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US3629783A
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Flat wiring harness routing arrangement
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1969-09-15
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1989-09-15
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for routing a flat, electrical wiring harness from a relatively stationary structural member such as a motor vehicle body to a movable structural member such as a vehicle door that is hingedly connected to the stationary member. The wiring harness is formed having two relatively straight portions that axially are offset and are connected by a third portion disposed perpendicularly to both the straight line portions. The harness is positioned so that it extends from one of the structural members into a hollow, protective housing secured to at least one of the structural members. Within the housing, the configuration of the harness is a coil that includes the third harness portion. The harness extends from the housing to the other of the structural members so that it is capable of conducting electrical energy between these members.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Holzwarth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R35/00; H01R35/02; H02; H02G; H02G11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
In combination with a first structural member and a second structural member secured to said first member for movement relative thereto, protective housing means operatively secured to at least one of said members and defining a generally closed chamber, said housing means having access means formed therethrough to said chamber, and elongate electrically conductive means for conveying electrical energy from one of said members to the other, said conductive means including first and second portions being formed in substantially straight line configurations and a third portion having a substantially straight line configuration and extending in a direction normal to said first and second portions, said third portion being located between said first and second portions, said conductive means extending from one of said members through said access means into said chamber, being formed in at least one coil within said chamber and extending through said access means from said chamber to the other of said members, said coil including said third portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
In combination with a first structural member and a second structural member secured to said first member for movement relative thereto, protective housing means operatively secured to at least one of said members and defining a generally closed chamber, said housing means having access means formed therethrough to said chamber, and elongate electrically conductive means for conveying electrical energy from one of said members to the other, said conductive means including first and second portions being formed in substantially straight line configurations and a third portion having a substantially straight line configuration and extending in a direction normal to said first and second portions, said third portion being located between said first and second portions, said conductive means extending from one of said members through said access means into said chamber, being formed in at least one coil within said chamber and extending through said access means from said chamber to the other of said members, said coil including said third portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said conductive means includes A substantially flat conductive element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said conductive means comprises a substantially flat wiring harness including flat wire conductors encased in electrically insulating material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 3, wherein said housing means are formed from electrical insulating material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 4, wherein said housing means comprise a generally hollow cylinder, said access means comprising a pair of slots formed through the sidewall of said cylinder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
The combination of claim 5, including a rigid first arm secured to cylinder for movement therewith and extending from said cylinder to a point on one of said members where said first arm is secured to said one member, and a second rigid arm pivotally secured to said cylinder for movement relative thereto, extending from said cylinder to the other of said members and secured to the other of said members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 6, wherein said one member comprises a motor vehicle door and said other member comprises a motor vehicle body door pillar, said door being hingedly connected to said pillar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
136 words
An assembly for conducting electrical energy from a first structural member comprising a motor vehicle body element to a second structural member comprising a motor vehicle body element hingedly attached to said first member for movement relative thereto, said assembly including a flat wiring harness having electrically conductive elements, said harness having a first portion extending from said first structural member to a rigid housing defining a chamber, said housing being operatively secured to at least one of said members, said first harness portion extending through a first opening in said housing and into said chamber, said harness having a second portion located within said housing and being formed into at least one coil, said harness having a third portion extending from said chamber through a second opening in said housing to said second structural member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
136 words
An assembly for conducting electrical energy from a first structural member comprising a motor vehicle body element to a second structural member comprising a motor vehicle body element hingedly attached to said first member for movement relative thereto, said assembly including a flat wiring harness having electrically conductive elements, said harness having a first portion extending from said first structural member to a rigid housing defining a chamber, said housing being operatively secured to at least one of said members, said first harness portion extending through a first opening in said housing and into said chamber, said harness having a second portion located within said housing and being formed into at least one coil, said harness having a third portion extending from said chamber through a second opening in said housing to said second structural member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly of claim 8, wherein said wiring harness is elongated and said first and third harness portions are interconnected by said third portion that extends angularly with respect to both said first and second portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
66 words
The assembly of claim 8, wherein said rigid housing is formed in the shape of a hollow cylinder having a first mounting arm rigidly secured thereto for movement therewith and a second mounting arm pivotally secured to said cylinder for movement relative thereto, said first mounting arm being secured to said first structural member and said second mounting arm being secured to said second structural member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |