support for securing multiple wiring harnesses

Abstract

The invention relates to a support for securing a plurality of wiring harnesses (W1-W5) in a vehicle engine compartment, comprising attachment portions (110) for attaching the support (100) to an electrical device (200) in the engine compartment, said attachment portions (110) extending along a first side of the support (100); and fastening portions (121-127) for securing said wiring harnesses (W1-W5) to the support (100). The support (100) is configured to be mounted on the electrical device (200) with said attachment portions (110) abutting the electrical device (200), and said fastening portions (121-127) allow the wiring harnesses (W1-W5) to be guided to said electrical device (200) for electrical connection. Abstract figure: Figure 2

Description

Title of the invention: Support for fixing a plurality of wiring harnesses Technical field and context

[0001] The present invention relates to a support for fixing a plurality of wiring harnesses in an engine compartment of a vehicle and a vehicle comprising said support.

[0002] For descriptive purposes, reference will be made to a direct orthonormal XYZ coordinate system illustrated in [Fig. 1], commonly used in automotive design. In this XYZ coordinate system, the X-axis designates the front-to-rear longitudinal direction of the vehicle, oriented towards the rear; the Y-axis designates the transverse direction, and is oriented to the right of the vehicle; the Z-axis designates the vertical direction, and is oriented upwards.

[0003] In electric or hybrid vehicles, the engine compartment includes electrical devices to which a plurality of wiring harnesses must be connected. It is known to provide a respective support for each wiring harness for the purpose of securing it and for guiding it to the connection points of the electrical device.

[0004] However, the mounting of different supports constitutes a hindrance in terms of process time, cost or total mass in the engine compartment.

[0005] It is therefore necessary to find a solution allowing the fixing and guiding of wiring harnesses in the engine compartment in a more integrated manner. Summary of the invention

[0006] The invention relates to a support for securing a plurality of wiring harnesses in the engine compartment of a vehicle, comprising: - attachment portions for attaching the support against an electrical device in the engine compartment, said attachment portions extending along one first side of the support; - fastening portions for fixing said wiring harnesses against the support; said support being configured to be mounted on the electrical device with said attachment portions coming against the electrical device, and said attachment portions allowing the wiring harnesses to be guided to said electrical device for electrical connection.

[0007] Due to the support according to the invention, a single support is used for securing numerous wiring harnesses. The number of supports and the weight in the Engine compartment space is thus reduced. The assembly time for components in the engine compartment is also reduced.

[0008] According to one embodiment, the support comprises a first plate comprising at least one fixing portion and having a first edge on the first side of the support, said fixing portions extending in a plane perpendicular to said first plate and along the first edge of the first plate.

[0009] According to one variant, the first plate has a flat main surface.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the support comprises a transverse plate extending transversely from an edge of the first plate that is different from the first edge of the first plate and comprising at least one fastening portion.

[0011] According to one variant, said transverse plate includes a curved portion bent towards the first plate and comprising a fixing portion.

[0012] The invention also relates to a vehicle having an engine compartment comprising: an electrical device comprising an interface side with electrical connection parts; a support according to the invention mounted on the interface side; and wiring harnesses fixed to the support so as to be guided respectively to the electrical connection parts of the electrical device.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the support includes a recess S opposite the first side of the support so as to allow the passage of a wiring harness to the interface side of the electrical device.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the engine compartment comprises: a support having the first plate as described above, a first wiring harness being fixed by a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion of the first plate so as to extend over the whole of the support from a first lateral side of the support to a second lateral side opposite the first lateral side, for the connection of an electrical connection part on the interface side of the electrical device.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the engine compartment comprises: a support having a transverse plate as described above, a second wiring harness being fixed by a fastening portion of a first transverse plate and bent over an edge of the first transverse plate towards the interface side so as to be guided towards the interface side of the electrical device to connect a connection part of the interface side.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the engine compartment comprises: a support having a curved portion as described above, a third wiring harness being fixed by a fixing portion of a second cross plate and by a fixing portion of a curved portion of the second cross plate, so as to be guided towards the interface side of the electrical device to connect a connection part on the interface side of the electrical device.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the engine compartment comprises: a support having a transverse plate as described above, a fourth wiring harness being fixed by a fastening portion of a third transverse plate on a surface of the latter which is opposite the first plate, said third transverse plate extending from a lateral edge of the first plate.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the engine compartment comprises: a support having the first plate as described above, an ear extending from the first plate to a position having a height relative to the first plate, a fifth wiring harness being attached to a distal end of said ear so as to be guided to a connection part on the interface side of the electrical device.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the interface side of the electrical device is parallel to a longitudinal direction and a vertical direction of the vehicle, and the support has the first plate as described above, and the first plate is parallel to the longitudinal direction and a horizontal direction of the vehicle. List of figures

[0020] [Fig-1] Fig. 1 illustrates the reference planes and axes in the directions longitudinal X, horizontal Y and vertical Z of a vehicle.

[0021] [Fig.2] Fig.2 represents a perspective view of the support with its various attachment and fixing portions.

[0022] [Fig.3] Fig.3 provides a top view of the support highlighting the attachment portions and the fixing portions.

[0023] [Fig.4] Fig.4 shows a side view of the support representing the first plate and transverse plates.

[0024] [Fig.5] Fig.5 describes another side view of the support focused on the curved portion and the fixing portions.

[0025] [Fig.6] Fig.6 illustrates the support mounted on the electrical device inside the engine compartment.

[0026] [Fig.7] Fig.7 shows the wiring harnesses attached to the support and guided towards the electrical device.

[0027] [Fig-8] The [Fig.8] provides a detailed view of the wiring harnesses and their respective attachment points on the support.

[0028] [Fig. 9] [Fig. 9] highlights an ear extending from the first plate and the fifth wiring harness attached to it. Detailed description

[0029] The bracket 100 is designed for securing multiple W1-W5 wiring harnesses in a vehicle's engine compartment. It includes attachment portions 110 for securing the bracket to an electrical device 200 in the engine compartment. These attachment portions 110 extend along one side of the bracket 100. The bracket also includes various attachment portions 121-127 for securing the W1-W5 wiring harnesses to the bracket 100. The bracket 100 is configured to be mounted on the electrical device 200 with said attachment portions 110 in contact with the electrical device 200, and the attachment portions 121-127 guiding the W1-W5 wiring harnesses to said electrical device 200 for electrical connection.

[0030] The support 100 can be formed in the form of a single element in one piece or in the form of a set of parts fixed together, for example by welding, to form an element.

[0031] In particular, the first plate 101 of the support 100 includes at least one fastening portion 121, 122 and has a first edge 101a on the first side of the support 100. The fastening portions 110 extend in a plane perpendicular to the first plate 101 and along the first edge 101a of the first plate 101.

[0032] In particular, the first plate 101 has a flat main surface. More specifically, the first plate 101 is free of any protrusions in the volume receiving the wiring harnesses W1-W5. Consequently, in the event of a collision, the wiring harnesses W1-W5 cannot be damaged by any protrusions on the first plate 101. More precisely, the first plate 101 partially defines the volume receiving the wiring harnesses W1-W5. The first plate 101 may have a central longitudinal recess 130 to reinforce the first plate 101.

[0033] In particular, the support 100 also includes a transverse plate 102, 103 extending transversely from an edge of the first plate 101 other than the first edge 101a of the first plate 101. The transverse plate 102, 103 includes at least one fastening portion 123, 124, 125, 126. More particularly, the transverse plate 102, 103 extends perpendicularly with respect to the first plate 101. The transverse plate 102, 103 allows the fastening of a bundle of wiring coming from a direction parallel to the interface side of the electrical device 200 or perpendicular to the first plate 101 of the support 100.

[0034] More particularly, the transverse plate 102 has a curved portion 104 bent towards the first plate 101 and comprising a fixing portion 125. The curved portion 104 makes it possible to promote the bending of a vertical beam towards the interface side of the electrical device 200.

[0035] Figures 6 to 9 represent an engine compartment of a vehicle including the support 100. The engine compartment includes an electrical device 200 having an interface side 201 which includes electrical connection parts 210. The support 100 is mounted on the interface side 201, and wiring harnesses W1-W5 are attached to the support 100 to be guided to the electrical connection parts 210 of the electrical device 200.

[0036] In particular, the support 100 includes a recess S opposite the first side of the support 100 so as to allow the passage of a wiring harness to the interface side 201 of the electrical device 200. More particularly, the first plate 101 of the support 100 includes a first part 101b and a second part 101c assembled such that an edge of the first part and an edge of the second part form the recess S. The first part 101b and the second part 101c can be welded together.

[0037] More particularly, the first plate 101 is perpendicular to the interface side 201 of the electrical device 200, with the first edge 101a of the first plate 101 being proximal to the interface side 201.

[0038] In particular, the engine compartment includes a first wiring harness W1 fixed by a first fastening portion 121 and a second fastening portion 122 of the first plate 101 so as to extend over the whole of the support 100 from a first lateral side to a second lateral side, connecting an electrical connection portion 210 to the interface side 201 of the electrical device 200. More particularly, the first wiring harness W1 provides a low voltage connection between the electrical device 200 and an electronic control unit.

[0039] In particular, the engine compartment includes a second wiring harness W2 fixed by a fastening portion 123 of a first cross plate 102 and curved over an edge of the first cross plate 102 towards the interface side 201 of the electrical device 200 to connect a connecting portion 210 on the interface side 201. More particularly, the second wiring harness W2 is attached to a surface of the first cross plate 102 opposite the first plate 101 and curved over an edge of the first cross plate 102 opposite the edge attached to the first plate 101. More particularly, the second wiring harness W2 ensures an electrical connection between the electrical device 200 and a compressor in the engine compartment, which may be a high-voltage compressor.

[0040] In particular, the engine compartment includes a third wiring harness W3 secured by a mounting portion 124 of a second cross plate 102 and by a mounting portion 125 of a curved portion 104 of the second cross plate 102 to be guided to the interface side 201 of the electrical device 200 to connect a connection portion 210 on the interface side 201. More specifically, the third wiring harness W3 is attached to a surface of the second cross plate 102 opposite the first plate 101. More specifically, the third wiring harness W3 provides an electrical connection between the electrical device 200 and a converter in the engine compartment. The first and second cross plates may be a single cross plate 102.

[0041] In particular, the engine compartment includes a fourth wiring harness W4 fixed by a mounting portion 126 of a third cross plate 103 on a surface opposite to the first plate 101. The third cross plate 103 extends from a lateral edge of the first plate 101. More specifically, the fourth wiring harness W4 provides an electrical connection between the electrical device 200 and an electrical grounding of the vehicle.

[0042] In particular, the support 100 includes a lug L extending from the first plate 101 to a position having a height relative to the first plate 101. A fifth wiring harness W5 is attached to the distal end of the lug L to be guided to a connection portion 210 on the interface side 201 of the electrical device 200. More specifically, the lug L extends from a face of the first plate 101 opposite the interface side 201 of the electrical device 200, namely an upper surface of the first plate 101. More specifically, the lug L is attached to the first plate 101 by a mounting portion 127 of the first plate 101. The lug L can be positioned on the first plate 101 by fitting into a notch 128 in the first plate 101.More specifically, the fifth wiring harness W5 provides an electrical connection between the electrical device 200 and a load located in the vehicle cabin, such as an electrical device like a mobile phone or laptop computer.

[0043] In particular, the interface side 201 of the electrical device 200 is parallel to the longitudinal direction X and the vertical direction Z of the vehicle. The first plate 101 of the support 100 is parallel to the longitudinal direction X and the horizontal direction Y of the vehicle. More specifically, the first plate 101 is free of any protrusion, as explained previously. Therefore, the beams of W1-W5 wiring cannot be damaged by any protrusion on the first plate 101 if a frontal collision occurs.

[0044] In particular, the electrical device 200 is an electric charger, for example with a power of 11 kW. The vehicle can be an electric or hybrid vehicle.

[0045] The main advantages of the invention include the secure and organized fixing of multiple wiring harnesses in the engine compartment, which ensures correct electrical connections to the electrical device 200. The support 100 offers a robust and efficient solution for guiding and securing wiring harnesses W1-W5, reducing the risk of damage and improving the overall reliability of the electrical system in the vehicle.

Claims

Demands

1. Support (100) for securing a plurality of wiring harnesses (W1-W5) in an engine compartment of a vehicle, comprising: - attachment portions (110) for attaching the support (100) against an electrical device (200) in the engine compartment, said attachment portions (110) extending along a first side of the support (100); - fastening portions (121-127) for securing said wiring harnesses (W1-W5) against the support (100); said support (100) being configured to be mounted on the electrical device (200) with said attachment portions (110) abutting the electrical device (200), and said fastening portions (121-127) enabling the wiring harnesses (W1-W5) to be guided to said electrical device (200) for electrical connection.

2. Support (100) according to claim 1, comprising a first plate (101) comprising at least one fastening portion 121, 122 and having a first edge (101a) on the first side of the support (100), said fastening portions (110) extending in a plane perpendicular to said first plate (101) and along the first edge (101a) of the first plate (101).

3. Support (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein the first plate (101) has a flat principal surface.

4. Support (100) according to claim 2 or 3, comprising a transverse plate (102, 103) extending transversely from an edge of the first plate (101) which is different from the first edge (101a) of the first plate (101) and comprising at least one fastening portion (123, 124, 125, 126).

5. Support (100) according to claim 4, wherein said transverse plate (102) comprises a curved portion (104) bent towards the first plate (101) and comprising a fixing portion (125).

6. A vehicle having an engine compartment comprising: an electrical device (200) including an interface side (201) having electrical connection parts (210); a support (100) according to any one of the preceding claims mounted on the interface side (201); and wiring harnesses (W1-W5) fixed to the support (100) so as to be guided respectively to the electrical connection parts (210) of the electrical device (200).

7. Vehicle according to the preceding claim, wherein the support (100) includes a recess (S) opposite the first side of the support (100) so as to permit the passage of a wiring harness to the interface side (201) of the electrical device (200).

8. Vehicle according to any one of claims 6 or 7, wherein the engine compartment comprises: - a support (100) according to claim 2, - a first wiring harness (Wl) being fixed by a first fastening portion (121) and a second fastening portion (122) of the first plate (101) so as to extend over the whole of the support (100) from a first lateral side of the support (100) to a second lateral side opposite the first lateral side, for the connection of an electrical connection portion (210) on the interface side (201) of the electrical device (200).

9. Vehicle according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the engine compartment comprises: a support (100) according to claim 4, a second wiring harness (W2) being fixed by a fastening portion (123) of a first cross plate (102) and curved on an edge of the first cross plate (102) towards the interface side (201) so as to be guided towards the interface side (201) of the electrical device (200) to connect a connecting portion (210) to the interface side (201).

10. Vehicle according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the engine compartment comprises: a support (100) according to claim 5, a third wiring harness (W3) being fixed by a fastening portion (124) of a second cross plate (102) and by a fastening portion (125) of a curved portion (104) of the second cross plate (102), so as to be guided towards the interface side (201) of the electrical device (200) to connect a connecting portion (210) to the interface side (201) of the electrical device (200).

11. A vehicle according to any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein the engine compartment comprises: a support (100) according to claim 4, a fourth wiring harness (W4) being fixed by a fastening portion (126) of a third cross plate (103) on a surface thereof which is opposite the first plate (101), said third cross plate (103) extending from a lateral edge of the first plate (101).

12. Vehicle according to any one of claims 6 to 11, wherein the engine compartment comprises: a support (100) according to claim 2, an ear L extending from the first plate (101) to a position having a height relative to the first plate (101), a fifth wiring harness (W5) being attached to a distal end of said ear (L) so as to be guided to a connection part (210) on the interface side (201) of the electrical device (200).

13. Vehicle according to any one of claims 6 to 12, wherein the interface side (201) of the electrical device (200) is parallel to a longitudinal direction (X) and a vertical direction (Z) of the vehicle, and the support (100) is according to claim 2, and the first plate (101) is parallel to the longitudinal direction (X) and a horizontal direction (Y) of the vehicle.

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