JP6992855B2 - Wiring module - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a wiring module.

Patent Document 1 discloses a technique of fixing a roof harness formed by binding electric wires in advance to roof lining using a harness locking tool, hot melt, adhesive tape, or the like.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-335329

However, it is difficult to determine the position of the roof harness formed by bundling the electric wires on the roof lining. Therefore, it is difficult to fix the roof harness on the roof lining.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily lay a wiring module on a panel member.

The wiring module includes a sheet-shaped member and a plurality of electric wires arranged on the sheet-shaped member along a predetermined wiring path, and the sheet-shaped member is provided only on one side of the plurality of electric wires. The plurality of electric wires are wiring modules that are fixed to the sheet-shaped member in the state of a single electric wire without being bundled and arranged along the predetermined wiring path.

According to the present disclosure, the wiring module can be easily laid on the panel member.

It is a schematic disassembled perspective view which shows the laying structure of the wiring module which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and the built-in target thereof. It is a schematic plan view which shows the laying structure of the wiring module of the same above. It is a figure which shows the structural example which fixes an electric wire and a positioning connector to a sheet-like member. It is a figure which shows the other structural example which fixes an electric wire and a positioning connector to a sheet-like member. It is a figure which shows the other structural example which fixes an electric wire and a positioning connector to a sheet-like member. It is a schematic cross-sectional view which shows the structural example which fixes the edge of a sheet-like member with an air conditioner duct. It is a schematic disassembled perspective view which shows the laying structure of the wiring module which concerns on 2nd Embodiment, and the built-in target thereof. It is a schematic plan view which shows the laying structure of the wiring module of the same above. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the assembly process of a wiring module. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the example of assembling a wiring module.

[Explanation of Embodiments of the present disclosure]
First, embodiments of the present disclosure will be listed and described.

(1) A sheet-shaped member and a plurality of electric wires arranged on the sheet-shaped member along a predetermined wiring path are provided, and the sheet-shaped member is provided only on one side of the plurality of electric wires. The plurality of electric wires are wiring modules which are fixed to the sheet-shaped member in the state of a single electric wire without being bundled and arranged along the predetermined wiring path. As a result, the wiring module can be easily laid on the panel member.

(2) The plurality of electric wires may not have a branch portion in the central portion of the sheet-shaped member.

(3) Of the plurality of electric wires, the portion opposite to the end on the side fixed to the sheet-shaped member in the state of the single electric wire and arranged along the predetermined wiring path is bundled. It may be configured so that it can be arranged through a pillar that supports the pillar body of the vehicle.

(4) The opposite side portion of the plurality of electric wires may be bundled on the outside of the sheet-shaped member.

(5) Of the plurality of electric wires, the portions bundled at the opposite side portion may be fixed to the sheet-shaped member.

{First embodiment}
Hereinafter, the laying structure of the wiring module and the wiring module according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing a wiring module laying structure 20 and an object to be incorporated thereof according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a wiring module laying structure 20.

In this embodiment, an example will be described in which the wiring module 30 and the wiring module laying structure 20 are incorporated in the roof 10 of the vehicle. That is, the roof 10 in the vehicle includes a roof main body 11 and a roof interior member 14.

The roof main body 11 is a portion of the vehicle body that constitutes the basic shape of the vehicle and covers the upper part of the vehicle interior, and is formed in a plate shape by metal or the like. Pillars 12 that support the roof body 11 are provided at each corner of the roof body 11.

The roof interior member 14 is a plate-shaped portion made of resin or the like, and is also called a roof lining. The roof interior member 14 is an example of a panel member on which the wiring module 30 is laid. The roof interior member 14 is attached so as to cover the inner surface side of the roof body 11 by engaging the peripheral edge portion of the roof interior member 14 with the peripheral edge portion of the roof body 11. With the roof interior member 14 fixed to the inside of the roof body 11, a gap for laying the wiring module 30 is formed between the roof interior member 14 and the roof body 11.

At least one electric component 15 is fixed to the roof interior member 14. Here, two electric components 15 are fixed to the left and right portions of the roof interior member 14 near the front. Two electric components 15 are fixed to the left and right portions of the roof interior member 14 toward the rear. Electrical components 15 are fixed to the front / rear and left / right intermediate portions of the roof interior member 14. It is assumed that the electric component 15 is a lighting device, a sensor, a camera, or the like. Each electric component 15 is provided with a connector 16. The connectors 16 provided on the electric components 15 provided in the front and rear of the roof interior member 14 face the center in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The connector 16 provided on the electric component 15 provided between the front and rear and the left and right of the roof interior member 14 faces the front side of the vehicle. Each electric component 15 is fixed to the roof interior member 14 by screwing, a fitting structure, double-sided tape, an adhesive, or the like. The number and installation positions of the electric components 15 are not limited to the above examples.

In the present embodiment, each of the electrical components 15 is an example of a panel peripheral component that is provided at a fixed position with respect to the roof interior member 14 that is a panel member and positions the wiring module 30 with respect to the panel member. Further, since each electric component 15 has a lighting function (when it is a lighting device), a sensor function (when it is a sensor component), and an imaging function (when it is a camera), the wiring module 30 is housed in the roof. It is also a component having a function other than the function of positioning with respect to the member 14.

Further, the air conditioner duct 18 is fixed on the roof interior member 14. The air conditioner duct 18 is a tubular member made of resin or the like, in this case, a tubular member. The air conditioner duct 18 is fixed to the main surface (upper surface) of the roof interior member 14 with double-sided tape, an adhesive, a screwing structure, or the like. Here, the two air conditioner ducts 18 are fixed to the left and right sides of the main surface of the roof interior member 14 along the vehicle front-rear direction. The internal space of the air conditioner duct 18 guides the air temperature-controlled by the air conditioner toward the air outlet in the room.

In the present embodiment, two air conditioner ducts 18 are provided, one of which is provided at a fixed position with respect to the roof interior member 14 which is a panel member, and positions the wiring module 30 with respect to the panel member. This is an example of panel peripheral parts. Further, since the air conditioner duct 18 has a function of guiding air, it is also a component having a function other than the function of positioning the wiring module 30 with respect to the roof interior member 14.

The wiring module 30 includes a sheet-shaped member 32 and at least one electric wire 40.

The sheet-shaped member 32 is a sheet-shaped member laid on the main surface (upper surface) of the roof interior member 14. The sheet-shaped member 32 is formed of a sheet material such as PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PP (polypropylene), and non-woven fabric. If the electric wire can be fixed, the sheet-like member may be a mesh-like sheet, but in the case of a mesh-like sheet, the roughness is preferably about 2 cm or less.

The sheet-shaped member 32 is preferably formed in a shape that extends between the plurality of wiring paths 34 so as to keep the positional relationship between the plurality of wiring paths 34, which will be described later, constant.

Here, the sheet-shaped member 32 is formed in a shape that spreads over a portion facing each of the electric components 15. More specifically, the sheet-shaped member 32 is provided with a connector 16 among the electric components 15 provided in the front and rear of the roof interior member 14 (here, four electric components 15 provided in the front and rear left and right portions). It is formed in a shape that spreads out in a portion facing the side, here, in a shape that spreads out in a square shape. Therefore, when the sheet-shaped member 32 is spread on the main surface of the roof interior member 14, the electric wire 40 provided on the sheet-shaped member 32 can be guided to each corresponding electric component 15.

Further, an opening 32h is formed at a position corresponding to an electric component 15 provided in the middle of the roof interior member 14 among the front-rear and left-right intermediate portions of the sheet-shaped member 32. One of the peripheral portions of the opening 32h is arranged in a portion of the electrical component 15 provided in the middle of the roof interior member 14 facing the connector 16. Therefore, when the sheet-shaped member 32 is spread on the main surface of the roof interior member 14, the electric wire 40 provided on the sheet-shaped member 32 can be guided toward the electric component 15.

At least one electric wire 40 is fixed to the sheet-shaped member 32 so as to be arranged along a predetermined wiring path 34 in a state where the sheet-shaped member 32 is laid on the main surface of the roof interior member 14. There is.

Here, at least one electric wire 40 includes a plurality of electric wires 40 connected to each electric component 15. One end side portions of the plurality of electric wires 40 are bundled. One end side portions of the plurality of electric wires 40 are arranged through at least one pillar 12, and are connected to an electronic control unit, a power source, or the like via a connector or the like.

The other end of the plurality of electric wires 40 is guided to the sheet-shaped member 32, and the sheet-shaped member 32 is branched into a plurality of portions according to the connection destination to each electric component 15. In FIGS. 1 and 2, regardless of the number of electric wires 40, the electric wire 40 connected to each electric component 15 is drawn by one line.

The branch portions of the plurality of electric wires 40 are fixed to the sheet-shaped member 32 along a predetermined wiring path 34. The predetermined wiring path 34 includes a plurality of connection wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, 35e from the portion where the plurality of electric wires 40 branch to the plurality of electric components 15. The plurality of electric wires 40 are fixed along the plurality of connection wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, and 35e, and are guided toward the corresponding electrical component 15.

At least one of the plurality of connection wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, and 35e is preferably set to a path connecting the end on the side of the electrical component 15 to be connected and the end on the opposite side at the shortest distance. Has been done. Here, the path connecting the end on the side of the electric component 15 to be connected and the end on the opposite side at the shortest distance is a path connecting the two parts at the shortest distance while avoiding a difficult place to wire. say. When avoiding a place where the route is difficult to wire, a gap may be provided between the route and the place where the wire is difficult to wire in order to suppress damage to the electric wire.

Here, the connection wiring paths 35a and 35b are set to a path that linearly connects the branch points 40B of the plurality of electric wires 40 and the portions facing the two electric components 15 on the front side in the shortest distance. The connection wiring path 35c is set as a path that linearly connects the branch portion 40B and the portion facing the one electric component 15 on the rear side at the shortest distance. The connection wiring path 35d is set as a path connecting the branch portion 40B and the portion facing the other electric component 15 on the rear side in the shortest distance, bypassing the region where the opening 32h is formed. The connection wiring path 35e is set as a path that linearly connects the branch portion 40B and the portion facing the intermediate electrical component 15 with the shortest distance. It is not necessary that all connection wiring routes are set at the shortest distance.

Here, the end portion of the plurality of connection wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, 35e on the base end side is a branch portion 40B of the plurality of electric wires 40, but it is not necessary to be such a portion. The plurality of electric wires 40 may be branched on the outside of the sheet-shaped member 32 and guided on the sheet-shaped member 32 in a form of being grouped for each connection destination of the electric component 15. In such a case, each connection wiring path may connect the end portion where the electric wire is guided to the sheet-like member and the end portion on the side where the electric wire is guided to the electric component side at the shortest distance.

Further, in each of the plurality of connection wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, and 35e, the positioning connector 42 is attached to the end of the electric wire 40. The positioning connector 42 is configured to be able to position the sheet-shaped member 32 spread on the main surface of the roof interior member 14 while being connected to the corresponding electrical component 15.

Here, the positioning connector 42 is a seat fixing positioning connector fixed to the sheet-shaped member 32. More specifically, the positioning connector 42 is fixed to the edge portion of the sheet-shaped member 32 facing each electric component 15. Therefore, when each positioning connector 42 is fixed to the connector 16 of the electric component 15, the positioning connector 42 is fixed at a fixed position with respect to the electric component 15. Further, by fixing the positioning connector 42 at a fixed position, the edge portion of the sheet-shaped member 32 to which the positioning connector 42 is fixed is fixed at a fixed position.

In order for the sheet-shaped member 32 to be positioned in a state of being laid at a fixed position with respect to the roof interior member 14, it is preferable that a plurality of positioning connectors 42 are provided for the sheet-shaped member 32. .. More preferably, the positioning connector 42 is provided on two facing edges of the sheet-shaped member 32.

Here, since the positioning connectors 42 are provided at a total of four positions on the front and rear edges of the sheet-shaped member 32 that face each other and are closer to both ends than the center of each edge, the sheet-shaped member 32. Is more reliably positioned at a fixed position with respect to the roof interior member 14. Further, since the positioning connectors 42 are provided at the front / rear and left / right intermediate portions of the sheet-shaped member 32, the front / rear and left / right intermediate portions of the sheet-shaped member 32 are also positioned at a fixed position with respect to the roof interior member 14.

It is not essential that the positioning connector 42 is fixed to the sheet-shaped member 32. Even when the electric wire fixed to the sheet-shaped member extends from the edge of the sheet-shaped member, the part of the sheet-shaped member where the electric wire extends with the positioning connector connected to the connector of the electrical component. The extension length of the electric wire should be short enough to position the edge portion. For example, an electric wire may extend 5 cm or less from the edge of the sheet-shaped member, and a positioning connector may be attached to the end thereof.

It is not necessary to attach the positioning connector 42 to the end of the electric wire 40 in all of the connection wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, and 35e. If at least one positioning connector 42 is provided, at least one position of the sheet-shaped member 32 can be positioned.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of fixing the electric wire 40 and the positioning connector 42 to the sheet-shaped member 32.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, the plurality of electric wires 40 are sewn to the sheet-like member 32 by the sewing thread 33 so as to be in a linear and parallel state, but all or a part of the plurality of electric wires are bent and arranged. It may have been done.

The sewing thread 33 is preferably a member that is easier to bend than the electric wire 40. Further, the sewing thread 33 preferably has a stronger tensile strength than the electric wire 40. The sewing thread 33 may be formed of a natural fiber as a material or may be formed of a chemical fiber as a material. Further, the sewing thread 33 may be a single thread or a twisted thread.

When there is a risk that the sewing line 33 may come into contact with surrounding members while assembled in a vehicle, the sewing line 33 may be made of nylon, polyester, or the like and has high wear resistance such as so-called fishing line. preferable.

Here, one continuous sewing thread 33 is adopted as the sewing thread 33 for sewing one electric wire 40, and the electric wire 40 is sewn at a plurality of positions along the extending direction of the electric wire 40 by the one sewing thread 33. There is. At this time, one sewing thread 33 extends along the other main surface side of the sheet-shaped member 32, and partially escapes to the one main surface side of the sheet-shaped member 32 to form a ring 33a. Then, the electric wire 40 is sewn to the sheet-shaped member 32 by disposing the electric wire 40 in the ring 33a.

However, it is not essential that one electric wire 40 is sewn by one continuous sewing thread 33. As the sewing thread 33, those in which the electric wire 40 is sewn to a portion at one position and both ends are cut may be present at a plurality of places along the extending direction of the electric wire 40.

Each of the plurality of electric wires 40 is sewn to the sheet-shaped member 32 by the sewing thread 33, so that the plurality of electric wires 40 are fixed to the sheet-shaped member 32 in a parallel state. However, the sewing thread may sew a plurality of electric wires together to the sheet-shaped member.

Of the plurality of electric wires 40, the branch portion 40B and the bundled portion extending from the branch portion 40B to the proximal end side are also sewn by the sewing thread in the same manner as described above.

Here, the positioning connector 42 is also sewn to the sheet-shaped member 32. A hole 36h or a recess is formed in the connector housing 42H of the positioning connector 42, and the connector housing 42H is sewn to the sheet-shaped member 32 using the hole 36h or the recess. As the hole 36h or the recess, an existing one such as one formed in the lock portion or one formed in the cassette portion may be used, or a special protrusion piece is newly provided and the protrusion piece is provided. It is also possible to form a hole 36h or a recess in the hole.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another example of fixing the electric wire 40 and the positioning connector 42 to the sheet-shaped member 32, and FIG. 5 is a bottom view of FIG.

In this example, the electric wire 40 is joined to the sheet-like member 32 via the joint portion 38. Here, the electric wire 40 is joined to the sheet-shaped member 32 by welding such as ultrasonic welding, resistance welding, or laser welding.

Here, the electric wire 40 is joined to the sheet-shaped member 32 at a plurality of points in the extending direction of the electric wire 40.

Here, the positioning connector 42 is also joined to the sheet-shaped member 32 via the joint portion 38. The joining is performed by welding such as ultrasonic welding, resistance welding or laser welding in the same manner as described above.

Of the plurality of electric wires 40, the branch portion 40B and the bundled portion extending from the branch portion 40B to the proximal end side are also joined by welding in the same manner as described above.

However, it is not essential that the electric wire 40 and the positioning connector 42 are fixed to the sheet-shaped member 32 by sewing or welding. The electric wire 40, the positioning connector 42, and the sheet-shaped member 32 may be fixed to the sheet-shaped member 32 with an adhesive tape, an adhesive, or the like. Further, a fixing structure such as sewing, welding, adhesive tape and an adhesive may be combined.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 6, the air conditioner duct 18, which is an example of panel peripheral parts, fixes the edge of the sheet-shaped member 32 as an edge fixing part.

That is, one air conditioner duct 18 is arranged along one edge of the sheet-shaped member 32. Here, the air conditioner duct 18 is arranged along one side edge of the sheet-shaped member 32 in a posture extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. One side of the bottom surface of the air conditioner duct 18 is fixed to the roof interior member 14 with double-sided tape 19. In this state, the other side portion of the bottom surface of the air conditioner duct 18 is arranged on one side edge portion of the sheet-shaped member 32. As a result, the air conditioner duct 18 fixes one side edge of the sheet-shaped member 32 so as to press it against the main surface of the roof interior member 14.

The configuration in which the air conditioner duct 18 as the edge fixing component fixes the edge of the sheet-shaped member 32 is not limited to the above example. A hook-shaped hook portion is formed in the air conditioner duct, a hole is formed in the edge of the sheet-shaped member, and the hook portion is hooked in the hole, so that the edge of the sheet-shaped member is fixed to the air conditioner duct. May be good.

Further, the parts for fixing the edge of the sheet-shaped member are not limited to the air conditioner duct 18, and various parts fixed on the roof interior member for other purposes other than the original purpose of fixing the sheet-shaped member shall be used. Can be done.

When assembling the wiring module 30 and the laying structure 20 of the wiring module to the roof 10, a roof interior member 14 to which the electric component 15 is fixed is prepared. Then, the wiring module 30 is spread on the main surface of the roof interior member 14. When the sheet-shaped member 32 of the wiring module 30 is spread on the main surface of the roof interior member 14, a plurality of electric wires 40 are arranged along a predetermined wiring path 34, and each positioning connector 42 faces the corresponding electric component 15. It is arranged at the position where it is used. After that, each positioning connector 42 is connected to the connector 16 of the corresponding electrical component 15. Then, each positioning connector 42 is connected and fixed to the connector 16 of each electric component 15. By fixing the positioning connector 42 at a fixed position on the main surface of the roof interior member 14, the sheet-shaped member 32 is also positioned at a fixed position on the main surface of the roof interior member 14.

In this state, it is preferable that the wiring module 30 is positioned and fixed by using the panel peripheral parts such as the electric component 15 and the air conditioner duct 18. As a result, the wiring module 30 can be easily positioned with respect to the roof interior member 14. However, as an auxiliary, the wiring module 30 may be fixed to the roof interior member 14 with double-sided tape, butyl rubber, an adhesive or the like. Even in this case, the number of fixing points using double-sided tape or the like can be reduced.

After that, the air conditioner duct 18 is fixed on the roof interior member 14 with double-sided tape or the like. At this time, the edge of the sheet-shaped member 32 is pressed against the roof interior member 14 by one of the air conditioner ducts 18. As a result, the edge of the sheet-shaped member 32 is sandwiched between the roof interior member 14 and one of the air conditioner ducts 18, and the sheet-shaped member 32 is also positioned at a fixed position. As a result, the laying structure 20 of the wiring module including the roof interior member 14, the wiring module 30, the electric component 15, and the air conditioner duct 18 is manufactured.

In this state, the roof interior member 14 is moved below the roof main body 11 together with the wiring module 30, and the roof interior member 14 is fixed to the roof 10. As a result, the main wiring module 30 and the laying structure 20 of the wiring module are assembled to the roof 10.

According to the wiring module 30 and the wiring module laying structure 20 configured as described above, when the sheet-shaped member 32 is laid on the main surface of the roof interior member 14, the electric wire 40 is laid along a predetermined wiring path 34. Will be done. In this state, the sheet-shaped member 32 is arranged in a state of being in surface contact with the main surface of the roof interior member 14, so that the electric wire 40 is arranged in a state where the position is determined to some extent with respect to the predetermined wiring path 34. Will be set up. Further, in this state, the electrical component 15 and the air conditioner duct 18, which are peripheral components of the panel, position the wiring module 30 with respect to the roof interior member 14. Therefore, the wiring module 30 can be laid in a state of being easily positioned with respect to the roof interior member 14.

The wiring module 30 may be positioned with respect to the roof interior member 14 by using only one of the electric component 15 and the air conditioner duct 18.

In particular, since the electrical component 15 and the air conditioner duct 18, which are panel peripheral components, are panel peripheral components having a function other than the function of positioning the wiring module 30 with respect to the roof interior member 14, the wiring module 30 is used as the roof interior member 14. The structure for positioning can be simplified.

Further, if the positioning connector 42 as a panel peripheral component is connected to the connector 16 of the electrical component 15 to be connected, the sheet-shaped member 32 can be positioned, so that the positioning work of the wiring module 30 becomes easy.

Moreover, by connecting the plurality of positioning connectors 42 to the connectors 16 of the electrical components 15 to which they are connected, the wiring module 30 can be positioned at a plurality of locations.

Further, since the positioning connector 42 is fixed to the sheet-shaped member 32, the sheet-shaped member 32 can be positioned more accurately by connecting the positioning connector 42 to the connector 16 of the electric component 15.

Further, the predetermined wiring path 34 includes a plurality of connection wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, 35e toward the plurality of electrical components 15, and the plurality of electric wires 40 include the plurality of connection wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d. , 35e, so that when the sheet-shaped member 32 is spread on the main surface of the roof interior member 14, a plurality of electric wires 40 are connected to a plurality of connection wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c on the roof interior member 14. , 35d, 35e. Therefore, a plurality of electric wires 40 can be easily laid along the plurality of connection wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, 35e.

Further, since at least one (all of them here) of the plurality of connection wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, and 35e is set as the shortest path, the amount of the electric wire 40 used can be reduced, and the cost can be reduced. Contributes to weight reduction.

Further, the sheet-shaped member 32 is located between the plurality of connection wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, 35e so as to keep the positional relationship between the plurality of connection wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, 35e constant. It is formed in a shape that spreads out. Therefore, when the sheet-shaped member 32 is spread over the main surface of the roof interior member 14, the roof has a plurality of connection wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, and 35e in a state where the positional relationship between them is maintained integrally. Spreads on the main surface of the interior member 14. Therefore, a plurality of electric wires 40 can be easily laid on the roof interior member 14 along a predetermined wiring path 34. After that, the work of connecting the positioning connector 42 to the connector 16 of the electric component 15 can be easily performed.

Further, since the edge of the sheet-shaped member 32 is fixed by the air conditioner duct 18 which is an edge fixing component, the wiring module 30 can be easily positioned.

{Second embodiment}
The laying structure of the wiring module according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the laying structure 120 of the wiring module according to the second embodiment and the target to be incorporated thereof, and FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view showing the laying structure 120 of the wiring module. In the description of the present embodiment, the same components as those described in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

Also in this embodiment, the example in which the target for incorporating the laying structure 120 of the wiring module is the roof 10 in the vehicle will be described.

The laying structure 120 of the wiring module includes a roof interior member 14, a wiring module 130, an intervening member 150, and a roof main body 11 as a counter panel member.

The roof interior member 14 and the roof 10 have the same configuration as that described in the first embodiment.

An electric component 15 is fixed to the roof interior member 14. Here, only one electrical component 15 is shown. A plurality of electric components 15 may be fixed to the roof interior member 14.

The wiring module 130 includes a sheet-shaped member 132 and at least one electric wire 140.

The sheet-shaped member 132 is a sheet-shaped member laid on the main surface (upper surface) of the roof interior member 14. Similar to the sheet-shaped member 32, the sheet-shaped member 132 is formed of a sheet material such as PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PP (polypropylene), and a non-woven fabric. If the electric wire can be fixed, the sheet-like member may be a mesh-like sheet, but in the case of a mesh-like sheet, the roughness is preferably about 2 cm or less.

Here, the sheet-shaped member 132 is formed in a band shape.

At least one electric wire 140 is fixed to the sheet-shaped member 132 so as to be arranged along a predetermined wiring path 134 in a state where the sheet-shaped member 132 is laid on the main surface of the roof interior member 14. There is.

Here, at least one electric wire 140 includes a plurality of electric wires 140 connected to the electric component 15. One end side portions of the plurality of electric wires 140 extend outward from the sheet-shaped member 132, are arranged through at least one pillar 12, and are connected to an electronic control unit, a power source, or the like via a connector or the like.

The other ends of the plurality of electric wires 140 are arranged along a predetermined wiring path 134 in the sheet-shaped member 132.

Here, the predetermined wiring path 134 is set to a linear path extending along the extending direction of the sheet-shaped member 132, and the plurality of electric wires 140 are arranged along the wiring path 134 to form a sheet. It is fixed to the shaped member 132.

Similar to the first embodiment, the structure for fixing the plurality of electric wires 140 to the sheet-shaped member is such that the electric wires 140 are sewn to the sheet-shaped member 132 by sewing thread, or by welding such as ultrasonic welding, resistance welding, or laser welding. , Adhesive tape, adhesive, etc. can be used for fixing structure. The plurality of electric wires 140 may be fixed in a state where a plurality of layers are laminated on the sheet-shaped member 132.

Further, here, the connector 142 is also fixed to the sheet-shaped member 132. Similar to the first embodiment, the connector 142 also adopts a configuration in which the sheet-like member 132 is sewn with sewing thread, a configuration by welding such as ultrasonic welding, resistance welding or laser welding, and a fixing structure using an adhesive tape and an adhesive. be able to.

However, the connector 142 does not need to be fixed to the sheet-shaped member 132, and the electric wire may extend from the sheet-shaped member, and the connector may be attached to the end of the electric wire extending from the sheet-shaped member. ..

The sheet-shaped member may be wider than the roof interior member as in the first embodiment. Further, a plurality of connection wiring paths may be set for the sheet-shaped member.

The intervening member 150 is a easily deformable member arranged on the opposite side of the roof interior member 14 with respect to the wiring module 130.

As the intervening member 150, a member that is easily compressed and deformed, such as a non-woven fabric or a foamed resin, can be used.

The intervening member 150 is superposed on the wiring module 130. Here, the intervening member 150 is formed in a band-shaped member along the extending direction of the sheet-shaped member 132. The intervening member 150 is superposed on the wiring module 130 so as to follow the extending direction of the wiring module 130. However, the intervening member is a member short with respect to the extending direction of the wiring module, and may be provided at a partial position in the extending direction of the wiring module. A plurality of intervening members may be provided in the extending direction of the wiring module. In this case, there may be a gap between the plurality of intervening members in the extending direction of the wiring module, or adjacent intervening members may be in contact with each other.

The intervening member 150 may be arranged on any region with respect to the wiring module 130, but the intervening member 150 may be arranged on the electric wire 140 in order to press the electric wire 140 against the roof interior member 14. preferable.

The thickness dimension of the intervening member 150 is preferably such that it is compressed between the wiring module 130 and the roof body 11. Specifically, the thickness dimension of the intervening member 150 is larger than the dimension of the gap between the sheet-shaped member 132 laid on the roof interior member 14 and the roof main body 11 arranged on the sheet-shaped member 132 at intervals.

With the roof interior member 14 attached to the roof 10, the roof body 11 is arranged at a fixed position with a space from the main surface (upper surface) of the roof interior member 14. In this state, the wiring module 130 and the intervening member 150 are arranged in a laminated state between the roof interior member 14 and the roof main body 11. In this state, the wiring module 130 and the intervening member 150 are not mutually fixed and are kept in a state of being pressed against each other. The roof main body 11 keeps the wiring module 130 pressed against the roof interior member 14 via the intervening member 150 in a state where the intervening member 150 is compressed.

When assembling the laying structure 120 of the wiring module to the roof 10, the wiring module 130 is spread on the main surface of the roof interior member 14. When the sheet-shaped member 132 of the wiring module 130 is spread on the main surface of the roof interior member 14, a plurality of electric wires 140 are arranged along a predetermined wiring path 134, and each connector 142 faces the corresponding electric component 15. Arranged in position. After that, each connector 142 is connected to the connector 16 of the corresponding electrical component 15. Then, each connector 142 is connected and fixed to the connector 16 of each electric component 15. By fixing the connector 142 at a fixed position on the main surface of the roof interior member 14, the sheet-shaped member 132 is also positioned at a fixed position on the main surface of the roof interior member 14. However, in the present embodiment, it is not essential that the sheet-shaped member 132 is positioned by the electric component 15.

In this state, it is preferable that the wiring module 130 is not fixed by a configuration other than the panel peripheral parts, for example, by using double-sided tape, butyl rubber, an adhesive, or the like. As a result, the wiring module 130 can be easily positioned with respect to the roof interior member 14. However, as an auxiliary, the wiring module 130 may be fixed to the roof interior member 14 with double-sided tape, butyl rubber, an adhesive or the like. Even in this case, the number of fixing points using double-sided tape or the like can be reduced.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9, an intervening member 150 prepared separately from the wiring module 130 is placed on the wiring module 130. In this state, the wiring module 130 is in a state where it can move slightly with respect to the roof interior member 14. Then, with the wiring module 130 and the intervening member 150 mounted on the roof interior member 14, the roof interior member 14 is attached to the lower side of the roof main body 11.

Then, the intervening member 150 comes into contact with the lower surface of the roof main body 11, and as shown in FIG. 10, the intervening member 150 is pushed toward the roof interior member 14. As a result, the intervening member 150 is deformed into a shape that follows the outer shape of the electric wire 140, and is compressed between the sheet-shaped member 132 on the roof interior member 14 and the roof body 11. As a result, the roof main body 11 pushes the wiring module 130 toward the roof interior member 14 via the intervening member 150. In this state, preferably, the intervening member 150 pushes not only the electric wire 140 but also the sheet-shaped members 132 on both sides thereof toward the roof interior member 14. As a result, the wiring module 130 is positioned and fixed at a fixed position on the roof interior member 14. As a result, the laying structure 120 of the wiring module including the roof interior member 14, the wiring module 130, the intervening member 150, and the roof main body 11 is manufactured.

According to the laying structure 120 of the wiring module configured as described above, when the sheet-shaped member 132 is laid on the main surface of the roof interior member 14, the electric wire 140 is laid along the predetermined wiring path 134. In this state, the sheet-shaped member 132 is arranged in a state of being in surface contact with the main surface of the roof interior member 14, so that the electric wire 140 is arranged in a state where the position is determined to some extent with respect to the predetermined wiring path 134. Will be set up. When the roof interior member 14 is fixed to the roof 10 in this state, the wiring module 130 is positioned with respect to the roof interior member 14 because the roof main body 11 which is a panel peripheral component positions the wiring module 130 with respect to the roof interior member 14. It can be laid in an easily positioned state. This makes it possible to reduce the number of fixed parts of the wiring module 130.

Further, the roof main body 11 keeps the wiring module 130 pressed against the roof interior member 14 via the intervening member 150, and fixes the roof interior member 14 to the roof main body 11 in order to position the wiring module 130. The wiring module 130 can be positioned and fixed with a simple configuration by utilizing the structure. Further, the wiring module 130 is in a state of being pressed against the roof interior member 14 in a state of being in surface contact with the main surface of the roof interior member 14 via the sheet-shaped member 132. Therefore, the wiring module 130 can be fixed in a stable state between the roof interior member 14 and the roof main body 11. Therefore, it is possible to suppress shaking of the roof interior member 14 on the roof interior member 14, abnormal noise due to the shaking, and the like. Further, since the wiring module 130 is stably maintained at a constant position on the roof interior member 14, it is difficult for vibration and tensile force to act on the connector terminals at the connection portion between the electric wire 140 and the connector 142.

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In the above embodiment, the wiring modules 30 and 130 are fixed to the roof interior member 14, but the configuration described in each of the above embodiments is a configuration in which the wiring modules are fixed to various panel members arranged in the vehicle. Can be applied as. For example, it can be applied as a configuration for positioning a wiring module laid on a floor panel.

It should be noted that the configurations described in the above embodiments and the modifications can be appropriately combined as long as they do not conflict with each other. For example, in the configuration described in the first embodiment, the intervening member 150 described in the second embodiment may be applied.

The present disclosure discloses the following wiring module laying structure and wiring module.

The laying structure of the wiring module according to the first aspect is a state in which the panel member, the sheet-like member laid on the main surface of the panel member, and the sheet-like member are laid on the main surface of the panel member. A wiring module including at least one electric wire fixed to the sheet-shaped member and a wiring module provided at a fixed position with respect to the panel member so as to be arranged along a predetermined wiring path. It includes a panel peripheral component for positioning with respect to the panel member.

The second aspect is the laying structure of the wiring module according to the first aspect, and the panel peripheral component is a component having a function other than the function of positioning the wiring module with respect to the panel member. ..

A third aspect is the laying structure of the wiring module according to the first or second aspect, wherein the panel peripheral component includes an electric component fixed to the panel member, and is attached to an end portion of the at least one electric wire. A positioning connector for positioning the sheet-shaped member spread on the main surface of the panel member is attached while being connected to the electric component.

The fourth aspect is the laying structure of the wiring module according to the third aspect, in which a plurality of the positioning connectors are provided.

A fifth aspect is the laying structure of the wiring module according to the third or fourth aspect, and the positioning connector includes a sheet fixing positioning connector fixed to the sheet-shaped member.

The sixth aspect is the laying structure of the wiring module according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the predetermined wiring path includes a plurality of connection wiring paths toward a plurality of electric components, and the said. The at least one electric wire includes a plurality of electric wires arranged along the plurality of connection wiring paths.

The seventh aspect is the laying structure of the wiring module according to the sixth aspect, and at least one of the plurality of wiring paths has an end portion on the side of an electric component to be connected and an end portion on the opposite side thereof. It is set to the route connecting at the shortest distance.

The eighth aspect is the laying structure of the wiring module according to the sixth or seventh aspect, and the sheet-shaped member has the plurality of wirings so as to keep the positional relationship between the plurality of wiring paths constant. It is formed in a shape that extends between the paths.

A ninth aspect is a wiring module laying structure according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein the panel peripheral parts include edge fixing parts for fixing the edges of the sheet-shaped member.

The tenth aspect is the laying structure of the wiring module according to any one of the first to the ninth aspects, which is arranged on the side opposite to the panel member with respect to the wiring module and is easily deformable. It includes an intervening member and a facing panel member that is disposed on the main surface side of the panel member and keeps the wiring module pressed against the panel member via the intervening member.

The eleventh aspect is a wiring module laid on the panel member, in which a sheet-shaped member laid on the main surface of the panel member and the sheet-shaped member are laid on the main surface of the panel member. At least one electric wire fixed to the sheet-shaped member and attached to the end of the at least one electric wire so as to be arranged along a predetermined wiring path, and the sheet-shaped member is the main member of the panel member. It is provided with a positioning connector which is connected to an electric component provided at a fixed position with respect to the panel member in a state of being laid on the surface and positions the sheet-shaped member and the at least one electric wire.

The twelfth aspect is the wiring module according to the eleventh aspect, in which a plurality of the positioning connectors are provided.

The thirteenth aspect is the wiring module according to the eleventh or the twelfth aspect, and the positioning connector includes a sheet fixing positioning connector fixed to the sheet-shaped member.

According to the first aspect, when the sheet-shaped member is laid on the main surface of the panel member, at least one electric wire is laid along a predetermined wiring path. In this state, since the sheet-shaped member is arranged in surface contact with the main surface of the panel member, at least one electric wire is arranged in a state where the position is fixed to some extent along a predetermined wiring path. .. Further, in this state, the panel peripheral component positions the wiring module with respect to the panel member. Therefore, the wiring module can be laid in a state of being easily positioned with respect to the panel member.

According to the second aspect, since the wiring module is positioned with respect to the panel member by a panel peripheral component having a function other than the function of positioning the wiring module with respect to the panel member, the wiring module is positioned with respect to the panel member. The structure for positioning can be simplified.

According to the third aspect, if the positioning connector is connected to the electric component to be connected, the sheet-shaped member can be positioned, so that the positioning work of the wiring module becomes easy.

According to the fourth aspect, the wiring module can be positioned at a plurality of locations by connecting a plurality of positioning connectors to the electrical components to which they are connected.

According to the fifth aspect, the wiring module is positioned more accurately by connecting the seat fixing positioning connector to the electric component to be connected.

According to the sixth aspect, when the sheet-shaped member is spread on the main surface of the panel member, a plurality of electric wires are arranged along the plurality of connection wiring paths on the panel member. Therefore, a plurality of electric wires can be easily laid along a plurality of connection wiring paths toward a plurality of electric components.

According to the seventh aspect, the amount of electric wire used can be reduced.

According to the eighth aspect, when the sheet-shaped member is spread on the main surface of the panel member, a plurality of wiring paths are spread on the main surface of the panel member while the positional relationship between the sheet members is kept constant. Therefore, a plurality of electric wires can be easily laid on the panel member along a plurality of predetermined wiring paths.

According to the ninth aspect, the wiring module can be positioned by fixing the edge of the sheet-shaped member with the edge fixing component.

According to the tenth aspect, the wiring module can be positioned and fixed by pressing the wiring module against the panel member via the intervening member by the facing panel member. At this time, the wiring module is in a state of being pressed against the first panel member in a state of being in surface contact with the main surface of the first panel member via the sheet-shaped member. Therefore, the wiring module can be fixed in a stable state between the panel member and the facing panel.

According to the eleventh aspect, when the sheet-shaped member is laid on the main surface of the panel member, at least one electric wire is laid along a predetermined wiring path. In this state, since the sheet-shaped member is arranged in surface contact with the main surface of the panel member, at least one electric wire is arranged in a state where the position is fixed to some extent along a predetermined wiring path. .. Further, in this state, the positioning connector is connected to the electric component, and the sheet-shaped member and the at least one electric wire are positioned. Therefore, the wiring module can be laid in a state of being easily positioned with respect to the panel member.

According to the twelfth aspect, the wiring module can be positioned at a plurality of points by connecting a plurality of positioning connectors to the electrical components to which they are connected.

According to the thirteenth aspect, the wiring module is positioned more accurately by connecting the seat fixing positioning connector to the electric component to be connected.

It should be noted that the configurations described in the above embodiments and the modifications can be appropriately combined as long as they do not conflict with each other.

Although the present invention has been described in detail as described above, the above description is an example in all aspects, and the present invention is not limited thereto. It is understood that innumerable variations not illustrated can be assumed without departing from the scope of the present invention.

10 Roof 11 Roof body 14 Roof interior parts 15 Electrical parts 16 Connector 18 Air conditioner duct 19 Double-sided tape 20, 120 Wiring module laying structure 30, 130 Wiring module 32, 132 Sheet-like members 34, 134 Wiring paths 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, 35e Connection wiring path 40, 140 Wire 42 Positioning connector 142 Connector 150 Intervening member

Claims (2)

Sheet-shaped member and
A plurality of electric wires arranged along a predetermined wiring path on the sheet-shaped member, and
Equipped with
The sheet-shaped member is provided only on one side of the plurality of electric wires, and is provided.
The plurality of electric wires are fixed to the sheet-like member in the state of a single electric wire without being bundled, and are arranged along the predetermined wiring path .
Of the plurality of electric wires, the portion opposite to the end on the side fixed to the sheet-shaped member and arranged along the predetermined wiring path in the state of the single electric wire is bundled and vehicle. It is configured so that it can be arranged through the pillars that support the pillar body.
A wiring module in which a portion of the plurality of electric wires bundled on the opposite side thereof is fixed to the sheet-shaped member . The wiring module according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of electric wires do not have a branch portion in the central portion of the sheet-shaped member.

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