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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 18, 2011
Yoshinori Wakana, Kasama, JP;
Masaru Kamoshida, Hitachi, JP;
Takeshi Igarashi, Hitachinaka, JP;
Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., Ibaraki, JP;
Abstract
Automotive control unit having two connectors is provided in an uncomplicated configuration that allows holding durability to be ensured against high external force upon insertion of the connectors, watertightness in a severer environment, and high reliable connecting portions. The automotive control unit includes a boardon which an electronic device is mounted; a first connector directly inserted into and attached to a device to be controlled; a second connectorfor connecting to another control unit; and a housing which holds the board and includes a coverand a caseto which the first and second connectorsand, respectively, are attached. The first connectoris configured to be secured to the housing from the outside of the housing. The second connectoris held by and secured onto the board and then secured to the housing from the inside of the control unit.