MOVABLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Abstract

Movable support structure, including: a first component (30) comprising a movable supporting section (40) and a restraining / restricting section (48); and a second component (50) which includes a supported section (60) and a receiving section (64), where: the movable supporting section (40) restricts movement towards a rear side in a displacement direction of the supported section (60), which is displaced towards the movable supporting section (40) along a first direction, the displaced supported section (60) is movable along the first direction and supported orthogonally to the first direction in a second direction, the restraining / restricting section (48) extends in such a position to increasingly approach the receiving section (64) from a position which is separated from the receiving section (64) on one side opposite the second component (50) in the direction of a displacing side of the supported section (60), a restraining surface (48f1) formed on a tip of the restraining / restricting section (48) is capable of contacting the receiving section (64) in a direction to release the supported section (60) when the supported section (60) is displaced in the direction of the movable supporting section (40), one of the movable supporting section (40) and the supported section (60) includes a pair of inset projections (62), the other of the movable supporting section (40) and the supported section (60) includes a pair of guide grooves (43), wherein the pair of inserting projections (62) is inserted into the pair of guide grooves (43), and Retaining projections (44) for partial closure of the pair of guide grooves (43), wherein gaps are formed in the pair of guide grooves (43), wherein the pair of inserting projections (6) can be inserted into the gaps, are formed on end parts on the side of an insertion opening of the pair of guide grooves (43), where the pair of inserting projections (62) is inserted.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a movable support structure. [State of the art]

[0002] The publication JP 2012 - 238 422 A discloses a configuration in which a locking connector or interlock connector is movably mounted in a sealing retaining member. The locking connector is supported or carried in a suspended state by being inserted into an insertion groove or slot formed in the retaining member. The locking connector is designed with a releasable locking element. The retaining member is designed with a locked section to be locked by the releasable locking element. When the locking connector is inserted into the insertion groove, the releasable locking element locks the locked section, thereby holding or retaining the locking connector.

[0003] Furthermore, publication JP 2017-91803A discloses a locking mechanism that maintains the connection between a locking pin and an inlet. A locking pin is supported by a cover but can move over a predetermined distance. A front stop regulates the movement of the locking pin toward the inlet side. A rear stop regulates the movement of the locking pin toward the side opposite the inlet. A spring biases the locking pin toward the inlet side. The lance of housing 8 obstructs the movement of a projection when the locking pin is inserted into the inlet. The lance presses the locking pin against the inner and rear sides of the inlet while striking the projection of the locking pin inserted into the inlet. The locking pin inserted into the inlet is held without contact with the stops.

[0004] Furthermore, publication JP H02-12784A discloses an electrical feed-in mechanism. A front stop of a connector is passed between elastic connector locking pieces of a holder, and a connector is supported between elastic connector supports such that the former is held from above and below by the latter. Next, provided that a positioning pin of the holder is inserted into the positioning hole of an FPC stopper, the FPC stopper is pressed against the rear of the holder so that the ribs of the holder are held in the rib-retaining groove of the FPC stopper. Finally, an electrical instrument is inserted through an electrical instrument mounting hole from the front of an instrument panel into the side of the holder to connect to the connector and is secured to the instrument panel with a screw. [Summary of the invention]

[0005] The aim here is to make it less likely that a movable body, such as the locking connector, will be detached or removed from a support body.

[0006] Accordingly, the present invention aims to make it less likely for a second component to be separated from a first component when the second component is supported or carried in a manner that allows it to move relatively relative to the first component. [Means to solve the problem]

[0007] The underlying technical problem is solved by a movable support structure according to claim 1. Preferred embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims. [Effect of the invention]

[0008] According to the present disclosure, it is less likely for a second component to be detached or removed from a first component if the second component is supported or carried in a relatively movable manner relative to the first component. [Brief description of the drawings] Fig. Figure 1 is a perspective exploded view showing a cover according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 2 is a front view showing a state where the cover is mounted in an opening section of a device housing. Fig. Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a movable supporting section and a supported section. Fig. Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the movable supporting section and the supported section. Fig. Figure 5 is a front view of the movable support section, and Fig. 6 is a partial section along VI-VI of Fig. 2. [Embodiment of the invention][Description of embodiments of the present disclosure]

[0009] First, embodiments of the present disclosure are listed and described.

[0010] The movable support structure of the present disclosure is configured as follows.

[0011] The movable support structure is provided with a first component, which includes a movable supporting or support section and a restraining / limiting section, and a second component, which includes a supported section and a receiving or receiving section, wherein the movable supporting section restricts movement towards a rear side in a displacing or sliding direction of the supported section, which is displaced towards the movable supporting section along a first direction, the displaced supported section is movably supported along the first direction and a second direction orthogonally to the first direction, the restraining / limiting section is in such a position orThe position extends to increasingly approach the receiving section from a position separated from the receiving section on one side opposite the second component, in the direction of a sliding or displacing side of the supported section, and a holding or restraining surface formed on a tip of the restraining / restricting section is capable of contacting the receiving section in one direction to release or detach the supported section.to be removed when the supported section is moved in the direction of the movable supporting section; wherein one of the movable supporting section and the supported section includes a pair of inserting projections, wherein the other of the movable supporting section and the supported section includes a pair of guide grooves, wherein the pair of inserting projections is inserted into the pair of guide grooves, and wherein retaining projections for partial closure of the pair of guide grooves, wherein spaces are formed in the pair of guide grooves, wherein the pair of inserting projections can be inserted into the spaces, are formed on end pieces on the side of an insertion opening of the pair of guide grooves, where the pair of inserting projections is inserted.When the supported section is about to exit the movable supporting section, a force in an exiting direction of the supported section and a force in the direction of the first component are assumed to be applied to the tip portion of the restraining / restraining section. However, such forces are effectively absorbed by the restraining / restraining section in an inclined position. Thus, it is unlikely that the restraining / restraining section itself will deform in a way that would displace the tip portion toward the first component. This prevents the retraction / restraining section and the receiving section from engaging.In this way, the second connector is less likely to separate from the first component if it is supported or carried in a relatively movable manner relative to the first component. Furthermore, the pair of inset projections or extensions is less likely to disengage from the pair of guide grooves or slots, and the second component is less likely to separate from the first.

[0012] (2) A pressing or compressing surface formed on the tip of the restraining / restricting section can contact the receiving section from the side opposite the second component and can press or compress the second component in a direction away from the first component. The second component will be less likely to vibrate or shake relative to the first component.

[0013] (3) A laterally projecting section may be formed on at least one side part of the tip of the restraining / restricting section, and the laterally projecting section may contact the second component from the side opposite the second component and push or press the second component towards one side away from the first component.

[0014] (4) The movable supporting section may include a rear or rear-receiving section facing the supported section, which is displaced towards the movable supporting section along the first direction on the rear side in the displacing direction, and the rear-receiving section may include a pair of subdivided rear-receiving sections which are divided or subdivided by a gap in the second direction. The supported section is stably received by the pair of subdivided rear or rear-receiving sections, while weight savings are achieved. [Details of the embodiment of the present disclosure]

[0015] A specific example of a movable support structure from the present disclosure is described below with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the present disclosure is not limited to these illustrations and is intended to be represented by claims, and any modifications to the scope of claims shall be deemed to have the same meaning and scope as equivalents. [Version]

[0016] A movable support structure according to one embodiment is described below. In this embodiment, the movable support structure is a cover or lid which is to be mounted or arranged in an opening of a device housing. Fig. Figure 1 is a perspective exploded view showing a cover 20. Fig. Figure 2 is a front view showing a state where the cover 20 is mounted in an opening section 11 of a device housing 10.

[0017] The device housing 10 is a component or element made of a metal or the like, and serves, for example, as an enclosure or container for an electrical device. This device housing 10 has an opening 10h. The opening section 11 is mounted in this opening 10h. The opening section 11 comprises a tube section 12 and a clamp or support section 13. The tube section 12 is made of a resin, plastic, or the like. Here, the tube section 12 is formed in an elongated tube shape. The support section 13 is made of a metal plate or the like. The support section 13 projects axially towards an outer circumferential side of the tube section 12 in an intermediate section. This support section 13 is...The support section 13 is fixed to the device housing 10 by screws or the like. When the support section 13 is fixed to the device housing 10, the pipe section 12 is arranged in the opening 10h of the device housing 10 in a top view. For example, the pipe section 12 and the support section 13 are integrated by, for example, the pipe section 12 being formed or cast with a part of the support section 13 as a single insert.

[0018] A space within the pipe section 12 is open to the inside and outside of the device housing 10. The cover 20 serves to close an outer opening of the pipe section 12.

[0019] The cover 20 includes a cover body 30 and a connector 50.

[0020] The cover body 30 is a component or element made of a resin, plastic, or similar material and shaped to fit into the pipe section 12. Here, the cover body 30 is in the form of a plate, shaped to match the shape of the inner circumferential surface of the pipe section 12 in a top view. Since the pipe section 12 is formed in an elongated tube shape, the cover body 30 is oval in shape. Fitting the cover body 30 into the pipe section 12 closes or seals the opening of the pipe section 12.

[0021] Here, a shielding cover 28, which is made of a metal plate or the like, is mounted outside or on the outside of the cover body 30. The shielding cover 28 is fixed to the cover body 30 using a screw 29 or the like. When the cover body 30 is fitted into the pipe section 12, the shielding cover 28 covers the opening section 11 for electromagnetic shielding. In this state, the shielding cover 28 is fixed to the support section 13 by screwing or the like and grounded to the device housing 10. The shielding cover 28 is not essential and can be omitted.

[0022] The connector 50 is a link or element that is to be held relatively movable within a predetermined range relative to the cover body 30. Here, the connector 50 is held movable relative to the cover body 30 in a section that faces the interior of the device housing 10. A matching connector 16 is provided in the device housing 10 (see Fig. 2) The matched connector 16 is a connector which can be connected to the connector 50. The matched connector 16 is supported or carried at a position connectable to the connector 50, which is held by the cover body 30, when the cover body 30 is fitted into the pipe section 12.

[0023] For example, it is assumed that the matching connector 16 is a connector containing two terminals, and that the connector 50 is also a connector containing two terminals. Furthermore, the two terminals of connector 50 are assumed to be conductive to each other via a short-circuiting element, such as a wire. When the cover 20 is installed in the opening section 11, connector 50 is connected to the matching connector 16. Then, the two terminals of the matching connector 16 are connected to the two corresponding terminals in connector 50 and are conductive.

[0024] Manufacturing defects, assembly errors, and the like occur in the arrangement position of the matching connector 16 relative to the opening section 11. Furthermore, manufacturing defects, assembly errors, and the like occur in a holding or support position of the connector 50 relative to the cover body 30. To accommodate such defects, the connector 50 is movably supported or carried within the predetermined area relative to the cover body 30.

[0025] In this embodiment, the cover body 30 is an example of a first component comprising a movable supporting section and a restraining / limiting section. The connector 50 is an example of a second component comprising a supported section and a receiving section. A movable supporting section 40 is provided at a position near an end part in the width direction of the cover body 30. Here, the cover body 30 is formed in an elongated shape in a top view, wherein a longitudinal direction can be called a width direction and a transverse direction can be called a depth direction. The movable supporting section 40 movably supports the connector 50. The position of the movable supporting section 40 is not particularly restricted or limited.A supported section 60 is provided on a base end part of the connector 50. The connector 50 is, or will be, movably supported by the movable supporting section 40 via the supported section 60.

[0026] The movable supporting section 40 and the supported section 60 are described in more detail. Fig. 3 and Fig. Figure 4 shows perspective views of the movable supporting section 40 and the supported section 60. Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 is the supported section 60 before it is supported by the movable supporting section 40, shown by dashed lines. Fig. Figure 5 is a front view of the movable supporting section 40. Fig. 6 is a partial section along VI-VI of Fig. 2.

[0027] The movable supporting section 40 supports the supported section 60, which is movable towards the movable supporting section 40 along a first direction X and a second direction Y. Here, the first direction X is the direction in which the supported section 60 moves towards the movable supporting section 40 when the supported section 60 is supported within the movable supporting section 40. The second direction Y is orthogonal to the first direction X. Here, if a third direction Z extends from the connector 50 to the cover body 30, the second direction Y is orthogonal to both the first and third directions X and Z. It should be noted that the third direction Z can be understood as a connection direction between the connector 50 and the connector 60.Furthermore, the movable supporting section 40 supports the supported section 60 with or during a movement of the supported section 60 towards a rear side in a sliding or displacing direction, which is limited in the first direction X.

[0028] More specifically, the movable supporting section 40 includes a pair of sliding or sliding supporting sections 42 and a rear or rear-facing section 46.

[0029] The pair of displacement-supporting sections 42 is designed to project forward while being spaced apart from each other in a portion of the cover body 30 facing the device housing 10. Each displacement-supporting section 42 includes a plate-like portion that extends in an XZ plane. The pair of displacement-supporting sections 42 are oriented towards each other while being spaced apart in the Y direction, and the supported section 60 is positioned between them. A pair of guide grooves 43 is formed in the inward-facing portions of the pair of displacement-supporting sections 42 (inward-facing portions on the tips of the displacement-supporting sections 42). The guide groove 43 is formed along the displacement direction of the supported section 60, in this case along the X direction.The pair of guide grooves 43 is open on sides facing each other and on the side of one end in an extending direction. End parts on one end side or side of one end in the extending direction of the pair of guide grooves 43 are end parts on the side of the insertion opening into which a pair of inserting projections or extensions 62, which will be described later, is inserted.

[0030] Retaining projections or extensions 44 are formed on the end pieces on the side of the insertion opening of the pair of guide grooves 43. This retaining projection 44 partially closes the guide groove 43 on the end piece on the side of the insertion opening of the guide groove 43. Furthermore, a gap or space, into which the inserting projection 62 can be inserted, is formed between the retaining projection 44 and the inner surface of the guide groove 43 on the end piece on the side of the insertion opening of the guide groove 43. Here, the retaining projection 44 is designed to project from one side of the guide groove 43 on the side of the cover body 30. An intermediate or clearance space, which has a dimension essentially equal to (preferably equal to) the thickness of the inserting projection 62, is formed between the retaining projection 44 and a surface of the guide groove 43 on the side of the connector 50.Furthermore, the retaining projection 44 has a guide surface 44f1, which projects increasingly towards the rear side in the displacement direction of the supported section 60. When the inserting projections 62 are inserted into the guide grooves 43, they contact the guide surface 44f1, thereby guiding them into the aforementioned spaces. In this way, the inserting projections 62 are gently guided into the guide grooves 43. Additionally, a surface of the retaining projection 44 on an intermediate side forms a stop surface 44f2 orthogonal to the first direction X in the extending direction of the guide groove 43. When the inserting projections 62 are received in the guide grooves 43 beyond the retaining projections 44, they contact the stop surfaces 44f2, making it unlikely that the inserting projections 62 will be displaced.will exit from the guide grooves 43.

[0031] The rear receiving or receiving section 46 is provided on the rear sides of the sliding or displacement-supporting sections 42 in the sliding or displacement direction of the supported section 60. This rear receiving section 46 is located on the rear side in the displacement direction, facing the supported section 60, which is displaced in the direction of the movable supporting section 40.

[0032] Here, the rear receiving section 46 includes a pair of subdivided rear receiving sections 46a, 46a. Each pair of subdivided rear receiving sections 46a, 46a is positioned on the pair of displacement-supporting sections 42. One portion of the subdivided rear receiving section 46a closes the other end face in the extending direction of the guide groove 43. Another portion of the subdivided rear receiving section 46a projects towards a gap between the pair of displacement-supporting sections 42 and a tip portion of the displacement-supporting section 42 on the rear face in the displacement direction. The pair of subdivided rear receiving sections 46a, 46a is separated by a distance in the second direction Y.The pair of subdivided, rear receiving sections 46a, 46a can be connected to each other.

[0033] The supported section 60 is a part that forms the base end of the connector 50. Here, the base end 51 of the connector 50 is shaped to project in the first direction X relative to a tip part of the connector 50. The inset projections 62, which will be described later, can be designed to be long to the extent that the base end 51 of the connector 50 projects further than the tip part. In this way, the inset projections 62 are stabilized in the guide grooves 43.

[0034] The supported section 60 includes the pair of inset projections 62, which project from both sides of the base end part 51 of the connector 50. The pair of inset projections 62 are each in the form of elongated plates that can be fitted into the guide grooves 43. The distance or interval between the outwardly facing surfaces of the pair of inset projections 62 is greater than the distance between the inner surfaces of the pair of displacement-supporting sections 42, but less than the distance between the groove bottom surfaces of the guide grooves 43. Furthermore, the dimension between the two side surfaces of the base end part 51 of the connector 50 is less than the distance between the inner surfaces of the pair of displacement-supporting sections 42.In this way, the supported section 60 on the base end part 51 of the connector 50 can move in a predetermined area along the second direction Y, which is a direction that connects the pair of sections 42 supporting a displacement.

[0035] The length of the inserted projection 62 is less than that of the guide groove 43. This allows the inserted projection 62 to be received into the guide groove 43 in the direction extending from the guide groove 43. It should be noted that the width of the guide groove 43 is greater than the thickness of the inserted projection 62. This allows the inserted projection 62 to move within the guide groove 43 in the third direction Z. In this way, the supported section 60 is movably supported within a predetermined range in the third direction Z as well. As a result, the connector 50 can be inclined within a predetermined range relative to the cover body 30 and can be inclined in accordance with the position of the mating connector 16. In this way, the connector 50 is smoothly connected to the mating connector 16.

[0036] Furthermore, the movement of the supported section 60 is restricted by the rear receiving section 46 when it is displaced in the first direction X. The movement of the supported section is restricted by the engagement of a receiving section 64, which will be described next, and the restraining / limiting section 48 in a direction opposite to the displacement direction, i.e., in a direction in which the supported section 60 exits the movable supporting section 40.

[0037] It should be noted that a configuration in which the movable supporting section movably supports or carries the supported section within the predetermined area is not limited to the example above. For instance, the movable supporting section could be a protrusion with a T-shaped cross-section, and the supported section could be a groove with a T-shaped cross-section into which the protrusion, which has the T-shaped cross-section, is loosely fitted so that it can slide or slide.

[0038] Furthermore, in the example above, the movable supporting section 40 includes the pair of guide grooves 43, and the supported section 60 includes the pair of inset projections or extensions 62. In contrast to this configuration, a movable supporting section can include a pair of inset projections, and a supported section can include a pair of guide grooves.

[0039] The supported section 60 is or is held back in the movable supporting section 40 by the contact of the restraining / restricting section 48 with the receiving section 64.

[0040] The base end section 51 of the connector 50 is open when viewed from the side of the movable supporting section 40. The receiving section 64 is formed on the base end section 51. Here, a pointed portion of a wall section on the rear side, in the direction of movement, of a circumferential wall section surrounding an opening formed in the base end section 51, is the receiving section 64. The receiving section 64 is in the form of a plate orthogonal to the direction extending from the pair of inset projections 62. A portion (outwardly directed portion) on the rear side, in the direction of movement, of an end edge portion of the receiving section 64 is formed in the form of a chamfered slope.Here, a part (inwardly directed part) on a front face in the direction of movement, from the end-edge part of the receiving section 64, is also formed in the form of a chamfered inclination. Both sides of a part behind the parts which are formed in the shape or form of an inclination, from the receiving section 64, are surfaces orthogonal to the direction of movement.

[0041] The restraining / restricting section 48 is provided in the movable supporting section 40. The restraining / restricting section 48 extends in such a position as to increasingly approach the receiving section 64 in the direction of a displacement side of the supported section 60 from a position separated from the receiving section 64 in the direction opposite the connector 50. More specifically, an extending base piece 47 extends in the direction of an insertion side of the supported section 60 from an intermediate part in the first direction X in a rear portion of the movable supporting section 40 between the pair of displacement-supporting sections 42. The restraining / restricting section 48 is provided by folding a tip portion of the extending base piece 47.The restraining / restricting section 48 extends in an oblique position to move in the direction of movement of the supported section 60 relative to the movable supporting section 40, from the rear sides towards the tip sides of the pair of sliding support sections 42 between the pair of sliding support sections 42. Here, part of the restraining / restricting section 48, with the exception of the folded portion and the tip portion, is in the form of a straight plate. The tip portion of the restraining / restricting section 48 is located near the rear side in the direction of movement of the supported section 60 between the pair of guide grooves 43. When the supported section 60 is inserted to slide into the movable supporting section 40, the tip portion of the restraining / restricting section 48 is located near the rear side in the direction of movement of the supported section 60 between the pair of guide grooves 43.To allow for displacement, the tip portion of the restraining / restricting section 48 is positioned such that it can contact the receiving section 64. This restraining / restricting section 48 can be easily deformed with one of its base sides acting as a center. In this way, the restraining / restricting section 48 can be displaced along the third direction Z, which is a longitudinal direction of the connector 50. Because it extends obliquely, the restraining / restricting section 48 is relatively long. This provides a sufficiently resilient deformation region for the restraining / restricting section 48 to deform, while also saving space.

[0042] The tip portion of the restraining / restricting section 48 has a restraining surface 48f1. Here, the tip portion of the restraining / restricting section 48 includes a part 48a which projects towards the connector 50 in the third direction Z. A surface of this part 48a on the rear side in the displacement direction of the supported section 60 is the restraining surface 48f1. When the supported section 60 is displaced towards the movable supporting section 40, the restraining surface 48f1 is positioned to be able to contact the receiving section 64 in one direction to restrain the supported section 60 (i.e., from the front side in the displacement direction of the supported section 60).

[0043] More specifically, in a natural state where the restraining / restricting section 48 is not resilient or elastically deformed, the part 48a, which has the restraining surface 48f1, is located in a position that overlaps the receiving section 64, as seen along the displacement direction of the supported section 60. In particular, this positional relationship is satisfied even when the inset projections 62 are in contact with the inner surfaces on the side of the connector 50 in the guide grooves 43 (i.e., even when the supported section 60 is located in a position furthest from the cover body 30 in the movable area by the movable supporting section 40). This contact is satisfied when the supported section 60 is displaced and mounted in the movable supporting section 40.The restraining surface 48f1 of the restraining / restricting section 48 is arranged to restrain the receiving section 64 in order to restrain the supported section 60. This state is a restrained or restrained state.

[0044] Furthermore, the restraining / restricting section 48 is restorable from a position in the restrained state and deformable in one direction to be retracted from a relative passage path of the receiving section 64, i.e., in the direction of the cover body 30, when the supported section 60 is inserted into the movable supporting section 40. When the supported section 60 of the connector 50 is mounted into the movable supporting section 40 of the cover body 30, the receiving section 64 contacts an inclined surface of part 48a from a side opposite the restraining surface 48f1. In this way, the restraining / restricting section 48 can be deformed in the direction to be retracted. When part 48a passes over the receiving section 64, the retracting section 48a is deformed in the direction of retraction.As it moves beyond this point, the restraining / restricting section 48 returns to its original form and the restrained state is achieved or maintained.

[0045] It should be noted that there is a difference between a position where the supported section 60 is restrained by the restraining surface 48f1 and a position where a backward movement of the supported section 60 is restricted by the rear receiving section 46. Here, the distance between the restraining surface 48f1 and the rear receiving section 46 is greater than the thickness of the receiving section 64. In this way, the supported section 60 can move within a predetermined range in the first direction X.

[0046] The tip portion of the restraining / restricting section 48 has a pressing surface 48f2. Here, the tip portion of the restraining / restricting section 48 includes a part 48b, which projects towards the rear side in the sliding direction of the supported section 60 in the first direction X. A surface of this part 48b, which faces the connector 50 in the third direction Z, is the pressing surface 48f2. The pressing surface 48f2 is positioned such that it can contact the receiving section 64 from the side of the cover body 30 when the inserted projections 62 are received in the guide grooves 43.For example, the pressing surface 48f2 is provided in such a position that the pressing surface 48f2 can contact the receiving section 64 from the side of the cover body 30 when, or wherein, the inserting projections 62 are held in contact with the inner surfaces on the side of the connector 50 in the guide grooves 43 (i.e., wherein the supported section 60 is located at the position furthest away from the cover body 30 in the movable area by the movable supporting section 40). Fig.Figure 6 shows a state where the part 48b, which has the pressing surface 48f2, is arranged in a region that overlaps the receiving section 64 in an initial or initial state, where the restraining / restricting section 48 is not resilient or elastically deformed. When the supported section 60 is displaced and inserted into the movable supporting section 40, the pressing surface 48f2, which is formed on the tip of the restraining / restricting section 48, contacts the receiving section 64 from the side opposite the connector 50 and presses the connector 50 towards one side away from the cover body 30.

[0047] Furthermore, a laterally projecting section 49 is formed on at least one side part of the tip of the restraining / restricting section 48. Here, a pair of laterally projecting sections 49 is formed on both side parts of the tip of the restraining / restricting section 48. More specifically, the laterally projecting sections 49 are located closer to the cover body 30 than the part 48a on the tip part of the restraining / restricting section 48. The positions of the pressing surface 48f2 and the laterally projecting sections 49 are displaced in the first direction X. Surfaces of the laterally projecting sections 49 on the side of the connector 50 are located in the same position as the pressing surface 48f2 in the third direction Z. When the pressing surface 48f2 is held in contact with the receiving section 64, orThe laterally projecting sections 49 are in contact with the supported section 60 from the side of the cover body 30. Here, the pair of laterally projecting sections 49 is in contact with both side wall parts of the circumferential wall part that surrounds the opening in the base end part 51 of the connector 50. In this way, the pair of laterally projecting sections 49 also contacts the connector 50 from the side opposite the connector 50 and pushes the connector 50 away from the cover body 30 in one direction.

[0048] According to the movable support structure, which is configured and constructed as described above, the restraining / restricting section 48 extends in such a position as to increasingly approach the receiving section 64 from the position separated from the receiving section 64 on the side opposite the connector 50, in the direction of the sliding side of the supported section 60. The restricting surface 48f1 of the tip portion of the restraining / restricting section 48 contacts the receiving section 64 to restrain the supported section 60.When the supported section 60 is about to exit the movable supporting section 40, it is assumed that a force in an exit direction of the supported section 60 and a force in a direction towards the cover body 30 are applied to the tip portion of the restraining / restricting section 48. However, such forces are effectively absorbed by the rigidity of the restraining / restricting section 48 in its inclined position, due to its extending direction. Therefore, it is unlikely that the restraining / restricting section 48 itself will deform in a way that would displace the tip portion towards the cover body 30. This prevents the retraining / restricting section 48 and the receiving section 64 from disengaging.In this way, it is less likely that the connector 50 will be separated from the cover body 30 if the connector 50 is supported in a relatively movable manner relative to the cover body 30.

[0049] Furthermore, the pressing surface 48f2, which is formed on the tip of the restraining / restricting section 48, contacts the receiving section 64 from the side opposite the connector 50 and presses the connector 50 towards the side away from the cover body 30. In this way, it is unlikely that the connector 50 will vibrate or wobble relative to the cover body 30. This suppresses, for example, the vibration of the connector 50. Furthermore, other measures for suppressing the vibration of the connector 50 become unnecessary. This configuration is effective for suppressing the vibration of the connector 50 when a large movable width of the supported section 60 relative to the movable supporting section 40 is set.

[0050] Furthermore, since the connector 50 is pressed sideways away from the cover body 30 by the laterally projecting sections 49, it is less likely for the connector 50 to vibrate relative to the cover body 30. The laterally projecting sections 49 can be omitted. In particular, by providing the laterally projecting sections 49 on both sides of the pressing surface 48f2, the tip portion of the restraining / restricting section 48 can stably press or push the connector 50.

[0051] Furthermore, since the retaining projections or extensions 44 are provided in the guide grooves 43, it is less likely for the inserted projections 62 to emerge from the guide grooves 43, and it is less likely for the connector 50 to be separated from the cover body 30.

[0052] Furthermore, the tip portion of the retaining / restricting section 48 presses the receiving section 64 towards the connector 50 on the rear side in the direction of movement of the supported section 60. In this way, the connector 50 is slightly inclined towards the front side in the sliding or displacement direction of the supported section 60; in other words, possibly slightly inclined to displace or shift the end portions of the inserting projections 62 on the side of the retaining projections 44 towards the cover body 30. In this embodiment, the retaining projections 44 are provided in the guide grooves 43 on the side of the cover body 30. Contact is thus maintained even when the connector 50 is inclined.As described above, the inset projections 62 easily engage the restraining projections 44 and the supported section 60 is effectively prevented from exiting the movable supporting section 40.

[0053] Furthermore, since the pair of subdivided, rear receiving sections 46a, 46a is divided across the distance or gap, the pair of subdivided, rear receiving sections 46a, 46a can stably receive the supported section 60, while achieving a weight saving. Additionally, the amount of resin or plastic used can also be reduced. [Modification]

[0054] In the embodiment above, the cover body 30 is a first component and the connector 50 is a second component. In contrast, a cover body can be a second component and a connector can be a first component. In this case, the connector is provided with a movable supporting section and a restraining / limiting section, and the cover body is provided with a supported section and a receiving or receiving section.

[0055] It should be noted that the respective components described in the above embodiment and modification can be combined appropriately or suitablely without contradicting each other. [List of reference symbols] 10 device housings 10h opening 11 opening or opening section 12 Pipe section 13 Clamp or support section 16 matching or coordinated connectors 20 Cover or lid 28 Shielding cover 29 screw 30 cover bodies 40 movable supporting section 42 a section supporting displacement or sliding 43 Guide groove or slot 44 restrained lead or extension 44f1 Guide surface 44f2 Stop surface 46 rear receiving section 46a subdivided, rear receiving section 47 extending base piece 48 Restrictive / limiting section 48a Part 48b Part 48f1 restrained surface 48f2 pressing or pressing surface 49 laterally projecting section 50 connectors 51 Base end part 60 supported section 62 beginning of a lead or extension 64 receiving or receiving section X first direction Y second direction Z third direction

Claims

[1] Movable support structure, comprising: a first component (30) comprising a movable supporting section (40) and a restraining / restricting section (48); and a second component (50) which includes a supported section (60) and a receiving section (64), where: the movable supporting section (40) restricts movement towards a rear side in a displacement direction of the supported section (60), which is displaced towards the movable supporting section (40) along a first direction, the displaced supported section (60) is movable along the first direction and supported orthogonally to the first direction in a second direction, the restraining / restricting section (48) extends in such a position to increasingly approach the receiving section (64) from a position which is separated from the receiving section (64) on one side opposite the second component (50) in the direction of a displacing side of the supported section (60), a restraining surface (48f1) formed on a tip of the restraining / restricting section (48) is capable of contacting the receiving section (64) in a direction to release the supported section (60) when the supported section (60) is displaced in the direction of the movable supporting section (40), one of the movable supporting section (40) and the supported section (60) includes a pair of inset projections (62), the other of the movable supporting section (40) and the supported section (60) includes a pair of guide grooves (43), wherein the pair of inserting projections (62) is inserted into the pair of guide grooves (43), and Retaining projections (44) for partial closure of the pair of guide grooves (43), wherein gaps are formed in the pair of guide grooves (43), wherein the pair of inserting projections (6) can be inserted into the gaps, are formed on end parts on the side of an insertion opening of the pair of guide grooves (43), where the pair of inserting projections (62) is inserted. [2] Movable support structure according to claim 1, wherein: a pressing surface (48f2) formed on the tip of the restraining / restricting section (48) contacts the receiving section (64) from the side opposite the second component (50) and pushes the second component (50) towards one side away from the first component (30). [3] Movable support structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: a laterally projecting section (49) is formed on at least one side part of the tip of the restraining / restricting section (48), and the laterally projecting section (49) contacts the second component (50) from the side opposite the second component (50) and pushes the second component (50) towards one side away from the first component (30). [4] Movable support structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: the movable supporting section (40) includes a rear receiving section (46) which is directed towards the supported section (60) which is displaced towards the movable supporting section (40) along the first direction on the rear side in the displacing direction, and the rear receiving section (46) includes a pair of subdivided rear receiving sections (46a, 46a) which are divided over a space in the second direction.

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