Protector

Abstract

To provide a protector capable of waterproofing a connector part by a simple structure.SOLUTION: A protector 4 comprises a housing 5 that accommodates a connector part 3 connected at a tip of an electric wire 2. The protector 4 comprises an opening 31 where the connector part 3 is exposed to the exterior at a side part 30 of the housing 5. The protector 4 comprises an eaves 34 formed at an upper end edge of the opening 31 so as to cover the connector part 3. The eaves 34 is formed at an end edge of a lid part 23. When fluid falls from the above of the housing 5, the eaves 34 can receive this fluid.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a protector that protects a connector portion to which an electric wire is connected. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a connector protector that protects a connector connected to the tip of an electric wire has been disclosed (see Patent Document 1). The connector is disposed in a location that is highly susceptible to water, such as the lower part of an engine. For this reason, as described in Patent Document 1, it is preferable that the connector protector has a structure that can maintain the waterproofing of the connector. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2004-288545 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] By the way, if a waterproof connector is used, there is no need to take special measures against the connector becoming wet. However, depending on the location of the connector, the installation space may be small. For this reason, there are situations in which a waterproof connector, which would be larger in size, cannot be used, and a non-waterproof connector must be used. Therefore, there has been a demand for a connector that is mounted in a limited installation space to have a simple waterproof structure.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a protector that can waterproof a connector portion with a simple structure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A protector that solves the above problem includes a housing in which a connector portion to which an electric wire is connected is housed, the housing having an opening at a side portion of the housing where the connector portion is exposed to the outside, and a visor portion formed on an upper edge of the opening so as to cover the connector portion from above, the connector portion protruding outward from the opening, the visor portion protruding outward from the upper edge of the opening, the outward protruding length of the visor portion is equal to or longer than the protruding length of the connector portion, the upper surface of the visor portion is formed in an inclined shape such that the outward protruding tip is located vertically above the base end, and the height position of the protruding tip of the visor portion coincides with the height of the upper surface of the housing. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present disclosure, the connector portion can be waterproofed with a simple structure. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a protector. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an outline of the connection of the connector portion. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the visor of the protector, where (a) is a view when the locking mechanism is locked, and (b) is a view when the locking mechanism is unlocked. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the protector as seen from above. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the protector as seen from below. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an overview when the protector is attached to the attachment object. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a side view of the vicinity of the eaves portion of the protector. [Figure 8] FIG. 8(a) is a perspective view of when fluid adheres to the eaves portion, and FIG. 8(b) is a perspective view showing the state in which the fluid flows down the drain groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] First, the embodiments of the present disclosure will be listed and described. [1] The protector disclosed herein includes a housing that houses a connector portion to which an electric wire is connected. The housing has an opening at a side of the housing where the connector portion is exposed to the outside, and a visor portion formed on an upper edge of the opening so as to cover the connector portion from above.

[0010] According to this configuration, in a protector in which the connector portion is exposed from an opening in the housing, the connector portion is waterproofed by simply providing a visor portion on the upper edge of the opening in the protector. Therefore, it is possible to waterproof the connector portion with a simple structure.

[0011] [2] The connector portion protrudes outward from the opening. The eaves portion protrudes outward from the upper edge of the opening. The outward protruding length of the eaves portion is equal to or greater than the protruding length of the connector portion. With this configuration, the connector portion is not buried inside the opening, making it possible to improve the operability of connecting and removing the connector portion. Even if the connector portion protrudes from the opening of the housing, the protruding portion can be waterproofed by the eaves portion. Thus, it is possible to improve the operability of connecting and removing the connector and improve the waterproofing of the connector portion at the same time.

[0012] [3] The upper surface of the eaves is formed in an inclined shape with the outwardly protruding tip located vertically above the base end. With this configuration, the fluid on the eaves can be made to flow downward along the inclination, which improves the fluid discharge performance. This contributes to improving waterproofing.

[0013] [4] The height position of the protruding tip of the eaves portion coincides with the height of the upper surface of the housing. With this configuration, even if the eaves portion is provided on the protector, the upper surface of the protector can be made flush. Therefore, the upper surface of the protector does not have a shape that protrudes partially, so that an increase in size can be avoided and restrictions on installation space are less likely to occur.

[0014] [5] The protector has a drain groove provided at the base end of the eaves portion. The drain groove drains fluid in the width direction of the housing. With this configuration, if fluid adheres to the eaves portion, the drain groove can drain the fluid from the eaves portion. This makes it difficult for fluid to accumulate in the eaves portion, further contributing to improved waterproofing.

[0015] [6] The visor portion has an extension portion that protrudes outward from an end face of the housing having the opening. With this configuration, the connector portion disposed on the end face of the housing can be waterproofed by the extension portion.

[0016] [7] The extension portion has a first extension portion that covers the connector portion from above and a pair of second extension portions that cover the connector portion from the sides. With this configuration, both ends of the first extension portion can be supported by the pair of second extension portions, so that the first extension portion can be reinforced. In addition, the first extension portion and the second extension portion can widely cover the opening of the housing.

[0017] [8] The inner surface of the visor is formed in an inclined shape such that the distance from the connector in the vertical direction increases from the base end to the tip end. This configuration makes it possible to secure a large working space for removing the connector, thereby improving the workability of attaching and detaching the connector.

[0018] [9] The housing is formed in a shape that allows the connector portions to be arranged side by side in a planar direction. The eaves portion is provided for each connector portion. With this configuration, it is expected that the area of ​​the upper surface of the housing will increase due to the increase in the size of the housing, and the frequency with which fluid will land on the upper surface of the housing will increase. Even in such a case, since the eaves portion is provided for each connector portion, it is possible to prevent the fluid from reaching the connector portions.

[0019]

[10] The opening includes a first opening that exposes the first connector portion as the connector portion to the outside from a first side portion of the multiple side portions of the housing, and a second opening that exposes the second connector portion as the connector portion to the outside from a second side portion opposite to the first side portion. The eaves portion includes a first eaves portion formed on an upper edge of the first opening, and a second eaves portion formed on an upper edge of the second opening. With this configuration, the locations of the first connector portion and the second connector portion are clearly different. Therefore, in each of the first connector portion and the second connector portion, it is possible to reduce the likelihood of connection errors when connecting a mating connector to a standby connector previously attached to the housing.

[0020] [Details of the embodiment of the present disclosure] Specific examples of the protector of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to these examples, but is indicated by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims. In each drawing, for convenience of explanation, some of the configuration may be shown exaggerated or simplified. Furthermore, the dimensional ratios of each part may differ from the actual ones.

[0021] [Outline of Wire Harness 1] As shown in FIG. 1, a wire harness 1 that electrically connects electrical equipment inside the vehicle is arranged inside the vehicle (not shown). The wire harness 1 includes electric wires 2 and a protector 4 that protects a connector portion 3 at an end of the electric wire 2. The electric wires 2 may be, for example, one or more, and in this example, two are shown. One of the electric wires 2 is referred to as a first electric wire 2a, and the other is referred to as a second electric wire 2b. Each of the first electric wire 2a and the second electric wire 2b may be, for example, one or more electric wirings.

[0022] The protector 4 is disposed in a location in the vehicle where there is a possibility of water damage. Specifically, the protector 4 is disposed, for example, below a seat provided in the vehicle. The protector 4 includes a housing 5 in which the connector portion 3 is housed. The housing 5 is formed in a shape that allows multiple (two in this example) connector portions 3 to be arranged side by side in a plane direction (the XY plane direction in FIG. 1).

[0023] One connector portion 3 is a first connector portion 3a connected to the first electric wire 2a, and the other connector portion 3 is a second connector portion 3b connected to the second electric wire 2b. The connector portion 3 is, for example, a non-waterproof connector in which a sealant (not shown) is not provided on the terminal of the connector portion 3. The first electric wire 2a is electrically connected to a connection destination via the first connector portion 3a of the protector 4. In this case, the connection destination may be another electric wiring or may be the second connector portion 3b in the protector 4. The same applies to the second electric wire 2b.

[0024] [Outline of connector section 3] As shown in Fig. 2, the connector section 3 includes a receiving connector 8 attached inside the housing 5, and a mating connector 9 connected to the receiving connector 8. The receiving connector 8 is fixed to the housing 5 via an engagement protrusion 10 provided on the housing 5. The receiving connector 8 is formed with a hole 11 into which the mating connector 9 is inserted. Note that any structure may be used for fixing the receiving connector 8 using the engagement protrusion 10, as long as it can fix the receiving connector 8 to the housing 5.

[0025] The mating connector 9 has a connector body 12 that is inserted into a hole 11 of the receiving connector 8. The connector body 12 of the mating connector 9 is formed with a hole 13 into which a terminal of the electric wire 2 is inserted. The mating connector 9 is fitted inside the receiving connector 8. The mating connector 9 is configured to be detachable from the receiving connector 8.

[0026] 3(a) and (b), a locking mechanism 16 is provided for locking the mating connector 9 connected to the waiting connector 8 to the waiting connector 8. The locking mechanism 16 in this example includes a movable lever portion 17 provided on the upper wall of the connector body 12 of the mating connector 9, a protrusion 18 provided on the upper surface of the lever portion 17, and a recess 19 formed on the inner surface of the hole 11 of the waiting connector 8.

[0027] When the mating connector 9 is inserted into the hole 11 of the waiting connector 8, the lever portion 17 falls downward and the protrusion 18 slides on the inner surface of the hole 11 of the waiting connector 8, thereby allowing the mating connector 9 to be inserted. When the mating connector 9 is inserted all the way into the hole 11 of the waiting connector 8, the protrusion 18 of the mating connector 9 gets caught in the recess 19 of the waiting connector 8, thereby locking the mating connector 9 to the waiting connector 8.

[0028] 3(b), when removing the mating connector 9 from the waiting connector 8, the tip of the lever portion 17 is pushed downward with a finger or the like. At this time, the lever portion 17 bends from its base, so that the protrusion 18 of the mating connector 9 comes out of the recess 19 of the waiting connector 8. In this state, the mating connector 9 is pulled toward you to remove the mating connector 9 from the waiting connector 8.

[0029] [Protector 4 housing structure] 4 and 5, the housing 5 includes a housing body 22 and a lid portion 23 that closes the opening of the housing body 22. The housing body 22 and the lid portion 23 are assembled and fixed via a plurality of snap-fit ​​portions 24. The connector portions 3 are arranged inside the housing 5 along a planar direction (the XY plane direction in FIGS. 4 and 5).

[0030] 5 and 6, a fixing member 26 is provided on the back surface of the housing 5 (housing main body 22) to be fixed to an attachment object 25 (shown in FIG. 6) of the protector 4. The fixing member 26 is, for example, a clamp. The attachment object 25 is, for example, the floor surface of the vehicle body. In this example, the fixing member 26 is disposed on the back surface of the housing 5 below the first connector portion 3a.

[0031] 6, the protector 4 is fixed to the attachment object 25 by engaging the fixing member 26 with an engaged portion 27 provided on the attachment object 25 of the protector 4. In this example, the engaged portion 27 is a hole 27a provided in the floor surface.

[0032] 4 and 5, the protector 4 has an opening 31 at a side portion 30 of the housing 5 where the connector portion 3 is exposed to the outside. In this example, a plurality of openings 31 (two in this example) are provided to match the number of connector portions 3. In this example, the openings 31 include a first opening 31a provided in a first side portion 30a of the four side portions 30 of the housing 5, and a second opening 31b provided in a second side portion 30b opposite to the first side portion 30a. The connector portion 3 protrudes outward from the opening 31 (in the +X-axis direction in FIG. 4, etc.).

[0033] [Protector 4 waterproof structure] 4 and 5, the protector 4 has an overhanging portion 34 formed on the upper edge of the opening 31 so as to cover the connector portion 3. The overhanging portion 34 is formed on the edge of the lid portion 23. The overhanging portion 34 is provided for each connector portion 3 (first connector portion 3a, second connector portion 3b). The overhanging portion 34 includes a first overhanging portion 34a provided on the first opening 31a and a second overhanging portion 34b provided on the second opening 31b. The overhanging portion 34 protrudes outward from the upper edge of the opening 31 (in the +X-axis direction in FIG. 4, etc.).

[0034] The eaves portion 34 has an extension portion 36 that protrudes outward from an end surface 35 (shown in FIG. 7) of the housing 5 having the opening 31. The extension portion 36 has a first extension portion 36a that covers the connector portion 3 from above, and a second extension portion 36b that covers the connector portion 3 from the side. The pair of the opening 31 and the eaves portion 34 is disposed in a position near the end of the side portion 30 of the housing 5 in the width direction (the Y-axis direction in FIGS. 4 and 5).

[0035] As shown in Fig. 7, the connector portion 3 is in an attached state protruding a predetermined amount from the opening 31. The protruding length H1 of the eaves portion 34 outward (in the +X-axis direction in Fig. 7) is set to be equal to or greater than the protruding length H2 of the connector portion 3 (H1 ≥ H2). The upper surface 37 of the eaves portion 34 is inclined such that the outward protruding tip is positioned vertically above the base end. In this case, it is preferable that the inclination angle θ1 is set to a value that causes the upper surface 37 of the eaves portion 34 to be inclined regardless of whether the vehicle body is inclined in any direction, for example, forward / backward, left / right. The height position of the protruding tip of the eaves portion 34 coincides with the height of the upper surface of the housing 5.

[0036] The protector 4 is provided with a drain groove 39 that drains fluid adhering to the eaves portion 34. In this example, the drain groove 39 is provided at the base end of the eaves portion 34, and drains the fluid in the width direction of the housing 5 (the Y-axis direction in FIG. 2). The drain groove 39 is provided in the entire base area of ​​the eaves portion 34.

[0037] 3(a) and (b), the inner surface 40 of the visor portion 34 is formed in an inclined shape such that the distance from the connector portion 3 in the vertical direction increases from the base end to the tip end. In this case, the inclination angle θ2 (shown in FIG. 3(a)) is preferably the same as the angle θ1, for example. This provides a large working space when removing the mating connector 9 from the standby connector 8.

[0038] [Effect] Next, the operation of the protector 4 of this embodiment will be described. 8(a), it is assumed that a fluid (e.g., water droplets) is splashed onto the housing 5. In this example, even if the fluid falls from above the housing 5, the eaves portion 34 can receive the fluid and therefore the fluid does not reach the connector portion 3. Therefore, the eaves portion 34 can protect the connector portion 3 from being wet.

[0039] 8(b), the fluid adhering to the eaves portion 34 travels along the inclination of the eaves portion 34 to the base of the eaves portion 34, and then travels along the drain groove 39 at the base of the eaves portion 34 to be discharged to the side, thereby being dropped below the housing 5. In this way, the fluid on the eaves portion 34 can be made to drop below the housing 5 by using the inclined structure and groove structure, rather than being left on the eaves portion 34. This further contributes to improving the waterproofness of the connector portion 3.

[0040] In this embodiment, a portion of the housing 5 is extended to provide the eaves portion 34. This ensures visibility of the connector portion 3 and a working space, and maintains ease of operation when connecting and disconnecting the mating connector 9 to the standby connector 8. This makes it possible to achieve both waterproofing of the connector portion 3 and ease of operation when connecting and disconnecting the connector portion 3. Furthermore, even if the eaves portion 34 is inclined, the height of the eaves portion 34 is set so that the tip of the eaves portion 34 does not protrude from the upper surface of the housing 5, and therefore the size of the housing 5 can be kept small.

[0041] According to the protector 4 of the above embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (1) Protector 4 includes housing 5 that houses connector portion 3 to which electric wires 2 are connected. Housing 5 has opening 31 at side portion 30 of housing 5 where connector portion 3 is exposed to the outside, and visor portion 34 formed on the upper edge of opening 31 so as to cover connector portion 3 from above.

[0042] According to this configuration, in the protector 4 in which the connector portion 3 is exposed from the opening 31 of the housing 5, the connector portion 3 is waterproofed by simply providing the visor portion 34 on the upper edge of the opening 31 of the protector 4. Therefore, the connector portion 3 can be waterproofed with a simple structure.

[0043] (2) The connector portion 3 protrudes outward from the opening 31. The eaves portion 34 protrudes outward from the upper edge of the opening 31. The outward protruding length H1 of the eaves portion 34 is equal to or greater than the protruding length H2 of the connector portion 3. With this configuration, the connector portion 3 is not buried inside the opening 31, so that the workability of connecting and removing the connector portion 3 can be improved. Even if the connector portion 3 protrudes a predetermined amount from the opening 31 of the housing 5, the protruding portion can be waterproofed by the eaves portion 34. Therefore, it is possible to improve both the workability of connecting and removing the connector and the waterproofness of the connector portion 3.

[0044] (3) The upper surface 37 of the eaves portion 34 is formed in an inclined shape with the outward protruding tip located vertically above the base end. With this configuration, the fluid on the eaves portion 34 can be made to flow downward along the inclination, which improves the fluid discharge performance. This contributes to improving the waterproof performance.

[0045] (4) The height position of the protruding tip of the overhanging portion 34 coincides with the height of the upper surface of the housing 5. With this configuration, even if the overhanging portion 34 is provided on the protector 4, the upper surface of the protector 4 can be made flush. Therefore, the upper surface of the protector 4 does not have to have a shape that protrudes partially, so that an increase in size can be avoided and restrictions on the installation location are less likely to occur.

[0046] (5) The drain groove 39 of the protector 4 is provided at the base end of the eaves portion 34 and drains the fluid in the width direction of the housing 5. With this configuration, if a fluid adheres to the eaves portion 34, the drain groove 39 makes it possible to drain the fluid from the eaves portion 34. This makes it possible to prevent the fluid from accumulating in the eaves portion 34, further contributing to improved waterproofing.

[0047] (6) The eaves portion 34 has an extension portion 36 that protrudes outward from the end surface 35 of the housing 5 having the opening 31. According to this configuration, the extension portion 36 can waterproof the connector portion 3 arranged on the end surface 35 of the housing 5.

[0048] (7) The extension 36 has a first extension 36a that covers the connector 3 from above, and a pair of second extensions 36b that cover the connector 3 from the sides. With this configuration, both ends of the first extension 36a can be supported by the pair of second extensions 36b, so that the first extension 36a can be reinforced. In addition, the first extension 36a and the second extension 36b can widely cover the opening 31 of the housing 5.

[0049] (8) The inner surface 40 of the visor portion 34 is formed in an inclined shape such that the distance therebetween in the vertical direction from the connector portion 3 increases from the base end to the tip end. This configuration makes it possible to secure a large working space for removing the connector portion 3, thereby improving the workability of attaching and detaching the connector.

[0050] (9) The housing 5 is formed in a shape that allows multiple connector portions 3 to be arranged side by side in a planar direction. A visor portion 34 is provided for each connector portion 3. With this configuration, it is anticipated that an increase in the size of the housing 5 will increase the area of ​​the top surface of the housing 5, and fluid will be more likely to land on the top surface of the housing 5. Even in such a case, since a visor portion 34 is provided for each connector portion 3, it is possible to prevent fluid from reaching the connector portion 3.

[0051] (10) The opening 31 includes a first opening 31a that exposes the first connector portion 3a of the connector portion 3 to the outside from a first side portion 30a of the multiple side portions 30 of the housing 5, and a second opening 31b that exposes the second connector portion 3b of the connector portion 3 to the outside from a second side portion 30b opposite to the first side portion 30a. The eaves portion 34 includes a first eaves portion 34a formed on the upper edge of the first opening 31a and a second eaves portion 34b formed on the upper edge of the second opening 31b. According to this configuration, the locations of the first connector portion 3a and the second connector portion 3b are clearly different from each other. Therefore, when connecting the mating connector 9 to the standby connector 8 previously attached to the housing 5 in each of the first connector portion 3a and the second connector portion 3b, it is possible to prevent a connection error from occurring.

[0052] This embodiment can be modified as follows: This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that no technical contradiction occurs. The upper surface 37 of the overhanging portion 34 is not limited to being inclined. For example, the upper surface 37 of the overhanging portion 34 may be flat, or may be substantially triangular with the apex in the center.

[0053] The inner surface 40 of the overhanging portion 34 is not limited to being inclined, and may be, for example, flat. The first overhanging portion 34a and the second overhanging portion 34b are not limited to having the same shape, and may have different shapes.

[0054] The eaves portion 34 does not necessarily have to be provided on the lid portion 23 , but may be provided on the housing body 22 . The tip of the overhanging portion 34 may protrude above the upper surface of the housing 5 (the lid portion 23).

[0055] The eaves portion 34 is not limited to being provided on a part of the edge of the housing 5 , but may be provided on the entire edge of the housing 5 , for example. The eaves portion 34 is not limited to being provided on the end surface 35 of the housing 5. For example, if the opening 31 is provided at a location other than the end surface 35 of the housing 5, the eaves portion 34 may be provided at a location other than the end surface 35 depending on the position of the opening 31.

[0056] The second extension portion 36b of the extension portion 36 may be omitted. The number of discharge grooves 39 provided in the eaves portion 34 is not limited to one, and multiple discharge grooves 39 may be provided.

[0057] The cross-sectional groove shape of the discharge groove 39 can be various shapes such as a square, a triangular, a trapezoidal, or the like. The discharge groove 39 may be formed in a sloped shape to improve discharge performance.

[0058] The connector portion 3 is not limited to a structure in which it protrudes a predetermined amount from the side portion 30 (end surface 35 ) of the housing 5 . For example, the connector portion 3 may be recessed into the housing 5 . The housing 5 may have a shape in which a plurality of openings 31 are arranged on the same side portion 30 .

[0059] The protector 4 may have a shape in which the housing 5 is elongated along the arrangement direction of the multiple connector portions 3. The housing 5 may also be substantially U-shaped. The protector 4 is not limited to a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and may be changed to, for example, a cylindrical shape. The protector 4 is not limited to having a plurality of connector parts 3, and may have a structure having only one connector part 3.

[0060] The first electric wire 2a and the second electric wire 2b are not limited to being independent wires. For example, the first electric wire 2a and the second electric wire 2b may be electrically connected to each other when the first electric wire 2a and the second electric wire 2b are attached to the protector 4.

[0061] The protector 4 is not limited to being used in a vehicle, but may be used in other systems or devices. Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to the embodiment, it is understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiment or structure. The present disclosure also includes various modifications and modifications within the scope of equivalents. In addition, various combinations and forms, as well as other combinations and forms including only one element, more than one element, or less than one element, are also within the scope and concept of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 1 Wire Harness 2 electric wire 2a 1st wire 2b 2nd wire 3 Connector part 3a First connector part 3b Second connector part 4 Protector 5. Housing 8 Receiving connector 9 Mating connector 10 Engagement protrusion 11 holes 12 Connector body 13 holes 16 Locking mechanism 17 Lever section 18 protrusions 19 Recess 22 Housing body 23 Lid 24 Snap fit part 25 Installation target 26 Fixing member 27 Engaged part 27a hole 30 Side 30a First side 30b Second side 31 Opening 31a 1st opening 31b 2nd opening 34 Eaves 34a 1st eaves 34b Second eaves section 35 End face 36 Extension 36a 1st extension 36b 2nd extension 37 Top 39 Discharge groove 40 Inside θ1 angle θ2 angle H1 Length H2 protrusion length

Claims

1. A protector having a housing in which a connector portion to which an electric wire is connected is housed, The housing includes: an opening at a side of the housing where the connector portion is exposed to the outside; a visor portion formed on an upper edge of the opening portion so as to cover the connector portion from above; having The connector portion protrudes outward from the opening, The eaves portion protrudes outward from an upper edge of the opening, The outward protruding length of the eave portion is equal to or greater than the protruding length of the connector portion, The upper surface of the eaves portion is formed in an inclined shape such that the outwardly protruding tip is located vertically above the base end, A protector in which the height position of the protruding tip of the eave portion coincides with the height of the upper surface of the housing.

2. A drain groove is provided at the base end of the eaves to drain fluid in the width direction of the housing. The protector according to claim 1 .

3. The overhanging portion has an extension portion that protrudes outward from an end surface of the housing that has the opening. The protector according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The extension portion includes a first extension portion that covers the connector portion from above, and a pair of second extension portions that cover the connector portion from the sides. The protector according to claim 3.

5. The inner surface of the visor portion is formed in an inclined shape such that the distance therebetween in the vertical direction from the connector portion increases from the base end to the tip end. The protector according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The housing is formed in a shape that allows the connector portions to be arranged side by side in a planar direction, The visor portion is provided for each of the connector portions. The protector according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. the opening includes a first opening that exposes a first connector portion as the connector portion to the outside from a first side portion of the plurality of side portions of the housing, and a second opening that exposes a second connector portion as the connector portion to the outside from a second side portion opposite to the first side portion, The overhanging portion includes a first overhanging portion formed on an upper edge of the first opening and a second overhanging portion formed on an upper edge of the second opening. The protector according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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