Wiring harness routing & packaging Rules Week 3 Challenge

WIRING HARNESS ROUTING & PACKAGING RULES WEEK 3 CHALLENGE

AIM:

• To solve the above assignment questions and define the necessary electrical properties in the workbench.

OBJECTIVE:

• To download the P-Clamp CAD data and define it as Electrical Support in the Electrical Part design workbench and also define the necessary electrical properties.
• To download the Backshell CAD data and define it as an Electrical Back shell in the Electrical Part design workbench and also define the necessary electrical properties.
• To create the Following Corrugated tubes and add them to Catalogue under the “Slit COT” family.

  Name ID (mm) OD (mm) Thickness (mm)

  15mm COT 12 15 1.5

  20mm COT 17 20 1.5

  35mm COT 32 35 1.5

  10mm COT 7 10 1.5

  5mm COT 3 5 2

SOLUTION METHODOLOGY:

1. P - CLAMP:

• P-Clamp is an Electrical Support equipment that supports the wire bundle to remain fixed to the automobile or any components or parts.
• The wire bundle can enter and exit from any side as it is bi-directional equipment.
• So, we need to specify the Entry and Exit points from both sides.
• To define the P-Clamp as Electrical Support equipment we need to follow the below steps:

Step - 1:

• First, download the CAD part and open it using the CATIA V5 software.

Step - 2:

• Now we have to define the geometry parameters.
• To determine the geometry parameters, we need to navigate to the Part Workbench.
• Then we must create points and plains at the entry and exit points.

Step - 3:

• Now to define the P-Clamp as Electrical support we have to navigate to the Electrical Part Design Workbench.
• Now using the 'Define support part' option we can define the P-Clamp Entry and Exit points.
• As the P-Clamp is bi-directional, we need to define the support twice.

Step - 3:

• Now to define the P-Clamp as Electrical support we have to navigate to the Electrical Part Design Workbench.
• Now using the 'Define support part' option we can define the P-Clamp Entry and Exit points.
• As the P-Clamp is Bi-directional so we need to define the support two times.

Tree Structure:

2. BACKSHELL:

• A backshell is an accessory that mounts to the rear threads of a connector to enhance its operational characteristics. The primary function of a backshell is to provide strain relief, which minimizes stress from the cable, on the junction where the wires terminate at the contacts.
• Backshells come in a variety of finishes, materials, and angle configurations. Backshells and connectors should have a matching material and finish for material compatibility and aesthetics. And to provide simple cable management, most backshells may be ordered at 45º and 90º angles.
• To define the Electrical properties of the backshell we need to follow the below steps:

Step - 1:

• First, download the 3-D CAD part of the backshell and open it using the CATIA V5 software.

Step - 2:

• Identify from which side the bundle will enter and the side which will mate with the connector.

Bundle Entry Side:

Connector mating side:

Step - 3:

• Create a mid-point at the bundle entry side.
• Create a mid-point at the connector mating side.

Bundle entry side:

Connector mating side:

Step - 4:

• Create an Axis system at the Connector mating side.
• The axis system should be created at the center of the mating surface.
• The axis must be defined as defined for the connectors to show that it will connect easily.
  • Y- axis: Normal to the mating surface
  • X-axis: Normal to the locking side

Step - 5:

• To define the Electrical properties, we must navigate to the Electrical Part design workbench.
• There we need to define the component as the 'Backshell'.

Step - 6:

• Define the Backshell connection point.
• Then define the Bundle connection point.

Backshell Connection Point:

Bundle Connection Point:

TREE STRUCTURE:

3. CORRUGATED TUBES:

• Corrugated Tubes are used as protective coverings for the wire bundle from any damage.

Step - 1:

• Create a Catalogue document and add it as a family and save the document in our desired folder.

Step - 2:

• Creating the following corrugated tubes as per the dimensions given in the table and storing them in the Slit COT family catalog document.

Name	ID (mm)	OD (mm)	Thickness (mm)
15mm COT	12	15	1.5
20mm COT	17	20	1.5
35mm COT	32	35	1.5
10mm COT	7	10	1.5
5mm COT	3	5	1

1. 15 mm COT TUBE:

2. 20 mm COT TUBE:

3. 35 mm COT TUBE:

4. 10 mm COT TUBE:

5. 5 mm COT TUBE:

CONCLUSION:

• From the above assignment, we learned how to define the Electrical support for a P-Clamp and also define its Electrical properties.
• We also learned how to Electrical Backshell for a Backshell component and also define its Electrical properties.
• We also learned how to make Corrugated Tubes of different diameters and also save them in the respective families in the Corrugated Tubes catalogs.