DE102019126469B4 - CONNECTORS FOR THE MODULAR ARRANGEMENT OF CONTACT INSERTS AND THE USE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a connector (100) for the modular arrangement of contact inserts (102), which simplifies the assembly of contact inserts (102), a carrier arrangement (104), a plurality of contact inserts (102), at least one fixing element (106), the The carrier arrangement (104) has at least one guide arrangement (108), the guide arrangement (108) being set up so that the plurality of contact inserts (102) can be pushed on by means of a translational movement along a uniform guide direction (110) of the guide arrangement (108), wherein the at least one fixing element (106) is set up to fix the plurality of contact inserts (102) along the guide arrangement (108), the plurality of contact inserts (102) forming the plug connector (100) together with the carrier arrangement (104). The invention also relates to a use and a method for producing such a connector.

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to a connector for the modular arrangement of contact inserts, a use of a connector in a vehicle, and a method for producing a connector.

State of the art

Cable harnesses usually consist of a large number of connectors that bring together different lines. Entire cable harnesses are divided into individual modules. The modules are manufactured in modular construction. When assembling the modules, the individual modules are combined to form a cable set. As a rule, the modules are therefore divided up and manufactured according to the technologies they contain. Lines which are connected to a plug connector on one side and lead to a further module on the other side have an open end at the end which leads to the further module, since the plug connector is already arranged in a module. Open ends usually introduce the risk of pinning errors in the assembly process. In addition, the individual modules often have different cable technologies, such as normal stranded, coaxial, lightwave or twisted cables. As a rule, these different technologies cannot be manufactured together on one production line.

WO 2017/061 352 A1 discloses an electrical connection device which makes it possible to join several plug connectors together at the same time with a low actuation force. US 2007/0 004 274 A1 discloses several auxiliary connectors and a method for producing such auxiliary connectors, these auxiliary connectors being held by a frame. the U.S. 5,725,397 A discloses a plastic frame for electrical connectors.

Description of the invention

With embodiments of the invention, an improved connector and a corresponding method for producing the connector can advantageously be provided.

The invention is defined in the independent claims. Advantageous developments result from the dependent claims and the following description.

• - eine Trägeranordnung,
• - eine Mehrzahl von Kontakteinsätzen,
• - zumindest ein Fixierelement. Dabei weist die Trägeranordnung zumindest eine Führungsanordnung auf, wobei die Führungsanordnung dazu eingerichtet ist, dass die Mehrzahl an Kontakteinsätzen mittels einer translatorischen Bewegung entlang einer einheitlichen Führungsrichtung der Führungsanordnung aufschiebbar ist. Ferner ist das zumindest eine Fixierelement dazu eingerichtet, die Mehrzahl an Kontakteinsätzen entlang der Führungsanordnung zu fixieren. Dabei bildet die Mehrzahl an Kontakteinsätzen zusammen mit der Trägeranordnung einen Steckverbinder aus.

A first aspect relates to a connector for the modular arrangement of contact inserts, the connector having:

• - a carrier arrangement,
• - a plurality of contact inserts,
• - At least one fixing element. The carrier arrangement has at least one guide arrangement, the guide arrangement being set up so that the plurality of contact inserts can be pushed on by means of a translational movement along a uniform guide direction of the guide arrangement. Furthermore, the at least one fixing element is set up to fix the plurality of contact inserts along the guide arrangement. The plurality of contact inserts together with the carrier arrangement form a plug connector.

The advantage of this embodiment can be that through the use of the proposed connector, which allows a modular arrangement of contact inserts, the contact inserts can already be assembled in advance so that the contact inserts can already be produced fully automatically. This is possible because the pre-assembled contact inserts can be pushed onto the carrier arrangement and thus the proportion of manual contacting or assembly can be reduced. Therefore, open ends of the lines are also omitted. Bringing the contact inserts together to form connectors is therefore much easier and less prone to errors. In addition, there is a reduction in the number of post-plugging processes involved in assembling the plug-in connectors. In this way, the work of the workers can be made easier and possible causes of errors can be avoided.

According to the first aspect, the carrier arrangement can have, form and / or comprise at least one guide arrangement and / or a guide profile. The carrier arrangement can be designed in one piece, in several pieces and / or as a composite component. Furthermore, the guide arrangement can be set up so that the plurality of contact inserts can be pushed on, moved and / or moved in the guide arrangement by means of a translational movement, a movement in a uniform direction and / or a uniaxial movement along a uniform guide direction, uniform orientation and / or a predetermined guide path. or be arrangeable. This is also in the 1-3 shown and described in the corresponding figure descriptions. Furthermore, the carrier arrangement can be a U-profile or a multi-part component set. Furthermore, the at least one fixing element can be set up to fix, hold and / or permanently hold the plurality of contact inserts along the guide arrangement. Furthermore, the plurality of contact inserts can be used together, in cooperation and / or, in conjunction with the carrier arrangement, form, shape and / or provide the connector. The contact inserts can be pre-assembled or partially pre-assembled. Furthermore, the contact inserts can be set up to transmit electrical and / or optical signals. For example, the plug connector can have a carrier arrangement which is set up so that a multiplicity of contact inserts, for example four contact inserts, can be arranged on the carrier arrangement. As an alternative or in addition, the connector can only have one contact insert. The contact insert, like the multiplicity of contact inserts, can be mounted on the carrier arrangement by means of a translational movement. Furthermore, the carrier arrangement can have at least one fixing element or a plurality of fixing elements, for example a type of tab which is set up to engage in the plurality of contact inserts. Thus, for example, the plurality of contact inserts can be applied or pushed onto the guide arrangement of the carrier arrangement along a uniform guide direction by means of a translational movement. If the contact inserts are pushed onto the carrier arrangement, a fixing connection is formed between the fixing element or the carrier arrangement and the contact inserts. This takes place, for example, in that a tab engages in the contact insert as a fixing element and thus fixes it. If all the contact inserts are attached to the carrier arrangement, a plug connector is formed in cooperation.

According to one embodiment, the carrier arrangement has a first end. Furthermore, the carrier arrangement has a second end which is arranged opposite the first end on the carrier arrangement. In addition, the connector has a first end piece and a second end piece. The first end of the carrier arrangement has a first coupling element to which the first end piece can be coupled. Furthermore, the second end of the carrier arrangement has a second coupling element to which the second end piece can be coupled. In addition, the contact inserts form the plug connector in cooperation with the first end piece, the second end piece and the carrier arrangement.

The advantage of this embodiment can be that, through the arrangement of the first and second end pieces on the carrier arrangement, the plug connector can be more easily mounted in an assembly, since the end pieces can form a guiding effect.

In other words, the carrier arrangement can have, design and / or shape a first end or a first delimitation. Furthermore, the carrier arrangement can have, develop and / or shape a second end or a second delimitation, which is arranged, positioned and / or arranged opposite the first end and / or on the other side or opposite to the first end on the carrier arrangement. or is fixed. Furthermore, the connector can have, comprise and / or provide a first end piece, end cap and / or end contact insert as well as a second end piece, end cap and / or end contact. This is among other things in the 7th and 8th shown and described in the corresponding figure descriptions. In addition, the first end of the carrier arrangement can have and / or comprise a first coupling element, connecting element, to which the first end piece can be coupled, fastened and / or connected. In addition, the second end of the carrier arrangement can have or comprise a second coupling element, connecting element and / or plug, to which the second end piece can be coupled or fastened. In addition, the contact inserts can form, shape and / or provide the connector in cooperation or in connection with or in connection with the first end piece, the second end piece and the carrier arrangement, as shown in FIGS 11 and 12th is shown and described in the associated figure descriptions.

According to one embodiment, the contact inserts have at least one web profile. The web profile is set up to position a further connector in such a way that the connector forms a form and / or force fit with the further connector.

The advantage of this embodiment can be that the web profile makes it easier for a user to position two connectors with respect to one another.

In other words, the contact inserts can have, form and / or include at least one web profile, a profile body and / or a delimitation. Furthermore, the web profile can be set up to position, hold and / or orient a further web connector in such a way that the connector forms, forms and / or generates a form-fitting or non-positive connection with the further connector. Furthermore, each contact insert can have a web profile. As an alternative or in addition, only some of the contact inserts can also have a web profile. A contact insert with a bar profile, among other things, in the 6th and 12th shown and described in the corresponding figure descriptions.

According to one embodiment, the first end piece and the second end piece each have a web end. The web end of the first end piece and the web end of the second end piece, in cooperation with the at least one web profile of the contact inserts, form a web surrounding the connector. In addition, the circumferential web is set up to form a socket frame in which the further connector can be arranged.

The advantage of this embodiment can be that a further plug connector to the plug connector can be better positioned with the aid of the socket frame, since the socket frame can form a two-dimensional orientation aid.

In other words, the first end piece and / or the second end piece can each have a web end, an end cap and / or a delimitation. The web end of the first end piece and the web end of the second end piece in cooperation, in connection or in combination with the at least one web profile of the contact inserts can form a web, socket and / or socket frame surrounding the connector. Furthermore, the circumferential web can be designed to form a socket frame, plug, in which the further connector can be arranged, fastened and / or positioned. This is among other things in the 7th and 12th shown and described in the corresponding figure descriptions.

According to one embodiment, the further connector has at least one fastening means. The socket frame has a contact means. Furthermore, the fastening means of the further plug connector can be fixed to the contact means of the socket frame.

The advantage of this embodiment is that, through the integration of contact means on the connector and the further connector, the two connectors can be connected to one another or fixed in order to form a releasable and / or non-releasable connection.

In other words, the further connector can have at least one fastening, contact and / or connection means. The socket frame can have and / or comprise a contact means, a fastening means and / or a connecting element. The fastening means of the further plug connector can be fixed, fastened and / or connected to the contact means of the socket frame. For example, the fastening means is a clip. The contact means is, for example, a recess into which the clip can engage. The connector and the further connector can thus be contacted. This is among other things in the 7th and 8th or. 11 and 12th shown and described in the corresponding figure descriptions.

According to one embodiment, a first end piece of the further plug connector and a second end piece of the further plug connector each have a male part of the fastening means. The first end piece of the plug connector and the second end piece of the plug connector, which form at least part of the socket frame, have at least one female part of the contact means. The male part of the fastening means and the female part of the contact means form a form-fitting connection and / or a force-fitting connection between the connector and the further connector.

The embodiment can have the advantage that a connection can be formed between the first and the further plug connector which guarantees a good transmission of the signal between the plug connector and the further plug connector.

Furthermore, the first end piece, end cap and / or delimitation of the further plug connector and a second end piece, end cap and / or delimitation of the further plug connector can each have, comprise and / or provide a male part or outwardly pointing contact pins of the fastening means. Furthermore, the first end piece of the plug connector and the second end piece of the plug connector, which form at least part of the socket frame, can have at least one female part or inwardly facing contact openings of the contact means. In addition, the male part of the fastening means and the female part of the contact means can form, provide and / or produce a form-fitting, force-fitting and / or frictional connection to the connector and the further connector. For example, the female part of the connection can have a recess. Furthermore, for example, the male part of the connection can have a clip or a tab. When the male part is brought together with the female part, a non-positive or positive connection can be formed between the connector and the further connector with the aid of the recess and the clip. This is in the 11 and 12th shown and described in the corresponding figure descriptions.

According to one embodiment, the connector has a bracket. The connector can be attached to the further connector by means of the bracket. Furthermore, the bracket is set up to fix the further connector in the socket frame of the connector by means of a frictional, positive or non-positive connection.

This can develop the advantage that the connector can be connected to the further connector easily and quickly by means of the bracket.

In other words, the plug connector can have or comprise a bracket, a fastening means and / or a fixing means. Furthermore, the connector can be fixed, connected and / or linked to the further connector by means of the bracket. Furthermore, the bracket can be set up to fix, hold and / or fix the further connector in the socket frame of the connector by means of a friction fit, form fit and / or force fit, as shown in FIG 9 is shown and is described in the associated description of the figures.

According to one embodiment, the carrier arrangement has at least one base and at least one profile body. Furthermore, the base of the carrier arrangement is set up to limit the displacement of the contact inserts along a uniform guiding direction. In addition, the profile body is designed orthogonally to a direction of extent of the base. Furthermore, the profile body at least partially forms the guide arrangement.

According to this embodiment, the advantage can arise that the base in combination with the profile body forms the carrier arrangement and thus the contact inserts can be easily mounted on the carrier arrangement.

In other words, the carrier arrangement can have at least one base or a base body and at least one profile body, profile and / or guide profile. Furthermore, the base of the carrier arrangement can be set up to limit, stop and / or limit the displacement of the contact inserts along a uniform guiding direction. Furthermore, the profile body can be designed, positioned and / or connectable orthogonally to an extension direction or main extension direction of the base. The base body and the profile body can be connected to one another by means of a plug connection, screw connection and / or any other suitable connection technology. The profile body can at least partially form, shape and / or provide the guide arrangement. This is among other things in the 13th and 14th shown and described in the corresponding figure descriptions.

According to one embodiment, the carrier arrangement has at least one positioning unit at the first end and / or at the second end. The positioning unit is set up to hold the carrier arrangement in a predetermined orientation when the contact inserts are displaced along the uniform guiding direction. The first end piece and / or the second end piece can be coupled to the positioning unit.

This embodiment can develop the advantage that the carrier arrangement can be aligned by means of the positioning unit, so that the contact inserts can be more easily mounted on the carrier arrangement.

The carrier arrangement can have, comprise or provide at least one positioning unit, a coupling unit and / or a connection unit at the first end and / or at the second end, which is set up to hold the carrier arrangement in a predetermined alignment or orientation, when the contact inserts are shifted, moved and / or mounted along the uniform guide direction. Furthermore, the first end piece and / or the second end piece can be coupled, connected and / or fixed to the positioning unit.

According to one embodiment, the contact inserts each have at least one recess. Each recess is designed to fix the contact inserts to the at least one fixing element.

The advantage of this embodiment can be that the contact inserts can be securely attached to the carrier arrangement with the aid of the recess.

The contact inserts can each have or comprise at least one recess, cavity and / or bore. Each recess can be designed to fix, fasten and / or hold the contact inserts on the at least one fixing element. For example, the recess can be shaped in such a way that it can engage in a tab of the fixing element. This is also in 5 shown or shown in the associated description of the figures.

According to one embodiment, the contact inserts each have at least one contact chamber. The connector has at least one contact element. The contact chamber is set up to receive the contact element, the contact element being set up to transmit an electrical and / or an optical signal. Furthermore, the contact inserts each have at least one clamping element. The clamping element is set up to fix the contact element in the contact chamber by means of a form fit and / or a force fit with the carrier arrangement.

The advantage of this embodiment is that the contact means can be fixed with the aid of a translational movement or with the aid of a handle by means of the form fit or force fit between the tensioning element and the carrier arrangement.

In other words, the contact inserts can each have or include at least one contact chamber, recess and / or extrusion. The plug connector can have or comprise at least one contact element, stranded wire and / or cable lug. The contact chamber can be set up to receive the contact element or be set up so that the contact element is positioned in the contact chamber. Furthermore, the contact element can be set up to transmit or conduct an electrical signal and / or an optical signal. The contact inserts can each have and / or comprise at least one tensioning element or clamp. Furthermore, the clamping element can be set up to hold the contact element in the contact chamber in place by a form fit and / or by a force fit or by a form or force fit connection with the carrier arrangement, so to speak between the clamping element and the carrier arrangement, and / or or to position. For example, the contact insert can be pushed onto the carrier arrangement, the clamping element being tensioned with the same movement and thus the contact element being fixed in the contact insert. This is in the 10 shown and described in the associated description of the figures.

According to one embodiment, the contact inserts each have identification information. The identification information is set up to reflect a type of the respective contact insert.

This embodiment can develop the advantage that the type of the respective contact insert can be recognized with the aid of the identification information and thus errors in the assembly of the contact inserts on the carrier arrangement can be recognized or avoided.

In other words, the contact inserts can each have identification information or a certificate. Identification information can be a QR code, an RFID chip, a barcode and / or the like. Furthermore, the identification information can be set up to reproduce a type or a type of the respective contact insert from the plurality of contact inserts. For example, with the aid of a camera, a respective QR code of each contact insert can be recognized with the aid of an image and thus it can be automatically determined whether the contact inserts have been installed completely and in the correct order. This is exemplified in 4th shown and explained in the associated description of the figures.

Another aspect of the invention relates to a use of a plug connector, as described above and below, in a vehicle.

• - Positionieren einer Trägeranordnung in einer Position, welche dazu geeignet ist, die Trägeranordnung zu bestücken,
• - Bestücken der Trägeranordnung mit einer Mehrzahl von Kontakteinsätzen mittels einer translatorischen Bewegung entlang einer einheitlichen Führungsrichtung.

Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for producing a plug connector, the method comprising the steps:

• - Positioning a carrier arrangement in a position which is suitable for equipping the carrier arrangement,
• Equipping the carrier arrangement with a plurality of contact inserts by means of a translational movement along a uniform guide direction.

Through the use of the proposed connector, which allows a modular arrangement of contact inserts, the contact inserts can be pre-assembled so that the contact inserts can already be produced fully automatically. This is possible because the pre-assembled contact inserts can be pushed onto the carrier arrangement and thus the proportion of manual contacting or assembly can be reduced. Therefore, open ends of the lines are also omitted. Bringing the contact inserts together to form connectors is therefore much easier and less prone to errors. In addition, there is a reduction in the number of post-plugging processes involved in assembling the plug-in connectors. In this way, the work of the workers can be made easier and possible causes of errors can be avoided.

In other words, a carrier arrangement is positioned, oriented and / or clamped in a position and orientation which is set up to equip and / or mount the carrier arrangement. Furthermore, the method can have the step of equipping or mounting the carrier arrangement with a plurality of contact inserts by means of a translatory or uniaxial movement along a uniform guide direction or a same guide direction.

• - Umspannen der Trägeranordnung,
• - Bestücken der Trägeranordnung mit zumindest einem Endstück.

According to one embodiment, the method further comprises the steps:

• - reclamping of the carrier arrangement,
• - Equipping the carrier arrangement with at least one end piece.

The reclamping of the carrier arrangement releases part of the carrier arrangement. The at least one end piece is arranged on the part of the carrier arrangement.

The advantage of this embodiment can be that part of the carrier arrangement can be covered by an end piece with the help of the reclamping and thus a uniform appearance of the connector can be formed.

In other words, the carrier arrangement can be reclamped or repositioned so that the carrier arrangement can be equipped with at least one end piece which was previously covered by a clamping device of the carrier arrangement.

All disclosures which are described above or below in relation to one aspect of the invention apply equally to all further aspects of the invention.

Figure list

• 1 zeigt einen Steckverbinder gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 2 zeigt einen Steckverbinder gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 3 zeigt einen Steckverbinder gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 4 zeigt einen Steckverbinder gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 5 zeigt einen Kontakteinsatz gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 6 zeigt einen Kontakteinsatz gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 7 zeigt ein Endstück gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 8 zeigt ein Endstück gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 9 zeigt einen Steckverbinder gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 10 zeigt einen Schnitt eines Kontakteinsatzes gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 11 zeigt einen weiteren Steckverbinder gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 12 zeigt einen Steckverbinder gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 13 zeigt eine Trägeranordnung gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 14 zeigt eine Trägeranordnung gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 15 zeigt ein Fahrzeug gemäß einer Ausführungsform.
• 16 zeigt ein Flussdiagramm, welches das Verfahren gemäß einer Ausführungsform beschreibt.
• 17 zeigt ein Flussdiagramm, welches das Verfahren gemäß einer Ausführungsform beschreibt.

An advantageous exemplary embodiment of the invention is explained below with reference to the accompanying figures. Show it:

• 1 shows a connector according to an embodiment.
• 2 shows a connector according to an embodiment.
• 3 shows a connector according to an embodiment.
• 4th shows a connector according to an embodiment.
• 5 shows a contact insert according to an embodiment.
• 6th shows a contact insert according to an embodiment.
• 7th shows an end piece according to an embodiment.
• 8th shows an end piece according to an embodiment.
• 9 shows a connector according to an embodiment.
• 10 shows a section of a contact insert according to an embodiment.
• 11 shows another connector according to an embodiment.
• 12th shows a connector according to an embodiment.
• 13th shows a carrier arrangement according to an embodiment.
• 14th shows a carrier arrangement according to an embodiment.
• 15th shows a vehicle according to an embodiment.
• 16 shows a flowchart describing the method according to an embodiment.
• 17th shows a flowchart describing the method according to an embodiment.

The figures are merely schematic representations and only serve to explain the invention. Elements that are the same or have the same effect are provided with the same reference symbols throughout.

• - eine Trägeranordnung 104,
• - eine Mehrzahl an Kontakteinsätzen 102,
• - zumindest ein Fixierelement 106.

1 shows a connector 100 for the modular arrangement of contact inserts 102 , the connector 100 having:

• - a carrier assembly 104 ,
• - a plurality of contact inserts 102 ,
• - At least one fixing element 106 .

The carrier assembly 104 has at least one guide arrangement 108 on, with the guide assembly 108 it is set up that the plurality of contact inserts 102 by means of a translational movement along a uniform guide direction 110 the guide arrangement 108 can be postponed. The at least one fixing element 106 is set up to use the majority of contact inserts 102 along the guide arrangement 108 to fix. The majority forms contact inserts 102 together with the carrier assembly 104 the connector 100 the end.

This embodiment can develop the advantage that with the aid of the translational movement along the uniform guide direction 110 the mounting of contact inserts 102 on a carrier assembly 104 of the connector 100 can be significantly simplified.

1 shows a connector 100 , which is a carrier assembly 104 having. The carrier assembly 104 has at least one fixing element or a multiplicity of fixing elements 106 on which as tabs in the 1 are shown. Furthermore, the carrier arrangement 104 at least one guide arrangement 108 on. The guide arrangement 108 is set up to do contact inserts 102 along a uniform guiding direction 110 to move. Furthermore, the carrier arrangement 104 a first ending 112 on. The first end 112 opposite is a second end 114 arranged. At the first end 112 is a first coupling element 120 formed on which a first end piece 116 can be arranged. The second ending 114 has a second coupling element 122 on which the second end piece 118 can be coupled. In addition, the carrier arrangement 104 at the first end 112 and / or at the second end 114 a positioning unit 140 exhibit. Furthermore, the carrier arrangement 104 be designed as a type of U-profile or the carrier arrangement 104 have at least one element that enables the displacement of the contact inserts 102 limited.

2 shows a connector 100 , which is a carrier assembly 104 has, which has a guide arrangement 108 trains. The majority of contact inserts 102 can be guided along a uniform guiding direction 110 place on the carrier assembly. The uniform direction of leadership 110 is through the guide arrangement 108 trained or defined.

3 shows a connector 100 , which is a carrier assembly 104 having. The carrier assembly 104 forms a guide arrangement 108 from where the contact inserts 102 are mountable. 3 shows contact inserts 103 already on the carrier assembly 104 were mounted. The assembly of the contact inserts 102 on the carrier assembly 104 takes place by means of the uniform guidance direction 110 which by the guide arrangement 108 is trained.

4th shows a connector 100 , on which contact inserts 103 have already been mounted, as well as further contact inserts 102 that are on the carrier assembly 104 can be attached. The contact inserts 102 , 103 each have identification information 150 which can be recognized with the aid of a camera 151. Thus it can be checked whether the contact inserts 102 , 103 in the correct order or completely on the carrier arrangement 104 were attached.

5 shows a contact insert 102 , which has a recess 142 having. The recess 142 can be set up to use the contact insert 102 on a fixing element 106 to fix. Furthermore, the contact insert 102 a contact chamber 144 on, in which a contact element 146 can be included.

6th shows a contact insert 102 , which is a bar profile 124 having. The bar profile 124 can be set up to use a further connector 200 to the connector 100 to position. Furthermore, the contact insert 102 have a slot 105 with which the contact insert 102 can be mounted or moved on the carrier arrangement.

7th shows an end piece 113 with a bridge end 126 . Here is the end piece 113 set up for this on the carrier arrangement 104 to be set. Furthermore, the end piece 113 a recess into which a clip of a connector 100 can intervene.

8th shows an end piece, which is a fixing or contact means 117 having. The fixative or contact agent 117 can be set up in the recesses of the end piece, which in 7th is shown to intervene. For example, the fixation or contact means 117 designed as a kind of tab or clip.

9 shows a connector 100 , which has a socket frame 130 having. In the socket frame 130 is another connector 200 can be arranged. With the help of a bracket 134 is the other connector 200 on the connector 100 fixable, the socket frame 130 helps the further connector 200 to the connector 100 to position.

10 shows a section through a contact insert 102 in which a contact element, e.g. a cable lug, 146 is positioned. The contact insert has a contact chamber 144 on in which the contact element 146 is positioned. The contact element 146 can with the help of a clamping element 148 can be specified in the contact application. The clamping element 148 is triggered or provided with a voltage by a form or force fit between the contact insert 102 and the carrier assembly 104 .

11 shows another connector 200 . The other connector 200 has a fastener 202 on. The fastener 202 is on the first end piece 204 set. In addition, there is also a fastener 202 on the second end piece 206 arranged. Using the fasteners 202 can be the other connector 200 on a connector 100 be determined.

12th shows a connector 100 , which has a circumferential bridge 128 having the socket frame 130 forms. The socket frame 130 can be a contact agent 132 , for example. A recess, which is set up so that the fastening means 202 engages in it and thus a connection between the connector 100 and the other connector 200 manufactures.

13th shows a carrier arrangement 104 , which is made in several parts. The carrier assembly 104 has a basis 136 on. Furthermore, the carrier arrangement 104 two profile bodies 138 on which one with the base 136 are connectable. Both profile bodies 138 have a large number of fixing elements 106 on. The profile body 138 can at the base 136 be arranged with a plug connection or a screw connection.

14th shows an assembled carrier assembly which is in several parts through the base 136 and the two profile bodies 138 is trained. Both profile bodies 138 have a large number of fixing elements 106 on. As in 14th shown are the profile bodies 138 by means of a plug connection on the base 136 arranged.

15th shows a vehicle 300 which at least one connector 100 as described above and below.

16 shows a flow chart to illustrate the method 400 , the procedure 400 having the step, positioning S1 a carrier assembly in a predetermined position. In addition, the method has the step of equipping S2 the carrier arrangement with a plurality of contact inserts 102 on.

17th shows a flow chart to illustrate an expanded method 410 , the procedure 410 further comprising the steps of reclamping S3 the carrier arrangement as well as loading S4 the carrier assembly with at least one end piece 113 , 116 . The method also includes 410 the steps S1 Positioning a carrier arrangement and S2 equipping the carrier arrangement.

In addition, it should be pointed out that “comprising” and “having” do not exclude any other elements and the indefinite articles “a” or “a” do not exclude a plurality. Alternatively or in addition, a large number does not exclude any single number of the components of the aspects. It should also be pointed out that features that have been described with reference to one of the above exemplary embodiments can also be used in combination with other features of other exemplary embodiments described above. Reference signs in the claims are not to be regarded as a restriction.

List of reference symbols

100

Connectors

102

Contact inserts

104

Carrier arrangement

106

Fixing element

108

Guide arrangement

110

uniform direction of leadership

112

first end

114

second end

116

first tail

117

Contact means

118

second end piece

120

first coupling element

122

second coupling element

124

Web profile

126

End of the bridge

128

circumferential bridge

130

Socket frame

132

Contact means

134

hanger

136

Base

138

Profile body

140

Positioning unit

142

Recess

144

Contact chamber

146

Contact element

148

Clamping element

150

Identification information

200

Another connector

202

Fasteners

204

first tail

206

second end piece

300

vehicle

400

procieedings

410

extended procedure

S1

Positioning

S2

Equipping

S3

Reclamping

S4

Equipping

Claims (15)

Connector (100) for the modular arrangement of contact inserts (102), the connector (100) having: - a carrier arrangement (104), - a plurality of contact inserts (102), - at least one fixing element (106), the carrier arrangement (104) has at least one guide arrangement (108), the guide arrangement (108) being set up so that the plurality of contact inserts (102) can be pushed on by means of a translational movement along a uniform guide direction (110) of the guide arrangement (108), wherein the at least one fixing element (106) is set up to fix the plurality of contact inserts (102) along the guide arrangement (108), the plurality of contact inserts (102) forming the plug connector (100) together with the carrier arrangement (104). Connector according to Claim 1 , wherein the carrier arrangement (104) has a first end (112), wherein the carrier arrangement (104) has a second end (114) which is arranged opposite the first end (112) on the carrier arrangement (104), wherein the connector (100) has a first end piece (116) and a second end piece (118), the first end (112) of the carrier arrangement (104) having a first coupling element (120) to which the first end piece (116) can be coupled, wherein the second end (114) of the carrier arrangement (104) has a second coupling element (122) to which the second end piece (118) can be coupled, the contact inserts (102) interacting with the first end piece (116), the second end piece ( 118) and the carrier arrangement (104) form the connector (100). Connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the contact inserts (102) have at least one web profile (124), wherein the web profile (124) is set up to position a further plug connector (200) in such a way that the plug connector (100) forms a form and / or force fit with the further plug connector (200). Connector according to one of the Claims 2 - 3 , wherein the first end piece (116) and the second end piece (118) each have a web end (126), the web end (126) of the first end piece (116) and the web end (126) of the second end piece (118) in cooperation with the at least one web profile (124) of the contact inserts (102) form a web (128) encircling the connector (100), the encircling web (128) being set up to form a socket frame (130) in which the further connector (200 ) can be arranged. Connector according to Claim 4 wherein the further plug connector (200) has at least one fastening means (202), the socket frame (130) having a contact means (132), the fastening means (202) of the further plug connector (200) on the contact means (132) of the socket frame ( 130) can be determined. Connector according to Claim 5 , wherein a first end piece (204) of the further plug connector (200) and a second end piece (206) of the further plug connector (200) each have a male part of the fastening means (202), wherein the first end piece (116) of the plug connector (100) and the second end piece (118) of the plug connector (100), which form at least part of the socket frame (130), have at least one female part of the contact means (132), the male part of the fastening means (202) and the female part of the contact means (132) form a form-fitting connection and / or a force-fitting connection between the plug connector (100) and the further plug connector (200). Connector according to Claim 4 , wherein the connector (100) has a bracket (134), wherein the connector (100) can be fixed to the further connector (200) by means of the bracket (134), the bracket (134) being set up to connect the further connector ( 200) to be fixed in the socket frame (130) of the connector (100) by means of a frictional, positive and / or non-positive connection. Connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the carrier arrangement (104) has at least one base (136) and at least one profile body (138), wherein the base (136) of the carrier arrangement (104) is set up to limit the displacement of the contact inserts (102) along a uniform guide direction (110), wherein the profile body (138) is formed orthogonally to an extension direction of the base (136), wherein the profile body (138) at least partially forms the guide arrangement (108). Connector according to one of the Claims 2 until 8th , the carrier arrangement (104) having at least one positioning unit (140) at the first end (112) and / or at the second end (114), the positioning unit (140) being set up to position the carrier arrangement (104) in a predetermined Maintain alignment when the contact inserts (102) are displaced along the uniform guide direction (110), the first end piece (116) and / or the second end piece (118) being able to be coupled to the positioning unit (140). Connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the contact inserts (102) each have at least one recess (142), wherein each recess (142) is set up to fix the contact inserts (102) to the at least one fixing element (106). Connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the contact inserts (102) each have at least one contact chamber (144), wherein the connector (100) has at least one contact element (146), wherein the contact chamber (144) is set up to receive the contact element (146), wherein the contact element (146) is set up to transmit an electrical signal and / or an optical signal, wherein the contact inserts (102) each have at least one clamping element (148), wherein the clamping element (148) is set up to fix the contact element (146) in the contact chamber (144) by a form fit and / or by a force fit with the carrier arrangement (104). Connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the contact inserts (102) each have identification information (150), wherein the identification information (150) is set up to reflect a type of the respective contact insert (102). Use of a connector (100) according to one of the Claims 1 - 12th , in a vehicle (300). Method for producing a connector (100), the method comprising the steps: -Positioning (S1) a carrier arrangement (104) in a position which is suitable for equipping the carrier arrangement (104), Equipping (S2) the carrier arrangement (104) with a plurality of contact inserts (102) by means of a translational movement by sliding it along a uniform guide direction (110). Method for producing a connector according to Claim 14 wherein the method further comprises the steps of: -enclamping (S3) the carrier arrangement (104), -equipping (S4) the carrier arrangement (104) with at least one end piece (116, 118), wherein the reclamping of the carrier arrangement (104) is part of the carrier arrangement (104) releases, the at least one end piece (116, 118) being arranged on the part of the carrier arrangement (104).

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