Method for Manufacturing a Cable Harness and Device for Applying a Sheath to a Branched Conductor Bundle

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This invention describes a method and apparatus for manufacturing cable harnesses, especially branched wire bundles, by laying the cables on a mounting board with precise guide elements, then immersing them in a bath containing a specially selected viscous silicone material to produce a protective coating. The process ensures an even, complete coating, particularly thanks to the unique properties of the silicone used and the special design of the holding and guide elements, which also support efficient production and removal afterward.

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• Automobile manufacturing, for producing custom-fitted wiring harnesses for vehicles.
• Aerospace industry, where robust and precisely coated cable bundles are required.
• Industrial machinery, to protect complex cable layouts in harsh environments.
• Consumer electronics, to ensure organized, insulated internal wiring in devices.
• Medical equipment assembly, where precision, reliability, and electrical safety of cable bundles are essential.

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• Consistently produces a uniform, high-quality protective coating on complex, branched cable assemblies.
• Reduces production complexity and potential for defects such as incomplete insulation.
• The selected silicone material does not stick to mounting equipment, simplifying removal and cleaning.
• Enables rapid production, including options for fast UV-curing and temperature-based curing.
• Protective coating improves electrical safety, mechanical strength, and environmental resistance of the cable harnesses.

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In the method for producing a cable harness (24), a branched wire bundle (4) is laid using guide elements (5) and then dipped in a dip tank (18) containing a viscous material (M) to form a coating (22). The viscous material (M) is a silicone with a viscosity in the region of 500 mPas to 4000 mPas. With a particular configuration of laying aids (5, 12, 14), it is ensured that the wire bundle (4) is clamped on the assembly board (2) and the coating (22) is formed in the desired manner.