Protector and wire harness routing structure

Abstract

A protector is provided that can be easily removed from the bracket. [Solution] The protector comprises a gutter-shaped or cylindrical protector body, a cylindrical mounting portion into which the bracket is inserted, and a cantilevered lever. The protector body has an elongated hole that penetrates from the inner circumferential surface to the outer circumferential surface. The lever comprises a lever body connected to a portion forming the first end of the elongated hole in the protector body, and a claw-shaped portion that bends outward from the protector body. The mounting portion extends in a direction along the length of the lever and has a slot-shaped storage space for housing the lever such that the claw-shaped portion is exposed to the outside. The lever body has a locking projection that protrudes outward and engages with a locking hole in the bracket when the bracket is inserted into the storage space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a protector and a wiring structure of a wire harness.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a protector for guiding a wire harness mounted on a vehicle such as an automobile. The protector includes a mounting portion that can be attached to a plate-shaped bracket. The mounting portion includes an insertion hole into which the bracket can be inserted and a locking piece formed inside the insertion hole. The protector is fixed to the bracket by inserting the bracket into the insertion hole and locking the locking piece to a locking hole formed in the bracket.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] With conventional protectors, it is easy to attach to a bracket, but difficult to remove from the bracket. Especially when the protector is arranged in a narrow space, it becomes even more difficult to remove the protector.

[0005] One object of the present disclosure is to provide a protector that can be easily removed from a bracket. Another object of the present invention is to provide a wiring structure of a wire harness including a protector that can be easily removed from a bracket.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The protector of this disclosure is a protector that is fixed to a plate-shaped bracket having a locking hole and guides a wire harness, and comprises a trough-shaped or cylindrical protector body, a cylindrical mounting portion into which the bracket is inserted, and a cantilevered lever. The protector body comprises an inner circumferential surface that guides the wire harness, an outer circumferential surface opposite to the inner circumferential surface, and an elongated hole that penetrates from the inner circumferential surface to the outer circumferential surface. The lever comprises a lever body connected to a portion of the protector body that forms the first end of the elongated hole and extending toward the second end of the elongated hole, and a claw-shaped portion connected to the end of the lever body and bending outward from the protector body. The mounting portion extends in a direction along the length of the lever and comprises a slot-shaped storage space for housing the lever such that the claw-shaped portion is exposed to the outside. The storage space comprises a first opening which serves as an insertion point for the bracket and a second opening which exposes the claw-shaped portion to the outside. The lever body is provided with a locking projection that protrudes outward and engages with the locking hole of the bracket when the bracket is inserted into the storage space. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The protector of this disclosure can be easily removed from the bracket. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of the wire harness routing structure according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of the wire harness routing structure, seen from a different angle than in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a view taken along the line III-III in Figure 2. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a magnified view of the area near the lever in Figure 3. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a schematic top view of the protector body of the protector according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a view of the section VI-VI in Figure 3. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a view of the section VII-VII in Figure 3. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the procedure for removing the protector according to the embodiment from the bracket. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] [Description of Embodiments in this Disclosure] First, the embodiments of this disclosure will be listed and described.

[0010] <1> The protector according to the embodiment is a protector that is fixed to a plate-shaped bracket having a locking hole and guides a wire harness, and comprises a trough-shaped or cylindrical protector body, a cylindrical mounting portion into which the bracket is inserted, and a cantilevered lever. The protector body comprises an inner circumferential surface that guides the wire harness, an outer circumferential surface opposite to the inner circumferential surface, and an elongated hole that penetrates from the inner circumferential surface to the outer circumferential surface. The lever comprises a lever body connected to a portion forming the first end of the elongated hole in the protector body and extending toward the second end of the elongated hole, and a claw-shaped portion connected to the end of the lever body and bending outward from the protector body. The mounting portion extends in a direction along the length of the lever and comprises a slot-shaped storage space for housing the lever such that the claw-shaped portion is exposed to the outside. The storage space comprises a first opening which serves as an insertion point for the bracket and a second opening which exposes the claw-shaped portion to the outside. The lever body is provided with a locking projection that protrudes outward and engages with the locking hole of the bracket when the bracket is inserted into the storage space.

[0011] Here, the side of the protector body where the wire harness is located is the inside of the protector body, and the side opposite the inside is the outside.

[0012] With a protector having the above configuration, the lever can be bent by pushing the claw-shaped portion of the lever, which is exposed to the outside of the mounting part, toward the protector body. When the lever is bent toward the protector body, the locking projection of the lever, which protrudes toward the outside of the protector body, disengages from the locking hole in the bracket. As a result, the protector can be removed from the bracket. Even if the protector is placed in a narrow space, the engagement between the protector and the bracket by the locking projection can be released by pushing the claw-shaped portion of the lever toward the protector body with a long, slender tool such as a flathead screwdriver.

[0013] <2> the above <1> In the protector described above, the claw-shaped portion comprises a first portion connected to the lever body and a second portion connected to the first portion, wherein the second portion may be bent outward more than the first portion.

[0014] the above <2> According to this configuration, the tip of a tool such as a flathead screwdriver easily catches on the second part, making it difficult for the tool to come off the lever when bending it.

[0015] <3> the above <1> or <2> In the protector described above, the protector body may be provided with ribs formed near the location on the inner circumferential surface where the lever body is connected.

[0016] the above <3> In this configuration, the ribs extend inward from the protector body. These ribs restrict the movement of the wire harness within the protector body, stabilizing the position of the wire harness. Additionally, the ribs act as the pivot point for bending the lever by contacting the outer surface of the wire harness when the lever is bent. As a result, the bending radius of the lever tends to be small, and the lever's locking projection is more likely to disengage from the locking hole in the bracket.

[0017] <4> the above <1> from <3> In the protector described in any of the above, the length L1 from the locking projection to the claw-shaped portion in the direction along the length of the lever body may be 1.5 times or more the protruding length H of the locking projection.

[0018] According to the configuration of <4> above, the lever is easy to bend, and the locking projection of the lever is easy to disengage from the locking hole of the bracket.

[0019] <5>In the protector according to any one of <1> to <4> above, the protector body may be formed in a curved shape, and the lever may be disposed at a position outside the curved shape.

[0020] When the lever is disposed outside the curved shape of the protector body, even if the protector is disposed in a narrow space, it is easy to access the lever with a jig. On the other hand, when the lever is disposed inside the curved shape of the protector body, both end portions of the protector body interfere and it is difficult to access the lever with a jig.

[0021] <6>In the protector according to any one of <1> to <5> above, the mounting portion includes two side wall portions connected to the outer peripheral surface and a bottom surface portion connecting end portions of the two side wall portions, and the two side wall portions may be disposed at positions sandwiching the long hole in a direction along the width of the long hole.

[0022] According to the configuration of <6> above, the engagement portion between the locking hole of the bracket and the claw portion of the lever is protected by the side wall portion and the bottom surface portion, so it is difficult for an external force to act on the engagement portion. Therefore, the fixing of the protector to the bracket is likely to be maintained unless a jig acts on the claw portion of the lever.

[0023] <7> The wire harness routing structure according to the embodiment comprises a wire harness, a protector that guides the wire harness, and a plate-shaped bracket to which the protector is fixed. The bracket is provided with a locking hole. The protector comprises a gutter-shaped or cylindrical protector body, a cylindrical mounting portion into which the bracket is inserted, and a cantilevered lever. The protector body comprises an inner circumferential surface that guides the wire harness, an outer circumferential surface opposite to the inner circumferential surface, and an elongated hole that penetrates from the inner circumferential surface to the outer circumferential surface. The lever comprises a lever body connected to a portion forming the first end of the elongated hole in the protector body and extending toward the second end of the elongated hole, and a claw-shaped portion connected to the end of the lever body and bending outward from the protector body. The mounting portion extends in a direction along the length of the lever and provides a slot-shaped storage space for housing the lever such that the claw-shaped portion is exposed to the outside. The storage space comprises a first opening which is an insertion point for the bracket, and a second opening which exposes the claw-shaped portion to the outside. The lever body is provided with a locking projection that protrudes outward. The bracket and the lever body are stacked in the storage space, and the locking projection engages with the locking hole.

[0024] With the wire harness routing structure having the above configuration, the claw-shaped part of the lever exposed to the outside of the mounting part can be pushed toward the protector body using a jig, and by bending the lever toward the protector body, the fixation of the protector to the bracket can be easily released. Even if the protector is placed in a narrow space, the claw-shaped part of the lever can be easily accessed with a long, slender jig such as a flathead screwdriver. Therefore, when performing vehicle maintenance, the protector can be easily removed from the bracket, making vehicle maintenance easier.

[0025] [Details of the embodiments of this disclosure] Hereinafter, embodiments of the protector and wire harness routing structures of this disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings indicate the same parts. However, the present invention is not limited to the configurations shown in the embodiments, but is intended to be limited to those shown in the claims, and all modifications within the meaning and scope of equivalence to the claims are included.

[0026] <Embodiment 1> The wire harness routing structure 1 in this example, shown in Figures 1 and 2, is located in the vehicle's engine compartment. Figures 1 and 2 show three-dimensional coordinates relative to the vehicle. The X direction is the rear of the vehicle, the Y direction is the right side of the vehicle, and the Z direction is above the vehicle.

[0027] A composite bracket 90 for fixing various devices is attached to the vehicle frame 9 shown in Figure 1. A plate-shaped bracket 2 is fixed to the back surface of the composite bracket 90. The wire harness routing structure 1 in this example comprises this bracket 2, a protector 3 fixed to the bracket 2, and a wire harness 10 guided by the protector 3. Although not shown in Figure 1, various devices are arranged in the vicinity of the wire harness routing structure 1, and the space in which the protector 3 is placed is very narrow. One of the features of the wire harness routing structure 1 in this example is that the protector 3 fixed to the bracket 2 is configured to be easily removed when necessary. Hereafter, the wire harness routing structure 1 will be simply referred to as the routing structure 1, and each component of the routing structure 1 will be described.

[0028] Wire harness The wire harness 10 is a wiring component made by bundling multiple electric wires together with tape or the like. Connectors (not shown) are placed at the ends of the electric wires. Figure 1 shows the middle section of the wire harness 10.

[0029] Cable ties 11 and 12 are attached to the outer circumference of the wire harness 10 in this example. The protector 3, which will be described later, is attached to the wire harness 10 in a position where it is sandwiched between cable ties 11 and 12. The cable ties 11 and 12 act as stoppers, making it difficult for the position of the wire harness 10 relative to the protector 3 to change. In addition to cable ties 11 and 12, the wire harness 10 and the protector 3 may also be secured with cable ties (not shown).

[0030] ≪Bracket≫ Bracket 2 is a component for fixing the protector 3 to the vehicle body frame 9. As shown in Figure 2, the bracket 2 in this example comprises a tongue portion 21, a bent portion 22, and a fixing portion 23. The tongue portion 21 is inserted into the mounting portion 6 of the protector 3, which will be described later, and engages with the protector 3. The fixing portion 23 is the part that is fixed to the composite bracket 90 shown in Figure 1. The bent portion 22 is the part that connects the tongue portion 21 and the fixing portion 23. The orientation of the protector 3 inside the vehicle body can be changed by the bending shape of the bent portion 22. The bent portion 22 is not essential. For example, the bracket 2 may be a flat plate material in which the tongue portion 21 and the fixing portion 23 are connected flush.

[0031] The tongue portion 21 is provided with a locking hole 20 that penetrates the tongue portion 21 in a direction along its thickness. In this example, the locking hole 20 is a rectangular hole that is elongated in a direction perpendicular to the length of the tongue portion 21. A locking projection 51 of the protector 3, which will be described later, engages with the locking hole 20. The engagement between the locking hole 20 and the locking projection 51 maintains the fixed state of the protector 3 to the bracket 2.

[0032] ≪Protector≫ The protector 3 is fixed to the bracket 2 and is a component that guides and protects the wire harness 10. The protector 3 comprises a protector body 4, a lever 5, and a mounting part 6. Figures 3 to 8 will be used to describe the protector 3.

[0033] The protector body 4 is a gutter-shaped component, as shown in Figures 3 and 5. In other words, the top of the protector body 4 is open, and the wire harness 10 is fitted into this opening. Unlike this example, the protector body 4 may also be cylindrical in shape through which the wire harness 10 is inserted.

[0034] The gutter-shaped protector body 4 comprises an inner circumferential surface 4A and an outer circumferential surface 4B. The inner circumferential surface 4A is the surface that guides the wire harness 10. The outer circumferential surface 4B is the surface opposite to the inner circumferential surface 4A. In Figure 3, the outer 4X and inner 4Y directions of the protector body 4 are indicated by straight arrows. In this example, the inner 4Y is the side on which the wire harness 10 is positioned when viewed from the protector body 4, and the outer 4X is the side opposite to the inner direction when viewed from the protector body 4; it does not indicate a single, unambiguous direction.

[0035] In this example, the protector body 4 has a curved shape that is convex outward 4X. Unlike this example, the protector body 4 may also have a curved shape that is convex inward 4Y, or it may have a straight shape without curvature.

[0036] The protector body 4 is provided with an elongated hole 40 that penetrates from the inner circumferential surface 4A to the outer circumferential surface 4B. As shown in Figure 5, the elongated hole 40 is formed in a roughly rectangular shape that extends in a direction along the length of the protector body 4. A lever 5, which will be described later, is connected to the portion of the protector body 4 that forms the first end 40a in the direction along the length of the elongated hole 40. The lever 5 extends in a direction along the elongated hole 40, that is, toward the second end 40b of the elongated hole 40.

[0037] A rib 45 is formed near the first end 40a of the elongated hole 40 on the inner circumferential surface 4A. That is, the rib 45 is formed near the location on the inner circumferential surface 4A where the lever body 50 is connected. Also, a rib 46 is formed near the second end 40b of the elongated hole 40 on the inner circumferential surface 4A. The ribs 45 and 46 extend inward 4Y, as shown in Figure 3. These ribs 45 and 46 restrict the movement of the wire harness 10 on the protector body 4 and stabilize the arrangement of the wire harness 10. The protruding length of the rib 45 is greater than the protruding length of the rib 46.

[0038] As shown in Figure 5, the lever 5 is cantilevered. When the elongated hole 40 is viewed from above, the lever 5 is positioned inside the contour of the elongated hole 40. In other words, the length of the lever 5 is shorter than the length of the elongated hole 40, and the width of the lever 5 is shorter than the width of the elongated hole 40.

[0039] Lever 5 comprises a lever body 50 and a claw-shaped portion 55. The lever body 50 is connected to the portion forming the first end 40a of the elongated hole 40 in the protector body 4 and extends toward the second end 40b. In the wiring structure 1, as shown in Figure 3, the lever body 50 is displaced starting from the vicinity of the first end 40a, so that the end of the lever body 50 opposite the first end 40a approaches the protector body 4. The lever body 50 is displaced because it is pressed against the bracket 2 within the storage space 60. A locking projection 51 is formed on the outward-facing surface of the lever body 50, projecting outward 4X. The locking projection 51 is formed at the bending point of the lever body 50 and engages with the locking hole 20 of the bracket 2. The cross-sectional shape of the locking projection 51 is approximately a right-angle trapezoid, and the right-angled stepped portion catches on the inner circumferential surface of the locking hole 20.

[0040] The claw-shaped portion 55 is connected to the end of the lever body 50 and is bent outward 4X. The claw-shaped portion 55 is a free end that is not connected to the protector body 4. The claw-shaped portion 55 is bent in two stages relative to the lever body 50. That is, the claw-shaped portion 55 comprises a first portion 56 which is the first bent portion and a second portion 57 which is the second bent portion. The first portion 56 is connected to the lever body 50 and is bent outward 4X from the lever body 50. The second portion 57 is connected to the first portion 56 and is bent outward 4X from the first portion 56. The orientation of the second portion 57 is approximately perpendicular to the lever body 50.

[0041] In the cable routing structure 1, the tongue portion 21 of the bracket 2 is positioned in the storage space 60 of the mounting portion 6, overlapping the lever body 50 of the lever 5. The tongue portion 21 is positioned 4X outward from the lever 5. Therefore, the locking projection 51 of the lever 5 fits into the locking hole 20 of the tongue portion 21, thereby fixing the protector 3 to the bracket 2.

[0042] As shown by the thick arrow in Figure 8, when the jig 8 pushes the claw-shaped portion 55 toward the protector body 4, the lever 5 bends and the locking projection 51 disengages from the locking hole 20. As a result, the protector 3 is released from the bracket 2, and the protector 3 can be removed from the bracket 2. In this example, the lever 5 is positioned on the outside of the curved shape of the protector body 4, making it easy for the jig 8 to access the claw-shaped portion 55 of the lever 5. In this example, the rib 45 contacts the outer surface of the wire harness 10 when the lever 5 is bent, acting as the starting point for bending the lever 5. As a result, the bending radius of the lever 5 tends to be small, and the locking projection 51 of the lever 5 disengages easily from the locking hole 20 of the bracket 2. In addition, because the protruding length of the rib 45 is longer than the protruding length of the rib 46, a range of motion for the lever 5 is secured between the protector body 4 and the wire harness 10, allowing the lever 5 to be bent significantly.

[0043] As shown in Figure 4, if the length L1 from the locking projection 51 to the claw-shaped portion 55 in the direction along the length of the lever body 50 is long, the lever 5 is more easily bent. Also, if the length L2 from the lever body 50 to the tip of the claw-shaped portion 55 in the direction perpendicular to the lever body 50 is long, the bending radius of the lever 5 when bending it tends to be smaller. Here, the lever 5 is bent in order to release the locking projection 51 from the locking hole 20. Therefore, it is important to determine the lengths L1 and L2 in relation to the protruding length H of the locking projection 51. If the length L1 is 1.5 times or more the protruding length H, the locking projection 51 will easily come out of the locking hole 20. Also, if the length L2 is 1.5 times or more the protruding length H, the locking projection 51 will easily come out of the locking hole 20.

[0044] The mounting portion 6 includes a storage space 60 into which the bracket 2 is inserted. The storage space 60 is formed in the shape of a slot that extends in a direction along the length of the lever 5. The storage space 60 includes a first opening 61 which is the insertion point for the bracket 2, and a second opening 62 on the opposite side of the first opening 61. The claw-shaped portion 55 of the lever 5 is exposed to the outside of the mounting portion 6 through the second opening 62. Because the claw-shaped portion 55 is exposed to the outside of the mounting portion 6, the claw-shaped portion 55 can be pressed by the jig 8, as shown in Figure 8.

[0045] The storage space 60 will be described with reference to Figures 6 and 7. Figure 6 is a view of the vicinity of the first opening 61 of the mounting portion 6 in the direction from the first opening 61 toward the second opening 62, and Figure 7 is a view of the VII-VII cross section of Figure 3 in the direction from the second opening 62 toward the first opening 61.

[0046] The mounting portion 6 comprises two side wall portions 66, 66 connected to the outer peripheral surface 4B of the protector body 4, and a bottom portion 65 connecting the ends of the two side wall portions 66, 66. As shown in Figure 7, the two side wall portions 66, 66 are positioned to sandwich the elongated hole 40 in a direction along the width of the elongated hole 40. The storage space 60 described above is formed by the space enclosed by the outer peripheral surface 4B, the two side wall portions 66, 66, and the bottom portion 65. The distance between one side wall portion 66 and the other side wall portion 66 is slightly wider than the width of the tongue portion 21. Therefore, the movement of the tongue portion 21 within the storage space 60 is restricted by the two side wall portions 66, 66 along the width of the storage space 60.

[0047] The mounting portion 6 in this example further comprises two inner wall portions 67, 67. The two inner wall portions 67, 67 are formed inside the storage space 60. More specifically, the two inner wall portions 67, 67 extend from the edge of the elongated hole 40 toward the tongue portion 21. The distance from the tip of the inner wall portion 67 to the bottom surface portion 65 is slightly greater than the thickness of the tongue portion 21. Therefore, the tongue portion 21 is positioned in a predetermined location in the storage space 60, and the protector 3 is less likely to rattle in the direction along the thickness of the tongue portion 21.

[0048] The tongue portion 21, positioned in the storage space 60, is pressed outward 4X by the lever 5, as shown in Figure 3. The tongue portion 21, pressed outward 4X, is locked against the bottom surface 65 and does not move outward 4X beyond the position shown. As a result, the locking projection 51 of the lever 5 remains engaged in the locking hole 20 of the tongue portion 21, and the protector 3 is firmly fixed to the bracket 2.

[0049] As shown in Figure 2, a slit 63 connected to a second opening 62 is formed in the bottom surface 65 of the mounting portion 6 in this example. The width of the slit 63 is wider than the width of the lever 5. As shown in Figure 3, in the cable routing structure 1, the lever body 50 is curved by being pressed by the tongue portion 21. Therefore, when the tongue portion 21 comes out of the storage space 60, the claw-shaped portion 55 and the end of the lever body 50 to which the claw-shaped portion 55 is connected move outward 4X from the state shown in Figure 3. The slit 63 allows the lever body 50 that has moved outward 4X to pass through, preventing the lever body 50 from contacting the bottom surface 65. If the lever body 50 does not contact the bottom surface 65, it is possible to prevent unnecessary bending stress from acting on the lever body 50.

[0050] ≪Protector Removal Procedure≫ As shown in Figure 8, when removing the protector 3 from the bracket 2, the tip of the jig 8 is used to push the claw-shaped portion 55 inward 4Y. Even if the protector 3 is located in a narrow space, a long, slender jig 8, such as a flathead screwdriver, makes it easy to push the claw-shaped portion 55 inward 4Y. By pushing the claw-shaped portion 55 inward 4Y with the jig 8, the lever body 50 of the lever 5 bends, and the locking projection 51 of the lever 5 comes out of the locking hole 20 of the bracket 2. In this state, if the protector 3 is moved in the direction from the first opening 61 to the second opening 62, the protector 3 will come off the bracket 2. Since the protector 3 is removed from the space in which it was located, a workspace for maintenance is created, making vehicle maintenance easier. In addition, since no unnecessary stress is applied to the protector 3 or the wire harness 10 when removing the protector 3, the protector 3 and the wire harness 10 are less likely to be damaged.

[0051] According to the configuration in this example, the protector 3 can be easily attached to the bracket 2. By simply attaching the protector 3 to the bracket 2 so that the tongue portion 21 of the bracket 2 is inserted into the first opening 61 of the protector 3, the locking projection 51 fits into the locking hole 20 of the tongue portion 21, and the fixation of the protector 3 to the bracket 2 is completed.

[0052] In this example, the engagement point between the locking hole 20 of the bracket 2 and the locking projection 51 of the lever 5 is protected by the side wall portion 66 and the bottom portion 65, making it difficult for external forces to act on the engagement point. Therefore, unless the jig 8 is applied to the claw-shaped portion 55 of the lever 5, the fixation of the protector 3 to the bracket 2 is easily maintained. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0053] 1. Wire harness routing structure 10 Wire harnesses, 11, 12 Cable ties 2 brackets 20 Locking hole, 21 Tongue part, 22 Bent part, 23 Fixing part 3 Protectors 4. Protector body 4A inner surface, 4B outer surface, 4X outer surface, 4Y inner surface 40 elongated hole, 40a first end, 40b second end, 45, 46 rib 5 Lever 50 Lever body, 51 Locking projection 55 claw-like part, 56 first part, 57 second part 6. Mounting part 60 Storage space, 61 First opening, 62 Second opening, 63 Slit 65 Bottom part, 66 Side wall part, 67 Inner wall part 8. Jig 9. Vehicle frame 90 Composite Bracket

Claims

1. A protector that is fixed to a plate-shaped bracket having a locking hole and guides a wire harness, It comprises a gutter-shaped or cylindrical protector body, a cylindrical mounting portion into which the bracket is inserted, and a cantilevered lever, The aforementioned protector body is, The inner circumferential surface that guides the wire harness, The outer circumferential surface opposite to the inner circumferential surface, It comprises an elongated hole that penetrates from the inner surface to the outer surface, The aforementioned lever is A lever body connected to the portion forming the first end of the elongated hole in the protector body and extending toward the second end of the elongated hole, It comprises a claw-shaped portion that is connected to the end of the lever body and bends outward from the protector body, The aforementioned mounting portion is It has a slot-shaped storage space that extends in a direction along the length of the lever and houses the lever such that the claw-shaped portion is exposed to the outside, The storage space comprises a first opening which serves as an insertion point for the bracket, and a second opening which exposes the claw-shaped portion to the outside. The lever body is provided with a locking projection that protrudes outward and engages with the locking hole of the bracket when the bracket is inserted into the storage space. Protector.

2. The claw-shaped portion comprises a first portion connected to the lever body and a second portion connected to the first portion. The protector according to claim 1, wherein the second portion is curved outward more than the first portion.

3. The protector body is provided with ribs formed near the location on the inner circumferential surface where the lever body is connected, according to claim 1 or claim 2.

4. The protector according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the length L1 from the locking projection to the claw-shaped portion in the direction along the length of the lever body is 1.5 times or more the protruding length H of the locking projection.

5. The protector body is formed in a curved shape, The protector according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the lever is positioned on the outside of the curved shape.

6. The mounting portion comprises two side wall portions connected to the outer circumferential surface, and a bottom portion connecting the ends of the two side wall portions. The protector according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the two side wall portions are positioned to sandwich the elongated hole in a direction along the width of the elongated hole.

7. A wire harness routing structure comprising a wire harness, a protector that guides the wire harness, and a plate-shaped bracket to which the protector is fixed, The bracket is provided with a locking hole, The protector comprises a gutter-shaped or cylindrical protector body, a cylindrical mounting portion into which the bracket is inserted, and a cantilevered lever. The aforementioned protector body is, The inner circumferential surface that guides the wire harness, The outer circumferential surface opposite to the inner circumferential surface, It comprises an elongated hole that penetrates from the inner surface to the outer surface, The aforementioned lever is A lever body connected to the portion forming the first end of the elongated hole in the protector body and extending toward the second end of the elongated hole, It comprises a claw-shaped portion that is connected to the end of the lever body and bends outward from the protector body, The aforementioned mounting portion is It has a slot-shaped storage space that extends in a direction along the length of the lever and houses the lever such that the claw-shaped portion is exposed to the outside, The storage space comprises a first opening which is the insertion point for the bracket, and a second opening which exposes the claw-shaped portion to the outside. The lever body is provided with a locking projection that protrudes outward, In the aforementioned storage space, the bracket and the lever body are stacked on top of each other, and the locking projection engages with the locking hole. Wire harness routing structure.

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