Protector

Abstract

The invention provides a protector capable of suppressing an increase in the number of product numbers and capable of adjusting the size according to the thickness of a wire harness to be accommodated. The protector is provided with an assembly (2e) forming a groove portion in which the wire harness is routed or an assembly covering the groove portion, the assembly (2e) comprising a first engagement body (10) having a first engagement portion (13) and a second engagement body (20) arranged side by side with respect to the first engagement body in the width direction (Y) of the groove portion, the second engagement body (20) having a second engagement portion (13) in the width direction (Y) of the groove portion, and the first engagement portion (13) and the second engagement portion (13) being disposed side by side in the width direction (Y) of the groove portion. And a second engagement section (23) that can engage with the first engagement section in the extension direction (X) of the groove section, and the first engagement section and the second engagement section are configured so as to be able to engage at different relative positions in the width direction, so that assembly bodies (2e) having different dimensions in the width direction can be selectively formed.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a protector that includes a base having a housing recess for passing the wiring harness therethrough and a cover that can close the housing recess in the base.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2022-128265 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Technical problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] When dedicated protectors having different sizes are prepared according to the thickness of the wire harness to be accommodated, the number of product numbers increases. It is desired to realize protectors of different sizes while suppressing the increase in the number of product numbers.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a protector capable of adjusting the size of the protector according to the thickness of a wire harness to be accommodated while suppressing an increase in the number of product numbers.

[0009] Technical means to solve the problem

[0010] The protector of the present invention is characterized in that it has an assembly that forms a groove for laying a wiring harness or an assembly that covers the groove, the assembly includes a first snap-fit body and a second snap-fit body, the first snap-fit body has a first snap-fit portion, the second snap-fit body is a snap-fit body arranged along the width direction of the groove relative to the first snap-fit body, and has a second snap-fit portion that can be snapped with the first snap-fit portion along the extension direction of the groove, the first snap-fit portion and the second snap-fit portion are configured to be snapped at different relative positions in the width direction, so that the assembly with different sizes in the width direction can be selectively formed.

[0011] Effects of the Invention

[0012] In the protector of the present invention, the first and second engaging portions are configured to engage at different relative positions in the width direction, thereby enabling selective formation of an assembly having different widthwise dimensions. The protector of the present invention suppresses the increase in product numbers and allows for adjustment of dimensions according to the thickness of the wiring harness to be accommodated. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of a protector according to an embodiment.

[0014] Figure 2 It is a side view of the protector according to the embodiment.

[0015] Figure 3 It is a perspective view of the main body involved in the embodiment.

[0016] Figure 4 It is an exploded perspective view of the main body involved in the embodiment.

[0017] Figure 5 It is a top view of the main body involved in the embodiment.

[0018] Figure 6 It is a perspective view of the main body involved in the embodiment.

[0019] Figure 7 It is a top view of the main body involved in the embodiment.

[0020] Figure 8 It is a cross-sectional view of the main body involved in the embodiment.

[0021] Figure 9 It is a perspective view of a protector according to an embodiment.

[0022] Figure 10 It is a perspective view of a protector according to an embodiment.

[0023] Figure 11 This is a top view of the wiring harness routed to the main body.

[0024] Figure 12 It is an exploded view of the main body involved in the embodiment.

[0025] Figure 13 This is an exploded view of the cover according to the embodiment.

[0026] Figure 14 It is a perspective view of a protector according to an embodiment.

[0027] Figure 15 It is an exploded perspective view of the main body involved in the embodiment.

[0028] Figure 16 This is an exploded perspective view of the cover according to the embodiment.

[0029] Description of Reference Numerals

[0030] 1: Protector

[0031] 2: Main body, 2a: Groove

[0032] 3: Cover

[0033] 4: Barrel

[0034] 5: With parts

[0035] 6: Clip

[0036] 10: First Card Combination

[0037] 11: Main wall, 11a: Insertion hole, 11b: Through hole

[0038] 12: first side wall, 12a: engaging portion, 12b: engaging portion

[0039] 13, 13A, 13B: first engaging portion

[0040] 14: hole, 14a: first hole, 14b: second hole, 14c: third hole

[0041] 20: Second card combination

[0042] 21: Main wall, 21b: Through hole

[0043] 22: Second side wall

[0044] 23, 23A, 23B: Second engaging portion

[0045] 24: protrusion, 24a: first protrusion, 24b: second protrusion, 24c: third protrusion

[0046] 25: Flexible part

[0047] 31: cover, 31A: one part, 31B: the other part

[0048] 40: Middle card combination

[0049] 50: First Card Combination

[0050] 60: Second card combination

[0051] 70: First Card Combination

[0052] 71: Main wall, 72: Side wall

[0053] 80: Second engaging body, 81: Main wall, 85: Flexible portion

[0054] 90: First Card Combination

[0055] 91: Main wall, 92: Side wall

[0056] 100: Second card combination

[0057] 101: Main wall, 105: Flexible part

[0058] X: extension direction, X1: first side, X2: second side

[0059] Y: width direction, Y1: first side, Y2: second side

[0060] Z: height direction DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] Hereinafter, the protector according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiment. Furthermore, the constituent elements in the following embodiment include elements that can be easily imagined by those skilled in the art or elements that are substantially the same.

[0062] [Example]

[0063] Reference Figures 1 to 16 , an embodiment is described. This embodiment relates to a protector. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a protector according to an embodiment. Figure 2 is a side view of the protector involved in the embodiment, Figure 3 is a perspective view of the main body involved in the embodiment, Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the main body involved in the embodiment, Figure 5 is a top view of the main body involved in the embodiment, Figure 6 is a perspective view of the main body involved in the embodiment, Figure 7 is a top view of the main body involved in the embodiment, Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the main body involved in the embodiment, Figure 9 and Figure 10 It is a perspective view of a protector according to an embodiment.

[0064] Figure 11 This is a top view of the wiring harness laid on the main body. Figure 12 is an exploded view of the main body involved in the embodiment, Figure 13 is an exploded view of the cover involved in the embodiment, Figure 14 is a perspective view of a protector according to an embodiment. Figure 15 is an exploded perspective view of the main body involved in the embodiment, Figure 16 This is an exploded perspective view of the cover according to the embodiment. Figure 8 Show Figure 7 Section VIII-VIII of the diagram.

[0065] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the protector 1 of this embodiment comprises at least one main body 2 and at least one cover 3. The main body 2 and cover 3 are molded from, for example, an insulating synthetic resin. The main body 2 has a groove 2a for routing the wiring harness W. The cover 3 engages with the main body 2 to cover the groove 2a. The main body 2 and cover 3 form a barrel 4 through which the wiring harness W is inserted.

[0066] As described below, in the protector 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to form assemblies 2e and 3e of varying widths using the same combination of components. Assembly 2e is an assembly having a groove 2a formed therein as the main body 2. Assembly 3e is an assembly having a cover 3 covering the groove 2a. Protector 1 of this embodiment can be sized to suit the thickness of the wire harness W to be accommodated while minimizing the increase in the product number.

[0067] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the main body 2 has a first engaging body 10 and a second engaging body 20. The first engaging body 10 and the second engaging body 20 are configured to engage with each other. In addition, an intermediate engaging body 40 (see Figure 12 ).

[0068] In the main body 2, the first engaging body 10 and the second engaging body 20 are arranged side by side along the width direction Y of the groove portion 2a. The first engaging body 10 and the second engaging body 20 may be arranged so as to partially overlap each other.

[0069] exist Figure 3 In the main body 2, the first engaging body 10 is arranged on the first side Y1 in the width direction Y. Figure 3 In the main body 2, the second engaging body 20 is arranged on the second side Y2 in the width direction Y. That is, the first engaging body 10 is arranged on the first side Y1 relative to the second engaging body 20. The second engaging body 20 is arranged on the second side Y2 relative to the first engaging body 10.

[0070] The first engaging body 10 includes a main wall 11, a first side wall 12, and two first engaging portions 13. The main wall 11 forms the bottom wall of the groove 2a. The main wall 11 is generally flat. When viewed from above, the main wall 11 is rectangular. An insertion hole 11a is provided in the main wall 11 for inserting the clip 6. Furthermore, a through-hole 11b is provided in the main wall 11 for inserting the strap member 5, such as a binding band.

[0071] The first side wall 12 extends vertically from the edge of the first side Y1 of the main wall 11. The first side wall 12 forms the groove 2a and is located at the end of the first side Y1 of the main body 2. The first side wall 12 includes an engaging portion 12a corresponding to the engaging portion 33 of the cover 3, as well as engaging portions 12b and 12c for connection. In this embodiment, the first side wall 12 includes two engaging portions 12a aligned in the direction X in which the groove 2a extends.

[0072] The connecting engaging portions 12b and 12c are capable of interlocking with each other. One engaging portion 12b is located at the end of the first side wall 12 on the first side X1. The other engaging portion 12c is located at the end of the second side X2 of the first side wall 12. The two engaging portions 12b and 12c engage along the height direction Z of the cylindrical portion 4. The height direction Z is the direction in which the first side wall 12 is arranged upright relative to the main wall 11 and is the depth direction of the groove portion 2a.

[0073] The exemplary first engaging portion 13 includes a plurality of holes 14 that open in the extension direction X. The plurality of holes 14 include a first hole 14a, a second hole 14b, and a third hole 14c. The plurality of holes 14 are arranged in a row in the width direction Y. The first hole 14a is located closest to the first side wall 12 among the plurality of holes 14. The third hole 14c is located farthest from the first side wall 12 among the plurality of holes 14.

[0074] In the following description, one of the two first engaging portions 13 is referred to as the first engaging portion 13A, and the other is referred to as the first engaging portion 13B. The first engaging portion 13A is disposed on the first side X1 of the extending direction X. The first engaging portion 13B is disposed on the second side X2 of the extending direction X.

[0075] The two first engaging parts 13A and 13B are configured so that the holes 14 face each other. That is, the hole 14 of the first engaging part 13A opens toward the other first engaging part 13B. The hole 14 of the first engaging part 13B opens toward the other first engaging part 13A.

[0076] The second engaging body 20 has a main wall 21, a second side wall 22, and two second engaging portions 23. The main wall 21 is a wall portion that constitutes the bottom wall of the groove portion 2a. The shape of the main wall 21 is roughly flat. The shape of the main wall 21 when viewed from above is rectangular. A portion of the main wall 21 of the second engaging body 20 can overlap on the main wall 11 of the first engaging body 10. The main wall 21 overlaps on the main wall 11 in a manner that covers the clip 6 arranged in the insertion hole 11a, for example. In addition, a through hole 21b for inserting the belt component 5 is provided in the main wall 21. The through hole 21b of the second engaging body 20 is arranged at a position corresponding to the through hole 11b of the first engaging body 10.

[0077] Alternatively, the main wall 11 of the first engaging body 10 may be provided with a plurality of through-holes 11b arranged in the width direction Y. For example, in the protector 1 of this embodiment, the first engaging body 10 and the second engaging body 20 can vary the width of the groove 2a in three stages. In this case, three through-holes 11b may be provided in the main wall 11. The three through-holes 11b are arranged so as to face the through-holes 21b at the three stages of the width of the groove 2a.

[0078] The second side wall 22 extends upright from the edge of the second side Y2 of the main wall 21. The second side wall 22 forms the groove 2a and is located at the end of the second side Y2 of the main body 2. When the first engaging portion 13 engages with the second engaging portion 23, the second side wall 22 faces the first side wall 12 in the width direction Y. The second side wall 22 includes an engaging portion 22a corresponding to the engaging portion 33 of the cover 3, as well as engaging portions 22b and 22c for connection.

[0079] The connecting engaging portions 22b and 22c are mutually engageable. One engaging portion 22b is located at the end of the first side X1 of the second side wall 22. The other engaging portion 22c is located at the end of the second side X2 of the second side wall 22. The two engaging portions 22b and 22c engage along the height direction Z.

[0080] The exemplary second engaging portion 23 includes a plurality of protrusions 24 that protrude in the extension direction X. The plurality of protrusions 24 include a first protrusion 24a, a second protrusion 24b, and a third protrusion 24c. The plurality of protrusions 24 are arranged in the width direction Y. The first protrusion 24a is located farthest from the second side wall 22 among the plurality of protrusions 24. The third protrusion 24c is located closest to the second side wall 22 among the plurality of protrusions 24.

[0081] In the following description, one of the two second engaging portions 23 is referred to as the second engaging portion 23A, and the other is referred to as the second engaging portion 23B. The second engaging portion 23A is disposed on the first side X1 of the extending direction X. The second engaging portion 23B is disposed on the second side X2 of the extending direction X.

[0082] The second engaging portion 23 is configured so that the protrusion 24 projects toward the side opposite to the other second engaging portion 23. That is, the protrusion 24 of the second engaging portion 23A projects away from the other second engaging portion 23B. The protrusion 24 of the second engaging portion 23B projects away from the other second engaging portion 23A.

[0083] The protrusion 24 of the second engaging portion 23 can be inserted into the hole 14 of the first engaging portion 13 along the extension direction X. More specifically, one protrusion 24 of the second engaging portion 23 can engage with one hole 14 of the first engaging portion 13. For example, the first protrusion 24a can engage with any one of the first hole 14a, the second hole 14b, and the third hole 14c. The second protrusion 24b can engage with either the second hole 14b or the third hole 14c. The third protrusion 24c can engage with the third hole 14c.

[0084] The second engaging body 20 includes a flexible portion 25 disposed between the two second engaging portions 23A and 23B. The flexible portion 25 is provided on the main wall 21 and is flexible. In the illustrated embodiment, the flexible portion 25 is formed into a hinge shape having a thin-walled portion. Alternatively, the flexible portion 25 may be a groove extending in the width direction Y.

[0085] The main wall 21 has a first region 211 and a second region 212. The first region 211 is arranged on the first side X1 of the extension direction X relative to the flexible portion 25. The second region 212 is arranged on the second side X2 of the extension direction X relative to the flexible portion 25. The flexible portion 25 has high flexibility relative to the first region 211 and the second region 212. Therefore, the second engaging body 20 can be bent into a roughly V-shape by deforming the flexible portion 25. The protrusions 24 of the second engaging portion 23 are inserted into the holes 14 of the first engaging portion 13 while the second engaging body 20 is bent. When the shape of the second engaging body 20 returns to the flat plate shape, the engagement of each protrusion 24 with each hole 14 is completed.

[0086] The second side wall 22 of the second engaging body 20 is divided into two regions 221 and 222, with the flexible portion 25 located between the two regions 221 and 222. The first region 221 is positioned on a first side X1 of the extension direction X relative to the flexible portion 25. The second region 222 is positioned on a second side X2 of the extension direction X relative to the flexible portion 25. A gap 22s is provided between the two regions 221 and 222. By dividing the second side wall 22 into two regions 221 and 222, deformation of the second engaging body 20 is facilitated.

[0087] In the protector 1 of this embodiment, the width Wd1 of the main body 2 varies depending on which hole portion of the plurality of holes 14 the first protrusion 24a engages with. Figure 4 As shown by the single dotted line, the first protrusion 24a may also engage with the first hole portion 14a. In this case, the second protrusion 24b engages with the second hole portion 14b, and the third protrusion 24c engages with the third hole portion 14c. Figure 3 2 shows the main body 2 formed when the first protrusion 24a is engaged with the first hole portion 14a. In this case, the width Wd1 of the main body 2 is the narrowest among the selectable widths Wd1.

[0088] Figure 5 The main body 2 is shown in a state where the first protrusion 24a is engaged with the third hole 14c. In this state, the second protrusion 24b and the third protrusion 24c are not inserted into the hole 14 and are exposed. Figure 5 The illustrated width Wd1 of the main body 2 is the widest among the selectable widths Wd1.

[0089] Alternatively, the two engaging bodies 10 and 20 can be engaged with each other by inserting the second protrusion 24b into the third hole 14c. In this case, the first protrusion 24a is inserted into the second hole 14b, while the third protrusion 24c is not inserted into the hole 14 and is exposed. The width Wd1 of the main body 2 when the second protrusion 24b is engaged with the third hole 14c is a size in the middle of the selectable widths Wd1.

[0090] like Figure 6 As shown, the first engaging body 10 and the second engaging body 20 engage with each other to form an assembly 2e. The assembly 2e is a component in which a first engaging body 10 and a second engaging body 20 engage with each other. The assembly 2e forms a groove 2a. The main body 2 can also be formed by connecting multiple assemblies 2e. Figure 6 As shown, the two assemblies 2e are connected by engaging the engaging portion 12c of the other assemblies 2e with the engaging portion 12b of the one assemblies 2e.

[0091] like Figure 7 As shown, two adjacent assemblies 2e can also be fixed by a belt member 5. The belt member 5 is, for example, a strap. The belt member 5 is inserted into the through-holes 11b, 21b of one assembly 2e and further inserted into the through-holes 11b, 21b of the other assembly 2e, thereby binding them. The belt member 5 limits the relative displacement of the two assemblies 2e, thereby strengthening the connection between the two assemblies 2e. In addition, the belt member 5 can suppress the shaking of the first engaging body 10 and the second engaging body 20 in one assembly 2e, thereby firmly connecting the two engaging bodies 10, 20.

[0092] like Figure 8 As shown, a clip 6 is provided on the main body 2. The main body 2 is fixed to a metal panel or the like by the clip 6. The clip 6 is inserted into a hole provided in a wall portion of the fixing object and is clamped by the wall portion. The clip 6 has a clamping portion 61 and a flange portion 62. The clamping portion 61 is inserted into the hole of the wall portion and is held by the wall portion. The flange portion 62 is provided at the base end portion of the clamping portion 61. The clamping portion 61 of the clip 6 is inserted into the insertion hole 11a of the first clamping body 10. The flange portion 62 is clamped by the main wall 11 of the first clamping body 10. The flange portion 62 is sandwiched between the main wall 11 of the first clamping body 10 and the main wall 21 of the second clamping body 20. The main wall 21 covers the flange portion 62, thereby suppressing interference between the wire harness W and the flange portion 62.

[0093] like Figure 9As shown, the cover 3 is assembled to the main body 2 along the height direction Z. The cover 3 has a cover body 31, a pair of side walls 32, and a plurality of engaging portions 33. The cover body 31, the pair of side walls 32, and the engaging portions 33 are, for example, integrally formed. The cover body 31 is a portion that covers the groove portion 2a of the main body 2 and has a generally flat plate shape. The side walls 32 are erected from the end portions of the cover body 31 in the width direction Y. The side walls 32 of the cover 3 are opposed to the first side wall 12 and the second side wall 22 of the main body 2 from the outside. The engaging portions 33 of the cover 3 engage with the engaging portions 12a and 22a of the main body 2 to fix the cover 3 to the main body 2.

[0094] In the protector 1 of this embodiment, one cover 3 is attached to each assembly 2e. The cover 31 extends from one end of the assembly 2e to the other end in the extension direction X, covering the entire groove 2a. The cover 3 is attached to the main body 2 after the wire harness W is routed in the groove 2a of the main body 2.

[0095] The protector 1 may also have a cover 3 with a different width corresponding to the width Wd1 of the main body 2. Figure 10 3 shows a wide cover 3 assembled to a wide main body 2. By assembling the integrally formed cover 3 to the main body 2, the formed cylindrical portion 4 can have appropriate rigidity.

[0096] like Figure 11 As shown, the harness W is arranged in the groove portion 2a of the main body 2. In the protector 1 of this embodiment, at least a portion of the harness W can be drawn out from the gap 22s of the second engaging body 20. For example, Figure 11 As shown, some of the plurality of electric wires included in the wire harness W are led out from the gap 22s as branch wires WB. When the main body 2 is composed of a plurality of assemblies 2e, the wire harness W can be branched in each assembly 2e.

[0097] like Figure 12 As shown, the main body 2 may also include an intermediate engaging body 40 interposed between the first engaging body 10 and the second engaging body 20. The intermediate engaging body 40 is a plate-shaped member having both the first engaging portion 13 and the second engaging portion 23. The intermediate engaging body 40 is a member having a flat plate shape and is molded from, for example, an insulating synthetic resin.

[0098] The intermediate engaging body 40 has a first engaging portion 13 and a second engaging portion 23. In the intermediate engaging body 40, the first engaging portion 13 has a plurality of holes 14 that open in the extension direction X. The plurality of holes 14 include a first hole 14a, a second hole 14b, and a third hole 14c. The plurality of holes 14 are arranged in the width direction Y. Like the first engaging body 10, the intermediate engaging body 40 has two first engaging portions 13A and 13B. The second engaging portion 23A of the second engaging body 20 can engage with the first engaging portion 13A of the intermediate engaging body 40. The second engaging portion 23B of the second engaging body 20 can engage with the first engaging portion 13B of the intermediate engaging body 40.

[0099] In the intermediate engaging body 40, the second engaging portion 23 has a plurality of protrusions 24 protruding in the extension direction X. The plurality of protrusions 24 include a first protrusion 24a, a second protrusion 24b, and a third protrusion 24c. The plurality of protrusions 24 are arranged in the width direction Y. Like the second engaging body 20, the intermediate engaging body 40 has two second engaging portions 23A and 23B. The second engaging portion 23A of the intermediate engaging body 40 can be engaged with the first engaging portion 13A of the first engaging body 10. The second engaging portion 23B of the intermediate engaging body 40 can be engaged with the first engaging portion 13B of the first engaging body 10.

[0100] exist Figure 12 In the main body 2, the intermediate engaging body 40 is between the first engaging body 10 and the second engaging body 20. Thus, the maximum value of the width Wd1 that can be selected in the main body 2 is amplified. The width Wd1 can be adjusted in three stages at the engaging portion between the first engaging body 10 and the intermediate engaging body 40. Moreover, the width Wd1 can be adjusted in three stages at the engaging portion between the second engaging body 20 and the intermediate engaging body 40. In addition, the intermediate engaging body 40 can also have the same flexible portion as the second engaging body 20. In this case, the flexible portion of the intermediate engaging body 40 can also be configured in a manner that overlaps with the flexible portion 25 of the second engaging body 20.

[0101] In addition, the cover 3 can also be configured to be adjustable in width in the same manner as the main body 2. Figure 13 As shown, the cover 3 may also be configured to include a first engaging body 50 and a second engaging body 60. The first engaging body 50 includes a portion 31A of the cover 31, a side wall 32, and two engaging portions 33. The first engaging body 50 includes, for example, a first engaging portion 13 similar to the first engaging portion 13 of the main body 2. The first engaging portion 13 includes a plurality of holes 14 arranged in the width direction Y. The illustrated first engaging body 50 includes two first engaging portions 13A and 13B.

[0102] The second engaging body 60 includes another portion 31B of the cover 31, a side wall 32, and two engaging portions 33. The second engaging body 60, for example, includes a second engaging portion 23 similar to the second engaging portion 23 of the main body 2. The second engaging portion 23 includes a plurality of protrusions 24 arranged in the width direction Y. The exemplary second engaging body 60 includes two second engaging portions 23A and 23B. One second engaging portion 23A engages with the first engaging portion 13A of the first engaging body 50. The other second engaging portion 23B engages with the first engaging portion 13B of the first engaging body 50.

[0103] In addition, the second engaging body 60 has a flexible portion 65 similar to the second engaging body 20 of the main body 2. The flexible portion 65 of the second engaging body 60 is configured between the two second engaging portions 23A and 23B. The flexible portion 65 of the second engaging body 60 is, for example, a groove extending in the width direction Y. In the side wall 32 of the second engaging body 60, a gap corresponding to the flexible portion 65 can also be provided similarly to the gap 22s of the second engaging body 20.

[0104] exist Figure 13 In the cover 3, the width can be adjusted in multiple stages. The first engaging body 50 and the second engaging body 60 engage with each other to form the assembly 3e. The assembly 3e is an assembly that covers the groove portion 2a of the main body 2. In addition, either the first engaging body 50 or the second engaging body 60 can be formed so that no gap is generated in the cover 31 regardless of the width of the assembly 3e. For example, a portion 31A of the cover 31 in the first engaging body 50 can also have an extension portion protruding in the width direction Y so as to always overlap with the other portion 31B of the cover 31.

[0105] In the protector 1, the width of both the main body 2 and the cover 3 can be adjusted. Figure 14 In the protector 1 shown, the widths of the main body 2 and the cover 3 are adjustable in multiple stages. Specifically, the main body 2 is an assembly 2e forming a groove 2a, and the cover 3 is an assembly 3e covering the groove 2a.

[0106] like Figure 15 As shown, the main body 2 has two first engaging bodies 70 and a second engaging body 80. The two first engaging bodies 70 have the same shape. The first engaging body 70 has a main wall 71 and a side wall 72. The main wall 71 is a wall portion that forms the bottom wall of the groove portion 2a. The main wall 71 is in the shape of a generally flat plate. When viewed from above, the main wall 71 is in the shape of a rectangle.

[0107] The side wall 72 is provided upright from the edge of the main wall 71 in the width direction Y. The side wall 72 forms the groove portion 2a. The side wall 72 is provided with an engaging portion 72a that engages with the engaging portion 92a of the cover 3. The first engaging body 70 has a first engaging portion 13 similar to the first engaging portion 13 of the first engaging body 10. The first engaging portion 13 has a plurality of holes 14 arranged in the width direction Y. The illustrated first engaging body 70 has two first engaging portions 13A and 13B.

[0108] The second engaging body 80 has a flat main wall 81. The main wall 81 forms the bottom wall of the groove 2a. The main wall 81 is rectangular in plan view. The second engaging body 80 has a second engaging portion 23 similar to the second engaging portion 23 of the second engaging body 20. The second engaging portion 23 has a plurality of protrusions 24 arranged in the width direction Y. In the example, the second engaging body 80 is provided with four second engaging portions 23.

[0109] Two of the four second engaging portions 23A and 23B are arranged at the end of the first side Y1 in the width direction Y. The other two of the four second engaging portions 23A and 23B are arranged at the end of the second side Y2 in the width direction Y. A flexible portion 85 is provided on the second engaging body 80. The flexible portion 85 is arranged between the two second engaging portions 23A and the two second engaging portions 23B and extends in the width direction Y. The second engaging body 80 is able to bend into a roughly V-shape by deforming the flexible portion 85. The protrusion 24 of the second engaging body 80 is inserted into the hole 14 of the first engaging body 90 when the second engaging body 80 is bent.

[0110] The second engaging portion 23A of the second engaging body 80 can engage with the first engaging portion 13A of the first engaging body 70. The second engaging portion 23B of the second engaging body 80 can engage with the first engaging portion 13B of the first engaging body 70. The engaging portion between the first engaging body 70 and the second engaging body 80 allows for multi-stage adjustment of the width of the main body 2. The two first engaging bodies 70 and the one second engaging body 80 engage to form the assembly 2e.

[0111] The cover 3 includes two first engaging bodies 90 and a second engaging body 100. The first engaging body 90 includes a main wall 91 and a side wall 92. The main wall 91 covers the groove 2a. The main wall 91 is generally flat. When viewed from above, the main wall 91 is rectangular. The main wall 91 of the first engaging body 90 is opposed to the main wall 71 of the first engaging body 70.

[0112] The side wall 92 is provided upright from the end of the main wall 91 in the width direction Y. The side wall 92 is provided with an engaging portion 92a that engages with the engaging portion 72a of the main body 2. The main wall 91 has a first engaging portion 13 similar to the first engaging portion 13 of the first engaging body 10. The first engaging portion 13 has a plurality of holes 14 arranged in the width direction Y. The illustrated first engaging body 90 has two first engaging portions 13A and 13B.

[0113] The second engaging body 100 has a flat main wall 101. The second engaging body 100 may also have the same shape as the second engaging body 80 of the main body 2. In this case, the components of the main body 2 and the cover 3 can be made universal. The main wall 101 constitutes a wall portion covering the groove portion 2a. The shape of the main wall 101 when viewed from above is rectangular. The second engaging body 100 has a second engaging portion 23 that is the same as the second engaging portion 23 of the second engaging body 20. The second engaging portion 23 has a plurality of protrusions 24 arranged in the width direction Y. In the example, the second engaging body 100 is provided with four second engaging portions 23.

[0114] Two of the four second engaging portions 23A and 23B are arranged at the end of the first side Y1 in the width direction Y. The other two of the four second engaging portions 23A and 23B are arranged at the end of the second side Y2 in the width direction Y. A flexible portion 105 is provided on the second engaging body 100. The flexible portion 105 is arranged between the two second engaging portions 23A and the two second engaging portions 23B and extends in the width direction Y. The second engaging body 100 can be bent into a roughly V-shape by deforming the flexible portion 105. The protrusion 24 of the second engaging body 100 is inserted into the hole 14 of the first engaging body 90 when the second engaging body 100 is bent.

[0115] The second engaging portion 23A of the second engaging body 100 can engage with the first engaging portion 13A of the first engaging body 90. The second engaging portion 23B of the second engaging body 100 can engage with the first engaging portion 13B of the first engaging body 90. The engaging portion between the first engaging body 90 and the second engaging body 100 allows for multi-stage adjustment of the width of the cover 3. The two first engaging bodies 90 and the one second engaging body 100 engage to form the assembly 3e.

[0116] As described above, the protector 1 of this embodiment includes an assembly 2e or an assembly 3e. The assembly 2e forms a groove 2a for routing the wiring harness W, and the assembly 3e covers the groove 2a. The assembly 2e includes a first engaging body 10 and a second engaging body 20, or includes a first engaging body 70 and a second engaging body 80. The first engaging bodies 10 and 70 have a first engaging portion 13. The second engaging bodies 20 and 80 are arranged along the width direction Y of the groove 2a relative to the first engaging bodies 10 and 70. The second engaging bodies 20 and 80 have a second engaging portion 23 that can engage with the first engaging portion 13 along the extension direction X of the groove 2a.

[0117] The first engaging portion 13 and the second engaging portion 23 are configured to engage at different relative positions in the width direction Y, thereby selectively forming an assembly 2e having different dimensions in the width direction Y. The first engaging bodies 10, 70 and the second engaging bodies 20, 80 can selectively form an assembly 2e having different dimensions in the width direction Y. This allows for the manufacture of protectors 1 having different dimensions in the width direction Y while achieving component commonality.

[0118] The assembly 3e includes a first engaging body 50 and a second engaging body 60, or a first engaging body 90 and a second engaging body 100. The first engaging bodies 50 and 90 have a first engaging portion 13. The second engaging bodies 60 and 100 are arranged along the width direction Y of the groove 2a relative to the first engaging bodies 50 and 90. The second engaging bodies 60 and 100 have a second engaging portion 23 that can engage with the first engaging portion 13 along the extension direction X of the groove 2a.

[0119] The first engaging portion 13 and the second engaging portion 23 are configured to be engageable at different relative positions in the width direction Y so that the assembled bodies 3 e having different dimensions in the width direction Y can be selectively formed.

[0120] The first engaging bodies 50 and 90 and the second engaging bodies 60 and 100 can selectively form the assembled bodies 3 e having different sizes in the width direction Y. This allows the protectors 1 having different sizes in the width direction Y to be manufactured while commonalizing the components.

[0121] In the protector 1 of this embodiment, the first engaging portion 13 has a hole 14 that opens in the extension direction X. The second engaging portion 23 has a plurality of protrusions 24 that can engage with the hole 14. The plurality of protrusions 24 are arranged in the width direction Y. Different protrusions 24 can engage with the hole 14.

[0122] For example, in Figure 4In the second engaging portion 23 of the main body 2 shown, multiple protrusions 24 are arranged in the width direction Y. Different protrusions 24 can engage with one of the holes 14 in the first engaging portion 13. For example, any one of the first protrusion 24a, the second protrusion 24b, and the third protrusion 24c can engage with the third hole 14c. In other words, the first engaging portion 13 and the second engaging portion 23 can engage at different relative positions in the width direction Y. This structure allows the dimensions of the assembly 2e in the width direction Y to be adjusted.

[0123] In addition, Figure 13 In the second engaging portion 23 of the cover 3 shown, multiple protrusions 24 are arranged in the width direction Y. Different protrusions 24 can engage with one of the holes 14 in the first engaging portion 13. In other words, the first engaging portion 13 and the second engaging portion 23 can engage at different relative positions in the width direction Y. This structure allows the dimension of the assembly 3e in the width direction Y to be adjusted.

[0124] In the protector 1 of this embodiment, the first engaging portion 13 has a plurality of holes 14 opening in the extension direction X. The plurality of holes 14 are arranged in the width direction Y. The second engaging portion 23 has a protrusion 24 that can engage with the holes 14. The protrusion 24 can engage with different holes 14.

[0125] For example, Figure 4 The first engaging portion 13 of the main body 2 shown has a plurality of holes 14 opening in the extension direction X. The plurality of holes 14 are arranged in the width direction Y. The second engaging portion 23 has a protrusion 24 that can engage with the hole 14. The protrusion 24 can engage with different hole portions 14. For example, the first protrusion 24a can engage with any one of the first hole 14a, the second hole 14b, and the third hole 14c. In other words, the first engaging portion 13 and the second engaging portion 23 can engage at different relative positions in the width direction Y. With such a structure, the dimensions of the assembly 2e in the width direction Y can be adjusted.

[0126] in addition, Figure 13 The first engaging portion 13 of the illustrated cover 3 has a plurality of holes 14 opening in the extension direction X. The second engaging portion 23 has a protrusion 24 that can engage with the holes 14. The protrusion 24 can engage with different holes 14. In other words, the first engaging portion 13 and the second engaging portion 23 can engage at different relative positions in the width direction Y. This structure allows the dimension of the assembly 3e in the width direction Y to be adjusted.

[0127] The first engaging members 10, 50, 70, and 90 of this embodiment have two first engaging portions 13A and 13B disposed at different positions in the extension direction X. The second engaging members 20, 60, 80, and 100 have two second engaging portions 23A and 23B corresponding to the two first engaging portions 13A and 13B. By having two sets of engaging portions, the first engaging members 10, 50, 70, and 90 are securely engaged with the second engaging members 20, 60, 80, and 100.

[0128] The second engaging body 20, 60, 80, 100 of this embodiment includes a flexible portion 25, 65, 85, 105 between the two second engaging portions 23A, 23B. The second engaging body 20, 60, 80, 100 can bend or bend at the flexible portion 25, 65, 85, 105. This facilitates the insertion of the protrusion 24 into the hole 14.

[0129] The protector 1 may also include an intermediate engaging body 40 interposed between the first engaging body 10 and the second engaging body 20. The intermediate engaging body 40 includes a second engaging portion 23 engageable with the first engaging portion 13 of the first engaging body 10 and a first engaging portion 13 engageable with the second engaging portion 23 of the second engaging body 20. The protector 1 including the intermediate engaging body 40 can expand the range of widths selectable in the main body 2. Alternatively, the intermediate engaging body 40 may be provided in the cover 3 including the first engaging body 50 and the second engaging body 60. In this case, the intermediate engaging body 40 is interposed between the first engaging body 50 and the second engaging body 60.

[0130] The protector 1 includes a main body 2, which is an assembly 2e defining a groove 2a, and a cover 3 that engages with the main body 2 to cover the groove 2a. The main body 2 and the cover 3 form a cylindrical portion 4 through which the wiring harness W is inserted. The cylindrical portion 4 formed by the main body 2 and the cover 3 improves the rigidity of the protector 1 and prevents interference with the wiring harness W caused by surrounding components.

[0131] The protector 1 may include a main body 2 as an assembly 2e forming the groove 2a and a cover as an assembly 3e covering the groove 2a. The ability to adjust the dimensions of both the main body 2 and the cover 3 effectively reduces the increase in the number of product numbers.

[0132] The protector 1 may also have assemblies 2e of different lengths. Figure 6 In the main body 2, the length of one assembly 2e in the extending direction X may be greater than the length of another assembly 2e in the extending direction X. In this case, a cover 3 corresponding to the length of each assembly 2e is assembled to each assembly 2e.

[0133] The number and shape of the holes 14 in the first engaging portion 13 are not limited to the numbers and shapes illustrated in the previous description. For example, the first engaging portion 13 may have only one hole 14. In this case, the second engaging portion 23 may have a plurality of protrusions 24 arranged in the width direction Y, with any one of the plurality of protrusions 24 engaging with the hole 14.

[0134] The number and shape of the protrusions 24 on the second engaging portion 23 are not limited to the number and shape exemplified in the previous description. For example, the second engaging portion 23 may have only one protrusion 24. In this case, the first engaging portion 13 may have a plurality of holes 14 arranged in the width direction Y, and the protrusion 24 may engage with any one of the plurality of holes 14.

[0135] The number of first engaging portions 13 provided on the first engaging body 10 is not limited to two. For example, the number of first engaging portions 13 provided on the first engaging body 10 may be one. As an example, the first engaging portion 13A may be provided on the first engaging body 10, but the first engaging portion 13B may not be provided. In this case, the second engaging portion 23A may be provided on the second engaging body 20, but the second engaging portion 23B may not be provided.

[0136] When the first engaging body 10 does not have the first engaging portion 13B, a positioning structure and a locking structure relative to the second engaging body 20 can also be provided to replace the first engaging portion 13B. Examples of positioning structures and locking structures are guide grooves and tracks extending in the width direction. In this case, a structure corresponding to the guide grooves and tracks is provided on the second engaging body 20. Through these structures, the two engaging bodies 10 and 20 are positioned and locked in the extension direction X and the height direction Z.

[0137] The contents disclosed in the above-mentioned embodiments and modifications can be implemented in appropriate combinations.

Claims

1. A protector, characterized in that: The protector comprises: an assembly forming a groove portion for routing the wire harness; or an assembly covering the groove portion, The assembly includes a first engaging body and a second engaging body, The first engaging body has a first engaging portion, The second engaging body is an engaging body arranged along the width direction of the groove relative to the first engaging body, and has a second engaging portion that can engage with the first engaging portion along the extending direction of the groove, and The first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are configured to be engageable at different relative positions in the width direction, so that the assembly having different dimensions in the width direction can be selectively formed.

2. The protector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first engaging portion has a hole portion that opens in the extending direction. The second engaging portion has a plurality of protrusions that can engage with the hole portion, and the plurality of protrusions are arranged in the width direction, and The different protrusions are capable of engaging with the hole portions.

3. The protector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first engaging portion has a plurality of holes opening in the extending direction, and the plurality of holes are arranged in the width direction. The second engaging portion has a protrusion that can engage with the hole portion, and The protrusions are capable of engaging with different hole portions.

4. The protector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first engaging body has two first engaging portions arranged at different positions in the extending direction, and The second engaging body has two second engaging portions corresponding to the two first engaging portions.

5. The protector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second engaging body has a flexible portion between the two second engaging portions.

6. The protector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protector includes an intermediate engaging body interposed between the first engaging body and the second engaging body in the width direction. The intermediate engaging body includes the second engaging portion engageable with the first engaging portion of the first engaging body and the first engaging portion engageable with the second engaging portion of the second engaging body.

7. The protector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protector includes: a main body, the main body being the assembly forming the groove portion; and a cover engaged with the main body to cover the groove; The main body and the cover form a cylindrical portion through which the wire harness is inserted.

8. The protector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protector includes: a main body, the main body being the assembly forming the groove portion; and A cover is the assembly that covers the groove portion.

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