Vehicle Wiring Harness Source Splice Overlay Welding

The patent combines multiple separate ground wire connections into a single integrated source splice overlay. Instead of having individual ground wires routed separately through splice connectors in each overlay wiring harness, the invention merges all ground wire connections into one common splice overlay that interfaces with a single ground bus bar, thereby reducing the number of connectors and assembly steps while maintaining reliable electrical connection.

The invention extracts the ground wire routing function from individual overlay wiring harnesses and consolidates it into a separate source splice overlay component. This extraction allows the ground connection system to be designed and assembled independently, reducing complexity in each individual harness while achieving reliable grounding through the dedicated splice overlay.

The patent merges multiple splice connector functions into a single source splice overlay that handles all ground wire connections simultaneously. Instead of using separate splice connectors for each ground wire attachment to second harness connectors, the invention combines these functions into one integrated overlay that connects multiple ground wires to a common ground bus bar, thereby reducing the total number of connectors required.

The source splice overlay serves multiple functions: it provides electrical connection for all ground wires, acts as a common interface to the ground bus bar, and eliminates the need for multiple individual splice connectors. This multi-functional design reduces part quantity while maintaining reliable electrical connections across all overlay wiring harnesses.