Understanding Electrical Assembly Structure: Sub-Assemblies at Top Level Page 1 of 1

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Concept: Understanding Electrical Assembly

Structure: Sub-Assemblies at Top Level
Understanding Electrical Assembly Structure: Sub-Assemblies at Top
Level
Using this technique, the electrical assembly is created as a sub-assembly at the top level of the main
assembly, as shown in Figure 1. This option is best used when harnesses connect components from different
mechanical assemblies. A good example of when this technique can be used is when configuring
prefabricated cables at the top-level.

As shown in Figure 1, the electrical sub-assemblies are created at the top-level. Note that with this option, the
whole harness or all sub-harnesses are flattened. Data sharing features can be used to transfer geometry
from various mechanical components into the electrical skeleton.

Figure 1 – Electrical Sub-Assemblies Created at the Top-Level

Assembly

This technique is used in this course.

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