Wiring module

US2022176898A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2022176898-A1
Application numberUS-202017441505-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateMar 27, 2020
Priority dateMar 29, 2019
Publication dateJun 9, 2022
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Abstract

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A wiring module includes: a sheet which is a member extending planarly and including an easy-fracture part sectioning the sheet into a plurality of areas and capable of dividing the sheet into the areas; and a transmission member including one of or both a power line supplying an electrical power to at least one apparatus provided in one or the plurality of areas and a signal line enabling communication with the apparatus, wherein in a case where the transmission member is disposed over at least two areas, a part of a middle portion of the transmission member in relation to an end portion connected to the apparatus is fixed to a first area in the two areas, and the transmission member is laid without being fixed to a second area in the two areas.

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1 . A wiring module, comprising: a sheet which is a member extending planarly and including an easy-fracture part sectioning the sheet into a plurality of areas and capable of dividing the sheet into the areas; and a transmission member including one of or both a power line supplying an electrical power to at least one apparatus provided in one or the plurality of areas and a signal line enabling communication with the apparatus, wherein in a case where the transmission member is disposed over at least two areas, a part of a middle portion of the transmission member in relation to an end portion connected to the apparatus is fixed to a first area in the two areas, and the transmission member is laid without being fixed to a second area in the two areas. 2 . The wiring module according to claim 1 , further comprising an electronic control unit provided on the sheet to control a power supply to or communication with the plurality of apparatus, wherein wherein the transmission member is laid over the plurality of areas from a predetermined position where the electronic control unit is mounted on the sheet to a predetermined position where the apparatus is provided. 3 . The wiring module according to claim 2 , wherein the sheet is disposed between a roof panel forming a roof part of a vehicle and an interior member forming a ceiling shape of a vehicle interior. 4 . The wiring module according to claim 3 , wherein the sheet is a functional sheet as a member planarly extending over the roof panel and the interior member and including one or all of layers each having a heat insulation function, an acoustic insulation function, and a radio wave shielding function. 5 . The wiring module according to claim 3 , wherein the transmission member is electrically connected to an electrical wiring laid from a vehicle-side apparats and a power source mounted on a side of the vehicle to the roof part via a pillar. 6 . The wiring module according to claim 5 , wherein the electronic control unit supplies one of or both a power source and a signal supplied from the wiring to the at least one apparatus via the transmission member. 7 . The wiring module according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of apparatuses executing an identical type of function are provided in the one area. 8 . The wiring module according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of apparatuses each executing a function different from each other are provided in the one area.

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  • Protecting, fastening and routing means therefor · CPC title

  • Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form · CPC title

  • Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs · CPC title

  • Wire harnesses · CPC title

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What does patent US2022176898A1 cover?
A wiring module includes: a sheet which is a member extending planarly and including an easy-fracture part sectioning the sheet into a plurality of areas and capable of dividing the sheet into the areas; and a transmission member including one of or both a power line supplying an electrical power to at least one apparatus provided in one or the plurality of areas and a signal line enabling comm…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Autonetworks Technologies Ltd, Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Sumitomo Electric Industries
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B60R16/0215. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Jun 09 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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