DE202013000118U1 - Waterproof electrical bulkhead connection with optical indicator - Google Patents

Abstract

Electric bulkhead connection, characterized in that an integrated optical indicator visualizes certain system states and makes them visible from the outside.

Description

problem

Connectors are used to make the connection between electrical contacts. There is the connection between cable and cable and between cable and housing or cable and application. When connecting cable to housing, it is z. For example, to charge batteries that are installed in the housing or to the programming of electronic systems or to the exchange of data. Often, conventional plug-in systems are not ideal for the respective application.

Conventional plug-in systems (eg SUB-D connectors) are often optically inapplicable and are also sensitive to environmental influences (water). Furthermore, with conventional plug-in systems, so they are installed, no conclusions on the correct contact and / or function possible, since it is a pure connector without z. B. optical indicators for a correct function. Although optical indicators (eg LEDs) can also be built into the housing in which the plug-in system is located, the space and additional work involved in the installation requires a number of elements to be installed (plugs and optical indicators such as LEDs) B. LEDs).

Troubleshooting

With the invention, it is achieved that the contacting of electrical contacts (for example for charging rechargeable batteries) is produced with a watertight electrical bulkhead connection, in which optical indicators are integrated (which, for example, indicate the state of charge of rechargeable batteries). Since the connection is watertight, the bulkhead connection is suitable for vehicles and aircraft, ie on land, in the water and in the air. The shape of the electrical bulkhead connection with optical indicator corresponds to that of a tank closure. Thus, the connection fits perfectly with the look of z. As UAVs, RC model aircraft, RC cars or RC ship models.

The watertight electrical bulkhead connection is thus designed so that, in addition to the actual electrical contacting by means of integrated optical indicators, the function or certain parameters is / are displayed (for example, the state of charge of a battery u.

An embodiment of the invention will be explained with reference to the drawings:

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1a

Externer Stecker (z. B. Stecker mit Ladekabel)

1b

Elektrische Schottverbindung in der Optik eines Tankverschlusses

1c

Steckkontakte (2 .... n elektrische Kontakte)

1d

Transparenter Ring, der von innen illuminiert wird

1e

Dichtung

1f

Wandung des Gehäuses (z. B. Rumpfseitenwand)

Wasserdichte elektrische Schottverbindung mit optischem Indikator (Skizze 2) (Querschnitt)

2a

Elektrische Schottverbindung in der Optik eines Tankverschlusses

2b

Steckkontakte (2 .... n elektrische Kontakte)

2c

Transparenter Ring, der von innen illuminiert wird

2d

Innere Leuchtmittel für die optische Anzeige von Zuständen

2e

interne Steckverbindung für die Indikatoren

Optional:

2f

Als Stecker getarnte Kurzschlussbrücke, die als Schaltgeber fungiert

Waterproof electrical bulkhead connection with optical indicator (sketch 1)

1a

External plug (eg plug with charging cable)

1b

Electric bulkhead connection in the look of a tank cap

1c

Plug contacts (2 .... n electrical contacts)

1d

Transparent ring that is illuminated from the inside

1e

poetry

1f

Wall of the housing (eg fuselage side wall)

Waterproof electrical bulkhead connection with optical indicator (sketch 2) (cross section)

2a

Electric bulkhead connection in the look of a tank cap

2 B

Plug contacts (2 .... n electrical contacts)

2c

Transparent ring that is illuminated from the inside

2d

Internal bulbs for visual indication of conditions

2e

internal plug-in connection for the indicators

optional:

2f

Disconnected as a plug shorting bridge, which acts as a switch

From the outside, a (multipolar) plug ( 1a ) in the opening of the electrical bulkhead connection in tank closure optics ( 1b / 2a ). This will cause the plug contacts ( 1c / 2 B ) contacted. The outer transparent ring ( 1d / 2c ) around the plug is from the inside with LEDs ( 2d ), which via plug contacts ( 2e ) are connected. The LEDs are controlled by an electronic unit and indicate different states by color, brightness and / or flashing codes.

The electrical bulkhead connection itself is by means of sealing ring ( 1e ) z. B. in a hull ( 1f ) and bolted there. This results in a watertight connection from outside to inside.

Achieved benefits

With the invention it is achieved that an electrical contact of several contacts takes place through a wall. The connection is watertight and visually resembles a fuel cap (such as tank filler neck on luxury vehicles or man-carrying aircraft). Through the illuminated transparent ring in the bulkhead connection operating states of the components installed inside can be displayed.

The electrical bulkhead connection with optical indicator can be made using a small external shorting plug (jumper ( 2f )) can also be used as a switch. The optical indicator then shows z. B. the switching state and / or system states.

Claims (7)

Electric bulkhead connection, characterized in that an integrated optical indicator visualizes certain system states and makes them visible from the outside. Electrical bulkhead with optical indicator according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electrical connection is waterproof. Waterproof electrical bulkhead with optical indicator according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the appearance of a tank closure resembles. Waterproof electrical bulkhead with optical indicator according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an optical indicator is integrated in the form of a transparent light ring in the plug-in system. A watertight electrical bulkhead connection with an optical indicator according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical indicator is equipped with differently colored light sources. A watertight electrical bulkhead connection with an optical indicator according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical indicator is segmented (several subregions) and thus a plurality of different information can be displayed simultaneously. Watertight electrical bulkhead connection with optical indicator according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plug contacts can be used by means of a shorting bridge, which is camouflaged as a plug, as a switch transmitter and the optical indicator then serves as Einschaltkontrolle- and / or error indicator.

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