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

AIM :  Download following connectors & Connector clip cad data from given link & define it as Electrical Connector using Electrical Part design Workbench. Define all the necessary properties to Connectors & Clip.

INTRODUCTION : 

Wires : Wiring harness consists of various wires bundled together, with each individual wire responsible for carrying electric signals and energy used ins tarting the engine, lights, meters, navigation system, Power windows and doors, and other devices in the vehicle. Wires are Cu conductors insulated with PVC insulation. Initiative in the industry to use the Al wire to get the benefits of weight and cost reduction.

Connector: An electrical connector, is an electro-mechanical device used to join Electrical termination and create an electric circuit. Electrical connectors consist of Housing, Terminal, Wedge Locks, Seals, Cavity, Mounting Cam etc., Connectors are plastic moulded housing with locking and retention features.

Terminals: Terminals are defined as “A device designed to terminate a conductor that is to be affixed to a post, stud, chassis, another tongue, etc., to establish an electrical connection.” Terminals are metal (brass) conductor with plating (tin, silver, gold) constructed in specific shape to secure the joint from environmental conditions and with minimum electrical resistance.

TYCO 85229-1 : 

 DEUTSCH DT06 - 08SA

 TYCO 174357-2 :