Clip device for supporting wiring harnesses in a vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a clip device (3) for supporting wiring harnesses in a vehicle; said device comprises a body (1) having clips (2) and a clip (3); said body (1) has a horizontal plane defined along a plane transverse to said body (1). The body (1) has a support plane (4); the support plane (4) being inclined with respect to the horizontal plane; the clip (3) being positioned in the support plane (4) and extending beyond the support plane (4) in a direction parallel to a normal to said support plane (4) and extending beyond the support plane (4); said clips (2) being positioned in the horizontal face configured to allow the passage of wiring harnesses and to retain them. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: Clip device for supporting wiring harnesses in a vehicle Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a clip device for supporting wiring harnesses in a vehicle. It is particularly applicable in the automotive field. Prior art

[0002] In the automotive sector, a harness support in a vehicle plays an essential role in maintaining the order, safety, reliability and ease of maintenance of electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic systems by holding cables and hoses in place.

[0003] Some prior art documents also propose beam supports. For example, US publication document 5624089 describes a brake beam mounting system with a beam mounting face inclined at 45° to the attachment surface.

[0004] One of the requirements is to remove a component without damaging the system. Presentation of the invention

[0005] The present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks with a totally innovative approach.

[0006] More specifically, the invention aims to provide a clip device for supporting beams in a vehicle.

[0007] In particular, an objective of the invention is to provide such a technique making it possible to do without any other system

[0008] An objective of the invention is to provide such a device which can be easily adapted to existing systems.

[0009] These objectives, as well as others which will appear subsequently, are achieved, according to a first aspect, by means of a clip device for the support of beams in a vehicle; said device comprises a body having clips and a clip; said body has a horizontal plane defined along a plane transverse to said body notable in that the body has a support plane; the support plane being substantially inclined between 40 degrees and 50 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane; the clip being positioned in the support plane and protruding from the support plane in a direction which is parallel to a normal to said support plane and extends beyond the support plane; said clips being positioned in the horizontal face configured to allow beams to pass through and to hold them.

[0010] Thanks to these provisions, the interchangeability of the bundles is maintained in a new geometric environment.

[0011] This device makes it possible to avoid crushing by stacking of the during a side impact Fastening clips for a bundle of two rigid hydraulic brake fluid pipes against a battery tray cover.

[0012] The invention is advantageously implemented according to the embodiments and variants set out below, which are to be considered individually or according to any technically operative combination.

[0013] In one embodiment, the body is in the shape of a right trapezoid; said right trapezoid is a quadrilateral having two opposite parallel sides called the bases and one side called the height which is at a right angle with respect to the bases and a face opposite a horizontal face comprising said height; said opposite face corresponding to the support plane.

[0014] In one embodiment, the inclination of the support plane is substantially inclined between 41 degrees and 45 degrees.

[0015] Thanks to these arrangements, the shape of the body and the inclination of the support plane make it possible to keep the beams in place securely, thus ensuring a stable fixing while offering accessibility for maintenance or modification needs.

[0016] In one embodiment, the device is made of injected plastic.

[0017] Thanks to these provisions, the use of injected plastic makes it possible to lighten the device and reduce the vehicle weight.

[0018] In one embodiment, the device includes a groove on one end of the support plane.

[0019] Thanks to these arrangements, the groove improves the stability of the body's attachment. This groove acts as a guide, ensuring a secure hold and preventing any unwanted movement.

[0020] In one embodiment, the clip has an oblong shape.

[0021] In one embodiment, the staple has a chamfer.

[0022] Thanks to these provisions, the clip is geometrically adapted in the device and in its intended location in the vehicle.

[0023] According to a second aspect, the present invention relates to a method for installing a clip device for the wiring harness support of a vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the method comprises the following successive steps: - to install a support surface for a clip device on a support surface of the clip holder in a vehicle, said clip device comprising a body including clips and a clip; the body comprising a support surface; the support surface being substantially inclined between 40 degrees and 50 degrees along a plane risontal; the clip being positioned in the support plane and protruding from the support plane in a direction which is parallel to a normal to said support plane and extends beyond the support plane; said clips being positioned in the horizontal face configured to allow beams to pass through and to retain them; - rotate said clip device a quarter turn.

[0024] The advantages, purposes and particular characteristics of this method being similar to those of the device which is the subject of the present invention, they are not recalled here.

[0025] In one embodiment, during the step of carrying out the rotation, said clip device has a groove positioned on one end of the support plane; said groove comes to rest in a clip support in a vehicle.

[0026] Thus at the end of the rotation, the support surface of the staple support is in contact with the support plane of the staple device.

[0027] In one embodiment, during the setup step, the inclination of the support plane relative to the horizontal face modifies the position of the clips. Brief description of the figures

[0028] Other advantages, purposes and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description, given for explanatory purposes and in no way as a limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0029] Fig. 1 represents a clip device in profile view.

[0030] Figure [Fig. 2] represents a clipping device in front view.

[0031] Fig. 3 represents an isometric view of the clip device, the subject of the present invention; Description of the implementation methods

[0032] Fig. 1 represents a clip device 3 in profile view.

[0033] This clip device 3 is for supporting wiring harnesses in a vehicle.

[0034] The device comprises the following elements: a body 1, a clip 3, clips 2, and a groove 5.

[0035] Body 1 comprises a horizontal plane defined according to a plane transverse to body 1.

[0036] According to one embodiment, the body 1 is in the shape of a right trapezoid in front view with a certain thickness.

[0037] A trapezoid is a plane geometric figure which has four sides, but the opposite sides are not parallel. Two adjacent sides are parallel, while the other two sides are not.

[0038] A right trapezoid is a quadrilateral having two opposite parallel sides called the bases and one side called the height which is at a right angle to the bases and has a face opposite a horizontal face containing said height. The opposite face defines a support plane 4.

[0039] Body 1 is made of injected plastic.

[0040] Injection molding is a manufacturing process widely used in industry to produce a wide variety of plastic objects. This process involves injecting molten plastic material into a specially designed mold to create the desired shape of the object. Once the plastic material has cooled and hardened in the mold, the object is ejected and can be used for a multitude of applications.

[0041] According to one embodiment, the support plane 4 is inclined.

[0042] The inclination of the support plane 4 is inclined between 40 degrees and 45 degrees.

[0043] According to one variant, the inclination is 43 degrees.

[0044] For the insertion of the staple device, it is necessary to create a rotation of a quarter turn.

[0045] A quarter turn is a rotation of 90 degrees around a given axis or point. This means that the object rotates through one-quarter of the complete circumference of a circle.

[0046] A clip in automotive mechanics is a small fastener used to hold together different parts of the body, engine, interior or other components of a vehicle.

[0047] The clip 3 being positioned in the support plane 4 and protruding from the support plane 4 in a direction which is parallel to a normal to the support plane 4 and extending beyond the support plane 4.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the clip 3 has an oblong shape.

[0049] An oblong shape is a geometric shape that is elongated in one direction relative to the other, generally along its length. It can be described as being longer than it is wide and having an elliptical, oval, rectangular, or any other elongated shape.

[0050] According to an example produced, the clip 3 has a chamfer.

[0051] A chamfer is a small beveled or inclined surface created by angling or removing material from an edge or corner of an object. The main purpose of a chamfer is to make the edge or corner less sharp, to strengthen it, or to facilitate the assembly of parts.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the clips 2 are positioned in the horizontal face.

[0053] A clip is a small fastener, usually made of plastic or metal, used to hold together different parts of the car.

[0054] The inclination of the support plane 4 with respect to the horizontal face modifies the position of the clips 2.

[0055] The clips 2 of the device allow the vehicle's wiring harnesses to be fixed to the body 1. This figure shows two clips for two harnesses.

[0056] A groove 5 has a certain thickness relative to the surface of the bearing plane. The groove 5 is elongated and narrow in shape.

[0057] According to one embodiment, the groove 5 is positioned on one of the ends of the support plane 4.

[0058] According to one variant, the groove 5 is a stop.

[0059] A stop is a mechanical component designed to limit movement, absorb kinetic energy or provide support in various applications.

[0060] The stop provides support for the body 1 on other existing parts.

[0061] The association of the groove 5 with the support plane 4 makes it possible to obtain a keying.

[0062] Error correction is a technique commonly used in mechanics and design to prevent the incorrect assembly of parts or components. It relies on incorporating specific features into the parts, such as notches, shapes, or asymmetrical components, so that assembly can only be carried out in one precise way.

[0063] This prevents the clip 3 from being mounted in the wrong direction relative to the other parts near the device.

[0064] Naturally, the invention is described above by way of example. It is understood that a person skilled in the art is able to carry out different embodiments of the invention without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0065] Fig. 2 shows a side view of the clip device 3.

[0066] This figure reproduces the same technical characteristics as the previous figure.

[0067] Fig. 3 shows an isometric view of the clip device 3.

[0068] An isometric view is a method of three-dimensional graphical representation that preserves the real proportions of objects in all directions, using an isometric projection with angles of 120 degrees between the x, y and z axes.

[0069] This figure reproduces the same technical characteristics as [Fig.1].

[0070] It is emphasized that all features, as they are apparent to a person skilled in the art from the present description, drawings and attached claims, even if in practice they have only been described in relation to other specific features, both individually and in any combinations, can be combined with other features or groups of features disclosed herein, provided that this has not been expressly excluded or that technical circumstances make such combinations impossible or meaningless. List of reference signs

[0071] [Tables 1] References Designations 1 body 2 clip 3 staple 4 support surface 5 groove

Claims

Demands

1. Clip device (3) for supporting wiring harnesses in a vehicle; said device comprises a body (1) having clips (2) and a clip (3); said body (1) has a horizontal plane defined along a plane transverse to said body (1); characterized in that the body (1) has a support plane (4); the support plane (4) being substantially inclined between 40 degrees and 50 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane; the clip (3) being positioned in the support plane (4) and protruding from the support plane (4) in a direction that is parallel to a normal to said support plane (4) and extending beyond the support plane (4); said clips (2) being positioned in the horizontal face configured to allow wiring harnesses to pass through and to retain them.

2. Device according to claim 1, wherein the body (1) is in the form of a right trapezoid; said right trapezoid is a quadrilateral having two opposite parallel sides called the bases and one side called the height which is at a right angle with respect to the bases and a face opposite a horizontal face comprising said height; said opposite face corresponding to the support plane (4).

3. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the inclination of the support plane (4) is substantially inclined between 41 degrees and 45 degrees.

4. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the device is made of injected plastic.

5. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the device has a groove (5) on one end of the support plane (4).

6. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the clip (3) has an oblong shape.

7. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the clip (3) has a chamfer.

8. A method for installing a clip device (3) for the wiring harness support of a vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the method comprises the following successive steps: - placing a support surface (4) of a clip device (3) on a support surface of the clip support (3) in a vehicle, said clip device (3) comprising a body (1) including clips (2) and a clip (3); the body (1) comprises a support surface (4); the support surface

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10. (4) being substantially inclined between 40 degrees and 50 degrees about a horizontal plane; the clip (3) being positioned in the support plane (4) and protruding from the support plane (4) in a direction which is parallel to a normal to said support plane (4) and extends beyond the support plane (4); said clips (2) being positioned in the horizontal face configured to allow beams to pass through and retain them; - to perform a rotation of a quarter turn of said clip device (3). Method according to the preceding claim, wherein during the step of performing the rotation, said clip device (3) has a groove (5) positioned on one of the ends of the support plane (4); said groove (5) comes to a stop in a clip support (3) in a vehicle. A method according to any one of claims 8 to 9, wherein during the setup step, the inclination of the support plane (4) relative to the horizontal face modifies the position of the clips (2).

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