Router clip, cable harness and method for manufacturing the cable harness

Abstract

The invention relates to a router clip (15), a cable harness (10) and a method for manufacturing the cable harness (10), wherein the router clip (15) comprises a cable holder (55) and a fastening section (60), wherein the cable holder (55) is configured to encompass a cable arrangement (20) of a cable harness (10) at least partially, wherein the fastening section (60) is connected to the cable holder (55) and is configured to fasten the router clip (15) to a component (30) of the vehicle, wherein the cable holder (55) has at least partially an opening structure (235) with a plurality of spaced-apart through-openings (250), wherein each of the through-openings (250) connects a first side (165) of the cable holder (55) with a second side (180) arranged opposite the first side (165).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a router clip for fastening a wiring harness to a component of a vehicle according to patent claim 1, a wiring harness with such a router clip according to patent claim 6 and a method for producing the wiring harness according to patent claim 10.

[0002] To secure a wiring harness in a vehicle, the wires are wrapped with a wrapping tape. To secure the wiring harness in the vehicle, a cable tie is tightened around a cable assembly of the wiring harness, which is connected to a fastening clip.

[0003] It is an object of the invention to provide an improved router clip, an improved wiring harness and an improved method for manufacturing the wiring harness.

[0004] This object is achieved by means of a router clip according to claim 1, by means of a cable harness according to claim 6, and by means of a method according to claim 10. Advantageous embodiments are specified in the dependent claims.

[0005] It has been recognized that an improved router clip for fastening a wiring harness to a component of a vehicle can be provided in that the router clip has a cable holder and a fastening section. The cable holder is designed to encompass a cable arrangement of a wiring harness at least in sections. The fastening section is connected to the cable holder and designed to fasten the router clip to a component of the vehicle. The cable holder has at least one opening structure with a plurality of through-openings arranged at a distance from one another. Each of the through-openings connects a first side of the cable holder to a second side arranged opposite the first side.

[0006] This design has the advantage that the router clip requires very little material to manufacture. Furthermore, the router clip is particularly lightweight, meaning that a cable harness made with it is also particularly lightweight.

[0007] The through-hole of the opening structure can be circular, elliptical, rectangular, or diamond-shaped. These shapes are particularly easy to manufacture and ensure high tensile strength of the cable holder in the area of ​​the opening structure.

[0008] In a further embodiment, the through-openings of the opening structure are arranged in a regular pattern. This configuration ensures that the individual through-openings are sufficiently spaced from one another.

[0009] In a further embodiment, the cable holder has a connecting section, a holder, and a counterholder. The holder is plate-shaped. The connecting section is aligned at an angle to the holder and connects the counterholder to the holder. The counterholder is aligned at an angle to the connecting section. The counterholder, the connecting section, and the holder delimit a receiving space through which the cable arrangement can be guided. The opening structure is arranged on the connecting section and / or on the counterholder. The fastening section is arranged on a side of the holder facing away from the connecting section and is connected to the holder. This embodiment has the advantage that the router clip is particularly simple in design and ensures a strong hold in the sheathing of the cable harness.

[0010] It is particularly advantageous if the cable holder is made of a single piece and made of the same material. The cable holder is made of at least one of the following materials: polyamide, polyethylene, silicone, or polypropylene. Alternatively or additionally, the cable holder is injection-molded. This makes the router clip particularly easy and cost-effective to manufacture.

[0011] An improved wiring harness for a vehicle can be provided in that the wiring harness comprises a cable assembly with a plurality of electrical cables, a sheath, and at least one router clip. The cable holder surrounds the cable assembly at least in sections. Furthermore, the cable holder is embedded at least in sections in the sheath. The sheath extends at least in sections through the through-openings of the opening structure.

[0012] This design has the advantage of providing a positive fit between the opening structure and the casing, ensuring a particularly good hold of the router clip in the casing. As a result, the router clip can only be torn out of the casing with a high pull-out force.

[0013] It is particularly advantageous if the cable holder is embedded in the sheath, preferably with at least 80 percent of its surface area. The fastening section is located outside the sheath and protrudes beyond the sheath. By embedding a large portion of the cable holder's surface area, the grip can be further increased.

[0014] It is particularly advantageous if the opening structure is completely embedded in the casing.

[0015] It is also particularly advantageous if the cable holder, especially the opening structure, is bonded to the sheathing with a material fit and a form fit. This combination of form fit and material fit can further enhance the bond between the router clip and the sheathing.

[0016] An improved method for producing a cable harness can be provided by providing a mold with a molding cavity. At least one router clip as described above is inserted into the mold. Furthermore, the electrical cables are inserted into the molding cavity to form the cable arrangement such that the cable holder of the router clip at least partially encompasses the cable arrangement. Furthermore, at least one liquid first precursor and / or a liquid first material and / or a liquid mixture of a first precursor and a second precursor is introduced into the molding cavity such that the liquid first precursor and / or the liquid first material and / or the mixture of the first precursor and the second precursor penetrates the opening structure and at least partially encloses the cable arrangement.The first precursor and / or the first material and / or the mixture of the first precursor and the second precursor is cured to form the sheath and forms a positive connection, in particular a positive and material-to-material connection, to the cable holder and the cable arrangement. This design has the advantage that while the electrical cables are being inserted into the mold cavity, the router clip holds the cables in the mold cavity and prevents them from accidentally emerging from the mold cavity. This allows the cables to be inserted into the mold cavity sequentially, one after the other, without the already inserted cables emerging again. The insertion can be carried out manually or automatically using a robot.

[0017] In a further embodiment, the first precursor and / or the first material and / or the mixture of the first precursor and the second precursor is foamed. During foaming, the liquid first precursor and / or the liquid first material and / or the mixture of the first precursor and the second precursor penetrates the opening structure. This configuration has the advantage that the material expenditure for the sheathing is particularly low. Furthermore, the penetration during foaming of the opening structure, in particular the through-opening, ensures a high degree of penetration of the through-openings. This ensures particularly good hold of the cable holder in the sheathing.

[0018] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the figures. These show: Fig. 1 a schematic representation of a wiring harness, Fig. 2 a schematic perspective view of the Fig. 1 shown wiring harness, Fig. 3 a side view of a section of the Fig. 2 router clips shown, Fig. 4 a sectional view along a Fig. 1 shown section plane BB through the Fig. 1 shown wiring harness, Fig. 5 a schematic representation of a section of a mold for producing the cable harness and Fig. 6 a flow diagram of a process for producing the Fig. Wiring harness shown in 1 to 5.

[0019] For better understanding, the following figures refer to a coordinate system. The coordinate system is designed as a right-handed system and has an x-axis (longitudinal direction), a y-axis (transverse direction), and a z-axis (height direction).

[0020] Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a wiring harness 10.

[0021] The wiring harness 10 comprises at least one router clip 15, preferably a plurality of router clips 15 arranged offset from one another in the longitudinal direction, a cable arrangement 20, and a sheath 25. The router clip 15 or the arrangement of router clips 15 fastens the wiring harness 10 to a component 30 of a motor vehicle. The component 30 can be, for example, a body component of the motor vehicle. The component 30 can also be, for example, a housing of a control unit, a drive motor, or an electrical energy storage device.

[0022] The cable arrangement 20 has at least a first electrical cable 35 and a second electrical cable 40. In particular, the cable arrangement 20 can have a plurality of first and second electrical cables 35, 40. The first and second electrical cables 35, 40 can be designed identically or differently from one another. The cable arrangement 20 and in particular the first and second electrical cables 35, 40 extend essentially in their main direction of extension along the x-axis. The electrical cable 35, 40 can be designed, for example, to transmit electrical signals as part of a data transmission or to transmit electrical energy to drive an electrical component of the motor vehicle. The electrical cable 35, 40 each has an electrical conductor 45 and a cable sheath 50, wherein the cable sheath 50 electrically insulates the electrical conductor 45 and encloses it circumferentially.The electrical conductor 45 is designed to transmit the electrical signal and / or the electrical energy, respectively. The sheath 25 preferably completely encloses the electrical cables 35, 40, so that the first and second electrical cables 35, 40 of the cable assembly 20 are embedded in the sheath 25. The sheath 25 preferably comprises a foam material in which the cable assembly 20 is preferably completely embedded. The foam material comprises at least one of the following first materials: polyurethane, open-cell foam, closed-cell foam, silicone. The sheath 25 mechanically protects the electrical cable 35, 40 from damage. Furthermore, the sheath 25 firmly connects the electrical cables 35, 40 of the cable sheath 50 to the cable assembly 20.Furthermore, the sheath 25 connects the router clip 15, which is at least partially embedded in the sheath 25, to the cable arrangement 20 in a materially and positively locking manner. By embedding the router clip 15, in particular the arrangement of router clips 15, in the sheath 25, a secure hold of the router clip 15 on the cable arrangement 20 is ensured and thereby a reliable fastening of the cable harness 10 by means of the router clip 15 or the arrangement of router clips 15 on the component 30 is ensured.

[0023] Fig. 2 shows a schematic perspective view of the Fig. 1 wiring harness 10.

[0024] In this case, Fig. 2 only shows a small portion of the electrical cables 35, 40 of the cable assembly 20. Likewise, the sheath 25 is not shown for reasons of clarity.

[0025] The router clip 15 has a cable holder 55 and a fastening section 60. In this embodiment, the router clip 15 is formed as a single piece and made of a single material. The router clip 15 can be manufactured, for example, using an injection molding process. The router clip 15 preferably comprises at least one of the following second materials: polyamide, polypropylene, or plastic. The single-piece, single-material design of the router clip 15 has the advantage that the router clip 15 can be mass-produced particularly easily and cost-effectively.

[0026] The cable holder 55 has a holder 100, a connecting section 105, and a counter-holder 115. The holder 100 is preferably substantially plate-shaped. The holder 100 preferably has a substantially constant wall thickness in the z-direction. In a bottom view, the holder 100 can be substantially rectangular. The holder 100 can also have a different geometric configuration, particularly in the bottom view. The holder 100 extends, for example, substantially in an xy plane. The holder 100 has a first contact surface 120. The first contact surface 120 is arranged on a side of the holder 100 facing the fastening section 60. In this case, the fastening section 60 can be positioned in a central position on the first contact surface 120 with respect to an extension of the first contact surface 120 in the x- or y-direction.

[0027] The fastening section 60 projects, for example, in the z-direction beyond the first contact surface 120 and is connected to the holder 100 by a first fixed end 125. The fastening section 60 can preferably be inclined in its main direction of extension, preferably oriented perpendicular to the first contact surface 120. The holder 100 has a second contact surface 140 on a side facing away from the first contact surface 120. The second contact surface 140 is preferably flat. Another design of the second contact surface 140 would also be conceivable. In the embodiment, for example, the second contact surface 140 runs in an xy plane. The connecting section 105 is connected to the holder 100 at a second fixed end 145 on the second contact surface 140. The connecting section 105 is, for example, inclined, preferably perpendicular, to the second contact surface 140.For example, the connecting section 105 extends essentially in a yz-plane.

[0028] Opposite the second fixed end 145, the connecting portion 105 is connected to the counterholder 115 at a third fixed end 146. The holder 100, the counterholder 115, and the connecting portion 105 have a substantially C-shaped exemplary configuration in side view. The holder 100, the connecting portion 105, and the counterholder 115 can also be U-shaped.

[0029] The counterholder 115 projects beyond a first side 165, which in the embodiment is formed as the first side 165 of the connecting section 105, for example in the transverse direction. Opposite the first side 165 in the transverse direction, the connecting section 105 has a second side 180, which is formed as the second side 180 in the figure.

[0030] The first side 165 can be flat. Ribs 185 can also be arranged on the first side 165, extending transversely along the counterholder 115. For example, a plurality of ribs 185 can be provided, spaced apart from one another in the z-direction and arranged, for example, parallel to one another on the connecting section 105. The second side 180, arranged opposite the first side 165 in the y-direction, can be flat, for example.

[0031] The holder 100, the connecting section 105, and the counterholder 115 jointly define a receiving space 175. The cable assembly 20 is arranged in the receiving space 175. In particular, the receiving space 175 is open on both sides in the longitudinal direction, so that the cable assembly 20 can be penetrated in the longitudinal direction by the first and second electrical cables 35, 40.

[0032] Both the connecting section 105 and the counterholder 115 are, preferably completely, embedded in the sheathing 25 of the cable harness 10. Embedding is understood to mean that the respective component, for example, the counterholder 115 and / or the connecting section 105, is completely enclosed with the foam material of the sheathing 25.

[0033] The casing 25 has a first layer 195. The first layer 195 is arranged in the y-direction between a first side surface 200 of an outer side 190 of the casing 25 and the second side 180. The first side surface 200 can, for example, extend in an xz plane.

[0034] Opposite in the transverse direction, the outer side 190 of the casing 25 has a second side surface 205, which, for example, runs parallel to the first side surface 200. The second side surface 205 can thus also extend in an xz plane. The second side surface 205 can, for example, be arranged at a distance in the transverse direction from a free end 210 of the counterholder 115. Thus, a second layer 215 of the foam material of the casing 25 is arranged between the free end 210 and the second side surface 205.

[0035] As already explained above, it is particularly advantageous if the counterholder 115 is completely embedded in the foam material of the casing 25. In the embodiment, a third layer 225 of the foam material of the casing 25 is arranged between an upper side 220 of the casing 25, which is arranged on a side of the casing 25 facing away from the fastening section 60, and the counterholder 115.

[0036] When the cable harness 10 is mounted on the component 30, which is configured, for example, as a body, the cable harness 10 rests with a bottom side 255 of the sheath 25, which is arranged opposite the top side 220, and with the first contact surface 120 on a first component surface 260. In the contact area, the first component surface 260 is, for example, flat. Furthermore, the bottom side 255 of the sheath 25 and the first contact surface 120 are flush, so that, for example, the bottom side 255 and the first contact surface 120 extend in a common xy plane.

[0037] By way of example, the component 30 is thin-walled and has, for example, a material thickness of 0.8 mm to 4 mm. The component 30 has a mounting opening 265, wherein the mounting opening 265 is designed as a through-opening. The fastening section 60 extends through the mounting opening 265. The fastening section 60 engages behind the component 30 with locking elements 270, wherein one of the locking elements 270 bears against a second component surface 275 opposite the first component surface 260. As a result, the router clip 15 is reliably locked to the component 30, wherein an unintentional detachment of the cable harness 10 from the component 30 is reliably prevented by the fastening section 60 engaging behind the component 30. The fastening section 60 can be used to reliably fasten the cable harness 10 and the router clip 15 foamed into the cable harness 10 to the component 30.In particular, the cable assembly 20 is thereby reliably fastened to the component 30 by the router clip 15.

[0038] Fig. 3 shows a side view of a section of the Fig. 2 router clips shown 15.

[0039] In the embodiment, the cable holder 55 has an opening structure 235 at least in a first sub-section 230. The opening structure 235 is, for example, regular. In the embodiment, the first sub-section 230 is arranged, for example, in the connecting section 105. Between the second fixed end 145 and the opening structure 235, the connecting section 105 can have a second sub-section 240, which is, for example, plate-shaped. On the upper side, for example, a third sub-section 245 can adjoin the opening structure 235 and extend between the counter-holder 115 and the first sub-section 230. The opening structure 235 can also be arranged in the counter-holder 115 in addition to or alternatively to the connecting section 105. The opening structure can also be arranged in one of the other sub-sections 235, 240.

[0040] The opening structure 235 is configured, for example, such that the opening structure 235 extends transversely through the connecting portion 105 between the first side 165 and the second side 180. The opening structure 235 has an arrangement of a plurality of through-openings 250, each of which extends completely between the first side 165 and the second side 180. The opening structure 235 can have a regular pattern or an irregular pattern. The through-opening 250 can be circular, elliptical, rectangular, or diamond-shaped. It is possible for the through-openings 250 to have different geometric configurations and / or to have different opening areas.

[0041] In contrast to the first subsection 230, the second subsection 240 and / or the third subsection 245 is designed to be uninterrupted, whereby, for example, the arrangement of the opening structure 235 can be omitted.

[0042] The opening structure 235 is designed in a regular manner, for example. The opening structure 235 has an arrangement of through-openings 250. The through-openings 250 extend from the first side 165 to the second side 180.

[0043] Fig. 4 shows a sectional view along a Fig. 1 shown section plane BB through the Fig. 1 wiring harness 10.

[0044] The cable holder 55 is embedded in the foam material of the sheathing 25. The foam material of the sheathing 25 fills the through-openings 250 of the opening structure 235. Due to the opening structure 235 and the filled through-openings 250, the router clip 15 has a particularly good material-to-material and positive connection to the foam material of the sheathing 25. This reliably prevents the cable holder 55 from accidentally tearing out of the sheathing 25. In particular, a tear-out force FZ can be increased by at least 40% compared to an identically designed router clip 15 without the opening structure 235.

[0045] In addition, the counterholder 115 ensures a reliable hold of the router clip 15 in the foam material of the sheath 25. Furthermore, it prevents the router clip 15 from tearing out of the sheath 25 when the pull-out force FZ is applied in the direction of the fastening section 60. The counterholder 115 firmly clamps the router clip 15 to the cable assembly 20, so that the pull-out force FZ acting in the direction of the fastening section 60 can be particularly large.

[0046] Due to the one-piece, uniformly constructed design of the router clip 15, it can be manufactured particularly easily and cost-effectively using an injection molding process. In particular, when the opening structure 235 is arranged in the connecting section 105, the mold for manufacturing the router clip 15 can be kept simple.

[0047] Fig. 5 shows a schematic representation of a section of a mold 300 for producing the cable harness 10.

[0048] The mold 300, for example, has a first mold part 310. In addition, the mold 300 can have further, not shown, second mold parts 315, which can be connected to the first mold part 310 in the longitudinal direction. For example, the first mold part 310 extends along the x-axis. The mold 300 is designed as an open mold. This means that the mold 300 delimits a molding chamber 305 laterally and downwardly, wherein the molding chamber 305 is open at the top, at least in sections. In particular, during the production of the cable harness 10, the molding chamber 305 is not closed by a cover.

[0049] The mold 300 has a first wall section 325 and a second wall section 330 arranged transversely opposite the first wall section 325. The first wall section 325 and the second wall section 330 are arranged on the top side on a bottom section 335 of the mold 300, so that the first wall section 325, the second wall section 330, and the bottom section 335 are U-shaped. Laterally, on a side of the second wall section 330, the first wall section 325 has a wall side surface 340. Opposite the first wall side surface 340 in the transverse direction, the second wall section 330 has a second wall side surface 345. A mold base 350 extends transversely on the top side of the bottom section 335. A receptacle can be arranged in the mold base 350, in particular in the bottom section 335.On the upper side, the mold 300 has an insertion opening 355 which is arranged opposite the mold base 350 in the z-direction.

[0050] Fig. Figure 6 shows a flow diagram of a method for producing the Fig. 1 to 5 shown wiring harness 10.

[0051] In a first method step 405, the mold 300, a plurality of router clips 15 and the electrical cables 35, 40 are provided.

[0052] In a second method step 410, the router clips 15 are inserted into the mold cavity 305 via the insertion opening 355, spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction. In this case, the fastening section 60 engages in the respective associated receptacle in the mold base 350 in the bottom section 335. Advantageously, the router clip 15 is inserted into the receptacle far enough that the first contact surface 120 of the holder 100 rests on the mold base 350.

[0053] In a third method step 415 following the second method step 410, the cables 35, 40 are inserted into the mold cavity 305. This can be done either manually or automatically, for example, by means of a robot. For example, the first cable 35 is inserted into the mold 300 from above along the longitudinal direction (x-direction), for example, starting at a beginning of the mold 300. The cable 35, 40 is inserted into the mold cavity 305, for example, such that the cable 35, 40 is introduced into the receiving space 175.

[0054] The cable 35, 40 can be inserted into the receiving space 175 by passing the cable 35, 40 from above through a gap between the free end 210 and the wall side surface 340, 345 closest to the free end 210. The cable 35, 40 can be inserted in this manner at each of the router clips 15. Of course, it would also be possible to insert the cable 35, 40 longitudinally through a longitudinal opening of the receiving space 175. The third method step 415 is repeated for the further cables 35, 40 of the cable arrangement 20 until all cables 35, 40 of the cable arrangement 20 are inserted into the molding space 305, wherein it is preferred that all cables 35, 40 of the cable arrangement 20 are guided through the receiving space 175.

[0055] After completion of the insertion of the cables 35, 40 of the cable arrangement 20, in a fourth method step 420 following the third method step 415, a liquid first material and / or at least a first precursor of the first material and / or a mixture of the first precursor and the second precursor of the first material is introduced into the mold space 305 via the insertion opening 355.

[0056] The liquid first material and / or the mixture of the first precursor and the second precursor of the first material is preferably applied to the top of the cable assembly 20 and the router clip 15. The liquid first material and / or the first precursor and / or the mixture of the first and second precursors has a viscosity such that it encloses the cable assembly 20 and the router clip 15. In doing so, the first liquid material and / or the mixture of the first and second precursor of the material flows and / or spreads both longitudinally and transversely and sags toward the mold base 350, starting from the insertion opening 355.

[0057] As a result of the spreading, the first liquid material and / or the mixture of the first and second precursor products and / or the first precursor product also penetrates into the receiving space 175 and into the through-openings 250 of the opening structure 235 and, in addition to the cable arrangement 20 in the receiving space 175, flows around the holder 100, the connecting section 105, the counter-holder 115 and the opening structure 235.

[0058] To ensure good flow around the holder 100, the connecting section 105, the opening structure 235 and / or the counterholder 115, the first liquid material and / or the mixture of the first and second precursor products and / or the first precursor product can additionally be introduced into a first gap between the free end 210 of the counterholder 115 and the first wall side surface 340 and / or into a second gap between the second wall side surface 345 and the second side 180. The lateral introduction into the receiving space 175 and into the second gap has the advantage of ensuring particularly good flow around the opening structure 235 and penetration of the through-opening 250 with the first liquid material and / or the mixture of the first and second precursor products and / or the first precursor product.Furthermore, the above-specified opening area ensures that the first liquid material and / or the mixture of the first and second precursor products and / or the first precursor product penetrates each of the through-openings 250 and each of the through-openings 250 is at least partially filled with the first liquid material and / or the mixture of the first and second precursor products and / or the first precursor product.

[0059] In the embodiment, the first liquid material and / or the mixture of the first and second precursor products and / or the first precursor product foams upon curing. The foaming first material and / or the mixture of the first and second precursor products and / or the first precursor product encloses the cable arrangement 20 in the receiving space 175. Likewise, upon curing, the first liquid material and / or the mixture of the first and second precursor products and / or the first precursor product preferably completely encloses the opening structure 235 as well as the holder 100 arranged in the mold space 305, the connecting section 105 with the opening structure 235, and the counterholder 115.During curing, the first liquid material and / or the mixture of the first and second precursor products and / or the first precursor product forms a material-locking connection with the router clip 15 on the cable holder 55, in particular at the opening structure 235, a material-locking connection with the router clip 15. Because the opening structure 235 has a high surface area, a particularly good material-locking connection can be provided.

[0060] Because the holder 100 rests with the first contact surface 120 on the mold base 350, penetration of the mixture of the first and second precursor products and / or the first liquid material and / or the first precursor product into the receptacle is avoided and easy removal of the cable harness 10 from the mold 300 is ensured.

[0061] After the first liquid material and / or the mixture of the first and second precursor products and / or the first precursor products have hardened in a fifth process step 425 following the fourth process step 420 to form the foam material of the sheathing 25, the finished cable harness 10 is removed from the molding space 305 in a sixth process step 430 following the fifth process step 425, and the production of the cable harness 10 is thus completed.

[0062] During assembly of the vehicle, the wiring harness 10 is inserted into the mounting opening 265 on the router clip 15 with the fastening section 60, so that the wiring harness 10 is fastened to the component 30, in particular to the body, particularly quickly and easily via the preferably plurality of router clips 15.

[0063] Preferably, the fastening section 60 is pushed into the mounting opening 265 so far that the holder 100 rests with the first contact surface 120 on the first component surface 260.

[0064] The above-described cable harness 10, the above-described router clip 15, and the method for manufacturing the cable harness 10 have the advantage that the router clip 15 reliably secures cables 35, 40 with different cross-sectional areas in the sheath 25. Furthermore, the forces required to pull the router clip 15 out of the sheath 25 are particularly high. This also leads to the cable assembly 20 being torn out of the sheath 25.

[0065] Furthermore, additional cable ties, tape, or similar fastening devices are no longer required to secure the wiring harness 10 in the vehicle. Furthermore, the wiring harness 10 requires very little installation space in the vehicle. The router clip 15 also allows for easy optimization of the fastening of the wiring harness 10 in the vehicle, reliably securing the routing of the wiring harness 10 and reliably preventing the wiring harness 10 from slipping out of its designated installation space in the vehicle.

[0066] Furthermore, the router clip 15 can reliably determine the orientation of the cables 35, 40. Furthermore, the above-described cable harness 10 and the router clip 15 can ensure that the cables 35, 40 are not routed along sharp edges, thus preventing damage to the cable assembly 20.

[0067] Particularly advantageously, the router clip 15 can be manufactured in large series, for example by means of an injection molding process. 3D printing of the router clip 15 is also possible. The router clip 15 can be optimally adapted to the respective size of the cable arrangement 20 and the cable harness 10 thanks to its structural design. Particularly when the counterholder 115 is particularly wide in the transverse direction, the router clip 15 can reliably hold a cable arrangement 20 with a large number of cables 35, 40 and also fix it in the mold space 305 during the manufacture of the cable harness 10. Due to the small number of sections 100, 105, 115, the holding function of the router clip 15 can be adapted particularly quickly and easily in the design in order to fix cable arrangements 20 of different sizes using different router clips 15.

[0068] Furthermore, the opening structure 235 can also be designed differently than the configuration shown in the figures. In particular, Fig. 3, the opening structure 235 can be oriented differently. Furthermore, the opening structure 235 can extend completely over the connecting section 105. Additionally or alternatively, it would also be possible for the opening structure 235 to extend at least partially or completely over the counter-holder 115. The opening structure 235 can also be arranged on the holder 100. However, the opening structure 235 is arranged at a distance from the receptacle, so that the holder 100, when inserted into the mold, reliably closes the receptacle and prevents the first liquid material and / or the mixture of the first and second precursor products and / or the first precursor product from penetrating into the receptacle.

[0069] Furthermore, it would be possible for the router clip 15 with its sections 100, 105, 115 to have a different geometric configuration. In particular, for example, the router clip 15 could also be double-T-shaped. Furthermore, it would be conceivable for the cable holder 55 to have a substantially U-shaped, rectangular, elliptical, or polygonal configuration. List of reference symbols 10 Wiring harness 15 Router clip 20 Cable arrangement 25 Sheathing 30 Component, Body 35 first electrical cable 36 first part (of the cable arrangement) 40 second electrical cable 41 second part (of the cable arrangement) 45 electrical conductor 50 cable sheathing 55 cable holders 60 fastening section 100 holders 105 connecting section 115 Counterholder 120 first investment area 125 first fixed end 130 first side surface 135 second side surface 140 second contact area 145 second fixed end 146 third fixed end 150 straight 160 Counterholder section 165 first page, first short page 170 holder section 175 Recording Room 180 second page, first short page 185 Rib 190 Outside 195 first shift 200 first side surface 205 second side surface 210 free end 215 second shift 220 top 225 third layer 230 first section 235 Opening structure 240 second section 245 third section 250 passage opening 255 subpage 260 first component area 265 Mounting opening 270 locking element 275 second component area 300 Shape 305 molding room 310 first molded part 315 second molded part 320 third molded part 325 first wall section 330 second wall section 335 floor section 340 first wall side surface 345 second wall side surface 350 Form base 355 insertion opening 405 first procedural step 410 second procedural step 415 third procedural step 420 fourth procedural step 425 fifth procedural step 430 sixth procedural step FZ pull-out force

Claims

[1] Router clip (15) for attaching a wiring harness (10) to a component (30) of a vehicle, - wherein the router clip (15) has a cable holder (55) and a fastening section (60), - wherein the cable holder (55) is designed to encompass a cable arrangement (20) of a cable harness (10) at least in sections, - wherein the fastening section (60) is connected to the cable holder (55) and is designed to fasten the router clip (15) to a component (30) of the vehicle, - wherein the cable holder (55) has, at least in sections, an opening structure (235) with a plurality of through openings (250) arranged at a distance from one another, - wherein each of the through openings (250) connects a first side (165) of the cable holder (55) to a second side (180) arranged opposite the first side (165). [2] Router clip (15) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the through-opening (250) of the opening structure (235) is circular or elliptical or rectangular or diamond-shaped. [3] Router clip (15) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the through openings (250) of the opening structure (235) are arranged in a regular pattern. [4] Router clip (15) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the cable holder (55) has a connecting portion (105), a holder (100) and a counterholder (115), - wherein the holder (100) is plate-shaped, - wherein the connecting portion (105) is inclined to the holder (100) and connects the counterholder (115) to the holder (100), - wherein the counter-holder (115) is inclined to the connecting section (105), - wherein the counterholder (115), the connecting section (105) and the holder (100) define a receiving space (175) through which the cable arrangement (20) can be guided, - wherein the opening structure (235) is arranged on the connecting portion (105) and / or on the counter-holder (115), - wherein the fastening section (60) is arranged on a side of the holder (100) facing away from the connecting section (105) and is connected to the holder (100). [5] Router clip (15) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the cable holder (55) is formed in one piece and made of the same material, - wherein the cable holder (55) comprises at least one of the following second materials: polyamide, polyethylene, silicone, polypropylene, - and / or - wherein the cable holder (55) is injection-molded. [6] Wiring harness (10) for a vehicle, - wherein the cable harness (10) comprises a cable arrangement (20) with a plurality of electrical cables (35, 40), a sheath (25) and at least one router clip (15) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein at least in sections the cable holder (55) encompasses the cable arrangement (20) and is at least in sections embedded in the sheath (25), - wherein the casing (25) extends at least partially through the through openings (250) of the opening structure (235). [7] Cable harness (10) according to claim 6, - wherein the cable holder (55) is preferably embedded in the sheath (25) to at least 80 percent of its surface, - wherein the fastening section (60) is arranged outside the casing (25) and projects beyond the casing (25). [8] Cable harness (10) according to claim 6 or 7, - wherein the opening structure (235) is completely embedded in the casing (25). [9] Cable harness (10) according to one of claims 6 to 8, - wherein the cable holder (55), in particular the opening structure (235), is connected to the sheath (25) in a materially and positively locking manner. [10] Method for producing a cable harness (10) according to one of claims 6 to 9, - wherein a mold (300) with a molding space (305) is provided, - wherein at least one router clip (15) according to one of claims 1 to 6 is inserted into the mold (300), - wherein the electrical cables (35, 40) are inserted into the molding space (305) to form the cable arrangement (20) in such a way that the cable holder (55) of the router clip (15) at least partially encompasses the cable arrangement (20), - wherein at least one liquid first precursor and / or a liquid first material and / or a liquid mixture of a first precursor and a second precursor is introduced into the molding space (305) such that the liquid first precursor and / or the liquid first material and / or the mixture of the first precursor and the second precursor penetrates the opening structure (235) and encloses the cable arrangement (20) at least in sections, - wherein the first precursor and / or the first material and / or the mixture of the first precursor and the second precursor is cured to form the sheath (25) and forms a positive connection, in particular a positive and material connection, to the cable holder (55) and the cable arrangement (20). [11] Method according to claim 10, - wherein the first precursor and / or the first material and / or the mixture of the first precursor and the second precursor is foamed, - wherein during foaming, the liquid first precursor and / or the liquid first material and / or the mixture of the first precursor and the second precursor penetrates the opening structure (235).

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