Cover member

Abstract

The invention provides a cover member capable of suppressing interference with a peripheral member. The cover member (50) has: a first split cover (51) that covers a first portion (21) of the power supply connection member (20) that extends along the lower portion (Y2); and a second split cover (60) that covers a second portion (22) of the power connection member extending along the front (X1) and the battery terminal (P1). The first split cover is provided with a first connecting part (54). The second split cover is provided with a second connecting part (70) which can be connected with the first connecting part, and is a part separated from the first split cover. The second split cover has: a main body part (61) provided with the second connecting part; a hinge part integrally formed with the main body part; and an opening / closing part (80) integrally formed with the main body part via the hinge part. The opening / closing part is formed so as to be rotatable about the hinge part between a closed position covering the battery terminal and an open position exposing the battery terminal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to cover components. Background Technology

[0002] Conventionally, cover members are known for protecting battery terminals protruding from the battery and power connection members mounted on the battery terminals (for example, see Patent Document 1). Such cover members have a fuse unit protection section disposed along the side of the battery and a terminal protection section integrally formed with the fuse unit protection section via a hinge section. The terminal protection section covers the battery terminals and the battery terminals connected to them. During maintenance such as battery replacement, the terminal protection section can be rotated upwards around the hinge section to open. This exposes the battery terminals from the cover member, allowing the booster cable or similar components to be connected to the battery terminals. Existing technical documents Patent documents

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-108785 Summary of the Invention The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0004] However, in conventional cover components, when the terminal protection part is rotated open with the hinge part as the center, the rotation trajectory of the terminal protection part is relatively large, so the terminal protection part may interfere with the surrounding components.

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cover member that can suppress interference with surrounding components. Solution for solving the problem

[0006] The cover member of the present invention protects the battery terminals of a battery and the power connection member mounted on the battery terminals. The cover member has: a first partition cover covering a first portion of the power connection member extending along a first direction; and a second partition cover covering a second portion of the power connection member extending along a second direction intersecting the first direction and the battery terminals. The first partition cover has a first connecting portion, and the second partition cover has a second connecting portion that can connect to the first connecting portion and is a separate component from the first partition cover. The second partition cover has: a main body portion on which the second connecting portion is provided; a hinge portion integrally formed with the main body portion; and an opening / closing portion integrally provided with the main body portion via the hinge portion. The opening / closing portion is configured to rotate about the hinge portion between a closed position covering the battery terminals and an open position exposing the battery terminals. Invention Effects

[0007] The cover component according to the present invention has the effect of suppressing interference with surrounding components. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a cover member according to one embodiment. Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing a cover member according to one embodiment. Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing a cover member according to one embodiment. Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing a cover member according to one embodiment. Figure 5 This is a top view showing a cover member according to one embodiment. Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view showing a cover member according to one embodiment. Figure 5 (Sectional view along line 6-6 in the diagram). Figure 7 This is an exploded perspective view showing a cover component according to one embodiment. Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the second segment of the cover member according to one embodiment. Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view showing a cover member according to one embodiment. Figure 5 (Sectional view along line 9-9 in the diagram). Detailed Implementation

[0009] [Description of embodiments of the present invention] First, embodiments of the present invention will be described. [1] The cover member of the present invention protects the battery terminal and the power connection member mounted on the battery terminal of the battery. The cover member has: a first partition cover covering a first portion of the power connection member extending along a first direction; and a second partition cover covering a second portion of the power connection member extending along a second direction intersecting the first direction and the battery terminal. The first partition cover has a first connecting portion, and the second partition cover has a second connecting portion that can be connected to the first connecting portion and is a separate component from the first partition cover. The second partition cover has: a main body portion on which the second connecting portion is provided; a hinge portion integrally formed with the main body portion; and an opening and closing portion integrally provided with the main body portion via the hinge portion. The opening and closing portion is configured to rotate about the hinge portion between a closed position covering the battery terminal and an open position exposing the battery terminal.

[0010] According to this structure, the cover member is formed by a first segmented cover and a second segmented cover that can be connected to the first segmented cover. The second segmented cover is formed by a main body and an opening / closing part integrally formed with the main body via a hinge part. Furthermore, the opening / closing part rotates between a closed position and an open position about the hinge part. Thus, the opening / closing part, as part of the second segmented cover, can rotate about the hinge part, rather than the second segmented cover as a whole rotating. Therefore, the rotation trajectory of the opening / closing part can be reduced compared to the rotation trajectory of the second segmented cover as a whole about the connection between the first and second segmented covers. As a result, interference between the opening / closing part and surrounding components can be appropriately suppressed.

[0011] [2] In the above [1], the first dividing cover may also be assembled to the first part along the second direction, the second dividing cover may be assembled to the first dividing cover along the first direction, and assembled to the second part along the first direction.

[0012] According to this structure, the second partition cover is assembled to both the first partition cover and the second part of the power connection member along the first direction. Therefore, by moving the second partition cover along the first direction, the second partition cover can be assembled to both the first partition cover already assembled to the first part of the power connection member and the second part of the power connection member using the same process. This improves the assemblability of the second partition cover.

[0013] [3] In [2] above, the first dividing cover may be configured to cover the end face of the first part which is the opposite direction of the second direction, and expose the end face of the first part in the second direction. The second dividing cover may be configured to cover the end face of the second part which is the opposite direction of the first direction, and expose the end face of the second part in the first direction.

[0014] According to this structure, the first dividing cover can cover the second opposite end face of the first part of the power connection member, and the second dividing cover can cover the first opposite end face of the second part of the power connection member.

[0015] [4] In [2] or [3] above, the first connecting part may have a first engaging part, and the second connecting part may have a second engaging part that can engage with the first engaging part. The first engaging part and the second engaging part engage with each other in the first direction, thereby maintaining the connection state of the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

[0016] According to this structure, by engaging in the first direction with the first engaging portion of the first connecting portion and the second engaging portion of the second connecting portion, the movement of the second connecting portion in the direction of detachment from the first connecting portion can be restricted. Thus, the connection state of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, that is, the connection state of the first dividing cover and the second dividing cover, can be appropriately maintained.

[0017] [5] In any of [1] to [4] above, the hinge portion may be connected to the end of the main body portion in the third direction that intersects both the first direction and the second direction.

[0018] According to this structure, the opening / closing part rotates between the closed position and the open position with the hinge part connected to the end of the main body in the third direction as the center. Therefore, when the opening / closing part is rotated from the closed position to the open position, the opening / closing part can be rotated in a way that expands in the third direction that intersects both the first and second directions.

[0019] [6] In the above [5], the main body may have a first locking part provided at the end of the third opposite direction which is the opposite direction of the third direction, and the opening and closing part may have a second locking part that can engage with the first locking part. The closing position of the opening and closing part is maintained by the mutual engagement of the first locking part and the second locking part.

[0020] According to this structure, the closed position of the opening and closing part can be maintained by the engagement of the first locking part of the main body and the second locking part of the opening and closing part, thus appropriately preventing the opening and closing part from accidentally rotating to the open position. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately prevent the battery terminals from accidentally protruding from the cover member.

[0021] [7] In [6] above, the second dividing cover may extend from the connection portion with the first dividing cover along the second direction, the second connection portion being provided at the end of the second dividing cover in the second opposite direction, and the shortest distance from the hinge portion to the second locking portion is shorter than the shortest distance from the second connection portion to the end of the second dividing cover in the second direction.

[0022] Based on this structure, the rotation trajectory of the second segment cover when the second segment cover as a whole rotates around the connecting part of the first and second segment covers can be appropriately reduced.

[0023] [8] In any of [1] to [7] above, the opening and closing part may be configured in the open position to overlap with the battery body of the battery in a plan view viewed from the first direction.

[0024] According to this structure, compared with the case where the opening and closing parts in the open position are configured in a way that does not overlap with the battery body in a plan view, the overall size of the structure including the battery body and the cover member can be appropriately suppressed.

[0025] [Detailed Description of Embodiments of the Invention] Specific examples of the cover member of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. For ease of explanation, parts of the structure are sometimes exaggerated or simplified in the drawings. Furthermore, the dimensional ratios of the various parts may differ in the drawings. The terms "parallel" or "orthogonal" in this specification include not only strictly parallel or orthogonal cases, but also cases where they are substantially parallel or orthogonal within the range that achieves the effect of this embodiment. Additionally, the term "opposite" in this specification refers to a position where surfaces or components are directly opposite each other, including not only cases where they are completely opposite each other, but also cases where they are partially opposite each other. "Opposite" in this specification includes cases where two components are separated from each other, and also cases where two components are in contact with each other. Furthermore, the drawings illustrate a first axis X, a second axis Y orthogonal to the first axis X, and a third axis Z orthogonal to both the first axis X and the second axis Y. Additionally, the drawings illustrate a front X1 as a direction along the first axis X and a rear X2 as another direction along the first axis X and the opposite direction to the front X1. The figures illustrate an upper Y1 along one direction of the second axis Y and a lower Y2 along another direction of the second axis Y, which is the opposite direction of the upper Y1. The figures also illustrate a first width direction Z1 along one direction of the third axis Z and a second width direction Z2 along another direction of the third axis Z, which is the opposite direction of the first width direction Z1. Furthermore, the invention is not limited to these illustrations, but is shown by the claims and is intended to include all modifications with the same meaning and scope as the claims.

[0026] (Overall structure) Figures 1 to 5 The battery 10 shown is an onboard battery used in vehicles. Figure 4 As shown, the battery 10 has a battery body 11, a battery terminal P1, and a power connection component 20 mounted on the battery terminal P1.

[0027] The battery body 11 is, for example, formed in a cuboid shape. A recess 12 is provided at the corner of the upper Y1 end face of the battery body 11. The recess 12 is formed by cutting down one level from the upper Y1 end face of the battery body 11. A base 14 is provided on the seat surface 13 of the recess 12. Furthermore, the seat surface 13 is the end face of the recess 12 facing upward Y1. The base 14 is formed as a circular plate protruding upward Y1 from the seat surface 13 of the recess 12.

[0028] Battery terminal P1 protrudes upwards from base 14 towards the upper Y1. Battery terminal P1 is shaped like a frustum of a cone, tapering as it extends upwards from base 14 towards the upper Y1. Battery terminal P1 is the positive terminal. A power connection member 20 is connected to battery terminal P1.

[0029] A cover member 50 is installed on the battery 10 to protect the battery terminal P1 and the power connection member 20. The cover member 50 is a battery terminal cover that covers the battery terminal P1 and the power connection member 20. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a portion of the cover member 50 is configured to be openable and closable in such a way that the battery terminal P1 is exposed. Figure 3 As shown, the battery terminal P1 exposed from the cover member 50 can, for example, be connected to the booster cable BC1.

[0030] (Structure of power connection component 20) like Figure 4 As shown, the power connection member 20 has a first portion 21 extending along the lower Y2 and a second portion 22 extending along the front X1. The first portion 21 is disposed along the side of the battery body 11, specifically along the rear X2 end face of the battery body 11. The second portion 22 extends from the upper Y1 end of the first portion 21 toward the front X1. The second portion 22 is disposed along the upper surface of the battery body 11, specifically along the seat surface 13 of the recess 12.

[0031] like Figure 6 As shown, the power connection member 20 includes a battery terminal 23, a retaining member 28, and a housing 30. The power connection member 20 includes fuse elements 41, 42, and 43, and a double-ended bolt 44, all electrically connected to the battery terminal 23. Furthermore, fuse elements 41, 42, and 43, and the double-ended bolt 44 are electrically connected to each other.

[0032] (Structure of battery terminal 23) Conductive materials can be used as the material for battery terminal 23. Battery terminal 23 has a first connecting portion 24 and a second connecting portion 26. The first connecting portion 24 is connected to battery terminal P1.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, the first connecting part 24 has a fastening part 25 and a bolt B1. The fastening part 25 has a hole into which the battery terminal P1 can be inserted, and the bolt B1 is inserted into the end of the first connecting part 24. In the first connecting part 24, by tightening the bolt B1, the diameter of the hole in the fastening part 25 is reduced. The first connecting part 24 is mechanically and electrically connected to the battery terminal P1 by tightening the bolt B1 with the battery terminal P1 inserted into the hole in the fastening part 25.

[0034] like Figure 6 As shown, the second connecting portion 26 has a bolt B2 and a retaining portion 27 for retaining the bolt B2. The retaining portion 27 is integrally formed continuously with the fastening portion 25. The bolt B2 is configured to be inserted into a bolt hole in the fuse element 41 when held in the retaining portion 27. The second connecting portion 26 is electrically connected to the fuse element 41 by fastening a nut N1 to the bolt B2 inserted into the bolt hole of the fuse element 41. In this way, the battery terminal 23 is electrically connected to the battery terminal P1 and to the fuse element 41. That is, the battery terminal 23 electrically connects the battery terminal P1 and the fuse element 41 to each other.

[0035] (Maintain the structure of component 28) The retaining member 28 is made of, for example, synthetic resin. The retaining member 28 retains the battery terminal 23. The retaining member 28, for example, retains the second connection portion 26 of the battery terminal 23.

[0036] (Structure of housing 30) The housing 30 is made of, for example, synthetic resin. The housing 30 holds the fuse elements 41, 43, fuse 42, and stud bolt 44. The housing 30 is integrally formed with the fuse elements 41, 43, and stud bolt 44, for example, by insert molding. For instance, the housing 30 is formed by insert molding of the fuse elements 41, 43, and stud bolt 44 as inserts.

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, the housing 30 is generally formed in an L-shape. The housing 30 has a housing portion 31 and a housing portion 32. The housing portion 31 is disposed along the upper surface of the battery body 11, specifically along the seat surface 13 of the recess 12, and the housing portion 32 is disposed along the side surface of the battery body 11, specifically along the rear X2 end face. The housing 30 is a single component formed integrally with the housing portion 31 and the housing portion 32 continuously.

[0038] The housing portion 31 is formed to extend parallel to the seat surface 13 of the recess 12. The housing portion 31 has a predetermined width along the third axis Z and is formed to extend along the first axis X. The housing portion 31 extends from the upper Y1 end of the housing portion 32 toward the front X1. The housing portion 31 holds the fuse element 41. A cutout 33 is provided at the front X1 end of the housing portion 31, extending through the housing portion 31 along the second axis Y. The cutout 33 is formed to cut off the front X1 end of the housing portion 31. The cutout 33 is formed to expose a portion of the front X1 end of the fuse element 41.

[0039] The housing portion 31 has a plurality of engaging portions 34. Each engaging portion 34 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the housing portion 31. Each engaging portion 34 is formed, for example, in a manner that protrudes outward from each end face of the third axis Z of the housing portion 31. Each engaging portion 34 protrudes along the third axis Z. Each engaging portion 34 extends along the first axis X.

[0040] like Figure 6 As shown, the front X1 end of the housing portion 31 is positioned opposite the seat surface 13 of the recess 12. The housing portion 31 is separated from the seat surface 13 of the recess 12. The rear X2 end of the housing portion 31 is formed to protrude rearward from the rear X2 end face of the battery body 11.

[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, the housing portion 32 extends downward Y2 from the rear X2 end of the housing portion 31. The housing portion 32 is formed, for example, by bending vertically from the rear X2 end of the housing portion 31. The housing portion 32 extends parallel to the rear X2 end face of the battery body 11. The housing portion 32 has a fuse storage portion 35 and a wire storage portion 36. The fuse storage portion 35 is disposed between the housing portion 31 and the wire storage portion 36 on the second axis Y.

[0042] like Figure 6 As shown, the fuse storage section 35 is formed to extend through the housing section 32 along the first axis X. A fuse 42 is housed in the fuse storage section 35. A fuse cover 37 is installed in the fuse storage section 35 to cover the fuse 42. The fuse 42 is thus housed within the fuse storage section 35 without being exposed to the outside by being covered by the fuse cover 37.

[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, the wire storage section 36 is formed as a groove opening towards the rear (X2). In a plan view viewed from the front (X1), the wire storage section 36 extends along an inclined direction intersecting both the second axis Y and the third axis Z. The wire storage section 36 holds the fuse element 43 and the stud bolt 44. The wire storage section 36 is formed such that a portion of the rear (X2) end face of the fuse element 43 is exposed. The wire storage section 36 is formed such that the bolt portion of the stud bolt 44, which protrudes from the rear (X2) end face of the fuse element 43 towards the rear (X2), is exposed. The wire storage section 36 houses... Figure 3 The wire W1 is shown. Although not illustrated, the wire W1 is electrically connected to the fuse element 43 by tightening a nut on a double-ended bolt 44 inserted into a bolt hole in a metal terminal to which the end of the wire W1 is connected. Thus, the wire W1 is connected to the fuse element 43 and the fuse 42 (see reference 43). Figure 6 The fuse element 41 and battery terminal 23 are electrically connected to the battery terminal P1.

[0044] The housing portion 32 has a plurality of engaging portions 38. Each engaging portion 38 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the housing portion 32. Each engaging portion 38 is formed, for example, in a manner that protrudes outward from the outer peripheral surface of the housing portion 32. Each engaging portion 38 protrudes along the second axis Y.

[0045] like Figure 6 As shown, the housing portion 32 is disposed facing the rear X2 end face of the battery body 11. The housing portion 32 is disposed separately from the rear X2 end face of the battery body 11.

[0046] (Structure of fuse elements 41, 43, fuse 42 and double-ended bolt 44) like Figure 6 As shown, the fuse element 41 is held in the housing 30 with most of it embedded within it. The fuse element 41 is generally L-shaped. The fuse element 41 extends along the first axis X and along the second axis Y. The fuse element 41 is mechanically and electrically connected to the second connection portion 26 of the battery terminal 23 by means of the threaded fastening of the bolt B2 and the nut N1. When the fuse element 41 and the second connection portion 26 are connected by means of the threaded fastening of the bolt B2 and the nut N1, the housing 30 and the battery terminal 23 can be integrated.

[0047] The lower Y2 end of the portion of the fuse element 41 extending along the second axis Y is formed in such a way that it protrudes into the interior of the fuse housing 35. The fuse 42 is electrically connected to the lower Y2 end of the fuse element 41.

[0048] Fuse element 43 is held in housing 30 with a portion embedded therein. Fuse element 43 extends along the second axis Y. The upper Y1 end of fuse element 43 is formed to protrude into the interior of fuse housing 35. Fuse 42 is electrically connected to the upper Y1 end of fuse element 43. Thus, fuse 42 is electrically connected to fuse element 41 and fuse element 43 within fuse housing 35.

[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, a bolt hole 43X is provided in the fuse element 43, and the bolt portion of the stud bolt 44 is inserted into the bolt hole 43X. The bolt hole 43X is formed such that it penetrates the fuse element 43 along the first axis X. The bolt portion of the stud bolt 44 protrudes from the rear X2 end face of the fuse element 43 toward the rear X2, penetrating the bolt hole 43X of the fuse element 43. Figure 6 As shown, the head of the double-ended bolt 44 is embedded in the housing 30.

[0050] Furthermore, the first part 21 of the power connection member 20 is, for example, a fuse unit with a fuse 42. The second part 22 of the power connection member 20 is, for example, a terminal unit with a battery terminal 23.

[0051] (Structure of cover component 50) like Figure 7 As shown, the cover member 50 has a first partition cover 51 and a second partition cover 60, which are separate parts from the first partition cover 51. The first partition cover 51 and the second partition cover 60 are configured to be connected to each other. The second partition cover 60 is configured to be detachable from the first partition cover 51.

[0052] (Structure of the first dividing cover 51) like Figure 6 As shown, the first partition cover 51 is provided to cover the first portion 21 extending along the lower Y2 of the power connection member 20. The first partition cover 51 is assembled to the first portion 21 along the front X1. The first partition cover 51 is provided to cover the rear X2 end face of the first portion 21 and expose the front X1 end face of the first portion 21. The first partition cover 51 is, for example, mounted on the housing portion 32.

[0053] like Figure 7 As shown, the first dividing cover 51 has a first receiving portion 52 formed in a box shape. The first receiving portion 52 opens forward X1. The first receiving portion 52 has a peripheral wall 52A. The peripheral wall 52A protrudes forward X1. The peripheral wall 52A is formed to be elastically deformable.

[0054] A plurality of engaging portions 53 are provided on the inner surface of the first storage portion 52. Each engaging portion 53 is formed such that it protrudes inward from the inner surface of the first storage portion 52. Specifically, it protrudes along the second axis Y from the inner surface of the peripheral wall 52A. Each engaging portion 53 is formed to engage with... Figure 4 The engaging portion 38 of the housing portion 32 shown engages. Here, as... Figure 4 As shown, the first dividing cover 51 is assembled to the housing portion 32 along the front X1. At this time, each engaging portion 53 (see reference) Figure 7 The first partition cover 51 and each engaging portion 38 engage with each other by means of a snap-fit ​​mechanism utilizing the elastic deformation of the peripheral wall 52A. The engagement of each engaging portion 53 and each engaging portion 38 restricts the first partition cover 51 from moving in the direction of detachment from the housing portion 32. Therefore, the assembled state of the first partition cover 51 relative to the housing portion 32 can be maintained. At this time, as... Figure 6 As shown, the first part 21 of the power connection member 20 is housed in the internal space of the first storage section 52. Furthermore, the housing part 32 is housed in the internal space of the first storage section 52 with its front X1 end face protruding from the first storage section 52.

[0055] The first dividing cover 51 has a first connecting portion 54 for connecting with the second dividing cover 60. The first connecting portion 54 is formed to protrude outward from the outer periphery of the first receiving portion 52. Specifically, the first connecting portion 54 is formed to protrude upward from the upper Y1 end face of the first receiving portion 52. The first connecting portion 54 has a receiving portion 55 and an engaging portion 56, the receiving portion 55 being received into a portion of the second connecting portion 70 of the second dividing cover 60. Figure 7 As shown, the first connecting part 54 has, for example, a guide groove 57.

[0056] The storage section 55 has peripheral walls 55A and 55B and protruding walls 55C. Peripheral walls 55A and 55B protrude upwards from the upper Y1 end face of the first storage section 52. Peripheral wall 55A is located at the front X1 end of the upper Y1 end face of the first storage section 52. Peripheral wall 55B is located at the rear X2 end of the upper Y1 end face of the first storage section 52. Peripheral wall 55B extends upwards further than the upper Y1 end face of peripheral wall 55A. Protruding walls 55C are respectively located at both ends of the third axis Z of peripheral wall 55B. The protruding walls 55C are formed to protrude forwards from the peripheral wall 55B towards the front X1.

[0057] The engaging portion 56 is formed such that it protrudes from the inner surface of the receiving portion 55 toward the inner side of the receiving portion 55. The engaging portion 56 is formed such that it protrudes from the front X1 end face of the peripheral wall 55B toward the front X1. The engaging portion 56 is disposed at the upper Y1 end of the peripheral wall 55B. The engaging portion 56 is formed such that it extends along the third axis Z. The engaging portion 56 is disposed between the two protruding walls 55C. The engaging portion 56 is separately disposed from each protruding wall 55C along the third axis Z. A guide groove 57 is formed through the gap between the engaging portion 56 and each protruding wall 55C.

[0058] The first dividing cover 51 has an opening 58 that communicates with the inside and outside of the first storage section 52. The opening 58 is formed to penetrate the peripheral wall 52A constituting the first storage section 52. The opening 58 is formed to allow... Figure 3 The wire W1 shown passes through. That is, the wire W1 is led out through the opening 58 to the outside of the first dividing cover 51.

[0059] (Structure of the second dividing cover 60) like Figure 6As shown, the second partition cover 60 is provided to cover the second portion 22 extending along the front X1 of the power connection member 20. The second partition cover 60 is assembled to the second portion 22 along the lower Y2. The second partition cover 60 is provided to cover the upper Y1 end face of the second portion 22 and expose the lower Y2 end face of the second portion 22. The second partition cover 60 is formed to extend along the front X1 from the connection portion with the first partition cover 51. The second partition cover 60 is, for example, mounted on the housing portion 31. The second partition cover 60 is assembled to the first partition cover 51 along the lower Y2.

[0060] like Figure 7 As shown, the second dividing cover 60 includes: a main body 61 having a second connecting portion 70; a hinge portion H1 integrally formed with the main body 61; and an opening / closing portion 80 integrally formed with the main body 61 via the hinge portion H1. The second dividing cover 60 is a single component formed integrally with the main body 61, the second connecting portion 70, the hinge portion H1, and the opening / closing portion 80. Here, the opening / closing portion 80 can rotate relative to the main body 61 about the hinge portion H1. The opening / closing portion 80 is configured to rotate about the hinge portion H1 as an axis. Figure 1 and Figure 6 The closing position shown is the same as Figure 2 and Figure 5 Rotate between the shown open positions. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the opening / closing part 80 covers the battery terminal P1 in the closed position. Figure 2 As shown, the opening / closing part 80 exposes the battery terminal P1 to the outside when it is in the open position.

[0061] (Structure of main body 61) like Figure 8 As shown, the main body 61 is generally formed in a box shape. The main body 61 opens downwards towards the Y2 axis. The main body 61 has a pair of sidewalls 62 located at each end of the third axis Z and protruding downwards towards the Y2 axis. Each sidewall 62 is formed to be elastically deformable. A plurality of engaging portions 63 are provided on the inner surface of the main body 61. Each engaging portion 63 is formed to protrude from the inner surface of the main body 61 toward the inside of the main body 61. Specifically, each engaging portion 63 is formed to protrude from the inner surface of one sidewall 62 toward the other sidewall 62. Each engaging portion 63 protrudes along the third axis Z. Each engaging portion 63 is located near the lower Y2 end of the sidewall 62.

[0062] like Figure 9As shown, each engaging portion 63 is formed to engage with the engaging portion 34 of the housing portion 31 along the second axis Y. Here, the main body portion 61 is assembled to the housing portion 31 along the lower Y2. At this time, each engaging portion 63 and each engaging portion 34 engages with each other by a snap-fit ​​method utilizing the elastic deformation of the sidewall 62. By engaging each engaging portion 63 and each engaging portion 34, the movement of the main body portion 61 upward Y1, that is, the movement of the main body portion 61 in the direction of detachment from the housing portion 31, can be restricted. Thus, the assembled state of the second dividing cover 60 relative to the housing portion 31 can be maintained. At this time, as Figure 6 As shown, the entire housing 31 is housed within the interior space of the main body 61, and the second connection portion 26 of the battery terminal 23 is also housed therein. Furthermore, the first connection portion 24 of the battery terminal 23 and the battery terminal P1 are disposed on the exterior of the main body 61.

[0063] like Figure 7 As shown, the main body 61 has a first locking part 65. The first locking part 65 is provided at the end of the main body 61 in the second width direction Z2. The first locking part 65 is provided at the end of the front X1 of the main body 61. The first locking part 65 has a wall part 65A and a pair of protruding walls 65B. The wall part 65A extends along the second axis Y, and the pair of protruding walls 65B are respectively provided at both ends of the wall part 65A in the first axis X, and protrude from the wall part 65A toward the first width direction Z1. The first locking part 65 is integrally formed into a frame shape by the wall part 65A, the pair of protruding walls 65B, and the wall part connected to the pair of protruding walls 65B.

[0064] The first locking part 65 has an engaging part 66 and a guide groove 67. The engaging part 66 is formed such that it protrudes from the end face of the wall part 65A in the first width direction Z1 toward the first width direction Z1. The engaging part 66 is provided at the upper Y1 end of the wall part 65A. The engaging part 66 is formed such that it extends along the first axis X. The engaging part 66 is provided between a pair of protruding walls 65B. The engaging part 66 is separately provided from each protruding wall 65B on the first axis X. A guide groove 67 is formed through the gap between the engaging part 66 and each protruding wall 65B.

[0065] like Figure 6 As shown, the main body 61 has a second connecting portion 70 that can connect to the first connecting portion 54 of the first dividing cover 51. The second connecting portion 70 is provided at the rear X2 end of the second dividing cover 60. The second connecting portion 70 has a connecting wall 71 extending along the second axis Y. The connecting wall 71 is formed in such a way that it folds back from the lower Y2 end of the main body 61 toward the upper Y1. The connecting wall 71 is formed to be elastically deformable.

[0066] like Figure 8As shown, one or more (two in this embodiment) engaging portions 72 are provided on the rear X2 end face of the connecting wall 71. The two engaging portions 72 are arranged along the third axis Z. Each engaging portion 72 is located at the middle position of the connecting wall 71 on the second axis Y. Each engaging portion 72 is formed to protrude from the rear X2 end face of the connecting wall 71 toward the rear X2.

[0067] like Figure 6 As shown, each engaging portion 72 is configured to engage with the engaging portion 56 of the first connecting portion 54 along the second axis Y. Here, the main body portion 61 is assembled to the first partition cover 51 along the lower Y2. At this time, each engaging portion 72 and each engaging portion 56 engages with each other by means of a snap-fit ​​mechanism utilizing the elastic deformation of the connecting wall 71. By engaging each engaging portion 72 and each engaging portion 56, the movement of the second connecting portion 70 upward Y1, that is, the movement of the second connecting portion 70 in the direction of detachment from the first connecting portion 54, can be restricted. Thus, the connection state of the first connecting portion 54 and the second connecting portion 70 can be maintained, and the assembled state of the main body portion 61 of the second partition cover 60 relative to the first partition cover 51 can be maintained. In this way, the main body portion 61 of the second partition cover 60 is assembled to the housing portion 31 along the lower Y2, and is also assembled to the first partition cover 51 along the lower Y2.

[0068] like Figure 7 As shown, the second connecting portion 70, for example, has a pair of guide walls 73. The pair of guide walls 73 are provided with a connecting wall 71 spaced apart from each other. Each pair of guide walls 73 is separate from the connecting wall 71. Each guide wall 73 can be inserted into the guide groove 57 of the first connecting portion 54 along the lower Y2. Each guide wall 73 and each guide groove 57 has the function of guiding the insertion of the connecting wall 71 when the connecting wall 71 of the second connecting portion 70 is inserted into the receiving portion 55 of the first connecting portion 54.

[0069] (Structure of hinge section H1) like Figure 7 As shown, the hinge portion H1 is connected to the end of the main body portion 61 in the first width direction Z1. The hinge portion H1 is also connected to the front X1 end of the main body portion 61. The hinge portion H1 is formed in a manner that connects the main body portion 61 and the opening / closing portion 80.

[0070] (Structure of opening / closing part 80) The opening / closing part 80 is integrally formed with the hinge part H1. The opening / closing part 80 is generally formed in a box shape. Figure 6 As shown, the opening / closing part 80 opens downwards towards the Y2 direction in the closed position. In the closed position, the opening / closing part 80 is positioned to cover the battery terminal P1 and the first connection part 24, which are disposed outside the main body 61. Figure 2As shown, the opening / closing part 80 is positioned in the open position such that it overlaps with the upper Y1 end face of the battery body 11 in a plan view viewed from the lower Y2.

[0071] like Figure 7 As shown, the opening / closing portion 80 has a second locking portion 81 that can engage with the first locking portion 65 of the main body portion 61. The second locking portion 81 is provided at the end of the opening / closing portion 80 in the first width direction Z1 when it is in the open position. The second locking portion 81 has a wall portion 82 extending along the second axis Y.

[0072] like Figure 9 As shown, the wall portion 82 is formed such that it folds back from the lower Y2 end of the opening / closing portion 80 in the closed position toward the upper Y1. The wall portion 82 is formed to be elastically deformable. One or more (one in this embodiment) engaging portions 83 are provided on the end face of the wall portion 82 in the second width direction Z2. The engaging portion 83 is provided at the middle position of the wall portion 82 on the second axis Y. The engaging portion 83 is formed such that it protrudes from the end face of the wall portion 82 in the second width direction Z2 toward the second width direction Z2.

[0073] The engaging portion 83 is configured to engage with the engaging portion 66 of the first locking portion 65 on the second axis Y. The engaging portions 83 and 66 engage with each other by means of a snap-fit ​​mechanism utilizing the elastic deformation of the wall portion 82. By engaging the engaging portions 83 and 66 with each other, movement of the opening / closing portion 80 toward the open position can be restricted. Thus, the closed position of the opening / closing portion 80 can be appropriately maintained.

[0074] like Figure 7 As shown, the second locking part 81, for example, has a pair of guide walls 84. The pair of guide walls 84 are arranged such that they are spaced apart from the wall part 82. Each of the pair of guide walls 84 is separate from the wall part 82. Each guide wall 84 can be inserted into the guide groove 67 of the first locking part 65 along the rotation trajectory of the opening and closing part 80. Each guide wall 84 and each guide groove 67 has the function of guiding the insertion of the wall part 82 when the wall part 82 of the second locking part 81 is inserted into the frame-shaped first locking part 65.

[0075] Here, the shortest distance from the hinge part H1 to the second locking part 81 is set to be shorter than the shortest distance from the second connecting part 70 to the front end X1 of the second dividing cover 60. Next, refer to Figure 6 An example of the installation method of the cover member 50 will be described. First, the first partition cover 51 of the cover member 50 is assembled to the housing portion 32 along the front X1. Next, the second partition cover 60 is assembled to the housing portion 31 and the first partition cover 51 along the lower Y2. Thus, the cover member 50 is formed by connecting the first partition cover 51 and the second partition cover 60, and the cover member 50 can be used to cover the battery terminal P1 and the power connection member 20.

[0076] (Effects of this implementation method) Next, the effects of this implementation method will be explained. (1) The cover member 50 protects the battery terminal P1 of the battery 10 and the power connection member 20 mounted on the battery terminal P1. The cover member 50 has a first dividing cover 51, which covers a first portion 21 of the power connection member 20 extending along a first direction (here, downward Y2). The cover member 50 has a second dividing cover 60, which covers a second portion 22 of the power connection member 20 extending along a second direction (here, forward X1) intersecting the first direction and the battery terminal P1. The first dividing cover 51 has a first connecting portion 54. The second dividing cover 60 has a second connecting portion 70 that can be connected to the first connecting portion 54, and is a separate component from the first dividing cover 51. The second dividing cover 60 includes: a main body 61 with a second connecting part 70; a hinge part H1 integrally formed with the main body 61; and an opening / closing part 80 connected to the main body 61 via the hinge part H1. The opening / closing part 80 is configured to rotate about the hinge part H1 between a closed position covering the battery terminal P1 and an open position exposing the battery terminal P1.

[0077] According to this structure, the cover member 50 is formed by a first partition cover 51 and a second partition cover 60 that can be connected to the first partition cover 51. The second partition cover 60 is formed by a main body 61 and an opening / closing part 80 integrally formed with the main body 61 via a hinge part H1. Furthermore, the opening / closing part 80 rotates between a closed position and an open position about the hinge part H1. As a result, the opening / closing part 80, which is part of the second partition cover 60, can rotate about the hinge part H1, instead of the second partition cover 60 as a whole rotating. Therefore, the rotation trajectory of the opening / closing part 80 can be reduced compared to the rotation trajectory of the second partition cover 60 as a whole about the connection between the first partition cover 51 and the second partition cover 60. As a result, interference between the opening / closing part 80 and peripheral components such as the exterior cover can be appropriately suppressed.

[0078] (2) Furthermore, the opening / closing part 80 is connected to the main body part 61 via the hinge part H1, and is integrally formed with the main body part 61 via the hinge part H1. Therefore, even when the opening / closing part 80 is rotated to the open position, the opening / closing part 80 is still connected to the main body part 61 via the hinge part H1. Therefore, the risk of loss of the opening / closing part 80 during its opening and closing action can be reduced.

[0079] (3) The first partition cover 51 is assembled to the first part 21 of the power connection member 20 along the front X1. The second partition cover 60 is assembled to the first partition cover 51 along the lower Y2 and to the second part 22 of the power connection member 20 along the lower Y2.

[0080] According to this structure, the second partition cover 60 is assembled along the lower Y2 direction to both the first partition cover 51 and the second part 22 of the power connection member 20. Therefore, by moving the second partition cover 60 along the lower Y2 direction, the second partition cover 60 can be assembled to the first partition cover 51 and the second part 22, which are already assembled to the first part 21 of the power connection member 20, in the same process. This improves the assemblability of the second partition cover 60. For example, the second partition cover 60 can be assembled to the first partition cover 51 and the second part 22 through assembly operations in a vehicle factory.

[0081] (4) The first dividing cover 51 is provided to cover the end face of the first part 21 of the power connection member 20 in the second opposite direction (here, rear X2), while exposing the end face of the first part 21 in the second direction (here, front X1). The second dividing cover 60 is provided to cover the end face of the second part 22 of the power connection member 20 in the first opposite direction (here, upper Y1), while exposing the end face of the second part 22 in the first direction (here, lower Y2).

[0082] According to this structure, the rear X2 end face of the first part 21 of the power connection member 20 can be covered by the first dividing cover 51, and the upper Y1 end face of the second part 22 of the power connection member 20 can be covered by the second dividing cover 60. Furthermore, since the first dividing cover 51 is configured to expose the front X1 end face of the first part 21, its assemblability with the first part 21 is improved compared to the case where both the front X1 and rear X2 end faces of the first part 21 are covered. Similarly, since the second dividing cover 60 is configured to expose the lower Y2 end face of the second part 22, its assemblability with the second part 22 is improved compared to the case where both the lower Y2 and upper Y1 end faces of the second part 22 are covered.

[0083] (5) The first connecting portion 54 has an engaging portion 56. The second connecting portion 70 has an engaging portion 72 that can engage with the engaging portion 56 on the second axis Y. According to this structure, by engaging the engaging portion 56 and the engaging portion 72 on the second axis Y, the movement of the second connecting portion 70 in the direction of detachment from the first connecting portion 54 can be restricted. Thus, the connection state of the first connecting portion 54 and the second connecting portion 70, that is, the connection state of the first dividing cover 51 and the second dividing cover 60, can be appropriately maintained.

[0084] (6) The hinge portion H1 is connected to the end of the main body portion 61 in the third direction (here, the first width direction Z1) that intersects both the first and second directions. According to this structure, the opening / closing portion 80 rotates between the closed and open positions with the hinge portion H1, which is connected to the end of the main body portion 61 in the first width direction Z1, as its center. Therefore, when the opening / closing portion 80 rotates from the closed position to the open position, it can expand in the first width direction Z1, which intersects both the downward Y2 and the forward X1.

[0085] (7) The main body 61 has a first locking part 65 provided at the end in the third opposite direction (in this case, the second width direction Z2), which is the opposite direction to the third direction. The opening and closing part 80 has a second locking part 81 that can engage with the first locking part 65. The opening and closing part 80 is maintained in the closed position by the mutual engagement of the first locking part 65 and the second locking part 81.

[0086] According to this structure, the engagement of the first locking part 65 of the main body 61 and the second locking part 81 of the opening / closing part 80 can maintain the closed position of the opening / closing part 80, thus appropriately preventing the opening / closing part 80 from accidentally rotating to the open position. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately prevent the battery terminal P1 from accidentally protruding from the cover member 50.

[0087] (8) The second partition cover 60 extends along the front X1 from the connection portion with the first partition cover 51. The second connection portion 70 is provided at the rear X2 end of the second partition cover 60. The shortest distance from the hinge portion H1 to the second locking portion 81 is shorter than the shortest distance from the second connection portion 70 to the front X1 end of the second partition cover 60.

[0088] Based on this structure, compared to the rotation trajectory of the second partition cover 60 when the second partition cover 60 rotates around the connecting portion of the first partition cover 51 and the second partition cover 60, the rotation trajectory of the opening / closing portion 80 can be appropriately reduced. Therefore, interference between the opening / closing portion 80 and surrounding components such as the exterior cover can be more effectively suppressed.

[0089] (9) Opening and closing part 80 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The open position shown is configured to overlap with the battery body 11 of the battery 10 in a plan view viewed from below Y2. According to this configuration, compared to configuring the opening / closing portion 80 in the open position so that it does not overlap with the battery body 11 in a plan view, the overall size of the structure including the battery body 11 and the cover member 50 can be appropriately suppressed.

[0090] (Modified Example) The above embodiments can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following variations can be combined with each other within the scope of technical inconsistency.

[0091] The structure of the first dividing cover 51 in the above embodiment can be modified appropriately. For example, the formation position of the opening 58 can also be changed. The structure of the first connecting part 54 can be modified appropriately. For example, the guide groove 57 can also be omitted.

[0092] The structure of the second dividing cover 60 in the above embodiment can be appropriately modified. For example, the formation position of the hinge portion H1 can also be changed. For example, the hinge portion H1 can be provided to be connected to the end of the main body portion 61 in the second width direction Z2. For example, the hinge portion H1 can be provided to be connected to the end of the front X1 of the main body portion 61.

[0093] The structure of the second connecting part 70 can be modified appropriately. For example, the guide wall 73 can also be omitted. The structure of the first locking part 65 can be modified appropriately. For example, the guide groove 67 can also be omitted.

[0094] The structure of the second locking part 81 can be modified appropriately. For example, the guide wall 84 can also be omitted. In the non-limiting embodiment illustrated, the second axis Y can be referenced as the height direction of the battery terminal P1. In the non-limiting embodiments illustrated, the cover member 50 may be referred to as a battery terminal cover or a battery terminal cover assembly. It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative rather than restrictive in all respects. The scope of the invention is set forth not by the foregoing, but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the equivalent meaning and scope of the claims. Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0095] 10 batteries 11 Battery body 12 recess 13 seats 14 Base 20 Power connection components 21 Part 1 22 Part 2 23 Battery terminals 24 First connecting part 25 Fastening parts 26 Second connecting part 27. Maintenance Section 28 Retaining components 30. Housing 31, 32 Shell section 33. Incision site 34. Card-connecting part 35. Fuse Storage Section 36. Cable Management Section 37 Fuse Cover 38. Card-connecting section 41, 43 Fuse elements 42 Fuse 43X Bolt Hole 44 Double-ended bolt 50 Cover components 51 First Dividing Cover 52 First Storage Department 53 Card-connecting section 54 First connecting section 55 Storage Department 55A, 55B perimeter wall 55C Protruding Wall 56. Card Section (First Card Section) 57 Guide groove 58 Opening 60 Second Dividing Cover 61 Main body 62 Sidewall 63 Card-connecting section 65 First Locking Section 65A Wall 65B Protruding Wall 66 Card-connecting section 67 Guide groove 70 Second connecting section 71 Connecting Wall 72. Card-connecting section (2nd card-connecting section) 73 Guide Wall 80 Opening and closing section 81 Second Locking Section 82 Wall section 83 Card-connecting section 84 Guide Wall B1 and B2 bolts BC1 booster cable H1 Hinge section N1 Nut P1 Battery Terminal W1 wire X Axis 1 X1 Forward (Second Direction) X2 Rear (Second opposite direction) Y-axis 2 Above Y1 (in the opposite direction of the first direction) Below Y2 (direction 1) Z Third Axis Z1 First width direction (third direction) Z2 Second width direction (third opposite direction)

Claims

1. A cover member for protecting a battery terminal and a power connection member mounted on the battery terminal. The cover component has: A first dividing cover covers the first portion of the power connection member extending along a first direction; and The second dividing cover covers the second portion of the power connection member extending along a second direction intersecting the first direction and the battery terminal. The first dividing cover has a first connecting portion. The second dividing cover has a second connecting portion that can be connected to the first connecting portion, and is a component that is separate from the first dividing cover. The second dividing cover has: a main body portion having the second connecting portion; a hinge portion integrally formed with the main body portion; and an opening / closing portion integrally formed with the main body portion via the hinge portion. The opening and closing part is configured to rotate about the hinge part between a closed position covering the battery terminal and an open position exposing the battery terminal.

2. The cover member according to claim 1, wherein, The first dividing cover is assembled to the first part along the second direction. The second dividing cover is assembled to the first dividing cover along the first direction, and is also assembled to the second part along the first direction.

3. The cover member according to claim 2, wherein, The first dividing cover is configured to cover the end face of the first portion in the second opposite direction, which is the opposite direction to the second direction, while leaving the end face of the first portion in the second direction exposed. The second dividing cover is configured to cover the end face of the second part which is the opposite direction of the first direction, and to expose the end face of the second part in the first direction.

4. The cover member according to claim 2, wherein, The first connecting part has a first engaging part. The second connecting part has a second engaging part that can engage with the first engaging part. The first engaging portion and the second engaging portion engage with each other in the first direction, thereby maintaining the connection state of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

5. The cover member according to claim 1, wherein, The hinge portion is connected to the end of the main body portion in a third direction that intersects both the first and second directions.

6. The cover member according to claim 5, wherein, The main body has a first locking portion provided at the end in the third opposite direction, which is the opposite direction of the third direction. The opening and closing part has a second locking part that can engage with the first locking part. The first locking part and the second locking part engage with each other to maintain the closed position of the opening and closing part.

7. The cover member according to claim 6, wherein, The second dividing cover extends from the connection portion with the first dividing cover along the second direction. The second connecting portion is disposed at the end of the second dividing cover that is the opposite direction to the second direction. The shortest distance from the hinge portion to the second locking portion is shorter than the shortest distance from the second connecting portion to the end of the second dividing cover in the second direction.

8. The cover member according to claim 1, wherein, The opening and closing portion is configured in the open position to overlap with the battery body of the battery in a plan view viewed from the first direction.

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