Conductive structure

Abstract

This invention provides a conductive structure that enables improved functionality when using molded products made of resin. [Solution] The conductive structure 1 is made of resin and has a plurality of fixing parts 22 that are fixed to the vehicle body 110, comprising a molded body 2 capable of reinforcing the vehicle body 110 and a conductive member held by the molded body 2, wherein the conductive member has an embedded part 4 embedded in the molded body 2 and a connecting part 5 that is exposed to the external space from the molded body 2 and can be connected to the conductor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a conductive structure.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is a reinforcement provided in a vehicle. Patent Document 1 discloses a wire harness mounting structure in which a routing path of a wire harness is inserted and integrated along the reinforcement into a space inside the reinforcement.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Here, when using a molded body formed of resin as a member for reinforcing a vehicle body, it is desirable to improve the function of a structure including the molded body.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a conductive structure capable of improving the function when using a molded body formed of resin.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The conductive structure of the present invention is formed of resin and has a plurality of fixing portions fixed to a vehicle body, and includes a molded body capable of reinforcing the vehicle body and a conductive member held by the molded body. The conductive member has an embedded portion embedded in the molded body and a connection portion exposed from the molded body to an external space and connectable to a conductor.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] The conductive structure according to the present invention comprises a molded body made of resin and having a plurality of fixing parts that are fixed to the vehicle body and capable of reinforcing the vehicle body, and a conductive member held by the molded body, wherein the conductive member has an embedded part embedded in the molded body and a connecting part that is exposed to the external space from the molded body and can be connected to the conductive member. The conductive structure according to the present invention has the effect of improving the functionality when a molded body made of resin is used. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows a conductive structure according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows another conductive structure according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows another conductive structure according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows another conductive structure according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows an example of a harness module according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows another conductive structure according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the molded body according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the busbar according to this embodiment. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a perspective view of a conductive structure according to an embodiment. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a perspective view of the earthing structure. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a plan view of the earthing structure. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a plan view of the earthing structure. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a perspective view of the grounding component. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a perspective view of other grounding components. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a perspective view of other grounding components.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, the conductive structure according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited by this embodiment. In addition, the constituent elements in the following embodiments include those that can be easily assumed by those skilled in the art or those that are substantially the same.

[0010] [Embodiment] An embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. This embodiment relates to a conductive structure. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the conductive structure of the embodiment, FIGS. 2 to 4 are diagrams showing other conductive structures according to the embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a harness module according to the embodiment.

[0011] As shown in FIG. 1, the conductive structure 1 of the present embodiment includes a molded body 2 molded from resin and a conductive bus bar 3. The molded body 2 is molded from an insulating synthetic resin and reinforces the vehicle body 110 of the vehicle 100.

[0012] The molded body 2 of the present embodiment is a so-called reinforcement and is fixed to each of the first part 110a of the vehicle body 110 and the second part 110b of the vehicle body 110. The molded body 2 is a structural material that connects the first part 110a and the second part 110b and can reinforce the vehicle body 110. That is, the molded body 2 is a rigid member extending between the first part 110a and the second part 110b. The first part 1 and the second part 110b may be, for example, frames of the vehicle body 110, brackets fixed to the frames, or other parts.

[0013] The vehicle 100 has a first direction X and a third direction Z shown in FIG. 1 and a second direction Y. The second direction Y is orthogonal to both the first direction X and the third direction Z. The first direction X is, for example, the vehicle width direction of the vehicle 100. The third direction Z is, for example, the vehicle up-and-down direction of the vehicle 100. In this case, the second direction Y is the vehicle front-rear direction of the vehicle 100.

[0014] The illustrated molded body 2 has a main body 20 extending along a first direction X and an arm 21 extending from the main body 20. The molded body 2 in FIG. 1 has two arms 21. The main body 20 in FIG. 1 is the main structural part of the molded body 2 and extends along the first direction X of the vehicle 100. The molded body 2 is, for example, a reinforcement disposed inside the instrument panel of the vehicle 100. The first direction X in this case is the vehicle width direction of the vehicle 100. The main body 20 extends toward each of the first side X1 and the second side X2 of the first direction X.

[0015] The molded body 2 has a plurality of fixing parts 22 fixed to the vehicle body 110. The molded body 2 in FIG. 1 has two fixing parts 22. In this specification, one of the two fixing parts 22 is referred to as the first fixing part 22A, and the other is referred to as the second fixing part 22B. The first fixing part 22A is connected to the end of the first side X1 of the main body 20. The second fixing part 22B is connected to the end of the second side X2 of the main body 20. The fixing part 22 is formed, for example, to have a plate shape.

[0016] The first fixing part 22A is fixed to the first part 110a of the vehicle body 110. The second fixing part 22 is fixed to the second part 110b of the vehicle body 110. The means for fixing the fixing part 22 to the vehicle body 110 is, for example, a fastening member 9 such as a bolt or a nut. It is desirable that one fixing part 22 be fixed to the vehicle body 110 by a plurality of fastening members 9.

[0017] When the fixing part 22 is fixed to the vehicle body 110 by the fastening member 9, it is desirable that the fixing part 22 hold a metal collar through which a bolt can be inserted. The fixing part 22 is firmly fixed to the vehicle body 110 so that the molded body 2 can function as a reinforcing member for the vehicle body 110. For example, the fixing part 22 is fixed to the vehicle body 110 so as not to move relative to the vehicle body 110. For example, the fixing part 22 is fixed to the vehicle body 110 so as to be in close contact with the wall surface of the vehicle body 110. The main body 20 is disposed as a both-end fixed beam extending in the space between the first part 110a and the second part 110b.

[0018] The fixing portion 22 may be fixed to the vehicle body 110 by metal-to-metal bonding. In this case, the fixing portion 22 holds, for example, a metal member that is bonded to the vehicle body 110. The molded body 2 may be insert-molded onto the metal member.

[0019] Devices to be mounted on the vehicle 100 can be fixed to the molded body 2. If the molded body 2 is a reinforcement for the instrument panel, devices such as meters and displays can be attached to the molded body 2. In this case, the molded body 2 functions as a support member for these devices.

[0020] A wire harness WH can be routed through the molded body 2 of this embodiment. The wire harness WH is a bundle of wires including a plurality of insulated wires, and may include power wires, signal wires, ground wires, etc. The wire harness WH may include connectors connected to the wires. The wire harness WH may include an outer covering such as a corrugated tube to house and protect the wires. The wire harness WH may include a protector to protect the wires. The wire harness WH may include a converging member such as a tape or band to bundle the plurality of wires together. The wire harness WH may include clips to fix the wires to the molded body 2 or the vehicle body 110.

[0021] The wire harness WH in Figure 1 has a main line Wt routed through the main body 20. The main line Wt extends along the main body 20 in a first direction X. The end of the main line Wt is connected to, for example, another wire harness or an electrical junction box. The wire harness WH may also have branch lines that branch off from the main line Wt and are routed through the arm 21. The wire harness WH may also have branch lines that are connected to devices placed on the molded body 2.

[0022] The arm 21 extends from the main body 20 in a direction intersecting the main body 20. In Figure 1, the arm 21 extends from the main body 20 toward a second side Z2 in a third direction Z. The second side Z2 is, for example, the lower side in the vehicle's vertical direction. In this case, the first side Z1 is the upper side in the vehicle's vertical direction.

[0023] The two arms 21 are spaced apart in the first direction X. The two arms 21 are, for example, parallel. In the following description, one of the two arms 21 will be referred to as the first arm 21A and the other as the second arm 21B. The first arm 21A is positioned on the first side X1 in the first direction X relative to the second arm 21B. The first arm 21A extends from the main body 20 toward the third part 110c of the vehicle body 110. The second arm 21B extends from the main body 20 toward the fourth part 110d of the vehicle body 110.

[0024] The third portion 110c and the fourth portion 110d are, for example, conductive members that constitute the floor of the vehicle 100. The third portion 110c and the fourth portion 110d may be the same member or different members. The molded body 2 in Figure 1 is formed to have a gap between the tip of the first arm 21A and the third portion 110c, and a gap between the tip of the second arm 21B and the fourth portion 110d.

[0025] The busbar 3 is an example of a conductive member held by the molded body 2, and is formed from a conductive metal plate. The busbar 3 of this embodiment has an embedded portion 4 and a connecting portion 5. The embedded portion 4 and the connecting portion 5 are integral. The embedded portion 4 is the part embedded in the molded body 2. The connecting portion 5 is the part that is exposed to the external space from the molded body 2 and is connected to a conductor. The conductor to which the connecting portion 5 is connected may be, for example, the wires and terminals of a wire harness WH, the wires and terminals of a device mounted on the vehicle 100, a conductive member constituting the vehicle body 110, or any other conductor.

[0026] In this embodiment, the molded body 2 is integrally molded with the embedded portion 4 of the busbar 3. In this case, the molded body 2 is insert-molded with respect to the embedded portion 4 such that the connecting portion 5 is exposed to the outside space from the molded body 2. If a collar is placed in the fixing portion 22, the molded body 2 may be insert-molded with respect to both the embedded portion 4 and the collar.

[0027] The embedded portion 4 may be press-fitted into the molded body 2. In this case, the molded body 2 has pre-formed grooves or recesses capable of accommodating the embedded portion 4. It is desirable that the grooves or recesses accommodate the entire embedded portion 4 so that it does not protrude into the external space. The busbar 3 is press-fitted into the grooves or recesses of the molded body 2 and held in place by the grooves or recesses.

[0028] A locking portion may be provided in the groove or recess of the molded body 2 to engage the embedded portion 4. In this case, the embedded portion 4 is inserted into the groove or recess and held in place by the locking portion. The locking portion may be a projection that protrudes from the side wall of the groove or recess.

[0029] The busbar 3 in Figure 1 has, as a connection part 5, at least one terminal part 51, a first grounding part 52A, and a second grounding part 52B. The terminal part 51 protrudes from the main body 20 of the molded body 2. The terminal part 51 has a shape that allows it to be connected to a mating terminal or wire. The terminal part 51 is, for example, a male terminal having a flat plate shape. However, the terminal part 51 may be a male terminal of another shape, or it may be a female terminal. The direction in which the terminal part 51 protrudes from the molded body 2 may be a third direction Z, a second direction Y, or any other direction.

[0030] For example, a connector 6 of a wire harness WH is connected to the terminal portion 51 in Figure 1. The connector 6 is connected to the branch line W1 of the wire harness WH. The branch line W1 is an earth wire for grounding connected to the equipment and branches off from the main line Wt. The connector 6 has a terminal 6a connected to the earth wire and a housing 6b that holds the terminal 6a. The terminal portion 51 of the busbar 3 is inserted into the housing 6b of the connector 6 and connected to the terminal 6a.

[0031] The busbar 3 may have multiple terminal sections 51. In this case, the connector 6 may have multiple terminals 6a corresponding to the multiple terminal sections 51. The branch line W1 may include multiple ground wires corresponding to the multiple terminals 6a. The multiple terminals 6a are connected to different ground wires of the branch line W1. When the busbar 3 has multiple terminal sections 51, multiple connectors 6 may be connected to the branch line W1. The multiple connectors 6 are connected to the corresponding terminal sections 51. The multiple terminal sections 51 may be arranged in a first direction X, a second direction Y, or in multiple rows.

[0032] The first ground contact portion 52A and the second ground contact portion 52B are fixed to the vehicle body 110 and are the parts that make contact with the vehicle body 110. The ground contact portions 52A and 52B protrude from the arm 21 into the external space. More specifically, the illustrated ground contact portions 52A and 52B protrude from the tip of the arm 21 toward the second side Z2 in the third direction Z. The ground contact portions 52A and 52B have a fixing portion 521. The fixing portion 521 has a plate shape perpendicular to the third direction Z. The ground contact portions 52A and 52B are bent at a right angle between the fixing portion 521 and the tip of the arm 21. That is, the shape of the ground contact portions 52A and 52B is approximately L-shaped.

[0033] The fixing portion 521 is fixed to the vehicle body 110 by, for example, a fastening member 7. The illustrated fastening member 7 is a bolt. In this case, the vehicle body 110 is provided with a screw hole or nut corresponding to the fastening member 7. The fixing portion 521 of the first grounding portion 52A is fixed to the third portion 110c by the fastening member 7 and grounded to the vehicle body 110. The fixing portion 521 of the second grounding portion 52B is fixed to the fourth portion 110d by the fastening member 7 and grounded to the vehicle body 110. In other words, when the fastening member 7 is screwed into the vehicle body 110, both the fixing and grounding of the grounding portion 52 to the vehicle body 110 are completed.

[0034] The embedded portion 4 in Figure 1 has a main body 41 and branch portions 42 extending from the main body 41. The main body 41 is embedded in the main body 20 of the molded body 2 and extends in the first direction X. The terminal portion 51 branches off from the main body 41. The terminal portion 51 branches off from the main body 41, for example, in a direction perpendicular to the main body 41. In the terminal portion 51, the base end that connects to the main body 41 may be covered by the molded body 2.

[0035] The illustrated busbar 3 has two branches 42. In the following description, one of the two branches 42 will be referred to as the first branch 42A and the other as the second branch 42B. The first branch 42A and the second branch 42B branch off from the main body 41 and extend in a direction intersecting the main body 41. The first branch 42A is embedded in the first arm 21A of the molded body 2. The first arm 21A is, for example, integrally molded with respect to the first branch 42A. The first branch 42A penetrates the first arm 21A along the axial direction. That is, the first branch 42A extends from the base end to the tip in the third direction Z of the first arm 21A. The first grounding portion 52A is connected to the tip of the first branch 42A.

[0036] The second branch portion 42B is embedded in the second arm 21B of the molded body 2. The second arm 21B is, for example, integrally molded with respect to the second branch portion 42B. The second branch portion 42B penetrates the second arm 21B along the axial direction. That is, the second branch portion 42B extends from the base end to the tip in the third direction Z of the second arm 21B. The second grounding portion 52B is connected to the tip of the second branch portion 42B.

[0037] In this embodiment, the conductive structure 1 is combined with a wire harness WH to form a harness module HM. The wire harness WH is routed to and fixed to the molded body 2. In the assembly process of the wire harness WH to the conductive structure 1, the wire harness WH is fixed to the molded body 2 by means of, for example, tape, clamps, cable ties, etc. The connector 6 is connected to the terminal portion 51 of the conductive structure 1. The conductive structure 1 is delivered to a vehicle assembly plant in the form of a harness module HM and assembled into a vehicle 100. The fixing portion 22 and grounding portions 52A, 52B of the conductive structure 1 are fixed to the vehicle body 110 of the vehicle 100 at the factory.

[0038] The wire harness WH may be assembled to the conductive structure 1 after the conductive structure 1 has been fixed to the vehicle 100. In this case, the conductive structure 1 and the wire harness WH may be delivered to the vehicle assembly plant separately. The harness module HM is formed when the wire harness WH is assembled to the conductive structure 1 at the plant.

[0039] In the conductive structure 1 shown in Figure 1, the terminal portion 51 is grounded to the vehicle body 110 via the buried portion 4 and the grounding portions 52A and 52B. The ground wire of the branch line W1 connected to the terminal portion 51 is grounded to the vehicle body 110 via the bus bar 3. In the configuration shown in Figure 1, if the bus bar 3 of this embodiment is not present, an additional step of fastening the ground wire of the wire harness WH to the vehicle body 110 with a ground bolt would be required. According to the conductive structure 1 shown in Figure 1, such an additional fastening step is unnecessary, making it possible to reduce parts costs and assembly man-hours.

[0040] Furthermore, the molded body 2 in Figure 1 may be provided with a locking structure for securing the connector 6. For example, the molded body 2 may have a mating portion that engages with the connector 6, or it may have a locking arm or the like for securing the connector 6.

[0041] In the conductive structure 1 of Figure 1, one of the two grounding parts 52A and 52B may be used as a spare grounding part. For example, the fastening member 7 of the first grounding part 52A may be used as an earth bolt for a device to be mounted on the vehicle 100 at a vehicle assembly plant. The earth wire of the device mounted at the vehicle assembly plant is connected to the terminal part 51 and grounded to the vehicle body 110 via the buried part 4 and the first grounding part 52A. In this case, the fastening member 7 of the second grounding part 52B may be used as an earth bolt for a dealer. For example, the earth wire of an optional device mounted at a dealer may be grounded to a fourth part 110d by the fastening member 7 together with the fixing part 521 of the second grounding part 52B.

[0042] Figure 2 shows another conductive structure 1 according to this embodiment. In the conductive structure 1 of Figure 2, the power supply wires and body ground wires connected to the wire harness WH are embedded in the molded body 2 as embedded parts 4 of the busbar 3. The molded body 2 of Figure 2 is a member that reinforces the vehicle body 110, similar to the molded body 2 of Figure 1. The molded body 2 of Figure 2 has a main body 20 similar to the main body 20 of Figure 1. Fixing parts 22 are arranged at both ends of the main body 20.

[0043] The bus bar 3 has an embedded portion 4 and a connecting portion 5. The bus bar 3 in Figure 2 has a first terminal portion 53A and a second terminal portion 53B as the connecting portion 5, which are spaced apart from each other. The first terminal portion 53A and the second terminal portion 53B are, for example, male terminals. The first terminal portion 53A and the second terminal portion 53B are spaced apart along, for example, a first direction X. The first terminal portion 53A is, for example, located on the second side X2 relative to the second terminal portion 53B. The first terminal portion 53A may be located at the end of the second side X2 in the main body 20.

[0044] The embedded portion 4 has a main body 41 connected to the first terminal portion 53A and the second terminal portion 53B, respectively. The main body 41 is embedded in the main body 20 of the molded body 2 and extends in the first direction X. The molded body 2 is integrally molded with respect to the main body 41, for example. The main body 41 may be embedded in the main body 20 by press-fitting or the like.

[0045] The main body 20 has a first mating portion 20a and a second mating portion 20b formed thereon. The two mating portions 20a and 20b are recesses provided in the main body 20 and are formed to be matable with a connector. The first mating portion 20a and the second mating portion 20b are spaced apart, for example, along a first direction X. The first mating portion 20a is positioned, for example, on the second side X2 relative to the second mating portion 20b. The first mating portion 20a may be formed at the end of the second side X2 of the main body 20. Preferably, the first mating portion 20a and the second mating portion 20b have an engagement structure for locking the connector.

[0046] A connector 8 is mated into the first mating portion 20a. A power supply line WP is connected to terminal 6a of the connector 8, for example. The power supply line WP is a different wire from the wires of the wire harness WH. The power supply line WP is a wire that supplies power to the load of the vehicle 100. The power supply line WP is connected to the battery of the vehicle 100, for example, via an electrical junction box or the like.

[0047] The first terminal portion 53A protrudes from the first mating portion 20a. More specifically, the first terminal portion 53A protrudes from the main body 20 in the insertion direction in which the connector 8 is inserted into the first mating portion 20a. When the connector 8 is mated with the first mating portion 20a, the first terminal portion 53A is inserted into the housing of the connector 8 and connected to terminal 6a. When the connector 8 is mated with the first mating portion 20a, the first terminal portion 53A is connected to the power supply line WP.

[0048] For example, the connector 6 of the wire harness WH is mated into the second mating portion 20b. The second terminal portion 53B protrudes into the second mating portion 20b. More specifically, the second terminal portion 53B protrudes from the main body 20 in the insertion direction in which the connector 6 is inserted into the second mating portion 20b. When the connector 6 is mated into the second mating portion 20b, the second terminal portion 53B is inserted into the housing of the connector 6 and connected to terminal 6a.

[0049] In Figure 2, the second mating portion 20b has multiple second terminal portions 53B protruding from it. In this case, the connector 6 has multiple terminals 6a corresponding to the second terminal portions 53B. Each of the multiple terminals 6a is connected to one of the multiple power lines included in the main line Wt of the wire harness WH. Each terminal 6a is connected to the corresponding second terminal portion 53B. In other words, the busbar 3 functions as a distribution wire that distributes the power supply line WP to the multiple power lines of the wire harness WH.

[0050] The main body 20 may have a plurality of second mating portions 20b. In this case, a second terminal portion 53B is arranged in each of the plurality of second mating portions 20b. A corresponding connector is mated into each second mating portion 20b and connected to the second terminal portion 53B.

[0051] The connector that fits into the second mating portion 20b may be a connector of a device supported by the molded body 2. For example, a connector of a meter or display supported by the molded body 2 may be fitted into the second mating portion 20b. In this case, it is preferable that the second mating portion 20b is positioned according to the location of the device to be connected.

[0052] The wire connected to the first terminal 53A may be a body ground wire grounded to the vehicle body 110. In this case, the busbar 3 functions as a distribution wire that distributes the body ground wire to each ground wire of the wire harness WH. The body ground wire may be a power ground wire or a signal ground wire. The conductive structure 1 may have a plurality of busbars 3. Each of the plurality of busbars 3 has a first terminal 53A, a second terminal 53B, and a main body 41. In this case, the plurality of busbars 3 may include a busbar 3 for power distribution and a busbar 3 for ground distribution.

[0053] According to the conductive structure 1 in Figure 2, multiple power lines and multiple ground lines can be omitted in the main line Wt of the wire harness WH. This makes it possible to reduce the diameter and weight of the wire harness WH.

[0054] Figure 3 shows another conductive structure 1 according to this embodiment. In the conductive structure 1 of Figure 3, the buried portion 4 functions as a section of the main line Wt of the wire harness WH. The molded body 2 of Figure 3 is a member that reinforces the vehicle body 110, similar to the molded body 2 of Figure 1. The molded body 2 of Figure 3 has a main body 20 similar to the main body 20 of Figure 1. Fixing portions 22 are arranged at both ends of the main body 20.

[0055] The bus bar 3 has an embedded portion 4 and a connecting portion 5. The bus bar 3 in Figure 3 has a first terminal portion 54A and a second terminal portion 54B as the connecting portion 5, which are spaced apart from each other. The first terminal portion 54A and the second terminal portion 54B are, for example, male terminals. The first terminal portion 54A and the second terminal portion 54B are spaced apart, for example, along a first direction X. The first terminal portion 54A is located on the first side X1 relative to the second terminal portion 54B.

[0056] The embedded portion 4 has a main body 41 connected to the first terminal portion 54A and the second terminal portion 54B, respectively. The main body 41 is embedded in the main body 20 of the molded body 2 and extends in the first direction X. The molded body 2 is integrally molded with respect to the main body 41, for example. The main body 41 may be embedded in the main body 20 by press-fitting or the like. The first terminal portion 54A and the second terminal portion 54B, which are connected to each other by the main body 41, constitute a terminal pair.

[0057] The conductive structure 1 in Figure 3 has multiple busbars 3, each having a first terminal portion 54A, a second terminal portion 54B, and a main body 41. In other words, the conductive structure 1 in Figure 3 has multiple first terminal portions 54A and multiple second terminal portions 54B. The multiple first terminal portions 54A form a first terminal group 541. The first terminal group 541 is arranged to be connectable to a first connector 60A, which will be described later. The multiple second terminal portions 54B form a second terminal group 542. The second terminal group 542 is arranged to be connectable to a second connector 60B, which will be described later. The multiple busbars 3 are arranged, for example, in a direction perpendicular to the plane of Figure 3, i.e., in the second direction Y.

[0058] The first terminal section 54A and the second terminal section 54B protrude from the main body 20. When multiple busbars 3 are arranged in the second direction Y, the first terminal section 54A and the second terminal section 54B may protrude in the third direction Z. When multiple busbars 3 are arranged in the third direction Z, the first terminal section 54A and the second terminal section 54B may protrude in the second direction Y.

[0059] The wire harness WH in Figure 3 comprises a first harness WH1 and a second harness WH2. The first harness WH1 and the second harness WH2 are each routed to the main body 20 along the first direction X.

[0060] The first harness WH1 includes a main line Wt and a first connector 60A connected to the main line Wt. The first connector 60A has a plurality of terminals 6a. Each wire of the main line Wt of the first harness WH1 is connected to the corresponding terminal 6a of the first connector 60A. The first connector 60A is connected to the first terminal section 54A of the busbar 3. The first terminal section 54A is inserted into the housing 6b of the first connector 60A and connected to the corresponding terminal 6a. The first harness WH1 is routed to extend from the first terminal section 54A to the first side X1. The main body 20 may have a mating section that mates with the first connector 60A.

[0061] The second harness WH2 includes a main line Wt and a second connector 60B connected to the main line Wt. The second connector 60B has a plurality of terminals 6a. Each wire of the main line Wt of the second harness WH2 is connected to the corresponding terminal 6a of the second connector 60B. The second connector 60B is connected to the second terminal section 54B of the busbar 3. The second terminal section 54B is inserted into the housing 6b of the second connector 60B and connected to the corresponding terminal 6a. The second harness WH2 is routed to extend from the second terminal section 54B to the second side X2. The main body 20 may have a mating section that mates with the second connector 60B.

[0062] The first connector 60A is connected to the first terminal section 54A, and the second connector 60B is connected to the second terminal section 54B, thereby connecting multiple wires of the first harness WH1 and the corresponding wires of the second harness WH2 via the busbar 3.

[0063] In the conductive structure 1 of Figure 3, space can be secured between the first terminal portion 54A and the second terminal portion 54B for arranging the device 120. The device 120 is, for example, a meter or display supported by the molded body 2. In other words, according to the conductive structure 1 of Figure 3, it is possible to bypass the device 120 and arrange the main line Wt of the wire harness WH in the main body 20.

[0064] In addition, in the conductive structure 1 of Figure 3, the first terminal portion 54A or the second terminal portion 54B may have a bent shape. For example, the first terminal portion 54A may be bent in an L-shape so that the first connector 60A can be connected to the first terminal portion 54A along the main body 20. In this case, the main body 20 may have a guide groove for guiding the first connector 60A to the first terminal portion 54A. For example, the second terminal portion 54B may be bent in an L-shape so that the second connector 60B can be connected to the second terminal portion 54B along the main body 20. In this case, the main body 20 may have a guide groove for guiding the second connector 60B to the second terminal portion 54B.

[0065] Figure 4 shows another conductive structure 1 according to this embodiment. In the conductive structure 1 of Figure 4, the busbar 3 functions as a joint terminal. The molded body 2 of Figure 4 is a member that reinforces the vehicle body 110, similar to the molded body 2 of Figure 1. The molded body 2 of Figure 4 has a body 20 similar to the body 20 of Figure 1. Fixing parts 22 are arranged at both ends of the body 20.

[0066] The busbar 3 has an embedded portion 4 and a connecting portion 5. The busbar 3 in Figure 4 has multiple terminal portions 55 as the connecting portion 5. The terminal portions 55 are, for example, male terminals.

[0067] The embedded portion 4 has a main body 41 connected to a plurality of terminal portions 55. The main body 41 is embedded in the main body 20 of the molded body 2 and electrically connects the plurality of terminal portions 55. The molded body 2 is integrally molded with respect to the main body 41, for example. The main body 41 may be embedded in the main body 20 by press-fitting or the like.

[0068] The main body 20 has at least one mating portion 20c formed thereon. The mating portion 20c is a recess provided in the main body 20 and is formed to be matable with the connector 6. The mating portion 20c has a locking portion 20s for locking the connector 6. The illustrated locking portion 20s is a projection provided at the entrance of the mating portion 20c and locks the housing of the connector 6.

[0069] Multiple terminal portions 55 protrude into the internal space of the mating portion 20c. The direction in which the terminal portions 55 protrude is the insertion direction in which the connector 6 is inserted into the mating portion 20c.

[0070] The connector 6 in Figure 4 is mated to and held by the mating portion 20c. The connector 6 has multiple terminals 6a. The multiple terminals 6a are electrically connected to each other by the busbar 3. If the terminal portion 55 is a male terminal, then the terminals 6a are female terminals. The branch line W1 connected to the terminals 6a branches off from the main line Wt of the wire harness WH. The branch line W1 has multiple wires corresponding to the multiple terminals 6a.

[0071] When the connector 6 is mated with the mating portion 20c, the terminal portion 55 is inserted into the housing 6b of the connector 6 and connected to the terminal 6a. The busbar 3 in Figure 4 functions as a joint terminal that connects multiple terminals 6a to each other. The molded body 2 constitutes the connector housing that holds the busbar 3 as a joint terminal. According to the conductive structure 1 in Figure 4, there is no need to provide a male side of the joint connector in the wire harness WH, thus simplifying the wire harness WH. Also, there is no need to fix the joint connector to the wire harness WH with tape or the like. Therefore, it is possible to automate the manufacturing of the wire harness WH.

[0072] Figure 5 shows the fixing structure for the wire harness WH to the conductive structure 1. The connector 6 in Figure 5 can function as a clamp or clip to fix the wire harness WH to the molded body 2.

[0073] The molded body 2 in Figure 5 is a member that reinforces the vehicle body 110, similar to the molded body 2 in Figure 1. The molded body 2 in Figure 5 has a main body 20 similar to the main body 20 in Figure 1. Fixing parts 22 are arranged at both ends of the main body 20. The main body 20 has a fitting part 20c similar to the fitting part 20c in Figure 4. The bus bar 3 in Figure 5 is a joint terminal having a plurality of terminal parts 55 and a main body 41, similar to the bus bar 3 in Figure 4. The plurality of terminal parts 55 protrude into the internal space of the fitting part 20c.

[0074] The connector 6 in Figure 5 has a terminal 6a, a housing body 6c that holds the terminal 6a, and a fixing portion 6d. The housing body 6c and the fixing portion 6d are molded from, for example, an insulating synthetic resin to form a single housing. The fixing portion 6d is a piece that protrudes from the housing body 6c. The illustrated fixing portion 6d protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the connector 6 into the mating portion 20c. The housing in Figure 5 has two fixing portions 6d that protrude toward opposite sides.

[0075] The fixing portion 6d is secured to the main wire Wt of the wire harness WH by a converging member 70. The converging member 70 is, for example, adhesive tape or a cable tie. The converging member 70 is wrapped around the main wire Wt and the fixing portion 6d, securing the fixing portion 6d to the main wire Wt.

[0076] The housing body 6c of the connector 6 is fitted into the mating portion 20c, thereby fixing the main wire Wt of the wire harness WH to the molded body 2. The locking portion 20s of the mating portion 20c locks the connector 6 and holds the main wire Wt. When the connector 6 is fitted into the mating portion 20c, the wire harness WH is fixed to the conductive structure 1, and the harness module HM is formed.

[0077] According to the harness module HM in Figure 5, the number of dedicated parts required to fix the wire harness WH to the molded body 2 is reduced, enabling cost reduction and improved work efficiency during assembly.

[0078] Figures 6 and 7 show other conductive structures 1 according to this embodiment. Figure 8 shows a busbar 3 having in the conductive structure 1 of Figures 6 and 7. In the conductive structure 1 of Figure 6, the busbar 3 is fixed to a first part 110a of the vehicle 100 and functions as a grounding member. The vehicle body 110 has a conductive dash panel 130 and conductive side panels 140a, 140b. The dash panel 130 is located between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment of the vehicle 100. The dash panel 130 extends along a first direction X and a third direction Z.

[0079] The side panels 140a and 140b extend from the end of the dash panel 130 in a second direction Y. The two side panels 140a and 140b face each other in a first direction X. The first portion 110a and the second portion 110b are parts of the side panels 140a and 140b.

[0080] The molded body 2 in Figure 6 is a member that reinforces the vehicle body 110. Similar to the molded body 2 in Figure 1, the molded body 2 in Figure 6 has a main body 20, a first arm 21A, and a second arm 21B. As shown in Figure 7, fixing parts 22 are arranged at both ends of the main body 20. The first fixing part 22A is fixed to the first part 110a of the side panel 140a, and the second fixing part 22B is fixed to the second part 110b of the side panel 140b.

[0081] As shown in Figure 8, the busbar 3 has an embedded portion 4 and a connecting portion 5. As shown in Figure 7, the connecting portion 5 is exposed to the outside space from the molded body 2. As shown in Figure 8, the busbar 3 is formed from a single metal plate and is arranged to extend along the first direction X. The busbar 3 has a single grounding portion 56 and a plurality of terminal portions 57A, 57B as the connecting portion 5.

[0082] The embedded portion 4 has a main body 41 that connects to the grounding portion 56 and the terminal portions 57A and 57B. The main body 41 is embedded in the main body 20 of the molded body 2 and electrically connects the grounding portion 56 and the terminal portions 57A and 57B. The molded body 2 is integrally molded with respect to the main body 41, for example. The main body 41 may also be embedded in the main body 20 by press-fitting or the like.

[0083] The ground contact portion 56 is located at the end of the first side X1 of the busbar 3. The ground contact portion 56 has a flat plate shape and is perpendicular to the first direction X. That is, the busbar 3 is bent so that the ground contact portion 56 is perpendicular to the first direction X. The molded body 2 is formed so that the ground contact portion 56 protrudes along the first fixing portion 22A. The ground contact portion 56 has a through hole 56a through which a fastening member such as a bolt can be inserted.

[0084] Terminals 57A and 57B are terminals that can be connected to an earth wire. Terminals 57A and 57B have a tab shape and protrude from the main body 41. Terminals 57A and 57B are male terminals with a roughly rectangular flat plate shape. Multiple terminals 57A and 57B are arranged at intervals along the first direction X. One terminal 57A is located on the first side X1 from the center of the main body 41, and the other terminal 57B is located on the second side X2 from the center of the main body 41. The two terminals 57A and 57B protrude from the main body 41 on the same side in the second direction Y.

[0085] As shown in Figure 9, the fixing portion 22 is a flange portion having a rectangular flange shape. The fixing portion 22 is provided with a plurality of through holes 23 through which fastening members can be inserted. The through holes 23 are located at each corner of the fixing portion 22. The molded body 2 is fixed to the vehicle body 110 by fastening members inserted through the through holes 23. The ground contact portion 56 is located between the two through holes 23 and protrudes along the first fixing portion 22A.

[0086] An earth connection portion 150 is located on the vehicle body 110. The earth connection portion 150 is conductive and is located on the first portion 110a. The earth connection portion 150 is, for example, a metal plate having the same thickness as the fixing portion 22. In this case, the first fixing portion 22A and the earth connection portion 150 have a continuous surface. The ground portion 56 of the bus bar 3 is fixed to the earth connection portion 150 and electrically connected. The ground portion 56 is fixed to the earth connection portion 150 by a fastening member inserted through a through hole 56a. The ground portion 56 is fixed to the earth connection portion 150 while pressing the first fixing portion 22A against the first portion 110a. The first fixing portion 22A is also fixed to the first portion 110a while pressing the ground portion 56 against the earth connection portion 150.

[0087] As shown in Figure 6, the wire harness WH has a plurality of connectors 6 connected to terminal sections 57A and 57B. The connectors 6 are connected to branch lines W1 that branch off from the main line Wt. Branch lines W1 include an earth wire for grounding connected to equipment. The earth wire may be a power supply earth wire, a shield wire, or an earth wire for a high-speed communication line. The connectors 6 have female terminals connected to the earth wires. The female terminals of the connectors 6 are mated to terminal sections 57A and 57B and grounded to the vehicle body 110 via the busbar 3.

[0088] The grounding portion 56 has the function of an earth terminal that grounds the terminal portions 57A and 57B to the vehicle body 110, and the function of a fixing portion that fixes the main body 20 of the molded body 2 to the vehicle body 110. Furthermore, the bus bar 3 having the grounding portion 56 can function as a reinforcing member that reinforces the vehicle body 110. Note that the bus bar 3 may have multiple grounding portions 56. Multiple grounding portions 56 may be arranged at both ends of the bus bar 3. In this case, both ends of the bus bar 3 can be fixed to the vehicle body 110 and grounded.

[0089] Note that the conductive member is not limited to a plate-shaped busbar. Figure 13 shows an example of a conductive member constituting the conductive structure 1, which is an earth member 10. The earth member 10 is made of a conductive metal. The earth member 10 has a plate-shaped portion 58 having a grounding portion 56 and a main body 43. The plate-shaped portion 58 has a bent portion that is bent at approximately a right angle. The grounding portion 56 has a through hole on one side of the bent portion of the plate-shaped portion 58. The grounding portion 56 is a connecting portion that is exposed to the external space from the molded body 2 and can be grounded to the vehicle body 110.

[0090] The main body 43 is an embedded portion 4 embedded in the molded body 2. The main body 43 is connected to the end of the plate-shaped portion 58 opposite to the side of the ground contact portion 56. The portion of the plate-shaped portion 58 connected to the main body 43 may be embedded in the molded body 2 as an embedded portion 4. The molded body 2 is integrally molded with respect to the embedded portion 4, for example. In this case, the molded body 2 is insert-molded with respect to the embedded portion 4 such that the connecting portion 5 is exposed from the molded body 2 to the outside space.

[0091] The main body 43 in Figure 13 is formed from a metal rod having a cylindrical or prismatic shape. The grounding member 10 is formed, for example, by joining the main body 43 and a plate-shaped portion 58. The grounding member 10 has a connecting portion 5 that can be connected to a wire harness WH. This connecting portion 5 is, for example, a male tab joined to the main body 43 and is configured to be exposed from the molded body 2. The main body 43 may also be a metal pipe.

[0092] Figure 14 shows another grounding member 10. The grounding member 10 in Figure 14 has a crimp terminal 11 and an electric wire 44. The crimp terminal 11 is made of a conductive metal plate and has a grounding portion 56 which is a connection portion 5 and a crimping portion 12. The crimp terminal 11 is bent at approximately a right angle between the grounding portion 56 and the crimping portion 12. The end of the crimp terminal 11 opposite to the crimping portion 12 is the grounding portion 56 which has a through hole. The grounding portion 56 is the connection portion 5 and is exposed to the outside space from the molded body 2. The electric wire 44 is, for example, a stranded wire. The crimping portion 12 of the crimp terminal 11 is crimped to the electric wire 44. In the grounding member 10 of Figure 14, the crimping portion 12 and the electric wire 44 are embedded in the molded body 2 as an embedded portion 4.

[0093] The grounding member 10 in Figure 14 has a connection portion 5 that can be connected to a wire harness WH. This connection portion 5 is, for example, a terminal connected to an electric wire 44. The terminal connected to the electric wire 44 may form a connector together with a housing that holds the terminal. Multiple connection portions 5 may be connected to the electric wire 44.

[0094] The molded body 2 is integrally molded with, for example, the embedded portion 4 shown in Figure 14. In this case, the molded body 2 is insert-molded with respect to the embedded portion 4 such that the connecting portion 5 is exposed to the outside space from the molded body 2. The molded body 2 may have a groove for accommodating the embedded portion 4. In this case, the embedded portion 4 is inserted into the groove of the molded body 2. The embedded portion 4 may also be press-fitted into the groove. The molded body 2 may be divided so as to hold the embedded portion 4. In this case, a molded body 2 accommodating the embedded portion 4 is formed by combining multiple members.

[0095] Figure 15 shows yet another grounding member 10. The grounding member 10 in Figure 15 has a crimp terminal 11, an electric wire 44, and a metal foil 45. The crimp terminal 11 in Figure 15, like the crimp terminal 11 in Figure 14, has a bent terminal portion including a grounding portion 56 and a crimp portion 12. The metal foil 45 is conductive and has an elongated film shape. The crimp portion 12 of the crimp terminal 11 is crimped to one end of the electric wire 44. The other end of the electric wire 44 is joined to the metal foil 45 by solder or the like. In the grounding member 10 of Figure 15, the crimp portion 12, the electric wire 44, and the metal foil 45 are embedded in the molded body 2 as an embedded portion 4.

[0096] The grounding member 10 in Figure 15 has a connection portion 5 that can be connected to a wire harness WH. This connection portion 5 is, for example, a terminal connected to a metal foil 45. The terminal may be connected to the metal foil 45 via an electric wire. The terminal connected to the metal foil 45 may form a connector together with a housing that holds the terminal. Multiple connection portions 5 may be connected to the electric wire 44.

[0097] The molded body 2 is integrally molded with, for example, the embedded portion 4 shown in Figure 15. In this case, the molded body 2 is insert-molded with respect to the embedded portion 4 such that the connecting portion 5 is exposed to the outside space from the molded body 2. The molded body 2 may have a groove for accommodating the embedded portion 4. In this case, the embedded portion 4 is inserted into the groove of the molded body 2. The molded body 2 may be divided so as to hold the embedded portion 4.

[0098] As described above, the conductive structure 1 of this embodiment comprises a molded body 2 and a conductive member held by the molded body 2. The molded body 2 is made of resin and has a plurality of fixing parts 22 that are fixed to the vehicle body 110, and can reinforce the vehicle body 110. The conductive member held by the molded body 2 is, for example, a bus bar 3 or a grounding member 10. The conductive member has an embedded part 4 embedded in the molded body 2 and a connecting part 5. The connecting part 5 is exposed to the external space from the molded body 2 and can be connected to the conductor. In the conductive structure 1 of this embodiment, a highly functional structure is realized by integrating the conductive member with the resin molded body 2.

[0099] The molded body 2 may be integrally molded with the embedded portion 4. In this case, the holding force of the molded body 2 in holding the busbar 3 can be improved.

[0100] The connection part 5 may have grounding parts 52A and 52B and a terminal part 51. The grounding parts 52A and 52B are fixed to the vehicle body 110 and grounded to the vehicle body 110. The terminal part 51 is connectable to an earth wire. The grounding parts 52A and 52B and the terminal part 51 are electrically connected via the buried part 4. This configuration makes it easy to ground the earth wire to the vehicle body 110.

[0101] The connection section 5 may have multiple grounding sections 52A, 52B. This configuration ensures more reliable grounding to the vehicle body 110. Furthermore, some of the multiple grounding sections 52A, 52B can be designated as spare grounding sections for optional devices.

[0102] The connection portion 5 may have a first terminal portion and a second terminal portion that are spaced apart from each other. The first terminal portion and the second terminal portion protrude from the molded body 2, for example. The first terminal portion and the second terminal portion are electrically connected to each other via the embedded portion 4. With this configuration, it is possible to replace at least a portion of the wire harness WH routed through the molded body 2 with the embedded portion 4.

[0103] The connection section 5 may have one first terminal section 53A and multiple second terminal sections 53B. The first terminal section 53A is configured to be connectable to a power supply line WP or a body ground wire. The second terminal sections 53B are electrically connected to one of the first terminal sections 53A. In such a configuration, for example, the power supply line WP or the body ground wire can be distributed by the busbar 3.

[0104] The connection section 5 may have multiple terminal pairs, each consisting of a first terminal section 54A and a second terminal section 54B that are electrically connected to each other. The multiple first terminal sections 54A form a first terminal group 541 arranged to be connectable to a first connector 60A. The multiple second terminal sections 54B form a second terminal group 542 arranged to be connectable to a second connector 60B. With this configuration, it is possible to replace a section of the main line Wt of the wire harness WH routed through the molded body 2 with the busbar 3.

[0105] The molded body 2 may have a mating portion 20c that can be mated with the connector 6. In this case, the conductor may be a joint terminal having a plurality of terminal portions 55 protruding from the molded body 2 at the mating portion 20c. With this configuration, it is possible to fix the joint connector to the molded body 2.

[0106] In the conductive structure 1 shown in Figures 6 to 9, the conductive member is a busbar 3. The fixing portion 22 is a flange portion provided at the end of the molded body 2. The grounding portion 56 is a plate-like portion formed at the end of the busbar 3 and protrudes along the fixing portion 22. In this configuration, the work of fixing the fixing portion 22 and the grounding portion 56 to the vehicle body 110 is a single continuous process.

[0107] In a harness module HM including a conductive structure 1 and a wire harness WH, the housing of the connector 6 may have a fixing portion 6d. In this case, the fixing portion 6d is fixed to the wire harness WH by a converging member 70. The wire harness WH is fixed to the molded body 2 by fitting the connector 6 into the mating portion 20c of the molded body 2.

[0108] Here, we will describe an earthing structure 200 applicable to the wire harness WH. Figures 10 to 12 show an earthing structure 200 for grounding the wire harness WH. As shown in Figure 10, the wire harness WH has a connector 80 connected to the dash panel 130. The connector 80 is connected to a branch line W2 of the wire harness WH. The branch line W2 is an earthing wire for grounding connected to the equipment and branches off from the main line Wt. The wire harness WH in Figure 10 has two branch lines W2 and two connectors 80.

[0109] As shown in Figure 11, the molded body 2 has arms 24A, 24B and fixing parts 25A, 25B. The arms 24A, 24B and the fixing parts 25A, 25B are molded integrally with the main body 20, for example. The arms 24A, 24B protrude from the main body 20 in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the main body 20. The fixing parts 25A, 25B are located at the ends of the arms 24A, 24B. The fixing parts 25A, 25B have a rectangular flange shape and are fixed to the fixing part 130b of the dash panel 130.

[0110] The grounding structure 200 has a male tab 160 positioned on the dash panel 13. The male tab 160 protrudes from the opposing surface 130a of the dash panel 130. The opposing surface 130a is the surface facing the molded body 2 and, for example, faces the side of the passenger compartment. The male tab 160 has, for example, a rectangular flat plate shape. The male tab 160 is positioned, for example, adjacent to the fixing portion 130b of the dash panel 130. In this case, the arms 24A and 24B of the molded body 2 are fixed in a position adjacent to the male tab 160. In Figure 11, the male tab 160 is positioned to overlap with the arms 24A and 24B when viewed from a third direction Z.

[0111] The connector 80 shown in Figures 10 and 12 has a female terminal that mates with the male tab 160. The ground wire of the branch line W2 is connected to the male tab 160 via the female terminal of the connector 80 and grounded to the vehicle body 110.

[0112] The fixing parts 25A and 25B are fixed to the dash panel 130 by fastening members Fx, for example, as shown in Figure 12. The fixing parts 25A and 25B may have through holes into which bolts can be inserted.

[0113] The grounding structure 200 may be applied to the conductive structure 1 described above. The grounding structure 200 may be applied to the conductive structure 1 shown in Figure 1, for example. In this case, the wire harness WH can be grounded to the vehicle body 110 via the first grounding part 52A and the second grounding part 52B, and can also be grounded to the vehicle body 110 via the connector 80. Of the grounding parts 52A, 52B and the connector 80, the power supply system may be grounded to the vehicle body 110 via one of them, and the signal system may be grounded to the vehicle body 110 via the other.

[0114] The grounding structure 200 may be applied to the conductive structure 1 shown in Figure 2. In the configuration of Figure 2, when the power supply line WP is connected to the first terminal 53A, the wire harness WH can be grounded to the vehicle body 110 via the connector 80. In the configuration of Figure 2, when the body ground wire is connected to the first terminal 53A, the wire harness WH can be grounded to the vehicle body 110 via the connector 80 and the first terminal 53A. The power supply system may be grounded to the vehicle body 110 via one of the connector 80 and the first terminal 53A, and the signal system may be grounded to the vehicle body 110 via the other.

[0115] The grounding structure 200 may be applied to the conductive structure 1 shown in Figure 3. In the configuration of Figure 3, the first harness WH1 and the second harness WH2 can each be grounded to the vehicle body 110 via the connector 80.

[0116] The grounding structure 200 may be applied to the conductive structure 1 shown in Figure 4. In the configuration of Figure 4, the wire harness WH can be grounded to the vehicle body 110 via the connector 80.

[0117] The grounding structure 200 may be applied to the conductive structure 1 shown in Figure 6. In this case, the wire harness WH can be grounded to the vehicle body 110 via the grounding portion 56 and also via the connector 80. The power supply system may be grounded to the vehicle body 110 via one of the grounding portion 56 and the connector 80, and the signal system may be grounded to the vehicle body 110 via the other.

[0118] The contents disclosed in the above embodiments can be combined and implemented as appropriate. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0119] 1: Conductive structure 2: Molded body 3: Busbar (conductive component) 4: Buried section 5: Connection part 6: Connector 6a: Terminal, 6b: Housing, 6c: Housing body, 6d: Fixing part 7: Fastening component, 8: Connector, 9: Fastening component 10: Grounding component, 11: Crimp terminal, 12: Crimping part 20: Main body, 20a: First fitting part, 20b: Second fitting part, 20c: Fitting part 21: Arm, 21A: First Arm, 21B: Second Arm 22: Fixed part, 22A: First fixed part, 22B: Second fixed part 23: Through hole, 24A, 24B: Arm 25A, 25B: Fixed part 41: Executive, 42: Branch, 42A: First branch, 42B: Second branch 43: Executive, 44: Electric wire, 45: Metal foil 51: Terminal section, 52A: First grounding section, 52B: Second grounding section 521: Fixed part 53A: First terminal part, 53B: Second terminal part 54A: First terminal part, 54B: Second terminal part 55: Terminal section, 56: Grounding section, 57A, 57B: Terminal section, 58: Plate-shaped section 60A: First connector, 60B: Second connector 70: Converging member, 80: Connector 100: Vehicles 110: Vehicle body, 110a: First part, 110b: Second part 110c: Third part, 110d: Fourth part 120: Equipment 130: Dash panel, 140a, 140b: Side panels 150: Ground connection part, 160: Ostab 200: Grounding structure HM: Harness Module WH: Wire harness, WH1: First harness, WH2: Second harness W1: Branch line WP:Power supply line X: First direction, X1: First side, X2: Second side Y: Second direction, Z: Third direction

Claims

1. A molded body made of resin and having multiple fixing parts that are fixed to the vehicle body, and capable of reinforcing the vehicle body, The conductive member held by the molded body, Equipped with, The conductive member has an embedded portion embedded in the molded body and a connecting portion exposed to the external space from the molded body and connectable to the conductive member. A conductive structure characterized by the following features.

2. The molded body is integrally molded with respect to the embedded portion. The conductive structure according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned connection portion has a grounding portion that is fixed to the vehicle body and grounded to the vehicle body, and a terminal portion that can be connected to an earth wire. The grounding portion and the terminal portion are electrically connected via the buried portion. The conductive structure according to claim 1.

4. The connection portion has a plurality of grounding portions. The conductive structure according to claim 3.

5. The aforementioned connection portion has a first terminal portion and a second terminal portion that are spaced apart from each other. The first terminal portion and the second terminal portion protrude from the molded body. The first terminal portion and the second terminal portion are electrically connected to each other via the buried portion. The conductive structure according to claim 1.

6. The connection portion includes one first terminal portion that can be connected to a power supply line or a body ground line, and a plurality of second terminal portions that are electrically connected to the one first terminal portion. The conductive structure according to claim 5.

7. The connection portion has a plurality of terminal pairs, each consisting of the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion that are electrically connected to each other. The plurality of first terminal portions form a first group of terminals arranged to be connectable to a connector. The multiple second terminal portions form a second group of terminals arranged to be connectable to a connector. The conductive structure according to claim 5.

8. The molded body has a mating portion that can be mated with a connector, The conductive member is a joint terminal having a plurality of terminal portions protruding from the molded body at the fitting portion. The conductive structure according to claim 1.

9. The conductive member is a busbar, The fixing portion is a flange portion provided at the end of the molded body, The grounding portion is a plate-like portion formed at the end of the busbar and protrudes along the fixing portion. The conductive structure according to claim 3.

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