Manufacturing mold for producing a wiring harness, system and method

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an adaptable manufacturing mold for producing a cable harness according to claim 1, a system according to claim 9 and a method according to claim 10.

[0002] This patent application claims priority from German patent application 10 2021 104 405.7 filed on February 24, 2021, entitled "Mold for producing a cable harness, system and method".

[0003] A manufacturing mold for producing a wire harness is known from US Pat. No. 6,086,037. EP 0 376 131 A2 and JP 2012 248409 A disclose methods for producing a wire harness.

[0004] US Pat. No. 3,643,911 A discloses a mold for use in foam products. The object of the invention is to provide an improved manufacturing mold, an improved system, and an improved method.

[0005] This object is achieved by means of a manufacturing mold according to patent claim 1, a system according to patent claim 9 and a method according to patent claim 10. Advantageous embodiments are specified in the dependent claims. It has been recognized that a particularly suitable manufacturing mold for producing a wiring harness for a device, in particular a vehicle or a machine, can be provided in that the manufacturing mold has a molded body and at least one first actuator. The molded body is made of a material, preferably one-piece and of the same material, that is elastically reversibly deformable (at 20° Celsius). The molded body encloses a molding space at least in sections. The first actuator is coupled, in particular connected, to a first sub-section of the molded body. The first sub-section delimits the molding space at least in sections on the inside.The cable harness can at least be produced in the molding space, wherein the first actuator is designed to reversibly pivot, in particular to deform, the first subsection between a first position and a second position different from the first position.

[0006] This design has the advantage that the manufacturing mold is adaptable due to its deformability by means of the actuator and can be easily adapted to the given circumstances or individual process steps for manufacturing a wiring harness. In particular, the actuator can adapt the geometric configuration of the molded body through deformation in the first subsection.

[0007] In a further embodiment, the molded body has an opening for introducing at least one electrical cable into the mold cavity. The opening opens into the mold cavity. The first subsection borders the opening. In the second position of the first subsection, the opening is wider than the first position of the first subsection. This configuration has the advantage that the actuator can switchably widen and reduce the cross-section of the opening, thereby making it particularly easier to insert the electrical cable into the mold cavity when the opening is open. In particular, this enables automated insertion of the electrical cable into the mold cavity. In addition, in the first position of the first subsection, the electrical cable is prevented from accidentally slipping out of the mold cavity. This ensures particularly high process reliability.

[0008] In a further embodiment, the molded body has a mold base, wherein in the first position the first sub-section is aligned parallel or obliquely inclined to the mold base, wherein in the second position the first sub-section is further spaced from the mold base than in the first position. It is particularly advantageous if, in the second position, the first sub-section is bent and / or pivoted away from the mold base from the first position. In an alternative, in the second position the first sub-section is arranged closer to the mold base than in the first position. It is particularly advantageous if, in the second position, the first sub-section is bent or pivoted towards the mold base from the first position. By bending and / or pivoting the first sub-section, further deformation of the molded body can be substantially avoided.

[0009] In a further embodiment, the adaptable manufacturing mold comprises a second actuator, wherein the molded body comprises a second subsection. The second subsection is arranged offset from the first subsection. The second actuator is arranged on and / or in the second subsection, wherein the second actuator is configured to reversibly pivot, in particular to deform, the second subsection between a third position and a fourth position different from the third position.

[0010] In a further embodiment, the opening extends in its main direction of extension along a first direction. The second sub-section is arranged opposite the first sub-section in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The second sub-section delimits the opening at least in sections opposite the first sub-section. In the first position of the first sub-section and in the third position of the second sub-section, the opening has a first minimum opening width in the second direction. In the second position of the first sub-section and in the fourth position of the second sub-section, the opening has a second minimum opening width in the second direction which is greater than the first opening width.

[0011] This allows the opening for inserting the cable to be widened particularly wide by the two actuators, making insertion of the electrical cable particularly easy, both manually and automatically. The first minimum opening width can be selected such that the first minimum opening width is smaller than a minimum outer diameter of the smallest of the electrical cables. This prevents the electrical cable from slipping out of the mold space. The first minimum opening width can be selected such that the first section and the second section come into contact with one another, thus completely closing the opening.

[0012] In a further embodiment, the first actuator is arranged on the outside of the molded body.

[0013] In a further embodiment, the first actuator is embedded in the molded body, at least in sections, preferably completely. The external arrangement of the first actuator on the molded body has the advantage that the adaptable manufacturing mold can be produced particularly easily and cost-effectively. Embedding the first actuator in the molded body has the advantage that the actuator is completely enclosed on its circumference by the first material of the molded body, thus preventing damage to the first actuator, for example, due to liquids.

[0014] It is particularly advantageous if the molded body is made of one piece and the same material.

[0015] In a further embodiment, the first actuator has at least one pressure chamber, wherein the pressure chamber can be filled with a pressurized pressure fluid in order to move the first subsection between the first position and the second position.

[0016] In a further embodiment, the first actuator is designed as a dielectric elastomer actuator. This allows the adaptable manufacturing mold to have a particularly thin wall thickness.

[0017] In a further embodiment, the first actuator is configured to elastically and reversibly deform the molded body when pivoting the first section between the first position and the second position. This eliminates the need for additional mechanical joints.

[0018] In a further embodiment, in the second position, the first partial section forms an angle with respect to the first position, wherein the angle is at least 20°, preferably at least 40°, preferably at least 60°.

[0019] A system for manufacturing the wiring harness preferably comprises a control unit and the adaptable manufacturing mold configured as described above. The control unit is connected to the first actuator, wherein the control unit is configured to control the first actuator such that the first actuator moves the first section between the first position and the second position.

[0020] The system can be used to automatically control the manufacturing mold and automatically produce the wiring harness.

[0021] In addition, the system can have an insertion device controlled by the control unit to automatically insert electrical cables into the mold space in conjunction with the adaptable manufacturing mold. The control unit controls the adaptable manufacturing mold and the insertion device such that they can work together to produce the cable harness. The insertion device can be a robot arm, such as a six-axis robot. Alternatively, the insertion device can also be designed as an autonomously controlled vehicle or autonomously controlled aircraft to insert the electrical cable(s) into the mold space of the adaptable manufacturing mold in conjunction with the adaptable manufacturing mold.

[0022] In a method for producing the cable harness, the adaptable manufacturing mold described above is provided, wherein the first actuator moves the first sub-section from the first position to the second position. At least one first electrical cable is inserted into the mold cavity to form a cable bundle of the cable harness. Alternatively, several electrical cables can be inserted into the mold cavity as a cable bundle at the same time. During insertion of the first electrical cable, the first sub-section is in the second position. The first sub-section is advantageously in the second position when the finished cable harness is removed from the mold cavity. This makes the cable harness particularly easy to demold. This also prevents the inserted cables from slipping out into the mold cavity.

[0023] It is particularly advantageous if, after the first electrical cable has been inserted into the mold cavity, the first actuator moves the first section from the second position to the first position, and in the first position, the first section secures the first electrical cable within the mold cavity. This prevents the electrical cable from being accidentally pushed out of the mold cavity, allowing the electrical cable to be overmolded with a foam material particularly effectively.

[0024] In a further embodiment, after the first electrical cable has been inserted into the molding cavity, the first actuator moves the first sub-section from the first position to the second position, wherein a foam material is introduced into the molding cavity. The foam material flows around the cable bundle at least in sections such that the cable bundle is at least partially embedded in the foam material. After the foam material has been introduced, the first actuator moves the first sub-section from the second position to the first position. This configuration has the advantage that the first sub-section prevents the cable bundle from floating on the expanding foam material, thus ensuring secure embedding of the cable bundle in the foam material and connecting them to one another via the foam material.This eliminates the need for complex wrapping of individual cables to create the wiring harness.

[0025] In a further embodiment, the first actuator elastically and reversibly deforms the molded body when pivoting the first section between the first position and the second position. This allows the molded body to be designed particularly simply. In particular, mechanical components such as hinges can be dispensed with.

[0026] It is particularly advantageous if, during the foaming of the foam material, the first actuator is controlled in such a way that the first actuator provides a counterforce which reduces or prevents bending of the first section by the foaming foam material.

[0027] In a further embodiment, the foam material is at least partially cured, wherein after at least partial curing of the foam material, the first actuator moves the first section from the first position to the second position, and the wiring harness is removed from the molding cavity. This configuration has the advantage that the removal of the wiring harness from the molding cavity can also be automated, thus reducing manufacturing costs.

[0028] In a further embodiment, in order to insert the first electrical cable into the mold cavity, the second actuator moves the second sub-section from the third position to the fourth position, wherein the first electrical cable is inserted into the mold cavity between the first sub-section and the second sub-section. Because two actuators move the sub-sections apart, the opening between the two sub-sections is particularly large, so that the first electrical cable or multiple electrical cables can be inserted into the mold cavity particularly well to form the cable harness. Likewise, when both sub-sections are moved apart, the foam material can be injected into the mold cavity particularly well in order to connect the electrical cables inserted into the mold cavity to one another using the foam material.

[0029] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the figures. These show: Figure 1a perspective schematic representation of a system according to a first embodiment for the automated production of a cable harness; Figure 2 a section of a sectional view along a Figure 1 shown section plane AA through the Figure 1 system shown; Figure 3 a section of a sectional view along a Figure 2 shown section plane BB through the Figures 1 and 2 system shown; Figure 4 the in Figure 3 shown section of the sectional view along the Figure 1 shown section plane BB; Figure 5 a flowchart of a method for automated production of the wiring harness according to a first embodiment; Figure 6 a section of a sectional view along the Figure 2 shown section plane BB through the system during a third process step; Figure 7 a section of a sectional view along the Figure 2shown section plane BB through the system after a fourth process step; Figure 8 a section along a Figure 1 shown section plane BB through the Figure 1 shown system during a second run of the third process step; Figure 9 a section along the Figure 2 shown section plane BB through the Figure 1 system shown after multiple runs of the third process step; Figure 10 a section along a Figure 1 shown section plane BB through the system during an eighth process step for producing the cable harness; Figure 11 a section of a sectional view along the Figure 2 shown section plane BB through a system according to a second embodiment; Figure 12 which in Figure 11 shown sectional view with the Figure 11 shown adaptable manufacturing form in opened state; Figure 13a section of a sectional view along a Figure 1 shown section plane BB through a system according to a third embodiment; Figure 14 a section of a sectional view along the Figure 2 shown section plane BB by a system according to a fourth embodiment.

[0030] The following figures refer to a coordinate system. The coordinate system has an x-axis (longitudinal direction), a y-axis (transverse direction), and a z-axis (height direction). The coordinate system is designed as a right-hand system, for example. The coordinate system serves to facilitate the explanation of the following figures.

[0031] Figure 1 shows a perspective schematic representation of a system 10 according to a first embodiment for the automated production of a cable harness 15.

[0032] The wiring harness 15 is in Figure 1shown above an adaptable manufacturing form 60 of the system 10. The wiring harness 15 is preferably used in a motor vehicle to electrically connect different components, for example a control unit with actuators and / or sensors.

[0033] The cable harness 15 comprises one or more contact devices 20, 25, 30 (symbolically in Figure 1 shown) and a cable bundle 35 (dashed in Figure 1 (indicated). The cable bundle 35 preferably comprises one or more electrical cables 40, 45. Each of the electrical cables 40, 45 has an electrically conductive conductor. The electrical conductor may comprise one or more wires bundled, for example twisted or straight, and enclosed in a sheath of the cable 45, 45.

[0034] The sheath of the electrical conductor comprises an electrically non-conductive material and electrically insulates the electrical conductor from the other electrical cables 40, 45. The electrical conductor of the electrical cables 40, 45 is each connected to a contact element of the contact devices 20, 25, 30. The electrical conductor electrically connects the respective associated contact elements of the contact devices 20, 25, 30 to one another.

[0035] The system 10 for producing the wiring harness 15 includes, for example, a control unit 50, a laying device 55, and the adaptable manufacturing mold 60. Additionally, the system 10 may include a mold board 65, which is, for example, plate-shaped.

[0036] The mold board 65 is arranged, for example, in an xy plane, wherein the adaptable production mold 60 is fastened to the mold board 65 on a first upper side 70 of the mold board 65 by means of fastening means 75, which are designed, for example, as clamping bodies.

[0037] The Figure 1 The configuration of the adaptable manufacturing mold 60 shown is exemplary. Of course, the adaptable manufacturing mold 60 may also have a different configuration.

[0038] The control unit 50 has a control device 80, a data memory 85, and an interface 90. The control device 80 is connected to the data memory 85 via a first connection 95. The interface 90 is connected to the control device 80 via a second connection 100. Preferably, the second connection 100 is configured for data transmission. The interface 90 is connected to the adaptable production mold 60 via a third connection 105. The laying device 55 is connected to the interface 90 via a fourth connection 110. The first to fourth connections 95, 100, 105, 110 are preferably configured as data connections and serve to transmit a data signal. The current for transmitting the data signal in the connection 95, 100, 105, 110 is relatively low, in particular less than 0.1 A.The third and fourth connections 105, 110 can, in particular, also be part of a bus system, with the data signals being configured according to the protocol used by the bus system. Electrical energy for power supply can also be transmitted via the third and / or fourth connections 105, 110.

[0039] A control method, for example, a predefined algorithm, is stored in the data memory 85, for example, a computer program for carrying out a method for producing the cable harness 15 in a fully automated manner. Based on the algorithm retrieved via the first connection 95, the control device 80 controls the adaptable production mold 60 and the laying device 55 by means of control signals provided via the second connection 100 at the interface 90.

[0040] Figure 2 shows a section of a sectional view along a Figure 1shown section plane AA through the Figure 1 System 10 shown.

[0041] The adaptable manufacturing mold 60 has a molded body 115. The molded body 115 has a first material that is elastically reversibly deformable at 20° Celsius, for example, silicone and / or rubber and / or caoutchouc and / or elastomer. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the tensile strength of the first material is in a range of 1 to 30 N / mm 2 . "Elastically reversible" means that the deformation of the first material of the molded body is reversible and does not lead to permanent deformation, as opposed to plastic deformation.

[0042] In the exemplary embodiment, the molded body 115 is formed in one piece and from the same material and thus comprises the elastically reversibly deformable first material over its entire extent. The adaptable manufacturing mold 60 can also comprise a plurality of molded bodies 115, which are arranged adjacent to one another, for example, and together form the adaptable manufacturing mold 60. Each molded body 115 is individually elastically reversibly deformable, without this preferably leading to a deformation, for example, of an adjacent, next molded body.

[0043] The molded body 115 rests with a bottom side 120 on the first top side 70. The bottom side 120 is designed to run flat in an xy plane. The molded body 115 has a first section 125 and a second section 130 arranged opposite the first section 125. In the cut area of ​​the adaptable production mold 60, the second section 130 is Figure 2 not shown.

[0044] Figure 3 shows a section of a sectional view along a Figure 2 shown section plane BB through the Figures 1 and 2 System 10 shown.

[0045] The first partial section 125 adjoins a first side section 135 of the molded body 115 on the upper side, wherein the first side section 135 has a first side surface 140 on the outside. The first side surface 140 can, for example, extend at least partially in an xz plane. The first side section 135 can be plate-shaped or at least aligned parallel to the z-axis. On the lower side, the first side section 135 adjoins a base section 145 of the molded body 115. The base section 145 adjoins the underside 120 of the molded body 115 on the upper side and is essentially plate-shaped and runs parallel to the first upper side 70 of the mold board 65. The first side section 135 runs perpendicular to the base section 145 and is connected to the base section 145 on the lower side.The base section 145 can be formed identically in the height direction essentially over the entire extent of the adaptable manufacturing mold 60.

[0046] Parallel to the first side section 135, the molded body 115 has a second side section 150. On the outside, the second side section 150 adjoins a second side surface 155. The second side section 150 runs parallel, for example, to the first side surface 140 and perpendicular to the base section 145. The second side section 150 connects the second subsection 130 to the base section 145 in the vertical direction. The second side section 150 is connected to the second subsection 130 on a side facing away from the first subsection 125.

[0047] On the inside of the molded body 115, the molded body 115 has a molding space 160, wherein the molding space 160 is in the Figures 2 and 3on the underside, for example, by the base section 145 and laterally by the first side section 135 and the second side section 150 and on the upper side by the first and second partial sections 125, 130.

[0048] In the mold space 160, support ribs 165 (in Figure 2 (particularly clearly visible) may be provided, which are formed integrally and of the same material as the molded body 115. The support ribs 165 are web-like and protrude into the molding space 160. Each of the support ribs 165 has a contact surface 175, wherein the contact surface 175 is offset inwardly relative to an inner circumferential side 170 of the molded body 115, with which the molded body 115 delimits the molding space 160 via the partial sections, side sections, and base sections 125, 130, 135, 145, 150. The support rib 165 may, for example, be formed to extend in a yz plane.

[0049] The inner peripheral side 170 has a mold base 146 on the base section 145, wherein the mold base 146 runs essentially parallel to the underside 120 of the molded body 115, for example. In the embodiment, the mold base 146 is flat, for example.

[0050] Indentations (in Figure 3 not shown) may be provided to accommodate further components of the wiring harness 15 during manufacture of the wiring harness 15. For example, a holding element for fixing the wiring harness 15 in a body element of a vehicle body may be positioned in the recess.

[0051] The adaptable manufacturing mold 60 has at least one first actuator 180 (in Figure 3schematically shown). Preferably, the first actuator 180 is designed as a soft robotic module. For example, the first actuator 180 can be designed as a dielectric elastomer actuator - also referred to as a dielectric elastomer actuator. To illustrate the first actuator 180, the first section 125 is Figure 3 shown broken up.

[0052] The first actuator 180 is coupled to the interface 90 via the third connection 105. Furthermore, the adaptable manufacturing mold 60 can have a control module 181 connected to the third connection 105. The control module 181 is further electrically connected to the first actuator 180. Based on the data signal transmitted via the third connection 105, the control module 181 enables a power supply of the first actuator 180 with electrical energy, or interrupts the power supply or changes the polarity of the electrical power supply of the first actuator 180.

[0053] In the embodiment, the first actuator 180 is embedded in the first subsection 125. Embedding here means that the first actuator 180 is completely enclosed by the first material of the molded body 115, so that no circumferential side of the first actuator 180 protrudes from the molded body 115, either inside or outside. As a result, the circumferential side of the first actuator 180 is completely covered by the first material of the molded body 115. This configuration has the advantage that the molded body 115 is particularly easy to clean. Furthermore, damage to the first actuator 180 can be prevented.

[0054] Alternatively to the Figure 3In the embodiment shown, it would also be possible to position the first actuator 180 on the outside, for example, on a side facing away from the molding space 160, for example, on a second upper side 200 of the molded body 115. For example, the first actuator 180 can be integrally connected to the second upper side 200 on the underside. The integral connection can be formed, for example, as an adhesive connection.

[0055] In the embodiment, the first actuator 180 extends exclusively in / on the first partial section 125. Of course, it would also be conceivable for the first actuator 180 to be designed differently and, for example, to extend over the first partial section 125 and the first side section 135 or other sections 130, 135, 150 of the molded body 115.

[0056] In the embodiment, the first actuator 180 extends substantially over the entire longitudinal extent of the first partial section 125. The first actuator 180 can also extend in regions in the longitudinal direction and / or transverse direction.

[0057] It is particularly advantageous if the first actuator 180 extends predominantly in the transverse direction of the first subsection 125. The first actuator 180 extends over at least 50%, preferably over 80%, of the first subsection 125. It is particularly advantageous if the extension in the transverse direction is less than 95%, in particular less than 90%, of a maximum extension in the transverse direction of the first subsection 125.

[0058] In the transverse direction, an opening 185 is provided between the first subsection 125 and the second subsection 130. The opening 185 is designed as a slot and opens on the inside into the mold space 160. The opening 185 opens on the outside at the second upper side 200. The opening 185 is designed, for example, such that the first and second subsections 125, 130 are arranged at a distance from one another in the transverse direction. At the opening 185, the first subsection 125 and the second subsection 130 are blunt. It would also be conceivable for the first and second subsections 125, 130 to taper towards one another. The first and second subsections 125, 130 could also abut one another at the opening 185 and thus completely close the opening 185.

[0059] The first section 125 is between a first position (in Figure 3 shown) and in a second position (in Figure 4shown) can be pivoted reversibly and non-destructively. In the first position, the first subsection 125 and the second subsection 130 are arranged in a common plane 195, which is designed, for example, as an xy plane. In the first position, the first subsection 125 runs, for example, parallel to the mold base 146 and to the mold board 65. In the first position of the first subsection 125, a minimum distance a in the transverse direction between the first subsection 125 and the second subsection 130 is minimized. The minimum distance a corresponds to an opening width of the opening 185.

[0060] If the first subsection 125 is in the first position, the first subsection is, for example, plate-shaped and extends essentially straight along the x- and y-axis. In this case, the first actuator 180 can be deactivated in the first position of the first subsection 125. In order to produce such an adaptive manufacturing mold 60, when forming the molded body 115, for example in an injection molding process, the master mold for forming the molded body 115 can essentially be a negative mold to the Figures 1 to 3 The first actuator 180 can be inserted into this master mold in a deactivated state. Alternatively, the mold / master mold can also be 3D printed or milled.

[0061] Of course, the first actuator 180 can also be activated in the first position of the first subsection 125, so that the first actuator 180 holds the first subsection 125 in the first position. In this case, for example, the molded body 115 can be shaped such that the first subsection 125 is curved upwards in the relaxed state, for example.

[0062] Figure 4 shows the Figure 3 shown section of the sectional view along the Figure 1 shown section plane BB.

[0063] In Figure 4 the first section 125 is shown in the second position. In the second position, the first section 125 is bent upwards in a direction away from the base section 145 and the mold base 146. In the second position, the first section 125 is in Figure 4curved upwards around the x-axis. The minimum distance a between the first section 125 and the second section 130 is Figure 3 shown minimum distance a and the opening 185 is thereby opposite Figure 3 widened.

[0064] In the second position, the molded body 115 is elastically reversibly deformed compared to the first position. In Figure 4For example, the first subsection 125 is deformed, in particular curved, to such an extent that a free end 205 of the first subsection 125, which delimits the opening 185, encloses an angle α together with the plane 195, wherein the angle α is at least 20°, preferably at least 40°, preferably at least 60°. Preferably, the angle α is less than or equal to 90°, in particular less than or equal to 70°. In the second position, the free end 205 is arranged above the second upper side 200 of the second subsection 130. In other words, for example, the first subsection 125 is pivoted away from the mold base 146 and arranged at a distance. Alternatively, it would also be possible for the first subsection 125 to be pivoted inwards into the mold space 160 in the second position, so that the opening 185 is thereby enlarged.

[0065] To reach the first section 125 from the first position (cf. Figure 3 ) into the second position (cf. Figure 4), the control device 80 controls the first actuator 180 via a first control signal in the form of a data signal, which the control device 80 provides at the interface 90. The first actuator 180 moves the first sub-section 125 from the first position to the second position. In doing so, the first actuator 180 can mechanically tension the shaped body 115, in particular the first sub-section 125, so that the first sub-section 125 forms a bar spring. In order to hold the first sub-section 125 in the second position, the first actuator 180 can be continuously activated.

[0066] By pivoting the first section 125 upwards or into the molding space 160 by the angle α, the opening 185 is widened to such an extent that the electrical cables 40, 45 can be inserted into the molding space 160 in an automated manner by the laying device 55.

[0067] Due to the upward / downward bending of the first section 125 by the first actuator 180, the adaptable manufacturing mold 60 is also suitable for manually inserting the electrical cables 40, 45 into the mold space 160, since this makes it particularly easy to reach through the opening 185 with fingers without damaging the adaptable manufacturing mold 60 and / or pinching or injuring fingers in the opening 185.

[0068] Figure 5 shows a flowchart of a method for the automated production of the wiring harness 15 according to a first embodiment. Figure 6 shows a section of a sectional view along the Figure 2 shown section plane BB through the system 10 during a third method step 315. Figure 7 shows a section of a sectional view along the Figure 2 shown section plane BB through the system 10 after a fourth method step 320. Figure 8shows a section along a Figure 1 shown section plane BB through the Figure 1 shown system 10 during a second run of the third method step 315. Figure 9 shows a section along the Figure 2 shown section plane BB through the Figure 1 shown system 10 after multiple runs of the third method step 315. Figure 10 shows a section along a Figure 1 shown section plane BB through the system 10 during an eighth method step 340 for producing the cable harness 15.

[0069] In a first method step 305, the Figure 1 shown system 10 is provided. The first subsection 125 is, for example, in the first position.

[0070] In a second method step 310 (cf. Figure 4), the control device 80 controls the first actuator 180 based on the control method stored in the data memory 85 via the first control signal provided at the interface 90 and transmitted via the third connection 105 such that the first actuator 180 moves the first subsection 125 from the first position to the second position. This widens the opening 185. Furthermore, the first subsection 125 is tensioned by the first actuator 180.

[0071] In the third method step 315, which is carried out parallel to the second method step 310 (cf. Figure 6 ), the control device 80 controls the laying device 55 by means of at least one second control signal, which is designed as a data signal and is provided at the interface 90 of the fourth connection 110 for transmission to the laying device 55, in such a way that the laying device 55, for example from a (in Figure 1not shown) cable support inserts the first electrical cable 40 into the mold cavity 160 via the widened opening 185. The first electrical cable 40 can rest on the contact surface 175 of the support ribs 165. The first electrical cable 40 is supported by the support ribs 165 such that the first electrical cable 40 runs essentially at a distance from the mold base 146. Because the second and third method steps 310, 315 are carried out in parallel, the insertion of the first electrical cable 40 is made easier for the laying device 55, and the widened opening 185 prevents the first electrical cable 40 from becoming caught during insertion into the mold cavity 160, for example on the first and / or second subsection 125, 130.

[0072] In a fourth method step 320 following the third method step 315 (cf. Figure 7), the control device 80 controls the first actuator 180 by means of a third control signal embodied as a data signal such that the first actuator 180 moves the first subsection 125 from the second position back to the first position. For this purpose, the control device 80 can, for example, deactivate the first actuator 180 by means of the third control signal, so that the first subsection 125 relaxes and automatically moves back to the first position.

[0073] The first actuator 180 can also be controlled by the third control signal such that the first actuator 180 actively moves the first section 125 into the first position. In the first position, the minimum distance a between the first section 125 and the second section 130, which corresponds to the opening width of the opening 185, is preferably selected such that the minimum distance a is smaller than a minimum outer diameter (of the thinnest) of the electrical cables 40, 45 that are inserted into the molding space 160 to form the cable harness 15. This prevents the electrical cable 40, 45 from accidentally slipping out. Figure 7 for example, the first electrical cable 40, from the mold space 160 is avoided.

[0074] After the fourth method step 320, the second to fourth method steps 310, 315, 320 are repeated (cf. Figure 8), however, in the third method step 315, the second electrical cable 45 is inserted into the molding space 160 instead of the first electrical cable 40. The insertion of the second electrical cable 45 by the laying device 55 is also facilitated by the first partial section 125 being movable into the second position, since this also widens the opening 185 and thus allows the second electrical cable 45 to be introduced particularly well into the molding space 160 together with the first electrical cable 40.

[0075] The second to fourth method steps 310 to 320 are repeated until the laying device 55 has inserted all electrical cables 40, 45 for producing the cable harness 15 into the molding space 160. The electrical cables 40, 45 together form the cable bundle 35 (see. Figures 9 and 10 ).

[0076] After all electrical cables 40, 45 have been inserted into the mold space, the fourth method step 320 is continued with a fifth method step 325.

[0077] The fifth method step 325 is essentially identical to the second method step 310, so that the first actuator 180 is activated by means of a renewed first control signal, and the first actuator 180 moves the first subsection 125 from the first position to the second position. This widens the opening 185 once again.

[0078] In a sixth method step 330 following the fifth method step 325, the control device 80 controls the laying device 55 by means of a fourth control signal such that the laying device 55 introduces, for example, a foam material 210 into the molding space 160 via the opening 185.

[0079] The foam material 210 can be introduced, in particular injected, into the mold cavity 160 in liquid or viscous form, for example. The foam material 210 is applied, for example, to the top of the cable bundle 35. In the process, the foam material 210 sags in the mold cavity 160 due to gravity toward the mold base 146. The foam material 210 flows around the electrical cables 40, 45 such that the electrical cables 40, 45 are at least partially, preferably completely, embedded in the foam material 210. The arrangement of the support ribs 165 in the mold cavity 160 ensures that the electrical cables 40, 45 are also enclosed by the foam material 210 on the underside. After the foam material 210 has been introduced by the laying device 55, the process continues with a seventh method step 335.

[0080] The seventh method step 335 is essentially identical to the fourth method step 320. The control device 80 controls the first actuator 180 using a fifth control signal such that the first actuator 180 moves the first subsection 125 from the second position back into the first position. For this purpose, the control device 80 can, for example, deactivate the first actuator 180 and de-energize it using the fifth control signal, so that the first subsection 125 relaxes and automatically moves back into the first position. Alternatively, the first actuator 180 is actively moved into the first position using the fifth control signal.

[0081] Because the first subsection 125 and the second subsection 130 are arranged in the common plane 195 and the opening 185 is closed or the opening width of the opening 185 is minimized, floating of the electrical cables 40, 45 above the foam material 210 is avoided during the curing of the foam material 210 in the seventh method step 335. As a result, the electrical cables 40, 45 of the cable bundle 35 are essentially completely embedded in the foam material 210.

[0082] The support ribs 165 ensure that the foam material 210 essentially completely encloses the cable bundle 35 on the circumference, so that the electrical cables 40, 45 are mechanically protected from damage by the foam material 210 and / or are mechanically connected to one another via the foam material 210.

[0083] When the foam material 210 swells and hardens, the foam material 210 presses from below with a force F against the first and second sections 125, 130.

[0084] Preferably, in an eighth method step 340 following the seventh method step 335 (cf. Figure 10 ) the first actuator 180 is controlled by the control device 80 by means of the fifth control signal provided by the interface 90 via the third connection 105, such that the first actuator 180 provides a counterforce FG counter to the force F. The counterforce FG acts in the direction of the mold base 46 (for example, parallel to the z-axis). The first actuator 180 is preferably controlled such that the counterforce FG substantially cancels out the force F.

[0085] This ensures that the first subsection 125 is prevented from bending. This ensures that the first and second subsections 125, 130 remain in the common plane 195 even when the foam material 210 swells. This further ensures that the cable harness 15 has a substantially predefined geometric configuration on its circumference, for example, similar to a rectangle in cross-section.

[0086] Preferably, the counterforce FG is maintained during substantially the entire curing of the foam material 210.

[0087] The eighth method step 340 is followed by a ninth method step 345, wherein the ninth method step 345 is essentially identical to the second method step 310. The first actuator 180 is controlled by a further first control signal, so that the first actuator 180 moves the first subsection 125 from the first position to the second position and holds the first subsection 125 in the second position. In this process, the first subsection 125 separates from the foam material 210 on the inside. This can be assisted by a release agent applied to the inner peripheral side 170.

[0088] In a tenth method step 350, the cable harness 15 with the at least partially cured foam material 210 is removed from the molding chamber 160 through the opened opening 185, for example, by the laying device 55. The tenth method step 350 is carried out partially in parallel with the ninth method step 345. The control device 80 controls the first actuator 180 such that it holds the first subsection 125 in the second position during the removal of the cable harness 15. This ensures easy removal of the cable harness 15 from the molding chamber 160.

[0089] By opening and widening the opening 185, the laying device 55 can particularly well grip the cable harness 15 and automatically remove it from the molding chamber 160. In this case, the molded body 115, in particular the second partial section 130 and / or the first and / or second side sections 135, 150, can yield elastically and reversibly, and, for example, the second partial section 130 can be reversibly bent upwards.

[0090] Figure 11 shows a section of a sectional view along the Figure 2 shown section plane BB through a system 10 according to a second embodiment.

[0091] The adaptable manufacturing form 60 is essentially identical to that shown in the Figures 1 to 4 and 6 to 10 The following will focus exclusively on the differences between the Figure 11 shown adaptable manufacturing form 60 compared to the one shown in the Figures 1 to 4 and 6 to 10shown adaptable manufacturing form 60.

[0092] In addition to the Figures 1 to 4 and 6 to 10 The adaptable manufacturing form 60 shown in Figure 11 shown adaptable manufacturing form 60 additionally has a second actuator 215. For the schematic representation of the second actuator 215, the second section 130 is broken into Figure 11 shown.

[0093] Furthermore, the Figure 11 The adaptable manufacturing form 60 shown in the drawings is different from the Figures 1 to 10 shown adaptable manufacturing form 60 is varied in that the first actuator 180 is arranged and preferably embedded not only in the first subsection 125, but also in the first side section 135.

[0094] In an alternative, the first actuator 180 can be arranged on the second upper side 200 and / or on the first side surface 140 on the molded body 115. Alternatively, it is also possible for the first actuator 180 to be arranged in / on the first side section 135 and for the first actuator 180 to be arranged in / on the first subsection 125 without being arranged. Preferably, the first actuator 180 is integrally connected, for example, to the second upper side 200 of the first subsection 125 and / or the first side surface 140. If the first actuator 180 is arranged exclusively in / on the first side section 135, the first actuator 180 is indirectly connected to the first subsection 125.

[0095] The second actuator 215 can be designed mirror-symmetrically to the first actuator 180. In this case, Figure 11for example, the second actuator 215 in the second partial section 130 and / or in the second side section 150. The second actuator 215 in the second partial section 130 and / or in the second side section 150 can be embedded in the molded body 115.

[0096] Alternatively, the second actuator 215 can be arranged on the second upper side 200 of the second subsection 130 and / or on the second side surface 155 of the second side section 150 and can preferably be integrally connected to the molded body 115 on the second upper side 200 of the second subsection 130 and / or on the second side surface 155 of the second side section 150. If the first actuator 180 is arranged exclusively in / on the second side section 150, the first actuator 180 is indirectly connected to the second subsection 130.

[0097] The second actuator 215 is connected to the interface 90 via a fifth connection 219. A further control module (in Figure 11 not shown) between the interface 90 and the second actuator 215. The further control module is further electrically connected to the second actuator 215. Based on a sixth or seventh control signal transmitted via the fifth connection 219, the control module 181 enables an electrical power supply of the first actuator 180 with electrical energy or the control module 181 interrupts the power supply of the second actuator 215 or changes a polarity of the electrical power supply. By means of the sixth or seventh control signal, the second actuator 215 can be controlled such that the second actuator 215 moves the second subsection 130 and Figure 11 additionally moves the second side section 150 between a third position and a fourth position. In Figure 11The second partial section 130 and the second side section 150 are shown in the third position. In the third position of the second partial section 130 and the second side section 150, the second actuator 215 can be deactivated or de-energized. The second actuator 215 can be configured identically to the first actuator 180.

[0098] In the third position, the second partial section 130 extends in the plane 195 and is thus aligned parallel to the mold base 146. Furthermore, in the third position, the first side section 135 and the second side section 150 extend parallel to one another and, for example, substantially perpendicular to the mold base 146.

[0099] Figure 12 shows the Figure 11 shown sectional view with the Figure 11 shown adaptable manufacturing mold 60 in the open state.

[0100] In Figure 12Both the first actuator 180 with the first control signal and the second actuator 215 with the sixth control signal are controlled simultaneously by the control device 80 via the interface 90. The first actuator 180 pivots the first partial section 125 into the second position. In addition, the first actuator 180 pivots the first side section 135 outward in the second position, so that the mold space 160 is Figure 11 shown configuration is expanded in the transverse direction. Both the first partial section 125 and the first side section 135 are curved around the x-axis. Furthermore, the first side section 135 is bent obliquely outward away from the mold base.

[0101] The control device 80 controls the second actuator 215 via the interface 90 and the fifth connection 220 using the sixth control signal such that the second actuator 215 moves the second partial section 130 upwards away from the mold base 146 into the fourth position. Likewise, the second actuator 215 pivots the second side section 150 outwardly away from the first side section 135 in the fourth position, so that the mold space 160 is expanded. Furthermore, in the fourth position, the second side section 150 is pivoted obliquely outwardly away from the mold base 146 and the first side section 135.

[0102] This configuration has the advantage that the minimum distance a of the first section 125 to the second section 130, which corresponds to the opening width of the opening 185, is particularly strong compared to the Figure 11shown minimum distance a can be increased, so that the insertion of the electrical cables 40, 45 for forming the cable bundle 35 as well as the injection of the foam material 210 into the mold space 160 by means of laying device 55 and the removal of the finished cable harness 15 is facilitated.

[0103] The one in the Figures 11 and 12 The embodiment shown is particularly suitable for manually, in particular manually, inserting the electrical cables 40, 45 into the mold space 160.

[0104] The method according to a second embodiment for producing the cable harness 15 is essentially identical to that in Figure 5 In the following, only the differences between the method according to the second embodiment and the manufacturing method according to the first embodiment, which is described in Figure 5described. Deviating from this, the first actuator 180 additionally pivots the first side portion 135 between the first position (aligned parallel to the z-axis) and the second position (pivoted outward).

[0105] In addition, the control device 80 controls the second actuator 215 by means of the fifth control signal in the second method step 310 such that the second actuator 215 moves at least the second partial section 130 and the second side section 150 from the third position into the fourth position, so that the second partial section 130 is bent upwards away from the mold base 146 and the second side section 150 is pivoted outwards away from the first side section 135, so that the mold space 160 is widened overall. In the process, the second partial section 130 and the second side section 150 are bent open. The control device 80 can also control the second actuator 215 such that it is pivoted into the mold space 160, preferably analogously to the first partial section 125. It would also be possible for the first partial section 125 and the second partial section 130 to be arranged in opposite directions in the second position and the fourth position.As a result, one of the two sections 125, 130 can be pivoted away from the mold base 146 and the other section 125, 130 can be pivoted / bent into the mold space 160.

[0106] In the fourth method step 320, the control device 80 controls the second actuator 215 in addition to the first actuator 180 by means of the sixth control signal such that the second partial section 130 and the second side section 150 pivot or are pivoted back from the fourth position into the third position and thereby the first and second partial sections 125, 130 hold / hold the electrical cable(s) 40, 45 inserted into the mold space 160 in the mold space 160.

[0107] Likewise, for example, the second side section 150 pivots from the fourth position to the third position in the direction of the first side section 135, so that the mold space 160 again has its original configuration.

[0108] The transition from the fourth position to the third position can be performed actively, so that the second actuator 215 is supplied with electrical energy and actively pivots the second partial section 130 and the second side section 150 back. Alternatively, the second actuator 215 can be deactivated, and the second partial section 130 and the second side section 150, which were tensioned in the second method step, relax.

[0109] As a result, in the fourth process step, the opening 185 is either closed or the minimum distance a is minimized. This prevents the electrical cables 40, 45 introduced into the mold cavity 160 via the opening 185 from slipping out.

[0110] Analogous to the second and fourth method steps 310, 320, in the fifth method step 325, the second actuator 215 is controlled by the control device 80 by means of the fifth control signal such that, before the foam material 210 is introduced into the molding space 160, the second actuator 215 pivots the second partial section 130 upwards and pivots the second side section 150 outwards into the fourth position.

[0111] After introducing the foam material 210, the control device 80 additionally controls the second actuator 215 in the seventh method step 335 such that the second actuator 215 pivots the second side section 150 inward toward the first side section 135 and pivots the second partial section 130 from the fourth position back to the third position. This can be done actively and / or as explained above.

[0112] In addition, in the seventh method step 335, the control device 80, together with the first actuator 180, can control the second actuator 215 as well as the first actuator 180 such that the second actuator 215 provides the counterforce FG in order to prevent bending of the second partial section 130 and, if applicable, the first and second side sections 135, 150 due to the foaming of the foam material 210.

[0113] In the ninth method step 345, analogously to the second and sixth method steps 310, 330, the control device 80 controls the second actuator 215 such that it again pivots the second partial section 130 and the second side section 150 from the third position to the fourth position outwards away from the mold base 146 in order to ensure good removal of the cable harness 15 from the mold space 160.

[0114] Figure 13 shows a section of a sectional view along a Figure 2shown section plane BB through a system 10 according to a third embodiment.

[0115] The Figure 13 System 10 shown is a combination of the systems shown in the Figures 1 to 4 , 6 to 12 systems shown 10.

[0116] In the following we will focus exclusively on the differences between Figure 13 shown system 10 compared to the one shown in the Figures 11 and 12 System 10 shown.

[0117] In Figure 13 the second actuator 215 is designed substantially identically to the first actuator 180, wherein the first actuator 180 is configured as shown in the Figures 1 to 10explained. As a result, the first actuator 180 extends, for example, exclusively in / on the first subsection 125. The second actuator 215 is arranged exclusively in / on the second subsection 130. This embodiment has the advantage that the first actuator 180 and the second actuator 215 are designed particularly simply and cost-effectively. The arrangement of the second actuator 215 in the second subsection 130 has the advantage that, compared to the Figures 1 to 10 shown embodiment of the system 10, the opening 185 can be further widened. Figure 13 the second actuator 215 is controlled by means of the fifth control signal such that the second actuator 215 moves the second sub-section 130 upwards away from the mold base 146 from the third position into the fourth position, wherein in the fourth position the second sub-section 130 is not plate-shaped as in the third position, but curved upwards.

[0118] The manufacturing process essentially corresponds to that in Figure 12 The first and second side sections 135, 150 are arranged substantially parallel to one another throughout the process and remain in this position during the process.

[0119] Figure 14 shows a section of a sectional view along the Figure 2 shown section plane BB through a system 10 according to a fourth embodiment.

[0120] The system 10 is essentially identical to the systems 10 shown in the previous figures. In the following, only the differences of the Figure 14 shown system 10 compared to the one shown in the Figures 1 to 10 System 10 shown.

[0121] The first actuator 180 has a pressure chamber 220, which can be filled with a pressurized fluid 225. The pressure chamber 220 is fluid-tight. The pressure chamber 220 can be formed as a hose-like free space in the first subsection 125.

[0122] The pressurized fluid 225 can be compressed air, for example. The pressurized fluid 225 can also be a liquid, for example, water or a hydraulic fluid. The control module 181 can have a multi-way valve that is fluidly connected to a pressure accumulator 235 via a first fluid line 230. The pressure accumulator 235 stores the pressurized pressurized fluid 225. The control module 181 is further fluidly connected to the pressure chamber 220 via a second fluid line 240. Furthermore, the control module 181 is data-connected to the interface 90 via the third connection 105.

[0123] The shaped body 115 is designed such that the shaped body 115 assumes the first position and, if a second actuator 215 is provided, the third position, for example in the unloaded state of the pressure chamber 220.

[0124] The control device 80 controls the first actuator 180 via the control module 181. Upon provision of the first control signal, the control module 181 fluidically connects the pressure chamber 220 to the pressure accumulator 235, so that the pressurized fluid 225 flows from the pressure accumulator 235 into the pressure chamber 220 under pressure.

[0125] By applying pressure, for example, the first section 125 is pivoted upwards away from the mold base 146, so that the opening 185, as in Figure 14 shown, is expanded.

[0126] In order to move the first section 125 from the second position to the first position, the control module 181 separates the fluidic connection between the pressure chamber 220 and the pressure accumulator 235 and allows the pressure fluid 225 to flow out of the pressure chamber 220. The material of the molded body 115 presses the relaxed pressure fluid 225 out of the pressure chamber 220. By relaxing the pressure fluid 225, the first section 125, which was tensioned when pivoting from the first position to the second position, is relieved of pressure, and by the relief, the first section 125 moves from the second position back to the first position.

[0127] Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the pressurized fluid 225 in the pressure chamber 220 to be pressurized when the first subsection 125 is in the first position and for the pressurized fluid 225 in the pressure chamber 220 to be released to transfer the first subsection 125 into the second position. In this case, the first material of the molded body 115 is tensioned in the first position by the pressurized pressurized fluid 225, whereas in the second position the first material of the first subsection 125 is relaxed. This configuration has the advantage that, particularly in the eighth method step 340, the actuating force FB can be easily provided by pressurizing the pressurized fluid 225 in the pressure chamber 220 in order to counteract the force F of the expanding foam material 210 and to ensure reliable holding of the cable bundle 35 in the molding chamber 160.

[0128] In summary, the adaptable manufacturing mold 60 offers the possibility of fully automated production of the cable harness 15. Furthermore, the insertion of the electrical cables 40, 45 is facilitated and can thus be carried out fully automatically by the laying device 55.

[0129] In further training this can be Figures 1 to 14 The system 10 shown can be adapted for manual insertion of the electrical cables 40, 45 into the molding space 160, for example, by providing a switch. The first actuator 180 and / or the second actuator 215 can be controlled by means of the switch, which is operated by the inserter and can be configured, for example, as a foot switch.

[0130] This allows the operator to easily widen the opening 185 in order to find the molding chamber 160 easily accessible when manually inserting the electrical cables 40, 45 and, after inserting the electrical cable 40, 45, to close the molding chamber 160 again by means of the first and / or second actuator 180, 215 using the switch. Reference symbol

[0131] 10System 15Wiring harness 20First contact device 25Second contact device 30Third contact device 35Cable bundle 40First electrical cable 45Second electrical cable 50Control unit 55Laying device 60Adaptable manufacturing mold 65Form board 70First top side (of the form board) 75Fasteners 80Control device 85Data storage 90Interface 95First connection 100Second connection 105Third connection 110Fourth connection 115Form body 120Bottom side (of the form body) 125First section 130Second section 135First side section 140First side surface 145Base section 146Mold base 150Second side section 155Second side surface 160Mold cavity 165Support rib 170Inner peripheral side 175Contact surface 180First actuator 181Control module 185Opening 190Ambient 195Level 200Second top 205Free end 210Foam material 215Second actuator 219Fifth connection 220Pressure chamber 225Pressure fluid 230First fluid line 235Accumulator 240Second fluid line 305 first process step 310 second process step 315 third process step 320 fourth process step 325 fifth process step 330 sixth process step 335 seventh process step 340 eighth process step 345 ninth process step 350 tenth process step αAngle FForce FB Actuating force FG Counterforce

Claims

1. Manufacturing mould (60) for manufacturing a cable harness (15) for a vehicle, - wherein the manufacturing mould (60) comprises a mould body (115) and at least a first actuator (180), - wherein the mould body (115) is formed from an elastically reversibly deformable material and at least partially surrounds a mould cavity (160), - wherein the first actuator (180) is coupled to a first partial portion (125) of the mould body (115), - wherein the first partial portion (125) at least partially delimits the mould cavity (160) on the inside, - wherein the cable harness (15) can at least be manufactured in the mould cavity (160), - wherein the first actuator (180) is configured to reversibly pivot the first partial portion (125) between a first position and a second position which is different from the first position.

2. Manufacturing mould (60) according to Claim 1, - wherein the mould body (115) has an opening (185) for introducing at least one electrical cable (40, 45) into the mould cavity (160), - wherein the opening (185) opens into the mould cavity (160), - wherein the first partial portion (125) adjoins the opening (185), - wherein, in the second position of the first partial portion (125), the opening (185) is widened relative to the first position of the first partial portion (125).

3. Manufacturing mould (60) according to Claim 1 or 2, - wherein the mould body (115) has a mould base (146), - wherein, in the first position, the first partial portion (125) is oriented parallel or inclined obliquely to the mould base (146), - wherein, in the second position, the first partial portion (125) is spaced further apart from the mould base (146) than in the first position, - wherein, in particular in the second position, the first partial portion (125) is bent away and / or pivoted away from the mould base (146) from the first position, - or - wherein, in the second position, the first partial portion (125) is arranged closer to the mould base (146) than in the first position, - wherein, in particular in the second position, the first partial portion (125) is bent or pivoted towards the mould base (146) from the first position.

4. Manufacturing mould (60) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the adaptable manufacturing mould (60) has a second actuator (215), - wherein the mould body (115) has a second partial portion (130), - wherein the second partial portion (130) is arranged offset relative to the first partial portion (125), - wherein the second actuator (215) is arranged on and / or in the second partial portion (130), - wherein the second actuator (215) is configured to pivot, in particular to deform, the second partial portion (130) reversibly between a third position and a fourth position which is different from the third position.

5. Manufacturing mould (60) according to Claim 4, - wherein the opening (185) extends in its main direction of extent in a first direction, - wherein the second partial portion (130) is arranged opposite the first partial portion (125) in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and at least partially delimits the opening (185) opposite the first partial portion (125), - wherein, in the first position of the first partial portion (125) and in the third position of the second partial portion (130), the opening (185) has a first minimum opening width in the second direction, - wherein, in the second position of the first partial portion (125) and in the fourth position of the second partial portion (130), the opening (185) has a second minimum opening width in the second direction, which is larger than the first opening width.

6. Manufacturing mould (60) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the first actuator (180) is arranged on the outside of the mould body (115), - and / or - wherein the first actuator (180) is at least partially, preferably entirely, embedded in the mould body (115), - and / or - wherein the mould body (115) is configured in one piece and in one material.

7. Manufacturing mould (60) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the first actuator (180) has at least one pressure chamber (220), - wherein the pressure chamber (220) can be filled with a pressurized pressure fluid (225) in order to move the first partial portion (125) between the first position and the second position, - and / or - wherein the first actuator (180) is configured as a dielectric elastomer actuator.

8. Manufacturing mould (60) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the first actuator (180) is configured to elastically reversibly deform the mould body (115) when the first partial portion (125) is pivoted between the first position and the second position, - and / or - wherein, in the second position, the first partial portion (125) encloses an angle (α) relative to the first position, - wherein the angle (α) is at least 20°, preferably at least 40°, preferably at least 60°.

9. System (10) - having a control apparatus (50) and an adaptable manufacturing mould (60) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the control apparatus (50) is connected to the first actuator (180), - wherein the control apparatus (50) is configured to control the first actuator (180) such that the first actuator (180) moves the first partial portion (125) between the first position and the second position.

10. Method for manufacturing a cable harness (15), - wherein an adaptable manufacturing mould (60) according to one of Claims 1 to 8 is provided, - wherein the first actuator (180) moves the first partial portion (125) from the first position into the second position, - wherein at least a first electrical cable (40) is inserted into the mould cavity (160) for formation of a cable bundle (35) of the cable harness (15), - wherein, during the insertion of the first electrical cable (40) and / or during a removal of the cable harness (15) from the mould cavity (160), the first partial portion (125) is in the second position.

11. Method according to Claim 10, - wherein, after insertion of the first electrical cable (40) into the mould cavity (160), the first actuator (180) moves the first partial portion (125) from the second position into the first position and, in the first position, the first partial portion (125) secures the first electrical cable (40) in the mould cavity (160), - and / or - wherein the first actuator (180) elastically reversibly deforms the mould body (115) when the first partial portion (125) is pivoted between the first position and the second position.

12. Method according to one of Claims 10 or 11, - wherein the first actuator (180) moves the first partial portion (125) from the first position into the second position in order to introduce a foam material (210) into a mould cavity (160), - wherein the foam material (210) is introduced into the mould cavity (160), - wherein the foam material (210) flows at least partially around the cable bundle (35) such that the cable bundle (35) is at least partially embedded in the foam material (210), - wherein the foam material (210) is at least partially cured.

13. Method according to Claim 12, - wherein the first actuator (180) is activated during the foaming of the foam material (210) such that the first actuator (180) provides a counter-force (FG) which reduces or prevents the bending up of the first partial portion (125) due to the foaming foam material (210).

14. Method according to one of Claims 10 to 13, - wherein the foam material (210) is at least partially cured, - wherein, after at least partial curing of the foam material (210), the first actuator (180) moves the first partial portion (125) from the first position into the second position and the cable harness (15) is removed from the mould cavity (160).

15. Method according to one of Claims 10 to 14 using a manufacturing mould (60) according to Claim 4, - wherein, for inserting the first electrical cable (40) into the mould cavity (160), the second actuator (215) moves the second partial portion (130) from the third position into the fourth position, - wherein the first electrical cable (40) is inserted into the mould cavity (160) between the first partial portion (125) and the second partial portion (130).