DE1590021A1 - Electrical crossbar patch panel - Google Patents

Description

Dr. phil. G. B. HAGEN

Patent attorney

MUNICH-SOLLN

Franz-Hals-Strasse 21

Telephone 796213

AMP 1904. Munich, July 27, 1966

Dr.H./HM

AMP Incorporated
Eisenhower Boulevard Harrisburg, Pa., USA

Electrical crossbar plug-in panel

Priority: July 31, 1965jEngland Serial No. 32 891/65

The invention relates to an electrical crossbar plug-in board serving as a programming board.

Crossbar distribution boards consist of contact elements, which are arranged in groups of two or more in a board made of insulating material in the form of a matrix network, the board having insertion holes for inserting connector pins. The insertion of a plug pin into an opening causes the connection of the contacts provided at the opening. With certain such messages, the contacts are on

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the various insertion openings by means of busbars connected to each other, so that the linst edcen one Connector pin causes a connection of all Eontakte, the connecting busbars to. the opening cross. It is generally customary here to insert plug pins of circular cylindrical shape into corresponding openings. In certain cases the contact organs are provided axially at a distance from the insertion openings and in others Embodiments consist of the contact organs from opposite spring contacts arranged next to one another.

An electrical crossbar plug-in panel according to the invention is characterized in that the panel is a plurality having strip azs of insulating material arranged next to one another and running parallel, each strip has a plurality of printed current paths spaced apart from one another on the side surface; "to wipe adjacent strips are provided intermediate rails which, together with the strips, attach to each strip a plurality towards the front of the distribution board Form open insertion holes for inserting the connector pins; each opening is at least on one side with respect to the strip open and at least one printed current path extends in the longitudinal direction of the Insertion opening on the open side and an insulated contact plug is inserted into an opening, with

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the contact plug has a contact spring, the contact forms with the printed current path on the side wall of the insertion opening, while another contact spring causes contact with another printed current path at the insertion opening.

In one embodiment of the invention, the strips have Pairs of parallel printed circuit paths which run in the longitudinal direction of the insertion opening, wherein the intermediate rails consist of strips which are arranged on a side surface at a distance from one another Have slots which, together with an adjacent strip, form the insertion openings.

A connector pin for such a connector panel consists of an insulating part which is T-shaped at its lower end is formed and forms a cavity at its upper end, with two Federkonlöcte each on one side of the Shank part of the plug pin are arranged and resiliently protrude from the shank part to contact a current path to form at an insertion opening; the upper ends of the spring contacts have connection parts in the cavity of the plug for connection with connecting means or with a device exercising a holding function.

In a further embodiment of the invention, further in the transverse direction extending intermediate

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rails provided, whereby, as with an egg carton, the two rail systems complement each other Have slots, and there are printed conductive paths between the slots and contact plugs have spring contacts that connect to the printed current paths on the relevant strip at an insertion opening Make contact.

A connector pin for such a connector panel consists of an insulating body of substantially rectangular shape Cross-section with a cavity at the top and a bottom end with a slot on each side, in which a spring contact is arranged, the spring part of which protrudes outwards; the spring contacts have on theirs upper ends connecting parts within the cavity, which by an inserted short-circuit clip or by Switching elements can be connected to one another.

The invention is discussed below with reference to the figures in the form of exemplary embodiments. From the figures show:

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a distributor board according to the invention

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective partial illustration of the arrangement shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 shows a schematic representation of the circuit arrangement in perspective form;

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Figure 4 is a perspective view of a connector pin for the in the preceding Figures shown arrangement;

FIG. 5 shows a perspective illustration of a further embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 6 shows a broken partial illustration of a further embodiment.

The distribution board shown in Figures 1 to 3 has insertion openings of essentially rectangular cross-section arranged on a matrix network Table 2, which consists of a plurality of strips 3 arranged alternately with insulating intermediate rails 4. According to Figure 2, each intermediate rail 4 consists of an insulating strip of substantially rectangular Cross section which has a plurality of slots 5 on one side, between which separating ribs 6 are arranged. Ribs 7 at the ends and in the middle of an intermediate rail

4 have a larger width and are penetrated by 8 holes.

According to FIG. 2, the printed strips 3 have pairs of parallel current paths 9 »on one side. 10 spaced from each other corresponding to the slots

5 of the intermediate rails are arranged. The current path 9 of the pair of current paths extends from the upper edge of the strip 3 downwards and ends at the lower side shortly before the strip edge while the other Stro * - lane 10 of a Stroabahnpaares from the upper edge of the strip

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extends to the lower edge of the strip. All conductive tracks 10 are through one on the lower edge of the strip 3 extending longitudinal track 11 connected, holes 12 are in the strip and the current paths 9 in near the lower end thereof and the strips 3 have a greater width than the intermediate rails 4 so that the lower ends of the strips 3 cut with the upper surfaces of the intermediate rails 4, however, the strips 3 protrude below the intermediate rails 4 and below the intermediate rails 4 lower ends of the current paths 9 and their holes 12 accessible are.

The ends of the strips 3 on both sides have short holes 13 immediately above the longitudinal tracks 11 for recording electrical connection terminals 14 * Sine connection terminal 14 has a pressure clamp 15 for pressing against a connection * wire 16 and a contact-making part 17, which consists of a substantially straight channel through a The middle part and inwardly curved side walls are formed, the middle part being insertable into the slot 13 and the edges of the inwardly curved side walls resiliently contact the two sides of the strip 3 form by one edge touching the longitudinal track 11.

In the arrangement according to Figure 1, Yerbin-

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connection bolts through the looker 8 of the intermediate rails 4 and corresponding holes of the strips 3 and at their ends are the bolts by means of nuts 18 and elbows 19 screwed, so that the strips 3 and the intermediate rails 4 are held together. The angle pieces 19 serve the purpose of fastening the distributor panel in a frame. Change strip 3 with intermediate rails 4, but on one side a bar 20 is provided which has no slots 5. The opposite ends of the intermediate rails 4 and the strips 20 have depressions 21, some of which serve the purpose of gripping behind projections that are attached to the inside of a transparent cover plate 22 the front of the distribution board. The cover 22 snaps on these grooves with its inwardly directed projections eh.

The rectangular insertion openings 1 through the slots 5 of the intermediate rails are formed, have on one side a beveled corner 24, which with a corresponding beveled corner 24 'of a plug cooperates, so that the plug 23 with respect to the insertion openings are polarized and can only be inserted in a position in which they are in the correct position with respect to the Current paths 9 »10 of the strips 3 have. Each connector consists of an insulating body with a lower part 25, which is essentially T-shaped and in an opening 1

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is pluggable, with the T-cross section near the lower one End of a slot 5 and the T-shaft part between the current paths 9 and 10 acts against the strip 3. Of the Body part of the T-part 25 has a cavity inside _ 26, which is open at the upper end 27 and can be closed by a cap 28. Dep6tecker has two spring contacts 29 »which are arranged on both sides of the shaft part of the T-section, the upper ones being the connection on wires serving parts of the contact springs lie within the cavity. The contact springs 29 have spring parts which are bent with respect to the T-shaped part forward, so that when the T-section 25 is inserted into a Panel opening the contact springs 29 against the corresponding current paths 9> 10 work. The contact springs 29 can be provided by a connecting part provided in the cavity 26 according to FIG connected to one another, they can also be connected to one another via a switching element, for example a diode 31 be connected. The diode or the other switching element can be arranged in the cavity of the plug according to FIG be. Another embodiment can provide that, according to Figure 3, outwardly leading supply lines 32, the are connected to the spring contacts are provided.

In the mode of use shown schematically in FIG. 3, a plug serves the purpose of connecting the Connect current paths 9, 10 to one another. The current paths 9 are in rows perpendicular to the strips 3 by means of wires

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33 connected below the intermediate rails4. The wires 33 are soldered on or otherwise connected in a suitable manner to the current paths 9; The wires 33 and the longitudinal tracks 11 serve the purpose of connecting the current tracks 9 and 10 to one another in a cross bar arrangement. Tel "" ^{0 can be cut} out from the current paths 11 or the connecting wires, as is indicated in FIG shown at 36 may be bent rearward to form another port. The wires 33 can be connected alternately to the ends 37 of an external circuit.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 5, the Strip 3 with respect to the intermediate rails 4 relative far to the rear and form surface parts 38, which are for receiving printed circuit paths and for receiving Switching elements (diodes) can be used, which are interconnected by the distribution board. The strip sections 38 are designed as attachment surfaces of a base plate 39, which can also be a printed circuit board can and can be connected to the circuits of the extension plates 38. In this way forms the circuit arrangement an assembly together with the distribution board.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 6, instead of the

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Intermediate rails 4 more strips with printed current paths are arranged. There are two printed ones here Groups of strips 40, 51 which are arranged perpendicular to one another. All stripes are rectangular, the stripes 40, however, have equally spaced slots 43 and the strips on their upper edges 41 similar slots 44 on their lower cards. The slots 42 extend more than half the width the strip, while the slots 43 extend less and the strips 40 and 41 are made according to Art of an egg carton in that the slots 42 and 43 interlock. Each strip 40 has on opposite sides printed current paths 44, which consist of a longitudinal path 45 below the slots 42 and transversely exist running to the straw paths 46, the current paths 46 from the longitudinal path 45 approximately in the middle extend upward between adjacent slots 42. The strips 43 have longitudinal tracks in a similar arrangement 47, which run above the Sehlitze43 and have straw paths 43 branching off upwards between the slots 43.

In the arrangement according to FIG. 6, the strips 40, 41 form a grid arrangement more open in the manner of an egg carton square cells 49, which form the insertion openings for the pens and printed on the four sides Have current paths 46, 43. They are made of plugs

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rectangular body parts-.50 that are at their lower end have four spring contacts 51, one on each side, and when a plug is inserted into a cell 49, a connection with a corresponding printed one results Current path 46 or 48. The body part of the plug has at its upper end a cavity 52 in which a Connection of the spring contacts 51 can be provided or corresponding switching elements for connecting certain contact springs 51 can be arranged. A paragraph 53 other plug body is directed downwards and acts against the upper cards of the strips 40, 41 and thereby limits the depth of insertion.

The arrangement, which consists of the strips 40, 41 and resembles an egg carton, is in a rectangular frame 54 installed and the ends 55 of the strips 40 and 41 protrude in a suitable manner below the frame, so that edge contact with the current paths 47, 45 enables is.

Claims 1

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Claims (10)

AMP 1904 - 12 - claims 1. Electrical crossbar connector panel, thereby characterized in that parallel side by side and a plurality of strips (3) are arranged at a distance from one another and each strip (3) a plurality has printed current paths (9, 10) arranged at a distance from one another on one side of the strip and has intermediate rails (4) are arranged between adjacent strips (3), which together with the strips (3) a Form a plurality of piercing openings (1), which on the one The board side have open ends for inserting contact plugs (23) and that each opening (1) is at least on one side of the strip is open and at least one printed current path (9 »10) is attached the strip (3) in the longitudinal direction of the opening (1) extends on the open side and an insulated contact plug (23) can be pushed into an insertion opening (1) and the plug (23) has spring contacts (29) which against the printed current paths (9 »10) on the side of the Act opening and another spring contact (29) on the opening with another printed current path (9> 10) forms electrical contact. 2. Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized 00981 Ul 1 01 8 AMP 1904 - 13 - shows that the strip at each opening (1) has a pair of parallel printed current paths (9, 10) and the intermediate rails (4) consist of strips with slots on one side at a distance from one another (5), the slots (5) together with the adjacent strip (3) forming the insertion openings. 3. Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that that the one printed current path group (1O) of the strip (3) with a printed conductive longitudinal track (3) of the strip (3) and the group of other straw tracks (9) are connected by means of connecting wires (33) which the Put the strip (3) through at right angles to the longitudinal webs (11). 4. Arrangement according to claim 3> characterized g e ke nnzeichne t that the ends of the strips (3) at the ends of the conductive longitudinal tracks (11) Slots (13) for inserting a channel-shaped connection terminal have for the purpose of connection to the longitudinal track (11). 5. Arrangement according to claim 2, characterized in that the slots (5) the intermediate rails have a rectangular cross-section and one corner is beveled (24) so that there is a substantially rectangular insertion opening (1) and 0098U / 1018 AMP 1904 - 14 - the bevel serves to polarize the insertion opening (1) for a correspondingly beveled (24 ¹ ) plug (23). 6. Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the intermediate rails are formed by further strips (40) which extend transversely to the first-mentioned strips (41) and the two Groups of strips have interlocking slots (42, 43) in the manner of an egg carton and printed conductive paths (46, 48) are arranged between the slots (42, 43) and a contact plug (50) spring contacts (51) for Having contact with the printed current paths of the strips at the insertion openings (49). 7. Arrangement according to claim 6, characterized in that that each strip (40, 41) between adjacent slots (42, 43) each has a current path (48, 46) and the printed current paths of each strip through in the longitudinal direction extending conductive current paths (45 »47) are connected. 8. Arrangement according to claim 7, characterized in that each strip (40, 41) aufweü printed current paths on opposite sides, ao that there are four ge 009814/1018 AMP 1904 - 15 - printed current paths (48, 46) result. 9. Plug for arrangements according to claim 2, characterized in that the plug (23) having an insulating body is T-shaped at its lower end (25) and forms a cavity (26) at its upper end and that two contact springs ( 29) protrude outward on one side on both sides of the T-shaft with resilient projections and form electrical contact with the printed current paths at an insertion opening and that the ends of the contact springs lie within the cavity (26) and by means of a short-circuit strip (30) or a Sehaltelementes (31) are connected in the cavity (26). _f 10. Plug for assemblies according to claim 8, characterized in that the made of insulating material body of the plug (50) has a substantially rectangular cross-section and at his upper end has an upper cavity (52) and at its lower end on each side a slot for has a spring contact (51), the resilient portion of which extends outward, wherein the pedal contacts (51) within the cavity (52) connecting parts for connecting a? Short-circuit clip or for connecting switching elements exhibit. 0098U / 101 8 Emptiness