Connecting member and base material with connecting member

Abstract

A connection member (10) electrically connects an object (90) to be connected and a connection point located on a cloth-like substrate (80). The connecting member (10) is provided with a braided cord (20) formed by braiding conductive wires. The braided rope (20) is configured so as to be connected to the connection point by being attached to the base material (80). The connecting member (10) is further provided with a lead wire (30) that is a member to be connected to an object to be connected (90). The connection member (10) is further provided with a connection part (41) that connects the braided rope (20) and the lead wire (30).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a connecting member for electrically connecting a connecting object and a connection point on a fabric-like substrate, and a substrate having a connecting member. Background Technology

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a connection device for connecting a fabric body and an external circuit. The connection device is configured to use metal buckles and metal stops to fix a connector mounted on a lead wire to the fabric body. Existing technical documents Patent documents

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 2595665 Summary of the Invention The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0004] In the connecting device of Patent Document 1, rigid components such as metal buckles and metal stops are installed on the fabric. Therefore, even if the connecting part between the connecting device and the fabric is bent, it is difficult to bend the connecting part due to the interference between the components connected to the fabric. In addition, due to the force applied when bending the connecting part, the connecting device may detach from the fabric. Solution for solving the problem

[0005] In one aspect of this disclosure, a connecting member is provided for electrically connecting a connecting object and a connection point on a fabric-like substrate. The connecting member includes a braided rope, a conductor, and a connecting portion. The braided rope is configured to connect to the connection point by being mounted on the substrate, and is formed by braiding conductive wires. The conductor is a member that connects to the connecting object. The connecting portion connects the braided rope and the conductor.

[0006] A substrate with connecting members for solving the above-mentioned problems, wherein the braided rope is sewn onto the substrate for installation. Invention Effects

[0007] It can provide connecting members that are easy to bend at the connection with the substrate and substrates with connecting members. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the connecting member of the first embodiment. Figure 2 It is shown Figure 1 An enlarged view of the structure of the braided rope in the connecting component. Figure 3 It is shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the connecting components, substrate, and connected objects. Figure 4 It is shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrating an example of the use of connecting components. Figure 5 It shows along Figure 4 A sectional view of the cross-sectional structure along line 5-5. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connecting member of the second embodiment. Figure 7 It is shown Figure 6 A schematic diagram illustrating an example of the use of connecting components. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the connecting member of the third embodiment. Figure 9 It is shown Figure 8 A schematic diagram illustrating an example of the use of connecting components. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the connecting member of the fourth embodiment. Figure 11 It is shown Figure 10 A schematic diagram illustrating an example of the use of connecting components. Figure 12 This is a perspective view showing a modified example of the connecting member. Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram showing a modified example of a substrate with connecting members. Detailed Implementation

[0009] (First Embodiment) Combination Figures 1-5 The connecting member 10, which is a connecting member in the first embodiment, will be described.

[0010] like Figure 1 As shown, the connecting member 10 includes a braided rope 20, a wire 30, and a connecting part 41. like Figure 3 As shown, the connecting member 10 can electrically connect the connecting object 90 and the connection point on the cloth-like substrate 80.

[0011] Examples of fabric-like substrates 80 include textiles, woven fabrics, nonwoven fabrics, and resin sheets. Substrate 80 is preferably insulating. As another example, substrate 80 may also be conductive. Regarding the connected object 90, examples include the processing circuitry of a microcomputer, a power supply, etc. The connected object 90 may also be a device that includes one or more of the aforementioned processing circuitry and power supply.

[0012] <Bungee Rope> The braided rope 20 is the part sewn onto the substrate 80. like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the braided rope 20 is formed by braiding conductive wire 21. The conductive wire 21 can be made of known fibers that are conductive.

[0013] The braided rope 20 can be formed from a single thread or from two or more threads. When the braided rope 20 is formed by weaving two or more threads, not all the threads constituting the braided rope 20 need to be conductive. It is sufficient that at least one of the threads constituting the braided rope 20 is a conductive thread 21.

[0014] The braided cord 20 is, for example, "a knitted ribbon made with multiple knitting needles." More specifically, it is "a ribbon with a plain weave structure made with multiple knitting needles." There is no particular limit to the number of knitting needles; the more needles, the thicker the braided cord 20. For example, there may be three knitting needles. Such a plain weave cord is sometimes also called a fine cord. It should be noted that plain weave is also known as knitting or plain knitting.

[0015] As an example, the braided rope 20 is formed by braiding the conductive wire 21 into a tubular shape using a flat weave. It is particularly preferred that the braided rope 20 is formed by braiding a single conductive wire 21 into a tubular shape using a flat weave.

[0016] A cylindrical structure is a structure with a ring-shaped peripheral wall. In the braided rope 20, the braided structure corresponds to the peripheral wall. The term "ring-like" sometimes refers to any structure that forms a ring, that is, a continuous shape without ends. Examples of "ring-like" shapes include circles, ellipses, and polygons with pointed or rounded corners. The shapes of "ring-like" are not limited to those mentioned above.

[0017] exist Figure 1 and Figure 2 The central axis C1 is indicated as the line along the axis of the braided rope 20. Figure 2 This illustrates a weave structure constructed using plain weave. (Example) Figure 2 As shown, the braided rope 20 has meshes arranged in a continuous transverse manner. Here, transverse corresponds to the circumferential direction of the tubular braided rope 20, that is, the circumferential direction centered on the central axis C1.

[0018] In the braided rope 20, there is no particular limitation on the thickness of the mesh. For example, the braided rope 20 can also be configured with gaps between the lines. For example, when forming the braided rope with braided threads, the thickness of the mesh can be adjusted by adjusting the tension of the rope after stretching the braid. It should be noted that the finer the mesh, the finer the braided rope 20.

[0019] <Wire> like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, wire 30 is the part that is connected to the object 90. There are no particular limitations on conductor 30; for example, it can be a sheathed wire in which the conductor portion is covered by an insulating sheath. The conductor portion can be either a single wire or a stranded wire.

[0020] There are no particular limitations on the method of connecting the wire 30 and the object to be connected 90. For example, the wire 30 may be directly connected to the object to be connected 90. For example, the wire 30 and the object to be connected may be connected via a terminal by installing a terminal at the end of the wire 30 on the side opposite to the connecting portion 41. For example, the wire 30 may be connected to wiring extending from the object to be connected 90. As a method of connecting the wire 30, soldering, crimping, etc., can be used.

[0021] <Connecting Part> like Figure 1 As shown, the connecting part 41 is the part that connects the braided rope 20 and the wire 30. One example of the connecting part 41 is a tightening part. By tightening the part that passes through the end of the braided rope 20 and the end of the conductor in the wire 30, the braided rope 20 and the wire 30 can be crimped together.

[0022] This section describes an example of the connecting part 41, which serves as a tightening component. The diameter of the connecting part 41 only needs to be the size through which the end of the braided rope 20 and the end of the conductor part in the wire 30 pass.

[0023] In the connecting member 10, only one end of the braided rope 20 is connected to the connecting portion 41. In the connecting member 10, the braided rope 20 extends linearly from the connecting portion 41. In the connecting member 10, for example, the braided rope 20 does not have a core material. That is, the inner side of the peripheral wall of the braided rope 20 based on the braid structure is hollow. In this case, the connecting part 41 only connects the braided rope 20 and the conductor 30. As another example, in the connecting member 10, the braided rope 20 may also have a core material.

[0024] <Connection between connecting components and substrate> like Figure 3 As shown, the braided rope 20 of the connecting member 10 is sewn to the substrate 80 via stitch 51. The braided rope 20 is installed at a connection point at a predetermined position on the substrate 80. The position of the connection point can be appropriately set. The substrate 80 on which the braided rope 20 of the connecting member 10 is installed corresponds to "substrate with connecting member".

[0025] Thread 51 is a conductive thread. For example, the braided rope 20 can be sewn onto the substrate 80 in the following order: First, the braided rope 20 is overlapped on the substrate 80. Then, the braided rope 20 is sewn onto the substrate 80 using a needle through which the sewing thread 51 passes. As a result, a seam connecting the braided rope 20 and the substrate 80 can be made by the sewing thread 51.

[0026] There are no particular restrictions on the method of sewing the braided rope 20 onto the substrate 80; hand sewing, machine sewing, embroidery sewing, etc., can be used. For example, the seam based on the seam thread 51 can be made by sewing together the gaps between the conductive threads constituting the braided rope 20.

[0027] The braided rope 20 is sewn onto the substrate 80 using the thread 51, which serves as a conductive thread, thereby forming an electrical contact E based on the seam of the thread 51 and the braided rope 20. As another example, embroidery using conductive thread can also be formed on the braided rope 20 that is overlapped on the substrate 80 to secure the braided rope 20 to the substrate 80.

[0028] The connecting member 10 is configured such that the braided rope 20 is sewn to a connection point at a predetermined position on the substrate 80 using a conductive wire, thereby connecting the braided rope 20 and the connection point. By connecting the braided rope 20 of the connecting member 10 to the connection point at the predetermined position on the substrate 80, the connecting object 90, which is connected to the conductor 30, is electrically connected to the connection point on the substrate 80.

[0029] Here, the length of the braided rope 20 in the connecting member 10 will be explained. The braided rope 20 only needs to extend from the connecting portion 41 to a length sufficient to be sewn onto the substrate 80. The length of the braided rope 20 can differ before and after it is sewn onto the substrate 80. For example, the braided rope 20 can be cut shorter before sewing. Alternatively, it can be shortened by cutting off the remaining portion after sewing it onto the substrate 80. For example, the longer the braided rope 20 is sewn onto the substrate 80, the larger the electrical contact E can be.

[0030] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the sensor 60 can also be mounted on the braided rope 20 sewn onto the substrate 80. The sensor 60 is, for example, a sensor made of conductive fibers.

[0031] exist Figure 5The example illustrates an electrical contact E formed by sewing a braided rope 20 to a substrate 80 using a top thread 51a and a bottom thread 51b, which serve as seams 51. By connecting a sensor 60 made of conductive fibers in contact with the braided rope 20 and the seams 51 sewn to the substrate 80, i.e., in contact with the electrical contact E, the sensor 60 and the object to be connected can be connected via the connecting member 10. Thus, the braided rope 20 and the sensor 60 are electrically connected at the connection point, thereby electrically connecting the sensor 60 and the object to be connected 90.

[0032] <Function and Effects of the First Embodiment> The function and effects of this implementation method are explained. (1-1) In the connecting member 10, a braided rope 20 made of conductive wires is connected to the substrate 80. The braided rope 20 is flexible, so the connection between the connecting member 10 and the substrate 80 can be bent.

[0033] (1-2) In this embodiment, the electrical contact E on the substrate 80 is formed using the braided rope 20 and the sewing thread 51, which serves as a conductive thread. Therefore, the area near the electrical contact E on the substrate 80 is flexible. As a result, the periphery of the connection between the substrate 80 and the braided rope 20 can be bent.

[0034] (1-3) The connecting member 10 can be installed on the substrate 80 by a slight operation of sewing the braided rope 20 onto the substrate 80. By using the sewing thread 51 to make a seam to seal the gaps of the conductive lines constituting the braided rope 20, the braided rope 20 can be made less likely to peel off from the substrate 80.

[0035] (1-4) Since the braided rope 20 is cylindrical, it can be deformed by flattening when in contact radially. Here, a connecting member such as a braided rope formed of conductive wire is used instead of the braided rope 20 as a comparative example. According to the connecting member 10, compared with the comparative example, it is not easy to feel the presence of the connecting member at the contact point, thus reducing the sense of disharmony.

[0036] (1-5) Using the thread 51, which serves as a conductive thread, a braided rope 20 composed of conductive threads 21 is sewn onto a cloth-like substrate 80. As a result, the hardness of the part is not easily felt when touching the periphery of the electrical contact E.

[0037] (1-6) By using a tightening part as the connecting part 41 for connecting the braided rope 20 and the wire 30, the braided rope 20 and the wire 30 can be connected with a simple structure. As a result, the size of the connecting part of the braided rope 20 and the wire 30 can be prevented from increasing. Furthermore, the size of the connecting member 10 can be prevented from increasing.

[0038] (1-7) The braided rope 20 is formed by using flat weaving to form a tubular shape, so the braided rope 20 has elasticity. (1-8) The characteristics of the braided rope 20 can be changed depending on the properties of the conductive wires constituting the braided rope 20. For example, if highly elastic conductive wires are used, a highly elastic braided rope can be formed. That is, the elasticity of the braided rope 20 can be further improved. For example, if low-elastic conductive wires are used, a low-elastic braided rope can be made. For example, if high-resistance conductive wires are used, a high-resistance braided rope can be made.

[0039] (1-9) The braided rope 20 can also be formed by braiding multiple wires. In this case, the braided rope can be thickened compared to a braided rope formed by braiding a single conductive wire.

[0040] (1-10) The braided rope 20 can also be formed by braiding multiple strands. In this case, the strength of the braided rope 20 can be increased by using high-strength strands as other strands in combination with conductive strands.

[0041] (1-11) The braided rope 20, which is made of conductive wire, is easy to adjust in length. For example, the braided rope 20 can be braided to a specified length during the braiding process, or the length can be adjusted by cutting the braided rope 20 after the braiding is finished. Therefore, the braided rope 20 can be adjusted to the necessary length for use, in accordance with the size of the electrical contact E to be formed on the substrate 80.

[0042] (1-12) The braided rope 20 can be manufactured without complicated processes. Furthermore, the connecting component 10 can be manufactured without complicated processes. (Second Implementation) Combination Figure 6 and Figure 7 The connecting member 110 of the second embodiment will be described.

[0043] The connecting member 110 of the second embodiment differs from the connecting member 10 of the first embodiment in that the two ends of the braided rope 120 are connected to the connecting portion 141. like Figure 6 As shown, the connecting portion 141 connects the two ends of the braided rope 120 and the end of the conductor portion in the wire 130. Therefore, in the connecting member 110, the braided rope 120 forms a loop.

[0044] As for the braided rope 120, in addition to forming loops by connecting the two ends of the braided rope 120 to the connecting portion 141, it can adopt the same structure as the braided rope 20 in the first embodiment. As the connecting part 141, it can adopt the same structure as the connecting part 41 in the first embodiment, except that it connects the two ends of the braided rope 120.

[0045] As for the conductor 130, it can adopt the same structure as the conductor 30 in the first embodiment. Combination Figure 7 This illustrates an example of a base material 80 with a connecting member 110 sewn on it. exist Figure 7 The image shows a substrate 80, a sensor 160, a conductor pattern 170, and a connecting member 110.

[0046] The sensor 160 is formed on the substrate 80, for example, by embroidering conductive wires. The conductor pattern 170 is, for example, a stitch formed on the substrate 80 using conductive lines. The conductor pattern 170 can be made of any conductor; for example, it can also be formed by attaching a cloth containing a conductive material to the substrate 80.

[0047] The first end 171 of the conductor pattern 170 is in contact with the sensor 160. The second end 172 of the conductor pattern 170 is located away from the sensor 160. The conductor pattern 170 is formed on the substrate 80 in such a way that the first end 171 and the second end 172 are connected.

[0048] like Figure 7 As shown, the braided cord 120 in the connecting member 110 is sewn to the substrate 80 via a stitch 151 in a manner that contacts the conductor pattern 170. Thus, an electrical contact E for connecting the braided cord 120 is formed in the conductor pattern 170. The portion of the braided cord 120 in the portion of the substrate 80 where the conductor pattern 170 is formed corresponds to a connection point on the substrate 80. The stitch 151 can be either a conductive wire or a non-conductive wire. Preferably, the stitch 151 is a conductive wire.

[0049] exist Figure 7 The image shows an example of the braided cord 120 being sewn into the conductor pattern 170 near the second end 172, but the location of the braided cord 120 is not particularly limited as long as the braided cord 120 and the conductor pattern 170 are in contact.

[0050] <Function and Effects of the Second Embodiment> According to the second embodiment, in addition to the common effects and functions with the first embodiment, it also has the following effects and functions.

[0051] (2-1) In the connecting member 110 of the second embodiment, the braided rope 120 is connected to the connecting portion 141 at both ends, which can suppress the braided rope 120 from unraveling. Since the unraveling of the braided rope 120 can be suppressed, the braided rope 120 is less likely to peel off from the substrate 80.

[0052] (Third implementation) Combination Figure 8 and Figure 9 The connecting member 210 of the third embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment described above, such as Figure 1 As shown, a connecting member 10 is illustrated in which only one end of the two ends of the braided rope 20 is connected to the wire 30 via a connecting part 41.

[0053] The connecting member 210 of the third embodiment differs from that of the first embodiment in that it includes a first conductor 30a connected to one end of the two ends of the braided rope 20, and a second conductor 30b connected to the other end of the two ends of the braided rope 20. The same reference numerals are used for structures common to the first embodiment, and descriptions are omitted as appropriate.

[0054] like Figure 8 As shown, the connecting member 210 includes a braided rope 20, a first conductor 30a, a second conductor 30b, a first connecting part 41a, and a second connecting part 41b. The first conductor 30a and the second conductor 30b can adopt the same structure as the conductor 30 in the first embodiment. The first conductor 30a and the second conductor 30b can both be the same type of conductor, or different types of conductors can be combined. For example, the conductor portion of the first conductor 30a can be a single wire, and the conductor portion of the second conductor 30b can be a stranded wire.

[0055] The first connecting portion 41a and the second connecting portion 41b can adopt the same structure as the connecting portion 41 in the first embodiment. The first connecting portion 41a connects one end of the two ends of the braided rope 20 and the first conductor 30a. The second connecting portion 41b connects the other end of the two ends of the braided rope 20 and the second conductor 30b.

[0056] like Figure 9 As shown, the braided rope 20 of the connecting member 210 is sewn to the substrate 80 via a stitch 251. The connection point where the braided rope 20 is sewn to the substrate 80. By using the stitch 251, which serves as a conductive thread, to sew the braided rope 20 to the substrate 80, an electrical contact E is formed on the substrate 80 based on the seam of the stitch 251 and the braided rope 20.

[0057] exist Figure 9 As an example, this illustrates how the braided rope 20 is sewn onto the substrate 80 in a bent, folded-back state. Based on such a structure, as... Figure 9 As shown, the first conductor 30a and the second conductor 30b can be configured to extend from the electrical contact E in the same direction. The method of sewing the braided rope 20 is not limited to this; for example, the braided rope 20 can also be sewn onto the substrate 80 in a straight line.

[0058] <Function and Effects of the Third Embodiment> According to the third embodiment, in addition to the common effects and functions with the first embodiment, it also has the following effects and functions.

[0059] (3-1) By connecting wires 30a and 30b to the two ends of the braided rope 20 respectively, the signal or current flowing through the connecting member 210 can be split into two. (Fourth implementation) Combination Figure 10 and Figure 11 The connecting member 310 of the fourth embodiment will be described.

[0060] The connecting member 310 of the fourth embodiment differs from the connecting member 10 of the first embodiment in that it also includes an insulating covering member 322. The insulating covering member 322 is tubular. like Figure 10 As shown, the insulating sheathing member 322 covers the braided rope 20. More specifically, the braided rope 20 is housed inside the tubular insulating sheathing member 322. Figure 10 The image shows an example of an insulating covering member 322 covering the entire braided rope 20 along the axial direction, but it is also possible to leave a portion of the braided rope 20 uncovered.

[0061] The end of the insulating covering member 322 that is near the end of the braided rope 20 opposite to the connecting part 41 can be either open or closed. There are no particular restrictions on the inner diameter of the insulating covering component 322, as long as it can cover the size of the braided rope 20.

[0062] The length of the insulating covering member 322 is not particularly limited. For example, the insulating covering member 322 may have a length that covers the connecting portion 41 in addition to the braided rope 20. The insulating covering member 322 may also not cover the connecting portion 41. When the connecting portion 41 is a tightening part, it is preferable that the connecting portion 41 is covered. For example, the insulating covering member 322 may also have a length that covers the wire 30 in addition to the braided rope 20 and the connecting portion 41. The insulating covering member 322 may also not cover the wire 30.

[0063] The insulating covering member 322 can be formed of any insulating material. Preferably, the material of the insulating covering member 322 is one that can be used to insert a sewing needle. As a specific example of the insulating covering member 322, an insulating tube formed of a soft insulating resin is preferred, and heat-shrink tubing is more preferred. When heat-shrink tubing is used as the insulating covering member 322, it is preferable that the shrinkable heat-shrink tubing is tightly attached to the braided rope 20.

[0064] Combination Figure 11 This describes an example of mounting the connecting member 310 to the base material 80. For example, preferably, the braided rope 20, together with the insulating covering member 322 covering the braided rope 20, is sewn onto the substrate 80 using a thread 51 that serves as a conductive thread. In other words, preferably, a needle with thread 51 is passed through the insulating covering member 322, the braided rope 20, the insulating covering member 322, and the substrate 80 to sew the braided rope 20 onto the substrate 80. If the braided rope 20 is sewn onto the substrate 80 in this way, the braided rope 20 can be mounted on the substrate 80, and the thread 51 can come into contact with the conductive thread 21 on which the braided rope 20 is formed.

[0065] exist Figure 11 In the example shown, an electrical contact E is formed as a seam opening based on the stitch 51. A substrate 80 and a braided rope 20 are fixed to the electrical contact E, which is the seam opening based on the stitch 51. The electrical contact E is exposed on the surface of the insulating covering member 322.

[0066] exist Figure 11 In the example shown, the end of the braided rope 20 opposite to the connecting portion 41 is sewn to the substrate 80, but the position of the braided rope 20 sewn to the substrate 80 can be appropriately changed. For example, the end of the braided rope 20 near the connecting portion 41 can also be sewn to the substrate 80.

[0067] <Function and Effects of the Fourth Embodiment> According to the fourth embodiment, in addition to the same functions and effects as the first embodiment, it also has the following functions and effects.

[0068] (4-1) Because the braided rope 20 can be freely bent, folded, stretched, and deformed, if there are parts of the braided rope 20 that are not installed on the substrate 80, the braided rope 20 may sometimes move on the substrate 80 with deformation. If the moving braided rope 20 comes into contact with a surrounding conductor, a short circuit may occur.

[0069] In this respect, the insulating covering member 322 of the connecting member 310 in this embodiment covers the braided rope 20. Therefore, as Figure 11 As shown, when the connecting member 310 is installed on the substrate 80, the portion of the braided rope 20 not installed on the substrate 80 is insulated. Therefore, even if the braided rope 20 moves, the risk of a short circuit is reduced.

[0070] For example, such as Figure 11 As shown, when multiple connecting members 310 are mounted on a substrate 80, even if the connecting members 310 are arranged adjacent to each other, the braided ropes 20 will not come into contact with each other because the insulating covering member 322 covers the braided ropes 20. In this way, even if multiple connecting members 310 are arranged adjacent to each other, a short circuit will not occur. Therefore, adjacent connecting members 310 can also be arranged nearby.

[0071] (4-2) Even when the entire braided rope 20 is covered by the insulating covering member 322, by sewing the braided rope 20 together with the insulating covering member 322 to the substrate 80 using the stitch 51, an electrical contact E can be formed on the surface of the insulating covering member 322. Using the electrical contact E formed in this way, sensors and the like can be electrically connected.

[0072] (4-3) By covering the braided rope 20 with the insulating covering component 322, the unraveling of the braided rope 20 can be suppressed. (4-4) In the portion of the braided rope 20 covered by the insulating covering member 322, the mesh of the braided rope 20 is not exposed. If the mesh is exposed, for example, during the storage, handling, installation, or use of the connecting member, protrusions or the like may snag on the mesh. To prevent protrusions or the like from snag on the mesh, care must sometimes be taken in the treatment of the connecting member. In this respect, the connecting member 310 according to this embodiment, by covering the braided rope 20 with the insulating covering member 322, can suppress protrusions or the like from snag on the mesh. Furthermore, since it can suppress protrusions or the like from snag on the mesh, the treatment is good.

[0073] (4-5) Sometimes insulation treatment is performed during or after the installation of wiring components. According to this embodiment, the connecting member 310 is covered by the insulation covering member 322 by the braided rope 20, so insulation treatment can be omitted.

[0074] (Variation 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.

[0075] In the first embodiment, an example is shown where one end of the braided rope 20 is attached to the connecting portion 41. It is not necessary for the end of the braided rope 20 to be attached to the connecting portion 41. For example, the portion of the braided rope 20 located between its two ends may be attached to the connecting portion 41. In this case, the braided rope 20 extends in two strands from the connecting portion 41.

[0076] In the first embodiment, a structure is illustrated where a braided rope 20 and a conductor 30 are connected at the connecting portion 41. The conductor connected to the braided rope at the connecting portion may not be a single conductor. For example, the braided rope and two conductors may be connected at the connecting portion. In this case, by connecting two conductors, paths of two systems branching from the connecting portion can be formed. Three or more conductors may also be connected to the braided rope at the connecting portion. With such a structure, as described in the third embodiment above, signals or currents can be divided into multiple components.

[0077] In the first embodiment, a tightening member is shown as the connecting part 41. The connecting part 41 only needs to be able to connect the braided rope 20 and the wire 30 while the conductor portions of the conductive wires 21 and the wires 30 constituting the braided rope 20 are electrically connected. For example, the connecting part 41 may also be a resin molded article that can connect the braided rope 20 and the wires 30 while the conductor portions of the conductive wires 21 and the wires 30 constituting the braided rope 20 are in contact.

[0078] In the first embodiment, an example is shown where a conductive thread is used as the stitching 51 for sewing the braided rope 20 to the substrate 80. The stitching 51 for sewing the braided rope 20 to the substrate 80 can also be a non-conductive thread (hereinafter also referred to as a non-conductive thread).

[0079] For example, when using a substrate where electrical contacts are formed on the substrate by pre-sewing conductive wires onto it, the braided rope 20 can also be sewn onto the substrate using non-conductive wires in a manner where the braided rope 20 contacts the electrical contacts. In this case, the electrical contact E for connecting the sensor 60, etc., is constituted by the pre-formed electrical contacts and the braided rope 20.

[0080] Alternatively, for example, instead of a substrate with a braided rope 20 sewn on using non-conductive threads, a conductor pattern can also be sewn onto the substrate using conductive threads in a manner that contacts the braided rope 20. In the second embodiment, an example is shown where the braided cord 120 is sewn in contact with the conductor pattern 170 formed on the substrate 80. Alternatively, a conductive thread-based sew-on stitch can be sewn after the braided cord 120 is sewn away from the conductor pattern 170, connecting the conductor pattern 170 and the braided cord 120.

[0081] In the first embodiment described above, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As illustrated, the braided rope 20 is sewn onto the same surface of the substrate 80 as the surface where the sensor 60 is mounted, in an overlapping braided rope 20 configuration. Alternatively, the braided rope 20 can be sewn onto the opposite side of the substrate 80 as the opposite side where the sensor 60 is mounted, in an overlapping braided rope 20 configuration. If conductive threads are formed at the seams of the substrate 80, exposing both the front and back sides of the substrate 80, then, as described above, the surface where the sensor 60 is mounted and the surface where the braided rope 20 is mounted can be made different. In this case, conductive threads are used as the stitching thread for sewing the braided rope 20 on both the top and bottom threads.

[0082] In the fourth embodiment described above, a connecting member 310 in which the braided rope 20 is covered by an insulating covering member 322 is illustrated. The object covered by the insulating covering member is not limited to the braided rope; for example, it could also be a conductive strip-shaped member. Figure 12 Here's an example.

[0083] Figure 12 A connecting member 410 with a strip member 420 is shown. The connecting member 410 has a wire 430. The connecting member 410 has a connecting portion 441 for connecting the strip member 420 and the wire 430.

[0084] One example of the strip member 420 is a textile woven using conductive threads. The threads constituting the strip member 420 can be all conductive threads, or, for example, the warp threads can be conductive threads and the weft threads can be non-conductive threads.

[0085] The strip member 420 can also be an insulating sheet with a conductor pattern formed on it. Examples of conductor patterns include seams based on conductive lines and coatings with conductive paint. Examples of insulating sheets include textiles, woven fabrics, non-woven fabrics, and resin sheets.

[0086] have Figure 12 The connecting member 410 of the illustrated strip member 420 also includes an insulating covering member 422. In this modified example, the insulating covering member 422 covers the strip member 420 as the insulating covering member 322 in the fourth embodiment described above. The insulating covering member 422 can, for example, adopt the same structure as the insulating covering member 322.

[0087] The substrate with connecting members can also be configured as Figure 13 As illustrated. Figure 13 The substrate 80 and the connecting member 10 are shown. Electrical contacts are pre-formed on the substrate 80 via contact forming lines 52. The contact forming lines 52 are conductive lines. The braided rope 20 of the connecting member 10 is sewn onto the substrate 80 using thread, which is also a conductive line, in a manner electrically connected to the contact forming lines 52. Figure 13In the diagram, a face thread 51a and a bottom thread 51b are illustrated as stitching. Both face thread 51a and bottom thread 51b are conductive threads. The braided rope 20 is fixed to the front face 80a, which is one side of the substrate 80. Electrical contacts based on contact forming lines 52 are disposed on the back face 80b of the substrate 80, opposite to the front face 80a. The braided rope 20 is sewn to the substrate 80 using the face thread 51a and bottom thread 51b, which are conductive threads. The stitching extends from the contact forming lines 52. That is, the portion of the bottom thread 51b exposed on the back face 80b is located further away from the substrate 80 than the contact forming lines 52. By sewing the braided rope 20 to the substrate 80 using the face thread 51a and bottom thread 51b, the braided rope 20 is connected to the electrical contacts based on the contact forming lines 52. Thus, an electrical contact E consisting of the braided rope 20, the contact forming lines 52, the face thread 51a, and the bottom thread 51b is formed. By using a surface wire 51a and a bottom wire 51b as conductive lines, as in a substrate with connecting members, an electrical connection can be made between the object to be connected and the connection point located on the fabric-like substrate, even if no electrical contacts are exposed on the surface in the substrate 80 where the braided rope 20 is fixed.

[0088] Furthermore, even if the electrical contacts based on the contact forming line 52 are disposed on the side of the substrate 80 opposite to the side of the fixed braided rope 20, the stitching may not be a conductive wire if a portion of the contact forming line 52 is exposed on the side of the fixed braided rope 20 in the substrate 80. That is, by installing the braided rope 20 in contact with a portion of the contact forming line 52 exposed on the side of the fixed braided rope 20 in the substrate 80, an electrical connection can be made between the braided rope 20 and the contact forming line 52.

[0089] In the above embodiments, a structure in which the braided rope is sewn onto the substrate is illustrated as a method of mounting the braided rope onto the substrate. Alternatively, the braided rope can also be mounted by attaching it to the substrate. For example, adhesives, adhesive tapes, etc., can be used to attach the braided rope to the substrate. Furthermore, for example, by pre-installing locking members such as hooks or clips on the substrate, the braided rope can also be mounted by hooking it onto the locking members.

[0090] Alternatively, braided ropes made of conductive wires can be connected to both ends of the conductor. A first braided rope, connected to one end of the conductor, can be connected to a connection point on the substrate. A second braided rope, connected to the other end of the conductor, corresponds to the object to be connected. Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0091] 10: Connecting components 20: Braided rope 21: Conductive wire 30: Wire 41: Connecting part 51: Sewing thread 51a: Top Line 51b: Bottom Line 60: Sensor 80: Substrate 90: Connecting objects E: Electrical contact

Claims

1. A connecting member for electrically connecting a connecting object and a connection point on a fabric-like substrate, wherein, The connecting member includes: A braided rope, configured to be connected to the connection point by being mounted on the substrate, is formed by braiding conductive wires; A wire is a component that connects to the object being connected; and The connecting part connects the braided rope and the conductor.

2. The connecting member according to claim 1, wherein, The braided rope is formed by weaving the conductive wires into a tubular shape using a flat weave.

3. The connecting member according to claim 1, wherein, The braided rope and the conductor are crimped together at the connection point.

4. The connecting member according to claim 1, wherein, The braided rope extends linearly from the connecting portion by connecting one end of the two ends of the braided rope.

5. The connecting member according to claim 1, wherein, The braided rope is connected to the connecting part at both ends, thereby forming a loop.

6. The connecting member according to claim 1, wherein, It has an insulating covering component that covers the braided rope.

7. A substrate with a connecting member, comprising the connecting member as described in any one of claims 1 to 6. The woven rope is sewn onto the substrate and thus installed on the substrate.

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