Protector and electrical cord assembly

Abstract

The present application provides a protector and an electric wire assembly, which can simplify the structure of an assembly including an electric wire member. The protector (4) includes: a housing (16) that houses an electric wire member (3) in which a plurality of electric wires (2) are bundled in a flat shape by a base material (6) in a state of being pulled out from both sides; and a cover (17) that closes the housing (16) to suppress the electric wire member (3) housed in the housing (16) from floating. The protector (4) includes a locking mechanism (29) that locks the cover (17) to the housing (16) by engaging a first engaging portion (30) formed in the housing (16) with a second engaging portion (32) formed in the cover (17). The locking mechanism (29) also locks the position of the base material (6) relative to the housing (16).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to protectors and wiring assemblies. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a module comprising a wire harness consisting of multiple wires bundled together with cable ties and a protector for storing the wire harness is well known. The protector has a cover that closes the opening of the protector body. The cover is maintained in a closed state by locking a locking portion formed on the cover into a locked portion formed on the protector body. The wire harness is locked to the protector by engaging a locking portion formed on the cable ties with a locking hole formed on the protector body. Existing technical documents Patent documents

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-246663 Summary of the Invention The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0004] In the case of Patent Document 1, a structure is required for both the cover for locking the protector and the structure for locking the position of the wiring harness. Therefore, the structure of the module including the wiring harness and the protector becomes complex. Furthermore, in order to meet various requirements such as miniaturization, weight reduction, and cost reduction, the structure of the module needs to be simplified.

[0005] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a protector and a wire assembly that can simplify the structure of an assembly containing wire components. Solution for solving the problem

[0006] The protector that solves the above-mentioned problem has a storage section and a cover. The storage section stores multiple wires bundled into a flat wire component by a substrate in a state that can be pulled out from both sides. The cover closes the storage section to prevent the wire component stored in the storage section from floating up. The protector has a locking mechanism that locks the cover to the storage section by engaging a first engaging portion formed in the storage section with a second engaging portion formed in the cover. The locking mechanism also locks the position of the substrate relative to the storage section. Invention Effects

[0007] This disclosure simplifies the structure of assemblies that include wire components. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a wire assembly according to one implementation method. Figure 2 It is a 3D diagram of the electrical wiring components. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The sectional view shown is along line III-III. Figure 4 This is a 3D view of the protector with the cover open. Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the protector with the cover closed, as seen from the inside. Figure 6 yes Figure 1 The VI-VI line sectional view shown. Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The sectional view along line VII-VII is shown. Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the protective device with wire components placed in the open position. Figure 9 (a) and Figure 9 (b) is a step diagram of engaging the substrate with the protrusion of the locking mechanism. Figure 10 (a) to Figure 10 (c) is a diagram showing the steps to change the locking mechanism into the locked state. Detailed Implementation

[0009] First, embodiments of this disclosure will be described. [1] The protector disclosed herein includes a storage section and a cover. The storage section stores multiple wires bundled into a flat wire component by a substrate in a state where they are pulled out from both sides. The cover closes the storage section to prevent the wire component stored in the storage section from floating up. The protector includes a locking mechanism that locks the cover to the storage section by engaging a first engaging portion formed in the storage section with a second engaging portion formed in the cover. The locking mechanism also locks the position of the substrate relative to the storage section.

[0010] According to this structure, the locking of the protector's cover and the locking of the position of the base material of the wire component housed in the protector are performed by a single locking mechanism. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide separate locking mechanisms for locking the protector's cover and locking the position of the base material of the wire component. As a result, the structure of the assembly containing the wire component can be simplified.

[0011] [2] Based on [1] above, the storage part and the cover are formed as one unit. According to this structure, it is easy to manage the parts. [3] Based on [1] or [2] above, one of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion is a protrusion capable of elastic deformation, and the other of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion is a recess that causes the locking mechanism to be in a locked state by engaging with the protrusion. The substrate has a hole for the protrusion to be inserted into. The locking mechanism locks the cover to the receiving portion and locks the position of the substrate relative to the receiving portion by engaging the protrusion inserted into the hole of the substrate with the recess. According to this structure, the closed state of the cover and the position of the substrate can be locked by a single locking mechanism through a simple structure of engaging the protrusion inserted into the hole of the substrate with the recess.

[0012] [4] Based on [3] above, the cover has: a first wall portion disposed facing the long side of the flat wire component; and a second wall portion disposed facing the short side of the flat wire component, and having a second engaging portion, the hole being provided at the substrate end, the substrate end being formed at the end of the substrate in the direction in which the plurality of wires are arranged, and the locking mechanism being converted into a locked state by clamping the substrate end into the hole with the receiving portion and the second wall portion. According to this structure, when the position of the substrate of the wire component is locked by the locking mechanism, the substrate end is clamped and supported by the receiving portion and the second wall portion. Therefore, it is difficult for the substrate to move in the locked state. Thus, when the position of the substrate is locked by the locking mechanism, the locked state is easily maintained.

[0013] [5] Based on [4] above, the storage section has a support section that supports the first wall portion from the back when the cover is in the closed state. According to this structure, since the first wall portion of the cover in the closed state is supported by the support section of the storage section, the cover can be stably maintained in the closed state.

[0014] [6] Based on [4] above, the second wall portion has: a first hinge that connects the second wall portion to the first wall portion in a rotatable manner; and a second hinge that allows the second wall portion to bend at a position between the front end of the second wall portion and the first hinge. According to this structure, since the second wall portion has a double hinge structure, the degree of freedom of movement of the second wall portion is increased. As a result, the operability when closing the cover can be improved.

[0015] [7] Based on any one of [1] to [6] above, the receiving portion has a protrusion formed on the bottom wall in a direction extending away from the bottom wall of the receiving portion and a reinforcing portion reinforcing the protrusion, and the first engaging portion is provided on the protrusion reinforced by the reinforcing portion. According to this structure, since the first engaging portion is provided in a part with higher strength, the durability of the locking mechanism is improved. As a result, it is difficult for the locking mechanism to be unexpectedly unlocked.

[0016] [8] The wire assembly disclosed herein includes a wire component formed by bundling multiple wires into a flat shape with a substrate and a protector for housing the wire component, wherein the protector includes: a housing portion for housing the wire component in a pulled-out state from both sides; a cover for closing the housing portion to prevent the wire component housed in the housing portion from floating; and a locking mechanism for locking the cover to the housing portion by engaging a first engaging portion formed in the housing portion with a second engaging portion formed in the cover, the locking mechanism also locking the position of the substrate relative to the housing portion. According to this structure, the same effect as described above [1] is obtained.

[0017] [Details of the embodiments disclosed herein] Specific examples of this disclosure are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, this disclosure is not limited to the examples described above, but refers to all modifications shown in the claims and is intended to encompass the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims. In the drawings, for ease of illustration, portions of the structure are sometimes shown exaggeratedly or simplified. Additionally, the dimensional ratios of the parts sometimes differ from the actual dimensions.

[0018] (Wire assembly 1) like Figure 1 As shown, the wiring assembly 1 includes a wiring component 3 having at least one (or multiple) wires 2 and a protector 4 housing the wiring component 3 internally. The wiring assembly 1, for example, electrically connects two or more devices. Examples of such devices include high-voltage batteries, inverters, motors, and electrical connection boxes. Examples of such electrical connection boxes include relay boxes, fuse boxes, and junction boxes.

[0019] (Wire component 3) like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the wire component 3 has a substrate 6 for bundling multiple wires 2 into a flat shape. Thus, the wire component 3 is a so-called regional wire bundle formed by multiple wires 2 arranged in a flat shape through the substrate 6. The substrate 6 is formed to extend along the axial direction of the wires 2, thereby having a length direction and a width direction.

[0020] The substrate 6 is formed into a bag shape with an internal space 8 by bonding the opposing ends of two thin sheets 7 together. Multiple wires 2 are housed within the internal space 8 of the thin sheets 7. The thin sheets 7 are formed, for example, from resin materials such as PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), and PP (polypropylene). The thin sheets 7 can be made of fibrous materials such as non-woven fabric, knitted fabric, or woven fabric, or non-fibrous materials such as foam. Additionally, the thin sheets 7 may contain metal materials. Examples of bonding methods for the thin sheets 7 include ultrasonic welding, heat and pressure welding, hot air welding, and high-frequency welding. Other examples of bonding methods for the thin sheets 7 include using adhesive materials, double-sided tape, and sewing.

[0021] Substrate 6 has a width direction ( Figure 2 The substrate end 9 is formed by bonding two thin sheets 7 to both ends of the substrate 6 in the Y-axis direction. The substrate end 9 has a position in the width direction of the substrate 6. Figure 2 The first substrate end 10 at one end (in this example, the right side of the paper) in the Y-axis direction and disposed in the width direction of the substrate 6 (in the Y-axis direction) Figure 2 The second substrate end 11 is located at the other end (on the left side of the paper in this example) in the Y-axis direction. Additionally, the width direction of the substrate 6 is along the direction in which the plurality of wires 2 are arranged.

[0022] like Figure 3 As shown, the wire 2 has a conductive core wire 13 and an insulating sheath 14 that houses the core wire 13. The insulating sheath 14 covers the entire circumferential outer surface of the core wire 13. The insulating sheath 14 is made of, for example, an insulating resin material. An electrical terminal (not shown) is installed and fixed at the front end of the core wire 13, and this electrical terminal (not shown) is electrically connected to the object to which the wire 2 is connected.

[0023] (Protector 4) like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the protector 4 has a storage section 16 for storing the wire component 3 in a pulled-out state from both sides, and a cover 17. The cover 17 closes the storage section 16 to prevent the wire component 3 stored in the storage section 16 from floating up. The storage section 16 and the cover 17 are formed as one piece. The storage section 16 is located in the direction of the wire axis ( Figure 1 Pull one end of the wire component 3 out from the opening at one end (in the X-axis direction, etc.) and from the opening at one end in the direction of the wire axis ( Figure 1 The other end of the wire component 3 is pulled out through the opening at the other end (in the X-axis direction, etc.). Figure 5 As shown, a clamping member 18 for fixing to an installation object (not shown) is formed on the reverse side of the storage section 16.

[0024] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the cover 17 has a surface that is parallel to the long side of the flat wire component 3. Figures 1 to 3 The first wall portion 21, which is positioned on the ground (shown as first surface 19), and the surface on the short side of the flat wire component 3 ( Figures 1 to 3 The second wall portion 22 is positioned opposite the second surface 20 shown. The first wall portion 21 is connected to the storage portion 16 in an openable and closable manner via a cantilever structure, wherein the cantilever structure is a structure in which one of the multiple sides is connected via a connecting hinge 23. The second wall portion 22 is positioned in a direction intersecting the opening and closing direction of the cover 17 ( Figure 4 A pair are arranged in the X-axis direction (e.g., along the X-axis).

[0025] (Support of the first wall portion 21) like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the storage section 16 has a support section 25 that supports the first wall section 21 from the back when the cover 17 is in the closed state. The support section 25 is in a direction that intersects the opening and closing direction of the cover 17. Figure 4 A pair of supports 25 are arranged in the X-axis direction. Between the pair of supports 25, a component mounting part 26 for mounting other components (e.g., clamps, etc., not shown) is provided.

[0026] (The shape of the first substrate end 10 of substrate 6) like Figure 2 As shown, a notch 27 is formed at the first substrate end 10 of the substrate 6 (see reference). Figure 2 (etc.), the cutout 27 is used to avoid interference with the support 25 when the wire component 3 is installed on the protector 4. The cutout 27 is formed, for example, by removing a portion of the first substrate end 10 using cutting or the like.

[0027] (Locking Institution 29) like Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the protector 4 includes a locking mechanism 29, which locks the cover 17 to the storage portion 16 by engaging a first engaging portion 30 formed in the storage portion 16 with a second engaging portion 32 formed in the cover 17. One of the first engaging portion 30 and the second engaging portion 32 (the first engaging portion 30 in this example) is a protrusion 31 that can elastically deform. The protrusion 31 is, for example, formed in the shape of a claw at the front end. The other of the first engaging portion 30 and the second engaging portion 32 (the second engaging portion 32 in this example) is a recess 33 that, by engaging with the protrusion 31, transforms the locking mechanism 29 into a locked state. The recess 33 is, for example, a through hole.

[0028] In this example, in the locking mechanism 29, a protrusion 31, serving as the first engaging portion 30, is formed in the receiving portion 16, and a recess 33, serving as the second engaging portion 32, is formed in the cover 17. The locking mechanism 29 has multiple sets (two sets in this example) of protrusions 31 and recesses 33. The sets of protrusions 31 and recesses 33 are respectively arranged along the longitudinal direction of the side portion of the protector 4. Figure 4 On both sides (in the X-axis direction, etc.). In this example, the locking mechanism 29 is locked by inserting the recess 33 of the cover 17 into and engaging with the protrusion 31 of the storage part 16.

[0029] (Locking mechanism 29 locks the substrate 6) like Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the substrate 6 has a hole 35 for inserting the protrusion 31. The hole 35 is formed at the first substrate end 10 of the substrate 6. The hole 35 is formed as a slit to allow the protrusion 31 to be inserted. There are two holes 35 depending on the number of sets of protrusions 31 and recesses 33. The locking mechanism 29 locks the cover 17 to the receiving portion 16 by engaging the protrusion 31 inserted into the hole 35 of the substrate 6 with the recess 33, and also locks the position of the substrate 6 relative to the receiving portion 16. In this way, the locking mechanism 29 not only locks the cover 17, but also locks the position of the substrate 6 relative to the receiving portion 16.

[0030] (Configuration and structure of the first card assembly 30) like Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the storage section 16 has a protrusion 38 formed on the bottom wall 37 in a direction extending away from the storage section 16, and a reinforcing portion 39 that reinforces the protrusion 38. The protrusion 38 is disposed on the edge of the bottom wall 37 closed by the cover 17, and is disposed in the longitudinal direction of the side of the protector 4. Figure 4 (e.g., in the X-axis direction). A pair of reinforcing parts 39 are formed on both sides of the protrusion 38. A first engaging part 30 is provided on the protrusion 38 reinforced by the reinforcing parts 39.

[0031] (The shape of the second wall portion 22) like Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, the second wall portion 22 has a first hinge 41 that rotatably connects the second wall portion 22 to the first wall portion 21, and a second hinge 42 that allows the second wall portion 22 to be bent at a position between the front end of the second wall portion 22 and the first hinge 41. Thus, the second wall portion 22 has a double-hinge structure with hinges at two locations. In this example, the second wall portion 22 has a base end piece 43 located between the first hinge 41 and the second hinge 42, and an end piece 44 located at the end of the second hinge 42. A second engaging portion 32 is disposed on the end piece 44 of the second wall portion 22.

[0032] like Figure 7 As shown, the end piece 44 is formed such that the thickness of the first substrate end 10, which is sandwiched between the protrusion 38 of the receiving portion 16 and the second wall portion 22 of the cover 17, is located on the outer side of the base end piece 43. Furthermore, a recessed retraction portion 45 is formed on the inner surface of the end piece 44 along the periphery of the recess 33, which serves as the second engaging portion 32. When the protrusion 31 inserted into the hole 35 of the first substrate end 10 is locked in the recess 33, if the first substrate end 10 at the periphery of the hole 35 flexes, the flexed portion retracts into the retraction portion 45.

[0033] [The Role of the Implementation Method] Next, the function of the protector 4 (wire assembly 1) in this embodiment will be explained. like Figure 8 As shown, the cover 17 is opened and the wire component 3 is placed in the protector 4. At this time, the wire component 3 is placed in the protector 4 such that the support portion 25 of the storage portion 16 formed in the protector 4 passes through the cutout portion 27 formed in the first substrate end 10 of the substrate 6. In addition, the second substrate end 11 of the substrate 6 is stored in a partially bent state disposed in the storage portion 16.

[0034] After the wire component 3 is stored in the storage section 16 of the protector 4, as follows Figure 9 As shown in (a), in order to insert the protrusion 31 formed on the receiving portion 16 into the hole 35 formed on the first substrate end 10 of the substrate 6 of the wire component 3, the first substrate end 10 of the substrate 6 of the wire component 3 is bent downward (in the direction of arrow A1). Then, as Figure 9 As shown in (b), the protrusion 31 of the receiving portion 16 is inserted into the hole 35 of the first substrate end 10 by further bending the first substrate end 10. Thus, the protrusion 31 engages with the hole 35 of the first substrate end 10, thereby temporarily fixing the substrate 6 to the receiving portion 16.

[0035] like Figure 10 (a) and Figure 10As shown in (b), after temporarily fixing the substrate 6 to the receiving portion 16 of the protector 4, the cover 17 is closed. In this example, in order to engage the protrusion 31 with the first substrate end 10 and the recess 33 of the second wall portion 22, the second wall portion 22 is mainly moved in the closing direction with the first hinge 41 as the fulcrum. Figure 10 (a) Rotation in the direction of arrow A2. Alternatively, at this time, rotation of the second wall portion 22 around the second hinge 42 may also be included.

[0036] Next, as Figure 10 As shown in (c), when the recess 33 reaches the protrusion 31, the claw at the front end of the protrusion 31 elastically deforms and enters the interior of the recess 33. Then, when the protrusion 31 is fully engaged with the recess 33, the elastic deformation of the protrusion 31 is released, and the protrusion 31 and the recess 33 are locked together, thereby the protrusion 31 and the recess 33 are in a locked state. Figure 7 (In this state). At this time, the first substrate end 10 of the substrate 6 is clamped between the end piece 44 of the second wall portion 22 and the protrusion 38 of the receiving portion 16. In summary, the closed state of the cover 17 and the position of the substrate 6 are locked by the locking mechanism 29.

[0037] [Effects of the Implementation Method] The protector 4 (wire assembly 1) according to the above embodiment can achieve the following effects.

[0038] (1) The protector 4 has a storage part 16 for storing the wire component 3 and a cover 17 for closing the storage part 16. The protector 4 locks the cover 17 to the storage part 16 and also locks the position of the base material 6 of the wire component 3 relative to the storage part 16.

[0039] According to this structure, the locking of the cover 17 of the protector 4 and the locking of the position of the base material 6 of the wire component 3 housed in the protector 4 are performed by a single locking mechanism 29. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide separate locking mechanisms 29 for locking the cover 17 of the protector 4 and locking the position of the base material 6 of the wire component 3. As a result, the structure of the assembly containing the wire component 3 can be simplified.

[0040] (2) The storage section 16 and the cover 17 are formed as one unit. This structure makes it easy to manage parts. (3) One of the first engaging portion 30 and the second engaging portion 32 is a protrusion 31 that can be elastically deformed. The other of the first engaging portion 30 and the second engaging portion 32 is a recess 33 that causes the locking mechanism 29 to be in a locked state by engaging with the protrusion 31. The substrate 6 has a hole 35 for inserting the protrusion 31. The locking mechanism 29 locks the cover 17 to the receiving portion 16 by engaging the protrusion 31 inserted in the hole 35 of the substrate 6 with the recess 33, and locks the position of the substrate 6 relative to the receiving portion 16. According to this structure, by using the simple structure of engaging the protrusion 31 inserted in the hole 35 of the substrate 6 with the recess 33, the closed state of the cover 17 and the position of the substrate 6 can be locked by a single locking mechanism 29.

[0041] (4) The cover 17 has a first wall portion 21 disposed opposite to the long side surface (first surface 19) of the flat wire component 3 and a second wall portion 22 disposed opposite to the short side surface (second surface 20) of the flat wire component 3 and provided with a second engaging portion 32. A hole 35 is provided at the substrate end 9 (first substrate end 10), which is formed at the end of the substrate 6 in the direction in which the plurality of wires 2 are arranged. The locking mechanism 29 is converted into a locked state by inserting the protrusion 31 into the hole 35 and clamping the substrate end 9 (first substrate end 10) between the receiving portion 16 and the second wall portion 22. According to this structure, when the position of the substrate 6 of the wire component 3 is locked by the locking mechanism 29, the substrate end 9 (first substrate end 10) is clamped and supported by the receiving portion 16 and the second wall portion 22. Therefore, it is difficult for the substrate 6 to move in the locked state. Thus, when the position of the substrate 6 is locked by the locking mechanism 29, it is easy to maintain the locked state.

[0042] (5) The storage section 16 has a support section 25 that supports the first wall section 21 from the back when the cover 17 is in the closed state. According to this structure, since the first wall section 21 of the cover 17 in the closed state is supported by the support section 25 of the storage section 16, the cover 17 can be stably maintained in the closed state.

[0043] (6) The second wall portion 22 has a first hinge 41 that rotatably connects the second wall portion 22 to the first wall portion 21, and a second hinge 42 that allows the second wall portion 22 to be bent at the midpoint between the front end of the second wall portion 22 and the first hinge 41. According to this structure, since the second wall portion 22 has a double hinge configuration, the degree of freedom of movement of the second wall portion 22 is increased. Therefore, the operability when closing the cover 17 can be improved.

[0044] (7) The storage portion 16 has a protrusion 38 formed on the bottom wall 37 in a direction extending away from the storage portion 16, and a reinforcing portion 39 that reinforces the protrusion 38. A first engaging portion 30 is provided on the protrusion 38 reinforced by the reinforcing portion 39. According to this structure, since the first engaging portion 30 is provided on a part with higher strength, the durability of the locking mechanism 29 is improved. As a result, it is difficult for the locking mechanism 29 to be unexpectedly unlocked.

[0045] [Other Implementation Methods] Furthermore, this embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. This embodiment and the following variations can be combined and implemented with each other without creating technical inconsistencies.

[0046] The locking mechanism 29 may also have a structure in which a recess 33 is formed in the storage portion 16 and a protrusion 31 is formed in the cover 17. That is, the first engaging portion 30 is not limited to the protrusion 31, but may also be a recess 33, and the second engaging portion 32 is not limited to the recess 33, but may also be a protrusion 31.

[0047] The recess 33 is not limited to a through hole; it can also be a bottomed groove. The first engaging portion 30 is not limited to being disposed in the protruding portion 38, but may also be disposed in other positions of the storage portion 16.

[0048] The protrusion 31 is not limited to a shape that protrudes in the direction along the bottom wall 37 of the storage portion 16. Depending on the configuration position, it may also be a shape that protrudes in the direction intersecting the bottom wall 37. The elements of the locking mechanism 29 (first engaging part 30, second engaging part 32 and hole 35) are not limited to being provided only on one side of the protector 4, but may also be formed on both sides of the protector 4.

[0049] The substrate 6 can also be formed by rolling up a thin sheet component to form a bag shape. The substrate end 9 may also be formed only on one side of the substrate 6 in the width direction. The shape of the hole 35 formed at the substrate end 9 is not limited to a slit shape, but can also be changed to other shapes.

[0050] If the support portion 25 and the component mounting portion 26 are not present, the base material 6 may also have a shape in which the cutout portion 27 is omitted. The storage section 16 and the cover 17 can also be constructed separately.

[0051] The first card part 30 and the second card part 32 may also be only one set. The base plate 43 and the end plate 44 can also be in the same plane. The second wall portion 22 may also be in a shape that omits the second hinge 42.

[0052] The wiring assembly 1 and the protector 4 can also be used in other equipment and devices, not just vehicles. As used in this disclosure, the term "at least one" refers to "more than one" of the desired options. As an example, when the number of options is two, the term "at least one" refers to "only one option" or "both of the two options". As another example, when the number of options is three, the term "at least one" refers to "only one option" or "any combination of two or more options".

[0053] This disclosure is based on embodiments, but it should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to these embodiments or constructions. This disclosure also includes various modifications and equivalent variations. Furthermore, various combinations and methods, as well as other combinations and methods that include only one, more, or fewer of the above elements, also fall within the scope and spirit of this disclosure. Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0054] 1. Wire assembly 2. Wires 3. Wire components 4 Protectors 6. Substrate 7 thin slices 8 spaces 9. Substrate end 10 First substrate end 11 Second substrate end 13-core wire 14 Insulation Covering Section 16 Storage Department 17 masks 18 Clamping components 19 First page 20 Second page 21 First wall section 22 Second wall section 23 Connecting hinges 25 Support section 26. Component Assembly Department 27. Incision site 29 Locking mechanism 30 First Card Section 31 protuberance 32 Second Card Section 33 recess 35 holes 37 bottom wall 38. Protruding part 39. Strengthening Department 41 First hinge 42 Second hinge 43 base plate 44 End plates 45 Retreat

Claims

1. A protector comprising a storage section and a cover, wherein the storage section stores a plurality of wires bundled together by a substrate into a flattened wire component in a pull-out position from both sides, and the cover closes the storage section to prevent the wire component stored in the storage section from floating up, wherein... The protector includes a locking mechanism that locks the cover to the storage section by engaging a first engaging portion formed in the storage section with a second engaging portion formed in the cover. The locking mechanism also locks the position of the substrate relative to the storage portion.

2. The protector according to claim 1, wherein, The storage section and the cover are formed as one unit.

3. The protector according to claim 1, wherein, One of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion is a protrusion that can elastically deform. The other side of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion is a recess that engages with the protrusion to lock the locking mechanism into a locked state. The substrate has a hole for inserting the protrusion. The locking mechanism locks the cover to the receiving portion and locks the position of the substrate relative to the receiving portion by engaging the protrusion inserted into the hole in the substrate with the recess.

4. The protector according to claim 3, wherein, The cover has: The first wall portion is disposed facing the long side of the flat wire component; and The second wall portion, which is disposed facing the short side of the flat wire component, and is provided with the second engaging portion. The hole is disposed at the end of the substrate, which is formed at the end of the substrate in the direction in which the plurality of wires are arranged. The locking mechanism is switched to a locked state by clamping the substrate end of the protrusion inserted into the hole between the receiving portion and the second wall portion.

5. The protector according to claim 4, wherein, The storage section has a support portion that supports the first wall portion from the back when the cover is closed.

6. The protector according to claim 4, wherein, The second wall portion has: A first hinge connects the second wall portion to the first wall portion in a rotatable manner; as well as The second hinge is capable of bending the second wall portion at the midpoint between the front end of the second wall portion and the first hinge.

7. The protector according to claim 1, wherein, The storage section has a protrusion formed on the bottom wall in a direction extending away from the bottom wall of the storage section, and a reinforcing portion that reinforces the protrusion. The first engaging portion is disposed on the protruding portion reinforced by the reinforcing portion.

8. A wire assembly comprising a wire component formed by bundling multiple wires into a flat shape with a substrate, and a protector for housing the wire component, wherein, The protector includes: a storage section for storing the wire component in a pulled-out state from both sides; a cover for closing the storage section to prevent the wire component stored in the storage section from floating up; and a locking mechanism for locking the cover to the storage section by engaging a first engaging portion formed in the storage section with a second engaging portion formed in the cover. The locking mechanism also locks the position of the substrate relative to the storage portion.

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