Wire Harness

Abstract

To provide a wire harness which can improve assembly workability.SOLUTION: A wire harness 10 comprises: a wire harness body 11 which has an electric wire member 20 and an exterior member 30; a first path regulation member 40 which is attached to an outer periphery of the exterior member 30 to regulate a path of the wire harness body 11; and a second path regulation member 50 which is attached to an outer periphery of a part of a lengthwise direction of the first path regulation member 40. The first path regulation member 40 comprises: a first body part 41 which covers a part of the outer periphery of the exterior member 30; and an insertion port 42 which opens in a direction orthogonal to a lengthwise direction of the first body part 41 and extends over the entire length of the lengthwise direction of the first body part 41. The second path regulation member 50 comprises a coating part 51 which covers an outer periphery of a connection part 47 of the first path regulation member 40. The coating part 51 comprises a regulation wall 60 which can engage with an end surface 47A in the lengthwise direction of the first path regulation member 40 in the lengthwise direction of the wire harness body 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wire harness. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a wire harness for a vehicle is known that includes a wire harness main body having an electric wire member and an exterior member covering the electric wire member, and a path regulating member attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member and regulating the path of the wire harness main body (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2013-55760 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the above-mentioned wire harness, improvement in the ease of assembly is desired, and there is still room for improvement in this regard. An object of the present disclosure is to provide a wire harness that can improve assembly workability. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A wire harness of the present disclosure includes a wire harness main body having an electric wire member and an exterior member surrounding an outer periphery of the electric wire member, a path regulating member attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member and regulating a path of the wire harness main body, and a mounting member attached to a part of the outer periphery of the path regulating member in a longitudinal direction, the path regulating member having a first main body portion covering a part of the outer periphery of the exterior member and an insertion opening that opens in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first main body portion and extends over the entire longitudinal length of the first main body portion, the path regulating member has a connecting portion connected to the mounting member, the mounting member has a covering portion covering the outer periphery of the connecting portion, and the covering portion has a restricting wall that can engage with a longitudinal end face of the path regulating member in the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body. Effect of the Invention

[0006] Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the wire harness of the present disclosure, an effect is achieved in that assembly workability can be improved. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a wire harness according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the wire harness of the embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the wire harness of the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the wire harness of one embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a schematic front view showing the wire harness of one embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a wire harness according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a wire harness according to a modified example. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a schematic exploded cross-sectional view showing a wire harness according to a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] [Description of the embodiments of the present disclosure] First, embodiments of the present disclosure will be listed and described. [1] A wire harness according to the present disclosure includes a wire harness main body having electric wire members and an exterior member surrounding an outer periphery of the electric wire members, a path regulating member attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member and regulating a path of the wire harness main body, and a mounting member attached to a part of the outer periphery of the path regulating member in a longitudinal direction, the path regulating member having a first main body portion covering a part of the outer periphery of the exterior member and an insertion opening that opens in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first main body portion and extends over the entire longitudinal length of the first main body portion, the path regulating member having a connecting portion connected to the mounting member, the mounting member having a covering portion covering the outer periphery of the connecting portion, and the covering portion having a restricting wall engageable with a longitudinal end face of the path regulating member in the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body.

[0009] According to this configuration, the connection portion of the path regulating member and the covering portion of the mounting member are provided to overlap in the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body. At this time, the covering portion is provided with a restricting wall that can be engaged with an end face in the longitudinal direction of the path regulating member. Therefore, by engaging the end face in the longitudinal direction of the path regulating member with the restricting wall, the path regulating member can be easily positioned relative to the mounting member when the path regulating member is attached to the mounting member. This improves the workability when attaching the path regulating member to the mounting member. As a result, the workability of assembling the wire harness can be improved.

[0010] [2] It is preferable that the covering portion is formed in a ring shape surrounding the outer periphery of the connection portion and the outer periphery of the exterior member at the portion to which the connection portion is attached, and that the covering portion has a second main body portion covering a part of the outer periphery of the first main body portion, and a lid portion connected to the second main body portion.

[0011] According to this configuration, even though the covering portion is annular, the covering portion is divided into the second body portion and the cover portion, so that the mounting member including the covering portion can be attached to the path regulating member and the exterior member later, thereby improving the workability of assembling the wire harness.

[0012] [3] It is preferable that the regulating wall has a body-side regulating wall protruding radially inwardly from the inner surface of the second body portion of the covering portion, and a lid-side regulating wall protruding radially inwardly from the inner surface of the lid portion of the covering portion.

[0013] According to this configuration, when the path regulating member is inserted into the second main body portion first, the end face in the length direction of the path regulating member can be engaged with the main body side regulating wall. Also, when the path regulating member is inserted into the cover portion first, the end face in the length direction of the path regulating member can be engaged with the cover side regulating wall. This makes it easy to position the path regulating member relative to the attachment member regardless of whether the path regulating member is inserted into the second main body portion or the cover portion first.

[0014] [4] It is preferable that the second main body portion has a first accommodating opening opening in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the second main body portion, the main body side regulating wall is formed around the entire circumference of the second main body portion in the circumferential direction of the covering portion, the main body side regulating wall has a second accommodating opening opening in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the second main body portion and communicating with the first accommodating opening, the opening width of the second accommodating opening being smaller than the opening width of the first accommodating opening and the opening width of the second accommodating opening being smaller than the outer diameter of the path regulating member.

[0015] According to this configuration, the opening width of the second accommodation opening provided in the main body side regulating wall is formed smaller than the outer diameter of the path regulating member. Therefore, when the path regulating member is inserted into the covering portion, the end face in the length direction of the path regulating member can be suitably engaged with the main body side regulating wall. This allows the path regulating member to be suitably positioned relative to the attachment member.

[0016] [5] It is preferable that the path regulating member has a first end and a second end which are circumferential ends of the first main body portion and form the insertion opening, the covering portion has a protrusion protruding from an inner surface of the covering portion toward the insertion opening, and the protrusion is capable of contacting at least one of the first end and the second end in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member.

[0017] According to this configuration, the protrusion of the covering portion can come into contact with at least one of the first end and the second end that form the insertion opening in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member. Therefore, the protrusion and the first end or the second end are engaged in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member. This makes it possible to suitably suppress the path regulating member from rotating in the circumferential direction relative to the covering portion.

[0018] [6] It is preferable that the outer casing is a corrugated tube having a bellows structure in which annular convex portions and annular concave portions are alternately connected in the longitudinal direction of the outer casing, and that the protrusion has a protrusion that fits into the annular concave portion.

[0019] According to this configuration, the protrusion has a protrusion that fits into the annular recess of the corrugated tube, which makes it possible to suppress movement of the corrugated tube relative to the mounting member in the longitudinal direction of the corrugated tube.

[0020] [7] It is preferable that a tightening margin is provided between an outer periphery of the path control member and an inner periphery of the covering portion. According to this configuration, the path regulating member is fitted to the inner circumference of the covering portion with a tightening margin. That is, when the path regulating member is fitted inside the covering portion, the outer peripheral surface of the path regulating member and the inner peripheral surface of the covering portion are in contact with each other with a tightening margin. As a result, the path regulating member fitted inside the covering portion is held in a state in which it is constantly pressed radially inward by the inner surface of the covering portion. Therefore, rattling of the path regulating member inside the covering portion can be suppressed. In addition, the path regulating member can be suitably suppressed from moving relative to the covering portion in the length direction of the wire harness main body. As a result, the path regulating member can be suitably suppressed from being displaced relative to the covering portion in the length direction of the wire harness main body, and the path regulating member can be suitably suppressed from being detached from the covering portion.

[0021] [8] When the path regulating member is a first path regulating member, the mounting member is a second path regulating member that is attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member and has a path regulating portion that regulates the path of the wire harness main body, the connection portion is provided at an end portion in the longitudinal direction of the first path regulating member, the second path regulating member is formed such that the covering portion and the path regulating portion are continuously formed in the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body, the covering portion is provided at an end portion in the longitudinal direction of the second path regulating member, and the regulating wall is preferably provided at an end portion of the covering portion that is connected to the path regulating portion, among both longitudinal ends of the covering portion.

[0022] According to this configuration, a restricting wall is provided at one of both longitudinal ends of the covering portion that is connected to the path restricting portion. The restricting wall restricts the insertion amount of the first path restricting member into the second path restricting member in the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first path restricting member from being inserted up to the path restricting portion of the second path restricting member in the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body.

[0023] [9] It is preferable that the first path regulating member regulates the path of a straight portion, which is a straight portion in the path of the wire harness main body, and the second path regulating member regulates the path of a bent portion, which is a bent portion in the path of the wire harness main body.

[0024] According to this configuration, the path of the straight portion is restricted by the first path restriction member, and the path of the curved portion is restricted by the second path restriction member, thereby making it possible to prevent the path of the straight portion and the path of the curved portion from deviating from the desired path.

[0025] [Details of the embodiment of the present disclosure] Specific examples of the wire harness of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, for convenience of explanation, some of the configurations may be exaggerated or simplified. In addition, the dimensional ratio of each part may differ in each drawing. In this specification, "orthogonal," "parallel," and "total length" include not only strictly orthogonal, parallel, and total length, but also approximately orthogonal, parallel, and total length within the range of the action and effect of this embodiment. In this specification, "equal" includes not only exactly equal, but also a case where there is some difference between the compared objects due to the influence of dimensional tolerances, etc. In addition, "cylindrical" as used in the description of this specification includes not only those in which a peripheral wall is formed continuously around the entire circumference, but also those in which a plurality of parts are combined to form a cylindrical shape, and those having a notch in a part of the circumference such as a C-shape. The shape of "cylindrical" includes, but is not limited to, 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 with no ends, as well as a generally loop-shaped structure with gaps such as a C-shape. The shape of the "annular" includes, but is not limited to, a circle, an ellipse, and a polygon with sharp or rounded corners. In addition, "opposite" in this specification refers to surfaces or members being in front of each other, including not only a case where they are completely in front of each other, but also a case where they are partially in front of each other. In addition, "opposite" in this specification includes both a case where a member other than the two parts is interposed between the two parts, and a case where nothing is interposed between the two parts. In addition, the present invention is not limited to these examples, but is indicated by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims.

[0026] (Overall configuration of the wire harness 10) A wire harness 10 shown in FIG. 1 is mounted on a vehicle V such as a hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle. The wire harness 10 electrically connects two or more in-vehicle devices to each other. The in-vehicle devices are electrical devices mounted on the vehicle V. The wire harness 10 electrically connects, for example, an inverter M1 installed at the front of the vehicle V and a high-voltage battery M2 installed behind the inverter M1 on the vehicle V. The wire harness 10 is formed in an elongated shape so as to extend, for example, in the front-rear direction of the vehicle V. The wire harness 10 is routed in the vehicle V so that, for example, a middle portion of the length of the wire harness 10 passes outside the passenger compartment, such as under the floor of the vehicle V.

[0027] The inverter M1 is connected to, for example, a wheel drive motor (not shown) that serves as a power source for driving the vehicle. The inverter M1 generates AC power from DC power of a high-voltage battery M2 and supplies the AC power to the motor. The high-voltage battery M2 is, for example, a battery capable of supplying a voltage of several hundred volts.

[0028] The wire harness 10 has a wire harness main body 11. The wire harness main body 11 has an electric wire member 20 and a cylindrical exterior member 30 that surrounds the outer periphery of the electric wire member 20. The wire harness 10 has connectors C1, C2 attached to both ends of the electric wire member 20. One end in the length direction of the electric wire member 20 is connected to the inverter M1 via the connector C1, and the other end in the length direction of the electric wire member 20 is connected to the high-voltage battery M2 via the connector C2.

[0029] 2 and 3, the wire harness 10 has a first path regulating member 40 attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30, and a second path regulating member 50 attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30. The first path regulating member 40 and the second path regulating member 50 regulate the route along which the wire harness main body 11 is routed. Note that the first path regulating member 40 and the second path regulating member 50 are not shown in FIG.

[0030] (Configuration of the electric wire member 20) As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the electric wire member 20 has, for example, one or more electric wires 21 (two in this embodiment) and a braided member 25 that collectively surrounds the outer periphery of the multiple electric wires 21.

[0031] As shown in Fig. 4, each electric wire 21 is a covered electric wire having a conductive core wire 22 and an insulating covering 23 that surrounds the outer periphery of the core wire 22 and has insulating properties. Each electric wire 21 is, for example, a high-tension electric wire that can handle high voltage and large current. Each electric wire 21 may be, for example, a non-shielded electric wire that does not have an electromagnetic shield structure itself, or a shielded electric wire that has an electromagnetic shield structure itself. Each electric wire 21 in this embodiment is a non-shielded electric wire.

[0032] The core wire 22 may be, for example, a stranded wire made of a plurality of metal wires stranded together, or a single core wire made of a single conductor. The single core wire may be, for example, a columnar conductor made of a single metal rod having a solid interior structure, or a tubular conductor having a hollow interior structure. The core wire 22 may be a combination of a stranded wire, a columnar conductor, and a tubular conductor. The material of the core wire 22 may be, for example, a copper-based or aluminum-based metal material.

[0033] The insulating coating 23, for example, covers the entire outer circumferential surface of the core wire 22. The insulating coating 23 is made of, for example, a resin material having insulating properties. The cross-sectional shape of each electric wire 21 cut by a plane perpendicular to the length direction of each electric wire 21, that is, the transverse cross-sectional shape of each electric wire 21, can be formed into any shape. The transverse cross-sectional shape of each electric wire 21 is formed into, for example, a circular shape, a semicircular shape, a polygonal shape, a square shape, a flat shape, or the like. The transverse cross-sectional shape of each electric wire 21 in this embodiment is formed into a circular shape.

[0034] The braided member 25 has, for example, a cylindrical shape that collectively surrounds the outer circumference of the plurality of electric wires 21. As the braided member 25, for example, a braided wire in which a plurality of metal wires are woven, or a braided wire in which metal wires and resin wires are combined and woven, can be used. As the material of the metal wires, for example, a copper-based or aluminum-based metal material can be used. Although not shown in the drawings, both ends of the braided member 25 in the length direction are earthed, for example, by connectors C1 and C2 (see FIG. 1).

[0035] (Configuration of exterior member 30) As shown in Fig. 3, the exterior member 30 has a tubular shape surrounding the outer periphery of the electric wire member 20 over the entire circumferential direction. The exterior member 30 of this embodiment is formed in a cylindrical shape. For example, the exterior member 30 has a peripheral wall formed continuously over the entire circumferential direction of the exterior member 30. For example, the exterior member 30 is sealed over the entire circumferential direction of the exterior member 30. The exterior member 30 has a function of protecting the electric wire member 20 from flying objects and water droplets, for example.

[0036] The exterior member 30 is, for example, flexible and easily bendable. Examples of the flexible exterior member 30 include, for example, a resin corrugated tube and a rubber waterproof cover. The exterior member 30 of this embodiment is a resin corrugated tube having a bellows structure in which annular convex portions 31 and annular concave portions 32 are alternately arranged along the length direction of the exterior member 30. Each of the annular convex portions 31 and the annular concave portions 32 forms, for example, a ring that goes around once along the circumferential direction of the exterior member 30. As the material of the exterior member 30, for example, a synthetic resin such as polyolefin, polyamide, polyester, or ABS resin can be used. In addition, in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the exterior member 30 is illustrated in a simplified form in order to simplify the drawings.

[0037] (Configuration of the first path regulating member 40 and the second path regulating member 50) As shown in FIG. 2, each of the first path regulating member 40 and the second path regulating member 50 holds the exterior member 30. Each of the first path regulating member 40 and the second path regulating member 50 is, for example, harder than the exterior member 30. Each of the first path regulating member 40 and the second path regulating member 50 has a hardness that makes it difficult to bend in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the wire harness main body 11 compared to the exterior member 30. As a result, each of the first path regulating member 40 and the second path regulating member 50 regulates the path of the wire harness main body 11. For example, each of the first path regulating member 40 and the second path regulating member 50 assists the exterior member 30 so that the wire harness main body 11 does not bend due to its own weight or the like and deviate from a desired path. For example, the exterior member 30 is harder to bend than in a state in which the first path regulating member 40 and the second path regulating member 50 are not attached.

[0038] The first path regulating member 40 is provided partially in the length direction of the wire harness main body 11. The first path regulating member 40 is attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30, for example, at a straight portion 11A that is a straight portion of the path of the wire harness main body 11. The first path regulating member 40 regulates the path of the wire harness main body 11 at the straight portion 11A. Here, the straight portion 11A is a portion where the path of the wire harness main body 11 extends linearly in one direction. Note that one or more first path regulating members 40 are provided depending on the path of the wire harness main body 11.

[0039] The second path regulating member 50 is provided partially in the length direction of the wire harness main body 11. The second path regulating member 50 is attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 at, for example, a bent portion 11B which is a bent portion of the path of the wire harness main body 11. The second path regulating member 50 regulates the path of the wire harness main body 11 at the bent portion 11B. Here, the bent portion 11B is a portion where the path of the wire harness main body 11 is bent in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional manner. Note that one or more second path regulating members 50 are provided depending on the path of the wire harness main body 11.

[0040] (Configuration of the first path regulating member 40) As shown in FIG. 4, the first path regulating member 40 covers a part of the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 in the circumferential direction of the exterior member 30. The first path regulating member 40 is tubular and covers the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 in a part of the circumferential direction of the exterior member 30. The cross-sectional shape of the first path regulating member 40 is generally C-shaped. The first path regulating member 40 covers, for example, an area larger than half of the outer periphery of the exterior member 30. The cross-sectional shape of the first path regulating member 40 is uniform over the entire length of the first path regulating member 40 in the longitudinal direction, for example. As shown in FIG. 2, the first path regulating member 40 extends, for example, along the path of the straight portion 11A, and is formed in a shape that extends linearly in one direction.

[0041] The first path regulating member 40 is made of, for example, metal or resin. In this embodiment, the first path regulating member 40 is made of resin. Examples of the material for the first path regulating member 40 include synthetic resins such as polypropylene, polyamide, and polyacetal. The first path regulating member 40 can be manufactured by a well-known manufacturing method such as extrusion molding or injection molding.

[0042] 3, the first path regulating member 40 has a first main body portion 41 that covers a part of the outer periphery of the exterior member 30, and an insertion opening 42 that opens in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first main body portion 41. The first path regulating member 40 has a first end portion 43 and a second end portion 44 that are both circumferential ends of the first main body portion 41 and form the insertion opening 42.

[0043] 4, the first main body portion 41 constitutes a main portion of the first path regulating member 40. The radial thickness of the first main body portion 41 is, for example, uniform in the circumferential direction of the first path regulating member 40. The cross-sectional shape of the first main body portion 41 is, for example, formed into a shape that follows the outer surface of the exterior member 30. The cross-sectional shape of the first main body portion 41 is, for example, formed into an arc shape.

[0044] The first end 43 and the second end 44 are provided on opposite sides of the first main body 41 in the circumferential direction. The first end 43 and the second end 44 are provided apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the first main body 41 with the insertion opening 42 therebetween. In other words, the gap between the first end 43 and the second end 44 in the circumferential direction of the first path regulating member 40 constitutes the insertion opening 42. In this manner, the first path regulating member 40 is formed in a C-shape having the insertion opening 42 at a portion of the circumferential direction of the first main body 41.

[0045] The opening width of the insertion opening 42, i.e., the shortest distance between the first end 43 and the second end 44, is smaller than, for example, the outer diameter of the exterior member 30. As shown in Fig. 3, the insertion opening 42 extends along the length of the first main body portion 41 over the entire length of the first main body portion 41. That is, the insertion opening 42 is formed so as to open in a direction perpendicular to the length of the first main body portion 41 and to open at both ends of the first main body portion 41 in the length direction.

[0046] By inserting the exterior member 30 into the insertion opening 42 from a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the first path regulating member 40, the first path regulating member 40 elastically deforms and the opening width of the insertion opening 42 increases. When the exterior member 30 is inserted inside the first path regulating member 40, the first path regulating member 40 elastically returns to its original shape. As a result, the opening width of the insertion opening 42 becomes smaller than the outer diameter of the exterior member 30, and the first path regulating member 40 is attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30.

[0047] In addition, in a state where the exterior member 30 is inserted inside the first path regulating member 40, the opening width of the insertion opening 42 does not necessarily return to the original width, i.e., the width when the exterior member 30 is not inserted. In detail, the opening width of the insertion opening 42 may become slightly larger than the original width because the elastic deformation of the first main body portion 41 that attempts to return to the original shape is hindered by the exterior member 30. In addition, in a state where the exterior member 30 is inserted inside the first path regulating member 40, the exterior member 30 is bent by the pressure of the first path regulating member 40, and the opening width of the insertion opening 42 may return to the original width. In other words, the opening width of the insertion opening 42 in a state where the exterior member 30 is inserted inside the first path regulating member 40 is determined based on the rigidity and flexibility of the exterior member 30 and the first path regulating member 40.

[0048] 4, the first end 43 has a tip 43A. The second end 44 has a tip 44A. The tips 43A, 44A form the insertion opening 42. The tips 43A, 44A are formed in a curved shape when viewed in the longitudinal direction of the first path regulating member 40. In other words, the cross-sectional shapes of the tips 43A, 44A are formed in a curved shape.

[0049] The first path regulating member 40 has, for example, protruding portions 45 protruding from the respective inner surfaces of the first end portion 43 and the second end portion 44. Each protruding portion 45 protrudes toward the exterior member 30 inserted inside the first path regulating member 40 and can contact the outer surface of the exterior member 30. Each protruding portion 45 is in contact with, for example, the outer surface of the annular convex portion 31 of the exterior member 30. For example, the two protruding portions 45 protrude from the respective inner surfaces of the tips 43A and 44A. The cross-sectional shape of each protruding portion 45 is formed, for example, in a curved shape. The cross-sectional shape of each protruding portion 45 of this embodiment is formed in a semicircular shape. For example, each protruding portion 45 extends over the entire length of the first path regulating member 40 along the length direction of the first path regulating member 40.

[0050] Each protrusion 45 presses the exterior member 30 from, for example, the outside of the exterior member 30. The exterior member 30 is elastically sandwiched between the two protrusions 45 and the first main body portion 41. This strengthens the connection of the first path regulating member 40 to the exterior member 30. Therefore, the first path regulating member 40 attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 is suppressed from moving in the length direction of the exterior member 30.

[0051] 3, the first path regulating member 40 has a connection portion 47 that is connected to the second path regulating member 50. The connection portion 47 is provided, for example, at one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the first path regulating member 40. The connection portion 47 has an end surface 47A in the longitudinal direction of the first path regulating member 40.

[0052] (Configuration of the second path regulating member 50) As shown in FIG. 2, the second path regulating member 50 is attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 at the bent portion 11B. The second path regulating member 50 is bent to conform to the shape of the bent portion 11B. The second path regulating member 50 is made of, for example, metal or resin. The second path regulating member 50 of the present embodiment is made of resin. As a material for the second path regulating member 50, for example, synthetic resins such as polypropylene, polyamide, and polyacetal can be used. The second path regulating member 50 can be manufactured by a well-known manufacturing method such as injection molding.

[0053] The second path regulating member 50 has a covering portion 51 that covers a part of the length of the first path regulating member 40, and a path regulating portion 70 that is attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30. In the second path regulating member 50, for example, the covering portion 51 and the path regulating portion 70 are formed continuously in the length direction of the wire harness main body 11. In the second path regulating member 50, for example, the covering portion 51 and the path regulating portion 70 are formed integrally. The covering portion 51 is provided, for example, at one end of the second path regulating member 50 in the length direction. The covering portion 51 has a second main body portion 52 and a lid portion 56 connected to the second main body portion 52. The path regulating portion 70 has a third main body portion 71. The third main body portion 71 is formed integrally and continuously with the second main body portion 52.

[0054] (Configuration of Covering Part 51) 2, the covering portion 51 is provided so as to overlap, for example, the connection portion 47 in the radial direction of the exterior member 30. That is, in the wire harness 10, one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the first path regulating member 40 and one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the second path regulating member 50 are provided so as to overlap, in the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body 11.

[0055] The covering portion 51, for example, surrounds the outer periphery of the connection portion 47 of the first path control member 40. The covering portion 51 is formed, for example, in an annular shape that surrounds, in the entire circumferential direction, the outer periphery of the connection portion 47 and the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 at the portion where the connection portion 47 is attached. The covering portion 51 extends, for example, along the path of the straight portion 11A, and is formed in a shape that extends linearly in one direction.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 4, the second main body portion 52 covers, for example, a part of the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 in the circumferential direction of the exterior member 30. The second main body portion 52 covers, for example, a part of the outer periphery of the first path regulating member 40 in the circumferential direction of the first path regulating member 40. The second main body portion 52 is tubular and covers the outer periphery of the first path regulating member 40 in a part of the circumferential direction of the first path regulating member 40. The second main body portion 52 covers, for example, the outer periphery of the first main body portion 41 of the first path regulating member 40. The second main body portion 52 covers, for example, a range larger than half of the outer periphery of the first main body portion 41. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the second main body portion 52 is formed, for example, in a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the first main body portion 41. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the second main body portion 52 is formed, for example, in a curved shape. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the second main body portion 52 is generally U-shaped.

[0057] The second body portion 52 has a third end portion 53 and a fourth end portion 54, which are both ends of the second body portion 52 in the circumferential direction. The second body portion 52 has a first housing opening 55 formed by the third end portion 53 and the fourth end portion 54. The first housing opening 55 is an opening between the third end portion 53 and the fourth end portion 54. As shown in FIG. 3, the first housing opening 55 opens in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the second body portion 52. The first housing opening 55 extends over the entire length of the second body portion 52 in the length direction of the second body portion 52. The opening width of the first housing opening 55, that is, the shortest distance between the third end portion 53 and the fourth end portion 54, is, for example, equal to the outer diameter of the first path regulating member 40 or larger than the outer diameter of the first path regulating member 40. The exterior member 30 and the first path regulating member 40 are inserted into the first housing opening 55 along a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the second path regulating member 50.

[0058] The lid portion 56 is formed integrally with the second main body portion 52, for example. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the lid portion 56 is formed, for example, in a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the exterior member 30. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the lid portion 56 is formed, for example, in a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the first path regulating member 40. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the lid portion 56 is formed, for example, in an elliptical arc shape or an oval arc shape. The lid portion 56 is formed, for example, in a substantially semi-elliptical cylindrical shape. Here, in this specification, an "oval" refers to a shape consisting of two parallel lines of substantially equal length and two semicircles.

[0059] The lid portion 56 covers the first storage opening 55 of the second main body portion 52. The lid portion 56 covers the first storage opening 55, for example, only in the covering portion 51 in the longitudinal direction of the second path regulating member 50. In other words, the lid portion 56 is provided only in the covering portion 51 of the second path regulating member 50, and is not provided in the path regulating portion 70.

[0060] The covering portion 51 has, for example, a hinge portion 57 connecting the second main body portion 52 and the lid portion 56. The hinge portion 57 connects one circumferential end (here, the third end portion 53) of the second main body portion 52 and one circumferential end of the lid portion 56. One or more (two in this embodiment) lock portions 58 are provided at the other circumferential end (here, the fourth end portion 54) of the second main body portion 52. One or more (two in this embodiment) claw portions 59 are provided at the other circumferential end of the lid portion 56.

[0061] The second body part 52 and the lid part 56 can rotate relatively around the hinge part 57. The lid part 56 can rotate around the hinge part 57 between an open position shown in FIG. 3 and a closed position shown in FIG. 2. As shown in FIG. 4, when the lid part 56 is in the closed position, the claw part 59 is hooked on the lock part 58. This holds the lid part 56 in the closed position. In this manner, the second body part 52 and the lid part 56 are connected to each other. When the second body part 52 and the lid part 56 are connected to each other, the covering part 51 forms a ring shape that collectively surrounds the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 and the connection part 47. In the closed position, the lid part 56 covers the first storage opening 55 of the second body part 52. For example, in the closed position, the lid part 56 covers the insertion opening 42 of the connection part 47.

[0062] In this embodiment, when the lid portion 56 is in the closed position, the inner surface of the lid portion 56 is not in contact with the outer surface of the first path regulating member 40. That is, a gap is generated between the inner surface of the lid portion 56 and the outer surface of the first path regulating member 40. This gap is generated over the entire length of the covering portion 51, for example.

[0063] 3, the covering portion 51 has a restricting wall 60 that can engage with a longitudinal end surface 47A of the first path restricting member 40, for example, in the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body 11. The restricting wall 60 protrudes, for example, from an inner surface of the covering portion 51 toward the radially inward side of the covering portion 51. The restricting wall 60 extends, for example, along the circumferential direction of the covering portion 51. The restricting wall 60 extends, for example, over the entire circumferential circumference of the covering portion 51. The restricting wall 60 is provided at one longitudinal end of the covering portion 51.

[0064] The restricting wall 60 has, for example, a main body side restricting wall 61 formed on the inner surface of the second main body portion 52, and a lid side restricting wall 62 formed on the inner surface of the lid portion 56. The main body side restricting wall 61 and the lid side restricting wall 62 are provided at the same position as each other in the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body 11, for example.

[0065] As shown in FIG. 5, the main body side restricting wall 61 protrudes radially inward from the inner surface of the second main body portion 52. The main body side restricting wall 61 extends, for example, around the entire circumference of the second main body portion 52 in the circumferential direction of the covering portion 51. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the main body side restricting wall 61 is formed to be similar to the cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the second main body portion 52. In this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the main body side restricting wall 61 is formed to be U-shaped. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the main body side restricting wall 61 is formed to be, for example, one size smaller than the cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the second main body portion 52. Note that the electric wire member 20 is omitted from FIG. 5.

[0066] The main body side regulating wall 61 has a second accommodating opening 63 that opens in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the second main body portion 52. The second accommodating opening 63 communicates with the first accommodating opening 55. The first accommodating opening 55 and the second accommodating opening 63 extend over the entire length of the second main body portion 52 in the longitudinal direction. The opening width of the second accommodating opening 63 is smaller than the opening width of the first accommodating opening 55. The opening width of the second accommodating opening 63 is smaller than the outer diameter of the first path regulating member 40, for example.

[0067] 3, the body-side restricting wall 61 is provided, for example, at one of both longitudinal ends of the second body portion 52 that is connected to the third body portion 71. The body-side restricting wall 61 extends, for example, along the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body 11. The body-side restricting wall 61 extends, for example, from the end of the second body portion 52 over the entire longitudinal length of the third body portion 71. For example, a step is formed by the body-side restricting wall 61 at the boundary between the inner surface of the second body portion 52 and the inner surface of the third body portion 71.

[0068] 6, a longitudinal end face 61A of the main body side restricting wall 61 faces, for example, the first main body portion 41 of the first path restricting member 40 in the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body 11 and is capable of contacting the first main body portion 41. The longitudinal end face 61A of the main body side restricting wall 61 faces, for example, the longitudinal end face 47A of the first path restricting member 40 in the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body 11 and is capable of contacting the end face 47A.

[0069] As shown in Fig. 5, the lid side restriction wall 62 protrudes radially inward from the inner surface of the lid portion 56. The lid side restriction wall 62 extends, for example, around the entire circumference of the lid portion 56 in the circumferential direction of the covering portion 51. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the lid side restriction wall 62 is formed, for example, in a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the first path restriction member 40. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the lid side restriction wall 62 is formed, for example, in a circular arc shape or an elliptical arc shape. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the lid side restriction wall 62 in this embodiment is formed in a semi-elliptical arc shape.

[0070] The lid side regulating wall 62, for example, faces the first end 43 and the second end 44 of the first path regulating member 40 in the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body 11 (see FIG. 3) and is capable of contacting the first end 43 and the second end 44.

[0071] 3, the restricting wall 60 consisting of the main body-side restricting wall 61 and the cover-side restricting wall 62 restricts the movement of the first path restricting member 40 in the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body 11 by contacting the longitudinal end face 47A of the first path restricting member 40. For example, the restricting wall 60 restricts the movement of the first path restricting member 40 so that the first path restricting member 40 is not inserted into the path restricting portion 70.

[0072] 4, the covering portion 51 has, for example, a protrusion 65. The protrusion 65 protrudes from the inner surface of the covering portion 51 toward the insertion opening 42 of the first path regulating member 40 inserted inside the covering portion 51. The protrusion 65 protrudes so as to be disposed inside the insertion opening 42. The protrusion 65 is capable of contacting the first end portion 43 and the second end portion 44 of the first path regulating member 40 in the circumferential direction.

[0073] The protrusion 65 is provided, for example, on the inner surface of the lid portion 56. The protrusion 65 protrudes, for example, from the inner surface of the lid portion 56 toward the first storage opening 55. Therefore, when the protrusion 65 is disposed inside the insertion opening 42, the insertion opening 42 faces the lid portion 56 side of the covering portion 51.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 3 , the protrusion 65 extends, for example, along the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body 11. The protrusion 65 extends, for example, along the longitudinal direction of the covering portion 51 over the entire longitudinal length of the covering portion 51. The protrusion 65 is provided, for example, partially in the circumferential direction of the lid portion 56. The protrusion 65 is provided, for example, in a middle portion in the circumferential direction of the lid portion 56. A part of the protrusion 65 constitutes, for example, the lid side regulating wall 62. For example, the protrusion 65 provided at one longitudinal end of the covering portion 51 constitutes the lid side regulating wall 62.

[0075] 6, the protrusion 65 has, for example, a protrusion 66 that fits into the annular recess 32 of the exterior member 30. The protrusion 66 is provided to further protrude from the protruding tip surface of the protrusion 65. A plurality of protrusions 66 are provided in the length direction of the wire harness main body 11. In the present embodiment, four protrusions 66 are provided in the length direction of the wire harness main body 11, and each protrusion fits into a different annular recess 32.

[0076] (Configuration of route regulator 70) As shown in FIG. 2, the third main body portion 71 of the path regulator 70 extends, for example, along the path of the bent portion 11B. That is, the third main body portion 71 has a bent shape that follows the shape of the bent portion 11B. The third main body portion 71 covers, for example, a part of the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 in the circumferential direction of the exterior member 30. The third main body portion 71 is tubular and covers the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 in a part of the circumferential direction of the exterior member 30. The third main body portion 71 covers, for example, a range larger than half of the outer periphery of the exterior member 30. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the third main body portion 71 is formed, for example, in a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the exterior member 30. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the third main body portion 71 is formed, for example, in a curved shape. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the third main body portion 71 is generally U-shaped.

[0077] The third main body 71 has a second storage opening 63 that opens in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the third main body 71. The second storage opening 63 extends along the length direction of the third main body 71 over the entire length of the third main body 71. The second storage opening 63 communicates with the first storage opening 55. The storage opening formed by the first storage opening 55 and the second storage opening 63 extends along the length direction of the second path regulating member 50 over the entire length of the second path regulating member 50. That is, the storage opening formed by the first storage opening 55 and the second storage opening 63 opens in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the second path regulating member 50 and opens at both ends of the second path regulating member 50 in the length direction.

[0078] The opening width of the second accommodating opening 63 is, for example, equal to or larger than the outer diameter of the exterior member 30. The exterior member 30 is inserted into the second accommodating opening 63 along a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the second path regulating member 50. Note that the first path regulating member 40 is not inserted into the third main body portion 71.

[0079] (Configuration of fixing members 81, 82) The wire harness 10 has, for example, a fixing member 81 that fixes the first path regulating member 40 to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30. The wire harness 10 has, for example, a fixing member 82 that fixes the second path regulating member 50 to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30. As the fixing members 81 and 82, for example, a resin or metal cable tie, a crimping ring, an adhesive tape, or the like can be used. The fixing members 81 and 82 in this embodiment are adhesive tapes.

[0080] The fixing member 81 is formed, for example, so as to fix an end portion of the first path regulating member 40 in the length direction, which is provided on the opposite side to the connection portion 47, to the outer surface of the exterior member 30. The fixing member 81 is wrapped, for example, from the outer surface of the end portion of the first path regulating member 40 in the length direction to the outer surface of the exterior member 30. This makes it possible to suppress movement of the first path regulating member 40 relative to the exterior member 30 in the length direction and circumferential direction of the wire harness main body 11. The fixing member 82 is formed, for example, so as to fix an end portion of the second path regulating member 50 in the length direction, which is provided on the opposite side to the covering portion 51, to the outer surface of the exterior member 30. The fixing member 82 is wrapped, for example, from the outer surface of the end portion of the second path regulating member 50 in the length direction to the outer surface of the exterior member 30. This makes it possible to suppress movement of the second path regulating member 50 relative to the exterior member 30 in the length direction and circumferential direction of the wire harness main body 11.

[0081] Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. In the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body 11, the connection portion 47 of the first path regulating member 40 and the covering portion 51 of the second path regulating member 50 are provided so as to overlap with each other. In this case, the covering portion 51 is provided with a restricting wall 60 that is engageable with an end face 47A of the first path regulating member 40 in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, by engaging the end face 47A with the restricting wall 60, it is possible to easily position the first path regulating member 40 relative to the second path regulating member 50 when attaching the first path regulating member 40 to the second path regulating member 50.

[0082] Next, the effects of this embodiment will be described. (1) The covering portion 51 of the second path regulating member 50 is provided with a regulating wall 60 that is engageable with an end surface 47A in the longitudinal direction of the first path regulating member 40. According to this configuration, by engaging the end surface 47A with the regulating wall 60, the first path regulating member 40 can be easily positioned relative to the second path regulating member 50 when attaching the first path regulating member 40 to the second path regulating member 50. This improves the workability when attaching the first path regulating member 40 to the second path regulating member 50. As a result, the workability when assembling the wire harness 10 can be improved.

[0083] (2) Furthermore, the end surface 47A is engaged with the restricting wall 60, so that the relative movement of the first path restricting member 40 with respect to the second path restricting member 50 in the length direction of the wire harness main body 11 is suppressed. Therefore, the positional deviation of the first path restricting member 40 with respect to the second path restricting member 50 in the length direction of the wire harness main body 11 can be suppressed. As a result, the positional accuracy of the first path restricting member 40 with respect to the second path restricting member 50 can be improved. Here, in the present embodiment, the second path restricting member 50 is fixed to the exterior member 30 of the wire harness main body 11 by the fixing member 82. Therefore, the movement of the second path restricting member 50 with respect to the wire harness main body 11 in the length direction of the wire harness main body 11 is suppressed. Therefore, the positional accuracy of the first path restricting member 40 with respect to the second path restricting member 50 can be improved by improving the positional accuracy of the first path restricting member 40 with respect to the wire harness main body 11. As a result, the first path-regulating member 40 can be suitably disposed at a desired position of the wire harness main body 11, in this case, at the straight portion 11A, and the path of the straight portion 11A can be suitably restricted by the first path-regulating member 40. In other words, the installation position of the first path-regulating member 40 with respect to the wire harness main body 11 can be suitably prevented from deviating from the straight portion 11A.

[0084] (3) The insertion opening 42 of the first path regulating member 40 opens in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first path regulating member 40 and extends over the entire longitudinal length of the first path regulating member 40. This makes it possible to attach the first path regulating member 40 to the exterior member 30 through the insertion opening 42 after performing terminal processing such as attaching the connectors C1, C2 to the longitudinal ends of the electric wire member 20. In this manner, since the first path regulating member 40 can be attached later, it is possible to improve the ease of assembly of the wire harness 10.

[0085] (4) The covering portion 51 is formed in a ring shape surrounding the connection portion 47 and the exterior member 30 together. The covering portion 51 has a second body portion 52 that covers a part of the outer periphery of the first body portion 41, and a lid portion 56 that is connected to the second body portion 52. According to this configuration, while the covering portion 51 is formed in a ring shape surrounding the connection portion 47 and the exterior member 30, the covering portion 51 is separated into the second body portion 52 and the lid portion 56, so that the second path regulating member 50 including the covering portion 51 can be attached to the first path regulating member 40 and the exterior member 30 later. This can further improve the ease of assembly of the wire harness 10.

[0086] (5) The restricting wall 60 has a main body-side restricting wall 61 protruding from the inner surface of the second main body portion 52 and a lid-side restricting wall 62 protruding from the inner surface of the lid portion 56. According to this configuration, when the first path regulating member 40 is inserted into the second main body portion 52 first, the end surface 47A in the length direction of the first path regulating member 40 can be engaged with the main body-side restricting wall 61. Furthermore, when the first path regulating member 40 is inserted into the lid portion 56 first, the end surface 47A in the length direction of the first path regulating member 40 can be engaged with the lid-side restricting wall 62. This makes it possible to easily position the first path regulating member 40 relative to the second path regulating member 50, regardless of whether the first path regulating member 40 is inserted into the second main body portion 52 or the lid portion 56 first.

[0087] (6) The opening width of the second storage opening 63 provided in the main body side restricting wall 61 is formed smaller than the outer diameter of the first path regulating member 40. Therefore, when the first path regulating member 40 is inserted into the covering portion 51, the end face 47A in the longitudinal direction of the first path regulating member 40 can be suitably engaged with the main body side restricting wall 61. This allows the first path regulating member 40 to be suitably positioned relative to the second path regulating member 50.

[0088] (7) The covering portion 51 has a protrusion 65 that can come into contact with at least one of the first end 43 and the second end 44 that form the insertion opening 42 in the circumferential direction of the first path regulating member 40. Therefore, the protrusion 65 and the first end 43 or the second end 44 are engaged with each other in the circumferential direction of the first path regulating member 40. Due to this engagement, the relative movement of the first path regulating member 40 with respect to the covering portion 51 in the circumferential direction of the first path regulating member 40 is suppressed. That is, the protrusion 65 and the first end 43 or the second end 44 are engaged with each other, so that the first path regulating member 40 can be prevented from rotating in the circumferential direction with respect to the covering portion 51. Therefore, the first path regulating member 40 can be prevented from being misaligned with respect to the covering portion 51 in the circumferential direction of the first path regulating member 40, and the positional accuracy of the first path regulating member 40 with respect to the covering portion 51 can be improved.

[0089] (8) The protrusion 65 has the projection 66 that fits into the annular recess 32 of the exterior member 30, and therefore can restrict movement of the exterior member 30 relative to the second path regulating member 50 in the length direction of the exterior member 30.

[0090] (9) Of both ends in the length direction of the covering portion 51, the restricting wall 60 is provided at the end connected to the path restricting portion 70. The restricting wall 60 restricts the amount of insertion of the first path restricting member 40 into the second path restricting member 50 in the length direction of the wire harness main body 11. Therefore, in the length direction of the wire harness main body 11, the first path restricting member 40 can be prevented from being inserted up to the path restricting portion 70 of the second path restricting member 50. In other words, in the length direction of the wire harness main body 11, the first path restricting member 40 can be prevented from being excessively inserted into the second path restricting member 50.

[0091] (10) The path of the straight portion 11A is restricted by the first path restriction member 40, and the path of the curved portion 11B is restricted by the second path restriction member 50. This makes it possible to prevent the path of the straight portion 11A and the path of the curved portion 11B from deviating from the desired path.

[0092] (11) The first path regulating member 40 has a protruding portion 45 that protrudes from the inner surface of at least one of the first end portion 43 and the second end portion 44 and can come into contact with the outer surface of the exterior member 30. The protruding portion 45 can hold the exterior member 30 from the outside of the exterior member 30, for example. This makes it possible to suitably suppress detachment of the first path regulating member 40 from the exterior member 30 through the insertion opening 42.

[0093] (Other embodiments) The above embodiment can be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that no technical contradiction occurs.

[0094] In the above embodiment, a gap is formed between the inner surface of the lid portion 56 and the outer surface of the first path regulating member 40, but the present invention is not limited to this. 7, the inner surface of the lid portion 56 may be in close contact with the outer surface of the first path regulating member 40. For example, the inner surface of the lid portion 56 may be formed so as to press the outer surface of the first path regulating member 40 radially inward of the covering portion 51.

[0095] For example, as shown in FIG. 8, a tightening margin may be provided between the outer periphery of the first path regulating member 40 and the inner periphery of the covering portion 51. For example, the minimum inner diameter d2 of the covering portion 51 may be smaller than the maximum outer diameter d1 of the first path regulating member 40 in a state where it is attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 and before it is inserted into the interior of the covering portion 51. Here, in the first path regulating member 40 of this modified example, when the exterior member 30 is inserted inside, the opening width of the insertion port 42 is slightly larger than the original width, that is, the width when the exterior member 30 is not inserted. For example, when the exterior member 30 is inserted inside, the outer diameter of the first path regulating member 40 of this modified example is larger by the protruding amount of the protruding portion 45 than the outer diameter when the exterior member 30 is not inserted. Therefore, the maximum outer diameter d1 of this modified example is the outer diameter of the portion of the first path regulating member 40 that passes through the protruding portion 45 in a state where it is attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 and before it is inserted into the interior of the covering portion 51. Furthermore, the minimum inner diameter d2 in this modified example is the inner diameter of the covering portion 51 at a position corresponding to the maximum outer diameter d1. The minimum inner diameter d2 is set to be smaller than the maximum outer diameter d1 by the amount of protrusion of the protruding portion 45, for example.

[0096] By setting the maximum outer diameter d1 and the minimum inner diameter d2 in this manner, the first path regulating member 40 attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 is fitted to the inner periphery of the covering portion 51 with a tightening margin. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the cover portion 56 is held in the closed position with the exterior member 30 and the first path regulating member 40 housed inside the covering portion 51, the first path regulating member 40 is fitted and fixed to the inner periphery of the covering portion 51 with a tightening margin. As a result, the inner circumferential surface of the covering portion 51 and the outer circumferential surface of the first path regulating member 40 come into contact with each other with a tightening margin only at a plurality of points spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the covering portion 51. As a result, the first path regulating member 40 fitted inside the covering portion 51 is held in a state in which it is constantly pressed radially inward by the inner surface of the covering portion 51. Therefore, rattling of the first path regulating member 40 can be suppressed inside the covering portion 51. Furthermore, relative movement of the first path regulating member 40 with respect to the covering portion 51 in the length direction of the wire harness main body 11 can be suitably suppressed. As a result, positional deviation of the first path regulating member 40 with respect to the covering portion 51 in the length direction of the wire harness main body 11 can be suitably suppressed, and detachment of the first path regulating member 40 from the covering portion 51 can be suitably suppressed. Furthermore, relative movement of the first path regulating member 40 with respect to the covering portion 51 in the circumferential direction of the wire harness main body 11 can also be suitably suppressed.

[0097] 7 and 8, the electric wire member 20 is omitted. The structure of the second path regulating member 50 in the above embodiment can be modified as appropriate. For example, as long as the second path regulating member 50 has a structure that covers the connection portion 47 and has a covering portion 51 provided with the regulating wall 60, other structures of the second path regulating member 50 are not particularly limited.

[0098] In the above embodiment, the protrusion 65 is provided on the inner surface of the cover 56, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the protrusion 65 may be provided on the inner surface of the second main body 52. ​​In this case, when the protrusion 65 provided on the inner surface of the second main body 52 is inserted into the insertion opening 42 of the first path regulating member 40, for example, the circumferential position of the insertion opening 42 of the first path regulating member 40 is positioned so as to face the second main body 52 side of the covering portion 51.

[0099] The protrusion 66 of the lid portion 56 may be omitted. The protrusion 65 of the lid 56 may be omitted. Either the body side restricting wall 61 or the lid side restricting wall 62 may be omitted.

[0100] In the covering portion 51 of the above embodiment, the second main body portion 52 and the lid portion 56 are integrally formed with each other, but this is not limited thereto, and the second main body portion 52 and the lid portion 56 may be separate. In other words, the second main body portion 52 and the lid portion 56 may be separate parts.

[0101] The lid portion 56 of the covering portion 51 may be omitted. The bent shape of the path regulator 70 can be changed as appropriate. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the second main body portion 52 and the third main body portion 71 is not limited to a U-shape, but may be changed to, for example, a circular arc shape or an elliptical arc shape.

[0102] A lid portion connected to the third main body portion 71 may be provided. The second path regulating member 50 in the above embodiment is formed to regulate the path of the bent portion 11B of the wire harness main body 11, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second path regulating member 50 may be changed to a shape that regulates the path of the straight portion 11A of the wire harness main body 11. In this case, for example, the bent shape of the path regulating portion 70 of the second path regulating member 50 is changed to a shape that extends linearly.

[0103] In the above embodiment, the second path regulating member 50 is embodied as the mounting member having the covering portion 51, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mounting member may be embodied as a structure having only the covering portion 51.

[0104] The structure of the first path regulating member 40 in the above embodiment can be modified as appropriate. For example, as long as the first path regulating member 40 has the insertion opening 42 and has a structure that allows it to be attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30, other structures are not particularly limited.

[0105] Each of the protrusions 45 in the above embodiment may be provided in a position farther from the insertion opening 42 than the tips 43A and 44A in the circumferential direction of the first path regulating member 40. Each protrusion 45 may be provided partially in the length direction of the first path regulating member 40 .

[0106] At least one of the two protrusions 45 may be omitted. The first path regulating member 40 may be provided with a second protruding portion that protrudes from the inner surface of the first main body portion 41 in the circumferential middle portion and is capable of contacting the outer surface of the exterior member 30. With this configuration, both the protruding portion 45 and the second protruding portion can be brought into contact with the outer surface of the exterior member 30. As a result, rattling of the first path regulating member 40 can be suppressed.

[0107] In the first path regulating member 40, a groove extending along the length direction may be provided on the outer surface of the first main body portion 41. With this configuration, the first main body portion 41 can be easily deformed toward the outer periphery starting from the groove, which makes it possible to easily widen the insertion opening 42. As a result, this can contribute to improving the assembly of the first path regulating member 40.

[0108] The radial thickness of the first main body portion 41 may be configured to vary in the circumferential direction. The cross-sectional shape of the first main body portion 41 is not limited to a circular arc shape, but may be changed to, for example, an elliptical arc shape or a U-shape.

[0109] In the above embodiment, the first path regulating member 40 and the second path regulating member 50 are harder than the exterior member 30, but the present invention is not limited to this and may have a hardness equal to or less than that of the exterior member 30. In other words, the first path regulating member 40 and the second path regulating member 50 do not need to be harder than the exterior member 30 as long as they act to make the wire harness main body 11 less likely to bend than the wire harness main body 11 in a state in which the first path regulating member 40 and the second path regulating member 50 are not attached.

[0110] In the above embodiment, the second path regulating members 50 may be provided on both sides of the first path regulating member 40 in the longitudinal direction. At least one of the fixing members 81, 82 in the above embodiment may be omitted.

[0111] The exterior member 30 in the above embodiment may be, for example, a metal layer containing a metal material provided on the outer surface of a corrugated tube made of resin. The exterior member 30 in the above embodiment is not limited to a corrugated tube, and may be, for example, an exterior member that does not have the annular protrusion 31 and the annular recess 32.

[0112] The exterior member 30 in the above embodiment may have a slit extending in the length direction of the exterior member 30. In the above embodiment, the electric wire 21 is a high-voltage electric wire, but this is not limited thereto. For example, the electric wire 21 may be a low-voltage electric wire.

[0113] In the electric wire member 20 of the above embodiment, the electromagnetic shielding member is embodied as the braided member 25, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the electromagnetic shielding member in the electric wire member 20 may be embodied as a metal foil.

[0114] The braided member 25 in the electric wire member 20 of the above embodiment may be omitted. In the above embodiment, the electric wire member 20 includes two electric wires 21, but is not limited to this. The number of electric wires 21 may be one, or three or more.

[0115] The relative positions of the inverter M1 and the high-voltage battery M2 in the vehicle V are not limited to those in the above embodiment, and may be changed as appropriate depending on the vehicle configuration. In the above embodiment, the multiple on-board devices electrically connected to the wire harness 10 are embodied as the inverter M1 and the high-voltage battery M2, but are not limited thereto. The multiple on-board devices electrically connected to the wire harness 10 are not particularly limited as long as they are electrical devices mounted on the vehicle V.

[0116] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, not by the above meaning, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0117] 10 Wire Harness 11 Wire harness body 11A Straight section 11B Bent part 20 Electrical wiring materials 21 Electric wire 22 core wire 23 Insulation coating 25 Braided material 30 Exterior materials 31 Annular protrusion 32 Annular recess 40 First path control member (path control member) 41 First body part 42 Insertion port 43 First end 44 Second end 43A, 44A Tip 45 Protrusion 47 Connection 47A End face 50 Second path control member (mounting member) 51 Covering part 52 Second main body part 53 Third end 54 4th end 55 First Entrance 56 Lid 57 Hinge part 58 Rock Section 59 Claw 60 Regulatory Wall 61 Main body side control wall 61A End face 62 Lid side control wall 63 Second Entrance 65 Protrusion 66 Protrusion 70 Route Regulation Department 71 Third body part 81,82 Fixing member C1, C2 connector M1 Inverter M2 High Voltage Battery V Vehicle d1 Maximum outer diameter d2 Minimum inner diameter

Claims

1. a wire harness main body having an electric wire member and an exterior member surrounding an outer periphery of the electric wire member; a path regulating member attached to an outer periphery of the exterior member and regulating a path of the wire harness main body; an attachment member attached to an outer periphery of a portion of the path regulating member in a longitudinal direction; the path regulating member has a first main body portion covering a part of an outer periphery of the exterior member, and an insertion opening that opens in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the first main body portion and extends over the entire length of the first main body portion in the longitudinal direction, the path regulating member has a connection portion connected to the mounting member, The mounting member has a covering portion that covers an outer periphery of the connection portion, The covering portion has a restricting wall in the longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body, the restricting wall being engageable with an end surface in the longitudinal direction of the path restricting member.

2. the covering portion is formed in an annular shape surrounding an outer periphery of the connection portion and an outer periphery of the exterior member at a portion where the connection portion is attached, over the entire circumferential direction; The wire harness according to claim 1 , wherein the covering portion has a second body portion that covers a part of an outer periphery of the first body portion, and a lid portion that is connected to the second body portion.

3. 3. The wire harness according to claim 2, wherein the regulating wall includes a body-side regulating wall protruding radially inward from an inner surface of the second body portion toward the inside of the covering portion, and a lid-side regulating wall protruding radially inward from an inner surface of the lid portion toward the inside of the covering portion.

4. The second main body portion has a first storage opening that opens in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the second main body portion, The main body side restricting wall is formed around the entire circumference of the second main body portion in the circumferential direction of the covering portion, the main body side restricting wall has a second accommodating opening that opens in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the second main body portion and communicates with the first accommodating opening, The opening width of the second storage opening is smaller than the opening width of the first storage opening, The wire harness according to claim 3 , wherein an opening width of the second accommodating opening is smaller than an outer diameter of the path regulating member.

5. the path regulating member has a first end portion and a second end portion which are both circumferential ends of the first main body portion and form the insertion opening, the covering portion has a protrusion protruding from an inner surface of the covering portion toward the insertion opening, The wire harness according to claim 2 , wherein the protrusion is capable of coming into contact with at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion in a circumferential direction of the path regulating member.

6. the exterior member is a corrugated tube having a bellows structure in which annular convex portions and annular concave portions are alternately connected in a longitudinal direction of the exterior member, The wire harness according to claim 5 , wherein the protrusion has a protrusion that fits into the annular recess.

7. The wire harness according to claim 2 , wherein a tightening margin is provided between an outer periphery of the path regulating member and an inner periphery of the covering portion.

8. When the path regulating member is a first path regulating member, the mounting member is a second path restriction member that is attached to an outer periphery of the exterior member and has a path restriction portion that restricts a path of the wire harness main body, The connection portion is provided at an end portion in a longitudinal direction of the first path regulating member, The second path regulation member is formed such that the covering portion and the path regulation portion are continuously formed in a longitudinal direction of the wire harness main body, The covering portion is provided at an end portion in a longitudinal direction of the second path regulating member, The wire harness according to claim 1 , wherein the restricting wall is provided at one of both longitudinal end portions of the covering portion, the end portion being connected to the path restricting portion.

9. The first path restriction member restricts a path of a straight portion that is a straight portion of a path of the wire harness main body, The wire harness according to claim 8 , wherein the second path restriction member restricts a path of a bent portion that is a bent portion in the path of the wire harness main body.

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