JPH0210812Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Purpose of the invention] (Field of industrial application) The present invention relates to a meter cable holder for fixing and holding a meter cable routed inside a vehicle to a vehicle body frame, and more specifically, The present invention relates to a holder that holds a meter cable relatively rotatably and without rattling.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, in order to securely hold a meter cable in a vehicle to a vehicle body frame, a configuration as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 has generally been adopted.

In FIG. 9, a cylindrical clamp guide 3 fitted around the outer periphery of the meter cable 1 is fixed to the meter cable 1 by spot welding or the like. A clamp holder 5 that holds the clamp guide 3 is formed into a substantially U-shape between the flange portions 3F provided at both ends of the clamp guide 3.
It is fixed to the vehicle body frame 7 by spot welding or the like.

In addition, in the mechanism shown in FIG. 10, after the clamp holder 5 is bent to be attached to the clamp guide 3, it is fixed to the vehicle body frame 7 with fixing bolts 9 passing through both ends of the clamp holder 5. ing.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) In the conventional configuration shown in FIG. 9, there is a relatively large gap (backlash) between the arc portion 5C of the clamp holder 5 and the clamp guide 3. There are problems in that the clamp guide 3 may sometimes come off from the clamp holder 5, as it may resonate with the vibrations of the engine in the vehicle, causing noise and needle blur.

In addition, in the configuration shown in FIG. 10, although the problem of the clamp guide 3 coming off from the clamp holder 5 is solved, it is possible that a relatively large gap exists between the clamp holder 5 and the clamp guide 3. Unavoidable problems arise, such as noise caused by vibration and needle blur, and new problems such as an increase in the number of installation steps such as tightening the fixing bolts 9.

In the conventional configuration as described above, if the clamp guide 3 is clamped by the clamp holder 5 in order to prevent looseness between the clamp holder 5 and the clamp guide 3, the peripheral surface of the clamp guide 3 is Since there is a deformed part where the clamp guide 3 is fixed to the meter cable 1 by spot welding or the like, the clamp holder 5 and the clamp guide 3 cannot rotate relative to each other. There is a problem that 1 may be twisted.

[Structure of the invention] (Means for solving the problems) In order to solve the conventional problems as mentioned above,
In the present invention, a large diameter part smaller than the flange part is formed at a position inside the flange part at both ends of the cylindrical clamp guide attached to the meter cable, and the large diameter part of the clamp guide is rotated. A clamp holder is provided with an arc-shaped clamping part that can be movably tightened, and a connecting part that restrains and connects the free ends of the clamp holder to each other is formed on the free end side of the clamp holder, The clamp holder is provided with a locking portion for locking and fixing the clamp holder to the vehicle body frame.

Further, the arcuate tightening portion of the clamp holder is formed with a plurality of slightly protruding protrusions.

(Function) In the above configuration, when the cylindrical clamp guide attached to the meter cable is tightened to be held by the clamp holder, the clamp holder tightens the large diameter portion formed in the clamp guide. Therefore, even if the cylindrical part of the clamp guide is fixed to the meter cable by spot welding or the like, the clamp holder does not tighten the fixed part but the large diameter part, so even the clamp holder does not tighten the fixed part. Even if the clamp guide is tightened to prevent play, relative rotation between the clamp holder and the clamp guide is possible.

After the clamp holder has tightened the large diameter portion of the clamp guide, the free ends of the clamp holders are connected to each other by the connecting portion, so that the clamp guide will not come off from the clamp holder. Further, since the clamp holder is locked to the vehicle body frame via the locking portion provided on the clamp holder, it is easy to lock the clamp holder to the vehicle body frame.

Furthermore, since the protrusion is formed on the clamping portion of the clamp holder, looseness between the clamp holder and the clamp guide can be reliably eliminated.

(Example) Referring to Figure 1, vehicle meter cable 1
1 is held by a clamp holder 15, and this clamp holder 15 is locked in a rectangular locking hole 17H formed in a body frame 17 of the vehicle. That is, the meter cable 11 is fixedly held on the vehicle body frame 17 via the clamp holder 15 and the clamp guide 13.

To explain in more detail, the clamp guide 1
3 has a cylindrical shape with flange portions 13F at both ends, and the cylindrical portion 13 is located inside the flange portion 13F as shown in FIG.
A large diameter portion 13R is formed which has a larger diameter than C and a smaller diameter than the flange portion 13F. Furthermore, a slit 13S is formed over the entire length of the clamp guide 13, which is opened when the clamp guide 13 is attached to the meter cable 11.

With the above configuration, when the clamp guide 13 is fitted onto the meter cable 11 and the cylindrical portion 13C of the clamp guide 13 is fixed to the meter cable 11 by spot welding or the like, the cylindrical portion 13C protrudes due to deformation of the welded portion. Even if such a problem occurs, the large diameter part 1
3R is not deformed by the above welding. Therefore, the clamp holder 15 described later
Even if the large diameter portion 13R is tightened and held by
The clamp body 19 of the clamp holder 15 allows the clamp holder 15 and the clamp guide 13 to rotate relatively smoothly.
As can be understood from FIGS. 1, 5, and 6, the clamp arms 23 and 25 are symmetrical with the thin flexible portion 21 at the center. Arc-shaped clamping parts 23C and 25C are formed in the portions of the clamp arms 23 and 25 adjacent to the flexible part 21, respectively, so that the large diameter part 13R of the clamp guide 13 can be rotatably clamped. It has been done. A plurality of slightly protruding protrusions 23 are provided at appropriate positions of the tightening parts 23C and 25C so that the large diameter part 13R of the clamp guide 13 can be tightened more reliably without causing looseness.
P, 25P are formed.

When the clamp guide 13 is clamped by the clamp holder 15 as shown in FIG. , 25 are formed on the free end side.

That is, as is clear from FIGS. 1 and 4, one clamp arm 23 is provided with a pair of clamp fingers 29 that protrude toward the other clamp arm 25, and each clamp finger 29
A recessed locking portion 31 (in this embodiment, the recessed locking portion is formed by forming a hole) is formed at a position opposite to .

As shown in FIG. 4, the other clamp arm 25 is formed with a stopper 33 that protrudes toward the one clamp arm 23. The tip of this stopper 33 elastically deforms the clamp finger 29. At least, a triangular head 35 is formed which can freely enter between each clamp finger 29. The head 35 is formed with a convex locking portion 37 that can be locked to the concave locking portion 31 of the clamp finger 29 .

With the above configuration, the clamp holder 15
As shown in Fig. 4, the clamp guide 1
3 is clamped, the clamp holder 15
When an external force is applied in a direction that causes the free ends of both clamp arms 23 and 25 to separate from each other, the concave locking portion 31 of each clamp finger 29 and the convex locking portion 37 of the stopper 33 lock, This prevents the free ends of both clamp arms 23 and 25 from separating. Therefore, the clamp guide 13 will not easily come off from the clamp holder 15.

Furthermore, when an external force is applied in a direction that causes the free ends of both clamp arms 23 and 25 in the clamp holder 15 to approach each other, the tip of the stopper 33 comes into contact with one of the clamp arms 23, preventing them from coming closer together. do. In other words, the hook member, which will be described later, is prevented from coming off naturally from the vehicle body frame 17.

In order to lock the clamp holder 15 in the locking hole 17H of the vehicle body frame 17, elastically deformable hook members 39, 39 are integrally provided on each of the clamp arms 23, 25, respectively.

In more detail, as shown in FIG.
It is attached to the opposite side of C and 25C. The tip of each hook member 39, 39 is connected to each clamp arm 2.
A triangular locking portion 39L protrudes from the free ends of 3 and 25 and is provided at each tip end thereof, and is capable of entering into the locking hole 17H of the vehicle body frame 17 and locking freely to the edge of the locking hole 17H. is formed.

Near the tip of each of the hook members 39, 39,
It is located between a pair of restricting protrusions 41 formed at the tips of both clamp arms 23 and 25 to prevent large deformation in the lateral direction. The above-mentioned regulation protrusion piece 41
The outer dimension H is approximately equal to the width W of the locking hole 17H of the vehicle body frame 17, and it can be freely fitted into the locking hole 17H. Further, the end surface 41F of the regulating protrusion 41 can freely come into contact with the edge of the locking hole 17H.
That is, when the clamp holder 15 is attached to the vehicle body frame 17, the restricting protruding piece 41 restricts movement in the longitudinal direction and the width direction of the locking hole 17H.

Further, a locking portion 39 in the hook member 39
L locking surface 39F and each clamp arm 23, 25
A gap between the distal end portion of the regulating projection piece 41 and the shoulder portions 23S and 25S formed on both sides thereof is approximately equal to the thickness of the vehicle body frame 17.

With the above configuration, in order to attach the clamp holder 15 to the vehicle body frame 17 in the state shown in FIG. When the regulating protruding pieces 41 of the clamp arms 23 and 25 are fitted into the locking holes 17H and the shoulders 23S and 25S abut against the vehicle body frame 17, the locking portions 39L of the hook members 39 are fitted into the locking holes 17H. It will be secured to the edge of the That is,
The locking surface 39F of the locking portion 39L of each hook member 39 and the shoulder portion 23 of each clamp arm 23, 25
Clamp holder 15 is attached to vehicle body frame 17 in such a manner that vehicle body frame 17 is sandwiched between clamp holder S and 25S. Therefore, the clamp holder 15 is securely fixed to the locking hole 17H.

7 and 8 show a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a clamp holder 43 is shown.
is a U equipped with an arc-shaped tightening portion 43C that can rotatably tighten the large diameter portion 13R of the clamp guide 13.
It is formed into a letter shape. This clamp holder 43
Meter cable 1 is attached to both free ends of
A through hole 43H in the axial direction is bored, and both legs of a U-shaped connecting pin 45 are fitted into this through hole 43H.

In the above configuration, after the clamp guide 13 is tightened by the tightening portion 43C of the clamp holder 43, a U-shaped connecting pin 45 is inserted into the through hole 43H.
By fitting both legs of the clamp holder 43, the free ends of the clamp holder 43 are connected to each other, and the clamp guide 1
3 will definitely be maintained.

In order to attach the clamp holder 43 to the vehicle body frame 17, a bracket holder 49 in which a guide hole 47 is formed is provided on the free end side of the side portion of the clamp holder 43. This bracket holder 49 functions to engage and hold an L-shaped bracket 51 attached to the vehicle body frame in the guide hole 47. Further, on the side of the clamp holder 43, there is a triangular locking portion 5 that can be locked into a locking hole 51H formed in the bracket 51.
A hook member 53 with 3L at the tip is attached.

With the above configuration, the bracket 51 is connected to the guide hole 4.
7 and between the hook member 53 and the clamp holder 43.
The locking portion 53L of No. 3 is connected to the locking hole 51 of the bracket 51.
H, and the clamp holder 43 is attached to the vehicle body frame.

(Effect of the invention) As already understood from the description of the embodiments above, according to the invention, the clamping part of the clamp holder is a large diameter part formed in the cylindrical clamp guide attached to the meter cable. Therefore, even if the cylindrical portion of the clamp guide is deformed due to welding, it can be held rotatably without wobbling. Therefore,
There is no possibility that the meter cable is twisted when the meter cable is routed, and no vibration noise is generated due to rattling.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the usage state of the meter cable holder according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the state of attachment to the vehicle body frame, with a portion broken away. FIG. 3 is a partially sectional side view. FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the - line in FIG. 2. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the opened state. FIG. 6 is a front view of the same. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the main parts in the second embodiment. In FIGS. 9a and 9b and 10, a and b are explanatory diagrams of conventional examples, respectively. 1...meter cable, 13...clamp guide, 13F...flange part, 13R...large diameter part,
23C, 25C...Tightening part, 15...Clamp holder, 27...Connecting part, 17...Vehicle frame,
39L...Locking part, 23P, 25P...Protrusion part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (1) A large diameter part smaller than the flange part is formed at a position inside the flange part at both ends of the cylindrical clamp guide to be attached to the meter cable, and the above-mentioned clamp guide A clamp holder is provided with an arc-shaped tightening part that can rotate and tighten the large diameter part of the clamp holder. A meter cable holder characterized in that the clamp holder is formed with a locking portion for locking and fixing the clamp holder to a vehicle body frame. (2) In the arc-shaped tightening part of the clamp holder,
The meter cable holder according to claim 1, wherein the meter cable holder is formed with a plurality of slightly protruding protrusions.