connecting portion 71 and the second linking portion 73 extend on a common virtual plane (e.g., the XY plane) or extend parallel to the common virtual plane (e.g., the XY plane). The direction-changing portion 76 of the second terminal 32 in the embodiment may sometimes be referred to as an in-plane bent portion or an in-plane L-shaped portion that arranges the second connecting portion 71 and the second linking portion 73 on a common virtual plane, such as the XY plane.

[0203] ·like Figures 4-6As in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing 35 may have a second non-base surface, for example, a YZ plane, or a second orthogonal surface (e.g., the end surfaces of the wire holding portions 44, 45), which is different from the flange portion 51 (base surface) of the connector housing 35. The lead-out positions P1 and P2 of the illustrated embodiment may also be different positions on the second non-base surface or the second orthogonal surface of the connector housing 35.

[0204] The first wire connecting portion 62 of the first terminal 31 and the second wire connecting portion 72 of the second terminal 32 may also be as follows: Figure 6 As shown, for example, they can be arranged staggered in the X direction, or as shown in FIG. Figure 9 As shown, for example, when viewed from the Z direction, they are partially or completely non-overlapping. Alternatively or on the basis of this, the wire connecting parts 62, 72 may be as shown in FIG. Figure 6 As shown, for example, they can be staggered in the Z direction, or as shown in FIG. Figure 10 As shown, for example, when viewed from the X direction, there is partial or no overlap. Figure 9 and 10 As shown, the wire connecting portions 62 and 72 are arranged on a common virtual plane which can be regarded as an XZ plane.

[0205] As in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing 35 may be configured to restrict the direction in which the wires 33 and 34 are drawn out. For example, the connector housing 35 may be configured to allow the wires 33 and 34 to be drawn out from the connector housing 35 in parallel with the flange portion 51 (base surface) perpendicular to the mounting direction of the connector 30 .

[0206] Description of Reference Numerals

[0207] 21 Equipment

[0208] 22 Inverter

[0209] 23 Cabinet

[0210] 24 Cabinet body

[0211] 25 Installation

[0212] 26 mounting holes

[0213] 27 Insertion

[0214] 28 fixing holes

[0215] 30 connectors

[0216] 31 Terminal 1

[0217] 32 Terminal 2

[0218] 33 1st Wire

[0219] 34 Second wire

[0220] 35 Connector housing

[0221] 36 shielding shell

[0222] 41 Main body

[0223] 42 Terminal holding portion

[0224] 43. Maintaining part

[0225] 44 Wire holding portion

[0226] 45 Wire holding part

[0227] 46 No. 1 sealing groove

[0228] 47 No. 1 sealing groove

[0229] 48 Wire side sealing member

[0230] 49 Wire side sealing member

[0231] 51 flange

[0232] 52 support part

[0233] 53 2nd sealing groove

[0234] 54 Box side sealing component

[0235] 61 1st connection

[0236] 62 1st wire connection part

[0237] 63 1st connection

[0238] 64 1st connection hole

[0239] 65 bending part

[0240] 66 tube piece

[0241] 71 Second connection

[0242] 72 Second wire connection part

[0243] 73 Second connection

[0244] 74 Second connection hole

[0245] 75 Step

[0246] 76 Direction Change Unit

[0247] 77 tube piece

[0248] 81 core wire

[0249] 82 Insulation coating

[0250] 91 Shell body

[0251] 92 Split part

[0252] 101 Configuration Department

[0253] 102 Insertion

[0254] 103 fixed part

[0255] 111 sidewall

[0256] 111a First wall

[0257] 111b Second wall

[0258] 111c Third wall

[0259] 111d 4th wall

[0260] 112 Next Door

[0261] 113 First opening

[0262] 114 Second opening

[0263] 115a 1st end

[0264] 115b Second end

[0265] 116 screws

[0266] 117 Notch

[0267] 120 storage space

[0268] 120a End 1

[0269] 120b Second end

[0270] 121 Storage Department

[0271] 131 Insert into recess

[0272] 132 Insert into recess

[0273] 133 Seal recess

[0274] 134 Seal recess

[0275] 135 Wire insertion hole

[0276] 136 Wire insertion hole

[0277] 137 locking hole

[0278] 141 rubber plug

[0279] 142 rubber plug

[0280] 143 Rear Retention Body

[0281] 144 fixed claw

[0282] 145 through hole

[0283] 146 through hole

[0284] 147 Shielding Conductor

[0285] 151 fixing holes

[0286] 152 fixed surface

[0287] 161 First storage wall

[0288] 162 Second storage wall

[0289] 163 Step Wall

[0290] 164 Dehydration Hole

[0291] 165 Inclined Surface

[0292] 166 1st inclined surface

[0293] 167 Second inclined surface

[0294] 168 Restriction convex part

[0295] 169 Restriction convex part

[0296] 171 fixed components

[0297] 201 Terminal on the other side

[0298] 202 Terminals on the other side

[0299] D1 width

[0300] D2 width

[0301] G1 Clearance

[0302] L1 length

[0303] L2 length

[0304] P1 1st lead-out position

[0305] P2 2nd lead-out position

Claims

1. A connector comprising: a plurality of terminals electrically connected to devices housed in a box mounted on a vehicle; an electric wire electrically connected to the terminal; a connector housing holding the terminals; and A shielding shell covers the outer side of the connector housing, The shield shell comprises: a housing portion having a housing space for housing the connector housing; and a fixing portion having a fixing hole through which a fixing member for fixing the shield shell to the box body is inserted. The housing portion has an inclined surface on its inner wall surface, the inclined surface being inclined relative to a reference plane perpendicular to a first direction that is a penetration direction of the fixing hole, and the housing portion has an outlet that connects the housing space with the outside of the shielding case. The inclined surface is inclined so as to guide the attached liquid toward the discharge port when the connector is arranged so that the reference surface and the horizontal surface become parallel.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein The housing portion has a notch portion that enlarges the discharge port.

3. The connector according to claim 2, wherein: The storage portion comprises: a configuration portion having the inclined surface; a separate portion mounted on the configuration portion and forming the storage space together with the configuration portion; and an exposure port for exposing the plurality of terminals to the outside of the shielding shell. The exposure port is the discharge port, A portion of the annular inner peripheral surface of the exposure port is formed by the split portion. The notch portion is provided on the split portion.

4. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The connector housing holds the electrically connected portion of the terminal and the electric wire inside the connector housing, The housing portion includes a wire insertion hole through which the wires drawn out from the connector housing are inserted in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The electric wires are led out from the electric wire insertion holes to the outside of the storage space. The discharge port is provided at a position close to an end portion on the opposite side of the end portion close to the wire insertion hole, of both ends of the storage portion in the second direction. A distance between the reference surface and the inclined surface in the first direction monotonically increases as the distance from the wire insertion hole increases along the second direction.

5. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The connector housing holds the electrically connected portion of the terminal and the electric wire inside the connector housing, A sealing member is provided for sealing between the outer wall surface of the connector housing and the inner wall surface of the shield shell in the housing space. The storage portion includes: a wire insertion hole, through which the wire drawn from the connector housing is inserted along a second direction intersecting the first direction; and a dehydration hole, which connects the storage space with the outside of the shielding shell. The electric wires are led out from the electric wire insertion holes to the outside of the storage space. The dehydration hole is located closer to the inclined surface than the sealing member in the first direction, and is located on a side opposite to the wire insertion hole among both sides of the sealing member in the second direction in the second direction. The connector according to claim 5 , wherein: The dehydration hole is provided at a position closer to the wire insertion hole in the second direction than the center of the inclined surface in the second direction.

7. The connector according to claim 5, wherein The penetration direction of the dehydration hole is a direction intersecting with the first direction.

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