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DE-102024137830-A1 - CLIP ORDER

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Abstract

A clip arrangement (100) for securing a cable in a vehicle is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a bracket (110), at least one cushion (120), and at least one lever (130). The bracket (110) is suitable for securing to a vehicle body frame. The at least one cushion (120) is rotatably connected to each side of the bracket (110) and is provided with a plurality of grooves (121). The at least one lever (130) is rotatably coupled to one of the two sides of the bracket (110) and can be positioned in the plurality of grooves (121). The positioning of the at least one lever (130) in different grooves of the plurality of grooves (121) defines different angular orientations of the at least one cushion (120) with respect to the bracket. An asymmetrical angular position on both sides of the bracket (110) can be achieved by configuring the clip (100).

Inventors

  • Ayan Shree
  • Santosh Khot
  • Rini Reginald
  • Parul Sharma

Assignees

  • Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20241216
Priority Date
20241108

Claims (10)

  1. A clip arrangement (100) for securing a cable in a vehicle, the arrangement (100) comprising: a bracket (110) that can be secured to a body frame of the vehicle; at least one cushion (120) that is rotatably coupled to both sides of the bracket (110) and provided with a plurality of grooves (121); and at least one lever (130) that is rotatably connected to both sides of the bracket (110) and that can be positioned in the plurality of grooves (121), wherein the positioning of the at least one lever (130) in different grooves of the plurality of grooves (121) defines different angular orientations of the at least one cushion (120) with respect to the bracket (110).
  2. order (100) according to Claim 1 , wherein the holder (110) is formed with an upper section (111), a middle section (112) and a lower section (113).
  3. order (100) according to Claim 2 , in which the upper section (111) is designed for rotatable coupling of the at least one cushion (120) on both sides of the bracket (110).
  4. order (100) according to Claim 2 , wherein the middle section (112) extends longitudinally downwards (Dn) from the upper section (111), wherein the middle section (112) is suitable for rotatably coupling the at least one lever (130) via a second connecting pin (150).
  5. order (100) according to Claim 4 , wherein the lower section (113) extends longitudinally downwards (Dn) from the middle section (112) and the lower section (113) is provided with a structure (113a) for attaching the arrangement (100) to the frame of the body of a vehicle.
  6. order (100) according to Claim 5 , wherein the connection between the middle section (112) and the lower section (113) is defined by a flange (112a).
  7. order (100) according to Claim 1 , wherein the at least one cushion (120) is defined with a plurality of supports (122) projecting either from an upper surface (120a) and a lower surface (120b) of the cushion (120).
  8. order (100) according to Claim 7 , wherein the supports (122) projecting from the upper surface (120a) of the cushion (120) are suitable for supporting the cable.
  9. order (100) according to Claim 7 , wherein the supports (122) projecting from the lower surface (120b) of the cushion (120) are provided with a plurality of grooves (121).
  10. Wiring harness of a vehicle with a clip arrangement (100) according Claim 1 .

Description

PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION The following description explains the invention and how it is to be implemented in more detail. TECHNICAL AREA The present disclosure relates generally to the field of clip arrangements. In particular, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a clip arrangement for fastening a cable in a vehicle. BACKGROUND A wiring harness is an assembly that holds numerous wires or cables in an organized manner. It is a systematic and integrated arrangement of cables within an insulating material. The purpose of the wires/cables in the wiring harness is to transmit a signal or electrical energy. The wires/cables attached to the body of a vehicle must be flexible in their structure. This allows the cable/wire to be routed as desired when attached to the vehicle's body frame. The cable with its flexible sheath cannot be easily accommodated/secured in the existing clips. While some single-angle wiring clips can hold/support the cable/wire, they cannot accommodate the cable's flexibility on the mounting surface/body of the vehicle in a convenient and effective manner. Due to the flexible structure of the cable sheath, a flexible support is required to support the cable without causing tension that could lead to damage in the long run. There is prior art that discloses mechanisms/arrangements for securing various cables/wires of the wiring harness in a vehicle. For example, patent publication No. KR20070061664A ['664] discloses a cable fastening clip for securing a cable to a vehicle body via its clip section, which can be received in a hole in the vehicle body. However, over a longer period, there is a possibility that parts may wear down due to internal rotation at hinge sections. These parts, such as the anti-rotation clips and flanges, can wear down due to frequent use, the weight of the cable, and other relative movements within the clip. In addition, existing systems use various holders at different angles, which increases the number of parts and the cost. The present disclosure aims to overcome one or more of the aforementioned limitations or other such limitations associated with the prior art. The background information disclosed in this section is provided solely to enhance understanding of the general background of the invention and should not be construed as an acknowledgment or any form of suggestion that this information constitutes the prior art already known to the person skilled in the art. SUMMARY One or more shortcomings of conventional systems are overcome, and additional advantages are provided by the mechanism as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered part of the claimed/present disclosure. In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a clip arrangement for securing a cable in a vehicle is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a bracket, at least one cushion, and at least one lever. The bracket can be secured to a body frame of the vehicle. The at least one cushion is rotatably coupled to both sides of the bracket and is provided with a plurality of grooves. The at least one lever is rotatably connected to both sides of the bracket and can be positioned in the plurality of grooves. The positioning of the at least one lever in different grooves of the plurality of grooves defines different angular orientations of the at least one cushion with respect to the bracket. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the holder is provided with an upper section, a middle section and a lower section. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the upper section is suitable for rotatably coupling the at least one cushion on both sides via a first connecting pin. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the middle section extends longitudinally downwards from the upper section and is suitable for rotatably coupling the at least one lever via a second connecting pin. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lower section extends longitudinally downwards from the middle section and is provided with a structure for attaching the arrangement to the frame of the body of a vehicle. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the connection between the middle section and the lower section is defined by a flange. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one cushion is provided with a plurality of supports which project from either an upper surface or a lower surface of the cushion. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the supports projecting from the lower surface of the cushion are provided with a plurality of grooves. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the supports projecting from the upper surface are suitable for carrying the cable. The foregoing summary serves only for illustration and is in no way intended to be limiting. In addi