Connector holder

Abstract

The present application provides a connector holder capable of improving the dismounting workability of a connector. The connector holder (10) includes a temporary holding portion (30) that temporarily holds a connector (20) by insertion of the connector into the temporary holding portion in an insertion direction (X1) along a first axis (X). The temporary holding portion includes a lower support portion (31) that supports the connector from below (Z2) orthogonal to the insertion direction and an upper wall (32) disposed above (Z1) the lower support portion in opposition to the lower support portion. The lower support portion includes a temporary engagement protrusion (33) that engages with an engagement protrusion (26) protruding from a lower surface of the connector in a dismounting direction (X2) opposite to the insertion direction in a state where the connector is inserted between the lower support portion and the upper wall. The upper wall is elastically deformed in a manner that an end portion (32a) in the dismounting direction is displaced upward by a force from below.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to connector retainers. Background Technology

[0002] Conventionally, connector retainers have included those with a temporary retaining portion. A connector is inserted into the temporary retaining portion in the insertion direction along the first axis, thereby temporarily retaining the connector (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The temporary retaining portion has an anti-disengagement protrusion that engages with the connector's locking portion in the disassembly direction, opposite to the insertion direction, when the connector is temporarily retained. The anti-disengagement protrusion has a vertical surface orthogonal to the first axis and an inclined surface that slopes from the upper end of the vertical surface to the top of the anti-disengagement protrusion for engaging with the connector's locking portion. When the connector is removed from the temporary retaining portion, the connector's locking portion is guided from the upper end of the vertical surface to the top by the inclined surface and is also guided in the disassembly direction, thus facilitating the removal of the connector from the connector retainer. Existing technical documents Patent documents

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-149792 Summary of the Invention The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0004] However, in the connector retainer described above, the shape or size of the vertical or beveled surface has a significant impact on the performance of the temporary retention. Therefore, for example, if the vertical or beveled surface is not precisely designed and manufactured with high precision, there is a problem that operators will spend a lot of time on connector disassembly.

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a connector retainer that improves the ease of connector disassembly. Solution for solving the problem

[0006] The connector retainer of the present invention includes a temporary retaining portion, wherein the connector is inserted into the temporary retaining portion in an insertion direction along a first axis, thereby the temporary retaining portion temporarily retains the connector. The temporary retaining portion has: a lower support portion that supports the connector from below orthogonal to the insertion direction; and an upper wall disposed above the lower support portion in a manner opposite to the lower support portion. The lower support portion has a temporary engaging protrusion, which engages with an engaging protrusion protruding from the lower surface of the connector in a disassembly direction opposite to the insertion direction when the connector is inserted between the lower support portion and the upper wall. The upper wall elastically deforms due to a force from below, such that its end in the disassembly direction is displaced upward. Invention Effects

[0007] The connector retainer according to the present invention improves the ease of connector disassembly. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a portion of the connector retainer and the connector in one embodiment. Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a portion of the connector retainer and the connector in one embodiment. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the connector in one embodiment. Figure 4 This is a partial perspective view of the connector retainer in one embodiment. Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the connector retainer and the connector in one embodiment. Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the process of temporarily holding the connector in a temporary holding portion according to one embodiment. Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the process of removing the connector from the temporary retaining part in one embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0009] [Description of Embodiments of the Invention] First, embodiments of the present invention will be described. [1] The connector retainer of the present invention includes a temporary retaining portion, wherein the connector is inserted into the temporary retaining portion in an insertion direction along a first axis, thereby the temporary retaining portion temporarily retains the connector, wherein the temporary retaining portion has: a lower support portion that can support the connector from below orthogonal to the insertion direction; and an upper wall that is disposed above the lower support portion in a manner opposite to the lower support portion, the lower support portion having a temporary engaging protrusion, wherein in the state where the connector is inserted between the lower support portion and the upper wall, the temporary engaging protrusion engages with an engaging protrusion protruding from the lower surface of the connector in a disassembly direction opposite to the insertion direction, and the upper wall elastically deforms due to a force from below by shifting its end in the disassembly direction upward.

[0010] According to this structure, since the lower support portion has a temporary engaging protrusion, when the connector is inserted between the lower support portion and the upper wall, the temporary engaging protrusion engages with the engaging protrusion protruding from the lower surface of the connector in the disassembly direction, which is the opposite direction to the insertion direction. Therefore, the connector is prevented from falling off the temporary holding portion. That is, when the connector is temporarily held in the temporary holding portion, for example, even if a force in the disassembly direction is applied to the connector, the connector will not easily fall off the temporary holding portion. Furthermore, the upper wall elastically deforms due to the force from below, shifting its end in the disassembly direction upwards. Therefore, by pushing the connector upwards, the upper wall can be elastically deformed by shifting its end in the disassembly direction upwards. That is, by pushing the connector upwards, the engagement between the engaging protrusion and the temporary engaging protrusion can be released. Therefore, with the connector pushed upwards, by pulling the connector in the disassembly direction, the connector can be easily disassembled from the temporary holding portion.

[0011] [2] In the above [1], the lower support portion may also be a flat lower wall. With this structure, since the lower support portion is a flat lower wall, the lower end of the connector in the disassembly direction can easily protrude downwards from the lower wall. Therefore, it can be configured to facilitate the operation of pushing the connector in the disassembly direction upwards.

[0012] [3] In either [1] or [2] above, the temporary engaging protrusion may be located at the end of the lower support portion in the disassembly direction. According to this structure, by placing the temporary engaging protrusion at the end of the lower support in the disassembly direction, the magnitude of the elastic deformation of the upper wall required to release the engagement of the engaging protrusion and the temporary engaging protrusion can be reduced.

[0013] [4] In any of the above [1] to [3], the upper wall may have anti-sway ribs that protrude downward and extend along the first axis. According to this structure, since the upper wall has anti-wobbling ribs that protrude downwards and extend along the first axis, the wobbling of the connector when it is temporarily held can be reduced. Furthermore, by reducing the wobbling of the connector, accidental disengagement of the engaging and temporary engaging protrusions due to vibrations can be prevented.

[0014] [5] In any of the above [1] to [4], the lower support portion may have a guide protrusion that protrudes upward and extends along the first axis and is embedded in a guide recess disposed on the lower surface of the connector.

[0015] According to this structure, since the lower support portion has a guide protrusion that protrudes upward and extends along the first axis, and is embedded in the guide recess provided on the lower surface of the connector, misalignment can be prevented when the connector is inserted into the temporary holding portion.

[0016] [Details of embodiments of the present invention] Specific examples of the invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, for ease of explanation, some parts of the structure are sometimes exaggerated or simplified. Furthermore, the dimensional ratios of the parts sometimes differ in the drawings. The term "orthogonal" in this specification includes not only strictly orthogonal cases but also cases where they are approximately orthogonal to the extent that they achieve the desired effect in this embodiment. 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. Additionally, the term "opposite" in this specification includes both cases where a component independent of the two parts is introduced between the two parts and cases where nothing is introduced between the two parts. Moreover, the invention is not limited to these examples, but is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims, as indicated by the claims.

[0017] (Structure of connector retainer 10) like Figure 1 As shown, the connector retainer 10 includes a temporary retaining portion 30. The connector 20 is inserted into the temporary retaining portion 30 in the insertion direction X1 along the first axis X, thereby temporarily retaining the connector 20. The connector retainer 10 and connector 20 of this embodiment are provided in a vehicle. For example, the connector retainer 10 is provided inside the dashboard in a vehicle. For example, the connector 20 is provided at the end of a wiring harness W connected to an electrical device (not shown). Furthermore, the temporary retaining portion 30 temporarily holds the connector 20 in its state before engagement with the counterpart connector (not shown).

[0018] Furthermore, the figures 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 figures illustrate an insertion direction X1 along the first axis X and a disassembly direction X2, the opposite direction of the insertion direction X1. Furthermore, the figures illustrate an upward direction Z1 along the third axis Z and a downward direction Z2, the opposite direction of the upward direction Z1.

[0019] (Structure of connector 20) Connector 20 is made of resin material. like Figure 2As shown, connector 20 has a connector body 22, which houses a plurality of terminals 21 disposed at the end of wire harness W (see reference). Figure 5 In this embodiment, the connector body 22 houses 12 terminals 21. That is, the wire harness W in this embodiment includes 12 bundled wires, each with a terminal 21 fixed to its end. The outer diameter of the connector body 22, viewed from the insertion direction X1 into the temporary holding portion 30, is rectangular (see reference). Figure 3 In this embodiment, a lower extension 23 is provided at the end of the connector body 22 in the disassembly direction X2. The lower extension 23 has a pair of post portions 23a that protrude downward Z2 from both ends along the second axis Y on the lower surface of the connector body 22, and a connecting portion 23b that connects the ends of the pair of post portions 23a to each other. As a result, the lower end 24 of the end 20a in the disassembly direction X2 of the connector 20, that is, the lower end 24 of the lower extension 23, is located Z2 below the lower surface of the connector body 22.

[0020] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, an elastic piece 25 capable of elastically deforming upwards (Z1) is provided on the lower surface of the connector body 22. The elastic piece 25 is located at the center of the lower surface of the connector body 22 along the second axis Y, and extends from the end in the insertion direction X1 toward the disassembly direction X2. Specifically, the elastic piece 25 first protrudes downwards (Z2) from the end in the insertion direction X1 on the lower surface of the connector body 22, and further extends in the disassembly direction X2 from its end. The end portion of the elastic piece 25 is positioned surrounded by the connector body 22 and the lower extension 23. Furthermore, an engaging protrusion 26 protruding downwards (Z2) is provided on the lower surface of the elastic piece 25. The engaging protrusion 26 on the insertion direction X1 side is formed as an inclined portion 26a whose protrusion from the lower surface of the elastic piece 25 gradually increases toward the disassembly direction X2.

[0021] In addition, such as Figure 3 As shown, a guide recess 27 is provided on the lower surface of the connector body 22. The guide recess 27 opens at the lower Z2 and extends along the insertion direction X1. Furthermore, the guide recess 27 extends to the end in the insertion direction X1, and therefore also opens on the insertion direction X1 side. That is, the guide recess 27 opens in both the lower Z2 and insertion direction X1 directions. In this embodiment, the guide recess 27 is provided on both sides of the elastic sheet 25.

[0022] (Structure of temporary holding section 30) The temporary holding part 30 is made of resin material. like Figure 2As shown, the temporary holding part 30 has: a lower support part 31 that can support the connector 20 from below Z2; and an upper wall 32 that is disposed above the lower support part 31 Z1 in a manner opposite to the lower support part 31.

[0023] The lower support portion 31 has a temporary engaging protrusion 33. The temporary engaging protrusion 33 is located at the center of the upper surface of the lower support portion 31 along the second axis Y, protruding upwards Z1. The temporary engaging protrusion 33 is configured to engage with the engaging protrusion 26 of the connector 20 in the disassembly direction X2 when the connector 20 is inserted between the lower support portion 31 and the upper wall 32. The disassembly direction X2 side of the temporary engaging protrusion 33 is formed as an inclined portion 33a whose protrusion from the upper surface of the lower support portion 31 gradually increases towards the insertion direction X1. In this embodiment, the temporary engaging protrusion 33 is located at the end of the lower support portion 31 in the disassembly direction X2.

[0024] Additionally, the lower support portion 31 has a guide protrusion 34. The guide protrusion 34 protrudes upward Z1 from the lower support portion 31 and extends along the first axis X. The guide protrusion 34 is configured to be inserted into the guide recess 27 of the connector 20. The guide protrusion 34 is provided at positions corresponding to the guide recess 27. That is, two guide protrusions 34 are provided in this embodiment. When the connector 20 is inserted into the temporary holding portion 30, specifically, when the connector 20 is inserted between the lower support portion 31 and the upper wall 32, the guide protrusion 34 guides the connector 20 so that the connector 20 moves straight along the first axis X.

[0025] Additionally, the lower support portion 31 has a side wall 35. The side wall 35 protrudes upward Z1 from the lower support portion 31 and extends along the first axis X. The side wall 35 has a space for inserting the connector 20 and has two such spaces.

[0026] like Figure 5 As shown, the connector 20 is temporarily held in the temporary holding portion 30 by being inserted between the lower support portion 31 and the upper wall 32. Furthermore, Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view showing the central portion of the temporary holding portion 30 along the second axis Y, cut with the XZ plane, while the connector 20 is temporarily held in the temporary holding portion 30.

[0027] With the connector 20 temporarily held in the temporary holding portion 30, the end face 33b of the temporary engaging protrusion 33 in the insertion direction X1 and the end face 26b of the engaging protrusion 26 in the disassembly direction X2 face each other. In this state, the end face 33b of the temporary engaging protrusion 33 and the end face 26b of the engaging protrusion 26 face each other along the first axis X, so that even if the connector 20 is pulled in the disassembly direction X2, the engaging protrusion 26 engages with the temporary engaging protrusion 33.

[0028] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lower support portion 31 is composed of a flat lower wall 31a. The thickness of the lower wall 31a is the same as the thickness of the upper wall 32. In addition, when the connector 20 is temporarily held in the temporary holding portion 30, the lower end 24 of the end portion 20a in the disassembly direction X2 of the connector 20, that is, the lower end 24 of the lower extension portion 23, protrudes downward Z2 beyond the lower wall 31a of the temporary holding portion 30.

[0029] Here, the upper wall 32 will be described in detail. The upper wall 32 elastically deforms due to the force from below Z2, shifting upward Z1 at end 32a in the disassembly direction X2 (see reference). Figure 7 In detail, such as Figure 2 As shown, for example, the upper wall 32 of this embodiment has two slits 32b extending from the end 32a in the disassembly direction X2 to half the total length of the upper wall 32 along the first axis X. Thus, the upper wall 32 is configured to elastically deform in such a way that the end 32a in the disassembly direction X2 between the two slits 32b is displaced upwards by Z1. The two slits 32b are positioned at positions corresponding to the two ends of the upper surface of the connector 20 along the second axis Y, and the connector 20 can tilt towards the axis center along the second axis Y due to the elastic deformation of the upper wall 32.

[0030] like Figure 4 As shown, the upper wall 32 has an anti-sway rib 36. The anti-sway rib 36 protrudes downward Z2 from the lower surface of the upper wall 32 and extends along the first axis X. The anti-sway rib 36 is formed such that its width along the second axis Y narrows as it protrudes downward Z2 from the lower surface of the upper wall 32. Thus, the anti-sway rib 36 of this embodiment is configured to be more easily plastically deformed towards the lower end.

[0031] (The function of this implementation method) The function of this embodiment will be explained below. When the connector 20 is temporarily held in the temporary holding part 30, the connector 20 is inserted into the temporary holding part 30 in the insertion direction X1.

[0032] At this time, as Figure 6As shown, the inclined portion 26a of the engaging protrusion 26 abuts against the inclined portion 33a of the temporary engaging protrusion 33, causing the elastic piece 25 including the engaging protrusion 26 to flex upward Z1, and the engaging protrusion 26 to span the temporary engaging protrusion 33. Furthermore, when the connector 20 is inserted into the temporary retaining portion 30, the anti-wobbling rib 36, depending on the size of the gap between the lower support portion 31 and the upper wall 32, plastically deforms while pressing the connector 20 downward Z2. Therefore, even if the connector 20 is pulled in the disassembly direction X2, because the engaging protrusion 26 engages with the temporary engaging protrusion 33 in the disassembly direction X2, the connector 20 is prevented from falling out of the temporary retaining portion 30 (see reference). Figure 5 ).

[0033] In addition, such as Figure 7 As shown, when detaching the connector 20 from the temporary holding part 30, the connector 20 is pulled in the detachment direction X2 while the lower end 24 of the end 20a of the connector 20 in the detachment direction X2 is pushed upward Z1. Specifically, the upper wall 32 is configured such that the end 32a elastically deforms upward Z1 due to the force from below Z2, so while the lower end 24 of the end 20a of the connector 20 is pushed upward Z1, the end 32a of the upper wall 32 shifts upward Z1. Furthermore, at this time, the connector 20 tilts with the end 20a shifted upward Z1 in the detachment direction X2. As a result, the engagement between the engaging protrusion 26 and the temporary engaging protrusion 33 that engages in the detachment direction X2 is released, so by pulling the connector 20 in the detachment direction X2, the connector 20 is detached from the temporary holding part 30.

[0034] (Effects in this implementation method) Next, the effects of the above-described embodiments will be described. (1) The lower support portion 31 has a temporary engaging protrusion 33. When the connector 20 is inserted between the lower support portion 31 and the upper wall 32, the temporary engaging protrusion 33 engages with the engaging protrusion 26 protruding from the lower surface of the connector 20 in the disassembly direction X2, thus preventing the connector 20 from falling off the temporary holding portion 30. That is, when the connector 20 is temporarily held in the temporary holding portion 30, for example, even if a force in the disassembly direction X2 is applied to the connector 20, the connector 20 will not easily fall off the temporary holding portion 30. Furthermore, the upper wall 32 is elastically deformed by the force from below Z2, such that the end 32a in the disassembly direction X2 is displaced upward Z1. Therefore, by pushing the connector 20 upward Z1, the upper wall 32 can be elastically deformed by the end 32a in the disassembly direction X2 of the upper wall 32 being displaced upward Z1. That is, by pushing the connector 20 upward Z1, the engagement between the engaging protrusion 26 and the temporary engaging protrusion 33 can be released. Therefore, with the connector 20 pushed upward Z1, the connector 20 can be easily removed from the temporary holding part 30 by pulling it in the disassembly direction X2.

[0035] (2) The lower support portion 31 is a flat lower wall 31a, so the lower end 24 of the end 20a in the disassembly direction X2 of the connector 20, specifically the lower end 24 of the lower extension 23, can easily protrude downward Z2 of the lower wall 31a. Therefore, it can be configured to facilitate the operation of pushing the end 20a in the disassembly direction X2 of the connector 20 upward Z1.

[0036] (3) By positioning the temporary engaging protrusion 33 at the end of the lower support portion 31 in the disassembly direction X2, the magnitude of the elastic deformation of the upper wall 32 required to release the engagement of the engaging protrusion 26 and the temporary engaging protrusion 33 can be reduced. For example, compared to the case where the temporary engaging protrusion 33 is positioned closer to the insertion direction X1 than the end of the lower support portion 31 in the disassembly direction X2, the magnitude of the elastic deformation of the upper wall 32 required to release the engagement of the engaging protrusion 26 and the temporary engaging protrusion 33 can be reduced. By reducing the magnitude of the elastic deformation of the upper wall 32, the amount of displacement of the connector 20 required when pushing the connector 20 upward Z1 is also reduced, making it easier to remove the connector 20 from the temporary holding portion 30.

[0037] (4) The upper wall 32 has an anti-shaking rib 36, which protrudes downward Z2 and extends along the first axis X, thereby reducing the shaking of the connector 20 when it is temporarily held. Furthermore, by reducing the shaking of the connector 20, the engagement of the engaging protrusion 26 and the temporary engaging protrusion 33 can be prevented from being accidentally released due to vibration, for example.

[0038] (5) The lower support portion 31 has a guide protrusion 34 that protrudes upward Z1 and extends along the first axis X, and is embedded in the guide recess 27 provided on the lower surface of the connector 20, so as to prevent misalignment when the connector 20 is inserted into the temporary holding portion 30.

[0039] (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.

[0040] In the above embodiment, the lower support portion 31 is a flat lower wall 31a, but it is not limited to this and may also be a shape with a thickness greater than that of a flat plate. For example, it may also be a structure in which the end face of the lower support portion 31 in the disassembly direction X2 extends to a position Z2 below the lower end 24 of the end 20a in the disassembly direction X2 of the connector 20.

[0041] In the above embodiment, the temporary engaging protrusion 33 is located at the end of the lower support portion 31 in the disassembly direction X2, but it is not limited to this, and may also be located closer to the insertion direction X1 than the end of the lower support portion 31 in the disassembly direction X2.

[0042] In the above embodiment, the upper wall 32 has an anti-sway rib 36 that protrudes downward Z2 and extends along the first axis X. However, it is not limited to this and may not extend along the first axis X. For example, the upper wall 32 may also have an anti-sway rib that protrudes downward Z2. Alternatively, the upper wall 32 may not have an anti-sway rib 36.

[0043] The lower support portion 31 has a guide protrusion 34 that protrudes upward Z1 and extends along the first axis X, embedding into a guide recess 27 provided on the lower surface of the connector 20. However, it is not limited to this and may not have a guide protrusion 34. In this case, for example, the spacing of the sidewalls 35 can be set with high precision to prevent misalignment when the connector 20 is inserted into the temporary holding portion 30.

[0044] In the illustrated embodiment, the upper wall 32 of the temporary holding portion 30 is a flat plate structure with a cantilever beam-shaped spring plate at its center in the second axis Y direction. The width of the connector 20 in the second axis Y direction can be the same as or smaller than the width of the cantilever beam-shaped spring plate provided in the upper wall 32 of the temporary holding portion 30. In the illustrated embodiment, the lower extension 23 of the connector 20 can also function as a finger hook or a push-up part.

[0045] In the illustrated embodiment, the connector body 22 is sometimes referred to as a terminal protection cylinder or terminal protection cover, which is configured to surround a group of multiple terminals 21 of the connector 20. The connector body 22 can be a polygonal cylinder. Sometimes the XY plane of the illustrated embodiment is used as a reference plane for the connector retainer 10. In the illustrated embodiment, the lower wall 31a of the connector retainer 10 is sometimes referred to as a first connector support surface that is relatively difficult to elastically deform or is limited to a first elastic deformation amount. The upper wall 32 of the connector retainer 10 is sometimes referred to as a second connector support surface that has a larger elastic deformation amount than the first elastic deformation amount. In the illustrated implementation, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the connector retainer 10 can be in a state where it does not accept the connector 20 or is completely detached from the connector 20. This state is sometimes referred to as the natural state of the connector retainer 10. In the illustrated embodiment, when the connector retainer 10 is in its natural state ( Figure 2 , Figure 4 When the connector retainer 10 is in use, the upper wall 32 and lower wall 31a can be parallel to the XY plane. In the illustrated implementation, such as Figure 7 As shown, the connector retainer 10 can be in a state of partially receiving the connector 20 and / or in a state of not fully engaging with the connector 20. This state is sometimes referred to as a transition state of the connector retainer 10. When the connector retainer 10 is in the transition state... Figure 7 When the connector retainer 10 is in a transition state, the upper wall 32 of the connector retainer 10 can become elastically deformable by contacting and being pressed by the connector body 22. Figure 7 When the connector retainer 10 is in a transition state, the upper wall 32 may not be parallel to the XY plane. Figure 7 When the connector retainer 10 is in use, the lower wall 31a can be parallel to or not parallel to the XY plane. In the illustrated implementation, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the connector retainer 10 can be in a state of fully receiving the connector 20 and / or fully engaged with the connector 20. This state is sometimes referred to as the connector mating state of the connector retainer 10. When the connector retainer 10 is in the connector mating state, the upper wall 32 of the connector retainer 10 can be in an elastically deformable form, but it can also be in an inelastically deformable form. When the connector retainer 10 is in the connector mating state ( Figure 1 , Figure 5 When the connector retainer 10 is in a state of parallelism, the upper wall 32 and the lower wall 31a can be parallel to or not parallel to the XY plane. In the illustrated embodiment, the end 32a of the upper wall 32 and the temporary engaging protrusion 33 of the lower wall 31a can define a connector receiving port with a variable spacing between them. Figure 7 As shown, the separation distance of the connector receiving port when the connector retainer 10 is in the transition state can be greater than that when the connector retainer 10 is in its natural state. Figure 2 , Figure 4 When the connector is large, it can also be in a connector mating state compared to the connector retainer 10. Figure 1 , Figure 5 (Time is large.)

[0046] The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects, and the invention is not limited to these illustrative examples. That is, the scope of the invention is defined by the claims and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims. Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0047] 10 Connector Retainer 20 connectors 20a end 21 terminals 22 Connector body 23 Lower extension 23a Column 23b Connecting part 24 Lower end 25 Elastic sheet 26 Engaging protrusions 26a Inclined section 26b end face 27 guide recess 30 Temporary Maintenance Department 31 Lower support section 31a Lower wall 32 upper wall 32a end 32b slit 33 Temporary engaging protrusion 33a Inclined section 33b end face 34 guide convex part 35 Sidewall 36. Anti-sway ribs W wiring harness X Axis 1 X1 Insertion Direction X2 Disassembly direction Y-axis 2 Z Third Axis Z1 Above Z2 below

Claims

1. A connector retainer comprising a temporary retaining portion, wherein a connector is inserted into the temporary retaining portion in an insertion direction along a first axis, thereby the temporary retaining portion temporarily retaining the connector, wherein, The temporary holding part has: The lower support portion can support the connector from below, orthogonal to the insertion direction; and The upper wall is positioned above the lower support portion in a manner opposite to the lower support portion. The lower support portion has a temporary engaging protrusion. When the connector is inserted between the lower support portion and the upper wall, the temporary engaging protrusion engages with an engaging protrusion protruding from the lower surface of the connector in a disassembly direction opposite to the insertion direction. The upper wall elastically deforms due to the force from below, shifting upwards at the end in the disassembly direction.

2. The connector retainer according to claim 1, wherein, The lower support portion is a flat lower wall.

3. The connector retainer according to claim 1, wherein, The temporary engaging protrusion is located at the end of the lower support in the disassembly direction.

4. The connector retainer according to claim 1, wherein, The upper wall has anti-sway ribs that protrude downwards and extend along the first axis.

5. The connector retainer according to claim 1, wherein, The lower support portion has a guide protrusion that protrudes upward and extends along the first axis, and is embedded in a guide recess disposed on the lower surface of the connector.

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