CN-122000820-A - Substrate coupling system and method

Abstract

A wire harness mounting assembly includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a locking tab. The second member includes an upper surface and a side surface. The side surface extends from the upper surface. The upper surface and the side surfaces define an aperture. The aperture includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is formed in the side surface. The second portion is formed in the upper surface. The first portion is configured to receive a locking tab. The second portion is configured to receive a tool operable to engage the locking tab.

Inventors

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

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 locking tab, and A second member including an upper surface and a side surface extending from the upper surface, the upper surface and the side surface defining an aperture, the aperture including a first portion formed in the side surface configured to receive the locking tab and a second portion formed in the upper surface configured to receive a tool operable to engage the locking tab.
2. 2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the first member includes an upper surface and a side surface extending from the upper surface, the upper surface and the side surface defining a slot, the slot including a first portion formed in the side surface of the first member and a second portion formed in the upper surface of the first member, the first portion and the second portion of the slot extending along the locking tab.
3. 3. The assembly of claim 2, wherein the locking tab is disposed within the slot.
4. 4. The assembly of claim 1, wherein: the locking tab includes a first surface extending in a first direction, The first direction is transverse to the side surface, and The aperture is configured to receive the first surface.
5. 5. An assembly as claimed in claim 4, wherein: the first portion of the aperture defines a first surface, and The first surface of the first portion is configured to receive the first surface of the locking tab.
6. 6. The assembly of claim 4, wherein the locking tab includes a second surface extending from the first surface in a second direction transverse to the first direction, and the second surface is configured to engage the tool.
7. 7. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the second member comprises a first hook, the first member comprising a first window configured to receive the first hook.
8. 8. The assembly of claim 7, wherein the first hook comprises a first arm extending from a side surface of the second member and a second arm extending from the first arm.
9. 9. The assembly of claim 8, wherein the first hook member defines an "L" shape.
10. 10. The assembly of claim 8, wherein the side surfaces of the second arm and the second member define a void.
11. 11. The assembly of claim 10, wherein in an assembled configuration, the first member is at least partially disposed within the void.
12. 12. The assembly of claim 7, wherein the first member includes an upper surface, a bottom surface opposite the upper surface, and a side surface extending from the upper surface to the bottom surface, the first window being at least partially defined by the side surface and the bottom surface.
13. 13. The assembly of claim 7, wherein the second member comprises a second hook and the first member comprises a second window configured to receive the second hook.
14. 14. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the second hook member defines an "L" shape.
15. 15. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the aperture is disposed between the first hook and the second hook.
16. 16. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the locking tab is disposed between the first window and the second window.
17. 17. The assembly of claim 1, wherein in an assembled configuration, the locking tab is at least partially disposed within the aperture.
18. 18. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the first member includes a protrusion extending from the upper surface and configured to engage the tool.
19. 19. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the first member forms a first conduit and the second member forms a second conduit.
20. 20. The assembly of claim 19, wherein at least one of the first conduit or the second conduit is configured to receive a wire harness.

Description

Substrate coupling system and method Technical Field The present disclosure relates to substrate coupling systems, and more particularly, to systems for coupling robotically mounted substrates. 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. Wire 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 attachment 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 locking tab. The second member includes an upper surface and a side surface. The side surface extends from the upper surface. The upper surface and the side surfaces define an aperture. The aperture includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is formed in the side surface. The second portion is formed in the upper surface. The first portion is configured to receive a locking tab. The second portion is configured to receive a tool operable to engage the locking tab. 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 according to the principles of the present disclosure in a second orientation. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a portion of a first member of a wire harness mounting subassembly in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a portion of a second member of a wire harness mounting subassembly in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. In the drawings, reference numbers may be repeated to indicate similar and/or identical elements. Detailed Description Example constructions will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example constructions are provided to fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those having ordinary skill in the art. Specific details are set forth, such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the construction of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the specific details need not be employed, that the example constructions may be embodied in many different forms, and that the specific details and example constructions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosure. Referring to fig. 1A and 1B, a wire harness mounting assembly 10 is shown. As will be explained in more detail below, the wire harness mounting assembly 10 is used during the installation of the wire harness 12. For example, the wire harness installation assembly 10 may be used during installation of the wire harness 12 in a vehicle (not shown), such as an automobile. The wire harness mounting assembly 10 may include a first subassembly 14 and a