JP2000021490A - Electrical connecting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electrical connecting structure, capable of securing waterproof property of a connection part without making the structure complicated. SOLUTION: This electrical connection device is provided with a connector 6 and a conductive member 5 connected to the connector 6 for electrifying, and a connection part 64 formed in the connector 6 and a connection part 45 formed in the conductive member 5 are made to contact with each other for electrifying. A part of the conductive member 5, including the connection part 45, is provided with the water resistant insulating material to be eliminated from a contact position through contact with the connection part 45 and the connection part 64, and electrically continue the connection part 45 and the connection part 64.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electrical connection device for electrically connecting a connection device and a conductive member to the connection device, and more particularly to a waterproof structure at a connection point.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Vehicles, such as motorcycles, agricultural vehicles, snowmobiles, personal watercrafts, etc., are equipped with many electric devices (connecting devices) such as various lightings, meter devices, switches, electric connectors, and electric couplers. The wiring connection is made through a predetermined wiring member (conductive member) such as an electric cable. However, in a vehicle used in such a wet environment, it is necessary to perform the wiring connection in consideration of the influence of moisture. There is.

[0003] Conventionally, an electrical connection device between a connecting device and a conductive member in this type of vehicle is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 8-192665 and 8-142709. Connection devices are known.

[0004]

However, those disclosed in these publications have an instrument case with a double structure,
By using a dedicated relay connector separately, water is prevented from entering the connection point between the flexible wiring board as the wiring member and the vehicle body side connector as the electric equipment, so the structure becomes complicated and very expensive There is a problem that it becomes.

Further, in the above-mentioned publication, even though the waterproof property between the flexible wiring board and the relay connector is obtained, the waterproof property between the relay connector and the vehicle body side connector is not considered. There was room for improvement.

In consideration of these points, the connection between the flexible wiring board and the relay connector or the connection between the relay connector and the vehicle body connector is sealed with a synthetic rubber or synthetic resin seal material. However, if the connection portion is sealed with a sealing material, it is extremely difficult to remove each connection element, and there is a concern about the thermal effect at the time of filling this kind of sealing material.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and a main object of the present invention is to provide an electric connection device capable of ensuring waterproofness without complicating the structure. is there.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a connecting device and a conductive member electrically connected to the connecting device, wherein the connecting portion formed on the connecting device and the conductive member are formed. In an electrical connection device in which the connection device and the conductive member are conductively connected by contacting a connection portion, in an area including the connection portion on at least one side of the connection device or the conductive member, A water-resistant insulating material is provided which is removed from the contact portion by the contact between the connection portions and enables conduction between the connection portions.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a connecting device and a conductive member electrically connected to the connecting device, wherein a connecting portion formed on the connecting device is connected to a connecting portion formed on the conductive member. In the electrical connection device formed by conductively connecting the connection device and the conductive member by doing, at least one side of the connection device or the conductive member, in a region including the connection portion, a mating connection portion A water-resistant insulating film whose contact portion is made conductive by contact with the insulating film.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a connecting device and a conductive member electrically connected to the connecting device, wherein a connecting portion formed on the connecting device is connected to a connecting portion formed on the conductive member. In the electrical connection device formed by conducting the connection device and the conductive member, the connection portion of the connection device is provided in a region including the connection portion on one side of the connection device or the conductive member. Along with providing a water-resistant insulating film whose contact part becomes conductive by contact with the other side, in a region including the connection portion on the other side,
A water-resistant insulating material that is removed from the contact portion by contact with the one-side connection portion is provided, and the connection portions are electrically connected to each other through the contact portions.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a connecting device and a conductive member electrically connected to the connecting device, wherein a connecting portion formed on the connecting device and a connecting portion formed on the conductive member are brought into contact with each other. In the electrical connection device in which the connection device and the conductive member are electrically connected to each other, the contact portion of the connection device is electrically connected to a region including the connection portion as the conductive member by contact with the connection portion of the connection device. Along with providing a water-resistant insulating film that becomes conductive, in the region including the connection portion in the connection device, provided with a water-resistant insulation material that is removed from the contact portion by contact with the connection portion of the conductive member,
The connection portions are electrically connected to each other through the contact portions.

Further, the water-resistant insulating material is made of grease.

Further, the invention is characterized in that the contact portion of the water-resistant insulating film is made of an anisotropic conductive film which becomes conductive by pressurization accompanying the contact.

Further, the connection device and the conductive member are mounted or included in a case body, and the connection portions are electrically connected through predetermined portions of the case body.

A predetermined portion of the case body is formed with a recess for accommodating the connection device. A connection portion of the conductive member is arranged in the recess and the connection device is inserted. It is characterized by contact.

Further, the conductive member comprises a flexible wiring board or a bus bar formed of a metal bar.

Further, the connecting device includes an insulating housing, and the connecting portion is exposed from the insulating housing.

[0018]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An electric connecting device according to the present invention comprises connecting devices 2, 6 and conductive members 4, 5 connected to the connecting devices 2, 6.
Connecting portions 28 and 64 formed in the connecting devices 2 and 6
Is an electrical connection device in which the connecting devices 2 and 6 and the conductive members 4 and 5 are conductively connected by bringing the connecting members 45 and 55 formed in the conductive members 4 and 5 into contact with each other.
When the connecting portions 28, 64 and the connecting portions 45, 55 come into contact with each other in a region including the connecting portions 28, 64 and the connecting portions 45, 55 for both the The connection portions 28 and 64 and the connection portions 45 and 5 are removed.
By providing the water-resistant insulating material 100 that enables conduction between the insulating layer 5 and the protective layer 5, it is possible to ensure waterproofness without complicating the structure such as adding a dedicated component or applying a special structure.

As the water-resistant insulating material 100, the connecting portion 4
5 and 55 and the connecting portions 28 and 64 are covered to prevent intrusion of moisture, and the connecting portions 45 and 55 and the connecting portions 28 and 6 are prevented.
4, the connecting portions 45 and 55 and the connecting portion 2
If it is possible to use grease having adhesiveness that can be removed from the contact portion by contact with 8, 64, and if both the connection portions 45, 55 and the connection portions 28, 64 can be covered in the conductive connection state, It may be provided on only one of the conductive members 4 and 5 or the connection devices 2 and 6.

The electrical connection device according to the present invention includes a connection device 6 and a conductive member 4 electrically connected to the connection device 6, and includes a connection portion 64 formed on the connection device 6 and a connection portion 45 formed on the conductive member 4. Are electrically connected to each other by electrically connecting the connecting device 6 and the conductive member 4 by contacting the connecting device 6 with the connecting portion 64 of the connecting device 6 in a region including the connecting portion 45 as the conductive member 4. The contact portion is provided with a water-resistant insulating film 200 that becomes conductive, and the region including the connection portion 64 as the connection device 6 is removed from the contact portion by contact with the connection portion 45 of the conductive member 4. Substance 10
0, and the connecting portions 64 and 45 through each contact point.
By conducting the electrical connection, it is possible to ensure waterproofness without complicating the structure such as adding a dedicated component or applying a special structure.

As the water-resistant insulating film 200, the connecting portion 45
To prevent moisture intrusion by covering the area including
The contact portion becomes conductive due to the pressurization accompanying the contact with the connection portion 64, and an anisotropic conductive film that allows conduction between the connection portion 64 and the connection portion 45 can be used.

Further, in a configuration in which the water-resistant insulating material 100 and the water-resistant insulating film 200 are combined, the water-resistant insulating material 100 is provided on the conductive member 4 side, and the water-resistant insulating film 200 is provided on the connection device 6 side. If sufficient waterproofing can be obtained only by providing the water-resistant insulating film 200 on one of the conductive members 4 and 5 or the connecting devices 2 and 6, the water-resistant insulating material 100 and the water-resistant insulating material 100 can be used. Insulating film 200
And may not be combined.

The connecting devices 2 and 6 and the conductive members 4 and 5 are configured to be included or mounted in the case body 3, and the connecting portions 2 of the connecting devices 2 and 6 are passed through predetermined portions of the case body 3.
8, 64 and the connecting portions 45, 55 of the conductive members 4, 5 can also be brought into conductive contact. At this time, the connection portions 28 and 64 of the connection devices 2 and 6 and the conductive members 4 and
5 are formed to receive the connecting portions 45, 55 of the conductive members 4, 5 in the recesses 32, 33, respectively.
5 and 55 are arranged and the connection devices 2 and 6 are inserted, so that the connection portions 45 and 55 of the conductive members 4 and 5 and the connection devices 2 and 6 are connected.
If the connecting portions 28 and 64 of the sixth unit 6 are configured to be brought into conductive contact, there is an advantage that a dedicated component is not required for the electrical connection between the connecting devices 2 and 6 and the conductive members 4 and 5.

As the conductive members 4 and 5, a bus bar made of a flexible wiring board or a metal bar is preferable.

The connecting device preferably has a structure in which the connecting portion is exposed from the insulating housing.

[0026]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The accompanying drawings show examples in which the electric connection device according to the present invention is applied to a handle unit of a scooter type motorcycle, and the embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to these accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the handle unit, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an assembled state of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a front view showing the rear side of FIG. 2, and FIG. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of an arrow C portion in FIG. 3,
6 is a sectional view of a main part showing an assembled state of FIG. 5, FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of an arrow D portion in FIG. 2, FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view along line BB of FIG. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a first conductive member, and FIGS. 10A and 10B are cross-sectional views of a main part of a second conductive member.

Referring to FIG. 1, a handle unit according to the present embodiment includes an instrument unit 1 for displaying predetermined measurement information to a driver and a plurality of first connection devices including a switch mechanism which can be manually operated by the driver. (Connecting device) 2, a case body 3 composed of a vehicle body housing on which the instrument unit 1 and the connecting device 2 are mounted and the outer surface of which is arranged toward the driver, and a flexible body arranged on the back of the instrument unit 1. A first conductive member (conductive member) 4 made of a wiring board; and a second conductive member (flexible wiring board) provided along the back surface of the case body 3 independently of the first conductive member 4. It comprises a conductive member (conductive member) 5 and a second connecting device (connecting device) 6 which is led out from the vehicle body side and is mounted on a predetermined portion of the case body 3 and formed of a vehicle body coupler. Each connection machine 2 and 6 are integrated, as shown in FIG. 2, it is intended to be attached and fixed to the substantially central portion of the handle frame 8 branched from the body frame 7 in the two directions.

The instrument unit 1 is composed of a mechanical instrument unit for displaying measured information such as running speed and remaining fuel in an analog manner. As shown in detail in FIG. An instrument space 13 formed by an analog instrument and an illumination lamp 14 for illuminating the instrument body 13 are housed in an internal space formed by a cover 11 and an instrument case 12 paired with the instrument case 12. A guide portion 1 that extends from a part of the back surface in a substantially U-shape.
5, the distal end side of the guide portion 15 is formed in a box shape opened in two directions as shown in FIG. 5, and a protrusion for press-fitting and holding an extension portion described later of the first conductive member. 1
6 and a through-hole-shaped engaging hole 17 for inserting and holding the distal end side
And

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first connection device 2 includes a headlamp changeover switch 21 for switching the headlamp (not shown) between upward and downward, and generation and generation of a turn signal.
The connection device 2 includes a turn signal switch 22 for switching, a horn switch 23, and a cell starter switch 24. Each of these connection devices 2 is made of resin, for example, using the turn signal switch 22 shown in FIGS. An insulating housing 25, an operating unit 26 exposed on the front side of the insulating housing 25 and enabling a driver to perform a switching operation by a manual operation, and a machine that performs the various state switching according to the operation of the operating unit 26 Switching mechanism 2
7 and a connecting portion 28 which is conductively connected to the switching mechanism 27 and includes a connection terminal partially exposed on the side surface of the insulating housing 25.
Has moderate elasticity by being bent into a predetermined shape.

The case body 3 is formed of a resin-made handle cover serving as a vehicle-body-side part. As shown in FIG. 1, an opening 31 that exposes the front of the instrument unit 1 and a plurality of first connection devices 2 ( A first recess (recess) 32 is formed corresponding to each of the switches 21 to 24) so that they can be mounted from the front side. As shown, a second recess (concave) 33 for accommodating and mounting the second connection device 6 derived from the vehicle body side is formed.

In this case, the first recess 32 is formed as shown in FIGS.
As shown in the figure, each connection device 2 (each switch 21 to 24)
And a hole for inserting a tip end of a first end of the second conductive member 5 from the back side of the case body 3 into the first recess 32. A portion 35 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 5, the second recess 33 is provided at the tip end of the guide portion 15 on the instrument unit 1 side.
It is formed in a box shape capable of accommodating the second connection device 6, and the bottom thereof has a guide portion 15 and a receiving portion 37 for the second connection device 6 protrudingly formed. On the side of the one side wall facing the housing, the second end 52 of the second conductive member 5 described later is guided into the second recess 33 so as to be continuous with the one side wall. The receiving portions 37, 38 are formed in a continuous wall shape through a slit in consideration of an adverse effect on the front side design of the case body 3 due to sink during resin molding. .

The first conductive member 4 is, as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main unit 41 includes a main portion 41 arranged along the back of the instrument case 12 of the instrument unit 1, and an extended portion 42 extending in a tongue shape from a part of the main portion 41.
An illumination lamp 14 for illuminating the instrument body 13 disposed in the instrument unit 1 is connected to the main part 41, and the extension part 42 is connected to the instrument case 12 as described above.
The guide portion 15 is guided along a guide portion 15 extending from the guide portion 15, and its tip is held by an engagement hole 17 of the guide portion 15 (see FIG. 5).

The first conductive member 4 has a plurality of wiring patterns 43 (see FIG. 5) for supplying electric signals such as a power supply and various signals to the illumination lamp 14 and the meter body 13.
An insulating portion 44 for insulating and protecting these wiring patterns 43 is provided. As shown in FIG. 9, the wiring pattern 43 extends to the distal end side of the extension portion 42 and partially covers the insulating portion 44 made of an insulating film. The connection portion 45 is exposed to the outside by being removed, and forms a connection portion 45 that is in direct contact with a connection portion described later of the second connection device 6 and is conductively connected to the second connection device 6. Although not shown, it is formed not only at the tip end side of the extension portion 42 but also at 14 places of illumination lamps.

As shown in FIG. 1, the second conductive member 5
A pair of first end portions 51 extending toward the mounting position of each connection device 2 in the case body 3;
And a single second end 52 extending toward the position where the recess 33 is formed, and each of the first and second ends 51 and 52 is attached to the case body 3 in the attached state. It is inserted into the first recess 32 and the second recess 33 (see FIGS. 5 to 8).

Similarly to the first conductive member 4, the second conductive member 5 has a plurality of wiring patterns 53 (see FIG. 3) for supplying electric signals such as power and various signals to the meter unit 1 and each connected device 2. 5 and 7) and these wiring patterns 5
3 is provided, and the wiring pattern 53 is formed as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b).
It extends to the end sides of the first and second ends 51 and 52 and is exposed to the outside by partially removing the insulating portion 54, so that the connecting portion 28 of the first connecting device 2 and the second connecting device 6 A connecting portion 55 that is in direct contact with a connecting portion described later and that is conductively connected to each of the connecting devices 2 and 6.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the second connection device 6 includes a substantially box-shaped insulating housing 61 and a vehicle body side cable 6.
And a plurality of connection terminals 63 which are internally connected and held in an insulating housing 61 in a state where they are conductively connected to each other. Part of these connection terminals 63 is partially exposed from the insulating housing 61 to the outside. The exposed portion forms a connection portion 64 that is in direct contact with the connection portions 45 and 55 of the conductive members 2 and 6 and is electrically connected to the connection portions 45 and 55. Note that, like the connection portion 28 of the first connection device 2, the connection portion 64 also has appropriate elasticity by being bent into a predetermined shape.

The connecting portions 45, 55 formed on the first and second conductive members 4, 5, respectively, are connected to the first and second conductive members 4, 5, as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the connection portions 28 and 29 formed on each of the second connection devices 2 and 6 are made of the water-resistant insulating material 100 including the periphery thereof before the conductive connection. Is covered.

The water-resistant insulating material 100 is made, for example, by applying grease having an appropriate viscosity to at least the connecting portions 45 and 45.
6 and 8 are applied to the surfaces of the first and second conductive members 4 and 5 including 55 and the first and second connecting devices 2 and 6 including at least the connecting portions 8 and 64. As shown, the connection portions 45, 55 of the conductive members 4, 5 are arranged in the respective recesses 32, 33 of the case body 3, and the respective recesses 32,
When each of the connection devices 2 and 6 is inserted and mounted in the
The connection portions 45 and 55 are removed from the contact portions by the contact pressure between the connection portions 45 and 55 through the wall surfaces of the connection devices 2 and 33 and the connection portions 28 and 64 of the connection devices 2 and 6.
The connection portions 45, 55, 28, 64 themselves remain as an adhesive insulating material in and around the connection portions 45, 55, 64, except for the contact portions, and are not covered by the insulation portions 44, 54. 55 and connection portions 28 and 6 exposed to the outside
The grease is used to prevent the intrusion of raindrops and the like into four places to ensure waterproofness. As a grease, a mineral oil (petroleum) type or a synthetic oil (chemical) type can be applied.

Next, an example of assembling the handle unit according to this embodiment will be described.

First, the second conductive member 5 is mounted on the back of the case body 3. At this time, a plurality of holding portions 39 for press-fitting and holding the second conductive member 5 are formed at the back position of the case body 3 corresponding to the second conductive member 5 (see FIG. 3).
The second conductive member 5 is temporarily held through these holding portions 39. At this time, the second end 52 of the second conductive member 5
Is inserted into the second recess 33 by the temporary fixing through the holding portion 39.

Next, the instrument unit 1 to which the first conductive member 4 including the extension portion 42 and the illumination bulb 14 have been previously mounted is attached to the case body 3. At this time, the distal end side of the guide portion 15 that guides and guides the extension portion 42 is housed in the second recess 33, whereby the extension portion 42 guided and guided by the guide portion 15 is located in the second recess 33. (See FIG. 4).

Next, the case body 3 on which the instrument unit 1 with the first conductive member 4 and the second conductive member 5 are mounted is fixed to the vehicle body frame 7 and the handle frame 8.

Next, the second connecting device 6 is inserted into the second recess 33 into which the extension 42 of the first conductive member 4 and the second end 52 of the second conductive member 5 are inserted.・ Attach (see Fig. 6). At this time, the connection portion 64 of the second connection device 6 and the connection portions 45 and 55 of the first and second conductive members 4 and 5 are brought into conductive contact, and the water resistant formed in advance on the connection portions 45 and 55 side. The waterproof property is ensured by the conductive insulating film 100, whereby the conduction path including the second connection device 6 → the first conductive member 4 → the meter unit 1, the second connection device 6 and the second
Is formed, and the conductive members 4 and 5 are also conductively connected to each other through a connection portion (not shown) of the connection terminals 63 arranged in the second connection device 6.

Next, the first end 51 of the second conductive member 5
Each of the connection devices 2 is mounted in the first recess 32 of the case body 3 into which is inserted (see FIG. 8). At this time, the connection portion 55 of the second conductive member 5 and the connection portion 28 of each connection device 2 are brought into conductive contact, and the waterproof property is secured by the water-resistant insulating film 100 formed on the connection portion 55 side in advance. A conductive path consisting of the connecting device 2 → the second conductive member 5 → the second connecting device 6 → the first conductive member 4 is also formed, and the assembly is completed.

In this assembly example, after the case body 3 is mounted on the vehicle body, each connection device 2 is mounted and the second
However, the mounting of the operation unit 2 and the mounting of the second connecting device 8 may be performed before the case body 3 is mounted on the vehicle body.

As described above, the electric connection device including the handle unit according to the present embodiment includes the connection devices 2 and 6 and the conductive members 4 and 5 electrically connected to the connection devices 2 and 6. An electrical connection device in which the connecting devices 2 and 6 and the conductive members 4 and 5 are conductively connected by bringing the connecting portions 28 and 64 into contact with the connecting portions 45 and 55 formed on the conductive members 4 and 5, The connection parts 28, 64 and the connection parts 45, 55 are in contact with each other in the region including the connection parts 28, 64 and the connection parts 45, 55 for both the connection equipments 2, 6 and the conductive members 4, 5. Is provided with a water-resistant insulating material 100 which is removed from the contact portion and enables conduction between the connection portions 28, 64 and the connection portions 45, 55. Connection without complicated structure such as application It is possible to ensure the waterproof parts 45,55,28,64, can be suppressed cost increase.

In this embodiment, a plurality of connecting devices 2 and 6 and a plurality of conductive members 4 and 5 are provided.
And the conductive members 4 and 5 may be single, respectively. In this embodiment, the connection portions 45 and 55 of the conductive members 4 and 5 and the connection portions 28 and 64 of the connection devices 2 and 6 are all waterproof. Although the conductive insulating film 100 is provided, the conductive insulating film 100 may be provided only at a required portion where the influence of moisture is particularly concerned. In the present embodiment, in the conductive connection between the connecting devices 2 and 6 and the conductive members 4 and 5, Water-resistant insulating material 1 for connecting portions 28, 64, 45, 55
However, if an amount sufficient to cover both the connection portions 45 and 55 and the connection portions 28 and 64 and exhibit sufficient waterproofness can be secured in the conductive connection state, the conductive members 4 and 5 Alternatively, it may be provided on only one of the connection devices 2 and 6.

Further, in this embodiment, the connecting devices 2 and 6 and the conductive members 4 and 5 are mounted on the case body 3. The connecting portions 45 and 55 of the conductive members 4 and 5 are arranged in the recesses 32 and 33, and the connecting devices 2 and 6 are inserted. 45,5
Since the connecting portions 28 and 64 of the connecting device 5 and the connecting devices 2 and 6 are in conductive contact with each other, there is an advantage that a dedicated member is not required when the connecting devices 2 and 6 and the conductive members 4 and 5 are connected. .

In this embodiment, the vehicle body housing is provided as the case body 3. However, a recess is formed in the instrument case 12, and the connecting device 6 and the respective conductive members 4, 5 are formed through the recess.
And the instrument case 12 can function as the case body 3.

In this embodiment, the water-resistant insulating material 10
The grease constituting No. 0 has a property that it does not easily flow even with the passage of time, so
5, 55 and the connecting portions 28 and 64 of the connecting devices 2 and 6 can be stably maintained in waterproofness.

FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show a second embodiment of the present invention.
For example, the water-resistant insulating material 100 made of grease is applied to the connection portion 64 of the second connection device 6 and the water-resistant insulation material is applied to the connection portion 45 of the first conductive member 4. As shown in FIG. 11, a connecting portion 45 is provided on the extension 42 of the first conductive member 4.
And a water-resistant insulating film 200 covering the periphery thereof.

This water-resistant insulating film 200 is formed as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, for example, a plurality of conductive particles 202 made of silver (Ag) are included in an epoxy resin sheet 201 having insulating and waterproof properties.
As shown in FIG. 12A, before the second connecting device 6 is brought into conductive contact with the connecting portion 64, the entire region is insulative, but as shown in FIG. 6
When the conductive particles 202 (group) are brought into contact with the connection portions 64 of the
And only the contact point changes to conductive.
As a result, it is possible to ensure the electrical conductivity of the contact location and the insulation and waterproof properties of the other locations.

As described above, the electric connection device including the handle unit according to the present embodiment includes the connection device 6 and the conductive member 4 electrically connected to the connection device 6. The connection part 45 formed on the member 4 is brought into contact with the connection equipment 6 and the conductive member 4 in a conductive connection. The connection part of the connection equipment 6 is formed in a region including the connection part 45 as the conductive member 4. In addition to providing the waterproofing insulating film 200 whose contact portion becomes conductive by contact with the contact portion 64, the contact portion of the conductive member 4 is contacted with the connection portion 45 of the conductive member 4 in a region including the connection portion 64 as the connection device 6. The water-resistant insulating material 100 to be removed is provided, and the connection portions 64 and the connection portions 45 are electrically connected to each other through the respective contact points, so that a special structure can be added or a special structure can be applied as in the related art. Reduction without it is possible to secure the waterproof property, can be suppressed cost increase.

In the present embodiment, the second connecting device 6 and the first conductive member 4 have been described as an example. However, the present embodiment can be applied to the first connecting device 2 and the second conductive member 5. Of course.

In this embodiment, the example in which the water-resistant insulating film 200 is provided on the first conductive member 4 side is shown. However, the water-resistant insulating film 200 may be provided on the second connecting device 6 side. Connection part 4
5 (55) structure and the connection portion 64 (2) of the connection device 6 (2).
8) The formation target of the water-resistant insulating film 200 may be selected according to the structure.

In the above-described first and second embodiments, the case where the first and second connecting devices 2 and 6 are composed of vehicle body couplers or switch units 21 to 24 has been described. However, the connecting devices are not limited to these. Instead, for example, an illumination lamp 14 can be provided as a connection device. In this case, in the wiring pattern 43 of the first conductive member 4, at least one side of a region including a connection portion (not shown) exposed from the insulating portion 44 or a region including a connection portion (not shown) of the illumination lamp 14 has water-resistant insulation. The substance 100 may be provided, or if only the water-resistant insulating film 200 is provided in a region including the connection portion of the first conductive member 4 to ensure sufficient waterproofness, if only the water-resistant insulating film 200 is provided. Well, water-resistant insulating film 2
If there is a concern about waterproofness only with 00, the water-resistant insulating material 100 may be provided on the lighting lamp 14 side.

FIGS. 13 and 14 show a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the conductive members 4 and 5 made of a flexible wiring board are replaced with insulating members 300 made of an insulating resin. A bus bar (conductive member) 302 having a plurality of metal bars 301 embedded therein is used, and instead of the first and second connecting devices 2 and 6 whose connecting portions 28 and 64 are exposed to the outside, an insulating housing 400 is provided. The figure shows a case where an electric connector (connection device) 402 composed of a vehicle body coupler on which connection terminals 401 are arranged is used.

The bus bar 302 is connected to, for example, the switch units 21 to 24 (first connection device 2), and has a connection portion 303 formed by partially exposing the metal bar 301 from the insulating portion 300 at its end. Formed and this connection 30
3 is coated with a water-resistant insulating material 100 made of grease. Electrical connector 402
The connection terminal 401 is formed with an elastic piece-shaped connection portion 403 that is electrically connected to the connection portion 303.

Then, the bus bar 302 is connected to the electric connector 4.
02 in the insulating housing 400,
The connection portion 303 of the bus bar 302 and the connection portion 403 of the electrical connector 402 are brought into contact with each other to conduct electricity.
403, so that the same effect as in the first and second embodiments can be obtained.

[0062]

As described above, the present invention comprises a connecting device and a conductive member electrically connected to the connecting device, so that the connecting portion formed on the connecting device and the connecting portion formed on the conductive member are brought into contact with each other. In the electrical connection device formed by conductively connecting the connection device and the conductive member, the connection device includes at least one side of the connection device or the conductive member and a region including the connection portion. By providing a water-resistant insulating material that is removed from a contact portion by contact and enables conduction between the connection portions, an electric connection device that can ensure waterproofness without complicating the structure is provided. it can.

According to the present invention, there is provided a connection device and a conductive member electrically connected to the connection device, wherein the connection portion formed on the connection device and the connection portion formed on the conductive member are brought into contact with each other. And an electrically connecting device that electrically connects the conductive member and the conductive member, wherein at least one of the connection device and the conductive member and the area including the connection portion, the contact portion by contact with the mating connection portion By providing a water-resistant insulating film that becomes conductive, it is possible to provide an electric connection device that can ensure waterproofness without complicating the structure.

The present invention also includes a connecting device and a conductive member electrically connected to the connecting device, wherein the connecting portion formed on the connecting device and the connecting portion formed on the conductive member are brought into contact with each other, thereby forming the connecting device. And an electrical connection device formed by conductively connecting the conductive member to a region including the connection portion on one side of a connection device or the conductive member,
The contact portion of the connection device is provided with a water-resistant insulating film whose contact portion is made conductive by contact with the connection portion, and on the other side, in a region including the connection portion, by contact with the one-side connection portion. An electrical connection capable of ensuring waterproofness without complicating the structure by providing a water-resistant insulating material that is removed from the contact point and conducting connection between the connection parts through the contact points. Equipment can be provided.

The present invention also includes a connecting device and a conductive member electrically connected to the connecting device, and the connecting device formed on the connecting device and the connecting portion formed on the conductive member are brought into contact with each other so as to contact the connecting device. And an electrically connecting device that electrically connects the conductive member and the conductive member. In a region including the connecting portion as the conductive member, a contact portion with the connecting portion of the connecting device becomes water-resistant insulation in which the contact portion becomes conductive. A film is provided, and a water-resistant insulating material that is removed from a contact portion of the conductive member by contact with the connection portion is provided in a region including the connection portion as the connection device, and the connection is performed through the contact portion. By electrically connecting the parts, it is possible to provide an electric connection device capable of ensuring waterproofness without complicating the structure.

Grease is preferably used as the water-resistant insulating material, and an anisotropic conductive film whose contact portion becomes conductive by pressure accompanying the contact is preferable as the water-resistant insulating film.

In addition, the connection device and the conductive member are mounted or included in the case body, and the connection portions are electrically connected through predetermined places of the case body. It is composed of a recess for accommodating a connection device, and by arranging the connection portion of the conductive member in the recess and inserting the connection device, there is an advantage that a dedicated component is not required for electrical connection.

The conductive member is preferably a flexible wiring board or a bus bar formed of a metal bar, and the connection device is provided with an insulating housing.
It is preferable that the connecting portion is exposed from the insulating housing.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a handle unit serving as an electric connection device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an assembled state of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the rear side of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of an arrow C portion in FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a main part showing an assembled state of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of an arrow D part in FIG. 2;

FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 2;

FIG. 9 is a sectional view showing a main part of a first conductive member.

FIGS. 10A and 10B are cross-sectional views showing a main part of a second conductive member.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a main part showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12A is a cross-sectional view showing a disconnected state of FIG. 11;
(B) is sectional drawing which shows the connection state of FIG.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a main part showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a sectional view showing the connection state of FIG. 13;

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 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Instrument unit 2, 6 1st, 2nd connection device (connection device) 3 Case body 4, 5 1st, 2nd conductive member (conductive member) 25, 61 Insulated housing 28, 64, 45, 55, 303 , 403 connecting part 32, 33 first and second recesses 100 water-resistant insulating material 200 water-resistant insulating film 302 bus bar (conductive member) 402 electrical connector (connection equipment)

Claims (10)

[Claims] An electronic device comprising: a connection device; and a conductive member electrically connected to the connection device, wherein the connection portion formed on the connection device and the connection portion formed on the conductive member are brought into contact with each other to connect the connection device with the conductive member. In an electrical connection device that is conductively connected to a member, at least one side of the connection device or the conductive member and in a region including the connection portion,
An electric connection device, wherein a water-resistant insulating material is provided which is removed from a contact portion by the contact between the connection portions and enables conduction between the connection portions. 2. A connection device comprising: a connection device; and a conductive member electrically connected to the connection device, wherein the connection portion formed on the connection device and the connection portion formed on the conductive member are brought into contact with each other so that the connection device and the conductive member are electrically connected to each other. In an electrical connection device that is conductively connected to a member, at least one side of the connection device or the conductive member and in a region including the connection portion,
An electrical connection device, wherein a water-resistant insulating film whose contact portion is made conductive by contact with a mating connection portion is provided. 3. A connection device comprising: a connection device; and a conductive member electrically connected to the connection device, wherein the connection portion formed on the connection device and the connection portion formed on the conductive member are brought into contact with each other so that the connection device and the conductive member are electrically connected to each other. In an electrical connection device formed by conductively connecting a member to a region including the connection portion on one side of the connection device or the conductive member, the contact portion is electrically connected to the connection portion of the connection device by contact with the connection portion of the connection device. Along with providing a water-resistant insulating film that becomes resistant, a water-resistant insulating material that is removed from the contact portion on the other side and that includes the connection portion by contact with the connection portion on the one side is provided, The electrical connection device, wherein the connection portions are electrically connected to each other through the contact points. 4. A device comprising a connection device and a conductive member electrically connected to the connection device, wherein the connection portion formed on the connection device and the connection portion formed on the conductive member are brought into contact with each other to connect the connection device with the conductive member. In an electric connection device in which a member is electrically connected, a water-resistant insulating film whose contact portion is made conductive by contact with the connection portion of the connection device is provided in a region including the connection portion as the conductive member. In both cases, a water-resistant insulating material that is removed from a contact portion of the conductive member by contact with the connection portion is provided in a region including the connection portion as the connection device, and the connection portions are connected to each other through the contact portions. An electrical connection device which is electrically connected. 5. The electrical connection device according to claim 1, wherein the water-resistant insulating material is made of grease. 6. The electrical connection device according to claim 2, wherein the water-resistant insulating film is made of an anisotropic conductive film whose contact portion becomes conductive by pressurization accompanying the contact. 7. The connection device according to claim 1, wherein the connection device and the conductive member are mounted or included in a case body, and the connection portions are electrically connected through predetermined portions of the case body. 7. The electrical connection device according to 6. 8. A predetermined portion of the case body includes a recess accommodating the connection device, and a connection portion of the conductive member is disposed in the recess and the connection device is inserted.
The electrical connection device according to claim 7, wherein the connection portions contact each other. 9. The electrical connection device according to claim 1, wherein the conductive member is formed of a flexible wiring board or a bus bar formed of a metal bar. 10. The electrical connection device according to claim 1, wherein the connection device includes an insulation housing, and the connection portion is exposed from the insulation housing.