Adherend with wiring member

The adhesion structure with overlapping sheets and a penetrating adhesive layer simplifies the fixation of sheets and adherends, addressing the complexity of fixing multiple sheets and enhancing the fixing strength.

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Application Number
JP2021134730
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-08-20
Publication Date
2025-04-02
Estimated Expiration
2041-08-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing technologies face challenges in simplifying the fixation of multiple sheets that hold a linear transmission member between them, as well as fixing the sheet and the adherend effectively.

Method used

The proposed solution involves an adhesion structure with a surface, overlapping first and second sheets, a linear transmission member between them, and an adhesive that adheres the sheets and the adherend. The adhesive includes a first layer between the surface and the attached surface and a second layer that penetrates through a gap in the first sheet, ensuring strong fixation.

Benefits of technology

This solution simplifies the fixation process of the sheets and the adherend, providing a strong and reliable anchoring effect that enhances the overall fixing strength.

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Abstract

To provide a technique capable of easily fixing a plurality of sheets sandwiching a linear transmission member and fixing the sheets and an adherend.SOLUTION: An adherend 10 having a wiring member includes: an adherend 20 having an adhesion surface 22; a first sheet 30 overlapping with the adhesion surface 22; a second sheet 40 overlapping with the first sheet 30; a linear transmission member 50 positioned between the first sheet 30 and the second sheet 40; and an adhesive 60 bonding the first sheet 30, the second sheet 40 and the adherend 20. A first surface 31 of the first sheet 30 is bonded to the adhesion surface 22 through the first layer 61 of the adhesive 60; and a lateral side portion of the linear transmission member 50 on the second surfaces 32 of the first sheet 30 is bonded to the second sheet 40 through the second layer 62 of the adhesive 60 penetrated into the first sheet 30.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an adherend with a wiring member. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for keeping a plurality of electric wires flat. In Patent Document 1, the plurality of electric wires are kept flat by, for example, being sandwiched between two sheets. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-202730 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The sheet of the wiring member described in Patent Document 1 may be fixed to an adherend. It is desired to easily fix the two sheets sandwiching the multiple electric wires together and to easily fix the sheets to the adherend.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique that can easily fix multiple sheets sandwiching a linear transmission member to each other and to an adherend. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The adherend with wiring member of the present disclosure comprises an adherend having an adhesion surface, a first sheet overlapping the adhesion surface, a second sheet overlapping the first sheet, a linear transmission member located between the first sheet and the second sheet, and an adhesive bonding the first sheet, the second sheet, and the adherend, wherein a gap is formed in the first sheet extending from a first surface facing the adhesion surface to a second surface facing the second sheet, and the adhesive includes a first layer provided between the first surface and the adhesion surface and a second layer permeating from the first layer into the first sheet through the gap, wherein the first surface is adhered to the adhesion surface via the first layer, and a lateral portion of the second surface of the linear transmission member is adhered to the second sheet via the second layer. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present disclosure, it is easy to fix multiple sheets sandwiching a linear transmission member to each other, and to fix the sheets to an adherend. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an adherend with a wiring member according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of area A in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a process for producing an adherend with wiring members. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a process for producing an adherend with wiring members. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a modified example of an adherend with wiring members. 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.

[0010] The adherend with wiring member of the present disclosure is as follows.

[0011] (1) An adherend with wiring member, comprising: an adherend having an adherend surface; a first sheet overlapping the adherend surface; a second sheet overlapping the first sheet; a linear transmission member located between the first sheet and the second sheet; and an adhesive bonding the first sheet, the second sheet, and the adherend, wherein a gap is formed in the first sheet from a first surface facing the adherend surface to a second surface facing the second sheet, the adhesive includes a first layer provided between the first surface and the adherend surface, and a second layer permeating from the first layer into the first sheet through the gap, the first surface being bonded to the adherend surface via the first layer, and a lateral portion of the second surface of the linear transmission member being bonded to the second sheet via the second layer. The first and second layers of the adhesive fix the first sheet to the adherend and fix the first and second sheets together. This makes it easy to fix the first sheet and the second sheet sandwiching the linear transmission member, and to fix the first sheet to the adherend. In addition, since the first layer forms a layer between the first sheet and the adherend, the first sheet and the adherend can be fixed relatively firmly.

[0012] (2) In the wiring-attached adherend of (1), the first sheet may include a nonwoven fabric layer, and the voids of the first sheet may be formed among a plurality of fibers in the nonwoven fabric layer, which makes it easy to provide the voids in the first sheet.

[0013] (3) In the adherend with wiring member of (1) or (2), the second sheet may have a void formed in it from a third surface of the second sheet facing the first sheet to the inside of the second sheet, and the adhesive may include a third layer that permeates the second sheet through the void in the second sheet, thereby exerting an anchor effect on the second sheet as well in fixing the first sheet and the second sheet, thereby increasing the fixing strength.

[0014] (4) In the wiring-attached adherend of (3), the second sheet may include a nonwoven fabric layer, and the voids of the second sheet may be formed between a plurality of fibers in the nonwoven fabric layer, which makes it easy to provide the voids in the second sheet.

[0015] (5) In the adherend with wiring member of (3) or (4), the gap in the second sheet may extend from the third surface to a fourth surface of the second sheet facing the opposite side to the third surface, and the adhesive may not reach the fourth surface. This prevents the adhesive from being exposed on the fourth surface of the second sheet.

[0016] (6) In the adherend with wiring member according to any one of (1) to (5), the linear transmission member may be fixed to either the first sheet or the second sheet. This makes it difficult for the linear transmission member to come out from between the first sheet and the second sheet when the linear transmission member is sandwiched between the first sheet and the second sheet, making the fixing operation easier.

[0017] (7) In the adherend with wiring of any one of (1) to (6), the second sheet may be shorter than the first sheet along the extending direction of the linear transmission member. This allows the adherend with wiring to be lighter in weight than when the second sheet has the same length as the first sheet along the extending direction of the linear transmission member.

[0018] In the adherend with wiring member of (8)(7), the linear transmission member may be fixed to the first sheet. This allows the linear transmission member to be integrated with the first sheet over a wide area, making the first sheet with the linear transmission member easier to handle.

[0019] [Details of the embodiment of the present disclosure] Specific examples of the wiring member-attached adherend of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the present disclosure is not limited to these examples, but is defined by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims.

[0020] [Embodiment 1] The following describes an adherend with wiring members according to the first embodiment. Fig. 1 is a plan view showing an adherend with wiring members 10 according to the first embodiment. Fig. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is an enlarged view of region A in Fig. 2. Figs. 4 and 5 are diagrams showing how to manufacture an adherend with wiring members 10. Fig. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken at the same position as in Fig. 2, and Fig. 5 is an enlarged view taken at the same position as in Fig. 3.

[0021] The adherend with wiring member (10) comprises an adherend (20), a first sheet (30), a second sheet (40), a linear transmission member (50), and an adhesive (60).

[0022] The adherend 20 is a member provided at a location in a vehicle where the linear transmission member 50 is disposed. In the example shown in FIG. 1 , an intermediate portion of the linear transmission member 50 is disposed on the adherend 20. A first end of the linear transmission member 50 extends outward from the first end of the adherend 20. A second end of the linear transmission member 50 extends outward from the second end of the adherend 20. Either one or both of the first end and the second end of the linear transmission member 50 may be disposed on the adherend 20.

[0023] The adherend 20 is a vehicle-mounted component. For example, the adherend 20 is a member that is retrofitted to a vehicle body. The adherend 20 may be assembled into a vehicle together with the linear transmission member 50. The adherend 20 and the linear transmission member 50 may be transported to a vehicle assembly plant in a state where they are the adherend 10 with a wiring member. The adherend 20 may be, for example, a rigid member. The first sheet 30, the second sheet 40, and the linear transmission member 50, each of which is flexible, may be fixed to the adherend 20 to maintain a shape corresponding to the adherend 20.

[0024] For example, the adherend 20 may be a bracket or the like. The adherend 20 may have another function other than the function of fixing the linear transmission member 50. Such a function may be, for example, a function of fixing equipment or the like. The adherend 20 may also be provided with a fixing portion to the vehicle. When the adherend 20 and the vehicle are screwed together, the fixing portion provided on the adherend 20 may be any portion that is used for screwing, and may be, for example, a through hole, a screw hole, a nut, a stud bolt, or the like.

[0025] The adherend 20 may be a member that is pre-assembled to the vehicle before the linear transmission member 50 is assembled to the vehicle. The adherend 20 and the linear transmission member 50 may be transported separately from each other to a vehicle assembly plant. For example, the adherend 20 may be a body panel, a body frame, or the like.

[0026] The adherend 20 has an adhesion surface 22. The first sheet 30 is adhered to the adhesion surface 22 via an adhesive 60. Here, the adhesion surface 22 is made of metal. The adherend 20 is a member containing a metal member, for example, a simple metal member, or a composite member of a metal member and a resin member. The surface of this metal member is the adhesion surface 22. However, the adhesion surface 22 may be made of resin. In this case, the adherend 20 is a member containing a resin member, for example, a simple resin member, or a composite member of a metal member and a resin member, and the surface of the resin member is the adhesion surface 22.

[0027] The first sheet 30 overlaps the adhesion surface 22. The first sheet 30 has a first surface 31 and a second surface 32. The first surface 31 faces the adhesion surface 22. The second surface 32 faces the second sheet 40. A void 35 is formed in the first sheet 30. The void 35 reaches from the first surface 31 to the second surface 32.

[0028] The first sheet 30 includes a nonwoven fabric layer 33. Voids 35 of the first sheet 30 are formed between a plurality of fibers 34 in the nonwoven fabric layer 33. In this example, the first sheet 30 has a single-layer structure. The first sheet 30 has only the nonwoven fabric layer 33. The first sheet 30 may have a multi-layer structure.

[0029] A part of the first sheet 30 is a cover portion 36, and another part is a sheet fixing portion 37. The cover portion 36 is a portion that covers the linear transmission member 50. The sheet fixing portion 37 is a portion that is fixed to the second sheet 40. In the first sheet 30, the middle portion along the parallel direction of the linear transmission member 50 is the cover portion 36, and both end portions are the sheet fixing portions 37.

[0030] The second sheet 40 overlaps the first sheet 30. The second sheet 40 has a third surface 41 and a fourth surface 42. The third surface 41 is a surface facing the first sheet 30. The fourth surface 42 is a surface facing the opposite side to the third surface 41. A void 45 is formed in the second sheet 40. The void 45 reaches from the third surface 41 to the inside of the second sheet 40. Here, the void 45 reaches from the third surface 41 to the fourth surface 42.

[0031] The second sheet 40 includes a nonwoven fabric layer 43. Voids 45 of the second sheet 40 are formed between a plurality of fibers 44 in the nonwoven fabric layer 43. In this example, the second sheet 40 has a single-layer structure. The second sheet 40 has only the nonwoven fabric layer 43. The second sheet 40 may have a multi-layer structure.

[0032] A part of the second sheet 40 is a cover portion 46, and another part is a sheet fixing portion 47. The cover portion 46 is a portion that covers the linear transmission member 50 from the opposite side to the cover portion 36. The linear transmission member 50 is disposed between the cover portions 36, 46. The sheet fixing portion 47 is a portion that is fixed to the first sheet 30. The sheet fixing portions 37, 47 are fixed by adhesive 60 while in contact with each other. In the second sheet 40, the middle portion along the parallel direction of the linear transmission member 50 is the cover portion 46, and both end portions are the sheet fixing portions 47.

[0033] The first sheet 30 is longer than the second sheet 40 along the extending direction of the linear transmission member 50. In the example shown in FIG. 1 , the first sheet 30 is longer than the adherend 20. A first end of the first sheet 30 extends outward from a first end of the adherend 20 together with the linear transmission member 50. A second end of the first sheet 30 extends outward from a second end of the adherend 20 together with the linear transmission member 50. Either one or both of the first end and second end of the first sheet 30 may be disposed on the adherend 20.

[0034] The second sheet 40 is shorter than the first sheet 30 along the extension direction of the linear transmission member 50. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the second sheet 40 is approximately the same length as the adherend 20. In the second sheet 40, the dimension along the extension direction of the linear transmission member 50 is larger than the dimension along the parallel direction of the linear transmission member 50. Both the first end and the second end of the second sheet 40 are disposed on the adherend 20. The first end of the second sheet 40 is disposed at the first end of the adherend 20, and the second end of the second sheet 40 is disposed at the second end of the adherend 20. Either one or both of the first end and the second end of the second sheet 40 may extend outward from the end of the adherend 20.

[0035] The second sheet 40 may be formed in a short length along the extension direction of the linear transmission member 50, and provided at a plurality of spaced locations on the adherend 20. For example, the dimension of the second sheet 40 along the extension direction of the linear transmission member 50 may be smaller than the dimension of the linear transmission member 50 along the parallel direction.

[0036] The fibers 34, 44 in the nonwoven fabric layers 33, 43 may be synthetic fibers or natural fibers. The synthetic fibers may be made of resin. The type of resin is not particularly limited, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), etc. may be used. The nonwoven fabric of the nonwoven fabric layer 33 and the nonwoven fabric of the nonwoven fabric layer 43 may be the same type or different types. The two different types of nonwoven fabric may differ in fiber material, fiber thickness, basis weight, etc.

[0037] The linear transmission member 50 is a linear member that transmits electricity, light, or the like. One or more linear transmission members 50 are provided. It is assumed that the linear transmission member 50 is a member that connects components in a vehicle. For example, a connector is provided at an end of the linear transmission member 50. This connector is connected to a connector provided on a counterpart component, thereby connecting the linear transmission member 50 to the counterpart component. The connector may be fixed to the first sheet 30. The connector may be provided on the outside of the first sheet 30.

[0038] The linear transmission member 50 includes a transmission line body 51 and a coating layer 52. The transmission line body 51 is a transmission path that transmits electricity or light. For example, when the linear transmission member 50 is an electric wire, the transmission line body 51 is a conductor core wire. The conductor core wire is composed of one or more strands. The strands are formed of copper, copper alloy, aluminum, aluminum alloy, or the like. For example, when the linear transmission member 50 is an optical fiber, the transmission line body 51 is a core and clad. The coating layer 52 is a layer that covers the transmission line body 51. The resin material that constitutes the coating layer 52 is not particularly limited and can be set appropriately. For example, the linear transmission member 50 may be a general electric wire having a core wire and a coating layer 52 around the core wire, or may be a shielded wire, a twisted wire, an enamel wire, a nichrome wire, an optical fiber, or the like.

[0039] The linear transmission member 50 that transmits electricity may be any of various signal lines and various power lines. A part of the linear transmission member 50 that transmits electricity may be used as an antenna, a coil, or the like that transmits a signal or power to or receives it from space.

[0040] Furthermore, the linear transmission member 50 may be a single-core wire. A single-core wire is a single linear object. A single-core wire is a linear transmission member 50 with one transmission path. The linear transmission member 50 may be a multi-core wire. A multi-core wire is a composite of multiple linear objects. A multi-core wire is a linear transmission member 50 with multiple transmission paths. A multi-core wire may be, for example, a twisted wire, a cable in which multiple linear objects are assembled and covered with a sheath, or the like.

[0041] The linear transmission member 50 is located between the first sheet 30 and the second sheet 40. The linear transmission member 50 is fixed to either the first sheet 30 or the second sheet 40. In this example, the linear transmission member 50 is fixed to the first sheet 30. Hereinafter, the first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50 integrated together will be referred to as a wiring body 100. The wiring body 100 is used as a wiring member that electrically (or optically) connects various components together in a vehicle or the like.

[0042] The first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50 are partially fixed along the extension direction of the linear transmission member 50. Such fixed portions are called spot fixed portions 102. A plurality of spot fixed portions 102 are provided at intervals from each other along the extension direction of the linear transmission member 50. The intervals between the spot fixed portions 102 are not particularly limited and can be set appropriately. However, the fixed portion between the first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50 does not have to be the spot fixed portion 102. The fixed portion between the first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50 may be provided continuously and long along the extension direction of the linear transmission member 50.

[0043] The fixing manner of the first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50 at the spot fixing portion 102 may be any fixing manner. Such a fixing manner may be contact part fixing, non-contact part fixing, or both may be used in combination. Here, the contact part fixing means that the first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50 are fixed by sticking to each other at the contact part. Moreover, the non-contact part fixing means a fixing manner that is not contact part fixing, for example, a sewing thread, a cover, an adhesive tape, or the like holds the linear transmission member 50 toward the first sheet 30, or sandwiches the first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50, and maintains the state. In the following, the first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50 will be described as being in a contact part fixing state.

[0044] The manner of fixing the contact parts may be indirect fixing of the contact parts, direct fixing of the contact parts, or both may be used in different regions. Here, indirect fixing of the contact parts refers to the first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50 being indirectly attached and fixed via an adhesive member such as an adhesive, a pressure sensitive adhesive, or a double-sided adhesive tape provided between them. Direct fixing of the contact parts refers to the first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50 being directly attached and fixed without using an adhesive or the like provided separately. In direct fixing of the contact parts, for example, it is considered that the first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50 are attached and fixed by melting a resin contained in at least one of them.

[0045] When such a state of direct fixation of the contact regions is formed, the resin may be melted by, for example, heat or a solvent. That is, the state of direct fixation of the contact regions may be a state of direct fixation of the contact regions by heat or a state of direct fixation of the contact regions by a solvent. Preferably, the state of direct fixation of the contact regions is a state of direct fixation of the contact regions by heat.

[0046] At this time, the means for forming the state of direct fixation at the contact parts is not particularly limited, and known means such as fusing, fusion, welding, etc. can be used. Here, the first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50 are fused at the spot fixing part 102 between the first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50. In this example, the nonwoven fabric layer 33 of the first sheet 30 and the outermost layer of the linear transmission member 50 are fused. The outermost layer of the linear transmission member 50 is the covering layer 52.

[0047] The path of the linear transmission member 50 is set according to the position of the component to which it is connected. By fixing the linear transmission member 50 to the first sheet 30, the linear transmission member 50 is maintained in a state along a wiring path according to the position of the component to which it is connected. Here, the linear transmission member 50 extends in a straight line on the first sheet 30. The first sheet 30 is formed in a shape (straight line here) according to the path of the linear transmission member 50. However, the path of the linear transmission member 50 may be configured by a combination of a straight path and a curved path. The first sheet 30 may also be configured by a combination of a straight path and a curved path. The multiple linear transmission members 50 may be fixed to the first sheet 30 in a manner in which the branch lines branch off from the trunk line. The first sheet 30 may also be formed in a shape in which the part to which the branch lines are fixed branches off from the part to which the trunk line is fixed.

[0048] The first sheet 30 and the second sheet 40 may be soft members. For example, the first sheet 30 and the second sheet 40 are made of flexible nonwoven fabrics, etc., so that the first sheet 30 and the second sheet 40 are soft members. For example, the first sheet 30 may have flexibility that allows it to follow the bending of the linear transmission member 50. The first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50 may be bendable in the thickness direction (bending such that the folds run along the main surface of the first sheet 30).

[0049] The adhesive 60 bonds the adherend 20, the first sheet 30, and the second sheet 40. The adhesive 60 includes a first layer 61 and a second layer 62. The adhesive 60 further includes a third layer 63. The first layer 61 is provided between the first surface 31 and the adherend surface 22. The second layer 62 permeates from the first layer 61 through the gap 35 into the first sheet 30. The third layer 63 permeates from the second layer 62 through the gap 45 into the second sheet 40. The adhesive 60 that has permeated into the second sheet 40 does not reach the fourth surface 42.

[0050] The first surface 31 is adhered to the adherend surface 22 via the first layer 61. At the sheet fixing portion 37 of the first sheet 30, the first surface 31 is not in contact with the adherend surface 22. At the sheet fixing portion 37 of the first sheet 30, the first surface 31 is separated from the adherend surface 22 by the thickness of the first layer 61. Here, no adhesive 60 is provided in the cover portion 36. At the cover portion 36 of the first sheet 30, the first surface 31 is in contact with the adherend surface 22. The adhesive 60 may also be provided in the cover portion 36.

[0051] The lateral portion of the second surface 32 of the linear transmission member 50 is adhered to the second sheet 40 via the second layer 62. At the sheet fixing portion 37 of the first sheet 30, the second surface 32 is adhered to the second sheet 40 via the second layer 62. At this time, the presence of the third layer 63 that permeates into the second sheet 40 increases the fixing strength between the second sheet 40 and the adhesive 60.

[0052] The second surface 32 and the third surface 41 are in contact with each other except for the gaps 35, 45. The second surface 32 and the third surface 41 are bonded to each other via the second layer 62 and the third layer 63 which permeate the gaps 35, 45.

[0053] Some of the fibers 34 of the first sheet 30 are in contact with some of the fibers 44 of the second sheet 40. The fibers 34, 44 in contact with each other are covered with the adhesive 60 of the second layer 62 and the third layer 63.

[0054] The type of adhesive 60 is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the adhesive 60 be an adhesive that can be softened and made fluid by heating. Such adhesive 60 may be, for example, a hot melt adhesive.

[0055] The thickness of the first layer 61 is not particularly limited and can be set appropriately. For example, the thickness of the first layer 61 may be the same as the thickness of the sheet fixing portion 37 of the first sheet 30, or may be larger or smaller than the thickness of the sheet fixing portion 37. For example, the thickness of the first layer 61 may be between 0.1 mm and 2 mm.

[0056] The second layer 62 permeates from the first surface 31 to the second surface 32 in the sheet fixing portion 37. The second layer 62 permeates the entire thickness direction of the first sheet 30 in the sheet fixing portion 37. Therefore, the thickness of the second layer 62 is the same as the thickness of the sheet fixing portion 37 of the first sheet 30. The thickness of the sheet fixing portion 37 of the first sheet 30 may be the same as the thickness of the cover portion 36, or may be different. A nonwoven fabric of uniform thickness may be used as the nonwoven fabric layer 33 of the first sheet 30. This nonwoven fabric may be compressed when it is adhered and fixed to the adherend 20 and the second sheet 40, so that the thickness of the sheet fixing portion 37 is smaller than the thickness of the cover portion 36.

[0057] The third layer 63 does not penetrate from the third surface 41 to the fourth surface 42 in the sheet fixing portion 47. The third layer 63 penetrates a portion of the sheet fixing portion 47 along the thickness direction of the second sheet 40. Therefore, the thickness of the third layer 63 is smaller than the thickness of the sheet fixing portion 47 of the second sheet 40. The thickness of the third layer 63 may be, for example, more than one-quarter and less than three-quarters of the thickness of the sheet fixing portion 47 of the second sheet 40.

[0058] In the example shown in FIG. 1, the adhesive 60 is provided partially along the extension direction of the linear transmission member 50. The adhesive 60 is provided at a plurality of locations spaced apart along the extension direction of the linear transmission member 50. The adhesive 60 is provided at each of the first end and the second end of the adherend 20. The adhesive 60 is not provided between the first end and the second end of the adherend 20. The adhesive 60 may be provided between the first end and the second end of the adherend 20. The adhesive 60 may be provided continuously from the first end to the second end of the adherend 20.

[0059] <Manufacturing method> Next, a method for producing the wiring member-attached adherend 10 will be described.

[0060] As shown in FIG. 4, a sheet-like hot melt adhesive (hereinafter referred to as adhesive sheet 60B) before heating is provided on the adherend surface 22. A first sheet 30 and a second sheet 40 are provided on the adhesive sheet 60B. A linear transmission member 50 is provided between the first sheet 30 and the second sheet 40. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the first sheet 30 and the linear transmission member 50 are provided in a state of being integrated into the wiring body 100. In a state in which the first sheet 30 and the second sheet 40 are overlapped so that the second surface 32 and the third surface 41 are in contact with each other, the adhesive sheet 60B is heated while the adhesive portion is pressed by the press members 80 and 81. At this time, either one or both of the press members 80 and 81 may also serve as a heating member. A heating member may be provided separately from the press members 80 and 81. The heating method of the adhesive sheet 60B is not particularly limited and can be set appropriately.

[0061] When the adhesive sheet 60B is heated, the adhesive softens and becomes fluid. The fluid adhesive penetrates from the first surface 31 through the gap 35 into the first sheet 30, and reaches the second surface 32. Furthermore, the fluid adhesive penetrates from the third surface 41 in contact with the second surface 32 into the second sheet 40 through the gap 45. At this time, the adhesive has a viscosity that allows it to penetrate the first sheet 30 and further penetrate into the second sheet 40 in a fluid state. The adhesive also has a viscosity that allows it to remain between the adherend surface 22 and the first surface 31 in a fluid state.

[0062] The wiring-attached adherend 10 is completed when the adhesive that has permeated into the second sheet 40 does not reach the fourth surface 42. For example, by adjusting the heating time, the pressure of the press member, etc., it is possible to prevent the adhesive that has permeated into the second sheet 40 from reaching the fourth surface 42.

[0063] <Effects, etc.> According to the thus configured adherend 10 with wiring member, the first sheet 30 is fixed to the adherend 20 and the first sheet 30 is fixed to the second sheet 40 by the first layer 61 and the second layer 62 of the adhesive 60. This facilitates the fixing of the first sheet 30 and the second sheet 40 sandwiching the linear transmission member 50 therebetween and the fixing of the first sheet 30 to the adherend 20. Furthermore, since the first layer 61 forms a layer between the first sheet 30 and the adherend 20, the first sheet 30 and the adherend 20 can be fixed relatively firmly. Furthermore, since the second layer 62 is a layer that has permeated into the first sheet 30, the adhesive 60 is fixed firmly to the first sheet 30 by an anchor effect.

[0064] For example, the second layer 62 can be formed when the adhesive sheet 60B provided between the first sheet 30 and the adherend 20 softens and permeates into the first sheet 30. This allows the first sheet 30 to be fixed to the adherend 20 and the first sheet 30 to the second sheet 40 in a single fixing operation.

[0065] Moreover, the first sheet 30 includes a nonwoven fabric layer 33, and the voids 35 of the first sheet 30 are formed between a plurality of fibers 34 in the nonwoven fabric layer 33. This allows the voids 35 of the first sheet 30 to be easily provided.

[0066] Additionally, in the second sheet 40, voids 45 are formed that reach the inside of the second sheet 40 from a third surface 41 of the second sheet 40 facing the first sheet 30, and the adhesive 60 includes a third layer 63 that permeates into the second sheet 40 via the voids 45 of the second sheet 40. As a result, when the first sheet 30 and the second sheet 40 are fixed together via the adhesive 60, an anchor effect is also exerted on the second sheet 40 side, increasing the fixing strength.

[0067] The second sheet 40 also includes a nonwoven fabric layer 43, and the voids 45 of the second sheet 40 are formed between a plurality of fibers 44 in the nonwoven fabric layer 43. This allows the voids 45 of the second sheet 40 to be easily provided.

[0068] Furthermore, the gaps 45 of the second sheet 40 reach from the third surface 41 to the fourth surface 42 of the second sheet 40 facing the opposite side to the third surface 41, and the adhesive 60 does not reach the fourth surface 42. This prevents the adhesive 60 from being exposed on the fourth surface 42 of the second sheet 40. Also, the adhesive 60 is prevented from adhering to the press member 81.

[0069] In addition, the linear transmission member 50 is fixed to either the first sheet 30 or the second sheet 40. This makes it difficult for the linear transmission member 50 to pop out from between the first sheet 30 and the second sheet 40 when the linear transmission member 50 is sandwiched between the first sheet 30 and the second sheet 40. This makes the fixing work easier.

[0070] Furthermore, the second sheet 40 is shorter than the first sheet 30 along the extension direction of the linear transmission member 50. This allows the weight of the adherend 10 with the wiring member to be reduced compared to when the second sheet 40 has the same length as the first sheet 30 along the extension direction of the linear transmission member 50. At this time, the linear transmission member 50 is fixed to the first sheet 30. This allows the linear transmission member 50 to be integrated with the first sheet 30 over a wide area, making the first sheet 30 with the linear transmission member 50 easier to handle.

[0071] [Note] Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the wiring-attached adherend 10. The wiring-attached adherend 110 shown in Fig. 6 differs from the wiring-attached adherend 10 in that the first sheet 130 has a multi-layer structure. The first sheet 130 has a two-layer structure of a nonwoven fabric layer 33 and a fusion layer 38.

[0072] The fusion layer 38 is laminated on the linear transmission member 50 side of the nonwoven fabric layer 33. The fusion layer 38 and the linear transmission member 50 are fused and fixed. The fusion layer 38 is a layer that is more suitable for fusion with the linear transmission member 50 than the nonwoven fabric layer 33. This increases the fixing strength of the spot fixing portion 102, and the spot fixing portion 102 is less likely to come off even if there is a thick linear transmission member 150. The fusion layer 38 contains a resin material, preferably a thermoplastic resin material. The resin material of the fusion layer 38 softens and is fused to the fusion partner. Such a resin material is not particularly limited, and the above-mentioned resin materials described in the material of the nonwoven fabric layer 33 can be used. Preferably, the material of the coating layer 52 and the material of the fusion layer 38 are compatible. Here, the resin material constituting the coating layer 52 is the same type as the resin material constituting the fusion layer 38. For example, the resin material constituting the adhesive layer 38 and the resin material constituting the covering layer 52 are PVC or polyolefin.

[0073] The fusion layer 38 is a non-fibrous sheet. The non-fibrous sheet is a sheet that does not have fibers. The fusion layer 38 may be a sheet having a uniform solid cross section (also called a non-foamed sheet or a solid sheet). For example, the fusion layer 38 may be a foamed sheet.

[0074] The fusion layer 38 is partially laminated on the nonwoven fabric layer 33. In the first sheet 130, the fusion layer 38 is provided on the cover portion 36, but not on the sheet fixing portion 37. In the cover portion 36, the surface of the fusion layer 38 forms the second surface 32. In the sheet fixing portion 37, the surface of the nonwoven fabric layer 33 forms the second surface 32. This allows the voids 35 to reach the second surface 32 even in the first sheet 30 having a multilayer structure of the nonwoven fabric layer 33 and the fusion layer 38. This allows the first sheet 130 and the adherend 20 to be fixed to each other and the first sheet 130 and the second sheet 40 to be fixed to each other via the adhesive 60 in the adherend 110 with wiring member, as in the adherend 10 with wiring member.

[0075] The fusion layer 38 and the nonwoven fabric layer 33 are fixed together while the surface of the fusion layer 38 and the surface of the nonwoven fabric layer 33 are in contact with each other. The manner of fixing the fusion layer 38 and the nonwoven fabric layer 33 is not particularly limited, but may be fixed together by fusion or adhesion. Since the nonwoven fabric layer 33 has voids 35, the resin material or adhesive of the fusion layer 38 can enter the voids 35 and be fixed together. This produces a so-called anchor effect, and the fusion layer 38 and the nonwoven fabric layer 33 are firmly fixed together. Here, the fusion layer 38 and the nonwoven fabric layer 33 are described as being fused together. That is, the resin of the fusion layer 38 penetrates between the fibers 34 of the nonwoven fabric layer 33 in a fluid state and is then hardened. This maintains the state in which the resin of the fusion layer 38 penetrates between the fibers 34 of the nonwoven fabric layer 33, and the fusion layer 38 and the nonwoven fabric layer 33 are firmly fixed together.

[0076] In addition, although it has been described above that the first sheet 30 includes a nonwoven fabric layer 33, and that the voids 35 of the first sheet 30 are formed between a plurality of fibers 34 in the nonwoven fabric layer 33, this is not a required configuration. For example, the first sheet may be a fiber material sheet other than the nonwoven fabric, such as a woven fabric or knitted fabric. In this case, the voids of the first sheet are between the yarns constituting the woven fabric or knitted fabric. In addition, for example, the first sheet may be a continuous foamed resin sheet or the like. In this case, the continuous air bubbles in the continuous foamed resin sheet are the voids of the first sheet.

[0077] Further, up to this point, the second sheet 40 has been described as having voids 45 formed from the third surface 41 of the second sheet 40 facing the first sheet 30 to reach the inside of the second sheet 40, and the adhesive 60 includes a third layer 63 that permeates into the second sheet 40 through the voids 45 of the second sheet 40, but this is not a required configuration. For example, the second sheet 40 may be a solid sheet that does not have the voids 45. Also, for example, the voids 45 of the second sheet 40 may be formed only in areas where the adhesive 60 is not present.

[0078] In addition, it has been described so far that the second sheet 40 is a nonwoven fabric layer 43, and that the voids 45 of the second sheet 40 are formed between the multiple fibers 44 in the nonwoven fabric layer 43, but this is not a required configuration. For example, the second sheet may be a fiber material sheet other than the nonwoven fabric, such as a woven fabric or a knitted fabric. In this case, the voids of the second sheet are between the yarns constituting the woven fabric or the knitted fabric. In addition, for example, the second sheet may be a foamed resin sheet or the like. In this case, the air bubbles in the foamed resin sheet become the voids of the second sheet. The foamed resin sheet may be a continuous foamed resin sheet or a closed foamed resin sheet. In the case of a continuous foamed resin sheet, the air bubbles as the voids reach from the third surface to the fourth surface. In the case of a closed foamed resin sheet, some of the independent air bubbles become voids that open to the third surface side in the second sheet, and although the adhesive from the second layer can enter the voids, the voids do not reach the fourth surface, making it physically impossible for the adhesive to reach the fourth surface.

[0079] Further, up to this point, it has been described that the voids 45 in the second sheet 40 reach from the third surface 41 to the fourth surface 42 of the second sheet 40 facing the opposite side to the third surface 41, and that the adhesive 60 does not reach the fourth surface 42, but this is not a required configuration. For example, the adhesive 60 may reach the fourth surface 42 of the second sheet 40. Also, for example, the voids in the second sheet do not have to reach from the third surface to the fourth surface. In this case, a closed-cell foam resin sheet can be used as the second sheet.

[0080] Further, although it has been described above that the linear transmission member 50 is fixed to either the first sheet 30 or the second sheet 40, this is not a required configuration. The linear transmission member 50 does not have to be fixed to either the first sheet 30 or the second sheet 40. In this case, the process of fixing the linear transmission member 50 to the first sheet 30 or the second sheet 40 can be omitted.

[0081] Further, although the second sheet 40 has been described above as being shorter than the first sheet 30 along the extension direction of the linear transmission member 50, this is not a required configuration. For example, the second sheet 40 may be the same size as the first sheet 30. Further, in this case, the linear transmission member 50 has been described as being fixed to the first sheet 30, but this is not a required configuration. For example, the linear transmission member 50 may be fixed to the second sheet 40.

[0082] The configurations described in the above embodiments and modifications can be combined as appropriate as long as they are not mutually inconsistent. [Explanation of symbols]

[0083] 10, 110 Adherend with wiring member 20 Adherent 22 Adhering surface 30, 130 1st sheet 31 Page 1 32 2nd page 33 Non-woven layer 34 Textiles 35 void 36 Cover part 37 Seat fixing part 38 Fusion layer 40 2nd Sheet 41 Page 3 42 Page 4 43 Non-woven layer 44 Textiles 45 void 46 Cover part 47 Seat fixing part 50 Linear transmission member 51 Transmission line body 52 Covering layer 60 Adhesive 60B Adhesive Sheet 61 1st layer 62 2nd layer 63 3rd layer 80, 81 Press members 100 Wiring body 102 Spot fixing part

Claims

1. An adherend having an adhesion surface; A first sheet overlying the attachment surface; a second sheet overlying the first sheet; a linear transmission member located between the first sheet and the second sheet; an adhesive that bonds the first sheet, the second sheet, and the adherend; Equipped with A gap is formed in the first sheet, the gap extending from a first surface facing the adherend surface to a second surface facing the second sheet, the adhesive includes a first layer provided between the first surface and the adherend surface, and a second layer permeating from the first layer through the gap into the first sheet, the first surface is adhered to the attachment surface via the first layer, An adherend with a wiring member, wherein a lateral portion of the linear transmission member on the second surface is adhered to the second sheet via the second layer.

2. The wiring member-attached adherend according to claim 1, The first sheet includes a nonwoven fabric layer, and the voids of the first sheet are formed between a plurality of fibers in the nonwoven fabric layer.

3. The wiring member-attached adherend according to claim 1 or 2, a gap is formed in the second sheet, the gap extending from a third surface of the second sheet facing the first sheet to an inside of the second sheet; The adhesive comprises a third layer that permeates into the second sheet through the gaps in the second sheet.

4. The wiring member-attached adherend according to claim 3, The second sheet includes a nonwoven fabric layer, and the gaps of the second sheet are formed between a plurality of fibers in the nonwoven fabric layer.

5. The wiring member-attached adherend according to claim 3 or 4, the gap of the second sheet extends from the third surface to a fourth surface of the second sheet facing an opposite side to the third surface, The adhesive does not reach the fourth surface of the adherend with a wiring member.

6. The wiring member-attached adherend according to any one of claims 1 to 5, An adherend with a wiring member, wherein the linear transmission member is fixed to either the first sheet or the second sheet.

7. The wiring member-attached adherend according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The second sheet is shorter than the first sheet along the extending direction of the linear transmission member.

8. The wiring member-attached adherend according to claim 7, The linear transmission member is fixed to the first sheet, and the adherend is provided with a wiring member.

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