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JP2006318801A
JP2006318801A JP2005141235A JP2005141235A JP2006318801A JP 2006318801 A JP2006318801 A JP 2006318801A JP 2005141235 A JP2005141235 A JP 2005141235A JP 2005141235 A JP2005141235 A JP 2005141235A JP 2006318801 A JP2006318801 A JP 2006318801A
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a male connector with a cover of which removing operation is not needed. <P>SOLUTION: The male connector 1 comprises: a connector housing 10 with a hood 11 which can engage a female connector 30; and a male terminal metal fittings 20 which penetrates a back wall 12 of the hood 11. A cover 13 is connected to an edge of an opening of the hood 11 with a hinge portion 17. The cover 13 is in a position where it closes the inside of the hood 11 before the engagement. The cover 13 is pushed into the inside of the hood 11 accompanying intrusion of the female connector 30, and reaches an opening position taking rotation action round the hinge portion 17 as the rotation center, where the cover 13 permits the intrusion into the inside of the hood 11. Thereby, removing operation of the cover 13 is not needed while the male connector 1 has the cover 13 which prevents ingress of contaminations such as dust into the inside of the hood 11. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

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本発明は、コネクタに関する。   The present invention relates to a connector.

従来、プリント配線板に取り付けて用いられるコネクタの一般構造としては、下記特許文献１に記載のものが知られている。この種のコネクタは、相手側コネクタが嵌合されるフード部を備えた合成樹脂製のコネクタハウジングに、複数のＬ字形の端子金具が貫通して設けられており、その一端はフード部内部に突出するとともに、他端はフード部外部に突出したのち基板側に向かう構造となっている。すなわち、このものはフード部内部が外部に露出した形状であるため、内部に塵や埃の進入を許容する構造となっている。そのため、エアバッグやＥＣＵといった重要回路部品においては、塵や埃の進入を防ぐためフード部開口縁に防塵キャップを装着するなどしている。
実開昭６１−６０４８６号公報 Conventionally, as a general structure of a connector used by being attached to a printed wiring board, one described in Patent Document 1 below is known. In this type of connector, a plurality of L-shaped terminal fittings are provided through a synthetic resin connector housing having a hood portion into which a mating connector is fitted, and one end thereof is provided inside the hood portion. While projecting, the other end projects to the outside of the hood and then toward the substrate. That is, since this has a shape in which the inside of the hood portion is exposed to the outside, it has a structure that allows dust and dust to enter inside. For this reason, in an important circuit component such as an air bag or an ECU, a dust cap is attached to the opening edge of the hood portion to prevent dust and dust from entering.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 61-60486

しかしながら、別体として防塵キャップを用意するとなると、防塵キャップを外す工程が別途必要となるため、製造コストＵＰや作業効率の低下を招いていた。   However, when a dustproof cap is prepared as a separate body, a separate process for removing the dustproof cap is required, leading to an increase in manufacturing cost and a reduction in work efficiency.

本発明は上記のような事情に基づいて完成されたものであって、フード部内部に塵や埃が進入するのを防ぎつつ、別途防塵キャップを外す工程が不要なコネクタを提供することを目的とする。   The present invention has been completed based on the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a connector that does not require a step of removing a dustproof cap while preventing dust and dust from entering the inside of the hood. And

上記の目的を達成するための手段として、請求項１の発明は、相手側コネクタを内部に嵌合可能なフード部を備えた樹脂製のコネクタハウジングと、前記フード部の奥壁から内部に突出して設けられる複数の端子金具とを備えたコネクタであって、前記フード部には、前記嵌合前においては前記フード部内部を閉塞する位置にあるカバーが設けられ、前記カバーは、前記嵌合途上では前記相手側コネクタの進入に伴い前記フード部内面側に押し込まれることで前記相手側コネクタの進入を許容する開放位置へ至る構成としたところに特徴を有する。   As means for achieving the above object, the invention of claim 1 is characterized in that a resin connector housing having a hood portion into which a mating connector can be fitted, and an inner wall projecting from the rear wall of the hood portion. A connector provided with a plurality of terminal fittings, wherein the hood portion is provided with a cover in a position to close the inside of the hood portion before the fitting, and the cover is fitted with the fitting In the middle of the construction, the mating connector is pushed into the inner surface side of the hood portion as the mating connector enters, and thus reaches an open position allowing the mating connector to enter.

請求項２の発明は、請求項１に記載のものにおいて、前記カバーは、前記フード部の開口縁の一縁に設けられたヒンジ部を中心として前記閉塞位置と前記開放位置との間を回動可能としてあり、かつ前記カバーにおける自由端側の縁には前記フード部の開口縁に係止して、前記フード部内方への倒れは許容するものの前記フード部外方への開きを規制可能な係止部が設けられ、かつこの係止部には前記ヒンジ部の弾性反力に基づいて前記フード部の外方への付勢力が作用するようにしてあるところに特徴を有する。   According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the cover rotates between the closed position and the open position around a hinge portion provided at one edge of the opening edge of the hood portion. It is movable, and the edge on the free end side of the cover is locked to the opening edge of the hood part, but it can be allowed to fall inward of the hood part, but the outward opening of the hood part can be regulated A special locking portion is provided, and a biasing force to the outside of the hood portion acts on the locking portion based on an elastic reaction force of the hinge portion.

請求項３の発明は、請求項１または請求項２に記載のものにおいて、前記カバーと前記フード部との間には、前記カバーが前記閉塞位置から前記開放位置へと移動する際に凹凸の嵌り合いによって案内をする案内部が設けられているところに特徴を有する。   According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, there is unevenness between the cover and the hood portion when the cover moves from the closed position to the open position. It is characterized in that a guide portion for guiding by fitting is provided.

請求項４の発明は、請求項１ないし請求項３のいずれかに記載のものにおいて、前記フード部の内面には、前記開放位置における前記カバーの先端より奥側に前記カバーとほぼ面一をなして前記相手側コネクタを支持する支持部が突出して設けられているところに特徴を有する。   According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the inner surface of the hood portion is substantially flush with the cover on the inner side of the cover at the open position. A feature is that a supporting portion for supporting the mating connector is provided so as to protrude.

＜請求項１の発明＞
請求項１の発明によると、フード部にカバーを設けたからフード部内部に塵や埃が進入するのを防ぐことが可能となり、端子変形や接触不良等の不具合を規制することができる。また、相手側コネクタの進入に伴ってカバーがフード部内部に押し込まれて相手側コネクタの進入を許容する構造としたから、別途カバーを取り外す工程が不要である。 <Invention of Claim 1>
According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the cover is provided on the hood portion, it is possible to prevent dust and dust from entering the inside of the hood portion, and it is possible to regulate problems such as terminal deformation and poor contact. Further, since the cover is pushed into the hood portion as the mating connector enters, and the mating connector is allowed to enter, there is no need to remove the cover separately.

＜請求項２の発明＞
請求項２の発明によると、カバーはヒンジ部を中心として回動可能に設けられ、カバーの自由端にはフード部内方への倒れを許容するもののフード部外方への開きを規制する係止部が設けられ、この係止部がフード部外方への付勢力を受けつつフード部の開口縁に係止可能な構造としたから、カバーが閉塞姿勢を維持することが可能である。 <Invention of Claim 2>
According to the invention of claim 2, the cover is provided so as to be pivotable about the hinge portion, and the free end of the cover is allowed to fall to the inside of the hood portion, but the latch that restricts the opening to the outside of the hood portion. Since the locking portion is configured to be locked to the opening edge of the hood portion while receiving the urging force to the outside of the hood portion, the cover can be maintained in the closed posture.

＜請求項３の発明＞
請求項３の発明によると、カバーの移動を案内するための案内部を設けたから、円滑な移動が可能となり、カバーがこじれる等のおそれがない。 <Invention of Claim 3>
According to the invention of claim 3, since the guide portion for guiding the movement of the cover is provided, smooth movement is possible, and there is no fear of the cover being twisted.

＜請求項４の発明＞
請求項４の発明によると、相手側コネクタは、フード部内をカバーに支持されながら嵌合するが、カバーを通過した先にも支持部による支持が得られるから、嵌合時における相手側コネクタの姿勢を安定させることができる。 <Invention of Claim 4>
According to the invention of claim 4, the mating connector is fitted while being supported by the cover inside the hood portion, but since the support by the support portion can be obtained even after passing through the cover, the mating connector of the mating connector at the time of fitting is obtained. The posture can be stabilized.

＜実施形態１＞
本発明の実施形態１を図１ないし図６によって説明する。
実施形態１におけるコネクタは雌雄のコネクタによって構成され、雄コネクタ（本発明におけるコネクタに相当する）１は、フード部１１を有するコネクタハウジング１０と、フード部１１の奥壁１２を貫通するＬ字形の雄端子金具（本発明における端子金具に相当する）２０とからなる。尚、以下の説明においては、前後方向とは図１における左右方向を基準として嵌合面側を前方とし、上下方向とは図１における上下方向を基準として上側を上方とし、幅方向とは図５における左右方向を基準として左側を左方とする。 <Embodiment 1>
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
The connector in the first embodiment is composed of male and female connectors, and a male connector (corresponding to a connector in the present invention) 1 is an L-shaped penetrating connector housing 10 having a hood portion 11 and a back wall 12 of the hood portion 11. And a male terminal fitting (corresponding to the terminal fitting in the present invention) 20. In the following description, the front-rear direction refers to the front of the fitting surface with respect to the left-right direction in FIG. 1, the up-down direction refers to the upper side with respect to the up-down direction in FIG. 1, and the width direction refers to the figure. The left side is the left side with respect to the left-right direction in FIG.

雄コネクタ１のフード部１１内部には、雌コネクタ（本発明における相手側コネクタに相当する）３０が嵌合可能となっている。雌コネクタ３０は樹脂製で、断面略方形のブロック状をなしている。雌コネクタ３０の内部には、複数のキャビティ３１が前後方向に貫通しており、キャビティ３１の内部には、雌端子金具３２が後方から挿入可能とされている。   A female connector (corresponding to a mating connector in the present invention) 30 can be fitted inside the hood portion 11 of the male connector 1. The female connector 30 is made of resin and has a block shape with a substantially square cross section. A plurality of cavities 31 penetrates the female connector 30 in the front-rear direction, and a female terminal fitting 32 can be inserted into the cavity 31 from the rear.

雌端子金具３２の略前半部は、雄端子金具２０と導通可能な角筒部３８となっており、雌端子金具３２の略後半部は、電線Ｗとの接続を行うバレル部３９となっている。雌端子金具３２は、キャビティ３１内部に挿入されると、キャビティ３２の前端壁３３によって前止まりがなされるとともに、キャビティ３２前部下面側に配されたランス３４が角筒部３８下面に開口する係止孔４０内に入り込んで弾性的に係止することで後方への抜止めがなされる。さらに、雌コネクタ３０の下面における前後方向略中央には、サイドタイプのリテーナ３５が装着可能となっている。リテーナ３５は、ランス３４による係止に加えて角筒部３８の後端に二重係止することで、雌端子金具３２の後方への抜止めを強化している。   The substantially first half of the female terminal fitting 32 is a rectangular tube portion 38 that can be electrically connected to the male terminal fitting 20, and the substantially latter half of the female terminal fitting 32 is a barrel portion 39 that connects to the electric wire W. Yes. When the female terminal fitting 32 is inserted into the cavity 31, the front end wall 33 of the cavity 32 stops the front and a lance 34 disposed on the lower surface of the front portion of the cavity 32 opens to the lower surface of the square tube portion 38. By entering the locking hole 40 and elastically locking it, the rearward locking is achieved. Furthermore, a side-type retainer 35 can be mounted at the approximate center of the lower surface of the female connector 30 in the front-rear direction. The retainer 35 is double-locked to the rear end of the rectangular tube portion 38 in addition to the lock by the lance 34, thereby strengthening the retaining of the female terminal fitting 32 to the rear.

雌コネクタ３０の上面で幅方向略中央には、前後方向に長いロックアーム３６が配されている。ロックアーム３６は、雌コネクタ３０の上面前端を基端部３７として後方に向けて延出され、後端側が撓み変位可能に設けられている。ロックアーム３６の上面で前後方向略中央には、係止突部４１が上方に突設されている。ロックアーム３６の後端には操作部４２が設けられ、これを指で押圧することで離脱操作を可能としている。   A lock arm 36 that is long in the front-rear direction is disposed at the approximate center in the width direction on the upper surface of the female connector 30. The lock arm 36 extends rearward with the front end of the upper surface of the female connector 30 as a base end portion 37, and the rear end side is provided so as to be able to bend and displace. On the upper surface of the lock arm 36, a locking projection 41 is provided so as to project upward at a substantially central position in the front-rear direction. An operation portion 42 is provided at the rear end of the lock arm 36, and the release operation can be performed by pressing the operation portion 42 with a finger.

雄コネクタ１のコネクタハウジング１０は樹脂製で、図６に示すように、断面略方形の横長に形成され、フード部１１の奥壁１２には図示１６個の雄端子金具２０が上下二段に分かれて配されている。これらの雄端子金具２０は、圧入もしくはインサート成形によりコネクタハウジング１０の奥壁１２を貫通する姿勢で配されている。詳細には、下段側において同一ピッチで配された図示１１個の雄端子金具２０と、このうち左端から図示２個の雄端子金具２０および右端から図示３個の雄端子金具２０に対応して上段側に配された図示５個の雄端子金具２０とから構成されている。   The connector housing 10 of the male connector 1 is made of resin, and is formed in a horizontally long shape with a substantially square cross section as shown in FIG. 6, and the 16 male terminal fittings 20 shown in the figure on the back wall 12 of the hood portion 11 are vertically arranged in two stages. They are arranged separately. These male terminal fittings 20 are arranged in a posture that penetrates the back wall 12 of the connector housing 10 by press fitting or insert molding. More specifically, the eleven male terminal fittings 20 shown in the figure arranged at the same pitch on the lower side correspond to the two male terminal fittings 20 shown in the figure from the left end and the three male terminal fittings 20 shown in the right end. It is composed of five male terminal fittings 20 shown in the figure arranged on the upper side.

フード部１１の開口縁における上縁には、図６に示すように、左端から３個目の雄端子金具２０と右端から４個目の雄端子金具２０とに対応する位置に、フード部１１の開口縁から奥壁１２に至るまで、一対の案内壁１４，１４が前後方向に亘って垂下形成されている。両案内壁１４，１４の間におけるフード部１１の開口縁寄りには、ロックアーム３６の係止突部４１と係止可能なロック受け部１５が突出形成されている。   As shown in FIG. 6, at the upper edge of the opening edge of the hood portion 11, the hood portion 11 is located at a position corresponding to the third male terminal fitting 20 from the left end and the fourth male terminal fitting 20 from the right end. A pair of guide walls 14, 14 are formed so as to hang down in the front-rear direction from the opening edge to the back wall 12. Near the opening edge of the hood portion 11 between the both guide walls 14, 14, a lock receiving portion 15 that can be locked with the locking protrusion 41 of the lock arm 36 is formed to protrude.

フード部１１の開口縁における幅方向両側縁内側には、図６に示すように、上下方向略中央において一対の案内溝（本発明における案内部に相当する）２２，２２が外方に向けて凹設されている。案内溝２２は、図４に示すように、フード部１１の開口縁から下面に向けて、フード部１１の開口縁下端を中心とする円弧状に形成されている。フード部１１の開口縁における下縁には、図６に示すように、幅方向に所定の間隔をおいて３箇所の切り欠き部２４が形成されている。   As shown in FIG. 6, a pair of guide grooves (corresponding to guide portions in the present invention) 22 and 22 are directed outwardly at the center in the vertical direction on the inner sides of both side edges in the opening edge of the hood portion 11. It is recessed. As shown in FIG. 4, the guide groove 22 is formed in an arc shape centering on the lower end of the opening edge of the hood portion 11 from the opening edge of the hood portion 11 toward the lower surface. As shown in FIG. 6, three notches 24 are formed on the lower edge of the opening edge of the hood portion 11 at predetermined intervals in the width direction.

フード部１１の下面外側における前端付近には、図４に示すように、前方に向けて延出されたカバー１３が一体成形により設けられている（以下、図４に示すように自然状態におけるカバー１３の位置を成形位置という）。このカバー１３は、図５に示すように、フード部１１の開口縁に適合する形状とされている。これにて、カバー１３はフード部１１内部を閉塞可能とし、外部から塵や埃が進入するのを規制可能としている（以下、図１および図５に示すようにフード部１１内部を閉塞する状態にあるカバー１３の位置を閉塞位置という）。   As shown in FIG. 4, a cover 13 extending forward is provided near the front end on the outer side of the lower surface of the hood portion 11 (hereinafter, a cover in a natural state as shown in FIG. 4). 13 position is called molding position). As illustrated in FIG. 5, the cover 13 has a shape that fits the opening edge of the hood portion 11. Thus, the cover 13 can close the inside of the hood portion 11 and can restrict the entry of dust and dirt from the outside (hereinafter, the state in which the inside of the hood portion 11 is closed as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5). The position of the cover 13 at the position is called the closed position).

カバー１３は、より詳細には、一対の案内壁１４，１４と対応する位置には一対のスリット部２３，２３が形成され、一対の案内溝２２，２２と対応する位置にはこれらと係合可能な一対の案内突起（本発明における案内部に相当する）２１，２１が突出形成されている。これら案内突起２１と案内溝２２との係合により、両コネクタ１，３０の嵌合時におけるカバー１３の円滑な回動動作を可能にするとともに、カバー１３のこじれ防止が可能である。これにて、カバー１３は、雌コネクタ３０の進入によって閉塞位置から案内溝２２に従って回動し、両コネクタ１，３０の正規嵌合状態に至ると、図３に示すように、カバー１３はフード部１１の下面内側に当接した位置（以下、開放位置という）へと至る。   More specifically, the cover 13 is formed with a pair of slit portions 23 and 23 at positions corresponding to the pair of guide walls 14 and 14, and engages with these at positions corresponding to the pair of guide grooves 22 and 22. A pair of possible guide protrusions (corresponding to guide portions in the present invention) 21 and 21 are formed to protrude. The engagement between the guide protrusion 21 and the guide groove 22 enables the cover 13 to smoothly rotate when the connectors 1 and 30 are fitted, and prevents the cover 13 from being twisted. Thus, when the cover 13 is rotated from the closed position according to the guide groove 22 by the entry of the female connector 30 and reaches the normal fitting state of both the connectors 1 and 30, as shown in FIG. It reaches a position (hereinafter referred to as an open position) in contact with the inner surface of the lower surface of the portion 11.

また、図５におけるカバー１３の下縁にはフード部１１の開口縁下端側と連結された一対のヒンジ部１７，１７が所定の間隔をおいて配されている。ヒンジ部１７は、成形位置から閉塞位置に至るまでに、略９０°起立操作されるため、この間で弾性反力が働き、カバー１３を成形位置に戻す方向に作用する付勢力を生じさせる。両ヒンジ部１７，１７は、３箇所の切り欠き部２４のうち左右両端に位置するものと対応する位置に配され、閉塞位置においてはその切り欠き部２４内に収容可能となっている。また、カバー１３の下端において両ヒンジ部１７，１７によって挟まれた領域における略中央部分には、補助突起２５が設けられている。補助突起２５は、３箇所の切り欠き部２４のうち中央に位置するものと対応する位置に配され、閉塞位置においてはその切り欠き部２４内に収容可能となっている。これにて、カバー１３の外面はフード部１１の前端面と面一をなす。   In addition, a pair of hinge portions 17 and 17 connected to the lower end side of the opening edge of the hood portion 11 are arranged at a predetermined interval on the lower edge of the cover 13 in FIG. Since the hinge portion 17 is operated upright by approximately 90 ° from the molding position to the closing position, an elastic reaction force acts between the hinge portion 17 and generates a biasing force that acts in a direction to return the cover 13 to the molding position. Both the hinge portions 17 and 17 are arranged at positions corresponding to the left and right ends of the three cutout portions 24, and can be accommodated in the cutout portions 24 in the closed position. Further, an auxiliary projection 25 is provided at a substantially central portion in a region sandwiched between the hinge portions 17 and 17 at the lower end of the cover 13. The auxiliary protrusion 25 is arranged at a position corresponding to the center of the three cutout portions 24 and can be accommodated in the cutout portion 24 at the closed position. Thus, the outer surface of the cover 13 is flush with the front end surface of the hood portion 11.

カバー１３の両スリット部２３，２３の奥端には、仮係止突起（本発明における係止部に相当する）１８が形成されている。仮係止突起１８は、閉塞位置においてフード部１１の案内壁１４の先端に突設された係止受け部（本発明における係止部に相当する）１９と前記弾性反力の作用のもとで係止することで、カバー１３のフード部１１内方への移動は許容するが、フード部１１外方への移動は規制可能となっている。従って、両コネクタ１，３０の嵌合途上では、図２に示すように、雌コネクタ３０の押し込みに伴って、カバー３０がヒンジ部１７の弾性反力に抗しつつ内方へと押し倒され、図３に示すように、カバー１３がフード部１１下面内側に当接した状態（以下、カバー１３の図３に示す位置を開放位置という）となる。この間、カバー１３の先端と雄端子金具２０の先端とは互いに干渉しないようにフード部１１の前後長等が設定されている。また、フード部１１の下面内側には、図６に示すように、両案内部１４，１４と対向する位置で奥壁１２寄りの部分に、カバー１３の厚み分に相当する支持部２６が設けられている。   Temporary locking projections (corresponding to locking portions in the present invention) 18 are formed at the back ends of both slit portions 23 and 23 of the cover 13. The temporary locking projection 18 is provided with a locking receiving portion (corresponding to a locking portion in the present invention) 19 protruding from the tip of the guide wall 14 of the hood portion 11 at the closed position and the action of the elastic reaction force. The movement of the cover 13 to the inside of the hood part 11 is allowed by being locked with, but the movement of the cover 13 to the outside of the hood part 11 can be restricted. Therefore, during the fitting of the connectors 1 and 30, as shown in FIG. 2, the cover 30 is pushed inward while resisting the elastic reaction force of the hinge portion 17 as the female connector 30 is pushed in. As shown in FIG. 3, the cover 13 is in contact with the inside of the lower surface of the hood portion 11 (hereinafter, the position of the cover 13 shown in FIG. 3 is referred to as an open position). During this time, the front and rear lengths of the hood portion 11 are set so that the tip of the cover 13 and the tip of the male terminal fitting 20 do not interfere with each other. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a support portion 26 corresponding to the thickness of the cover 13 is provided on the inner side of the lower surface of the hood portion 11 at a position facing the both guide portions 14 and 14 and near the back wall 12. It has been.

本実施形態は上記のような構造であって、続いてその作用を説明する。
まず、雄コネクタ１のカバー１３を成形位置から閉塞位置へと移動させる。この際、カバー１３はヒンジ部１７によってフード部１１と連結されているから、カバー１３はヒンジ部１７を中心として回動動作をとることになる。カバー１３が閉塞位置に至ると、カバー１３側に設けられた仮係止突起１８がフード部１１の開口縁側に設けられた係止受け部１９と係止するから、閉塞位置から開放位置への移動は許容するものの閉塞位置から成形位置へ戻ることは規制される。このとき、ヒンジ部１７には弾性反力が働いた状態にあり、カバー１３を成形位置へ戻す方向に付勢するため、カバー１３はフード部１１内部を閉塞状態に保つことが可能である。また、閉塞状態においては、カバー１３の案内突起２１がフード部１１内部の案内溝２２に係合した状態となっている。 This embodiment has the structure as described above, and the operation thereof will be described subsequently.
First, the cover 13 of the male connector 1 is moved from the molding position to the closing position. At this time, since the cover 13 is connected to the hood portion 11 by the hinge portion 17, the cover 13 rotates around the hinge portion 17. When the cover 13 reaches the closed position, the temporary locking projection 18 provided on the cover 13 side is locked with the locking receiving portion 19 provided on the opening edge side of the hood portion 11, so that the closed position is changed to the open position. Although movement is permitted, the return from the closed position to the molding position is restricted. At this time, since the elastic reaction force is applied to the hinge portion 17 and the cover 13 is biased in a direction to return to the molding position, the cover 13 can keep the inside of the hood portion 11 closed. In the closed state, the guide protrusion 21 of the cover 13 is engaged with the guide groove 22 inside the hood portion 11.

次に、両コネクタ１，３０の嵌合作業を行う。カバー１３は、図２に示すように、雌コネクタ３０の進入に伴いフード部１１内方へと押し込まれる。すると、カバー１３はヒンジ部１７を中心として回動し、両コネクタ１，３０の正規嵌合状態では、図３に示すように、カバー１３は開放位置に至る。この間、カバー１３は、案内突起２１と案内溝２２との係合によって、閉塞位置から開放位置へと円滑に移動するため、カバー１３がこじれるなどのおそれがない。さらに、開放位置におけるカバー１３の先端より奥側にカバー１３とほぼ面一をなして雌コネクタ３０を支持する支持部２６が突出して設けたから、嵌合時における雌コネクタ３０の姿勢を安定させることが可能である。   Next, the fitting operation of both connectors 1 and 30 is performed. As shown in FIG. 2, the cover 13 is pushed into the hood portion 11 as the female connector 30 enters. Then, the cover 13 rotates about the hinge portion 17, and the cover 13 reaches the open position as shown in FIG. During this time, the cover 13 smoothly moves from the closed position to the open position due to the engagement between the guide protrusion 21 and the guide groove 22, so that there is no risk of the cover 13 being twisted. Furthermore, since the support portion 26 that protrudes from the front end of the cover 13 at the open position and is substantially flush with the cover 13 and supports the female connector 30 is provided, the posture of the female connector 30 during fitting can be stabilized. Is possible.

以上のように、本実施形態においては、フード部１１の開口縁にカバー１３を設置したから、フード部１１内部に塵や埃が進入することを防ぐことが可能である。そして、このカバー１３は雌コネクタ３０の進入に伴って回動しながら内側に倒れる構造としたから、別途カバー１３を取り外す工程が不要である。
また、カバー１３に一対の案内突起２１，２１を設け、これに係合可能な一対の案内溝２２，２２をフード部１１内部に設けたから、カバー１３の円滑な移動が可能となり、カバー１３がこじれる等のおそれがない。 As described above, in the present embodiment, since the cover 13 is installed at the opening edge of the hood part 11, it is possible to prevent dust and dirt from entering the hood part 11. And since this cover 13 was made into the structure which falls inside while rotating with the female connector 30 approaching, the process of removing the cover 13 separately is unnecessary.
Further, since the cover 13 is provided with a pair of guide protrusions 21 and 21 and a pair of guide grooves 22 and 22 that can be engaged with the guide protrusions 22 and 22 are provided inside the hood portion 11, the cover 13 can be moved smoothly. There is no risk of twisting.

＜実施形態２＞
本発明の実施形態２を図７によって説明する。本実施形態は、実施形態１における案内溝２２の構造および成形位置におけるカバー１３の位置を変更したものであり、その他の重複する構造については、説明を省略する。すなわち、実施形態１では案内突起２１に対する案内動作を案内溝２２を設けることで可能にしたが、実施形態２ではフード部１１の両側のコーナー部全体を扇状に薄肉化して、周囲の面とはほぼ９０°の円弧状の段差縁２７が案内突起２１に対する軌道を構成するようにしている。 <Embodiment 2>
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the structure of the guide groove 22 in Embodiment 1 and the position of the cover 13 at the molding position are changed, and description of other overlapping structures is omitted. That is, in the first embodiment, the guide operation with respect to the guide protrusion 21 is made possible by providing the guide groove 22, but in the second embodiment, the entire corner portions on both sides of the hood portion 11 are thinned in a fan shape so that the surrounding surface is An arc-shaped step edge 27 of approximately 90 ° constitutes a track for the guide projection 21.

本実施形態によると、コネクタハウジング１０を成形する際に、実施形態１において案内溝２２を形成するためのスライダ構造を金型に設定する必要がなく、金型の構造を簡素化することができる。さらに、カバー１３もコネクタハウジング１０に対して垂直姿勢で成形されるようにしたため、上記段差縁２７の成形と併せて前後方向に開閉する金型のみによって雄コネクタ１全体の成形が可能となる。   According to this embodiment, when the connector housing 10 is molded, it is not necessary to set the slider structure for forming the guide groove 22 in the first embodiment in the mold, and the structure of the mold can be simplified. . Furthermore, since the cover 13 is also formed in a vertical posture with respect to the connector housing 10, the entire male connector 1 can be formed only by a mold that opens and closes in the front-rear direction together with the step edge 27.

＜他の実施形態＞
本発明は上記記述及び図面によって説明した実施形態に限定されるものではなく、例えば次のような実施形態も本発明の技術的範囲に含まれ、さらに、下記以外にも要旨を逸脱しない範囲内で種々変更して実施することができる。 <Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described with reference to the above description and drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and further, within the scope not departing from the gist of the invention other than the following. Various modifications can be made.

（１）実施形態１においては、基板用コネクタを例示して説明したが、フード部を備えたコネクタであれば他の種類のコネクタであっても適用可能である。   (1) In the first embodiment, the board connector has been described as an example. However, other types of connectors are applicable as long as the connector includes a hood portion.

（２）実施形態１においては、カバーがコネクタハウジングと一体成形されているものを例示したが、カバーは、フード部内部を閉塞する位置から開放位置へ至るものであれば別体で設けてもよい。   (2) In the first embodiment, the cover is integrally formed with the connector housing. However, the cover may be provided separately as long as it extends from the position where the inside of the hood portion is closed to the open position. Good.

（３）実施形態１においては、カバー全体がフード部の下面内側に倒れる構造としたが、カバーは上下もしくは左右に分割して設けられ、それぞれがフード部の内側に倒れる構造としてもよい。   (3) In the first embodiment, the entire cover is tilted to the inside of the lower surface of the hood portion. However, the cover may be divided into upper and lower or left and right sides, and each may be tilted to the inside of the hood portion.

実施形態１において両コネクタの嵌合前の状態を示す断面図Sectional drawing which shows the state before fitting of both connectors in Embodiment 1. その嵌合途中の状態を示す断面図Sectional view showing the state during the fitting その正規嵌合状態を示す断面図Sectional view showing the normal mating state 実施形態１においてカバーが成形位置にあるときの雄コネクタを示す断面図Sectional drawing which shows a male connector when a cover exists in a formation position in Embodiment 1. その閉塞位置にあるときの雄コネクタを示す正面図Front view showing male connector when in its closed position その成形位置にあるときの雄コネクタを示す正面図Front view showing the male connector when in its molding position 実施形態２においてカバーが成形位置にあるときの雄コネクタを示す断面図Sectional drawing which shows a male connector when a cover exists in a formation position in Embodiment 2.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

１…雄コネクタ
１０…コネクタハウジング
１１…フード部
１２…奥壁
１３…カバー
１７…ヒンジ部
１８…仮係止突起（係止部）
１９…係止受け部（係止部）
２０…雄端子金具（端子金具）
２１…案内突起（案内部）
２２…案内溝（案内部）
２６…支持部
３０…雌コネクタ（相手側コネクタ） DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Male connector 10 ... Connector housing 11 ... Hood part 12 ... Back wall 13 ... Cover 17 ... Hinge part 18 ... Temporary latching protrusion (locking part)
19: Locking receiving part (locking part)
20 ... Male terminal fitting (terminal fitting)
21 ... Guide protrusion (guide part)
22 ... Guide groove (guide section)
26 ... support part 30 ... female connector (mating connector)

Claims (4)

相手側コネクタを内部に嵌合可能なフード部を備えた樹脂製のコネクタハウジングと、前記フード部の奥壁から内部に突出して設けられる複数の端子金具とを備えたコネクタであって、
前記フード部には、前記嵌合前においては前記フード部内部を閉塞する位置にあるカバーが設けられ、
前記カバーは、前記嵌合途上では前記相手側コネクタの進入に伴い前記フード部内面側に押し込まれることで前記相手側コネクタの進入を許容する開放位置へ至ることを特徴とするコネクタ。 A connector provided with a resin-made connector housing having a hood part capable of fitting the mating connector therein, and a plurality of terminal fittings provided to protrude from the inner wall of the hood part,
The hood portion is provided with a cover in a position to close the hood portion before the fitting,
In the connector, the cover is pushed into the inner surface of the hood portion as the mating connector enters and reaches an open position that allows the mating connector to enter. 前記カバーは、前記フード部の開口縁の一縁に設けられたヒンジ部を中心として前記閉塞位置と前記開放位置との間を回動可能としてあり、かつ前記カバーにおける自由端側の縁には前記フード部の開口縁に係止して、前記フード部内方への倒れは許容するものの前記フード部外方への開きを規制可能な係止部が設けられ、かつこの係止部には前記ヒンジ部の弾性反力に基づいて前記フード部の外方への付勢力が作用するようにしてあることを特徴とする請求項１記載のコネクタ。 The cover is rotatable between the closed position and the open position around a hinge portion provided at one edge of the opening edge of the hood portion, and an edge on the free end side of the cover A locking portion that is locked to the opening edge of the hood portion and allows the falling to the inside of the hood portion, but is capable of restricting the outward opening of the hood portion, 2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein a biasing force to the outside of the hood portion acts on the elastic reaction force of the hinge portion. 前記カバーと前記フード部との間には、前記カバーが前記閉塞位置から前記開放位置へと移動する際に凹凸の嵌り合いによって案内をする案内部が設けられていることを特徴とする請求項１または請求項２記載のコネクタ。 The guide part is provided between the cover and the hood part for guiding the cover by fitting of irregularities when the cover moves from the closed position to the open position. The connector according to claim 1 or 2. 前記フード部の内面には、前記開放位置における前記カバーの先端より奥側に前記カバーとほぼ面一をなして前記相手側コネクタを支持する支持部が突出して設けられていることを特徴とする請求項１ないし請求項３のいずれかに記載のコネクタ。 The inner surface of the hood portion is provided with a support portion protruding from the front end of the cover at the open position so as to be substantially flush with the cover and supporting the mating connector. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
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