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- the invention relates to a connector according to the preamble of independent claim 1.
- Such connectors and mating connectors are used in the prior art to provide an electrical and mechanical connection between two electrical leads or an electrical lead and a device or installation.
- large, heavy connectors are required, which are protected by the housing against environmental influences.
- Such housings are usually made of aluminum and are provided with a thread for receiving a cable gland.
- the connectors considered here are designed for connection of a plurality of electrical conductors, one of which is a protective conductor (PE contact).
- the protective conductor can also be combined with a neutral conductor as a PEN contact.
- the protective conductor is connected to the protective conductor bridge in order to enable a corresponding protective conductor function and to bring the protective conductors of the connector and the mating connector into contact with one another.
- the remaining conductors are connected to electrical contacts of the plug insert.
- the basic structure of connector and mating connector may be substantially identical and differ only in the design of their electrical contacts for making the electrical connection.
- the designs for the connector thus apply accordingly for the mating connector.
- Connector and mating connector are designed according to the male-female principle for establishing an electrical connection between the connector and the mating connector.
- the electrical contacts of the connector and the mating connector may each be designed correspondingly as contact pins or pin receptions. For secure electrical connection of the conductors of connector and mating connector of the plug insert is firmly positioned on the housing.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a workaround for the invention of DE 10 2012 101 813 B3 offer.
- the invention relates to a connector for mechanical and electrical connection with a corresponding mating connector.
- plug connectors and mating connectors can be identical.
- the connector can be provided both cable connector for connection to a cable, or as Anba connector for mounting on a device wall.
- the connector consists of a housing in which a holding frame is added.
- the holding frame serves to receive a plug insert.
- the plug insert is provided for electrical contacting with a corresponding plug insert of the mating connector.
- a protective conductor bridge is provided in the connector, which serves to connect the protective conductor (PE contacts) of the plug insert.
- the protective conductor bridge according to the invention is inserted laterally into the holding frame.
- the protective conductor bridge is made of an electrically conductive material.
- a particularly preferred embodiment of the protective conductor bridge provides to produce these from sheet metal. This is particularly flexible, easy to work with and inexpensive to manufacture.
- At least one connecting region is provided on the holding frame. At this at least one connection region of the plug insert can be held on the support frame.
- the connection area on the support frame is designed so that the plug insert can be fastened by means of a screw on the support frame.
- connection region on the support frame on a through hole in which a screw can be used.
- the through hole is provided on its inside with an internal thread.
- a sleeve is used in the connection region of the holding frame, which is designed as a screw sleeve. This screw is inserted against rotation in the connection area. A screw with which a plug insert is fastened to the holding frame can thus be screwed into the screw sleeve in the connection region. Particularly useful is the execution of the threaded sleeve made of metal to grant a secure attachment and screwing.
- the protective conductor bridge has at least one tab, wherein the tab has a through-hole.
- the through hole is provided in the tab so that the Through hole is circular symmetrical to the through hole of the connecting portion of the holding frame is located.
- the tab is preferably inserted into a slot which is aligned transversely to the through hole of the connecting region.
- the tab is also transverse to the through hole of the connection region and the through holes can be aligned in a circle-symmetrical manner.
- At least one pair of two parallel tabs is provided on the protective conductor bridge.
- both tabs each have a through hole, wherein the through holes of the tabs are arranged circular symmetrical.
- At least one of the two tabs is provided in a slot in the holding frame.
- the second tab is arranged on the connection area that contacts the plug insert.
- a further embodiment provides that the threaded sleeve be provided in the connecting region of the holding frame, that it penetrates at least one through hole of a tab.
- the screw is to pass through the through hole of the tab, which is inserted into the slot in the support frame.
- the tab can be inserted into the slot and then secured by means of the threaded sleeve, which penetrates the through hole, from falling out.
- the protective conductor bridge has two pairs of tabs.
- the pairs of tabs are provided at the end portions of the elongated protective conductor bridge.
- the support frame has two connection portions in which the tabs can be inserted.
- the holding frame has fastening means which are provided to secure the holding frame in the housing of the connector.
- the fastening means are preferably designed as latching means.
- the holding frame can latch in the housing of the connector.
- Corresponding locking means in the housing ensure a secure and permanent locking of the fastening means of the holding frame in the housing.
- a plurality of fastening means are provided in opposite orientations on the holding frame. Due to the oppositely oriented fastening means, a further positive effect is made possible in the case of housings which are designed as mounting housings. Attachment housings are housings that do not have a cable outlet, but can be attached to a housing or device wall.
- the oppositely directed fastening means of the holding frame can be inserted from both sides in the housing. That means both from the plug side of the housing as well as from the connection side.
- a latching of the holding frame which is also preferably made of plastic, particularly advantageous and to realize well.
- the fastening means of the holding frame, as well as the corresponding locking means in the housing represent a particularly good and permanent connection when all components are made of plastic.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a connector according to the invention 1.
- a support frame 4 a plug insert 5 and a protective conductor bridge 3 are shown.
- a surrounding these components housing 2 is in the FIG. 1 not shown.
- the holding frame 4 has in its four corners in each case a connection region 9. This is provided for fastening the plug insert 5.
- the plug insert 5 is screwed with four screws in the connection area 9 and held on this.
- fixing means 6 are provided on the support frame. These locking means formed as a fastening means 6 are used for locking the support frame 4 in a housing 2.
- a plurality of fasteners 6 are expedient aligned in opposite directions to avoid falling out as well as further penetration into a housing 2.
- the protective conductor bridge 3 is inserted into the holding frame 4 on its longitudinal side. In this case, the main body of the protective conductor bridge 3 rests against the holding frame 4, wherein the end regions of the protective conductor bridge 3 engage in the connecting regions 9 of the holding frame 4. In addition, a contact between the protective conductor bridge 3 and the plug insert 5 is ensured in the connection regions 9.
- FIG. 2 an isolated support frame 4 is shown in a perspective view. Visible is the frame-shaped basic structure of the holding frame 4. On the longitudinal sides, as well as on the transverse sides, the fastening means 6 are again shown, which serve for locking the holding frame 4 in a housing 2. By aligned in the opposite direction latching means a secure attachment and locking of the support frame 4 can be ensured in a housing 2.
- the connecting portions 9 are provided in the corner regions of the holding frame 4.
- the connecting portions 9 are formed by through holes 11 in which a plug insert 5 can be fixed.
- connection region 9 is aligned transversely to the through holes 11, so that in each case a slot 8 perpendicularly intersects a through hole.
- a protective conductor bridge 3 according to the invention is isolated in the FIG. 3 shown in perspective.
- the elongated base body is formed at the end regions in each case a pair of tabs 12, 14.
- the tabs 12, 14 are aligned parallel.
- each of the tabs 12, 14, a through hole 13, 15 is provided in each of the tabs 12, 14, a through hole 13, 15 is provided.
- the through holes 13, 15 are circularly symmetrical, aligned.
- the tabs 14 are used for insertion into the slots 8 of the holding frame 4.
- the tabs 12 are provided for resting on the connecting portions 9 to contact there with an attached plug insert electrically.
- the through holes 13, 15 of the protective conductor bridge 3 and the through hole 11 of the connecting region 9 are aligned.
- a fastening element for example a screw
- connection area 9 is in the FIG. 4 shown as a perspective sectional view of a connector without plug insert. It can be seen how the holding frame 4 is inserted in a housing 2.
- the connecting regions 9 form the corner points in the housing 2 and serve for receiving and fastening a plug insert 5.
- FIG. 5 shows a perspective partial sectional view of a connecting portion 9 of a holding frame 4, this figure allows a view of the interior of the connecting portion 9.
- the holding frame 4 is shown cut in the region of the connecting region 9.
- a screw 10 is provided which completely fills the through hole 11.
- the threaded sleeve engages through the through hole 15 of the protective conductor bridge 3, whereby it is secured against falling out.
- the screw sleeve 10 contacts the tab 12 in the upper area.
- the plug insert 5 and the tab 12 are screwed to the screw sleeve 10 by means of a screw.
- the threaded sleeve 10 has a multi-edged design so that it does not twist in the through hole 11 during screwing.
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Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Steckverbinder nach dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a connector according to the preamble of
Derartige Steckverbinder und Gegensteckverbinder werden im Stand der Technik verwendet, um eine elektrische und mechanische Verbindung zwischen zwei elektrischen Leitungen oder einer elektrischen Leitung und einem Gerät oder einer Installation herzustellen. Insbesondere für die Übertragung großer Ströme sind große, schwere Steckverbinder erforderlich, die durch das Gehäuse gegen Umwelteinflüsse geschützt sind.Such connectors and mating connectors are used in the prior art to provide an electrical and mechanical connection between two electrical leads or an electrical lead and a device or installation. In particular, for the transmission of large currents large, heavy connectors are required, which are protected by the housing against environmental influences.
Derartige Gehäuse bestehen üblicherweise aus Aluminium und sind mit einem Gewinde zur Aufnahme einer Kabelverschraubung versehen. Die hier betrachteten Steckverbinder sind zur Verbindung von einer Mehrzahl elektrischer Leiter ausgeführt, von denen einer ein Schutzleiter (PE-Kontakt) ist. Der Schutzleiter kann auch kombiniert mit einem Neutralleiter als PEN-Kontakt ausgeführt sein. Der Schutzleiter ist mit der Schutzleiterbrücke verbunden, um eine entsprechende Schutzleiterfunktion zu ermöglichen und die Schutzleiter von Steckverbinder und Gegensteckverbinder miteinander in Kontakt zu bringen. Die übrigen Leiter sind mit elektrischen Kontakten des Steckereinsatzes verbunden.Such housings are usually made of aluminum and are provided with a thread for receiving a cable gland. The connectors considered here are designed for connection of a plurality of electrical conductors, one of which is a protective conductor (PE contact). The protective conductor can also be combined with a neutral conductor as a PEN contact. The protective conductor is connected to the protective conductor bridge in order to enable a corresponding protective conductor function and to bring the protective conductors of the connector and the mating connector into contact with one another. The remaining conductors are connected to electrical contacts of the plug insert.
Der prinzipielle Aufbau von Steckverbinder und Gegensteckverbinder kann im Wesentlichen identisch sein und sich lediglich in der Ausgestaltung ihrer elektrischen Kontakte zum Herstellen der elektrischen Verbindung unterscheiden. Die Ausführungen für den Steckverbinder gelten somit entsprechend für den Gegensteckverbinder.The basic structure of connector and mating connector may be substantially identical and differ only in the design of their electrical contacts for making the electrical connection. The designs for the connector thus apply accordingly for the mating connector.
Steckverbinder und Gegensteckverbinder sind korrespondierend nach dem Stecker-Buchse-Prinzip zur Herstellung einer elektrischen Verbindung zwischen dem Steckverbinder und dem Gegensteckverbinder ausgeführt. Die elektrischen Kontakte von Steckverbinder und Gegensteckverbinder können jeweils korrespondierend als Kontaktstifte oder Kontaktstiftaufnahmen ausgeführt sein. Zur sicheren elektrischen Verbindung der Leiter von Steckverbinder und Gegensteckverbinder ist der Steckereinsatz fest an dem Gehäuse positioniert.Connector and mating connector are designed according to the male-female principle for establishing an electrical connection between the connector and the mating connector. The electrical contacts of the connector and the mating connector may each be designed correspondingly as contact pins or pin receptions. For secure electrical connection of the conductors of connector and mating connector of the plug insert is firmly positioned on the housing.
Aus der
Aus der
Nachteilig an dem zuvor beschriebenen Steckverbinder ist, dass die Montage der Schutzleiterbrücke und des Steckereinsatzes aufwändig ist und in dem Gehäuse Montageraum freigehalten werden muss, um sowohl den Steckereinsatz wie auch die Schutzleiterbrücke zu montieren. Dadurch ist es erforderlich, den Steckverbinder entsprechend groß auszuführen. Außerdem sind derartige Steckverbinder oft schwer, was ihre Handhabung erschwert.A disadvantage of the connector described above, that the mounting of the protective conductor bridge and the plug insert is complex and must be kept free in the housing mounting space to mount both the plug insert as well as the protective conductor bridge. This makes it necessary to make the connector correspondingly large. In addition, such connectors are often heavy, making their handling difficult.
Ausgehend von diesen Nachteilen bietet die
Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, eine Umgehungslösung zur Erfindung der
Zudem soll die Stabilität des Steckereinsatzes im Steckverbinder erhöht werden.In addition, the stability of the connector insert in the connector should be increased.
Die Lösung der Aufgabe erfolgt erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruchs. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.The object is achieved according to the invention by the features of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Steckverbinder zur mechanischen und elektrischen Verbindung mit einem korrespondierenden Gegensteckverbinder. Dabei können Steckverbinder und Gegensteckverbinder identisch ausgebildet sein. Der Steckverbinder kann sowohl Kabelsteckverbinder, zur Verbindung mit einem Kabel, oder als Anbausteckverbinder zur Montage an einer Gerätewand vorgesehen sein.The invention relates to a connector for mechanical and electrical connection with a corresponding mating connector. In this case, plug connectors and mating connectors can be identical. The connector can be provided both cable connector for connection to a cable, or as Anba connector for mounting on a device wall.
Der Steckverbinder besteht aus einem Gehäuse in welchem ein Halterahmen aufgenommen ist. Der Halterahmen dient zur Aufnahme eines Steckereinsatzes. Der Steckereinsatz ist zur elektrischen Kontaktierung mit einem korrespondierenden Steckereinsatz des Gegensteckverbinders vorgesehen.The connector consists of a housing in which a holding frame is added. The holding frame serves to receive a plug insert. The plug insert is provided for electrical contacting with a corresponding plug insert of the mating connector.
Zudem ist im Steckverbinder eine Schutzleiterbrücke vorgesehen, welche zur Verbindung der Schutzleiter (PE-Kontakte) des Steckereinsatzes dient. Dazu ist die Schutzleiterbrücke erfindungsgemäß seitlich in den Halterahmen eingesetzt. Zweckmäßig ist die Schutzleiterbrücke aus einem elektrisch leitfähigen Material hergestellt. Eine besonders bevorzugte Ausführung der Schutzleiterbrücke sieht vor, diese aus Metallblech herzustellen. Dies ist besonders flexibel, leicht zu bearbeiten und kostengünstig herzustellen.In addition, a protective conductor bridge is provided in the connector, which serves to connect the protective conductor (PE contacts) of the plug insert. For this purpose, the protective conductor bridge according to the invention is inserted laterally into the holding frame. Suitably, the protective conductor bridge is made of an electrically conductive material. A particularly preferred embodiment of the protective conductor bridge provides to produce these from sheet metal. This is particularly flexible, easy to work with and inexpensive to manufacture.
Um den Steckereinsatz im Halterahmen befestigen zu können ist am Halterahmen wenigstens ein Verbindungsbereich vorgesehen. An diesem wenigstens einen Verbindungsbereich kann der Steckereinsatz am Halterahmen gehalten werden. Zweckmäßig ist der Verbindungsbereich am Halterahmen so ausgestaltet, dass der Steckereinsatz mittels einer Schraubverbindung am Halterahmen befestigt werden kann.In order to be able to fasten the plug insert in the holding frame, at least one connecting region is provided on the holding frame. At this at least one connection region of the plug insert can be held on the support frame. Suitably, the connection area on the support frame is designed so that the plug insert can be fastened by means of a screw on the support frame.
Erfindungsgemäß weist hierzu der Verbindungsbereich am Halterahmen ein Durchgangsloch auf, in welches eine Schraube eingesetzt werden kann. Dazu ist das Durchgangsloch auf seiner Innenseite mit einem Innengewinde versehen.According to the invention for this purpose, the connection region on the support frame on a through hole, in which a screw can be used. For this purpose, the through hole is provided on its inside with an internal thread.
In einer besonderen Ausführungsform ist in den Verbindungsbereich des Halterahmens eine Hülse eingesetzt, welche als Schraubhülse ausgebildet ist. Diese Schraubhülse ist verdrehsicher im Verbindungsbereich eingebracht. Eine Schraube, mit welcher ein Steckereinsatz am Halterahmen befestigt wird, kann so in die Schraubhülse im Verbindungsbereich eingeschraubt werden. Besonders zweckmäßig ist die Ausführung der Schraubhülse aus Metall um eine sichere Befestigung und Verschraubung zu gewähren.In a particular embodiment, a sleeve is used in the connection region of the holding frame, which is designed as a screw sleeve. This screw is inserted against rotation in the connection area. A screw with which a plug insert is fastened to the holding frame can thus be screwed into the screw sleeve in the connection region. Particularly useful is the execution of the threaded sleeve made of metal to grant a secure attachment and screwing.
Erfindungsgemäß weist die Schutzleiterbrücke zumindest eine Lasche auf, wobei die Lasche über ein Durchgangsloch verfügt. Das Durchgangsloch ist so in der Lasche vorgesehen, dass das Durchgangsloch kreissymmetrisch zum Durchgangsloch des Verbindungsbereichs des Halterahmens liegt.According to the invention, the protective conductor bridge has at least one tab, wherein the tab has a through-hole. The through hole is provided in the tab so that the Through hole is circular symmetrical to the through hole of the connecting portion of the holding frame is located.
Dazu ist die Lasche vorzugsweise in einen Schlitz eingesetzt, welcher quer zum Durchgangsloch des Verbindungsbereichs ausgerichtet ist. Dadurch liegt die Lasche ebenfalls quer zum Durchgangsloch des Verbindungsbereichs und die Durchgangslöcher können fluchtend, kreissymmetrisch ausgerichtet werden.For this purpose, the tab is preferably inserted into a slot which is aligned transversely to the through hole of the connecting region. As a result, the tab is also transverse to the through hole of the connection region and the through holes can be aligned in a circle-symmetrical manner.
In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist an der Schutzleiterbrücke wenigstens ein Paar von zwei parallelen Laschen vorgesehen. Dabei verfügen beide Laschen über jeweils ein Durchgangsloch, wobei die Durchgangslöcher der Laschen kreissymmetrisch angeordnet sind.In a particularly preferred embodiment, at least one pair of two parallel tabs is provided on the protective conductor bridge. In this case, both tabs each have a through hole, wherein the through holes of the tabs are arranged circular symmetrical.
Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist zumindest einer der beiden Laschen in einem Schlitz im Halterahmen vorgesehen. Die zweite Lasche ist dabei so auf dem Verbindungsbereich angeordnet, dass die den Steckereinsatz kontaktiert. Durch aufschrauben des Steckereinsatzes auf den Verbindungsbereich wird so eine elektrisch leitende Verbindung zwischen dem Steckereinsatz und der Schutzleiterbrücke hergestellt.In this embodiment, at least one of the two tabs is provided in a slot in the holding frame. The second tab is arranged on the connection area that contacts the plug insert. By screwing the plug insert on the connection area as an electrically conductive connection between the plug insert and the protective conductor bridge is made.
Eine weiterführende Ausführungsform sieht vor, dass die Schraubhülse so im Verbindungsbereich des Halterahmens vorgesehen sein, dass sie zumindest ein Durchgangsloch einer Lasche durchdringt. Besonders zweckmäßig ist die Schraubhülse durch das Durchgangsloch der Lasche zu führen, die in den Schlitz im Halterahmen eingesetzt ist. So kann die Lasche in den Schlitz eingesetzt und anschließend mittels der Schraubhülse, welche das Durchgangsloch durchdringt, vor Herausfallen gesichert werden.A further embodiment provides that the threaded sleeve be provided in the connecting region of the holding frame, that it penetrates at least one through hole of a tab. Particularly expedient, the screw is to pass through the through hole of the tab, which is inserted into the slot in the support frame. Thus, the tab can be inserted into the slot and then secured by means of the threaded sleeve, which penetrates the through hole, from falling out.
In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung weist die Schutzleiterbrücke zwei Paare Laschen auf. Dabei sind die Paare Laschen an den Endbereichen der länglich ausgebildeten Schutzleiterbrücke vorgesehen. Dementsprechend verfügt, in dieser Ausführungsform, der Halterahmen über zwei Verbindungsbereiche, in welchen die Laschen eingesetzt werden können.In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the protective conductor bridge has two pairs of tabs. The pairs of tabs are provided at the end portions of the elongated protective conductor bridge. Accordingly, in this embodiment, the support frame has two connection portions in which the tabs can be inserted.
Erfindungsgemäß verfügt der Halterahmen über Befestigungsmittel die dafür vorgesehen sind, den Halterahmen im Gehäuse des Steckverbinders zu befestigen. Die Befestigungsmittel sind vorzugsweise als Rastmittel ausgeführt. Dadurch kann der Halterahmen im Gehäuse des Steckverbinders verrasten. Korrespondierende Rastmittel im Gehäuse sorgen für eine sichere und dauerhafte Verrastung der Befestigungsmittel des Halterahmens im Gehäuse.According to the invention, the holding frame has fastening means which are provided to secure the holding frame in the housing of the connector. The fastening means are preferably designed as latching means. As a result, the holding frame can latch in the housing of the connector. Corresponding locking means in the housing ensure a secure and permanent locking of the fastening means of the holding frame in the housing.
In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind am Halterahmen mehrere Befestigungsmittel in gegenüberliegende Ausrichtungen vorgesehen. Durch die entgegengesetzt ausgerichteten Befestigungsmittel wird bei Gehäusen die als Anbaugehäuse ausgebildet sind noch ein weiterer, positiver Effekt ermöglicht. Anbaugehäuse sind dabei Gehäuse die nicht über einen Kabelabgang verfügen, sondern an eine Gehäuse- oder Gerätewand anbringbar sind.In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of fastening means are provided in opposite orientations on the holding frame. Due to the oppositely oriented fastening means, a further positive effect is made possible in the case of housings which are designed as mounting housings. Attachment housings are housings that do not have a cable outlet, but can be attached to a housing or device wall.
Bei diesen Gehäuse kann durch die entgegengesetzt ausgerichteten Befestigungsmittel der Halterahmen von beiden Seiten in das Gehäuse eingesetzte werden. Das heißt sowohl von der Steckseite des Gehäuses als auch von der Anschlussseite.In these cases, by the oppositely directed fastening means of the holding frame can be inserted from both sides in the housing. That means both from the plug side of the housing as well as from the connection side.
Die Vorteile der Erfindung kommen besonders dann zur Geltung, wenn es sich bei dem Gehäuse des Steckverbinders aus einem Gehäuse aus Kunststoff handelt. Hier ist eine Verrastung des Halterahmens, welcher ebenfalls vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff hergestellt ist, besonders vorteilhaft und gut zu realisieren. Die Befestigungsmittel des Halterahmens, sowie die korrespondierenden Rastmittel im Gehäuse stellen eine besonders gute und dauerhafte Verbindung dar, wenn alle Bauteile aus Kunststoff hergestellt sind.The advantages of the invention are particularly evident when it comes to the housing of the connector of a plastic housing. Here, a latching of the holding frame, which is also preferably made of plastic, particularly advantageous and to realize well. The fastening means of the holding frame, as well as the corresponding locking means in the housing represent a particularly good and permanent connection when all components are made of plastic.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird im Folgenden näher erläutert. Es zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Steckverbinders ohne Gehäuse;
- Fig. 2
- eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Halterahmens;
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- eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Schutzleiterbrücke;
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- eine perspektivische Schnittdarstellung eines Steckverbinders ohne Steckereinsatz; und
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- eine perspektivische Teilschnittdarstellung eines Verbindungsbereichs eines Halterahmens.
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- a perspective view of a connector without housing;
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- a perspective view of a holding frame;
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- a perspective view of a protective conductor bridge;
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- a perspective sectional view of a connector without plug insert; and
- Fig. 5
- a partial perspective sectional view of a connecting portion of a holding frame.
Die Figuren enthalten teilweise vereinfachte, schematische Darstellungen. Zum Teil werden für gleiche, aber gegebenenfalls nicht identische Elemente identische Bezugszeichen verwendet. Verschiedene Ansichten gleicher Elemente könnten unterschiedlich skaliert sein.The figures contain partially simplified, schematic representations. In part, identical reference numerals are used for the same but possibly not identical elements. Different views of the same elements could be scaled differently.
Die
Der Halterahmen 4 weist in seinen vier Ecken jeweils einen Verbindungsbereich 9 auf. Dieser ist zur Befestigung des Steckereinsatzes 5 vorgesehen. Dazu ist der Steckereinsatz 5 mit vier Schrauben im Verbindungsbereich 9 festgeschraubt und so an diesem gehalten.The holding
Über seine Außenseite verteilt sind an dem Halterahmen 4 Befestigungsmittel 6 vorgesehen. Diese als Rastmittel ausgebildeten Befestigungsmittel 6 dienen zur Verrastung des Halterahmens 4 in einem Gehäuse 2. Dabei sind zweckmäßig mehrere Befestigungsmittel 6 in entgegengesetzte Richtungen ausgerichtet um ein Herausfallen als auch ein weiteres Eindringen in ein Gehäuse 2 zu vermeiden.Distributed over its
Die Schutzleiterbrücke 3 ist in den Halterahmen 4 an seiner Längsseite eingesetzt. Dabei liegt der Hauptkörper der Schutzleiterbrücke 3 am Halterahmen 4 an, wobei die Endbereiche der Schutzleiterbrücke 3 in die Verbindungsbereiche 9 des Halterahmens 4 eingreifen. In den Verbindungsbereichen 9 ist zudem eine Kontaktierung zwischen der Schutzleiterbrücke 3 und dem Steckereinsatz 5 gewährleistet.The
In der
In den Eckbereichen des Halterahmens 4 sind die Verbindungsbereiche 9 vorgesehen. Die Verbindungsbereiche 9 sind durch Durchgangslöcher 11 gebildet, in welchen ein Steckereinsatz 5 befestigt werden kann.In the corner regions of the holding
Zudem ist in jedem Verbindungsbereich 9 ein Schlitz 8 vorgesehen. Dieser ist quer zur den Durchgangslöchern 11 ausgerichtet, so dass jeweils ein Schlitz 8 ein Durchgangsloch senkrecht schneidet.In addition, a
Eine erfindungsgemäße Schutzleiterbrücke 3 ist vereinzelt in der
In jeder der Laschen 12, 14 ist ein Durchgangsloch 13, 15 vorgesehen. Dabei sind die Durchgangslöcher 13, 15 kreissymmetrisch, fluchtend ausgerichtet. Die Laschen 14 dienen zum Einsetzen in die Schlitze 8 des Halterahmens 4. Die Laschen 12 sind zum Aufliegen auf den Verbindungsbereichen 9 vorgesehen um dort mit einem angebrachten Steckereinsatz elektrisch zu kontaktieren.In each of the
Dabei sind die Durchgangslöcher 13, 15 der Schutzleiterbrücke 3 und das Durchgangsloch 11 des Verbindungsbereichs 9 fluchtend ausgerichtet. Durch die Durchgangslöcher 11, 13, 15 kann mittels eines Befestigungselements, zum Beispiel einer Schraube, der Steckereinsatz 5 an dem Halterahmen 4 befestigt werden.In this case, the through
Ein Verbindungsbereich 9 ist in der
Die
Erkennbar ist das Durchgangsloch 11 im Verbindungsbereich 9 sowie der Schlitz 8 in welchen die Lasche 14 der Schutzleiterbrücke 3 eingesetzt ist. Die Lasche 12 der Schutzleiterbrücke 3 liegt im oberen Bereich auf dem Verbindungsbereich 9 auf.Visible is the through
In dem Durchgangsloch 11 des Verbindungsbereichs 9 ist eine Schraubhülse 10 vorgesehen, welche das Durchgangsloch 11 vollständig ausfüllt. Die Schraubhülse greift durch das Durchgangsloch 15 der Schutzleiterbrücke 3, wodurch diese vor Herausfallen gesichert ist.In the through
Gleichzeitig kontaktiert die Schraubhülse 10 im oberen Bereich die Lasche 12. Mittels einer Schraube wird der Steckereinsatz 5 und die Lasche 12 mit der Schraubhülse 10 verschraubt. Im unteren Bereich weist die Schraubhülse 10 eine vielkantige Ausgestaltung auf, damit sie sich in dem Durchgangsloch 11 beim Verschrauben nicht verdreht.
Claims (13)
- Plug connector (1) for mechanically and electrically connecting to a corresponding mating plug connector and comprising a housing (2), a protective conductor bridge (3), a holding frame (4) and a plug insert (5),
wherein the holding frame (4) is held on the housing (2), the holding frame (4) comprises at least one connecting region (9) for connecting to the plug insert (5), and the plug insert (5) is held on the at least one connecting region (9), wherein the protective conductor bridge (3) is inserted laterally into the holding frame (4),
wherein
the at least one connecting region (9) is embodied so as to produce a screw connection to the plug insert (5),
wherein the at least one connecting region (9) comprises a first through-going hole (11), wherein the protective conductor bridge (3) comprises at least one link (12) having a second through-going hole (13), characterized in that the second through-going hole (13) lies symmetrically in a circular manner with respect to the first through-going hole (11). - Plug connector (1) according to Claim 1,
characterized in that
the first through-going hole (11) is embodied with an inner thread. - Plug connector (1) according to Claim 1,
characterized in that
a screwing sleeve (10) is inserted in the holding region (4) in the connecting region (9). - Plug connector (1) according to Claim 3,
characterized in that
the screwing sleeve (10) is produced form metal. - Plug connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the protective conductor bridge (3) comprises at least one pair of parallel links (12, 14) having in each case a second and third through-going hole (13, 15), wherein the second and third through-going holes (13, 15) are symmetrical in a circular manner. - Plug connector (1) according to Claim 5,
characterized in that
at least one of the links (12, 14) of the protective conductor bridge (3) is arranged in a slot (8) in the holding frame (4). - Plug connector (1) according to Claim 6,
characterized in that
the second of the links (12, 14) lies on the connecting region (9) of the holding frame (4). - Plug connector (1) according to any one of the preceding Claims 5 to 7,
characterized in that
the protective conductor bridge (3) comprises two pairs of latches (12, 14) that are embodied on the axial end regions of said protective conductor bridge. - Plug connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the holding frame (4) comprises fastening means (6) for connecting the holding frame (4) to the housing (2). - Plug connector (1) according to Claim 9,
characterized in that
the fastening means (6) are embodied as latching means in order to latch with corresponding latching means (7) of the housing (2). - Plug connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the protective conductor bridge (3) is produced as one part form a metal sheet. - Plug connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the housing (2) is produced from synthetic material. - Plug connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the holding frame (4) is produced from synthetic material.
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