Protector and wire harness

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a protector and a wire harness capable of improving the holding power of a plurality of electric wires. A protector (1) is provided with: a first member (10) having a first bottom wall (11) for supporting a plurality of electric wires (W) extending in the axial direction (X); and a second member (20) having a second bottom wall (21) that faces the first bottom wall (11) and supports the plurality of electric wires (W), the first member (10) and the second member (20) sandwiching the plurality of electric wires (W) between the first bottom wall (11) and the second bottom wall (21) in a state in which the first bottom wall (11) and the second bottom wall (21) are elastically deformed along the outer shape of the plurality of electric wires (W).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a protector and a wiring harness. Background Art

[0002] As a technology related to conventional wire harness protectors, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a protector comprising: a first component having a first bottom wall that supports a plurality of wires extending along an axial direction; and a second component having a second bottom wall that is opposite to the first bottom wall and accommodates the plurality of wires between the second bottom wall and the first bottom wall.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-114401 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Technical problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] However, the protector described in Patent Document 1 has room for further improvement, for example, in terms of increasing the holding force of the plurality of electric wires.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a protector and a wire harness capable of improving the holding force of a plurality of electric wires.

[0009] Technical means to solve the problem

[0010] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the protector of the present invention comprises: a first component having a first bottom wall that supports a plurality of electric wires extending along an axial direction; and a second component having a second bottom wall that is opposed to the first bottom wall and supports the plurality of electric wires, wherein the first component and the second component clamp the plurality of electric wires between the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall while the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall are elastically deformed along the outer shapes of the plurality of electric wires.

[0011] Effects of the Invention

[0012] In the protector and wiring harness of the present invention, the plurality of wires are held between the first and second bottom walls while being elastically deformed along the outer shapes of the wires. Consequently, the protector and wiring harness achieve an improved holding force for the wires. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 is an exemplary perspective view of a wire harness to which the protector of the embodiment is applied.

[0014] Figure 2 1 is an exemplary perspective view of the protector according to the embodiment, showing a state before elastic deformation of the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall.

[0015] Figure 3 is an exemplary cross-sectional view of the protector of the embodiment.

[0016] Figure 4 is an exemplary perspective view of a wire harness to which the protector according to the first modification is applied.

[0017] Figure 5 This is an exemplary perspective view of the protector according to the first modified example, showing a state before the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall are elastically deformed.

[0018] Figure 6 is an exemplary cross-sectional view of a protector according to a first modification.

[0019] Figure 7 is an exemplary perspective view of a wire harness to which a protector according to a second modification example is applied.

[0020] Figure 8 This is an exemplary perspective view of a protector according to a second modified example, showing a state before elastic deformation of the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall.

[0021] Figure 9 is an exemplary cross-sectional view of a protector according to a second modification.

[0022] Explanation of symbols

[0023] 1. 1A, 1B protectors

[0024] 10. First Part

[0025] 11 First bottom wall

[0026] 11a End

[0027] 12 reinforcement ribs

[0028] 20 Second part

[0029] 21 Second bottom wall

[0030] 21a End

[0031] 22 reinforcement

[0032] 30 hinges

[0033] 40 Locking part

[0034] 41 Clamping parts

[0035] 42 locking mechanism

[0036] 43 Clamping parts

[0037] W Wire

[0038] W1 Main Line

[0039] W2 branch line

[0040] WH wiring harness

[0041] X-axis direction

[0042] Z height direction (direction intersecting the axis direction) DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] Hereinafter, embodiments and modifications of the present invention will be described in detail based on the accompanying drawings. In addition, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and modifications. In addition, the constituent elements of the following embodiments and modifications include elements that can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art or substantially the same elements.

[0044] In addition, the embodiments and modifications disclosed below include the same components. Therefore, these same components are given common symbols below, and repeated descriptions are omitted. In addition, in this specification, ordinal numbers are used only to distinguish elements, components, parts, positions, directions, etc., and do not indicate order or priority.

[0045] [Example]

[0046] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of a wire harness WH to which the protector 1 of the embodiment is applied. Figure 1 The protector 1 of this embodiment shown is incorporated into a wire harness WH installed in a vehicle such as an automobile. The wire harness WH, for example, bundles multiple wires W used for power supply and signal communication, forming a collective component to connect various devices mounted on the vehicle. Connectors, etc., connect the wires W to the devices. The wire harness WH of this embodiment includes multiple conductive wires W and a protector 1 for retaining the wires W. Furthermore, the wire harness WH may also include various components such as grommets, electrical connection boxes, and fixtures.

[0047] In addition, in the following description, the first direction among the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction that intersect each other is referred to as the "axial direction X", the second direction is referred to as the "width direction Y", and the third direction is referred to as the "height direction Z". Here, the axial direction X, the width direction Y, and the height direction Z are approximately orthogonal to each other. The axial direction X is typically along the extension direction of the plurality of wires W, the insertion direction of the plurality of wires W relative to the protector 1, the length direction (extension direction) of the protector 1, etc. The width direction Y is typically along the width direction of the protector 1, the stacking direction of the first component 10 and the second component 20 of the protector 1 described later, etc. The height direction Z is typically along the height direction (up and down direction) of the protector 1, etc. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the directions used in the following description are described in terms of the directions in which the protector 1 is assembled to the vehicle.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, the wire harness WH is, for example, constructed to include: a trunk portion W1 extending along the axial direction X and a branch portion W2 branching from the trunk portion W1. The trunk portion W1 is the main portion of the wire harness WH, and is formed by bundling a plurality of wires W. The trunk portion W1 may, for example, include a portion where the most wires W in the wire harness WH are bundled, or may include a portion with the largest outer diameter in the wire harness WH. In addition, Figures 1 to 3 In the figures, for convenience of explanation, the illustration of the plurality of electric wires W constituting the trunk portion W1 is simplified.

[0049] The branch line portion W2 is a sub-harness portion of the wiring harness WH, and is formed by one or more electric wires W branching from the main line portion W1. In the present embodiment, the wiring harness WH is provided with, for example, a plurality of branch line portions W2. The plurality of branch line portions W2 are bent along the width direction Y relative to the main line portion W1 extending along the axial direction X, and are led outward and arranged at a position offset from the protector 1 in the axial direction X. In addition, in the present embodiment, a protector 1 is provided in the wiring harness WH, but this is not limited to this example. For example, a plurality of protectors 1 may be provided at intervals from each other along the axial direction X, and a plurality of branch line portions W2 may be led out along the width direction Y at positions between the plurality of protectors 1.

[0050] For example, the plurality of electric wires W extend linearly along the axial direction X, and are formed to extend with approximately the same diameter relative to the axial direction X (extension direction). The electric wire W is composed of: a core wire and an insulating sheath covering the core wire. The cross-sectional shape of the electric wire W, for example, the core wire (the cross-sectional shape intersecting the axial direction X) is formed into a substantially circular shape, and the cross-sectional shape of the insulating sheath is formed into a substantially annular shape, and the whole is formed into a substantially circular cross-sectional shape. In addition, in this embodiment, the plurality of electric wires W are respectively configured to have the same outer diameter as each other, but this is not limited to this example. For example, it is also possible to configure the electric wire W constituting the branch line portion W2 to have a different outer diameter than the plurality of electric wires W constituting the main line portion W1.

[0051] The protector 1 is configured to include, for example, a first component 10, a second component 20, a hinge 30, and a locking portion 40. The first and second components 10, 20 are formed from a flexible material such as synthetic resin. The first and second components 10, 20 are formed into plates and integrated with each other by a clamping structure using the locking portion 40, described later, to sandwich the plurality of electrical wires W. By assembling the first and second components 10, 20, the protector 1 is constructed into a flat shape that is thinner overall in the width direction Y.

[0052] The hinge 30 connects the second member 20 to the first member 10 in a rotatable manner. The hinge 30 has a rotation center Ax (rotation axis) extending along the axial direction X. The second member 20 is configured to be able to rotate in the closed position (see Figure 1 ) and open position (refer to Figure 2 ) is rotated between the closed position and the open position is a position where the insertion space portion of the protector 1 for inserting a plurality of wires W is closed by rotating the hinge 30 around the rotation center Ax, and the open position is a position where the insertion space portion is opened. Figure 2 In the figure, for ease of explanation, the angle between the first component 10 and the second component 20 at the open position is shown to be approximately 45 degrees, but this is not limited to this example. The angle between the first component 10 and the second component 20 at the open position can also be, for example, approximately 90 degrees, approximately 180 degrees, or other angles.

[0053] Figure 2 1 is a perspective view of the protector 1, showing the state before the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21 are elastically deformed. Figure 2 As shown, the first component 10 is, for example, composed of: a first bottom wall 11, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 12 (see Figure 3 ) and a clamping member 13. The first bottom wall 11 is formed, for example, in a flat plate shape and extends along the axial direction X. The first bottom wall 11 supports the plurality of wires W from one side in the width direction Y. The first bottom wall 11 is a structure that defines the insertion space of the protector 1. The insertion space is a space through which the main line portions W1 of the plurality of wires W are inserted and routed along the axial direction X.

[0054] Multiple reinforcement ribs 12 (see Figure 3 ) is formed integrally with the first bottom wall 11. A plurality of reinforcing ribs 12 protrude from the first bottom wall 11 toward the other side in the width direction Y (the side of the plurality of wires W) and extend in a direction intersecting the axial direction X ( Figure 3 The plurality of reinforcing ribs 12 are provided at intervals along the axial direction X, and function as anti-slip members for the plurality of electric wires W by being arranged in contact with the plurality of electric wires W, for example.

[0055] The clamp 13 is provided, for example, on a surface of the first bottom wall 11 opposite the plurality of reinforcing ribs 12. The clamp 13 is provided approximately in the center of the first bottom wall 11 and protrudes from the first bottom wall 11 toward one side in the width direction Y. The clamp 13 functions as a portion for securing the protector 1 to a target location on the vehicle.

[0056] The second component 20 is configured, for example, to include a second bottom wall 21 and a plurality of reinforcing ribs 22. The second bottom wall 21 is, for example, formed in a flat plate shape and extends along the axial direction X. The second bottom wall 21 supports the plurality of wires W from the other side in the width direction Y. The second bottom wall 21 is a structure that defines the insertion space of the protector 1. The insertion space is a space through which the trunk line W1 of the plurality of wires W is inserted and routed along the axial direction X. In the trunk line W1, for example, the plurality of wires W are exposed in the area not covered by the second bottom wall 21 and the first bottom wall 11.

[0057] The plurality of reinforcing ribs 22 are formed integrally with the second bottom wall 21, for example. The plurality of reinforcing ribs 22 protrude from the second bottom wall 21 toward one side in the width direction Y (the side of the plurality of wires W) and extend in a direction intersecting the axial direction X ( Figure 3 The plurality of reinforcing ribs 22 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction X, and, for example, are arranged in contact with the plurality of electrical wires W to function as anti-slip members for the plurality of electrical wires W. The plurality of reinforcing ribs 22 may be staggered relative to the plurality of reinforcing ribs 12 in the axial direction X, or may be arranged side by side in the width direction Y relative to the plurality of reinforcing ribs 12.

[0058] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the protector 1. Figure 3 As shown, the first component 10 and the second component 20 are provided with a plurality of through holes 11c and 21c respectively penetrating the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21 along the width direction Y. In this embodiment, a plurality of through holes 11c are provided at intervals along the axial direction X at the end 11a on one side of the height direction Z of the first bottom wall 11 (see FIG. Figure 2 ) In addition, a plurality of through holes 21 c are provided at intervals along the axial direction X at an end portion 21 a on one side in the height direction Z of the second bottom wall 21 .

[0059] In this embodiment, end 11a is the end of the first member 10 (first bottom wall 11) opposite end 11b on the hinge 30 side, and end 21a is the end of the second member 20 (second bottom wall 21) opposite end 21b on the hinge 30 side. The plurality of through-holes 11c provided in end 11a and the plurality of through-holes 21c provided in end 21a overlap in the width direction Y. Furthermore, the aforementioned locking portion 40 is mounted in each of the plurality of through-holes 11c and the plurality of through-holes 21c.

[0060] The locking portion 40 is used, for example, to lock the second component 20 in a closed position relative to the first component 10 (see FIG. Figure 3 In this embodiment, the locking portion 40 is formed by a clamping member 41 provided separately from the first member 10 and the second member 20. A pair of clamping members 41 are provided, spaced apart from each other in the axial direction X, corresponding to the plurality of through-holes 11c and 21c. The pair of clamping members 41 each includes, for example, a bottom wall 41a, a middle wall 41b, a pair of side walls 41c, and a pair of claws 41d.

[0061] The bottom wall 41a is a portion of the clamping member 41 that extends along the width direction Y, spanning between the end 11a of the first member 10 and the end 21a of the second member 20. The bottom wall 41a supports the two end portions 11a, 21a from one side in the height direction Z. The middle wall 41b is a portion of the clamping member 41 that protrudes from the center of the bottom wall 41a in the width direction Y toward the other side in the height direction Z and is inserted between the two end portions 11a, 21a. In this embodiment, the length of the middle wall 41b in the height direction Z is formed to be longer than the length of the pair of side walls 41c in the height direction Z, and protrudes into the aforementioned insertion space of the protector 1.

[0062] The pair of side walls 41c are portions of the clamping member 41 that protrude from both ends of the bottom wall 41a in the width direction Y toward the other side in the height direction Z. The pair of side walls 41c support the two end portions 11a, 21a from both sides in the width direction Y. The pair of claw portions 41d are portions of the clamping member 41 that protrude from the other end of the pair of side walls 41c in the height direction Z toward the center in the width direction Y, that is, toward the through-holes 11c, 21c. The pair of claw portions 41d have locking surfaces that oppose the edges of the through-holes 11c, 21c in the height direction Z. When the second component 20 is in the closed position, these locking surfaces engage the edges of the through-holes 11c, 21c in the height direction Z, thereby locking the second component 20 in the closed position relative to the first component 10.

[0063] In this embodiment, the first and second components 10 and 20 are assembled such that the plurality of wires W are held between the first and second bottom walls 11 and 21 while the first and second bottom walls 11 and 21 are elastically deformed along the contours of the plurality of wires W. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the first and second components 10 and 20 are assembled, the first and second bottom walls 11 and 21 are bent relative to each other in a substantially U-shaped configuration, separated in the width direction Y by an amount corresponding to the width of the plurality of wires W and open toward the center (the plurality of wires W side) in the width direction Y. This generates an elastic restoring force in the first and second bottom walls 11 and 21, increasing the surface pressure between the first and second bottom walls 11 and the plurality of wires W, and also increasing the surface pressure between the second and second bottom walls 21, thereby enhancing the retention of the plurality of wires W.

[0064] In addition, in this embodiment, in a state where the elastic restoring force is generated in the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21, the pair of claws 41d of the clamping member 41 is locked with the plurality of through holes 11c, 21c. In a state where the pair of claws 41d is locked with the plurality of through holes 11c, 21c, the first member 10 and the second member 20 are separated from each other in the width direction Y, i.e., the side of the first member 10 and the second member 20 that is separated from each other in the width direction Y is locked. Figure 3 Movement toward the open position indicated by the two-dot chain line is restricted, and the state in which the surface pressure between the first bottom wall 11 and the plurality of wires W is increased and the state in which the surface pressure between the second bottom wall 21 and the plurality of wires W is increased are maintained.

[0065] In this embodiment, for example, the claws 41d on one side of the width direction Y of the pair of clamp members 41 are attached to the plurality of through holes 11c of the first member 10 in a locked state (see Figure 2 Next, the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21 are elastically deformed (bent) along the contours of the plurality of wires W. In this state, the claws 41d on the other side of the pair of clamping members 41 in the width direction Y are locked into the plurality of through-holes 21c of the second member 20. At this time, in this embodiment, for example, the end 21a of the second member 20 is inserted by sliding from the other side in the height direction Z into the opening between the claws 41d on the other side in the width direction Y of the pair of clamping members 41 and the middle wall 41b. Through this procedure, the second member 20 can be assembled to the first member 10 via the pair of clamping members 41.

[0066] As described above, the protector 1 and wire harness WH of this embodiment include: a first component 10 having a first bottom wall 11 that supports a plurality of wires W extending along the axial direction X; and a second component 20 having a second bottom wall 21 that opposes the first bottom wall 11 and supports the plurality of wires W. The first component 10 and the second component 20 sandwich the plurality of wires W between the first and second bottom walls 11, 21, with the first and second bottom walls 11, 21 elastically deformed along the contours of the plurality of wires W. With this structure, the protector 1 and wire harness WH can retain the plurality of wires W by, for example, sandwiching the plurality of wires W between the first and second bottom walls 11, 21, with the first and second bottom walls 21 elastically deformed along the contours of the plurality of wires W. As a result, the protector 1 and wire harness WH can improve the retaining force of the plurality of wires W, and can further reduce the thickness of the first and second components 10, 20 in the width direction Y.

[0067] In addition, the protector 1 and the wire harness WH of this embodiment are provided with: a hinge 30 that connects the second component 20 relative to the first component 10 so as to be rotatable around a rotation center Ax extending along the axial direction X; and a locking portion 40 that locks the ends 11a and 21a of the first component 10 and the second component 20 on the side opposite to the hinge 30 with each other in a state where the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21 are elastically deformed. According to this structure, the protector 1 and the wire harness WH can, for example, lock the second component 20 relative to the first component 10 in a closed position (see Figure 1 ) and open position (refer to Figure 2 ) are rotatably connected therebetween, and the second component 20 is locked in the closed position by utilizing the locking portion 40, thereby being able to maintain (keep) the elastically deformed state of the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21.

[0068] Furthermore, in the protector 1 and the wire harness WH of the present embodiment, the locking portion 40 is constituted by a clamping member 41 provided separately from the first member 10 and the second member 20. With this configuration, the protector 1 and the wire harness WH can relatively easily retain (maintain) the elastically deformed state of the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21, for example, by the clamping member 41.

[0069] Furthermore, in the protector 1 and the wire harness WH of this embodiment, the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21 are configured to include a plurality of reinforcing ribs 12 and 22. The plurality of reinforcing ribs 12 and 22 extend in a direction (height direction Z) intersecting the axial direction X, are provided at intervals along the axial direction X, and abut against the plurality of wires W. With this configuration, in the protector 1 and the wire harness WH, for example, the plurality of reinforcing ribs 12 and 22 function as anti-slip members for the plurality of wires W, thereby suppressing relative movement of the plurality of wires W in the axial direction X relative to the first member 10 and the second member 20.

[0070] [First Modification]

[0071] Figure 4 It is a perspective view of a wire harness WH to which a protector 1A according to a first modified example is applied. Figure 4 The protector 1A shown has the same structure as the protector 1 of the above-described embodiment. Therefore, the protector 1A can obtain the same operation and effects as those of the above-described embodiment based on the same structure.

[0072] However, in this modification, if Figure 4 As shown, the locking portion 40 is composed of a locking mechanism 42 provided integrally with the first component 10 and the second component 20, which is different from the above embodiment. The locking mechanism 42 is used to lock the second component 20 in the closed position relative to the first component 10 (refer to Figure 4 ) is locked. A pair of locking mechanisms 42 are provided, for example, at intervals from each other in the axial direction X. The pair of locking mechanisms 42 are configured to include, for example, locking portions 42a (see Figure 5 ) and the locked portion 42b.

[0073] Figure 5 1A is an exemplary perspective view of a protector according to a first modified example, showing a state before elastic deformation of the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21. Figure 6 1A is a cross-sectional view of a protector according to a first modification. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 As shown, the locking portion 42a is provided on the outer surface of the protrusion 14, which protrudes from the end 11a of the first bottom wall 11 on the side opposite to the hinge 30 toward the other side in the width direction Y. The locking portion 42a is formed, for example, in the shape of a claw inserted into the locked portion 42b along the width direction Y, and has a locking surface 42a1 (see FIG. 1 ) facing the locked portion 42b in the width direction Y. Figure 6 ).

[0074] The locked portion 42b is provided, for example, on the outer surface of the protrusion 24 that protrudes from the end portion 21a of the second bottom wall 21 on the side opposite to the hinge 30 toward the other side in the width direction Y. The locked portion 42b is formed, for example, in the shape of a locking hole into which the locking portion 42a is inserted along the width direction Y. A tapered surface 42b1 is provided at the open end on the entrance side of the locked portion 42b so as to be inclined toward the height direction Z side as it moves toward the width direction Y (see FIG. Figure 6 ). In addition, a locked surface 42b2 is provided at the open end of the outlet side of the locked portion 42b, which is opposite to the locking surface 42a1 of the locking portion 42a in the width direction Y (see Figure 6 ), the locked surface 42b2 and the locking surface 42a1 are locked in the width direction Y, whereby the second component 20 is locked relative to the first component 10.

[0075] In this modified example, the locking portion 42a of the locking mechanism 42 is locked with the locked portion 42b in a state where the elastic restoring force is generated by the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21. In the state where the locking portion 42a is locked with the locked portion 42b, the first component 10 and the second component 20 are separated from each other in the width direction Y, i.e., Figure 6 Movement toward the open position indicated by the two-dot chain line is restricted, and the state in which the surface pressure between the first bottom wall 11 and the plurality of wires W is increased and the state in which the surface pressure between the second bottom wall 21 and the plurality of wires W is increased are maintained.

[0076] As described above, in the protector 1A and wire harness WH of this modified example, the locking portion 40 is formed by a locking mechanism 42 integrally provided with the first component 10 and the second component 20. With this structure, the protector 1A and the wire harness WH can, for example, more easily retain (maintain) the elastically deformed state of the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21 via the locking mechanism 42. Furthermore, while this modified example illustrates a case where the locking portion 42a is provided on the first component 10 and the locked portion 42b is provided on the second component 20, this is not limiting. For example, the locked portion 42b may be provided on the first component 10 and the locking portion 42a may be provided on the second component 20.

[0077] [Second Modification]

[0078] Figure 7 It is a perspective view of a wire harness WH to which a protector 1B according to a second modification example is applied. Figure 7 The protector 1B shown has the same structure as the protector 1 of the above-described embodiment. Therefore, the protector 1B can obtain the same operation and effects as those of the above-described embodiment based on the same structure.

[0079] However, in this modification, if Figure 7 As shown, the locking portion 40 is composed of a clamping member 43 that fixes the first component 10 and the second component 20 to the fixing target portion, which is different from the above embodiment. The clamping member 43 of this modification uses (shares) the clamping member 13 and the locking portion 40 of the above embodiment and the above first modification. The clamping member 43 has a function of fixing the second component 20 in the closed position relative to the first component 10 (refer to Figure 7 ) locking function. The clamp 43 is configured to include, for example, a clamp 43a (see Figure 8 ).

[0080] Figure 8 1B is an exemplary perspective view of a protector 1B according to a second modified example, showing a state before elastic deformation of the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21. Figure 91B is a cross-sectional view of a second modified embodiment of the protector. Figure 8 、 Figure 9 As shown, the clip 43a is provided, for example, at the end 21a of the second bottom wall 21 on the side opposite the hinge 30, and protrudes from this end 21a toward one side in the width direction Y (the first bottom wall 11 side). A pair of locking portions 43b are provided at both ends of the clip 43a in the axial direction X, protruding in a claw-like (umbrella-like) manner. The pair of locking portions 43b are formed into a tapered shape that tilts toward the center (the side closer to each other) in the axial direction X as they move toward one side in the width direction Y.

[0081] In addition, an opening portion 11d for inserting the clip 43a is provided at the end portion 11a on the side opposite to the hinge 30 of the first bottom wall 11. The opening portion 11d is a through hole that penetrates the first bottom wall 11 along the width direction Y. In addition, a pair of ribs 15 are provided on both sides of the opening portion 11d of the end portion 11a in the axial direction X. The pair of ribs 15 extend along the height direction Z. In this modification, for example, the clip 43a is engaged with the through hole of the fixing object portion, and the plate-shaped fixing object portion is clamped between the pair of locking portions 43b of the clip 43a and the pair of ribs 15, thereby fixing the protector 1B to the fixing object portion and locking the second component 20 relative to the first component 10.

[0082] In this modified example, the pair of locking portions 43b of the clamping member 43 are locked with the fixing target portion in a state where the elastic restoring force is generated by the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21. In the state where the pair of locking portions 43b are locked with the fixing target portion, the first component 10 and the second component 20 are separated from each other in the width direction Y, that is, the side of the first component 10 and the second component 20. Figure 9 Movement toward the open position indicated by the two-dot chain line is restricted, and the state in which the surface pressure between the first bottom wall 11 and the plurality of wires W is increased and the state in which the surface pressure between the second bottom wall 21 and the plurality of wires W is increased are maintained.

[0083] As described above, in the protector 1B and the wire harness WH of this modified example, the locking portion 40 is formed by the clamp 43 that secures the first member 10 and the second member 20 to the target location. With this configuration, the protector 1B and the wire harness WH can, for example, more easily retain (maintain) the elastically deformed state of the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21 using the clamp 43. Furthermore, the clamp 43 and the locking portion 40 can be used together (shared), thereby reducing the man-hours and costs required to manufacture the protector 1B and the wire harness WH.

[0084] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiments and modifications, examples are given in which multiple reinforcing ribs 12 and 22 are respectively provided on the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21, but this is not limited to this example. For example, multiple reinforcing ribs 12 or multiple reinforcing ribs 22 can also be provided on only one of the first bottom wall 11 and the second bottom wall 21.

[0085] The above examples illustrate the embodiments and modifications of the present invention, but the above embodiments and modifications are examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The above embodiments and modifications can be implemented in various other ways and can be omitted, replaced, combined, or changed without departing from the main purpose of the invention. In addition, the specifications such as each structure and shape (structure, type, direction, form, size, length, width, thickness, height, number, configuration, position, material, etc.) can be appropriately changed for implementation.

Claims

1. A protector, characterized in that: have: a first member having a first bottom wall supporting a plurality of electric wires extending along an axial direction; as well as a second component having a second bottom wall facing the first bottom wall and supporting the plurality of wires; The first member and the second member sandwich the plurality of electric wires between the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall in a state where the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall are elastically deformed along the outer shapes of the plurality of electric wires.

2. The protector according to claim 1, characterized in that: have: a hinge connecting the second member to the first member so as to be rotatable about a rotation center extending along the axial direction; as well as A locking portion locks the ends of the first member and the second member on the side opposite to the hinge with each other in a state in which the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall are elastically deformed.

3. The protector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking portion is composed of a clamping member that is separately provided with respect to the first member and the second member.

4. The protector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking portion is composed of a locking mechanism integrally provided with respect to the first component and the second component.

5. The protector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking portion is composed of a clamp that fixes the first member and the second member to a fixing target portion.

6. The protector according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: At least one of the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs extending in a direction intersecting the axial direction, spaced apart from each other along the axial direction, and in contact with the plurality of electric wires.

7. A wiring harness, characterized in that: have: a plurality of electric wires, the plurality of electric wires extending along an axial direction; and a protector, the protector holding the plurality of wires, The protector has: a first component having a first bottom wall for supporting the plurality of wires; and a second component having a second bottom wall facing the first bottom wall and supporting the plurality of wires; The first member and the second member sandwich the plurality of electric wires between the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall in a state where the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall are elastically deformed along the outer shapes of the plurality of electric wires.

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