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

Aim:-

Q1. Download the following connectors & Connector clip cad data from the given link & define it as Electrical Connector using the Electrical Part Design Workbench. Define all the necessary properties of Connectors & clips.

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)

Prepare a proper report with the necessary images in the answer box provided

Solution:-

Steps to define 3D Connectors as Electrical Connectors using the Electrical Part Design Workbench -

1. Create/Download connector 3D
2. Mechanical Part Design

• Defining geometrical parameters by point and axis system (point for bundle/wire entry side, point and axis system for mating side).

iii. Electrical Part Design

• Define part as a connector
• Define bundle connection point (bundle/wire entry side)
• Define connector connection point (mating side)
• Define cavity connection point (optional, if connector needs mounting clip)

1. Deutsch DT06-08SA

1. Mechanical Part Design Workbench

• Defining geometrical properties (points and axis system)

Bundle entry side center point -

Selecting two random points diagonally to get a center point, under point type between.

Mating side center point -

Selecting two random points diagonally to get a center point, under point type between.

Mating side axis system -

Creating an axis system concerning the center point as the origin of the axis. The Y axis is directed at the mating direction, the X axis is directed towards the locking side and the Z axis is directed upwards.

1. Electrical Part Design Workbench

• Define part as a connector

Defining part as an electrical connector under Electrical Part Design Workbench. Selecting the number terminations 8.

• Define bundle connection point (bundle/wire entry side)

Defining bundle connection point at the bundle entry side where, representation is the face, point as the center point, and initial condition also as the face.

• Define connector connection point (mating side)

Defining connector connection point at the mating side of the connector where representation is the center point, contact is the face, coincidence is the Y axis, and, orientation is the X axis.

2. Tyco 174357-2

1. Mechanical Part Design Workbench

• Defining geometrical properties (points and axis system)

Bundle entry side center point -

Selecting two random points diagonally to get a center point, under point type circle/sphere/ellipse center.

Mating side center point -

Selecting two random points diagonally to get a center point, under point type between.

Mating side axis system -

Creating an axis system concerning the center point as the origin of the axis. The Y axis is directed at the mating direction, the X axis is directed upwards and the Z axis is directed to the side.

Axis system for cavity connection -

Creating an axis system concerning the center point as the origin of the axis. The Y axis is directed at the connection direction, the X axis is directed upwards and the Z axis is directed to the side.

1. Electrical Part Design Workbench

• Define part as a connector

Defining part as an electrical connector under Electrical Part Design Workbench. Selecting the number terminations 3

• Define bundle connection point (bundle/wire entry side)

Defining bundle connection point at the bundle entry side where, representation is the face, point as the center point, and initial condition also as the face.

• Define connector connection point (mating side)

Defining connector connection point at the mating side of the connector where representation is the center point, contact is the face, coincidence is the Y axis, and, orientation is the X axis.

• Define cavity connection point (optional, if connector needs mounting clip)

A cavity connection is defined as the connecting part for a connector clip where representation is the center point of the cavity connection, contact is the connection face, coincidence is the Y axis and, orientation is the X axis.

3. Tyco 85229-1

1. Mechanical Part Design Workbench

• Defining geometrical properties (points and axis system)

Mounting clip center point -

Selecting the edge of the connecting part to get a center point, under point type curve.

Mounting clip axis system -

Creating an axis system for the cavity, the origin is the center point, the Y axis is directed towards the insertion, the X axis is directed upwards and, the Z axis is directed to the side. The axis direction should follow the connector's cavity connection axis direction for proper mounting.

1. Electrical Part Design Workbench

• Define part as a Mounting Equipment

The clip is defined as electrical mounting equipment.

Defining cavity -

A connector clip is defined as the cavity where representation is the center point, contact is the face of the connecting part, coincidence is the Y axis and, orientation is the X axis.

iii. Electrical Assembly Design Workbench

• Connect Electrical Devices

The connector and connector clip are connected under the electrical assembly design workbench using connected electrical devices.