JPH0594965U - Connector cover - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To provide a connector cover that has excellent mountability to a connector and can reliably prevent the insulative material from entering. A sheet-shaped member 2 made of a hard material and having a mounting hole 2a for engaging with a locking member provided in a connector.
Since the sealing member 3 made of a soft material and the covering member 4 are joined to each other before and after, when the connector to which the wiring is connected is inserted from the lid 13 on the covering member 4 side, the locking member of the connector is attached to the mounting hole 2a. The connector is housed at a predetermined position in the connector cover 1 at the position where the connector is engaged. Therefore, when the connector covered with the connector cover 1 is inserted into the locking hole formed in the heat insulating wall body, the space between the connector and the heat insulating wall body is filled by the compression of the seal member 4 made of a soft material, and the heat insulation is performed. The material is prevented from leaking out. Also,
The wiring connection side of the connector is sealed by the lid member, and the heat insulating material is prevented from entering the connector from the wiring connection side.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a connector cover for covering a connector for electrical wiring arranged in a heat insulating wall of a refrigerator or the like so that a foamed heat insulating material filled in the heat insulating wall does not enter.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 FIG. 5 shows the inner surface of the heat insulating wall of the hood liner 25 that forms a part of the heat insulating wall of the refrigerator. As shown in the figure, a predetermined wiring length is processed and connecting members such as the connector 24 are attached to the wiring end. The joined harness assembly 26 is attached to the hood liner 25. Since the inside of the heat insulating wall is filled with a heat insulating material such as polyurethane foam, each connector 24 is covered with a connector cover to prevent the heat insulating material from entering the inside of the connector 24. 6 to 9 show the structure of a conventional connector cover, and those shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 cover a required portion of the connector 24 with a tape 21 made of a sponge-like material such as soft polyurethane foam. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, by covering the wall plate 30 of the heat insulating wall with the locking portion 23, the connector 24 is locked so as to cover the rear half of the connector 24 located in the heat insulating wall body to the connected wiring 22. Wrapped around. By thus winding the sponge-like tape 21 on the connector 24, the connecting portion of the connector 24 with the wiring 22 is covered with the tape 21, so that the heat insulating material 27 can be prevented from entering the connector 24 and the wall board 30 The heat insulating material 27 is prevented from leaking from the engaging portion of the connector 24. 8 and 9, the cover 28 formed of a rubber-like member covers the latter half of the connector 24. The cover 28 is press-fitted into the connector 24 in advance and the tip of the wiring 22 is shown. The connecting pin 29 attached to the connector 28 is inserted through the insertion hole 28a provided in the cover 28 and connected to the connector 24. In this way, since the cover 28 covers the connection portion of the connector 24 with the wiring 22 by the cover 28, the heat insulating material 27 can be prevented from entering the inside of the connector 24, and the heat insulation from the connector 24 engaging portion of the wall board 30 can be achieved. The material 27 is prevented from leaking out.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 In the connector cover of the above conventional example, the connector cover made by winding a sponge tape does not have a reference surface for specifying the winding position, so it is difficult to keep the predetermined winding position constant. However, there is a problem that empirical work is required to wind the tape at a predetermined position with a predetermined pressure, such as the connector cannot be mounted on the wall surface or a gap is formed between the connector and the wall surface to allow leakage of the heat insulating material. there were. In addition, when the wiring is modified, the tape is peeled off, but at this time the peeled tape cannot be reused and there is a problem that it is wasted to discard it. Also, when using a connector cover made of a rubber-like material, connecting the wires to the connector involves inserting the connection pin at the tip of the wire after attaching the cover to the connector. Due to the poor workability of inserting the connector, there was a problem in that the connecting pin was not fully inserted into the connector, resulting in defective insertion. The present invention was created in view of the above conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a connector cover that has excellent mountability to a connector and can reliably prevent intrusion and leakage of a heat insulating material.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the means adopted by the present invention is to connect the heat insulating material side end portion of the connector, which is attached via a locking member, to a locking hole formed in a heat insulating wall for accommodating the foam heat insulating material. In the connector cover for covering and preventing the insulative material from entering the connector, a sheet-like member made of a hard material is formed with a mounting hole for engaging with the locking member, and the locking member. The sealing member made of a soft material to be mounted between the sheet-shaped member and the heat-insulating wall body in the state of being engaged with the sheet-shaped member, and the surface of the sheet-shaped member opposite to the bonding surface of the sealing member. A cover member capable of covering the heat insulating material side end portion of the connector in the engaged state of the sheet-shaped member with the engaging member, and a surface opposite to the joint surface between the cover member and the sheet-shaped member. Surface, and insert the connector By comprising; and a lid member that score lines are formed it can be configured as a connector cover according to claim.

[0005]

[Action]

 The connector cover according to the present invention comprises a sealing member, a covering member, and a lid member made of a soft material before and after a sheet-shaped member made of a hard material having a mounting hole for engaging with a locking member provided in the connector. Since and are joined together, when the connector to which the wiring is connected is inserted from the notch line of the lid member, the connector is housed at the specified position in the connector cover at the position where the locking member of the connector engages with the mounting hole. .. Therefore, when the connector covered with the connector cover is inserted into the locking hole formed in the heat insulating wall, when the locking member engages with the locking hole and is mounted, the space between the connector and the heat insulating wall is Since the seal member made of a soft material is filled without gaps, the heat insulating material is prevented from leaking out from the locking hole when the heat insulating material is filled. Also, the wiring connection side of the connector is sealed by a lid member, and the heat insulating material is prevented from entering the connector from the wiring connection side.

[0006]

【Example】

 Embodiments embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings to provide an understanding of the present invention. It should be noted that the following embodiments are merely examples embodying the present invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the connector cover according to the embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the connector and the connector cover according to the embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a state in which the connector equipped with the connector cover is engaged with the heat insulating wall body. 1 and 2, the connector cover 1 is configured by joining a seal member 3 and a covering member 4 in front of and behind the sheet-shaped member 2. In this embodiment, a polyester sheet having a thickness of 0.3 mm is used for the sheet-like member 2, and a mounting hole 2a having a size capable of engaging with the engaging member 6 provided on the connector 5 is opened. A soft polyurethane foam is used for the seal member 3 and the covering member 4, and through holes 3a and 4a, which are slightly larger than the connector 5, are opened in each. The lid member 13 is formed of soft polyurethane foam, is joined to the covering member 4 side, and has a score line 14 formed in the central position. As is well known, the soft polyurethane foam is a sponge-like material whose shape can be freely changed. Therefore, the connector 5 can be press-fitted from the cut line 14. The sheet-shaped member 2, the seal member 3, the covering member 4, and the lid member 13 are joined to complete the connector cover 1 as shown in FIG. 2, and the connector 5 to which the wiring 7 is connected is attached to the lid member 13 side. When inserted through the score line 14, the locking member 6 can be housed in a predetermined position where the locking member 6 is engaged with the sheet-shaped member 2. The wiring 7 is pulled out from the notch line 14 of the lid member 13, and the elasticity of soft foamed polyurethane fills the gap through which the wiring 7 passes, and furthermore, the contraction force is received by the pressure of the filled heat insulating material. The passing portion of the wiring 7 is further contracted to fill the gap. The connector 5 housed in a predetermined position of the connector cover 1 is held with the contact surface 5a side of the connector 5 protruding from the seal member 3 as shown in FIG.

In the connector 5 covered with the connector cover 1 as described above, the contact surface side is inserted into the locking hole 10 provided in the heat insulating wall body 9 as shown in FIG. It is mounted by engaging with the locking hole 10. At this time, the seal member 3 is compressed by being sandwiched between the sheet-like member 2 and the heat insulating wall body 9, and the one formed to have a thickness of 3 mm becomes about 0.5 mm, and the seal member 3 is closely attached to the periphery of the locking hole 10. Thus, the heat insulating material 11 filled in the heat insulating wall 9 is prevented from leaking from the locking hole 10. The sheet-like member 2 is already attached to the engaging position of the locking member 6, but the width of the engaging position of the locking member 6 is formed so that it can be engaged with a plate material having a thickness of up to 2 mm. If the plate thickness of the heat insulating wall is 1 mm, the total thickness of the sheet member 2 of 0.3 mm and the sealing member 3 compressed to about 0.5 mm is about 1.8 mm, The engagement hole 10 can be sufficiently engaged.

[0008]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, the connector cover according to the present invention includes a sealing member made of a soft material before and after a sheet-shaped member made of a hard material in which a mounting hole for engaging with a locking member provided in the connector is formed. Since the cover member is joined, when the connector to which the wiring is connected is inserted from the cover member side, the connector is set in the connector cover at the specified position when the connector locking member engages with the mounting hole. Be done. Therefore, when the connector covered with the connector cover is inserted into the locking hole in which the heat insulating wall is formed, when the locking member engages with the locking hole and is mounted, the connector and the heat insulating wall are separated from each other. Since the sealing material made of a soft material is filled in without gaps, the heat insulating material is prevented from leaking out from the locking hole. In addition, the wiring connection side of the connector is sealed by the lid member, and the insulation of the heat insulating material from the wiring connection side is also prevented.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a structure of a connector cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exemplary connector cover and a connector.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state of a connector housed in a connector cover.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a connector equipped with a connector cover is engaged with a heat insulating wall body.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing wiring inside the hood liner, which is a part of the heat insulating wall.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a conventional connector cover using a tape.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the above.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a connector cover including a conventional rubber cover.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the above.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 12 ... Connector cover 2 ... Sheet-like member 2a ... Mounting hole 3 ... Sealing member 3a ... Through hole 4 ... Covering member 5 ... Connector 6 ... Locking member 7 ... Wiring 9 ... Thermal insulation wall 10 ... Locking hole 11 ... Heat insulating material 13 ... Lid member

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A heat insulating material for a connector, wherein a locking hole formed in a heat insulating wall for accommodating a foamed heat insulating material covers an end portion of the connector mounted on the heat insulating material via a locking member. In a connector cover for preventing intrusion of a sheet, a sheet-like member made of a hard material is formed with a mounting hole that engages with the locking member, and the sheet-shaped member engaged with the locking member is heat-insulated. A seal member made of a soft material to be mounted between the wall member and a surface of the sheet-shaped member opposite to a surface of the seal member joined to the sealing member is joined to the locking member of the sheet-shaped member. It is possible to insert the connector by joining the covering member capable of covering the heat insulating material side end portion of the connector in the engaged state and the surface opposite to the joining surface of the covering member and the sheet-like member. A lid with a score line A connector cover comprising a member.