Wiring device, and housing for wiring device

Abstract

To provide a wiring device capable of draining water that infiltrated into a housing.SOLUTION: A wiring device 1A comprises a wiring device body 2A and a housing 3 housing the wiring device body 2A. The housing 3 has a body 4 and a cover 5 covering at least a part of the body 4. The body 4 comprises a swollen part 41 having an opening 40 where a part of the wiring device body 2A is exposed. The cover 5 is installed to the body 4 freely rotatably between a closed state of covering a front face 410 of the swollen part 41, and an open state of opening the front face 410 of the swollen part 41. The housing 3 has: drain parts 30 which discharge water from inside to outside the housing 3; and a guiding protrusion 31 which guides water to the drain parts 30. The guiding protrusion 31 is provided for at least one of the front face 410 of the swollen part 41 and an opposing face 51 of the cover 5 opposing the front face 410. Further, the guiding protrusion 31 is positioned between the swollen part 41 and the cover 5.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to a wiring apparatus and a housing for a wiring apparatus, and more particularly to a wiring apparatus and a housing for a wiring apparatus having a cover and a body. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a waterproof outlet. Since such waterproof outlets are primarily installed outdoors, the outlet body is housed in a housing that includes a body and a cover to prevent water such as rainwater from acting on the outlet body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2010-086822 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the waterproof outlet as described above, water hardly ever penetrates into the housing. However, in the unlikely event that water does penetrate into the housing, it is desirable to have the water be able to be drained to the outside of the housing.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a wiring device and a housing for the wiring device that are capable of draining water that has entered the interior. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A wiring device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a wiring device main body and a housing that accommodates the wiring device main body. The housing includes a body to which the wiring device main body is attached and a cover that covers at least a part of the body. The body includes a bulge having an opening through which a part of the wiring device main body is exposed. The cover is rotatably attached to the body between a closed state in which the front surface of the bulge is covered and an open state in which the front surface of the bulge is opened. The housing includes a water draining portion that drains water from the inside of the housing to the outside in the closed state, and a guide protrusion that guides water to the water draining portion. The guide protrusion is provided on at least one of the front surface of the bulge and an opposing surface of the cover that faces the front surface in the closed state. The guide protrusion is located between the bulge and the cover in the closed state.

[0007] A wiring device housing according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a housing for accommodating a wiring device main body. The housing has a body to which the wiring device main body is attached, and a cover that covers at least a part of the body. The body has a bulge having an opening through which a part of the wiring device main body is exposed. The cover is attached to the body so as to be freely rotatable between a closed state in which the cover covers the front surface of the bulge and an open state in which the cover opens the front surface of the bulge. The housing has a water draining section that drains water from the inside of the housing to the outside in the closed state, and a guide protrusion that guides water to the water draining section. The guide protrusion is provided on at least one of the front surface of the bulge and an opposing surface of the cover that faces the front surface in the closed state. The guide protrusion is located between the bulge and the cover in the closed state. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present disclosure, there is an advantage that, in the unlikely event that water infiltrates inside the housing, the water can be guided by the guide protrusion to the water drainage section and discharged to the outside of the housing. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wiring device according to the present embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the same. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the same. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the same. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the body of the above. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a portion of the body of the above. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the cover. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a portion of the cover. [Figure 9] 9A and 9B are exploded perspective views of the restricting portion of the same. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a part of the housing. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of the above in use. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the above in use. [Figure 13] 13A and 13B are schematic views of the restricting portion of the same. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the same. [Figure 15] Fig. 15A is an enlarged perspective view of a portion X1 in Fig. 15B, and Fig. 15B is a schematic view of the same. [Figure 16] Fig. 16A is a cross-sectional view of the same, Fig. 16B is an enlarged perspective view of a portion X2 in Fig. 16A, and Fig. 16C is an enlarged perspective view of a portion X3 in Fig. 16A. [Figure 17] 17A and 17B are cross-sectional views of the same. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram of a portion of the wiring device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 19]Fig. 19A is a perspective view of a modified example of a holding member of the wiring appliance according to the present embodiment, and Fig. 19B is a side view of the same. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] The wiring device 1A according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the following embodiment is merely one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. The following embodiment can be modified in various ways depending on the design, etc., as long as the object of the present disclosure can be achieved. In addition, each figure described in the following embodiment is a schematic diagram, and the size and thickness ratios of each component in the figure do not necessarily reflect the actual dimensional ratios.

[0011] In the following embodiment, a description will be given of a case where the wiring device 1A is a socket 1. In this case, the wiring device main body 2A is a socket main body 2 into which a plug P1 is inserted.

[0012] (Embodiment) (1) Overview The outlet 1 of this embodiment comprises an outlet body 2 and a housing 3 (see Figs. 1, 2 and 3). A plug P1 is inserted into the outlet body 2. The housing 3 accommodates the outlet body 2. The housing 3 comprises a body 4 and a cover 5. The outlet body 2 is attached to the body 4. The cover 5 covers at least a part of the body 4. The body 4 comprises a bulging portion 41. The bulging portion 41 has an opening 40 through which a part of the outlet body 2 is exposed. The cover 5 is attached to the body 4 so as to be freely rotatable between a closed state and an open state. In the closed state, the cover covers the front surface 410 of the bulging portion 41 (see Figs. 1 and 2). In the open state, the cover opens the front surface 410 of the bulging portion 41 (see Fig. 3). The housing 3 comprises a water draining portion 30 and a guide protrusion 31. In the closed state, the water draining portion 30 drains water from the inside of the housing 3 to the outside. The guide protrusion 31 guides water to the water draining portion 30. The guide protrusion 31 is provided on at least one of the front surface 410 of the bulging portion 41 and the opposing surface 51 of the cover 5. The opposing surface 51 faces the front surface 410 in the closed state. In addition, the guide protrusion 31 is located between the bulging portion 41 and the cover 5 in the closed state (see FIGS. 16A, 16B, 17A, and 17B).

[0013] In the outlet 1 of this embodiment, when the cover 5 is in a closed state relative to the body 4, water such as rainwater is less likely to act on the outlet body 2, improving waterproofing. Furthermore, when the cover 5 is in an open state relative to the body 4, the outlet body 2 is easier to see, making it easier to insert the plug P1 into the outlet body 2. In this way, the outlet 1 of this embodiment has excellent waterproofing and makes it easier to insert the plug P1.

[0014] On the other hand, because the cover 5 is rotatably attached to the body 4, it is difficult to seal the cover 5 and the body 4 without any gaps. Therefore, even in the closed state, some gaps are generated between the cover 5 and the body 4, and water may enter the inside of the housing 3 through these gaps.

[0015] Therefore, in the outlet 1 of this embodiment, the housing 3 is provided with the water drainage section 30, which drains water from the inside of the housing 3 to the outside, making it difficult for water to act on the outlet body 2 and providing excellent waterproofing. Furthermore, water that has entered the housing 3 is easily guided to the water drainage section 30 by the guide protrusions 31, making it even more difficult for water to act on the outlet body 2 and improving waterproofing.

[0016] (2)Details (2.1) Structure The outlet 1 of this embodiment comprises an outlet body 2 and a housing 3 (see Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4). A plug P1 is inserted into the outlet body 2 (see Figures 11 and 12). The housing 3 accommodates the outlet body 2 (see Figures 11 and 12). The housing 3 has a body 4 and a cover 5. The outlet body 2 is attached to the body 4. The cover 5 can cover at least a part of the body 4. In this embodiment, the cover 5 can cover almost the entire body 4 except for the underside of the body 4.

[0017] The cover 5 is attached to the body 4 so as to be freely rotatable. In the following, the direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the cover 5 relative to the body 4 is defined as the left-right direction. In the drawings, arrow L indicates the left direction, and arrow R indicates the right direction. Also, as in FIG. 1, the direction in which the body 4 and the cover 5 are lined up when the cover 5 covers almost the entire body 4 is defined as the front-rear direction. In the drawings, arrow F indicates the front direction, and arrow B indicates the rear direction. The direction perpendicular to the left-right direction and the front-rear direction is defined as the up-down direction. In the drawings, arrow U indicates the upward direction, and arrow D indicates the downward direction. However, the definition of these directions is not intended to limit the manner in which the outlet 1 can be used.

[0018] The housing 3 includes a body 4, a cover 5, and a restricting portion 6 (see FIG. 4).

[0019] <Body> The body 4 is a molded product of synthetic resin such as polycarbonate (PC). The body 4 has a rectangular shape extending in the vertical direction when viewed from the front. The body 4 has a bulging portion 41, a fitting portion 42, a flat portion 43, an upper flange portion 44, and a pair of side flange portions 45 (see FIG. 5).

[0020] The upper flange portion 44 is formed in a plate shape extending in the left-right direction and constitutes the upper end portion of the body 4. The pair of lateral flange portions 45 are formed in a plate shape extending in the up-down direction and constitute the left end portion and the right end portion of the body 4. The upper end portion of one of the lateral flange portions 45 is connected to the left end portion of the upper flange portion 44. The upper end portion of the other lateral flange portion 45 is connected to the right end portion of the upper flange portion 44. The pair of lateral flange portions 45 are disposed opposite each other in the left-right direction. Each lateral flange portion 45 is provided with a fixing hole 451. The fixing holes 451 are provided at the upper and lower portions of each lateral flange portion 45. The fixing holes 451 are formed to penetrate the lateral flange portions 45 in the front-rear direction.

[0021] The bulging portion 41 is provided below the upper flange portion 44 and between the pair of lateral flange portions 45. The bulging portion 41 protrudes forward beyond the upper flange portion 44 and the pair of lateral flange portions 45. The bulging portion 41 has a pair of side surface portions 416, an upper surface portion 417, a front surface portion 419, a lower surface portion 418, etc. (see Figs. 4 and 5).

[0022] The pair of side surface portions 416 are formed to protrude forward from each horizontal flange portion 45. The pair of side surface portions 416 face each other in the left-right direction. The outer surfaces (the surfaces not facing each other) of the side surface portions 416 constitute the side surfaces 411 of the bulging portion 41.

[0023] The upper surface portion 417 is formed to protrude forward from the upper flange portion 44. The left and right ends of the upper surface portion 417 are connected to the upper ends of the left and right side portions 416, respectively. The upper surface portion 417 constitutes the upper surface of the bulging portion 41.

[0024] The front surface portion 419 constitutes the front surface 410 of the bulging portion 41. The upper end of the front surface portion 419 is connected to the front end of the upper surface portion 417, and the left and right ends of the front surface portion 419 are connected to the front ends of the left and right side surface portions 416, respectively.

[0025] The space surrounded by the top surface portion 417, the pair of side surfaces 416, and the front surface portion 419 is formed as an accommodation space 415 in which the outlet body 2 is accommodated. The accommodation space 415 opens to the rear of the bulging portion 41. The accommodation space 415 also opens below the bulging portion 41 through an opening 40. The opening 40 is formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the left-right direction when viewed from below. The bottom surface portion 418 is formed in a square frame shape so as to surround the opening 40, and is provided at the lower end of the bulging portion 41.

[0026] The bulging portion 41 has a groove portion 4160. The groove portion 4160 is provided on a side surface 411 (an outer surface of a side surface portion 416) of the bulging portion 41. The groove portion 4160 is formed as a recess in the side surface 411 in front of the fixing hole 451. The groove portion 4160 is also formed so as to extend in the front-rear direction from the front end to the rear end of the side surface portion 416.

[0027] The body 4 has a pair of shafts 46 on the upper surface of the bulging portion 41. The pair of shafts 46 are aligned in the left-right direction. The pair of shafts 46 are provided in front of the upper flange portion 44, protruding upward from the rear of the upper surface of the upper surface portion 417. A stopper 47 is provided beside each shaft 46. The upper end of the cover 5 is coupled to the pair of shafts 46. This allows the cover 5 to be attached to the body 4 so as to be rotatable in the up-down direction around the shafts 46 as the rotation axis. The cover 5 is caught by the stopper 47 and can be stopped at a predetermined angle in stages (for example, four stages of angles).

[0028] The body 4 has a second guide protrusion 312 as the guide protrusion 31. The second guide protrusion 312 is provided on the front surface 419 of the bulging portion 41. The second guide protrusion 312 is formed so as to protrude forward at the lower part of the front surface 410 of the bulging portion 41. That is, a step is formed on the front surface 410 at the position of the second guide protrusion 312. The second guide protrusion 312 is provided so as to extend in the left-right direction when viewed from the front. The second guide protrusion 312 is also inclined so as to descend from the center portion 32 in the left-right direction toward both ends 33. In this case, the second guide protrusion 312 is curved so as to be convex upward. The ends 33 of the second guide protrusion 312 are located at the ends of the front surface 410 in the left-right direction. The second guide protrusion 312 has extensions 3120 at both ends 33 in the left-right direction. The extensions 3120 are provided so as to protrude from the side surfaces 411 of the bulging portion 41. The extension 3120 is formed to extend in the front-rear direction. The front end of the extension 3120 is connected to the end 33 of the second guide protrusion 312 at the boundary between the side surface 411 and the front surface 410. The second guide protrusion 312 is located above the opening 40 when viewed from the front.

[0029] The body 4 has a flat plate portion 43 below the bulge portion 41. The flat plate portion 43 is a plate-shaped portion whose front surface is formed to be substantially flat. The flat plate portion 43 is provided between a pair of lateral flange portions 45, and the left and right ends of the flat plate portion 43 are connected to the pair of lateral flange portions 45, respectively. The bulge portion 41 protrudes forward beyond the flat plate portion 43.

[0030] The body 4 has a fitting portion 42 that holds the body side regulating portion 60. The body 4 has the fitting portion 42 below the flat plate portion 43. The body 4 has a pair of fitting portions 42. The pair of fitting portions 42 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. Each fitting portion 42 is formed in a box shape with an opening at the front. The upper surface portion 421 and the lower surface portion 422 of each fitting portion 42 are each provided with a notch portion 423. The upper notch portion 423 and the lower notch portion 423 are formed at positions facing each other in the up-down direction. The upper notch portion 423 and the lower notch portion 423 are formed in a semicircular shape when viewed from below. Each fitting portion 42 is provided with a body side regulating portion 60. The body side regulating portion 60 is housed and held inside each fitting portion 42, but the front surface of the body side regulating portion 60 is exposed from the opening at the front surface of the fitting portion 42. The pair of fitting portions 42 protrude forward beyond the flat plate portion 43. The lower surface portions 422 of the pair of fitting portions 42 form the lower surface of the body 4. The regulating portion 6 includes a body side regulating portion 60 and a cover side regulating portion 61. The body side regulating portion 60 is the regulating portion 6 provided on the body 4, and the cover side regulating portion 61 is the regulating portion 6 provided on the cover 5.

[0031] The body 4 has an operating section 48 below the flat plate section 43. The operating section 48 is provided between a pair of fitting sections 42. The operating section 48 has a U-shaped engaging section 481 and a pressing section 482 provided on the lower surface of the engaging section 481. When the cover 5 is in a closed state in which it is positioned so as to cover the front surface 410 of the bulging section 41, the engaging section 481 elastically hooks onto the cover 5, thereby locking the cover 5 so that it does not rotate. When the cover 5 in the closed state is rotated to open the front surface 410 of the bulging section 41, the pressing section 482 is pressed from below to elastically deform the engaging section 481, thereby releasing the engagement of the engaging section 481 with the cover 5. This releases the lock on the cover 5, making it rotatable.

[0032] The body 4 has a guide rib 412 on at least one of a pair of side surfaces 411 aligned in the left-right direction of the bulging portion 41 (see FIG. 6). In this embodiment, the guide ribs 412 are provided on both of the pair of side surfaces 411. Since the guide ribs 412 guide the rotation of the cover 5, it is easier to guide the cover 5 if they are provided on both of the pair of side surfaces 411. The guide ribs 412 are provided on the upper part of each side surface 411. The guide ribs 412 are provided on the upper part of each side surface 411. They are provided above the groove portions 4160.

[0033] The guide rib 412 is formed to extend in the front-rear direction. The guide rib 412 has a locking portion 413 and a sliding portion 414. The sliding portion 414 is formed to extend forward from the locking portion 413. The locking portion 413 is formed behind the sliding portion 414. The locking portion 413 has a constant protruding dimension from the side surface 411 in the left-right direction. The sliding portion 414 is formed such that the protruding dimension from the side surface 411 in the left-right direction gradually increases from the front end toward the locking portion 413. Therefore, the sliding portion 414 is inclined toward the front from the locking portion 413 side.

[0034] The body 4 has a pair of guide pieces 431. The pair of guide pieces 431 are provided so as to protrude forward from the pair of horizontal flange portions 45, respectively. Each guide piece 431 is formed of a protrusion extending in the up-down direction. Each guide piece 431 is provided between directly below the bulging portion 41 and directly above the lower fixing hole 451.

[0035] The body 4 holds the outlet body 2. The outlet body 2 is attached to the bulge 41. The outlet body 2 includes built-in parts such as a terminal receiving member, and a case 20 in which these built-in parts are housed. An insertion opening 21 into which the terminal of the plug P1 is inserted is formed in the bottom surface of the case 20. A frame 22 is attached to the outlet body 2. The frame 22 is formed in a rectangular frame shape, and is provided so as to surround the outer periphery of the case 20. The outlet body 2 is attached at an angle so that the bottom surface of the case 20 slopes downward toward the rear.

[0036] The outlet body 2 is attached to the bulging portion 41 while being positioned such that a portion of the outlet body 2 is exposed from the opening 40. That is, the outlet body 2 is accommodated in the accommodation space 415 with its underside exposed from the opening 40, and the frame 22 is attached to the bulging portion 41 by being caught on the edge of the opening 40.

[0037] In this embodiment, the outlet body 2 is exemplified as one for supplying power, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be, for example, an outlet body 2 for a USB (Universal Serial Bus).

[0038] <Cover> The cover 5 is a molded product of synthetic resin such as polycarbonate (PC). When viewed from the front, the cover 5 is formed to be approximately the same size as the body 4, and has a rectangular outer shape extending in the vertical direction. The cover 5 includes a front wall portion 52, a pair of side walls 53, an upper wall portion 54, an insertion portion 55, an attachment portion 56, and a lower wall portion 57, and is formed in a box shape with an open rear surface facing the front wall portion 52 (see FIGS. 4, 7, and 8).

[0039] The front wall portion 52 constitutes the front surface of the cover 5. The front wall portion 52 is formed in a rectangular shape extending in the up-down direction when viewed from the front. The front wall portion 52 is curved in a convex shape so that the approximate center portion in the up-down direction protrudes forward more than the upper end and the lower end. A rib portion 521 is provided on the rear surface of the front wall portion 52. The rib portion 521 is formed in a lattice shape so as to extend in the up-down direction and the left-right direction. The rib portion 521 is provided at a position of about 2 / 3 of the lower side of the rear surface of the front wall portion 52. About 1 / 3 of the upper side of the rear surface of the front wall portion 52 is formed as an opposing surface 51. The opposing surface 51 is a portion that faces the front surface 410 of the bulge portion 41 when the cover 5 is in the closed state.

[0040] The pair of side walls 53 constitute the side surfaces of the cover 5. The front end of the side wall 53 located on the left side is connected to the left end of the front wall 52. The front end of the side wall 53 located on the right side is connected to the right end of the front wall 52. The front ends of the side walls 53 are curved in a convex shape such that the approximate center in the up-down direction protrudes further forward than the upper and lower ends.

[0041] The upper wall portion 54 constitutes the upper surface of the cover 5. The front end of the upper wall portion 54 is connected to the upper end of the front wall portion 52. The left end of the upper wall portion 54 is connected to the upper end of the side wall portion 53 located on the left side. The right end of the upper wall portion 54 is connected to the upper end of the side wall portion 53 located on the right side. A pair of bearing portions 541 is provided at the rear end of the upper wall portion 54. The pair of bearing portions 541 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction.

[0042] The underside of the cover 5 is made up of the underside of the insertion portion 55, the underside of the mounting portion 56, and the underside of the bottom wall portion 57. The insertion portion 55 is provided in approximately the center in the left-right direction of the lower part of the cover 5. The insertion portion 55 is formed in a cylindrical shape with an open rear surface, and is formed so as to protrude rearward from the rear surface of the front wall portion 52 (see FIG. 7). An engagement protrusion 550 is provided inside the insertion portion 55.

[0043] The bottom wall portions 57 are provided at each of the left and right ends of the cover 5. The left bottom wall portion 57 protrudes rightward (toward the insertion portion 55) from the lower end of the left side wall portion 53. The right bottom wall portion 57 protrudes leftward (toward the insertion portion 55) from the lower end of the right side wall portion 53. The front ends of the bottom wall portions 57 are connected to the lower ends of the front wall portion 52.

[0044] The cover 5 has a pair of mounting parts 56. The pair of mounting parts 56 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction with the insertion part 55 in between. The pair of mounting parts 56 are each provided between the insertion part 55 and the lower wall part 57. Each mounting part 56 is formed in a box shape with an opening at the rear. The upper surface part 561 and the lower surface part 562 of each mounting part 56 are each provided with a notch part 58. The upper notch part 58 and the lower notch part 58 are formed at positions facing each other in the up-down direction. The upper notch part 58 and the lower notch part 58 are formed in a semicircular shape when viewed from below. Each mounting part 56 is provided with a cover side regulating part 61. The cover side regulating part 61 is housed and held inside each mounting part 56, but the rear surface of the cover side regulating part 61 is exposed from the opening at the rear surface of the mounting part 56. The pair of mounting parts 56 protrude rearward from the front wall part 52.

[0045] The first guide protrusion 311 is provided on the opposing surface 51 of the cover 5 as the guide protrusion 31. The first guide protrusion 311 is formed so as to protrude rearward from the opposing surface 51. That is, a step is formed on the opposing surface 51 at the position of the first guide protrusion 311. The first guide protrusion 311 is provided so as to extend in the left-right direction when viewed from the rear. The first guide protrusion 311 is inclined so as to descend from the center portion 32 in the left-right direction toward the end portion 33. In this case, the first guide protrusion 311 is curved so as to be convex upward. The end portion 33 of the first guide protrusion 311 is located at the end portion in the left-right direction of the front wall portion 52. The first guide protrusion 311 has extension portions 333 at both end portions 33 in the left-right direction (see FIG. 8). The extension portions 333 are provided so as to protrude from the inner surface of the side wall portion 53 (the opposing surface of the pair of side wall portions 53). The extension portions 333 are formed so as to extend in the front-rear direction. The front end of the extension portion 333 is connected to the end portion 33 of the first guiding projection 311 at the boundary between the front wall portion 52 and the side wall portion 53. The first guiding projection 311 is located above the opening portion 40 in the closed state.

[0046] The cover 5 also has a pair of fitting recesses 50 into which the fitting portion 42 fits in the closed state. The pair of fitting recesses 50 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction and provided in the lower part of the cover 5. Each of the pair of fitting recesses 50 is located behind the mounting portion 56. One fitting recess 50 is formed between the left bottom wall portion 57 and the insertion portion 55, and the other fitting recess 50 is formed between the right bottom wall portion 57 and the insertion portion 55.

[0047] <Regulations Department> The housing 3 includes a restricting portion 6. The restricting portion 6 restricts movement of the cord C1 connected to the plug P1. The restricting portion 6 includes a body side restricting portion 60 provided on the body 4 and a cover side restricting portion 61 provided on the cover 5. The restricting portion 6 includes an elastic member 601 and a holding member 602 (see FIGS. 9A and 9B). The elastic member 601 is a member that comes into contact with the cord C1. The holding member 602 is a member that holds the elastic member 601.

[0048] The elastic member 601 is made of an elastic material such as rubber. The elastic member 601 has a plurality of protruding pieces 604. The plurality of protruding pieces 604 are provided to protrude from one surface (front surface or rear surface) of a base member 610 formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. In this embodiment, a plurality of (three) protruding pieces 604 are provided in a line in the vertical direction at a predetermined interval. Some of the plurality of protruding pieces 604 have a recess 605 in which the cord C1 is accommodated. In this embodiment, the lowest protruding piece 604 is formed in a flat plate shape and does not have the recess 605. The recess 605 is formed in the protruding pieces 604 arranged in the middle and the top. The recess 605 is provided in a substantially central portion of the elastic member 601 in the left-right direction. The recess 605 is formed in a substantially arc shape when viewed from above, and opens at the front end or rear end of the protruding piece 604. The recess 605 provided in the uppermost protrusion 604 is formed larger than the recess 605 provided in the middle protrusion 604. The elastic member 601 has a pair of insertion holes 606. The pair of insertion holes 606 are formed in a base material portion 610. The pair of insertion holes 606 are aligned in the left-right direction. The pair of insertion holes 606 are formed so as to penetrate the base material portion 610 in the up-down direction.

[0049] The holding member 602 is formed of a plastic molded product. The holding member 602 has a substrate 609, a support plate 607, and a pair of protrusions 603 that are inserted into the elastic member 601. The substrate 609 is formed in a flat plate shape, and a notch 608 is formed in approximately the center in the left-right direction. The notch 608 is formed in an approximately arc shape when viewed from above, and opens at the front end or rear end of the substrate 609. The support plate 607 is formed in a flat plate shape, and protrudes upward from the front end or rear end of the substrate 609 at approximately a right angle.

[0050] The pair of protrusions 603 protrude upward from the upper surface of the substrate 609. The pair of protrusions 603 are arranged at a predetermined interval in the left-right direction. The pair of protrusions 603 are located on both the left and right sides of the cutout portion 608, respectively.

[0051] The restricting portion 6 is formed by combining an elastic member 601 and a holding member 602 (see FIG. 9B). The elastic member 601 is placed on the upper surface of a substrate 609. The pair of protrusions 603 are inserted into the pair of insertion holes 606 from below. The elastic member 601 is attached in such a direction that the multiple protruding pieces 604 do not come into contact with the support plate 607.

[0052] <Outlet> The outlet 1 of this embodiment is formed by combining a body 4, a cover 5 and a restricting portion 6.

[0053] The cover 5 is attached to the body 4 so as to be freely rotatable. At this time, a pair of bearings 541 provided at the upper end of the cover 5 is coupled to a pair of shafts 46 provided at the upper end of the body 4. As a result, the cover 5 rotates relative to the body 4 around the coupled pair of bearings 541 and pair of shafts 46 as a rotation axis. The cover 5 is formed so as to be freely rotatable between a closed state and an open state. In the closed state, the cover 5 covers the front surface 410 of the bulging portion 41 (see Figs. 1 and 2). In the open state, the cover 5 exposes the front surface 410 of the bulging portion 41 (see Fig. 3). In the open state, the body 4 and the cover 5 are at a maximum angle of about 90 degrees.

[0054] The restricting portion 6 is attached to the body 4 and the cover 5. The restricting portion 6 is housed in each of the pair of fitting portions 42 of the body 4, thereby forming a body side restricting portion 60. The body side restricting portion 60 is attached with the support plate 607 facing backward and the protruding piece 604 facing forward. In addition, a substrate 609 is placed on the lower surface portion 422, and a notch 608 is located above the lower notch 423. In addition, a recess 605 is located below the upper notch 423.

[0055] The restricting portion 6 is housed in each of the pair of mounting portions 56 of the cover 5, thereby forming a cover-side restricting portion 61. The cover-side restricting portion 61 is attached in a state in which the support plate 607 faces forward and the protruding piece 604 faces backward when the cover 5 is in the closed state. A substrate 609 is placed on the lower surface portion 562, and the cutout portion 608 is located above the lower cutout portion 58. A recess 605 is located below the upper cutout portion 58.

[0056] When the cover 5 is in the closed state, the cover 5 is located in front of the body 4. That is, the opposing surface 51 of the rear of the cover 5 faces the front surface 410 of the bulging portion 41 of the body 4. The lower part of the rear of the cover 5 faces the flat plate portion 43 of the body 4. The pair of fitting portions 42 of the body 4 are inserted into and fitted into the pair of fitting recesses 50 of the cover 5, respectively.

[0057] In the closed state of the cover 5, the guide protrusion 31 is located between the bulging portion 41 and the cover 5 (see Figs. 16A, 16B, 16C, 17A and 17B). That is, the first guide protrusion 311 is located between the front surface 410 of the bulging portion 41 and the facing surface 51 of the cover 5 (see Figs. 16A, 16B and 17A). The second guide protrusion 312 is located between the front surface 410 of the bulging portion 41 and the facing surface 51 of the cover 5 (see Figs. 16A, 16C and 17B). The rear surface of the first guide protrusion 311 contacts the front surface 410 of the bulging portion 41 or faces it with almost no gap. The front surface of the second guide protrusion 312 contacts the facing surface 51 of the cover 5 or faces it with almost no gap. The first guide protrusion 311 is located above the second guide protrusion 312.

[0058] When the cover 5 is in the closed state, the fitting portion 42 of the body 4 is inserted into the fitting recess 50 of the cover 5 and fitted therein. At this time, a small gap is generated between the fitting portion 42 and the fitting recess 50. In addition, the body side regulating portion 60 and the cover side regulating portion 61 are arranged opposite to each other in the front-rear direction. The lower cutout portion 423 of the fitting portion 42 and the lower cutout portion 58 of the fitting recess 50 are arranged opposite to each other in the front-rear direction (see FIG. 10). The upper cutout portion 423 of the fitting portion 42 and the upper cutout portion 58 of the fitting recess 50 are arranged slightly shifted in the up-down direction. In addition, the recess 605 of the body side regulating portion 60 and the recess 605 of the cover side regulating portion 61 are arranged side by side in the up-down direction. The lowest protrusion 604 of the cover side regulating portion 61 is inserted between the lowest protrusion 604 and the middle protrusion 604 of the body side regulating portion 60. As a result, the bottommost protrusion 604 of the cover side regulating portion 61 and the bottommost protrusion 604 of the body side regulating portion 60 are positioned above the notches 423 and 58, respectively, and block the notches 423 and 58.

[0059] In this embodiment, when the cover 5 is in a closed state, the housing 3 has a water drainage section 30 that drains water from the inside to the outside. The water drainage section 30 is formed by the gap between the fitting section 42 and the fitting recess 50. The water drainage section 30 is mainly formed by the gap between the lower wall section 57 and the fitting section 42. The first guiding protrusion 311 and the second guiding protrusion 312 guide water to the water drainage section 30.

[0060] When the cover 5 is in the open state, the cover 5 is locked to the body 4 and is not easily rotated. The cover 5 is locked by inserting the engagement portion 481 of the operation portion 48 of the body 4 into the insertion portion 55 of the cover 5 and elastically catching it. In addition, the cover 5 is unlocked and can be rotated by pressing the pressing portion 482 to elastically deform the engagement portion 481 and release it from the hooking on the insertion portion 55.

[0061] The cover 5 rotates relative to the body 4 from the open state to the closed state while contacting at least a part of the guide rib 412 (FIGS. 14, 15A, and 15B). That is, the inner surface (the surface facing the bulging portion 41) of the side wall portion 53 of the cover 5 rotates while being contacted and guided by the guide rib 412 protruding from the side surface 411 of the bulging portion 41 of the body 4. This makes it easier to position the cover 5 in the left-right direction relative to the body 4, makes it less likely for the rear end of the side wall portion 53 of the cover 5 to get caught on the fitting portion 42, etc., and makes it easier to rotate the cover 5.

[0062] In addition, the front part of the guide rib 412 is formed with a sliding part 414 whose protruding dimension from the side surface 411 gradually increases from the front to the rear, so that when the cover 5 is rotated from the open state to the closed state, the rear end of the side wall part 53 of the cover 5 is less likely to get caught on the guide rib 412, and it is easier to guide it. In addition, the cover 5 is in contact with the locking part 413 of the guide rib 412 in the closed state. This allows the cover 5 to be in the closed state with the cover 5 positioned in the left-right direction relative to the body 4. The inner surface of the rear end part of the side wall part 53 comes into contact with the outer surface of the guide piece 431, so that the cover 5 can be in the closed state with the cover 5 positioned in the left-right direction relative to the body 4.

[0063] (2.2) Operation The outlet 1 of this embodiment is disposed on a wall surface W2 of a wall body W1 such as an exterior wall (see FIG. 11). The outlet 1 is disposed in front of an installation box B1 disposed inside the wall body W1. An electric wire C2 is disposed inside the wall body W1, and the electric wire C2 passes through the installation box B1 and is drawn out to the front of the wall surface W2 from an outlet formed in front of the installation box B1. The electric wire C2 is electrically and mechanically connected to an outlet body 2 of the outlet 1. Here, the outlet 1 is preferably provided with a packing 7 (see FIG. 4). This can improve the waterproofing of the outlet on the wall surface W2. The packing 7 is formed in a plate shape from a synthetic resin such as polyvinyl chloride, and is provided with an opening 71 that penetrates in the front-rear direction. The packing 7 is disposed between the body 4 and the wall surface W2, and the electric wire C2 drawn out from the outlet is passed through the opening 71 and introduced into the bulging portion 41 of the body 4 from the rear. The body 4 is fixed to the wall body W1 with a fastener S1 such as a screw.

[0064] A plug P1 of a power cord is connected to the outlet 1 attached to the wall W2. The plug P1 is connected to the outlet body 2 with the cover 5 in the open state (see FIG. 12). This makes it easier to see the bottom surface of the outlet body 2, making it easier to insert the plug P1. The plug P1 is moved upward from a state in which it is located in front of the flat plate portion 43 and below the outlet body 2, and the terminal of the plug P1 is inserted into the insertion port 21. The cord C1 connected to the plug P1 is positioned in front of the body-side restricting portion 60. At this time, the cord C1 is brought close to the elastic member 601 from the front and positioned so as to be fitted into the recess 605. The multiple protrusions 604 are elastically deformed and come into contact with the outer circumferential surface of the cord C1 (see FIGS. 13A and 13B).

[0065] Thereafter, the cover 5 is rotated to the closed state. As a result, the elastic member 601 of the cover-side restricting portion 61 is brought close to the cord C1 from the front and is disposed so as to fit into the recess 605. Also, the multiple protrusions 604 of the cover-side restricting portion 61 are elastically deformed and come into contact with the outer circumferential surface of the cord C1. As a result, when the cover 5 is in the closed state, the restricting portion 6 (the body-side restricting portion 60 and the cover-side restricting portion 61) clamps the cord C1 between itself and the cover-side restricting portion 61. Therefore, the movement of the cord C1 can be restricted, making it difficult for the plug P1 to come off the outlet body 2.

[0066] When removing the plug P1 from the outlet body 2, the cover 5 is opened, the restrictions of the body-side restricting portion 60 and the cover-side restricting portion 61 are released, and then the plug P1 is pulled out from the outlet body 2. Thereafter, the cover 5 is closed, and the elastic member 601 returns to its original state. The elastic member 601 that has returned to its original state closes the notches 423 and 58, making it possible to reduce the intrusion of water and dust into the inside of the housing 3.

[0067] In the outlet 1 of this embodiment, water such as rainwater that has infiltrated into the housing 3 is easily discharged. That is, for example, when the outlet 1 is viewed from above, a gap may be formed between the body 4 and the cover 5, and water may infiltrate into the housing 3 through this gap (see FIG. 18). The water that has infiltrated into the housing 3 flows down along the upper surface and the front surface 410 of the bulging portion 41, and then reaches the first guide protrusion 311. Then, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 18, the water that has infiltrated into the housing 3 flows in the left-right direction along the first guide protrusion 311, reaches the vicinity of the boundary between the front wall portion 52 and the side wall portion 53 of the cover 5, and then flows down along the inner surface of the cover 5. Then, the water that has infiltrated into the housing 3 flows from the front wall portion 52 and the side wall portion 53 of the cover 5 to the lower wall portion 57, reaches the water draining portion 30, and is discharged from the water draining portion 30 to the outside of the housing 3.

[0068] As shown by the arrows in FIG. 18, even if the water that has entered the inside of the housing 3 does not flow in the left-right direction along the first guide protrusion 311 but flows down as it is, it will next reach the second guide protrusion 312. Then, the water that has entered the inside of the housing 3 flows in the left-right direction along the second guide protrusion 312, reaches the vicinity of the boundary between the front wall portion 52 and the side wall portion 53 of the cover 5, and then flows down along the inner surface of the cover 5. After this, the water that has entered the inside of the housing 3 flows from the front wall portion 52 and the side wall portion 53 of the cover 5 to the lower wall portion 57, reaches the water draining portion 30, and is discharged from the water draining portion 30 to the outside of the housing 3. In this way, by providing the first guide protrusion 311 and the second guide protrusion 312 in a double manner above the outlet body 2, it becomes difficult for water to reach the outlet body 2, and the water can be discharged to the outside of the housing 3.

[0069] (3) Variations The embodiment is merely one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. The embodiment can be modified in various ways depending on the design and the like as long as the object of the present disclosure can be achieved.

[0070] In the embodiment, the wiring device 1A is the outlet 1, and the wiring device main body 2A is the outlet main body 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the wiring device 1A may be a switch, and in this case, the wiring device main body 2A is a switch main body including a handle, contacts, etc.

[0071] The holding member 602 of the regulating part 6 has a reinforcing part 611. The reinforcing part 611 suppresses deformation due to stress generated when the cord C1 is clamped between the body side regulating part 60 and the cover side regulating part 61 (see Figs. 19A and 19B). The reinforcing part 611 is provided to protrude from both end faces in the left and right direction of the support plate 607. The reinforcing part 611 can be formed in a wedge shape tapering upward.

[0072] When the cord C1 is clamped between the body-side restricting portion 60 and the cover-side restricting portion 61 as in the above embodiment, the elastic member 601 is pressed by the cord C1, and the resulting stress is applied to the support plate 607. If the support plate 607 is deformed by the stress, it may not be able to adequately support the elastic member 601. Therefore, in this modified example, a reinforcing portion 611 is provided on the support plate 607 to suppress deformation of the support plate 607 and to adequately support the elastic member 601.

[0073] (summary) As described above, the wiring device (1A) according to the first embodiment includes a wiring device main body (2A) and a housing (3) that accommodates the wiring device main body (2A). The housing (3) includes a body (4) to which the wiring device main body (2A) is attached, and a cover (5) that covers at least a part of the body (4). The body (4) includes a bulge (41) having an opening (40) through which a part of the wiring device main body (2A) is exposed. The cover (5) is attached to the body (4) so ​​as to be freely rotatable between a closed state in which the cover covers a front surface (410) of the bulge (41) and an open state in which the cover opens the front surface (410) of the bulge (41). In the closed state, the housing (3) includes a water draining portion (30) that drains water from the inside of the housing (3) to the outside, and a guide protrusion (31) that guides water to the water draining portion (30). The guide projection (31) is provided on at least one of the front surface (410) of the bulging portion (41) and an opposing surface (51) of the cover (5) that faces the front surface (410) in the closed state. The guide projection (31) is located between the bulging portion (41) and the cover (5) in the closed state.

[0074] According to this embodiment, even if water should infiltrate into the housing (3), the guide protrusion (31) can guide the water to the water drainage section (30) and discharge it to the outside of the housing (3).

[0075] In a second aspect, the wiring device (1A) according to the first aspect has a guide protrusion (31) extending in the left-right direction when viewed from the front or rear, and the guide protrusion (31) is inclined downward from a center (32) in the left-right direction toward an end (33).

[0076] This embodiment has the advantage that water is easily guided to the guide projections (31).

[0077] A third aspect is the wiring device (1A) according to the first or second aspect, wherein the body (4) has a guide rib (412) on at least one of a pair of side surfaces (411) aligned in the left-right direction of the bulge (41). The guide rib (412) is formed to extend in the front-rear direction. The cover (5) rotates with respect to the body (4) from the open state to the closed state while contacting at least a portion of the guide rib (412), and is in contact with the guide rib (412) in the closed state.

[0078] According to this embodiment, there is an advantage that the rotation of the cover (5) is guided by the guide rib (412), making it easy to rotate. Also, since the cover (5) is in contact with the guide rib (412) in the closed state, the cover (5) is prevented from moving in the left-right direction relative to the body (4) in the closed state. Therefore, there is an advantage that the intrusion of water can be more effectively prevented.

[0079] A fourth aspect is the wiring device (1A) of the third aspect, wherein the guide rib (412) has a locking portion (413) and a sliding portion (414). The locking portion (413) has a constant protruding dimension from the side surface (411). The sliding portion (414) is formed to extend forward from the locking portion (413). The sliding portion (414) is also formed to have a gradually increasing protruding dimension from the side surface (411) from the front end toward the locking portion (413). The cover (5) is in contact with the locking portion (413) in the closed state.

[0080] According to this embodiment, the cover (5) rotates by contacting the sliding portion (414), so that the rotation of the cover (5) is easily guided by the guide rib (412). In addition, the cover (5) comes into contact with the locking portion (413) in the closed state, so that the cover (5) can be easily positioned relative to the body (4).

[0081] A wiring device (1A) according to a fifth aspect is the wiring device (1A) according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the housing (3) includes a restricting portion (6) that restricts movement of a cord (C1) connected to the wiring device main body (2A). The restricting portion (6) includes a body-side restricting portion (60) provided on the body (4) and a cover-side restricting portion (61) provided on the cover (5). The body-side restricting portion (60) includes an elastic member (601) that contacts the cord (C1) and a holding member (602) that holds the elastic member (601). In the closed state, the restricting portion (6) clamps the cord (C1) between the body-side restricting portion (60) and the cover-side restricting portion (61).

[0082] According to this embodiment, by closing the cover (5), the cord (C1) is clamped between the body side regulating part (60) and the cover side regulating part (61), thereby restricting movement of the cord (C1). In addition, since the cord (C1) is clamped between the body side regulating part (60) and the cover side regulating part (61), it is possible to prevent, for example, water that has splashed off the ground from entering through gaps between the body side regulating part (60) and the cover side regulating part (61) and the cord (C1).

[0083] A sixth aspect is the wiring accessory (1A) of the fifth aspect, in which the holding member (602) has a pair of protrusions (603) to be inserted into the elastic member (601).

[0084] According to this embodiment, there is an advantage that the pair of protrusions (603) is inserted into the elastic member (601), so that the elastic member (601) is less likely to fall off the holding member (602).

[0085] A seventh aspect is the wiring accessory (1A) according to the fifth or sixth aspect, wherein the elastic member (601) has a plurality of protrusions (604). Some of the protrusions (604) have a recess (605) for receiving the cord (C1).

[0086] According to this embodiment, there is an advantage that by storing the cord (C1) in the recess (605), movement of the cord (C1) can be easily restricted.

[0087] An eighth aspect is the wiring accessory (1A) according to any one of the fifth to seventh aspects, wherein the body (4) has a fitting portion (42) that holds the body-side restricting portion (60). The cover (5) has a fitting recess (50) into which the fitting portion (42) fits in the closed state.

[0088] According to this embodiment, there is an advantage that the fitting portion (42) fits into the fitting recess (50), making it easy to position the cover (5) relative to the body (4) in the closed state.

[0089] A ninth aspect is a wiring device (1A) according to any one of the fifth to eighth aspects, wherein the retaining member (602) has a reinforcing portion (611) that suppresses deformation due to stress generated when the cord (C1) is clamped between the body side regulating portion (60) and the cover side regulating portion (61).

[0090] This embodiment has the advantage that even when the cord (C1) is clamped between the body-side restricting portion (60) and the cover-side restricting portion (61), the retaining member (602) is less likely to be deformed due to the reinforcing portion (611).

[0091] The wiring device housing (3) according to the tenth aspect is a housing (3) for accommodating a wiring device main body (2A). The housing (3) has a body (4) to which the wiring device main body (2A) is attached, and a cover (5) that covers at least a part of the body (4). The body (4) has a bulging portion (41) having an opening (40) through which a part of the wiring device main body (2A) is exposed. The cover (5) is attached to the body (4) so ​​as to be freely rotatable between a closed state in which the cover covers a front surface (410) of the bulging portion (41) and an open state in which the cover opens the front surface (410) of the bulging portion (41). In the closed state, the housing (3) has a water draining portion (30) that drains water from the inside to the outside of the housing (3) and a guide protrusion (31) that guides water to the water draining portion (30). The guide projection (31) is provided on at least one of the front surface (410) of the bulging portion (41) and an opposing surface (51) of the cover (5) that faces the front surface (410) in the closed state. The guide projection (31) is located between the bulging portion (41) and the cover (5) in the closed state.

[0092] According to this embodiment, even if water should infiltrate into the housing (3), the guide protrusion (31) can guide the water to the water drainage section (30) and discharge it to the outside of the housing (3).

[0093] A wiring device (1A) according to an eleventh aspect includes a wiring device main body (2A) and a housing (3) that accommodates the wiring device main body (2A). The housing (3) includes a body (4) to which the wiring device main body (2A) is attached, and a cover (5) that covers at least a part of the body (4). The body (4) includes a bulge (41) having an opening (40) through which a part of the wiring device main body (2A) is exposed. The cover (5) is attached to the body (4) so ​​as to be rotatable between a closed state in which the cover covers a front surface (410) of the bulge (41) and an open state in which the cover opens the front surface (410) of the bulge (41). The body (4) includes a guide rib (412) on at least one of a pair of side surfaces (411) arranged in the left-right direction of the bulge (41). The guide rib (412) is formed to extend in the front-rear direction. The cover (5) rotates relative to the body (4) from the open state to the closed state while contacting at least a portion of the guide rib (412). In the closed state, the cover (5) is in contact with the guide rib (412).

[0094] Compared to conventional waterproof wiring devices, further improvement in waterproof performance is desired. Therefore, according to the eleventh aspect, there is an advantage that the rotation of the cover (5) is guided by the guide rib (412), making it easy to rotate. In addition, since the cover (5) is in contact with the guide rib (412) in the closed state, the cover (5) is prevented from moving in the left-right direction relative to the body (4) in the closed state. Therefore, there is an advantage that the intrusion of water can be further prevented.

[0095] A twelfth aspect is the wiring device (1A) of the eleventh aspect, wherein the guide rib (412) has a locking portion (413) and a sliding portion (414). The locking portion (413) has a constant protruding dimension from the side surface (411). The sliding portion (414) is formed to extend forward from the locking portion (413). The sliding portion (414) is also formed to have a gradually increasing protruding dimension from the side surface (411) from the front end toward the locking portion (413). The cover (5) is in contact with the locking portion (413) in the closed state.

[0096] According to this embodiment, the cover (5) rotates by contacting the sliding portion (414), so that the rotation of the cover (5) is easily guided by the guide rib (412). In addition, the cover (5) comes into contact with the locking portion (413) in the closed state, so that the cover (5) can be easily positioned relative to the body (4).

[0097] A wiring device (1A) according to a thirteenth aspect includes a wiring device main body (2A) and a housing (3) that accommodates the wiring device main body (2A). The housing (3) includes a body (4) to which the wiring device main body (2A) is attached, and a cover (5) that covers at least a part of the body (4). The body (4) includes a bulge (41) having an opening (40) through which a part of the wiring device main body (2A) is exposed. The cover (5) is attached to the body (4) so ​​as to be rotatable between a closed state in which the cover (5) covers a front surface (410) of the bulge (41) and an open state in which the cover (5) opens the front surface (410) of the bulge (41). The housing (3) includes a restricting portion (6) that restricts movement of a cord (C1) connected to the wiring device main body (2A). The restricting portion (6) includes a body-side restricting portion (60) provided on the body (4) and a cover-side restricting portion (61) provided on the cover (5). The body-side restricting portion (60) includes an elastic member (601) that contacts the cord (C1) and a holding member (602) that holds the elastic member (601). In the closed state, the restricting portion (6) clamps the cord (C1) between the body-side restricting portion (60) and the cover-side restricting portion (61).

[0098] Further improvement in waterproof performance is desired compared to conventional waterproof wiring devices. Therefore, according to the thirteenth aspect, by closing the cover (5), the cord (C1) is clamped between the body side regulating part (60) and the cover side regulating part (61) to regulate the movement of the cord (C1). In addition, since the cord (C1) is clamped between the body side regulating part (60) and the cover side regulating part (61), it is possible to prevent, for example, water splashed off the ground from entering through gaps between the body side regulating part (60) and the cover side regulating part (61) and the cord (C1).

[0099] A fourteenth aspect relates to the wiring accessory (1A) of the thirteenth aspect, wherein the holding member (602) has a pair of protrusions (603) to be inserted into the elastic member (601).

[0100] According to this embodiment, there is an advantage that the pair of protrusions (603) is inserted into the elastic member (601), so that the elastic member (601) is less likely to fall off the holding member (602).

[0101] A fifteenth aspect is the wiring accessory (1A) according to the thirteenth or fourteenth aspect, wherein the elastic member (601) has a plurality of protrusions (604). Some of the plurality of protrusions (604) have a recess (605) for receiving the cord (C1).

[0102] According to this embodiment, there is an advantage that by storing the cord (C1) in the recess (605), movement of the cord (C1) can be easily restricted.

[0103] A sixteenth aspect relates to the wiring accessory (1A) of any one of the thirteenth to fifteenth aspects, wherein the body (4) has a fitting portion (42) that holds the body-side restricting portion (60). The cover (5) has a fitting recess (50) into which the fitting portion (42) fits in the closed state.

[0104] According to this embodiment, there is an advantage that the fitting portion (42) fits into the fitting recess (50), making it easy to position the cover (5) relative to the body (4) in the closed state.

[0105] A 17th aspect is a wiring device (1A) relating to any one of the 13th to 16th aspects, wherein the retaining member (602) has a reinforcing portion (611) that suppresses deformation due to stress generated when the cord (C1) is clamped between the body side regulating portion (60) and the cover side regulating portion (61).

[0106] This embodiment has the advantage that even when the cord (C1) is clamped between the body-side restricting portion (60) and the cover-side restricting portion (61), the retaining member (602) is less likely to be deformed due to the reinforcing portion (611). [Explanation of symbols]

[0107] 1A Wiring Device 2A Wiring device body 3. Housing 4. Body 5 Cover 6. Regulatory Department 30 Water draining section 31 Guide protrusion 32 Central part 33 End 40 Opening 41 Bulge 42 Fitting part 50 Fitting recess 51 Opposite Surface 60 Body side regulation part 61 Cover side regulation part 410 Front 411 Side 412 Guide rib 413 Locking part 414 Sliding part 601 Elastic members 602 Retaining member 603 Protrusion 604 Projection piece 605 Recess 611 Reinforcement C1 Code P1 plug

Claims

1. A wiring device body and a housing that accommodates the wiring device body, The housing has a body to which the wiring device main body is attached and a cover that covers at least a portion of the body, The body includes a bulge having an opening through which a part of the wiring device main body is exposed, the cover is attached to the body so as to be rotatable between a closed state in which the cover covers a front surface of the bulging portion and an open state in which the cover exposes the front surface of the bulging portion, The housing has a water draining portion that drains water from inside the housing to outside in the closed state, and a guide protrusion that guides water to the water draining portion, The guide protrusion is provided on at least one of the front surface of the bulging portion and an opposing surface of the cover that faces the front surface in the closed state, and is located between the bulging portion and the cover in the closed state. Wiring equipment.

2. The guide protrusion is provided to extend in the left-right direction when viewed from the front, and is inclined downward from a center portion toward an end portion in the left-right direction. The wiring device according to claim 1 .

3. the body has a guide rib on at least one of a pair of side surfaces of the bulging portion aligned in the left-right direction, The guide rib is formed to extend in the front-rear direction, The cover rotates relative to the body from the open state to the closed state while contacting at least a portion of the guide rib, and is in contact with the guide rib in the closed state. The wiring device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The guide rib has a locking portion and a sliding portion, The engaging portion has a constant protruding dimension from the side surface, The sliding portion is formed to extend forward from the locking portion, and is formed so that a protruding dimension from the side surface gradually increases from a front end toward the locking portion, The cover is in contact with the locking portion in the closed state. The wiring device according to claim 3.

5. The housing includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a cord connected to the wiring device main body, the restricting portion includes a body-side restricting portion provided on the body and a cover-side restricting portion provided on the cover, The body side restricting portion includes an elastic member that contacts the cord and a holding member that holds the elastic member, In the closed state, the restriction portion clamps the cord between the body side restriction portion and the cover side restriction portion. The wiring device according to claim 1 or 2.

6. The holding member has a pair of protrusions that are inserted into the elastic member. The wiring device according to claim 5.

7. The elastic member has a plurality of protrusions, Some of the plurality of protrusions have a recess in which the cord is received. The wiring device according to claim 5.

8. the body has a fitting portion that holds the body side restriction portion, The cover has a fitting recess into which the fitting portion fits in the closed state. The wiring device according to claim 5.

9. The retaining member has a reinforcing portion that suppresses deformation due to stress generated when the cord is clamped between the body side restricting portion and the cover side restricting portion. The wiring device according to claim 5.

10. A housing for accommodating a wiring device body, The housing has a body to which the wiring device main body is attached and a cover that covers at least a portion of the body, The body includes a bulge having an opening through which a part of the wiring device main body is exposed, the cover is attached to the body so as to be rotatable between a closed state in which the cover covers a front surface of the bulging portion and an open state in which the cover exposes the front surface of the bulging portion, The housing has a water draining portion that drains water from inside the housing to outside in the closed state, and a guide protrusion that guides water to the water draining portion, The guide protrusion is provided on at least one of the front surface of the bulging portion and an opposing surface of the cover that faces the front surface in the closed state, and is located between the bulging portion and the cover in the closed state. Housing for wiring devices.

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