Connectorized cord

Abstract

Provided is a wire with connector capable of suppressing dust from adhering to a terminal. The wire with connector (11) includes a terminal (17), a wire (14), a housing member (12), and a wire cover (13). The wire cover has a wire cover main body portion (31) and a discharge pipe portion. The wire cover main body portion has a first face (36a) that opposes the housing member, and the discharge pipe portion has a communication hole that communicates the inside of the wire cover main body portion (31) with the outside of the wire cover main body portion (31), and a first opening portion that is an opening of the wire cover main body portion (31) side in the communication hole. The housing member (12) has a shield wall (40) that protrudes toward the first face (36a), and the shield wall (40) has a first shield wall that intersects a wire segment connecting the first opening portion and the terminal (17) as viewed from the direction in which the first shield wall protrudes from the shield wall (40), and the first shield wall has a contact portion that contacts the first face (36a). The housing member (12) has a wire holding portion (50) that holds the wire (14).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to wires with connectors. Background Technology

[0002] As a connector mounted on a vehicle, there is, for example, a charging socket for connecting an external connector for charging. Such a connector is sometimes exposed to the outside when connecting an external connector, and may be susceptible to water immersion. Therefore, as a connector, there is a connector having a housing member that holds the terminals and a cable sheath fitted onto the housing member (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The cable sheath has: a cable sheath body that covers the terminals protruding from the vehicle interior side of the housing member and covers the vehicle interior side end of the housing member; and a drain pipe that protrudes from the cable sheath body in the direction of gravity. Furthermore, for example, if the portion not covered by the connector's cable sheath is immersing water at the vehicle exterior side end of the housing member, water may sometimes reach the vehicle interior side end of the housing member along the terminals, etc. However, the water that has reached the vehicle interior side end of the housing member is prevented from further penetrating into the vehicle interior by the cable sheath body, and is quickly drained to an external portion where immersion is not a problem, by flowing downwards through the drain pipe.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-53091 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] However, in connectored wires with connectors and wires as described above, dust may enter the interior of the sheath body through the discharge tube and adhere to the terminals, thus requiring some countermeasures.

[0008] This disclosure was made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a connector wire that can suppress dust adhesion to the terminals.

[0009] Solution for solving the problem

[0010] The connector-equipped wire disclosed herein comprises: a terminal; a wire connected to the terminal; a housing member for retaining the terminal; and a wire sheath fitted to the housing member. The wire sheath has a main body portion covering the housing member and a discharge tube portion protruding from the main body portion. The main body portion has a first surface opposing the housing member. The discharge tube portion has a connecting hole communicating between the interior and exterior of the main body portion and a first opening portion serving as an opening in the connecting hole on the side of the main body portion. The housing member has a shielding wall protruding toward the first surface. The shielding wall has a first shielding wall that, when viewed from the direction of protrusion of the shielding wall, intersects with a line segment connecting the first opening portion and the terminal. The first shielding wall has a contact portion contacting the first surface. The housing member has a wire retaining portion for retaining the wire.

[0011] Invention Effects

[0012] The connector wire disclosed herein can suppress dust adhesion to the terminals. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a wire with a connector in one embodiment.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a connector wire in one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 3 It is a sectional view along line 3-3 in the figure.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a front view showing a portion of the wire holding part in one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a perspective view showing a portion of the wire holding part in one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a front view showing the wire holding part in one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing the wire holding part in one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing the wire holding part in one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 9 This is a front view showing the wire retainer in another example.

[0022] Figure 10 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the wires with connectors in another example. Detailed Implementation

[0023] [Description of embodiments of this disclosure]

[0024] First, the implementation methods of this disclosure are listed and explained.

[0025] The disclosed wire with connector,

[0026] [1] The device comprises: a terminal; a wire connected to the terminal; a housing member for holding the terminal; and a wire sheath fitted to the housing member, the wire sheath having a main body portion covering the housing member and a discharge tube portion protruding from the main body portion, the main body portion having a first surface opposite to the housing member, the discharge tube portion having a connecting hole communicating between the interior and exterior of the main body portion and a first opening portion serving as an opening in the connecting hole on the side of the main body portion, the housing member having a shielding wall protruding toward the first surface, the shielding wall having a first shielding wall, the first shielding wall intersecting, when viewed from the direction of protrusion of the shielding wall, a line segment connecting the first opening portion and the terminal, the first shielding wall having a contact portion contacting the first surface, and the housing member having a wire holding portion for holding the wire.

[0027] According to this configuration, the first shielding wall, viewed from its protruding direction, intersects the line segment connecting the first opening of the discharge pipe and the terminal, and has a contact portion that contacts the first surface of the sheath body. In other words, the first shielding wall has a contact portion that contacts the first surface of the sheath body and is located along the shortest path from the first opening of the discharge pipe towards the terminal. Therefore, dust entering the interior of the sheath body via the discharge pipe is less likely to reach the terminal compared to, for example, without the first shielding wall, thus suppressing dust adhesion to the terminal. Furthermore, the housing member has a wire holding portion for the wire, thus, for example, preventing a bent wire from pressing against the first surface of the sheath body and preventing the first surface from leaving the contact portion of the first shielding wall. Therefore, dust adhesion to the terminal can be stably suppressed.

[0028] [2] Preferably, the wire has a wire end connected to the terminal and a wire outlet portion extending outward from the sheath body portion, the wire end extending toward the direction away from the first surface, the wire outlet portion extending toward the direction along the first surface, and the wire holding portion holding the wire in a manner that inhibits the wire from moving toward the first surface side.

[0029] According to this configuration, the wire bends from its end to its lead-out portion and is about to return to a straight state relative to the fixed end, but is prevented from moving towards the first surface by the wire holding portion. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the wire from pressing against the first surface and to prevent the first surface from leaving the contact portion of the first shielding wall.

[0030] [3] Preferably, the wire retaining portion has a pair of guide walls protruding from the housing member, at least a portion of at least one of the guide walls being formed as a flexible elastic sheet, the elastic sheet having a retaining protrusion that protrudes toward the opposite guide wall side to retain the wire housed between the pair of guide walls.

[0031] According to this configuration, the wire housed between a pair of guide walls is held by retaining protrusions on the elastic sheets of the guide walls. Furthermore, the wire can be housed between the pair of guide walls by elastically deforming the elastic sheets.

[0032] [4] Preferably, the elastic sheet and the retaining protrusion are respectively disposed on a pair of guide walls, and the retaining protrusion of one guide wall and the retaining protrusion of the other guide wall are arranged in the length direction of the wire.

[0033] According to this configuration, the retaining protrusions of one guide wall and the retaining protrusions of the other guide wall are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the wire, so that the wire can be retained over a wide range in the longitudinal direction of the wire, for example.

[0034] [5] Preferably, the wire holding portion has a cover that covers the wire housed between a pair of guide walls.

[0035] According to this configuration, the wire retaining part has a cover that covers the wire housed between a pair of guide walls, thus further preventing the wire from detaching from between the pair of guide walls.

[0036] [6] Preferably, the cover has a deformation-inhibiting portion that covers the outer side of the elastic sheet in a manner that inhibits elastic deformation of the elastic sheet.

[0037] According to this configuration, the cover has a deformation-inhibiting part that covers the outer side of the elastic sheet in a way that inhibits the elastic deformation of the elastic sheet, thereby inhibiting the elastic deformation of the elastic sheet and further inhibiting the wire from detaching from the pair of guide walls.

[0038] [7] Preferably, the guide wall has a locking portion, the cover has a locking portion that locks into the locking portion, and the housing member has a covering portion that covers the locking portion.

[0039] According to this configuration, the housing member has a covering portion that covers the locking portion of the cover, thus, for example, it can prevent the operator from accidentally operating the locking portion and prevent the locking portion from being locked in the locked portion.

[0040] [8] Preferably, the wire retaining portion is covered by the main body of the wire sheath.

[0041] According to this configuration, the wire retaining part is covered by the main body of the wire sheath, thus, for example, preventing the operator from accidentally releasing the wire from the wire retaining part.

[0042] [Details of the embodiments of this disclosure]

[0043] The following is a reference to the appendix. Figure 1 Specific examples of connector wires disclosed herein will be described. In the accompanying drawings, for ease of explanation, some components are sometimes shown enlarged or simplified. Furthermore, the dimensional ratios of the various parts may differ in the various drawings. The terms "parallel" and "orthogonal" in this specification include not only cases where they are strictly parallel or orthogonal, but also cases where they are substantially parallel or orthogonal to the extent that they achieve the desired effect in this embodiment. Moreover, the invention is not limited to these examples, but as indicated by the claims, it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

[0044] [Composition of wire 11 with connector]

[0045] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the connector-equipped cable 11 includes a housing component 12, a cable sheath 13, and three wires 14-16. Additionally, as... Figure 2 As shown, the connector wire 11 has three terminals 17 to 19. The connector wire 11 of this embodiment is mounted in a vehicle. Figure 3 As shown, housing component 12 is a charging socket component to which the external connector G for charging is connected.

[0046] [Composition of shell component 12]

[0047] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the housing member 12 has a connector housing 21 and a stop 22 fixed to the connector housing 21. The connector housing 21 is formed in a cylindrical shape. Figure 3As shown, the top end of the connector housing 21 is configured to accommodate an external connector G. Furthermore, the connector housing 21 has a flange 21a protruding radially outward from the top end. The flange 21a has a fixing hole 21b. The connector housing 21 is fixed to the vehicle body or the like by a fixing bolt (not shown) passing through the fixing hole 21b. The stop 22 has a circular base 23. The base 23 of the stop 22 is fixed to the rear end of the connector housing 21. The housing member 12 holds each of the terminals 17-19 by clamping a portion of each terminal 17-19 between the connector housing 21 and the stop 22. The three terminals 17-19 are a grounding terminal 17 and a pair of power terminals 18, 19. The terminals 17-19 extend from the rear end of the stop 22 toward the top end of the connector housing 21 and can be electrically connected to terminals (not shown) of the external connector G fitted into the connector housing 21.

[0048] [The composition of wires 14-16]

[0049] Wires 14 to 16 are sheathed wires having core wires 14a to 16a composed of conductors and insulating sheaths 14b to 16b covering the outer periphery of the core wires 14a to 16a. The three wires 14 to 16 are a grounding wire 14 and a pair of power wires 15 and 16.

[0050] like Figure 3 As shown, in the grounding wire 14, a grounding terminal 17 is fixed to the wire end 14c, which is the end of the core wire 14a exposed from the insulation cover portion 14b. Specifically, the grounding terminal 17 has a tightening portion 17a. The wire end 14c extends from the rear end side of the stop body 22 toward the top end side of the connector housing 21. Furthermore, the wire end 14c is tightened and fixed to the tightening portion 17a.

[0051] like Figure 2 As shown, in a pair of power wires 15 and 16, wire-side terminals 24 and 25 are fixed to the wire ends 15c and 16c, which are the ends of the core wires 15a and 16a exposed from the insulation covering portions 15b and 16b. Furthermore, the wire ends 15c and 16c extend toward the end face 23a along the base 23 of the stop body 22. The wire-side terminals 24 and 25 are respectively connected to power terminals 18 and 19. In this embodiment, the wire-side terminals 24 and 25 are fixed to the power terminals 18 and 19 by screws 26. The wires 14 to 16 are arranged to extend radially outward from the terminals 17 to 19 toward the base 23.

[0052] [Composition of the cable sheath 13]

[0053] The cable sheath 13 is made of rubber, elastic material, etc., and can deform elastically. The cable sheath 13 is assembled to the housing member 12. The cable sheath 13 has a main body 31 that covers the housing member 12 and a discharge tube 32 that protrudes from the main body 31. The main body 31 has an arcuate portion 33 that covers half of the outer periphery of the rear end side of the connector housing 21 and half of the outer periphery of the base 23 of the stop 22, parallel portions 34 that extend parallel to both ends of the arcuate portion 33, and connecting portions 35 that connect the top ends of the parallel portions 34 to each other. In addition, the main body 31 has a first closing portion 36, which is connected to the arcuate portion 33, the parallel portion 34 and the connecting portion 35, and is opposite to the base 23 of the stop 22. Furthermore, the main body 31 of the cable sheath has a second closing portion 37 on the side opposite to the first closing portion 36. The second closing portion 37 is connected to the parallel portion 34 and the connecting portion 35, and is in contact with the outer periphery of the connector housing 21. Additionally, the main body 31 of the cable sheath has a cylindrical portion 38 that extends cylindrically from the arcuate portion 33 and the second closing portion 37, covering the entire outer periphery of the connector housing 21. Figure 3 As shown, the first closure portion 36 has a first surface 36a opposite to the base 23 of the stop body 22 of the housing member 12, and a second surface 36b located on the side opposite to the first surface 36a.

[0054] like Figure 2 As shown, the discharge pipe 32 protrudes outward from the boundary line between the parallel portion 34 and the arcuate portion 33 on the side approaching the grounding terminal 17. The discharge pipe 32 is positioned to protrude in the direction of gravity when the connector wire 11 is mounted in the vehicle. The discharge pipe 32 has a communication hole 32a that connects the interior and exterior of the cable sheath body 31, and a first opening 32b that serves as an opening on the cable sheath body 31 side of the communication hole 32a.

[0055] Additionally, the cable sheath 13 has a conduit portion 39 protruding from the main body 31 of the cable sheath. The conduit portion 39 protrudes outward from the connecting portion 35. When the cable with connector 11 is mounted in the vehicle, the conduit portion 39 is positioned to protrude in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. In this embodiment, three conduits 39 are arranged in the connecting portion 35. The conduit portion 39 has a wire through hole 39a for guiding the cables 14-16 to the outside of the cable sheath 13. The cables 14-16 have wire guide portions 14d-16d that are guided out of the main body 31 of the cable sheath through the wire through hole 39a.

[0056] [The composition of shielding wall 40]

[0057] The housing member 12 has a shielding wall 40 that protrudes toward the first surface 36a of the first closed portion 36 of the cable sheath body 31. The shielding wall 40 protrudes from the base 23 of the stop body 22.

[0058] like Figure 2 As shown, the shielding wall 40 has a first shielding wall 41, which, when viewed from the direction in which the shielding wall 40 protrudes, intersects with the line segment X1 connecting the first opening 32b and the grounding terminal 17. In other words, the first shielding wall 41, when viewed from the direction in which the shielding wall 40 protrudes, is located between the shortest distance between the first opening 32b and the grounding terminal 17. The first shielding wall 41 has a contact portion 42, which contacts the first surface 36a in the first closed portion 36 of the cable sheath body 31.

[0059] Furthermore, when viewed from the direction in which the shielding wall 40 protrudes, it surrounds each of the terminals 17 to 19 except for the side of the wire through hole 39a.

[0060] In detail, the shielding wall 40 includes a first shielding wall 41, a base wall 43, a second shielding wall 44, a third shielding wall 45, and a fourth shielding wall 46. The base wall 43 is located on the side opposite to the position of the wire through hole 39a in the stop body 22. The first shielding wall 41 extends from one end of the base wall 43 in a direction orthogonal to the base wall 43. The second and third shielding walls 44 and 45 extend from the middle portion of the base wall 43 in a direction orthogonal to the base wall 43. The fourth shielding wall 46 extends from the other end of the base wall 43 in a direction orthogonal to the base wall 43. The first, second, third, and fourth shielding walls 41, 44, 45, and 46 extend parallel to each other from the base wall 43 toward the wire through hole 39a. Furthermore, viewed from the direction protruding from the shielding wall 40, a grounding terminal 17 is arranged within the area surrounded by the first shielding wall 41, the second shielding wall 44, and the base wall 43. Additionally, the first shielding wall 41, the second shielding wall 44, and the base wall 43 restrict the orientation of the grounding wire 14, preventing it from detaching from the direction towards the wire through hole 39a. Furthermore, viewed from the direction protruding from the shielding wall 40, a power terminal 18 is arranged within the area surrounded by the second shielding wall 44, the third shielding wall 45, and the base wall 43. Additionally, the second shielding wall 44, the third shielding wall 45, and the base wall 43 restrict the orientation of a power wire 15, preventing it from detaching from the direction towards the wire through hole 39a. Furthermore, viewed from the direction protruding from the shielding wall 40, another power terminal 19 is arranged within the area surrounded by the third shielding wall 45, the fourth shielding wall 46, and the base wall 43. In addition, the orientation of the other electrical wire 16 is restricted by the third shielding wall 45, the fourth shielding wall 46 and the base wall 43 so that it does not detach from the direction of the wire through hole 39a.

[0061] The base wall 43, the second shielding wall 44, the third shielding wall 45, and the fourth shielding wall 46 protrude to the same height as the first shielding wall 41. In other words, the amount by which the base wall 43, the second shielding wall 44, the third shielding wall 45, and the fourth shielding wall 46 protrude from the base 23 of the stop 22 is the same as that of the first shielding wall 41. That is, the shielding wall 40 as a whole protrudes to the same height. Furthermore, the base wall 43, the second shielding wall 44, the third shielding wall 45, and the fourth shielding wall 46, like the first shielding wall 41, contact the first surface 36a in the first closure portion 36.

[0062] [Composition of the wire holding part 50]

[0063] The housing member 12 has a wire holding portion 50 for holding a grounding wire 14. The wire holding portion 50 holds the wire 14 in a manner that prevents the wire 14 from moving towards the first surface 36a. That is, as Figure 3 As shown, because the wire end 14c extends in a direction away from the first surface 36a, and the wire guide portion 14d extends in a direction along the first surface 36a, the wire 14 bends between the wire end 14c and the wire guide portion 14d. In this configuration, even if the bent portion is about to return to a straight state, the wire holding portion 50 suppresses movement towards the first surface 36a, thereby keeping the wire 14 in a bent state.

[0064] If we go into detail, such as Figure 3 As shown, the connector housing 21 has an extension 54 extending outward from a portion of its outer periphery. A wire retaining portion 50 is provided at the top end of the extension 54. Furthermore, the extension 54 and the wire retaining portion 50 are covered by the sheath body 31.

[0065] like Figures 6-8 As shown, the wire holding part 50 has a pair of guide walls 51, 52 and a cover 53.

[0066] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a pair of guide walls 51, 52 protrude from the extension 54. The pair of guide walls 51, 52 protrude toward the first surface 36a. The pair of guide walls 51, 52 extend parallel to each other along the direction in which the extension 54 protrudes, and are arranged in such a way that the wires 14 can be accommodated between each other.

[0067] A portion of each guide wall 51, 52 is formed as a flexible elastic sheet 55, 56. In other words, each guide wall 51, 52 has an elastic sheet 55, 56. More specifically, as... Figure 5As shown, one guide wall 51 has a notch 57 at the top end of the extension 54. The notch 57 extends from the top end of the protruding side of the guide wall 51 toward the base end. Furthermore, in the guide wall 51, an elastic sheet 55 is formed on the side of the extension 54 closer to the notch 57. That is, the elastic sheet 55 is divided by the notch 57 into a piece smaller than the entire guide wall 51, making it easy to flex away from the other guide wall 52. Additionally, the other guide wall 52 has a notch 58 at the base end of the extension 54. The notch 58 extends from the top end of the protruding side of the guide wall 52 toward the base end. Furthermore, in the guide wall 52, an elastic sheet 56 is formed on the side of the extension 54 closer to the notch 58. That is, the elastic sheet 56 is divided by the notch 58 into a piece smaller than the entire guide wall 52, making it easy to elastically deform away from the one guide wall 51.

[0068] The elastic sheets 55 and 56 have retaining protrusions 59 and 60 that protrude toward the opposing guide walls 51 and 52 to retain the wire 14 housed between the guide walls 51 and 52. The retaining protrusions 59 and 60 are located at the top of the elastic sheets 55 and 56. The distance between the top of one retaining protrusion 59 and the opposing guide wall 52 is set smaller than the diameter of the wire 14. The distance between the top of the other retaining protrusion 60 and the opposing guide wall 51 is also set smaller than the diameter of the wire 14. The wire 14 can be housed between the guide walls 51 and 52 by elastically deforming the elastic sheets 55 and 56.

[0069] In addition, the pair of guide walls 51, 52 have locking portions 61, 62 that protrude in the opposite direction to the opposite direction.

[0070] like Figures 6-8 As shown, cover 53 covers the wire 14 housed between a pair of guide walls 51 and 52. Specifically, cover 53 has: a plate-shaped cover body 63 that covers the opening formed by the tops of the pair of guide walls 51 and 52; and a pair of locking portions 64 and 65 that bend and extend from both sides of the cover body 63 and lock into the locking portions 61 and 62. The pair of locking portions 64 and 65 are flexible and configured to easily elastically deform in a direction away from each other. When the pair of locking portions 64 and 65 move in a manner that covers the cover 53 against the pair of guide walls 51 and 52, they elastically deform in a direction away from each other via the locking portions 61 and 62, and further return to their original state at a position beyond the locking portions 61 and 62, locking into the locking portions 61 and 62.

[0071] Additionally, the cover 53 has deformation-inhibiting portions 66 and 67, which cover the outer sides of the elastic sheets 55 and 56 in a manner that inhibits the elastic deformation of the elastic sheets 55 and 56. Figure 7As shown, a deformation-inhibiting portion 66 bends and extends from one side of the cover body portion 63, covering the outer side of the elastic sheet 55. Figure 8 As shown, another deformation-inhibiting portion 67 bends and extends from the other side of the cover body portion 63, covering the outer side of the other elastic sheet 56. The deformation-inhibiting portions 66 and 67 have reinforcing ribs 68 and 69.

[0072] Additionally, the housing member 12 has a covering portion 70 that covers the locking portion 64. The covering portion 70 protrudes from the extension portion 54 and covers one of the locking portions 64. The covering portion 70 covers the locking portion 64 at a position separated from the locking portion 64. That is, the covering portion 70 covers the locking portion 64 at a position that allows elastic deformation of the locking portion 64 when it is locked to the locked portion 61. Furthermore, the covering portion 70 is only provided on one of the pair of locking portions 64, 65 where no other members are disposed on the outside. That is, the covering portion 70 is not provided on the other locking portion 65 where the wire 15 is disposed on the outside.

[0073] Next, the function of the connector wire 11 configured as described above will be explained.

[0074] For example, a portion of the housing member 12 in the connector wire 11 may be exposed to the outside when connected to the external connector G, and may be susceptible to water immersion during rain. Furthermore, even if water is absorbed into the vehicle exterior end of the housing member 12, for example, if water moves along terminals 17-19, the cable sheath body 31 can prevent water from entering the vehicle interior. Additionally, water moving along terminals 17-19 flows downwards through the drain pipe 32, quickly draining to the exterior where water immersion is not a problem.

[0075] In addition, dust from the outside of the connector wire 11 may enter the interior of the sheath body 31 through the discharge pipe 32, but is prevented from reaching the terminals 17-19 by the shielding wall 40.

[0076] Next, the effects of the above-described embodiments will be described.

[0077] (1) The first shielding wall 41 has a contact portion 42, which, when viewed from the direction protruding from the shielding wall 40, intersects with the line segment X1 connecting the first opening 32b of the discharge pipe 32 and the terminal 17, and contacts the first surface 36a of the sheath body 31. In other words, the first shielding wall 41 has a contact portion 42 that contacts the first surface 36a of the sheath body 31, and is located between the shortest paths from the first opening 32b of the discharge pipe 32 toward the terminal 17. Therefore, dust that enters the interior of the sheath body 31 via the discharge pipe 32 is less likely to reach the terminal 17 compared to, for example, without the first shielding wall 41, thus inhibiting dust from adhering to the terminal 17.

[0078] Furthermore, the housing member 12 has a wire holding portion 50 for holding the wire 14. Therefore, for example, it can prevent the wire 14 from pressing against the first surface 36a of the sheath body 31, and prevent the first surface 36a from leaving the contact portion 42 of the first shielding wall 41. Specifically, the grounding wire 14 bends from the wire end 14c to the wire lead-out portion 14d, and is about to return to a straight state based on the fixed wire end 14c, but is prevented from moving towards the first surface 36a by the wire holding portion 50. Therefore, it can prevent the wire 14 from pressing against the first surface 36a, and prevent the first surface 36a from leaving the contact portion 42 of the first shielding wall 41. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent dust from reaching the terminal 17.

[0079] (2) The wire holding part 50 has a pair of guide walls 51, 52. The wire 14, which is housed between the pair of guide walls 51, 52, is held by holding protrusions 59, 60 of the elastic sheets 55, 56 of the guide walls 51, 52. In addition, the wire 14 can be housed between the pair of guide walls 51, 52 by elastically deforming the elastic sheets 55, 56.

[0080] (3) The retaining protrusion 59 of one guide wall 51 and the retaining protrusion 60 of the other guide wall 52 are arranged in the length direction of the wire 14, so that the wire 14 can be retained in a wide range in the length direction of the wire 14, for example.

[0081] (4) The wire holding part 50 has a cover 53, which covers the wire 14 housed between a pair of guide walls 51, 52, thereby further preventing the wire 14 from detaching from the pair of guide walls 51, 52.

[0082] (5) The cover 53 has deformation suppression parts 66 and 67. The deformation suppression parts 66 and 67 cover the outer side of the elastic sheets 55 and 56 in a way that suppresses the elastic deformation of the elastic sheets 55 and 56. Therefore, the elastic deformation of the elastic sheets 55 and 56 can be suppressed, and the wire 14 can be further suppressed from detaching from the pair of guide walls 51 and 52.

[0083] (6) The housing member 12 has a covering portion 70 that covers the locking portion 64 of the cover 53. Therefore, for example, it can prevent the operator from accidentally operating the locking portion 64 and can prevent the locking portion 64 from being locked in the locked portion 61.

[0084] (7) The wire holding part 50 is covered by the wire sheath body part 31, so, for example, it can prevent the operator from accidentally releasing the wire 14 from the state of holding it in the wire holding part 50.

[0085] This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined and implemented within the scope of technical inconsistency.

[0086] In the above embodiment, the wire holding part 50 is configured to have a pair of guide walls 51, 52 and a cover 53, but it can be changed to other configurations or other shapes as long as the wire 14 can be held.

[0087] For example, such as Figure 9 As shown, the retaining piece 80 can also be configured as a wire retaining portion for holding the wire 14. The retaining piece 80 has: a first piece 81 extending from the extension 54 toward the first surface 36a of the sheath body 31; a second piece 82 bent and extending from the top of the first piece 81; and a protrusion 83 protruding from the top of the second piece 82. The distance between the top of the protrusion 83 and the opposing extension 54 is set to be smaller than the diameter of the wire 14. The retaining piece 80 can hold the wire 14 within the area surrounded by the extension 54, the first piece 81, and the second piece 82. Even so, the retaining piece 80 can hold the wire 14.

[0088] • In the above embodiment, the configuration is such that the grounding wire 14 is bent and has a wire holding part 50 that holds only the grounding wire 14. However, it is not limited to this and may also be configured to hold multiple wires.

[0089] For example, such as Figure 10 As shown, modifications are also possible. In this example, the pair of power wires 90 and 91 and the pair of power terminals 92 and 93 are configured in the same way as the grounding wire 14 and the grounding terminal 17. Furthermore, the housing member 12 has wire holding portions 50 for holding the wires 14, 90, and 91 respectively. Even so, it is possible to prevent the wires 14, 90, and 91 from pressing against the first surface 36a of the sheath body 31 and to prevent the first surface 36a from leaving the contact portion 42 of the first shielding wall 41.

[0090] • In the above embodiment, the pair of guide walls 51 and 52 are configured to have elastic sheets 55 and 56 respectively. However, it is not limited to this. It can also be configured to have only one guide wall 51 with elastic sheet 55, or only the other guide wall 52 with elastic sheet 56.

[0091] • In the above embodiment, the elastic sheets 55 and 56 are set as part of the guide walls 51 and 52, but it is not limited to this, and the guide wall as a whole can be made of elastic sheets.

[0092] • In the above embodiment, the retaining protrusion 59 of one guide wall 51 and the retaining protrusion 60 of the other guide wall 52 are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the wire 14, but it is not limited to this, and they may also be provided at the same position in the longitudinal direction of the wire 14.

[0093] • In the above embodiment, the wire holding part 50 is provided to have a cover 53 that covers the wire 14 housed between a pair of guide walls 51, 52. However, it is not limited to this and may also be configured to have a pair of guide walls 51, 52 but without a cover 53.

[0094] • In the above embodiment, the cover 53 is configured to have deformation-inhibiting portions 66 and 67 that cover the outer sides of the elastic sheets 55 and 56, but it is not limited to this and may also be configured not to have deformation-inhibiting portions 66 and 67.

[0095] • In the above embodiment, the housing member 12 is configured to have a covering portion 70 that covers the locking portion 64 of the cover 53, but it is not limited to this and may also be configured not to have the covering portion 70.

[0096] In the above embodiment, the wire holding part 50 is configured to be covered by the sheath body part 31, but it is not limited to this and may also be configured not to be covered by the sheath body part 31. That is, it may also be configured to hold the wire outside the sheath body part 31.

[0097] • In the above embodiment, the wire holding part 50 is provided in the connector housing 21 of the housing member 12, but it is not limited to this and may also be provided in the form of a stop body 22 provided in the housing member 12.

[0098] • The shielding wall 40 in the above embodiment can be changed to a shielding wall with other configurations as long as it has at least a first shielding wall 41.

[0099] • The number of wires 14 to 16 in the connector wire 11 of the above embodiment can also be changed to other numbers, for example, it can be configured to have wires for signaling.

[0100] • In the above embodiment, one discharge pipe 32 is provided, but it is not limited to this. For example, it may be provided with two or more.

[0101] In the above embodiment, the discharge tube 32 of the sheath 13 is configured to discharge liquid, but it is not limited to this. For example, it can also be configured to discharge high-temperature gas.

[0102] • In the above embodiment, the housing member 12 has a connector housing 21 and a stop 22, but it is not limited to this. For example, it may also be modified to have other members or other configurations.

[0103] • In the above embodiment, the housing member 12 is set to be a charging socket member connected to the external connector G for charging, but it is not limited to this and may also be set to be a structure connected to an external connector for other purposes.

[0104] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0105] 11 Wires with connectors

[0106] 12 Shell Components

[0107] 13. Cable sheath

[0108] 14. Electrical wires

[0109] 14a core wire

[0110] 14b Insulation Covering

[0111] 14c wire end

[0112] 15. Electrical wires

[0113] 15a core wire

[0114] 15b Insulation Covering

[0115] 15c wire end

[0116] 16 electrical wires

[0117] 16a core wire

[0118] 16b Insulation Covering

[0119] 16c wire end

[0120] 17 terminals

[0121] 17a Tightening section

[0122] 18 terminals

[0123] 19 terminals

[0124] 21 Connector Housing

[0125] 21a Flange portion

[0126] 21b Fixing hole

[0127] 22 stop body

[0128] 23 Base

[0129] 23a end face

[0130] 24 Power supply side terminals

[0131] 25 Power supply side terminals

[0132] 26 screws

[0133] 31. Main body of the cable sheath

[0134] 32 Discharge pipe section

[0135] 32a Connecting hole

[0136] 32b First opening

[0137] 33. Arc portion

[0138] 34 Parallel Department

[0139] 35 Connecting parts

[0140] 36. Section 1 (Closed)

[0141] 36a Page 1

[0142] 36b Page 2

[0143] 37. Second Enclosed Section

[0144] 38. Cylindrical section

[0145] 39. Electrical Conduit Department

[0146] 39a Wire Through Hole

[0147] 40. Sheltering Wall

[0148] 41 First Shelter

[0149] 42 Contact Department

[0150] 43 Base wall

[0151] 44 Second Shelter Wall

[0152] 45 Third Shelter

[0153] 46 Fourth Shelter Wall

[0154] 50 Wire holding part

[0155] 51 Guide Wall

[0156] 52 Guide Wall

[0157] 53 covers

[0158] 54 Extension

[0159] 55 Elastic Sheet

[0160] 56 Elastic sheet

[0161] 57 Gap

[0162] 58 gap

[0163] 59. Maintain the protrusion

[0164] 60. Maintain protrusion

[0165] 61. Stuck section

[0166] 62. Stuck part

[0167] 63. Main body of the cover

[0168] 64. Locking part

[0169] 65 Locking part

[0170] 66. Suppressing Deformation

[0171] 67. Deformation suppression section

[0172] 68 Reinforcing Ribs

[0173] 69 Reinforcing Ribs

[0174] 70 Covering section

[0175] 80 Retention Tablets

[0176] 81, Part 1

[0177] 82, Part 2

[0178] 83 protrusions

[0179] 90 wire

[0180] 91 Wire

[0181] 92 terminal

[0182] 93 terminal

[0183] G External Connector

[0184] X1 line segment

Claims

1. A wire with a connector, comprising: terminal; The wire is connected to the terminal; Housing components that hold the terminals; and The cable sheath is assembled onto the housing component. The cable sheath has a main body portion that covers the housing component and a discharge tube portion that protrudes from the main body portion of the cable sheath. The main body of the cable sheath has a first surface opposite to the housing component. The discharge tube has a communication hole that connects the interior of the cable sheath body to the exterior of the cable sheath body, and a first opening that serves as an opening in the communication hole on the side of the cable sheath body. The housing component has a shielding wall protruding toward the first surface. The shielding wall has a first shielding wall, which, when viewed from the direction in which it protrudes, intersects the line segment connecting the first opening and the terminal. The first shielding wall has a contact portion that contacts the first surface. The housing component has a wire holding portion for holding the wire. The wire holding portion has a pair of guide walls protruding from the housing member. At least a portion of the guide wall of at least one party is formed as a flexible elastic sheet. The elastic sheet has retaining protrusions that project toward the opposite guide wall sides to retain the wire housed between the pair of guide walls. The elastic sheet and the retaining protrusion are respectively disposed on a pair of guide walls. The retaining protrusions of one guide wall and the retaining protrusions of the other guide wall are arranged along the length of the wire.

2. The connector-equipped wire according to claim 1, wherein, The wire has a wire end that connects to the terminal and a wire outlet that extends from the sheath body to the outside. The end of the wire extends in a direction away from the first surface. The wire outlet extends in a direction along the first surface. The wire holding part holds the wire in a manner that prevents the wire from moving toward the first surface side.

3. The connector-equipped wire according to claim 1, wherein, The wire retainer has a cover that covers the wire housed between a pair of guide walls.

4. The connector-equipped wire according to claim 3, wherein, The cover has a deformation-inhibiting portion that covers the outer side of the elastic sheet in a manner that inhibits elastic deformation of the elastic sheet.

5. The connector-equipped wire according to claim 3, wherein, The guide wall has a locking portion. The cover has a locking portion that engages with the locked portion. The housing component has a covering portion that covers the locking portion.

6. The connector-equipped wire according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The wire retaining portion is covered by the main body of the wire sheath.

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