Wiring harness design in CATIA V5 - 3D modeling Week 2 Challenge
AIM:
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.
- Deutsch DT06 – 08SA ( https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-DT06-08SA.html)
- Tyco 174357-2 (https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-2-174357-2.html?source=header-match)
- 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
SOLUTIONS:
Steps to define 3D Connectors as Electrical Connectors using the Electrical Part Design Workbench -
i. Create/Download connector 3D
ii. 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)
- 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.
ii. 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.
- 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.
Selecting the edge of the cavity connection part to get a center point, under point type on the curve.
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.
ii. 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.
- 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.
ii. Electrical Part Design Workbench
Define part as a Mounting Equipment
The clip is defined as electrical mounting equipment.
Connect Electrical Devices
The connector and connector clip are connected under the electrical assembly design workbench using connected electrical devices.
