Patents Assigned to Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20230294619
    Abstract: A routing structure of a wiring member includes: an in-wheel motor unit including an in-wheel motor and a casing housing the in-wheel motor; and a wiring member connecting the in-wheel motor and a vehicle body side apparatus. In the wiring member, an end portion connected to the in-wheel motor is a first fixing portion, and a portion fixed to a vehicle subsequently to the end portion is a second fixing portion. A wiring fixing part to which the second fixing portion is fixed is provided to the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Takahiro MURATA, Naofumi YAMATAKE
  • Publication number: 20230294623
    Abstract: A vehicle wheel-side apparatus incorporated into a vehicle wheel rotated around a steering rotation central axis with steering includes: an apparatus body; and a plurality of connection parts provided to the apparatus body, wherein each of the plurality of connection parts is a portion to which a wire-like transmission member extending from a vehicle body is connected, and each of the plurality of connection parts keeps the wire-like transmission member in a posture so that the wire-like transmission member is drawn from the apparatus body toward the steering rotation central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Takahiro MURATA, Naofumi YAMATAKE
  • Publication number: 20230291194
    Abstract: A spliced cable including: a first shielded wire, wherein the first shielded wire comprises at least one conductor and a first shield layer having an outer surface coated with a first outer sheath; a second shielded wire, wherein the second shielded wire comprises at least one conductor and a second shield layer having an outer surface coated with a second outer sheath; a third shielded wire, wherein the third shielded wire comprises at least one conductor and a third shield layer having an outer surface coated with a third outer sheath; wherein the first conductor is electrically connected to the second conductor and to the third conductor; and a flexible shield tube, wherein the flexible shield tube comprises a first portion and a second portion longitudinally adjacent or spaced from the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Takanobu SHIMADA, Ventsislav MIRONOV
  • Publication number: 20230291186
    Abstract: A wire harness including: an electric wire; a pipe into which the electric wire is inserted; a holder that is fixed to a longitudinal end of the pipe and holds the electric wire; and a heat-shrinkable tube that has heat-shrinkability and is fixed to an outer peripheral surface of the electric wire, wherein the holder includes an engagement that engages with the heat-shrinkable tube to restrict movement of the electric wire in a longitudinal direction relative to the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Naoto TSUKIMORI, Ryo FUJIOKA
  • Publication number: 20230290536
    Abstract: A wire harness including: a plurality of electric wires; a pipe through which the plurality of electric wires are inserted; and a heat-shrinkable tube that is fixed to a longitudinal end of the pipe and covers and binds the plurality of electric wires. A manufacturing method of a wire harness including: inserting a plurality of electric wires into a heat-shrinkable tube; heating the heat-shrinkable tube to heat-shrink the heat-shrinkable tube, so as to cover and bind the plurality of electric wires with the heat-shrinkable tube; and inserting the plurality of electric wires into a pipe and fixing the heat-shrinkable tube to a longitudinal end of the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD
    Inventor: Yuya HIROMORI
  • Publication number: 20230286452
    Abstract: An undercarriage wiring module includes: a wiring member connecting a vehicle body side apparatus and a vehicle wheel side apparatus; and a support member supporting the wiring member, wherein the wiring member includes a first wire-like transmission member and a second wire-like transmission member thinner than the first wire-like transmission member, and the support member supports the wiring member so that the first wire-like transmission member is located closer to a steering rotation central axis than the second wire-like transmission member in at least a part of the wiring member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Takahiro MURATA, Naofumi YAMATAKE
  • Publication number: 20230291536
    Abstract: An in-vehicle communication system includes: an optical coupler; a first in-vehicle device group composed of a plurality of in-vehicle devices connected to a first end of the optical coupler; and a second in-vehicle device group composed of a plurality of in-vehicle devices connected to a second end of the optical coupler. The in-vehicle devices in the first in-vehicle device group are communicable with the in-vehicle devices in the second in-vehicle device group via a common transmission path in the optical coupler. The in-vehicle devices in the second in-vehicle device group are communicable with the in-vehicle devices in the first in-vehicle device group via a common transmission path in the optical coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicants: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuto UENO, Susumu TAKESHIMA
  • Publication number: 20230290540
    Abstract: A wire harness unit including: a plurality of conductive paths for conducting electricity between in-vehicle devices; and a cooling tube through which a coolant is able to flow for cooling the plurality of conductive paths, wherein: the plurality of conductive paths include a first conductive path and a second conductive path parallel to the first conductive path, the first conductive path includes a first inner insulating layer that is hollow and tubular, and a first tubular conductor that covers an outer circumferential surface of the first inner insulating layer, and the second conductive path includes a second inner insulating layer that is hollow and tubular, and a second tubular conductor that covers an outer circumferential surface of the second inner insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventor: Takeo MARUCHI
  • Publication number: 20230274855
    Abstract: A wire harness unit including: a plurality of conductive paths for conducting electricity between in-vehicle devices; and a cooling tube through which a coolant is able to flow for cooling the plurality of conductive paths, wherein: the plurality of conductive paths include a first conductive path and a second conductive path parallel with the first conductive path, the first conductive path includes a first tubular conductor that is conductive and hollow, the second conductive path includes a second tubular conductor that is conductive and hollow, and each of the first tubular conductor and the second tubular conductor includes a first end and a second end that is on an opposite side to the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventor: Takeo MARUCHI
  • Publication number: 20230271570
    Abstract: A wire harness including: an electrical wire including a core wire and an insulating cover that covers an outer circumference of the core wire; a pipe that covers the electrical wire; and a holder that holds the electrical wire and is fixed to an end of the pipe in a length direction, wherein: the insulating cover includes a recess formed in an outer circumferential surface of the electrical wire, and the holder includes a catch that restricts movement of the electrical wire in a length direction of the electrical wire relative to the holder by the catch fitting into the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventor: Yuya HIROMORI
  • Publication number: 20230268725
    Abstract: An undercarriage wiring module includes: a wiring member connecting a vehicle body side apparatus and a vehicle wheel side apparatus; and a support member supporting the wiring member so that the wiring member goes through a steering rotation central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Takahiro MURATA, Naofumi YAMATAKE
  • Publication number: 20230268098
    Abstract: A shielded cable including: a core wire; an insulating coating covering an outer circumference of the core wire; an electromagnetic shield covering an outer circumference of the insulating coating; a first tubular body covering an outer circumference of the electromagnetic shield; and a second tubular body, arranged on an outer circumference of the first tubular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Masaya FUJIKURA, Koki SHIGA, Yuki MAKIGAWA
  • Publication number: 20230260677
    Abstract: A wiring member includes: a sheet; a plurality of first wire-like transmission members disposed on the sheet; and at least one second wire-like transmission member intersecting with at least two of the plurality of first wire-like transmission members. A length dimension of the first intersection section where the second wire-like transmission member intersects with each of at least two of the plurality of first wire-like transmission members is larger than a maximum fixation interval except for the first intersection section in a fixation interval of the second wire-like transmission member. The second wire-like transmission member is located closer to a side of the sheet in relation to at least two of the plurality of first wire-like transmission members in the first intersection section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jun YAMASAKI, Masaki MIZUSHITA, Yoshiaki TANAKA
  • Publication number: 20230247815
    Abstract: A wire harness including: a first conductive path including a first wire; a ring-shaped first electromagnetic wave absorber including a first through hole through which the first wire passes; a second conductive path that includes a second wire and is provided side by side with the first conductive path; and a ring-shaped second electromagnetic wave absorber including a second through hole through which the second wire passes, wherein the first electromagnetic wave absorber is provided spaced apart from the second electromagnetic wave absorber in a length direction of the first wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventor: Katsutoshi IZAWA
  • Publication number: 20230246393
    Abstract: An outer conductor includes an outer-conductor-side contact portion that is disposed behind a housing and faces backward in a coupled state with the housing. The housing includes a housing-side contact portion facing forward in the coupled state with the outer conductor. The outer-conductor-side contact portion and the housing-side contact portion contact each other in the coupled state between the outer conductor and the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicants: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kazuya TAKEUCHI, Norihito HASHIMOTO, Kazuya KOBAYASHI, Shinobu WAKAHARA
  • Publication number: 20230246392
    Abstract: A first outer conductor and a second outer conductor are assembled to each other. At least one of the first outer conductor and the second outer conductor includes a protrusion portion protruding in a direction of assembly between the first outer conductor and the second outer conductor, and another one of the first outer conductor and the second outer conductor includes a groove portion in which the protrusion portion fits in a state where the first outer conductor and the second outer conductor are assembled. At least one of an outer surface of the protrusion portion and an inner surface of the groove portion is formed with a contact rib. The contact rib extends in the direction of assembly and comes into contact with another one of the outer surface and the inner surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicants: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kazuya Kobayashi, Norihito Hashimoto, Kazuya Takeuchi, Shinobu Wakahara
  • Publication number: 20230246398
    Abstract: An inner conductor includes an extension portion extending from a dielectric toward a circuit board. A second outer conductor includes a bottom surface where an opening portion is open, and a back surface facing backward. The extension portion includes a board connection portion protruding from the opening portion to be connected to a conductive portion of the circuit board. A retraction recessed portion is formed in the bottom surface of the second outer conductor. The retraction recessed portion extends backward from back edge portion of the opening portion in the bottom surface of the second outer conductor and is open in the back surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicants: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kazuya KOBAYASHI, Norihito HASHIMOTO, Kazuya TAKEUCHI, Shinobu WAKAHARA
  • Publication number: 20230246397
    Abstract: First and second outer conductors are each a conductive rigid body. The first outer conductor includes a fitting receiving portion. The second outer conductor includes a fitting portion fit in the fitting receiving portion in a direction of assembly to the first outer conductor. One of an inner surface of the fitting receiving portion and an outer surface of the fitting portion is formed with a recessed portion recessed in a width direction intersecting the assembly direction. Another one of the inner and outer surfaces is formed with a protruding portion protruding in the width direction and fitting in the recessed portion. The inner surface of the recessed portion and the outer surface of the protruding portion include contact surface portions contacting with each other to prevent displacement of the first and second outer conductors in a direction opposite to the assembly direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicants: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kazuya TAKEUCHI, Norihito HASHIMOTO, Kazuya KOBAYASHI, Shinobu WAKAHARA
  • Publication number: 20230231317
    Abstract: This array antenna is an array antenna to be used for beam forming and includes: a plurality of antenna elements; a ground; a dielectric provided between the plurality of antenna elements and the ground, the dielectric having an electrical length, from the plurality of antenna elements to the ground, of not less than 0.03; and a shield structure provided at least between the plurality of antenna elements and configured to shield a radio wave radiated from each antenna element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicants: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yutaro MIKI, Suguru YAMAGISHI, Ichiro KUWAYAMA, Daisuke MIYAWAKI, Kosuke SONE
  • Patent number: D990426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Yasushi Okayasu, Takeshi Matsumoto, Shinichiro Morishita