wiring module

Abstract

An object is to easily mount a wiring module in a vehicle. The wiring module includes a sheet member that extends in a planar manner with respect to an assembly target portion in the vehicle, a transmission member held to the sheet member, and a rigid member provided to the sheet member, the rigid member including a plurality of divided members, a plurality of mounting portions mounted to the assembly target portion being provided to the rigid member, the plurality of divided members including a first divided member and a second divided member joined in a manner capable of displacing relative to each other, a joining portion of the first divided member and the second divided member being provided between the plurality of mounting portions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to wiring modules. Background Technology

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses a wire harness assembly comprising: a sheet-like sound-insulating material; a sheet-like protective material overlapping the sound-insulating material; and a wire harness having at least one wire routed between the sound-insulating material and the protective material.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-090229 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] When assembling the aforementioned wiring harness assembly to the vehicle roof, the assembly operation becomes difficult if the assembly sags partially. Therefore, it is proposed to install rigid components on the wiring harness assembly to suppress sagging.

[0008] However, to suppress sagging of the wiring harness assembly, it is preferable that the rigid member also extends considerably relative to the wiring harness assembly. This results in the rigid member being mounted on the ceiling at multiple locations. In this case, due to tolerances in the multiple mounting locations of the ceiling and the multiple mounting locations of the rigid member, it may be difficult to assemble the rigid member onto the ceiling.

[0009] Therefore, the purpose of this disclosure is to make wiring modules easy to install in vehicles.

[0010] Technical solutions for solving the problem

[0011] The wiring module disclosed herein includes: a sheet-like member extending planarly relative to an assembly object portion in a vehicle; a transmission member held in the sheet-like member; and a rigid member disposed on the sheet-like member, the rigid member comprising a plurality of segmented members, a plurality of mounting portions mounted on the assembly object portion being provided on the rigid member, the plurality of segmented members including a first segmented member and a second segmented member connected in a manner capable of displacement relative to each other, and a connection portion between the first segmented member and the second segmented member being provided between the plurality of mounting portions.

[0012] Invention Effects

[0013] According to this disclosure, the wiring module can be easily installed in a vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1This is a schematic perspective view of an example of a vehicle equipped with the wiring module according to Embodiment 1.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a 3D diagram representing the wiring module.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional diagram representing a rigid component.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a magnified 3D view of a rigid component.

[0018] Figure 5 It is a partially exploded 3D view of a rigid component.

[0019] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Sectional view along line VI-VI.

[0020] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional diagram representing a rigid component.

[0021] Figure 8 It is a magnified 3D view of a rigid component.

[0022] Figure 9 It is a partially exploded 3D view of a rigid component.

[0023] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 XX-line sectional view. Detailed Implementation

[0024] [Description of embodiments of this disclosure]

[0025] The embodiments of this disclosure will be described first.

[0026] The wiring module disclosed herein is as follows.

[0027] (1) A wiring module comprising: a sheet-like member extending planarly relative to an assembly object portion in a vehicle; a transmission member held in the sheet-like member; and a rigid member disposed on the sheet-like member, the rigid member comprising a plurality of segmented members, a plurality of mounting portions mounted on the assembly object portion being disposed on the rigid member, the plurality of segmented members comprising a first segmented member and a second segmented member connected in a manner capable of displacement relative to each other, and a connection portion between the first segmented member and the second segmented member being disposed between the plurality of mounting portions.

[0028] According to this wiring module, the first dividing member and the second dividing member are connected in a displaceable manner among the multiple mounting parts. Therefore, when the wiring module is assembled into the assembly object, the first dividing member and the second dividing member are displaced relative to each other, allowing the multiple mounting parts to be aligned with the mounting object in the assembly object. As a result, the wiring module can be easily installed into the assembly object in the vehicle.

[0029] (2) In the wiring module of (1), the first dividing member and the second dividing member may be connected in a manner that allows them to move closer to and further apart, to swing in the thickness direction of the sheet member, and to swing in a direction that intersects the approach and separation directions of the plurality of dividing members and the thickness direction of the sheet member. Thus, the plurality of mounting parts move relative to each other in three directions to adjust their relative positions. Therefore, the wiring module can be easily installed into the assembly part of the vehicle.

[0030] (3) In the wiring module of (1) or (2), the first dividing member may include a connecting piece extending toward the second dividing member along the direction of the sheet member, and the second dividing member includes a first clamping piece and a second clamping piece along the direction of the sheet member. A gap greater than or equal to the thickness of the connecting piece is formed between the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece. When the connecting piece is positioned between the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece, the first dividing member and the second dividing member are connected. Thus, within the range of movement of the connecting piece between the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece, the first dividing member and the second dividing member can swing in the thickness direction of the sheet member.

[0031] (4) In the wiring module of (3), the connecting piece may also include a protrusion extending along the boundary between the first and second dividing members and protruding towards one side of the connecting piece. A first clamping piece extends along the boundary between the first and second dividing members, and a groove is formed in the first clamping piece to accommodate the protrusion. In the approach-separation direction of the first and second dividing members, the size of the groove is larger than the size of the protrusion. The second clamping piece faces the connecting piece on the side opposite to the first clamping piece, holding the protrusion in a state of being accommodated in the groove. In this case, by moving the protrusion within the groove, the first and second dividing members can move closer and further apart, and can swing in a direction intersecting the approach-separation direction of the plurality of dividing members and the thickness direction of the sheet member.

[0032] (5) In the wiring module of (4), the first dividing member may include a flat first main body portion, and the connecting piece is integrally formed with the first main body portion and is mounted on the side of the first main body portion in a way that protrudes outward. Thus, by adjusting the shape of the connecting piece mounted on the first main body portion, the distance between the first dividing member and the second dividing member can be adjusted, or the amount of displacement between the first dividing member and the second dividing member can be adjusted.

[0033] (6) In the wiring module of (4) or (5), the second dividing member may include a flat second main body portion, the first clamping piece being integrally formed with the second main body portion, the second clamping piece being separately formed with the second main body portion, the first clamping piece including a pair of support protrusions supporting the first clamping piece on the outer sides of both ends of the groove portion, and the two ends of the second clamping piece being mounted in a constant position relative to the first clamping piece in a state of contact with the pair of support protrusions. In this case, since the two ends of the second clamping piece are mounted in a constant position relative to the first clamping piece in a state of contact with the pair of support protrusions, it is easy to keep the range of change of the connecting piece between the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece constant.

[0034] (7) In any of the wiring modules described in (3) to (6), one of the first and second dividing members may have a pair of locking tabs with locking protrusions, and the other of the first and second dividing members may have a pair of receiving recesses capable of accommodating the locking protrusions. The receiving recesses are configured to allow movement of the locking protrusions in the thickness direction of the sheet member and in the approach-separation direction of the first and second dividing members. Thus, by moving the locking protrusions within the receiving recesses, the first and second dividing members can be displaced relative to each other in multiple directions while remaining connected.

[0035] (8) In the wiring module of (7), the locking piece may also be disposed in the second dividing member between the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece. Thus, the locking piece is protected between the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece.

[0036] (9) In the wiring module of (7) or (8), the first dividing member may also include an auxiliary piece capable of contacting the outer surface of at least one of the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece. In this case, the load caused by displacement of the first dividing member and the second dividing member is also distributed and borne by the auxiliary piece.

[0037] [Details of the embodiments disclosed herein]

[0038] Specific examples of the wiring module of this disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, this disclosure is not limited to these examples, but is shown by way of the scope of the claims and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of the claims.

[0039] [Implementation Method 1]

[0040] The wiring module involved in Implementation Method 1 will be described below.

[0041] <Regarding vehicles equipped with wiring modules>

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a vehicle equipped with a wiring module. The vehicle 10 includes a body 12. The body 12 is the part that forms the outer shape of the vehicle 10. The body 12 can be a frameless body or a body mounted on a ladder frame. Here, the body 12 includes side panels surrounding the passenger compartment, a roof panel 13, and access panels for passengers to get on and off, and a rear door panel for loading and unloading cargo. The body 12 can be made of metal or resin. The body 12 can also be constructed from a combination of metal and resin. The plate-like portion of the body 12 that covers the top of the passenger compartment is the roof panel 13. That is, the roof panel 13 forms the roof portion of the vehicle 10. The roof panel 13 can also be partially or entirely bent to form the external shape of the vehicle 12. The roof panel 13 can be made of metal or resin. The roof panel 13 can also be constructed from a combination of metal and resin. Here, an antenna hole 13h is formed in the roof panel 13 (see reference). Figure 2 ).

[0043] The wiring module 20 is installed in the vehicle 10. In this embodiment, an example is described where the wiring module 20 is installed in the roof portion 11, which includes the roof panel 13. The wiring module may also be installed in a door panel, etc.

[0044] Figure 2 This is a 3D view showing the wiring module 20. Figure 2 The image shows the roof section 11. Figure 2The transmission components shown illustrate a general path; even if depicted as a single line, they may sometimes include multiple wires. The roof panel 13 and interior component 16 are illustrated as the roof portion 11. A roof reinforcement member 14 is provided on the inner surface (downward-facing surface) of the roof panel 13. The roof reinforcement member 14 can also be referred to as a roof brace or roof strut, etc. In this embodiment, the roof reinforcement member 14 is an elongated member, and multiple members are spaced apart in the front-rear direction of the roof panel 13. The roof reinforcement member 14 is arranged along the width direction of the roof panel 13. If the roof panel 13 is metal, the metal roof reinforcement member 14 can be welded to the inner surface of the roof panel 13. Wiring modules 20, interior components 16, etc., can also be mounted on the roof reinforcement member 14. In this respect, the roof reinforcement member 14 is also a type of bracket.

[0045] In this embodiment, the roof reinforcement member 14 is an example of an assembly part for mounting the wiring module 20. In this example, a rigid member 60 for mounting the wiring module 20 is installed in the assembly part. The assembly part could also be a door panel.

[0046] The interior component 16 is a plate-shaped component formed of resin or the like. The interior component 16 forms the shape of the roof inside the vehicle compartment. The interior component 16 can be partially or entirely bent. The interior component 16 is mounted below the roof panel 13. The interior component 16 is the portion exposed into the vehicle compartment. The interior component 16 is sometimes referred to as a roof liner. In this embodiment, the wiring module 20 is disposed between the roof panel 13 and the interior component 16.

[0047] <About the overall structure of the wiring module>

[0048] The wiring module 20 includes a sheet-like component 30, a transmission component 40, and a rigid component 60. In this embodiment, the wiring module 20 also includes a roof-side device 50. The roof-side device 50 may also be omitted.

[0049] The sheet member 30 is a sheet-like member that extends in a planar manner relative to the assembly target portion in the vehicle. In this embodiment, the sheet member 30 is installed in the roof portion 11 in a planar manner relative to the roof panel 13 and the interior component 16. For example, the sheet member 30 may also be arranged to extend over 80% or more of the area of ​​the roof portion 11. Alternatively, for example, the sheet member 30 may be arranged to extend entirely above the headrests of the multiple passenger seats in the passenger compartment. By extending the sheet member 30 relative to the roof portion 11, the transmission component 40 can be supported over the widest possible area relative to the roof portion 11. Furthermore, the functions of the sheet member 30, described later, can be performed over the widest possible area relative to the roof portion 11.

[0050] The sheet member 30 may also include a layer that performs at least one of the functions of heat insulation, sound insulation, and electromagnetic shielding. That is, the sheet member 30 may also be a sheet material that performs at least one of the functions of heat insulation, sound insulation, and electromagnetic shielding, in addition to fixing the transmission member 40 and the rigid member 60.

[0051] For example, the sheet member 30 may include a nonwoven layer. A nonwoven layer is a layer formed by multiple fibers intertwined without being woven, and is an example of a layer that provides insulation between one main surface and the other main surface of the sheet member 30, making heat transfer difficult. The insulation layer may be a layer that reflects radiant heat energy. The insulation layer may also be a layer with lower thermal conductivity compared to other layers. For example, in addition to nonwoven sheets, sheets containing small gaps, such as foam sheets, may be used as the insulation layer. Insulating coatings and heat-insulating coatings may also be used as the insulation layer.

[0052] The nonwoven layer can also be understood as an example of a sound-insulating layer that acts between one main surface and the other main surface of the sheet member 30, making sound transmission difficult. The sound-insulating layer can be a layer that reflects sound or a layer that absorbs sound energy as heat. For example, in addition to nonwoven sheets, sheets containing small gaps, such as foam sheets, can also be used as sound-insulating layers. Sound-absorbing coatings can also be used as sound-insulating layers.

[0053] Thermal insulation and sound insulation layers can also be set up as physically different layers.

[0054] Additionally, for example, the sheet member 30 may also include an electromagnetic shielding layer. The electromagnetic shielding layer is a layer between one main surface and the other main surface of the sheet member 30 that makes it difficult for electromagnetic waves to propagate. The electromagnetic shielding layer can have electromagnetic shielding properties for all frequencies. The electromagnetic shielding layer can also have selective electromagnetic shielding properties for a portion of the frequency band. In this case, it is sufficient that the electromagnetic waves of a portion of the frequency band are reflected or absorbed by the electromagnetic shielding layer at least once. The electromagnetic shielding layer can be a layer formed of metal foil such as aluminum or iron. As an electromagnetic shielding layer with selective electromagnetic shielding properties, a known frequency selective surface (FSS) can be used. A frequency selective surface is, for example, a film formed by forming unit units (elements) on a base film formed of resin or the like using metal foil. This frequency selective surface has the property of selectively shielding electromagnetic waves of one or more frequency bands according to the frequency characteristics of the unit unit (element) while allowing electromagnetic waves of other frequency bands to pass through. An electromagnetic shielding layer with selective electromagnetic shielding properties can also be formed by directly printing conductive paste or the like onto a heat-insulating layer or a sound-insulating layer.

[0055] When the sheet member 30 includes a radio wave shielding layer, it is preferable that the external communication antenna element is disposed on the outside of the vehicle relative to the radio wave shielding layer. Thus, radio waves emitted from the external communication antenna are shielded by the radio wave shielding layer and are less likely to propagate into the vehicle compartment. Conversely, radio waves emitted from the external communication antenna are not shielded by the radio wave shielding layer and propagate to the outside.

[0056] Furthermore, assuming that the sheet member 30 includes an electromagnetic shielding layer, the indoor antenna is preferably positioned inside the vehicle compartment relative to the electromagnetic shielding layer. This shields electromagnetic waves emitted from the indoor antenna and indoor equipment within the vehicle compartment, preventing them from easily propagating outside the vehicle. Conversely, electromagnetic waves emitted by the indoor antenna propagate towards the inside of the vehicle compartment, opposite to the electromagnetic shielding layer. Therefore, good wireless communication between the indoor antenna and indoor equipment is possible. Additionally, when the indoor antenna provides contactless power to indoor equipment, electromagnetic waves (electricity) do not leak outside the vehicle, thus enabling efficient contactless power supply.

[0057] Furthermore, when the sheet member 30 comprises multiple layers, the layers can simply overlap. The layers can also be fixed using double-sided tape, adhesives, welding, etc. Moreover, the overlapping order of the layers is arbitrary. For example, an electromagnetic shielding layer can be provided beneath the nonwoven layer. When the sheet member has multiple functional layers, it is not necessary for the multiple functional layers to overlap in the thickness direction of the sheet member. Multiple functional layers can also be provided in different areas within the extended region of the sheet member. For example, multiple functional layers can be arranged side-by-side within the extended region of the sheet member. Other functional layers can also be provided locally relative to one functional layer.

[0058] The transmission component 40 is a component for transmitting electricity or light, and is a component provided along a wiring path connected at least one end to the roof-side equipment 50. For example, the transmission component 40 can be a regular wire with a core wire and a sheath around the core wire, or it can be a bare conductor, shielded wire, cable, enameled wire, nickel-chromium wire, coaxial cable, optical fiber, etc. That is, the transmission component 40 can also be a linear component for transmitting electricity. As a linear component for transmitting electricity, it can be various signal lines or various power lines. Furthermore, the linear transmission component for transmitting electricity can be a single linear object or a composite of multiple linear objects (stranded wire, cable that combines multiple linear objects and covers them with a sheath, etc.). The transmission component can also be formed by coating a sheet-like component with a conductive coating, etching copper foil, etc. Here, the explanation assumes that the transmission component 40 is an electrical wire.

[0059] The transmission member 40 is disposed on the sheet member 30. Here, "transmission member 40 disposed on sheet member 30" means that the medium for transmitting electricity or light is configured within the sheet member as a path for electricity or light. Therefore, the transmission member 40 disposed on the sheet member includes not only transmission members directly formed by coating the sheet member 30 with a conductive coating or etching copper foil, but also linear transmission members 40 manufactured separately from the sheet member 30 and mounted along one or two main surfaces of the sheet member as a constant path. The specific structure for supporting the transmission member 40 is not particularly limited.

[0060] For example, the transfer member 40 can be fixed relative to one main surface of the sheet member 30. Alternatively, the transfer member 40 can be fused relative to one main surface of the sheet member 30. The resulting fused portion becomes a state where at least a portion of the transfer member 40 and the sheet member 30 is melted and bonded together. The fusion of the transfer member 40 and the sheet member 30 can be performed by ultrasonic welding or by heating welding. Alternatively, the transfer member 40 and the sheet member 30 can be fused by melting the surfaces of at least one of the transfer member 40 and the sheet member 30 using a solvent. Furthermore, the transfer member 40 can be fixed relative to the sheet member 30 using adhesive, double-sided tape, etc. Additionally, the transfer member 40 can be sewn relative to the sheet member 30 using thread, etc. Alternatively, for example, with the transfer member 40 disposed on one main surface of the sheet member 30, tape can be applied from the outside of one main surface of the sheet member 30 across the transfer member 40, thereby fixing the transfer member 40 to one main surface of the sheet member 30. The transfer member 40 does not need to be fixed to only one main surface of the sheet member 30. The transfer member 40 may also have a portion fixed to one main surface of the sheet member 30 and a portion fixed to another main surface of the sheet member 30. In this case, the transfer member 40 may also be attached to the middle portion or end edge of the sheet member 30 in a manner that passes from one main surface to another.

[0061] Alternatively, for example, the transfer member 40 can also be fixed to the sheet member 30 by being sandwiched between two sheets. For example, if the sheet member 30 comprises multiple layers, the transfer member 40 can also be sandwiched between the sheets constituting the layers. In this case, the two sheets sandwiching the transfer member 40 can be fixed to each other by welding, or by adhesive or double-sided tape.

[0062] Here, the transmission member 40 is mainly disposed on the surface of the inner member 16 relative to the sheet member 30.

[0063] The transmission component 40 is connected to the roof-side device 50. The roof-side device 50 transmits or receives electrical or optical signals via the transmission component 40. Alternatively, the roof-side device 50 receives or distributes power via the transmission component 40. The connection between the transmission component 40 and the roof-side device 50 can be made via a connector. The transmission component 40 can also be directly inserted into the roof-side device 50 and directly connected to the electrical components within the roof-side device 50. One end of the transmission component 40 can also be pulled out from the sheet member 30. The pulled-out end of the transmission component 40 can also be pulled out to a pillar or the like and connected to an electronic control unit or power source located in the vehicle body below the roof portion 11.

[0064] The roof-side device 50 is a device installed on the roof portion 11 and serves as the connection destination of the transmission component 40. Examples of roof-side devices 50 include electronic control units, lights (especially map lights and interior lights), speakers, interior cameras, monitors, projection equipment, external communication antennas, and interior antennas.

[0065] The roof-side device 50 can be held on the sheet member 30, the roof panel 13, or the interior component 16. In this embodiment, an example is shown where the roof-side device 50 is held by the sheet member 30. When the roof-side device 50 is disposed on the roof panel 13 or the interior component 16, the transmission member 40 can be connected to the roof-side device 50 via a connector while the sheet member 30 is positioned between the roof panel 13 and the interior component 16. The placement position of the roof-side device 50 within the sheet member 30 or the roof portion 11 is arbitrary. Preferably, the roof-side device 50 is fixed relative to the sheet member 30 or the roof portion 11 in a position suitable for the function of the roof-side device 50. For example, when assuming the roof-side device 50 is a map light, it can be fixed to a portion positioned diagonally above and in front of the front seat. Alternatively, for example, if the roof-side device 50 is assumed to be an indoor antenna, the roof-side device 50 can be fixed to a portion located above the front or rear seats.

[0066] Even when the roof-side device 50 is held in place of the sheet member 30, it can ultimately be fixed to the roof panel 13 or interior component 16, etc. Therefore, the roof-side device 50 only needs to be held in place of the sheet member 30 with a holding force sufficient to maintain a constant position within it. For example, the roof-side device 50 can be fixed to the sheet member 30 using adhesives, bonding agents, double-sided tape, etc. The roof-side device 50 can also be fixed to the sheet member 30 using threaded fasteners, pin fasteners, etc. The roof-side device 50 can also be fixed to the sheet member 30 via a rigid member 60. In this case, the roof-side device 50 can be fixed to the rigid member 60 using adhesives, bonding agents, double-sided tape, etc., or it can be fixed to the rigid member 60 using threaded fasteners, pin fasteners, etc.

[0067] The rigid member 60 is a component disposed on the sheet member 30. The rigid member 60 is a component that makes deformation of the sheet member 30 more difficult. The rigid member 60 is preferably more rigid than the sheet member 30. The level of rigidity can be evaluated, for example, by using a plane orthogonal to the length direction of the rigid member 60 as a reference plane, and by considering the bending rigidity at this reference plane of the rigid member 60, and the bending rigidity at this reference plane in a local region of the sheet member 30 where the rigid member 60 is disposed. For example, the sheet member 30 may be a laminate of aluminum foil and nonwoven fabric, and the rigid member 60 may be a sheet or rod made of solid resin (e.g., PP (polypropylene), PA (polyamide), etc.) with embedded contents. The rigid member 60 may also be a component that is both strong and lightweight, such as a honeycomb structure component. The rigid member 60 may also be formed of metals such as iron or aluminum. More specific examples of the rigid member 60 will be described later.

[0068] The rigid member 60 is fixed to the sheet member 30 by means of adhesives, bonding agents, double-sided tape, welding (ultrasonic welding, thermal welding, etc.). The rigid member 60 can also be fixed to the sheet member 30 by means of threads, pins, etc. Here, the rigid member 60 is formed as an elongated rectangular plate. The length dimension of the rigid member 60 is set to be the same as the width dimension of the sheet member 30. The length dimension of the rigid member 60 can be smaller than the width dimension of the sheet member 30 (for example, within 20 cm or less) as long as the edge of the sheet member 30 does not droop directly downwards. The rigid member 60 is disposed on the side of the roof panel 13 in the sheet member 30.

[0069] In this embodiment, a plurality of (four in this case) rigid members 60 are fixed to the sheet member 30. The length direction of each rigid member 60 is along the width direction of the sheet member 30. Therefore, the portion of the sheet member 30 provided with the rigid members 60 is kept from sagging in the width direction.

[0070] Multiple rigid members 60 are arranged at intervals relative to the sheet member 30 in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the sheet member 30 can be bent between the multiple rigid members 60. When storing or transporting this wiring module 20, the storage space and transport space of the wiring module 20 can be reduced by folding the sheet member 30 between the multiple rigid members 60.

[0071] The area where the rigid member 60 is disposed relative to the sheet member 30 is, for example, the area where the assembly part on which the rigid member 60 is mounted is provided. In this embodiment, the rigid member 60 is disposed on the underside of the roof reinforcement member 14. The mounting of the rigid member 60 relative to the roof reinforcement member 14 is arbitrary. For example, it may be a structure in which a resin clamping member 14P for preventing detachment and locking is provided protruding downward from the roof reinforcement member 14. Figure 2 (Only one example is shown in the text), the clamping member 14P is locked in an anti-dislodgement state to the mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a, which are holes formed in the rigid member 60. Alternatively, the clamping member provided on the rigid member may be locked in a locking hole formed in the roof reinforcement member. In addition, the rigid member 60 may be installed on the roof reinforcement member 14 by means of threaded fixing, riveting fixing, etc.

[0072] The portion of the sheet member 30 in which the rigid member 60 is provided easily maintains its planar shape. Therefore, the operation of assembling the wiring module 20 to the roof panel 13 becomes easier.

[0073] Rigid Members

[0074] The rigid member 60 will be described in more detail. Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view representing rigid member 60. Figure 4 This is a magnified three-dimensional view of a rigid component 60. Figure 5 This is a partially exploded 3D view of rigid member 60. Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Sectional view along line VI-VI.

[0075] The rigid member 60 includes multiple segmented members 62, 72, and 82. In this embodiment, when viewed as a whole, the rigid member 60 is formed as a rectangular plate that is flat along the roof panel 13 and elongated along the vehicle width direction. The rigid member 60 is divided into multiple (in this case, three) segmented members 62, 72, and 82 along its length direction (i.e., the vehicle width direction). The segmented member 72 is disposed at the center of the rigid member 60 along its length direction (i.e., the vehicle width direction), and the segmented members 62 and 82 are disposed at both ends of the central segmented member 72 along the length direction (i.e., the vehicle width direction) of the rigid member 60.

[0076] Each segmenting member 62, 72, and 82 is formed into a flat shape, more specifically, into a rectangular plate. Segmenting members 62, 72, and 82 have ribs protruding longitudinally and transversely on one main surface (in this case, the upper surface) of the flat base plate. This achieves a balance between lightweight and high rigidity. The segmenting members can also be shaped with protruding honeycomb-like ribs. The segmenting members can also be members with two flat surfaces. The segmenting members can also be plate-shaped members with a hollow internal structure.

[0077] Multiple mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a are provided on the multiple segmented components 62, 72, and 82 for mounting onto the assembled object. The mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a can be holes for clamping components, or holes for threaded or riveted fixing. The mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a can be clamping components that engage with holes formed in the roof reinforcement member 14, or screws that are threaded onto the roof reinforcement member 14. In this embodiment, the mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a are through holes for preventing the clamping component 14P protruding from the roof reinforcement member 14 from detaching and locking.

[0078] Mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a can be provided on each of the plurality of dividing members 62, 72, and 82, or on two or more of the plurality of dividing members 62, 72, and 82. In this embodiment, mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a are provided on each of the plurality of dividing members 62, 72, and 82. More specifically, mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a are provided at the four corners of the plurality of dividing members 62, 72, and 82. The number of mounting portions provided on the dividing members 62, 72, and 82 is arbitrary.

[0079] Alternatively, holes 62h, 72h, and 82h for fixing the roof-side equipment 50, etc., can be formed in the dividing members 62, 72, and 82.

[0080] At least one connection point among the plurality of segmenting members 62, 72, and 82 is provided whereby the segmenting members 62, 72, and 82 are connected in a manner that allows them to be displaced relative to each other. The displaceable connection points are provided between the plurality of mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a.

[0081] When mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a are provided on two or more of the multiple segment members 62, 72, and 82, a deviation may occur between the positional relationship of the mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a and the positional relationship of multiple mounting target parts (e.g., clamping members 14P) in the roof reinforcement member 14 on which the mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a are mounted. In this case, the aforementioned positional deviation can be eliminated by relatively displacing the multiple segment members 62, 72, and 82 at the connection points provided between the multiple mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a.

[0082] In this embodiment, mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a are provided on all of the plurality of segmented members 62, 72, and 82. Furthermore, the segmented members 62 and 72 are connected in a manner that allows for relative displacement, and the segmented members 72 and 82 are also connected in a manner that allows for relative displacement. Therefore, when the rigid member 60 is installed onto the roof reinforcement member 14, if the positions of the mounting portions 62a and 72a deviate from the positions of the plurality of mounting objects in the roof reinforcement member 14, the segmented members 62 and 72 can be relatively displaced. This allows for easy installation of the mounting portions 62a and 72a relative to the plurality of mounting objects in the roof reinforcement member 14. Similarly, if the positions of the mounting portions 72a and 82a deviate from the positions of the plurality of mounting objects in the roof reinforcement member 14, the relative displacement of the segmented members 72 and 82 allows for easy installation of the mounting portions 72a and 82a relative to the plurality of mounting objects in the roof reinforcement member 14.

[0083] Furthermore, it is not necessary for all of the dividing members 62, 72, and 82 to be connected in a manner that allows for relative displacement. Even if some of the connecting parts are connected in a manner that allows for relative displacement, positional offset can be eliminated on both sides of that connecting part in the same way as described above.

[0084] The explanation focuses on the connection points of the dividing members 62 and 72. Furthermore, the same structure can be applied to the connection points of the dividing members 72 and 82.

[0085] The dividing members 62 and 72 are connected in a manner that allows for relative displacement. The dividing members 62 and 72 need only be able to displace relative to each other in at least one direction. The dividing members 62 and 72 can also be moved to move closer together and further apart (see reference). Figure 6 Arrow A), and is capable of being in the thickness direction of the sheet member 30 (refer to...). Figure 6 Arrow B) and the direction intersecting the approach separation direction of multiple segmented members 62 and 72 and the thickness direction of the sheet member 30 (also the front-rear direction of the vehicle 10, see reference). Figure 4 The arrow C) is connected in a swinging manner. In this embodiment, the structure used for this is described.

[0086] The dividing member 72 includes a main body 73 extending in a plate shape and a connecting piece 76. The connecting piece 76 is mounted on the edge of the main body 73 on the dividing member 62 side. The connecting piece 76 extends toward the dividing member 62 side along the extending direction of the plate-shaped member 30.

[0087] The dividing member 62 includes a main body 63 extending in a plate shape, a first clamping piece 66, and a second clamping piece 68. The first clamping piece 66 and the second clamping piece 68 are provided on the edge of the dividing member 72 side in the main body 63. The first clamping piece 66 and the second clamping piece 68 extend along the direction of the sheet member 30. The first clamping piece 66 and the second clamping piece 68 are opposite each other in the thickness direction of the main body 63, overlapping when the dividing member 62 is viewed from above. A gap T2 with a thickness T1 or greater than that of the connecting piece 76 is formed between the first clamping piece 66 and the second clamping piece 68. Furthermore, the dividing members 62 and 72 are connected when the connecting piece 76 is positioned between the first clamping piece 66 and the second clamping piece 68. Therefore, within the range where the connecting piece 76 can move between the first clamping piece 66 and the second clamping piece 68, excessive sagging that would hinder assembly can be suppressed, and the dividing members 62 and 72 can swing in the thickness direction of the sheet member 30.

[0088] More specifically, in the aforementioned dividing member 72, the main body 73 and the connecting piece 76 are formed separately. For example, the main body 73 may be formed of resin, and the connecting piece 76 may be formed of a metal plate. The connecting piece 76 may also be formed of resin. The connecting piece 76 is mounted to the side of the main body 73 in a way that protrudes outward. In this embodiment, an elongated groove 73g is formed along the side of the dividing member 62 on one surface (upper surface) of the main body 73. The mounting side 76a of the connecting piece 76, which is mounted on one side of the main body 73, is formed to protrude from the center of the connecting piece 76 in the width direction via a stepped portion. Furthermore, when the mounting side 76a is disposed in the groove 73g in a manner that contacts the bottom surface of the groove 73g, the mounting side 76a is fixed to the bottom of the groove 73g by screws S.

[0089] The mounting structure of the connecting piece 76 relative to the main body 73 is not limited to the example described above; other riveting or welding fixing structures are also possible. Furthermore, the separation of the connecting piece 76 from the main body 73 is not mandatory; the connecting piece 76 and the main body 73 can also be integrally molded using resin.

[0090] The side portion of the dividing member 62 in the connecting piece 76 is formed as a side protrusion 76c that protrudes toward one side (lower surface side) of the connecting piece 76 via a step portion relative to the center of the width direction of the connecting piece 76. The side protrusion 76c extends along the boundary of the dividing members 62, 72.

[0091] The first clamping piece 66 on the side of the dividing member 62 is an elongated portion extending along the side of the dividing member 72 in the main body 63. Here, the main body 63 and the first clamping piece 66 are integrally formed by molding with resin.

[0092] A groove 66g is formed in the first clamping piece 66, extending along the boundary of the dividing members 62 and 72. The groove 66g is an elongated slot extending along the boundary. The size of the plane of the groove 66g is set to be larger than that of the side protrusion 76c. For example, in the direction of near separation of the dividing members 62 and 72 (the direction in which the dividing members 62 and 72 are arranged), the width W2 of the groove 66g is larger than the width W1 of the side protrusion 76c. In addition, for example, in the direction of the boundary of the dividing members 62 and 72, the length of the groove 66g is larger than the length of the side protrusion 76c. The groove 66g can accommodate the side protrusion 76c. With the side protrusion 76c accommodated in the groove 66g, the side protrusion 76c can move within the groove 66g by a margin of the aforementioned amount.

[0093] A pair of support protrusions 66b, protruding beyond the bottom surface of the groove 66g, are formed on the outer sides of both ends along the longitudinal direction of the groove 66g. The groove 66g is surrounded by a wall. The protrusion length of the support protrusions 66b relative to the bottom surface of the groove 66g is greater than the thickness T1 of the connecting piece 76. Here, a recess is formed in the support protrusion 66b to allow the end of the connecting piece 76 to be inserted, and the height of the bottom surface of the recess relative to the bottom surface of the groove 66g corresponds to the protrusion length of the support protrusion 66b. The size T2 of the aforementioned gap can be set by this protrusion length.

[0094] The second clamping piece 68 is formed separately from the main body 63. The second clamping piece 68 may be, for example, a metal plate. The second clamping piece 68 is formed as a rectangular plate longer than the aforementioned recessed portion 66g. With both ends of the second clamping piece 68 in contact with the support protrusions 66b, the second clamping piece 68 is mounted in a constant position relative to the first clamping piece 66. For example, with both ends of the second clamping piece 68 coinciding with a pair of support protrusions 66b, the ends of the second clamping piece 68 are threadedly fixed to the support protrusions 66b using screws S. This part can also be fixed by other methods such as riveting.

[0095] With the side protrusion 76c accommodated within the aforementioned recess 66g, the second clamping piece 68 is mounted onto the first clamping piece 66, thereby clamping the side protrusion 76c of the connecting piece 76 between the first clamping piece 66 and the second clamping piece 68. In this state, the second clamping piece 68 faces the connecting piece 76 on the side opposite to the first clamping piece 66, holding the side protrusion 76c within the recess 66g.

[0096] Since the second clamping piece 68 is in contact with the support protrusion 66b, the gap of dimension T2 between the bottom of the groove 73g and the second clamping piece 68 is ensured according to the protruding length of the support protrusion 66b. Therefore, within the range where the connecting piece 76 can move between the first clamping piece 66 and the second clamping piece 68, the dividing members 62 and 72 can swing in their thickness direction B. In addition, the side protrusion 76c can move inside the four sides of the wall surrounding the groove 66g. In particular, in the direction in which the dividing members 62 and 72 are arranged, the width W2 of the groove 66g is larger than the width W1 of the side protrusion 76c. The side protrusion 76c can move this larger amount within the groove 66g, thereby allowing the dividing members 62 and 72 to move relative to each other in their approach separation direction A. In addition, portions of the side protrusion 76c can move at their long ends in the length direction of the groove 66g. For example, it is possible to move one end of the side protrusion 76c toward the main body 63 within the groove 66g, and the other end of the side protrusion 76c toward the direction away from the main body 63 within the groove 66g, and vice versa. Thus, the dividing members 62 and 72 can also perform relative movements such as swinging in the longitudinal direction C of the vehicle.

[0097] In this wiring module 20 configuration, the dividing members 62, 72, and 82 are connected in a displaceable manner between the plurality of mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a. Therefore, when the wiring module 20 is assembled into the roof portion 11, which is the assembly target, the dividing members 62, 72, and 82 are displaced relative to each other, causing the plurality of mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a to align with the mounting portions of the roof reinforcing member 14, which is the assembly target portion of the roof portion 11. As a result, the rigid member 60 can be easily installed onto the roof reinforcing member 14, and the wiring module 20 can be easily installed into the roof, which is the assembly target portion.

[0098] For example, since the roof reinforcement member 14, on which the rigid member 60 is mounted, is welded to the roof panel 13, there is a possibility of a large positional error. Even in this case, the rigid member 60 can be easily mounted to the roof reinforcement member 14 by displacing the segment members 62, 72, and 82 relative to each other according to the positional error.

[0099] Furthermore, the roof panel 13 may have varying degrees of curvature or width depending on the vehicle's front-to-rear position. Even in such cases, multiple segmented members 62, 72, and 82 can be displaced according to their degree of curvature or width corresponding to the position of the roof panel 13. This allows rigid members 60 of the same shape to be easily installed in different locations on the roof panel 13. Moreover, the shape and size of the roof panel 13 may vary depending on the vehicle model, etc. Even in this case, multiple segmented members 62, 72, and 82 can be displaced according to their degree of curvature or width according to the roof panel 13. This allows rigid members 60 of the same shape to be easily installed on different vehicle models. Therefore, the rigid member 60 can be assembled in various locations or on various vehicle models, making the rigid member 60 versatile.

[0100] Furthermore, if the multiple segmented members 62, 72, and 82 are connected in a manner that allows them to move closer to and further apart from each other, to swing in the thickness direction of the sheet member 30, and to swing in a direction that intersects the approach and separation directions of the multiple segmented members 62, 72, and 82 with the thickness direction of the sheet member 30 (vehicle longitudinal direction), then the multiple mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a can move relative to each other in three directions, adjusting their relative positions. As a result, the wiring module 20 can be more easily installed into the assembly part of the vehicle 10.

[0101] Furthermore, with the connecting piece 76 positioned between the first clamping piece 66 and the second clamping piece 68, the dividing members 62, 72, and 82 are connected. Therefore, within the range where the connecting piece 76 can move between the first clamping piece 66 and the second clamping piece 68, the dividing members 62, 72, and 82 can swing in the thickness direction of the sheet member 30. This suppresses excessive sagging of the sheet member 30 and allows for positional adjustment of the mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a, contributing to improved assemblability of the wiring module 20.

[0102] Furthermore, with the side protrusion 76c of the connecting piece 76 received within the recess 66g, the second clamping piece 68 faces the connecting piece 76 on the side opposite to the first clamping piece 66, holding the side protrusion 76c within the recess 66g. Therefore, within the range where the side protrusion 76c can move within the recess 66g, the dividing members 62, 72, and 82 can be connected in a manner that allows them to move in the direction of mutual approach separation and to swing in the longitudinal direction C of the vehicle 10.

[0103] Furthermore, since the connecting piece 76 is separate from the main body 73, the distance between the dividing members 62, 72, and 82, or the amount of displacement, can be adjusted by adjusting the shape of the connecting piece 76. For example, by increasing the width of the central portion of the connecting piece 76, the distance between the dividing members 62, 72, and 82 can be increased, thereby increasing the overall length of the rigid member 60. Additionally, for example, by adjusting the width or thickness of the side protrusion 76c, the amount of displacement of the side protrusion 76c within the groove 66g can be adjusted. Therefore, for the main bodies 63 and 73, main bodies of the same shape can be used, and the shape applicable to the rigid member 60 can be expanded.

[0104] Furthermore, with both ends of the second clamping piece 68 in contact with a pair of support protrusions 66b, the second clamping piece 68 is mounted in a constant position relative to the first clamping piece 66. Therefore, the dimension T2 of the gap between the first clamping piece 66 and the second clamping piece 68 can easily be kept constant, and the amount by which the connecting piece 76 can change between the first clamping piece 66 and the second clamping piece 68, i.e., the relative variables (especially the variables in direction B) of the dividing members 62, 72, and 82, can easily remain constant.

[0105] [Implementation Method 2]

[0106] The rigid member 160 that can be applied to the wiring module involved in Embodiment 2 will be described. Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional view representing a rigid member 160. Figure 8 This is a magnified 3D view of a rigid component 160. Figure 9 This is a partially exploded 3D view of rigid component 160. Figure 10 yes Figure 8 A sectional view along line XX. Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, the same reference numerals are used for the same constituent elements as those described in Embodiment 1, and their descriptions are omitted.

[0107] A rigid member 160 is mounted on the sheet member 30 in place of the rigid member 60 described in the first embodiment. The rigid member 160 has dividing members 162, 172, and 182 corresponding to the dividing members 62, 72, and 82 described above.

[0108] In the rigid member 160, mounting portions 162a and 182a are provided in the same manner as the mounting portions 62a, 72a, and 82a described above. Figure 7The diagram shows an example where mounting portions 162a are provided on both the dividing member 162 and the dividing member 182. As described above, the positions of the mounting portions 162a and 182a in the rigid member 160 are arbitrary. It is sufficient that multiple mounting portions 162a and 182a are separately provided on two or more dividing members 162 and 182, and that there are portions between the multiple mounting portions 162a and 182a that connect the dividing members 162, 172, and 182 in a displaceable manner.

[0109] The explanation focuses on the connection points of the dividing members 162 and 172. Furthermore, the same structure can be applied to the connection points of the dividing members 172 and 182.

[0110] The dividing members 162 and 172 are connected in a manner that allows for relative displacement. The dividing members 162 and 172 need only be able to displace relative to each other in at least one direction. The dividing members 162 and 172 can also be moved to move closer together and further apart (see reference). Figure 10 Arrow A), and is capable of being in the thickness direction of the sheet member 30 (which is also the thickness direction of the rigid member 160, see reference). Figure 10 It can swing in the direction of arrow B) and is able to swing in a direction that intersects the near separation direction of the multiple segmented members 162, 172 and the thickness direction of the sheet member 30 (see reference). Figure 8 The connection is made in the manner of arrow C). In this embodiment, the structure used for this is described.

[0111] The dividing member 172 includes a main body portion 173 extending in a plate shape and a connecting piece 176. The connecting piece 176 is provided on the edge of the main body portion 173 on the dividing member 162 side. The connecting piece 176 extends toward the dividing member 162 side along the extending direction of the plate-shaped member 30.

[0112] More specifically, the main body 173 and the connecting piece 176 are integrally formed by molding with resin. The connecting piece 176 protrudes from the middle of the side of the dividing member 162 in the thickness direction of the main body 173.

[0113] The dividing member 162 includes a main body portion 163 extending in a plate shape, a first clamping piece 166, and a second clamping piece 168. The first clamping piece 166 and the second clamping piece 168 are provided on the edge of the dividing member 172 side in the main body portion 163. The first clamping piece 166 and the second clamping piece 168 extend along the direction of the plate-shaped member 30.

[0114] Here, the main body 163, the first clamping piece 166, and the second clamping piece 168 are integrally formed by molding with resin. The first clamping piece 166 protrudes from the lower surface of the main body 163 toward the dividing member 172. The second clamping piece 168 protrudes from the upper surface of the main body 163 toward the dividing member 172.

[0115] The first clamping piece 166 and the second clamping piece 168 are positioned opposite each other in the thickness direction of the main body 163, overlapping when viewed from above. A gap T2, with a thickness T1 or greater than that of the connecting piece 176, is formed between the first clamping piece 166 and the second clamping piece 168. Furthermore, with the connecting piece 176 positioned between the first clamping piece 166 and the second clamping piece 168, the dividing members 162 and 172 are connected. Therefore, within the range where the connecting piece 176 can move between the first clamping piece 166 and the second clamping piece 168, excessive sagging that could hinder assembly can be suppressed, and the dividing members 162 and 172 can swing in the thickness direction of the sheet member 30.

[0116] A locking piece 164 is provided on one of the dividing members 162 and 172, and a receiving recess 174 is provided on the other. In this embodiment, an example is shown where the dividing member 162 has a locking piece 164 and the dividing member 172 has a receiving recess 174. Alternatively, conversely, the dividing member having a pair of clamping pieces may have a receiving recess, and the dividing member having a connecting piece may have a locking piece.

[0117] The locking piece 164 has a shape in which a locking protrusion 164a is provided at the front end of the elongated portion. The locking protrusion 164a is formed, for example, with a shape in which the protrusion size gradually decreases as it moves toward the front end of the locking piece 164. The surface of the locking protrusion 164a toward the base end side of the locking piece 164 may also be a surface orthogonal to the extending direction of the locking piece 164.

[0118] A locking tab 164 is disposed between the first clamping tab 166 and the second clamping tab 168. Here, a pair of locking tabs 164 are provided at both ends of the first clamping tab 166 and the second clamping tab 168 in their extending directions. The locking tab 164 protrudes between the first clamping tab 166 and the second clamping tab 168 on the side of the main body 163 facing the second dividing member 172. A locking protrusion 164a protrudes between the first clamping tab 166 and the second clamping tab 168 in a manner that extends outward in their longitudinal direction.

[0119] A receiving recess 174 is formed in the connecting piece 176 of the dividing member 172. More specifically, receiving recesses 174 are formed at both ends of the connecting piece 176 along its length. Here, a square bottomed hole portion 174a is formed such that it extends from the end of the connecting piece 176 on the dividing member 172 side toward the main body portion 173. The receiving recess 174 is formed deep within this bottomed hole portion 174a. The bottomed hole portion 174a is shaped to allow the locking piece 164 to be inserted. The receiving recess 174 is shaped to be recessed (in this case, open outward) relative to the depth of the bottomed hole portion. The receiving recess 174 is shaped to allow the locking protrusion 164a to be positioned. The receiving recess 174 is set to allow the locking protrusion 164a to move in the thickness direction of the sheet member 30 (dividing members 162, 172) and in the direction of near separation of the dividing members 162, 172. More specifically, in the approach separation direction A (the direction in which the dividing members 162 and 172 are arranged), the dimension L2 of the receiving recess 174 is larger than the dimension L1 of the locking protrusion 164a. Therefore, the locking protrusion 164a can move within the receiving recess 174 in direction A. Furthermore, in the thickness direction of the dividing members 162 and 172, the dimension M2 of the receiving recess 174 is larger than the dimension M1 of the locking protrusion 164a. Therefore, the locking protrusion 164a can also move within the receiving recess 174 in the thickness direction of the dividing members 162 and 172.

[0120] In this embodiment, a receiving recess 174 is formed in the connecting piece 176, but this is not mandatory. A protrusion may also be formed outside the connecting piece 176, and a receiving recess may be formed in the protrusion.

[0121] Additionally, the dividing member 172 is provided with an auxiliary piece 179 capable of contacting the outer surface of at least one of the first clamping piece 166 and the second clamping piece 168. Here, the auxiliary piece 179 is provided on the surface of the main body 173 facing the dividing member 162 and on the portion opposite to the connecting piece 176 across the first clamping piece 166. The auxiliary piece 179 is integrally formed with respect to the main body 173 by molding with resin.

[0122] A gap larger than the thickness of the first clamping piece 166 is formed between the connecting piece 176 and the auxiliary piece 179. Therefore, the first clamping piece 166 can move between the connecting piece 176 and the auxiliary piece 179 in the thickness direction of the dividing members 162 and 172. However, since the dividing member 162 is supported relative to the dividing member 172, as a result, with the locking protrusion 164a in contact with its lower edge within the receiving recess 174, the auxiliary piece 179 contacts the outward (downward) surface of the first clamping piece 166. Thus, when the dividing members 162 and 172 undergo relative displacement, the load on the dividing member 162 is distributed not only between the locking protrusion 164a and the receiving recess 174, but also distributed by the auxiliary piece 179. Therefore, the dividing members 162 and 172 are not easily separated.

[0123] The protruding length of the auxiliary piece 179 from the side of the main body 173 is preferably set to be less than the protruding length of the connecting piece 176. As a result, the auxiliary piece 179 can be made not to obstruct the relative displacement of the dividing members 162 and 172.

[0124] According to the rigid member 160, the connecting piece 176 is disposed between the first clamping piece 166 and the second clamping piece 168, and a pair of locking pieces 164 are inserted into the bottom hole portion 174a. Thus, the locking protrusion 164a contacts the outer side surface inside the bottom hole portion 174a, and the locking piece 164 elastically deforms. When the locking protrusion 164a reaches the receiving recess 174, the locking piece 164 returns to its original shape, resulting in the locking protrusion 164a being embedded in the receiving recess 174.

[0125] In this state, within the range where the locking protrusion 164a can move within the receiving recess 174 and the connecting piece 176 can move between the first clamping piece 166 and the second clamping piece 168, the dividing members 162 and 172 can be relatively displaced in the thickness direction B (thickness direction of the dividing members 162 and 172) of the sheet member 30 and in the approach separation direction A of the dividing members 162 and 172. Furthermore, at both ends of the connecting piece 176, the locking protrusion 164a can move along direction A within the receiving recess 174, thus allowing the locking protrusion 164a to be positioned close to the main body 173 at one end of the connecting piece 176 and away from the main body 173 at the other end, or vice versa. As a result, the dividing members 162 and 172 can also be relatively swing-displaced in the longitudinal direction C of the vehicle 10.

[0126] The wiring module with the rigid member 160 configured in this way can also be easily installed relative to the assembly object, just like in Embodiment 1 described above.

[0127] In addition, within the range that the connecting piece 176 can move between the first clamping piece 166 and the second clamping piece 168, the dividing members 162 and 172 can swing and displace in the thickness direction of the sheet member 30.

[0128] Furthermore, by means of the structure in which the locking protrusion 164a moves within the receiving recess 174, the dividing members 162 and 172 can be relatively displaced in multiple directions while remaining connected, with a relatively simple structure.

[0129] In addition, since the locking piece 164 is disposed between the first clamping piece 166 and the second clamping piece 168, the locking piece 164 is protected between the first clamping piece 166 and the second clamping piece 168.

[0130] Furthermore, since the load is distributed and borne by the auxiliary piece 179 when the dividing members 162 and 172 are displaced, the excessive load acting on the locking protrusion 164a is suppressed.

[0131] [Variation Example]

[0132] In embodiments 1 and 2, the dividing members 72 and 172 are examples of first dividing members having connecting pieces, and the dividing members 62 and 162 are examples of second dividing members having first clamping pieces and second clamping pieces. Alternatively, contrary to these examples, the central dividing member may be a second dividing member having first clamping pieces and second clamping pieces, and the end dividing members may be first dividing members having connecting pieces.

[0133] Furthermore, the number and direction of the rigid member's divisions are arbitrary. A rigid member can also be divided into two or more parts. A rigid member can also be divided by a line along the vehicle width direction.

[0134] Furthermore, the structures described in the above embodiments and variations can be appropriately combined as long as they do not contradict each other.

[0135] Label Explanation

[0136] 10 vehicles;

[0137] 11. Roof section;

[0138] 12. Body;

[0139] 13. Roof panel;

[0140] 13h antenna aperture;

[0141] 14. Roof reinforcement components;

[0142] 14P clamping components;

[0143] 16. Interior components;

[0144] 20 Wiring modules;

[0145] 30. Sheet-like components;

[0146] 40. Transmission components;

[0147] 50. Roof-side equipment;

[0148] 60 and 160 rigid components;

[0149] 62, 72, 82, 162, 172, 182 segmented components;

[0150] Installation parts for 62a, 72a, 82a, 162a, and 182a;

[0151] 62h, 72h, 82h holes;

[0152] Main body sections 63, 73, 163, and 173;

[0153] 66, 166 First clamping piece;

[0154] 66b supporting convex portion;

[0155] 66g grooved section;

[0156] 68, 168 Second clamping piece;

[0157] 73g grooved section;

[0158] 76, 176 connecting pieces;

[0159] 76a Side mounting;

[0160] 76c Lateral protrusion;

[0161] 164 Locking Pieces;

[0162] 164a Locking protrusion;

[0163] 174 Receiving recess;

[0164] 174a has a bottom hole portion;

[0165] S-shaped screw.

Claims

1. A wiring module, comprising: A sheet-like component that extends in a planar manner relative to the assembled object portion in the vehicle; The transmission member is held in the sheet-like member; and A rigid member is disposed on the sheet-like member. The rigid member includes multiple segmented members. The rigid member is provided with a plurality of mounting parts that are installed on the assembled object portion. The plurality of segmented components includes a first segmented component and a second segmented component that are connected in a manner that allows them to be displaced relative to each other. A connecting portion between the first dividing member and the second dividing member is provided between the plurality of mounting parts. The first segmenting member and the second segmenting member are connected in a manner that allows them to move close to and separate from each other, to swing in the thickness direction of the sheet member, and to swing in a direction that intersects the approach and separation directions of the plurality of segmenting members and the thickness direction of the sheet member.

2. The wiring module according to claim 1, wherein, The first dividing member includes a connecting piece extending along the direction of the sheet-like member toward the side of the second dividing member. The second segmenting member includes a first clamping piece and a second clamping piece along the direction of the sheet-like member. A gap greater than the thickness of the connecting piece is formed between the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece. With the connecting piece positioned between the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece, the first dividing member and the second dividing member are connected.

3. The wiring module according to claim 2, wherein, The connecting piece includes a protrusion that extends along the boundary between the first and second dividing members and protrudes toward one side of the connecting piece. The first clamping piece extends along the boundary between the first dividing member and the second dividing member. The first clamping piece has a groove portion that can accommodate the protrusion. In the direction of approach separation between the first and second dividing members, the size of the groove is larger than the size of the protrusion. The second clamping piece is opposite to the connecting piece on the side opposite to the first clamping piece, holding the protrusion in a state of being received in the groove.

4. The wiring module according to claim 3, wherein, The first segmentation member includes a flat first main body portion. The connecting piece is integrally formed with the first main body and is mounted on the side of the first main body in a way that protrudes outward.

5. The wiring module according to claim 3 or 4, wherein, The second segment includes a flat second main body portion. The first clamping piece is integrally formed with the second main body. The second clamping piece is integrally formed with the second main body portion. The first clamping piece includes a pair of support protrusions that support the first clamping piece on the outer sides of both ends of the groove. With both ends of the second clamping piece in contact with the pair of support protrusions, it is mounted in a constant position relative to the first clamping piece.

6. The wiring module according to claim 2, wherein, One of the first dividing member and the second dividing member is provided with a pair of locking tabs with locking protrusions. A pair of receiving recesses capable of accommodating the locking protrusions are provided on the other of the first and second dividing members. The receiving recess is set to a size that allows the locking protrusion to move in the thickness direction of the sheet member and in the approach-separation direction of the first dividing member and the second dividing member.

7. The wiring module according to claim 6, wherein, The locking piece is disposed in the second dividing member between the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece.

8. The wiring module according to claim 6 or 7, wherein, The first dividing member includes an auxiliary piece capable of contacting the outer surface of at least one of the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece.

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