[001] The present subject matter described herein, relates to a vehicle construction and more particularly, relates to a mounting attachment for securing a wire harness.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART:
[002] Vehicle electrical wiring systems are typically configured to provide electrical power and/or control signals to various electrical components throughout the vehicle. For example, a wire harness may deliver electrical power and/or control signals for driving motors, heaters and lights, internal and external communication means. To limit movements of wire harnesses during vehicle operation, cable ties and brackets are employed to secure the wire harnesses on support structures of the vehicle, such as the chassis.
[003] Generally, the support structures for securing the wire harness are made up of sheet metal for providing necessary strength and rigidity, such that the support structures do not collapse or deform during clamping of the wire harness. However, the sheet metal support structures are cost inclusive, and also increases weight. Further, the sheet metal support structures are prone to inclusion of sharp edges during manufacturing. Such sharp edges lead to wear of the sheet metal support structures. Further, such sharp edges also lead to wear of wire harness being clamped on the support structure, as the wire harness generally comes into contact with the edges of support structure during vehicle running conditions.
[004] Chinese Patent publication CN105391230B provides a wire harness fixing structure, the wire harness fixing structure comprising: a cooling medium is provided with a relief valve (18) of the cooling medium tank (16); a sensor (12), which sensor is installed in the coolant tank (16); a connector terminal (14), the connecting terminal is positioned outside the coolant release valve (18) when

viewed from the position of mounting the sensor (12); a wire harness (10), which harness the sensor (12) and the connection terminal (14) electrically connected ; and a bracket (20), the carrier is fastened to the cooling medium tank (16) and fixed to the wire harness (10). A bracket (20) comprises a fastening portion (22) and the holding portion (26), said portion being fastened is fastened to the cooling medium tank (16), said holding portion (26) having a cooling medium facing closed on one side a substantially U-shape relief valve (18) and holding the wire harness (10) within said U-shape.
[005] However, the assembly, shape, operation and location of the parts mentioned in the prior art are not similar to the present disclosure.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
[006] The principal objective of the present invention is to provide a wire harness attachment structure made of plastic / resin and having strength and rigidity comparable to sheet metal support structures.
[007] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide a simple, cost effective, and efficiently designed wire harness attachment structure that is distinct from all conventional designs, and includes smooth and finished edges providing no wear to the wire harness.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[008] The present invention relates to a wire harness attachment structure for a vehicle. The wire harness attachment structure includes a vertical member having a first mounting portion on a front face, and a second mounting portion on a side edge, the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion being orthogonal to each other, the second mounting portion being a U-shaped cuboidal extension on the side edge, wherein, the first mounting portion includes a first mounting slot, the first mounting slot being surrounded by alternate rectilinear depths and rectilinear protrusions defining a corrugated / serrated cross-section,

and the second mounting portion includes a second mounting slot on a vertical face of the U-shaped cuboidal extension defining the second mounting portion.
[009] In order to further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit scope of the present subject matter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and components. Some embodiments of system or methods in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
[0011] Figs, la and lb illustrates views of a wire harness attachment structure for a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0012] Fig. 2 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the wire harness attachment structure of Fig. la across a section A-A';
[0013] Fig. 3 illustrates another cross-sectional view of the wire harness attachment structure of Fig. la across a section B-B'; and
[0014] Fig. 4 illustrates a back view of the wire harness attachment structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0015] 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.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:
[0016] The present disclosure presents embodiments for a wire harness attachment structure for a vehicle. The wire harness attachment structure includes a vertical member having a first mounting portion on a front face, and a second mounting portion on a side edge, the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion being orthogonal to each other, the second mounting portion being a U-shaped cuboidal extension on the side edge, wherein, the first mounting portion includes a first mounting slot, the first mounting slot being surrounded by alternate rectilinear depths and rectilinear protrusions defining a corrugated / serrated cross-section, and the second mounting portion includes a second mounting slot on a vertical face of the U-shaped cuboidal extension defining the second mounting portion.
[0017] It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present subject matter. It should also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that by devising various arrangements that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its spirit and scope. Furthermore, all examples recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art, and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation,

together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures.
[0018] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
[0019] Figs, la and lb illustrates views of a wire harness attachment structure (100) for a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an example as shown in Fig. lb, the wire harness attachment structure (100) is configured to secure a wiring harness (95). In an embodiment, the wire harness attachment structure (100) includes a vertical member (102) having a first mounting portion (104) on a front face (106), and a second mounting portion (108) on a side edge (110). In an embodiment, the first mounting portion (104) and the second mounting portion (108) are orthogonal to each other. Further in an embodiment, the second mounting portion (108) is a U-shaped cuboidal extension on the side edge (110). In an example, the wire harness attachment structure (100) is made up of a plastic or resin like material, and the first mounting portion (104) and the second mounting portion (108) are integrated with the wire harness attachment structure (100) during manufacturing.
[0020] In an embodiment, the first mounting portion (104) of the wire harness attachment structure (100) includes a first mounting slot (116). Further as shown in Fig. la, the first mounting slot (116) is surrounded by alternate rectilinear depths (118) and rectilinear protrusions (120). Alternatively, the depths (118) and the protrusions (120) may include any regular or irregular geometrical shape. Further, the second mounting portion (108) includes a second mounting slot (124) on a vertical face (126) of the U-shaped cuboidal extension defining the second mounting portion (108). In an example, the first mounting slot (116) and the

second mounting slot (124) are configured to removably receive clamps (90) for securing the wiring harness (95) to the wire harness attachment structure (100). Although, the first mounting portion (104) and the second mounting portion (108) are configured for securing the wiring harness (95), alternatively, either of the first mounting portion (104) and the second mounting portion (108) may be configured to receive any sensor or the like device along with the wiring harness (95).
[0021] Fig. 2 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the wire harness attachment structure (100) of Fig. la across a section A-A'. As shown, the first mounting slot (116) is surrounded by the alternate rectilinear depths (118) and rectilinear protrusions (120) defining a corrugated / serrated cross-section (122). In an embodiment, the corrugated / serrated cross-section (122) provides rigidity to the wire harness attachment structure (100), and a discontinuous bending axis along the section A-A', as against a straight bending axis. Such a discontinuous bending axis provides effective distribution of load, thereby enabling less deformation of the wire harness attachment structure (100).
[0022] Fig. 3 illustrates another cross-sectional view of the wire harness attachment structure (100) of Fig. la across a section B-B'. As shown, the second mounting portion (108) includes the second mounting slot (124) on the vertical face (126) of the U-shaped cuboidal extension defining the second mounting portion (108). In an embodiment, the U-shaped cuboidal extension provides rigidity to the wire harness attachment structure (100), and a discontinuous bending axis along the section B-B', as against a straight bending axis. Such a discontinuous bending axis provides effective distribution of load, thereby enabling less deformation of the wire harness attachment structure (100). Further, the U-shaped cuboidal extension aides in easy clamping of the wiring harness (95).
[0023] Fig. 4 illustrates a back view of the wire harness attachment structure (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the wire harness attachment structure (100) is provided with a plurality of ribbed structures (402) arranged symmetrically around the first mounting slot (116). In

an example, the plurality of ribbed structures (402) provides additional rigidity to the wire harness attachment structure (100).
[0024] The wire harness attachment structure (100) as described above includes necessary strength and rigidity, such that the support structures do not collapse or deform during clamping of the wiring harness (95). Further, the wire harness attachment structure (100) being made up of plastic or resin like material, includes smooth edges that does not cause wear and tear of the wiring harness (95).
[0025] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/component of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.

We claim:

A wire harness attachment structure (100) for a vehicle, the wire harness attachment structure (100) comprising:
a vertical member (102) having a first mounting portion (104) on a front face (106), and a second mounting portion (108) on a side edge (110), the first mounting portion (104) and the second mounting portion (108) being orthogonal to each other, the second mounting portion (108) being a U-shaped cuboidal extension on the side edge (110),
wherein, the first mounting portion (104) includes a first mounting slot (116), the first mounting slot (116) being surrounded by alternate rectilinear depths (118) and rectilinear protrusions (120) defining a corrugated / serrated cross-section (122), and the second mounting portion (108) includes a second mounting slot (124) on a vertical face (126) of the U-shaped cuboidal extension defining the second mounting portion (108).
The wire harness attachment structure (100) as claimed in claim 1 is made
up of a plastic or resin like material.
The wire harness attachment structure (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein
the first mounting portion (104) and the second mounting portion (108) are
integrated with the wire harness attachment structure (100) during
manufacturing.
The wire harness attachment structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
the first mounting slot (116) and the second mounting slot (124) are
configured to removably receive clamps (90) for securing the wiring harness
(95) to the wire harness attachment structure (100).
The wire harness attachment structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
either of the first mounting portion (104) and the second mounting portion
(108) are configured to receive any sensor or the like device along with the
wiring harness (95).

The wire harness attachment structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the corrugated / serrated cross-section (122) provides rigidity and a discontinuous bending axis to the wire harness attachment structure (100). The wire harness attachment structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the U-shaped cuboidal extension provides rigidity and a discontinuous bending axis to the wire harness attachment structure (100). The wire harness attachment structure (100) as claimed in claim 1 includes a plurality of ribbed structures (402) arranged symmetrically around the first mounting slot (116).