JP2012177455A - Bracket, and bracket fixing structure - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bracket and a bracket fixing structure in which when a wiring member is fixed to a target member, the wiring member can be fixed right at a designed position with a high level of precision.SOLUTION: The positioning between a first bracket 100 and a second bracket 200 of the bracket is established while a first bent member 101 is placed on a second bent member 201s. In addition, the bracket is aligned, when being fixed to an outer surface of a power control unit, to a positioning member provided on the power control unit with the first bent member 101s still kept being placed on the second bent member 201s.

Description

  The present invention relates to a bracket for fixing a first routing member and a second routing member that is routed so as to intersect the first routing member to a fixing destination member, and a bracket fixing structure. .

  Since wiring members such as a wire harness and a cooling hose are elongated in shape, it is necessary to route the wiring members in a predetermined position. In this case, the routing member is fixed to a predetermined location (fixed tip member) using a bracket.

  Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-52796 (Patent Document 1) discloses a transmission routing structure and a bracket for fixing a breather hose at a regular position on a transmission case.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-50417 (Patent Document 2) discloses a technique related to a rotation prevention structure of a connection terminal, and the mutual rotation of the connection terminal and the electric wire when two electric wires are connected at one place. A prohibited structure is disclosed.

JP 2000-52796 A JP 2002-50417 A

  Here, when routing a plurality of routing members such as a wire harness and a cooling hose, for example, the second routing member is routed so as to intersect the first routing member using a bracket. There is a case to search.

  In addition, the same bolt or the like in a state where the first bracket holding the first routing member and the second bracket holding the second routing member are overlapped due to the installation location of the bracket. A method (single-point fastening) of fixing to a fixing destination member is used. At this time, in order to increase the efficiency of the bracket fixing work, the first bracket and the second bracket are fixed and integrated with each other in advance. However, in this fixing, there is a possibility that a positional deviation occurs between the first bracket and the second bracket.

  Further, there is a possibility that positional deviation may occur when the integrated first bracket and second bracket are fixed to a fixing member using a fixing member such as a bolt. As a result, when the integrated first bracket and second bracket are fixed to the fixing destination member, the bracket is displaced, and the first routing member and the second routing member are There is a possibility that it cannot be fixed at an appropriate position of the fixing member.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a bracket and a bracket fixing structure capable of accurately fixing a routing member at a position as designed when the routing member is fixed to a fixing destination member. It is to provide.

  In the bracket based on this invention, the 2nd routing member wired so that it may cross | intersect with respect to the 1st routing member and the said 1st routing member is used as a fixation destination member using a fastening member. A bracket for fixing, comprising: a first bracket for holding the first routing member; and a second bracket for holding the second routing member, wherein the first bracket is the second bracket. A first reference portion for positioning for positioning with respect to the bracket is included, and the second bracket includes a second reference portion for positioning for positioning with respect to the first bracket, and the first bracket and the first bracket. The two brackets are positioned and fixed to each other in a state where the first reference portion and the second reference portion are overlapped.

  In another form, in the bracket, the first reference portion and the second reference portion have substantially the same shape.

  In another form, the first bracket has a first bracket base portion, and the first reference portion is a first bent member that protrudes from the first bracket base portion and bends toward the fixed member. The second bracket has a second bracket base portion, and the second reference portion is a second bent member that protrudes from the second bracket base portion and bends toward the fixed member. The first bracket and the second bracket are positioned and fixed to each other with the second bending member superimposed on the bending member.

  The bracket fixing structure according to the present invention is a bracket fixing structure for fixing any of the brackets described above to the fixing destination member, and the fixing destination member uses the fastening member. The bracket includes: a fastening region for fastening and fixing the bracket; and a positioning member provided in the vicinity of the fastening region for positioning the first reference portion and the second reference portion provided on the bracket. When the fixing member is fixed to the fixing member using the fastening member, the bracket is attached to the fixing member in a state where the first reference part and the second reference part are positioned by the positioning member. It is fixed.

  According to the bracket based on this invention, it is possible to provide a bracket and a bracket fixing structure capable of accurately fixing the routing member at a position as designed when the routing member is fixed to the fixing destination member. Is possible.

It is the schematic which shows the planar structure of a vehicle. It is the elements on larger scale in the arrow A arrow in FIG. It is a whole perspective view of the bracket in this Embodiment. It is IV sectional view taken on the line in FIG. It is a whole perspective view of the 1st bracket in this embodiment. It is a whole perspective view of the 2nd bracket in this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the integration process of the bracket in this Embodiment. (A) is a VIII line arrow directional cross-sectional view in FIG. 7, (B) is a side view of the cross section shown to (A). FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX in FIG. 2 showing a state in which the bracket in the present embodiment is fixed to the power control unit. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows the other form of the reference | standard site | part provided in the bracket in embodiment. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows the further another form of the reference | standard site | part provided in the bracket in embodiment. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows the further another form of the reference | standard site | part provided in the bracket in embodiment.

  A bracket and a bracket fixing structure according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that in the embodiments described below, when referring to the number, amount, and the like, the scope of the present invention is not necessarily limited to the number, amount, and the like unless otherwise specified. The same parts and corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description may not be repeated. In addition, it is planned from the beginning to use the structures in the embodiments in appropriate combinations.

  First, referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a schematic structure around a power control unit used in a hybrid (HV) vehicle will be described as an example in which the bracket and the bracket fixing structure in the present embodiment are employed. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a planar structure of the vehicle, and FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view taken along arrow A in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 1, in a hybrid (HV) vehicle 1, an engine 10 and a transaxle 20 are arranged on the front side of the vehicle 1. Transaxle 20 includes a motor generator (MG1, MG2) and the like. The motor generator (MG1.MG2) and the like are connected to the power control unit 30. Power is supplied to the power control unit 30 from the HV battery 50 disposed on the rear side of the vehicle 1 through the power cable 40.

  Referring to FIG. 2, the power control unit 30 employs a cooling structure (not shown). A cooling hose 70 that constitutes a cooling structure is exposed on the outer surface of the power control unit 30. A cable (harness) 60 such as a signal line is routed on the outer surface of the power control unit 30.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the cable 60 and the cooling hose 70 need to be three-dimensionally crossed so that the cooling hose 70 passes over the cable 60. Therefore, the cable 60 and the cooling hose 70 are fixed to the outer surface of the power control unit 30 using the bracket 1000. The cable 60 constitutes a first routing member, and the cooling hose 70 constitutes a second routing member.

  The bracket 1000 is fastened and fixed to the outer surface of the power control unit 30 using bolts 300. The bracket 1000 includes a first bracket 100 that holds the cable 60 and a second bracket 200 that holds the cooling hose 70. The cable 60 is held at two places with respect to the first bracket 100 using the clip CL1, and the cooling hose 70 is held at one place with respect to the second bracket 200 using the clip CL2.

(Bracket 1000)
Next, the detailed structure of the bracket 1000 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 is an overall perspective view of the bracket 1000, FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV in FIG. 3, FIG. 5 is an overall perspective view of the first bracket 100, and FIG. It is a whole perspective view.

(First bracket 100)
First, as shown in FIG. 5, the first bracket 100 includes a first bracket base portion 101 using a metal material or the like, and extensions 102 and 103 extending from the first bracket base portion 101. In addition, the form of the 1st bracket 100 is not limited to the form to show in figure, The form is suitably changed along the wiring direction of the cable 60 which should be hold | maintained.

  End portions along the longitudinal direction of the first bracket base portion 101 and the extension portions 102 and 103 are bent to increase rigidity. The first bracket base portion 101 is provided with a first fastening hole 101h for allowing the bolt 300 to pass therethrough. Further, the elongated portions 102 and 103 are provided with long holes 102h and 103h for fixing the clip CL1. The long holes 102h and 103h may be round holes. The extension 103 is provided with an auxiliary piece 104.

  In addition, the first bracket base portion 101 is provided with a first reference portion for positioning for positioning with respect to the second bracket 200. In the first reference portion in the present embodiment, a first bending member 101s that protrudes from the first bracket base portion 101 and bends toward the power control unit 30 that is the fixing destination member side is employed.

(Second bracket 200)
Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the second bracket 200 includes a second bracket base portion 201 using a metal material or the like, an upright portion 202 rising from the second bracket base portion 201, and a second bracket 200 from the upright portion 202. 2 having an extension portion 203 extending in parallel with the bracket base portion 201. In addition, the form of the 2nd bracket 200 is not limited to the form to show in figure, The form is suitably changed along the wiring direction of the cooling hose 70 which should be hold | maintained.

  End portions along the longitudinal direction of the second bracket base portion 201, the upright portion 202, and the extension portion 203 are bent to increase rigidity. The second bracket base portion 201 is provided with a second fastening hole 201h for allowing the bolt 300 to pass therethrough. The diameter of the second fastening hole 201h is the same as the diameter of the first fastening hole 101h. Further, the extension 203 is provided with a round hole 203h for fixing the clip CL2. The round hole 203h may be a long hole.

  Further, the second bracket base portion 201 is provided with a positioning second reference portion for positioning with respect to the first bracket 100. In the second reference portion in the present embodiment, a second bending member 201s that protrudes from the second bracket base portion 201 and bends toward the power control unit 30 that is the fixing destination member side is employed.

  3 and 4, in the present embodiment, first bending member 101s and second bending member 201s have substantially the same bent shape except for the bending size (radius). In a state where the second bending member 201s is overlaid on the first bending member 101s, the second bending member 201s is overlaid on the first bending member 101s without causing a gap therebetween. In plan view, the width of the first bending member 101s and the width of the second bending member 201s are the same.

(Integration of the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200)
Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the integration process of the 1st bracket 100 and the 2nd bracket 200 is demonstrated. 7 is a perspective view showing an integration step of the bracket 1000, FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII in FIG. 7, and FIG. 7B is a side view of the cross section shown in FIG. .

  A jig 2000 as shown in FIG. 8 is prepared. The jig 2000 has a positioning shaft 2001 and a positioning recess 2002. The diameter of the positioning shaft 2001 is the same as the diameters of the first fastening hole 101h and the second fastening hole 201h. Further, the width of the positioning recess 2002 is the same as the width of the first bending member 101s and the second bending member 201s. The positioning recess 2002 is deep enough to allow the first bending member 101s and the second bending member 201s to be inserted.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the positioning shaft 2001 is passed through the first fastening hole 101h and the second fastening hole 201h, and the first bending member 101s and the second bending member 201s are moved to the positioning recesses. Insert into 2002. Thereby, positioning between the 1st bracket 100 and the 2nd bracket 200 is performed correctly. Thereafter, in order to fix the positioning state between the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200, the first bracket base portion 101 of the first bracket 100 and the second bracket base portion 201 of the second bracket 200 are fixed. Spot welding S is performed. As a result, the bracket 1000 in which the positioning state is accurately fixed between the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 is obtained.

(Bracket fixing structure)
With reference to FIGS. 2 and 9 again, the fixing of the integrated bracket 1000 to the outer surface of the power control unit 30 will be described. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX in FIG. 2 showing a state in which the bracket 1000 is fixed to the power control unit 30.

  On the outer surface of the power control unit 30, a female screw 30 b is provided as a fastening region for fastening and fixing the bracket 1000 using the bolt 300. A positioning member 30 s that protrudes from the outer surface of the power control unit 30 is provided in the vicinity of the female screw 30 b.

  When the bracket 1000 is fastened and fixed using the bolt 300, the bracket 1000 itself also tries to rotate (in the direction of arrow R in FIG. 2) along the screwing direction (right-hand screw) of the bolt 300. However, the bracket 1000 exists in a state where the first reference portion and the second reference portion, which are composed of the first bending member 101s and the second bending member 201s, are overlapped, and the first reference portion and the second reference portion are positioned. Abutting on the member 30s, the rotation of the bracket 1000 is prevented and the positioning of the bracket 1000 is performed accurately.

  As described above, in the bracket 1000 according to the present embodiment, the positioning between the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 constituting the bracket 1000 is the first reference portion provided in the first bracket 100. The first bending member 101 s and the second bending member 201 s as the second reference portion provided on the second bracket 200 are positioned and fixed with high accuracy in a state where they are overlapped. Thereby, the mutual positioning between the 1st bracket 100 and the 2nd bracket 200 can be performed correctly.

  Further, also when the bracket 1000 is fixed to the outer surface of the power control unit 30, the first bending member 101s and the second bending member 201s that are overlapped are used as they are for the positioning member 30s provided in the power control unit 30. Positioning is performed. Thereby, the bracket 1000 can be fixed at an accurate position with respect to the outer surface of the power control unit 30. As a result, it is possible to fix the cable 60 and the cooling hose 70 on the outer surface of the power control unit 30 at a position as designed using the bracket 1000.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the bending member that protrudes from the base portion and bends toward the power control unit 30 side has been described as the configuration of the reference portion. However, the configuration is not limited to this configuration. As long as the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 can be accurately positioned with respect to each other and can be positioned with respect to the outer surface of the power control unit 30 in an overlaid state, It may be in such a form.

  For example, as another example, as shown in FIG. 10, a second bracket having the same shape as the first reference portion using the convex portion 110 s protruding outward from the edge of the first bracket base portion 101. You may use the 2nd reference | standard site | part using the convex part 210s which protrudes outward from the edge of the base part 201. FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the first reference portion using the recessed portion 120s recessed inward from the edge of the first bracket base 101 and the edge of the second bracket base 201 having the same shape are used. You may use the 2nd reference | standard site | part using the recessed part 220s dented in the direction. In this case, the shape of the positioning member provided on the outer surface of the power control unit 30 is a shape that engages with the recesses 120s and 220s.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the first reference portion using the hole 130s provided in the first bracket base 101 and the hole 230s provided in the second bracket base 201 having the same hole shape are used. The second reference portion may be used. In this case, the shape of the positioning member provided on the outer surface of the power control unit 30 is a rod-shaped member having a shape that fits into the holes 130 s and 230 s. The opening shape of the hole is not limited to the illustrated quadrangle.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the case where this invention was applied to the bracket for hold | maintaining the cable 60 routed on the outer surface of the power control unit 30 and the cooling hose 70 was demonstrated, as a similar structure, The present invention can be applied to a bracket used for routing so that the first routing member and the second routing member cross each other. For example, the present invention can be applied to a case where a rotation sensor harness around a brake of a tire and a hydraulic hose of the brake are crossed and wired.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 vehicle, 10 engine, 20 transaxle, 30 power control unit, 30b female screw, 30s positioning member, 40 power cable, 50 battery, 60 cable, 70 cooling hose, 100 first bracket, 101 second bracket base, 101h first 1 fastening hole, 101s first bending member, 102, 103, 103, 203 extension, 102h long hole, 104 auxiliary piece, 110s, 210s convex part, 120s, 220s concave part, 130s, 230s hole part, 200 second bracket , 201 second bracket base part, 201h second fastening hole, 201s second bending member, 202 standing part, 203h round hole, 300 bolt, 1000 bracket, 2000 jig, 2001 positioning shaft, 2002 positioning recess, C 1, CL2 clip.

Claims (4)

A bracket for fixing a first routing member and a second routing member that is routed so as to intersect the first routing member to a fixing member using a fastening member,
A first bracket for fixing the first routing member;
A second bracket for fixing the second routing member,
The first bracket includes a first reference portion for positioning for positioning with respect to the second bracket;
The second bracket includes a second reference portion for positioning for positioning with respect to the first bracket,
The bracket in which the first bracket and the second bracket are positioned and fixed to each other in a state where the first reference portion and the second reference portion are overlapped.   The bracket according to claim 1, wherein the first reference portion and the second reference portion have substantially the same shape. The first bracket has a first bracket base portion;
The first reference portion is a first bending member that protrudes from the first bracket base portion and bends toward the fixed member.
The second bracket has a second bracket base portion,
The second reference portion is a second bending member that protrudes from the second bracket base portion and bends toward the fixed member.
The bracket according to claim 2, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket are positioned and fixed to each other in a state where the second bending member is superimposed on the first bending member. A bracket fixing structure for fixing the bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 3 to the fixing tip member,
The fastening destination member is a fastening region for fastening and fixing the bracket using the fastening member;
A positioning member that is provided in the vicinity of the fastening region and that positions the first reference portion and the second reference portion provided on the bracket;
When the bracket is fixed to the fixing destination member using the fastening member, the bracket is fixed in a state where the first reference portion and the second reference portion are positioned by the positioning member. Bracket fixing structure fixed to the tip member.

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