TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The subject matter in general relates to a device for holding a wiring
harness in place. More particularly, but not exclusively, the subject matter relates
to a single clamping device that can hold two different wiring harnesses together
without interfering with each other.
BACKGROUND
[002] Background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present subject matter. It is not an admission that any of the
information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed subject
matter, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[003] With the advent of wiring harnesses or cable harnesses, multiple
electrical cables or wires can be assembled into one single bundle. Rubber, vinyl,
electrical tape among others are used to bind the cables and wires together to form
the harness. This eliminated loose wires and cables hanging all over the place.
[004] A clamp is used to secure the harnesses at different points along the
length of, say for example, an automobile. The clamps help in eliminating the
hanging of the harnesses, which if left hanging at various places, are susceptible to
undue vibrations and abrasions.
[005] Conventionally, a single clamping unit is used to clamp a single wiring
or cable harness. Considering an automobile, if a separate clamping unit is used for
each harness, it not only affects the production rate of an automobile in a negative
way but also adversely affects the cost of production. As, a separate fastening means
(such as stud or hole) need to be planned on the surface of the panel where the
clamp can be fixed.
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[006] Also the space consumption in an automobile increases with the use of
a single clamping unit for a single wiring or cable harness. Therefore, there is a
requirement to have a clamp which can accommodate two wiring harness together.
Further, this helps in reducing the number of assembly steps significantly.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[007] In view of the foregoing limitations inherent in the state of the art, some
of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein
satisfy, are listed herein below.
[008] It is an object of the present disclosure to propose a clamping device to
hold two separate wiring harnesses thereby reducing the production cost and
increasing the production rate at the same time.
[009] It is another object of the present disclosure to propose a clamping
device that eliminates the usage of a separate clamping device for each wiring
harness.
[0010] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to propose a clamping
device that optimizes the utilization of space.
[0011] These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be
apparent to those skilled in the art after a consideration of the following detailed
description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which a
20 preferred form of the present invention is illustrated.
SUMMARY
[0012] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a clamping
device. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This
summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed
subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject
matter.
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[0013] The present disclosure relates to a clamping device configured to hold
two separate wiring harnesses. The clamping device comprises a main body
defining a through-hole, a first clamp connected to a top surface of the main body
and a second clamp connected to a bottom surface of the main body. The main body
5 is configured to secure the clamping device to a surface. The first clamp comprises
a protruding body defining a slot and a flexible strap. The flexible strap is connected
to one end of the protruding body. Free end of the flexible strap is configured to
pass through the slot such that it forms an opening to receive a first wiring harness.
[0014] The second clamp comprises a receiving body extending away from the
10 bottom surface and a flexible locking member. The receiving body defines a space
for receiving a second wiring harness. The flexible locking member is connected to
one end of the receiving body such that free end of the flexible locking member is
pointing inward towards the space defined by the receiving body.
[0015] Other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will
15 become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood,
however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating
specific embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since
various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will
become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.
20 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out
and distinctly claiming the subject matter that is regarded as forming the present
subject matter, it is believed that the present disclosure will be better understood
from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying
25 drawings, where like reference numerals designate like structural and other
elements, in which:
[0017] Fig. 1 illustrates an isometric view of a clamping device, in accordance
with an embodiment;
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[0018] Fig. 2 illustrates a front view of the clamping device as seen from
direction X as shown in fig. 1, in accordance with an embodiment;
[0019] Fig. 3 illustrates an isometric view of the clamping device, in
accordance with an embodiment;
5 [0020] Fig. 4 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the clamping device
holding two different wiring harnesses;
[0021] Fig. 5 illustrates an isometric view of another clamping device, in
accordance with an another embodiment;
[0022] Fig. 6 illustrates a front view of the clamping device as seen from
10 direction X as shown in fig. 5, in accordance with another embodiment;
[0023] Fig. 7 illustrates an isometric view of the clamping device of fig. 5, in
accordance with another embodiment; and
[0024] Fig. 8 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the clamping device of
fig. 5 holding two different wiring harnesses.
15 [0025] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the
purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from
the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and
methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles
of the disclosure described herein.
20
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the
disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It
should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to
25 clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided
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herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the
contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives
falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the
appended claims.
5 [0027] It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised
that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of
the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects,
and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are
intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
10 [0028] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular
embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As
used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the
plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further
understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes”, “consisting”
15 and/or “including” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features,
integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the
presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations,
elements, components and/or groups thereof.
[0029] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", “third”, and the like in
20 the present description are used for the purpose of description only, and to
distinguish between similar elements and are not to be construed as indicating or
implying their relative sequential importance or implicitly indicating the number of
technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may
include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
25 [0030] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the
functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example,
two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may
sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts
involved.
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[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific
terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of
ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further
understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be
5 interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context
of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense
unless expressly so defined herein.
[0032] Referring to figs. 1 and 2, a clamping device 100 is disclosed in
accordance with an embodiment. The clamping device 100 may be configured to
10 hold or clamp two different wiring harnesses at the same time. The clamping device
100 may comprise a main body 102, a first clamp 104 and a second clamp 106. The
main body 102 may be a rectangular block with chamfered edges. The main body
102 may define a through-hole 202 to secure the clamping device 100 on the
fastening means provided on a surface 404 (shown in fig. 4). The through-hole 202
15 may be defined by a pair of teeth 202a, 202b that are connected with the chamfered
edges of the rectangular block at one end. The pair of teeth 202a, 202b may be bent
towards the through-hole 202 at an angle to guide mounting of the clamping device
100 on the fastening means provided on the surface 404.
[0033] The main body 102 defines a rectangular block structure having left
20 side 102a, right side 102b, top side 102c, and bottom side 102d. Further, the main
body 102 defines front end 102e and a rear end 102f where the clamp 100 is
mounted on the fastening means of the surface 404 from the rear end 102b. The
rear end 102f defines the through-hole 202 by the pair of teeth 202a, 202b. At the
rear end 102f, the pair of teeth 202a, 202b are provided at an angle such that the
25 pair of teeth 202a, 202b guides the fastening means, for example, stud into the
through-hole 202 provided at the rear end 102f of the main body 102. Further, a
flange structure 102g may be defined on periphery of the front end 102e of the main
body 102. The flange structure 102g extends perpendicularly outward from the left
side 102a and the right side 102b at the front end 102e of the main body 102. The
30 flange structure 102g provides extra surface for operator’s thumb which eases
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process of assembly of the clamp 100 on the surface 404.
[0034] In an embodiment, the main body 102 may define a top surface 204 at
the top side 102c and a bottom surface 206 at the bottom side 102d. It is to be noted
that, as described earlier, the terminologies top surface 204 and bottom surface 206
5 are descriptive and are not intended to be limiting. The terminologies, top surface
and bottom surface can be interchanged or replaced with side surface, front surface
or back surface depending upon the orientation of the clamping device 100.
However, the surfaces are opposite to each other.
[0035] Fig. 3 is an isometric view of the clamping device 100, in accordance
10 with an embodiment. The first clamp 104 may be connected to the top surface 204
of the main body 102. The first clamp 104 may comprise a protruding body 302
that may protrude laterally from the top surface 204 of the main body 102. The
protruding body 302 may define a slot 304 along its length.
[0036] In an embodiment, a flexible strap 306 may be connected to one end of
15 the protruding body 302 such that length of the flexible strap 306 and length of the
slot 304 may be parallel to each other.
[0037] In an embodiment, at least one of the surface of the flexible strap 306
may define a plurality of locking teeth (not shown).
[0038] In an embodiment, a free end 308 of the flexible strap 306 may be
20 configured to pass through the length of the slot 304. Surface of the slot 304 that
may be adjacent to the surface of the flexible strap 306 defining the locking teeth,
when the free end 308 of the flexible strap 306 is introduced into the slot 304, may
also define a plurality of locking teeth (not shown).
[0039] The two sets of locking teeth (one on the surface of the flexible strap
25 306 and other on the adjacent surface of the slot 304) may be arranged such that the
flexible strap 306 can move only in one direction. That is, the movement of the
flexible strap 306 with respect to the slot 304 is unidirectional and the flexible strap
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306 cannot be withdrawn from the slot 304 once introduced, and the two sets of
locking teeth are interlocked.
[0040] In an embodiment, the introduction of the free end 308 of the flexible
strap 306 into the slot 304 defines an opening 310. The opening 310 may be
5 configured to receive a first wiring harness 406 (shown in Fig. 4). The more the
flexible strap 306 is introduced into the slot 304, the lesser the size of the opening
310. Thus, the flexible strap 306 may be configured to accommodate wiring
harnesses of varying sizes.
[0041] In an embodiment, the first wiring harness 406 may be introduced into
10 the opening 310 and may be tightened by pulling the free end 308 of the flexible
strap 306 out of the slot 304.
[0042] In an embodiment, the first wiring harness 406 may be a wiring harness
(used in an automobile) or any other cable that needs to be affixed at a particular
spot.
15 [0043] In an embodiment, the second clamp 106 may be connected to the
bottom surface 206 of the main body 102. The second clamp 106 may comprise a
receiving body 312 that may extend away from the bottom surface 206 of the main
body 102.
[0044] In an embodiment, the receiving body 312 may be configured to be bent
20 to define a space 314 for accommodating a second wiring harness 408 (shown in
fig. 4).
[0045] In an embodiment, the receiving body 312 may be configured to be
shaped in the form of “L”.
[0046] In an embodiment, a flexible locking member 316 may be configured
25 to be connected to an end 318 of the receiving body 312. The flexible locking
member 316 may be connected such that free end 320 of the flexible locking
member 316 is pointing inward towards the space 314 defined by the receiving body
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312.
[0047] In an embodiment, the flexible locking member 316 may be flexible
and may pivot about the end 318 of the receiving body 312 upon an application of
force on outward surface 322 of the flexible locking member 316. A support rib is
5 provided on the pivot joint of the end 318 and the flexible locking member 316 on
outward surface 322 to provided extra strength to the flexible locking member 316
when force is applied on inward surface.
[0048] In an embodiment, the second wiring harness 408 may be a head lamp
levelling cable (in an automobile) or any other cable that needs to be affixed at a
10 particular spot.
[0049] Fig. 4 is an exemplary embodiment of the clamping device 100 holding
two different wiring harnesses 406, 408. The instant embodiment is explained as
applied to an automobile, although those skilled in this art will understand that the
principles disclosed are in no way limiting the clamping device 100 to the
15 automobile and that the clamping device 100 is equally applicable where there is a
need to hold two different wiring harnesses using a single clamping unit (which in
this case is the clamping device 100).
[0050] In an automobile, there may be multiple wiring harnesses that run along
the length of the automobile. One such wiring harness may be a head lamp
20 illuminating wiring harness and another may be a head lamp levelling cable (that is
used to adjust the beam angle of the head lamp). Let us consider the head lamp
illuminating wiring harness to be the first wiring harness 406 and the head lamp
levelling cable to be the second wiring harness 408.
[0051] In an embodiment, the clamping device 100 may be secured to the
25 surface 404 of an automobile body using fastening means 402. The fastening means
402 may pass through the through-hole 202 defined by the main body 102 and may
be fastened to the surface 404. The fastening means 402 may be any one of the
conventionally used mechanical fasteners such as nut and bolt or screw or stud
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among others.
[0052] The first wiring harness 406 may be clamped using the first clamp 104.
In an embodiment, the first wiring harness 406 may be introduced into the opening
310 defined by the first clamp 104 and the flexible strap 306 may be tightened
5 around the first wiring harness 406.
[0053] In another embodiment, the first wiring harness 406 may be placed on
the protruding body 302 and the flexible strap 306 may be wrapped around the first
wiring harness 406 to introduce the free end 308 into the slot 304 defined by the
protruding body 302. The flexible strap 306 may be tightened as per requirement.
10 [0054] The second wiring harness 408 may be clamped using the second clamp
106. In an embodiment, the second wiring harness 408 may be pressed against the
outward surface 322 of the flexible locking member 316. This pressing applies a
force on the outward surface 322 of the flexible locking member 316 which pivots
the flexible locking member 316 inward about the end 318 of the receiving body
15 312. This allows the second wiring harness 408 to enter and secure itself in the
space 314 defined by the receiving body 312.
[0055] Once the second wiring harness 408 is secured within the space 314
defined by the receiving body 312, the flexible locking member 316 regains its
original position.
20 [0056] In an embodiment, the flexible locking member 316 is configured to
retain the second wiring harness 408 within the space 314 by not allowing it to exit
the second clamp 106. If the second wiring harness 408 tries to exit the second
clamp 106, it exerts force on inward surface of the flexible locking member 316.
The force pivots the flexible locking member 316 about the end 318 of the receiving
25 body 312 and away from the space 314 defined by the receiving body 312. This
closes the gap between the free end 320 of the flexible locking member 316 and the
bottom surface 206 of the main body 102, thus restricting the lateral exit of the
second wiring harness 408 from the second clamp 106.
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[0057] In another embodiment as illustrated in fig. 5-8 where a clamping
device 500 is provided to hold two different wiring harnesses. The clamping device
500 may comprise a main body 502, a first clamp 504 and a second clamp 506. The
main body 502 may be a rectangular block with chamfered edges. The main body
5 502 may define a through-hole 602 to secure the clamping device 500 on the
fastening means provided on a surface 804 (shown in fig. 8). The through-hole 602
may be defined a plurality of internal threads to receive the fastener provided on
the surface 804.
[0058] In an embodiment, the main body 502 may define a top surface 604 at
10 and a bottom surface 606. Fig. 7 is an isometric view of the clamping device 500,
in accordance with an embodiment. The first clamp 504 may be connected to the
top surface 604 of the main body 502. The first clamp 504 may comprise a
protruding body 702 that may protrude laterally from the top surface 604 of the
main body 502. The protruding body 702 may define a slot 704 along its length.
15 [0059] In an embodiment, a flexible strap 706 may be connected to one end of
the protruding body 702 such that length of the flexible strap 706 and length of the
slot 704 may be parallel to each other. In an embodiment, at least one of the surface
of the flexible strap 706 may define a plurality of locking teeth (not shown).
[0060] In an embodiment, a free end 708 of the flexible strap 706 may be
20 configured to pass through the length of the slot 704. Surface of the slot 704 that
may be adjacent to the surface of the flexible strap 706 defining the locking teeth,
when the free end 708 of the flexible strap 706 is introduced into the slot 704, may
also define a plurality of locking teeth (not shown).
[0061] In an embodiment, the introduction of the free end 708 of the flexible
25 strap 706 into the slot 704 defines an opening 710. The opening 710 may be
configured to receive a first wiring harness 806 (shown in Fig. 8). The more the
flexible strap 706 is introduced into the slot 704, the lesser the size of the opening
710. Thus, the flexible strap 706 may be configured to accommodate wiring
harnesses of varying sizes.
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[0062] In an embodiment, the second clamp 506 may be connected to the
bottom surface 606 of the main body 502. The second clamp 506 may comprise a
receiving body 712 that may extend away from the bottom surface 606 of the main
body 502.
5 [0063] In an embodiment, the receiving body 712 may be configured to be
formed in horizontal U shape where opening of sides act as a receiving portion. The
receiving body 712 defines a space 714 for accommodating a second wiring harness
808 (shown in fig. 8).
[0064] In an embodiment, a first locking member 718 may be configured to be
10 connected to an end 716 of the receiving body 712. A second locking member 722
may be configured to connect to an end 720 of the receiving body 712. Both the
first locking member 718 and the second locking member 722 are opposite to each
other. Both the locking members pointing towards each other to define a narrow
entry towards the space 714. The first locking member 718 and the second locking
15 member 722 define a tapered outward surface as well as tapered inward surface.
[0065] Fig. 8 is an exemplary embodiment of the clamping device 500 holding
two different wiring harnesses 806, 808. The instant embodiment is explained as
applied to an automobile, although those skilled in this art will understand that the
principles disclosed are in no way limiting the clamping device 500 to the
20 automobile and that the clamping device 500 is equally applicable where there is a
need to hold two different wiring harnesses using a single clamping unit (which in
this case is the clamping device 500).
[0066] In an embodiment, the clamping device 500 may be secured to the
surface 804 of an automobile body using fastening means 802. The fastening means
25 802 may pass through the through-hole 602 defined by the main body 502 and may
be fastened to the surface 804. The fastening means 802 may be any one of the
conventionally used mechanical fasteners such as nut and bolt or screw or stud
among others.
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[0067] The second wiring harness 808 may be clamped using the second clamp
506. In an embodiment, the second wiring harness 808 may be pressed against the
tapered outward surface defined by the first locking member 718 and the second
locking member 722. This pressing applies a force on the tapered outward surface
5 which expands the first locking member 718 and the second locking member 722
outward about the ends 716, 720 of the receiving body 712. This allows the second
wiring harness 808 to enter and secure itself in the space 714 defined by the
receiving body 712.
[0068] Once the second wiring harness 808 is secured within the space 714
10 defined by the receiving body 712, the first locking member 718 and the second
locking member 722 regains its original position.
[0069] In an embodiment, the first locking member 718 and the second locking
member 722 are configured to retain the second wiring harness 808 within the space
714 by not allowing it to exit the second clamp 506.
15 TECHNICAL ADVANTAGE
[0070] The present disclosure proposes a clamping device for holding two
different wiring harnesses.
[0071] The present disclosure proposes a clamping device that eliminates the
use of a separate clamping device for each wiring harness.
20 [0072] The present disclosure proposes a clamping device that optimizes the
utilization of space.
[0073] The present disclosure proposes a clamping device that increases
production rate and decreases production cost of a system where the clamping
device is being used (as opposed to previously using multiple clamping units). As
25 an example, if used in an automobile, the clamping device increases the production
rate and decreases the production cost of the automobile.
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[0074] Furthermore, each of the appended claims defines a separate invention,
which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the
various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context,
all references below to the “invention” may in some cases refer to certain specific
5 embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the
“invention” will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily
all, of the claims.
[0075] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention
disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be
10 referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of
the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be
included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or
patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein
deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of
15 all groups used in the appended claims.
[0076] Furthermore, those skilled in the art can appreciate that the terminology
used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not
intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. It will be appreciated that several
of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may
be combined into other systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or
unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may
subsequently be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope
of the present disclosure as encompassed by the following claims.
[0077] The claims, as originally presented and as they may be amended,
encompass variations, alternatives, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and
substantial equivalents of the embodiments and teachings disclosed herein,
including those that are presently unforeseen or unappreciated, and that, for
example, may arise from applicants/patentees and others.
[0078] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the present
disclosure, other and further embodiments of the present disclosure may be devised
without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure
is determined by the claims that follow. The present disclosure is not limited to the
described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a
5 person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined
with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the
art.

We claim:
1. A clamping device (100) for holding two separate wiring harnesses (406,
408), the clamping device (100) comprising:
a main body (102) defining a through-hole (202), wherein the main body
102) is configured to secure the clamping device (100) to a surface (404);
a first clamp (104) connected to a top surface (204) of the main body (102),
wherein the first clamp (104) comprises:
a protruding body (302), the protruding body (302) defines a slot (304);
a flexible strap (306) connected to one end of the protruding body (302);
and
a free end (308) of the flexible strap (306) is configured to pass through
the slot (304), such that it forms an opening (310) to receive a first
wiring harness (406); and
a second clamp (106) connected to a bottom surface (206) of the main body
(102), the second clamp (106) comprises:
a receiving body (312) extending away from the bottom surface (206),
the receiving body (312) defines a space (314) for receiving a second wiring
harness (408); and
a flexible locking member (316) connected to one end (318) of the
receiving body (312), such that free end (320) of the flexible locking member
(316) is pointing inward towards the space (314) defined by the receiving
body (312).
2. The clamping device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a flange structure
(102c) is defined on periphery of a front end (102a) of the main body (102).
3. The clamping device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a fastener (402) is
configured to pass through the through-hole (202) to secure the clamping
device (100) to the surface (404).
4. The clamping device (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the through-hole
(202) is defined by a pair of teeth (202a, 202b), the pair of the pair of teeth
(202a, 202b) are provided at an angle to guide the fastener (402) to the
through hole (202).
5. The clamping device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein length of the
flexible strap (306) and length of the slot (304) are parallel to each other.
6. The clamping device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a surface of the
10 flexible strap (306) and the slot (304) comprises locking teeth which provides
a unidirectional movement of the flexible strap (306) with respect to the slot
(304).
7. The clamping device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first wiring
harness (406) is a head lamp levelling cable.
8. The clamping device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second wiring
harness (408) is a head lamp levelling cable.
9. The clamping device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible locking
member (316) pivots about the end (318) of the receiving body (312) when
the second wiring harness (408) is pressed against outward surface (322) of
the flexible locking member (316), thereby allowing the second wiring
harness (408) to be received by the space (314) defined by the receiving body
(312).
10. The clamping device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible locking
member (316) pivots about the end (318) of the receiving body (312),
reducing the gap between the free end (320) and the bottom surface (206) of
the main body (102) when force is acted on inward surface of the flexible
locking member (316), thereby restricting lateral exit of the second wiring
harness (408) from the second clamp (106).
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11. A clamping device (500) for holding two separate wiring harnesses (806,
808), the clamping device (500) comprising:
a main body (502) defining a through-hole (602), wherein the main body
(602) is configured to secure the clamping device (500) to a surface (804);
a first clamp (504) connected to a top surface (604) of the main body (502),
wherein the first clamp (504) comprises:
a protruding body (702), the protruding body (702) defines a slot (704);
a flexible strap (706) connected to one end of the protruding body (702);
and
a free end (708) of the flexible strap (706) is configured to pass through
the slot (704), such that it forms an opening (710) to receive a first
wiring harness (806); and
a second clamp (506) connected to a bottom surface (606) of the main body
(502), the second clamp (506) comprises:
a receiving body (712) extending away from the bottom surface (606),
the receiving body (712) defines a space (714) for receiving a second wiring
harness (808); and
a first locking member (718) provided at one end (716) of the receiving
body (712) and a second locking member (722) provided at other end (720)
of the receiving body (712), the first locking member (718) and the second
locking member (722) are pointing towards each other to define narrow entry
to the space (714) defined by the receiving body (712).
12. The clamping device (500) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the through-hole
(602) defines a plurality of internal threads to receive the fastener (802).
13. The clamping device (500) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a surface of the
flexible strap (706) and the slot (704) comprises locking teeth which provides
a unidirectional movement of the flexible strap (706) with respect to the slot
(704).
14. The clamping device (500) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first locking
member (716) and the second locking member (722) expand about the end
(716, 720) of the receiving body (712) when the second wiring harness (808)
is pressed against tapered outward surface of the first locking member (716)
and the second locking member (722), the first locking member (716) and the
second locking member (722) expand and thereby allowing the second wiring
harness (808) to be received by the space (714) defined by the receiving body
(712).