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US 7,908,742 · App. 12/055,070 · Granted Mar 22, 2011

Method of forming a protective covering for a wire harness

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Patent No.
US 7,908,742
App. No.
12/055,070
Granted
Mar 22, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A system and method for forming a wire harness covering having a predetermined three-dimensional geometry is provided. The system and method make use of a mold and a post-molding fixture. In a first phase, the mold is used during an injection molding process to form a substantially flat and partially-cured harness covering having an intermediate, substantially two-dimensional shape. In a second phase, the post-molding fixture is used after the injection molding process to orient the harness with covering to a predetermined three-dimensional geometry corresponding to the desired final shape.

Claims (23)

1. A method for forming a wire harness covering having a predetermined three-dimensional geometry comprising:

providing an injection mold that defines a mold cavity;

positioning a wire harness within the cavity of the mold;

introducing an injection molding liquid into the cavity of the mold to form a covering about the wire harness;

removing the wire harness from the mold before the covering is fully cured;

providing a post-molding fixture corresponding to the desired predetermined three-dimensional geometry for the wire harness covering; and

positioning the wire harness with the partially-cured covering in the post-molding fixture in accordance with the desired predetermined three-dimensional geometry,

wherein the wire harness is positioned in the post-molding fixture within a first predetermined time after introduction of the injection molding liquid.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein the injection mold comprises a top half and a bottom half for engagement with one another and defining the cavity there between when the halves are engaged.

3. The method of claim 2 further comprising:

disengaging the top half and bottom half of the mold;

positioning the wire harness in the portion of the cavity defined by the bottom half of the mold; and

engaging the top half and bottom half to hold the wire harness in the cavity.

4. The method of claim 1 wherein the injection molding liquid forms a thermosetting polymer covering.

5. The method of claim 4 wherein the injection molding liquid comprises a mixture of a polyol and an isocyanate that are combined in a reaction injection molding process to form a polyurethane polymer.

6. The method of claim 1 wherein the wire harness is removed from the injection mold at a second predetermined time after the injection molding liquid is introduced into the cavity.

7. The method of claim 6 wherein the second predetermined time is less than one hour.

8. The method of claim 1 wherein the first predetermined time is less than 36 hours.

9. The method of claim 8 wherein the first predetermined time is less than one hour.

10. The method of claim 1 wherein the post-molding fixture comprises a base with guide members projecting from the base for orienting the wire harness in accordance with the predetermined three-dimensional geometry.

11. The method of claim 10 further comprising marking the base with a pattern corresponding to the desired geometry.

12. The method of claim 10 wherein the step of positioning the partially-cured wire harness in the post-molding fixture comprises bending the harness about the guide members and manipulating the harness into the predetermined three-dimensional geometry.

13. The method of claim 1 further comprising fastening the wire harness with the partially-cured covering to the post-molding fixture.

Assignments (20)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 30, 2025
From: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; KAB SEATING LIMITED; TRIM SYSTEMS, LLC; TRIM SYSTEMS OPERATING CORP.; CVG NATIOINAL SEATING COMPANY, LLC; CVG ALABAMA, LLC; CVG SPRAGUE DEVICES, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 071764/0365 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 27, 2025
From: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; KAB SEATING LIMITED; TRIM SYSTEMS, LLC; TRIM SYSTEMS OPERATING CORP.; CVG NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY, LLC; CVG ALABAMA, LLC; CVG SPRAGUE DEVICES, LLC
To: TCW ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 071761/0293 →
NOTICE OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded May 4, 2021
From: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 056177/0700 →
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded May 3, 2021
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; CVG NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 056121/0497 →
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded May 3, 2021
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY; CVG CS LLC; MONONA CORPORATION; MONONA WIRE CORPORATION; MONONA (MEXICO) HOLDINGS, LLC; TRIM SYSTEMS, INC.; TRIM SYSTEMS OPERATING CORP.; CABARRUS PLASTICS, INC.; CVG OREGON, LLC; CVS HOLDINGS, INC.; SPRAGUE DEVICES, INC.; MAYFLOWER VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; CVG EUROPEAN HOLDINGS, LLC; CVG LOGISTICS, LLC; CVG ALABAMA, LLC
Reel/Frame 056121/0458 →
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded May 3, 2021
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY; CVG CS LLC; MONONA CORPORATION; MONONA WIRE CORPORATION; MONONA (MEXICO) HOLDINGS, LLC; TRIM SYSTEMS, INC.; TRIM SYSTEMS OPERATING CORP.; CABARRUS PLASTICS, INC.; CVG OREGON, LLC; CVS HOLDINGS, INC.; SPRAGUE DEVICES, INC.; MAYFLOWER VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; CVG EUROPEAN HOLDINGS, LLC; CVG LOGISTICS, LLC
Reel/Frame 056121/0424 →
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded May 3, 2021
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; CVG NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY, LLC; CVG AR LLC; CVG MONONA, LLC; CVG MONONA WIRE, LLC; TRIM SYSTEMS, INC.; TRIM SYSTEMS OPERATING CORP.; CABARRUS PLASTICS, INC.; CVG CVS HOLDINGS, LLC; CVG SPRAGUE DEVICES, LLC; MAYFLOWER VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; CVG LOGISTICS, LLC; CVG ALABAMA, LLC
Reel/Frame 056121/0483 →
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 24, 2017
From: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; CVG NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY, LLC; CVG AR LLC; CVG MONONA, LLC; CVG MONONA WIRE, LLC; TRIM SYSTEMS, INC.; TRIM SYSTEMS OPERATING CORP.; CABARRUS PLASTICS, INC.; CVG CVS HOLDINGS, LLC; CVG SPRAGUEDEVICES, LLC; MAYFLOWER VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; CVG LOGISTICS, LLC; CVG ALABAMA, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 043670/0124 →
RELEASE OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT RECORDED AT REEL 031768/FRAME 0501 Recorded Apr 12, 2017
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; CVG NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY, LLC (F/K/A NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY); CVG CS LLC; CVG MONONA, LLC (F/K/A MONONA CORPORATION); CVG MONONA WIRE, LLC (F/K/A MONONA WIRE CORPORATION); MONONA (MEXICO) HOLDINGS LLC; TRIM SYSTEMS, INC.; TRIM SYSTEMS OPERATING CORP.; CABARRUS PLASTICS, INC.; CVG OREGON, LLC; CVG CVS HOLDINGS, LLC (F/K/A CVS HOLDINGS, INC.); CVS SPRAGUE DEVICES, LLC (F/K/A SPRAGUE DEVICES, INC.); MAYFLOWER VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; CVG EUROPEAN HOLDINGS, LLC; CVG LOGISTICS, LLC; CVG ALABAMA, LLC
Reel/Frame 042237/0369 →
RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT RECORDED AT REEL 026287/FRAME 0964 Recorded Apr 12, 2017
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; CVG NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY, LLC (F/K/A NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY); CVG SPRAGUE DEVICES, LLC (F/K/A SPRAGUE DEVICES, INC.); CVG ALABAMA, LLC
Reel/Frame 042234/0690 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 12, 2017
From: CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; CVG NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 042237/0562 →
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 10, 2014
From: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY; CVG CS LLC; MONONA CORPORATION; MONONA WIRE CORPORATION; MONONA (MEXICO) HOLDINGS LLC; TRIM SYSTEMS, INC.; TRIM SYSTEMS OPERATING CORP.; CABARRUS PLASTICS, INC.; CVG OREGON, LLC; CVS HOLDINGS, INC.; SPRAGUE DEVICES, INC.; MAYFLOWER VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; CVG EUROPEAN HOLDINGS, LLC; CVG LOGISTICS, LLC; CVG ALABAMA, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 031961/0187 →
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 6, 2013
From: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY; CVG CS LLC; MONONA CORPORATION; MONONA WIRE CORPORATION; MONONA (MEXICO) HOLDINGS LLC; TRIM SYSTEMS, INC.; TRIM SYSTEMS OPERATING CORP.; CARBARRUS PLASTICS, INC.; CVG OREGON, LLC; CVS HOLDINGS, INC.; SPRAGUE DEVICES, INC.; MAYFLOWER VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; CVG EUROPEAN HOLDINGS, LLC; CVG LOGISTICS, LLC; CVG ALABAMA, LLC
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 031768/0501 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 17, 2011
From: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY; SPRAGUE DEVICES, INC.; CVG ALABAMA, LLC
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 026287/0964 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 16, 2011
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, AS AGENT
To: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INC.; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY, INC.; SPRAGUE DEVICES, INC.
Reel/Frame 026278/0753 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 16, 2011
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INC.; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY, INC.; SPRAGUE DEVICES, INC.
Reel/Frame 026278/0216 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 7, 2009
From: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. (CVG) AND DOMESTIC SUBSIDIARIES OF CVG
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 023065/0212 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 6, 2009
From: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. (CVG) AND DOMESTIC SUBSIDIARIES OF CVG
To: CREDIT SUISSE
Reel/Frame 023056/0644 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 16, 2009
From: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. (CVG) AND DOMESTIC SUBSIDIARIES OF CVG
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 022109/0746 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 9, 2008
From: BEDOE, SCOTT; BUCK, FREDERICK ALLAN
To: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.
Reel/Frame 021211/0070 →