JP2016018760A - connector - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow for inspection by means of the probe of an inspection apparatus, without imparting waterproof performance, while maintaining the coupling with other connector.SOLUTION: A connector 21 has a housing 22 which is fitted to other connector 41, a plurality of cable holes 26 formed and arranged on the housing 22, into which a plurality of coated cables 16 are inserted individually, a plurality of terminals 27 connected with the plurality of coated cables 16 in the housing 22, and are connected electrically with other connector 41, when the housing 22 is fitted thereto, a conductive telescopic member 29 provided in the cable hole 26 so as to close the same, and is connected electrically with the coated cable 16 inserted into the cable holes 26, and a probe hole 31 formed in the conductive telescopic member 29 in the cable hole 26, side by side with the coated cable 16.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a connector used in a vehicle such as an automobile.

  In vehicles such as automobiles, for example, a headlamp module and a battery are connected by a harness in which a plurality of covered cables are bundled. And a headlamp module and a harness are electrically connected by connecting the connectors provided in them.

By the way, in such a connector used in a vehicle or the like, water droplets such as rain may be applied. For this reason, the connector is required to have waterproof performance. In particular, in a connector for a harness used in a vehicle, for example, a plurality of covered cables are arranged side by side on one surface of the housing of the connector, so there is a possibility that the plurality of covered cables get wet with water. If the core wires of a plurality of covered cables are electrically connected to each other, there is a possibility that a signal or power to be transmitted through these covered cables cannot be transmitted correctly.
And in patent document 1, in order to obtain the waterproof performance of the exposed single terminal metal fitting, it discloses that this terminal metal fitting is covered with a rubber waterproof cover. Patent Document 2 discloses that when a plurality of covered cables are connected with a connector, the entire connector and the connecting portion are covered with a connector cover.

JP 2001-155818 A Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 60-087476

Thus, while the connector is required to have waterproof performance, it is necessary to inspect the performance of the headlamp module and the harness when a failure occurs in the electric circuit using the connector or during periodic inspection. In this inspection, it is desired to perform the inspection while the headlamp module and the harness are connected.
However, when the waterproof cover of Patent Document 1 and the connector cover of Patent Document 2 are used, the core wire of the covered cable cannot be accessed from outside these covers.
In particular, Patent Document 2 discloses an example in which two covered cables are connected by a connector cover that can connect three covered cables. In this case, unused cable holes are left. For this reason, it is conceivable to insert the probe of the inspection apparatus through an unused cable hole of the connector cover. However, when the probe of the inspection device is inserted into an unused cable hole, an opening is formed in the unused cable hole in the connector cover after the inspection. As a result, the waterproof performance of the connector cover is damaged by inspection.

  As described above, the connector is required to be inspected by the probe of the inspection apparatus while maintaining the connection between the connector and the other connector without impairing the waterproof performance.

  The connector according to the present invention includes a housing fitted with another connector, a plurality of cable holes formed side by side in the housing, into which a plurality of covered cables are individually inserted, and the plurality of coverings in the housing. A plurality of terminals that are connected to a cable and electrically connected to the other connector when the housing is fitted with the other connector, and provided in the cable hole so as to close the cable hole; A conductive elastic member electrically connected to the covered cable inserted into the cable hole, and a probe hole formed side by side with the covered cable in the cable hole in the conductive elastic member in the cable hole And having.

  Preferably, a non-conductive male elastic member provided outside the conductive elastic member in the cable hole and covering the conductive elastic member; and the probe in the non-conductive male elastic member It is good to have the notch formed in the position corresponding to a hole.

  Preferably, a hard member is provided on the inner side of the conductive elastic member at least in a portion that is on the inner side of the probe hole.

  Preferably, the inner surface of the probe hole is formed to be uneven.

  Suitably, the said covered cable is a thing which coat | covered the core wire with the coating | coated part, and it is good for the said core wire to expose in the said electrically conductive elastic member.

A plurality of cable holes into which a plurality of covered cables are individually inserted are formed side by side in a housing fitted with another connector of the connector of the present invention. Therefore, the connector of this invention can be utilized for the connection of the harness for vehicles, for example. In addition, an elastic member is provided in the cable hole so as to close the cable hole. Therefore, it becomes difficult for moisture to enter the housing from the cable hole. For example, it becomes difficult for moisture to penetrate to the portion where the core wire of the coated cable is connected to the terminal. For example, waterproof performance that can be used as a connector for a vehicle is obtained.
Moreover, a conductive elastic member that closes the cable hole is provided for each cable hole. For this reason, even if, for example, the surface of the housing between the plurality of adjacent covered cables gets wet with water, it is difficult to electrically connect the plurality of conductive elastic members.
In addition, a probe hole is formed in the conductive elastic member that closes the cable hole side by side with the covered cable. The probe hole is formed side by side with the covered cable in the cable hole. Therefore, for example, by inserting the probe of the inspection apparatus into the probe hole, the inspection can be performed while the connector is connected to another connector. Further, since the probe of the inspection apparatus can be held in a state where it is stuck in the probe hole, it is not necessary to manually support the probe during the inspection. Inspection work becomes easy.
As described above, the connector of the present invention can be inspected by the probe of the inspection apparatus without damaging the waterproof performance while maintaining the connection with other connectors.

FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory view showing an example of an electrical system of an automobile. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a connected state of the male connector and the female connector according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the male connector of FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the female connector of FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view in a state where the male connector and the female connector of FIG. 2 are connected. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the probe of the inspection apparatus is inserted and a state before and after that state.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an electrical system of the automobile 1. The automobile 1 is an example of a vehicle.
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the electrical system of the automobile 1 includes a battery 11, an ECU 12 (Engine Control Unit), a headlamp module 13, a lamp switch 14, and a harness 15.
Electrical components such as the battery 11, the ECU 12, the headlamp module 13, and the lamp switch 14 are distributed and arranged in the vehicle body 2 of the automobile 1.
The harness 15 is a bundle of a plurality of covered cables 16. A connector is attached to the tips of the plurality of covered cables 16. The harness 15 is connected to electrical components such as a battery 11, an ECU 12, and a headlamp module 13 that are dispersedly arranged in the vehicle body 2 of the automobile 1, as shown in FIG. 1 for example.

The electric parts dispersedly attached to the vehicle body 2 are electrically connected to other necessary electric parts by being connected to the harness 15. For example, the headlamp module 13 is connected to the harness 15, so that the headlamp module 13 is electrically connected to the battery 11 by the covered cable 16 of the harness 15 and can be turned on by the stored power of the battery 11. Further, the headlamp module 13 is connected to the harness 15 to be electrically connected to the ECU 12 by the covered cable 16 of the harness 15, and is turned on and off by a control signal output from the ECU 12 based on the operation of the lamp switch 14. Turn off is controlled.
Then, by bundling the plurality of covered cables 16 into an assembly as the harness 15 in this way, it is easy to attach the electrical system to the vehicle body 2.
A connector is used to connect the harness 15 and the electrical component. The connector includes a male connector and a female connector. The male connector and the female connector are connected by inserting the male connector into the female connector. Thereby, the harness 15 can electrically connect a plurality of electrical components.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a connected state of the male connector 21 and the female connector 41 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The male connector 21 and the female connector 41 of FIG. 2 can be used for the vehicle of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the male connector 21 of FIG.
4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the female connector 41 of FIG.
FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the male connector 21 and the female connector 41 of FIG. 2 connected to each other.
For example, the male connector 21 in FIG. 2 is coupled to the plurality of covered cables 16 of the harness 15. The female connector 41 is connected to, for example, the plurality of covered cables 16 of the headlamp module 13.

The male connector 21 includes a male housing 22, a plurality of male terminals 27, a plurality of non-conductive male elastic members 28, a plurality of conductive elastic members 29, and a plurality of hard members 30.
The female connector 41 includes a female housing 42, a plurality of female terminals 47, and a plurality of female non-conductive elastic members 48.

The male housing 22 and the female housing 42 are made of, for example, a nonconductive hard resin material.
The male housing 22 includes a male cubic part 23, a protruding part 24, a plurality of male cylindrical parts 25, and a plurality of male cable holes 26. The male cube part 23 has a substantially cubic shape. The plurality of male cylindrical portions 25 are arranged on one surface of a substantially cubic male cubic portion 23. In FIG. 2, eight male cylindrical portions 25 are arranged in two rows. The protrusion 24 protrudes from the surface of the substantially cubic male cube portion 23 that faces the surface on which the male cylindrical portion 25 is formed. The male cable hole 26 is formed from the male cylindrical portion 25 to the protruding portion 24. The male cable hole 26 has a substantially cylindrical inner surface.
The female housing 42 includes a female cubic part 43, a fitting hole 44, a plurality of female cylindrical parts 45, and a plurality of female cable holes 46. The female cube portion 43 has a substantially cubic shape that is substantially the same size as the male cube portion 23. The plurality of female cylindrical portions 45 are arranged on one surface of the substantially cubic female cube portion 43. In FIG. 2, eight female cylindrical portions 45 are arranged in two rows. The fitting hole 44 is formed on the surface of the substantially cubic female cube portion 43 that faces the surface on which the female cylindrical portion 45 is formed. The female cable hole 46 is formed from the female cylindrical portion 45 to the fitting hole 44. The female cable hole 46 has a substantially cylindrical inner surface.
The male housing 22 and the female housing 42 are connected by inserting the protrusion 24 into the fitting hole 44. Note that the male housing 22 and the female housing 42 may be provided with an engaging portion for holding them in a fitted state.

The male terminal 27 of the male connector 21 is disposed in the male cable hole 26. The male terminal 27 is disposed at the end portion on the protrusion side in the male cable hole 26.
The female terminal 47 of the female connector 41 is disposed in the female cable hole 46. The female terminal 47 is disposed at the end of the female cable hole 46 on the fitting hole 44 side.
When the male housing 22 and the female housing 42 are connected, the male terminal 27 contacts the female terminal 47. Thereby, the male connector 21 and the female connector 41 are electrically connected.

Further, the covered cable 16 of the harness 15 is inserted into the male cable hole 26 from the outside opposite to the male terminal 27. The covered cable 16 includes a core wire 17 and a covering portion 18 that covers the core wire 17. The core wire 17 is formed by twisting a plurality of metal wires, for example. The covering portion 18 is made of an insulating resin material and covers the core wire 17. In the male cable hole 26 of the male housing 22, the core wire 17 of the covered cable 16 is exposed. The exposed tip of the core wire 17 is connected to the male terminal 27.
The covered cable 16 of the headlamp module 13 is inserted into the female cable hole 46 from the opposite side of the female terminal 47. In the male cable hole 26 of the male housing 22, the core wire 17 of the covered cable 16 is exposed. The exposed end of the core wire 17 is connected to the female terminal 47.
Thereby, when the male housing 22 and the female housing 42 are coupled, the core wires 17 of the plurality of covered cables 16 of the harness 15 and the core wires 17 of the covered cable 16 of the headlamp module 13 are electrically connected. Is done. Through these core wires 17, for example, power can be supplied from the battery 11 to the headlamp module 13, or a control signal can be transmitted from the ECU 12 to the headlamp module 13.

  By the way, when connecting the some covered cable 16 using such a male connector 21 and the female connector 41, the male connector 21 and the female connector 41 are calculated | required to make waterproof performance and test | inspection performance compatible, for example. .

Speaking of waterproof performance, the electrical components of the automobile 1 are not necessarily attached to the vehicle body 2 in a state of being isolated from the outside world. For example, the headlamp module 13 provided at the front portion of the vehicle body 2 is exposed in the engine compartment of the vehicle body 2. The female connector 41 of the headlamp module 13 and the male connector 21 of the harness 15 are connected in the engine compartment. Then, the engine compartment is exposed by opening the hood cover. Further, the lower side of the engine compartment is not generally closed. Therefore, moisture such as rain may enter the engine compartment. As a result, although it is almost impossible in a normal use state, there is a possibility that the connection portion between the female connector 41 of the headlamp module 13 and the male connector 21 of the harness 15 gets wet with water. . There is a possibility that water may enter the male housing 22 and the female housing 42. Further, there is a possibility that the space between the plurality of male cable holes 26 arranged in the male housing 22 gets wet, and the space between the plurality of adjacent covered cables 16 gets wet with water. If the core wires 17 of a plurality of adjacent covered cables 16 are electrically connected to each other, there is a possibility that a signal or power to be transmitted through the covered cables 16 may not be transmitted correctly.
For this reason, it is conceivable to close the plurality of male cable holes 26 and the plurality of female cable holes 46 with, for example, a non-conductive male expansion / contraction member 28. This makes it difficult for water to enter the male housing 22 and the female housing 42. Moreover, it becomes difficult to electrically connect the core wires 17 of a plurality of adjacent covered cables 16.

With regard to the inspection performance, it is necessary to inspect whether or not the electrical system of the automobile 1 is operating normally in, for example, an automobile inspection. Further, when a problem such as the headlamp module 13 not lighting up occurs, it is necessary to investigate the cause of the problem and replace the failed electrical component. For example, it is necessary to determine whether the cause of the headlamp module 13 not lighting is a disconnection of the harness 15 or a failure in the headlamp module 13.
For this reason, in the electrical system of the automobile 1, it is necessary to apply the probe 51 of an inspection device such as a tester to, for example, the core wire 17 of the covered cable 16 and measure its electrical characteristics and signals.
At present, the core wire 17 of the covered cable 16 covered with the covering portion 18 is covered with the covering portion 18, the male connector 21, and the female connector 41, in order to inspect so as not to impair the waterproof performance. First, the male connector 21 is removed from the female connector 41, and each electrical system is inspected in that state.
For example, it is conceivable that the probe 51 is inserted into the male cable hole 26 and the probe 51 is applied to the core wire 17 of the covered cable 16. In this case, after the probe 51 is removed from the male cable hole 26, the male cable hole A through-hole is formed by the probe 51 in the non-conductive male expansion / contraction member 28 closing the 26. For example, moisture can enter the male housing 22 from the opening of the through hole.
Moreover, when the male connector 21 is removed from the female connector 41 and the system on the male connector 21 side and the system on the female connector 41 side are separately inspected, the electrical system is maintained in a state in which a problem has occurred in which they are connected. Cannot be inspected integrally. If a failure is caused by multiple causes, the cause of the failure may not be identified.

As described above, in a connector used in a vehicle such as the automobile 1, it is possible to inspect with the probe 51 of the inspection apparatus while maintaining the connection between the male connector 21 and the female connector 41 without impairing the waterproof performance. It has been demanded.
Hereinafter, the solution in this embodiment is demonstrated concretely. In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to the male connector 21. The present invention may be applied to the female connector 41. Further, the present invention may be applied to the male connector 21 and the female connector 41 together.

As shown in FIG. 3, a non-conductive male expansion / contraction member 28, a conductive expansion / contraction member 29, and a hard member 30 are arranged in this order from the outside in the male cable hole 26 of the male connector 21. The non-conductive male expansion / contraction member 28, the conductive expansion / contraction member 29, and the hard member 30 are formed to have an outer diameter that matches the inner diameter of the male cable hole 26. The male cable hole 26 is closed.
The conductive elastic member 29 is made of, for example, a rubber material mixed with carbon. By mixing carbon, the elastic member 29 can be made conductive.
The non-conductive male elastic member 28 is made of, for example, a water-repellent non-conductive rubber material. The non-conductive male elastic member 28 is attached to the outer surface of the substantially cylindrical conductive elastic member 29. The non-conductive male elastic member 28 is provided so as to be exposed to the outside of the conductive elastic member 29. Thereby, the conductive elastic member 29 is covered and is not exposed to the outside.
The hard member 30 is made of, for example, a plastic material. The hard member 30 is attached to the inner surface of a substantially cylindrical conductive expandable member 29.

  The covered cable 16 inserted into the male cable hole 26 passes through the non-conductive male elastic member 28, the conductive elastic member 29, and the hard member 30. The core wire 17 of the covered cable 16 is exposed between the conductive elastic member 29 and the male terminal 27. Thereby, the conductive elastic member 29 is electrically connected to the core wire 17 of the covered cable 16.

A probe hole 31 for inserting the probe 51 is formed in the conductive elastic member 29. The probe hole 31 is formed along the axial direction of the male cable hole 26 side by side with the covered cable 16. The probe hole 31 opens on the outer surface of the conductive elastic member 29 and is formed from the outer surface to the center of the conductive elastic member 29. The probe hole 31 is formed so as not to penetrate the conductive elastic member 29.
Further, the inner surface of the probe hole 31 is formed in a reverse pleat shape when viewed from the outside. Thereby, the inner surface of the probe hole 31 is formed to be uneven along the axial direction of the probe hole 31. The probe 51 inserted into the probe hole 31 is caught by the convex portion and cannot be easily removed from the probe hole 31. Even if the operator removes his / her hand from the probe 51, the probe 51 is unlikely to fall out of the probe hole 31 during the inspection. It is not necessary for the operator to support the probe 51 during the inspection.

A cut 32 is formed in the non-conductive male elastic member 28 at a position overlapping the probe hole 31. The cut 32 is normally closed.
The hard member 30 is affixed to the entire inner surface of the substantially cylindrical conductive elastic member 29. Therefore, the hard member 30 is provided at least on the inside of the probe hole 31.

Next, the operation | work which inserts / extracts the probe 51 of a test | inspection apparatus in the male connector 21 is demonstrated.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the probe 51 of the inspection apparatus is inserted and a state before and after that state.
As shown in FIG. 6A, before the probe 51 is inserted, the notch 32 of the non-conductive male elastic member 28 constituting the surface in the probe hole 31 is closed.
Therefore, in this state, even if, for example, water droplets may be attached to the surface of the non-conductive male expansion / contraction member 28, the water droplets do not enter the probe hole 31 of the conductive expansion / contraction member 29. In addition, moisture does not enter the male housing 22.
Further, the probe hole 31 is closed by a water-repellent non-conductive male elastic member 28. Therefore, even if the space between the plurality of adjacent probe holes 31 gets wet with water, the water does not electrically connect between the plurality of adjacent conductive elastic members 29. High waterproof performance is obtained.

When inspecting, as shown in FIG. 6B, the operator inserts the probe 51 through the notch 32 of the non-conductive male elastic member 28. The probe 51 inserted into the notch 32 is further inserted into the probe hole 31 of the conductive elastic member 29. Since the inner surface of the probe hole 31 is formed in a reverse pleat shape, the probe 51 does not fall out of the probe hole 31 even if the inserted probe 51 is pulled lightly. In addition, the probe 51 inserted into the probe hole 31 is held in contact with the conductive elastic member 29 and is electrically connected to the core wire 17 of the covered cable 16. Since the probe 51 can be held in a state where the tip of the probe 51 hits the conductive elastic member 29 in this way, the inspection apparatus can accurately measure the potential of the core wire 17 of the covered cable 16 and the like.
When the operator strongly pushes the probe 51, the conductive elastic member 29 made of a rubber material may be torn and the probe 51 may penetrate the conductive elastic member 29. However, in this embodiment, the hard member 30 is stuck inside the conductive elastic member 29. Therefore, even if the probe 51 is pushed in strongly, the probe 51 is likely to stop before the tip hits the hard member 30. The probe 51 connects the conductive elastic member 29.
It can be prevented from penetrating. The probe 51 is easily maintained in a state where the tip thereof is in contact with the conductive elastic member 29. Therefore, the inspection apparatus can accurately measure the potential of the core wire 17 of the covered cable 16 with the tip of the probe 51.

When the inspection is completed, the operator pulls out the probe 51 from the probe hole 31 and the cut 32 as shown in FIG. When the probe 51 is pulled out, the cut 32 is closed.
Therefore, even after the probe 51 is pulled out, the notch 32 of the non-conductive male elastic member 28 is closed, so that it is difficult for water droplets to enter the probe hole 31 of the conductive elastic member 29. Even if a plurality of adjacent probe holes 31 are wetted with water, the probe holes 31 are blocked by the hydrophobic non-conductive male expansion / contraction member 28. The plurality of conductive elastic members 29 are not electrically connected. High waterproof performance can be maintained after inspection.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the male connector 21, the male cable hole 26 into which the covered cable 16 is individually inserted is closed with the conductive elastic member 29, and the conductive elastic member 29 includes the covered cable. A probe hole 31 is formed side by side so as not to penetrate the telescopic member.
Therefore, in this embodiment, it becomes difficult for moisture to enter the male housing 22 of the male connector 21. It is difficult for moisture to penetrate to the portion where the core wire 17 of the covered cable 16 is exposed and connected to the male terminal 27. Moreover, the expansion / contraction member 29 that closes the male cable hole 26 has conductivity, but the conductive expansion / contraction member 29 is provided for each male cable hole 26. Therefore, even if the surface of the male housing 22 gets wet with water between a plurality of adjacent covered cables 16, it is difficult to electrically connect the core wires 17 of the plurality of covered cables 16. For example, waterproof performance that can be used as a connector for a vehicle is obtained.
Further, a probe hole 31 is formed in the conductive elastic member 29 that closes the male cable hole 26 along with the covered cable 16. Therefore, the probe 51 of the inspection device can be inserted into the probe hole 31 and the male connector 21 can be inspected while being connected to the other female connector 41. In addition, since the probe 51 of the inspection apparatus can be held in the probe hole 31, it is not necessary to manually support the probe 51 during the inspection. Inspection work becomes easy. In particular, since the probe 51 is unlikely to penetrate the conductive elastic member 29, moisture does not enter the inside of the male housing 22 through the through hole formed by the penetration of the probe 51.
Thus, in the male connector 21 of this embodiment, it can test | inspect with the probe 51 of a test | inspection apparatus, without impairing waterproof performance, maintaining the connection with the other female connector 41. FIG.

In this embodiment, the conductive elastic member 29 is covered with the non-conductive male elastic member 28 so as not to be exposed, and the notch 32 is formed in the non-conductive male elastic member 28. Therefore, even if the space between the adjacent male cable holes 26 gets wet with water, the conductive elastic members 29 in the adjacent male cable holes 26 are difficult to be electrically connected. High waterproof performance is obtained. In addition, since the notch 32 is formed at the position corresponding to the probe hole 31 in the non-conductive male elastic member 28, the connection between the male connector 21 and the female connector 41 is maintained without impairing the high waterproof performance. Can be inspected as is.
Moreover, since the hole formed in the non-conductive male elastic member 28 for piercing the probe 51 is a simple cut 32, the cut 32 is closed by removing the probe 51. It is difficult for the cut 32 to remain open after the inspection, and high waterproof performance can be maintained even after the inspection.

Further, in the present embodiment, the hard member 30 is provided on the inner side of the conductive elastic member 29 at least on the inner side of the probe hole 31.
Therefore, in this embodiment, it becomes difficult for the probe 51 of the inspection apparatus to penetrate the conductive elastic member 29. The tip of the probe 51 inserted into the probe hole 31 is in contact with the conductive elastic member 29. Thereby, an accurate inspection can be performed by the tip portion of the probe 51. Further, since the tip of the probe 51 is unlikely to penetrate the conductive elastic member 29, it is difficult to form a through hole in the conductive elastic member 29 after the inspection. The possibility of deterioration of waterproof performance due to the formation of the through hole can be eliminated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the inner surface of the probe hole 31 is formed in a concavo-convex shape along the axial direction of the probe hole 31 by an inverted pleat shape.
Therefore, in this embodiment, the probe 51 inserted into the probe hole 31 is difficult to come off during the inspection.

  The above embodiment is an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various modifications or changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. .

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the male cable hole 26 is provided with the non-conductive male elastic member 28, the conductive elastic member 29, and the hard member 30.
In addition to this, for example, when the plurality of male cable holes 26 are not arranged adjacent to each other, the male cable hole 26 may be provided only with the conductive elastic member 29 and the hard member 30.
In addition, for example, when it is difficult to cause a problem in waterproof performance even if the probe 51 penetrates the conductive elastic member 29, only the conductive elastic member 29 may be provided in the male cable hole 26.

In the above embodiment, the probe hole 31 is formed along the covered cable 16.
In addition, for example, the probe hole 31 may be formed in a direction crossing the covered cable 16.
In addition, shaft-shaped individual probes 51 are inserted into the plurality of probe holes 31. In addition to this, for example, the plurality of probes 51 for the probe module in which the plurality of probes 51 are arranged in a mountain shape may be inserted into the plurality of probe holes 31 together.

1 automobile (vehicle), 16 covered cable, 17 core wire, 18 covered portion, 21 male connector (connector), 22 male housing (housing), 26 male cable hole (cable hole), 27 male terminal (terminal), 28 Non-conductive male elastic member, 29 Conductive elastic member, 30 Hard member, 31 Probe hole, 32 Cut, 41 Female connector (other connectors)

Claims (5)

A housing mated with another connector;
A plurality of cable holes formed side by side in the housing and into which a plurality of covered cables are individually inserted,
A plurality of terminals connected to the plurality of covered cables in the casing and electrically connected to the other connector when the casing is fitted with the other connector;
A conductive elastic member provided in the cable hole so as to close the cable hole, and electrically connected to a covered cable inserted into the cable hole;
In the conductive elastic member in the cable hole, a probe hole formed side by side with a covered cable in the cable hole,
Having a connector. A non-conductive male expansion / contraction member provided outside the conductive expansion / contraction member in the cable hole, and covering the conductive expansion / contraction member;
A notch formed at a position corresponding to the probe hole in the non-conductive male elastic member;
The connector according to claim 1, comprising: Inside the conductive elastic member, a hard member is provided at least on the inside of the probe hole,
The connector according to claim 1 or 2. The inner surface of the probe hole is formed to be uneven.
The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The coated cable is obtained by coating a core wire with a covering portion, and the core wire is exposed in the conductive elastic member.
The connector as described in any one of Claim 1 to 4.

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