Harness and electronic apparatus

Abstract

A harness according to this invention comprises an electric cord, a first tape, and a second tape. The tapes are electrically conductive. The first tape has a first adhesive part adhered to the electric cord and two first overlapping parts spaced apart from the electric cord. The second tape has a shape corresponding to the shape of the first tape and has a second adhesive part adhered to the electric cord, and two second overlapping parts provided at ends of the second adhesive part, respectively, and firmly contact the first overlapping parts. The second adhesive part holds the electric cord in cooperation with the first adhesive part of the first tape.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

A general architecture that implements the various feature of the invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. The drawings and the associated descriptions are provided to illustrate embodiments of the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention.

FIG. 1 is an exemplary perspective view of a portable computer according to an embodiment of this invention;

FIG. 2 is an exemplary perspective view of the harness incorporated in the housing of a portable computer shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an exemplary exploded plan view showing the harness body of the harness shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is an exemplary sectional view of the harness, taken along line F4-F4 shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is an exemplary magnified sectional view of the harness shown in FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is an exemplary exploded view explaining a step of manufacturing the harness shown in FIG. 2; and

FIG. 7 is an exemplary perspective view explaining a step of manufacturing of the harness, which step follows the step shown in FIG. 6.

Claims

1. A harness comprising: an electric cord;a first tape which is electrically conductive, which has a shape corresponding to the shape of the electric cord and which has a first adhesive part adhered to the electric cord and two first overlapping parts provided at ends of the first adhesive part, respectively, and spaced apart from the electric cord; anda second tape which is electrically conductive, which has a shape corresponding to the shape of the first tape and which has a second adhesive part adhered to the electric cord, and two second overlapping parts provided at ends of the second adhesive part, respectively, and firmly contact the first overlapping parts, the second adhesive part holding the electric cord in cooperation with the first adhesive part of the first tape.

2. The harness according to claim 1, wherein the electric cord and the first tape are adhered beforehand at the first adhesive part.

3. The harness according to claim 1, wherein the first tape and the second tape are made of cloth and plated on surfaces.

4. The harness according to claim 1, further comprising: a first cover sheet which is adhered to that surface of the first tape which faces away from the electric cord; anda second cover sheet which is adhered to that surface of the second tape which faces away from the electric cord.

5. The harness according to claim 4, wherein the first cover sheet is broader than the first tape, and the second cover sheet is broader than the second tape.

6. An electronic apparatus comprising a housing and a harness provided in the housing, said harness comprising: an electric cord;a first tape which is electrically conductive, which has a shape corresponding to the shape of the electric cord and which has a first adhesive part adhered to the electric cord and two first overlapping parts provided at ends of the first adhesive part, respectively, and spaced apart from the electric cord; anda second tape which is electrically conductive, which has a shape corresponding to the shape of the first tape and which has a second adhesive part adhered to the electric cord, and two second overlapping parts provided at ends of the second adhesive part, respectively, and firmly contact the first overlapping parts, the second adhesive part holding the electric cord in cooperation with the first adhesive part of the first tape.

7. The electronic apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the housing comprises: a first case;a second case; anda hinge mechanism which is provided between the first case and the second case and which supports the second case, enabling the second case to rotate freely, andthe harness is positioned partly in the first case and partly in the second case.

8. The electronic apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the harness further comprises a third tape which is electrically conductive and which covers those parts of the first tape and second tape which lie in the hinge mechanism.