Segmented Wire Harness Brackets for Flexible Multi-Slot Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wire harness arrangements in vehicles face challenges such as inflexibility, installation inaccuracies, and transportation difficulties due to rigid bracket connections, which hinder space optimization and increase costs.
Innovation Solution
A flexible wiring structure featuring brackets with gaps and an impact-resistant sleeve allows for adjustable installation angles and bending, enabling easier installation and transportation by separating brackets and protecting wire harnesses with a flexible sheath.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If brackets are connected through clip-into-slot structure to form seamless connection, then structural strength is improved, but flexibility and installation adaptability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is divided into multiple independent sections with gaps between them, allowing each section to be installed separately and providing flexibility in installation while maintaining structural integrity through the bracket design
Solution Approach 2:
A flexible protective sleeve is introduced to cover the wire harness passing through the gaps between brackets, providing protection while allowing the wire harness to bend and adapt to different installation paths
2Strength
If rigid materials are used for brackets to ensure durability, then strength is improved, but flexibility and bending capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is segmented into multiple sections rather than being a single rigid piece, allowing the overall structure to be flexible while each individual section maintains its strength and durability
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible protective sleeve compensates for the rigidity of the bracket sections, enabling the wire harness to bend and adapt to different paths while the rigid bracket sections provide structural support
3Reliability
If brackets are connected in series to form long strip structure, then wire harness protection is improved, but transportation convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket structure is segmented with gaps between sections, allowing the components to be easily separated and folded for compact transportation while still providing continuous protection when installed
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket structure transitions from a static rigid form during installation to a dynamic foldable form during transportation, with the gaps between sections enabling easy folding and compact storage
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a wiring structure for multiple wiring slots connection to be installed at the bottom of a vehicle to protect an wire harness, wherein the wiring structure comprises: a plurality of brackets (1,3), each having two end parts, and a gap (6) being provided between the end parts of two brackets disposed adjacent to each other; at least one wire harness (2) disposed inside the bracket and extending through the plurality of brackets; a sleeve (4) being flexible, provided on the outer periphery of the wire harness, and overlapped with the gap in an axial direction. Compared with the prior art, the wiring structure of the present disclosure has the advantages of convenient installation for wire harnesses, elimination of installation tolerance, wide applications, and convenient transportation.