Wiring harness design in CATIA V5 - 3D modeling Week 4 Challenge

Week 4 Challenge

Objectives:

1. Routing the given harness layout in electrical workbench in CATIA-V5 environment.
2. Add protective covering on all branches connected to DT06-2S & DT06-4S connectors with end extremity at 30mm (from connector end).

The above figure shows the length of each wire bundle segment and the type of connectors associated with them.

1. Routing the given harness layout

Assumptions:

1. of wire bundle segment connecting DT06-8SA and DT06-6S is 15mm.
2. of wire bundle segment connecting main trunk and DT06-4S is 10mm.
3. of wire bundle segment connecting main trunk and DT06-2S is 5mm.

The following procedure has been accepted to create this harness bundle layout.

1. Define the geometrical parameters (points and axis) for all the connectors using mechanical part design workbench.
2. Define the electrical parameters for all the connectors using electric part design workbench.

1. Define connector
2. Define connector-connection point
3. Define bundle-connection point

1. Make a new product file and rename it as “Assy_Wiring_Harness_Context” in electric harness assembly workbench.
2. Add all the connectors into the assembly and position them at desired locations.
3. Create bundle segments (main trunk) between DT06-8S and DT06-6S.
4. Create the branching points at desired position to create branches for other connectors.
5. Add appropriate size protective covering (corrugated tubes) on the required segments of the harness bundle.

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2. Adding insulation

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