Wire harness protector

Abstract

The utility model relates to a wire harness protector which is used for protecting a wire harness when the wire harness is installed in a wire harness groove of a motor vehicle, the wire harness protector comprises a protector body (1), the protector body is provided with a joint component, and the joint component can be jointed on a receiving part adjacent to the wire harness groove and can be separated from the receiving part again. The utility model relates to a wire harness protector (1) having two mutually opposite fins (3) projecting from the protector body, said fins encasing sharp edges of the groove walls of the wire harness groove when the engagement member is engaged with the receptacle. The wire harness protector can well protect a wire harness from being damaged by sharp edges in the installation process of the wire harness in a motor vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a wiring harness protector used in motor vehicle manufacturing. Background Technology

[0002] Wiring harnesses are required during the manufacturing of motor vehicles, such as those installed in the dashboard area. Damage to the wiring harnesses should be avoided as much as possible during installation, as this affects the vehicle's quality, reliability, durability, safety, manufacturing costs, and more. Utility Model Content

[0003] The objective of this application is to provide a wire harness protector for protecting the wire harness when it is installed into a wire harness slot in a motor vehicle, thereby effectively protecting the wire harness during installation to prevent damage from sharp edges.

[0004] This application proposes a wire harness protector for protecting a wire harness when it is installed into a wire harness slot in a motor vehicle. The wire harness protector includes a protector body having an engagement member that can engage with and disengage from a receiving portion adjacent to the wire harness slot. The wire harness protector has two opposing fins extending from the protector body, which, when the engagement member engages with the receiving portion, clamp sharp edges of the slot wall of the wire harness slot.

[0005] When such a wiring harness protector is placed in a predetermined position adjacent to the wiring harness slot in a motor vehicle, and then the wiring harness is installed into the slot, the wiring harness is separated from sharp edges by fins, preventing contact and damage to the sharp edges. This improves the yield rate of the wiring harness, thereby increasing the overall vehicle yield rate and improving production efficiency.

[0006] In some implementations, the motor vehicle may be a passenger car, such as a hybrid or pure electric vehicle.

[0007] In some embodiments, the protector body includes a block and a first protruding section extending from the block toward a first side, with a slot opening toward the first side between the block and the first protruding section. This slot forms the engaging member, and a plate, bent relative to the slot wall and adjacent to the wire harness slot, serves as the receiving portion and can be inserted into the slot. In this design, the wire harness protector can be quickly and reliably positioned and quickly and reliably detached, ready for installation of the wire harness in the next vehicle on the automotive production line.

[0008] In some embodiments, one of the engaging member and the receiving portion may be a pin, and the other of the engaging member and the receiving portion may be a socket.

[0009] In some implementations, the first protruding section constitutes a first plate region.

[0010] In some implementations, the first extended section constitutes a first rod segment.

[0011] In some embodiments, the two fins extend upward from the free end of the first extension section.

[0012] In some embodiments, the two fins form parallel plates.

[0013] In some embodiments, the opposing inner surfaces of the two fins form an outwardly expanding receiving space for accommodating the sharp edges. In this configuration, the sharp edges can be easily guided into the receiving space between the two fins during the placement of the harness protector into the predetermined position.

[0014] In some embodiments, the outer surfaces of the two fins that are opposite to each other extend in parallel.

[0015] In some embodiments, the protector body includes a second protruding section extending from the block toward a second side opposite to the first side.

[0016] In some implementations, the second protruding section constitutes a second plate region.

[0017] In some implementations, the first plate region and the second plate region are coplanar.

[0018] In some embodiments, the protector body has a flat top surface.

[0019] In some embodiments, the flat top surface extends over the block, the first plate region, and the second plate region.

[0020] In some embodiments, the wire harness protector includes at least one permanent magnet fixedly disposed in or on the protector body, the permanent magnet being able to adhere to the groove wall of the wire harness slot. In this configuration, the wire harness protector can be robustly and interference-resistantly maintained on the groove wall of the wire harness slot.

[0021] In some embodiments, the block has multiple (e.g., three, four, or five) side-by-side receiving holes, in each receiving hole a permanent magnet is fixed, the permanent magnet being able to adhere to the groove wall of the wire harness groove.

[0022] In some embodiments, the magnet is cast into the protector body via injection molding. In this embodiment, the magnet is an integral part of the protector body.

[0023] In some embodiments, the block may have a plurality of permanent magnets injection-molded in a plastic matrix of the block.

[0024] In some embodiments, the wire harness protector includes a planar permanent magnet adhered to a side surface of the protector body.

[0025] In some embodiments, the harness protector includes a handle mounted on the top surface of the protector body, the handle being gripped to manipulate the harness protector.

[0026] In some embodiments, the harness protector includes a lanyard mounted on the top surface of the protector body, the lanyard being able to be hooked with a single finger, by means of which the harness protector can be manipulated.

[0027] In some embodiments, the protector body is integrally formed together with the two fins.

[0028] In some embodiments, the protector body, together with the two fins, is integrally formed by injection molding or 3D printing.

[0029] The technical features mentioned above, those to be mentioned below, and those shown individually in the accompanying drawings can be combined arbitrarily, provided that the combined technical features are not contradictory. All feasible combinations of features are the technical content explicitly described herein. Any one of the multiple sub-features contained in the same statement can be applied independently, without necessarily being applied together with other sub-features. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrates exemplary embodiments of the present invention to further explain its characteristics, features, advantages, and implementation methods. It is self-evident that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments.

[0031] Figure 1 Showing a front view of a wire harness protector according to one embodiment.

[0032] Figure 2 show Figure 1 A top view of the wire harness protector.

[0033] Figure 3 A schematic partial top view showing the dashboard area during the manufacturing process of a motor vehicle. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Several exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that elements not essential for understanding the invention may be omitted from the drawings for ease of illustration and understanding. In the drawings, the same reference numerals may denote the same parts or parts that function identically. Numerous specific details, such as examples of specific parts, devices, and methods, are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that not all of these specific details are necessarily required. The exemplary embodiments should not be construed as limiting.

[0035] Figure 1 Showing a front view of a wire harness protector 10 according to one embodiment, and Figure 2 This shows a top view of the wiring harness protector 10. (See attached image.) Figure 3 As shown, the harness protector 10 is used to protect the harness 6 when it is installed into the harness slot 7 of a motor vehicle.

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, a wiring harness groove 7 is present in the dashboard area of ​​a motor vehicle, defined at the front by a groove wall 8. The groove wall 8 has sharp edges 9. Adjacent to the groove wall 8, at the front of the groove wall 8, there is a receiving portion 16, which in an exemplary embodiment is formed as a plate bent approximately perpendicular to the groove wall 8, and this plate can extend generally horizontally in the motor vehicle. Without the wiring harness protector 10, the sharp edges 9 could scratch the wiring harness 6 when it is installed into the wiring harness groove 7, which is unacceptable in principle. Now, with the wiring harness protector 10 according to the present invention, this defect can be eliminated.

[0037] The wire harness protector 10 includes a protector body 1 having a connecting member that engages with and disengages from a receiving portion 16. In the current embodiment, the connecting member forms a slot 15 open toward a first side of the protector body 1 into which a plate serving as the receiving portion 16 can be inserted. The protector body 1 includes a block 11 and a first protruding section 12 extending from the block 11 toward the first side, with the slot 15 between the block 11 and the first protruding section 12. Advantageously, the first protruding section 12 forms a first plate region. The protector body 1 may also include a second plate region 13 extending from the block 11 toward a second side opposite to the first side. The protector body 1 may have a flat top surface.

[0038] The wire harness protector 10 has two opposing fins 3 extending from the protector body 1. When the engaging member engages with the receiving portion 16, the two fins 3 clamp the sharp edges 9 of the groove wall 8 of the wire harness groove 7, so that the wire harness 6 will not come into contact with the sharp edges 9 when it is installed into the wire harness groove 7. The two fins 3 can extend upward from the free end of the first extension section 12. Advantageously, the opposing inner surfaces of the two fins 3 can form an outwardly expanding receiving space 5 for receiving the edges 9. In this configuration, during the placement of the wire harness protector 10 to a predetermined position adjacent to the groove wall 8 of the wire harness groove 7, the sharp edges 9 can be easily guided into the receiving space 5 between the two fins 3. Advantageously, the protector body 1 can be integrally manufactured together with the two fins 3, for example, by 3D printing or injection molding.

[0039] The wire harness protector 10 may include a handle 2 mounted on the top surface of the protector body 1, the handle 2 being gripped for manipulating the wire harness protector 10. Instead of the handle 2, a hanging loop may also be provided on the top surface, which can be hooked with a finger for manipulating the wire harness protector 10.

[0040] The wire harness protector 10 may include at least one permanent magnet 4 fixedly disposed in or on the protector body 1, the permanent magnet 4 being able to adhere to the groove wall 8 of the wire harness groove 7. In one embodiment, the block 11 may have a plurality of (four in the current embodiment) side-by-side receiving holes 14, in which a permanent magnet 4 is fixed, the permanent magnet 4 being able to adhere to the groove wall 8 of the wire harness groove 7. In another embodiment, each permanent magnet 4 is injection molded into the plastic matrix of the block 11.

[0041] In the manufacturing process of motor vehicles, when applying the wiring harness protector 10, an exemplary application process can be as follows:

[0042] First, using the handle 2, place the wire harness protector 10 in the area in front of the groove wall 8 of the wire harness groove 7, so that the side surface of the wire harness protector 10 facing the groove wall 8 is against the groove wall 8, especially when the permanent magnets 4 are attached to the groove wall 8. At this time, the receiving part 16, or the plate, is outside the engaging member or slot 15 of the protector body 1.

[0043] Then, using handle 2, place the wire harness protector 10 as follows: Figure 3 The arrow P shown moves to the left, as indicated by the arrow. Figure 3At the predetermined position shown. During the movement of the wire harness protector 10, the side surface of the wire harness protector 10 facing the groove wall 8 can slide on the groove wall under the guidance of the groove wall. At this predetermined position, the engaging member of the protector body engages with the receiving part 16, or the plate is inserted into the slot 15. At this time, the two fins 3 clamp the sharp edge 9 of the groove wall 8, such as Figure 3 As shown. It should also be noted that, in Figure 3 In the diagram, the harness protector 10 is schematically represented by a dashed line, and the receiving portion 16, which is actually covered by the harness protector 10, is described by a solid line.

[0044] Next, the wire harness 6 can be installed into the wire harness slot 7. At this time, the wire harness protector 10 can protect the wire harness 6 from damage by the sharp edges 9.

[0045] After completing the installation of wire harness 6 in wire harness slot 7, from... Figure 3 Starting from the predetermined position of the wire harness protector 10, the wire harness protector 10 is moved to the right in the direction opposite to the direction of movement indicated by arrow P by means of handle 2, so that the engaging member of the protector body 1 disengages from the receiving part 16, or in other words, the piece disengages from the slot 15. During the movement of the wire harness protector 10, the side surface of the wire harness protector 10 facing the slot wall 8 can slide on the slot wall under the guidance of the slot wall.

[0046] Next, using handle 2, the wiring harness protector 10 can be lifted upwards to detach from the dashboard area of ​​the currently manufactured vehicle, ready for installation of the wiring harness in the next vehicle to be manufactured.

[0047] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the disclosure. The singular forms “a” and “the one” as used herein should include the plural forms unless the context explicitly states otherwise. It is understood that the terms “comprising” and “including,” and other similar terms, when used in the application documents, specifically describe the presence of the stated operation, element, and / or component, without excluding the presence or addition of one or more other operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The term “and / or” as used herein includes all arbitrary combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. In the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals always denote similar elements.

[0048] The thickness of the elements in the accompanying drawings may be exaggerated for clarity. It is also understood that if an element is described as being on, coupled to, or connected to another element, then the element may be directly formed on, coupled to, or connected to the other element, or there may be one or more intermediate elements between them. Conversely, if the expressions "directly on," "directly coupled to," and "directly connected to" are used herein, it indicates that there is no intermediate element. Other terms used to describe relationships between elements should be interpreted similarly, such as "between" and "directly between," "attached" and "directly attached," "adjacent" and "directly adjacent," etc.

[0049] Terms such as “top,” “bottom,” “above,” “below,” “over,” “under,” etc., are used to describe the relationship of one element, layer, or region relative to another element, layer, or region, as shown in the accompanying drawings. It is understood that these terms should also encompass other orientations of the device in addition to those described in the accompanying drawings.

[0050] It is understood that although the terms "first," "second," etc., may be used herein to describe different elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are merely used to distinguish one element from another. Therefore, a first element may be referred to as a second element without departing from the teachings of this inventive concept.

[0051] It can also be considered that all the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein can be arbitrarily combined with each other. Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to understand the present invention and do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, modifications can be made based on the above embodiments, and these modifications do not depart from the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wiring harness protector for protecting a wiring harness (6) when installing the wiring harness into a wiring harness channel (7) of a motor vehicle, characterized in that The wire harness protector comprises a protector body (1) having an engaging member which can be engaged to and disengaged from a receiving portion (16) adjacent to a wire harness channel, the wire harness protector having two fins (3) opposite to each other extending from the protector body, the two fins being capable of clamping sharp edges (9) of a channel wall (8) of the wire harness channel when the engaging member is engaged with the receiving portion.

2. The wire harness protector of claim 1, wherein, The protector body (1) comprises a block (11) and a first extending section (12) extending from the block towards a first side, there being a slit (15) open towards the first side between the block and the first extending section, the slit constituting the engaging member, a plate curved relative to the channel wall adjacent to the wire harness channel being insertable into the slit as the receiving portion.

3. The wire harness protector of claim 2, wherein, The two fins (3) extend upwards from free ends of the first extending section.

4. The wire harness protector of claim 2, wherein, The first extending section (12) constitutes a first plate region.

5. The wire harness protector of claim 2, wherein, The protector body (1) comprises a second plate region (13) extending from the block towards a second side opposite to the first side.

6. The wire harness protector of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The protector body has a flat top surface.

7. The wire harness protector of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The wire harness protector comprises at least one permanent magnet (4) fixedly arranged in or on the protector body, the permanent magnet being capable of being adsorbed on a channel wall (8) of the wire harness channel (7).

8. The wire harness protector of any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein, The block has a plurality of receiving holes (14) in which a permanent magnet (4) is fixed, the permanent magnet being capable of being adsorbed on a channel wall (8) of the wire harness channel (7); or the block has a plurality of permanent magnets (4) injection-molded in a plastic base of the block.

9. The wire harness protector of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The wire harness protector comprises a handle (2) mounted on the top surface of the protector body, the handle being capable of being held in order to manipulate the wire harness protector.

10. The wire harness protector of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The two fins (3) have inner sides opposite to each other forming an outwardly expanding receiving space (5) for receiving the edges (9).

11. The wire harness protector of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The protector body (1) is integrally made together with the two fins (3). The wire harness protector comprises a protector body (1) having an engaging member which can be engaged to and disengaged from a receiving portion (16) adjacent to a wire harness channel, the wire harness protector having two fins (3) opposite to each other extending from the protector body, the two fins being capable of clamping sharp edges (9) of a channel wall (8) of the wire harness channel when the engaging member is engaged with the receiving portion. The protector body (1) comprises a block (11) and a first extending section (12) extending from the block towards a first side, there being a slit (15) open towards the first side between the block and the first extending section, the slit constituting the engaging member, a plate curved relative to the channel wall adjacent to the wire harness channel being insertable into the slit as the receiving portion. The two fins (3) extend upwards from free ends of the first extending section. The first extending section (12) constitutes a first plate region. The protector body (1) comprises a second plate region (13) extending from the block towards a second side opposite to the first side. The protector body has a flat top surface. The wire harness protector comprises at least one permanent magnet (4) fixedly arranged in or on the protector body, the permanent magnet being capable of being adsorbed on a channel wall (8) of the wire harness channel (7). The block has a plurality of receiving holes (14) in which a permanent magnet (4) is fixed, the permanent magnet being capable of being adsorbed on a channel wall (8) of the wire harness channel (7); or the block has a plurality of permanent magnets (4) injection-molded in a plastic base of the block. The wire harness protector comprises a handle (2) mounted on the top surface of the protector body, the handle being capable of being held in order to manipulate the wire harness protector. The two fins (3) have inner sides opposite to each other forming an outwardly expanding receiving space (5) for receiving the edges (9). The protector body (1) is integrally made together with the two fins (3).

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