Modular integrated wire harness for manportable applications
First Claim
1. In a fully integrated, multi-functional, warfare system to be worn by an individual, said warfare system having a weapon subsystem, a helmet subsystem, and computer subsystem, and a wiring harness assembly comprising:
- an equipment carrier, said equipment carrier being worn by said individual, said equipment carrier having a hollow frame for supporting said equipment carrier and a first strap, one end of said first strap being fastened to said frame in the rear of said individual, said first strap at least partially encircling the torso of said individual, the other end of said first strap being fastened to said equipment carrier in the front of said individual;
a first plurality of wires, said first plurality of wires being contained within said frame, said first plurality of wires being connected to said computer subsystem; and
,a second plurality of wires;
said second plurality of wires being embedded within said first strap, said second plurality of wires being connected to said first plurality of wires.
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Abstract
The wiring harness assembly of the present invention is an electrical and structural network which serves as a distribution system for the command/control signals and power of a comprehensive warfare system. The warfare system, which in worn by an individual soldier, contains multiple subsystems. The wiring harness assembly includes four distinct segments which allow each subsystem to communicate with a central microprocessor and with each other. The wiring harness assembly includes the Torso Segment which is partially embedded within the frame of an equipment carrier borne by the individual soldier. The embedded portion of the wiring harness assembly is protected from any harsh environment that may be encountered by the soldier. Other segments include the Integrated Helmet Assembly Subsystem Segment, the Weapon Subsystem Segment, and the Sensor Subsystem Segment which provide the electrical network for a variety of equipment options available to the soldier.
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1. In a fully integrated, multi-functional, warfare system to be worn by an individual, said warfare system having a weapon subsystem, a helmet subsystem, and computer subsystem, and a wiring harness assembly comprising:
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an equipment carrier, said equipment carrier being worn by said individual, said equipment carrier having a hollow frame for supporting said equipment carrier and a first strap, one end of said first strap being fastened to said frame in the rear of said individual, said first strap at least partially encircling the torso of said individual, the other end of said first strap being fastened to said equipment carrier in the front of said individual; a first plurality of wires, said first plurality of wires being contained within said frame, said first plurality of wires being connected to said computer subsystem; and
,a second plurality of wires;
said second plurality of wires being embedded within said first strap, said second plurality of wires being connected to said first plurality of wires. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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