Shielded cable connecting structure

Abstract

A shielded cable connecting structure for connecting a shielded cable, the shielded cable including an electric wire portion which has a conductor and an inner sheath covering the conductor, a braided wire braided around the inner sheath, and an outer sheath covering the braided wire, the shielded cable connecting structure includes a connecting member. The connecting member includes a connecting main body, a press-fastening portion which press-fastens at least part of the shielded cable, a connecting portion which connects to the braided wire, and a spacer which connects to the braided wire. The spacer increases a contact pressure of the braided wire with the connecting portion.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in detail preferred exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shielded cable connecting jig used in a first embodiment of a shielded cable connecting structure of the present invention, showing its appearance;

FIG. 2 is a partly-broken, front-elevational view showing a condition in which a shielded cable is connected to the shielded cable connecting jig of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view around the shielded cable of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a shielded cable connecting jig used in a second embodiment of a shielded cable connecting structure of the invention, showing its appearance;

FIG. 5 is a partly-broken, front-elevational view showing a condition in which a shielded cable is connected to the shielded cable connecting jig of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view around the shielded cable of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a shielded cable connecting jig used in a third embodiment of the shielded cable connecting structure of the invention, showing its appearance;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the manner of connecting a shielded cable to the shielded cable connecting jig of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a condition in which the shielded cable is connected to the connecting jig of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view around the shielded cable of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the manner of connecting a shielded cable to a shielded cable connecting jig used in a fourth embodiment of a shielded cable connecting structure of the invention;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a condition in which the shielded cable is connected to the connecting jig of FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view around the shielded cable of FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the relation between a shielded cable and a press clamping-type shielded cable connecting jig used in a fifth embodiment of a shielded cable connecting structure of the invention;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a condition in which the connecting jig of FIG. 14 is press-clamped to the shielded cable;

FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view around the shielded cable of FIG. 15; and

FIG. 17 is a view showing a related shielded cable connecting structure, showing its appearance.

Claims

1. A shielded cable connecting structure for connecting a shielded cable, the shielded cable including an electric wire portion which has a conductor and an inner sheath covering the conductor, a braided wire braided around the inner sheath, and an outer sheath covering the braided wire, the shielded cable connecting structure comprising: a connecting member that includes: a connecting main body;a press-fastening portion which press-fastens at least part of the shielded cable;a connecting portion which connects to the braided wire; anda spacer which connects to the braided wire,wherein the spacer increases a contact pressure of the braided wire with the connecting portion.

2. The shielded cable connecting structure according to claim 1, wherein the connecting portion is a press-contacting portion or a press-clamping portion.

3. The shielded cable connecting structure according to claim 1, wherein the spacer is formed at a part of the connecting main body.

4. The shielded cable connecting structure according to claim 1, wherein the spacer is separate from the connecting main body.

5. The shielded cable connecting structure according to claim 1, wherein the spacer is arranged between the inner sheath and the braided wire of the shielded cable; and wherein the spacer is electrically connected to the connecting portion through the braided wire.

6. The shielded cable connecting structure according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member is electrically connected to the shielded cable and a grounding wire.