Electrical wiring harness assembly and process for manufacturing same
US11345084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3462
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wiring harness assembly includes a plurality of electrical conductors having wires enclosed within insulative sheaths that are integrally formed of an electrically insulative material. The assembly also includes a lattice support structure that is attached to the insulative sheaths at multiple locations. The lattice support structure is configured to maintain a desired shape of the assembly. The lattice support structure is formed of filaments that may be formed using an additive manufacturing process The filaments may be arranged such that lattice support structure defines a plurality of hexagonally shaped apertures. A process for manufacturing the wiring harness assembly and an apparatus configured to manufacture the wiring harness assembly is also presented.
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