Forming a rigid cable harness with a curable sleeve
US11081261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1033
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided are methods for forming a rigid cable harness. An example method includes providing a curable sleeve comprising a curable compound, an adhesive, and a backing; wherein the curable adhesive tape has a longitudinal direction. The method further includes placing a plurality of cables on the sleeve in the longitudinal direction and wrapping the curable sleeve around the placed plurality of cables to form a cable harness, wherein the wrapping comprises wrapping the plurality of cables with the curable sleeve in the longitudinal direction. The method additionally includes positioning the cable harness into a desired shape and curing the curable compound of the cable harness to form the rigid cable harness, wherein the rigid cable harness has the desired shape.
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