Wiring harness design in CATIA V5 - 3D modeling Week 2 Challenge

OBJECTIVE:

• Define the given connectors & Connector clip cad data as Electrical Connector using Electrical Part design Workbench . Define all the necessary properties of Connectors & Clip.

GIVEN DETA:

1. Deutsch DT06 – 08SA ( https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-DT06-08SA.html)
2. Tyco 174357-2 (https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-2-174357-2.html?source=header-match)
3. Tyco 85229-1 – (https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-85229-1.html?q=85229&source=header)

INTRODUCTION:

• A wiring harness contains three main components wires, wiring harness connectors, and terminals.
• Wire harnesses, or wire assemblies, consist of varied wires or cables organized together that can be customized for a multitude of applications.
• Harnesses protect wires from environmental conditions like friction, temperature, or moisture. Depending on the intended environment, there are multiple terminal and wiring connector types available.
• Wire harnesses are commonly used in electronics, aerospace, medical, automotive, or military hardware applications.
• In terms of the third component, wire harnesses may be used to protect and organize nearly any wire type, such as discrete (lead) wires, multi-conductors, solid and stranded cables, hook-up, and more. This blog will explore the various types of connectors and terminals available.

CONNECTOR:

• Determining the appropriate type of connector depends on multiple performance factors, such as mating type, insulation needs, power contacts, and signal contacts. Configurations may also vary, with options including wire-to-wire, board-to-board, or board-to-wire.
• Connectors come in multiple designs, with 2-, 3- or 4-pin connectors being standard. When selecting a connector, it is crucial to know the necessary:
• Current rating
  • Circuit density and size
  • Engagement force
  • Wire size
  • Operating voltage
  • Agency approvals
  • Price per circuit

CONNECTOR DEFENITION:

The following parameters are required to define any connector :

Geometry Parameters : Points & Co - ordinate system ( Axis ) .

Connector connection points : This point is used for the connection of one connector to another connector .

Harness bundle entry point : This point defines where the harness bundle segment point will end when routed to the electrical connector .

Cavity connection point ( Optional ) : This point is used to define the connection of a connector to a connector clip . This only applies to connectors that have the mounting feature for a connector clip .

Connectors 1 : Deutsch DT06-08SA:

Bundle Entry Point .

Connector Connection Point .

Connectors 2 : Tyco 174357-2:

Bundle Entry Point .

Connector Connection Point .

Cavity Connection Point.

CONNECTOR CLIP Tyco 85229-1 :

Define Cavity.: