CN218997114U - Composite cable structure integrating FPC and traditional cable and vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a composite cable structure integrating an FPC (flexible printed circuit) and a traditional cable and a vehicle, wherein the composite cable structure comprises the FPC cable, the traditional cable and a fixing piece for connecting and fixing the FPC cable and the traditional cable, a plurality of fixing holes for installing the fixing piece are formed in the FPC cable, the fixing piece comprises a fixing part for penetrating through the fixing holes and fixing the FPC cable and a connecting part which is integrally arranged with the fixing part and is used for fixing the traditional cable.

Description

Composite cable structure integrating FPC and traditional cable and vehicle

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the field of automobile design and manufacture, in particular to a composite cable structure integrating FPC and a traditional cable and a vehicle.

Background

With the increasing functions of automobiles, the functions of the whole automobile wire harness are increased, and the lengths of wire harness loops and cables are increased. According to statistics, the length of a cable of the automobile with the intelligent driving function is close to 3 km, and the weight of the wire harness is close to 35kg; the increase of the weight of the wire harness leads to the increase of the oil consumption and the reduction of the endurance of the whole vehicle, and the serious shortage of the arrangement space in the wire harness design can be caused.

At present, the flat cable, especially the FPC cable, replaces the traditional cable, so as to reduce the weight of the wire harness and solve the problem of insufficient space, but the FPC cable has the advantages, but the FPC cable itself has the defect of being incapable of providing large current, and in addition, aiming at the traditional cables such as the radio frequency cable, the twisted pair cable, the ethernet cable, the HSD cable and the like used by automobiles, the FPC cable cannot meet the realization of the function of the part, so that in order to meet the function requirement of the whole automobile, the need of providing a composite cable structure capable of combining the FPC cable with the traditional cable is urgent.

Disclosure of Invention

In view of the above, the present utility model is to provide a composite cable structure and a vehicle for integrating an FPC and a conventional cable, so as to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the utility model is as follows: the utility model provides a compound cable structure of integrated FPC and traditional cable, includes FPC cable, traditional cable and is used for connecting and fixing both mounting, offer a plurality of being used for the installation on the FPC cable the fixed orifices of mounting, the mounting is including being used for passing the fixed orifices carries out fixed part to the FPC cable to and with fixed part an organic whole sets up and be used for fixed traditional cable's connecting portion, the fixed part is followed the fixed orifices of seting up on the FPC cable wears out the back and is connected to the automobile body structure.

In a preferred embodiment, a guide post is provided between the fixing portion and the connecting portion, and the FPC cable is pressed between the connecting portion and the vehicle body structure when the fixing portion passes through the fixing hole and is connected to the vehicle body structure.

In a preferred embodiment, the connecting portion includes a base and a connecting structure disposed on the base, and an end surface of a side of the base, on which the connecting structure is not disposed, is a plane matching an end surface of the FPC cable.

In a preferred embodiment, the planar portion is recessed inward to form a groove for accommodating the protection pad, the protection pad is provided with a through hole matched with the fixing portion, and the protection pad is embedded inside the groove after passing through the fixing portion.

In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the protective pad is flush with the plane or protrudes from the plane.

In a preferred embodiment, one end of the connecting structure is rotatably connected with the base, and the other end of the connecting structure is in snap-fit connection with the base.

In a preferred embodiment, the attachment structure is a securing strap disposed on the base.

In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of fixing holes are distributed in sequence along the trend of the FPC cable.

The vehicle comprises the composite cable structure, wherein the composite cable structure comprises an FPC cable, a traditional cable and a fixing piece used for connecting and fixing the FPC cable and the traditional cable, a plurality of fixing holes are formed in the FPC cable along the length direction, the fixing piece comprises a fixing part used for penetrating through the fixing holes and fixing the FPC cable to a vehicle body structure, and a connecting part which is integrally arranged with the fixing part and used for fixing the traditional cable.

In a preferred embodiment, the fixing portion is a snap-in structure that mates with the vehicle body structure.

Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that: according to the composite cable structure, the FPC cable and the traditional cable are connected and fixed to the vehicle body structure through the fixing piece, so that the FPC cable and the traditional cable can be combined, the problem that the FPC cable cannot be widely popularized and used due to the fact that large current cannot be provided and special cable functions cannot be met can be solved, the weight of a whole vehicle wire harness can be effectively reduced, and the problem that the space of the whole vehicle is insufficient can be solved.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the utility model and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the utility model.

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a composite cable structure provided by the present utility model;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an aperture in an FPC cable;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of one of the structures of the fixing member provided in the embodiment;

fig. 4 is a schematic view showing a connection relationship between the fixing member and the vehicle body structure shown in fig. 3.

The figures are marked as follows:

10. an FPC cable; 101. a fixing hole;

20. a fixing member;

21. a fixing part;

22. a connection part; 2201. a base; 2202. a connection structure; 2203. a plane; 2204. a groove; 2205. a protective pad;

23. a guide post;

30. a conventional cable;

40. a vehicle body structure.

Detailed Description

Various exemplary embodiments of the present utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that: the relative arrangement of the components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present utility model unless it is specifically stated otherwise.

The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the utility model, its application, or uses.

Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to one of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but are intended to be part of the specification where appropriate.

In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be construed as merely illustrative, and not a limitation. Thus, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

A compound cable structure integrating FPC and a traditional cable is disclosed in fig. 1 and 2, and comprises an FPC cable 10, a traditional cable 30 and a fixing piece 20 for connecting and fixing the two, wherein a plurality of fixing holes 101 for installing the fixing piece 20 are formed in the FPC cable 10, the fixing holes 101 can be distributed along the trend of the FPC cable 10 in sequence for ensuring the attractiveness of wiring, the fixing holes 101 are arranged at intervals preferentially, and the central point connecting line of the fixing holes 101 coincides with the central line of the FPC cable 10. As shown in fig. 3, the fixing member 20 includes a fixing portion 21 for penetrating through the fixing hole 101 and fixing the FPC cable 10, and a connecting portion 22 integrally provided with the fixing portion 21 and for fixing the conventional cable 30, the fixing portion being connected to the vehicle body structure after penetrating out of the fixing hole provided on the FPC cable. Conventional cables 20 referred to in the present utility model include radio frequency cables for automotive use, twisted pair cables, ethernet cables, HSD cables, and the like.

According to the composite cable structure, the FPC cable 10 and the traditional cable 30 are connected and fixed to the vehicle body structure 40 through the fixing piece 20, so that the combined use of the FPC cable 10 and the traditional cable 30 can be realized, the problem that the FPC cable 10 cannot be widely popularized and used due to the fact that large current cannot be provided and special cable functions cannot be met can be solved, the weight of a whole vehicle wire harness can be effectively reduced, and the problem that the space of the whole vehicle is insufficient can be solved.

In an embodiment, as shown in fig. 3, a guide post 23 is provided between the fixing portion 21 and the connecting portion 22, and when the fixing portion 21 passes through the fixing hole 101 and is connected to the vehicle body structure 40, the FPC cable 10 is pressed outside the guide post 23 between the connecting portion 22 and the vehicle body structure 40, and fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the fixing member 20 and the vehicle body structure 40, so that the FPC cable 10 can be stably fixed between the fixing member 20 and the vehicle body structure 40, preventing the FPC cable 10 from shaking during the vehicle operation, and affecting the connection stability of the FPC cable 10. For ease of assembly, the end of the guide post 23 near the fixing portion 21 may be further provided in a tapered structure, and in the process of connecting the fixing portion 21 to the vehicle body structure 40, the FPC cable 10 is pressed to a predetermined assembly position by the vehicle body structure 40, achieving a tight interference fit.

In an embodiment, the connection portion 22 includes a base 2201 and a connection structure 2202 disposed on the base 2201, wherein an end surface of a side of the base 2201, where the connection structure 2202 is not disposed, is a plane 2203 that matches an end surface of the FPC cable 10, where it is to be noted that the connection structure 2202 may be a connection structure existing in the art, so long as the connection structure can fix a conventional cable, and there is no limitation on the number of cables fixed inside the connection structure 2202; fig. 3 shows a schematic structural diagram of a first connecting structure 2202 provided in this embodiment, which is a reversible snap-on structure, wherein one end of the first connecting structure is rotatably connected with a base 2201, and the other end of the first connecting structure is in snap-on connection with the base 2201; the second connecting structure 2202 provided in this embodiment is a fixing band provided on the base 2201, and specifically, when in use, the fixing member 20 having different connecting structures 2202 can be preset and selectively used according to needs.

In an embodiment, the plane 2203 is partially recessed inwards to form a groove 2204 for accommodating the protection pad 2205, a through hole (not shown in the figure) matched with the fixing portion 21 is formed in the protection pad 2205, and the protection pad is embedded inside the groove 2204 after passing through the fixing portion 21, so that the surface of the FPC cable 10 can be protected, and damage to the FPC cable 10 when the FPC cable 10 is fixed is prevented.

Further, the bottom of the guard pad 2205 is flush with the plane 2203, or the protruding plane 2203 is preferably configured as the protruding plane 2203, thereby achieving better protection.

The composite cable structure of the utility model has the following advantages:

1. the fixing mode of the connecting part 22 in the fixing piece 20 is flexible and changeable, and can be selected according to the fixing requirement of the traditional cable 30, so that the fixing mode is flexible and changeable;

2. compared with the sticking fixing mode adopted by the traditional FPC cable 10, the fixing is more stable and reliable;

3. the space utilization rate of wire harness arrangement is extremely high: the signal loop CAN be integrated by using the FPC cable 10, the traditional cables 30 such as a large-wire-diameter power loop, a radio frequency cable, a CAN cable, an Ethernet cable, an HSD cable and the like CAN be used according to requirements, the whole scheme CAN greatly reduce the weight of the whole vehicle wire harness, the use of common wires is reduced, and the wire harness arrangement space is saved.

The present utility model also provides a vehicle including the above-mentioned composite cable structure, the composite cable structure including the FPC cable 10, the conventional cable 30, and the fixing member 20 for connecting and fixing the two, the FPC cable 10 being provided with a plurality of fixing holes 101 in a length direction, the fixing member 20 including a fixing portion 21 for penetrating the fixing holes 101 and fixing the FPC cable 10 to the vehicle body structure 40, and a connecting portion 22 integrally provided with the fixing portion 21 and for fixing the conventional cable 30.

In an embodiment, the fixing portion 21 is a snap-in structure matched with the vehicle body structure 40, and the snap-in structure can be directly clamped into a metal plate hole on the existing vehicle body structure 40 without further processing the existing vehicle body structure 40, so that the structure is simple and high in applicability.

While certain specific embodiments of the utility model have been described in detail by way of example, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the above examples are for illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the utility model. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the utility model. The scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. A compound cable structure integrating FPC and traditional cable, its characterized in that: including FPC cable, traditional cable and be used for connecting and fixed both's mounting, offer a plurality of being used for the installation on the FPC cable the fixed orifices of mounting, the mounting is including being used for passing the fixed orifices carries out fixed part to the FPC cable to and set up and be used for fixed traditional cable's connecting portion with fixed part an organic whole, fixed part follow the fixed orifices of offering on the FPC cable wears out the back and is connected to the automobile body structure.

2. The composite cable structure of claim 1, wherein the composite cable structure comprises an FPC and a conventional cable, and is characterized in that: a guide post is arranged between the fixing part and the connecting part, and when the fixing part passes through the fixing hole and is connected to the vehicle body structure, the FPC cable is pressed between the connecting part and the vehicle body structure.

3. The composite cable structure of claim 1, wherein the composite cable structure comprises an FPC and a conventional cable, and is characterized in that: the connecting portion comprises a base and a connecting structure arranged on the base, and the end face of one side of the base, which is not provided with the connecting structure, is a plane matched with the end face of the FPC cable.

4. A composite cable structure integrating FPC with a conventional cable according to claim 3, wherein: the plane part is inwards sunken to form a groove for accommodating the protection pad, a through hole matched with the fixing part is formed in the protection pad, and the protection pad is embedded in the inner side of the groove after passing through the fixing part.

5. The composite cable structure of claim 4, wherein the composite cable structure comprises an FPC and a conventional cable, and is characterized in that: the bottom of the protective pad is flush with the plane or protrudes from the plane.

6. A composite cable structure integrating FPC with a conventional cable according to claim 3, wherein: one end of the connecting structure is rotationally connected with the base, and the other end of the connecting structure is connected with the base in a buckle type.

7. A composite cable structure integrating FPC with a conventional cable according to claim 3, wherein: the connecting structure is a fixed binding belt arranged on the base.

8. The composite cable structure of claim 1, wherein the composite cable structure comprises an FPC and a conventional cable, and is characterized in that: and the fixing holes are sequentially distributed along the trend of the FPC cable.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that: the composite cable structure of any one of claims 1-8, comprising an FPC cable, a conventional cable, and a fixing member for connecting and fixing the two, wherein a plurality of fixing holes are formed in the FPC cable in a length direction, the fixing member comprises a fixing portion for passing through the fixing holes and fixing the FPC cable to a vehicle body structure, and a connecting portion integrally provided with the fixing portion and for fixing the conventional cable.

10. A vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that: the fixing part is of a buckle type structure matched with the vehicle body structure.

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