Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Electrical device making
Patent
1996-09-30
1998-04-07
Coan, James F.
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Electrical device making
439 34, H01R 3300
Patent
active
057350418
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle includes a frame having an inner surface and a trim panel having an outer surface adapted to overlie the inner surface of the frame. A plurality of electrical devices are secured in the frame and the trim panel for carrying out various tasks and operations. A plurality of electrical wires are secured to the outer surface of the trim panel and electrically connect to the several electrical devices. Wire routing elements extend from the outer surface of the trim panel for individually and sequentially securing the plurality of electrical wires on the outer surface of the trim panel to eliminate the need for a prefabricated wiring harness. In a preferred embodiment, the routing element comprises opposed retainers. The opposed retainers ensure the wire is securely held on the trim panel. The routing elements may alternatively comprise a series of L-shaped posts between which the electrical wires are woven, a series of tabs having a V-shaped receiving notch into which the wires are seated, channels along which the electrical wires are secured by glue, or self-locking strap-like clamps for clamping the electrical wires to the trim panel. The individual electrical wires are routed directly, so that a separate wire harness is eliminated. Also, the subject method eliminates one step on the automobile assembly line process, namely the attachment of the prior art wiring harness to the door frame or to the trim panel.
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Branch Jeffrey A.
Zaguskin Alex
Coan James F.
United Technologies Automotive Inc.
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