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Granted Patent B2
US 12,154,705 · App. 18/020,816 · Granted Nov 26, 2024

Wire harness unit

Inventor: Takeo Maruchi (Yokkaichi, JP)
Assignee: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
H01B7/42B60R16/0222H01B7/0045H05K9/0098
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Patent No.
US 12,154,705
App. No.
18/020,816
Granted
Nov 26, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

A wire harness unit including: a plurality of conductive paths for conducting electricity between in-vehicle devices; and a cooling tube through which a coolant is able to flow for cooling the plurality of conductive paths, wherein: the plurality of conductive paths include a first conductive path and a second conductive path parallel to the first conductive path, the first conductive path includes a first inner insulating layer that is hollow and tubular, and a first tubular conductor that covers an outer circumferential surface of the first inner insulating layer, and the second conductive path includes a second inner insulating layer that is hollow and tubular, and a second tubular conductor that covers an outer circumferential surface of the second inner insulating layer.

Claims (62)

1. A wire harness unit comprising:

a plurality of conductive paths for conducting electricity between in-vehicle devices; and

a cooling tube through which a coolant is able to flow for cooling the plurality of conductive paths, the cooling tube being of a flexible resin material, wherein:

the plurality of conductive paths include a first conductive path and a second conductive path parallel to the first conductive path,

the first conductive path includes a first inner insulating layer that is hollow and tubular, and a first tubular conductor that covers an outer circumferential surface of the first inner insulating layer,

the second conductive path includes a second inner insulating layer that is hollow and tubular, and a second tubular conductor that covers an outer circumferential surface of the second inner insulating layer,

the cooling tube includes a first section extending through the first inner insulating layer, a second section extending through the second inner insulating layer, and a turnback portion that links the first section and the second section, and

the first inner insulating layer and the second inner insulating layer are of synthetic resin.

2. The wire harness unit according to claim 1 ,

wherein a number of conductive paths included in the plurality of conductive paths is an even number.

3. The wire harness unit according to claim 1 , further comprising

an exterior cover for covering the conductive paths, wherein:

the exterior cover includes an exterior tube and a grommet that is connected to an end of the exterior tube, and

the turnback portion is disposed inside the grommet.

4. The wire harness unit according to claim 1 , wherein:

the first tubular conductor is a first braided member formed by braiding metal strands, and

the second tubular conductor is a second braided member formed by braiding metal strands.

5. The wire harness unit according to claim 1 , further comprising

an electromagnetic shield for covering the cooling tube and the conductive paths, wherein:

the electromagnetic shield is a shielding braided member formed by braiding metal strands,

the first inner insulating layer and the second inner insulating layer each include an exposed insulating portion that is exposed from the first tubular conductor or the second tubular conductor,

the exposed insulating portion covers the cooling tube, and

the cooling tube extends through the shielding braided member.

6. The wire harness unit according to claim 5 , wherein:

the first conductive path and the second conductive path each include a terminal and an outer insulating layer for covering an outer circumferential surface of the first tubular conductor or the second tubular conductor,

the first tubular conductor and the second tubular conductor each include an exposed conductor portion that is exposed from the outer insulating layer,

the exposed conductor portion is electrically connected to the terminal, and

the exposed conductor portion is covered by the electromagnetic shield.

7. The wire harness unit according to claim 6 , further comprising

a coat for covering the exposed conductor portion.

8. The wire harness unit according to claim 1 , further comprising

an electromagnetic shield for covering the cooling tube and the conductive paths, wherein:

the electromagnetic shield is a shielding braided member formed by braiding metal strands,

the first inner insulating layer and the second inner insulating layer each include an exposed insulating portion that is exposed from the first tubular conductor or the second tubular conductor,

the exposed insulating portion covers the cooling tube, and

the exposed insulating portion and the cooling tube extend through the shielding braided member.

9. The wire harness unit according to claim 1 , further comprising

an exterior cover for covering the conductive paths, wherein:

the exterior cover includes an exterior tube and a grommet connected to an end of the exterior tube, and

the cooling tube extends through the grommet.

10. A wire harness unit comprising:

a plurality of conductive paths for conducting electricity between in-vehicle devices;

a cooling tube through which a coolant is able to flow for cooling the plurality of conductive paths, wherein:

the plurality of conductive paths include a first conductive path and a second conductive path parallel to the first conductive path,

the first conductive path includes a first inner insulating layer that is hollow and tubular, and a first tubular conductor that covers an outer circumferential surface of the first inner insulating layer,

the second conductive path includes a second inner insulating layer that is hollow and tubular, and a second tubular conductor that covers an outer circumferential surface of the second inner insulating layer, and

the cooling tube includes a first section extending through the first inner insulating layer, a second section extending through the second inner insulating layer, and a turnback portion that links the first section and the second section; and

an electromagnetic shield for covering the cooling tube and the conductive paths, wherein:

the electromagnetic shield is a shielding braided member formed by braiding metal strands,

the first inner insulating layer and the second inner insulating layer each include an exposed insulating portion that is exposed from the first tubular conductor or the second tubular conductor,

the exposed insulating portion covers the cooling tube, and

the cooling tube extends through the shielding braided member.

11. A wire harness unit comprising:

a plurality of conductive paths for conducting electricity between in-vehicle devices;

a cooling tube through which a coolant is able to flow for cooling the plurality of conductive paths, wherein:

the plurality of conductive paths include a first conductive path and a second conductive path parallel to the first conductive path,

the first conductive path includes a first inner insulating layer that is hollow and tubular, and a first tubular conductor that covers an outer circumferential surface of the first inner insulating layer,

the second conductive path includes a second inner insulating layer that is hollow and tubular, and a second tubular conductor that covers an outer circumferential surface of the second inner insulating layer, and

the cooling tube includes a first section extending through the first inner insulating layer, a second section extending through the second inner insulating layer, and a turnback portion that links the first section and the second section; and

an exterior cover for covering the conductive paths, wherein:

the exterior cover includes an exterior tube and a grommet connected to an end of the exterior tube, and

the cooling tube extends through the grommet.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 10, 2023
From: MARUCHI, TAKEO
To: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
Reel/Frame 062659/0823 →
Priority Claims (1)
JP 2020-142642 · Aug 26, 2020 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20230290540A1 · Sep 14, 2023
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