Wire harness support device and vehicle steering column connection structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a wire harness supporting device and a vehicle steering column connecting structure. The wire harness supporting device comprises a main support, a signal line support and a power line support, one end of the main support is used for being connected with a vehicle steering column, and the other end of the main support is connected with the power line support and the signal line support. The signal line support is used for being connected with a signal line plug of a vehicle steering column in an inserted mode. The power line support is used for being connected with a power line plug of a vehicle steering column in an inserted mode. The main support is connected with the vehicle steering column, the signal line support is connected with the signal line plug in an inserted mode, the power line support is connected with the power line plug in an inserted mode, and therefore an extended wire harness is supported, and other components are prevented from being affected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a wire harness support device and a vehicle steering column connection structure. Background Art

[0002] The electric power steering column of a vehicle generally includes a mechanical steering column, a torque sensor, a power-pack, an electronic control unit (ECU), and a reduction mechanism. The steering column is used to connect the steering wheel. The electric power steering column installs an assist motor on the steering column and is connected to the steering shaft in the steering column through the reduction mechanism to directly drive the steering shaft for power-assisted steering. However, the installation space of small and compact vehicles is limited, and the wire harness interfaces between adjacent components cannot be set at the shortest distance. Sometimes, an extended wire harness needs to be equipped for the power-pack. The wire harness includes a power wire harness and a signal wire harness. However, the extended wire harness is prone to interference with other components arranged nearby and prone to failures. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] Based on this, in view of the technical problem that the extended wire harness in the prior art is prone to interference with other components arranged nearby, it is necessary to provide a wire harness support device and a vehicle steering column connection structure.

[0004] The utility model provides a wire harness support device, including: a main bracket, a signal wire bracket, and a power wire bracket, wherein:

[0005] One end of the main bracket is used for connecting with a vehicle steering column, and the other end is respectively connected with the power wire bracket and the signal wire bracket;

[0006] The signal wire bracket is used for plugging with a signal wire plug of the vehicle steering column;

[0007] The power wire bracket is used for plugging with a power wire plug of the vehicle steering column.

[0008] Further, the main bracket includes a fixing surface, a first mounting surface, and a second mounting surface which are connected in sequence. The second mounting surface has a certain angle with the first mounting surface. The first mounting surface is fixedly connected with the signal wire bracket, and the second mounting surface is fixedly connected with the power wire bracket.

[0009] Furthermore, fixing surface positioning holes and mounting holes are formed on the fixing surface.

[0010] Further, the signal wire bracket includes a signal wire bracket mounting surface fixedly connected to the first mounting surface and a signal wire plug insertion surface. One end of the signal wire bracket mounting surface extends towards the first mounting surface and is fixedly connected to the first mounting surface. The other end of the signal wire bracket mounting surface is fixedly connected to the signal wire plug insertion surface. There is a certain gap between the signal wire plug insertion surface and the power wire bracket.

[0011] Still further, the signal wire plug insertion surface is provided with signal wire plug positioning holes.

[0012] Still further, blind holes extending along the extending direction of the signal wire bracket mounting surface are provided on the signal wire bracket mounting surface.

[0013] Further, the power wire bracket includes a power wire bracket mounting surface fixedly connected to the second mounting surface and a power wire plug insertion surface. The power wire bracket mounting surface is fixedly connected to the power wire plug insertion surface, and there is a certain included angle between the power wire bracket mounting surface and the power wire plug insertion surface. There is a certain gap between the power wire plug insertion surface and the second mounting surface.

[0014] Still further, the power wire plug insertion surface is provided with power wire plug positioning holes.

[0015] The present utility model provides a vehicle steering column connection structure, including: a vehicle steering column and the above-mentioned wire harness support device. The main bracket of the wire harness support device is fixedly connected to the vehicle steering column. The signal wire plug of the signal wire harness of the vehicle steering column is inserted into the signal wire bracket, and the power wire plug of the power wire harness of the vehicle steering column is inserted into the power wire bracket.

[0016] Further, in the vehicle steering column connection structure, the vehicle steering column further includes a steering tube column, a power supply housing, and a gear end cover. The power supply housing is fixedly connected to the steering tube column through the gear end cover. The wire harness and the power wire harness are connected to a power supply accommodated in the power supply housing. The main bracket includes a fixed surface, a first mounting surface, and a second mounting surface connected in sequence. The fixed surface is fixedly connected to the gear end cover, and the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface extend to the power supply housing.

[0017] The present utility model connects the main bracket to the vehicle steering column, sets the signal wire bracket to be inserted with the signal wire plug, and sets the power wire bracket to be inserted with the power wire plug, thereby supporting the extended wire harness so as not to affect other components, and further realizing a compact layout in the limited body space. Description of the Drawings

[0018] Figure 1Schematic structural diagram of a wire harness support device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is Figure 1 front view;

[0020] Figure 3 is Figure 1 rear view;

[0021] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the main bracket of a wire harness support device according to another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the signal wire bracket of a wire harness support device according to another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 Schematic structural diagram of a vehicle steering column connection structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Marking Explanation

[0025] 1. Main bracket; 11. Fixed surface; 12. First mounting surface; 13. Second mounting surface; 14. Fixed surface positioning hole; 15. Mounting hole; 2. Signal wire bracket; 21. Signal wire bracket mounting surface; 22. Signal wire plug insertion surface; 23. Signal wire plug positioning hole; 24. Blind hole; 3. Power wire bracket; 31. Power wire bracket mounting surface; 32. Power wire plug insertion surface; 33. Power wire plug positioning hole; 4. Signal wire harness; 41. Signal wire plug; 5. Power wire harness; 51. Power wire plug; 6. Steering column; 7. Power supply housing; 8. Power supply end cover. Detailed implementation manners

[0026] The following further describes the detailed implementation manners of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same components are denoted by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper" and "lower" used in the following description refer to the directions in the drawings, and the terms "inner" and "outer" respectively refer to the directions towards or away from the geometric center of a specific component.

[0027] As Figure 1 shown is a schematic structural diagram of a wire harness support device according to an embodiment of the present utility model, including: a main bracket 1, a signal wire bracket 2 and a power wire bracket 3, wherein:

[0028] One end of the main bracket 1 is used for connecting to the vehicle steering column, and the other end is respectively connected to the power wire bracket 3 and the signal wire bracket 2;

[0029] The signal wire bracket 2 is used for plugging the signal wire plug of the vehicle steering column;

[0030] A power cord bracket 3 is used for plugging into a power cord plug of a vehicle steering column.

[0031] Specifically, one end of the main bracket 1 is connected to the vehicle steering column, and the other end is respectively connected to the power cord bracket 3 and the signal line bracket 2, thereby fixing the power cord bracket 3 and the signal line bracket 2 on the vehicle steering column.

[0032] Specifically, as Figure 6 shown, the vehicle steering column includes a signal wire harness 4, a power wire harness 5, a steering tube column 6, a power supply housing 7, and a power supply end cap 8. Among them, the power supply housing 7 is fixedly connected to the steering tube column 6 through the power supply end cap 8, the main bracket 1 is fixedly connected to the power supply end cap 8, or the main bracket 1 is directly fixedly connected to the power supply housing 7.

[0033] The signal line bracket 2 is used for plugging into a signal line plug of the vehicle steering column. As Figure 6 shown, the signal line bracket 2 is plugged into the signal line plug 41 of the signal wire harness 4, and the signal line plug 41 is inserted from the end of the signal line bracket 2 to achieve the support of the signal line plug 41.

[0034] The power cord bracket 3 is used for plugging into a power cord plug of the vehicle steering column. As Figure 6 shown, the power cord bracket 3 is plugged into the power cord plug 51 of the power wire harness 5, and the power cord plug 51 is inserted from the end of the power cord bracket 3 to achieve the support of the power cord plug 51.

[0035] Among them, the power supply is fixed in the power supply housing 7, and the power supply is electrically connected to the signal wire harness 4 and the power wire harness 5 respectively.

[0036] Specifically, the power cord bracket 3 is fixedly connected to the main bracket 1 by welding, and the signal line bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the main bracket 1 by welding. The main bracket 1 is fixedly connected to the vehicle steering column by a pin + screw or by two screws. The signal line bracket 2 is inserted into the signal line plug 41 to support the signal wire harness 4, and the power cord bracket 3 is inserted into the power cord plug 51 to support the power wire harness 5.

[0037] The utility model is connected to the vehicle steering column through the main bracket, and a power cord bracket is arranged to plug into the power cord plug, and a signal line bracket is arranged to plug into the signal line plug, thereby supporting the extended wire harness to prevent interference and affecting other components.

[0038] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, another embodiment of the utility model is a structural schematic diagram of a wire harness support device, including: a main bracket 1, a signal line bracket 2, and a power cord bracket 3, wherein:

[0039] One end of the main bracket 1 is used for connecting to the vehicle steering column, and the other end is respectively connected to the power cord bracket 3 and the signal line bracket 2;

[0040] A signal line bracket 2 for plugging into a signal line plug of a vehicle steering column;

[0041] A power line bracket 3 for plugging into a power line plug of a vehicle steering column;

[0042] The main bracket 1 includes a fixing surface 11, a first mounting surface 12 and a second mounting surface 13 which are connected in sequence. The second mounting surface 13 has a certain angle with the first mounting surface 12. The first mounting surface 12 is fixedly connected to the signal line bracket 2, and the second mounting surface 13 is fixedly connected to the power line bracket 3. A fixing surface positioning hole 14 and a mounting hole 15 are provided on the fixing surface 11;

[0043] The signal line bracket 2 includes a signal line bracket mounting surface 21 fixedly connected to the first mounting surface 12 and a signal line plugging surface 22. One end of the signal line bracket mounting surface 21 extends towards the first mounting surface 12 and is fixedly connected to the first mounting surface 12. The other end of the signal line bracket mounting surface 21 is fixedly connected to the signal line plugging surface 22. There is a certain gap between the signal line plugging surface 22 and the power line bracket 3. A signal line plug positioning hole 23 is provided on the signal line plugging surface 22, and a blind hole 24 extending along the extending direction of the signal line bracket mounting surface 21 is provided on the signal line bracket mounting surface 21;

[0044] The power line bracket 3 includes a power line bracket mounting surface 31 fixedly connected to the second mounting surface 13 and a power line plugging surface 32. The power line bracket mounting surface 31 is fixedly connected to the power line plugging surface 32, and the power line bracket mounting surface 31 has a certain angle with the power line plugging surface 32. There is a certain gap between the power line plugging surface 32 and the second mounting surface 13. A power line plug positioning hole 33 is provided on the power line plugging surface 32.

[0045] Specifically, the main bracket 1 includes a fixing surface 11, a first mounting surface 12 and a second mounting surface 13 which are connected in sequence, wherein the second mounting surface 13 has a certain angle with the first mounting surface 12. Preferably, the second mounting surface 13 is perpendicular to the first mounting surface 12.

[0046] In some embodiments, one end of the first mounting surface 12 is bent and connected to the fixing surface 11.

[0047] The power line bracket 3 is fixedly connected to the second mounting surface 13 by welding. As Figure 1 、 Figure 2 shown, the power line bracket 3 is fixed on the side of the second mounting surface 13 away from the fixing surface 11. The signal line bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the first mounting surface 12 by welding. As Figure 3As shown, the signal line bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the back surface of the first mounting surface 12 away from the second mounting surface 13. The fixing surface 11 is used for fixedly connecting with the vehicle steering column. Preferably, the fixing surface 11 is fixedly connected to the power supply end cover 8 of the vehicle steering column. Among them, fixing surface positioning holes 14 and mounting holes 15 are provided on the fixing surface 11. Among them, the fixing surface positioning holes 14 are used for mating positioning with the protruding features, for example, mating positioning with the protruding features on the power supply end cover 8. The mounting holes 15 are used for fixedly connecting the fixing surface 11 with the vehicle steering column, for example, connecting the power supply end cover 8 by screws passing through the mounting holes 15.

[0048] The signal line bracket 2 includes a signal line bracket mounting surface 21 fixedly connected to the first mounting surface 12 and a signal line plug insertion surface 22. One end of the signal line bracket mounting surface 21 extends towards the first mounting surface 12 and is fixedly connected to the first mounting surface 12.

[0049] Specifically, one end of the signal line bracket mounting surface 21 is welded to the back surface of the first mounting surface 12 away from the second mounting surface 13.

[0050] The other end of the signal line bracket mounting surface 21 is fixedly connected to the signal line plug insertion surface 22.

[0051] In some embodiments, the signal line plug insertion surface 22 is bent and then connected to the other end of the signal line bracket mounting surface 21.

[0052] Preferably, the bent portion of the signal line plug insertion surface 22 is perpendicular to the signal line bracket mounting surface 21.

[0053] There is a certain gap between the signal line plug insertion surface 22 and the power line bracket 3 so that the signal line plug will not interfere with other components when inserted. The signal line plug insertion surface 22 is provided with signal line plug positioning holes 23, and the signal line plug positioning holes 23 match the corresponding protruding features in the signal line plug to position the signal line plug.

[0054] As Figure 1 shown, the signal line plug is inserted into the signal line plug insertion surface 22 in the direction of arrow A in the figure.

[0055] Finally, blind holes 24 extending along the extending direction of the signal line bracket mounting surface 21 are provided on the signal line bracket mounting surface 21 to increase the strength of the signal line bracket mounting surface 21 through the blind holes 24.

[0056] The power line bracket 3 includes a power line bracket mounting surface 31 fixedly connected to the second mounting surface 13 and a power line plug insertion surface 32, and the power line bracket mounting surface 31 is fixedly connected to the power line plug insertion surface 32.

[0057] Specifically, the power line bracket mounting surface 31 is welded to the surface of the second mounting surface 13 away from the fixing surface 11.

[0058] The power cord bracket mounting surface 31 and the power cord plug insertion surface 32 form a certain angle, and preferably, the power cord bracket mounting surface 31 is perpendicular to the power cord plug insertion surface 32.

[0059] There is a certain gap between the power cord plug insertion surface 32 and the second mounting surface 13 so that the power cord plug will not interfere with other components when inserted.

[0060] As Figure 1 shown, the power cord plug is inserted into the power cord plug insertion surface 32 in the direction of arrow B in the figure.

[0061] Finally, the power cord plug insertion surface 32 is provided with a power cord plug positioning hole 33, and the power cord plug positioning hole 33 matches the corresponding protruding feature in the power cord plug to position the power cord plug.

[0062] In this embodiment, two mounting surfaces are provided on the main bracket to be respectively connected to the signal line bracket and the power cord bracket. There is a certain gap between the signal line plug insertion surface and the power cord bracket, and there is a certain gap between the power cord plug insertion surface and the second mounting surface, avoiding interference between the signal line plug and the power cord plug after being inserted into the corresponding brackets. In addition, the signal line bracket is provided with blind holes to improve strength, and the signal line bracket and the power cord bracket are respectively provided with positioning holes for positioning when the signal line plug and the power cord plug are inserted.

[0063] As Figure 6 shown is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle steering column connection structure of the present utility model, including: a vehicle steering column and the wire harness support device as described above. The main bracket 1 of the wire harness support device is fixedly connected to the vehicle steering column. The signal line plug 41 of the signal wire harness 4 of the vehicle steering column is inserted into the signal line bracket 2, and the power cord plug 51 of the power wire harness 5 of the vehicle steering column is inserted into the power cord bracket 3.

[0064] Specifically, the vehicle steering column is welded to the main bracket 1 to achieve fixation, and the plugs of the signal wire harness 4 and the power wire harness 5 of the vehicle steering column are respectively inserted into the signal line bracket 2 and the power cord bracket 3.

[0065] In some embodiments, the signal wire harness 4 is a Controller Area Network (CAN) wire harness.

[0066] The present utility model connects the main bracket to the vehicle steering column, sets the power cord bracket to be inserted with the power cord plug, and sets the signal line bracket to be inserted with the signal line plug, thereby supporting the extended wire harness so as not to affect other components.

[0067] In one embodiment, the vehicle steering column further includes a steering tube 6, a power supply housing 7, and a power supply end cap 8. The power supply housing 7 is fixedly connected to the steering tube 6 through the power supply end cap 8. The signal wire harness 4 and the power wire harness 5 are connected to the power supply housed in the power supply housing 7. The main bracket 1 includes a fixing surface 11, a first mounting surface 12, and a second mounting surface 13 that are sequentially connected. The fixing surface 11 is fixedly connected to the power supply end cap 8, and the first mounting surface 12 and the second mounting surface 13 extend to the power supply housing 7.

[0068] Specifically, the vehicle steering column includes a signal wire harness 4, a power wire harness 5, a steering tube 6, a power supply housing 7, and a power supply end cap 8. The power supply housing 7 is fixedly connected to the steering tube 6 through the power supply end cap 8. The fixing surface 11 is fixedly connected to the power supply end cap 8, and the power supply end cap 8 is fixed to the side of the power supply housing 7. The power supply end cap 8 abuts against the power supply housing 7. By extending the first mounting surface 12 and the second mounting surface 13 to the power supply housing 7, the power wire harness 5 can be extended.

[0069] In some embodiments, one end of the first mounting surface 12 is bent and connected to the fixing surface 11. After the first mounting surface 12 is bent, the fixing surface 11 is facilitated to extend towards the power supply end cap 8.

[0070] In addition, a fixing surface positioning hole 14 and a mounting hole 15 are formed on the fixing surface 11. Among them, the fixing surface positioning hole 14 is used for mating and positioning with the protruding feature on the power supply end cap 8. The fixing surface 11 and the power supply end cap 8 can be connected through the mounting hole 15 and the fixing component. For example, the fixing surface and the power supply end cap 8 are connected by screws passing through the mounting hole 15.

[0071] The above-described embodiments only represent several implementation manners of the present invention. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of the patent of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present invention should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A wire harness support device, characterized in that: include: A main bracket (1), a signal cable bracket (2) and a power cable bracket (3), wherein: One end of the main bracket (1) is used to be connected to the steering column of the vehicle, and the other end is respectively connected to the power line bracket (3) and the signal line bracket (2); The signal line bracket (2) is used to be plugged into a signal line plug of a vehicle steering column; The power cord bracket (3) is used for plugging into a power cord plug of a vehicle steering column.

2. The wire harness support device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main bracket (1) comprises a fixing surface (11), a first mounting surface (12) and a second mounting surface (13) which are connected in sequence, the second mounting surface (13) and the first mounting surface (12) have a certain angle, the first mounting surface (12) is fixedly connected to the signal line bracket (2), and the second mounting surface (13) is fixedly connected to the power line bracket (3).

3. The wire harness support device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing surface (11) is provided with a fixing surface positioning hole (14) and a mounting hole (15).

4. The wire harness support device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The signal line bracket (2) comprises a signal line bracket mounting surface (21) fixedly connected to the first mounting surface (12) and a signal line plug insertion surface (22); one end of the signal line bracket mounting surface (21) extends toward the first mounting surface (12) and is fixedly connected to the first mounting surface (12); the other end of the signal line bracket mounting surface (21) is fixedly connected to the signal line plug insertion surface (22); and a certain gap is provided between the signal line plug insertion surface (22) and the power line bracket (3).

5. The wire harness support device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The signal line plug insertion surface (22) is provided with a signal line plug positioning hole (23).

6. The wire harness support device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The signal line bracket installation surface (21) is provided with a blind hole (24) extending along the extension direction of the signal line bracket installation surface (21).

7. The wire harness support device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The power cord bracket (3) comprises a power cord bracket mounting surface (31) fixedly connected to the second mounting surface (13) and a power cord plug insertion surface (32); the power cord bracket mounting surface (31) is fixedly connected to the power cord plug insertion surface (32); the power cord bracket mounting surface (31) and the power cord plug insertion surface (32) have a certain angle, and there is a certain gap between the power cord plug insertion surface (32) and the second mounting surface (13).

8. The wire harness support device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The power line plug insertion surface (32) is provided with a power line plug positioning hole (33).

9. A vehicle steering column connection structure, characterized in that: include: A vehicle steering column and a wiring harness support device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the main bracket (1) of the wiring harness support device is fixedly connected to the vehicle steering column, the signal line plug (41) of the signal wire harness (4) of the vehicle steering column is plugged into the signal line bracket (2), and the power line plug (51) of the power wire harness (5) of the vehicle steering column is plugged into the power line bracket (3).

10. The vehicle steering column connection structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The vehicle steering column also includes a steering column (6), a power supply housing (7) and a power supply end cover (8); the power supply housing (7) is fixedly connected to the steering column (6) via the power supply end cover (8); the signal harness (4) and the power harness (5) are connected to a power supply accommodated in the power supply housing (7); the main bracket (1) includes a fixing surface (11), a first mounting surface (12) and a second mounting surface (13) connected in sequence; the fixing surface (11) is fixedly connected to the power supply end cover (8); the first mounting surface (12) and the second mounting surface (13) extend to the power supply housing (7).

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