Wire Harness

Abstract

To provide a clamp and a wire harness capable of improving versatility.SOLUTION: A clamp 60 has a holder 70 holding a cylindrical exterior member 30 surrounding a circumference of a wire member 20, and a fixture 100 connected to the holder 70 and fixed to a vehicle body V1. The holder 70 is a separate component from the fixture 100. The holder 70 has a holding part 71 holding the exterior member 30 and a first connection part 90. The fixture 100 has a fixing part 101 fixed to the vehicle body V1, and a second connection part 110 connected to the first connection part 90.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, a wire harness including a clamp that holds an exterior member surrounding an electric wire member and is fixed to a vehicle body is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). This type of clamp has a holding part that holds the exterior member and a fixing part that is fixed to the vehicle body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-101462 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, there is a demand for improved versatility in the above clamp, and there is still room for improvement in this regard. An object of the present disclosure is to provide a clamp and a wire harness that can improve versatility. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The clamp of the present disclosure includes a holder that holds a tubular outer casing that surrounds the outer periphery of an electric wire member, and a fastener that is connected to the holder and fixed to a fixed part, the holder being a separate part from the fastener, the holder having a holding portion that holds the outer casing and a first connecting portion, and the fastener having a fixing portion that is fixed to the fixed part and a second connecting portion that is connected to the first connecting portion.

[0006] A wire harness of the present disclosure includes an electric wire member, a tubular outer periphery of the electric wire member, and a clamp attached to the outer periphery of ... Effect of the Invention

[0007] The clamp and wire harness of the present disclosure have the advantage of being able to improve versatility. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a wire harness according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic side 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 cross-sectional view showing a wire harness according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing a portion of the clamp of one 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 perspective view showing a part of a clamp according to a modified example. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing a part of a clamp according to a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] [Description of the embodiments of the present disclosure] First, embodiments of the present disclosure will be listed and described. [1] A clamp disclosed herein includes a holder that holds a tubular outer casing that surrounds an outer periphery of an electric wire member, and a fastener that is connected to the holder and fixed to a fixed part, the holder being a separate part from the fastener, the holder having a holding portion that holds the outer casing and a first connecting portion, and the fastener having a fixing portion that is fixed to the fixed part and a second connecting portion that is connected to the first connecting portion.

[0010] According to this configuration, the holder and the fixing tool are formed as separate parts, and the first connecting part of the holder and the second connecting part of the fixing tool are connected to connect the holder and the fixing tool. Then, one clamp is configured by connecting the holder and the fixing tool. Therefore, even if the structure of the fixing part is changed to match the shape of the fixed part, if the fixing tool has the second connecting part, the fixing tool can be connected to the holder having the first connecting part. In other words, one type of holder can be shared for multiple types of fixing tools. Similarly, even if the structure of the holding part is changed to match the shape of the exterior member, if the holding tool has the first connecting part, the holding tool can be connected to the fixing tool having the second connecting part. In other words, one type of fixing tool can be shared for multiple types of holding tools. These can improve the versatility of the clamp.

[0011] [2] A wire harness of the present disclosure includes an electric wire member, a tubular outer casing member surrounding an outer periphery of the electric wire member, and a clamp attached to the outer periphery of the outer casing member, wherein the clamp includes a holder for holding the outer casing member, and a fastener connected to the holder and fixed to a fixed part, the holder being a separate part from the fastener, the holder having a holding portion for holding the outer casing member and a first connecting portion, and the fastener having a fixing portion fixed to the fixed part and a second connecting portion connected to the first connecting portion.

[0012] According to this configuration, the holder and the fixing tool are formed as separate parts, and the first connecting part of the holder and the second connecting part of the fixing tool are connected to connect the holder and the fixing tool. Then, one clamp is configured by connecting the holder and the fixing tool. Therefore, even if the structure of the fixing part is changed to match the shape of the fixed part, if the fixing tool has a second connecting part, the fixing tool can be connected to the holder having the first connecting part. In other words, one type of holder can be shared by multiple types of fixing tools. Similarly, even if the structure of the holding part is changed to match the shape of the exterior member, if the holding tool has a first connecting part, the holding tool can be connected to the fixing tool having the second connecting part. In other words, one type of fixing tool can be shared by multiple types of holding tools.

[0013] [3] It is preferable that the wiring board has a path regulating member attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member and regulating a path along which the electric wire member is arranged, the path regulating member has 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 length of the first main body portion, and the holding portion holds the exterior member and the path regulating member. According to this configuration, the exterior member and the path regulating member are held by the holding portion of the holder. Also, a fixing device connected to the holder is fixed to the fixed portion. Therefore, by fixing the fixing device to the fixed portion, the exterior member and the path regulating member can be fixed to the fixed portion.

[0014] [4] The holding portion is preferably formed in an annular shape surrounding the outer periphery of the path regulating member and the outer periphery of the exterior member at the portion where the path regulating member is attached, and the holding portion has a second main body portion and a lid portion connected to the second main body portion. According to this configuration, the holding portion is annular, but is divided into the second main body portion and the lid portion, so that a clamp including the holding portion can be attached to the path regulating member and the exterior member afterwards. This improves the workability of assembling the wire harness.

[0015] [5] It is preferable that the path regulating member has a first engaging portion, and the holding portion has a second engaging portion that engages with the first engaging portion in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member. According to this configuration, the first engaging portion provided on the path regulating member and the second engaging portion provided on the holding portion engage with each other, thereby suppressing relative movement of the path regulating member with respect to the holding portion in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member. In other words, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion engage with each other, thereby suppressing rotation of the path regulating member in the circumferential direction with respect to the holding portion. Therefore, it is possible to suppress positional deviation of the path regulating member with respect to the holding portion in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member, and improve the positional accuracy of the path regulating member with respect to the holding portion.

[0016] [6] It is preferable that the path regulating member has a first end and a second end which are both ends in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member and form the insertion opening, and the second engagement portion has a protrusion protruding from the inner surface of the holding 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. According to this configuration, the protrusion of the holding portion is capable of contacting at least one of the first end and the second end which 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 holding portion.

[0017] [7] The exterior member is preferably a corrugated tube having a bellows shape in which annular convex portions and annular concave portions are alternately connected in the length direction of the exterior member, and the protrusion has a protrusion that fits into the annular concave portion. With this configuration, the protrusion has a protrusion that fits into the annular concave portion of the corrugated tube. Therefore, movement of the corrugated tube relative to the clamp in the length direction of the corrugated tube can be suppressed.

[0018] [8] It is preferable that the first engagement portion has a recess provided on the outer surface of the first main body portion, and the second engagement portion has a protrusion that protrudes from the inner surface of the holding portion toward the path regulating member and fits into the recess. According to this configuration, the recess provided on the outer surface of the first main body portion and the protrusion provided on the inner surface of the holding portion fit into each other in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member. This makes it possible to suppress relative movement of the path regulating member with respect to the holding portion in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member.

[0019] [9] The path regulating member preferably has a first end and a second end which are both ends in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member and form the insertion opening, a first protruding portion protruding from the inner surface of at least one of the first end and the second end and capable of contacting the outer surface of the exterior member, and a second protruding portion protruding from the inner surface of a portion of the first main body where the recess is provided and capable of contacting the outer surface of the exterior member. According to this configuration, the path regulating member has a first protruding portion protruding from the inner surface of at least one of the first end and the second end and capable of contacting the outer surface of the exterior member. The first protruding portion can hold the exterior member from the outside of the exterior member, for example. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress detachment of the path regulating member from the exterior member through the insertion opening. In addition, the path regulating member has a second protruding portion protruding from the inner surface of the first main body and capable of contacting the outer surface of the exterior member. Therefore, both the first protruding portion and the second protruding portion can be brought into contact with the outer surface of the exterior member. This makes it possible to suppress rattling of the path regulating member relative to the exterior member.

[0020] [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," "vertical," and "total length" do not only mean strictly orthogonal, vertical, or total length, but also include roughly orthogonal, vertical, or total length within the range of the action and effect of this embodiment. 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 without ends, as well as a generally loop-shaped structure having a gap such as a C-shape. The "annular" shape includes, but is not limited to, a circle, an ellipse, and a polygon with sharp or rounded corners. In addition, "facing" in this specification refers to faces or members facing each other, including not only a case where they are completely facing each other, but also a case where they are partially facing each other. In addition, "facing" 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. Note that 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 equivalent to the claims.

[0021] (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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 2, the wire harness 10 includes a path regulating member 40 that is attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 and regulates a path along which the electric wire members 20 are routed, and a regulating member 50 that regulates movement of the path regulating member 40 relative to the exterior member 30. The wire harness 10 includes a clamp 60 that holds the exterior member 30 and is fixed to a vehicle body V1 of the vehicle V. Note that the path regulating member 40, the regulating member 50, and the clamp 60 are not shown in FIG.

[0025] (Configuration of the electric wire member 20) As shown in FIG. 3, the electric wire member 20 has, for example, one or more electric wires 21 (two in this embodiment) and a braid member 25 that surrounds the outer periphery of the multiple electric wires 21 collectively.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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).

[0030] (Configuration of exterior member 30) 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 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, for example, flying objects and water droplets.

[0031] The exterior member 30 is, for example, flexible and easily bendable. Examples of the flexible exterior member 30 include 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.

[0032] (Configuration of the path regulating member 40) As shown in FIG. 2, the path regulating member 40 holds the exterior member 30. The path regulating member 40 is, for example, harder than the exterior member 30. The path regulating member 40 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. For example, the path regulating member 40 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 where the path regulating member 40 is not attached. The path regulating member 40 is provided partially in the length direction of the wire harness main body 11. Note that one or more path regulating members 40 are provided according to the path of the wire harness main body 11.

[0033] The 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 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.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 4, the 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 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 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 path regulating member 40 is generally C-shaped. The cross-sectional shape of the path regulating member 40 is uniform over the entire length of the path regulating member 40 in the longitudinal direction, for example. As shown in FIG. 2, the 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.

[0035] The path regulating member 40 is made of, for example, metal or resin. The path regulating member 40 of the present embodiment is made of resin. As the material of the path regulating member 40, for example, synthetic resin such as polypropylene, polyamide, polyacetal, etc. can be used. The path regulating member 40 can be manufactured by, for example, extrusion molding, injection molding, etc.

[0036] The path regulating member 40 has an insertion opening 40X that opens in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the path regulating member 40. The path regulating member 40 has a first end 41 and a second end 42 that are both ends in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40 and form the insertion opening 40X. The path regulating member 40 has a first main body portion 43 that connects the first end 41 and the second end 42. In other words, the path regulating member 40 has the first main body portion 43 that covers a part of the circumferential direction of the exterior member 30, the first end 41 and the second end 42 that are provided at both ends in the circumferential direction of the first main body portion 43, and the insertion opening 40X formed by the first end 41 and the second end 42.

[0037] 4, the first main body portion 43 constitutes a main portion of the path regulating member 40. The radial thickness of the first main body portion 43 is, for example, uniform in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40. The cross-sectional shape of the first main body portion 43 is, for example, formed into a shape that follows the outer surface of the exterior member 30. The cross-sectional shapes of the first end portion 41, the second end portion 42, and the first main body portion 43 are, for example, formed into an arc shape.

[0038] The first end 41 and the second end 42 are provided on opposite sides of the first main body 43 in the circumferential direction. The first end 41 and the second end 42 are provided apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the first main body 43, sandwiching the insertion opening 40X therebetween. In other words, a gap between the first end 41 and the second end 42 in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40 is configured as the insertion opening 40X. In this manner, the path regulating member 40 is formed in a C-shape having the insertion opening 40X at a part of the circumferential direction of the first main body 43.

[0039] The first end 41 has a tip 41A. The second end 42 has a tip 42A. The tips 41A, 42A form an insertion opening 40X. The tips 41A, 42A are formed in a curved shape when viewed in the longitudinal direction of the path regulating member 40. That is, the cross-sectional shape of the tips 41A, 42A is formed in a curved shape. In this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the tips 41A, 42A is formed in a semicircular shape.

[0040] The path regulating member 40 has, for example, a first protrusion 45 protruding from each of the inner surfaces of the first end 41 and the second end 42. Each first protrusion 45 protrudes toward the exterior member 30 inserted inside the path regulating member 40 and can contact the outer surface of the exterior member 30. Each first protrusion 45 is in contact with, for example, the outer surface of the annular convex portion 31 of the exterior member 30. The two first protrusions 45 protrude from, for example, the inner surfaces of the tips 41A and 42A. The cross-sectional shape of each first protrusion 45 is formed, for example, in a curved shape. The cross-sectional shape of each first protrusion 45 of this embodiment is formed in a semicircular shape. Each first protrusion 45 extends in the length direction of the path regulating member 40. Each first protrusion 45 extends, for example, over the entire length of the path regulating member 40 in the length direction.

[0041] The path regulating member 40 has, for example, one or more (two in this embodiment) second protrusions 46 protruding from the inner surface of the first main body portion 43. Each second protrusion 46 protrudes from the inner surface of the first main body portion 43 toward the exterior member 30 and can contact the outer surface of the exterior member 30. Each second protrusion 46 is in contact with, for example, the outer surface of the annular convex portion 31 of the exterior member 30. The two second protrusions 46 are provided at an interval from each other in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40. The cross-sectional shape of each second protrusion 46 is formed in a curved shape. The cross-sectional shape of each second protrusion 46 in this embodiment is formed in, for example, a semicircular shape. Each second protrusion 46 extends, for example, over the entire length of the path regulating member 40 along the longitudinal direction of the path regulating member 40.

[0042] The first protruding portions 45 and the second protruding portions 46 press the exterior member 30 from, for example, the outside of the exterior member 30. The exterior member 30 is, for example, elastically sandwiched between the first protruding portions 45 and the second protruding portions 46. This strengthens the connection of the path regulating member 40 to the exterior member 30. Therefore, the 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.

[0043] Since the first protruding portions 45 and the second protruding portions 46 contact the outer surface of the exterior member 30, a gap is generated between the inner surface of the first main body portion 43 and the outer surface of the exterior member 30. This gap is generated over the entire length of the path regulating member 40 in the longitudinal direction.

[0044] The opening width of the insertion opening 40X, i.e., the shortest distance between the first end 41 and the second end 42, is smaller than, for example, the outer diameter of the exterior member 30. As shown in Fig. 3, the insertion opening 40X extends along the length of the first main body portion 43. The insertion opening 40X extends along the length of the first main body portion 43 over the entire length of the first main body portion 43. That is, the insertion opening 40X is formed so as to open in a direction perpendicular to the length of the first main body portion 43 and to open at both ends of the first main body portion 43 in the length direction.

[0045] By inserting the exterior member 30 into the insertion opening 40X from a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the first main body portion 43, the first main body portion 43 elastically deforms and the opening width of the insertion opening 40X increases. When the exterior member 30 is inserted inside the first main body portion 43, the first main body portion 43 elastically returns to its original shape. As a result, the opening width of the insertion opening 40X becomes smaller than the outer diameter of the exterior member 30, and the path regulating member 40 is attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member 30.

[0046] 2, the path regulating member 40 has a connection portion 47 that is connected to the clamp 60. The connection portion 47 is provided, for example, in a middle portion in the longitudinal direction of the path regulating member 40. The connection portion 47 is provided, for example, in the center of the path regulating member 40 in the longitudinal direction.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 4, the connection portion 47 has one or more recesses 48 as the first engagement portion. The connection portion 47 of this embodiment has two recesses 48. Each recess 48 is provided on the outer surface of the first main body portion 43 in the connection portion 47. Each recess 48 is provided, for example, on the outer surface of the portion where each second protrusion 46 is provided in the first main body portion 43. Each recess 48 is provided, for example, at a position overlapping with each second protrusion 46 in the radial direction of the path regulating member 40. Each recess 48 is formed so as to be recessed from the outer surface of the first main body portion 43 toward the radial inside of the path regulating member 40. Each recess 48 is a recess that does not penetrate the first main body portion 43 in the radial direction. The cross-sectional shape of each recess 48 is formed in a curved shape. The cross-sectional shape of each recess 48 of this embodiment is formed in a semicircular shape. As shown in FIG. 3, each recess 48 extends, for example, along the length direction of the wire harness main body 11. Each recess 48 extends, for example, over the entire length of the connecting portion 47. Each recess 48 extends, for example, along the length of the first main body portion 43 over the entire length of the first main body portion 43.

[0048] (Configuration of the regulating member 50) 2, the regulating member 50 is provided, for example, at both ends in the length direction of the path regulating member 40. For example, a resin or metal cable tie, a crimping ring, or an adhesive tape can be used as the regulating member 50. The regulating member 50 in this embodiment is an adhesive tape.

[0049] Each regulating member 50 is formed, for example, such that both end portions in the longitudinal direction of the path regulating member 40 are fixed to the outer surface of the exterior member 30. Each regulating member 50 is wrapped around the exterior member 30 from the end portion in the longitudinal direction of the path regulating member 40, for example. This makes it possible to suppress movement of the path regulating member 40 relative to the exterior member 30 in the longitudinal direction and circumferential direction of the wire harness main body 11.

[0050] (Configuration of clamp 60) As shown in FIG. 2, the clamp 60 holds the path regulating member 40 attached to the exterior member 30 and is fixed to a mounting surface V2 of the vehicle body V1. The mounting surface V2 in this embodiment is a surface outside the vehicle cabin under the floor of the vehicle V and faces the ground. The vehicle body V1 is provided with a stud bolt 200 at a position where the clamp 60 is provided. The stud bolt 200 is welded to the vehicle body V1. As shown in FIG. 4, the stud bolt 200 is provided such that a shaft portion 201 of the stud bolt 200 protrudes toward the ground beyond the mounting surface V2. As shown in FIG. 2, the clamp 60 is provided in a middle portion of the path regulating member 40 in the longitudinal direction. In this embodiment, one clamp 60 is provided in the longitudinal direction of the path regulating member 40.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 4, the clamp 60 has a holder 70 that holds the exterior member 30 and a fixing device 100 that is fixed to the vehicle body V1. The holder 70 is a separate part from the fixing device 100. The holder 70 is connected (fixed) to the fixing device 100. The holder 70 and the fixing device 100 may be connected in a separable manner or may be connected in a non-separable manner. The holder 70 surrounds and holds, for example, the exterior member 30 and the path regulating member 40. The holder 70 and the fixing device 100 are arranged side by side, for example, along the X-axis. The X-axis is, for example, perpendicular to the length direction of the exterior member 30. In the following description, the direction extending along the X-axis may be referred to as the X-axis direction. Also, the direction extending along the Y-axis perpendicular to the X-axis may be referred to as the Y-axis direction. The fixing device 100 is attached to the vehicle body V1, for example, along the direction in which the stud bolt 200 extends, which is the Y-axis direction here. For this reason, the holder 70 and the fixture 100 in this embodiment are provided side by side in a direction intersecting the mounting direction of the fixture 100 to the vehicle body V1.

[0052] The clamp 60 is made of, for example, metal or resin. The holder 70 and the fixing device 100 of this embodiment are made of resin. The material of the holder 70 and the fixing device 100 may be, for example, a synthetic resin such as polypropylene, polyamide, or polyacetal. The material of the holder 70 and the fixing device 100 may be the same material as each other, or may be different materials. The holder 70 and the fixing device 100 may be manufactured by, for example, injection molding.

[0053] The holder 70 has a holder 71 that holds the exterior member 30, and a first connecting portion 90. The holder 70 is, for example, a single component in which the holder 71 and the first connecting portion 90 are integrally formed. The fixture 100 has a fixing portion 101 that is fixed to the vehicle body V1, and a second connecting portion 110 that is connected to the first connecting portion 90. The fixture 100 is, for example, a single component in which the fixing portion 101 and the second connecting portion 110 are integrally formed.

[0054] The holding portion 71, for example, surrounds the outer periphery of the connection portion 47 of the path control member 40. The holding portion 71 is formed, for example, in an annular shape that surrounds 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, over the entire circumferential direction.

[0055] The holding portion 71 has, for example, a second main body portion 72 and a lid portion 75 connected to the second main body portion 72. The second main body portion 72 is formed, for example, integrally with the first connecting portion 90. The lid portion 75 is formed, for example, integrally with the second main body portion 72.

[0056] The second main body portion 72 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 72 covers, for example, a part of the outer periphery of the path regulating member 40 in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40. The second main body portion 72 is tubular and covers the outer periphery of the path regulating member 40 in a part of the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40. The second main body portion 72 covers, for example, a range larger than half of the outer periphery of the path regulating member 40. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the second main body portion 72 is formed, for example, in a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the path regulating member 40. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the second main body portion 72 is formed, for example, in a curved shape. The cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the second main body portion 72 is generally U-shaped.

[0057] The second main body 72 has a third end 73 and a fourth end 74, which are both ends of the second main body 72 in the circumferential direction. The second main body 72 has an accommodation opening 72X formed by the third end 73 and the fourth end 74. The accommodation opening 72X is an opening between the third end 73 and the fourth end 74. The accommodation opening 72X opens in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the second main body 72. The accommodation opening 72X opens, for example, in the X-axis direction in which the holder 70 and the fixing device 100 are aligned, in a direction away from the fixing device 100. The accommodation opening 72X extends along the length direction of the second main body 72 over the entire length of the second main body 72. The opening width of the accommodation opening 72X, that is, the shortest distance between the third end 73 and the fourth end 74, is, for example, equal to the outer diameter of the path regulating member 40 or larger than the outer diameter of the path regulating member 40. The exterior member 30 and the path regulating member 40 are inserted into the storage opening 72X along a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the second main body portion 72. In this specification, "equal" includes not only a case where they are exactly equal, but also a case where there is some difference between the objects to be compared due to the influence of dimensional tolerances and the like.

[0058] The lid portion 75 covers, for example, a part of the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 in the circumferential direction of the exterior member 30. The lid portion 75 covers, for example, a part of the outer periphery of the path regulating member 40 in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40. The lid portion 75 covers, for example, an area smaller than half of the outer periphery of the path regulating member 40. The lid portion 75 is formed, for example, in a flat plate shape as a whole.

[0059] The holding portion 71 has, for example, a hinge portion 76 that connects the second main body portion 72 and the lid portion 75. The hinge portion 76 connects one circumferential end of the second main body portion 72 and one circumferential end of the lid portion 75. The second main body portion 72 and the lid portion 75 are, for example, an integrally molded product that is molded integrally via the hinge portion 76. Here, the one circumferential end of the second main body portion 72 is, for example, the third end portion 73 of the third end portion 73 and the fourth end portion 74 that is provided near the mounting surface V2. A first lock portion 77 is provided at the other circumferential end of the second main body portion 72 (here, the fourth end portion 74). A second lock portion 78 that can be engaged with the first lock portion 77 is provided at the other circumferential end of the lid portion 75. The second lock portion 78, for example, vertically protrudes from the lid portion 75 toward the second main body portion 72. A locking claw 79 that protrudes toward the second main body 72 is provided at the tip of the second locking portion 78. The first locking portion 77 is formed to be able to engage with the locking claw 79.

[0060] The second body portion 72 and the lid portion 75 can rotate relatively around the hinge portion 76. The lid portion 75 can rotate around the hinge portion 76 between an open position shown in FIG. 3 and a closed position shown in FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4, when the lid portion 75 is in the closed position, the lock claw 79 of the second lock portion 78 engages with the first lock portion 77. The first lock portion 77 and the lock claw 79 engage with each other, thereby holding the lid portion 75 in the closed position. In this manner, the second body portion 72 and the lid portion 75 are connected to each other. When the second body portion 72 and the lid portion 75 are connected to each other, the holding portion 71 forms an annular shape that surrounds the outer periphery of the exterior member 30 and the connection portion 47 together. That is, the lid portion 75 can surround and hold the path regulating member 40 and the wire harness main body 11 together with the second body portion 72 by being rotated relatively to the second body portion 72 and being held in the closed position.

[0061] The holding portion 71 has, for example, a protrusion 80 serving as a second engagement portion. The protrusion 80 protrudes toward the insertion opening 40X of the path regulating member 40 held inside the holding portion 71. The protrusion 80 protrudes so as to be disposed inside the insertion opening 40X of the path regulating member 40. The protrusion 80 is capable of contacting the first end portion 41 and the second end portion 42 of the path regulating member 40 in the circumferential direction.

[0062] The protrusion 80 is provided, for example, on the inner surface of the second main body portion 72. The protrusion 80 protrudes, for example, from an inner surface of the second main body portion 72 that faces the lid portion 75 toward the storage opening 72X. The protrusion 80 is provided on the inner surface of the second main body portion 72 at a portion closest to the first connecting portion 90 in the circumferential direction of the holding portion 71. For this reason, when the protrusion 80 is disposed inside the insertion opening 40X of the path regulating member 40, the insertion opening 40X faces the first connecting portion 90 and the fixing device 100.

[0063] 5, the holding portion 71 has a plurality of (three in this embodiment) protrusions 80. The three protrusions 80 are provided at intervals from one another in the longitudinal direction of the exterior member 30. Each protrusion 80 has a projection 81 that fits into the annular recess 32 of the exterior member 30. The projection 81 is provided so as to protrude further from the tip of the protrusion 80. A plurality of protrusions 81 are provided in the longitudinal direction of the exterior member 30. In this embodiment, five protrusions 81 are provided in the longitudinal direction of the exterior member 30, and each protrusion fits into a different annular recess 32.

[0064] As shown in FIG. 4, the holding portion 71 has, for example, one or more convex portions 83 as the second engagement portion. The holding portion 71 of this embodiment has two convex portions 83. Each convex portion 83 is formed to be able to engage with each concave portion 48 in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40. Each convex portion 83 is provided, for example, on the inner surface of the second main body portion 72. Each convex portion 83 is provided apart from the protrusion portion 80 in the circumferential direction of the holding portion 71. Each convex portion 83 protrudes, for example, from the inner surface of the second main body portion 72 toward the first main body portion 43 of the connection portion 47. Each convex portion 83 is formed to be able to be engaged with each concave portion 48. The cross-sectional shape of each convex portion 83 is formed, for example, in a curved shape. The cross-sectional shape of each convex portion 83 is formed, for example, in a semicircular shape.

[0065] 3, each of the protrusions 83 extends, for example, along the longitudinal direction of the path regulating member 40. Each of the protrusions 83 is formed to be longer in the longitudinal direction of the path regulating member 40 than in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40. Each of the protrusions 83 extends, for example, over the entire length of the holding portion 71 in the longitudinal direction.

[0066] 4, when the protrusion 83 is fitted into the recess 48, the recess 48 and the protrusion 83 engage with each other in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40. Specifically, when the protrusion 83 is fitted into the recess 48, the inner surface of the recess 48 and the side surface of the protrusion 83 engage with each other in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40.

[0067] The first connecting portion 90 is provided opposite the second connecting portion 110 of the fixing device 100. The first connecting portion 90 has a first opposing surface 91 that faces the second connecting portion 110. The first connecting portion 90 has, for example, one or more connecting members 92 provided on the first opposing surface 91.

[0068] 6, the first connecting portion 90 of the present embodiment has four connecting members 92. The four connecting members 92 are provided in the vicinity of the four corners of the first opposing surface 91, respectively, for example.

[0069] As shown in FIG. 4, each connecting member 92 has, for example, a pillar portion 93 and an engagement piece 94 provided at the tip of the pillar portion 93. The base end of the pillar portion 93 is connected to the first opposing surface 91. The base end of the pillar portion 93 is formed integrally and continuously with the first opposing surface 91. The pillar portion 93 extends along the X-axis direction. The pillar portion 93 is formed in a pillar shape so as to extend from the first opposing surface 91 toward the fixing device 100. The pillar portion 93 in this embodiment is formed in a cylindrical shape.

[0070] An engagement piece 94 is formed integrally and continuously at the tip of the column portion 93. The engagement piece 94 is formed so as to protrude outward from the tip of the column portion 93. The engagement piece 94 is formed, for example, so as to protrude outward from the entire circumferential direction of the tip of the column portion 93. The engagement piece 94 is formed, for example, in a cone shape. The engagement piece 94 in this embodiment is formed in a cone shape.

[0071] Here, the second connecting portion 110 of the fixing device 100 is provided facing the first connecting portion 90. The second connecting portion 110 has a second opposing surface 111 that faces the first opposing surface 91 of the first connecting portion 90. The second connecting portion 110 has one or more connecting holes 112 provided in the second opposing surface 111. As shown in FIG. 6, the second connecting portion 110 of this embodiment has four connecting holes 112. The four connecting holes 112 are provided so as to face the four connecting members 92, respectively.

[0072] As shown in FIG. 4, each of the connecting holes 112 has, for example, a first hole 113 formed in the second opposing surface 111 and a second hole 114 that is connected to the first hole 113 and has a larger opening width than the first hole 113. The first hole 113 extends in the X-axis direction. The first hole 113 is formed to a size that allows the column portion 93 of the connecting member 92 to be inserted therein. For example, the opening width of the first hole 113 along the Y-axis direction is equal to the width of the column portion 93 along the Y-axis direction, or slightly larger than the width of the column portion 93 along the Y-axis direction. Here, the first hole 113 of this embodiment is formed in a cylindrical shape. The opening diameter of the first hole 113 is, for example, equal to the outer diameter of the column portion 93, or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the column portion 93. The opening width of the first hole 113 along the Y-axis direction is smaller than the longest dimension of the engagement piece 94 in the Y-axis direction. The dimension of the first hole 113 along the X-axis direction is slightly smaller than the dimension of the column portion 93 along the X-axis direction. The second hole 114 is formed to a size capable of accommodating the engagement piece 94. The opening width of the second hole 114 along the Y-axis direction is larger than, for example, the longest dimension of the engagement piece 94 in the Y-axis direction.

[0073] The engagement piece 94 of the connecting member 92 is formed so as to be insertable into and engageable with the connecting hole 112. For example, the engagement piece 94 is formed so as to be insertable into the first hole 113 and so as to be elastically deformable so as to be able to engage with the periphery of the first hole 113 after being inserted into the first hole 113. The width of the widest part of the engagement piece 94 in a direction perpendicular to the X-axis direction in which the column portion 93 extends, here the diameter of the cone's base, is set to be larger than the opening diameter of the first hole 113. The engagement piece 94 is formed so as to be elastically deformable so that the diameter of the cone's base is equal to or smaller than the opening diameter of the first hole 113.

[0074] As the engaging piece 94 is inserted into the first hole 113, the engaging piece 94 elastically deforms so that the diameter of the bottom of the cone becomes smaller while advancing inside the first hole 113. Then, when the engaging piece 94 passes through the first hole 113, the engaging piece 94 elastically returns to its original shape, and the bottom surface of the engaging piece 94 engages with the periphery of the first hole 113. As a result, the first connecting part 90 is connected to the second connecting part 110, and the holder 70 is connected to the fixing device 100.

[0075] The fixing part 101 of the fixing device 100 has a bolt accommodating chamber 102 into which the shaft portion 201 of the stud bolt 200 is inserted. An insertion hole 103 into which the shaft portion 201 is inserted is formed in the surface of the fixing part 101 facing the mounting surface V2. The insertion hole 103 is connected to the bolt accommodating chamber 102. The bolt accommodating chamber 102 is provided with a plurality of engagement claws 104 that can elastically engage with the thread groove or circumferential groove of the shaft portion 201 of the stud bolt 200. The plurality of engagement claws 104 are provided, for example, in pairs at upper and lower stages, with the stud bolt 200 sandwiched between them in the radial direction. A plurality of spring pieces 105 are provided on the surface of the fixing part 101 facing the mounting surface V2.

[0076] Fixing device 100 is fixed to vehicle body V1 by inserting stud bolt 200 into bolt accommodating chamber 102 of fixing part 101 and engaging claw 104 with stud bolt 200. At this time, in fixing device 100, spring piece 105 elastically contacts mounting surface V2, so that fixing part 101 can be suitably fixed to mounting surface V2.

[0077] Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. In the clamp 60, the holder 70 and the fixing device 100 are formed as separate parts, and the holder 70 and the fixing device 100 are connected by connecting the first connecting portion 90 of the holder 70 and the second connecting portion 110 of the fixing device 100. Then, the holder 70 and the fixing device 100 are connected to form one clamp 60. For this reason, even if the structure of the fixing portion 101 of the fixing device 100 is changed to match the shape of the fixed portion, for example, as long as the fixing device 100 has the second connecting portion 110, the fixing device 100 can be connected to the holder 70 having the first connecting portion 90.

[0078] More specifically, the clamp 60 of this embodiment has a structure including a fastener 100 that engages with a stud bolt 200 protruding from the vehicle body V1 and is fixed to the vehicle body V1, and a retainer 70. In contrast, as shown in Fig. 7, even if the fastener 120 engages with a plate-shaped mounting piece 300 and is fixed to the vehicle body V1, it can be connected to the retainer 70 that has a first connecting portion 90 as long as it has a second connecting portion 110. The fastener 120 has a fixing portion 121 that engages with the mounting piece 300 and is fixed to the vehicle body V1, and the second connecting portion 110.

[0079] The fixing portion 121 has a mounting piece accommodating chamber 122 into which the mounting piece 300 is inserted. The mounting piece accommodating chamber 122 is open toward the mounting surface V2 in the Y-axis direction, for example. A lock arm 123 is provided inside the mounting piece accommodating chamber 122. The lock arm 123 is formed, for example, so as to extend obliquely downward in FIG. 7 from an end portion on the mounting surface V2 side in the Y-axis direction. A lock protrusion 124 that protrudes toward the inside of the mounting piece accommodating chamber 122 is provided at the tip of the lock arm 123. Here, the mounting piece 300 is provided, for example, on the vehicle body V1. The mounting piece 300 is, for example, a metal plate. The mounting piece 300 has, for example, a mounting hole 301. The lock protrusion 124 of the lock arm 123 is fitted into the mounting hole 301. Specifically, when the mounting piece 300 is inserted into the mounting piece accommodating chamber 122, it pushes the lock arm 123, thereby deforming it, and moves inside the mounting piece accommodating chamber 122. Then, when the mounting piece 300 is inserted to a position where the mounting hole 301 faces the lock protrusion 124, the lock arm 123 elastically returns, and the lock protrusion 124 fits into the mounting hole 301. This causes the lock protrusion 124 of the lock arm 123 to engage with the mounting hole 301 of the mounting piece 300. As a result, the fixing device 120 is fixed to the vehicle body V1. Then, the fixing device 120 is connected to the holder 70 by the second connecting portion 110.

[0080] In this way, even if the structures of the fixing portions 101, 121 are different, if the fixing devices 100, 120 have the second connecting portion 110, they can be connected to the holder 70 having the first connecting portion 90. In other words, one type of holder 70 can be shared by multiple types of fixing devices 100, 120. Similarly, if the holder has a first connecting portion 90 similar to that of the holder 70, for example, it can be connected to the fixing device 100 having the second connecting portion 110. In other words, one type of fixing device 100 can be shared by multiple types of holders 70.

[0081] Next, the effects of this embodiment will be described. (1) In the clamp 60, the holder 70 and the fixing device 100 are formed as separate parts, and the holder 70 and the fixing device 100 are connected by connecting the first connecting portion 90 and the second connecting portion 110. With this configuration, one type of holder 70 can be used in common for multiple types of fixing devices 100, and one type of fixing device 100 can be used in common for multiple types of holders 70. This improves the versatility of the clamp 60.

[0082] For example, even if the structure of the fixed portion to which clamp 60 is fixed is changed, it is not necessary to change the design of the entire clamp 60, and it can be accommodated by only changing the design of fixing device 100. This allows the time required to change the design of clamp 60 to be shortened.

[0083] (2) Since the holder 70 and the fixing tool 100 are formed as separate parts, the holder 70 and the fixing tool 100 can be manufactured separately. Therefore, for example, the thickness of the holder 70 and the thickness of the fixing tool 100 can be set separately. Also, for example, the material of the holder 70 and the material of the fixing tool 100 can be set separately.

[0084] (3) The exterior member 30 and the path regulating member 40 are held by the holding portion 71 of the holder 70. In addition, the fixing device 100 connected to the holder 70 is fixed to the vehicle body V1. Therefore, by fixing the fixing device 100 to the vehicle body V1, the exterior member 30 and the path regulating member 40 can be fixed to the vehicle body V1.

[0085] (4) The insertion opening 40X of the path regulating member 40 opens in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first main body portion 43 and extends over the entire longitudinal length of the first main body portion 43. This makes it possible to attach the path regulating member 40 to the exterior member 30 through the insertion opening 40X 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 path regulating member 40 can be attached later, it is possible to improve the ease of assembly of the wire harness 10.

[0086] (5) The holding portion 71 has a second main body portion 72 and a lid portion 75 connected to the second main body portion 72. The holding portion 71 is formed in an annular shape surrounding the path regulating member 40 and the exterior member 30. According to this configuration, while the holding portion 71 is formed in an annular shape surrounding the path regulating member 40 and the exterior member 30, the holding portion 71 is divided into the second main body portion 72 and the lid portion 75, so that the clamp 60 including the holding portion 71 can be later attached to the path regulating member 40 and the exterior member 30. This can further improve the ease of assembly of the wire harness 10.

[0087] (6) The holding portion 71 has a protrusion 80 that can come into contact with at least one of the first end 41 and the second end 42 that form the insertion opening 40X in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40. Therefore, the protrusion 80 and the first end 41 or the second end 42 are engaged with each other in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40. Due to this engagement, the relative movement of the path regulating member 40 with respect to the holding portion 71 in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40 is suppressed. That is, the protrusion 80 and the first end 41 or the second end 42 are engaged with each other, so that the path regulating member 40 can be prevented from rotating in the circumferential direction with respect to the holding portion 71. Therefore, the path regulating member 40 can be prevented from being misaligned with respect to the holding portion 71 in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40, and the positional accuracy of the path regulating member 40 with respect to the holding portion 71 can be improved.

[0088] (7) The protrusion 80 has the protrusion 81 that fits into the annular recess 32 of the exterior member 30 . This makes it possible to suppress movement of the exterior member 30 relative to the clamp 60 in the length direction of the exterior member 30 .

[0089] (8) The recesses 48 provided on the outer surface of the first main body portion 43 and the protrusions 83 provided on the inner surface of the holding portion 71 are engaged with each other in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40, thereby making it possible to suitably suppress relative movement of the path regulating member 40 with respect to the holding portion 71 in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40.

[0090] (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.

[0091] In the above embodiment, the structures of the first connecting portion 90 and the second connecting portion 110 can be appropriately changed. For example, as long as the first connecting portion 90 and the second connecting portion 110 have a structure that allows them to be connected to each other, other structures are not particularly limited.

[0092] The number of connecting members 92 included in the first connecting portion 90 may be one, two, or three, or may be five or more. Similarly, the number of connecting holes 112 included in the second connecting portion 110 may be one, two, or three, or may be five or more.

[0093] The positions at which the connecting member 92 and the connecting hole 112 are formed can be changed as appropriate. For example, the connecting member 92 may be provided at the center of the first opposing surface 91, and the connecting hole 112 may be provided at the center of the second opposing surface 111.

[0094] The shapes of the connecting members 92 and the connecting holes 112 can be changed as appropriate. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, each connecting member 92 may be modified to extend in one direction, here in the Y-axis direction. Each connecting member 92 in this modified example extends linearly along the Y-axis direction, for example. The first connecting portion 90 in this modified example has two connecting members 92. The two connecting members 92 are arranged, for example, side by side along the Z-axis perpendicular to both the Y-axis and the X-axis. In the following description, the direction extending along the Z-axis is referred to as the Z-axis direction. Each connecting member 92 in this modified example has, for example, a column portion 93A formed in a quadrangular column shape and an engagement piece 94A formed in a pyramidal shape. The column portion 93A extends linearly along the Y-axis direction, for example. The engagement piece 94A is formed so as to protrude outward from the entire circumferential circumference of the tip of the column portion 93A. The engagement piece 94A in this modified example is formed in a triangular pyramid shape. Further, the second connecting portion 110 of this modified example has two connecting holes 112 respectively facing the two connecting members 92. Each connecting hole 112 of this modified example has a first hole 113A into which the post portion 93A can be inserted and a second hole 114A into which the engagement piece 94A can be accommodated.

[0095] Each engagement piece 94A is formed to be insertable into and engageable with the connecting hole 112. For example, the engagement piece 94A is formed to be insertable into the first hole 113A and elastically deformable so as to be able to engage with the periphery of the first hole 113A after being inserted into the first hole 113A.

[0096] In the modification shown in FIG. 8, the connecting members 92 and the connecting holes 112 may be formed to extend in the Z-axis direction. In the above embodiment, the first connecting portion 90 has the connecting member 92, and the second connecting portion 110 has the connecting hole 112. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second connecting portion 110 may have the connecting member 92, and the first connecting portion 90 may have the connecting hole 112.

[0097] For example, as shown in Fig. 9, the first connecting portion 90 may be slid relatively with respect to the second connecting portion 110 to connect the first connecting portion 90 and the second connecting portion 110. The first connecting portion 90 in this modified example has two connecting members 95. The two connecting members 95 are arranged side by side in the Z-axis direction, for example. Each connecting member 95 extends in the Y-axis direction.

[0098] Each connecting member 95 has a pillar portion 96 and a pair of guide protrusions 97. The pillar portion 96 protrudes from the first opposing surface 91 toward the second opposing surface 111. The pillar portion 96 extends linearly along the Y-axis direction, for example. The pillar portion 96 in this embodiment is formed in a quadrangular pillar shape. The pair of guide protrusions 97 protrude outward from both side surfaces of the pillar portion 96 in the Z-axis direction, for example. The pair of guide protrusions 97 protrude in opposite directions from each other in the Z-axis direction, for example. The pair of guide protrusions 97 protrude from both side surfaces at the tip of the pillar portion 96. Each guide protrusion 97 extends linearly along the Y-axis direction, for example. Each guide protrusion 97 extends over the entire length of the pillar portion 96 in the Y-axis direction, for example. The cross-sectional shape of each connecting member 95 is formed in a T-shape, for example. Each connecting member 95 has an engagement recess 98, for example. The engagement recess 98 is formed so as to be recessed from the protruding tip surface of the pillar portion 96 towards the first opposing surface 91 .

[0099] The second connecting portion 110 of this modified example has two connecting grooves 115. The two connecting grooves 115 are arranged, for example, side by side in the Z-axis direction. Each connecting groove 115 extends in the Y-axis direction. Each connecting groove 115 opens, for example, in one direction in the Y-axis direction, in this case only upward. Each connecting groove 115 has a first groove 116 into which the pillar portion 96 fits and a pair of second grooves 117 into which a pair of guide protrusions 97 fits. The first groove 116 and the second groove 117 communicate with each other. The first groove 116 opens toward the first connecting portion 90 in the X-axis direction. The first groove 116 is formed so as to be recessed from the second opposing surface 111 along the X-axis direction. The first groove 116 extends, for example, linearly along the Y-axis direction. The first groove 116 is formed, for example, to a size that allows the pillar portion 96 to slide inside the first groove 116. Each second groove 117 is formed, for example, so as to expand in the Z-axis direction from the bottom surface of the first groove 116. Each second groove 117 extends linearly along the Y-axis direction. Each second groove 117 does not open toward the first connecting portion 90, for example, in the X-axis direction. In other words, the second opposing surface 111 is interposed between each second groove 117 and the first connecting portion 90 in the X-axis direction. Each second groove 117 is formed, for example, to a size that allows the guide protrusion 97 to slide inside the second groove 117. Each connecting groove 115 has, for example, an engagement protrusion 118. The engagement protrusion 118 protrudes from the bottom surface of the first groove 116 toward the first opposing surface 91. The engagement protrusion 118 is formed to be able to engage with the engagement recess 98.

[0100] In this modified example, each connecting member 95 is inserted into each connecting groove 115 from an upper opening of each connecting groove 115. Specifically, the pillar portion 96 is inserted into the first groove 116, and the guide protrusion 97 is inserted into the second groove 117. Next, each connecting member 95 is slid downward inside each connecting groove 115. Then, when the engagement protrusion 118 is fitted into the engagement recess 98 and the engagement protrusion 118 and the engagement recess 98 are engaged with each other, the first connecting part 90 and the second connecting part 110 are connected to each other.

[0101] In the modification shown in FIG. 9, the connecting members 95 and the connecting grooves 115 may be formed to extend in the Z-axis direction. In the modification shown in FIG. 9, the second connecting portion 110 may have the connecting member 95 , and the first connecting portion 90 may have the connecting groove 115 .

[0102] In the above embodiment, the shapes, formation positions and numbers of the recesses 48 as the first engagement portions and the protrusions 83 as the second engagement portions can be changed as appropriate. In the above embodiment, the protrusion 83 is provided on the inner surface of the second main body portion 72. However, this is not limited to this. The protrusion 83 may be provided on the inner surface of the lid portion 75.

[0103] In the above embodiment, the recess 48 is formed in the first main body portion 43, and the protrusion 83 is formed in the second main body portion 72, and these recesses 48 and protrusions 83 are configured to fit together, but the protrusion-recess relationship may be reversed.

[0104] The recess 48 may be provided partially in the length direction of the first main body portion 43. For example, the recess 48 may be provided only in the connection portion 47 in the length direction of the first main body portion 43. The recess 48 may also be provided partially in the length direction of the connection portion 47. The recess 48 may also be omitted.

[0105] The protrusions 83 may be provided partially in the length direction of the holding portion 71. Also, the protrusions 83 may be omitted. The protrusion 81 may be omitted from the protrusion 80 in the above embodiment.

[0106] In the above embodiment, the protrusion 80 is provided on the inner surface of the second main body portion 72, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the protrusion 80 may be provided on the inner surface of the lid portion 75. In this case, when the protrusion 80 provided on the inner surface of the lid portion 75 is inserted into the insertion opening 40X of the path regulating member 40, for example, the circumferential position of the insertion opening 40X of the path regulating member 40 is positioned so as to face the holding portion 71 toward the lid portion 75.

[0107] In the above embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the second main body portion 72 is not limited to a U-shape, but can be changed to, for example, a circular arc shape or an elliptical arc shape. In the above embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the lid portion 75 is not limited to a straight line, but can be changed to, for example, a circular arc or an elliptical arc.

[0108] In the holding portion 71 of the above embodiment, the second main body portion 72 and the lid portion 75 are formed integrally with each other, but this is not limited thereto, and the second main body portion 72 and the lid portion 75 may be separate. Note that even in the case where the second main body portion 72 and the lid portion 75 are separate components, the lid portion 75 can be connected to the second main body portion 72, and is configured to surround and hold the path regulating member 40 together with the second main body portion 72 in a state where the lid portion 75 is connected to the second main body portion 72.

[0109] The holding portion 71 has the second main body portion 72 and the lid portion 75, and is configured to be able to be attached to the exterior member 30 later, but is not limited to this. For example, the holding portion 71 may be configured to be immovable when the lid portion 75 is in a closed state. In this case, the clamp 60 cannot be attached to the exterior member 30 later, more specifically, it cannot be assembled from a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the exterior member 30, and it becomes necessary to assemble the exterior member 30 by passing it through the clamp 60 in the length direction.

[0110] There is no particular limitation on the arrangement direction of the holder 70 and the fixing device 100 in the clamp 60. For example, the holder 70 and the fixing device 100 may be arranged side by side along the attachment direction of the fixing device 100 to the vehicle body V1, that is, along the Y-axis direction.

[0111] In the above embodiment, two or more clamps 60 may be provided in the longitudinal direction of the path regulating member 40 . There is no particular limitation on the fixed portion to which the fixture 100 of the clamp 60 is fixed. The structure of the fixing portion 101 can be appropriately changed in accordance with the structure of the fixed portion.

[0112] There is no particular limitation on the object to be held by the holder 70 of the clamp 60. The structure of the holder 71 can be appropriately changed in accordance with the structure of the object to be held. The structure of the path regulating member 40 in the above embodiment can be modified as appropriate. For example, as long as the path regulating member 40 has the first main body portion 43 and the insertion opening 40X 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.

[0113] In the above embodiment, the second protrusions 46 are provided on the inner surface of the portion of the first main body 43 in the circumferential direction where the recesses 48 are formed, but this is not limited to this. For example, the second protrusions 46 and the recesses 48 may be provided at positions offset from each other in the circumferential direction of the first main body 43.

[0114] Each of the second protrusions 46 may be provided partially in the length direction of the path regulating member 40 . At least one of the two second protrusions 46 may be omitted. Each of the first protrusions 45 may be provided in a position farther from the insertion opening 40X in the circumferential direction of the path regulating member 40 than the tips 41A and 42A.

[0115] The first protrusions 45 may be provided partially in the length direction of the path regulating member 40 . At least one of the two first protrusions 45 may be omitted. The path regulating member 40 is not limited to being provided under the floor of the vehicle V. The path regulating member 40 may be provided, for example, inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle V, as long as it is a part of the path of the wire harness main body 11 that extends in a straight line.

[0116] In the above embodiment, the path regulating member 40 is harder than the exterior member 30, but this is not limited thereto, and the path regulating member 40 may have a hardness equal to or less than that of the exterior member 30. In other words, the path regulating member 40 does not need to be harder than the exterior member 30 as long as the path regulating member 40 acts to make the exterior member 30 less likely to bend than the exterior member 30 in a state where the path regulating member 40 is not attached.

[0117] At least one of the two restricting members 50 in the above embodiment may be omitted. The path regulating member 40 may be omitted. The exterior member 30 may be, for example, a metal layer containing a metal material provided on the outer surface of a corrugated tube made of resin.

[0118] The exterior member 30 is not limited to a corrugated tube, and may be, for example, an exterior member that does not have the annular convex portion 31 and the annular concave portion 32. The exterior member 30 may be, for example, a metal pipe or a hard resin pipe.

[0119] The exterior member 30 may have a slit extending in the longitudinal direction of the exterior member 30 . Each electric wire 21 may be a low-voltage wire.

[0120] In the electric wire member 20, 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 may be embodied as a metal foil. The braid member 25 in the electric wire member 20 may be omitted.

[0121] Although the electric wire member 20 includes two electric wires 21, the present invention is not limited to this. The number of electric wires 21 may be one, or three or more. 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.

[0122] Although the multiple on-board devices electrically connected by the wire harness 10 are embodied as the inverter M1 and the high-voltage battery M2, the multiple on-board devices electrically connected by the wire harness 10 are not limited to this. The multiple on-board devices electrically connected by the wire harness 10 are not particularly limited as long as they are electrical devices mounted on the vehicle V.

[0123] 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]

[0124] 10 Wire Harness 11 Wire harness body 11A Straight section 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 Route control components 40X insertion port 41 First end 42 Second end 41A, 42A Tip 43 First body part 45 1st protrusion 46 Second protrusion 47 Connection 48 Recess 50 Regulatory Materials 60 Clamp 70 Holder 71 Holding part 72 Second body part 72X Storage port 73 Third end 74 4th end 75 Lid 76 Hinge part 77 First Lock Section 78 Second Lock Section 79 Locking Claw 80 Protrusion 81 Protrusion 83 Convex 90 1st connection part 91 First opposing surface 92 Connecting members 93,93A Pillar part 94,94A Engagement piece 95 Connecting members 96 Column section 97 Guide protrusion 98 Engagement recess 100 Fixtures 101 Fixed part 102 Bolt Containment Room 103 Insertion hole 104 Engagement claw 105 Spring piece 110 2nd connection part 111 Second opposing surface 112 Connection hole 113 First Hole 114 2nd Hole 115 Connection groove 116 First groove 117 Second groove 118 Engagement protrusion 120 Fixtures 121 Fixed part 122 Mounting Piece Storage Room 123 Lock Arm 124 Lock protrusion 200 Stud bolt 201 Shaft 300 Mounting piece 301 Mounting hole C1, C2 connector M1 Inverter M2 High Voltage Battery V Vehicle V1 body V2 mounting surface

Claims

1. An electric wire member; A cylindrical exterior member that surrounds an outer periphery of the electric wire member; A clamp attached to the outer periphery of the exterior member, The clamp is A holder for holding the exterior member; A fixing tool connected to the holding tool and fixed to the fixed portion, the holder is a separate part from the fixing device, The holder has a holding portion that holds the exterior member and a first connecting portion, The fixing device has a fixing portion fixed to the fixed portion and a second connecting portion connected to the first connecting portion, a path restriction member attached to an outer periphery of the exterior member and restricting a path along which the electric wire member is routed; 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 holding portion is a wire harness that holds the exterior member and the path regulating member.

2. the holding portion is formed in an annular shape surrounding an outer periphery of the path regulating member and an outer periphery of a portion of the exterior member to which the path regulating member is attached, over an entire circumferential direction, The wire harness according to claim 1 , wherein the holding portion has a second body portion and a lid portion connected to the second body portion.

3. The path regulating member has a first engagement portion, The wire harness according to claim 2 , wherein the holding portion has a second engaging portion that engages with the first engaging portion in a circumferential direction of the path regulating member.

4. the path regulating member has a first end portion and a second end portion which are both ends in a circumferential direction of the path regulating member and form the insertion opening, the second engagement portion has a protrusion protruding from an inner surface of the holding portion toward the insertion opening, The wire harness according to claim 3 , 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 regulation member.

5. the exterior member is a corrugated tube having a bellows shape 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 4 , wherein the protrusion has a protrusion that fits into the annular recess.

6. The first engagement portion has a recess provided on an outer surface of the first main body portion, The wire harness according to claim 3 , wherein the second engagement portion has a protrusion that protrudes from an inner surface of the holding portion toward the path regulating member and that fits into the recess in a concave-convex manner.

7. The path regulating member is a first end portion and a second end portion which are both circumferential ends of the path regulating member and form the insertion opening; a first protruding portion protruding from an inner surface of at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion and capable of contacting an outer surface of the exterior member; The wire harness according to claim 6 , further comprising: a second protruding portion protruding from an inner surface of a portion of the first main body where the recess is provided and capable of contacting an outer surface of the exterior member.

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