First case, case pair, first case with connector, case with connector pair, and kit for constructing these.

JP2026137549APending Publication Date: 2026-08-27IRISO ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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JP2025023721
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JP · JP
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Filing Date
2025-02-17
Publication Date
2026-08-27

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Abstract

This allows the cable to be routed in any of at least two directions. [Solution] The first case kit 14 comprises a main body member 20 having a first internal space 29A, and one or more pull-out members 30 configured to be attachable to the main body member 20. The pull-out members 30 are configured to allow the cable 91 to be pulled out in the pull-out direction. The main body member 20 comprises a first opening 29A1 that opens the first internal space 29A toward a first opening direction, and a second opening 29A2 that opens toward a second opening direction. The one or more pull-out members 30 include a first pull-out member 30 configured to be attachable to the main body member 20 with the pull-out direction facing the first opening direction, and a second pull-out member 30 configured to be attachable to the main body member 20 with the pull-out direction facing the second opening direction.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a first case, a case pair, a connector with a first case, a connector pair with a case, and a kit for constructing them.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a case for housing a connector attached to a cable, which is configured to be able to draw out the cable.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present disclosure is to enable a cable to be drawn out in any direction of at least two directions in a case for housing a connector attached to the cable.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A first case kit according to the first embodiment is a first case kit which is a group of parts for constituting a first case, the first case kit comprising: a main body member which is configured to hold a first connector and has a first internal space; and one or more pull-out members which are configured to be attachable to the main body member, the pull-out member which is configured to be able to pull out a cable extending from the first connector in a pull-out direction which is a direction relative to the pull-out member, the main body member which comprises: a first opening which opens the first internal space toward a first open direction; and a second opening which opens the first internal space toward a second open direction which is a direction different from the first open direction, the one or more pull-out members which include: a first pull-out member which is configured to be attachable to the main body member with the pull-out direction facing the first open direction; and a second pull-out member which is configured to be attachable to the main body member with the pull-out direction facing the second open direction.

[0006] This embodiment relates to a first case kit, which is a group of components for constituting a first case. The first case kit comprises a main body member configured to hold a first connector and having a first internal space, and one or more pull-out members configured to be attachable to the main body member. The pull-out members are configured to allow cables extending from the first connector to be pulled out in a pull-out direction, which is a direction relative to the pull-out member.

[0007] Incidentally, if the direction of cable extraction by the extraction member is fixed to one direction relative to the orientation of the first connector held by the main body member, it is likely that the cable will need to be bent outside the first case. When the cable is bent outside the first case, space is required outside the first case to bend the cable. Therefore, it is preferable that the cable can be extracted in any of at least two directions. Therefore, in this embodiment, the main body member includes a first opening that opens the first internal space toward a first opening direction, and a second opening that opens the first internal space toward a second opening direction which is different from the first opening direction. The one or more drawer members include a first drawer member configured to be attachable to the main body member with its drawer direction facing the first opening direction, and a second drawer member configured to be attachable to the main body member with its drawer direction facing the second opening direction. Therefore, it is possible to pull out the cable in any direction among at least the first opening direction and the second opening direction.

[0008] In this disclosure, the term "first case kit" refers to a group of parts including multiple components for constituting the first case, and does not presuppose that the first case is unassembled or already assembled. In the embodiments described later, the first and second drawer members are a single shared drawer member, but this embodiment is not limited to this. The first case kit may include a first drawer member and a second drawer member with different structures. In the embodiments described later, the first opening direction is parallel to the connection direction between the first connector and the second connector, but this embodiment is not limited to this. In the embodiments described later, the angle between the first opening direction and the second opening direction is 90 degrees, but this embodiment is not limited to this. In the embodiments described later, the first case kit includes a closing member, but this embodiment is not limited to this. Even if the first case kit does not include a closing member, the first case can be realized depending on the structural relationship between the main body member and the drawer member. In the embodiments described later, the first case kit is configured to be removable without damaging any of the components after the drawer member has been attached to the main body member. In other words, the first case kit is configured to allow for multiple assemblies with a changed drawer direction. However, this embodiment is not limited to this. In the embodiments described later, the drawer member is attached to the main body member by screws, but this embodiment is not limited to this. The drawer member may be attached to the main body member by bolts and nuts, or by other means. In the embodiments described later, the first case kit includes a sealing member (first sealing member) configured to ensure watertightness between the main body member and the drawer member, but this embodiment is not limited thereto. In the embodiments described later, the main body component is made from a single part, but this embodiment is not limited to this. In the embodiments described later, the main body member accommodates a part of the first connector, but this embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the main body member may accommodate the entire first connector, or it may not accommodate the first connector at all. In the embodiments described later, the first case is mainly composed of a conductive material and has a shielding function, but this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0009] The first case kit according to the second embodiment includes, in the first embodiment, a common drawer member which is both the first drawer member and the second drawer member.

[0010] In this embodiment, one or more drawer members include a common drawer member that is both a first drawer member and a second drawer member. Therefore, it is not necessary to use different drawer members depending on whether the drawer direction is oriented towards the first opening direction or the second opening direction.

[0011] In the third embodiment, the first case kit comprises, in the first or second embodiment, a first fastening member configured to fix the drawer member to the main body member.

[0012] In this embodiment, the first case kit includes a first fastening member configured to fix the drawer member to the main body member. Therefore, welding and other processing for fixing the parts together can be eliminated, and disassembly and reassembly can be made possible.

[0013] The first case kit according to the fourth embodiment, in any of the first to third embodiments, comprises one or more base portions configured to support the drawer member, wherein the one or more base portions include either one or both of the following: a first base portion configured to support the drawer member in a manner that facilitates a first fixing operation for fixing the drawer member to the main body member with the drawer direction facing the first opening direction, and a second base portion configured to support the drawer member in a manner that facilitates a second fixing operation for fixing the drawer member to the main body member with the drawer direction facing the second opening direction.

[0014] In this embodiment, the main body member includes one or more base portions configured to support the drawer member. Here, one or more base sections include either one or both of the first base section and the second base section. The first base section is configured to allow the drawer section to be placed on it in a manner that facilitates the first fixing operation (the operation of fixing the drawer section to the main body section with the drawer section facing the first opening direction). The second base section is configured to allow the drawer section to be placed on it in a manner that facilitates the second fixing operation (the operation of fixing the drawer section to the main body section with the drawer section facing the second opening direction). Therefore, the process of fixing the drawer member to the main body member can be made easier.

[0015] In the embodiment described later, the base is designed so that the axes of the fixing holes in the main body and the fixing holes in the drawer are aligned when the drawer is placed on it, but this embodiment is not limited to this.

[0016] The first case kit according to the fifth embodiment, in the fourth embodiment, includes a shared base portion which is both the first base portion and the second base portion.

[0017] In this embodiment, one or more base portions include a shared base portion that is both a first base portion and a second base portion. Therefore, compared with the aspect in which the first pedestal portion and the second pedestal portion are provided separately, the structure of the main body member can be simplified.

[0018] The first case kit according to the sixth aspect is, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the first case kit includes a first sealing member configured to ensure watertightness between the lead-out member and the main body member.

[0019] By the way, a gap may occur at the boundary between the lead-out member and the main body member, and there is a possibility that watertightness may become a problem. Therefore, in this aspect, the first case kit includes a first sealing member configured to ensure watertightness between the lead-out member and the main body member. For this reason, it is possible to solve the problem of watertightness caused by the gap generated between the main body member and the lead-out member.

[0020] In the embodiment described later, the first sealing member is provided integrally with the lead-out member, but this aspect is not limited thereto. The first sealing member may be provided integrally with the main body member.

[0021] The first case kit according to the seventh aspect is, in the sixth aspect, the lead-out member includes the first sealing member, and the first sealing member is provided integrally with the lead-out member.

[0022] In this aspect, the lead-out member includes the first sealing member, and the first sealing member is provided integrally with the lead-out member. For this reason, compared with the aspect in which the first sealing member is provided integrally with the main body member, the first sealing member can be easily provided.

[0023] The first case kit according to the eighth aspect is, in any one of the first to seventh aspects, the lead-out member includes a base portion fixed to the main body member, and a tightening portion that tightens the cable from the radially outer side at a portion where the cable is drawn out from the first case, and the tightening portion includes a pair of clamping pieces that sandwich the cable from a direction perpendicular to the drawing direction.

[0024] In this embodiment, the pull-out member comprises a base fixed to the main body member and a tightening portion that tightens the cable from the radially outer side at the portion that is pulled out from the first case. The clamping section is equipped with a pair of clamping pieces that grip the cable from a direction perpendicular to the direction of extraction. Therefore, the cable can be securely tightened at the point where it emerges from the first case.

[0025] In the first case kit according to the ninth embodiment, one of the pair of clamping pieces is formed integrally with the base.

[0026] Incidentally, in a configuration where both of the pair of clamping pieces are formed separately from the base, numerous boundaries are formed between the base and the pair of clamping pieces. Such boundaries require waterproofing means, such as sealing members, as needed. Therefore, in this embodiment, one of the pair of clamping pieces is formed integrally with the base. Therefore, the boundary between the base and the pair of clamping pieces can be reduced.

[0027] A first case kit according to the tenth embodiment, in any of the first to ninth embodiments, comprises one or more closing members, the one or more closing members including a first closing member configured to close the second opening of the main body member when the pull-out member is mounted with the pull-out direction facing the first opening direction, and a second closing member configured to close the first opening of the main body member when the pull-out member is mounted with the pull-out direction facing the second opening direction, or both of the above.

[0028] In this embodiment, the first case kit comprises one or more closing members. The one or more closing members include either one or both of a first closing member and a second closing member. The first closing member is configured to close the second opening of the main body member when the pull-out member is installed with the pull-out direction facing the first open direction, and the second closing member is configured to close the first opening of the main body member when the pull-out member is installed with the pull-out direction facing the second open direction. Therefore, in cases where the openings of the main body are not sufficiently closed by simply attaching the drawer member to the main body member, the openings of the main body member can be sufficiently closed.

[0029] In the embodiments described later, the closing member includes a sealing member (second sealing member), but this embodiment is not limited to this.

[0030] In the 11th embodiment, the first case kit includes, in the 10th embodiment, a common closing member which is both the first closing member and the second closing member.

[0031] In this embodiment, one or more closure members include a common closure member that is both a first closure member and a second closure member. Therefore, it is not necessary to use different closing members depending on whether the pulling direction is oriented towards the first opening direction or the pulling direction is oriented towards the second opening direction.

[0032] In the twelfth embodiment, the first case kit, in the tenth or eleventh embodiment, comprises a second sealing member configured to ensure watertightness between the main body member and the closing member.

[0033] In this embodiment, the closing member includes a second sealing member configured to ensure watertightness between the main body member and the closing member. Therefore, in cases where sufficient watertightness cannot be ensured by simply attaching a sealing member to the main body component, sufficient watertightness can be ensured.

[0034] In the first case kit according to the 13th embodiment, in the 12th embodiment, the second sealing member is arranged to extend along the boundary between the closing member and the main body member, and the cross-sectional shape when the second sealing member is cut perpendicular to its extending direction is L-shaped.

[0035] In this embodiment, the second sealing member is arranged to extend along the boundary between the closing member and the main body member. Here, the cross-sectional shape of the second sealing member when cut perpendicular to its extending direction is L-shaped. Therefore, watertightness can be ensured even more reliably.

[0036] A first case according to the 14th embodiment is a first case configured to hold a first connector, the first case comprising a main body member configured to hold the first connector and having a first internal space, and a pull-out member configured to be attachable to the main body member, wherein the pull-out member is configured to allow a cable extending from the first connector to be pulled out in a pull-out direction which is a direction relative to the pull-out member, the main body member comprising a first opening that opens the first internal space toward a first opening direction, and a second opening that opens the first internal space toward a second opening direction which is a direction different from the first opening direction, and the pull-out member is attached to the main body member with the pull-out direction facing the first opening direction or the second opening direction.

[0037] This embodiment relates to a first case configured to hold a first connector. In the embodiments described later, the first case is configured to be disassembled and reassembled. In other words, the first case is also the first case kit. However, this embodiment is not limited to this. The first case may not be disassembled and reassembled. In the embodiments described later, the drawer member is a shared drawer member, but this embodiment is not limited to this.

[0038] A case pair kit according to the 15th embodiment is a case pair kit which is a group of parts for constituting a case pair, wherein the case pair comprises a first case configured to hold a first connector, and a second case configured to hold a second connector which is configured to be connectable to the first connector, and the second case which is configured to be connectable to the first case, and the case pair kit includes a first case kit according to any of the 1st to 13th embodiments.

[0039] A first case-attached connector kit according to the 16th embodiment is a first case-attached connector kit which is a group of components for constituting a first case-attached connector, wherein the first case-attached connector comprises a first connector and a first case configured to hold the first connector, and the first case-attached connector kit includes a first case kit according to any of the 1st to 13th embodiments.

[0040] A first case-attached connector according to the 17th embodiment is a first case-attached connector comprising a first connector and a first case configured to hold the first connector, wherein the first case comprises a main body member configured to hold the first connector and having a first internal space, and a pull-out member configured to be attachable to the main body member, wherein the pull-out member is configured to allow a cable extending from the first connector to be pulled out in a pull-out direction which is a direction relative to the pull-out member, the main body member comprises a first opening that opens the first internal space toward a first open direction, and a second opening that opens the first internal space toward a second open direction which is a direction different from the first open direction, and the pull-out member is attached to the main body member with the pull-out direction facing the first open direction or the second open direction.

[0041] In the first case-equipped connector according to the 18th embodiment, in the 17th embodiment, a plurality of cables, which are the cables, extend from the first connector, and the plurality of cables are bundled together and covered before being drawn out from the first case.

[0042] In this embodiment, multiple cables extend from the first connector. Here, multiple cables are bundled together and covered before being pulled out of the first case. Therefore, waterproofing and dustproofing can be easily ensured at the point where multiple cables are drawn out from the first case.

[0043] Incidentally, when multiple cables are bundled together and covered before being pulled out of the first case, it becomes difficult to bend the cables outside the first case, and bending them requires a large space. However, in this embodiment, since the first case-equipped connector is configured using a first case-equipped connector kit that allows the cable to be pulled out in at least one of the first and second opening directions, it is less likely that the cable will need to be bent outside the first case.

[0044] A cased connector pair kit according to the 19th embodiment is a cased connector pair kit which is a group of components for constituting a cased connector pair, wherein the cased connector pair comprises a first cased connector and a second cased connector, the first cased connector comprises a first connector and a first case configured to hold the first connector, the second cased connector comprises a second connector configured to be connectable to the first connector and a second case configured to hold the second connector and to be connectable to the first case, and the cased connector pair kit includes a first case kit according to any of the 1st to 13th embodiments.

[0045] A cased connector pair according to the 20th embodiment is a cased connector pair comprising a first cased connector and a second cased connector, wherein the first cased connector comprises a first connector and a first case configured to hold the first connector, the second cased connector comprises a second connector configured to be connectable to the first connector and a second case configured to hold the second connector and to be connectable to the first case, the first case comprises a main body member configured to hold the first connector and having a first internal space, and a pull-out member configured to be attachable to the main body member, the pull-out member is configured to allow a cable extending from the first connector to be pulled out in a pull-out direction which is a direction relative to the pull-out member, the main body member comprises a first opening that opens the first internal space toward a first open direction, and a second opening that opens the first internal space toward a second open direction which is a direction different from the first open direction, and the pull-out member is attached to the main body member with the pull-out direction facing the first open direction or the second open direction. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0046] [Figure 1] A perspective view showing a connector pair kit with case. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing a cased connector pair in its first assembled state. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing a pair of connectors with cases in the second assembly state. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view of the main body components. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view of the drawer component body. [Figure 6] Another perspective view of the drawer component body. [Figure 7] This is a perspective view of the additional clamping member. [Figure 8] This is a perspective view of the blocking member. [Figure 9] Another perspective view of the closure member. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0047] Preferred embodiments of this disclosure are described below.

[0048] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the cased connector pair kit 10, which consists of the components for forming the cased connector pair 10. Figure 1 can also be described as an exploded perspective view of the cased connector pair 10.

[0049] Furthermore, the cased connector pair 10 is configured to be disassembled from its assembled state and reassembled. Also, in this disclosure, the term "kit" does not presuppose that it is unassembled or already assembled. Therefore, an assembled cased connector pair 10 can also be called a cased connector pair kit 10. For this reason, the cased connector pair kit 10 is given the same reference numeral as the cased connector pair 10. The same applies to the first case kit 14 and others described later.

[0050] As shown in Figure 1, the cased connector pair 10 comprises a first cased connector 11 and a second cased connector 12.

[0051] The first case-equipped connector 11 comprises a first connector 13 and a first case 14 configured to hold the first connector 13.

[0052] The second case-equipped connector 12 comprises a second connector 15 and a second case 16 configured to hold the second connector 15.

[0053] The connector pair 13,15 is formed by the first connector 13 and the second connector 15. The first connector 13 is attached to multiple first cables 91. The second connector 15 is attached to multiple second cables 92. By connecting the first connector 13 and the second connector 15, the first cables 91 and the second cables 92 can be connected. The direction in which the first connector 13 and the second connector 15 are connected is called the connection direction. The connection direction coincides with the vertical direction of the cased connector pair 10.

[0054] Multiple first cables 91 extend upward from the first connector 13, are bundled together, and are then pulled out of the first case 14 while covered (see Figures 2 and 3).

[0055] Figure 2 shows the state in which the first cable 91 is pulled out toward the upper side of the cased connector pair 10. The first case 14 in the state shown in Figure 2 is called the first case 14 in the straight assembly state (first assembly state).

[0056] Figure 3 shows the state in which the first cable 91 is pulled out toward the front of the cased connector pair 10. The first case 14 in the state shown in Figure 3 is called the first case 14 in the angled assembly state (second assembly state).

[0057] The first case 14 and the second case 16 constitute case pair 14,16. Case pair 14,16 houses connector pairs 13,15 which are connected to each other.

[0058] Hereafter, the group of components for constructing the first case-attached connector 11 will be referred to as the first case-attached connector kit 11. The group of components for constructing the first case 14 will be referred to as the first case kit 14. The group of components for constructing case pairs 14 and 16 will be referred to as case pair kits 14 and 16.

[0059] (Case 14) As shown in Figure 1, the first case 14 includes a main body member 20 configured to hold the first connector 13, a pull-out member 30 configured to be attachable to the main body member 20, a plurality of first fastening members 61 configured to fix the pull-out member 30 to the main body member 20, a closing member 70 configured to close the main body member 20, and a plurality of second fastening members 62 configured to fix the closing member 70.

[0060] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the main body component 20.

[0061] In the following explanation, the terms "up-down direction of the main body member 20," "front-to-back direction of the main body member 20," and "width direction of the main body member 20" will be used to indicate directions relative to the main body member 20. When the terms "up-down direction," "front-to-back direction," and "width direction" are used in the explanation of the main body member 20, they basically refer to the up-down direction, front-to-back direction, and width direction of the main body member 20.

[0062] The main body component 20 is made of a conductive material.

[0063] The main body member 20 is provided with a peripheral wall 21 having an internal space 29 inside. The internal space 29 is open to the upper and lower sides of the main body member 20.

[0064] The internal space 29 comprises a first internal space 29A that constitutes the upper part of the internal space 29 and a second internal space 29B that constitutes the lower part of the internal space 29.

[0065] The second internal space 29B is surrounded on four sides by the surrounding walls 21, whereas the first internal space 29A is surrounded on three sides by the surrounding walls 21. As a result, the first internal space 29A is open to the upper and front sides of the main body member 20. Of the peripheral wall 21, the portion that opens the first internal space 29A to the upper side of the main body member 20 is called the first opening 29A1, and the portion that opens the first internal space 29A to the front side of the main body member 20 is called the second opening 29A2. The upper side of the main body member 20 is called the first opening direction, and the front side of the main body member 20 is called the second opening direction.

[0066] The peripheral wall 21 comprises a front wall 22, a pair of side walls 23, and a rear wall 24.

[0067] The front wall 22 has its thickness direction oriented in the front-rear direction of the main body member 20. The front wall 22 has a flat plate shape. The upper end 22a of the front wall 22 is formed below the upper ends 23a of the pair of side walls 23 and the upper end 24a of the rear wall 24. As a result, the peripheral wall 21 has a closed cross-sectional structure in its lower part and a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional structure in its upper part that opens to the front side of the main body member 20. Consequently, the main body member 20 has a second opening 29A2 that opens the first internal space 29A to the front side (second opening direction) of the main body member 20. The upper end of the front wall 22 extends in the width direction, which is perpendicular to the vertical direction of the main body member 20.

[0068] The pair of side walls 23 are oriented in the thickness direction toward the width direction of the main body member 20. Each of the pair of side walls 23 has a flat plate shape. Each of the pair of side walls 23 is provided with a plurality of fixing holes 23h1, 23h2 for fixing the drawer member 30. The plurality of fixing holes 23h1, 23h2 are located on the upper part of the main body member 20. The plurality of fixing holes 23h1, 23h2 include a first fixing hole 23h1 and a second fixing hole 23h2. The upper end 23a of the pair of side walls 23 extends in the front-rear direction, which is perpendicular to the vertical direction of the main body member 20.

[0069] The rear wall 24 has its thickness direction oriented in the front-to-back direction of the main body member 20. The rear wall 24 has a flat plate shape. The upper end 24a of the rear wall 24 extends in the width direction, which is perpendicular to the vertical direction of the main body member 20. The upper end 24a of the rear wall 24 is at the same position in the vertical direction as the upper ends 23a of the pair of side walls 23.

[0070] The main body member 20 does not have a top wall 45 connecting the upper ends of the peripheral walls 21. As a result, a first opening 29A1 is formed that opens the first internal space 29A to the upper side (first opening direction) of the main body member 20.

[0071] The lower ends of the front wall 22, the pair of side walls 23, and the rear wall 24 each extend in a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction of the main body member 20 and are at the same position in the vertical direction. In other words, the lower end of the peripheral wall 21 extends in a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0072] The main body member 20 is provided with a pair of locking portions 25. Each of the pair of locking portions 25 protrudes outward in the width direction from each of the pair of side walls 23. The locking portions 25 are located near the lower end of the side walls 23.

[0073] The main body component 20 includes a base portion 26 on which the drawer component 30 can be placed.

[0074] The base portion 26 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 27F, 27R that project inward from the peripheral wall 41. The plurality of protrusions 27F, 27R include a pair of front protrusions 27F provided at the boundary between the front wall 22 and a pair of side walls 23, and a pair of rear protrusions 27R provided at the boundary between the rear wall 24 and a pair of side walls 23.

[0075] The upper surfaces of each of the pair of front protrusions 27F are planes facing upward and are in the same position in the vertical direction. The upper surfaces of each of the pair of front protrusions 27F are on the same plane as the upper end 22a surface of the front wall 22. The upper surfaces of each of the pair of front protrusions 27F are smoothly connected to the upper end 22a surface of the front wall 22.

[0076] The upper surfaces of each of the pair of rear projections 27R are planes facing upward and lie on the same plane as each of the pair of front projections 27F.

[0077] Next, the drawer member 30 will be described.

[0078] In the following explanation, the terms "up-down direction of the drawer member 30," "front-to-back direction of the drawer member 30," and "width direction of the drawer member 30" will be used to indicate directions relative to the drawer member 30. When the terms "up-down direction," "front-to-back direction," and "width direction" are used in the explanation of the drawer member 30, they basically refer to the up-down direction, front-to-back direction, and width direction of the drawer member 30.

[0079] The pull-out member 30 is configured to allow the first cable 91 extending from the first connector 13 to be pulled out upward from the pull-out member 30. The upward direction of the pull-out member 30 is referred to as the pull-out direction.

[0080] As shown in Figure 1, the drawer member 30 comprises a drawer member body 40, an additional clamping member 50, and a plurality (2) of third fastening members 63 for fixing the additional clamping member 50 to the drawer member body 40.

[0081] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the main body 40 of the drawer member comprises a peripheral wall 41, a top wall 45, a one-sided clamping piece 46, and a first sealing member 49. The peripheral wall 41 and the top wall 45 constitute the base portions 41 and 45 of the drawer member 30. The peripheral wall 41, the top wall 45, and the one-sided clamping piece 46 are integrally molded products 41, 45, and 46. The integral molded products 41, 45, and 46 are made of a conductive material.

[0082] As shown in Figure 7, the additional clamping member 50 comprises a clamping piece 56 on the other side and a third sealing member 59.

[0083] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the peripheral wall 41 comprises a front wall 42, a pair of side walls 43, and a rear wall 44.

[0084] The front wall 42 is oriented in the thickness direction towards the front-to-back direction of the pull-out member 30. The front wall 42 has a flat plate shape.

[0085] The front wall 42 is provided with a first penetration portion 42A that penetrates the front wall 42 in the thickness direction. The first penetration portion 42A is a notch shape that is open on the lower side of the pull-out member 30. As a result, the pull-out member 30 is provided with an opening configured for the first cable 91 to pass through in the second assembled state (see Figure 3).

[0086] The front wall 42 is provided with an upper portion 42b located above the first penetration portion 42A. The upper portion 42b functions when the drawer member 30 is placed on the base portion 26 of the main body member 20 before the second fixing operation. The second fixing operation refers to the operation of fixing the drawer member 30 to the main body member 20 with the drawer direction (upward direction of the drawer member 30) facing the second opening direction.

[0087] The front wall 42 is provided with a pair of side portions 42c on both sides in the width direction of the pull-out member 30 with respect to the penetration. The pair of side portions 42c function when the pull-out member 30 is placed on the base portion 26 of the main body member 20 before the second fixing operation.

[0088] The front wall 42 is provided with a plurality of first fixing holes 42h for fixing the closing member 70. The plurality of first fixing holes 42h are used in the first assembled state (see Figure 2). The plurality of first fixing holes 23h1 are arranged along the width direction. The first fixing holes 42h are screw holes.

[0089] The pair of side walls 43 are oriented with their thickness direction in the width direction. Both of the pair of side walls 43 have a flat plate shape.

[0090] Each of the pair of side walls 43 is provided with a plurality of fixing holes 43h, 43i, and 43j. The pair of side walls 43 are walls that are fixed to the main body member 20, and these walls are sometimes referred to as the fixed walls 43. The plurality of fixing holes 43h, 43i, and 43j are screw holes.

[0091] The multiple fixing holes 43h, 43i, and 43j include a shared fixing hole 43h, a first fixing hole 43i, and a second fixing hole 43j.

[0092] The shared fixing hole 43h is used in both the first and second assembly states. The shared fixing hole 43h corresponds to the first fixing hole 23h1 of the main body member 20. The first fixing hole 43i is used in the first assembly state but not in the second assembly state. The first fixing hole 43i corresponds to the second fixing hole 23h2 of the main body member 20. The second fixing hole 43j is used in the second assembly state and not in the first assembly state. The second fixing hole 43j corresponds to the second fixing hole 23h2 of the main body member 20.

[0093] The rear wall 44 has its thickness direction oriented in the front-to-back direction of the pull-out member 30. The rear wall 44 has a flat plate shape.

[0094] As shown in Figure 6, the rear wall 44 is provided with a plurality of second fixing holes 44h for fixing the closing member 70. The plurality of second fixing holes 44h are used in the second assembly state. The plurality of second fixing holes 23h2 are arranged along the width direction. The second fixing holes 44h are screw holes.

[0095] The lower ends of the front wall 42, the pair of side walls 43, and the rear wall 44 each extend vertically and are at the same position relative to each other in the vertical direction. The lower ends of the front wall 42, the pair of side walls 43, and the rear wall 44 each function when the drawer member 30 is placed on the base portion 26 of the main body member 20 before the first fixing operation. The first fixing operation refers to the operation of fixing the drawer member 30 to the main body member 20 with the drawer direction (upward direction of the drawer member 30) facing the first opening direction.

[0096] The top wall 45 is oriented with its thickness in the vertical direction. The top wall 45 has a flat plate shape. The top wall 45 closes the inner space of the surrounding wall 41 from above.

[0097] The top wall 45 is provided with a plurality (2) of cable pull-out holes 45h configured to allow the cable 91 to be pulled out. The plurality of cable pull-out holes 45h are arranged along the width direction.

[0098] The one-sided clamping piece 46 is located above the top wall 45. The one-sided clamping piece 46 is formed to protrude upward from the upper surface of the top wall 45.

[0099] The one-sided clamping piece 46 has multiple one-sided clamping surfaces 46a. The one-sided clamping surfaces 46a are provided corresponding to the pull-out holes 45h. Two one-sided clamping surfaces 46a are provided corresponding to the two pull-out holes 45h. The one-sided clamping surfaces 46a are curved surfaces. The one-sided clamping surfaces 46a are connected to the inner surface of the pull-out holes 45h without any steps. The one-sided clamping surfaces 46a can be described as surfaces that extend a portion of the circumferential direction of the inner surface of the pull-out hole 45h upwards in the pull-out direction.

[0100] The one-sided clamping piece 46 is provided with a pair of one-sided fastening portions 46b. The pair of one-sided fastening portions 46b are aligned along the width direction. Each of the pair of one-sided fastening portions 46b has a fixing hole 46b1 that extends in the front-rear direction.

[0101] The first sealing member 49 is positioned to surround the entire upper circumference of the peripheral wall 41 from a vertical direction. The first sealing member 49 is made of rubber material.

[0102] As shown in Figure 7, the other-side clamping piece 56 has a plurality of other-side clamping surfaces 56a. The other clamping surface 56a is provided in correspondence with the pull-out hole 45h. Two other clamping surfaces 56a are provided, corresponding to the two pull-out holes 45h. The other clamping surface 56a is a curved surface. The other clamping surface 56a is combined with the corresponding one-side clamping surface 46a to form a cylindrical curved surface.

[0103] The other-side clamping piece 56 has a pair of other-side fastening portions 56b. The pair of other-side fastening portions 56b are aligned along the width direction. The pair of other-side fastening portions 56b are located on both sides in the width direction with respect to a plurality of other-side clamping surfaces 56a. Each of the pair of other-side fastening portions 56b has a fixing hole 56b1 extending in the front-rear direction. The fixing hole 56b1 is a screw hole.

[0104] The third sealing member 59 is joined to the lower surface of the other clamping piece 56. The third sealing member 59 connects the pair of other fastened portions 56b and has a shape that extends in the width direction so as to avoid the portion where the other clamping surface 56a is formed. The third sealing member 59 is sandwiched between the lower surface of the other clamping piece 56 and the upper surfaces of the base portions 41 and 45 of the pull-out member 30.

[0105] Multiple first fastening members 61 have the same structure and are interchangeable. The first fastening members 61 are screws.

[0106] Figures 8 and 9 show the closure member 70.

[0107] In the following explanation, the terms "up-down direction of the closing member 70," "front-to-back direction of the closing member 70," and "width direction of the closing member 70" will be used to indicate directions relative to the closing member 70. When the terms "up-down direction," "front-to-back direction," and "width direction" are used in the explanation of the closing member 70, they basically refer to the up-down direction, front-to-back direction, and width direction of the closing member 70.

[0108] As shown in Figure 2, the first closing member 70 is configured to close the second opening 29A2 of the main body member 20 when the pull-out member 30 is installed with the pull-out direction facing the first opening direction.

[0109] As shown in Figure 3, the second closing member 70 is configured to close the first opening 29A1 of the main body member 20 when the pull-out member 30 is installed with its pull-out direction facing the second opening direction.

[0110] The sealing member 70 comprises a sealing member body 71 made of a conductive material and a second sealing member 79 made of a rubber material.

[0111] The closing member body 71 includes a closing wall 72 whose thickness direction is oriented in the front-rear direction of the closing member 70. The closing wall 72 has a flat plate shape. As shown in Figure 2, in the first assembled state, the thickness direction of the closing member body 71 coincides with the front-rear direction of the main body member 20. As shown in Figure 3, in the second assembled state, the thickness direction of the closing member body 71 coincides with the up-down direction of the main body member 20.

[0112] The closing wall 72 is provided with a plurality of fixing holes 72h. The plurality of fixing holes 72h are arranged along the width direction.

[0113] The closing member body 71 is provided with a peripheral groove 73 that extends along the peripheral edge of the closing wall 72. The peripheral groove 73 is a groove formed when the rear surface of the peripheral edge of the closing wall 72 is recessed toward the front. The peripheral groove 73 is formed on a portion of the peripheral edge of the closing wall 72. Specifically, the peripheral groove 73 includes a portion 73a that extends along both peripheries in the width direction and a portion 73b that extends along the lower periphery of the closing wall 72. The peripheral groove 73 is not formed on the upper periphery. The peripheral groove 73 is a groove that opens to the rear and outside (outer or lower in the width direction) of the closing member 70 when viewed in a cross section perpendicular to the direction of extension of the peripheral groove 73.

[0114] The second sealing member 79 is positioned in the peripheral groove 73 of the closing member body 71. In the assembled state, the second sealing member 79 ensures the watertightness of the first case 14.

[0115] The second sealing member 79 has a roughly L-shaped cross-section. Specifically, the cross-sectional shape of the second sealing member 79 when cut perpendicular to its extending direction is L-shaped. As a result, in the first assembly state shown in Figure 2, the second sealing member 79 contacts the main body member 20 and the drawer member 30 from the front side of the main body member 20, and also contacts the main body member 20 from a direction perpendicular to the front-to-back direction of the main body member 20. Furthermore, in the second assembly state shown in Figure 3, the second sealing member 79 contacts the main body member 20 and the drawer member 30 from the top side of the main body member 20, and also contacts the main body member 20 from a direction perpendicular to the up-to-down direction of the main body member 20.

[0116] Multiple second fastening members 62 have the same structure and are interchangeable. The second fastening members 62 are screws. Preferably, the second fastening members 62 have the same structure as the first fastening members 61.

[0117] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the second case 16 comprises a peripheral wall 81 and a fourth sealing member 82. The peripheral wall 81, together with the peripheral wall 21 of the first case 14, forms the internal space of the case pair 14, 16 and accommodates the connector pair 13, 15. The fourth sealing member 82 is provided at the upper end of the peripheral wall 81 and ensures watertightness between the first case 14 and the second case 16.

[0118] The second case 16 is equipped with a locking lever 83. The locking lever 83 comprises an operating portion 83a and a locking portion 83b. After connecting the first case-attached connector 11 and the second case-attached connector 12 to each other, the connection between the first case-attached connector 11 and the second case-attached connector 12 can be locked by operating the locking lever 83 of the second case 16 to lock the locking portion 83b to the locked portion 25 of the first case 14.

[0119] The second case 16 includes a fixing portion 85 for fixing the second case 16 to the object to be fixed, and a fifth sealing member 86 configured to ensure watertightness between the second case 16 and the object to be fixed. A pair of fixing portions 85 are provided in the width direction.

[0120] <Effects and Effects> Next, the effects and advantages of this embodiment will be described.

[0121] This embodiment relates to a first case kit 14, which is a group of components for constituting a first case 14, as shown in Figure 1. The first case kit 14 comprises a main body member 20 that is configured to hold a first connector 13 and has a first internal space 29A, and one or more pull-out members 30 that are configured to be attachable to the main body member 20. The pull-out member 30 is configured to allow a cable 91 extending from the first connector 13 to be pulled out in a pull-out direction, which is the direction relative to the pull-out member 30.

[0122] By the way, if the direction of extraction by the extraction member 30 is fixed to one direction relative to the orientation of the first connector 13 held by the main body member 20, it is likely that the cable 91 will need to be bent outside the first case 14. If the cable 91 needs to be bent outside the first case 14, space will be required outside the first case 14 to bend the cable 91. For this reason, it is preferable that the cable 91 can be extracted in any of at least two directions. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 4, the main body member 20 includes a first opening 29A1 that opens the first internal space 29A toward a first opening direction, and a second opening 29A2 that opens the first internal space 29A toward a second opening direction which is different from the first opening direction. The one or more drawer members 30 include a first drawer member 30 (see Figure 2) configured to be attachable to the main body member 20 with its drawer direction facing the first opening direction, and a second drawer member 30 (see Figure 3) configured to be attachable to the main body member 20 with its drawer direction facing the second opening direction. Therefore, it is possible to pull out the cable 91 in any direction among at least the first opening direction and the second opening direction.

[0123] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, one or more drawer members 30 include a common drawer member 30 that is both a first drawer member 30 and a second drawer member 30. Therefore, it is not necessary to use different drawer members 30 depending on whether the drawer direction is oriented towards the first opening direction or the second opening direction.

[0124] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, the first case kit 14 includes a first fastening member 61 configured to fix the drawer member 30 to the main body member 20. Therefore, welding and other processing for fixing the parts together can be eliminated, and disassembly and reassembly can be made possible.

[0125] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 4, the main body member 20 includes one or more base portions 26 on which the drawer member 30 can be placed. Here, one or more base portions 26 include either one or both of the first base portion 26 and the second base portion 26. The first base portion 26 is configured to allow the drawer member 30 to be placed on it in a manner that facilitates the first fixing operation (the operation of fixing the drawer member 30 to the main body member 20 with the drawer direction facing the first opening direction). The second base portion 26 is configured to allow the drawer member 30 to be placed on it in a manner that facilitates the second fixing operation (the operation of fixing the drawer member 30 to the main body member 20 with the drawer direction facing the second opening direction). Therefore, the process of fixing the drawer member 30 to the main body member 20 can be made easier.

[0126] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 4, one or more base portions 26 include a shared base portion 26 which is both the first base portion 26 and the second base portion 26. Therefore, the structure of the main body member 20 can be simplified compared to a configuration in which the first base portion 26 and the second base portion 26 are provided separately.

[0127] However, a gap may form at the boundary between the drawer member 30 and the main body member 20, potentially causing problems with watertightness. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the first case kit 14 includes a first sealing member 49 configured to ensure watertightness between the drawer member 30 and the main body member 20. Therefore, the watertightness problem caused by the gap between the main body member 20 and the drawer member 30 can be eliminated.

[0128] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, the drawer member 30 is equipped with a first sealing member 49, and the first sealing member 49 is integrally provided with the drawer member 30. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which the first sealing member 49 is integrally provided with the main body member 20, the first sealing member 49 can be easily provided.

[0129] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the pull-out member 30 includes bases 41 and 45 fixed to the main body member 20, and tightening parts 46 and 56 that tighten the cable 91 from the radially outer side at the portion that is pulled out from the first case 14. The clamping sections 46 and 56 are equipped with a pair of clamping pieces 46 and 56 that grip the cable 91 from a direction perpendicular to the pulling direction. Therefore, the cable 91 can be securely tightened at the point where it emerges from the first case 14.

[0130] Incidentally, in the configuration where both of the pair of clamping pieces 46, 56 are formed separately from the bases 41, 45, numerous boundaries are formed between the bases 41, 45 and the pair of clamping pieces 46, 56. Such boundaries require waterproofing means, such as sealing members, as needed. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 5, one of the pair of clamping pieces 46, 56 is formed integrally with the base portions 41, 45. Therefore, the boundary between the base portions 41, 45 and the pair of clamping pieces 46, 56 can be reduced.

[0131] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, the first case kit 14 includes one or more closing members 70. The one or more closing members 70 include either one or both of a first closing member 70 and a second closing member 70. As shown in Figure 2, the first closing member 70 is configured to close the second opening 29A2 of the main body member 20 when the pull-out member 30 is installed with the pull-out direction facing the first opening direction. As shown in Figure 3, the second closing member 70 is configured to close the first opening 29A1 of the main body member 20 when the pull-out member 30 is installed with the pull-out direction facing the second opening direction. Therefore, in cases where the openings of the main body member 20 are not sufficiently closed by simply attaching the drawer member 30 to the main body member 20, the openings of the main body member 20 can be sufficiently closed.

[0132] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, one or more closing members 70 include a common closing member 70 that is both a first closing member 70 and a second closing member 70. Therefore, it is not necessary to use different closing members 70 depending on whether the pulling direction is directed towards the first opening direction or the pulling direction is directed towards the second opening direction.

[0133] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 9, the sealing member 70 includes a second sealing member 79 configured to ensure watertightness between the main body member 20 and the sealing member 70. Therefore, in cases where sufficient watertightness cannot be ensured by simply attaching the sealing member 70 to the main body member 20, sufficient watertightness can be ensured.

[0134] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 9, the second sealing member 79 is arranged to extend along the boundary between the closing member 70 and the main body member 20. Here, the cross-sectional shape of the second sealing member 79 when cut perpendicular to its extending direction is L-shaped. Therefore, watertightness can be ensured even more reliably.

[0135] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, multiple cables 91 extend from the first connector 13. Here, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the multiple cables 91 are bundled together and covered before being pulled out from the first case 14. Therefore, waterproof and dustproof properties can be easily ensured in the section where multiple cables 91 are drawn out from the first case 14.

[0136] However, when multiple cables 91 are bundled together and covered before being pulled out of the first case 14, it becomes difficult to bend the cables 91 outside the first case 14, and bending them requires a large space. However, in this embodiment, since the first case-equipped connector 11 is configured using a first case-equipped connector kit 11 that allows the cable 91 to be pulled out in any direction among at least the first opening direction and the second opening direction, it is less likely that the cable 91 will need to be bent outside the first case 14.

[0137] While preferred embodiments of the connector described herein have been described above, this disclosure is not limited thereto. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0138] 10 Connector Pairs with Cases (Connector Pair Kit with Cases) 11. First case connector (First case connector kit) 12. Connector with second case 13 First Connector 13,15 Connector Pair 14, 16 Case Pair (Case Pair Kit) 14. First Case (First Case Kit) 15 Second connector 16. Second Case 20 Main body components 26. Base section (First base section, Second base section, Shared base section) 29A First internal space 29A2 Second opening 29A1 First opening 30. Drawer members (first drawer member, second drawer member, common drawer member) 41,45 base 46, 56 A pair of clamping pieces (fastening parts) 46 One side clamping piece (clamping piece) 49 First sealing member 50 Additional clamping member 56 Other side clamping piece (clamping piece) 61 First fastening member 70. Closure members (first closure member, second closure member, common closure member) 79 Second sealing member 91 Daiichi Cable (Cable)

Claims

1. The first case kit is a set of components for forming the first case, The aforementioned first case kit is A main body member configured to hold the first connector and having a first internal space, One or more drawer members configured to be attachable to the main body member, Equipped with, The aforementioned pull-out member is configured to allow the cable extending from the first connector to be pulled out in a pull-out direction that is a direction relative to the pull-out member. The main body member is, A first opening that opens the first internal space toward the first opening direction, A second opening that opens the first internal space toward a second opening direction which is different from the first opening direction, Equipped with, The one or more drawer members mentioned above are: A first drawer member is configured to be attachable to the main body member with the aforementioned drawer direction facing the first opening direction, A second drawer member is configured to be attachable to the main body member with the aforementioned drawer direction facing the second opening direction, including, First case kit.

2. The one or more drawer members mentioned above are: A common drawer member that is both the first drawer member and the second drawer member. including, The first case kit according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned first case kit is The first fastening member is configured to be able to fix the aforementioned drawer member to the aforementioned main body member. Equipped with, The first case kit according to claim 1.

4. The main body member is, One or more base portions configured to support the aforementioned drawer member Equipped with, The one or more base portions mentioned above are, A first base portion is configured such that the drawer member can be placed on it in a manner that facilitates the first fixing operation of fixing the drawer member to the main body member with the drawer direction facing the first opening direction, A second base portion is configured such that the drawer member can be placed on it in a manner that facilitates the second fixing operation, which involves fixing the drawer member to the main body member with the aforementioned drawer direction facing the second opening direction, Including either one or both of the following: The first case kit according to claim 1.

5. The one or more base portions mentioned above are, The shared base portion which is both the first base portion and the second base portion. including, The first case kit according to claim 4.

6. The aforementioned first case kit is A first sealing member configured to ensure watertightness between the drawer member and the main body member. Equipped with, The first case kit according to claim 1.

7. The drawer member comprises the first sealing member, The first sealing member is integrally provided with the drawer member. The first case kit according to claim 6.

8. The aforementioned drawer member is, A base fixed to the main body member, A tightening section that tightens the cable from the radially outer side at the portion where it is pulled out of the first case, Equipped with, The aforementioned fastening portion is, A pair of clamping pieces that grip the cable from a direction perpendicular to the pulling direction. Equipped with, The first case kit according to claim 1.

9. One of the pair of clamping pieces is formed integrally with the base. The first case kit according to claim 8.

10. The aforementioned first case kit is One or more closure members Equipped with, The one or more closing members are, A first closing member is configured to be able to close the second opening of the main body member when the pull-out member is installed with the pull-out direction facing the first opening direction, A second closing member is configured to be able to close the first opening of the main body member when the pull-out member is installed with the pull-out direction facing the second opening direction, Including either one or both of the following: The first case kit according to claim 1.

11. The one or more closing members are, The common closing member which is both the first closing member and the second closing member. including, The first case kit according to claim 10.

12. The aforementioned blocking member is A second sealing member configured to ensure watertightness between the main body member and the closing member. Equipped with, The first case kit according to claim 10.

13. The second sealing member is arranged to extend along the boundary between the closing member and the main body member. The cross-sectional shape of the second sealing member when cut perpendicular to its extending direction is L-shaped. The first case kit according to claim 12.

14. A first case configured to hold the first connector, The first case mentioned above is, A main body member configured to hold the first connector and having a first internal space, A drawer member configured to be attachable to the main body member, Equipped with, The aforementioned pull-out member is configured to allow the cable extending from the first connector to be pulled out in a pull-out direction that is a direction relative to the pull-out member. The main body member is, A first opening that opens the first internal space toward the first opening direction, A second opening that opens the first internal space toward a second opening direction which is different from the first opening direction, Equipped with, The drawer member is attached to the main body member with the drawer direction facing the first opening direction or the second opening direction. Case one.

15. A case pair kit is a set of parts for forming a case pair, The aforementioned pair of cases is, A first case configured to hold the first connector, A second case configured to hold a second connector configured to be connectable to the first connector, wherein the second case is configured to be connectable to the first case, Equipped with, The case pair kit includes the first case kit described in claim 1, Case vs. kit.

16. A first-case connector kit is a set of components for constructing a first-case connector, The first case-equipped connector comprises a first connector and a first case configured to hold the first connector, The first case-equipped connector kit includes the first case kit described in claim 1. First case-equipped connector kit.

17. A connector with a first case, comprising a first connector and a first case configured to hold the first connector, The first case mentioned above is, A main body member configured to hold the first connector and having a first internal space, A drawer member configured to be attachable to the main body member, Equipped with, The aforementioned pull-out member is configured to allow the cable extending from the first connector to be pulled out in a pull-out direction that is a direction relative to the pull-out member. The main body member is, A first opening that opens the first internal space toward the first opening direction, A second opening that opens the first internal space toward a second opening direction which is different from the first opening direction, Equipped with, The drawer member is attached to the main body member with the drawer direction facing the first opening direction or the second opening direction. First case-mounted connector.

18. Multiple cables, which are the aforementioned cables, extend from the first connector. The aforementioned multiple cables are bundled together and covered, and are pulled out from the first case. The first case-equipped connector according to claim 17.

19. A cased connector pair kit is a set of components for forming a cased connector pair, The aforementioned cased connector pair comprises a first cased connector and a second cased connector, The first case-equipped connector comprises a first connector and a first case configured to hold the first connector, The second case-connector comprises a second connector configured to be connectable to the first connector, and a second case configured to hold the second connector, and the second case configured to be connectable to the first case. The aforementioned cased connector pair kit includes the first case kit described in claim 1, Connector pair kit with case.

20. A pair of cased connectors comprising a first cased connector and a second cased connector, The first case-equipped connector comprises a first connector and a first case configured to hold the first connector, The second case-connector comprises a second connector configured to be connectable to the first connector, and a second case configured to hold the second connector, and the second case configured to be connectable to the first case. The first case mentioned above is, A main body member configured to hold the first connector and having a first internal space, A drawer member configured to be attachable to the main body member, Equipped with, The aforementioned pull-out member is configured to allow the cable extending from the first connector to be pulled out in a pull-out direction that is a direction relative to the pull-out member. The main body member is, A first opening that opens the first internal space toward the first opening direction, A second opening that opens the first internal space toward a second opening direction which is different from the first opening direction, Equipped with, The drawer member is attached to the main body member with the drawer direction facing the first opening direction or the second opening direction. Connector pair with case.

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