Molding with integral fixation member

• US 20020092669A1
• Filed: 03/18/2002
• Published: 07/18/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 09/04/1997
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
• Original Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
• Inventors: Yagi, Sakai
• Granted Patent: US 6,596,946 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 174/110.00R
• CPC Class Codes: B29C 2045/14131 using positioning or centering means forming part of the insert
• CPC Class Codes: B29C 45/14065 Positioning or centering articles in the mould
• CPC Class Codes: B29C 45/14639 for obtaining an insulating effect, e.g. for electrical components
• CPC Class Codes: B29L 2031/3061 Number plates

Abstract

A method for manufacturing an insert molding having a conductor member in which a part thereof is coated with resin is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of securely supporting a part of the conductor member by a fixation member provided in a holding member, grasping the holding member supporting the conductor member by a mold so as to accommodate a portion of the conductor member where is other than a portion to be utilized as a contact point, injecting the resin into inside of the mold, and coating the conductor member accommodated in the mold integrally with the holding member by the resin.

Claims

1. A method for manufacturing an insert molding having a conductor member in which a part thereof is coated with resin comprising the steps of:

securely supporting a part of the conductor member by a fixation member provided in a holding member;

grasping the holding member supporting the conductor member by a mold so as to accommodate a portion of the conductor member where is other than a portion to be utilized as a contact point;

injecting the resin into inside of the mold; and

coating the conductor member accommodated in the mold integrally with the holding member by the resin.

2. The method for manufacturing an insert molding as set forth in claim 1, wherein the holding member is made of a material identical with the resin.

3. The method for manufacturing an insert molding as set forth in claim 1, wherein the fixation portion is formed substantially into a C-shape so as to be capable of grasping the conductor member.

4. The method for manufacturing an insert molding as set forth in claim 3, wherein the holding member is formed so as to be brought into face contact with an inner wall face of the mold.

5. The method for manufacturing an insert molding as set forth in claim 3, wherein the holding member is formed so as to be brought into line contact with an inner wall face of the mold.

6. The method for manufacturing an insert molding as set forth in claim 3, wherein the holding member is formed so as to be brought into point contact with an inner wall face of the mold.

7. The method for manufacturing an insert molding as set forth in claim 3, wherein a convex portion is formed in one of the conductor member and the holding member and engaged with the other member at the time of supporting.

8. The method for manufacturing an insert molding as set forth in claim 1, wherein the fixation portion is formed as an insertion hole to which the conductor member is inserted.

9. The method for manufacturing an insert molding as set forth in claim 8, wherein the holding member is formed so as to be brought into face contact with an inner wall face of the mold.

10. The method for manufacturing an insert molding as set forth in claim 8, wherein the holding member is formed so as to be brought into line contact with an inner wall face of the mold.

11. The method for manufacturing an insert molding as set forth in claim 8, wherein the holding member is formed so as to be brought into point contact with an inner wall face of the mold.

12. An insert molding comprising:

a conductor member in which end portion thereof is utilized as a contact point;

a fixation member for securely holding a portion of the conductor member; and

a resin portion for covering the conductor member where is other than the contact point with the fixation menber integrally.