JPH04114720U - Mounting structure of electrical component housing - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To facilitate the attachment and detachment of fasteners used for attachment and detachment when an electrical component housing is attached to and detached from a vehicle panel, etc. [Structure] A support hole is drilled in a panel of the vehicle, an engagement hole is bored in a support plate protruding from the electrical component housing, the support hole and the engagement hole are brought into contact, and then the contact portion and a locking part, the locking part of the fastener is inserted and locked into the support hole and the engagement hole,
The support plate of the electrical component accommodating body is clamped between the vehicle panel, etc. and the abutting part of the fastener, and the electrical component accommodating body is attached to the vehicle panel, while in this attached state, the fastener is moved approximately 90 degrees to the left or right. When rotated, the locking portion, the support hole, and the engagement hole are unlocked, and the electric component accommodating body is removed from the panel of the vehicle or the like.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention is a wire harness protector, relay box, electrical connection box, etc. Regarding the mounting structure of the electrical component housing for attaching the component housing to a vehicle panel, etc. Ru.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, when attaching a wire harness protector to a vehicle panel, etc., the wire It is necessary to remove the wire harness protector etc. for harness maintenance and inspection etc. For example, the mounting structure of the wire harness protector as shown in Figure 5 is It is used. That is, the wire harness protector 1 is A support plate 3 protruding from the main body 2 is provided at a predetermined location. An engagement hole 3a is formed therein.

0003 The fastener 4 includes a disc-shaped contact portion 5 having a screw hole 5a on its central axis XX, Two rods are inserted from the surface of the contact part 5 in proximity to the outer diameter of the screw hole 5a symmetrically about the central axis XX. The shaped body 6a protrudes in a shape that widens toward the end, and when it extends for a predetermined length, it turns and extends in a tapered shape, and the central axis It consists of a protrusion 6 that intersects at one point on X-X. These abutting parts 5 and protruding parts 6 is integrally molded with flexible synthetic resin, etc., and the ends of the two rod-shaped bodies 6a are widened. A convex part is formed outward at two points where the curved part turns to the tapered part, and the interval between the turning points is is slightly longer than the diameter of the engagement hole 3a of the protector support plate 3.

0004 Attach the wire harness protector 1 having such a structure to the vehicle panel 7, etc. To do this, insert an engagement hole 3 previously provided in the support plate 3 of the protector 1 into a predetermined position on the panel 7, etc. Drill a support hole 7a with the same diameter as a, and then attach the support plate 3 of the protector 1 to the panel 7, etc. Align the engagement hole 3a on the support plate 3 with the support hole 7a on the panel 7 or the like. And stay Press the protrusion 6 of the fitting 4 into the engagement hole 3a of the support plate 3 and the support hole 7a of the panel 7, etc. Then, the convex portions of the two rod-like bodies 6a of the protruding portion 6 are engaged with the support holes 7a of the panel 7, etc., By sandwiching the support plate 3 with the contact part 5, the wire harness protector 1 is attached to the panel. It can be installed on the 7th floor etc. However, the fastener 4 has flexibility, and a slight Since it is easily deformed by force and the engagement force is weak, screw it as shown in the cross-sectional view of Figure 6. Screw the child 8 into the screw hole 5a of the fastener 4 so that the protrusion 6 cannot be deformed, and then close the fastener. This prevents the panel 7, etc. of No. 4 from falling off from the support hole 7a.

[0005] Conversely, when removing the wire harness protector 1 from the vehicle panel 7, etc. , the screw 8 must be removed from the fastener 4, and the fastener 4 must be pulled out from the panel 7, etc. do not have.

[0006] In addition, as another example, a hole without a screw may be bored instead of the screw hole 5a of the fastener 4. using a pin instead of the screw 8, and attaching the protrusion 6 of the fastener 4 to the wire harness plug. Press fit into the engagement hole 3a of the support plate 3 of the protector 1 and the support hole 7a of the vehicle panel 7, etc. After that, insert the pins into the engagement holes 3a and the support holes 7a, and insert the pins into the panel 7 etc. of the fastener 4. This prevents it from falling off from the support hole 7a.

[0007]

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, when using the screw 8 as shown in FIG. When attaching and removing, it is necessary to turn the screw 8 at least several times, which is time-consuming. This was a complicated task. In addition, when using pins, remove protector 1. When removing the pin, the press-fitted pin must be pulled out, which is complicated and reduces work efficiency. This resulted in a significant decrease in

[0008] This invention was created in view of the above circumstances, and is a wire harness protector and relay. - Attachment and removal of electrical component containers such as boxes and electrical connection boxes to vehicle panels, etc. To provide a mounting structure for an electrical component housing that allows easy attachment and removal of fasteners when The porpose is to do.

[0009]

[Means to solve the problem] In order to achieve the above purpose, this invention Place the engagement hole drilled in the electrical component housing into contact with the support hole provided in the vehicle panel, etc. Insert and lock the fasteners into the engagement hole and the support hole to attach the electrical component housing to the vehicle panel, etc. In the mounting structure of the electrical component housing, The engagement hole drilled in the electrical component housing is replaced by a circular support hole provided in a vehicle panel, etc. It has a roughly elliptical shape with the major axis being the diameter of The fastener includes a contact portion and a flexible locking portion protruding from the contact portion. The engaging part with the panel etc. is formed in the locking part, and the said engaging part is formed from the engaging part. It was decided to provide a support section opposite to the contact section.

0010

[Effect]

Align the engagement hole of the electrical component housing with the support hole of the vehicle panel, etc., and insert the locking part of the fastener. When the holder is inserted into the engagement hole and the support hole, the engagement part of the fastener engages the fastener engager. The support part is snapped into the support hole, and the electrical component housing is attached to the vehicle panel. Since it can be clamped by the contact part of the fastener, etc., the electrical component container can be attached to the panel of the vehicle, etc. can be used.

[0011] Also, with this electrical component housing installed, move the fastener approximately to the left or right. When rotated 90 degrees, the support part of the fastener locking part aligns with the engagement hole drilled in the electrical component housing. It is pushed inward by the short diameter, and the distance between the abutting parts of the fastener locking part is similar to that of a vehicle panel, etc. becomes shorter than the diameter of the support hole, and the engagement state between the support hole and each of the engagement parts is released. Therefore, the electrical component housing can be easily removed from the vehicle panel or the like.

0012

【Example】

The present invention will be explained below based on the drawings.

[0013] FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention, in which an electrical component housing and a fastener are attached to a panel of a vehicle. It is a perspective view which shows the state removed from the support hole of etc. In the figure, it is an electrical component container. The protector 11 has a predetermined portion of the main body 12 that protrudes outward from the main body 12. A support plate 13 is provided, and an oval engagement hole 13a is bored in the support plate 13. Furthermore, the support plate 13 is made to be able to come into contact with a predetermined position such as a panel 17 of the vehicle. Ru.

[0014] The fastener 14 has a locking groove 15 as an operating section perpendicular to the central axis Y-Y on one surface. A contact portion 15 formed with a shape a, and a locking portion protruding from the other surface of the contact portion 15, which is substantially orthogonal to the other surface. 16, which are integrally molded from flexible synthetic resin or the like. Locking part 1 Reference numeral 6 denotes a columnar support portion 16a extending a predetermined length from the contact portion 15 on the central axis Y-Y. and turns from the tip to the abutment part 15 and the columnar support part 16a (i.e., the central axis Y-Y ), and has a free end close to the abutment part 15. It consists of a pair of rod-shaped movable parts 16b. Furthermore, the pair of movable parts 16b A stepped portion 16c as an engaging portion is formed symmetrically to the columnar support portion 16a on the outer surface near the free end. A supporting portion 16d having a thin thickness is provided from these stepped portions 16c toward each free end. There is. Note that the distance between the outer surfaces of the movable portion 16b in each step portion 16c is determined based on the vehicle panel. It is made longer than the diameter n of the support hole 17a such as the hole 17.

[0015] Now, the protector 11, which is such an electrical component housing body, is installed on the vehicle panel 17, etc. To attach the support plate 13 to a predetermined position on the vehicle panel 17, etc. A support hole 17a having a length n of the major axis of 3a and a length n of the diameter is bored, and then the vehicle The support plate 13 is brought into contact with the panel 17 etc. of the vehicle, and the center of the engagement hole 13a of the support plate 13 is aligned with the vehicle. Align the center of the support hole 17a of the panel 17 or the like. And the locking part 16 of the fastener The pair of step portions 16c are positioned on the long axis n of the engagement hole 13a of the support plate 13. Place the locking part 16 of the fastener, and insert the locking part 16 of the fastener into the engagement hole 13 of the support plate 13. a and the support hole 17a of the panel 17 of the vehicle, etc., and step part 16c of the movable part 16b. The movable part 16b is snapped into the support hole 17a of the vehicle panel 17, etc. do it. At this time, as shown in FIG. 2, the support plate 13, vehicle panel 17, etc. Since the protector 11 is sandwiched between the contact part 15 and the stepped part 16c of the fastener 14, It can be attached to a predetermined position such as the panel 17 of a vehicle.

[0016] Next, to remove the protector 11 from the vehicle panel 17, etc., hold the screwdriver etc. Insert the fixture 14 into the locking groove 15a and lock it, and move the fixture 14 to the left or right (P as shown in Figure 1). direction) rotate approximately 90°. At this time, as shown in FIG. The support portion 16d of the moving portion 16b is pressed by the short diameter m of the engagement hole 13a of the support plate 13. Therefore, the distance between the step portions 16c of the pair of movable portions 16b is equal to the support hole 17 of the vehicle panel 17, etc. Since the diameter of a is narrower than the diameter n, the fastener 14 is attached to the vehicle panel 1 together with the protector 11. It can be easily removed from 7 etc.

[0017] Note that the locking portion 16 of the fastener 14 is inserted into the engagement hole 1 of the support plate 13 of the protector 11 in advance. 3a, and lock the stepped portion 16c of the fastener locking portion 16 in the short diameter m of the engagement hole 13a. If you do this, when installing the protector 11 on the panel 17 of the vehicle, etc. It is easy to align the engagement hole 13a of the support plate 13 of the protector 11 with the support hole 17a. Therefore, attachment of the protector 11 can be made even easier.

[0018] FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of the present invention having a different structure from the embodiment shown in FIG. A general perspective view of such a fastener is shown.

[0019] The difference between the fastener in FIG. 4 and the fastener in FIG. 1 is that the columnar support portion 16 shown in FIG. The stepped portion 2 as a pair of engaging portions formed on the locking portion 26 in FIG. 4 without providing a A support portion 26d extends from 6c in a tapered shape, and a flexible locking portion is provided on one surface of the contact portion 25. 26 are combined. In addition, the other surface of the contact portion 25 is engaged as an operating portion. In place of the groove 15a, a protruding piece 25a is provided as an operation part that can be operated with a finger. It is. There are no structural differences in other parts.

[0020] Although there are structural differences between the fasteners in Figures 1 and 4, their effects and effects There is no essential difference in terms of Since the function and effect are the same as those of the fastener in No. 1, the description thereof will be omitted.

[0021]

[Effect of the idea] As explained above, according to the present invention, the support plate of the electrical component housing is drilled in advance. Since the fastener can be attached to the engagement hole of the support plate, the engagement hole of the support plate and the support of the vehicle panel, etc. It is easy to match the holding hole with the support hole, and the fastener can be simply attached to the support hole of the vehicle panel. The electrical component container can be attached to a vehicle panel, etc. by simply inserting and locking it, so the vehicle The workability on the assembly line can be significantly improved.

[0022] Also, when removing the electrical component housing from the vehicle panel, etc., be sure to loosen the fasteners on both the left and right sides. It can be removed by rotating approximately 90 degrees in either direction, making maintenance and maintenance of wire harnesses easier. Workability can be improved during inspections, etc.

[0023] Furthermore, in contrast to conventional fasteners that are composed of two parts, the fastener according to the present invention has only one part. It also has the effect of reducing costs because it is made of high-quality materials.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which an electrical component housing and a fastener are removed from a support hole of a vehicle panel or the like.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a state in which the electrical member housing and the fastener shown in FIG. 1 are attached to a vehicle panel or the like.

[Figure 3] Hold the fastener in the installed state in Figure 2 at 90° to either the left or right side.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the fastener is disengaged from a support hole of a vehicle panel or the like by rotation.

FIG. 4 is an overall perspective view of a fastener according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating an example of the conventional example, with the electrical component housing and the fastener removed from a support hole of a vehicle panel or the like.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a state in which the electrical member housing and the fastener shown in FIG. 4 are attached to a vehicle panel or the like.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 Electrical component housing (protector) 12 Main body 13 Support plate 13a Engagement hole 14, 24 Fastener 15, 25 Contact part 15a, 25a Operation section (locking groove, protruding piece) 16, 26 Locking part 16b Movable part 16c, 26c Engagement part (stepped part) 16d, 26d Support part 17 Vehicle panel 17a Support hole

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: An engagement hole drilled in the electrical component housing is brought into contact with a support hole provided in a panel of a vehicle, etc., and a fastener is inserted and locked into the engagement hole and the support hole, thereby producing an electrical component housing. In the mounting structure of the electrical component housing for attaching the electrical component housing to the vehicle panel, etc., the engagement hole drilled in the electrical component housing has a length approximately equal to the diameter of the circular support hole provided in the vehicle panel, etc. The fastener has an oval shape, and the fastener is composed of a contact portion and a flexible locking portion protruding from the contact portion, and the locking portion has an engagement portion with a panel, etc. At the same time, a support part is provided that faces the contact part from the engagement part, and when the electrical component housing is attached, the support part of the locking part and the engagement hole are brought into contact with each other, and the contact part is brought into contact with the engagement hole. 1. A mounting structure for an electrical component accommodating body, characterized in that the locking state between the support hole and the engaging portion is released by rotating an operating portion configured in the portion by 90 degrees.