Wire Harness Route Regulator with Flexible Shielding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wire harness protectors require different shapes for various wiring paths, leading to a complex configuration and increased size, and lack effective electromagnetic wave absorption and electrical shielding.
Innovation Solution
A route-regulating member for wire harnesses featuring a tubular structure with a flexible, conductive tube connector and braided shielding member, allowing for adjustable bending angles and easy routing while absorbing electromagnetic waves and preventing conductor damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If protectors of different shapes are used for different wiring paths, then the wiring route can be regulated accurately, but the device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single standardized protector body that can be used across different wiring paths. Instead of creating multiple specialized protectors for different routes, the invention uses one universal protector design that fits various wiring configurations, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining adaptability to different wiring paths.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the tube connector is made longer to accommodate different bending angles, then adaptability to different wiring routes improves, but the overall length and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the tube connector into separate, interchangeable components. Instead of using a single long tube connector with fixed bending angles, the invention segments the connector into modular sections that can be assembled in different configurations. This allows adaptation to various wiring routes without increasing the overall length or manufacturing difficulty of individual components.
3Ease of manufacture
If the electric conductor is entirely exposed inside the body, then electrical connection is easier, but the conductor is vulnerable to damage from contact with tube edges
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the intermediary principle by introducing a protective layer or intermediary structure between the electric conductor and the tube edges. Instead of leaving the conductor entirely exposed or fully enclosed, the invention uses an intermediary protective element that prevents direct contact with sharp edges while still allowing for electrical connection, thus balancing ease of manufacture with conductor protection and reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables simple configuration and flexible routing with effective electromagnetic interference shielding and reduced size, while maintaining electrical connectivity and protecting the conductor from damage.
Implementation Method 1
the tube connector and the tube are both conductive and are connected to each other electrically. With this configuration, the tube connector and the tube enable absorption of electromagnetic waves generated by energization of the wire
Implementation Method 2
the electric conductor and the tube are connected to each other electrically. the protrusion abutting against the tube. With this configuration, the protrusion of the electric conductor abuts against the tube, leading to favorable electrical connection between the electric conductor and the tube
Implementation Method 3
the body is flexible, the wire harness can be easily routed by bending the body
Data Source
AI summary
A route-regulating member according to an exemplary aspect is configured to be applied to a wire harness that includes a wire, and configured to regulate a route of the wire inserted therein, the route-regulating member including: a tube; and a tube connector having a curve, to which an end of the tube is connected.