Wire harness foamed to trim panel
First Claim
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1. In combination:
- a trim panel having a first surface;
a plurality of wires disposed adjacent said first surface of said trim panel;
a polymer encasing said wires and being molded to said first surface of said trim panel so as to secure said wires to said first surface; and
an electrical connector electrically connected to at least two of said plurality of wires.
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Abstract
A plurality of wires are encased in a foam sheath which also secures the plurality of wires to a trim panel of a vehicle. The plurality of wires are first routed on a first surface of the trim panel. The plurality of wires are then at least partially enclosed by a mold having a trough, with the plurality of wires positioned between the mold and the trim panel. A generally liquid polymer is then introduced into the trough. When the polymer cures, it forms a protective sheath around the plurality of wires and secures the wires to the first surface of the trim panel.
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1. In combination:
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a trim panel having a first surface; a plurality of wires disposed adjacent said first surface of said trim panel; a polymer encasing said wires and being molded to said first surface of said trim panel so as to secure said wires to said first surface; and an electrical connector electrically connected to at least two of said plurality of wires. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A vehicle trim panel and wire harness combination comprising:
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a vehicle trim panel for mounting in an interior of a vehicle, said trim panel having a first surface; a plurality of wires disposed adjacent said first surface of said trim panel; a foam sheath encasing said wires and securing said wires to said first surface of said trim panel; and an electrical connector electrically connected to at least two of said plurality of wires. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. In combination:
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a trim panel having a first surface; a plurality of electric wires disposed adjacent said first surface of said trim panel; a sheath encasing said wires and securing said wires to said first surface of said trim panel; and an outer panel adjacent said first surface of said trim panel, said plurality of wires and said sheath being at least partially disposed within a channel formed in said outer panel. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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