VEHICLE WIRING
Embodiments disclosed herein comprise wiring for a vehicle including a frame rail and a functional element. In one embodiment, the wiring comprises an electrically conductive substance disposed proximate to the frame rail of the vehicle. An electrically insulating foam encompasses the electrically conductive substance. A conductor is ultrasonically welded between the electrically conductive substance and the functional element.
1 . Wiring for a vehicle including a frame rail and a functional element, the wiring comprising:
an electrically conductive substance disposed proximate to the frame rail of the vehicle;
an electrically insulating foam encompassing the electrically conductive substance; and
a conductor ultrasonically welded between the electrically conductive substance and the functional element.
2 . Wiring as defined in claim 1 wherein the functional element includes at least one of a battery, a drive motor, a steering pump, a cooling pump, an HVAC fan, an HVAC pump, a solar panel, an air pump, a braking system and a radiator fan.
3 . Wiring as defined in claim 1 wherein the electrically conductive substance includes at least one of aluminum and a conductive composite.
4 . Wiring as defined in claim 1 wherein the electrically conductive substance has a length and the electrically insulating foam surrounds the electrically conductive substance along the length.
5 . Wiring as defined in claim 4 wherein the electrically insulating foam joins the electrically conducive substance to the frame rail.
6 . Wiring as defined in claim 5 wherein the electrically insulating foam is enclosed in a nonconductive and protective material.
7 . Wiring as defined in claim 6 wherein the nonconductive and protective material comprises a convolute.