CN-121989835-A - Substrate handling system and method

Abstract

A wire harness mounting assembly includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a first arm and a second arm. The first arm has a first rotational feature. The second arm has a first set of ribs. The second member includes a third arm and a fourth arm. The third arm has a second rotational feature rotatably coupled to the first rotational feature. The fourth arm is configured to flex between a first position and a second position. The fourth arm has a second set of ribs configured to engage the first set of ribs to inhibit rotation of the first member relative to the second member when the fourth arm is in the first position. The first rotational feature is configured to rotate relative to the second rotational feature when the fourth arm is in the second position.

Inventors

• J. MICHAEL
• LEWIS RACHEL
• R. DEAN
• J. Villa
• J. Little Sudic
• D. R. Peterson

Assignees

• 安波福技术股份公司

Dates

Publication Date

20260508

Application Date

20251031

Priority Date

20241101

Claims (20)

1. 1. A wire harness mounting assembly comprising: A first member including a first arm having a first rotational feature and a second arm having a first set of ribs, and A second member including a third arm having a second rotational feature rotatably coupled to the first rotational feature and a fourth arm configured to flex between a first position and a second position, the fourth arm having a second set of ribs configured to engage the first set of ribs to inhibit rotation of the first member relative to the second member when the fourth arm is in the first position, the first rotational feature configured to rotate relative to the second rotational feature when the fourth arm is in the second position.
2. 2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the first rotational feature comprises one of a shaft or an aperture and the second rotational feature comprises the other of a shaft or an aperture.
3. 3. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the first set of ribs at least partially form a third rotational feature.
4. 4. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the second set of ribs at least partially forms a fourth rotational feature.
5. 5. The assembly of claim 4, wherein the first set of ribs at least partially forms a recess, and wherein the second set of ribs at least partially forms a protrusion disposed within the recess.
6. 6. The assembly of claim 5, wherein the fourth arm comprises an aperture, wherein the second arm comprises a shaft rotatably disposed within the aperture.
7. 7. The assembly of claim 6, wherein the second arm comprises a first frustoconical wall at least partially defining the recess.
8. 8. The assembly of claim 7, wherein the first set of ribs extends from the first frustoconical wall.
9. 9. The assembly of claim 8, wherein each second rib of the second set of ribs includes an outer surface that together form a second frustoconical wall, wherein the first frustoconical wall faces the second frustoconical wall.
10. 10. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the fourth arm includes a first end coupled to an end of the second member and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the second set of ribs is disposed adjacent the second end.
11. 11. The assembly of claim 10, wherein the fourth arm includes a steering feature disposed near an end of the second member.
12. 12. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the first member forms a first conduit and the second member forms a second conduit.
13. 13. A first harness mounting member comprising: at least one wall comprising a first end and a second end; A first arm extending from the first end of the at least one wall and including a first rotational feature configured to rotatably couple to a second rotational feature of a second harness mounting member, and A second arm extending from a first end of the at least one wall and configured to flex relative to the first end between a first position and a second position, the second arm comprising: A third rotational feature configured to rotatably couple to a fourth rotational feature of the second harness mounting member, and A first set of ribs configured to engage the second set of ribs on the second harness mounting member to prevent rotation of the first harness mounting member relative to the second harness mounting member when the second arm is in the first position, the first rotation feature configured to rotate relative to the second rotation feature when the first arm is in the second position.
14. 14. The first harness mounting member of claim 13, wherein the first rotational feature comprises one of a shaft or an aperture and the second rotational feature comprises the other of a shaft or an aperture.
15. 15. The first harness mounting member of claim 13, wherein the first set of ribs at least partially form the third rotational feature.
16. 16. The first harness mounting member of claim 15, wherein the second set of ribs at least partially form the fourth rotational feature.
17. 17. The first strand mounting member of claim 16 wherein the first set of ribs at least partially forms a recess, wherein the second set of ribs at least partially forms a protrusion disposed within the recess.
18. 18. The first harness mounting member of claim 15, wherein the third rotation feature comprises a protrusion, wherein the second arm comprises an aperture extending through the protrusion.
19. 19. The first harness mounting member of claim 15, wherein the first rib sets each comprise an outer surface that together form a frustoconical wall.
20. 20. The first harness mounting member of claim 13, wherein the second arm comprises a handling feature configured to receive a tool.

Description

Substrate handling system and method Technical Field The present disclosure relates to substrate handling systems and methods, and more particularly to a system for robotic handling of a wire harness. Background Modern vehicles (e.g., automobiles) rely on electrical wires and various electrical connections to facilitate the transfer of electrical power between the interior of the vehicle and the various components. Wiring harnesses (e.g., connectors and wire bundles) play an important role in ensuring the integrity of these electrical connections as well as the reliability and performance of the vehicle. The wire harness often lacks structural integrity (e.g., rigidity) and does not ensure accurate and repeatable handling, positioning, and securing of the wire harness and/or other components during assembly. Typically, these harnesses require manual installation or the use of complex tools for installation, which can increase the cost and complexity of the harness. For example, the wiring harness may be placed within another component (e.g., a substrate) to provide the rigidity required for the robot to mount the wiring harness. These substrates are often expensive and complex. In view of the foregoing, while known substrate handling systems for vehicle wiring systems have proven useful for their intended purposes, there remains a need in the relevant art for continued improvement to address challenges associated with accurate and efficient assembly of wiring harnesses. The background art provided herein is for the purpose of generally presenting the context of the disclosure. Work of the presently named inventors, to the extent it is described in this background section, as well as aspects of the description that may not otherwise qualify as prior art at the time of filing, are neither expressly nor impliedly admitted as prior art against the present disclosure. Disclosure of Invention This section provides a general summary of the invention, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features. One aspect of the present disclosure provides a wire harness mounting assembly. The wire harness mounting assembly includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a first arm and a second arm. The first arm has a first rotational feature. The second arm has a first set of ribs. The second member includes a third arm and a fourth arm. The third arm has a second rotational feature rotatably coupled to the first rotational feature. The fourth arm is configured to flex between a first position and a second position. The fourth arm has a second set of ribs configured to engage the first set of ribs to inhibit rotation of the first member relative to the second member when the fourth arm is in the first position. The first rotational feature is configured to rotate relative to the second rotational feature when the fourth arm is in the second position. Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a first harness mounting member. The first harness mounting member includes a first arm, a second arm and at least one wall. At least one wall includes a first end and a second end. The first arm extends from a first end of the at least one wall and includes a first rotational feature configured to rotatably couple to a second rotational feature of the second harness mounting member. The second arm extends from the first end of the at least one wall and is configured to flex relative to the first end between a first position and a second position. The second arm includes a third rotational feature and a first set of ribs. The third rotational feature is configured to be rotatably coupled to a fourth rotational feature of the second harness mounting member. The first rib group is configured to engage with a second rib group on the second harness mounting member to inhibit rotation of the first harness mounting member relative to the second harness mounting member when the second arm is in the first position. The first rotational feature is configured to rotate relative to the second rotational feature when the first arm is in the second position. The details of one or more embodiments of the disclosure are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other aspects, features, and advantages will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims. Drawings The present disclosure will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1A is a perspective view of a wire harness mounting assembly in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure in a first orientation. Fig. 1B is a perspective view of the wire harness mounting assembly of fig. 1A in a second orientation in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. Fig. 1C is a perspective view of the wire harness mounting assembly of fig. 1A in a third orientation in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. Fi