connector

Abstract

To provide a connector capable of improving the assemblability.SOLUTION: A housing 21 has a housing main body 26, and a retainer 27 attached to the housing main body 26. A second terminal 22B can be attached to an insertion hole 53 from the rear side of the retainer 27 toward the front side. The second terminal 22B has: a first connection part 43 to which an electric wire 23 is connected; a second connection part 44 to be mated with a partner terminal; and a second terminal side locking part 45 provided between the first connection part 43 and the second connection part 44. The retainer 27 has a second retainer side locking part 62 to be locked with the second terminal side locking part 45. The second retainer side locking part 62 restricts the movement of the second terminal 22B toward the front side and rear side of the retainer 27 by being locked with the second terminal side locking part 45.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to connectors. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a connector used in a wire harness mounted on a vehicle. The housing of this connector has a housing main body and a retainer attached to the housing main body as a holding member. The connector includes a terminal held by the retainer, and an electric wire inserted into an insertion hole of the retainer and connected to the terminal. In this connector, when assembling the terminal and the electric wire to the retainer, first, the electric wire is passed through the insertion hole of the retainer. Then, with the electric wire passed through the retainer, the electric wire and the terminal are connected. Then, the retainer is assembled to the housing main body, whereby a portion of the terminal is sandwiched and held between the retainer and the housing main body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-208248 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-mentioned connector, the electric wire needs to be passed through the retainer before the connection work between the electric wire and the terminal. The present inventors have been studying ways to improve this point and thereby improve the ease of assembly of the connector.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a connector that enables improved assembly. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The connector of the present disclosure comprises a housing having a housing main body and a retaining member attached to the housing main body, a terminal held by the retaining member, and an electric wire inserted into an insertion hole of the retaining member and connected to the terminal, wherein the terminal can be assembled into the insertion hole from the rear side to the front side of the retaining member, and the terminal has a first connection portion to which the electric wire is connected, a second connection portion connected to a mating terminal, and a first locking portion provided between the first connection portion and the second connection portion, the retaining member has a second locking portion that locks with the first locking portion, and the second locking portion locks with the first locking portion to restrict movement of the terminal to the front and rear sides of the retaining member. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a connector that enables improved assembly. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a vehicle equipped with a connector according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of the connector of the same configuration. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a front view of the connector of the same configuration. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the connector of the same configuration. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the connector of the same configuration. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a rear view of the connector of the same configuration. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a front view showing a part of the retainer of the same embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a main part in the cross-sectional view of FIG. [Figure 11]FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a first terminal holding portion and a first terminal in the connector of the same embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a second terminal holding portion and a second terminal in the connector of the same embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the terminals, electric wires, temperature sensor, and holder in the connector of the same embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a side view of the temperature sensor and the holder attached to the electric wire in the connector of the same embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of a holder in the connector of the same embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] [Description of the embodiments of the present disclosure] First, the embodiments of the present disclosure will be listed and described. The connector of the present disclosure comprises: [1] A housing having a housing body and a retaining member attached to the housing body, a terminal held by the retaining member, and an electric wire inserted into an insertion hole of the retaining member and connected to the terminal, wherein the terminal can be assembled into the insertion hole from the rear side to the front side of the retaining member, and the terminal has a first connection portion to which the electric wire is connected, a second connection portion connected to a mating terminal, and a first locking portion provided between the first connection portion and the second connection portion, the retaining member has a second locking portion that locks with the first locking portion, and the second locking portion locks with the first locking portion to restrict movement of the terminal to the front and rear sides of the retaining member.

[0010] According to this configuration, after assembling the terminal to the electric wire, the terminal with the electric wire can be assembled to the holding member from the rear side. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform the assembling work of the electric wire and the terminal while the electric wire is passed through the holding member, and assembling can be improved. In addition, the second locking portion of the holding member restricts the movement of the terminal to the front and rear sides of the holding member. As a result, the terminal can be stably held by the holding member.

[0011] [2] The terminal has a metal portion formed by bending a metal plate, and the first connection portion and the second connection portion are provided on the metal portion. According to this configuration, the terminal can be formed by bending a metal plate.

[0012] [3] The first engagement portion is provided on the metal part. According to this configuration, the first locking portion can be formed on the metal portion of the terminal. [4] The first locking portion is a hole or a recess, and the second locking portion is a protrusion inserted into the first locking portion.

[0013] According to this configuration, the movement of the terminal can be appropriately restricted by the engagement between the first locking portion provided on the metal portion of the terminal and the second locking portion which is the protrusion of the holding member. [5] The second connection portion is rod-shaped, the terminal has a protruding wall protruding in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the second connection portion, and the first engagement portion is a hole penetrating the protruding wall.

[0014] According to this configuration, the movement of the terminal can be appropriately restricted by the engagement between the first locking portion, which is a hole provided in the protruding wall of the terminal, and the second locking portion, which is a convex portion of the holding member.

[0015] [6] The terminal has a resin portion that is integral with the metal portion, and the first locking portion is provided on the resin portion. According to this configuration, the first locking portion can be formed in the resin portion of the terminal.

[0016] [7] The connector includes a first seal member interposed between the electric wire and the insertion hole, and when the second connection portion side of the terminal relative to the first connection portion is defined as the tip side, the first seal member is provided on the base end side of the first connection portion, and the terminal has a fixing portion that fixes the first seal member to the outer circumferential surface of the electric wire. According to this configuration, the first seal member is fixed to the terminal, thereby making it possible to position the first seal member in the longitudinal direction of the electric wire.

[0017] [8] The connector includes a second seal member that covers a portion of the electric wire that is connected to the first connection portion. According to this configuration, the second seal member covering the first connection portion can prevent the first connection portion from being exposed to water. Also, according to this configuration, it is not necessary to provide a rubber plug or the like on the front side of the first connection portion of the terminal, so it is possible to prevent an increase in the number of parts.

[0018] [9] The holding member has a guide portion that guides the first locking portion to the second locking portion when the terminal is inserted into the insertion hole. According to this configuration, when the terminal is inserted into the insertion hole, the guide portion of the holding member can guide the first locking portion of the terminal to the second locking portion, thereby improving the ease of assembling the terminal.

[0019]

[10] The guide portion is an inclined surface that is displaced toward the inner diameter side of the insertion hole toward the front side of the holding member. According to this configuration, the first locking portion can be guided to the second locking portion by the inclined surface serving as the guide portion.

[0020] [Details of the embodiment of the present disclosure] Specific examples of the connector of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, for convenience of explanation, some of the configuration may be exaggerated or simplified. Furthermore, the dimensional ratio of each part may differ in each drawing. Furthermore, "orthogonal" in this specification does not only mean strictly orthogonal, but also includes approximately orthogonal within the range in which the action and effect of this embodiment can be achieved.

[0021] In addition, the term "cylindrical" as used in the description of this specification includes not only those having a continuous peripheral wall formed around the entire circumference, but also those having a cylindrical shape formed by combining multiple parts, and those having a notch in a part of the circumference, such as a C-shape. In addition, the shape of the "cylindrical" includes a circle, an ellipse, and a polygon with sharp or rounded corners. In addition, the term "annular" as used in the description of this specification may refer to any structure that forms a loop, or a continuous shape without an end, as well as a generally loop-shaped structure with a gap, such as a C-shape. In addition, the shape of the "annular" includes, but is not limited to, a circle, an ellipse, and a polygon with sharp or rounded corners.

[0022] In addition, "facing" in this specification refers to surfaces or members facing each other, and includes not only cases where they are completely facing each other, but also cases where they are partially facing each other. In addition, "facing" in this specification includes both cases where a member other than the two parts is interposed between the two parts, and cases where nothing is interposed between the two parts.

[0023] 1 is, for example, an electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The vehicle 10 includes a charging inlet 11, a charger 12, a battery 13, and a power control unit 14.

[0024] The charging inlet 11 can be connected to an external connector that is connected to an external power source (not shown). The charger 12 is connected to the charging inlet 11 and the battery 13. The charger 12 converts, for example, AC power supplied from the charging inlet 11 into DC power and supplies it to the battery 13. The battery 13 is, for example, a secondary battery such as a lithium ion battery. The power control unit 14 includes an inverter and a converter. The power control unit 14 controls, for example, a motor generator (not shown) for driving the wheels.

[0025] (Connector 20 configuration) The charging inlet 11 includes a connector 20 shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4. The connector 20 includes a housing 21, a terminal group 22 accommodated in the housing 21, and electric wires 23 electrically connected to each terminal of the terminal group 22. The connector 20 also includes a temperature sensor 24 in contact with the electric wires 23, and a holder 25 that holds the temperature sensor 24, as shown in Figure 6.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 21 has a housing body 26 and a retainer 27 attached to the housing body 26. 5, housing body 26 has an opening 26a. Retainer 27 is fixed to housing body 26 so as to close opening 26a. In the following description, the side of retainer 27 that faces housing body 26 is referred to as the front side, and the opposite side is referred to as the rear side.

[0027] The housing body 26 has an attachment portion 26b that is attached to the body of the vehicle 10. The housing body 26 also has a drainage portion 26c. The drainage portion 26c communicates between the inside of the housing body 26 and the outside of the housing body 26. Water that has entered the inside of the housing body 26 is drained to the outside of the housing body 26 from the drainage portion 26c.

[0028] The terminal group 22 has a plurality of terminals. A plurality of electric wires 23 are provided corresponding to the plurality of terminals of the terminal group 22. The terminal group 22 includes a plurality of first terminals 22A, a plurality of second terminals 22B, and a third terminal 22C. As shown in Fig. 15, the electric wire 23 includes a core wire 23a and an insulating coating 23b that covers the core wire 23a. The core wire 23a is, for example, a twisted wire formed by twisting a plurality of elemental wires together.

[0029] As shown in Figs. 3 and 5, for example, two first terminals 22A are provided. The first terminals 22A are, for example, terminals compatible with a high voltage power supply. The first terminals 22A are configured to have a larger diameter than the second terminals 22B. One of the two first terminals 22A is a positive terminal, and the other is a negative terminal. In a state in which the external connector is connected to the charging inlet 11, each first terminal 22A is electrically connected to the external power supply. Then, a current is supplied to the first terminals 22A from the external power supply.

[0030] For example, two second terminals 22B are provided. The second terminals 22B are terminals for signal lines. Furthermore, for example, one third terminal 22C is provided. The third terminal 22C is a terminal for a ground line.

[0031] (Configuration of first terminal 22A) 7, the first terminal 22A has a metal portion 31 formed by bending a metal plate, and a resin portion 32 provided integrally with the metal portion 31. The resin portion 32 is formed, for example, by insert molding using the metal portion 31 as an insert component.

[0032] The first terminal 22A has a first connection portion 33, a second connection portion 34, and a first terminal side locking portion 35. The first connection portion 33 and the second connection portion 34 are provided on the metal portion 31. The electric wire 23 is connected to the first connection portion 33. The first connection portion 33 is connected to the electric wire 23 by, for example, crimping or ultrasonic welding.

[0033] The second connection portion 34 is connected to a mating terminal T1. The mating terminal T1 is, for example, a terminal of the external connector. When the external connector is connected to the charging inlet 11, the mating terminal T1 is connected to the second connection portion 34. The metal portion 31 of the second connection portion 34 is formed, for example, into a hollow rod shape by bending a metal plate.

[0034] The first terminal 22A has, for example, a fixed portion 36. The fixed portion 36 is provided, for example, on the metal portion 31. The fixed portion 36 fixes a first seal member 64a (described later) to an outer peripheral surface of the electric wire 23 connected to the first connecting portion 33. For example, the second connecting portion 34 is provided on one end side of the first terminal 22A, and the fixed portion 36 is provided on the other end side of the first terminal 22A. In the following description, the second connecting portion 34 side of the first terminal 22A is the tip side, and the fixed portion 36 side is the base end side. The first connecting portion 33 is provided between the second connecting portion 34 and the fixed portion 36.

[0035] The first terminal side locking portion 35 is provided on the resin portion 32. The first terminal side locking portion 35 is provided, for example, adjacent to the base end portion of the second connecting portion 34. The first terminal side locking portion 35 is, for example, in the form of a flange that protrudes outward more than the outer circumferential surface of the second connecting portion 34. The first terminal side locking portion 35 is located between the first connecting portion 33 and the second connecting portion 34.

[0036] The resin portion 32 has, for example, a tip protection portion 37. The tip protection portion 37 prevents external contact with the tip of the second connection portion 34. In the resin portion 32, the tip protection portion 37 and the first terminal side locking portion 35 are integrally connected through the inside of the metal portion 31 in the second connection portion 34.

[0037] (Configuration of second terminal 22B) As shown in Fig. 9 and Fig. 12, the second terminal 22B has a metal portion 41 formed by bending a metal plate. As shown in Fig. 9, the second terminal 22B has a first connection portion 43 and a second connection portion 44. The first connection portion 43 and the second connection portion 44 are provided on the metal portion 41. The electric wire 23 is connected to the first connection portion 43. The first connection portion 43 is connected to the electric wire 23 by, for example, crimping or ultrasonic welding.

[0038] The second connection portion 44 is connected to the mating terminal T2. The mating terminal T2 is, for example, a terminal of the external connector. When the external connector is connected to the charging inlet 11, the mating terminal T2 is connected to the second connection portion 44. The second connection portion 44 is formed, for example, into a hollow rod shape by bending a metal plate.

[0039] As shown in Figs. 9 and 10, the second terminal 22B has, for example, a fixing portion 46. The fixing portion 46 is provided on the metal portion 41. The fixing portion 46 fixes a first seal member 64b (described later) to an outer peripheral surface of the electric wire 23 connected to the first connecting portion 43. For example, the second connecting portion 44 is provided on one end side of the second terminal 22B, and the fixing portion 46 is provided on the other end side of the second terminal 22B. In the following description, the second connecting portion 44 side of the second terminal 22B is the tip side, and the fixing portion 46 side is the base end side. The first connecting portion 43 is provided between the second connecting portion 44 and the fixing portion 46.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 10, the second terminal 22B has, for example, a protruding wall 47. The protruding wall 47 is provided in the metal portion 41 between the first connecting portion 43 and the second connecting portion 44. The protruding wall 47 protrudes, for example, in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the second connecting portion 44. In addition, in the second terminal 22B, for example, two protruding walls 47 are provided so as to face each other. The second terminal 22B has a second terminal side locking portion 45. The second terminal side locking portion 45 is provided on each protruding wall 47. The second terminal side locking portion 45 is, for example, a hole penetrating the protruding wall 47.

[0041] Third terminal 22C is connected to, for example, a mating terminal of the external connector. When the external connector is connected to charging inlet 11, the mating terminal is connected to third terminal 22C.

[0042] (Configuration of retainer 27) As shown in FIG. 8, the retainer 27 has a base 50, a first terminal holding portion 51 that holds the first terminal 22A, and a second terminal holding portion 52 that holds the second terminal 22B. The base 50 closes the opening 26a of the housing main body 26 shown in FIG. 5. As shown in FIG. 8, the first terminal holding portion 51 and the second terminal holding portion 52 each extend to the front side of the retainer 27. A plurality of first terminal holding portions 51 are provided corresponding to the plurality of first terminals 22A, respectively. A plurality of second terminal holding portions 52 are provided corresponding to the plurality of second terminals 22B, respectively. In addition, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the first terminal holding portion 51 and the second terminal holding portion 52 are, for example, cylindrical.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 5, the retainer 27 has an insertion hole 53 through which the electric wire 23 is inserted. A plurality of the insertion holes 53 are provided corresponding to the plurality of electric wires 23. Some of the insertion holes 53 are connected to the first terminal holding portions 51. Some of the insertion holes 53 are connected to the second terminal holding portions 52. The retainer 27 has a plurality of cylindrical portions 54 extending from the base 50 to the rear side of the retainer 27. Each cylindrical portion 54 is provided on the rear side of the first terminal holding portion 51 and the second terminal holding portion 52. The insertion hole 53 is a hollow portion of the cylindrical portion 54. The insertion hole 53 is formed from the cylindrical portion 54 to the first terminal holding portion 51 from the rear side to the front side of the base 50. The insertion hole 53 is formed from the cylindrical portion 54 to the second terminal holding portion 52 from the rear side to the front side of the base 50.

[0044] (Configuration of first terminal holding portion 51) 7, the first terminal holding portion 51 has a first retainer side locking portion 55. Each first retainer side locking portion 55 includes a rear side locking portion 56 that locks with the first terminal side locking portion 35, and a front side locking portion 57 that locks with the first terminal side locking portion 35.

[0045] The rear side locking portion 56 can come into contact with a side surface on the rear side of the first terminal side locking portion 35. This allows the rear side locking portion 56 to restrict movement of the first terminal 22A toward the rear side of the retainer 27. The rear side locking portion 56 can bend in the radial direction of the first terminal holding portion 51. The front side locking portion 57 can come into contact with a side surface on the front side of the first terminal side locking portion 35. This allows the front side locking portion 57 to restrict movement of the first terminal 22A toward the front side of the retainer 27. The first terminal side locking portion 35 is sandwiched between the rear side locking portion 56 and the front side locking portion 57 in the length direction of the second connecting portion 34.

[0046] The first terminal holding portion 51 has a guide portion 58 on the rear side of the rear locking portion 56. The guide portion 58 is, for example, an inclined surface that is displaced toward the inner diameter side of the first terminal holding portion 51 toward the front side of the retainer 27. The guide portion 58 guides the first terminal side locking portion 35 to the rear side locking portion 56 when the first terminal 22A is inserted into the first terminal holding portion 51 from the insertion hole 53.

[0047] Before the retainer 27 is attached to the housing body 26, the first terminal 22A is assembled to the insertion hole 53 and the first terminal holding portion 51 from the rear side to the front side of the retainer 27. When the first terminal 22A is inserted into the first terminal holding portion 51, the first terminal side locking portion 35 comes into contact with the guide portion 58, so that the rear side locking portion 56 is bent radially outward.

[0048] As shown in Figs. 8 and 11, for example, a plurality of rear side locking portions 56 are provided. In this embodiment, three rear side locking portions 56 are provided. The number of front side locking portions 57 is, for example, the same as the number of rear side locking portions 56. That is, in this embodiment, three front side locking portions 57 are provided. The multiple rear side locking portions 56 are provided at equal intervals from each other in the circumferential direction of the first terminal holding portion 51. In the circumferential direction of the first terminal holding portion 51, the multiple front side locking portions 57 are each provided at a position 180 degrees opposite to the multiple rear side locking portions 56.

[0049] 7, the housing body 26 has a fitting portion 26d into which the first terminal holding portion 51 is fitted. The fitting portion 26d is in contact with the back surface of the rear side locking portion 56. The back surface of the rear side locking portion 56 is the side surface opposite to the side of the rear side locking portion 56 facing the first terminal 22A. The fitting portion 26d restricts the movement of the rear side locking portion 56 in a direction away from the first terminal 22A. In other words, the fitting portion 26d maintains the state in which the rear side locking portion 56 is locked to the first terminal side locking portion 35.

[0050] (Configuration of second terminal holding portion 52) As shown in Figs. 8 and 10, the second terminal holding portion 52 has an elastic piece 61 and a second retainer side locking portion 62. The elastic pieces 61 correspond to the protruding walls 47 of the second terminal 22B, respectively, and are provided in the same number as the protruding walls 47. That is, there are two elastic pieces 61 in this embodiment. The two elastic pieces 61 are provided, for example, at positions facing each other. In addition, the two elastic pieces 61 have, for example, the same shape as each other. The elastic piece 61 faces the protruding wall 47. In addition, the elastic piece 61 can bend in a direction approaching and moving away from the protruding wall 47.

[0051] 10, the second retainer side locking portion 62 is provided on the elastic piece 61. The second retainer side locking portion 62 is a convex portion protruding from the elastic piece 61. The second retainer side locking portion 62 is inserted into the second terminal side locking portion 45 which is a hole formed in the protruding wall 47. In other words, the second retainer side locking portion 62 is locked to the second terminal side locking portion 45. This allows the second retainer side locking portion 62 to restrict movement of the second terminal 22B to the front and rear sides of the retainer 27.

[0052] The elastic piece 61 has a guide portion 63 on the rear side of the second retainer side locking portion 62. The guide portion 63 is, for example, an inclined surface that is displaced toward the inner diameter side of the second terminal holding portion 52 toward the front side of the retainer 27. The guide portion 63 guides the second terminal side locking portion 45 to the second retainer side locking portion 62 when the second terminal 22B is inserted into the second terminal holding portion 52 from the insertion hole 53.

[0053] Before the retainer 27 is attached to the housing body 26, the second terminal 22B is assembled to the insertion hole 53 and the second terminal holding portion 52 from the rear side to the front side of the retainer 27. When the second terminal 22B is inserted into the second terminal holding portion 52, the second terminal side locking portion 45 comes into contact with the guide portion 63, so that the elastic piece 61 is deflected in a direction away from the protruding wall 47.

[0054] The housing body 26 has a fitting portion 26e into which the second terminal holding portion 52 is fitted. The fitting portion 26e is in contact with the back surface of each elastic piece 61. The back surface of the elastic piece 61 is the side surface opposite to the side of the elastic piece 61 facing the second terminal 22B. The fitting portion 26e restricts the movement of the elastic piece 61 in a direction away from the second terminal 22B. In other words, the fitting portion 26e maintains a state in which the second retainer side locking portion 62 is locked to the second terminal side locking portion 45.

[0055] (Configuration of first seal members 64a, 64b) The connector 20 includes first seal members 64a and 64b interposed between the electric wire 23 and the insertion hole 53.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 7, the first seal member 64a is provided in the insertion hole 53 connected to the first terminal holding portion 51. The first seal member 64a is, for example, a rubber plug. The first seal member 64a is provided on the base end side of the first connection portion 33. The first seal member 64a is, for example, annular and is attached to the surface of the electric wire 23. The outer circumferential surface of the first seal member 64a is in close contact with the inner circumferential surface of the insertion hole 53. The first seal member 64a suppresses the intrusion of water into the insertion hole 53 and the first terminal holding portion 51 from the rear side of the retainer 27. The fixing portion 36 of the first terminal 22A fixes the first seal member 64a to the surface of the electric wire 23. The fixing portion 36, for example, sandwiches a part of the first seal member 64a between the fixing portion 36 and the surface of the electric wire 23.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 9, the first seal member 64b is provided in the insertion hole 53 connected to the second terminal holding portion 52. The first seal member 64b is, for example, a rubber plug. The first seal member 64b is provided on the base end side of the first connection portion 43. The first seal member 64b is, for example, annular and attached to the surface of the electric wire 23. The outer circumferential surface of the first seal member 64b is in close contact with the inner circumferential surface of the insertion hole 53. The first seal member 64b suppresses the intrusion of water into the insertion hole 53 and the second terminal holding portion 52 from the rear side of the retainer 27. The fixing portion 46 of the second terminal 22B fixes the first seal member 64b to the surface of the electric wire 23. The fixing portion 46, for example, sandwiches a part of the first seal member 64b between the fixing portion 46 and the surface of the electric wire 23.

[0058] (Configuration of second seal members 65a, 65b) The connector 20 includes, for example, second seal members 65a and 65b. As shown in Fig. 7, the second seal member 65a covers a portion of the electric wire 23 connected to the first connection portion 33 of the first terminal 22A. As shown in Fig. 10, the second seal member 65b covers a portion of the electric wire 23 connected to the first connection portion 43 of the second terminal 22B.

[0059] In the electric wire 23, the end of the core wire 23a is exposed from the insulating coating 23b. The end of the core wire 23a is connected to the first connecting portion 33. The second seal members 65a, 65b cover the end of the core wire 23a. The second seal members 65a, 65b are, for example, silicone resin, and are provided on the end of the core wire 23a by dripping or coating. The second seal members 65a, 65b waterproof the end of the core wire 23a. That is, the second seal members 65a, 65b enter between the multiple strands at the end of the core wire 23a.

[0060] (Configuration of temperature sensor 24) 7, the temperature sensor 24 has a sensor body 24a and a lead wire 24b extending from the sensor body 24a. The sensor body 24a is attached to the surface of the electric wire 23 connected to the first terminal 22A. For example, a plurality of temperature sensors 24 are provided corresponding to the plurality of first terminals 22A, respectively. That is, there are two temperature sensors 24 in this embodiment.

[0061] The temperature sensor 24 may be, for example, an NTC thermistor, a PTC thermistor, or a PT sensor. The sensor body 24a is configured by housing, for example, a resin housing and a sensor element (not shown) connected to a lead wire 24b. The sensor body 24a is, for example, substantially rectangular. The sensor element outputs a signal according to a temperature change via the lead wire 24b. The lead wire 24b is electrically connected to a control unit (not shown) that controls charging of the battery 13 based on the signal from the sensor element.

[0062] (Configuration of holder 25) The holder 25 is attached to a retainer 27. The holder 25 holds the sensor body 24a in a state in which the sensor body 24a is in contact with the electric wire 23.

[0063] The holder 25 has an enclosing portion 71 that holds the sensor main body 24a. For example, a plurality of enclosing portions 71 are provided corresponding to the plurality of first terminals 22A, respectively. That is, there are two enclosing portions 71 in this embodiment. The holder 25 also has, for example, a connecting portion 72 that connects the plurality of enclosing portions 71 to each other. The holder 25 is, for example, an injection-molded product made of synthetic resin.

[0064] 7, the surrounding portion 71 collectively covers the electric wire 23 and the sensor main body 24a in contact with the surface of the electric wire 23. The surrounding portion 71 is inserted into the insertion hole 53 connected to the first terminal holding portion 51. A circumferential portion of the surrounding portion 71 is interposed between the inner circumferential surface of the insertion hole 53 and the sensor main body 24a. In addition, a circumferential portion of the surrounding portion 71 is interposed between the inner circumferential surface of the insertion hole 53 and the electric wire 23. In addition, the surrounding portion 71 is provided away from the first seal member 64a in the length direction of the electric wire 23.

[0065] 13 and 14, the surrounding portion 71 has a first divided body 73 and a second divided body 74. The first divided body 73 and the second divided body 74 sandwich the electric wire 23 and the sensor main body 24a in the direction in which the electric wire 23 and the sensor main body 24a overlap each other.

[0066] The first divided body 73 has a locking portion 75. Each of the multiple first divided bodies 73 has, for example, a pair of locking portions 75. The second divided body 74 has a locking portion 76. Each of the multiple second divided bodies 74 has, for example, a pair of locking portions 76. The first divided body 73 and the second divided body 74 are assembled to each other by the locking portion 75 engaging with the locking portion 76. In addition, when the first divided body 73 and the second divided body 74 are assembled to each other, the first divided body 73 and the second divided body 74 collectively cover the electric wire 23 and the sensor main body 24a.

[0067] 14 and 15, the surrounding portion 71 is configured to be able to change the distance between the first division 73 and the second division 74 when not inserted into the insertion hole 53. Specifically, when the first division 73 and the second division 74 are in contact with each other, a gap S is set between the locking portion 75 and the locking portion 76. The distance between the first division 73 and the second division 74 can be changed by the dimension of the gap S.

[0068] The surrounding portion 71 has, for example, a sensor holding portion 81 that holds the sensor main body 24a. The sensor holding portion 81 is formed, for example, on the first divided body 73. The sensor holding portion 81 holds the sensor main body 24a assembled to the first divided body 73 when the first divided body 73 is not assembled to the second divided body 74. The sensor holding portion 81 has, for example, a pair of claw portions 82 that can support the lower surface of the sensor main body 24a. When the first divided body 73 is not assembled to the second divided body 74, each claw portion 82 prevents the sensor main body 24a from falling off from the first divided body 73. As shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the second divided body 74 has, for example, a pressure-contact protrusion 74a. The pressure-contact protrusion 74a is provided at a position facing the sensor holding portion 81 of the first divided body 73. The pressure-contact protrusion 74a is pressure-contacted to the insulating coating 23b of the electric wire 23.

[0069] As shown in Fig. 16, the connecting portion 72 has a first split connecting portion 83 and a second split connecting portion 84. The first split connecting portion 83 connects a pair of first split bodies 73 to each other. Each of the first split bodies 73 and the first split connecting portion 83 are formed, for example, from a single part. The second split connecting portion 84 connects a pair of second split bodies 74 to each other. Each of the second split bodies 74 and the second split connecting portion 84 are formed, for example, from a single part.

[0070] The first split connecting portion 83 has a positioning protrusion 83a. The positioning protrusion 83a fits into a positioning recess 84a of the second split connecting portion 84. The second split connecting portion 84 has a positioning protrusion 84b. The positioning protrusion 84b fits into a positioning recess 83b of the first split connecting portion 83.

[0071] As shown in Fig. 13, the first split connecting portion 83 has a first electric wire holding portion 83c. The second split connecting portion 84 has a second electric wire holding portion 84c. The first electric wire holding portion 83c and the second electric wire holding portion 84c face each other. As shown in Fig. 6, the first electric wire holding portion 83c and the second electric wire holding portion 84c surround the outer periphery of the electric wire 23 connected to the third terminal 22C. As a result, the first electric wire holding portion 83c and the second electric wire holding portion 84c hold the electric wire 23 connected to the third terminal 22C.

[0072] As shown in FIG. 7, the surrounding portion 71 is inserted into the insertion hole 53. The surrounding portion 71 has a holder side locking portion 85. The holder side locking portion 85 is, for example, a convex portion protruding from the outer circumferential surface of the surrounding portion 71. The holder side locking portion 85 is, for example, provided on each of the first division body 73 and the second division body 74. Meanwhile, the insertion hole 53 has a locked portion 53a. A plurality of the locked portions 53a are provided corresponding to the holder side locking portions 85 of the first division body 73 and the holder side locking portions 85 of the second division body 74. The locked portion 53a is, for example, a recess into which the holder side locking portion 85, which is a convex portion, is inserted. Each holder side locking portion 85 can be locked to each locked portion 53a in the direction in which the surrounding portion 71 is removed from the insertion hole 53.

[0073] The manner in which the connector 20 of this embodiment is assembled and its function will now be described. First, the electric wire 23 is connected to the terminal group 22 including the first terminal 22A, the second terminal 22B, and the third terminal 22C. At this time, the first seal members 64a and 64b are attached to the electric wire 23. In the first terminal 22A, the end of the core wire 23a of the electric wire 23 is crimped to the first connection portion 33, for example. In addition, the first connection portion 33 is subjected to, for example, watertightness between the electric wire 23 by the second seal member 65a. In addition, the first seal member 64a is fixed to the electric wire 23 by crimping the fixing portion 36. In the second terminal 22B, the end of the core wire 23a of the electric wire 23 is crimped to the first connection portion 43, for example. In addition, the first connection portion 43 is subjected to, for example, watertightness between the electric wire 23 by the second seal member 65b. In addition, the first seal member 64b is fixed to the electric wire 23 by crimping the fixing portion 46.

[0074] Next, the first terminal 22A, the second terminal 22B, and the third terminal 22C are assembled to the retainer 27. At this time, the first terminal 22A and the second terminal 22B are each inserted into the insertion hole 53 from the rear side to the front side of the retainer 27. As a result, the first terminal 22A is attached to the first terminal holding portion 51, and the second terminal 22B is attached to the second terminal holding portion 52.

[0075] Next, the holder 25 and the temperature sensor 24 are attached to the electric wire 23. Here, first, the sensor body 24a is attached to the sensor holding portion 81 of the first divided body 73. Next, the first divided body 73 and the second divided body 74 are attached to each other while sandwiching the electric wire 23 connected to the first terminal 22A. In this state, the distance between the first divided body 73 and the second divided body 74 is changeable.

[0076] Next, the holder 25 and the temperature sensor 24 attached to the electric wire 23 are assembled to the retainer 27. At this time, the surrounding portion 71 and the sensor body 24a held inside the surrounding portion 71 are moved toward the insertion hole 53 along the electric wire 23. Here, by leaving a margin in the distance between the first divided body 73 and the second divided body 74, the surrounding portion 71 and the sensor body 24a can be easily moved. In addition, at this time, since the holder 25 and the temperature sensor 24 are moved together, it is possible to prevent the lead wire 24b from being caught between the holder 25 and the electric wire 23. Then, the surrounding portion 71 is inserted into the insertion hole 53, and the holder side locking portion 85 of the surrounding portion 71 is locked to the locked portion 53a of the insertion hole 53. When the surrounding portion 71 is inserted into the insertion hole 53, the outer peripheral surface of the surrounding portion 71 and the inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole 53 are in contact with each other, so that the first divided body 73 and the second divided body 74 are in contact with each other. Then, the electric wire 23 and the sensor main body 24a are sandwiched between the first divided body 73 and the second divided body 74. As a result, the sensor main body 24a is pressed against the surface of the electric wire 23.

[0077] Next, the retainer 27 is assembled to the housing body 26. At this time, the first terminal holding portion 51 is fitted into the fitting portion 26d of the housing body 26, and the second terminal holding portion 52 is fitted into the fitting portion 26e of the housing body 26.

[0078] The effects of this embodiment will be described. (1) The terminal group 22 can be assembled into the insertion hole 53 from the rear side to the front side of the retainer 27. According to this configuration, after assembling each electric wire 23 to the terminal group 22, it is possible to assemble the terminal group 22 with the electric wires 23 to the retainer 27 from the rear side. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform the assembly work of the electric wires 23 and the terminal group 22 in a state where the electric wires 23 are passed through the retainer 27, and it is possible to improve the ease of assembly.

[0079] Further, the second retainer side locking portion 62 restricts movement of the second terminal 22B to the front and rear sides of the retainer 27 by engaging with the second terminal side locking portion 45. This allows the second terminal 22B to be stably held by the retainer 27 even before the retainer 27 is assembled to the housing body 26. Further, the first retainer side locking portion 55 restricts movement of the first terminal 22A to the front and rear sides of the retainer 27 by engaging with the first terminal side locking portion 35. This allows the first terminal 22A to be stably held by the retainer 27 even before the retainer 27 is assembled to the housing body 26.

[0080] (2) The second terminal 22B has a metal portion 41 formed by bending a metal plate. The first connection portion 43 and the second connection portion 44 are provided on the metal portion 41. The first terminal 22A has a metal portion 31 formed by bending a metal plate. The first connection portion 33 and the second connection portion 34 are provided on the metal portion 31. With this configuration, the first terminal 22A and the second terminal 22B can be formed by bending a metal plate.

[0081] (3) Second terminal side locking portion 45 is provided on metal portion 41 of second terminal 22B. According to this configuration, second terminal side locking portion 45 can be formed on metal portion 41 of second terminal 22B.

[0082] (4) Second terminal side locking portion 45 is a hole, and second retainer side locking portion 62 is a protrusion inserted into second terminal side locking portion 45. With this configuration, the second terminal side locking portion 45 provided on metal portion 41 of second terminal 22B engages with second retainer side locking portion 62 which is a protrusion of retainer 27, thereby making it possible to suitably restrict movement of second terminal 22B.

[0083] (5) Second terminal 22B has a protruding wall 47 that protrudes in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of second connection portion 44. Second terminal side locking portion 45 is a hole that penetrates protruding wall 47. With this configuration, second terminal side locking portion 45, which is a hole provided in protruding wall 47, engages with second retainer side locking portion 62, which is a convex portion of retainer 27, making it possible to appropriately restrict movement of second terminal 22B.

[0084] (6) First terminal 22A has resin portion 32 that is integral with metal portion 31. First terminal side locking portion 35 is provided on resin portion 32. According to this configuration, first terminal side locking portion 35 can be formed on resin portion 32 of first terminal 22A.

[0085] (7) When the second connection portion 34 side relative to the first connection portion 33 of the first terminal 22A is regarded as the tip side, the first seal member 64a is provided on the base end side of the first connection portion 33. The first terminal 22A has a fixing portion 36 that fixes the first seal member 64a to the outer circumferential surface of the electric wire 23. According to this configuration, the first seal member 64a is fixed to the first terminal 22A, so that the first seal member 64a can be positioned in the length direction of the electric wire 23. In addition, since the first seal member 64a is fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the electric wire 23 by the fixing portion 36 of the first terminal 22A, a separate member for pressing and fixing the first seal member 64a from the rear side is not required. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of parts.

[0086] In addition, when the second connection portion 44 side relative to the first connection portion 43 in the second terminal 22B is defined as the tip side, the first seal member 64b is provided on the base end side relative to the first connection portion 43. The second terminal 22B has a fixing portion 46 that fixes the first seal member 64b to the outer circumferential surface of the electric wire 23. According to this configuration, the first seal member 64b is fixed to the second terminal 22B, so that the first seal member 64b can be positioned in the length direction of the electric wire 23. In addition, since the first seal member 64b is fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the electric wire 23 by the fixing portion 46 of the second terminal 22B, a separate member for pressing and fixing the first seal member 64b from the rear side is not required. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of parts.

[0087] (8) The connector 20 includes a second seal member 65a that covers the portion of the electric wire 23 that is connected to the first connection portion 33 of the first terminal 22A. The connector 20 also includes a second seal member 65b that covers the portion of the electric wire 23 that is connected to the first connection portion 43 of the second terminal 22B. With this configuration, the second seal members 65a, 65b can prevent the first connection portions 33, 43 from being exposed to water. With this configuration, it is also not necessary to provide a rubber plug or the like on the front side of the first connection portions 33, 43, so that an increase in the number of parts can be prevented.

[0088] (9) Retainer 27 has guide portion 58 that guides first terminal side locking portion 35 to rear side locking portion 56 when first terminal 22A is inserted into insertion hole 53. Retainer 27 also has guide portion 63 that guides second terminal side locking portion 45 to second retainer side locking portion 62 when second terminal 22B is inserted into insertion hole 53. With this configuration, guide portions 58, 63 can improve the ease of assembly of first terminal 22A and second terminal 22B.

[0089] (10) The guide portions 58, 63 are inclined surfaces that are displaced toward the inner diameter side of the insertion hole 53 toward the front side of the retainer 27. According to this configuration, the guide portions 58, 63 are inclined surfaces, which makes it possible to more suitably improve the ease of assembly of the first terminal 22A and the second terminal 22B.

[0090] (11) The connector 20 includes a temperature sensor 24 and a holder 25. The temperature sensor 24 has a sensor body 24a attached to a surface of the electric wire 23, and a lead wire 24b extending from the sensor body 24a. The holder 25 has an enclosure 71 that collectively covers the electric wire 23 and the sensor body 24a. The housing 21 has an insertion hole 53 through which the electric wire 23 is inserted. The enclosure 71 is inserted into the insertion hole 53. The enclosure 71 is interposed between the inner circumferential surface of the insertion hole 53 and the electric wire 23, and between the inner circumferential surface of the insertion hole 53 and the sensor body 24a.

[0091] According to this configuration, if there is a design change in the diameter of the electric wire 23, this can be accommodated by changing the shape of the holder 25 side, such as by changing the radial thickness of the surrounding portion 71, while leaving the shape of the insertion hole 53 of the housing 21 unchanged. Therefore, even if there is a design change in the diameter of the electric wire 23, it becomes possible to eliminate the need to change the shape of the housing 21 side. Since the holder 25 can be configured to be smaller in size than the housing 21, it is possible to suppress an increase in cost by changing the molding die of the holder 25 compared to changing the molding die of the housing 21 side.

[0092] (12) The surrounding portion 71 is provided inside the insertion hole 53 so as to press the sensor body 24a against the surface of the electric wire 23. According to this configuration, the sensor body 24a is pressed against the surface of the electric wire 23 by the surrounding portion 71, so that a gap is unlikely to occur between the sensor body 24a and the surface of the electric wire 23. This makes it possible to improve the accuracy of the temperature detection of the electric wire 23 by the sensor body 24a.

[0093] (13) The surrounding portion 71 has a first divided body 73 and a second divided body 74. The first divided body 73 and the second divided body 74 sandwich the electric wire 23 and the sensor main body 24a in the direction in which the electric wire 23 and the sensor main body 24a overlap. According to this configuration, by sandwiching the electric wire 23 and the sensor main body 24a between the first divided body 73 and the second divided body 74, it is possible to press the sensor main body 24a against the surface of the electric wire 23.

[0094] (14) First division 73 has a locking portion 75. Second division 74 has a locking portion 76. Then, first division 73 and second division 74 are assembled to each other by locking portion 75 engaging with locking portion 76. According to this configuration, first division 73 and second division 74 can be assembled to each other by locking portion 75 and locking portion 76 with first division 73 and second division 74 collectively covering electric wire 23 and sensor main body 24a.

[0095] (15) The surrounding portion 71 is configured to be able to change the distance between the first divisional body 73 and the second divisional body 74 when not inserted into the insertion hole 53. With this configuration, before the surrounding portion 71 is assembled into the insertion hole 53, the distance between the first divisional body 73 and the second divisional body 74 can be made to have a margin with respect to the dimension obtained by adding up the diameter of the electric wire 23 and the thickness of the sensor main body 24a. This allows the first divisional body 73, the second divisional body 74, and the temperature sensor 24 assembled to the electric wire 23 to be easily moved in the length direction of the electric wire 23. In addition, when the surrounding portion 71 is assembled into the insertion hole 53, the first divisional body 73 and the second divisional body 74 can be brought close to each other to sandwich the electric wire 23 and the sensor main body 24a between them, and the sensor main body 24a can be pressed against the surface of the electric wire 23.

[0096] (16) The surrounding portion 71 has a sensor holding portion 81 that holds the sensor body 24a. The sensor holding portion 81 holds the sensor body 24a so that it does not come out of the surrounding portion 71 when the surrounding portion 71 is not inserted into the insertion hole 53. With this configuration, it is possible to assemble the holder 25 to the electric wire 23 with the sensor body 24a held by the sensor holding portion 81 of the surrounding portion 71. This makes it possible to improve the ease of assembling the temperature sensor 24 and the holder 25.

[0097] (17) The sensor holding portion 81 is formed on the first division 73. The sensor holding portion 81 holds the sensor main body 24a assembled to the first division 73 when the first division 73 is not assembled to the second division 74. According to this configuration, the first division 73 and the second division 74 can be assembled to the electric wire 23 with the sensor main body 24a held by the sensor holding portion 81 of the first division 73. This makes it possible to improve the ease of assembly of the temperature sensor 24, the first division 73, and the second division 74.

[0098] (18) A plurality of electric wires 23 are provided. A plurality of temperature sensors 24 are provided corresponding to the plurality of electric wires 23, respectively. A plurality of insertion holes 53 are provided corresponding to the plurality of electric wires 23, respectively. A plurality of surrounding portions 71 are provided corresponding to the plurality of electric wires 23 and the plurality of temperature sensors 24. The holder 25 has connecting portions 72 that connect the plurality of surrounding portions 71 to each other. According to this configuration, since the plurality of surrounding portions 71 are connected to each other by the connecting portions 72, it is possible to reduce the number of parts compared to the case where the plurality of surrounding portions 71 are each individual parts.

[0099] (19) The surrounding portion 71 has a holder-side locking portion 85. The insertion hole 53 has a locked portion 53a. The holder-side locking portion 85 can be locked to the locked portion 53a in the direction in which the surrounding portion 71 comes out of the insertion hole 53. With this configuration, the surrounding portion 71 can be prevented from coming out of the insertion hole 53 by locking the holder-side locking portion 85 with the locked portion 53a. In addition, since the surrounding portion 71 can be prevented from coming out by the holder-side locking portion 85 of the surrounding portion 71, it is not necessary to prevent the surrounding portion 71 from coming out by a locking member separate from the holder 25, and it is possible to prevent an increase in the number of parts.

[0100] (20) The first retainer locking portion 55 includes a rear locking portion 56 that restricts movement of the first terminal 22A toward the rear side of the retainer 27, and a front locking portion 57 that restricts movement of the first terminal 22A toward the front side of the retainer 27. According to this configuration, the rear locking portion 56 and the front locking portion 57 can restrict movement of the first terminal 22A toward the rear side and the front side of the retainer 27. This makes it possible to hold the first terminal 22A in the retainer 27 more stably.

[0101] (21) The first terminal side locking portion 35 is formed in a flange shape protruding from the first terminal 22A. The rear side locking portion 56 is capable of contacting a rear side surface of the first terminal side locking portion 35. The front side locking portion 57 is capable of contacting a front side surface of the first terminal side locking portion 35. With this configuration, the rear side locking portion 56 and the front side locking portion 57 are locked with the flange-shaped first terminal side locking portion 35, thereby making it possible to restrict movement of the first terminal 22A to the rear side and the front side of the retainer 27.

[0102] This embodiment can be modified as follows: This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that there is no technical contradiction. The number of the first terminals 22A and the number of the second terminals 22B are not limited to those in the above embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate depending on the configuration of the connector 20.

[0103] In the first terminal 22A and the second terminal 22B, the metal portions 31, 41 are formed by bending a metal plate, but the present invention is not limited to this. The metal portions 31, 41 may be formed by cutting.

[0104] In the first retainer side locking portion 55 of the above embodiment, the front side locking portion 57 may be omitted. The configuration of the first terminal side locking portion 35, such as its shape, is not limited to the above embodiment and can be modified as appropriate. For example, the first terminal side locking portion 35 is provided on the resin part 32, but is not limited thereto, and the first terminal side locking portion 35 may be provided on the metal part 31.

[0105] The configuration of the second terminal side locking portion 45, such as its shape, is not limited to the above embodiment and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the above embodiment, the second terminal side locking portion 45 is a hole, and the second retainer side locking portion 62 is a protrusion inserted into the second terminal side locking portion 45, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the relationship of the protrusions and recesses between the second terminal side locking portion 45 and the second retainer side locking portion 62 may be reversed. In addition, the second terminal side locking portion 45 is not limited to a through hole, and may be a recess that does not penetrate. In addition, the protruding direction of the protruding wall 47 is not limited to a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the second connecting portion 44, and the protruding direction of the protruding wall 47 may be any direction that intersects with the length direction of the second connecting portion 44.

[0106] In the surrounding portion 71 of the above embodiment, the first division 73 and the second division 74 may be configured to be connected together, for example, via a hinge portion, and the first division 73 may be configured to be rotatable around the hinge portion.

[0107] In the above embodiment, the surrounding portion 71 is configured from two parts, the first divided body 73 and the second divided body 74. However, this is not limiting, and the surrounding portion 71 may be configured from a single part. The holder 25 in the above embodiment is configured to be able to hold the electric wire 23 connected to the third terminal 22C, but is not limited to this, and may be configured not to hold the electric wire 23.

[0108] In the holder 25 of the above embodiment, the multiple surrounding portions 71 are connected to each other by the connecting portions 72, but this is not limited to the above, and the connecting portions 72 may be omitted from the holder 25, and the multiple surrounding portions 71 may not be connected to each other.

[0109] The claw portion 82 of the sensor holding portion 81 in the above embodiment may be omitted. In the enclosing portion 71 of the above embodiment, the distance between the first division 73 and the second division 74 may be configured not to change when the enclosing portion 71 is not inserted into the insertion hole 53 .

[0110] In the above embodiment, the holder side locking portion 85 and the locked portion 53a which are locked to each other are configured as a convex portion and a concave portion, respectively, but this is not limited to this and the convex-convex relationship between the holder side locking portion 85 and the locked portion 53a may be reversed.

[0111] In the above embodiment, the surrounding portion 71 is provided away from the first seal member 64a, but this is not limiting, and the surrounding portion 71 may be in contact with the first seal member 64a. The connector 20 in the above embodiment is used in the charging inlet 11 of the vehicle 10, but is not limited to this and can be used in devices other than the charging inlet 11 in the vehicle 10.

[0112] The embodiments and modified examples disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects, and the present invention is not limited to these examples. That is, the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0113] 10 Vehicles 11 Charging inlet 12 charger 13 Battery 14 Power control unit 20 Connectors 21 Housing 22 terminal group 22A 1st terminal 22B 2nd terminal 22C 3rd terminal 23 Electric wire 23a core wire 23b Insulation coating 24 Temperature Sensor 24a Sensor body 24b lead wire 25 Holder 26 Housing body 26a opening 26b Mounting part 26c Drainage section 26d Fitting part 26e Mating part 27 Retainer (retaining member) 31 Metal parts 32 Resin part 33 First connection part 34 Second connection part 35 First terminal side locking portion (first locking portion) 36 Fixed part 37 Tip protection part 41 Metal parts 43 First connection part 44 Second connection part 45 Second terminal side locking portion (first locking portion) 46 Fixed part 47 Projecting wall 50 base 51 1st terminal holding part (terminal holding part) 52 2nd terminal holding part 53 Insertion hole 53a Locked part 54 Cylindrical part 55 First retainer side locking part (second locking part) 56 Rear side locking part 57 Front locking part 58 Guide part (slanted surface) 61 Elastic piece 62 Second retainer side locking part (second locking part) 63 Guide part (slanted surface) 64a first seal member 64b First seal member 65a second seal member 65b Second seal member 71 Encirclement 72 Connecting part 73 1st division body 74 Second division body 74a Pressure contact protrusion 75 Locking part 76 Locking part 81 Sensor holder 82 Claw part 83 1st split connection part 83a Positioning protrusion 83b Positioning recess 83c 1st wire holding part 84 2nd split connection part 84a Positioning recess 84b Positioning protrusion 84c 2nd wire holding part 85 Holder side locking part S gap T1 Mating Terminal T2 Mating terminal

Claims

1. a housing having a housing body and a holding member attached to the housing body; a terminal held by the holding member; an electric wire that is inserted into an insertion hole of the holding member and connected to the terminal; The terminal can be assembled into the insertion hole from a rear side toward a front side of the holding member, the terminal has a first connection portion to which the electric wire is connected, a second connection portion to which a mating terminal is connected, and a plurality of first locking portions provided between the first connection portion and the second connection portion, the holding member has a plurality of second locking portions that are respectively locked to the plurality of first locking portions, the second locking portion is engaged with the first locking portion to restrict movement of the terminal toward the front and rear of the holding member, The terminal has a metal portion formed by bending a metal plate, the first connection portion, the second connection portion, and the first locking portion are provided on the metal portion, the second locking portion is a protrusion inserted into the first locking portion, The second connection portion is rod-shaped, The terminal has a protruding wall protruding in a direction intersecting a longitudinal direction of the second connection portion, The first engaging portion is a hole penetrating the protruding wall. connector.

2. a first seal member interposed between the electric wire and the insertion hole; When the second connection portion side of the terminal with respect to the first connection portion is defined as a tip side, the first seal member is provided on a base end side of the first connection portion, The terminal has a fixing portion that fixes the first seal member to an outer circumferential surface of the electric wire. The connector of claim 1 .

3. a second seal member that covers a portion of the electric wire connected to the first connection portion, The connector according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The holding member has a guide portion that guides the first locking portion to the second locking portion when the terminal is inserted into the insertion hole. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The guide portion is an inclined surface that is displaced toward the inner diameter side of the insertion hole toward the front side of the holding member. The connector according to claim 4.

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