Wiring harness routing & packaging Rules Week 3 Challenge
Q 1.
P CLAMP:
‘P’ type mounting clips are ideal elements for retaining / holding pipes, cables, cable harnesses, hoses etc. These ‘P’ clips act as form fitting adjustable bands for ease of assembly & installation. The band ends of these clips are reinforced to prevent any tearing or loosening due to high mechanical loads.
Ex :- galvanized steel, ‘P’ clips
STEPS TAKEN:
1. create midpoint.
2. create plane at entry,exit,base.
3. define part as support.
4. switch to electrical part design.
5. use define support part command to define part entry, exit and base of clip for bundle entry and exit.
6. save the model.
Q 2.
BACKSHELL:
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 to the contacts.
STEPS TAKEN:
1. create midpoint.
2. create axis system.
3. create bundle entry point.
4. switch to electric part design.
5. use define backshell command to define backshell.
6. define backshell connection points.
7. define bundle connection point.
8. save changes.
Q 3.
STEPS TAKEN:
Corrugated tubes:
In an automotive vehicle, a wire harness includes a wire bundle which is housed in and protected by a corrugated tube. The tube has two end regions circular in cross-section and a central region elliptical or race-track shaped in cross-section.
Catlogue:
1. create catlogue.
2. add family as "Slit COT".
3. save file.
4.close window.
COT tubes:
1. go to file.
2. click on new .
3. select part.
4. name of tube "COT 15mm".
5. select (define protection part command).
6. select part body.
7. insert given dimension accordingly.
8. consider bend radius is outer dia.
9. click ok
10. click on store device.
11. select created catlog and family.
12. click ok. created part will be added in family.
We did same procedure for adding each part in catlog family.