ELECTRICAL TERMINAL BOX

DE102020203702B4Active Publication Date: 2026-07-09YAZAKI CORP

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Authority / Receiving Office
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Patent Type
Patents
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YAZAKI CORP
Filing Date
2020-03-23
Publication Date
2026-07-09

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Technical Problem

Existing electrical junction boxes face inefficiencies in the assembly process of the frame and cover, particularly in the alignment and fitting of guide projections and grooves, which prolongs the assembly time.

Method used

The electrical junction box features a frame with a protruding portion having side portions and edge portions with specific facing surfaces that facilitate precise alignment and fitting of the cover, utilizing guide surfaces and ribs for accurate positioning and enhanced rigidity, thereby simplifying the assembly process.

Benefits of technology

This configuration allows for efficient and error-free assembly of the frame and cover, reducing assembly time and preventing positional misalignment, while maintaining the integrity of the electrical connection.

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Abstract

An electrical junction box (1) comprising: a frame (2) having a cylindrical outer wall (21) and a housing space (22) on an inner side of the outer wall (21); and a cover (3) having a side wall (31) fitted in the axial direction into a first end section (211), which is an end in an axial direction of the outer wall (21), wherein the first end section (211) of the outer wall (21) has a plate-shaped projecting section (6) projecting in the axial direction, the projecting section (6) having a pair of side sections (60A, 60B) each positioned at one end and another end in a width direction and extending in the axial direction, the side wall (31) having a pair of edge sections (33A, 33B) in the axial direction, the edge sections (33A, 33B) each being associated with the pair of side sections (60A, 60B),and has a recess between the pair of edge sections (33A, 33B), each of the pair of edge sections (33A, 33B) has a first facing surface (34) and a second facing surface (35), the first facing surface (34) rests on the pair of side sections (60A, 60B) in a thickness direction of the projecting section (6) in a state in which the frame (2) and the cover (3) are not mounted, and the second facing surface (35) is facing the pair of side sections (60A, 60B) in the width direction, and the cover (3) is positioned with respect to the frame (2) in a state in which the first facing surface (34) rests on the pair of side sections (60A, 60B).
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Description

Description BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of invention

[0001] The present invention relates to an electrical junction box. Description of the state of the art

[0002] Traditionally, there is an electrical junction box which consists of a box body and a cover element. This includes an electrical junction box disclosed in published Japanese patent application No. 2006-149069. The box body, a cover element attached to the box body, an electrical cable mounting piece, and This text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality. a guide section which is provided in the electrical cable mounting piece and the cover element. The lead section of the published Japanese patent application No. 2006-149069 comprises a Leading edge section and a leading groove into which the leading edge section enters.

[0003] There is still room for improvement with regard to improving the efficiency of the work of assembling a frame and a cover. For example, in a configuration where a The guide projection section is guided by a guide groove in a case where the work of inserting the The lead advantage section takes time to enter the lead groove. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide an electrical junction box which is able to is to improve the efficiency of the work involved in assembling a frame and a cover.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned goal, an electrical junction box according to one aspect of the The present invention provides a frame having a cylindrical outer wall and a housing space on a has an inner side of the outer wall; and a cover having a side wall that extends into a first end section, which is one end in an axial direction of the outer wall, fitted in the axial direction, wherein the first The end section of the outer wall has a plate-shaped projecting section that protrudes in the axial direction. the preceding section has a pair of side sections, each of which is divided at one end and at the other end into are positioned in a lateral direction and extend in the axial direction, the side wall a pair of has edge sections in the axial direction, wherein the edge sections each correspond to the pair of side sections are assigned, and has a recess between the pair of edge segments, each of the pair of the Edge sections have a first facing surface and a second facing surface, the first facing surface on the pair of side sections in a thickness direction of the preceding section in a state, in which of the frame and cover are not mounted, and the second facing surface to the pair of Side sections facing in the width direction and the cover in relation to the frame in a state positioned in which the first facing surface lies on the pair of side sections.

[0006] The above and other aims, features, advantages and the technical and industrial significance of this invention will be achieved by reading the following detailed description of currently preferred embodiments of the The invention will be better understood if viewed together with the accompanying drawings. List of characters Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an electrical junction box according to one embodiment; Fig. 2 is a perspective exploded view of the electrical junction box according to the embodiment; Fig. 3 is a bottom view of a frame according to the embodiment; Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a foreground section according to the embodiment; Fig. 5 is a bottom view of the foregoing section according to the embodiment; Fig. 6 is a top view of a lower cover according to the embodiment; This text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality. Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the surroundings of an edge section in the lower cover of the Design; Fig. 8 is a front view to describe an assembly process of the embodiment; Fig. 9 is a front view of a state in which a side section of the preceding section and the The edge sections of the lower cover face each other; Fig. 10 is a sectional view of the state in which the side section of the preceding section and the The edge sections of the lower cover face each other; Fig. 11 is a sectional view of a state in which the edge section is adjacent to the side section; Fig. 12 is a perspective view of the area surrounding a thick section in the lower cover of the Design; Fig. 13 is a top view of the area surrounding the thick section in the lower cover of the embodiment; Fig. 14 is a perspective view of the area surrounding the thick section in the lower cover of the Design; Fig. 15 is an enlarged view to explain an assembly process of the embodiment; Fig. 16 is a sectional view of a state in which the thick section is against an outer wall; Fig. 17 is a sectional view showing a state in which the thick section is outside the is located on the outer wall; and Fig. 18 is a view showing a positional relationship between a first engagement element and a second represents the input element. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EXECUTION FORMS

[0007] An electrical junction box according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below. will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that this invention is not covered by these The embodiment is limited. Components in the following embodiment also include what is described in the It can easily be assumed by a professional, or which is essentially the same thing. embodiment

[0008] An embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 18. The present embodiment This refers to an electrical junction box. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an electrical junction box. Junction box according to the embodiment, Fig. 2 is a perspective exploded view of the electrical [This text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality.] Junction box according to the embodiment, Fig. 3 is a view of a frame according to the embodiment, Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a foreground section according to the embodiment, Fig. 5 is a Bottom view of the preceding section according to the embodiment, Fig. 6 is a top view of a lower cover. According to the embodiment, Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the surroundings of an edge section in the lower Cover of the embodiment, Fig. 8 is a front view to describe an assembly process of the In embodiment, Fig. 9 is a front view of a state in which a side section of the preceding section and the edge section of the lower cover are facing each other, Fig. 10 is a sectional view of a state, in which the side section of the preceding section and the edge section of the lower cover meet each other are facing each other, and Fig. 11 is a sectional view of a state in which the edge section is at the side section is attached. An XX cross-section of Fig. 9 is shown in Fig. 10.

[0009] Fig. 12 is a perspective view of the surroundings of a thick section in the lower cover of the In embodiment, Fig. 13 is a top view of the area surrounding the thick section in the lower cover of the In embodiment, Fig. 14 is a perspective view of the area surrounding the thick section in the lower cover. of the embodiment, Fig. 15 is an enlarged view to explain an assembly process of the embodiment, Fig. Figure 16 is a sectional view of a state in which the thick section is against an outer wall; Figure 17 is a Sectional view showing a state in which the thick section is located outside the outer wall, and Fig. 18 is a view showing a positional relationship between a first engagement element and a second This represents the input element. A 16-16 cross-section of Fig. 15 is shown in Fig. 16.

[0010] As shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, an electrical junction box 1 according to the present The embodiment comprises a frame 2, a lower cover 3, and an upper cover 4. It also includes a wiring harness. 100 according to the present embodiment, the electrical connection box 1 and an electrical line W. Wiring harness 100 is installed in a vehicle, such as a car, and connects devices that are in are mounted on the vehicle. The wiring harness 100 comprises a variety of electrical lines W, which are used for Power supply or signal communication can be used. One end of each electrical line W is for example, connected to an electronic component housed in the electrical junction box 1. The other end of each line W is connected, for example, to each device (external device), such as... a battery or an electrical component, connected via a plug or the like. There is a case in which the electrical junction box 1 in accordance with a type of recorded electronic Component referred to as junction box, fuse box, relay box, or similar. These are used in the present embodiment however, they are collectively referred to as an "electrical junction box".

[0011] As shown in Fig. 2, the frame 2 has a cylindrical outer wall 21 and a partition wall 24. The The outer wall 21 and the partition wall 24 are formed in one piece from an insulating synthetic resin or the like. The outer wall 21 forms a housing space 22 that accommodates an electronic component. As shown in Fig. 2, a Block 5 is located in housing compartment 22. Block 5 holds various electronic components and is attached to the Frame 2 is attached. The electronic components are attached, for example, to the outer wall 21 above block 5. Both ends in an axial direction of the outer wall 21 of the present embodiment are open.

[0012] The lower cover 3 is attached to a first end section 211, which has one end in the axial direction of the The outer wall 21 is, and closes the first end section 211. That is, the lower cover 3 is a cover which An opening of the first end section 211 closes. The upper cover 4 is attached to a second end section 212. attached, which is the other end in the axial direction of the outer wall 21, and closes the second end section 212. That is, the upper cover 4 is a cover that closes an opening of the second end section 212. This text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality.

[0013] As shown in Fig. 3, one shape of the outer wall 21, viewed in the axial direction, is an elongated shape, which has a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction. In the present embodiment, the longitudinal direction of the The outer wall 21 is designated as the "first direction X", and the lateral direction of the outer wall 21 is designated as the "second direction". Y'' is designated. The first direction X and the second direction Y are perpendicular. In the present embodiment, The axial direction of the outer wall 21 is designated as the "third direction Z". The first direction X and the second direction Y are directions that are perpendicular to the third direction Z.

[0014] The outer wall 21 surrounds the housing space 22. The outer wall 21 has a first wall section 21A, a second wall section 21B, a third wall section 21C and a fourth wall section 21D. The first Wall section 21A and the second wall section 21B are wall sections that extend in the first direction X. The first wall section 21A and the second wall section 21B face each other in the second direction Y. The third wall section 21C and the fourth wall section 21D are wall sections that extend in the second direction Y. extend. The third wall section 21C connects one end of the first wall section 21A and one end of the second Wall section 21B. The fourth wall section 21D connects the other end of the first wall section 21A and the other end of the second wall section 21B. The third wall section 21C and the fourth wall section 21D are facing each other in the first direction X.

[0015] A plurality of fastening sections 21e and 21f project from an outer surface of the outer wall 21. Fastening sections 21e and 21f are sections that are attached to a vehicle body or the like. and have through holes.

[0016] A plurality of first engagement elements 23 are provided in the outer surface of the outer wall 21. Each The first intervention element 23 is a component that is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape and extends in the third direction Z. The first engagement element 23 has a claw 23x. The outer wall 21 of the present The embodiment has five first engagement elements 23A, 23B, 23C and 23D. The first engagement element 23A is in 1 2 the first wall section 21A. The first two engagement elements 23B and 23B are located in the second 1 2 Wall section 21B is arranged. The first engagement element 23C is arranged in the third wall section 21C, and the The first intervention element 23D is located in the fourth wall section 21D.

[0017] As shown in Figs. 2 to 4, the first end section 211 of the outer wall 21 has a projecting Section 6. The foregoing Section 6 is a plate-shaped configuration section that extends in the third direction Z. as is evident from Fig. 4 and the like, one form of the preceding section 6 according to the The present embodiment is substantially rectangular in a front view. The preceding section 6 is based on the first wall section 21A is arranged. The protruding section 6, for example, is located near the center in the first direction. X of the first wall section 21A is arranged. As shown in Fig. 3, the first wall section 21A of the present The embodiment is bent at a position adjacent to the preceding section 6. A lateral direction of the preceding Section 6 is the first direction X and a thickness direction of the preceding section 6 is the second direction Y.

[0018] As shown in Fig. 4, a plurality of first ribs 63 and a plurality of second ribs 64 are in the The preceding section 6 is formed. The first ribs 63 and the second ribs 64 are located on the outer surface of the The first ribs 63 and the second ribs 64 are arranged in the second direction Y as described in section 6 above. The first ribs 63 are ribs that extend in the first direction X. The multitude of the first ribs 63 is parallel to each other and is Arranged at fixed intervals in the third direction Z. The second ribs 64 are ribs that are located in the third Extend in the direction of Z. The multitude of second ribs 64 are parallel to each other and are spaced at fixed intervals in the first direction X lined up.This text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality.

[0019] The preceding section 6 has a pair of side sections 60A and 60B which extend in the third direction Z extend. Between the pair of side sections 60A and 60B, the first side section 60A is at one end in the in the width direction of the preceding section 6 and a second side section 60D is arranged at the other end in arranged in the lateral direction. In the following description, the first side section 60A and the second Page section 60B is simply referred to as "Page sections 60" in a case where they are referred to collectively. is taken. Each of the side sections 60 is open in two directions, which are the first direction X and the second are in the direction of Y. The side section 60 has a first guide surface 61 and a second guide surface 62. The first guide surface 61 is a surface that is exposed in a thickness direction of the preceding section 6. The second Guide surface 62 is a surface that is exposed to the outside in the width direction of the preceding section 6.

[0020] The first guide surface 61 of the present embodiment is a leading end surface in the Projection direction of each of the first ribs 63. The first guide surface 61 is on an outside of the frame 2. Facing the first guide surface 61 includes an end section 63a in the first direction X of the first rib 63. In The end section 63a of the first rib 63 has a lower projection height in the first direction X than a central one. Section 63b in the first direction X. A plurality of first guide surfaces 61 is located in the third direction Z on the Projection section 6 is arranged in a row. The multitude of first guide surfaces 61 are arranged on a common plane. This means that the multitude of the first ribs 63 are formed in such a way that they form an imaginary plane with the leading End surfaces of the end sections 63a are formed. When the lower cover 63 is attached to the plurality of first guide surfaces 61 When the lower cover 3 is in contact with the surface, its position is stabilized. In other words, the preceding section 6 has a virtual plane that is in surface contact with the lower cover 3 over a wide area in the third direction Z stands.

[0021] The second guide surface 62 is a side surface of each of the second ribs 64. Second ribs 64A and 64B are each provided at both ends in the first direction X of the preceding section 6. The second rib 64A is a rib that is provided on the first side section 60A, and the second rib 64B is a rib that is on the The second side section 60B is provided. The second guide surface 62 of the first side section 60A is a Side surface of the second rib 64A. The second guide surface 62 of the second side section 60B is a side surface. the second rib 64B. The second guide surface 62 of the first side section 60A and the second guide surface 62 of the The second section of page 60B points in opposite directions.

[0022] A fastening section 65 is provided on a leading end section of the preceding section 6. The Fastening section 65 has a groove extending in the first direction X. This groove is located in the The outer surface of the preceding section 6 is formed. The fastening section 65 is a section around which A fastening element is wound to secure the electrical conductor W. As shown in Fig. 1, the Electrical cable W is pulled out of the electrical junction box 1 along the preceding section 6. Bundle of electrical conductors W is attached to the fastening section 65 with a tape, a band or the like. attached.

[0023] As shown in Fig. 5, a recessed section 6a is provided in the inner surface of the preceding section 6. designed according to an electrical conductor W. A cross-sectional shape of the recess section 6a is a Arc shape. The recess section 6a extends in the third direction Z and one extension surface of it is a Surface on a leading end face of the center in the third direction Z. The electrical conductor W runs along the The cable is routed to exit section 6a and is pulled out of the electrical connection box 1.

[0024] As shown in Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, a held section 66 is attached to the leading end section of the foreground Section 6 is provided. The retained section 66 is a section next to the fastening section 65 in the first Towards X. In the held section 66, there is a height of a projection of a first rib 63 and a second rib. Section 64 was made low. The held section 66 is held by the lower cover 3, as described later. This text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality.

[0025] As shown in Fig. 6, the lower cover 3 has a bottom wall 30 and a side wall 31. The The bottom wall 30 and the side wall 31 are formed in one piece from an insulating synthetic resin or the like. The bottom wall 30 is a wall section that faces the housing space 22 of the frame 2 in the third direction Z. The side wall 31 is a wall section that extends into the The outer wall 21 of the frame 2 is fitted. More precisely, the side wall 31 is fitted into the first end section 211 of the The outer wall 21 is fitted in the third direction Z. When the side wall 31 is fitted into the outer wall 21, the First end section 211 closed by the lower cover 3.

[0026] The side wall 31 is provided such that it is separated in the third direction Z by an edge section of the bottom wall 30 is standing. The side wall 31 has a first wall section 31A, a second wall section 31B, a third Wall section 31C and a fourth wall section 31D. The first wall section 31A is a wall section that belongs to the The first wall section 21A of frame 2 is assigned. Likewise, the second wall section 31B, the third Wall section 31C and the fourth wall section 31D of the lower cover 3 wall sections, which belong to the second wall section 21B, the third wall section 21C or the fourth wall section 21D of frame 2 are assigned. The first wall section 31A and the second wall section 31B extend in the first direction X and are mutually in the second direction towards Y. The third wall section 31C connects one end of the first wall section 31A and one end of the second wall section 31B. The fourth wall section 31D connects the other end of the first. Wall section 31A and the other end of the second wall section 31B. The third wall section 31C and the fourth Wall section 31D extends in the second direction Y and faces each other in the first direction X.

[0027] As shown in Fig. 2 and the like, the side wall 31 has an insertion wall section 37. The Insert wall section 31 is a section of the side wall 31, the section of which is inserted into an inner side of the outer wall 21 in the The third direction Z is inserted. The insertion wall section 37 is inserted into the frame 2 in the third direction Z and Facing the outer wall 21. The insertion wall section 37 is a leading end section in the third direction Z in the Side wall 31. The insertion wall section 37 extends circumferentially around the side wall 31. Circumferential direction is a direction around an edge of the bottom wall 30, that is, a direction around an inner surface the outer wall 21. The insertion wall section 37 is provided over almost the entire circumference of the side wall 31.

[0028] A plurality of second engagement elements 38 are provided in the side wall 31. Each of the second The engagement element 38 is a plate-shaped configuration section and extends along the third direction Z. The leading end section of the second engagement element 38 is located in the third direction Z from the leading end section. the side wall 31. The second engagement element 38 has a recessed section 38x, which corresponds to a The engagement claw 23x of a first engagement element 23 is engaged.

[0029] The side wall 31 of the present embodiment has five second engagement elements 38A, 38B, 38C and 1 2 38D. The second engagement element 38A is provided in the first wall section 31A and is in a position arranged, which is assigned to the first engagement element 23A of the frame 2. The two second engagement elements 38B 1 and 38B are arranged in the second wall section 31B. The second intervention elements 38B and 38B are each in 2 1 2 Positions arranged that correspond to the first two engagement elements 23B and 23B of frame 2. The second 1 2 The intervention element 38C is provided in the third wall section 31C and is arranged in a position that corresponds to the The first engagement element 23C of frame 2 is assigned. The second engagement element 38D is in the fourth Wall section 31D is provided and is arranged in a position corresponding to the first engagement element 23D of frame 2 is assigned.

[0030] The first wall section 31A has a recessed section 32 which has a shape that corresponds to the The preceding section 6 of frame 2 is assigned. The recessed section 32 is provided in a position. This text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality. which is assigned to the preceding section 6. The recessed section 32 divides the first wall section 31A into a section positioned on one side in the first direction X and a section positioned on the other side positioned in the first direction X. In other words, the recessed section 32 is also a wide slot, which is provided in the first wall section 31A. A form of the recessed section 32 in one case, in The first wall section 31A, viewed from the front, is essentially perpendicular.

[0031] The first wall section 31A has a pair of edge sections 33 (first edge section 33A and second edge section 33B) which squeezes the recessed section 32. In other words, the first Wall section 31A has a recess between the pair of edge sections 33A and 33B. The pair of Edge segments 33A and 33B extend in the third direction Z. The pair of edge segments 33A and 33B is Each is assigned to the pair of side sections 60A and 60B. The first edge section 33A is assigned to the first Side section 60A is assigned, and the second edge section 33B is assigned to the second side section 60B.

[0032] The first edge section 33 and the second edge section 33B are opposite each other in the first direction X facing. Each of the pair of edge segments 33A and 33B has a first The first facing surface 34 and a second facing surface 35 are shown. The first facing surface 34 is a surface that is the The second surface faces direction Y and is, for example, a plane. The first facing surface 34 lies on the pair of Side sections 60A and 60B face in the second direction Y. The second facing surface 35 is a surface that corresponds to the first. The first surface faces direction X and is, for example, a plane. The second facing surface 35 is the pair of Side sections 60A and 60B facing X in the first direction.

[0033] In the following description, in a case in which a first facing surface 34 of the first Edge section 33A and a first facing surface 34 of the second edge section 33B can be distinguished, which belonging to the first edge section 33A, designated as a first facing surface 34A, and which belongs to the second Edge segment 33B is designated as a first facing surface 34B. Likewise, in a case where a second facing surface 35 of the first edge segment 33A and a second facing surface 35 of the second Edge section 33B can be distinguished from the first edge section 33A, which is a second facing edge section 33A. Area 35A is designated, and what belongs to the second edge segment 33B is designated as a second facing area 35B. designated.

[0034] The two first facing surfaces 34A and 34B are facing the same side in the second direction Y. More precisely, the first two facing surfaces 34A and 34B of the present embodiment are an inner surface. Facing the lower cover 3 and facing the second wall section 31B. The two second facing Surfaces 35A and 35B face each other in the first direction X.

[0035] The lower cover 3 has a retaining section 36. The retaining section 36 holds the retained section 66. of frame 2. As shown in Fig. 7, the retaining section 36 of the present embodiment is a groove-shaped recessed section. The holding section 36 has an outer wall section 36a, a Connecting wall section 36b and an inner wall section 36c. The outer wall section 36a is connected with connected to the second edge section 33B, and extends in the first direction X from the second edge section 33B in the direction of the first edge section 33A. The outer wall section 36a and the inner wall section 36c are oriented towards each other in the second direction Y and extend in the third direction Z. The Connecting wall section 36b connects an end section of the outer wall section 36a and an end section of the inner wall section 36c, and is essentially perpendicular to the third direction Z. If the lower When cover 3 is fitted into frame 2, the held section 66 of frame 2 is inserted into the holding section 36. inserted and fitted into the holding section 36.This text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality.

[0036] As shown in Fig. 6 and the like, the bottom wall 30 has an insertion section 30a. The Insertion section 30a is a recessed section through which the electrical conductor W is inserted. Line W is routed from the inside of the electrical junction box 1 via the insertion section 30a to an external Space pulled out. In the electrical connection box 1 of the present embodiment, a passage of the electrical line W pulled out of the housing space 22 from the operating section 30a and the preceding Section 6 of Framework 2 was formed.

[0037] An assembly process of mounting the frame 2 and the lower cover 3 is, for example, carried out in a The process described in Figures 8 to 11 is carried out. In the assembly process, the lower cover 3 is inserted into the Frame 2 is fitted from above, as shown in Fig. 8. Frame 2 is placed on an arrangement table or the like. with the preceding section 6 pointing upwards. A worker lowers the lower cover 3 to a Position in which the edge section 33 of the lower cover 3 aligns with the side section 60 of the preceding section 6 is facing. Here, the worker lowers the lower cover 3 in such a way that the recessed section 32 is closer to is brought to the preceding section 6, while the lower cover 3 is held in a position in which The bottom wall 30 points upwards. The worker can lower the lower cover 3 while the insertion section 30a is pressed against the electrical line W.

[0038] The worker arranges for the edge section 33 to be joined to the side section 60, as shown in Fig. 9 and Fig. 10, The lower cover 3 is positioned such that the edge section 33 faces the side section 60 of facing the outside. In the electrical connection box 1 of the present embodiment it is possible to cause the edge section 33 to face the side section 60 before the first engagement element 23 and The second engagement element 38 comes into contact with each other. Fig. 9 shows a state in which part of the Edge section 33 is caused to face side section 60. Every second engagement element 38 is not in contact with each first engagement element 23 and is from each first engagement element 23 in the third direction Z separated. That is, in the present embodiment it is possible to arrange for the edge section 33 to be separated. Side section 60 is facing before the first engagement element 23 and the second engagement element engage 38 is started. This adjusts the position of the lower cover 3 relative to the frame 2 before the second The engagement element 38 is inserted into the first engagement element 23.

[0039] As shown in the sectional view of Fig. 10, a first facing surface 34 is a first guide surface 61 in the second direction Y. More precisely, a first facing surface 34A is a first guide surface. 61A faces the first side section 60A. The other first facing surface 34B is a first guide surface. 61B of the second side section 60B is facing the worker. The worker moves the lower cover 3 in the second direction Y. as indicated by an arrow Y2 in Fig. 10, and causes the first facing surface 34 to be at the first Guide surface 61 is in contact with the guide surface.

[0040] Fig. 11 shows a state in which the first facing surface 34 is on the first guide surface 61 The lower cover 3 is positioned relative to the frame 2 in the second direction Y by each of the two The first facing surfaces 34A and 34B are in contact with the first guide surface 61. Surface contact is also achieved. between the lower cover 3 and the frame 2, an inclination of the lower cover 3 in the third direction Z. controlled. That is, due to surface contact, an axial direction of the lower cover 3 and an axial The direction of frame 2 is parallel, and the generation of a faulty assembly is controlled.

[0041] The second facing surface 35 is facing the side section 60 in the first direction X in a state, in which the first facing surface 34 rests on the first guide surface 61. A second facing surface 35A The first edge section 33A faces a second guide surface 62 of the first side section 60A. The second facing surface 35B of the second edge section 33B is a second guide surface 62 of the second. This text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality. Facing side section 60B. In the preceding section 6 of the present embodiment, a corner of the Section 60 has a curved shape such that the preceding section 6 fits easily between the two The second facing surfaces 35A and 35B can be used. The edge section 33 also has a curved shape between the first facing surface 34 and the second facing surface 35 in a way according to a curved surface of the side section 60.

[0042] The size of a gap between the second facing surface 35 and the second guide surface 62 is thus It was determined that the lower cover 3 could be positioned appropriately relative to the frame 2. The size of the gap For example, there is a dimension between the second facing surface 35 and the second guide surface 62 with which a positional offset between a corresponding first engagement element 23 and second engagement element 38 is controlled can be, that is, a size with which the second intervention element 38 can be correctly matched to the first intervention element 23 can be guided. The size of this gap is also, for example, a factor by which the positional offset can be determined. between the outer wall 21 of the frame 2 and the side wall 31 of the lower cover 3, which can be controlled. This means a size with which the side wall 31 is correctly guided to a space on the inside of the outer wall 21. can be.

[0043] The worker lowers the lower cover 3, while the first facing surface 34 comes into contact with the first Guide surface 61 is held. Here, the second facing surfaces 35A and 35B and the second Guide surface 62 causes a positional offset of the lower cover 3 with respect to the frame 2. Since the second facing If surfaces 35A and 35B confine the preceding section 6 from both sides in the first direction X, the Positional offset in the first direction X is regulated. When the lower cover 3 is lowered towards the frame 2. Every second intervention element 38 is led to an associated first intervention element 23. Likewise, the The side wall 31 of the lower cover 3 leads to the inside of the frame 2. This allows the worker to access the lower Fit cover 3 easily into frame 2. When the second engagement element 38 aligns with the first engagement element 23. When the lower cover 3 is fully fitted into the frame 2, as shown in Fig. 1.

[0044] As described below, the lower cover 3 of the present embodiment also has a thick section 7, which can facilitate the task of fitting the lower cover 3 into the frame 2. As in As shown in Fig. 12, the thick section 7 is part of the side wall 31 in the lower cover 3. The thick section 7 The present embodiment serves to control the generation of a faulty assembly between frame 2. and the lower cover 3, and serves to correct a relative position of the frame 2 and the lower cover 3 to a correct positional relationship.

[0045] As shown in Fig. 6 and Fig. 12 to Fig. 14, the thick section 7 is in the second wall section 31B provided. The thick section 7 is more precisely, it is located at an end section in the first direction X of the second wall section 31B and is for example, provided near the third wall section 31C. The thick section 7 is a section in in which part of the second wall section 31B protrudes towards the inside of the lower cover 3. The thick Section 7 is provided at least in the insertion wall section 37 of the second wall section 31B. The thick Section 7 extends in the third direction Z from a leading end 37a of the insertion wall section 37 in Direction of the bottom wall 30. The thick section 7 of the present embodiment is connected to the bottom wall 30. tied together.

[0046] As shown in Fig. 12 and Fig. 15, the insertion wall section 37 of the present embodiment has a curved section 39, the direction of extension of which is changed. As shown in Fig. 15, the Insert wall section 37, a front wall section 37b, a sloping wall section 37c and a rear Wall section 37d on.This text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality.

[0047] The front wall section 37b is a section that is positioned on a leading end face when the The insertion wall section 37 is inserted into the inside of the outer wall 21. The rear wall section 37d is a Section that is placed on a rear end side when the insert wall section 37 is inserted into the inside of the outer wall 21 is used. The front wall section 37b and the rear wall section 37d extend in the first Direction X. The rear wall section 37d is on a middle side in the first direction X with respect to the front. Wall section 37b is positioned. The inclined wall section 37c is a section that connects to the front wall section 37b. and connects the rear wall section 37d, and is in both the first direction X and the third direction Z inclined. The curved section 39 is a section in which the front wall section 37b and the inclined Wall section 37c intersects with each other. The curved section 39 faces a front side in a Direction of insertion forward when the insertion wall section 37 is inserted into the frame 2.

[0048] The thick section 7 of the present embodiment is arranged in the front wall section 37b and is More precisely, it is located at an end section in a circumferential direction of the front wall section 37b. The thick Section 7 is in a connecting section between the front wall section 37b and the inclined Wall section 37c is arranged. That is, the thick section 7 is arranged in the curved section 39. The thick Section 7 is a section in which part of the front wall section 37b and part of the inclined wall section 37c protrudes towards the inside of the lower cover 3.

[0049] As shown in Fig. 15, one shape of the outer wall 21 of the frame 2 is a shape that has a height difference corresponding to a shape of the side wall 31. More precisely, the second wall section 21B has a bottom section 21g, an inclined section 21h and an upper section 21i. In a case where the Frame 2 and the lower cover 3 are mounted, the bottom section 21g, the inclined section 21h and the upper section 21i each to the front wall section 37b, the inclined wall section 37c and the rear Facing wall section 37d.

[0050] The bottom section 21g and the upper section 21i extend in the first direction X. The upper section 21i is positioned on the middle side in the first direction X with respect to the bottom section 21g. The inclined Section 21h is a section that connects the bottom section 21g and the upper section 21i, and is present in both the The upper section 21i is inclined in the first direction X as well as the third direction Z. of the bottom section 21g. That is, in a case where the frame 2 is connected to the first end section 211 of the With the outer wall 21 positioned facing upwards, the upper section 21i is positioned above the bottom section 21g. The angle of inclination of the inclined section 21h corresponds to an angle of inclination of the inclined wall section 37c. Likewise, a projection height of the upper section 21i relative to the bottom section 21g corresponds to a Projection height of the front wall section 37b relative to the rear wall section 37d.

[0051] As shown in Fig. 12 and the like, the thick section 7 has a first inclined surface 71, a second inclined surface 72 and a curved surface 73. The first inclined surface 71 is a surface that is a opposite side of the bottom wall 30, and is an end surface in the third direction Z of the thick Section 7. The first inclined surface 71 extends from the leading end 37a of the insertion wall section 37 and is inclined in the third direction Z. The first inclined surface 71 is, more precisely, inclined in the direction of the opposite direction. The side of the bottom wall 30 is inclined as it moves away from the leading end 37a in the second direction Y. With In other words, the first inclined surface 71 is inclined such that it faces the second wall section 31B towards the inside of the Frame 2 in a case where the contact is on the outer wall 21 of frame 2. It should be noted that a drilling 71a, which opens towards the first inclined surface 71, in the exemplary Thick section 7 is provided, but bore 71a does not need to be provided. This text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality.

[0052] The second inclined surface 72 is one of the side surfaces of the thick section 7 and is a surface that is on a opposite side of one side of the third wall section 31C is positioned in the thick section 7. The second inclined surface 72 faces the opposite side of the third wall section 31C and is the opposite side of the first wall section 31A. The second inclined surface 72 faces the outside of the facing the lower cover 3, and is inclined so that it faces the second wall section 31B towards the inside of the Frame 2 in a case of the concern on the outer wall 21 of frame 2 leads.

[0053] The curved surface 73 is a surface that includes the first inclined surface 71 and the second inclined surface 72 connects. The curved surface 73 is curved in a protruding manner and joins the first one uniformly. inclined surface 71 and the second inclined surface 72 continue. The curved surface 73 is inclined such that it second wall section 31B to the inside of frame 2 in a case of attachment to the outer wall 21 of the Frame 2 leads.

[0054] Fig. 15 shows a state before the lower cover 3 is fitted into the frame 2 in the The assembly process has started. In a case where there is a relative position between frame 2 and the lower If cover 3 is correct, the thick section 7 is inserted into the inside of the outer wall 21 so that it covers the upper It passes through section 21i and the inclined section 21a. On the other side, the thick section 7 lies at the exterior wall 21 in a case in which a position of the lower cover 3 within a certain area is displaced from the correct position. Fig. 16 shows a state in which the curved surface 73 of the The thick section 7 rests on the inclined section 21h of the frame 2. The curved surface 73 is inclined such that they move away from the bottom wall 30 in the second direction Y towards the inside of the lower cover 3. Due to the inclination of the curved surface 73, the second wall section 31B becomes a space on the inside of the Exterior wall 21, as indicated by arrow Y3, was drawn.

[0055] As shown in Fig. 16, the electrical terminal box 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that that the second wall section 31B in the adjacent wall sections 31A and 31B of the lower cover 3 first abutting the outer wall 21. That is, in the position where the thick section 7 is provided, the The second wall section 31B is inserted into the inside of the outer wall 21 before the first wall section 31A does. This ensures that, If the position of the lower cover 3 is misaligned, adjust the position of the lower cover 3 to a correct position. corrected by the thick section 7, and then the first wall section 31A is inserted into the outer wall 21. Due to the wide width of the thick section 7 in the second direction Y, the thick section 7 lies on the leading The end of the outer wall 21 is attached even if there is a positional offset of some kind. This allows the thick Section 7 of the present embodiment controls the generation of the faulty assembly and can control the side wall. 31 guide the inside of the outer wall 21 correctly.

[0056] Fig. 17 shows a state in which the position of the lower cover 3 is highly dependent on the is offset to the correct position. The thick section 7 is positioned outside the outer wall 21. In this case, in the electrical connection box 1 of the present embodiment the first engagement element 23 and the second The engagement element 38 does not engage. As shown in Fig. 17, for example, a trajectory Y5 of a second Intervention element 38B a trajectory that passes through the outside of an associated first intervention element 23B 1 1 runs. That is, the first engagement element 23B and the second engagement element 38B are in one thickness direction of the 1 1 thick section 7 is offset and cannot intervene. As a result, the electrical connection box 1 of the present Implementation to cause the worker to notice the positional offset by making it impossible to to insert the second engagement element 38B into the first engagement element 23B. 1 1

[0057] As also shown in Fig. 18, an engagement is also established between the first engagement element 23C and the The second intervention element 38C is impossible in the third wall sections 21C and 31C. In a case where the thick Section 7 is positioned outside the second wall section 21B, which is a position of a leading end 38f of the This text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality. The second engagement element 38C is offset with respect to an opening area 23W of the first engagement element 23C. Thus, the leading end 38f on a frame of the first engagement element 23C, and the second engagement element 38C can It cannot be inserted into the first engagement element 23C. Since insertion becomes impossible, the worker easily notices this. a generation of the positional offset.

[0058] As described above, the electrical connection box 1 of the present embodiment comprises a frame 2 and a lower cover 3. The frame 2 has a cylindrical outer wall 21 and a housing space 22. on an inside side of the outer wall 21. The The lower cover 3 has a side wall 31. The side wall 31 is incorporated into a first end section 211 of the outer wall. 21 in an axial direction of the outer wall 21 fitted.

[0059] The first end section 211 of the outer wall 21 has a plate-shaped projecting section 6 which is located in the projecting in the axial direction. The preceding section 6 has a pair of side sections 60A and 60B, each of which positioned at one end and the other end in the width direction. The pair of side sections 60A and 60B. extends in the axial direction. The side wall 31 has a pair of edge sections 33A and 33B which are located in the axial direction and are each assigned to the pair of side sections 60A and 60B. In side wall 31 A recess is formed between the pair of edge sections 33A and 33B. Each of the pair of Side sections 60A and 60B have a first facing surface 34 and a second facing surface 35.

[0060] The first facing surface 34 lies on the pair of side sections 60A and 60B in a thickness direction of the the preceding section 6 in a state in which the frame 2 and the lower cover 3 are not fitted. In a state in which the first facing surface 34 rests on the pair of side sections 60A and 60B, the second facing surface 35 to the pair of side sections 60A and 60B in a lateral direction of the preceding Section 6 is faced and the lower cover 3 is positioned in relation to the frame 2. In this way, in the electrical junction box 1 of the present embodiment, the frame 2 and the lower cover 3 in the Thickness direction and width direction of the preceding section 6 by the preceding section 6 and the pair the edge sections 33A and 33B are positioned. This prevents the creation of a faulty assembly between the Frame 2 and the lower cover 3 are controlled in advance, and the efficiency of the work of assembling frame 2 is ensured. and the lower cover 3 is improved.

[0061] The first facing surface 34 of the present embodiment is a surface which forms an inside of the lower Cover 3 is facing the outside and rests against the pair of side sections 60A and 60B. A worker can Perform position adjustment easily by causing the pair of edge sections 33A and 33B to be on the pair the side sections 60A and 60B are adjacent, while the preceding section 6 is visually recognized from the outside.

[0062] In the electrical connection box 1 of the present embodiment, a passage of an electrical Line W, which is pulled out of the housing space 22, through the preceding section 6 and the lower Cover 3 formed. Since the preceding section 6, which forms the passage of the electrical conductor W, also serves as Position adjustment is used to control a complication of the configuration.

[0063] The lower cover 3 has a retaining section 36 which holds a retained section 66 of the foregoing Section 6 is held from the outside. The held section 66 is attached to a leading end section in a projection direction. of the preceding section 6. Since the held section 66 is supported by the holding section 36, a deformation of the preceding section 6 is controlled. For example, in a case where a bending force acts The force applied to the electrical conductor W pulled out of the electrical junction box 1 is transferred to the... This text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality. the preceding section 6. Since in the present embodiment a deformation of the preceding section 6 of Since the stopping section 36 is controlled, it is unlikely that an obstruction will occur between an element around the electrical connection box 1 and the preceding section 6.

[0064] The preceding section 6 of the present embodiment has a plurality of first ribs 63. Each The first rib 63 is a rib that projects in the thickness direction of the preceding section 6 and that is located in the The width direction of the preceding section 6 extends. The pair of edge sections 33A and 33B lies on a leading end face of the first rib 63 in the thickness direction of the preceding section 6. With this configuration Is it possible to increase the stiffness of the preceding section 6 while ensuring that the leading The end surface of the first rib 63 serves as the first guide surface 61.

[0065] Each of the pair of side sections 60A and 60B of the present embodiment has a second rib 64 The second rib 64 is a rib that projects in the thickness direction of the preceding section 6 and that extends in the axial direction of the outer wall 21 extends. Each of the pair of edge sections 33A and 33B is a side surface. the second rib 64 faces the width direction of the preceding section 6. With this configuration it It is possible to increase the stiffness of the preceding section 6, while ensuring that the side surface of the The second rib 64 serves as the second guide surface 62.

[0066] A shape of the outer wall 21 in a case in which it is considered in the axial direction of the outer wall 21 The following is a shape that has a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction. The preceding section 6 is in the first Wall section 21A is arranged in the longitudinal direction of the outer wall 21. In this configuration, it is preferred that the the preceding section 6 in a middle section in the longitudinal direction of the first wall section 21A, which is located in is located in the longitudinal direction. With the above configuration, a positional offset is created between frame 2. and the lower cover 3 effectively controlled. Modification example of the embodiment

[0067] A position and a shape of a preceding section 6 are not to be specified in the embodiment above. The position and form shown as examples are limited. For instance, in a preceding section 6, a first Guide surface 61 is a surface facing an inside of a frame 2. In this case, a Edge section 33 of a lower cover 3 is designed such that it rests on the first guide surface 61 from the inside. Thus, a first facing surface 34 of the edge segment 33 is a surface that corresponds to an outside of the lower Cover 3 is facing it.

[0068] A positioning structure through a projecting section 6 and an edge section 33 can be applied to a Positioning of a frame 2 and a top cover 4 is applied. In this case, a protruding Section 6, preceded by a second end section 212, in which frame 2 is provided, and a pair of Edge sections 33A and 33B, which are assigned to the preceding section 6, are in the upper cover 4 provided.

[0069] The shapes and arrangements of the first engagement element 23 and the second engagement element 38 are not based on the one shown in The above embodiment is limited to the forms and arrangements shown as examples. For example, a Insertion / inserted relationship between a first intervention element 23 and a second intervention element 38 This text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality.

[0070] A shape and arrangement of a thick section 7 are not limited to those in the embodiment above. The exemplary shape and arrangement shown are limited. For example, a thick section 7 in any the wall sections 31A, 31B, 31C and 31D of a side wall 31 are arranged. The side wall 31 can be a exhibit a multitude of thick sections 7. For example, a thick section 7 can be found in the first Wall section 31A as well as the second wall section 31B can be provided, or two thick sections 7 can either in the first wall section 31A or the second wall section 31B. In one case, in where the side wall 31 has a multitude of thick sections 7, a thick section 7 can be attached to a The end section can be arranged in a first direction X, and a differently thick section 7 can be attached to the other The end section is arranged in the first direction X.

[0071] A thick section 7 can be provided in an upper cover 4. In this case, the thick section 7 provided in a wall section corresponding to a side wall 31 in the upper cover 4.

[0072] The contents disclosed in the above embodiment and the modification examples can be suitable can be combined and executed.

[0073] In the electrical connection box according to the present embodiment there is a first facing surface the cover on a pair of side sections in a thickness direction of a projecting section in a A condition in which the frame and cover are not assembled together. It is also in a state in which to which the first facing surface is located on the pair of side sections, a second facing surface of the The cover faces a pair of side sections in a width direction and positions the cover in relation to on the frame. According to the electrical connection box of the present embodiment, there is an effect that a cover can be easily positioned in relation to a frame, and the efficiency of the work of assembling the The frame and cover can be improved.

[0074] Although the invention is not fully and clearly disclosed with regard to specific embodiments As has been described, the attached claims are not limited to this, but are intended to include all modifications and embody alternative constructions which a person skilled in the art would reasonably consider to fall under the scope of the present work. The fundamental doctrine appears to be falling. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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[0002] ClaimsThis text has been copied by the DPMA from the original sources. It does not contain any drawings. The tables and formulas may be of unsatisfactory quality. 1. An electrical junction box (1), comprising: a frame (2) having a cylindrical outer wall (21) and a housing space (22) on an inner side of the exterior wall (21) has; and a cover (3) having a side wall (31) which extends into a first end section (211), which has one end in a axial direction of the outer wall (21) is fitted in the axial direction, wherein the first end section (211) of the outer wall (21) has a plate-shaped projecting section (6) which is in the protrudes in the axial direction the preceding section (6) has a pair of side sections (60A, 60B) each having at one end and a other end are positioned in a lateral direction and extend in the axial direction, the side wall (31) has a pair of edge sections (33A, 33B) in the axial direction, wherein the Edge sections (33A, 33B) are each assigned to the pair of side sections (60A, 60B), and a recess between the pair of edge segments (33A, 33B) Each of the pair of edge segments (33A, 33B) has a first facing surface (34) and a second facing surface. (35) exhibits the first facing surface (34) on the pair of side sections (60A, 60B) in a thickness direction of the preceding Section (6) is in a state in which the frame (2) and the cover (3) are not fitted, and the second facing surface (35) faces the pair of side sections (60A, 60B) in the width direction and the Cover (3) is positioned relative to the frame (2) in a state in which the first facing surface (34) on the pair of side sections (60A, 60B). 2. The electrical junction box (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first facing surface (34) is a surface which is a is facing the inside of the cover (3) and rests on the pair of side sections (60A, 60B) from the outside. 3. The electrical junction box (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a passage for an electrical conductor (W) which is pulled out of the housing space (22), formed by the foreground section (6) and the cover (3). 4. The electrical junction box (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the cover (3) has a retaining section (36) having a leading end section in a projection direction of the preceding section (6) from a The outer surface holds in the direction of thickness. 5. The electrical junction box (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the preceding section (6) is a exhibits a multitude of first ribs (63), which are ribs that project in the thickness direction and are located in the extend in the latitudinal direction, and the first facing surface (34) on leading end surfaces of the first ribs (63) in the Thickness direction is involved. 6. The electrical connection box (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a second rib (64) which is a The rib is one that projects in the thickness direction and extends in the axial direction, in each of the pair of side sections (60A, 60B) are formed, and the second facing surface (35) of a side surface of the second rib (64) is facing in the latitude direction. 7. The electrical junction box (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a form of the outer wall (21) in a In the case where it is viewed in the axial direction, it is a shape that has a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction. exhibits, and the preceding section (6) in a wall section (21A) in the longitudinal direction of the outer wall (21) is arranged. 8. The electrical junction box (1) according to claim 7, wherein the foreground section (6) is in a middle section is arranged in the longitudinal direction of the wall section (21).

Claims

[1] An electrical junction box (1), comprising: a frame (2) having a cylindrical outer wall (21) and a housing space (22) on an inner side of the outer wall (21); and a cover (3) having a side wall (31) which extends into a first end section (211) which has an end in an axial direction of the The outer wall (21) is fitted in the axial direction, wherein the first end section (211) of the outer wall (21) has a plate-shaped projecting section (6) that projects in the axial direction, the preceding section (6) has a pair of side sections (60A, 60B) each having at one end and at the other end in a are positioned in the lateral direction and extend in the axial direction, the side wall (31) has a pair of edge sections (33A, 33B) in the axial direction, wherein the edge sections (33A, 33B) each correspond to the pair of side sections (60A, 60B) are assigned, and has a recess between the pair of edge sections (33A, 33B), each of the pair of edge segments (33A, 33B) has a first facing surface (34) and a second facing surface (35), the first facing surface (34) on the pair of side sections (60A, 60B) in a thickness direction of the preceding section (6) in a The condition exists in which the frame (2) and the cover (3) are not mounted, and the second facing surface (35) is facing the pair of side sections (60A, 60B) in the width direction and the cover (3) in relation to the frame (2) is positioned in a state in which the first facing surface (34) rests on the pair of side sections (60A, 60B). [2] The electrical junction box (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first facing surface (34) is a surface which forms an inside of the is facing the cover (3) and rests on the pair of side sections (60A, 60B) from the outside. [3] The electrical junction box (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a passage for an electrical line (W) extending from the housing space (22) is extracted, formed by the preceding section (6) and the cover (3). [4] The electrical junction box (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the cover (3) has a retaining section (36) which leading end section in a projection direction of the preceding section (6) from an outside in the thickness direction. [5] The electrical junction box (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the preceding section (6) comprises a plurality of first ribs (63) exhibits ribs which are projecting in the thickness direction and extending in the width direction, and the first facing surface (34) lies on leading end faces of the first ribs (63) in the thickness direction. [6] The electrical terminal box (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a second rib (64), which is a rib that is located in the the thickness direction protrudes and extends in the axial direction, is formed in each of the pair of side sections (60A, 60B), and the second The surface (35) facing a side surface of the second rib (64) is facing in the width direction. [7] The electrical junction box (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a form of the outer wall (21) in a case in which it is in considered in the axial direction, is a shape that has a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, and the preceding section (6) in is arranged in a wall section (21A) in the longitudinal direction of the outer wall (21). [8] The electrical junction box (1) according to claim 7, wherein the foreground section (6) extends in a central section in the longitudinal direction of the wall section (21) is arranged in the longitudinal direction.