Connector parts and wiring parts

Abstract

The present application aims to provide a technology capable of turning an electric wire in different three or more directions by using a cover member. A connector component includes a connector housing formed with a chamber, and a cover member selectively mounted in any one of three or more different mounting directions with respect to the connector housing to turn an electric wire extending from the chamber in a direction corresponding to the mounting direction. The cover member includes a restriction portion that restricts the electric wire, and a mounting portion mounted to the connector housing in an integrated manner with the restriction portion. The connector housing and the cover member are mounted in a mounting direction corresponding to a combination of a locking portion and a locking receiving portion that lock with each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to connector components and wiring components. Background Technology

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for turning a wire extending from a connector housing to the side using a wire cover mounted on the connector housing. In Patent Document 1, a single wire cover can be used to turn the wire in two different directions.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2008-293810 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] The goal is to use a wire cover to allow the wire to turn in more than three different directions.

[0008] Therefore, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a technique that enables an electrical wire to be turned in three or more different directions using a cover component.

[0009] Solution for solving the problem

[0010] The connector component disclosed herein comprises: a connector housing having a cavity; and a cover member selectively mounted relative to the connector housing in any one of three or more different mounting directions, such that a wire extending from the cavity is turned in a direction corresponding to that mounting direction. The cover member includes a limiting portion and a mounting portion. The limiting portion restricts a portion of the wire extending from the cavity to bend in a direction intersecting the axial direction of the cavity. The mounting portion is integrally mounted to the connector housing with the limiting portion. Three or more locking portions are provided circumferentially separated on the outer surface of the connector housing. At least one locking receiving portion is provided on the mounting portion, locking the locking portions. The connector housing and the cover member are mounted in a mounting direction corresponding to the combination of the locking portions and locking receiving portions locking each other.

[0011] The effects of the invention

[0012] According to this disclosure, a cover component can be used to turn the wire in three or more different directions. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the connector components of Embodiment 1.

[0014] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view showing the connector components of Embodiment 1.

[0015] Figure 3 This is an exploded top view showing the connector components of Embodiment 1.

[0016] Figure 4 This is an exploded side view showing the connector components of Embodiment 1.

[0017] Figure 5 This is an exploded side view showing the connector components of Embodiment 1.

[0018] Figure 6 It is along Figure 5 A sectional view cut along line VI-VI.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a side view showing the wiring component of Embodiment 1.

[0020] Figure 8 This is an exploded side view showing the connector components of Embodiment 2.

[0021] Figure 9 This is an exploded top view showing the connector components of Embodiment 2.

[0022] Figure 10 It is along Figure 8 A sectional view cut along the XX line.

[0023] Figure 11 It is along Figure 8 A sectional view cut along the XI-XI line.

[0024] Figure 12 This is an exploded top view showing a modified example of the connector component of Embodiment 1.

[0025] Figure 13 This is an exploded top view showing a modified example of the connector component of Embodiment 2. Detailed Implementation

[0026] [Description of embodiments of this disclosure]

[0027] First, embodiments of this disclosure will be described.

[0028] The connector components disclosed herein are as follows.

[0029] (1) The connector component comprises: a connector housing having a cavity; and a cover member selectively mounted relative to the connector housing in any one of three or more different mounting directions, such that a wire extending from the cavity is turned in a direction corresponding to the mounting direction, the cover member comprising a limiting portion and a mounting portion, the limiting portion limiting a portion of the wire extending from the cavity to be bent in a direction intersecting the axial direction of the cavity, the mounting portion being integrally mounted to the connector housing on the outer surface of the connector housing, and three or more locking portions being provided circumferentially separated from each other, the mounting portion having at least one locking receiving portion locking the locking portion, the connector housing and the cover member being mounted in a mounting direction corresponding to the combination of the locking portions and the locking receiving portions locking each other. The mounting part and the limiting part are integrated, and the connector housing and cover component are mounted in any one of three or more different directions corresponding to the combination of the locking part and the locking receiving part that interlock with each other. Thus, the limiting part can restrict the wire to a state where it bends in any one of three or more different directions corresponding to the mounting direction of the connector housing and cover component. Therefore, a single cover component can be used to turn the wire in three or more different directions.

[0030] (2) In the connector component of (1), the locking part may have two protrusions, and the locking receiving part may have a locking tab embedded between the two protrusions. Thus, the locking state of the locking part and the locking receiving part is stable.

[0031] (3) In the connector component of (1) or (2), a first locking receiving portion and a second locking receiving portion may be provided as locking receiving portions in the mounting portion, wherein the first locking receiving portion and the second locking receiving portion are locked to two of the three or more locking portions. Thus, the first locking receiving portion and the second locking receiving portion can be locked to the locking portions at two locations separated along the circumference of the connector housing, thereby stabilizing the installation state of the connector housing and the cover component.

[0032] (4) In the connector component of (3), the mounting portion may also have a connecting piece that extends circumferentially along the connector housing, facing the outer surface of the connector housing, and connects the first locking receiving portion and the second locking receiving portion. The connecting piece has a window portion that is incorporated into the three or more locking portions and locks between two locking portions of the first and second locking receiving portions. By providing the connecting piece, the rigidity of the locking receiving portions is increased, making it difficult for the locking portions to disengage from the locked state. By incorporating the locking portions into the window portion, the connector housing and the cover component are less prone to wobbling. Therefore, the mounting state of the connector housing and the cover component is stable.

[0033] (5) In the connector components of (3) or (4), the connector housing and the cover component can also be installed by sliding along a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the chamber and orthogonal to the direction connecting the first locking receiving portion and the second locking receiving portion. This makes the installation of the connector housing and the cover component easier.

[0034] (6) In any of the connector components in (1) to (5), the three or more locking portions may be positioned at positions corresponding to the vertices of the regular polygon. Thus, the three or more locking portions can be positioned in a rotationally symmetrical manner along the circumference of the connector housing.

[0035] (7) In addition, the wiring component of this disclosure includes: a connector component of any one of (1) to (6); and a wire whose end is inserted into the cavity, wherein a portion of the wire extending out of the cavity is restricted to a bent state by the limiting portion of the cover component. The mounting portion and the limiting portion are integrated, and the connector housing and the cover component are mounted in any one of three or more different directions corresponding to the combination of the locking portion and the locking receiving portion that lock against each other, thereby the limiting portion can restrict the wire to a state in which the wire bends in any one of three or more different directions corresponding to the mounting direction of the connector housing and the cover component. Thus, the wire can be turned in three or more different directions using a cover component.

[0036] [Detailed Structure of Embodiments of this Disclosure]

[0037] Hereinafter, specific examples of connector components and wiring components of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the present disclosure is not limited to the above examples, but refers to all modifications shown in and encompassing the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

[0038] [Implementation Method 1]

[0039] Hereinafter, the connector component of Embodiment 1 and the wiring component having the connector component will be described.

[0040] First, refer to Figures 1 to 6 The connector components are described. Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the connector component 10 of Embodiment 1. Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view showing the connector component 10 of Embodiment 1. Figure 3 This is an exploded top view showing the connector component 10 of Embodiment 1. Figure 4 This is an exploded side view showing the connector component 10 of Embodiment 1. Figure 5 This is an exploded side view showing the connector component 10 of Embodiment 1. Figure 6 It is along Figure 5 A sectional view cut along line VI-VI.

[0041] Connector component 10 includes connector housing 20 and cover component 30. Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the diagram, the cover component 30 installed in front of the connector housing 20 is shown by a solid line, and the cover component 30 installed behind the connector housing 20 is shown by a double-dotted line. Additionally, Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the middle, the connector housing 20 is viewed from the same direction. Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this case, the mounting direction of the cover component 30 is different from that of the connector housing 20.

[0042] A cavity 21 is formed in the connector housing 20. The cavity 21 houses the wire 50 (see reference). Figure 7 The end of the connector housing 20 is selectively mounted relative to the connector housing 20 in one of three or more different mounting directions. The cover member 30 causes the wire 50 extending from the chamber 21 to bend in the direction corresponding to that mounting direction.

[0043] The connector housing 20 includes a main body 22, a body mounting portion 23, and a locking portion 26. The connector housing 20 is, for example, an injection-molded product made of an insulating material such as resin. A cavity 21 is formed in the main body 22. Here, nine cavities 21 are arranged in three layers and three rows, but the number and arrangement of the cavities 21 can be appropriately set. The cavity 21 extends through the main body 22. One opening of the cavity 21 serves as an insertion port for inserting a wire 50 into the cavity 21. The other opening of the cavity 21 is used for connecting the wire 50 to a conductor on the opposite side. The portion of the main body 22 including the end face where the other opening of the cavity 21 is formed is the front end, and the portion including the end face where one opening of the cavity 21 is formed is the rear end. The front end of the main body 22 engages with the connector on the opposite side. A cover member 30 is mounted on the rear end of the main body 22. Here, the outer surface of the rear end of the main body 22 is circular.

[0044] The body mounting portion 23 is disposed along the axial direction of the chamber 21 at the middle position of the main body portion 22. The body mounting portion 23 includes a plate-shaped portion 24. The plate-shaped portion 24 protrudes outward from the outer surface of the main body portion 22. A mounting hole 25 is formed in the plate-shaped portion 24. The connector component 10 is mounted to the vehicle body by passing through the mounting hole 25 and fixing components such as bolts and clamps. Alternatively, the connector housing 20 does not need to include the body mounting portion 23, and the body mounting portion 23 can be omitted.

[0045] A locking portion 26 is provided on the outer surface of the connector housing 20. Three or more locking portions 26 are provided. The three or more locking portions 26 are provided separately from each other along the circumference of the connector housing 20. The three or more locking portions 26 are provided at the rear end of the connector housing 20. The three or more locking portions 26 are formed in the same shape. The three or more locking portions 26 are positioned corresponding to the vertices of a regular polygon. The three or more locking portions 26 being positioned corresponding to the vertices of a regular polygon means that the imaginary shape formed when three or more locking portions 26 are sequentially connected along the circumference of the connector housing 20 is a regular polygon. Hereinafter, an example with four locking portions 26 will be described. Here, the four locking portions 26 are positioned corresponding to the four vertices of a square. There can be three locking portions 26, or five or more.

[0046] Each locking portion 26 has two protrusions 27 and 28. The two protrusions 27 and 28 are arranged circumferentially apart. The cross-section of each protrusion 27 and 28 (the surface formed by cutting along a plane orthogonal to the protrusion direction from the connector housing 20) is trapezoidal. The upper and lower bases of the two protrusions 27 and 28 are trapezoidal, extending axially along the cavity 21. The longer lower base of the upper and lower bases of the two protrusions 27 and 28 faces each other. Thus, the surface of the protrusions 27 and 28 facing the front end of the main body 22 ( Figure 4 and Figure 5 The lower surface of the protrusions 27 and 28 extends outward toward the front end of the main body 22 as it approaches the lower bottom side. The surfaces of the protrusions 27 and 28 facing the front end of the main body 22 serve as guide surfaces for guiding the locking and receiving portions 40 and 41 described below. The surfaces of the protrusions 27 and 28 facing the rear end of the main body 22 ( Figure 4 and Figure 5 The upper surface of the cavity 21 forms the same plane as the end face of the opening of one of the chambers 21.

[0047] In cases where it is necessary to distinguish the four locking parts 26, they are sometimes designated as locking parts 26A, 26B, 26C, and 26D. Alternatively, when it is not necessary to distinguish the four locking parts 26, they are sometimes simply designated as locking part 26.

[0048] The cover component 30 includes a limiting part 31 and a mounting part 39. The cover component 30 is generally formed in a partially cylindrical shape (here, a semi-cylindrical shape). The cover component 30 is, for example, an injection-molded article of resin or the like.

[0049] The limiting part 31 restricts the portion of the wire 50 extending from the chamber 21 to a bent state in a direction intersecting the axial direction of the chamber 21. The limiting part 31 has a wire gathering part 32 and a limiting body part 35.

[0050] The cable hub 32 is positioned closer to the connector housing 20 than the limiting body 35. Multiple wires 50 extending from the chamber 21 are concentrated in the cable hub 32 toward the limiting body 35. With the cover member 30 installed on the connector housing 20, the cable hub 32 extends parallel to the axial direction of the chamber 21. The cable hub 32 is formed into a frustum-shaped semi-cylindrical form. The inner and outer diameters of the cable hub 32 gradually decrease from one end on the connector housing 20 side toward the other end on the limiting body 35 side. An inner extension 33 (see reference) is provided at one end of the cable hub 32. Figure 7 And the outer extension 34. As a result, the wall thickness of one end of the cable gathering portion 32 is thicker than the wall thickness of the other parts of the cable gathering portion 32.

[0051] The inner extension 33 is the portion extending outward toward the inner periphery from one end of the hub portion 32. The portion of the hub portion 32 with the inner extension 33 is continuous with the same inner diameter. The inner diameter of the inner extension 33 is formed to be smaller than the outer diameter of the end face of the connector housing 20. With the connector housing 20 and the cover member 30 installed, the inner extension 33 faces the end face of the connector housing 20. Therefore, the connector housing 20 and the cover member 30 are less likely to wobble during installation. Preferably, with the connector housing 20 and the cover member 30 installed, the inner extension 33 contacts the end face of the connector housing 20.

[0052] The outer extension 34 is a portion that extends outward from one end of the cable hub 32. The outer extension 34 is located on the outer periphery of the inner extension 33. The outer diameter of the outer extension 34 is formed to be larger than the outer diameter of the end face of the connector housing 20.

[0053] The limiting body 35 restricts the wire 50 into a bent state. The limiting body 35 has a base end cylindrical portion 36 and a front end cylindrical portion 37. The base end cylindrical portion 36 is connected to the hub portion 32. The base end cylindrical portion 36 and the front end cylindrical portion 37 are formed as continuous semi-cylindrical sections with the same inner diameter. The inner diameter of the base end cylindrical portion 36 and the front end cylindrical portion 37 is the same as the inner diameter of the other end of the hub portion 32. The base end cylindrical portion 36 extends directly parallel to the axial direction of the hub portion 32 from the other end of the hub portion 32. The front end cylindrical portion 37 is connected to the base end cylindrical portion 36. The front end cylindrical portion 37 extends in a direction intersecting the base end cylindrical portion 36. The angle at which the front end cylindrical portion 37 intersects the base end cylindrical portion 36 can be any angle. Here, the front end cylindrical portion 37 extends in a direction that bends 60 degrees from the base end cylindrical portion 36. A recess 38 is formed in the front end cylindrical portion 37. The recess 38 is formed such that the circumferential end of the front end cylindrical portion 37 is recessed towards the middle portion. The recess 38 is used for positioning the binding components that bind the wire 50 and the front end tube 37 around it.

[0054] Mounting portion 39 is a portion mounted on connector housing 20. Mounting portion 39 and limiting portion 31 are integrally formed. Mounting portion 39 protrudes axially from one end of hub portion 32. Mounting portion 39 covers the outer surface of the rear end of connector housing 20. The inner surface of mounting portion 39 has a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the rear end of connector housing 20 (here, circular). At least one locking receiving portion 40, 41 is provided in mounting portion 39. Locking receiving portions 40, 41 lock onto any one of locking portions 26. Here, two locking receiving portions 40, 41 are provided in mounting portion 39. The two locking receiving portions 40, 41 lock onto two of the four locking portions 26. The two locking receiving portions 40, 41 are an example of a first locking receiving portion and a second locking receiving portion. The two locking receiving portions 40, 41 are arranged in opposite directions in the circumferential direction with the same shape. Each locking receiving part 40, 41 has a support piece 42 and a locking piece 43.

[0055] The support piece 42 protrudes from one end of the cable tray 32 toward the opposite side of the cable tray 32. The support pieces 42 in the two locking receiving portions 40 and 41 are arranged in opposite directions in the circumferential direction. The support piece 42 is formed in an L-shape, including a base end portion 42a and a front end portion 42b. The base end portion 42a extends parallel to the axial direction of the cable tray 32 from one end of the cable tray 32. The front end portion 42b extends parallel to the circumferential direction of the cable tray 32 from the front end of the base end portion 42a. The front end portion 42b is configured as a cantilever beam. The front end portion 42b is configured to gradually taper towards the front end. Therefore, when the locking portion 26 is locked with the locking receiving portions 40 and 41, the front end portion 42b can easily deform elastically. Here, the outer surfaces of the locking receiving portions 40 and 41 are flat, thus the front end portion 42b has a shape that gradually tapers towards the front.

[0056] The locking tab 43 protrudes from the front end of the front end portion 42b toward the hub portion 32. The locking tab 43 is embedded between the two protrusions 27 and 28. The protruding dimension of the locking tab 43 is smaller than the protruding dimension of the base end portion 42a. Therefore, the locking tab 43 is spaced apart from one end of the hub portion 32.

[0057] A receiving portion 44 is provided in the locking receiving portions 40 and 41. The receiving portion 44 of the locking receiving portion 40 receives protrusion 27 of the two protrusions 27 and 28, and the receiving portion 44 of the locking receiving portion 41 receives protrusion 28 of the two protrusions 27 and 28. The space surrounded by the support piece 42, the locking piece 43, and one end of the wire gathering portion 32 is defined as the receiving portion 44. The gap between the locking piece 43 and one end of the wire gathering portion 32 is defined as the opening of the receiving portion 44. Protrusions 27 and 28 are received in the receiving portion 44 through this opening.

[0058] Two locking receiving parts 40 and 41 are disposed on opposite sides of each other along the circumference of the hub part 32. The two locking receiving parts 40 and 41 are locked into two locking parts 26 disposed on opposite sides of each other along the circumference of the connector housing 20 among the four locking parts 26.

[0059] The mounting portion 39 has a connecting piece 46. The connecting piece 46 extends along the outer edge of the hub portion 32, connecting two locking receiving portions 40, 41. The connecting piece 46 protrudes from one end of the hub portion 32 towards the opposite side of the hub portion 32 between the two locking receiving portions 40, 41. Both ends of the connecting piece 46 are connected to the base end side portion 42a of the support piece 42. When the cover member 30 is mounted on the connector housing 20, the connecting piece 46 extends circumferentially along the connector housing 20, facing the outer surface of the connector housing 20.

[0060] The inner diameters of the locking receiving portions 40 and 41 and the connecting piece 46 are approximately the same as the outer diameter of the end face of the connector housing 20, and are larger than the inner diameter of the inner protrusion 33. This creates a step between the inner protrusion 33 and the locking receiving portions 40 and 41 and the connecting piece 46. The outer edge of the end face of the connector housing 20 hooks onto this step.

[0061] The connecting piece 46 passes through one or more locking portions 26 and is locked between the two locking portions 26 of the two locking receiving portions 40, 41. Hereinafter, the locking portion 26 that exists among three or more locking portions 26 and is locked between the two locking portions 26 of the two locking receiving portions 40, 41, and through which the connecting piece 46 passes, is sometimes referred to as a cross locking portion 26. A window portion 47 is formed in the connecting piece 46. The cross locking portion 26 is incorporated into the window portion 47. By incorporating the cross locking portion 26 into the window portion 47, the connector housing 20 and the cover member 30 are less likely to wobble.

[0062] The window portion 47 is formed as a through hole extending through the connecting piece 46 along its thickness direction. The window portion 47 is formed to be the same as, or larger than, the two protrusions 27 and 28. Here, the window portion 47 is formed to be the same as, or slightly larger than, the two protrusions 27 and 28. Here, the thickness dimension of the connecting piece 46 is the same as, or larger than, the protrusion dimension of the protrusions 27 and 28 extending from the outer surface of the main body portion 22. Therefore, as... Figure 6 As shown, protrusions 27 and 28 are incorporated within window portion 47 and do not protrude outwards from the outer surface of connecting piece 46.

[0063] The circumferential length of the connecting piece 46 along the hub portion 32 is set to correspond to the positions of the two locking receiving portions 40 and 41. Here, the two locking receiving portions 40 and 41 are positioned opposite each other, so the connecting piece 46 extends half a circumference along the hub portion 32. When the number of locking portions 26 is not four, the positions of the two locking receiving portions 40 and 41 can be determined such that the connecting piece 46 extends more than half a circumference along the hub portion 32. For example, if three locking portions 26 are positioned in the connector housing 20 corresponding to the three vertices of an equilateral triangle, then the two locking receiving portions 40 and 41 can be positioned such that the connecting piece 46 extends two-thirds of the circumference.

[0064] The connector housing 20 and the cover component 30 are mounted in a mounting direction corresponding to the combination of the interlocking locking portion 26 and the interlocking receiving portions 40, 41. Here, the connector housing 20 and the cover component 30 are selectively mounted in one of four mounting directions. (Refer to this...) Figure 3 Please provide an explanation.

[0065] Figure 3 The diagram shows four cover components 30A, 30B, 30C, and 30D. These four cover components 30A, 30B, 30C, and 30D correspond to four mounting orientations of the connector housing 20 and the cover components 30. The connector housing 20 and the cover components 30 are selectively mounted in a mounting orientation corresponding to one of the four cover components 30A, 30B, 30C, and 30D.

[0066] In the cover member 30A and connector housing 20 located in the first mounting direction, the locking receiving part 40 locks with the locking part 26A, and the locking receiving part 41 locks with the locking part 26C. If the connector housing 20 and cover member 30 are mounted in the first mounting direction, the wire 50 passes through the limiting part 31 to... Figure 3 The direction on the paper changes.

[0067] In the cover member 30B and connector housing 20 located in the second mounting direction, the locking receiving part 40 locks with the locking part 26B, and the locking receiving part 41 locks with the locking part 26D. If the connector housing 20 and cover member 30 are mounted in the second mounting direction, the wire 50 passes through the limiting part 31 to... Figure 3 Turn right on the paper.

[0068] In the cover member 30C and connector housing 20 located in the third mounting direction, the locking receiving part 40 locks with the locking part 26C, and the locking receiving part 41 locks with the locking part 26A. If the connector housing 20 and cover member 30 are mounted in the third mounting direction, the wire 50 passes through the limiting part 31 to... Figure 3 The direction below the paper changes.

[0069] In the cover member 30D and connector housing 20 located in the fourth mounting direction, the locking receiving part 40 locks with the locking part 26D, and the locking receiving part 41 locks with the locking part 26B. If the connector housing 20 and cover member 30 are mounted in the fourth mounting direction, the wire 50 passes through the limiting part 31 to... Figure 3 Turn left on the paper.

[0070] in addition, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 In the middle, the connector housing 20 and the cover component 30 are mounted on Figure 3 The first of the four installation directions shown. Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the middle, the connector housing 20 and the cover component 30 are mounted on Figure 3 The second of the four installation directions shown.

[0071] The connector housing 20 and the cover component 30 are capable of sliding and moving in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the chamber 21 and orthogonal to the direction connecting the two locking receiving portions 40, 41 for mounting. (See reference for further details.) Figure 5 Explanation follows. The cover component 30 is located relative to the connector housing 20 at... Figure 5 In the state indicated by the solid line, Figure 5 The left-right direction is orthogonal to the axis of the chamber 21 and to the direction connecting the two locking bearings 40, 41. The cover component 30 is located relative to the connector housing 20 at... Figure 5 In the position shown by the solid line, the storage portion 44 in the two locking receiving portions 40 and 41 opens in the same direction and is positioned toward the locking portion 26 that is locked in by each other.

[0072] If the cover component 30 is from Figure 5 The position shown by the solid line is towards the connector housing 20. Figure 5 If it moves to the right, the locking piece 43 in the locking receiving parts 40 and 41 will eventually contact the guide surface in the locking part 26. If in this state, the cover part 30 moves towards... Figure 5 If the device moves to the right, the locking piece 43 slides along the guide surface, and the support piece 42 elastically deforms to expand the opening of the receiving portion 44. At this time, in each locking receiving portion 40, 41, one of the protrusions 27, 28 is received in the receiving portion 44, and the cross locking portion 26 is gradually received in the window portion 47. Then, if the cover member 30 reaches relative to the connector housing 20... Figure 5At the position indicated by the imaginary line, the locking piece 43 elastically returns to its original position beyond the guide surface. The elastically returned locking piece 43 then embeds itself between the two protrusions 27 and 28. Thus, the locking portion 26 and the locking receiving portions 40 and 41 are locked together. At this time, of each locking receiving portion 40 and 41, the one corresponding to protrusion 27 or 28 is housed in the receiving portion 44. Furthermore, the window portion 47 houses the intersecting locking portion 26.

[0073] <Wiring components>

[0074] Figure 7 This is a side view showing the wiring component 100 of Embodiment 1. Figure 7 In the middle, the connector housing 20 and the cover component 30 are mounted on Figure 3 The third installation direction among the four installation directions shown.

[0075] The wiring component 100 includes the connector component 10 and the wire 50 described above. The end of the wire 50 is inserted into the chamber 21. For example, a terminal (not shown in the illustration) is provided at the end of the wire 50. The terminal and the portion of the wire 50 connected to the terminal are housed within the chamber 21. The portion of the wire 50 extending out of the chamber 21 is restricted to a bent state by the limiting portion 31 of the cover component 30.

[0076] The portion of the wire 50 extending out of the chamber 21 is concentrated at the base end tube 36 of the restricting body 35 via the hub 32. The wire 50 concentrated at the base end tube 36 extends along the restricting body 35 from the base end tube 36 toward the front end tube 37. Thus, the wire 50 is restricted to a state where it bends in a direction that intersects the axial direction of the chamber 21.

[0077] Furthermore, in the case where the cover component 30 is semi-cylindrical as in this example, the wire 50 and the limiting body 35 can be bound together by a binding component (not shown in the illustration). Such a binding component could be, for example, tape or cable ties.

[0078] <Effects of Implementation Method 1, etc.>

[0079] Based on the connector component 10 configured as described above and the wiring component 100 equipped with the connector component 10, the mounting portion 39 and the limiting portion 31 are integrated. Furthermore, the connector housing 20 and the cover component 30 are mounted in any of three or more different mounting directions corresponding to the interlocking locking portion 26 and locking receiving portions 40, 41. Therefore, the limiting portion 31 can restrict the wire 50 to a state where it bends in any of three or more different directions corresponding to the mounting direction of the connector housing 20 and the cover component 30. Thus, the cover component 30 can be used to turn the wire 50 in three or more different directions.

[0080] Furthermore, the locking portion 26 has two protrusions 27 and 28, and the locking receiving portions 40 and 41 have locking pieces 43 that are embedded between the two protrusions 27 and 28. As a result, the locking state of the locking portion 26 and the locking receiving portions 40 and 41 is stable.

[0081] In addition, the two locking receiving parts 40 and 41 are locked onto two of the three or more locking parts 26. Thus, the two locking receiving parts 40 and 41 can be locked onto the locking parts 26 at two locations that are separated along the circumference of the connector housing 20, thereby stabilizing the installation state of the connector housing 20 and the cover member 30.

[0082] Furthermore, by providing the connecting piece 46, the rigidity of the locking receiving parts 40 and 41 is increased, making it difficult for the locking part 26 to disengage from the locking state. By incorporating the cross locking part 26 into the window part 47, the connector housing 20 and the cover component 30 are less prone to wobbling. Therefore, the installation state of the connector housing 20 and the cover component 30 is stable.

[0083] Furthermore, the connector housing 20 and the cover component 30 can be installed by sliding along a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the chamber 21 and orthogonal to the direction connecting the two locking receiving portions 40, 41. This facilitates the installation of the connector housing 20 and the cover component 30.

[0084] Furthermore, three or more locking portions 26 are positioned corresponding to the vertices of the regular polygon. This allows the three or more locking portions 26 to be positioned in a rotationally symmetrical manner along the circumference of the connector housing 20.

[0085] [Implementation Method 2]

[0086] The connector components of Embodiment 2 will be described. Figure 8 This is an exploded side view showing the connector component 110 of Embodiment 2. Figure 9 This is an exploded top view showing the connector component 110 of Embodiment 2. Figure 10 It is along Figure 8 A sectional view cut along the XX line. Figure 11 It is along Figure 8 A cross-sectional view taken along line XI-XI. Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, the same reference numerals are used for the same constituent elements as those described so far, and their descriptions are omitted.

[0087] In connector component 110, the shapes of the locking portion 126 of connector housing 120 and the locking receiving portions 140 and 141 of cover component 130 are different from the shapes of the locking portion 26 of connector housing 20 and the locking receiving portions 40 and 41 of cover component 30.

[0088] The locking portion 126 has hook-shaped protrusions 127 and 128. Each protrusion 127 and 128 is L-shaped. Each protrusion 127 and 128 has a support portion 29a and a hook piece 29b. The support portion 29a protrudes from the outer surface of the main body portion 22 to the outer peripheral side. The protrusion dimension of the support portion 29a is set to be the same as the wall thickness of the mounting portion 139. The guide surfaces in the protrusions 27 and 28 are provided in the support portion 29a of the protrusions 127 and 128. The hook piece 29b protrudes from the front end of the support portion 29a along the circumference of the connector housing 120. In the two protrusions 127 and 128, the hook pieces 29b protrude in opposite directions (reversed from the direction of the protrusions 127 and 128 facing the opposite side).

[0089] The locking receiving portions 140 and 141 are further provided with hook portions 45. The hook portions 45 protrude in a way that blocks a portion of the receiving portion 44. Here, the hook portions 45 protrude from the base end side portion 42a of the support piece 42 and one end of the cable bundle portion 32 in a way that blocks a portion of the receiving portion 44. When the locking portion 126 is locked with the locking receiving portions 140 and 141, the support portion 29a is inserted into the position between the hook portion 45 and the locking piece 43 in the receiving portion 44, and the hook piece 29b is located on the outer periphery of the hook portion 45. If the connector housing 120 and the cover member 130 are to move relative to each other in the direction connecting the two locking receiving portions 140 and 141, the hook portion 45 hooks with the hook piece 29b.

[0090] In the locking and receiving portions 140 and 141, the hook portion 45 does not reach the front end portion 42b of the support piece 42. The hook portion 45 is positioned opposite the front end portion 42b of the support piece 42 at a distance. As a result, the locking and receiving portions 140 and 141 are the same as the locking and receiving portions 40 and 41, and the front end portion 42b of the support piece 42 can easily deform elastically by widening the opening of the receiving portion 44.

[0091] Furthermore, in connector component 110, the shape of the window 147 in cover component 130 differs from the shape of the window 47 in cover component 30. For example... Figure 11 As shown, the cross-locking portion 126 engages with the window portion 147. Therefore, the outer surface opening in the window portion 147 is formed to be the same as, or larger than, the support portion 29a of the two protrusions 127, 128, and smaller than the hook piece 29b of the two protrusions 127, 128. Furthermore, the hook piece 29b of the two protrusions 127, 128 in the cross-locking portion 126 engages with the periphery of the outer surface opening in the window portion 147.

[0092] The inner circumferential surface of the through hole in window 147 is configured as a guide surface so that the connector housing 120 and the cover member 130 can be mounted by sliding in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the chamber 21 and orthogonal to the direction connecting the two locking receiving portions 140, 141. That is, the inner surface side opening in window 147 is formed to be larger than the outer surface side opening. The inner surface side opening in window 47 is formed to be the same as or larger than the hook piece 29b of the two protrusions 127, 128. Moreover, the inner circumferential surface of the through hole in window 147 is formed such that the size of the through hole gradually increases from the outer surface side opening toward the inner surface side opening.

[0093] Reference Figure 8 The locking mechanism between the locking part 126 and the locking receiving parts 140 and 141 will be explained. If the cover part 130... Figure 8 The position shown by the solid line is towards the connector housing 120. Figure 8 If it moves to the right, it will eventually lock the locking piece 43 in the receiving parts 140 and 141 and the guide surface (or the facing surface in the support part 29a) in the locking part 126. Figure 8 (The surface below) is in contact. If in this state, the cover component 130 is in contact with... Figure 8 If the device moves to the right, the locking piece 43 slides along the guide surface in the support portion 29a, and the support piece 42 elastically deforms to widen the opening of the receiving portion 44. At this time, in each locking receiving portion 140, 141, the support portion 29a of one of the protrusions 127, 128 is received in the receiving portion 44. Then, if the cover member 130 reaches relative to the connector housing 120... Figure 8 At the position indicated by the imaginary line, the locking piece 43 elastically returns to its original position after passing the guide surface in the support portion 29a. The elastically returned locking piece 43 then embeds between the two protrusions 127 and 128 in the support portion 29a. Additionally, the hook piece 29b is located on the outer periphery of the hook portion 45. Thus, the locking portion 126 and the locking receiving portions 140 and 141 are locked in place.

[0094] When the locking part 126 engages with the locking receiving parts 140 and 141, the cross locking part 126 also engages with the window part 147. (See reference...) Figure 8 This will be explained. If the cover component 130 is from... Figure 8 The position shown by the solid line is towards the connector housing 120. Figure 8 If the device moves to the right, the hook piece 29b in the final cross-locking part 126 will insert into the window part 147 from the inner surface opening and contact the guide surface in the window part 147. If the cover member 130 moves to the right in this state... Figure 8If the movement is to the right, the hook piece 29b slides along the guide surface in the window portion 147 in the cross-locking portion 126, and the cross-locking portion 126 elastically deforms in a way that reduces the distance between the front ends of the two hook pieces 29b. For example, the hook pieces 29b elastically deforms in a way that brings the front ends of each hook piece 29b closer to the support portion 29a, or the support portion 29a elastically deforms in a way that brings the two protrusions 127, 128 closer together. At this time, the hook pieces 29b gradually pass over the opening on the outer surface side of the window portion 147 from the base end side connected to the support portion 29a. Then, if the cover member 130 reaches relative to the connector housing 120... Figure 8 As shown by the imaginary line, when the hook piece 29b extends beyond the outer surface opening of the window portion 147, the cross-locking portion 126 elastically returns to its original position. After elastic return, the hook piece 29b is located on the outer periphery of the outer surface opening of the window portion 147. Thus, the cross-locking portion 126 and the window 147 are locked together.

[0095] With the connector component 110 and the wiring component 100 equipped with the connector component 110 configured as described above, the same effects as those of the connector component 10 and the wiring component 100 equipped with the connector component 10 in Embodiment 1 can be obtained. Furthermore, by providing the hook piece 29b, the installation state of the cover component 130 and the connector housing 120 is further stabilized according to the connector component 110 and the wiring component equipped with the connector component 110.

[0096] [Variation Example]

[0097] Figure 12 This is an exploded top view showing a modified example of the connector component 10 according to Embodiment 1. Figure 13 This is an exploded top view showing a modified example of the connector component 110 according to Embodiment 2.

[0098] In the modified connector components 210 and 310, the outer surface shape of the rear end of the main body 222 differs from the outer surface shape of the rear end of the main body 22 described above. That is, in the above example, the case where the outer surface of the rear end of the main body 22 is circular was described, but this is not a necessary structure. Alternatively, as... Figure 12 The connector housing 220 shown and Figure 13As shown in connector housing 320, the outer surface of the rear end of the main body 222 is square. In connector housings 220 and 320, the outer surface of the rear end of the main body 222 is square, but it can also be rectangular or other square shapes. Furthermore, the outer surface of the rear end of the main body 222 can also be circular or other shapes other than square. In connector housings 220 and 320, the locking portions 26 are not located at the corners of the outer surface of the main body 222, but are preferably located in the middle portion between the corners. Additionally, the cover members 230 and 330 corresponding to connector housings 220 and 320 are preferably provided as outer extension portions 234 and mounting portions 239, which are square in shape corresponding to the rear end of the main body 222.

[0099] In addition, the above description has shown the case where the locking portion 26 has two protrusions 27 and 28 and the locking receiving portions 40 and 41 have locking pieces 43 that are embedded between the two protrusions 27 and 28, but this is not a necessary structure. As long as the locking portion 26 and the locking receiving portions 40 and 41 can lock together, they can also be of any shape. For example, the locking portion 26 can also have one protrusion 27 or 28.

[0100] Furthermore, the explanation up to this point has focused on the case where two locking receiving parts 40 and 41 are provided in the mounting section 39, but this is not a necessary structure. The mounting section may have one locking receiving part or more than three.

[0101] Furthermore, the description up to this point has assumed that the mounting portion 39 has a connecting piece 46 with a window portion 47, but this is not a necessary structure. The mounting portion 39 may also not have a connecting piece 46 with a window portion 47. For example, the mounting portion may only have locking and receiving portions 40 and 41. Alternatively, for example, a reinforcing piece may be provided in the mounting portion, which is formed to be shorter than the connecting piece 46 and to reinforce the locking and receiving portions 40 and 41. Such a reinforcing piece may, for example, be shaped such that the portion of the connecting piece 46 containing the window portion 47 is recessed.

[0102] Furthermore, the installation configuration up to this point has been described as one in which the connector housing 20 and the cover member 30 can slide along a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the chamber 21 and orthogonal to the direction connecting the two locking receiving parts 40, 41. However, this is not a necessary configuration. For example, the connector housing 20 and the cover member 30 can also be installed by sliding along the axial direction of the chamber 21. Alternatively, the connector housing 20 and the cover member 30 may not be able to be installed by sliding. For example, the two locking receiving parts can be elastically deformed by the installer by widening the two locking receiving parts, rather than elastically deforming due to the reaction force from the locking parts during sliding.

[0103] Furthermore, the configuration up to this point has been described with three or more locking portions 26 positioned corresponding to the vertices of the regular polygon, but this is not a necessary structure. For example, the configuration of three locking portions can also be configured such that one of the four locking portions 26 is omitted.

[0104] Furthermore, the description up to this point has focused on a configuration where only one semi-cylindrical cover member 30 is installed on the connector housing 20, partially covering the area around the wire 50. However, this is not a necessary configuration. The cover member can also be configured to cover the entire area around the wire 50. For example, two semi-cylindrical cover members can be installed on the connector housing 20, covering the entire area around the wire 50. The two cover members can also be connected in an openable and closable manner via a hinge or the like.

[0105] Furthermore, the structures described in the above embodiments and variations can be appropriately combined without contradicting each other.

[0106] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0107] 10, 110, 210, 310 connector components

[0108] 20, 120, 220, 320 connector housings

[0109] 21 chambers

[0110] 22, 222 Main body

[0111] 23 Body Installation Department

[0112] 24 plate-shaped part

[0113] 25 mounting holes

[0114] 26, 26A, 26B, 26C, 26D, 126 locking parts

[0115] 27, 28, 127, 128 protrusions

[0116] 29a Support column

[0117] 29b Hook and Hanger Plate

[0118] 30 and 130 cover components

[0119] 31 Restriction Section

[0120] 32. Cable Management Section

[0121] 33 Inner side extension

[0122] 34 Outer extension

[0123] 35. Restriction of the main body

[0124] 36 Base end cylinder

[0125] 37 Front end cylinder

[0126] 38 recess

[0127] 39 Installation Department

[0128] 40, 140 First stop receiving part (stop receiving part)

[0129] 41, 141 Second locking receiving part (locking receiving part)

[0130] 42 Support plate

[0131] 42a Basement portion

[0132] 42b Front end section

[0133] 43 locking clips

[0134] 44 Storage Department

[0135] 45 Hook and Hanging Part

[0136] 46 Connecting pieces

[0137] Window sections 47 and 147

[0138] 50 wire

[0139] 100 Wiring components

Claims

1. A connector component, comprising: Connector housing having a cavity; and The cover component is selectively mounted relative to the connector housing in any of three or more different mounting directions, causing the wires extending from the chamber to bend in the direction corresponding to that mounting direction. The cover component includes a limiting part and a mounting part. The limiting part restricts the portion of the wire extending from the chamber to bend in a direction intersecting the axial direction of the chamber. The mounting part is integrally mounted to the connector housing with the limiting part. On the outer surface of the connector housing, three or more locking portions are provided circumferentially and separately. The mounting portion includes at least one locking receiving portion that engages with the locking portion. The connector housing and the cover component are mounted in an installation direction corresponding to the combination of the locking portion and the locking receiving portion that interlock with each other. The mounting portion is disposed on one end of the cover component, and the limiting portion is disposed on the other end of the cover component, closer to the mounting portion. The cover component is partially cylindrical, extending in a groove shape from one end where the mounting portion is located to the other end where the wire extends, and partially covering the periphery of the wire. The limiting portion has a portion that extends curvedly from one end toward the other end. The wire extends along the curved portion of the limiting portion, thereby being restricted to extend from the other end of the cover member in the direction restricted by the limiting portion.

2. The connector component according to claim 1, wherein, The locking part has two protrusions. The locking receiving portion has a locking tab embedded between the two protrusions.

3. The connector component according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, The mounting section includes a first locking receiving part and a second locking receiving part as the locking receiving part. The first locking receiving part and the second locking receiving part are locked onto two of the three or more locking parts.

4. The connector component according to claim 3, wherein, The mounting portion has a connecting piece that extends circumferentially along the connector housing in a manner facing the outer surface of the connector housing, and connects the first locking receiving portion to the second locking receiving portion. The connecting piece has a window portion that is included in the three or more locking portions and locks between the first locking receiving portion and the second locking receiving portion.

5. The connector component according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein, The connector housing and the cover component are capable of sliding and moving in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the chamber and orthogonal to the direction connecting the first locking receiving portion and the second locking receiving portion for installation.

6. The connector component according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The three or more locking parts are positioned at locations corresponding to the vertices of the regular polygon.

7. A wiring component, comprising: The connector component according to any one of claims 1 to 6; and The wires, with their ends inserted into the chamber, The portion of the wire extending from the chamber is restricted to a bent state by the limiting portion of the cover component.

8. A connector component, comprising: Connector housing having a cavity; and The cover component is selectively mounted relative to the connector housing in any of three or more different mounting directions, causing the wires extending from the chamber to bend in the direction corresponding to that mounting direction. The cover component includes a limiting part and a mounting part. The limiting part restricts the portion of the wire extending from the chamber to bend in a direction intersecting the axial direction of the chamber. The mounting part is integrally mounted to the connector housing with the limiting part. On the outer surface of the connector housing, three or more locking portions are provided circumferentially and separately. The mounting portion includes at least one locking receiving portion that engages with the locking portion. The connector housing and the cover component are mounted in an installation direction corresponding to the combination of the locking portion and the locking receiving portion that interlock with each other. The mounting section includes a first locking receiving part and a second locking receiving part as the locking receiving part. The first locking receiving part and the second locking receiving part are locked onto two of the three or more locking parts. The connector housing and the cover component slide along a locking direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the chamber and orthogonal to the direction connecting the first locking receiving portion and the second locking receiving portion, and in this locking direction, the first locking receiving portion locks with the locking portion and the second locking receiving portion locks with the locking portion, thereby installing the connector housing and the cover component.

9. The connector component according to claim 8, wherein, The cover component is partially cylindrical. The mounting portion is located on one end of the cover component. The wire is restricted to extend from the other end of the cover component in the direction restricted by the restricting portion. The direction of the sliding movement is the direction in which the bottom of the partially cylindrical cover component is connected to the opening on the side opposite to the bottom.

10. A wiring component, comprising: Connector components; and The wires, with their ends inserted into the cavity of the connector component, The connector components include: A connector housing having the chamber; A cover component, selectively mounted relative to the connector housing in any of three or more different mounting directions, causing the wires extending from the chamber to bend in the direction corresponding to that mounting direction; and A binding component that binds the wires and the surrounding area of ​​the cover component. The cover component includes a limiting part and a mounting part. The limiting part restricts the portion of the wire extending from the chamber to bend in a direction intersecting the axial direction of the chamber. The mounting part is integrally mounted to the connector housing with the limiting part. On the outer surface of the connector housing, three or more locking portions are provided circumferentially and separately. The mounting portion includes at least one locking receiving portion that engages with the locking portion. The connector housing and the cover component are mounted in an installation direction corresponding to the combination of the locking portion and the locking receiving portion that interlock with each other. The mounting portion is disposed on one end of the cover component, and the limiting portion is disposed on the other end of the cover component, closer to the mounting portion. The cover component is partially cylindrical, extending in a groove shape from one end where the mounting portion is located to the other end where the wire extends, and partially covering the periphery of the wire. The limiting portion has a portion that extends curvedly from one end toward the other end. The wire extends along the curved portion of the limiting portion, thereby being restricted to extend from the other end of the cover member in the direction restricted by the limiting portion. On the other end side of the cover component, the binding component binds the wire to the limiting part.

11. The wiring component according to claim 10, wherein, A terminal is provided at the end of the wire. The terminal and the portion of the wire connected to the terminal are housed within the cavity of the connector housing.

12. The connector component according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The limiting part has a wire gathering part and a limiting body part. The inner diameter of the wire gathering part gradually decreases from one end to the other end. The limiting body part is located on the other end relative to the wire gathering part and is provided with the curved extension portion.

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