Connector

Abstract

To more easily provide a connector capable of being fastened to a member to be fastened in a state where a direction with respect to the member to be fastened is made different.SOLUTION: The connector 2 includes a connecting member 21, a housing 22, and a plurality of types of whirl-stop members 23A, 23B, and 23C, and is fastened to the fastened member 4 by a fastening member 5. The connecting member 21 includes a fixing plate portion 211, a support plate portion 212, and a base portion 213, and the plurality of types of whirl-stop members 23A, 23B, and 23C each include a main body portion 231, a holding portion 232, and a positioning portion 233. Here, the positions of the holding portions 223 with respect to the positioning portions 223 are different from each other in the whirl-stop members 223 A and 223 B, 223 A and 223 C, and 223 B and 223 C of different types. One of the plurality of types of whirl-stop members 23A, 23B, and 23C selected from the plurality of types of whirl-stop members 23 is held by the connecting member 21.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a connector. [Background technology]

[0002] A conventional connector of this type is disclosed in Patent Document 1. Patent Document 1 discloses an earth joint connector that connects multiple electric wires together to an earth part of a vehicle.

[0003] Specifically, the earth joint connector disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes an earth joint terminal (connecting member) having a plurality of tab portions (terminal portions) electrically connected to a plurality of electric wires, and a connector housing (housing) that accommodates the plurality of tab portions. Also, in Patent Document 1, with the plurality of tab portions accommodated in the connector housing, a reinforcing plate formed on the connector housing is arranged to overlap an earth terminal portion (fixing plate portion) formed on the earth joint terminal.

[0004] Then, with the reinforcing plate placed on top of the earth terminal, the reinforcing plate and the earth terminal are fastened together to the earth part (the fastened member) of the vehicle with a bolt (the fastening member), thereby fastening the earth joint connector to the earth part of the vehicle. In this way, multiple electric wires can be connected to the earth part of the vehicle all at once via the earth joint connector. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-065931 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In this way, it is preferable that the connector to be fastened to the fastened member can be fastened to the fastened member in a state in which the orientation of the connector relative to the fastened member varies depending on the layout of the surrounding structures.It is also preferable that such a configuration be easily obtained.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the problems inherent in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a connector that can be easily fastened to fastened members in different orientations relative to the fastened members. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] A connector according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a connecting member having a plurality of terminal portions and capable of being fastened to a fastened member by a fastening member; a housing in which the plurality of terminal portions are accommodated; and a plurality of types of anti-rotation members that are fixed to the fastened member while being held by the connecting member and are capable of positioning the connecting member relative to the fastened member, wherein the connecting member comprises a fixing plate portion that can be fastened to the fastened member by the fastening member, a support plate portion connected to the fixing plate portion, and a base portion connected to the support plate portion and from which the plurality of terminal portions protrude, and each of the plurality of types of anti-rotation members comprises a main body portion that is arranged to overlap with the fixing plate portion in the plate thickness direction, a holding portion connected to the main body portion and held by the fixing plate portion, and a positioning portion connected to the main body portion and capable of being fixed to the fastened member, and the different types of anti-rotation members have different positions of the holding portion relative to the positioning portion, and one anti-rotation member selected from the plurality of types of anti-rotation members is held by the connecting member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to more easily provide a connector that can be fastened to a fastened member in different orientations relative to the fastened member. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view, seen from the front, of an example of a connector connection structure using a rotation-preventing member. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view seen from the front of the connector holding the electric wire with terminal before it is fastened to a member to be fastened. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of part A in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the connector as seen from the front. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of part B in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the housing as seen from the rear. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the anti-rotation member set. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a plan view showing an example of a connector connection structure using a rotation-preventing member. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a plan view showing an example of a connector connection structure using a second anti-rotation member. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing an example of a connector connection structure using a third anti-rotation member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The connector according to the present embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the dimensional proportions in the drawings are exaggerated for the sake of convenience and may differ from the actual proportions.

[0012] In the following embodiments, an earth joint connector capable of connecting a plurality of electric wires together to an earth portion of a vehicle (a body panel as a fastened member) will be exemplified as the connector.

[0013] In addition, the thickness direction of the earth terminal portion (fixed plate portion) is defined as the Z direction (vertical direction). In addition, the insertion / removal direction of the terminal-attached wire is defined as the X direction (front-rear direction). This X direction (front-rear direction) intersects (is perpendicular to) the Z direction (vertical direction). In addition, the direction intersecting (is perpendicular to) the Z direction (vertical direction) and the X direction (front-rear direction) is defined as the Y direction (width direction).

[0014] Furthermore, the description of the earth joint connector (connector) will be given by defining the up-down direction of each component in a state where, when fastened to a vehicle body panel (fastened member), the vehicle body panel (fastened member) is located on the lower side and the earth joint connector (connector) is located on the upper side. The description will also be given by defining the side where the earth terminal portion (fixing plate portion) is located as the front in the X direction (front-rear direction) and the side where the terminal-attached wire is located as the rear in the X direction (front-rear direction).

[0015] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the earth joint connector (connector) 2 of this embodiment comprises an earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21 having a plurality of tab portions (terminal portions) 2131, and a housing 22 in which the plurality of tab portions (terminal portions) 2131 are accommodated.

[0016] In this embodiment, the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21 is made of a conductive material such as metal, and the housing 22 is made of an electrically insulating material such as synthetic resin.

[0017] A mating terminal is electrically connected to each of the plurality of tab portions (terminal portions) 2131 housed in the housing 22. As the mating terminal, for example, an electric wire with terminal 3 in which a conductor of an electric wire 33 is crimped onto a terminal 31 formed of a conductive material such as metal can be used. However, it is not necessary to use the electric wire with terminal 3 as the mating terminal, and various types of terminals can be used as the mating terminal.

[0018] In this embodiment, the terminal 31 electrically connected to the conductor of the electric wire 33 via the conductor crimping portion 32 is connected to each of the plurality of tab portions (terminal portions) 2131. That is, the electric wire 33 of the terminal-fitted electric wire 3 is electrically connected to the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21 via the terminal 31 and the tab portion (terminal portion) 2131.

[0019] Moreover, the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21 is configured to be fastened to a vehicle body panel (fastened member) 4 by a bolt (fastening member) 5. Then, by fastening the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21 to the vehicle body panel (fastened member) 4, the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21 and the vehicle body panel (fastened member) 4 are electrically connected. In this embodiment, the vehicle body panel (fastened member) 4 is the earth part of the vehicle, and this vehicle body panel (fastened member) 4 also functions as a grounded member to which the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21 is grounded.

[0020] Therefore, by fastening the earth joint terminal 21 to the vehicle body panel 4 with the bolt 5 while the plurality of electric wires 33 are electrically connected to the earth joint terminal 21, the plurality of electric wires 33 can be connected together to the earth portion of the vehicle.

[0021] Thus, in this embodiment, the earth joint connector (connector) 2 has a plurality of tab portions (terminal portions) 2131 and is equipped with an earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21 that can be fastened to a vehicle body panel (fastened member) 4 by a bolt (fastening member) 5.

[0022] In addition, when the terminals 31 of the terminal-attached electric wires 3 are connected to the plurality of tab portions 2131, respectively, and the earth joint terminal 21 is fastened to the vehicle body panel 4 with a bolt 5, a connector connection structure 1 is formed (see FIG. 1). In this embodiment, the connector connection structure 1 is an earth connection structure to an earth portion of a vehicle using the earth joint connector 2.

[0023] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the earth joint connector 2 includes an anti-rotation member 23A that is held by the earth joint terminal 21.

[0024] This anti-rotation member 23A is configured so that, when fixed to the vehicle body panel 4, relative rotation with respect to the vehicle body panel 4 is restricted. Furthermore, the anti-rotation member 23A is configured so that it can be fixed to the vehicle body panel 4 while being held by the earth joint terminal 21. That is, by fixing the anti-rotation member 23A to the vehicle body panel 4 while the anti-rotation member 23A is held by the earth joint terminal 21, the earth joint terminal 21 is fixed to the vehicle body panel 4 via the anti-rotation member 23A in a state where rotation is restricted. In this way, rotation of the earth joint terminal 21 relative to the vehicle body panel 4 (fastened member) 4 is suppressed.

[0025] In this way, the anti-rotation member 23A is fixed to the vehicle body panel 4 while being held by the earth joint terminal 21, and is a member that can position the earth joint terminal 21 relative to the vehicle body panel 4.

[0026] By using this anti-rotation member 23A to position the earth joint terminal 21, it becomes possible to prevent the earth joint connector 2 from rotating and interfering with surrounding structures when the connector connection structure 1 is formed.

[0027] Next, the specific configuration of each member included in the earth joint connector (connector) 2 will be described.

[0028] The housing 22 includes a top wall 221, a bottom wall 222 facing the top wall 221 in the Z direction (up-down direction), and a pair of side walls 223 connected to ends of the top wall 221 and the bottom wall 222 in the Y direction (width direction). The housing 22 has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape and is formed to have a generally rectangular shape that is elongated in the Y direction (width direction) when viewed from the front (when the housing 22 is viewed along the X direction). An insertion space 227 into which the rear end of the earth joint terminal 21 is inserted is formed in the front portion of the housing 22 so as to open forward. Behind the insertion space 227, multiple terminal accommodating spaces 228, each accommodating a terminal 31 of the terminal-attached electric wire 3, are formed so as to communicate with the insertion space 227 and open rearward. When the rear end of the earth joint terminal 21 is inserted into the insertion space 227, multiple tab portions 2131 are inserted into the terminal accommodating space 228. In this state, the terminal 31 of the terminal-attached electric wire 3 is inserted into the terminal accommodating space 228 from the rear, so that the terminal 31 and the tab portion 2131 are electrically connected inside the housing 22 .

[0029] 4, the earth joint terminal 21 includes an earth terminal portion (fixing plate portion) 211 that can be fastened to the vehicle body panel 4 with a bolt 5, and an arm portion (support plate portion) 212 that is connected to the earth terminal portion 211. Furthermore, the earth joint terminal 21 includes a joint terminal portion (base portion) 213 that is connected to the arm portion 212 and has a plurality of tab portions 2131 that protrude from it.

[0030] In this embodiment, an arm portion 212 is connected to the rear end of the ground terminal portion 211 in the X direction (front-rear direction), and a joint terminal portion 213 is connected to the rear end of the arm portion 212. Such an ground joint terminal 21 can be formed by bending a single metal plate.

[0031] The ground terminal portion 211 includes a main body 2111, and an insertion hole 2112, into which the bolt 5 is inserted, is formed so as to pass through the main body 2111 in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the diameter of the insertion hole 2112 is smaller than the diameter of the head 51 of the bolt 5 and larger than the diameter of the shank 52 of the bolt 5. This allows the head 51 of the bolt 5 to fasten the main body 2111 around the periphery of the insertion hole 2112 while the shank 52 of the bolt 5 is inserted.

[0032] The arm portion 212 includes a first arm portion 2121 connected to the rear end of the ground terminal portion 211 so as to rise upward, and a second arm portion 2122 connected to the upper end of the first arm portion 2121 so as to extend rearward. The joint terminal portion 213 is connected to the rear end of the second arm portion 2122.

[0033] The joint terminal portion 213 includes a first base portion 2132 that is connected to and extends rearward from the rear end of the second arm portion 2122, and a second base portion 2133 that is disposed above the first base portion 2132 and spaced apart from the first base portion 2132 so as to face the first base portion 2132 in the up-down direction. The first base portion 2132 and the second base portion 2133 are connected by a connecting portion 2134. A plurality of tab portions 2131 that protrude rearward are formed on the rear ends of the first base portion 2132 and the second base portion 2133 and are aligned in the Y direction (width direction). The number of tab portions 2131 formed on each base portion can be set as appropriate. By inserting the joint terminal portion 213 into the insertion space 227, the plurality of tab portions 2131 are accommodated in the housing 22.

[0034] In this embodiment, the first base portion 2132 and the second base portion 2133 are formed so as to protrude further on both sides in the Y direction (width direction) than the second arm portion 2122. Therefore, the first base portion 2132 and the second base portion 2133 are plate portions that are wider than the second arm portion 2122. The first base portion 2132 and the second base portion 2133 are connected to each other by connecting portions 2134 on both sides in the Y direction (width direction).

[0035] For this reason, in this embodiment, extension walls 225 having accommodation spaces 2251 that open forward are formed on both sides in the Y direction (width direction) at the front of the housing 22. When the joint terminal portion 213 is inserted into the insertion space 227, the connecting portion 2134 is accommodated in the accommodation space 2251.

[0036] In addition, in this embodiment, a positioning wall portion 226 is formed at the front of the housing 22, against which the stepped arm portion 212 abuts to position the joint terminal portion 213 when it is inserted into the insertion space 227.

[0037] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the housing 22 is provided with a partition wall 224, which divides the insertion space 227 into an area for accommodating the first base portion 2132 and an area for accommodating the second base portion 2133. In addition, a pressing wall 2211 is formed on the top wall 221 to press down from above the second base portion 2133 inserted into the insertion space 227. Similarly, a pressing wall 2241 is formed on the partition wall 224 to press down from above the first base portion 2132 inserted into the insertion space 227.

[0038] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the ground joint terminal 21 is provided with a reinforcing protrusion 214, which increases the rigidity of the ground joint terminal 21.

[0039] In this embodiment, a pair of reinforcing protrusions 214 is provided that is formed from the main body portion 2111 to the first arm portion 2121, and a pair of reinforcing protrusions 214 is provided that is formed from the first arm portion 2121 to the second arm portion 2122. This makes it possible to prevent the earth joint terminal 21 from being deformed.

[0040] The anti-rotation member 23A also includes a main body 231 arranged so as to overlap the ground terminal 211 in the Z direction (vertical direction: plate thickness direction), and a holding portion 232 connected to the main body 231 and held by the ground terminal 211. The anti-rotation member 23A also includes a positioning portion 233 connected to the main body 231 and capable of being fixed to the vehicle body panel (fastened member) 4.

[0041] In this embodiment, an insertion hole 2311, into which the bolt 5 is inserted, is formed so as to penetrate the main body portion 231 in the vertical direction. When the anti-rotation member 23A is held by the earth joint terminal 21, the insertion hole 2311 is made to communicate with an insertion hole 2112 formed in the main body portion 2111 of the earth terminal portion 211. With the insertion hole 2311 and the insertion hole 2112 communicated with each other, the main body portion 231 overlaps with the earth terminal portion 211 in the Z direction (vertical direction: plate thickness direction).

[0042] In this embodiment, the diameter of the insertion hole 2311 is made larger than the diameter of the insertion hole 2112. Specifically, the diameter of the insertion hole 2311 is made larger than the diameter of the head 51 of the bolt 5. In this way, the shank 52 of the bolt 5 is inserted and the head 51 of the bolt 5 is also inserted, and the main body 231 around the periphery of the insertion hole 2311 is not fastened by the head 51 of the bolt 5.

[0043] In this embodiment, a pair of holding portions 232 are provided which extend in the diameter direction of the insertion hole 2311. Each of the pair of holding portions 232 includes a holding piece 2321 which is hooked onto the main body portion 2111 of the ground terminal portion 211, and a connecting portion 2322 which connects the holding piece 2321 to the peripheral edge portion of the main body portion 231.

[0044] Meanwhile, a pair of grooves 2113 for fixing the holding piece 2321 are formed on both diametrical sides of the insertion hole 2112 in the main body 2111 of the ground terminal portion 211. In this embodiment, each groove 2113 includes an insertion space 21131 into which the holding piece 2321 can be inserted, and a fixing groove 21132 that is connected to the insertion space 21131 and extends in the circumferential direction.

[0045] When the anti-rotation member 23A is to be held by the earth joint terminal 21, the holding piece 2321 is inserted from above into the insertion space 21131. Next, with the holding piece 2321 inserted from above into the insertion space 21131, the anti-rotation member 23A is rotated relative to the earth joint terminal 21. Then, the connecting portion 2322 is introduced into the fixing groove portion 21132, and the holding piece 2321 is hooked onto the main body portion 2111 of the earth terminal portion 211. In this manner, the anti-rotation member 23A is held by the earth joint terminal 21.

[0046] In addition, in this embodiment, the positioning portion 233 includes an extension piece 2331 extending from the main body portion 231 radially outward of the insertion hole 2311, and a locking piece 2332 connected to the tip of the extension piece 2331 and extending downward.

[0047] Then, with the anti-rotation member 23A held by the earth joint terminal 21, the locking piece 2332 is locked into the anti-rotation hole 42 formed in the vehicle body panel 4, thereby fixing the earth joint terminal 21 to the vehicle body panel 4 in a state where rotation is restricted. At this time, the insertion hole 2311 and the insertion hole 2112 are made to communicate with the through hole 41 formed in the vehicle body panel 4. Then, by inserting the shank 52 of the bolt 5 into the insertion hole 2311, the insertion hole 2112, and the through hole 41 and fastening them, only the earth joint terminal 21 of the anti-rotation member 23A and the earth joint terminal 21 is fastened by the bolt 5. This makes it possible to further stabilize the electrical connection between the earth terminal portion 211 and the vehicle body panel 4.

[0048] Here, in this embodiment, the earth joint connector 2 can be fastened to the vehicle body panel 4 in a state where the orientation of the earth joint connector 2 relative to the vehicle body panel 4 varies depending on the layout state of the structures 6 arranged in the vicinity.

[0049] Specifically, the earth joint connector 2 is provided with a rotation-preventing member set 23 that is made up of a plurality of types of rotation-preventing members including the rotation-preventing member 23A.

[0050] In the above explanation, the case where the anti-rotation member 23A is used has been exemplified, but even if an anti-rotation member other than the anti-rotation member 23A is used, the method of holding the earth joint terminal 21 is the same. Furthermore, even if an anti-rotation member other than the anti-rotation member 23A is used, it is possible to fasten the earth terminal portion 211 to the vehicle body panel 4 with the bolt 5 so that only the earth terminal portion 211 is pressed by the bolt 5. This is because the electrical connection between the earth terminal portion 211 and the vehicle body panel 4 can be made more stable.

[0051] 7, the anti-rotation member set 23 includes anti-rotation member 23A, second anti-rotation member 23B, and third anti-rotation member 23C. These anti-rotation members are of different types. Specifically, the positions of the holding portions 232 relative to the positioning portions 233 of anti-rotation member 23A, second anti-rotation member 23B, and third anti-rotation member 23C are different from one another.

[0052] In this embodiment, anti-rotation member 23A is configured so that the angle formed between the protruding direction of positioning portion 233 and the protruding direction of holding portion 232 is θ1. Furthermore, second anti-rotation member 23B is configured so that the angle formed between the protruding direction of positioning portion 233 and the protruding direction of holding portion 232 is θ2. Furthermore, third anti-rotation member 23C is configured so that the angle formed between the protruding direction of positioning portion 233 and the protruding direction of holding portion 232 is θ3.

[0053] θ2 is set to be larger than θ1, and θ3 is set to be larger than θ2.

[0054] As described above, in this embodiment, one anti-rotation member selected from three types of anti-rotation members (anti-rotation member 23A, second anti-rotation member 23B, third anti-rotation member 23C) can be held by the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21. Then, with the selected anti-rotation member held by the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21, the selected anti-rotation member is fixed to the vehicle body panel 4. Furthermore, with the selected anti-rotation member fixed to the vehicle body panel 4, the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21 is fastened to the vehicle body panel (fastened member) 4 with the bolt (fastening member) 5. In this way, the earth joint connector 2 can be fastened to the vehicle body panel 4 with its orientation relative to the vehicle body panel 4 in a predetermined direction.

[0055] In this case, if one anti-rotation member is selected depending on the layout of the structures 6 arranged in the vicinity, the earth joint connector 2 can be fastened to the vehicle body panel 4 while suppressing interference with the structures 6. For example, when the structure 6 is located in the position shown in Fig. 8, it is possible to suppress interference between the earth joint connector 2 and the structure 6 even if the anti-rotation member 23A is used.

[0056] However, when the structure 6 is located at the position shown in Fig. 9, the use of the anti-rotation member 23A will cause interference between the earth joint connector 2 and the structure 6. Therefore, when the structure 6 is located at the position shown in Fig. 9, an anti-rotation member other than the anti-rotation member 23A (the second anti-rotation member 23B or the third anti-rotation member 23C) will be used. Fig. 9 shows an example in which the second anti-rotation member 23B is used.

[0057] Furthermore, when the structure 6 is located at the position shown in Fig. 10, using the anti-rotation member 23A or the second anti-rotation member 23B will cause interference between the earth joint connector 2 and the structure 6. Therefore, when the structure 6 is located at the position shown in Fig. 10, the third anti-rotation member 23C will be used.

[0058] In this way, by providing a plurality of different types of anti-rotation members, it becomes possible to arrange the earth joint connector 2 in a more suitable position depending on the layout of the structures 6 arranged in the vicinity. In this embodiment, the earth joint connector 2 can be arranged in a more suitable position simply by changing the anti-rotation member. In other words, by simply selecting one anti-rotation member from a plurality of types of anti-rotation members, the earth joint connector 2 can be fastened to the vehicle body panel 4 in a predetermined orientation relative to the vehicle body panel 4.

[0059] Therefore, with the earth joint connector (connector) 2 shown in this embodiment, it becomes possible to more easily provide a configuration that can be fastened to the vehicle body panel 4 while having different orientations relative to the vehicle body panel 4.

[0060] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the orientation of the earth joint connector 2 with respect to the vehicle body panel 4 can be changed by changing the anti-rotation member held by the earth joint terminal 21. In this way, the orientation of the earth joint connector 2 with respect to the vehicle body panel 4 can be changed using a common earth joint terminal 21. Furthermore, by using a common earth joint terminal 21, it is not necessary to prepare multiple types of earth joint terminals 21 with a more complicated configuration than the anti-rotation member in order to change the orientation of the earth joint connector 2 with respect to the vehicle body panel 4. In other words, the orientation of the earth joint connector 2 with respect to the vehicle body panel 4 can be changed simply by preparing multiple types of anti-rotation members with a simpler configuration. Therefore, it is possible to provide an earth joint connector 2 that can be fastened to a vehicle body panel 4 with different orientations with respect to the vehicle body panel 4 at a lower cost.

[0061] [Actions and Effects] The characteristic configuration of the connector shown in the above embodiment and the effects obtained thereby will be described below.

[0062] The earth joint connector (connector) 2 shown in the above embodiment includes an earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21 that has a plurality of tab portions (terminal portions) 2131 and can be fastened to a vehicle body panel (fastened member) 4 with bolts (fastening members) 5. The earth joint connector (connector) 2 also includes a housing 22 that houses the plurality of tab portions (terminal portions) 2131. The earth joint connector (connector) 2 also includes a plurality of types of anti-rotation members (anti-rotation member 23A, second anti-rotation member 23B, third anti-rotation member 23C) that are held by the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21. The plurality of types of anti-rotation members (anti-rotation member 23A, second anti-rotation member 23B, third anti-rotation member 23C) are members that can be fixed to the vehicle body panel (fastened member) 4 while being held by the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21. Furthermore, by being fixed to the vehicle body panel (fastened member) 4 while being held by the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21, it is possible to position the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21 relative to the vehicle body panel (fastened member) 4.

[0063] Moreover, the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21 includes an earth terminal portion (fixing plate portion) 211 that can be fastened to a vehicle body panel (fastened member) 4 with a bolt (fastening member) 5, and an arm portion (support plate portion) 212 connected to the earth terminal portion (fixing plate portion) 211. Furthermore, the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21 includes a joint terminal portion (base portion) 213 connected to the arm portion (support plate portion) 212, and having a plurality of tab portions (terminal portions) 2131 formed to protrude therefrom.

[0064] Each of the multiple types of anti-rotation members (anti-rotation member 23A, second anti-rotation member 23B, third anti-rotation member 23C) includes a main body portion 231 that is arranged so as to overlap with ground terminal portion (fixed plate portion) 211 in the Z direction (vertical direction: plate thickness direction). Each of the multiple types of anti-rotation members (anti-rotation member 23A, second anti-rotation member 23B, third anti-rotation member 23C) includes a holding portion 232 that is connected to main body portion 231 and held by ground terminal portion (fixed plate portion) 211. Each of the multiple types of anti-rotation members (anti-rotation member 23A, second anti-rotation member 23B, third anti-rotation member 23C) includes a positioning portion 233 that is connected to main body portion 231 and can be fixed to vehicle body panel (fastened member) 4.

[0065] Here, the different types of anti-rotation members differ from each other in the position of the holding portion 232 relative to the positioning portion 233. In this embodiment, the different types of anti-rotation members refer to anti-rotation member 23A and second anti-rotation member 23B, or anti-rotation member 23A and third anti-rotation member 23C, or second anti-rotation member 23B and third anti-rotation member 23C, respectively.

[0066] One anti-rotation member selected from a plurality of types of anti-rotation members (anti-rotation member 23A, second anti-rotation member 23B, third anti-rotation member 23C) is held by the earth joint terminal (connecting member) 21. In this embodiment, any one of anti-rotation member 23A, second anti-rotation member 23B, and third anti-rotation member 23C is the selected anti-rotation member.

[0067] As described above, in this embodiment, the earth joint connector 2 is provided with a plurality of types of anti-rotation members (the anti-rotation member 23A, the second anti-rotation member 23B, and the third anti-rotation member 23C) whose holding portions 232 are positioned differently relative to the positioning portion 233. When fastening the earth terminal portion 211 to the vehicle body panel 4, one anti-rotation member is selected from the plurality of types of anti-rotation members (the anti-rotation member 23A, the second anti-rotation member 23B, and the third anti-rotation member 23C). This allows the earth joint connector 2 to be fastened to the vehicle body panel 4 in a predetermined orientation relative to the vehicle body panel 4. At this time, by selecting one anti-rotation member depending on the layout of the structures 6 to be arranged in the vicinity, the earth joint connector 2 can be fastened to the vehicle body panel 4 while suppressing interference with the structures 6.

[0068] In this way, in this embodiment, by simply selecting one anti-rotation member from multiple types of anti-rotation members, the earth joint connector 2 can be fastened to the vehicle body panel 4 with its orientation relative to the vehicle body panel 4 in a predetermined direction.

[0069] Therefore, with the earth joint connector (connector) 2 shown in this embodiment, it becomes possible to more easily provide a configuration that can be fastened to the vehicle body panel 4 while having different orientations relative to the vehicle body panel 4.

[0070] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the orientation of the earth joint connector 2 with respect to the vehicle body panel 4 can be changed by changing the anti-rotation member held by the earth joint terminal 21. In this way, the orientation of the earth joint connector 2 with respect to the vehicle body panel 4 can be changed using a common earth joint terminal 21. Furthermore, by using a common earth joint terminal 21, it is not necessary to prepare multiple types of earth joint terminals 21 with a more complicated configuration than the anti-rotation member in order to change the orientation of the earth joint connector 2 with respect to the vehicle body panel 4. In other words, the orientation of the earth joint connector 2 with respect to the vehicle body panel 4 can be changed simply by preparing multiple types of anti-rotation members with a simpler configuration. Therefore, it is possible to provide an earth joint connector 2 that can be fastened to a vehicle body panel 4 with different orientations with respect to the vehicle body panel 4 at a lower cost.

[0071] Furthermore, in a state where the ground terminal portion 211 is fastened to the vehicle body panel 4 by the bolt 5 , only the ground terminal portion 211 out of the ground terminal portion 211 and the anti-rotation member 23 may be pressed by the bolt 5 .

[0072] This makes it possible to make the electrical connection between the ground terminal portion 211 and the vehicle body panel 4 more stable.

[0073] [others] Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the gist of the present embodiment.

[0074] For example, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the terminal-equipped wire 3 is directly accommodated in the housing 22, but it is also possible to configure the housing 22 so that a mating housing accommodating the terminal-equipped wire 3 is fitted into the housing 22.

[0075] In addition, in the above embodiment, a terminal-attached wire 3 is exemplified as the terminal portion electrically connected to the tab portion (terminal portion) 2131, but it does not have to be a terminal-attached wire 3, and any component having a mating terminal electrically connected to the tab portion (terminal portion) 2131 will suffice.

[0076] In addition, in the above embodiment, an earth joint connector 2 is used as an example of a connector, but it is not limited to the earth joint connector 2, and various types of connectors that are fastened to a fastened member by a fastening member can be used.

[0077] In addition, in the above embodiment, an earth joint connector 2 having three types of anti-rotation members is exemplified, but it is also possible to have two types of anti-rotation members, or four or more types.

[0078] In addition, the housing, connecting members, and other detailed specifications (shape, size, layout, etc.) can be changed as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0079] 2 Earth joint connector (connector) 21 Earth joint terminal (connecting member) 211 Earth terminal part (fixed plate part) 212 Arm section (support plate section) 213 Joint terminal part (base part) 2131 Tab part (terminal part) 22 Housing 23A, 23B, 23C First to third anti-rotation members (multiple types of anti-rotation members) 231 Main body 232 Holding part 233 Positioning part 4 Body panel (fastened member) 5 Bolts (fastening members)

Claims

1. a connecting member having a plurality of terminal portions and capable of being fastened to a fastened member by a fastening member; a housing that accommodates the plurality of terminal portions; a plurality of types of anti-rotation members that are fixed to the fastened members while being held by the connecting member, and that are capable of positioning the connecting member relative to the fastened members; Equipped with The connecting member is a fixing plate portion that can be fastened to the fastened member by the fastening member; a support plate portion connected to the fixed plate portion; a base portion connected to the support plate portion and having a plurality of the terminal portions formed thereon to project therefrom; Equipped with The plurality of types of anti-rotation members include: a main body portion arranged to overlap the fixing plate portion in a plate thickness direction; a holding portion connected to the main body portion and held by the fixing plate portion; a positioning portion connected to the main body portion and capable of being fixed to the fastened member; Each of them has The different types of anti-rotation members have different positions of the holding portion relative to the positioning portion, One anti-rotation member selected from a plurality of types of anti-rotation members is held by the connecting member. connector.

2. When the fixing plate portion is fastened to the fastened member by the fastening member, only the fixing plate portion of the fixing plate portion and the anti-rotation member is pressed by the fastening member. The connector according to claim 1 .

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