Cover and cover unit

Abstract

To provide a cover excellent in workability of work to be attached to an attachment object.SOLUTION: The cover 2 closes the first opening 41 which is provided in the panel-like component 6 of the vehicle and through which the wire 3 is inserted, and the second opening 42 which is provided in the panel-like component 6 and through which the wire 3 is not inserted. The cover 2 includes a plate-shaped main body portion 31 that closes the first opening portion 41, a plate-shaped accessory portion 32 that is connected to the main body portion 31, and a protruding portion 34 that protrudes such that a part of the accessory portion 32 faces the second opening portion 42 in a thickness direction of the accessory portion 32. The protruding portion 34 has a shape in which one surface of the appendage portion 32 is recessed and the other surface protrudes, and has a tapered shape in which the groove cross-sectional area at the tip end portion of the protruding portion 34 is smaller than the groove cross-sectional area at the base end portion.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cover that closes a plurality of openings provided in a panel-like part of a vehicle, and a cover unit that includes the cover and a wire. [Background technology]

[0002] Covers for closing service holes provided in vehicle door panels have been proposed. In one conventional cover, electric wires routed through the service hole are fixed to the cover (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7375726 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The above-described types of covers are generally used by first fastening electric wires and the like to the cover, and then attaching the cover and the electric wires to a vehicle door panel. Therefore, to route the electric wires and the like through the service hole, a worker must temporarily place the cover near the service hole using their hands or a dedicated holding tool, route the electric wires and the like through the service hole, and then attach the cover to the door panel to close the service hole. Because covers with many electric wires and the like fastened are heavy and large, this type of installation work is cumbersome and difficult to improve. Given this background, there is a demand for an improvement in the workability of the work of attaching covers to door panels and the like.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a cover and a cover unit that are easy to attach to an object. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the cover and cover unit according to the present invention are characterized as follows.

[0007] A cover that is provided in a panel-like part of a vehicle and that closes a first opening through which a wire is inserted and a second opening through which the wire is not inserted, The device includes a plate-shaped main body portion that closes the first opening, a plate-shaped attached portion that is connected to the main body portion, and a protruding portion that protrudes in a thickness direction of the attached portion so that a part of the attached portion faces the second opening, It's a cover.

[0008] The cover and the wire are included. It is a cover unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the cover of the present invention, the cover includes a plate-shaped main body portion that closes the first opening of the panel-shaped component, a plate-shaped attached portion connected to the main body portion, and a protruding portion that protrudes in the thickness direction of the attached portion so that a portion of the attached portion faces the second opening. As a result, when attaching the cover to the panel-shaped component, the protruding portion of the cover is inserted into the second opening of the panel-shaped component and the protruding portion is hooked onto the edge of the second opening, allowing the cover to be temporarily placed near the panel-shaped component. After routing wires through the first opening, the temporarily placed cover can be brought close to the panel-shaped component, allowing the main body portion of the cover to close the first opening, and the attached portion and the protruding portion to close the second opening. This improves the workability of attaching the cover to the panel-shaped component compared to conventional covers that require a worker's hands or a dedicated holder. Therefore, the cover of the present invention provides excellent workability when attaching the cover to the attachment target. Similarly, by using such a cover, the cover unit of the present invention is excellent in terms of manufacturing cost and productivity.

[0010] The present invention has been briefly described above. The details of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of the invention set forth below, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a cover unit and a door panel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 3, showing a first stage of the process of attaching the cover unit to the door panel in the embodiment shown in FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 3, showing a second stage of the process of attaching the cover unit to the door panel in the embodiment shown in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 3, showing a state in which the cover unit has been completely attached to the door panel in the embodiment shown in FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a plurality of covers are stacked in the thickness direction. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a schematic configuration diagram of a cover unit and a door panel according to a modified example, corresponding to FIG. [Figure 9] 9 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to cross section CC in FIG. 8, showing a process of attaching a cover unit to a door panel in the modified example shown in FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD in FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 9, showing a state in which the cover unit has been completely attached to the door panel in the modified example shown in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] <Embodiment> Hereinafter, a cover unit 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in Fig. 1, the cover unit 1 is typically a component that is attached to the passenger compartment side of an automobile door panel 6 to cover a service hole 41 (a through-hole for performing maintenance work on electrical equipment attached to the door panel 6) provided on the passenger compartment side of the door panel 6.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 1 , the cover unit 1 includes a cover 2 that functions to cover the service hole 41, and an electric wire 3 held by the cover 2. The electric wire 3 is to be connected to an electric wire (not shown) extending from an electrical component attached to the door panel 6. As shown in FIG. 3 and other figures, the electric wire 3 is typically a single electric wire, and is composed of a rod-shaped conductor core wire and a cylindrical resin insulating coating that covers the outer periphery of the conductor core wire. Note that the electric wire 3 may also be composed of a bundle of multiple electric wires. A connector 7 and a connector 8 are connected to one end and the other end of the electric wire 3, respectively. In this example, the electric wire 3 is exemplified as a "wire" held by the cover 2. However, the "wire" may also be, for example, an electric wire such as a twisted wire or a shielded wire, a communication cable, a hose, or a wire cable. Furthermore, the "wire" may be provided with an outer tube, a protector, a tape, or other components.

[0014] For ease of explanation, the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "front," and "back" are defined below as shown in Figures 1 to 3, etc. The "up-down direction," "front-rear direction," and "front-rear direction" are perpendicular to one another. The up-down direction and front-rear direction correspond to the up-down direction and front-rear direction of the automobile, respectively. The front-rear direction coincides with the thickness direction of the cover 2, and when the cover 2 is attached to the door panel 6, the "front" side corresponds to the passenger compartment side of the automobile door panel 6. The cover 2 may be made of metal such as iron, aluminum, magnesium, etc., or may be made of carbon fiber, etc.

[0015] The cover 2 is a resin-molded body, and as shown in FIG. 1 , includes a flat cover main body 4 and wire guide portions 5 that are integrally formed so as to extend from multiple locations in the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface (periphery) of the cover main body 4 and guide the wires 3. Each of the multiple wire guide portions 5 functions to guide the wires 3 so that they extend along the outer peripheral surface of the cover main body 4. By providing the wire guide portions 5 on the outer peripheral surface (periphery) of the cover main body 4 in this manner, the cover 2 can be molded without using a complex mold, compared to when the wire guide portions 5 are provided on the plate surface of the cover main body 4. In addition, because the cover main body 4 and the wire guide portions 5 are integrated, there is no need to separately manage the part numbers of the cover main body 4 and the wire guide portions 5.

[0016] 1, the flat cover main body 4 is specifically composed of a substantially rectangular flat main body 31 (corresponding to the inside of the area surrounded by the dashed line in FIG. 1) having an outer shape identical to the opening shape of the service hole 41 in the door panel 6, and an annular flat accessory 32 (corresponding to the outside of the area surrounded by the dashed line in FIG. 1) that is connected to the entire periphery of the main body 31 and is located outside the main body 31. The outer peripheral surface (periphery) of the accessory 32 constitutes the outer peripheral surface (periphery) of the cover main body 4.

[0017] As shown in Fig. 1, a through hole 33 is formed in a portion of the main body 31, penetrating in the front-to-back direction (thickness direction of the cover 2). As shown in Fig. 3, the other end of the electric wire 3 is inserted into the through hole 33 from the front side (compartment side) to the back side (outside the vehicle), and the connector 8 is connected to the other end of the electric wire 3 extending from the through hole 33 to the back side (outside the vehicle). To improve waterproofing, a rubber grommet 9 is attached to the edge of the through hole 33, and the annular gap between the edge of the through hole 33 and the electric wire 3 passing through the through hole 33 is sealed by the grommet 9.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, a protrusion 34 that protrudes toward the rear side (vehicle exterior) is formed on a portion of the attached portion 32. The protrusion 34 has a shape in which the front surface of the attached portion 32 is recessed and the rear surface is protruding (see FIG. 3). The protrusion 34 is inserted into an opening 42 (see FIG. 1) provided on the passenger compartment side of the door panel 6 at a position adjacent to the lower side of the service hole 41 when the cover unit 1 is attached to the door panel 6. The opening 42 has a rectangular opening shape that is long in the front-rear direction. The protrusion 34 has an outer rectangular shape that is approximately the same as the opening shape of the opening 42 and is long in the front-rear direction. The effect of providing the protrusion 34 on the cover 2 (attached portion 32) will be described later. The protrusion 34 has a tapered shape in which the cross-sectional area of ​​the groove at the tip end of the protrusion 34 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the groove at the base end. Here, the groove cross-sectional area refers to the area of ​​the space within the groove of the protrusion 34 in a cross section perpendicular to the thickness direction (front-to-back direction) of the cover 2. Because the protrusion 34 has a tapered shape, when multiple covers 2 are packed or transported, as shown in Fig. 7, multiple covers 2 can be stacked in the thickness direction so that the protrusion 34 of one cover 2 fits into the groove of the protrusion 34 of another cover 2.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 1, the cover 2 includes, as the wire guide section 5, a holding section 10 (see also FIG. 2) that surrounds and holds (fixes) the electric wires 3, and a restricting section 20 that places the electric wires 3 and restricts the position of the electric wires 3. By surrounding and holding (fixing) the electric wires 3, the holding section 10 can guide the electric wires 3 along the outer peripheral surface of the cover main body section 4 of the cover 2. The restricting section 20 can restrict the position of the electric wires 3 while preventing the electric wires 3 from interfering with peripheral components of the door panel 6, etc. The restricting section 20 restricts the position of the electric wires 3 but does not hold (fix) the electric wires 3.

[0020] In the example shown in Figure 1, the retaining portion 10 is provided at each of multiple locations (five locations) in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of the cover main body portion 4, and the regulating portion 20 is provided at one location in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of the cover main body portion 4 that corresponds to "the combination of two retaining portions 10 adjacent in the circumferential direction of the cover main body portion 4 that has the largest distance between them."

[0021] In the example shown in Fig. 1, the holding portion 10 is composed of a base 11 extending outward from the outer peripheral surface of the cover main body 4 of the cover 2, a pair of first side walls 12 each extending at an inclination such that the distance between them in the front-to-back direction increases as they extend outward from the extending end of the base 11, and a pair of second side walls 13 each extending at an inclination such that the distance between them in the front-to-back direction decreases as they extend outward from the extending end of the pair of first side walls 12. The pair of first side walls 12 are elastically deformable in the front-to-back direction. The distance between the extending ends of the pair of second side walls 13 is smaller than the outer diameter of the electric wire 3. 2, when the electric wire 3 is pushed inward (toward the cover main body 4) from a state in which the electric wire 3 is in contact with the extending ends of the pair of second side walls 13, the electric wire 3 passes through the gap between the extending ends of the pair of second side walls 13 through temporary elastic deformation of the pair of first side walls 12, and moves into the space defined by the base 11, the pair of first side walls 12, and the pair of second side walls 13. In this way, by simply performing the "one-touch" action of pushing the electric wire 3, the holding part 10 can surround and hold the electric wire 3.

[0022] 1, the restricting portion 20 is configured only with a base portion 21 that extends outward from the outer peripheral surface of the cover main body portion 4 of the cover 2 and in the circumferential direction. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the electric wire 3 is placed on the front side of the base portion 21, thereby restricting the position of the electric wire 3.

[0023] The cover unit 1 having the structure described above and consisting of the cover 2 and the electric wire 3 held by the cover 2 is attached to the door panel 6 so that the main body 31 of the cover 2 covers the service hole 41 of the door panel 6. When attaching the cover unit 1 to the door panel 6, as shown in FIG. 4, the cover unit 1 is placed on the front side of the door panel 6, and then the cover unit 1 is brought close to the door panel 6 (see the white arrow in FIG. 4), and then, as shown in FIG. 5, the protruding portion 34 of the cover 2 is inserted into the opening 42 of the door panel 6 and hooked onto the opening edge of the opening 42, thereby allowing the cover 2 to be temporarily placed near the door panel 6.

[0024] In the example shown in FIG. 5 , by hooking the protrusion 34 onto the edge of the opening 42, the cover 2 is temporarily placed near the door panel 6 in a state in which the cover 2 is tilted relative to the door panel 6 so that the upper part of the cover 2 is positioned closer to the front than the lower part (i.e., the upper part of the cover 2 is positioned farther from the door panel 6 than the lower part). In this state, as shown in FIG. 5 , a gap S1 leading to the service hole 41 is defined between the door panel 6 and the upper edge of the cover 2. Therefore, by inserting a hand into the service hole 41 through the gap S1, a worker can easily route the electric wire 3 extending from the through hole 33 of the cover 2 toward the back side so that it passes through the service hole 41 and connect the connector 8 connected to the end of the electric wire 3 to a mating connector located inside the door panel 6 (not shown; for example, a mating connector connected to the end of an electric wire extending from an electrical component attached to the door panel 6).

[0025] Here, because the electric wire 3 connected to the connector 8 is inserted through the through-hole 33 of the cover 2, the work of routing the electric wire 3 so that it passes through the service hole 41 becomes even easier. After completing the work of connecting the connector 8 to the mating connector, as shown by the white arrow in FIG. 6 , the top of the temporarily placed cover 2 is brought close to the door panel 6, and the attachment portion 32 is fixed to the periphery of the service hole 41 by fastening or the like, thereby completing the attachment of the cover unit 1 to the door panel 6. When the attachment of the cover unit 1 to the door panel 6 is complete, the service hole 41 is blocked by the main body portion 31 of the cover 2, and the opening 42 is blocked by the attachment portion 32 and the protrusion portion 34 of the cover 2. The electric wire 3 is inserted through the service hole 41, but the electric wire 3 is not inserted through the opening 42.

[0026] <Actions and Effects> As described above, according to the cover 2 and cover unit 1 of this embodiment, the cover 2 includes a plate-shaped main body portion 31 that closes the service hole 41 of the door panel 6, a plate-shaped attached portion 32 that is connected to the main body portion 31, and a protruding portion 34 that protrudes in the thickness direction of the attached portion 32 so that a portion of the attached portion 32 faces the opening 42 of the door panel 6. As a result, when attaching the cover 2 to the door panel 6, the protruding portion 34 of the cover 2 can be inserted into the opening 42 of the door panel 6 and hooked onto the edge of the opening 42, thereby temporarily placing the cover 2 near the door panel 6. Then, after routing the electric wires 3 so as to pass through the service hole 41, the temporarily placed cover 2 can be brought close to the door panel 6, so that the main body portion 31 of the cover 2 closes the service hole 41, and the attached portion 32 and the protruding portion 34 close the opening 42. Therefore, compared to conventional covers, which require a worker to temporarily place the cover using their hands or a dedicated holder, the workability of attaching the cover 2 to the door panel 6 can be improved. Therefore, the cover 2 and the cover unit 1 according to this embodiment are easy to attach to an object.

[0027] Furthermore, in the cover 2 according to this embodiment, the protrusion 34 of the cover 2 has a shape in which one surface of the attached portion 32 is recessed and the other surface is protruding, and the protrusion 34 has a tapered shape in which the cross-sectional area of ​​the groove at the tip end is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the groove at the base end. This allows multiple covers 2 to be stacked in the thickness direction so that the protrusion 34 of one cover 2 fits into the groove of the protrusion 34 of another cover 2 when packaging or transporting them. Therefore, the cover 2 according to this embodiment is convenient for packaging and transport.

[0028] Furthermore, according to the cover 2 of this embodiment, the main body 31 has the through-hole 33 through which the electric wire 3 can be inserted. This allows the electric wire 3 to be easily routed so as to pass through the service hole 41.

[0029] Furthermore, according to the cover 2 of this embodiment, the cover main body 4 (attachment 32) and the wire guide portion 5 are integrated, so that, for example, the cover main body 4 and the wire guide portion 5 can be integrally molded. Furthermore, because the wire guide portion 5 is provided on the periphery of the cover main body 4, the cover 2 can be easily molded without using a complex mold, compared to when the wire guide portion 5 is provided on the plate surface of the cover main body 4. This reduces the manufacturing cost of the cover 2. In addition, because the cover main body 4 and the wire guide portion 5 are integrated, there is no need to separately manage the part numbers of the cover main body 4 and the wire guide portion 5. This eliminates the need to separately manage the part numbers of the cover main body 4 and the wire guide portion 5. This improves the productivity of the cover 2. Therefore, the cover 2 of this embodiment is excellent in terms of manufacturing cost and productivity. <Other aspects> It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be adopted within the scope of the present invention. For example, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications, improvements, etc. are possible as appropriate. Furthermore, the material, shape, dimensions, number, location, etc. of each component in the above-described embodiments are arbitrary as long as they can achieve the present invention, and are not limited thereto.

[0030] 1, the protrusion 34 of the cover 2 has an outer shape that is substantially the same as the opening shape of the opening 42 of the door panel 6, and therefore, when the protrusion 34 is inserted into the opening 42, the cover 2 cannot move relative to the door panel 6 in a direction along the door panel 6. In contrast, as in a modified example shown in FIG. 8, the protrusion 34 of the cover 2 may have an outer shape that is shorter in the front-to-rear direction than the opening shape of the opening 42 of the door panel 6, and therefore, when the protrusion 34 is inserted into the opening 42, the cover 2 may be configured to move relative to the door panel 6 in the front-to-rear direction.

[0031] In the modification shown in FIG. 8 , when attaching the cover unit 1 to the door panel 6, as shown in FIG. 9 , the cover 2 is positioned forward of the normal attachment position on the door panel 6, and the protrusion 34 is inserted into the opening 42 and hooked onto the edge of the opening 42, thereby temporarily placing the cover 2 near the door panel 6. In this state, the rear edge of the cover 2 is positioned forward of the rear edge of the service hole 41, so that a gap S2 leading to the service hole 41 is defined between the rear edge of the cover 2 and the rear edge of the service hole 41, as shown in FIG. 10 . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10 , a worker can easily insert his or her hand into the service hole 41 through the gap S2 to route the electric wire 3 extending from the through hole 33 of the cover 2 toward the back side so that it passes through the service hole 41 and connect the connector 8 connected to the end of the electric wire 3 to a mating connector located inside the door panel 6.

[0032] After the connection of the connector 8 to the mating connector is completed, the temporarily placed cover 2 is moved rearward relative to the door panel 6 as shown by the white arrow in Figure 11 to place it in the correct mounting position on the door panel 6, and the attachment portion 32 is fixed to the periphery of the service hole 41 by fastening or the like, thereby completing the mounting of the cover unit 1 to the door panel 6. When the mounting of the cover unit 1 to the door panel 6 is complete, the service hole 41 is blocked by the main body portion 31 of the cover 2, and the opening 42 is blocked by the attachment portion 32 and protrusion portion 34 of the cover 2.

[0033] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, all of the multiple wire guiding portions 5 (holding portions 10 or restricting portions 20) are integrally provided with the attached portion 32 of the cover 2 so as to extend from the periphery of the attached portion 32. In contrast to this, some or all of the multiple wire guiding portions 5 (holding portions 10 or restricting portions 20) may be integrally provided with the main body portion 31 of the cover 2 so as to extend from the periphery of the main body portion 31.

[0034] Here, the features of the above-described embodiments of the cover 2 and cover unit 1 according to the present invention will be briefly summarized and listed below in [1] to [5].

[0035] [1] A cover (2) is provided in a panel-like part (6) of a vehicle and covers a first opening (41) through which a wire (3) is inserted and a second opening (42) through which the wire (3) is not inserted, The device comprises a plate-shaped main body (31) that closes the first opening (41), a plate-shaped attached portion (32) that is connected to the main body (31), and a protruding portion (34) that protrudes in the thickness direction of the attached portion (32) so that a part of the attached portion (32) faces the second opening (42), Cover(2).

[0036] The cover of the configuration [1] above includes a plate-shaped main body portion that closes the first opening of the panel-shaped component, a plate-shaped attached portion connected to the main body portion, and a protruding portion that protrudes in the thickness direction of the attached portion so that a portion of the attached portion faces the second opening. When attaching the cover to the panel-shaped component, the protruding portion of the cover is inserted into the second opening of the panel-shaped component and hooked onto the edge of the second opening, allowing the cover to be temporarily placed near the panel-shaped component. After routing wires through the first opening, the temporarily placed cover can be brought close to the panel-shaped component, allowing the main body portion of the cover to close the first opening, and the attached portion and the protruding portion to close the second opening. This improves the workability of attaching the cover to the panel-shaped component compared to conventional covers, which require a worker's hands or a dedicated holder to temporarily place the cover. Therefore, the cover of this configuration offers excellent workability when attached to an object.

[0037] [2] In the cover (2) described in [1] above, The protruding portion (34) is The attached portion (32) has a shape in which one surface is recessed and the other surface is protruding, and the protruding portion (34) has a tapered shape in which the cross-sectional area of ​​the groove at the tip end is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the groove at the base end. Cover(2).

[0038] According to the cover of the configuration [2] above, the protruding portion of the cover has a shape in which one surface of the attached portion is recessed and the other surface is protruding, and the protruding portion has a tapered shape in which the cross-sectional area of ​​the groove at the tip end is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the groove at the base end. This allows multiple covers to be stacked in the thickness direction so that the protruding portion of one cover fits into the groove of the protruding portion of another cover when packed or transported. Therefore, this configuration of cover is highly convenient for packaging and transportation. The cross-sectional area of ​​the groove represents the area of ​​the space within the groove of the protruding portion in a cross section perpendicular to the thickness direction.

[0039] [3] In the cover (2) described in [1] above, The main body portion (31) is A through hole (33) through which the wire (3) can be inserted is provided. Cover(2).

[0040] According to the cover of the configuration [3] above, the main body has a through hole through which the wire can be inserted. This allows the wire to be easily routed so that it passes through the first opening. Note that, from the viewpoint of waterproofing, the gap between the edge of the through hole and the wire is generally closed with an elastic member such as a grommet.

[0041] [4] In the cover (2) described in [1] above, a wire guide portion (5) that is integrally provided on at least one of the main body portion (31) and the attached portion (32) so as to extend from a peripheral edge of the main body portion (31) and the attached portion (32) and that is capable of guiding the wire (3); Cover(2).

[0042] According to the cover having the configuration [4] above, since at least one of the main body and the accessory is integrated with the wire guide, it is possible to integrally mold the main body and the wire guide. Furthermore, since the wire guide is provided on the periphery of the main body, the cover can be easily molded without using a complex mold, compared to when the wire guide is provided on the plate surface of the main body. This reduces the manufacturing cost of the cover. In addition, since the main body and the wire guide are integrated with each other, there is no need to separately manage the part numbers of the main body and the wire guide. This improves the productivity of the cover. Therefore, the cover having this configuration is excellent in terms of manufacturing cost and productivity.

[0043] [5] A cover (2) according to any one of [1] to [4] above, The wire (3), Cover unit (1).

[0044] The cover used in the cover unit having the configuration [5] above includes a plate-shaped main body portion that closes the first opening of the panel-shaped component, a plate-shaped attached portion connected to the main body portion, and a protruding portion that protrudes in the thickness direction of the attached portion so that a portion of the attached portion faces the second opening. When attaching the cover to the panel-shaped component, the protruding portion of the cover is inserted into the second opening of the panel-shaped component and hooked onto the edge of the second opening, allowing the cover to be temporarily placed near the panel-shaped component. After routing wires through the first opening, the temporarily placed cover can be brought close to the panel-shaped component, allowing the main body portion of the cover to close the first opening, and the attached portion and the protruding portion to close the second opening. This improves the workability of attaching the cover to the panel-shaped component compared to conventional covers, which require temporary placement using a worker's hands or a dedicated holder. Using such a cover, the cover unit of this configuration offers superior manufacturing costs and productivity. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] 1 cover unit 2 Cover 3. Electrical Wires 5 Wire guide section 6 Door panel (panel-shaped part) 31 Main body 32 Accessory 33 Through hole 34 protrusion 41 Service Hole (First Opening) 42 Opening (Second Opening)

Claims

1. A cover that is provided in a panel-like part of a vehicle and that closes a first opening through which a wire is inserted and a second opening through which the wire is not inserted, The device includes a plate-shaped main body portion that closes the first opening, a plate-shaped attached portion that is connected to the main body portion, and a protruding portion that protrudes in a thickness direction of the attached portion so that a part of the attached portion faces the second opening, cover.

2. The cover according to claim 1, The protruding portion is The attached portion has a shape in which one surface is recessed and the other surface is protruding, and the protruding portion has a tapered shape in which the cross-sectional area of ​​the groove at the tip end portion is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the groove at the base end portion. cover.

3. The cover according to claim 1, The main body portion is A through hole through which the wire can be inserted is provided. cover.

4. The cover according to claim 1, a wire guide portion that is integrally provided on at least one of the main body portion and the attached portion so as to extend from a peripheral edge of the at least one of the main body portion and the attached portion and that is capable of guiding the wire; cover.

5. A cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4; the wire; Cover unit.

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