Abstract: In a terminal module, a case includes a pair of side walls and a terminal member includes a first terminal relatively movable with respect to the pair of side walls. Each of the pair of side walls includes a first divided wall portion and a second divided wall portion. The first divided wall portion includes a first terminal receiving portion. The second divided wall portion includes a second terminal receiving portion. The first terminal includes a guided portion, a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion. The respective first divided wall portions of the pair of respective side walls are parallel to each other. The respective second divided wall portions of the pair of respective side walls are parallel to each other. At the first position, the guided portion of the first terminal is arranged between the first divided wall portion and the second divided wall portion.

Abstract: A connector (C) is formed by insert molding such that terminal fittings (10) are embedded in a housing (20). A connecting portion (10A) provided at the front end of the terminal fitting (10) for connection to a mating terminal fitting projects forward from the housing (20) and a part of the terminal fitting (10) located behind the connecting portion (10A) is embedded in the housing (20). A seal (15) is provided in close contact with an embedded portion (10C) of the terminal fitting (10) embedded in the housing (20) and a resilient portion (19) is provided at a position before the seal (15) and outside the housing (20).

Abstract: A male connector (10) is mounted to a case (C) of a device and includes a bolt (B) with a tightening portion (B1) to be engaged by a tool for screwing the bolt into a bolt hole (C2). A shield (20) includes an insertion hole (22) for receiving the bolt (B) and a bolt cap (40) covers the tightening portion (B1). A seat (21) is provided adjacent the insertion hole (22) and is sandwiched by an edge of the bolt hole (C2) and the tightening portion (B1) in the axial direction. A flange (B12) projects out from the tightening portion (B1). A mounting recess (D) is formed between the flange (B12) and the seat (21). A mounting portion (42) is mounted in the mounting recess (D) and engages the bolt cap (40) to hold the bolt cap (40) on the tightening portion (B1).

Abstract: A resin-molded article 10 is formed by injecting molten resin into a molding die from a gate (11). Ribs (61, 62, 63 and 64) having widths larger than that of a thin molded portion (27) in the form of a thin wall are connected one after another from the position of the gate (11) to the thin molded portion (27). Spaces in the molding die for forming the ribs (61, 62, 63 and 64) define a path for the flow of the molten resin and the molten resin injected from the gate (11) flows into a space for forming the thin molded portion (27) through this path at the time of molding the resin-molded article (10). Therefore, the resin can be filled sufficiently for the thin molded portion (27) in the form of a thin wall located distant from the gate (11).

Abstract: A male connector (10) is mounted to a case (C) of a device and includes a bolt (B) with a tightening portion (B1) to be engaged by a tool for screwing the bolt into a bolt hole (C2). A shield (20) includes an insertion hole (22) for receiving the bolt (B) and a bolt cap (40) covers the tightening portion (B1). A seat (21) is provided adjacent the insertion hole (22) and is sandwiched by an edge of the bolt hole (C2) and the tightening portion (B1) in the axial direction. A flange (B12) projects out from the tightening portion (B1). A mounting recess (D) is formed between the flange (B12) and the seat (21). A mounting portion (42) is mounted in the mounting recess (D) and engages the bolt cap (40) to hold the bolt cap (40) on the tightening portion (B1).

Abstract: A connector (C) is formed by insert molding such that terminal fittings (10) are embedded in a housing (20). A connecting portion (10A) provided at the front end of the terminal fitting (10) for connection to a mating terminal fitting projects forward from the housing (20) and a part of the terminal fitting (10) located behind the connecting portion (10A) is embedded in the housing (20). A seal (15) is provided in close contact with an embedded portion (10C) of the terminal fitting (10) embedded in the housing (20) and a resilient portion (19) is provided at a position before the seal (15) and outside the housing (20).

Abstract: A sensor unit 10 is provided with a metal plate 20 and a resin molded article 30 is formed integral to the metal plate 20. Busbars 50 are arranged in the resin molded article 30 and include exposed end portions 52 exposed from the resin molded article 30. Connecting portions 52A are provided at the leading ends of the exposed end portions 52 and are riveted to an oil temperature sensor 41 on the metal plate 20. Opposite lateral sides of the exposed end portions 52 are partly in contact with the resin molded article 30.

Abstract: A connector (20) is placed in a first die (50) so that an end of a wall (41) of the connector (20) closely contacts a recess (55) of the first die (50) to define a cutoff (58). The dies then are closed to define a filling space (60C) between a surface (62) of a second die (51) and an outer surface (46) of the wall (41). The outer surface (46) of the wall (41) is inclined moderately upward. Molten resin is directed into the filling space (60C) and presses the inclined outer surface (46) of the wall (41) so that an inner surface (47) of the bottom wall (41) is pressed against the recess (55) of the first die (50) and strongly held in close contact by a component of this pressing force. Thus, molten resin cannot intrude through the cutoff (58).

Abstract: A resin molded article (1) is formed such that a primary molded article (10), collars (40) and a metal flat plate (50) are molded integrally as inserts in a secondary molded portion (30). A rib (12) extends in a longitudinal direction along a surface of the primary molded article (10) that is adjacent to a surface facing a gate (62), but not a terminal surface (13). Supports (61) are provided intermittently along the longitudinal direction on a cavity inner surface (63) of a molding die (60) for supporting the rib (12). The primary molded article (10) is reinforced by the rib (12), and is not likely to be deformed by resin injected from the gate (62) and is not likely to be displaced.

Abstract: A resin-molded article 10 is formed by injecting molten resin into a molding die from a gate (11). Ribs (61, 62, 63 and 64) having widths larger than that of a thin molded portion (27) in the form of a thin wall are connected one after another from the position of the gate (11) to the thin molded portion (27). Spaces in the molding die for forming the ribs (61, 62, 63 and 64) define a path for the flow of the molten resin and the molten resin injected from the gate (11) flows into a space for forming the thin molded portion (27) through this path at the time of molding the resin-molded article (10). Therefore, the resin can be filled sufficiently for the thin molded portion (27) in the form of a thin wall located distant from the gate (11).

Abstract: A sensor unit 10 is provided with a metal plate 20 and a resin molded article 30 is formed integral to the metal plate 20. Busbars 50 are arranged in the resin molded article 30 and include exposed end portions 52 exposed from the resin molded article 30. Connecting portions 52A are provided at the leading ends of the exposed end portions 52 and are riveted to an oil temperature sensor 41 on the metal plate 20. Opposite lateral sides of the exposed end portions 52 are partly in contact with the resin molded article 30.

Abstract: A sensor unit (1) has a metal plate (10), a resin molded portion (20) and an oil temperature sensor (2). Busbars (4) made of a metal are arranged in the resin molded portion (20). Since the busbars (4) are insert-molded while having the exposed ends (4A) thereof tightly held by a pair of forming dies, a distance between the exposed ends (4A) and the placing surface 10A is held constant. Further, gate marks (5D) of the oil temperature sensor (2) are accommodated in recesses (10B) of the placing surface (10) and engaging grooves (9) and engaging projections (26A) are engaged. Thus, the oil temperature sensor (2) can be held in a proper posture. Additionally, the oil temperature sensor (2) can be held on the placing surface (10A) by riveting the exposed end (4A) and a terminal (8) of the oil temperature sensor (2).

Abstract: A filling recess (25) for a sealant “s” is formed in a bottom of a fitting recess (22) and a boundary stepped surface (30) is formed around the filling recess (25) to define an annular area between the filling recess (25) and the outer peripheral edge of the boundary stepped surface (30). A detecting stepped surface (34) is formed around the upper edge of the filling recess (25) and is slightly lower than the boundary stepped surface (30). A filled amount of the sealant “s” is proper if the detecting stepped surface (34) cannot be seen, but the boundary stepped surface (30) can be seen. The filled amount is too little if both stepped surfaces (34, 30) can be seen, and it is excessive if neither of the stepped surfaces (34, 30) can be seen.

Abstract: A sensor unit (1) has a metal plate (10), a resin molded portion (20) and an oil temperature sensor (2). Busbars (4) made of a metal are arranged in the resin molded portion (20). Since the busbars (4) are insert-molded while having the exposed ends (4A) thereof tightly held by a pair of forming dies, a distance between the exposed ends (4A) and the placing surface 10A is held constant. Further, gate marks (5D) of the oil temperature sensor (2) are accommodated in recesses (10B) of the placing surface (10) and engaging grooves (9) and engaging projections (26A) are engaged. Thus, the oil temperature sensor (2) can be held in a proper posture. Additionally, the oil temperature sensor (2) can be held on the placing surface (10A) by riveting the exposed end (4A) and a terminal (8) of the oil temperature sensor (2).

Abstract: An upper end of a housing (31) is fit into a fitting hole (17) in a lid (12), and a fastenable portion (40) projects horizontally from a bottom end of the housing (31). A bolt (41) is inserted vertically through an insertion hole (42) in the fastenable portion (40) and is screwed into a bolt hole (27A) of a valve body (20) on the lid (12). An engaging groove (45) is formed near the bottom of the housing (31). A U-shaped locking plate (52) projects from the valve body (20) and is inserted into the engaging groove (45) with a clearance that permits movements of the housing (31) along directions intersecting an axis line of the housing (31) while preventing movements of the housing along the axis line. The bolt (41) is insertable into the insertion hole (42) of the fastening portion (40) while defining a clearance.

Abstract: A resin molded article (1) is formed such that a primary molded article (10), collars (40) and a metal flat plate (50) are molded integrally as inserts in a secondary molded portion (30). A rib (12) extends in a longitudinal direction along a surface of the primary molded article (10) that is adjacent to a surface facing a gate (62), but not a terminal surface (13). Supports (61) are provided intermittently along the longitudinal direction on a cavity inner surface (63) of a molding die (60) for supporting the rib (12). The primary molded article (10) is reinforced by the rib (12), and is not likely to be deformed by resin injected from the gate (62) and is not likely to be displaced.

Abstract: A housing (11) has a terminal holding portion (14) and terminal fittings (12) are mounted in the terminal holding portion (14). Ends of the terminal fittings (12) project back from the terminal holding portion (14) and are connected with a circuit board (K). Deformation permitting recesses (25) are formed around the terminal fittings (12) in the terminal holding portion (14) for permitting displacement of the terminal fittings (12) in directions intersecting the longitudinal directions of the terminal fittings (12). The deformation permitting recesses (25) are formed to leave a reinforcing portion (26) for maintaining the strength of the terminal holding portion (14).

Abstract: A hydraulic switch body (1) has a metal plate (10) and a resin main portion (20) molded on a first surface (13) of the metal plate (10). A hydraulic switch (2) and busbar circuits (30) are mounted in recesses (21) of the main portion (20). Grooves (22) connect the recesses (21) and the outer peripheral edge of the main portion (20) to release a tensile stress created at the outer surface (14) of the main portion (20) due to a difference between shrinkage ratios of resin and metal during the resin molding to prevent the hydraulic switch body (1) from warping. The lengths of the grooves (22) are shortened by using the recess portions (21). Therefore, the grooves (22) are less likely to hinder the arrangement of other structural parts.

Abstract: A connector (20) is placed in a first die (50) so that an end of a wall (41) of the connector (20) closely contacts a recess (55) of the first die (50) to define a cutoff (58). The dies then are closed to define a filling space (60C) between a surface (62) of a second die (51) and an outer surface (46) of the wall (41). The outer surface (46) of the wall (41) is inclined moderately upward. Molten resin is directed into the filling space (60C) and presses the inclined outer surface (46) of the wall (41) so that an inner surface (47) of the bottom wall (41) is pressed against the recess (55) of the first die (50) and strongly held in close contact by a component of this pressing force. Thus, molten resin cannot intrude through the cutoff (58).

Abstract: An upper end of a housing (31) is fit into a fitting hole (17) in a lid (12), and a fastenable portion (40) projects horizontally from a bottom end of the housing (31). A bolt (41) is inserted vertically through an insertion hole (42) in the fastenable portion (40) and is screwed into a bolt hole (27A) of a valve body (20) on the lid (12). An engaging groove (45) is formed near the bottom of the housing (31). A U-shaped locking plate (52) projects from the valve body (20) and is inserted into the engaging groove (45) with a clearance that permits movements of the housing (31) along directions intersecting an axis line of the housing (31) while preventing movements of the housing along the axis line. The bolt (41) is insertable into the insertion hole (42) of the fastening portion (40) while defining a clearance.