Cable set holder for a motor vehicle and motor vehicle with cable set holder

Abstract

A cable set holder is disclosed for fastening a cable or cable set to a motor vehicle and in particular a vehicle body. The cable set holder includes a cable mounting portion configured to hold one or more cables, and a fastening portion configured to fix the cable set holder on a body component of the motor vehicle. A nut is arranged in a loss-preventing manner on the fastening portion of the cable set holder.

Claims

1. A cable set holder for fastening at least one cable to a motor vehicle having a body component, the cable set holder comprising: a mounting portion configured to hold at least one cable; a fastening portion configured to fix the cable set holder on the body component, the fastening portion having a cage with reversible bending cage bars that each cooperate with a base of the cage to define an opening, the base of the cage defining an elongated bore; and a nut having a body portion and a flange portion, the nut arranged on the base of the cage, the flange portion projects into each of the openings defined by the reversible bending cage bars and the reversible bending cage bars cooperate to hold the nut such that the nut is axially movable relative to the elongated bore.

2. The cable set holder according to claim 1, wherein the flange portion has a diameter that is larger than a width of the cage and is captured thereby.

3. The cable set holder according to claim 2, wherein the body portion projects from the cage and has a drive feature formed therein.

4. The cable set holder according to claim 1, wherein the elongated bore overlaps with a thread of the nut.

5. The cable set holder according to claim 1, wherein the cable mounting portion comprises a ring.

6. The cable set holder according to claim 5, wherein the cable mounting portion comprises a closable element.

7. The cable set holder according to claim 1, wherein the cable mounting portion and the fastening portion comprise a plastic component.

8. The cable set holder according to claim 1, wherein the cable mounting portion and the fastening portion comprise a one-piece component.

9. The cable set holder according to claim 1, further comprising a clamping device configured to pre-engage the body component.

10. A motor vehicle comprising a body component in combination with the cable set holder according to claim 1.

11. A cable set holder for fastening at least one cable to a motor vehicle having a body component, the cable set holder comprising: a mounting portion having a ring element configured to hold at least one cable; a fastening portion configured to fix the cable set holder on the body component and having a cage with reversible bending cage bars that each cooperate with a base of the cage to define an opening and the base defining an a first elongated bore formed therethrough, the fastening portion including a bracket that defines a second elongated bore, the cage coupled to the bracket such that the first elongated bore is aligned with the second elongated bore; and a nut including a flange portion that projects into each of the openings defined by the reversible bending cage bars and a body portion extending from the flange portion with a drive feature formed therein and a threaded hole, which overlaps with the first elongated bore in the fastening portion, the nut arranged on the base of the cage and the reversible bending cage bars cooperate to hold the nut such that the nut is axially movable relative to the first elongated bore.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The present disclosure will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the following drawing figures, wherein like numerals denote like elements.

(2) FIG. 1 is a view of an enlarged extract of an underfloor of a motor vehicle with cable set holder;

(3) FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a cable set holder; and

(4) FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an assembled cable set holder.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(5) The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the invention or the application and uses of the invention. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any theory presented in the preceding background of the invention or the following detailed description.

(6) FIG. 1 shows an extract of an underfloor 2 of a motor vehicle 4. On the underfloor 2, a cable harness 6 is routed. The cable harness 6 is held with the help of a cable set holder 8. The cable set holder 8 is fixed on a stud 10. The stud 10 is embodied as welded stud and has a thread. For fixing the cable set holder 8, a nut 12 is provided which is screwed onto the stud 10.

(7) FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the cable set holder 8. The cable set holder 8 includes a cable mounting portion 16 and a fastening portion 18. Cable mounting portion 16 and fastening portion 18 are designed in one piece and may be fabricated in plastic. Alternately, multiple-part configurations are likewise conceivable.

(8) The cable mounting portion 16 is designed as a closed ring. The cable mounting portion 16 is configured to be openable. Because of this, introducing the cables 6 to be held can be simplified.

(9) The fastening portion 18 includes a cage 20 in which the nut 12 is held in a loss-preventing manner. The nut 12 includes a flange 12.1 and a body 12.2. The flange 12.1 projects under the cage 20 and is thus secured in axial direction of the nut 12 so that the nut 12 cannot fall out. Cage 20 and nut 12 are arranged on a bracket 22. The fastening portion 18 includes a bore 24. The bore 24 is designed as an elongated hole and thus allows different relative positions between stud 10 and cable set holder 8, as a result the fastening portion is adjustable. The bracket 22 likewise includes an elongated bore 26. The cage 20 is configured in such a manner that the nut 12 can be shifted along the two elongated holes 24, 26 in order to be able to accomplish the function of adjustment.

(10) The nut 12 can be inserted by reversible bending cage bars 20.1 so that the nut 12 is held in a loss-preventing manner but not captively. Other configurations with captive mountings of the nut 12 are likewise conceivable. The nut 12 can be turned relative to the fastening portion 18 of the cable set holder 8, in particular on the body 12.2 of the nut 12. To this end, the body 12.2 projects from the cage 20.

(11) Furthermore, a clamping device 28 is provided. The clamping device 28 allows a provisional fixing of the cable set holder 8 on the stub 10. The clamping device 28 in this case is embodied as a wire element.

(12) FIG. 3 shows the assembled cable set holder 8 on the stud 10. The stud 10 projects through the elongated hole bores 24, 26. The nut 12 is screwed onto the stud 10.

(13) While at least one exemplary embodiment has been presented in the foregoing detailed description, it should be appreciated that a vast number of variations exist. It should also be appreciated that the exemplary embodiment or exemplary embodiments are only examples, and are not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the invention in any way. Rather, the foregoing detailed description will provide those skilled in the art with a convenient road map for implementing an exemplary embodiment, it being understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements described in an exemplary embodiment without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims and their legal equivalents.