Protector, and wire harness

Abstract

To provide a protector capable of easily positioning relative locations of a plurality of protector members, and a wire harness.SOLUTION: A protector 30 which is fixed to a vehicle body comprises a protector member 40 which protects a portion of at least one wire 20 in a length direction. The protector member 40 includes a first protector member 41 and a second protector member 42. The first protector member 41 includes a first end face F1 and a first engagement part 43. The second protector member 42 includes a second end face F2 and a second engagement part 44. The first end face F1 and the second end face F2 are opposed to each other when disposed in the length direction of the wire 20. The first engagement part 43 and the second engagement part 44 can be engaged in a relation of ruggedness in a state where the first end face F1 and the second end face F2 are opposed to each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a protector and a wire harness. [Background technology]

[0002] As described in Patent Document 1, a wire harness mounted on a vehicle such as an automobile is known that includes electric wires and a protector that protects the electric wires. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-049458 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the protector described above, for example, by arranging a plurality of protector members along the length of the electric wire, it is possible to ensure a wider range of protection for the electric wire. In such a protector having a plurality of protector members, there is a demand for a protector that can easily determine the relative positions of the plurality of protector members.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a protector and a wire harness that allow easy positioning of multiple protector members relative to one another. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The protector disclosed herein is a protector that has a protector member that protects a portion of the length of at least one electric wire and is fixed to a vehicle body, the protector member comprising a first protector member and a second protector member, each of which has end faces that face each other when arranged along the length of the electric wire, and an engaging portion that can engage in a concave-convex relationship when the end faces face each other. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The protector and wire harness of the present disclosure have the advantage that the relative positions of a plurality of protector members can be easily determined. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a wire harness according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the protector member. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the wire harness. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a modified wire harness. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the wire harness. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a main part of a protector member according to a modified example. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a main part of a protector member according to a modified example. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a main part of a protector member according to a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] [Description of the embodiments of the present disclosure] First, embodiments of the present disclosure will be listed and described. [1] The protector disclosed herein has a protector member that protects a portion of the length of at least one electric wire and is fixed to a vehicle body, the protector member comprising a first protector member and a second protector member, each of which has end faces that face each other when arranged along the length of the electric wire, and an engaging portion that can engage with the end faces in a concave-convex relationship when the end faces face each other.

[0010] According to this configuration, the engaging portions can be engaged with each other when the end faces face each other as described above, which makes it easy to determine the relative positions of the first protector member and the second protector member when the first protector member and the second protector member are arranged along the length of the electric wire.

[0011] [2] In the above [1], the protector member may further include a binding member for binding the electric wires to the protector member, and the binding member may include a first binding member for binding the electric wires to the first protector member and a second binding member for binding the electric wires to the second protector member.

[0012] According to this configuration, by utilizing the first binding member, the second binding member and the electric wire, it is possible to suppress positional deviation of the relative positions of the first protector member and the second protector member in an engaged state with a simple configuration.

[0013] [3] In the above [2], the first protector member may have a first through hole through which the first binding member is inserted, and the second protector member may have a second through hole through which the second binding member is inserted. With this configuration, it is possible to suppress misalignment of the first binding member relative to the first protector member, and also to suppress misalignment of the second binding member relative to the second protector member.

[0014] [4] In the above [2] or [3], at least one of the first binding member and the second binding member may have a fixing portion for fixing to the vehicle body. This configuration makes it possible, for example, to reduce the number of parts of the protector and simplify the structure of the protector member.

[0015] [5] In any one of [1] to [4] above, each of the first protector member and the second protector member may have the engaging portion at both ends when arranged along the longitudinal direction of the electric wire, and the engaging portions at both ends may have shapes that allow them to engage with each other in a concave-convex relationship. With this configuration, the second protector member can be engaged with either end of the first protector member. Also, the first protector member can be engaged with either end of the second protector member. In other words, the degree of freedom in assembling the first protector member and the second protector member is increased, making it easier to assemble the first protector member and the second protector member.

[0016] [6] In any one of [1] to [5] above, the engaging portion may have a locking structure that restricts the end surface of the first protector member and the end surface of the second protector member from moving away from each other. This configuration can prevent the first protector member and the second protector member from being misaligned relative to each other. Therefore, for example, it is possible to easily assemble a wire harness equipped with a protector.

[0017] [7] In any one of the above [1] to [6], when the engaging portions are engaged, the first protector member and the second protector member may form a flush support surface that supports a portion of the electric wire in the longitudinal direction. With this configuration, the flush support surface can stably support a portion of the electric wire in the longitudinal direction.

[0018] [8] In any one of the above [1] to [7], at least one of the first protector member and the second protector member may have a bent portion that supports the curved portion of the electric wire. With this configuration, the curved portion of the electric wire can be suitably protected.

[0019] [9] A wire harness according to the present disclosure includes the protector according to any one of [1] to [8] above and the electric wire. According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a wire harness including a protector that can easily position the relative positions of multiple protector members.

[0020] [Details of the embodiments of the present disclosure] Specific examples of the protector and wire harness of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, for the sake of convenience, some of the configuration may be exaggerated or simplified. Furthermore, terms such as "first" and "second" in this specification are used simply to distinguish between objects and are not used to rank the objects.

[0021] Each drawing shows an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis that are perpendicular to each other. The X-axis of each drawing is along the length direction of the electric wire. The Y-axis and Z-axis of each drawing are along orthogonal directions that are perpendicular to the length direction of the electric wire.

[0022] An embodiment of the protector and the wire harness will be described below. (Overall configuration of the wire harness 10) 1, the wire harness 10 includes at least one electric wire 20 and a protector 30 that protects the electric wire 20. The wire harness 10 is mounted on a vehicle such as an automobile. The wire harness 10 electrically connects two or more in-vehicle devices.

[0023] (Configuration of electric wire 20) The electric wire 20 is, for example, an insulated electric wire having a conductive core wire and an insulating coating that surrounds the core wire and has insulating properties. In Fig. 1, a center line CL of the electric wire 20 is shown by a dashed line. The center line CL is a line that passes through the center of the cross section of the electric wire 20.

[0024] Examples of the core wire include a twisted wire made by twisting together multiple metal wires, and a single-core wire made of a single conductor. Examples of the single-core wire include a columnar conductor made of a single columnar metal rod with a solid interior, and a tubular conductor with a hollow interior. The core wire may be a combination of multiple types of core wires, such as twisted wires and single-core wires. Examples of the material for the core wire include copper-based, aluminum-based, and other metal materials.

[0025] The insulating coating, for example, covers the outer periphery of the core wire all around the center line CL of the electric wire 20. The insulating coating can be made of, for example, a resin material having insulating properties. The electric wire 20 may be a shielded electric wire. The shielded electric wire has a core wire, an insulating coating, a conductive electromagnetic shielding member surrounding the outer periphery of the insulating coating, and an insulating sheath surrounding the outer periphery of the electromagnetic shielding member. For example, a connector (not shown) is provided at the end of the electric wire 20. The connector is electrically connected to, for example, a mating connector of an in-vehicle device.

[0026] (Overall configuration of protector 30) 1 to 5, the protector 30 fixed to the vehicle body 60 has a protector member 40 that protects at least one electric wire 20 by supporting a portion of the electric wire 20 in the longitudinal direction. The protector 30 of this embodiment further includes a bundling member 50 that bundles the electric wire 20 to the protector member 40.

[0027] (Configuration of protector member 40) The protector member 40 includes a first protector member 41 and a second protector member 42. The first protector member 41 has a first end face F1. The second protector member 42 has a second end face F2. The first end face F1 of the first protector member 41 and the second end face F2 of the second protector member 42 face each other when the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 are arranged along the X-axis.

[0028] The first protector member 41 has a first engagement portion 43. The second protector member 42 has a second engagement portion 44. The first engagement portion 43 of the first protector member 41 and the second engagement portion 44 of the second protector member 42 are configured to be engageable in a concave-convex relationship when the first end face F1 of the first protector member 41 and the second end face F2 of the second protector member 42 face each other.

[0029] 1 to 3, the first protector member 41 has a first engaging protrusion 43A as the first engaging portion 43. The second protector member 42 has a second engaging recess 44A as the second engaging portion 44. The first engaging protrusion 43A and the second engaging recess 44A are configured to be engageable in a convex-concave relationship when the first end face F1 of the first protector member 41 and the second end face F2 of the second protector member 42 face each other.

[0030] Each of the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 of this embodiment has a first engagement portion 43 and a second engagement portion 44, respectively, at both ends when arranged along the X axis. More specifically, the first protector member 41 has, in addition to the first engagement protrusion 43A, a first engagement recess 43B arranged on the opposite side of the first engagement protrusion 43A in the direction along the X axis. The first engagement protrusion 43A and the first engagement recess 43B have shapes that allow them to engage with each other in a concave-convex relationship. The second protector member 42 has, in addition to the second engagement recess 44A, a second engagement protrusion 44B arranged on the opposite side of the second engagement recess 44A in the direction along the X axis. The second engagement recess 44A and the second engagement protrusion 44B have shapes that allow them to engage with each other in a concave-convex relationship. The first engaging recess 43B and the second engaging protrusion 44B are configured to be able to engage in a concave-convex relationship when the end face opposite the first end face F1 of the first protector member 41 and the end face opposite the second end face F2 of the second protector member 42 face each other.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 3, the first engagement portion 43 of the first protector member 41 and the second engagement portion 44 of the second protector member 42 have a locking structure MR that restricts the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 from moving away from each other. The locking structure MR restricts relative movement between the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 along the X-axis. More specifically, the first engagement protrusion 43A has a locking projection MR1. The second engagement recess 44A has a locking hole MR2. The locking structure MR is composed of the locking projection MR1 and the locking hole MR2 into which the locking projection MR1 is engaged.

[0032] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the first protector member 41 includes a first support portion 41A that supports a portion of the electric wire 20 in the longitudinal direction, and a pair of first side wall portions 41B provided on the first support portion 41A. The first support portion 41A supports a linear portion of the electric wire 20. The first support portion 41A has a plate-like shape extending along the XY plane, for example. The pair of first side wall portions 41B are disposed to face each other along the Y axis. Each of the pair of first side wall portions 41B has a plate-like shape extending along the ZX plane, for example.

[0033] The second protector member 42 includes a second support portion 42A that supports a portion of the electric wire 20 in the longitudinal direction, and a pair of second side wall portions 42B provided on the second support portion 42A. The second support portion 42A supports a linear portion of the electric wire 20. The second support portion 42A has a plate-like shape extending along the XY plane, for example. The pair of second side wall portions 42B are disposed to face each other along the Y axis. Each of the pair of second side wall portions 42B has a plate-like shape extending along the ZX plane, for example.

[0034] 3 and 5, when the first engagement portion 43 of the first protector member 41 and the second engagement portion 44 of the second protector member 42 are engaged with each other, the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 form a flush support surface that supports a portion of the electric wire 20 in the longitudinal direction. Such a flush support surface is formed by the first support portion 41A of the first protector member 41 and the second support portion 42A of the second protector member 42. The flush support surface is a surface formed so that the difference in level between the support surface formed by the first support portion 41A and the support surface formed by the second support portion 42A is, for example, 5 mm or less, or 3 mm or less.

[0035] The first protector member 41 has a first through hole H1 penetrating the first support portion 41A. The first through hole H1 includes a pair of first through holes H1 spaced apart from each other along a direction intersecting the X-axis in the first protector member 41. The pair of first through holes H1 is spaced apart from each other along, for example, the Y-axis. The pairs of first through holes H1 arranged in this manner are provided at multiple locations along the X-axis. The first protector member 41 of this embodiment has pairs of first through holes H1 provided at four locations.

[0036] The second protector member 42 has second through holes H2 penetrating the second support portion 42A. The second through holes H2 include a pair of second through holes H2 spaced apart from each other along a direction intersecting the X-axis in the second protector member 42. The pair of second through holes H2 are spaced apart from each other, for example, along the Y-axis. The pair of second through holes H2 arranged in this manner are provided at multiple locations along the X-axis. The second protector member 42 of this embodiment has four pairs of second through holes H2 provided at four locations.

[0037] The protector member 40 can be made of, for example, a resin material, such as polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride, polyamide, polyester, ABS resin, or the like.

[0038] (Configuration of binding member 50) 1, 4, and 5, the bundling member 50 includes a first bundling member 51 that bundles the electric wires 20 to the first protector member 41, and a second bundling member 52 that bundles the electric wires 20 to the second protector member 42. The first bundling member 51 is inserted into a pair of first through holes H1 in the first protector member 41. The second bundling member 52 is inserted into a second through hole H2 in the second protector member 42.

[0039] The binding member 50 has a base 50A, a strip-shaped portion 50B connected to the base 50A, and a fixing portion 50C that fixes the base 50A to the vehicle body 60. The strip-shaped portion 50B is configured to be deformable into a curved shape. The base 50A has a connection portion to which the base end of the strip-shaped portion 50B is connected and a retaining hole that prevents the strip-shaped portion 50B from slipping out. The strip-shaped portion 50B is inserted into the retaining hole of the base 50A from the tip side, thereby preventing the strip-shaped portion 50B from slipping out.

[0040] The fixing portion 50C of the binding member 50 is connected to the base portion 50A. The fixing portion 50C is configured to be engaged with a through-hole in a panel of the vehicle body 60, for example. The binding member 50 can be made of, for example, a resin material. Examples of resin materials include polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride, polyamide, polyester, and ABS resin. The binding member 50 may be made of a metal material, or a combination of a resin material and a metal material.

[0041] (Method for manufacturing the wire harness 10 and function of the protector 30) An example of a manufacturing method for the wire harness 10 and a main function of the protector 30 will be described. The manufacturing method for the wire harness 10 includes an assembly process for assembling the protector 30. In the assembly process, the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the electric wires 20. That is, the first end face F1 of the first protector member 41 and the second end face F2 of the second protector member 42 are arranged to face each other. At this time, the first engaging portion 43 of the first protector member 41 and the second engaging portion 44 of the second protector member 42 can be engaged in a concave-convex relationship.

[0042] Next, the electric wires 20 are arranged along the protector member 40 formed by engaging the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42, and then the electric wires 20 and the protector member 40 are bound together using the first binding member 51 and the second binding member 52. In this way, the wire harness 10 is obtained.

[0043] The protector 30 of the obtained wire harness 10 can be fixed to the vehicle body 60 by utilizing the fixing portions 50C of the first bundling member 51 and the second bundling member 52. The wire harness 10 may include a plurality of the protectors 30, or may include a protector other than the protector 30. The electric wires 20 of the wire harness 10 can also be fixed to the vehicle body 60 by using an electric wire holder such as a clip band.

[0044] (Actions and Effects of This Embodiment) The operation and effects of this embodiment will be described. (1) The protector 30 fixed to the vehicle body 60 has a protector member 40 that protects a portion of at least one electric wire 20 in the longitudinal direction. The protector member 40 includes a first protector member 41 and a second protector member 42. The first protector member 41 has a first end face F1 and a first engagement portion 43. The second protector member 42 has a second end face F2 and the first engagement portion 43. The first end face F1 and the second end face F2 face each other when the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 are arranged along the X axis. The first engagement portion 43 and the second engagement portion 44 are engageable in a concave-convex relationship when the first end face F1 and the second end face F2 face each other.

[0045] According to this configuration, the first engaging portion 43 and the second engaging portion 44 can be engaged with each other in a state in which the first end face F1 and the second end face F2 face each other as described above. This makes it easy to determine the relative positions of the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 when the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 are arranged along the X axis. Therefore, when the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 are used to ensure a wider range of protection for the electric wires 20, the assembly process of the protector 30 can be easily performed.

[0046] (2) The protector 30 further includes a binding member 50 that binds the electric wires 20 to the protector member 40. The binding member 50 includes a first binding member 51 that binds the electric wires 20 to the first protector member 41, and a second binding member 52 that binds the electric wires 20 to the second protector member 42. In this case, by utilizing the first binding member 51, the second binding member 52, and the electric wires 20, it is possible to suppress, with a simple configuration, misalignment of the relative positions of the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 in an engaged state.

[0047] (3) The first protector member 41 has a first through hole H1 through which the first binding member 51 is inserted. The second protector member 42 has a second through hole H2 through which the second binding member 52 is inserted. In this case, it is possible to prevent the first binding member 51 from shifting in position relative to the first protector member 41, and it is also possible to prevent the second binding member 52 from shifting in position relative to the second protector member 42. There may be one first through hole H1 through which the first binding member 51 is inserted, but it is preferable that a pair be provided as described above. There may be one second through hole H2 through which the second binding member 52 is inserted, but it is preferable that a pair be provided as described above.

[0048] (4) The first binding member 51 and the second binding member 52 have fixing portions 50C that are fixed to the vehicle body 60. In this case, for example, it is possible to reduce the number of parts of the protector 30 and simplify the structure of the protector member 40.

[0049] (5) Each of the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 has an engaging portion at both ends when arranged along the longitudinal direction of the electric wire 20. The engaging portions at both ends of each of the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 have shapes that allow them to engage with each other in a concave-convex relationship. In this case, the second protector member 42 can be engaged with either end of the first protector member 41. Also, the first protector member 41 can be engaged with either end of the second protector member 42. In other words, the degree of freedom in assembling the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 is increased, making it easier to assemble the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42.

[0050] (6) The first engaging portion 43 and the second engaging portion 44 have a locking structure MR that restricts the first end face F1 of the first protector member 41 and the second end face F2 of the second protector member 42 from moving away from each other. In this case, it is possible to suppress deviation in the relative positions of the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42. Therefore, for example, it is possible to easily assemble the wire harness 10 including the protector 30.

[0051] (7) When the first engaging portion 43 of the first protector member 41 and the second engaging portion 44 of the second protector member 42 are engaged with each other, the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 form a flush support surface that supports a portion of the electric wire 20 in the longitudinal direction. In this case, the flush support surface can stably support a portion of the electric wire 20 in the longitudinal direction. For example, it is possible to prevent a force from being locally applied to the electric wire 20 from the support surface of the protector member 40.

[0052] (8) The first protector body member and the second protector member 42 are configured to support the straight portion of the electric wire 20. That is, the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 are configured with straight portions that support the straight portion of the electric wire 20. In this case, the straight portion of the electric wire 20 can be suitably protected.

[0053] (9) The pair of first through holes H1 in the first protector member 41 is provided at multiple locations along the X-axis. In this case, for example, it is possible to select a pair of first through holes H1 into which the first binding member 51 is inserted. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately change the position of the first binding member 51 relative to the first protector member 41. For example, if the first binding member 51 has a fixing portion 50C, it is possible to change the position of the first binding member 51 depending on the position of the through hole in the vehicle body 60 that serves as the fixing location.

[0054] The pairs of second through-holes H2 in the second protector member 42 are provided at multiple locations along the X-axis. In this case, for example, it is possible to select a pair of second through-holes H2 into which the second binding member 52 is inserted. Therefore, it is possible to change the position of the second binding member 52 relative to the second protector member 42 as appropriate.

[0055] (Example of change) The above embodiment can be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other within the scope of technical compatibility.

[0056] The shape of at least one of the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 can be modified. For example, the first protector member 41 can be modified to have a bent portion B1 that supports a curved portion of the electric wire 20, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7. The first protector member 41 of this modified example has a straight portion S1 that supports a straight portion of the electric wire 20 in addition to the bent portion B1. The first protector member 41 may have bent portions B1 at multiple locations.

[0057] Although not shown, the second protector member 42 can also be modified to have a bent portion B1 that supports the curved portion of the wire 20. That is, for example, a first protector member 41 having a bent portion B1 may be combined with a second protector member 42 consisting only of a straight portion S1. Also, for example, a first protector member 41 consisting only of a straight portion S1 may be combined with a second protector member 42 having a bent portion B1. Also, for example, a first protector member 41 having a bent portion B1 may be combined with a second protector member 42 having a bent portion B1.

[0058] As described above, at least one of the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 has a bent portion B1 that supports the curved portion of the electric wire 20, so that the curved portion of the electric wire 20 can be suitably protected.

[0059] The protector member 40 may include a third protector member in addition to the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42. The third protector member may have a third engaging portion that can engage with the first engaging portion 43 of the first protector member 41, or may have a third engaging portion that can engage with the second engaging portion 44 of the second protector member 42.

[0060] The first protector member 41 has first engagement portions 43 at both ends of the first protector member 41, but the first engagement portion 43 at one end may be omitted. The second protector member 42 has second engagement portions 44 at both ends of the second protector member 42, but the second engagement portion 44 at one end may be omitted. For example, the first engagement protrusion 43A and the second engagement recess 44A may be omitted. Also, for example, the first engagement recess 43B and the second engagement protrusion 44B may be omitted.

[0061] The total length of the first protector member 41 and the total length of the second protector member 42 may be the same or different from each other. The total length here refers to the length dimension of the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 along the longitudinal direction of the electric wire 20.

[0062] The first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 are configured to form a flush support surface that supports a portion of the electric wire 20 in the longitudinal direction, but may also be configured to form a stepped support surface.

[0063] The first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 may be configured to be engaged with each other by a plurality of first engaging protrusions 43A and a plurality of second engaging recesses 44A. The locking structure MR that locks the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 can also be configured so that the locking protrusion MR1 is prevented from slipping out of the locking hole MR2. In this case, it is possible to further prevent the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 from shifting relative to each other.

[0064] The locking structure MR between the first engagement portion 43 and the second engagement portion 44 is not limited to the locking structure MR having the locking projection MR1 and the locking hole MR2. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the first engagement protrusion 43A may have a base end P1 and a widened portion P2 that is wider than the base end P1. In this case, the second engagement recess 44A has an inner circumferential shape that conforms to the outer shape of the first engagement protrusion 43A. Even with this locking structure, it is possible to restrict the first end face F1 of the first protector member 41 and the second end face F2 of the second protector member 42 from moving away from each other.

[0065] As shown in FIG. 10, the locking structure MR between the first engaging portion 43 and the second engaging portion 44 may be omitted. In the protector 30 of the above embodiment, the first support portion 41A of the first protector member 41 and the second support portion 42A of the second protector member 42 are configured to engage with each other at an engaging portion, but this is not limiting. The protector 30 may be configured such that the first side wall portion 41B of the first protector member 41 and the second side wall portion 42B of the second protector member 42 are engaged with each other at an engaging portion.

[0066] When the first engaging portion 43 and the second engaging portion 44 are engaged with each other, the first end face F1 and the second end face F2 may be in contact with each other or may not be in contact with each other. The fixing portions 50C of the first bundling member 51 and the second bundling member 52 may be omitted. The fixing portions that are fixed to the vehicle body 60 may be provided, for example, on the protector member 40. Furthermore, when using a bundling member having a fixing portion that is fixed to the vehicle body 60, the bundling member may be attached to the protector member 40 and fixed to the vehicle body 60 without bundling the electric wires 20.

[0067] The number of each of the first binding member 51 and the second binding member 52 may be one or more. The binding member 50 is not limited to the configuration including the base portion 50A, the strip portion 50B, etc. The binding member 50 may be, for example, a plastically deformable wire such as a wire, an adhesive tape, or the like.

[0068] A binding member that directly connects the first protector member 41 and the second protector member 42 may be provided separately. The first protector member 41 has a pair of first side wall portions 41B, but at least one of the pair of first side wall portions 41B may be omitted.

[0069] The second protector member 42 has a pair of second side wall portions 42B, but at least one of the pair of second side wall portions 42B may be omitted. At least one of the pair of first side wall portions 41B of the first protector member 41 may be divided into a plurality of portions along the length direction of the wire 20.

[0070] At least one of the pair of second side wall portions 42B of the second protector member 42 may be divided into a plurality of portions along the length direction of the wire 20. The first through hole H1 of the first protector member 41 may be omitted. In this case, the electric wires 20 may be bound using the first binding member 51 from the outer periphery of the first protector member 41. Similarly, the second through hole H2 of the second protector member 42 may be omitted.

[0071] The pair of first through holes H1 in the first protector member 41 are provided at multiple locations along the X axis, but may be provided at one location. The pair of second through holes H2 in the second protector member 42 are provided at multiple locations along the X axis, but may be provided at one location.

[0072] The protector 30 may be configured to protect two or more electric wires 20 by supporting two or more electric wires 20 . The embodiments and modifications disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects, and the present invention is not limited to these examples. That is, the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0073] 10 Wire harness 20 Electric wire 30 Protector 40 Protector member 41 first protector member 41A 1st support part 41B 1st side wall part 42 second protector member 42A 2nd support part 42B 2nd side wall part 43 First engagement portion 43A 1st engagement convex part 43B First engagement recess 44 Second engagement portion 44A Second engagement recess 44B Second engagement convex part 50 Binding member 50A base 50B Belt 50C Fixed part 51 First binding member 52 Second binding member 60 Body B1 bent part CL center line H1 1st through hole H2 2nd through hole MR locking structure MR1 locking protrusion MR2 locking hole P1 proximal end P2 Expanded diameter part S1 Straight section

Claims

1. A protector having a protector member that protects a portion of at least one electric wire in a longitudinal direction and is fixed to a vehicle body, the protector member includes a first protector member and a second protector member, Each of the first protector member and the second protector member includes: end faces that face each other when arranged along the length direction of the electric wire; and an engaging portion that can engage with the end faces in a concave-convex relationship when the end faces are facing each other.

2. The protector member further includes a bundling member for bundling the electric wires to the protector member, The bundling member includes a first bundling member that bundles the electric wires to the first protector member; a second bundling member that bundles the electric wires to the second protector member, The protector according to claim 1 .

3. the first protector member has a first through hole through which the first binding member is inserted, The second protector member has a second through hole through which the second binding member is inserted. The protector according to claim 2 .

4. At least one of the first binding member and the second binding member has a fixing portion for fixing to a vehicle body. The protector according to claim 2 .

5. Each of the first protector member and the second protector member includes: The engaging portion is provided at both ends when the engaging portion is disposed along the length of the electric wire, The engaging portions at both ends have shapes that allow them to engage with each other in a concave-convex relationship. The protector according to claim 1 .

6. the engaging portion has a locking structure that restricts the end surface of the first protector member and the end surface of the second protector member from moving apart from each other. The protector according to claim 1 .

7. When the engaging portions are engaged with each other, the first protector member and the second protector member form a flush support surface that supports a portion of the electric wire in the longitudinal direction. The protector according to claim 1 .

8. At least one of the first protector member and the second protector member has a bent portion that supports a curved portion of the electric wire. The protector according to claim 1 .

9. A protector comprising: the protector according to any one of claims 1 to 8; and the electric wire. Wire harness.

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