DE102021118101B4 - HOLDING PART - Google Patents

Abstract

Holding part (1) for enclosing at least one line (20), having: - a first holding part receptacle (2); - a second holding part receptacle (3), - the two holding part receptacles (2, 3) being connectable in this way via a connecting element (12). that a section (21) of the at least one line (20) is completely clasped by the two holding part receptacles (2, 3), - each of the holding part receptacles (2, 3) having at least one receiving section (6, 7), which is respectively formed are to receive the section (21) of the line (20), and wherein each of the holding part receptacles (2, 3) has a rib-like contour (10) which is designed to be connected to the section (21) of the at least one line ( 20) to be brought into engagement, wherein the rib-like contour (10) is designed as a protruding section and the shape of which essentially follows the shape of the respective receiving sections 6, 7 of the holding part 1.

Description

technical field

The present invention relates to a holding part for enclosing at least one line.

State of the art

So far, it has been known in the prior art to bundle or enclose a plurality of wire bundles or simply a number of wires that are provided for a wiring harness with an adhesive or wrapping tape in order to save space in such wire bundles, for example inside a vehicle embarrassed. However, the use of adhesive tape entails the following problems: On the one hand, the adhesive on the adhesive or wrapping tape does not last for the entire service life of the bundle of cables to be wrapped, so that there is a risk that individual cables will come loose from the bundle of cables and no longer in theirs originally intended position remain. This can lead to chafing on the wiring harness or on adjacent components. On the other hand, the positioning of so-called binders on a production board is not dimensionally accurate and it is also not possible to check for their presence at a corresponding test station.

The DE 19 26 514 U refers to a double clamp. The DE 199 21 619 A1 refers to a cable clamp. The DE 19 09 284 A refers to a dowel clamp. The U.S. 5,122,068 A refers to a grounding block for a cable. The U.S. 7,182,653 B1 refers to a connecting device. US 2008/0 153 328 A1 relates to a grounding block. US 2011/0 207 373 A1 relates to a connector.

Description of the invention

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a holding part for simply and efficiently enclosing at least one line, using means that are as simple as possible in terms of construction.

The object is solved by the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims, the description and the accompanying figures.

The present invention is based on the finding that the above object can be achieved by a holding part which has two holding part receptacles such that a section of a line to be encompassed is completely clasped by these two holding part receptacles. The section of the line to be clamped or gripped is received by one or at least one receiving section of the respective holding part receptacles. A slipping of the line within the holding part is prevented by a rib-like contour on each of the holding part receptacles, which engages in the section of the line to be gripped that is to be received. At the same time, a safe and permanent position of the line is ensured in an advantageous manner. As an alternative to the rib contour, secure positioning can also be achieved using a correspondingly designed spring element, which holds the line in position using the spring tension force and material elasticity.

Other formations that fulfill a corresponding clamping function can also be designed to fix and position the line.

The holding part according to the invention also increases the quality in the manufacture and assembly of line bundles and at the same time reduces the occurrence of damage or damage in an installed state, since the detachment of individual lines from a line bundle to be encompassed is no longer dependent on the quality of the adhesive tape used . In contrast to adhesive tape, the quality aspect is independent of the installation location and the prevailing climatic environment.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the disclosure relates to a holding part for enclosing at least one line with a first holding part receptacle, a second holding part receptacle, wherein the two holding part receptacles can be connected via a connecting element in such a way that a section of the at least one line is completely encircled by the two holding part receptacles each of the holding part receptacles has at least one receiving section, each of which is designed to receive the section of the line, and each of the holding part receptacles has a rib-like contour which is designed to be able to be brought into engagement with the section of the at least one line to be received be.

The holding part according to the invention advantageously enables permanent and secure positioning of the line within the holding part, since the holding part prevents a line that is to be encompassed or bundled from detaching from the line bundle. Furthermore, the holding part ensures that the holding part is set in a precise position on a cable harness. The holding part also makes it possible that the presence of such a holding part on a line or on a line bundle of a Wiring harness can be checked automatically, for example by means of a button on a suitably trained test station, which, however, will not be explained in more detail here.

Within the meaning of the present invention, a line can be a single line or represent a number of lines that are combined to form a line bundle or line package by means of the holding part according to the invention. The invention is used both for lines without and with line protection, such as a corrugated pipe protection.

In one embodiment, the at least one receiving section of the respective holding part receptacles has a rounded shape which is adapted to the shape of the section of the at least one line to be received. This achieves the advantage that an efficient grasping or grasping of the line is made possible and the line section to be grasped is prevented from slipping within the holding part.

In one embodiment, the connecting element of the holding part is designed as a hinge. As a result, the line to be encompassed can be easily inserted into the holding part and the holding part itself is easy to handle as a compact and easy-to-transport element or component due to its interconnected components.

In one embodiment, the holding part has a closure element which is designed to close the two holding part receptacles with one another. This has the advantage that the bundling of the line or lines opens up and is lost. The closure element can be embodied as a mechanical closure with a frictional and/or positive connection that cannot easily be released again.

In one embodiment, the closure element is designed as an at least two-part element, wherein a first closure element on the first holding part receptacle can be latched with a second closure element on the second holding part receptacle. This snap-in connection ensures that the holding part can be closed easily. The locking connection can represent a connection that cannot be released again without a special tool. However, if required, it would also be conceivable for the snap-in connection to be detachable again.

In one embodiment, the holding part consists of plastic. As a result, the holding part can be produced in large numbers in a simple and cost-effective manner. However, depending on the application and area of use, the holding part can also be made from other materials.

In a further embodiment, the holding part has a receiving function on the outside, so that several closed holding parts can be joined and combined. This can be designed as a mechanical connection with a non-positive and/or positive connection that cannot easily be released again.

In a further embodiment, the holding part has a receptacle with which it is possible to use further fastening elements via a force fit and/or form fit in order to fasten the line to another component by means of the holder. In this regard, this component can be designed with a bore or a rib-like partition.

character list

• 1 ein Halteteil in einer ersten Ausführungsform;
• 2 ein Halteteil in einer zweiten Ausführungsform; und
• 3 ein Halteteil in einer dritten Ausführungsform.

Further advantageous exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained below with reference to the accompanying figures. Show it:

• 1 a holding part in a first embodiment;
• 2 a holding part in a second embodiment; and
• 3 a holding part in a third embodiment.

The figures are only schematic representations and only serve to explain the invention. Elements that are the same or have the same effect are provided with the same reference symbols throughout.

The 1 shows a holding part 1 according to the invention in a first embodiment for enclosing a line 20. For a better overview, FIG 1 only one line drawn. Of course, a further line can also be provided, which is encompassed by the holding part 1 . The line 20 can be designed in particular as a corrugated tube.

The holding part 1 has a first holding part receptacle 2 and a second holding part receptacle 3 . The two holding part receptacles 2, 3 are permanently connected to one another via a connecting element 12, so that a section 21 of the line 20 is completely clasped by the two holding part receptacles 2, 3. How from the 1 can also be seen that each of the holding part receptacles 2, 3 has two receptacle sections 6, 7, which are each formed as section 21 of the line 20 record. Each of the holding part receptacles 2, 3 has a rib-like contour 10 which is designed to be brought into engagement with the section 21 of one line 20 to be received.

The contour or the rib-like contour 10 is designed as a protruding or protruding section or material section and its shape essentially follows the shape or the corrugation or its curved shape of the respective receiving sections 6, 7 of the holding part 1. The receiving sections 6 , 7 have a rounded shape for this purpose, which is adapted to the shape of the section 21 of the line 20 to be received. The contour 10 is formed on the inside of the two holding part elements 2, 3 or runs on the inside thereof.

The contour 10 engages at a corresponding point directly in a section 21 of the line 20, so that the contour 10 helps to prevent the line 20 from slipping inside the holding part 20 and the line 20 in its intended position or orientation remains permanently, even if external shocks should act on the holding part 1 and the line 20 contained therein.

A connecting element 12, which can be designed as a hinge, ensures that the two holding part receptacles 2, 3 are permanently connected to one another via a common pivot point. This ensures that there are no loose individual parts of the holding part 1 or that could be lost during assembly or transport of the holding part 1 (with or without the enclosed line 20) or would first have to be assembled, which would otherwise reduce the assembly time of the holding part 1 would increase.

The holding part 1 has a closure element 11 which is designed to close the two holding part receptacles 2 , 3 with one another—preferably permanently—after the line 20 has been inserted into the holding part 1 . The closure element 11 is designed as a two-part element or closure element, which consists of a first closure element 11a and a second closure element 11b. The first closure element 11a on the first holding part receptacle 2 is designed such that it can latch with the second closure element 11b on the second holding part receptacle (3). In the 1 the holding part 1 is in a closed state, which means that the two closure elements 11a and 11b of the closure element 11 have already been brought into engagement with one another by their corresponding latching. The latching can represent a permanent connection that cannot be released automatically without additional tools. Alternatively, the latching connection can also be designed as a positive and/or non-positive fit in order to retain a certain flexibility when positioning the holding part 1 on the line 20 to be gripped.

The holding part 1 is preferably made of plastic.

The 2 shows a holding part 1 according to the invention in a second embodiment. In contrast to the holding part 1 of 1 the holding part 1 has a further or third receiving section 8, which allows the receiving of a third line (not shown). In contrast to the one in the 2 In the first embodiment of the holding part 1 shown, the holding part is in an open position, which means that the two holding part receptacles 2, 3 are not yet closed to one another via the closure element 11.

As in this depiction of the 2 As can be seen, the first closure element 11a is designed as a so-called male and hook-shaped or wedge-shaped closure element and the second closure element 11b is designed as a female closure element complementary to the first closure element 11a with a corresponding receiving trough or a receiving element that fits into the second closure element 11b can intervene. The receiving element can have a kind of projection which enters into a (permanent) locking connection with the hook-shaped or wedge-shaped closure element 11a and holds or fixes the closure element 11a in its position after engagement has taken place.

Furthermore, the holding part 1 is the 2 (as well as the 1 ) It can be seen that the first holding part receptacle 2 has a first rib-like or rib-shaped contour 10a at the base of the holding part receptacle 2 (base element) and the second holding part receptacle 3 (cover or head element) also has a corresponding rib-like or rib-shaped contour 10a. In this way, a section 21 to be held of a line 20 (not shown) to be gripped is brought into engagement from above and below, ie from two opposite sides or directions, by means of the respective contour 10, 10a.

In this way, the respective section 21 of the line 20 (not shown) is gripped particularly securely, which enables the line 20 to be permanently positioned within the holding part 1 . The respective contours or contour elements 10a press directly into the section 21 of the line 20 to be received and hook in this way with the section 21 of the line 20 to be picked up.

The rib 10b as a stiffening element (see 1 until 3 ), which is formed on the outside on or on an upper side of the second holding part receptacle 3 and/or on or on an underside of the first holding part receptacle 2, serves to mechanically stiffen the respective holding element 2, 3 and forms an optional structural design that Holding part gives stability and durability. As a result, the internal contour—and thus also the functionality of the holding part—is ensured in terms of its design when forces are acting from the outside.

In the 1 and 2 the two holding part receptacles 2 and 3 are each identical in shape and designed next to one another, so that they enable several lines to be accommodated and encompassed, which are arranged next to one another in a common direction of extent or parallel to one another transversely to their respective direction of longitudinal extent of the respective line run. This allows multiple lines of the same diameter to be accommodated and encompassed. In further embodiments, it is possible to design the diameters differently, so that lines of different dimensions can also be accommodated and routed.

The 3 shows a third embodiment of the holding part 1 according to the invention. This differs from the holding parts of the first and second embodiment in that its receiving sections 6, 7 and 8 of the holding part receptacle 2 are arranged one above the other. This enables the inclusion and enclosing of several lines that have different or the same diameter. Alternatively, a combination of receiving sections or retaining part receptacles of a retaining part is conceivable, which are arranged next to one another and/or one above the other in order to bundle several lines, which can also have different diameters.

Furthermore, from the 3 shows that - in contrast to the two embodiments of the 1 and 2 - Not all lines are fully held in their holding part receptacles by a rib-shaped contour, especially not when the lines are arranged one above the other. However, in order to ensure this, webs can be provided in the free spaces between these lines arranged or stacked one on top of the other, so that these lines are essentially self-supporting at least partially or in sections, even if they are not fully supported by the rib-shaped contour. The holding part 1 can also be designed in such a way that at least one line 20 (not shown) can be held in position relative to an adjacent further line by at least one web.

Reference List

1

holding part

2

First holding part recording

3

Second holding part recording

6, 7, 8

Recording section of the holding part recording

10, 10a

contour

10b

Rib / stiffening element

11

closure element

11a

First closure element

11b

Second closure element

12

fastener

20

Management

21

section of the line

Claims (6)

Holding part (1) for enclosing at least one line (20), having: - A first holding part receptacle (2); - a second holding part receptacle (3), - the two holding part receptacles (2, 3) being connectable via a connecting element (12) in such a way that a section (21) of the at least one line (20) is completely clasped by the two holding part receptacles (2, 3), - Each of the holding part receptacles (2, 3) having at least one receptacle section (6, 7), which are each designed to receive the section (21) of the line (20), and wherein - Each of the holding part receptacles (2, 3) has a rib-like contour (10) which is designed to be brought into engagement with the section (21) of the at least one line (20) to be received, the rib-like contour (10) being a protruding section is formed and the shape of which essentially follows the shape of the respective receiving sections 6, 7 of the holding part 1. Holding part (1) after claim 1 , wherein the at least one receiving section (6, 7) has a rounded shape which is adapted to the shape of the section (21) to be received of the at least one line (20). Holding part (1) after claim 1 or 2 , wherein the connecting element (12) is designed as a hinge. Holding part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding part (1) has a closure element (11) which is designed to close the two holding part receptacles (2, 3) with one another. Holding part (1) after claim 4 , wherein the closure element (11) is designed as an at least two-part element, wherein a first closure element (11a) on the first holding part receptacle (2) can be latched with a second closure element (11b) on the second holding part receptacle (3). Holding part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which consists of plastic.

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