Wiring module and wiring component with retaining member

Abstract

The object is to provide a technology that can achieve improved repairability in a wiring module that accommodates wiring components in grooves. The wiring module comprises: a base member including a mounting surface formed with a mounted portion; a plurality of wiring components arranged on the mounting surface; and a retaining member that retains the plurality of wiring components and is mounted on the mounted portion. The retaining member includes a retaining portion formed by arranging a plurality of grooves, and a mounting portion that can be detachably mounted on the mounted portion. The mounted portions are respectively provided at a plurality of mounting locations along the paths of the plurality of wiring components on the mounting surface. At each of the plurality of mounting locations, the plurality of wiring components are separately accommodated and retained in the plurality of grooves.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wiring module and a wiring member with a retaining member. Background Art

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses an integrated wiring component insertion component, which includes an insertion component and a wiring component. The insertion component has a wiring component accommodating groove formed on one main surface, and is inserted into the box-shaped component in a manner that separates the inside and outside of the box-shaped component. The wiring component is maintained in the insertion component in a state where at least a portion of its extension direction is accommodated in the wiring component accommodating groove.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: International Publication No. 2019 / 187334 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0008] In a wiring module that houses and holds wiring members in a groove, improvement in repairability is desired.

[0009] Therefore, an object is to provide a technology capable of improving the repairability of a wiring module in which a wiring member is accommodated in a groove.

[0010] Solutions to Problems

[0011] The wiring module disclosed in the present invention comprises: a base member, including a mounting surface formed with a mounted portion; a plurality of wiring members, arranged on the mounting surface; and a retaining member, holding the plurality of wiring members and mounting them on the mounted portion, the retaining member including a retaining portion formed by arranging a plurality of grooves, and a mounting portion that can be detachably mounted on the mounted portion, the mounted portions are respectively provided at a plurality of mounting locations along the paths of the plurality of wiring members on the mounting surface, and the plurality of wiring members are separately accommodated and retained in the plurality of grooves at each of the plurality of mounting locations.

[0012] Effects of the Invention

[0013] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to improve the repairability of a wiring module in which a wiring member is accommodated in a groove. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic plan view showing the wiring module according to the first embodiment.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic exploded top view of the wiring module.

[0016] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An enlarged stereoscopic view of area A1.

[0017] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 An enlarged stereoscopic view of area A2.

[0018] Figure 5 It is a front view showing the holding member.

[0019] Figure 6 It is a perspective view showing a modified example of the holding member.

[0020] Figure 7 It is a front view showing a modified example of the holding member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] [Description of Embodiments of the Present Disclosure]

[0022] First, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described by way of examples.

[0023] The wiring module of the present disclosure is described as follows.

[0024] (1) A wiring module comprises: a base member including a mounting surface on which a mounted portion is formed; a plurality of wiring members arranged on the mounting surface; and a retaining member for retaining the plurality of wiring members and mounting them on the mounted portion, the retaining member including a retaining portion formed by arranging a plurality of grooves, and a mounting portion that can be detachably mounted on the mounted portion, the mounted portions being respectively provided at a plurality of mounting locations along the paths of the plurality of wiring members on the mounting surface, and the plurality of wiring members being separately accommodated and retained in the plurality of grooves at each of the plurality of mounting locations. Since the retaining member and the base member are detachable, when the wiring member needs to be repaired, the wiring member can be removed from the base member according to each of the retaining members. Even if the wiring member is removed from the base member according to each of the retaining members, there is no need to replace or repair the base member. Thus, in a wiring module in which wiring members are accommodated in grooves, improved repairability can be achieved.

[0025] (2) In the wiring module of (1), the retaining portion may be elastically deformed so that the opening of the groove on the side opposite to the bottom is widened, at least when the retaining member is not attached to the base member. Thus, the wiring member can be detachably retained in the groove. Therefore, when some of the wiring members among the plurality of wiring members need to be repaired, even if some of the wiring members are removed from the retaining member, there is no need to replace or repair the retaining member. Thus, improved repairability can be achieved in the wiring module.

[0026] (3) In the wiring module of (2), when the retaining member is not mounted on the base member, the retaining portion can be elastically deformed in a manner that bends around an axis parallel to the extending direction of the groove, and when the retaining portion is bent in one direction around the axis, the opening of the groove on the side opposite to the bottom is widened, and the mounting portion is mounted on the mounted portion in a manner that can suppress the retaining portion from bending in one direction around the axis. Thus, when the wiring member needs to be taken out and inserted into the groove, it can be taken out and inserted with the retaining portion bent, thereby making it easier to take out and insert. Moreover, in the wiring module in which the retaining portion is mounted on the base member, it is possible to suppress the wiring member from being taken out and inserted into the groove.

[0027] (4) In the wiring module of (2) or (3), a protrusion that narrows the width of the groove may be provided at the opening on the side of the groove opposite to the bottom. Thus, the protrusion can prevent the wiring member stored in the groove from falling out of the groove. Furthermore, even if the protrusion is provided, when the wiring member needs to be taken out and inserted into the groove, the opening is widened by the elastic deformation of the retaining portion, thereby facilitating the taking out and insertion.

[0028] (5) In any of the wiring modules described in (1) to (4), the retaining member may further include a first connecting portion provided on one side of the retaining portion and a second connecting portion provided on the other side of the retaining portion, and the first connecting portion of one retaining member and the second connecting portion of another retaining member may be connected at at least one of the plurality of mounting locations. This makes it possible to easily handle a variety of wiring members using a single retaining member.

[0029] (6) In any one of the wiring modules described in (1) to (5), the holding member may further include a cover portion that covers the plurality of grooves. Thus, the cover portion can prevent the wiring member from falling out of the groove.

[0030] (7) In any of the wiring modules described in (1) to (6), the mounting portion and the mounted portion may be provided on both sides of the holding portion, and a protrusion formed on one of the mounting portion and the mounted portion may be fitted into a recess formed on the other of the mounting portion and the mounted portion so as to be detachably mounted in the recess. This facilitates attachment and detachment of the holding member and the base member.

[0031] (8) In any one of the wiring modules (1) to (7), the mounting surface may be formed with a fitting groove into which the holding portion fits. This can prevent the height of the wiring module from increasing along the normal direction of the mounting surface.

[0032] (9) In addition, the wiring component with a retaining member disclosed in the present invention comprises: a plurality of wiring components; and a plurality of retaining members, which are separately arranged at a plurality of installation locations spaced apart along the extension direction of the plurality of wiring components, the plurality of retaining members respectively including a retaining portion formed by arranging a plurality of grooves, and a mounting portion that can be detachably mounted on the installation object, and at each of the plurality of mounting locations, the plurality of wiring components are separately accommodated and retained in the plurality of grooves. The plurality of retaining members are separately arranged at a plurality of installation locations spaced apart along the extension direction of the plurality of wiring components, and at each mounting location, the plurality of wiring components are retained in a state of being separately accommodated in a plurality of grooves and arranged. Furthermore, the wiring component with the retaining member provided on the mounting portion of the retaining member can be detachably mounted on the installation object. Thus, improved repairability can be achieved.

[0033] [Details of the embodiments of the present disclosure]

[0034] Specific examples of the wiring module and the wiring member with a holding member of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the present disclosure is not limited to these examples, but is disclosed by the claims and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims.

[0035] [Implementation Method 1]

[0036] Hereinafter, the wiring module and the wiring member with a holding member according to the first embodiment will be described. Figure 1 1 is a schematic plan view showing a wiring module 20 according to Embodiment 1. Here, the wiring module 20 is described as being incorporated into a vehicle door 10. First, the vehicle door 10 into which the wiring module 20 is incorporated will be described.

[0037] The vehicle door 10 is generally flat and is an openable and closable portion of the vehicle, separating the interior from the exterior. The vehicle door 10 can be a driver's door, a passenger door, or a rear seat door. The vehicle door 10 includes a door panel 12 and a door trim 16.

[0038] The door panel 12 includes an outer panel 13 and an inner panel 14. The outer panel 13 is provided on the portion of the door 10 that faces the vehicle exterior. Together with the vehicle body, the outer panel 13 contributes to the vehicle's exterior appearance. The inner panel 14 is provided on the vehicle interior side of the outer panel 13. An opening 15 is provided in the inner panel 14. This opening 15 is also referred to as an inspection hole.

[0039] The door trim 16 is provided at a portion of the door 10 that faces the vehicle interior. The door trim 16 is attached to the inner side of the door panel 12. The door trim 16 is a portion that constitutes the interior appearance of the vehicle.

[0040] Devices 18 are incorporated into the vehicle door 10. The devices 18 incorporated into the vehicle door 10 depend on the vehicle model, grade, options, and the like. For example, devices 18 include motors for opening and closing windows, actuators for locking and unlocking the vehicle door 10, speakers, door control lights, various switches, and electronic control units that control these. Some or all of the devices 18 incorporated into the vehicle door 10 may also be incorporated into the base member 30.

[0041] The wiring module 20 is installed between the door panel 12 and the door trim 16. The wiring module 20 is provided to supply power to the device 18 or transmit signals between the device 18 and the vehicle body side device. For example, the wiring module 20 is attached to the inner panel 14 so as to close the opening 15.

[0042] For the wiring module 20, refer to Figures 2 to 5 Describe in detail. Figure 2 It is a schematic exploded top view of the wiring module 20 . Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An enlarged stereoscopic view of area A1. Figure 4 yes Figure 1 An enlarged stereoscopic view of area A2. Figure 5 3 is a front view showing the holding member 50. The wiring module 20 includes a base member 30, a plurality of wiring members 40, and a holding member 50.

[0043] <Base Member>

[0044] The base member 30 is disposed in the vehicle door 10 between the door panel 12 and the door trim 16. The base member 30 is a member that extends in a planar manner relative to the door panel 12 and the door trim 16. The base member 30 is a flat component that extends to the same extent as or greater than the opening 15. When mounted on the opening 15 of the inner panel 14, the base member 30 closes the opening 15. Thus, the base member 30 can separate the inside and outside of the vehicle. When the base member 30 is mounted on the opening 15 of the inner panel 14, this mounted state is maintained by screw fastening, a locking structure, or the like. For example, if the portion of the periphery of the base member 30 that overlaps with the inner panel 14 is screwed to the inner panel 14 by screw fastening, etc., the gap between them can be closed as much as possible.

[0045] When the base member 30 is attached to the inner panel 14, a space is formed between the outer panel 13, the inner panel 14, and the base member 30. This space can accommodate the window of the door 10. This space houses the window, which is exposed to rain, and a slit-like opening is formed above this space for access. Therefore, this space is a space where water may intrude. Furthermore, since this space may be connected to the outside world, it is also a space where external noise, such as wind noise, may intrude. The base member 30, together with the inner panel 14, is provided to more completely separate the vehicle interior from the outside world.

[0046] More specifically, the base member 30 is a molded article made of resin, metal, or the like. The base member 30 includes a main plate portion 32. The main plate portion 32 is a plate-shaped portion that is extended to a size sufficient to close the opening 15. The surface of the main plate portion 32 facing the vehicle interior serves as the mounting surface 33. Alternatively, the surface of the main plate portion 32 facing the vehicle exterior may serve as the mounting surface. Alternatively, both the surface facing the vehicle interior and the surface facing the vehicle exterior may serve as mounting surfaces.

[0047] The mounting surface 33 may be flat. The mounting surface 33 may also have a concave-convex shape. The portion of the mounting surface 33 covering the opening 15 may be recessed toward the vehicle exterior, relative to the portion covering the periphery of the opening 15, and may extend into the opening 15. Multiple wiring members 40 are arranged on the mounting surface 33. The portion of the mounting surface 33 along the path where the wiring members 40 are arranged may be flat. A portion of the path where the wiring members 40 are arranged may also have a concave-convex shape.

[0048] A mounted portion 34 is formed on the mounting surface 33. The mounting portion 54 of the retaining member 50 is mounted on the mounted portion 34. Thus, the retaining member 50 is mounted on the base member 30. The mounted portion 34 is provided at each of a plurality of (here, six) mounting locations AP on the mounting surface 33 along the paths of the plurality of wiring members 40. The positions of the mounting locations AP and the shape of the mounted portion 34 will be described in detail later.

[0049] <Wiring components>

[0050] A plurality of wiring members 40 are arranged on the mounting surface 33. The plurality of wiring members 40 are retained by the retaining member 50. The wiring members 40 are connected to the device 18. The wiring members 40 are wiring for supplying power to the device 18 or for transmitting signals between the device 18 and the vehicle body side equipment. Here, the wiring member 40 includes a plurality of wires 41, 42, 43. The wires 41, 42, 43 may also be covered wires. Covered wires have a core wire and a covering layer surrounding the core wire. The wires 41, 42, 43 may be single-core wires or multi-core wires. The wiring member 40 may also include an optical fiber cable.

[0051] The plurality of wires 41, 42, 43 include a first wire 41, a second wire 42, and a third wire 43. The first wire 41, the second wire 42, and the third wire 43 are connected to different devices 18. The number of first wire 41, the second wire 42, and the third wire 43 may be one or more, and is set according to the device 18.

[0052] The first electric wire 41, the second electric wire 42, and the third electric wire 43 are gathered in parallel at one end of each other. In the gathered state, one end of the plurality of electric wires 41, 42, and 43 extends from the hinge side of the vehicle door 10 and is guided into the vehicle body. It is conceivable that one end of the plurality of electric wires 41, 42, and 43 is connected to another connector provided at the end of the wiring in the vehicle body, for example, via a common connector. Thus, power supply to the device 18, communication between the device 18 and the vehicle body side device, etc. can be carried out via the wiring component 40. It should be noted that when an electronic control unit is provided in the vehicle door 10, a wiring component that connects the electronic control unit to the wiring in the vehicle body and a wiring component that connects the electronic control unit to the device 18 can be provided as the wiring component 40.

[0053] The other ends of the first, second, and third wires 41, 42, and 43 are connected to the device 18. A wiring-side connector C is attached to the other ends of the first, second, and third wires 41, 42, and 43. A device-side connector is provided on the device 18. The wiring-side connector C is connected to the device-side connector. The wires 41, 42, and 43 may be connected to the device 18 without the connector C.

[0054] The plurality of electric wires 41, 42, 43 extend from one end of the base member 30. The plurality of electric wires 41, 42, 43 are branched into the first electric wire 41, the second electric wire 42, and the third electric wire 43 on the base member 30. Figure 1In the example shown, the first, second, and third wires 41, 42, and 43 branch off at a single branching location on the base member 30. The first, second, and third wires 41, 42, and 43 may branch off at different locations on the base member 30. For example, the first and second wires 41, 42 may branch off at a first branching location, while the first, second, and third wires 41, 42, and 43 may branch off at a second branching location closer to the door hinge than the first branching location. The first, second, and third wires 41, 42, and 43 extend from the branching location to the device 18 along a path corresponding to the location of the device 18. The path from the branching location to the device 18 may be any path, but preferably the shortest possible path. The portion where the multiple wires 41, 42, and 43 converge constitutes the trunk line. The portion where the first, second, and third wires 41, 42, and 43 extend independently after the multiple wires 41, 42, and 43 branch off constitutes the branch line.

[0055] <Holding Member>

[0056] The holding member 50 holds the wiring member 40. The holding member 50 is mounted on the mounted portion 34. Thus, the holding member 50 holds the wiring member 40 in a state arranged on the base member 30. The holding member 50 is mounted at each of the plurality of mounting locations AP. At each of the plurality of mounting locations AP, the plurality of wiring members 40 are separately accommodated and held in the plurality of grooves 52 of the holding member 50. The holding member 50 includes a holding portion 51 and a mounting portion 54. The holding member 50 also includes a first connecting portion 57 and a second connecting portion 59. The holding member 50 is an integrally molded product made of a resin or the like. The holding member can also be formed by combining a plurality of components that are molded separately.

[0057] A plurality of grooves 52 are arranged in the holding portion 51. The wiring member 40 is accommodated in each groove 52. The holding portion 51 has a base plate 51a and a plurality of partitions 51b. The base plate 51a is formed in the shape of a square long plate. Here, the base plate 51a is formed in the shape of a rectangular plate. The plurality of partitions 51b are arranged on the base plate 51a at intervals along the length direction. The plurality of partitions 51b protrude parallel to one side from the base plate 51a. The portion surrounded by two partitions 51b facing each other and the base plate 51a becomes a groove 52. Here, eight grooves 52 are formed in one holding portion 51. However, the number of grooves 52 formed in one holding portion 51 is not limited thereto and can be set appropriately. The groove 52 can accommodate one wire or multiple wires.

[0058] The retaining portion 51 further includes a protrusion 53. The protrusion 53 is provided at the opening of the groove 52. The protrusion 53 narrows the width of the groove 52. The protrusion 53 is formed at the front end of the partition 51b. The protrusion 53 is formed to protrude from one partition 51b toward the partition 51b opposite the first partition 51b.

[0059] The surface of the protrusion 53 facing the base plate 51a is designed as an inward-facing surface. The inward-facing surface gradually decreases in size as it protrudes from the partition 51b toward the base plate 51a. This inward-facing surface serves as a guide surface when removing the wiring member 40 from the groove 52. The surface of the protrusion 53 opposite the inward-facing surface is designed as an outward-facing surface. The outward-facing surface gradually decreases in size as it protrudes from the partition 51b toward the side opposite the base plate 51a. This outward-facing surface serves as a guide surface when the wiring member 40 is housed in the groove 52.

[0060] The mounting portion 54 can be detachably mounted on the mounted portion 34. The mounting portion 54 is provided on both sides of the retaining portion 51. The mounted portion 34 is provided at a position corresponding to the mounting portion 54. A protrusion formed on one of the mounting portion 54 and the mounted portion 34 fits into a recess formed on the other of the mounting portion 54 and the mounted portion 34 and can be detachably mounted on the recess. The mounting direction of the mounting portion 54 and the mounted portion 34 is a direction parallel to the normal direction of the mounting surface 33 and a direction parallel to the normal direction of the base plate 51a. The mounting portion 54 may also be a clip or the like. Here, the mounting portion 54 includes a first protrusion 55 and a second protrusion 56.

[0061] The first protrusion 55 is provided on one side of the holding portion 51. The second protrusion 56 is provided on the other side of the holding portion 51. The first protrusion 55 and the second protrusion 56 are formed in the same shape. The first protrusion 55 and the second protrusion 56 are formed so that the width dimension increases as they are separated from the holding portion 51.

[0062] The mounted portion 34 includes a first wall portion 35 and a second wall portion 37 that protrude toward the mounting surface 33. A first recess 36 is formed in the first wall portion 35. The first recess 36 has a shape corresponding to the combined shape of the first protrusion 55 and the connecting protrusion 58 (described later). A second recess 38 is formed in the second wall portion 37. The second recess 38 has a shape corresponding to the second protrusion 56. The first protrusion 55 engages with the first recess 36, and the second protrusion 56 engages with the second recess 38, thereby achieving a state in which the mounting portion 54 is mounted to the mounted portion 34.

[0063] A fitting recess 39 into which the retaining portion 51 fits is formed on the mounting surface 33. The base plate 51a fits into the fitting recess 39. The fitting recess 39 is formed into a shape corresponding to the base plate 51a. Here, the base plate 51a is formed into a rectangular plate shape, so the fitting recess 39 is also formed into a rectangular recess when viewed from above. The depth dimension of the fitting recess 39 is set to be the same as the thickness dimension of the base plate 51a. Thus, the bottom of the groove 52 is set to the same height as the mounting surface 33. As a result, in the wiring module 20, the wiring member 40 can easily extend straight in front of and behind the retaining member 50. However, the fitting recess 39 into which the retaining portion 51 fits does not need to be formed on the mounting surface 33.

[0064] The first connecting portion 57 and the second connecting portion 59 are portions that connect the holding members 50 to each other. The first connecting portion 57 is provided on one side of the holding member 51. The second connecting portion 59 is provided on the other side of the holding member 51. The connecting direction of the first connecting portion 57 and the second connecting portion 59 is parallel to the normal direction of the base plate 51a. At at least one of the multiple mounting locations AP, the first connecting portion 57 of one holding member 50 is connected to the second connecting portion 59 of another holding member 50.

[0065] Six mounting locations AP are provided. A holding member 50 is attached to each of four of the six mounting locations AP: AP1, AP2, AP3, and AP4. The holding members 50 attached to the mounting locations AP1 and AP2 hold the electric wire 41 after the electric wires 41, 42, and 43 have branched. The holding member 50 attached to the mounting location AP3 holds the electric wire 42 after the electric wires 41, 42, and 43 have branched. The holding member 50 attached to the mounting location AP4 holds the electric wire 43 after the electric wires 41, 42, and 43 have branched.

[0066] Two retaining members 50 are attached to each of two mounting locations AP5 and AP6 of the six mounting locations AP. The retaining members 50 attached to mounting locations AP5 and AP6 retain the wires 41, 42, and 43 before branching. The number of retaining members 50 attached to mounting locations AP1, AP2, AP3, and AP4 differs from the number of retaining members 50 attached to mounting locations AP5 and AP6.

[0067] Here, the first connecting portion 57 and the second connecting portion 59 are provided separately from the mounting portion 54. The first connecting portion 57 includes a connecting protrusion 58. The connecting protrusion 58 protrudes laterally from the first protrusion 55. The width of the connecting protrusion 58 increases as it moves laterally away from the first protrusion 55. The second connecting portion 59 includes a connecting recess 60. The connecting recess 60 is formed so that the side surface of the second protrusion 56 is recessed toward the retaining portion 51. The connecting recess 60 is formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the connecting protrusion 58. The connecting protrusion 58 of one retaining member 50 is fitted into the connecting recess 60 of the other retaining member 50, thereby achieving a state in which the two retaining members 50 are connected.

[0068] Since the connecting protrusion 58 protrudes laterally from the first protrusion 55, the first recess 36 in the mounted portion 34 into which the first protrusion 55 fits is formed to have a shape that combines the first protrusion 55 and the connecting protrusion 58. The connecting recess 60 is formed by recessing a portion of the second protrusion 56. Therefore, even if the second recess 38 is formed in a shape corresponding to the second protrusion 56, the second protrusion 56 can still fit into the second recess 38. A protrusion that fits into the connecting recess 60 can also be formed within the second recess 38.

[0069] The two connected holding members 50 can be disconnected while being detached from the base member 30. Here, the connection direction of the two holding members 50 is the same as the attachment direction of the holding members 50 and the base member 30. Therefore, the two connected holding members 50 can be disconnected even while being attached to the base member 30.

[0070] The retaining member 50, which includes the first connecting portion 57 and the second connecting portion 59, is formed into a rotationally asymmetric shape around an axis along the normal direction of the base plate 51a. This makes it difficult for the retaining member 50 to be installed in the wrong orientation relative to the base member 30. However, the retaining member 50, which includes the first connecting portion 57 and the second connecting portion 59, can also be formed into a rotationally symmetric shape around an axis along the normal direction of the base plate 51a. For example, the first connecting portion 57 and the second connecting portion 59 each include a set of protrusions and recesses, thereby forming a rotationally symmetric shape around an axis along the normal direction of the base plate 51a. Thus, the retaining member 50 can be installed on the base member 30 regardless of whether the retaining member 50 is installed on the wiring member 40 in the left or right direction. Therefore, when installing the retaining member 50 on the wiring member 40, the orientation of the retaining member 50 does not need to be considered.

[0071] Note that, when the first connection portion 57 and the second connection portion 59 are omitted, the holding member 50 is formed into a rotationally symmetrical shape about an axis along the normal direction of the bottom plate 51 a .

[0072] At least when the retaining member 50 is not attached to the base member 30, the retaining portion 51 can be elastically deformed so as to widen the opening of the groove 52 on the side opposite to the bottom. For example, by tilting the partition 51b between adjacent grooves 52 toward one groove 52, the opening of the other groove 52 can be widened.

[0073] Here, when the holding member 50 is not attached to the base member 30, the holding portion 51 can be elastically deformed in a manner of bending around an axis parallel to the extending direction of the groove 52. When the holding portion 51 is bent in one direction around the axis, the opening of the groove 52 on the side opposite to the bottom is widened. Figure 5 As shown, the bottom plate 51a is elastically deformable, bending about its axis. When the bottom plate 51a is bent in one direction about its axis, the facing partitions 51b extend away from each other as they move from the base end of the bottom plate 51a toward the front end. The distance between the front ends of the facing partitions 51b increases relative to the distance between the base ends. This widens the opening of the groove 52.

[0074] The holding member 50 is formed of a material that can be elastically deformed so that the bottom plate 51a bends around the axis. For example, the material of the holding member 50 can also be an elastomer such as rubber. For example, the material of the holding member 50 can also be a thermoplastic elastomer such as an olefin-based elastomer.

[0075] The mounting portion 54 is attached to the mounted portion 34 so as to prevent the holding portion 51 from bending in a single direction about its axis when the holding member 50 is mounted on the base member 30. Here, the mounting portion 54 and the mounted portion 34 are provided on both sides of the holding portion 51. This prevents the holding portion 51 from bending in a single direction about its axis when the holding member 50 is mounted on the base member 30. Furthermore, the bottom plate 51a is in surface contact with the mounting surface 33. This also prevents the holding portion 51 from bending in a single direction about its axis when the holding member 50 is mounted on the base member 30.

[0076] For example, the first convex portion 55 and the second convex portion 56 of the mounting portion 54 may be formed slightly larger than the first concave portion 36 and the second concave portion 38 of the mounted portion 34, and the first convex portion 55 and the second convex portion 56 may be pressed into the first concave portion 36 and the second concave portion 38. If the material of the retaining member 50 is an elastomer, the first convex portion 55 and the second convex portion 56 are unlikely to fall off when pressed into the first concave portion 36 and the second concave portion 38.

[0077] Alternatively, the retaining portion 51 may be elastically deformed in such a manner that the opening of the groove 52 is widened when the retaining member 50 is mounted on the base member 30. For example, the partition 51b between adjacent grooves 52 may be tilted toward the groove 52 on one side while the opening of the groove 52 on the other side is widened. In this case, the elastic force may be set so that the wiring member 40 does not fall off from the groove 52 under the force acting under normal use of the vehicle (for example, vibration when the door 10 is opened and closed). The threshold value for the state of falling off is greater than the force acting under normal use of the vehicle. It falls off when a force above the threshold is applied. Alternatively, the retaining portion 51 may not be elastically deformed in such a manner that the opening of the groove 52 is widened when the retaining member 50 is mounted on the base member 30.

[0078] In addition, if Figure 2 As shown, a wiring member 40 with a holding member 50 is provided with a holding member 50 at a predetermined position of the wiring member 40. The wiring module 20 is formed by attaching the holding member 50 of the wiring member 40 with a holding member 50 to the attached portion 34.

[0079] <Effects of Embodiment 1, etc.>

[0080] According to the wiring module 20 and the wiring member 40 with the retaining member 50 constructed as described above, the retaining member 50 and the base member 30 can be disassembled and assembled, so when the wiring member 40 needs to be repaired, the wiring member 40 can be disassembled from the base member 30 according to each retaining member 50. Even if the wiring member 40 is disassembled from the base member 30 according to each retaining member 50, there is no need to replace or repair the base member 30. As a result, the repairability can be improved in the wiring module 20 that accommodates the wiring member 40 in the groove 52. It should be noted that the wiring member 40 can also be disassembled from the base member 30 according to each retaining member 50 while the base member 30 is still assembled in the vehicle.

[0081] Furthermore, at least when the retaining member 50 is not attached to the base member 30, the retaining portion 51 can elastically deform so that the opening of the groove 52 on the side opposite the bottom is widened. This allows the wiring member 40 to be removably retained in the groove 52. Therefore, if some of the wiring members 40 need repair, even if some of the wiring members 40 are removed from the retaining member 50, there is no need to replace or repair the retaining member 50. This improves the repairability of the wiring module 20.

[0082] Furthermore, when the retaining member 50 is not mounted on the base member 30, the retaining portion 51 is bent in one direction about its axis, and the opening of the groove 52 on the side opposite the bottom widens. Furthermore, the mounting portion 54 is mounted on the mounted portion 34 in a manner that prevents the retaining portion 51 from bending in one direction about its axis. Thus, when the wiring member 40 needs to be removed from and inserted into the groove 52, this can be facilitated by removing and inserting the wiring member 40 while the retaining portion 51 is bent. Furthermore, in the wiring module 20, the removal and insertion of the wiring member 40 from the groove 52 can be prevented.

[0083] Furthermore, a protrusion 53 is formed at the opening of the groove 52 to narrow the width of the groove 52. Thus, the protrusion 53 can prevent the wiring member 40 housed in the groove 52 from falling out of the groove 52. Furthermore, even with the protrusion 53, when the wiring member 40 needs to be inserted into the groove 52, the elastic deformation of the retaining portion 51 allows for easy insertion and removal.

[0084] Furthermore, at at least one of the plurality of mounting locations, the first coupling portion 57 of one holding member 50 is coupled to the second coupling portion 59 of another holding member 50. Thus, one holding member 50 can easily accommodate various wiring members 40 configurations.

[0085] Furthermore, the mounting portion 54 and the mounted portion 34 are provided on both sides of the holding portion 51, and a protrusion formed on one of the mounting portion 54 and the mounted portion 34 fits into a recess formed on the other of the mounting portion 54 and the mounted portion 34, thereby allowing for detachable attachment to the recess. This facilitates attachment and detachment of the holding member 50 and the base member 30.

[0086] Furthermore, a groove 52 into which the holding portion 51 fits is formed on the mounting surface 33. This can suppress an increase in the height of the wiring module 20 along the normal direction of the mounting surface 33.

[0087] [Modification]

[0088] Figure 6 It is a perspective view showing a modified example of the holding member 50 . Figure 7 It is a front view showing a modified example of the holding member 50 .

[0089] The holding member 150 of the modified example differs from the holding member 50 in that it further includes a cover 62. The cover 62 covers the plurality of grooves 52. Thus, the cover 62 can prevent the wiring member 40 from falling out of the groove 52.

[0090] exist Figure 6 In the illustrated example, the lid 62 is integrally molded with the retaining portion 51 and the mounting portion 54. The lid 62 is attached to one mounting portion 54 via a hinge 63. A locking portion 64 is provided on the lid 62. A locked portion 65 is provided on the other mounting portion 54. When the lid 62 is closed, the locking portion 64 and the locked portion 65 are locked, thereby maintaining the lid 62 in its closed state.

[0091] The cover portion 62 may be formed separately from the holding portion 51 and the mounting portion 54. For example, the locking portions 64 may be provided on both sides of the cover portion 62, and the locked portions 65 may be provided on the two mounting portions 54.

[0092] Furthermore, while the base member 30 has been described so far as being inserted between the door panel 12 and the door trim 16, this is not a required configuration. For example, the base member 30 may be inserted between the roof panel and the roof lining, or between an exterior component and an interior component within the vehicle. Furthermore, the base member 30 may be an interior component such as the door trim 16, the roof lining, or the instrument panel.

[0093] Alternatively, the retaining portion 51 may be formed so as not to elastically deform in such a manner as to widen the opening of the groove 52. Alternatively, the retaining portion 51 may be formed so as not to elastically deform in such a manner as to bend the bottom plate 51a about its axis. Furthermore, the protrusion 53 may not be formed at the opening of the groove 52.

[0094] Furthermore, the mounting portion 54 and the mounted portion 34 may have a structure other than the interlocking structure of the protrusion and the recess. For example, the mounting portion 54 and the mounted portion 34 may have an interlocking structure like the interlocking portion 64 and the interlocked portion 65.

[0095] Furthermore, the mounting direction of the mounting portion 54 and the mounted portion 34 may be different from the coupling direction of the first coupling portion 57 and the second coupling portion 59. In this case, the two coupled retaining members 50 cannot be disconnected while mounted on the base member 30. For example, one of the mounting direction and the coupling direction may be parallel to the normal direction of the mounting surface 33, while the other may be perpendicular to the normal direction (a direction along the mounting surface 33). The perpendicular direction may be parallel to the direction in which the plurality of grooves 52 are arranged, or parallel to the direction in which the grooves 52 extend.

[0096] Furthermore, the first connecting portion 57 and the second connecting portion 59 may also serve as the mounting portion 54. For example, the mounting portion 54 may be omitted from the holding member 50, and a recessed portion into which the first connecting portion 57 fits and a convex portion into which the second connecting portion 59 fits may be formed as the mounted portion 34 of the base member 30.

[0097] Alternatively, the first connecting portion 57 and the second connecting portion 59 may be omitted from the retaining member 50. The retaining members 50 may not be connected to each other. In this case, a retaining member 50 having a retaining portion 51 longer than the retaining portion 51 of the retaining member 50 at the mounting location AP1 may be mounted at the mounting location AP5. Furthermore, two retaining members 50 identical to the retaining member 50 at the mounting location AP1 may be mounted at the mounting location AP5.

[0098] In the wiring module 20, the holding member 50 may be mounted with the opening of the groove 52 facing the mounting surface 33. In this case, the mounting surface 33 covers the opening of the groove 52, and the wiring member 40 can be prevented from falling out of the groove 52.

[0099] Alternatively, in the wiring module 20, the two retaining members 50 may be connected so that the openings of the grooves 52 face each other. In this case, one retaining member 50 covers the opening of the groove 52 of the other retaining member 50, thereby preventing the wiring member 40 from falling out of the groove 52. The retaining members 50 may also have a connecting portion that allows the two retaining members 50 to be connected in the height direction.

[0100] It should be noted that the configurations described in the above-mentioned embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined as long as they do not contradict each other.

[0101] Description of labels

[0102] 10 Car Door

[0103] 12 Door panels

[0104] 13 outer panel

[0105] 14 inner plate

[0106] 15 Opening

[0107] 16 Door trim

[0108] 18 Equipment

[0109] 20 Wiring Module

[0110] 30 base member

[0111] 32 Mainboard

[0112] 33 Mounting surface

[0113] 34 Mounting part

[0114] 35 First wall

[0115] 36 first recess

[0116] 37 Second wall

[0117] 38 Second recess

[0118] 39 fitting groove

[0119] 40 Wiring components

[0120] 41, 42, 43 wires

[0121] 50, 150 retaining components

[0122] 51 Maintaining part

[0123] 51a baseplate

[0124] 51b Separation

[0125] 52 slots

[0126] 53 protrusion

[0127] 54 Installation Department

[0128] 55 First convex part

[0129] 56 Second convex part

[0130] 57 First connecting part

[0131] 58 connecting convex part

[0132] 59 Second connection

[0133] 60 connecting recess

[0134] 62 cover

[0135] 63 Hinge

[0136] 64 Carding Department

[0137] 65 Stuck Department

[0138] C connector

[0139] AP installation location.

Claims

1. A wiring module comprising: A base member including a mounting surface having a mounted portion formed thereon; a plurality of wiring components arranged on the mounting surface; and a holding member that holds the plurality of wiring members and is mounted on the mounted portion, The holding member includes a holding portion formed by arranging a plurality of grooves and a mounting portion detachably mounted to the mounted portion, and is mounted with the openings of the plurality of grooves facing the mounting surface. The mounted portions are respectively provided at a plurality of mounting locations along the paths of the plurality of wiring members on the mounting surface. At each of the plurality of mounting locations, the plurality of wiring members are separately housed and held in the plurality of grooves.

2. The wiring module according to claim 1, wherein: At least in a state where the holding member is not attached to the base member, the holding portion is elastically deformable so that the opening of the groove on the side opposite to the bottom is widened.

3. The wiring module according to claim 2, wherein: When the holding member is not mounted on the base member, the holding portion is elastically deformable so as to bend around an axis parallel to the extending direction of the groove. When the holding portion is bent in one direction around the axis, the opening of the groove on the side opposite to the bottom is widened. The mounting portion is mounted to the mounted portion so as to suppress the holding portion from bending in one direction about the axis.

4. The wiring module according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: A protrusion that narrows the width of the groove is provided at an opening portion on the opposite side of the groove from the bottom.

5. The wiring module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The holding member further includes a first connecting portion provided on one side of the holding portion and a second connecting portion provided on the other side of the holding portion. At at least one of the plurality of attachment locations, the first coupling portion of one holding member and the second coupling portion of another holding member are coupled.

6. The wiring module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The holding member further includes a cover portion covering the plurality of grooves.

7. The wiring module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The mounting portion and the mounted portion are provided on both sides of the holding portion, and a protrusion formed on one of the mounting portion and the mounted portion is fitted into a recess formed on the other of the mounting portion and detachably mounted to the recess.

8. The wiring module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The mounting surface is formed with a fitting groove into which the holding portion fits.

9. A wiring member with a retaining member, comprising: a plurality of wiring components; and A plurality of holding members are separately provided at a plurality of mounting locations spaced apart along the extending direction of the plurality of wiring members, Each of the plurality of holding members includes a holding portion formed by arranging a plurality of grooves and a mounting portion that can be detachably mounted on a mounted portion of an object to be mounted. At each of the plurality of mounting locations, the plurality of wiring members are separately accommodated and held in the plurality of grooves. The holding member further includes a first connecting portion provided on one side of the holding portion and a second connecting portion provided on the other side of the holding portion. At least one of the plurality of mounting locations is connected to the first coupling portion of one holding member and the second coupling portion of another holding member. The mounting portion and the mounted portion are provided on both sides of the holding portion, and a convex portion formed on one of the mounting portion and the mounted portion is fitted into a concave portion formed on the other of the mounting portion and the mounted portion so as to be detachably mounted on the concave portion. A first protrusion is formed as the mounting portion on one side of the holding portion, and a second protrusion is formed as the mounting portion on the other side. providing a connecting protrusion protruding from the first protrusion as the first connecting portion, The second convex portion is provided with a connecting concave portion into which the connecting convex portion is fitted as the second connecting portion.

10. A wiring module comprising: A base member including a mounting surface having a mounted portion formed thereon; a plurality of wiring components arranged on the mounting surface; and a holding member that holds the plurality of wiring members and is mounted on the mounted portion, The holding member includes a holding portion formed by arranging a plurality of grooves and a mounting portion detachably mounted to the mounted portion. The mounted portions are respectively provided at a plurality of mounting locations along the paths of the plurality of wiring members on the mounting surface. At each of the plurality of mounting locations, the plurality of wiring members are separately accommodated and held in the plurality of grooves. The base member is a member for closing the opening of the door panel. The mounted portion is not a hole that passes through the base member, and the mounted portion is provided on the mounting surface.

11. A wiring module comprising: A base member including a mounting surface having a mounted portion formed thereon; a plurality of wiring components arranged on the mounting surface; and a holding member that holds the plurality of wiring members and is mounted on the mounted portion, The holding member includes a holding portion formed by arranging a plurality of grooves and a mounting portion detachably mounted to the mounted portion. The mounted portions are respectively provided at a plurality of mounting locations along the paths of the plurality of wiring members on the mounting surface. At each of the plurality of mounting locations, the plurality of wiring members are separately accommodated and held in the plurality of grooves. The holding member further includes a first connecting portion provided on one side of the holding portion and a second connecting portion provided on the other side of the holding portion. At least one of the plurality of mounting locations is connected to the first coupling portion of one holding member and the second coupling portion of another holding member. The mounting portion and the mounted portion are provided on both sides of the holding portion, and a convex portion formed on one of the mounting portion and the mounted portion is fitted into a concave portion formed on the other of the mounting portion and the mounted portion so as to be detachably mounted on the concave portion. A first protrusion is formed as the mounting portion on one side of the holding portion, and a second protrusion is formed as the mounting portion on the other side. providing a connecting protrusion protruding from the first protrusion as the first connecting portion, The second convex portion is provided with a connecting concave portion into which the connecting convex portion is fitted as the second connecting portion.

12. A wiring module comprising: A base member including a mounting surface having a mounted portion formed thereon; a plurality of wiring components arranged on the mounting surface; and a holding member that holds the plurality of wiring members and is mounted on the mounted portion, The holding member includes a holding portion formed by arranging a plurality of grooves and a mounting portion detachably mounted to the mounted portion, wherein the holding member is mounted with the openings of the plurality of grooves facing a side opposite to the mounting surface. The mounted portions are respectively provided at a plurality of mounting locations along the paths of the plurality of wiring members on the mounting surface. At each of the plurality of mounting locations, the plurality of wiring members are separately accommodated and held in the plurality of grooves. The mounting surface is formed with an engagement groove into which the holding portion engages. The holding portion is fitted into the fitting groove so that the bottoms of the plurality of grooves are at the same height as adjacent portions of the fitting groove on the mounting surface.

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