temperature sensor

Abstract

A temperature sensor includes a temperature measuring element that measures temperature, a pair of wiring sections connected to the temperature measuring element, a partition that holds the temperature measuring element and guides the wiring sections, and a housing that accommodates the temperature measuring element, the wiring sections, and the partition. The partition has a first-axis adjustment section that adjusts a position of the pair of wiring sections in a first-axis direction and a second-axis adjustment section that adjusts a position of the wiring sections in a second-axis direction. The first-axis adjustment section restricts movement of the partition in the first-axis direction, and the second-axis adjustment section restricts movement of the partition in the second-axis direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] One aspect of the present invention relates to a temperature sensor. Background Technology

[0002] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-211792 discloses a conventional temperature sensor. The temperature sensor includes a temperature sensing element for measuring temperature, a pair of wiring portions connected to the temperature sensing element, a partition for holding the temperature sensing element and guiding the wiring portions, and a housing for housing the temperature sensing element, wiring portions and partition.

[0003] In the temperature sensor described above, if the position of the temperature sensing element inside the housing shifts, the temperature characteristics of the sensor deteriorate. Therefore, it is necessary to suppress the positional shift of the temperature sensing element inside the housing. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One aspect of the present invention is to provide a temperature sensor capable of suppressing the positional displacement of the temperature sensing element within the housing.

[0005] A temperature sensor according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a temperature sensing element for measuring temperature; a pair of wiring portions connected to the temperature sensing element; a partition for holding the temperature sensing element and guiding the wiring portions; and a housing for housing the temperature sensing element, the wiring portions, and the partition, wherein the partition has a first axis adjustment portion for adjusting the position of the pair of wiring portions in a first axial direction and a second axis adjustment portion for adjusting the position of the wiring portions in a second axial direction, the first axis adjustment portion restricting movement of the partition in the first axial direction and the second axis adjustment portion restricting movement of the partition in the second axial direction.

[0006] The partition has a first axis adjustment section for adjusting the position of a pair of wiring portions in a first axial direction. The first axis adjustment section restricts movement of the partition in the first axial direction. Therefore, if the partition needs to move in the first axial direction while supporting the temperature sensing element, this movement is restricted by the first axis adjustment section. This suppresses positional displacement of the temperature sensing element within the housing in the first axial direction. Additionally, the partition has a second axis adjustment section for adjusting the position of the wiring portions in a second axial direction. The second axis adjustment section restricts movement of the partition in the second axial direction. Therefore, if the partition needs to move in the second axial direction while supporting the temperature sensing element, this movement is restricted by the second axis adjustment section. This suppresses positional displacement of the temperature sensing element within the housing in the second axial direction.

[0007] The first axis adjustment unit can also be configured as a sliding mechanism that slides into the housing in the direction of the second axis. In this case, the first axis adjustment unit slides and engages with the housing simultaneously with the action of inserting the partition into the housing in the direction of the second axis. Furthermore, the engagement of the sliding mechanism restricts the movement of the first axis adjustment unit in the direction of the first axis.

[0008] The housing may also have an opening that accommodates the second shaft adjustment portion, with the second shaft adjustment portion protruding to the outside of the housing. In this case, the movement of the second shaft adjustment portion in the second axial direction is restricted by the side of the opening, as the second shaft adjustment portion is accommodated in the opening. Furthermore, when the second shaft adjustment portion is inserted into the opening, it can be easily inserted into the opening by pushing aside the easily flexible edge of the opening.

[0009] The partition has a guide portion that guides a pair of wiring portions on the side opposite to the temperature sensing element in the second axial direction. In this case, the partition can guide the wiring portions at a position opposite to the temperature sensing element.

[0010] The guide section may also have a guide surface that is inclined relative to the thickness direction of the partition. In this case, when the wiring section is installed on the partition, it is possible to guide the wiring section on the partition while it is being installed.

[0011] The first axis adjustment section can also be located between a pair of wiring sections. In this case, by effectively utilizing the space between the pair of wiring sections in the first axis direction, the partition can be made compact.

[0012] The second axis adjustment section can also be provided between a pair of wiring sections. In this case, by effectively utilizing the space between the pair of wiring sections in the first axis direction, the partition can be made compact.

[0013] Alternatively, the temperature sensing element, the first axis adjustment section, and the second axis adjustment section can be arranged in the order of the second axis. In this case, when inserting the partition into the housing, the temperature sensing element, the first axis adjustment section, and the second axis adjustment section are inserted in that order. With this arrangement, the size of the thin-walled portion of the latching part of the second axis adjustment section is prevented from increasing, and the first axis adjustment section avoids the thin-walled portion. This arrangement can suppress the elongation of the partition along its entire length. As a result, the partition can be made compact.

[0014] According to one aspect of the present invention, a temperature sensor capable of suppressing positional displacement of the temperature sensing element within the housing is provided. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of temperature sensor 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the second housing section, omitting the housing of the temperature sensor.

[0017] Figure 3 This is an enlarged 3D view of the temperature sensor, omitting the housing and magnifying the structure around the temperature sensing element.

[0018] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of the negative end of the storage section along the Y-axis.

[0019] Figure 5 It is along Figure 2 The cross-sectional view of the V-V line is shown.

[0020] Figure 6 It is along Figure 2 The cross-sectional view of line VI-VI is shown.

[0021] Explanation of symbols

[0022] 1…Temperature sensor, 5A, 5B…Wiring section, 6…Housing, 7…Baffle, 8…Temperature sensing element, 30…First axis adjustment section, 31…Sliding mechanism, 40…Second axis adjustment section, 41…Opening section. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description, the same symbols are used for the same elements or elements having the same function, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of temperature sensor 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the second housing part 6B, omitting the housing 6 from the temperature sensor 1. Figure 3 This is an enlarged perspective view of temperature sensor 1, omitting the housing and showing the structure around the temperature sensing element. Temperature sensor 1 is a sensor that measures temperature and transmits the signal related to the measurement result to a device (not shown) via a pair of wiring sections. Furthermore, in the following description, the XYZ coordinate system shown in each figure will be established, and the positional relationships of each component will be explained.

[0025] Temperature sensor 1 includes a base portion 2, a temperature measuring portion 3, and an extension portion 4. The base portion 2 serves as the base for temperature sensor 1. The temperature measuring portion 3 measures temperature. The temperature measuring portion 3 extends from the base portion 2 towards the positive side in the X-axis direction. The extension portion 4 extends from the base portion 2 towards the negative side in the Z-axis direction. The extension portion 4 internally guides wiring portions 5A and 5B from the base portion 2 towards the negative side in the Z-axis direction.

[0026] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the temperature sensor 1 includes a housing 6 and a partition 7 (see reference). Figure 2 and Figure 3 Temperature sensing element 8 (refer to) Figure 3 ), and a pair of wiring sections 5A and 5B.

[0027] The housing 6 is a housing that internally houses the temperature sensing element 8, wiring portions 5A and 5B, and partition 7. Furthermore, the housing 6 extends the internally housed wiring portions 5A and 5B to the outside via an outlet 10 located at a predetermined position. The housing 6 includes a first housing portion 6A and a second housing portion 6B. The first housing portion 6A is a component that supports the temperature sensing element 8, wiring portions 5A and 5B, and partition 7 in a positioned state during the assembly of the temperature sensor 1. The second housing portion 6B is a component that covers the first housing portion 6A in its supporting state. The second housing portion 6B is formed by resin molding the first housing portion 6A in its supporting state. The first housing portion 6A and the second housing portion 6B may also be made of different resin materials. Therefore, the heat capacities of the first housing portion 6A and the second housing portion 6B are different. The resin materials used for the first housing part 6A and the second housing part 6B can be, for example, PPS (polyphenylene sulfide), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), PA (polyamide), etc.

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, the first housing portion 6A includes a storage portion 11 and a guide portion 12. The storage portion 11 houses the temperature sensing element 8, wiring portions 5A and 5B, and the partition 7. Furthermore, the storage portion 11 guides the wiring portions 5A and 5B along the X-axis direction by combining with the partition 7. The storage portion 11 has a cuboid box-shaped structure with its long side in the X-axis direction. Specifically, the storage portion 11 includes a bottom wall portion 11a and an upper wall portion 11b facing each other in the Z-axis direction, side wall portions 11c and 11d facing each other in the Y-axis direction, and an end wall portion 11e located at the positive end in the X-axis direction. An opening is formed at the negative end in the X-axis direction of the storage portion 11, through which the partition 7 and the like can be inserted. Furthermore, an extension portion 13 is formed in half of the positive side of the Y-axis direction at the negative side end of the bottom wall portion 11a in the X-axis direction, extending further towards the negative side in the X-axis direction than the end of the storage portion 11.

[0029] The guide portion 12 guides the wiring portions 5A and 5B from the negative end of the housing portion 11 in the X-axis direction toward the negative side in the Z-axis direction. The guide portion 12 has a guide wall portion 14 extending from the negative end of the bottom wall portion 11a of the housing portion 11 in the X-axis direction toward the negative side in the Z-axis direction. The guide wall portion 14 is provided in half of the negative side region in the Y-axis direction at the end of the bottom wall portion 11a. The guide wall portion 14 extends parallel to the YZ plane. The guide wall portion 14 guides the wiring portions 5A and 5B along the main surface 14a of the negative side in the X-axis direction. Restriction wall portions 15A and 15B, opposing each other in the Y-axis direction, are formed at the positive end of the guide wall portion 14 in the Z-axis direction.

[0030] The guide portion 12 also has a pair of first sidewall portions 16A and 16B and a pair of second sidewall portions 17A and 17B. The first sidewall portions 16A and 16B and the second sidewall portions 17A and 17B are formed to stand upright from the main surface 14a of the guide wall portion 14 towards the negative side in the X-axis direction. The first sidewall portions 16A and 16B guide the wiring portions 5A and 5B in the Z-axis direction. The first sidewall portions 16A and 16B are located near the center position in the Z-axis direction of the guide wall portion 14. The second sidewall portions 17A and 17B guide the wiring portions 5A and 5B in a direction different from the first sidewall portions 16A and 16B, namely, the negative side in the Y-axis direction. The second sidewall portions 17A and 17B are located near the end of the negative side in the Z-axis direction of the guide wall portion 14. Furthermore, the end of the second sidewall portions 17A and 17B in the negative side in the Y-axis direction constitutes the outlet portion 10 of the housing 6.

[0031] The second housing portion 6B covers the portion of the first housing portion 6A located on the negative side in the X-axis direction. The second housing portion 6B forms the base portion 2 by covering the vicinity of the end of the receiving portion 11 on the negative side in the X-axis direction (see reference). Figure 1 Additionally, the second housing portion 6B forms an extension portion 4 by covering the guide portion 12 from the negative side in the X-axis direction (see reference). Figure 1 Furthermore, the portion of the storage section 11 on the positive side in the X-axis direction is not covered by the second housing section 6B and extends towards the positive side in the X-axis direction. This portion constitutes the temperature measuring section 3.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, the partition 7 is a component that holds the temperature sensing element 8 and guides the wiring portions 5A and 5B. The partition 7 is a plate-shaped component that extends in the Y-axis direction with its long side extending in a state parallel to the XY plane. The partition 7 has a pedestal portion 21 supporting the temperature sensing element 8 in the positive region in the X-axis direction. In addition, the partition 7 has a partition wall portion 22 that stands upright in the Z-axis direction and extends in the X-axis direction at the central position in the Y-axis direction. The partition wall portion 22 extends from the positive end of the partition 7 in the X-axis direction to the negative end. Furthermore, the partition wall portion 22 has a portion that extends further in the negative X-axis direction than the negative end of the partition 7 in the X-axis direction. This portion functions as a guide portion 23 that guides the wiring portions 5A and 5B in the X-axis direction opposite to the temperature sensing element 8. The guide portion 23 has a guide surface 23a that is inclined relative to the thickness direction (Z-axis direction) of the partition 7. The guide surface 23a is formed on both sides of the guide portion 23 on the positive side in the Z-axis direction. The guide surface 23a is inclined such that the end of the guide portion 23 gradually narrows as it moves toward the positive side in the Z-axis direction.

[0033] The temperature sensing element 8 is a sensor for measuring temperature. The temperature sensing element 8 has a measuring section 24 for measuring temperature and a pair of terminal sections 26A and 26B extending from the measuring section 24. The temperature sensing element 8 is mounted on the base section 21 with the measuring section 24 extending from the end of the partition 7 in the X-axis direction. The terminal sections 26A and 26B are mounted on the partition 7, separated from each other by a partition wall section 22. The temperature sensing element 8 refers to, for example, an NTC thermistor element whose resistance changes with temperature.

[0034] Wiring sections 5A and 5B are wires that connect to the temperature sensing element 8 and transmit signals from the temperature sensing element 8 to external devices. The front ends of wiring sections 5A and 5B, with the wire 5a exposed after the covering is removed, are connected to terminal sections 26A and 26B via connecting member 27. Wiring sections 5A and 5B extend from the connecting portion towards the negative side in the X-axis direction to the negative end of the storage section 11 in the X-axis direction (see reference). Figure 2 Furthermore, the portions of wiring sections 5A and 5B that extend from the temperature sensing element 8 and towards the negative side in the X-axis direction are referred to as lead-out sections E1. Wiring sections 5A and 5B in lead-out sections E1 are provided on a partition 7 such that they are separated by a partition wall 22. Furthermore, the assembly formed by the partition 7, the temperature sensing element 8, and the lead-out sections E1 of wiring sections 5A and 5B is housed within a housing section 11. Moreover, the housing section 11 is filled with a filler material, and the assembly is housed within the housing section 11 while covered by the filler material.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, wiring portions 5A and 5B extending from the storage portion 11 are bent towards the negative side in the Z-axis direction and extend towards the negative side in the Z-axis direction when guided to the guide portion 12. The portion of wiring portions 5A and 5B extending towards the negative side in the Z-axis direction when guided to the guide portion 12 is called the guided portion E2. In the guided portion E2, wiring portions 5A and 5B are supported while being clamped by the first sidewall portions 16A and 16B. Furthermore, wiring portions 5A and 5B are bent towards the negative side in the Y-axis direction near their ends in the negative Z-axis direction of the guide portion 12 and extend towards the negative side in the Y-axis direction when guided to the guide portion 12. The portion of wiring portions 5A and 5B extending towards the negative Y-axis direction when guided to the guide portion 12 is called the guided portion E3. In the guided portion E3, wiring portions 5A and 5B are supported while being clamped by the second sidewall portions 17A and 17B. Wiring sections 5A and 5B, guided by second sidewall sections 17A and 17B, extend outwards from the housing 6 via outlet section 10. Thus, wiring sections 5A and 5B extend outwards from the housing 6 at a position different from that of the temperature sensing element 8 in the Z-axis direction. Furthermore, wiring sections 5A and 5B extend outwards from the housing 6 in a direction different from the direction (X-axis direction) of the outlet section E1 extending from the temperature sensing element 8 (Y-axis direction).

[0036] Next, refer to Figures 3-6 The mechanism for adjusting the position of partition 7 is described in detail. Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of the negative end of the storage section 11 in the Y-axis direction. Figure 5 It is along Figure 2 The cross-sectional view of the V-V line is shown. Figure 6 It is along Figure 2 The cross-sectional view of line VI-VI is shown.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, the partition 7 includes a first axis adjustment section 30 and a second axis adjustment section 40. The first axis adjustment section 30 is used to adjust the position of the wiring sections 5A and 5B in the first axis direction. The second axis adjustment section 40 is used to adjust the position of the wiring sections 5A and 5B in the second axis direction. In the partition 7, along the second axis direction, the temperature sensing element 8, the first axis adjustment section 30, the second axis adjustment section 40, and the guide section 23 are arranged in the order of the positive side to the negative side. Furthermore, the direction of the wiring sections 5A and 5B here is based on the direction of the wiring sections 5A and 5B in the lead-out section E1, which is supported by the partition 7. Therefore, in this embodiment, the Y-axis direction corresponds to the first axis direction, and the X-axis direction corresponds to the second axis direction. Hereinafter, the position adjustment will be described using the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction.

[0038] The first axis adjustment unit 30 adjusts the position of the partition 7 in the Y-axis direction by restricting the movement of the partition 7 in the Y-axis direction. Specifically, the first axis adjustment unit 30 is composed of a sliding mechanism 31 that slides between itself and the first housing part 6A in the X-axis direction. Figure 3 As shown, the first axis adjustment part 30 rises from the upper surface 22a on the positive side of the partition wall part 22 in the Z-axis direction to a higher position, and extends in the X-axis direction on the upper surface 22a. The first axis adjustment part 30 is provided between the wiring parts 5A and 5B.

[0039] The first axis adjustment section 30 has side surfaces 30a and 30b on both sides in the Y-axis direction. Furthermore, the ends of the side surfaces 30a and 30b on the positive side in the X-axis direction have guide surfaces 30c and 30d that gradually narrow as they approach the positive side in the X-axis direction. The upper surface 30e of the first axis adjustment section 30 is positioned on the positive side in the Z-axis direction, closer to the upper surface 22a of the partition wall section 22.

[0040] In contrast, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the receiving portion 11 has a groove 32 in its upper wall portion 11b that accommodates the first shaft adjustment portion 30. The groove 32 is formed by recessing the inner surface (the negative side of the surface in the Z-axis direction) of the upper wall portion 11b toward the positive side in the Z-axis direction. The groove 32 extends along the X-axis direction with a certain cross-sectional shape. When the partition 7 is inserted into the receiving portion 11, the first shaft adjustment portion 30 is inserted into the groove 32 from its negative side end in the X-axis direction in a sliding manner in the X-axis direction. At this time, the insertion into the groove 32 is guided by guide surfaces 30c and 30d.

[0041] like Figure 6 As shown, the groove 32 has side surfaces 32a and 32b that face each other in the Y-axis direction. With the first shaft adjustment part 30 housed in the groove 32, side surfaces 30a and 32a face each other when they are close together in the Y-axis direction, and side surfaces 30a and 32a face each other when they are close together in the Y-axis direction. Therefore, if the partition 7 needs to move relative to the housing part 11 towards the positive side in the Y-axis direction, the movement is restricted by the contact between side surfaces 30b and 32b. If the partition 7 needs to move relative to the housing part 11 towards the negative side in the Y-axis direction, the movement is restricted by the contact between side surfaces 30a and 32a.

[0042] The second axis adjustment unit 40 adjusts the position of the partition 7 in the X-axis direction by restricting the movement of the partition 7 in the X-axis direction. For example... Figure 3 As shown, specifically, the second axis adjustment section 40 is composed of a protrusion that rises from the upper surface 22a of the partition wall section 22 in the Z-axis direction to a position higher than the first axis adjustment section 30. The second axis adjustment section 40 is formed on the negative side of the first axis adjustment section 30 in the X-axis direction. The second axis adjustment section 40 is formed on the positive side of the guide section 23 in the X-axis direction. The second axis adjustment section 40 is disposed between the wiring sections 5A and 5B.

[0043] The second axis adjustment section 40 has a positive end face 40a and a negative end face 40b in the X-axis direction. The end face 40a functions as a guide surface that is inclined towards the negative side in the X-axis direction as it moves upward. The upper surface 30e of the first axis adjustment section 30 is positioned on the positive side in the Z-axis direction, which is closer to the upper surface 22a of the partition wall section 22.

[0044] In contrast, the receiving portion 11 of the first housing portion 6A has an opening 41 that accommodates the second axis adjustment portion 40, which protrudes to the outside of the housing 6. The opening 41 is formed to extend through the upper wall portion 11b in the thickness direction near the negative end of the receiving portion 11 in the X-axis direction. Furthermore, the opening 41 is formed as a slit extending in the Y-axis direction. The opening 41 has opposing side surfaces 41a and 41b in the X-axis direction. The negative side surface 41a of the opening 41 in the X-axis direction is formed on a beam portion 42 extending in the Y-axis direction.

[0045] like Figure 5 As shown, when the partition 7 is inserted into the receiving portion 11, the second shaft adjustment part 40 pushes the beam part 42 upward and inserts it into the opening portion 41. At this time, the inclined end face 40a is guided to the guide surface 42a on the lower surface side of the beam part 42. Furthermore, the lower surface of the beam part 42 is positioned higher than the upper surface 30e of the first shaft adjustment part 30 and lower than the upper surface 40c of the second shaft adjustment part 40, in a manner that does not obstruct the insertion of the first shaft adjustment part 30. When the second shaft adjustment part 40 is received in the opening portion 41, the end face 40a and the side face 41a are facing each other in a state of approaching each other in the X-axis direction, and the end face 40b and the side face 41b are facing each other in a state of approaching each other in the X-axis direction. Thus, if the partition 7 needs to move towards the positive side in the X-axis direction relative to the receiving portion 11, the movement is restricted by the contact between the end face 40a and the side face 41a. If the partition 7 needs to move relative to the storage section 11 in the negative direction of the X-axis, the movement is restricted by the end face 40b abutting against the side face 41b.

[0046] The manufacturing method of temperature sensor 1 will be described. First, an assembly is formed by connecting the temperature sensing element 8 and wiring portions 5A and 5B and mounting them on the partition 7. Next, a filler is filled inside the receiving portion 11 of the first housing portion 6A, and the assembly is housed in the receiving portion 11. Next, the wiring portions 5A and 5B are clamped in by the first sidewall portions 16A and 16B and the second sidewall portions 17A and 17B of the guide portion 12. As a result, the wiring portions 5A and 5B are guided by the guide portion 12 and led out from the outlet portion 10. Then, the second housing portion 6B is formed to cover the first housing portion 6A. Thus, temperature sensor 1 is completed.

[0047] Next, the effects of the temperature sensor 1 in this embodiment will be explained.

[0048] The partition 7 has a first axis adjustment section 30 for adjusting the position of a pair of wiring portions 5A and 5B in the Y-axis direction (first axis direction). The first axis adjustment section 30 restricts the movement of the partition 7 in the Y-axis direction. Therefore, if the partition 7 needs to move in the Y-axis direction while supporting the temperature sensing element 8, the first axis adjustment section 30 restricts this movement. This suppresses the positional displacement of the temperature sensing element 8 in the Y-axis direction within the housing 6. Furthermore, the partition 7 has a second axis adjustment section 40 for adjusting the position of the wiring portions 5A and 5B in the X-axis direction (second axis direction). The second axis adjustment section 40 restricts the movement of the partition 7 in the X-axis direction. Therefore, if the partition 7 needs to move in the X-axis direction while supporting the temperature sensing element 8, the second axis adjustment section 40 restricts this movement. This suppresses the positional displacement of the temperature sensing element 8 in the X-axis direction within the housing 6.

[0049] The first axis adjustment part 30 can also be constituted by a sliding mechanism 31 that slides between itself and the housing 6 in the X-axis direction. In this case, the first axis adjustment part 30 slides and engages with the housing 6 simultaneously with the action of inserting the partition 7 into the housing 6 in the X-axis direction. In addition, the first axis adjustment part 30 restricts movement in the Y-axis direction by engaging with the sliding mechanism 31.

[0050] The housing 6 may also have an opening 41 that accommodates the second shaft adjustment part 40, which protrudes to the outside of the housing 6. In this case, since the second shaft adjustment part 40 is accommodated in the opening 41, the movement of the second shaft adjustment part 40 in the X-axis direction is restricted by the sides 41a and 41b of the opening 41. Furthermore, when the second shaft adjustment part 40 is inserted into the opening 41, the second shaft adjustment part 40 can be easily inserted into the opening 41 by pushing open the easily flexible edge (beam 42) of the opening 41. That is, the second shaft adjustment part 40 is inserted into the opening 41 by a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0051] The partition 7 has a guide portion 23 that guides a pair of wiring portions 5A and 5B in the X-axis direction on the side opposite to the temperature sensing element 8. In this case, the partition 7 can guide the wiring portions 5A and 5B at a position opposite to the temperature sensing element 8.

[0052] The guide portion 23 may also have a guide surface 23a that is inclined relative to the thickness direction of the partition 7. In this case, when the wiring portions 5A and 5B are disposed on the partition 7, the guide surface 23a can guide the wiring portions 5A and 5B and dispose of them on the partition 7.

[0053] The first axis adjustment section 30 can also be provided between a pair of wiring sections 5A and 5B. In this case, by effectively utilizing the space between the pair of wiring sections 5A and 5B in the Y-axis direction, the partition 7 can be made compact.

[0054] The second axis adjustment section 40 can also be provided between a pair of wiring sections 5A and 5B. In this case, by effectively utilizing the space between the pair of wiring sections 5A and 5B in the Y-axis direction, the partition 7 can be made compact.

[0055] Alternatively, the temperature sensing element 8, the first axis adjustment part 30, and the second axis adjustment part 40 can be arranged in the X-axis direction in that order. In this case, when the partition 7 is inserted into the housing 6, the temperature sensing element 8, the first axis adjustment part 30, and the second axis adjustment part 40 are inserted in that order. For example, if the latching part of the second axis adjustment part 40 arrives first during insertion, a larger thin-walled portion of the beam part 42 is required to allow for flexibility. Furthermore, since the first axis adjustment part 30 needs to be positioned on the negative side of the X-axis to avoid such a thin-walled portion, the overall length of the structure will be elongated. That is, when the second axis adjustment part 40 is positioned on the positive side of the X-axis direction compared to the first axis adjustment part 30, the dimension of the beam part 42 in the X-axis direction becomes larger, making it less prone to flexibility. On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the second axis adjustment part 40 is positioned on the negative side of the X-axis direction compared to the first axis adjustment part 30, the size of the beam part 42 can be reduced, making it easier to flexibility. This suppresses the overall length elongation described above, thus making the partition 7 more compact.

[0056] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above.

[0057] For example, the creeping structure of the wiring in the wiring sections 5A and 5B or the structure of the housing 6 are not limited to the embodiments described above.

[0058] The positions of the first shaft adjustment part 30 and the second shaft adjustment part 40 are not particularly limited, and they can be provided in positions other than the partition wall part 22. For example, the first shaft adjustment part 30 and the second shaft adjustment part 40 can also be provided at the end of the partition 7 in the Y-axis direction. In addition, the structure of the first shaft adjustment part 30 and the second shaft adjustment part 40 is not particularly limited. For example, a sliding mechanism 31 can be formed by forming a groove in the partition 7 as the first shaft adjustment part 30 and embedding the protruding wall part on the housing 6 side into the groove. Alternatively, the movement can be restricted by providing a hole in the partition 7 as the second shaft adjustment part 40 and inserting the protrusion on the housing 6 side into the hole.

Claims

1. A temperature sensor, wherein, have: Temperature sensing element, which measures temperature; A pair of wiring sections connected to the temperature sensing element; A partition that holds the temperature sensing element and guides the wiring section; The housing houses the temperature sensing element, the wiring section, and the partition. The partition has a first axis adjustment part for adjusting the position of the pair of wiring portions in a first axial direction and a second axis adjustment part for adjusting the position of the extension of the wiring portions in a second axial direction. The first axis adjustment part restricts the movement of the partition in the first axis direction. The second axis adjustment part restricts the movement of the partition in the second axis direction. The first axis adjustment part is composed of a sliding mechanism that slides between itself and the housing in the direction of the second axis. The first shaft adjustment part rises from the upper surface of the partition wall portion of the partition to a higher position, extends on the upper surface in the direction of the second axis, and has side surfaces on both sides in the direction of the first axis. The side surfaces have guide surfaces at their ends in the direction of the second axis that gradually narrow as they move toward the direction of the second axis. The housing has a groove on its upper wall to accommodate the first shaft adjustment part, and the groove has sides that are opposite to each other in the first axial direction.

2. The temperature sensor according to claim 1, wherein, The first shaft adjustment part is disposed between the pair of wiring parts.

3. The temperature sensor according to claim 1, wherein, The housing has an opening that accommodates the second shaft adjustment portion, such that the second shaft adjustment portion protrudes to the outside of the housing.

4. The temperature sensor according to claim 2, wherein, The housing has an opening that accommodates the second shaft adjustment portion, such that the second shaft adjustment portion protrudes to the outside of the housing.

5. The temperature sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The partition has a guide portion that guides a pair of wiring portions on the side opposite to the temperature sensing element in the second axial direction.

6. The temperature sensor according to claim 5, wherein, The guide portion has a guide surface that is inclined relative to the thickness direction of the partition.

7. The temperature sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The second shaft adjustment part is disposed between the pair of wiring parts.

8. The temperature sensor according to claim 5, wherein, The second shaft adjustment part is disposed between the pair of wiring parts.

9. The temperature sensor according to claim 6, wherein, The second shaft adjustment part is disposed between the pair of wiring parts.

10. The temperature sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The temperature measuring element, the first axis adjustment part, and the second axis adjustment part are arranged in the order of the second axis direction.

11. The temperature sensor according to claim 5, wherein, The temperature measuring element, the first axis adjustment part, and the second axis adjustment part are arranged in the order of the second axis direction.

12. The temperature sensor according to claim 6, wherein, The temperature measuring element, the first axis adjustment part, and the second axis adjustment part are arranged in the order of the second axis direction.

13. The temperature sensor according to claim 7, wherein, The temperature measuring element, the first axis adjustment part, and the second axis adjustment part are arranged in the order of the second axis direction.

14. The temperature sensor according to claim 8, wherein, The temperature measuring element, the first axis adjustment part, and the second axis adjustment part are arranged in the order of the second axis direction.

15. The temperature sensor according to claim 9, wherein, The temperature measuring element, the first axis adjustment part, and the second axis adjustment part are arranged in the order of the second axis direction.

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