Wiring box and waterproof structure of wiring box
The wiring box design with a flexible waterproof member ensures continuous sealing between the box body and lid, addressing the issue of water ingress through lid damage, thereby enhancing outdoor waterproofing performance.
JP2026086043APending Publication Date: 2026-05-26MIRAI KOGYO KK
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MIRAI KOGYO KK
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing wiring boxes used outdoors are prone to water ingress due to damage from flying objects, which compromises their waterproofing performance.
Method used
A wiring box design featuring a waterproof member with a covering portion that covers the entire opening and a clamping portion sandwiched between the box's opening-side end face and the lid's back side, utilizing a flexible material to maintain sealing even if the lid is damaged.
Benefits of technology
Enhances waterproofing performance by ensuring the space between the box body and lid remains sealed, even when the lid is cracked, preventing rainwater intrusion and maintaining functionality until the lid is replaced.
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Abstract
To provide a wiring box and a waterproof structure for a wiring box that can improve waterproof performance. [Solution] The wiring box 10 is a box-shaped bottom with an opening Sa, and comprises a main body 11 having an opening-side end face 16a surrounding the opening Sa, a lid 31 having a top plate 32 that closes the opening Sa, with the opening-side end face 16a side in the thickness direction of the top plate 32 being the back side, and a waterproof member 41 interposed between the opening-side end face 16a and the back side of the lid 31 to waterproof the space between the main body 11 and the lid 31. The waterproof member 41 consists of a covering portion 42 having a size that covers the entire opening Sa, and a clamping portion 43 formed on the periphery of the covering portion 42 that is sandwiched between the opening-side end face 16a and the back side of the lid 31.
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