Fixed structure

Abstract

The fixing structure (1) includes a long strip member (2), a mounting member (3) and a clip (4). The mounting groove (B2) of the bracket (B) has a first engaging part (B21) and a second engaging part (B22). The mounting member (3) has a clamping part (33) and an assembly part (31) for assembling the clip (4). The clip (4) has a first engaging part (41) that engages with the first engaging part (B21), a second engaging part (42) that engages with the second engaging part (B22), and an assembly part (43) that assembles to the assembly part (31). The assembly part (43) is mounted relative to the assembly part (31) in a manner that allows it to rotate relative to the assembly part (31) in the X direction. It has an extension part (34) that extends radially outward relative to the outer surface of the assembly part (31) in a manner that allows the assembly part (43) to engage in the second direction (D2). According to this fixing structure, even if an external force is applied to the long strip member, the clamp and the mounting member will not easily fall off the bracket, and the clamp will not easily fall off the mounting member during transportation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to fixed structures. Background Technology

[0002] When fixing long components such as control cables to an installation object, a fixing structure is used to fix the long component in a way that prevents it from shifting axially relative to a bracket provided on the installation object (for example, see Patent Document 1). This fixing structure includes: a mounting member (end member) having a engaging portion that engages with a U-shaped slot provided on the bracket, and to which the long component is connected; and a clip mounted on the mounting member. The mounting member is installed into the slot of the bracket with the clip installed, causing the engaging portion of the mounting member to engage with the bracket. This restricts axial movement of the mounting member toward the long component. Furthermore, the clip has a pair of clip-side engaging portions that engage with a pair of bracket-side engaging portions provided on the slot of the bracket. If the clip-side engaging portions engage with the bracket-side engaging portions, it prevents the mounting member from disengaging from the slot of the bracket in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the long component.

[0003] The clip has a U-shaped mounting portion that is fitted around the outer side of the mounting portion of the mounting member along the circumference of the mounting portion. The U-shaped mounting portion of the clip has a restrained portion protruding from the inner surface of the mounting portion, and the mounting portion of the mounting member has a restrained portion that is concave on the outer surface of the mounting portion. When the clip is installed on the mounting member, the restrained portion of the clip engages with the restrained portion of the mounting member in the circumferential direction of the mounting portion, suppressing relative rotation of the clip relative to the mounting member. When the clip is installed onto the mounting member, it moves parallel to the axial direction of the elongated member relative to the mounting member. Therefore, a groove is formed in the area where the restrained portion protruding from the inner surface of the mounting portion of the clip passes when the clip moves axially along the elongated member, allowing the restrained portion of the clip to pass axially.

[0004] Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: International Publication No. 2019 / 088109 Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] After the mounting component and clamp are installed on the bracket, sometimes a torsional force or the like is applied to the long component, causing the mounting component to rotate about an axis. In such cases, with the construction in Patent Document 1, since the mounting component and clamp are engaged in the circumferential direction, if the mounting component rotates, the clamp also rotates about the axis. If the clamp rotates about the axis, the clamp deforms such that one clamp-side engagement portion engaged with one bracket-side engagement portion is pressed against the bracket-side engagement portion, and the other clamp-side engagement portion engaged with the other bracket-side engagement portion is released from the bracket-side engagement portion. As a result, there is a possibility that the engagement between the other clamp-side engagement portion and the other bracket-side engagement portion may be released, and the clamp and mounting component may fall off the bracket.

[0009] Furthermore, as described above, the clip is assembled by moving parallel to the mounting member in the axial direction. Therefore, if a force is applied to the clip in the opposite direction to that applied during assembly while it is being transported in the state where the clip is assembled to the mounting member, the clip may detach from the mounting member.

[0010] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a fixing structure in which the clamps and mounting members are not easily detached from the bracket even when an external force is applied to the long strip member, and the clamps are not easily detached from the mounting members during transportation.

[0011] Methods for solving problems

[0012] The fixing structure of the present invention is used to fix an elongated member to a plate-shaped bracket having a mounting groove cut out from an end edge. The fixing structure includes the elongated member, a cylindrical mounting member connected to the elongated member and mounted to the bracket, and a clamp mounted on the outer periphery of the mounting member along the axial direction of the elongated member. The mounting groove has a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion disposed separately from each other in a third direction perpendicular to the height direction of the mounting groove from the end edge and a second direction perpendicular to the thickness direction of the bracket, which is the groove width direction of the mounting groove. The mounting member includes: a connecting portion for connecting to the elongated member; a clamping portion for clamping the bracket when the mounting member is fixed to the bracket, suppressing movement of the mounting member relative to the bracket in the second direction; and an assembly portion disposed adjacent to the clamping portion in the second direction for assembling the clamp. The clamp includes: a first engaging portion for engaging with the first engaging portion of the mounting groove. A first engaging portion engages to inhibit the mounting member and the clamp from moving in the disengagement direction from the mounting groove in the first direction; a second engaging portion, disposed separately from the first engaging portion in the third direction, engages with the second engaging portion of the mounting groove to inhibit the mounting member and the clamp from moving in the disengagement direction; and an assembly portion extends along the circumferential direction of the mounting member and is assembled to the assembly portion, the assembly portion being elastically deformable in such a way that the distance between the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion in the third direction decreases when the mounting member and the clamp are installed in the mounting groove of the bracket, the assembly portion being mounted relative to the assembly portion in such a way that it is rotatable relative to the mounting member in the axial direction, and having an extension portion in the second direction between the clamping portion and the assembly portion that extends radially outward from the outer surface of the assembly portion relative to the mounting member so as to allow the assembly portion to engage in the second direction.

[0013] Invention Effects

[0014] According to the fixing structure of the present invention, even if an external force is applied to the long strip member, the clamp and the mounting member are not easy to fall off from the bracket, and the clamp is not easy to fall off from the mounting member during transportation. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the fixed structure of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 It is shown in Figure 1 A rough side view of the mounting components of the fixed structure before the clamps are installed.

[0017] Figure 3 It is shown in Figure 1 A rough side view of the fixed structure after the mounting clips are installed.

[0018] Figure 4 Is Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the clips used in the fixed structure.

[0019] Figure 5 Is Figure 1 The front view of the clip used in the fixed structure.

[0020] Figure 6 This is the front view of the mounting component with the clips installed.

[0021] Figure 7 Is Figure 1 A perspective view of the mounting components used in the fixed structure.

[0022] Figure 8 Is Figure 1 A side view of the mounting components used in the fixed structure.

[0023] Figure 9 Is Figure 1 The front view of the mounting components used in the fixed structure.

[0024] Figure 10 (A) is a top view showing a portion of the clip engaged with the protrusion of the mounting member, and (B) is a front view corresponding to the state shown in (A).

[0025] Figure 11 (A) is shown from Figure 10 (A) is a top view showing the state in which the clamp is further pressed toward the protrusion of the mounting member, and (B) is a front view corresponding to the state shown in (A).

[0026] Figure 12 It shows from Figure 11 The top view shown in (A) shows the state in which the clamp is further pressed in and engaged with the protrusion.

[0027] Figure 13 It is shown in Figure 1 The front view of the mounting component with the clip installed in the fixed structure before it is engaged with the bracket.

[0028] Figure 14 This is a front view showing the state in which the mounting component is engaged with the engagement slot of the bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Hereinafter, a fixing structure according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiment shown below is merely an example, and the fixing structure of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the fixing structure 1 of this embodiment includes a long strip member 2, a cylindrical mounting member 3 connected to the long strip member 2 and mounted to the bracket B, and a clip 4 mounted on the outer periphery of the mounting member 3 along the axis X of the long strip member 2 in the direction of the axis X.

[0031] The fixing structure 1 is a structure that fixes the elongated component 2 to the bracket B. The fixing structure 1 mounts the elongated component 2, mounting component 3, and other components to a predetermined installation object (not shown) via the bracket B. In this embodiment, the fixing structure 1 fixes the elongated component assembly A, including the elongated component 2, mounting component 3, and clip 4, to the bracket B. In this embodiment, the elongated component assembly A is a control cable assembly, which is mounted to the vehicle body, the installation object, via the bracket B. It should be noted that the installation object of the fixing structure 1 is not limited to the vehicle body, and the elongated component assembly A is not limited to the control cable assembly.

[0032] Bracket B is the part for mounting component 3. By mounting component 3 on bracket B, the elongated component assembly A is mounted to a mounting object such as a vehicle body. In this embodiment, as... Figure 1 As shown, bracket B is configured as a plate-shaped mounting part. The construction of bracket B is not particularly limited; bracket B can be a plate-shaped component or a box-shaped component with plate-shaped walls. It should be noted that bracket B can be installed in a detachable manner relative to the vehicle body or other mounting objects by means of fixing components such as bolts and nuts, or it can be integrally set into the vehicle body or other mounting objects.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 13 As shown, bracket B has a mounting groove B2 that is slotted from the end edge B1 of bracket B. End edge B1 is the edge portion of bracket B extending in the thickness direction of the plate-like bracket B. Figure 1The mounting groove B2 is open at the end edge B1 in such a way that the mounting member 3, on which the clip 4 is mounted, can be inserted. As will be described later, when the mounting member 3, on which the clip 4 is mounted, is installed into the mounting groove B2, the mounting member 3 is pressed into the mounting groove B2 with the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 of the clip 4 abutting against the opening edge E provided at the end edge B1. It should be noted that, in this specification, the height direction of the mounting groove B2 from the end edge B1 of the bracket B (the direction away from the end edge B1) is called the first direction D1, the thickness direction of the plate-shaped bracket B is called the second direction D2, and the groove width direction of the mounting groove B2, which is perpendicular to both the first direction D1 and the second direction D2, is called the third direction D3. In addition, the direction in which the mounting member 3 in the first direction D1 is inserted into the mounting groove B2 is called the insertion direction D11, and the direction in which the mounting member 3 is detached from the mounting groove B2 is called the detachment direction D12.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 13 As shown, the mounting groove B2 of the bracket B has a first engaging portion B21 and a second engaging portion B22 that are separately provided on a third direction D3 in the groove width direction that constitutes the mounting groove B2. Additionally, as... Figure 1 and Figure 13 As shown, the mounting groove B2 also has an insertion portion B23 for inserting the mounting member 3 and a setting portion B24 for mounting the mounting member 3. In this embodiment, the mounting groove B2 is shown as a portion that is cut out in a generally U-shape from the end edge B1 of the plate-shaped bracket B, but the shape of the mounting groove B2 is not particularly limited.

[0035] The insertion portion B23 is the opening for the installation member 3 to be inserted during the process of the installation member 3 being placed into the setting portion B24 of the bracket B. In this embodiment, a gap D3 is formed at the end of the bracket B on the insertion portion B23 side to allow for the insertion of the installation member 3 into the bracket. Figure 13 The tapered portions T and T' are provided in a manner that narrows towards the insertion direction D11 (in the left-right direction). In this embodiment, when the mounting member 3 with the clip 4 is installed into the mounting groove B2, the first inclined surface 41a of the first engaging portion 41 and the second inclined surface 42a of the second engaging portion 42 (described later) abut against the tapered portion T provided at the opening edge E of the mounting groove B2. With the tapered portion T provided, the mounting member 3 with the clip 4 can be easily moved in the insertion direction D11.

[0036] The mounting section B24 is a part for mounting the mounting member 3. In this embodiment, the shaft portion 33a of the mounting member 3 (see reference) Figure 2 and Figure 3The mounting member 3 (shaft portion 33a) is mounted on the mounting part B24. The shape of the mounting part B24 is preferably the same as the shape of the shaft portion 33a. However, the shape of the mounting part B24 is not particularly limited as long as it can accommodate the mounting member 3 (shaft portion 33a).

[0037] The first engaging portion B21 engages with the first engaging portion 41 of the clip 4. By engaging the first engaging portion 41 of the clip 4 with the first engaging portion B21 of the bracket B, the movement of the clip 4 in the disengagement direction D12 is suppressed. Consequently, the movement of the mounting member 3, on which the clip 4 is mounted, in the disengagement direction D12 is suppressed. The shape of the first engaging portion B21 is not particularly limited, as long as it can engage with the first engaging portion 41 of the clip 4 to suppress the movement of the clip 4 and the mounting member 3 in the disengagement direction D12; it can be appropriately modified according to the shape of the first engaging portion 41 of the clip 4.

[0038] In this embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 13 As shown, the first engaging portion B21 is formed as a recess in the third direction D3 relative to the inner surface of the dispensing portion B24 extending in the first direction D1. In this embodiment, as... Figure 1 and Figure 13 As shown, the first engaging portion B21 has a first wall portion B211 provided on the disengagement direction D12 side and a second wall portion B212 provided on the insertion direction D11 side. When a force is applied to the mounting member 3 to move in the disengagement direction D12, the first wall portion B211 engages with the first engaging portion 41 of the clamp 4 mounted on the mounting member 3, thus preventing the mounting member 3 from disengaging. The first wall portion B211 is only required to be provided in a manner that can prevent the mounting member 3 from disengaging, and is not limited to the tilt angle shown in the figure. The second wall portion B212 faces the first inclined surface 41a of the first engaging portion 41, which will be described later. When the mounting member 3 is mounted on the bracket B, the second wall portion B212 can contact or separate from the first inclined surface 41a of the first engaging portion 41.

[0039] The second engaging portion B22 engages with the second engaging portion 42 of the clip 4. By engaging the second engaging portion 42 of the clip 4 with the second engaging portion B22 of the bracket B, the movement of the clip 4 in the disengagement direction D12 is suppressed. Consequently, the movement of the mounting member 3, on which the clip 4 is mounted, in the disengagement direction D12 is suppressed. The shape of the second engaging portion B22 is not particularly limited, as long as it can engage with the second engaging portion 42 of the clip 4 to suppress the movement of the clip 4 and the mounting member 3 in the disengagement direction D12; it can be appropriately modified according to the shape of the second engaging portion 42 of the clip 4.

[0040] In this embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 13As shown, the second engaging portion B22 is formed as a recess in the third direction D3 relative to the inner surface of the dispensing portion B24 extending in the first direction D1. In this embodiment, as... Figure 1 and Figure 13 As shown, the second engaging portion B22 has a first wall portion B221 provided on the disengagement direction D12 side and a second wall portion B222 provided on the insertion direction D11 side. When a force is applied to the mounting member 3 to move in the disengagement direction D12, the first wall portion B221 engages with the second engaging portion 42 of the clamp 4 mounted on the mounting member 3, thereby preventing the mounting member 3 from disengaging. The first wall portion B221 is not limited to the tilt angle shown in the figure, as long as it can prevent the mounting member 3 from disengaging. The second wall portion B222 faces the second inclined surface 42a of the second engaging portion 42, which will be described later. When the mounting member 3 is mounted on the bracket B, the second wall portion B222 can contact or separate from the second inclined surface 42a of the second engaging portion 42.

[0041] The shape and size of the first engaging portion B21 and the second engaging portion B22 are not particularly limited, as long as they can engage with the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 of the clip 4 respectively. They do not need to be the same shape or size as the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 of the clip 4. In addition, the first engaging portion B21 and the second engaging portion B22 can be corresponding shapes or different shapes.

[0042] The elongated component 2 is a long, narrow component that is connected to the mounting component 3 and fixed to the bracket B via the mounting component 3. The shape and structure of the elongated component 2 are not particularly limited, as long as it is a long, narrow component connected to the mounting component 3 and fixed to the bracket B via the mounting component 3. In this embodiment, the elongated component 2 is a control cable for transmitting operating force, but it can also be a power cable.

[0043] In this embodiment, such as Figure 1As shown, the elongated member 2 has a first elongated member 21 and a second elongated member 22, which are connected by a mounting member 3 in a second direction D2 (in this embodiment, the axial X direction is the same as the second direction D2). In this embodiment, the first elongated member 21 is the housing of the control cable, and the second elongated member 22 is a guide tube for the inner cable 23 to be inserted. In this embodiment, the inner cable 23 is inserted into the first elongated member 21, the second elongated member 22, and the mounting member 3. One end of the inner cable 23 is connected to an operating part (not shown) such as a gear lever, and the other end is connected to an operated part (not shown) such as a gearbox via a lever R. By operating the operating part, the inner cable 23 is operated, and the operating force of the inner cable 23 is transmitted to the operated part via the lever R. One end of the first elongated member 21 is mounted to the mounting member 3, and the other end of the first elongated member 21 (not shown) is mounted to a predetermined mounting position on the operating part side. Furthermore, one end of the second elongated member 22 is mounted to the mounting member 3 in a swingable manner, and the other end (not shown) of the second elongated member 22 is provided with a rod R connected to the end of the inner cable 23 on the operated side. It should be noted that in this embodiment, two elongated members 21 and 22 are connected to the mounting member 3, but the number of elongated members connected to the mounting member 3 is not limited and may be one.

[0044] Mounting member 3 is a cylindrical member that is connected to the elongated member 2 and mounted to the bracket B. By mounting the elongated member 2 to the bracket B with the elongated member 2 connected to it, the mounting member 3 holds the elongated member 2 in a predetermined position on the object being mounted. Here, "cylindrical" refers to a cylindrical shape, such as a solid cylinder or square tube, that has an internal space capable of connecting the elongated member 2. Furthermore, the cylindrical mounting member 3 may have multiple parts with different outer diameters and shapes in the X-axis direction, and the outer peripheral surface of the mounting member 3 may have irregularities along and around the X-axis direction.

[0045] The shape and structure of the mounting component 3 are not particularly limited, as long as it can connect to the long strip component 2, be installed onto the bracket B, and allow for the assembly of the clip 4. In this embodiment, for example... Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the mounting member 3 includes a connecting portion 32 connected to the elongated member 2, a clamping portion 33 that clamps the bracket B in the second direction D2 when the mounting member 3 is fixed to the bracket B, thereby suppressing the movement of the mounting member 3 relative to the bracket B in the second direction D2, and an assembly portion 31 disposed adjacent to the clamping portion 33 in the second direction D2 and for mounting the clamp 4. Furthermore, in this embodiment, as... Figures 6-9As shown, the mounting member 3 has an extension 34 in the second direction D2 between the clamping part 33 and the assembled part 31, which extends radially outward relative to the outer surface of the assembled part 31 in such a way that the mounting part 43 of the clamp 4 can engage in the second direction D2.

[0046] The connecting portion 32 is the part that connects to the elongated member 2. In this embodiment, as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the connecting portion 32 has a cylindrical first connecting portion 321 disposed at one end of the mounting member 3 along the X-axis and connected to the first elongated member 21, and a cylindrical second connecting portion 322 disposed at the other end of the mounting member 3 along the X-axis and connected to the second elongated member 22. In this embodiment, a mounting portion 31 and a clamping portion 33 are provided between the first connecting portion 321 and the second connecting portion 322 along the X-axis. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the mounting member 3 has openings at both ends along the X-axis, and the openings at both ends communicate to form an inner space of the mounting member 3. In this embodiment, the first elongated member 21 and the second elongated member 22, connected to the connecting portion 32, are arranged in the inner space of the mounting member 3, and an inner cable 23 is inserted through them. The shape and structure of the connecting portion 32 are not particularly limited as long as they can connect the elongated member 2.

[0047] When the mounting member 3 is fixed to the bracket B, the clamping part 33 clamps the bracket B in the second direction D2. As a result, the movement of the mounting member 3 in the second direction D2 is suppressed, and the elongated member 2 is held in the prescribed position and wiring path relative to the mounting object such as the vehicle body.

[0048] In this embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the clamping part 33 includes a shaft part 33a that inserts into the mounting groove B2 of the bracket B, a first wall body 33b on the side of the assembly part 31 in the second direction D2, and a second wall body 33c on the side opposite to the assembly part 31 in the second direction D2. The shaft part 33a is formed into a cylindrical shape with an outer diameter corresponding to the groove width in the third direction D3 of the mounting groove B2. The first wall body 33b and the second wall body 33c are arranged on both sides of the shaft part 33a in the second direction D2 (axis X direction) and can engage with both sides of the bracket B in the second direction D2 respectively.

[0049] The first wall 33b is provided on the second direction D2 side (the side of the assembly portion 31) of the shaft portion 33a, and is formed to be wider than the groove of the mounting groove B2. Therefore, the first wall 33b abuts against one surface of the bracket B, thus preventing the mounting member 3 from moving towards the second direction D2 side. In this embodiment, the first wall 33b is a plate-shaped portion provided in the second direction D2 between the assembly portion 31 and the shaft portion 33a. In this embodiment, the protrusion 34 is provided on the first wall 33b.

[0050] The second wall 33c is provided on the other side of the shaft portion 33a in the second direction D2 (opposite to the assembled portion 31), and is formed to be wider than the groove of the mounting groove B2. Therefore, the second wall 33c abuts against the other surface of the bracket B, thus inhibiting the movement of the mounting member 3 to the other side in the second direction D2. In this embodiment, the second wall 33c is a plate-like portion provided between the shaft portion 33a and the second connecting portion 322. In this embodiment, as... Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, the end of the second wall 33c on the detachment direction D12 side ( Figure 6 The upper end of the clip 4 has a pair of cutouts N that allow the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 to pass through the second wall 33c in the second direction D2. A protrusion P is provided between the pair of cutouts N in the width direction D3, protruding toward the disengagement direction D12 relative to the end of the cutouts N.

[0051] As will be described later, Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 10 (A) Figure 12 As shown, the clip 4 can be installed onto the mounting member 3 from the side of the second wall 33c toward the side of the first wall 33b. The mounting member 3 has a chamfered portion CH on the outer periphery of the surface of the second wall 33c opposite to the assembled part 31 in the second direction D2 (see reference). Figure 7 and Figure 8 When a chamfered portion CH is provided on the outer periphery of the second wall 33c, as described later, it is easier for the clip 4 to move from the second wall 33c side towards the first wall 33b side and toward the assembly portion 31 of the mounting member 3. In this embodiment, the chamfered portion CH is provided on the entire outer periphery of the second wall 33c, but it is sufficient to provide it at least at the point where the clip 4 contacts the second wall 33c when it passes over the second wall 33c in the second direction D2. It should be noted that the chamfered portion may also be provided on the outer periphery of the first wall 33b. In this case, it is easier for the clip 4 to move toward the assembly portion 31 when it passes over the first wall 33b in the second direction D2.

[0052] The assembly part 31 is the part for mounting the clip 4. Specifically, as shown in the figure... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the mounting portion 43 of the clip 4, described later, is mounted relative to the mounted portion 31 in a manner that allows it to rotate relative to the mounting member 3 in the direction about the X axis. Therefore, even if force is applied to the elongated member 2, the clip 4 and the mounting member 3 are not easily detached from the bracket B.

[0053] The size and shape of the assembly portion 31 are not particularly limited, as long as the assembly portion 43 can be installed relative to the assembly portion 31 in a manner that allows the mounting member 3 to rotate relative to it in the direction about the X axis. In this embodiment, the assembly portion 31 has an outer peripheral surface that at least partially corresponds to the shape of the assembly portion 43 of the clip 4. Specifically, the portion of the assembly portion 31 facing the assembly portion 43 preferably has at least partially an arcuate surface such that the mounting member 3 can rotate relative to the clip 4 about the X axis. In this case, the assembly portion 43 installed on the assembly portion 31 can rotate smoothly relative to it.

[0054] In this embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the mounting member 3 has a rotation limiting part RR. In this embodiment, the rotation limiting part RR is provided between one end and the other end of the generally U-shaped mounting part 43 that is fitted to the mounted part 31. Here, one end of the mounting part 43 is a portion near the portion where the first engaging part 41 is provided, and the other end of the mounting part 43 is a portion near the portion where the second engaging part 42 is provided.

[0055] As described later, the rotation limiting part RR restricts the relative rotation of the mounting member 3 relative to the clip 4 to a predetermined range. This suppresses excessive relative rotation of the mounting member 3 caused by the torsion of the elongated member 2, etc. In this embodiment, the rotation limiting part RR is provided with a predetermined gap between it and the clip 4 in the X-axis direction. When the mounting member 3 rotates relative to the clip 4 by a predetermined amount or more, the rotation limiting part RR abuts against the clip 4 and restricts the relative rotation of the mounting member 3 relative to the clip 4 to a predetermined range. The shape and structure of the rotation limiting part RR are not particularly limited as long as they can restrict the relative rotation of the mounting member 3 relative to the clip 4 to a predetermined range. In this embodiment, the rotation limiting part RR is a protrusion that protrudes radially outward (towards the disengagement direction D12) from the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion having the mounting portion 31, and is disposed in the X-axis direction between the pair of handle portions 45a and 45b described later.

[0056] The protrusion 34 engages with the assembly part 43 in the second direction D2 to prevent the clamp 4 from disengaging from the mounting member 3 in the second direction D2. The protrusion 34 is disposed between the clamping part 33 and the assembly part 31 in the second direction D2. The location of the protrusion 34 is not particularly limited as long as it can engage with the assembly part 43 in the second direction D2 to prevent the clamp 4 from disengaging from the mounting member 3 in the second direction D2. In this embodiment, the protrusion 34 is disposed on the first wall 33b at the junction of the clamping part 33 and the assembly part 31 in the second direction D2. However, the protrusion may also be disposed independently of the first wall 33b.

[0057] The protrusion 34 extends radially outward from the outer surface of the mounting member 31. This allows it to engage with the clip 4 mounted on the mounting member 31 in the second direction D2. More specifically, when the clip 4 mounted on the mounting member 31 is in an unloaded state (natural state), the protrusion 34 extends in a manner that engages with the mounting portion 43 of the clip 4 in the second direction D2. That is, when the mounting member 3 and the clip 4 are viewed in the second direction D2, the protrusion 34 extends in a manner that at least partially overlaps with the mounting portion 43 of the clip 4 (see reference). Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 It should be noted that the radial outward extension of the protrusion 34 is only required to allow the clip 4 to elastically deform and engage with the protrusion 34 as described later, and is not particularly limited.

[0058] In this embodiment, the protrusion 34 is formed continuously in the region corresponding to the region where the arcuate surface of the generally U-shaped mounting portion 43 is formed, and is one circle larger than the outer periphery of the mounting portion 43, so that it engages integrally with the portion of the mounting portion 43 having a curved arcuate surface in the second direction D2. In this case, it is possible to further suppress the clip 4 from disengaging in the second direction D2. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the protrusion 34 (first wall 33b) is designed so that the first handle portion 45a and the second handle portion 45b of the clip 4 can easily pass through the first wall 33b in the second direction D2, and the protrusion near the first handle portion 45a and the second handle portion 45b is reduced or does not protrude relative to the outer periphery of the mounted portion 31 (see reference). Figure 5 It should be noted that the protrusion may not extend continuously in the X-axis direction as in this embodiment, but may extend partially (fragmentally) in the X-axis direction.

[0059] The clip 4 is installed onto the mounting member 3. When the mounting member 3 is installed on the bracket B, the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 of the clip 4 engage with the bracket B to prevent the mounting member 3 from falling off the bracket B. Figure 1As shown, the clip 4 is installed on the outer periphery of the mounting member 3 along the X-axis of the long strip member 2.

[0060] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the clip 4 has a first engaging portion B21 that engages with the mounting slot B2 (see reference). Figure 14 The mounting member 3 and the clip 4 are configured to inhibit movement in the disengagement direction D12. A second engaging portion 42, which is separated from the first engaging portion 41 in the third direction D3 and engages with the second engaging portion B22 of the mounting groove B2 to inhibit movement in the disengagement direction D12, is also included. A mounting portion 43 extends circumferentially along the mounting member 3 and is assembled to the mounting portion 31. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the clip 4 includes a connecting portion 44 that connects the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 to each other in the third direction D3. Additionally, in this embodiment, the clip 4 includes a first handle portion 45a and a second handle portion 45b that can be operated to bring the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 closer together in the third direction D3.

[0061] The overall shape and structure of the clip 4 are not particularly limited as long as the clip 4 has a first engaging portion 41, a second engaging portion 42, and an assembly portion 43. In this embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the clip 4 is formed such that the portion consisting of the first engaging part 41, the mounting part 43, and the second engaging part 42 is generally U-shaped when viewed in the X-axis direction. In this specification, "generally U-shaped" or "U-shaped" means that the overall approximate shape includes the U-shaped portion; it is not limited to a strict U-shape, and the approximate shape may also have other parts besides the U-shaped portion. It should be noted that in this embodiment, if the clip 4 also includes the connecting part 44, it is ring-shaped when viewed in the X-axis direction. The material of the clip 4 is not particularly limited, but it is preferably made of a synthetic resin or metal that can be elastically deformed.

[0062] The assembly part 43 is the part to which the assembly part 31 of the mounting member 3 is assembled. The assembly part 43 extends along the circumference of the assembly part 31 of the mounting member 3 and is assembled along at least a portion of the outer periphery of the assembly part 31. The assembly part 43 is mounted relative to the assembly part 31 in a manner that allows the mounting member 3 to rotate relative to it in the X-axis direction. Therefore, although details will be described later, even if the mounting member 3 rotates in the X-axis direction due to the torsion of the elongated member 2, the rotation of the mounting member 3 can be prevented from being transmitted to the clamp 4, and the engagement between the clamp 4 and the bracket B can be prevented from being released.

[0063] The assembly part 43 is configured to elastically deform in a way that shortens the distance between the first engaging part 41 and the second engaging part 42 in the third direction D3 when the mounting member 3 and the clip 4 are installed in the mounting groove B2 of the bracket B. Because the assembly part 43 can elastically deform, as described later, after the assembly part 43 deforms in a way that shortens the distance between the first engaging part 41 and the second engaging part 42 in the third direction D3, the assembly part 43 elastically returns to its original position when the first engaging part 41 and the second engaging part 42 reach the positions of the first engaged part B21 and the second engaged part B22. Thus, the first engaging part 41 engages with the first engaged part B21, the second engaging part 42 engages with the second engaged part B21, and the movement of the mounting member 3 in the disengagement direction D12 is suppressed (see reference). Figure 14 In this embodiment, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, with the clip 4 installed on the mounting member 3, there is a space S of a predetermined size between the inner surfaces of the end regions of the assembled portion 31 and the assembled portion 43 of the mounting member 3. Through this space S, when the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 approach each other in the third direction D3, the end regions of the assembled portion 43 near the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 can flex inward.

[0064] The general shape of the assembly part 43 is not particularly limited, as long as it can be assembled to the assembly part 31 of the mounting member 3. In this embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the assembly portion 43 is formed in a generally U-shape. In this embodiment, one end and the other end of the generally U-shaped assembly portion 43 are separated and spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the mounting member 3. Here, as described above, one end of the assembly portion 43 is the portion near where the first engaging portion 41 is provided (the portion where the first handle portion 45a, described later, is provided), and the other end of the assembly portion 43 is the portion near where the second engaging portion 42 is provided (the portion where the second handle portion 45b is provided). It should be noted that in this embodiment, one end and the other end of the assembly portion 43, which are separated in the X-axis direction, are connected by the connecting portion 44 and are formed into a ring shape as a whole as the clip 4.

[0065] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the portion of the assembly part 43 facing the assembled part 31 has at least a partially arcuate surface. That is, the inner surface of the assembly part 43, at the portion facing the outer surface of the assembled part 31 in a manner that allows contact, does not have a portion that engages with the outer surface of the assembled part 31 in the X-axis direction around the mounting member 3. As a result, the assembly part 43 can rotate smoothly relative to the assembled part 31.

[0066] The first engaging portion 41 engages with the first engaged portion B21 of the mounting groove B2, thereby preventing the mounting member 3 and the clamp 4 from moving in the disengagement direction D12. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first engaging portion 41 is provided on one end side of the mounting portion 43 in the circumferential direction of the mounting member 3. Additionally, as... Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the first engaging portion 41 protrudes from one end of the mounting portion 43 in the second direction D2. Therefore, when the clip 4 is mounted on the mounting member 3, the first engaging portion 41 is positioned in the axial X direction at a position corresponding to the position of the shaft portion 33a entering the mounting groove B2 (see reference). Figure 3 Therefore, when the shaft portion 33a is disposed in the mounting groove B2, the first engaging portion 41 engages with the first engaged portion B21.

[0067] The overall shape and structure of the first engaging portion 41 are not particularly limited, as long as the first engaging portion 41 can engage with the first engaged portion B21 to inhibit the movement of the mounting member 3 and the clip 4 in the disengagement direction D12. In this embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first engaging portion 41 is formed as a protrusion protruding outward (from the direction away from the second engaging portion 42) on the third direction D3. Although details are described later, in this embodiment, as... Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first engaging portion 41 has a first inclined surface 41a that abuts against the opening edge E of the mounting groove B2, which becomes the end edge B1 side, when the mounting member 3 and the clip 4 are installed into the mounting groove B2 of the bracket B. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first engaging portion 41 has a first engaging surface 41b that engages with the first engaged portion B21 when a force is applied to the mounting member 3 and the clip 4 in the disengagement direction D12. In this embodiment, as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in the first engaging portion 41, a first inclined surface 41a is provided on the insertion direction D11 side, and a first engaging surface 41b is provided on the disengagement direction D12 side. The first engaging portion 41 is formed as a protrusion with a generally triangular shape.

[0068] like Figure 14As shown, the first engaging surface 41b engages with the first engaged portion B21 of the mounting groove B2 to suppress the movement of the mounting member 3, on which the clip 4 is mounted, in the disengagement direction D12. The first engaging surface 41b is provided on the disengagement direction D12 side of the first engaging portion 41. The first engaging surface 41b engages with the first engaged portion B21, which is provided opposite to the first engaging surface 41b on the disengagement direction D12 side. More specifically, the first engaging surface 41b engages with the first wall portion B211, which is provided on the disengagement direction D12 side of the first engaged portion B21, in the disengagement direction D12, thereby suppressing the first engaging portion 41 from falling off the first engaged portion B21. The tilt angle of the first engaging surface 41b is not limited to the tilt angle shown in the figure, as long as the first engaging surface 41b can engage with the first engaged portion B21 to suppress the disengagement of the mounting member 3 and the clip 4 from the mounting groove B2 of the bracket B.

[0069] The first inclined surface 41a is configured to abut against the opening edge E on the end edge B1 side of the mounting groove B2 when the mounting member 3, on which the clip 4 is mounted, is inserted into the mounting groove B2. The first inclined surface 41a is inclined in such a way that when the mounting member 3, with the first inclined surface 41a abutting against the opening edge E of the mounting groove B2, is further pressed into the bracket B in the insertion direction D11, it receives a reaction force from the opening edge E causing the first engaging portion 41 to move towards the second engaging portion 42 in the third direction D3. Therefore, when the mounting member 3, on which the clip 4 is mounted, is inserted into the mounting groove B2, the assembly portion 43 elastically deforms in a manner that brings the first engaging portion 41 closer to the second engaging portion 42 by the reaction force received from the opening edge E by the first inclined surface 41a, allowing the clip 4 to move in the mounting groove B2 in the insertion direction D11. In this embodiment, as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first inclined surface 41a is inclined inward in the third direction D3 (at the midpoint between the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42) as it moves toward the insertion direction D11. In this embodiment, the first inclined surface 41a is a flat surface, but it may also be slightly curved.

[0070] The second engaging portion 42 engages with the second engaged portion B22 of the mounting groove B2, thereby preventing the mounting member 3 and the clamp 4 from moving in the disengagement direction D12. For example... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second engaging portion 42 is provided on the other end side of the mounting portion 43 in the circumferential direction of the mounting member 3. Additionally, as... Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the second engaging portion 42 protrudes from the other end of the mounting portion 43 in the second direction D2. Therefore, when the clip 4 is mounted on the mounting member 3, the second engaging portion 42 is positioned in the axial X direction at a position corresponding to the position of the shaft portion 33a entering the mounting groove B2 (see reference). Figure 3Therefore, when the shaft portion 33a is disposed in the mounting groove B2, the second engaging portion 42 engages with the second engaged portion B22.

[0071] The overall shape and structure of the second engaging portion 42 are not particularly limited, as long as the second engaging portion 42 can engage with the second engaged portion B22 to inhibit the movement of the mounting member 3 and the clip 4 in the disengagement direction D12. In this embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second engaging portion 42 is formed as a protrusion protruding outward (from the direction away from the first engaging portion 41) on the third direction D3. Although details are described later, in this embodiment, as... Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second engaging portion 42 has a second inclined surface 42a that abuts against the opening edge E of the mounting groove B2, which forms the end edge B1 side, when the mounting member 3 and the clip 4 are installed into the mounting groove B2 of the bracket B. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second engaging portion 42 has a second engaging surface 42b that engages with the second engaged portion B22 when a force is applied to the mounting member 3 and the clip 4 in the disengagement direction D12. In this embodiment, as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in the second engaging portion 42, a second inclined surface 42a is provided on the insertion direction D11 side, and a second engaging surface 42b is provided on the disengagement direction D12 side. The second engaging portion 42 is formed as a protrusion with a generally triangular shape.

[0072] like Figure 14 As shown, the second engaging surface 42b engages with the second engaged portion B22 of the mounting groove B2 to suppress the movement of the mounting member 3, on which the clip 4 is mounted, in the disengagement direction D12. The second engaging surface 42b is provided on the disengagement direction D12 side of the second engaging portion 42. The second engaging surface 42b engages with the second engaged portion B22, which is provided opposite to the disengagement direction D12 side of the second engaging surface 42b. More specifically, the second engaging surface 42b engages with the first wall portion B221 provided on the disengagement direction D12 side of the second engaged portion B22 in the disengagement direction D12, thereby suppressing the second engaging portion 42 from falling off the second engaged portion B22. The tilt angle of the second engaging surface 42b is not limited to the tilt angle shown in the figure, as long as it can engage with the second engaged portion B22 to suppress the disengagement of the mounting member 3 and the clip 4 from the mounting groove B2 of the bracket B.

[0073] The second inclined surface 42a is configured to abut against the opening edge E on the end edge B1 side of the mounting groove B2 when the mounting member 3, on which the clip 4 is mounted, is inserted into the mounting groove B2. The second inclined surface 42a is inclined in such a way that when the mounting member 3, with the second inclined surface 42a abutting against the opening edge E of the mounting groove B2, is further pressed into the bracket B in the insertion direction D11, it receives a reaction force from the opening edge E causing the second engaging portion 42 to move towards the first engaging portion 41 in the third direction D3. Therefore, when the mounting member 3, on which the clip 4 is mounted, is inserted into the mounting groove B2, the assembly portion 43 elastically deforms in a manner that causes the second engaging portion 42 to approach the first engaging portion 41 due to the reaction force received from the opening edge E by the second inclined surface 42a, allowing the clip 4 to move in the mounting groove B2 in the insertion direction D11. In this embodiment, as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second inclined surface 42a is inclined inward in the third direction D3 (at the midpoint between the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42) as it advances in the insertion direction D11. In this embodiment, the second inclined surface 42a is a flat surface, but it may also be slightly curved.

[0074] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the connecting portion 44 connects the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42, which are separated in the circumferential direction of the mounting member 3. The connecting portion 44 is located on the disengagement direction D12 side of the mounting member 3 when the clip 4 is mounted on the mounting member 3. The connecting portion 44 has elasticity that allows the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 to separate and approach each other. Therefore, when the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 approach each other relative to their initial state, a force is applied in the direction in which the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 separate from each other due to the elasticity of the connecting portion 44; and when the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 separate from each other relative to their initial state, a force is applied in the direction in which the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 approach each other.

[0075] The shape and structure of the connecting portion 44 are not particularly limited, as long as the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 are elastic enough to allow them to separate and approach each other. In this embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the connecting portion 44 is bent into a sawtooth shape. Specifically, the connecting portion 44 is configured as a bent plate, and the plate-shaped connecting portion 44 is provided in such a way that it has folded portions on the insertion direction D11 side and the disengagement direction D12 side.

[0076] In this embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the clip 4 has a first handle portion 45a and a second handle portion 45b. The first handle portion 45a and the second handle portion 45b are operated in a manner that brings them closer together in a third direction D3, thereby causing the assembly portion 43 to elastically deform by bringing the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 closer together. Thus, by operating the first handle portion 45a and the second handle portion 45b, the engagement between the first engaging portion 41 and the first engaged portion B21, and the engagement between the second engaging portion 42 and the second engaged portion B22, can be released, allowing the mounting member 3 to disengage from the bracket B. The shapes of the first handle portion 45a and the second handle portion 45b are not particularly limited, as long as they are operated in a manner that allows the assembly portion 43 to elastically deform by bringing the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 closer together. In this embodiment, the first handle portion 45a and the second handle portion 45b are plate-shaped pieces that are continuously provided with the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 on the disengagement direction D12 side.

[0077] As described above, the mounting part 43 is mounted relative to the mounted part 31 in a manner that allows the mounting member 3 to rotate relative to it in the X-axis direction. Therefore, for example, even if the mounting member 3 rotates in the X-axis direction due to the torsion of the elongated member 2, etc., the rotation can be achieved by means of... Figure 14 As shown, the mounting member 3 rotates relative to the clamp 4, which also prevents the rotation of the mounting member 3 from being transmitted to the clamp 4. Therefore, by rotating the clamp 4 in conjunction with the rotation of the mounting member 3, the first engaging portion 41 of the clamp 4 can be prevented from disengaging from the first engaged portion B21 of the bracket B, or the second engaging portion 42 can be prevented from disengaging from the second engaged portion B22. Thus, the engagement between the clamp 4 and the bracket B can be prevented from being released.

[0078] More specifically, for example, in Figure 14 If we assume that the clip 4 and the mounting member 3 rotate counterclockwise as a unit, then the first engaging part 41 is pressed against the first engaged part B21 in the direction (i.e., in...) Figure 14 The middle part (left side) receives the force, while the second engaging part 42 is in the direction of disengaging from the second engaged part B22 (in Figure 14 (The middle is on the left) moves. Therefore, if the clip 4 engages with the mounting member 3 in the direction about the X axis and rotates together with the mounting member 3, one engaging part of the clip 4 (the second engaging part 42 in the above example) will disengage from one engaging part of the bracket B (the second engaging part B22 in the above example). In this embodiment, as Figure 14As shown by the double-dotted line, since the mounting member 3 is configured to rotate relative to the clamp 4, the rotation of the mounting member 3 about the axis X does not easily affect the engagement between the first engaging portion 41 and the first engaged portion B21, and the engagement between the second engaging portion 42 and the second engaged portion B22 of the clamp 4. Therefore, the disengagement of the engagement between the clamp 4 and the bracket B can be prevented.

[0079] In addition, in this embodiment, such as Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 12 As shown, the mounting member 3 includes a protrusion 34 that extends radially outward from the outer surface of the mounted portion 31, in a manner that allows the mounting portion 43 of the clamp 4 to engage in the second direction D2. Thus, as... Figure 3 and Figure 12 As shown, the protrusion 34 engages with the mounting portion 43 in the second direction D2, thus preventing the clip 4 from detaching from the mounting member 3 in the second direction D2. Therefore, even when transported with the clip 4 mounted on the mounting member 3 (e.g., in the state of the long member assembly A), if a force is applied to the clip 4 in the direction of detachment in the second direction D2, the mounting portion 43 and the protrusion 34 of the clip 4 will still engage in the second direction D2, and the detachment of the clip 4 will be suppressed. Therefore, the loss of the clip 4 during transport can be prevented, and it is not necessary to reassemble the clip 4 after it has detached.

[0080] As described above, in this embodiment, the mounting member 3 can rotate relative to the clamp 4 and has a protrusion 34, so even if an external force is applied to the long member 2, the clamp 4 and the mounting member 3 are not easy to fall off from the bracket B, and the clamp 4 is not easy to fall off from the mounting member 3 during transportation.

[0081] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described above, the mounting member 3 has a U-shaped assembly portion 43 with a... Figure 14 As shown, a rotation limiting part RR restricts the relative rotation of the mounting member 3 relative to the clamp 4 to a predetermined range. This suppresses excessive relative rotation of the mounting member 3 relative to the clamp 4 caused by the torsion of the elongated member 2, etc. Specifically, as... Figure 14As shown, the mounting member 3 is configured to rotate relative to the clamp 4 by a predetermined amount. When the mounting member 3 is to rotate by more than the predetermined amount (exceeding the allowable range), the rotation limiting part RR abuts against the clamp 4, applying resistance to the rotation of the mounting member 3 and suppressing its rotation. Thus, the relative rotation of the mounting member 3 relative to the clamp 4 is limited to a predetermined range. If the rotation of the mounting member 3 is limited to a predetermined range, the elongated member 2 will not twist beyond a predetermined amount. Therefore, for example, in the case where the elongated member 2 is a control cable, damage to the outer casing caused by excessive twisting of the elongated member 2, and undesirable changes in the travel amount of the inner cable passing through the casing, are suppressed.

[0082] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, as Figure 14 As shown, the rotation limiting part RR is disposed separately from the first handle part 45a and the second handle part 45b of the clamp 4 in the X-axis direction. When the mounting member 3 rotates a predetermined amount relative to the clamp 4 in the X-axis direction, the rotation limiting part RR is configured to contact either the first handle part 45a or the second handle part 45b.

[0083] Next, an example of the installation procedure for mounting component 3, bracket B, will be described. It should be noted that the installation procedure described below is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to the following description.

[0084] First, such as Figure 2 , Figure 10 (A) Figure 11 As shown in (B), a clip 4 is installed on the mounting member 3 to which the long strip member 2 is connected. For the clip 4, for example... Figure 2 As shown, the clip 4 is moved in the second direction D2 (axis X direction) from one end of the mounting member 3 in the second direction D2 (in this embodiment, the second connecting part 322 side) to mount the clip 4 onto the mounting member 3. Specifically, as Figure 10 (A) Figure 11 As shown in (B), a portion of the clip 4 in the X-axis direction (in) Figure 10 (B) and Figure 11 (B) is the right side of the assembly part 43, which engages with the protrusion 34. Next, the side of the clip 4 opposite to the side that engages with the protrusion 34 is pressed toward the protrusion 34 in order to engage it with the protrusion 34.

[0085] When the clip 4 is pressed into the protrusion 34, since the second wall 33c of the mounting member 3 has a chamfered portion CH, the clip 4 contacts the chamfered portion CH when it is pressed in. If the clip 4 is pressed in with the chamfered portion CH in contact, the clip 4 elastically deforms in a way that expands outward, making it easy for the clip 4 to engage with the protrusion 34. Thus, as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the assembly part 43 of the clip 4 is attached to the assembly part 31 of the mounting member 3, and the clip 4 is mounted to the mounting member 3.

[0086] After the clip 4 is connected to the mounting component 3, as follows: Figure 3 and Figure 13 As shown, mounting member 3 (long strip component assembly A) is installed into mounting slot B2 of bracket B. Specifically, mounting member 3 is installed into bracket B by moving mounting member 3 relative to mounting slot B2 of bracket B in the insertion direction D11 or by moving bracket B relative to mounting member 3.

[0087] At this time, as Figure 3 As shown, the mounting member 3 and the bracket B are arranged such that the clamping part 33 (shaft part 33a) of the mounting member 3 is located in the mounting groove B2 of the bracket B, and the mounting member 3 is inserted into the mounting groove B2 of the bracket B. Thus, the shaft part 33a of the mounting member 3 moves from the insertion part B23 of the mounting groove B2 toward the setting part B24 (see reference). Figure 1 )Enter.

[0088] If the mounting member 3 is continued to be pressed into the insertion direction D11, the first inclined surface 41a of the first engaging portion 41 and the second inclined surface 42a of the second engaging portion 42 abut against the opening edge E of the mounting groove B2. If the mounting member 3 is pressed into the insertion direction D11 with the first inclined surface 41a and the second inclined surface 42a abutting against the opening edge E of the mounting groove B2, the assembly portion 43 elastically deforms by the reaction force applied from the opening edge E to the first inclined surface 41a and the second inclined surface 42a, causing the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 to approach each other. Thus, as Figure 14 As shown, the first engaging part 41 and the second engaging part 42 engage with the first engaged part B21 and the second engaged part B22 respectively, and the installation of the mounting component 3 to the bracket B is completed.

[0089] When a force in the disengagement direction D12 is applied to the mounting member 3 in this installed state, the force in the disengagement direction D12 is transmitted from the mounting member 3 to the clamp 4. Since the first engaging portion 41 and the second engaging portion 42 of the clamp 4 engage with the first engaged portion B21 and the second engaged portion B22 respectively, the movement of the clamp 4 in the disengagement direction D12 is suppressed. Therefore, the movement of the mounting member 3, on which the clamp 4 is mounted, in the disengagement direction D12 is also suppressed.

[0090] Furthermore, if a torsional force is applied to the long strip member 2 due to vibrations of the installed object, interference with other members, etc., then as follows: Figure 14As shown by the double-dotted line, the mounting member 3, on which the elongated member 2 is mounted, rotates about the X-axis. In this embodiment, even if the mounting member 3 rotates about the X-axis, since the mounting member 3 is configured to rotate relative to the clamp 4, the rotational force is not transmitted to the clamp 4 when the rotation amount of the mounting member 3 is within a specified range, and the clamp 4 does not rotate about the X-axis. Therefore, the first engaging portion 41 of the clamp 4 will not move in the direction of disengagement from the first engaged portion B21, and the second engaging portion 42 will not move in the direction of disengagement from the second engaged portion B22. Thus, the disengagement of the clamp 4 and the bracket B can be prevented.

[0091] Furthermore, if the mounting component 3 rotates beyond a specified amount due to the torsion of the long component 2, then... Figure 14 As shown by the double-dotted line, the rotation limiting part RR of the mounting member 3 contacts the first handle part 45a or the second handle part 45b. In this case, by the contact between the rotation limiting part RR and the first handle part 45a or the second handle part 45b, resistance in the opposite direction to the rotation direction is applied to the mounting member 3, and the rotation of the mounting member 3 is suppressed. Thus, excessive relative rotation of the mounting member 3 with respect to the clamp 4 is suppressed.

[0092] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0093] 1 Fixed structure

[0094] 2 long strip components

[0095] 21 First long strip component

[0096] 22 Second long strip component

[0097] 23 internal cable

[0098] 3 Installation components

[0099] 31 Assembly Section

[0100] 32 Connecting parts

[0101] 321 First Connecting Part

[0102] 322 Second Connecting Part

[0103] 33 Clamping section

[0104] 33a shaft section

[0105] 33b First Wall

[0106] 33c Second Wall

[0107] 34 Extending part

[0108] 4 clips

[0109] 41 First Card Unit

[0110] 41a First Inclined Surface

[0111] 41b First Card Face

[0112] 42 Second Card Section

[0113] 42a Second Inclined Surface

[0114] 42b Second Card Side

[0115] 43 Assembly Department

[0116] 44 Connecting parts

[0117] 45a First Command Department

[0118] 45b Second Handle

[0119] A long strip component assembly

[0120] B bracket

[0121] B1 bracket edge

[0122] B2 mounting slot

[0123] B21 First Blocked Section

[0124] B211 First Wall Section

[0125] B212 Second Wall Section

[0126] B22 Second Interlocking Section

[0127] B221 First Wall Section

[0128] B222 Second Wall Section

[0129] B23 Insertion Section

[0130] B24 Installation Department

[0131] CH chamfered section

[0132] D1 First Direction

[0133] D11 Insertion Direction

[0134] D12 Departure Direction

[0135] D2 Second Direction

[0136] D3 third direction

[0137] E Opening edge

[0138] N-incision

[0139] P protrusion

[0140] R-bar

[0141] RR rotation limit section

[0142] S Space

[0143] T-cone

[0144] The axis of the X-shaped long component.

Claims

1. A fixing structure for fixing a long strip member in a plate-shaped bracket having a mounting groove cut out in a groove shape from one end edge, wherein, The fixing structure includes the elongated member, a cylindrical mounting member connected to the elongated member and mounted to the bracket, and a clamp mounted on the outer periphery of the mounting member along the axial direction of the elongated member. The mounting groove has a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion that are disposed separately from each other in a third direction that is perpendicular to the groove width direction of the mounting groove, which is the height direction of the mounting groove from the end edge and the thickness direction of the bracket. The mounting member includes: a connecting portion for connecting to the elongated member; a clamping portion for clamping the bracket when the mounting member is fixed to the bracket, thereby inhibiting movement of the mounting member relative to the bracket in the second direction; and an assembly portion disposed adjacent to the clamping portion in the second direction for assembling the clamp. The clamp includes: a first engaging portion that engages with a first engaged portion of the mounting groove to inhibit movement of the mounting member and the clamp in a disengagement direction that disengages from the mounting groove in a first direction; a second engaging portion that is separately disposed from the first engaging portion in a third direction and engages with a second engaged portion of the mounting groove to inhibit movement of the mounting member and the clamp in the disengagement direction; and an assembly portion that extends along the circumferential direction of the mounting member and is assembled to the assembly portion. A predetermined space exists between the inner surfaces of the assembled portion and the end regions of the mounting portion of the mounting member. When the mounting member and the clip are installed into the mounting groove of the bracket, the end regions of the mounting portion near the first and second engaging portions can flex inward through the space, thereby shortening the distance between the first and second engaging portions in the third direction. The assembly part is mounted relative to the assembled part in a manner that allows it to rotate relative to the mounting member in the axial direction. The mounting member has a protrusion in the second direction between the clamping portion and the assembled portion, which extends radially outward relative to the outer surface of the assembled portion in a manner that allows the assembled portion to engage in the second direction.

2. The fixing structure according to claim 1, The portion of the assembled part facing the assembly part has at least a partially arcuate surface, such that the mounting member can rotate relative to the clamp about the axis. The assembly part is formed in a generally U-shape, and the portion of the assembly part facing the assembled part has at least a partial arc surface.

3. The fixing structure according to claim 1 or 2, One end and the other end of the assembly portion, which is formed in a generally U-shape, are separated by leaving space in the circumference of the mounting member. The mounting member has a rotation limiting portion between one end and the other end of the assembly portion that is assembled to the assembled portion, which limits the relative rotation of the mounting member with respect to the clamp to a predetermined range.

4. The fixing structure according to claim 1, The clamping part includes a first wall on the side of the part to be assembled in the second direction and a second wall on the side opposite to the part to be assembled in the second direction. The clamp can be installed onto the mounting member from the second wall side toward the first wall side. The mounting member has a chamfered portion on the outer periphery of the surface of the second wall body on the side opposite to the assembled part in the second direction.

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