DE202013012117U1 - Holding device for cable socket - Google Patents

Abstract

Cable socket with
a base body for fixing the cable box in a recess of a piece of furniture, in particular a table top, wherein the base body is formed so that it can be inserted into the recess and has a holder in the form of a cylinder; and
a holding device, the holding device having a first connecting portion for fixing a cable chain on a first side of the cable socket, the holding device having a plurality of arms connecting the first connecting portion to the base body, the arms extending radially inwardly from the base body;
wherein the holding device is formed separately from the base body and can be inserted into the base body;
wherein a fixing device is provided on the base body to fix the holding device axially fixed in the base body, wherein the fixing device is formed by a plurality of recesses which are provided in the holder of the base body.

Description

The present invention relates to cans for cable and conduit chains which are used in different areas for guiding and / or protecting cables, lines or similar elements. In particular, the present invention relates to cable boxes with a gap for the passage of cables and cable sockets with holding devices, can be coupled via the additional components with the cable sockets. For the purposes of the invention, cable bushings are preferably also understood as cable sockets.

From the prior art, a variety of cable sockets and brackets for cable sockets is known. For example, the DE 103 11 166 A1 the Applicant a cable outlet with a cable connection, which provides a locking device for tool-free connection of an end portion of a power transmission chain.

The DE 196 17 900 A1 discloses a termination ring for a cable chain having a detachable yoke for connecting a cable chain link. Further, a ground electrode is described with an annular receptacle for engaging a cable chain link.

When using cable chains, in particular in furniture (eg in tabletops), it has been found, however, that users often wish to subsequently position connected devices at different locations in the room. This is a problem with known cable sockets, since the way in which the cables are led out of the socket can often be subsequently changed only with considerable effort.

In the course of the increasing routing of cables from the ceiling to workplaces, users also often want to attach several additional components such as covers and / or cable chains to the cable sockets. Known cable chains have here a low flexibility and often do not allow the connection of several alternative additional components.

There is therefore still a need for improved cable outlets.

The invention has for its object to provide cable sockets, which overcome the problems of known constructions. In this case, the cable sockets preferably allow the position of routed cables and / or the connected additional components to be subsequently changed.

The objects are achieved with cable sockets according to the claims. Preferred embodiments can be found in the dependent claims.

According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a cable socket having a base body for fastening the cable socket in a recess and a holding device. The holding device has at least one first connecting portion for fastening a first component on a first side of the cable socket. The first component is preferably a first cover, a first cable chain or a first strain relief, which can be connected via the first connection section on or on the first side of the cable socket.

In the context of the invention, cable sockets are also understood as cable bushings. Such cable grommets are used, for example, in the field of furniture to allow the guidance of cables through the furniture (eg a table top). The cable sockets according to the invention may have sockets or other data outlets as part of the cable socket, but it is preferably also includes such devices that allow only the passage of a cable (in particular the connector to a cable) from one side of the cable socket to the other.

The cable boxes according to the invention preferably define an opening through which connectors can be inserted. The insertion of the plug is preferably possible in an open state of the cable socket. In contrast, in a closed state, the opening of the cable box is preferably at least partially covered by other components (eg a cover). The width of the opening is thereby preferably significantly reduced, for example, so that objects do not accidentally fall through the opening and / or plug can not be passed through the opening or can slip through the opening.

The cable socket according to the invention preferably further comprises a second connecting portion for fixing a second component on the opposite, second side of the cable socket. The second component is preferably a second cover, a second cable chain or a second strain relief. The cable box according to the invention therefore preferably makes it possible, depending on requirements, to connect a cable chain to one or both sides of the cable socket in order to lead cables to and from the cable socket. The cable socket according to the invention can thus be flexibly connected to ceiling and / or floor outlets, for example. Depending on requirements, one or both sides of the cable socket can also be closed with covers. For the purposes of the invention covers can also be referred to as a lid.

The main body of the cable sockets according to the invention is preferably designed such that it allows the cable socket to be fastened in a recess of a wall, a floor, a ceiling and / or a piece of furniture (eg the recess of a table top). For this purpose, the base body is preferably designed so that it can be inserted from one side of the respective wall into the recess. This is promoted, for example, by the fact that the base body has a holder in the form of a cylinder (for example tubular). The cylinder is preferably formed as a straight cylinder and can be inserted along its longitudinal axis in the recess. The cylinder may, for example, have a circular, elliptical or polygonal base surface (polygonal surfaces or contours may also have curved or partially curved edges in the sense of the invention and / or rounded corners). Thus, the holder in a section transverse to the longitudinal axis, for example, also have a quadrangular or rectangular contour.

The base body may further comprise at least on a first side of the cable outlet an at least partially formed collar. The collar is preferably designed so that it prevents slippage of the base body through the recess when the holder is inserted into the recess. For this purpose, the collar is preferably provided perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the holder.

The holding device according to the invention is preferably designed such that the first and / or the second connecting portion is arranged centrally in the opening. The holding device may in this context comprise one or more connectors or arms which connect the first and / or the second connecting portion to the base body. The arm (s) preferably extend from the main body (eg, from an inner wall of the holder) into the opening and may, for example, extend radially inwardly from the main body. If several arms are provided, these may be provided, for example, at regular or irregular angular intervals along the circumference of the holder. The arms can be arranged according to embodiments of the invention star, cross or spoke wheel.

The arms can have different shapes and cross sections. However, they are preferably relatively narrow, so they only slightly obscure the opening. For example, the arm or arms may have a maximum width of 1.5 cm, 1 cm or 0.5 cm, the width preferably being measured in a section of the cable box which is parallel to the opening plane (ie preferably transverse to the central axis of the opening ).

The holding device of the cable box according to the invention is preferably designed such that it centers the first component, the second component and optionally further components which can be connected to the cable socket with respect to the cable socket and / or the opening of the cable socket. As a result, unwanted tilting moments that may arise, for example, as a result of a non-centrally connected cable chain can be avoided. This prevents damage to the connecting sections, which can result from heavy or long-term loading of the sections with torques.

The first and second connecting portions are preferably provided on a common connecting body or element. This connecting body may be, for example, in one piece; wherein the first and the second connecting portion are preferably integrally formed in this case. In addition, according to embodiments of the invention, a cover and / or a cable chain can be formed integrally with at least one of the two connecting sections (integral fastening). However, the formation of the first and second connecting portions on a common connecting body is optional. For example, one of the connecting sections and / or additional connecting sections can also be formed on other elements of the cable socket (for example on the holder or on the collar of the base body or on a separate second holding device).

The first and / or the second connecting portion preferably has a fastening means for non-positive and / or positive connection of the respective connecting portion with the further components (eg a cover and / or a cable chain). The fastening means may in this case be provided in a variety of ways, for example as at least partially formed annular bead, thread, clamping connection, snap connection and / or as a bayonet lock.

The first and / or the second connecting portion may be formed as a hollow body into which a corresponding plug of the further component can be inserted. The hollow body preferably extends substantially in the direction of the central axis of the cable outlet opening. It may be open towards one end facing away from the cable outlet to the first or second side to allow insertion of the plug in the direction of the central axis. Depending on the type of plug used, the hollow body, for example, have a cylindrical inner contour, wherein the Cylinder may have a circular, oval or polygonal base surface (the polygonal base can according to the invention optionally also curved edges and / or rounded corners). The hollow body may also have quadrangular (eg square or rectangular) or other polygonal bases / shapes. In a section transverse to the longitudinal direction of the connecting body, the hollow body may have, for example, a round, oval, rectangular or square shape.

According to embodiments of the invention, the hollow body has at least one first recess in the wall of the hollow body. The first recess is preferably provided as an elongated groove and / or as an elongated opening. The elongated groove and / or the elongate aperture preferably extends in the direction of the central axis of the opening. The groove and / or the aperture is preferably at least 0.5 cm or at least 1 cm long and up to 1 cm, up to 0.5 cm or up to 0.3 cm wide. In the context of the invention, a groove is preferably understood to be a recess which has an at least partially or completely closed bottom, wherein the recess preferably has an elongate shape. A breakthrough preferably has no bottom.

The first recess preferably has an undercut, a constriction or a closed end at the end adjacent the open end of the hollow body. The first recess may further include spaced constrictions and / or depressions to lock the position of an inserted plug in certain positions along the first recess. Under a narrowing is understood inter alia a reduction in the width of the first recess. Recess may be formed, for example, by arranging the bottom of the recess (groove) along different sections at different distances from the central axis of the hollow body and / or by combining grooves and apertures to form the first recess.

The hollow body may further comprise a second recess, which may have the shape of a groove and / or a breakthrough. According to embodiments of the invention, the second recess may be designed as a bayonet closure and / or form a labyrinth. For example, the second recess may be arranged to extend in a direction other than the first recess. The second recess may also have a first portion leading away from the open end of the hollow body (eg, in the direction of the central axis of the hollow body) and at least one second portion extending back toward the open end or parallel to the open end , The second recess preferably opens into the first recess. The mouth is preferably spaced from the end of the first recess, which is adjacent to the open end of the hollow body. The second recess may for example be designed as a helix or a thread and open into the first recess. The second recess is preferably substantially open towards the open end of the hollow body. The second recess may, for example, be up to 1 cm, up to 0.5 cm or up to 0.3 cm wide.

Alternatively or additionally, a constriction and / or an undercut may be provided along the second recess. For example, the second recess may have a first groove segment with a first groove depth and a second groove segment with a second groove depth greater than the first groove depth (ie, preferably, the bottom of the second groove segment farther from the central axis of the hollow body than the bottom of the groove) first groove segment is removed), wherein between the two groove segments preferably an undercut is provided, which is formed by the different groove bottom depths. The first groove segment is preferably provided adjacent to and / or leads away from the open end. Alternatively, the second groove segment may also be formed as an opening into which the projection of the plug can engage after passing through the first groove segment. A narrowing is preferably achieved here by a partial reduction or expansion of the recess width. In this case, the constriction can also be formed by an additional friction body (eg an elongated runner or punctiform). Alternatively or additionally, a corresponding constriction and / or a corresponding undercut can essentially be provided where the second cutout opens into the first cutout (eg in the mouth region of the second cutout). As described above, such narrowing can be achieved by reducing the groove width. The undercut is, as also described above, preferably achieved by a change in the groove depth (first recess preferably deeper) or by a groove / recess combination (first recess preferably as an opening, second recess preferably at least partially as a groove).

In addition or as an alternative to the described embodiments, the hollow body can have a stretchable collar at the open end, which can preferably be stretched in the radial direction. The expandable collar is preferably formed so that the diameter of the hollow body during insertion of the plug in the radial direction is expandable to facilitate the insertion of the plug. The expandable collar may be provided by slots and / or apertures that are preferably provided in the wall of the hollow body and can extend for example in the direction of the central axis of the hollow body. The slots are preferably opened to the second end of the hollow body.

At the open end of the hollow body may be provided at least partially trained annular bead or constriction.

According to embodiments of the invention, the first and / or the second connecting portion may also be in the form of a fork with two or more ring-section-shaped receptacles for a plug. As a result, preferably double plug, for example, from the DE 44 28 680 C1 Applicant are known to be connected to the holding device. Alternatively, the holding device may also have such a double plug itself. In this case, double plugs in particular comprise two cylindrical sections with end thickenings and / or forks or hollow cylinders for receiving such plugs (for example for accommodating the two cylindrical sections with end thickenings).

According to further embodiments of the invention, the first and / or the second connecting portion may have a thickening (eg a thickened end portion). The thickening may, for example, be in the form of a spherical, partially spherical, ellipsoidal, cylindrical, partially cylindrical (eg with substantially circular base) or cuboid (eg cube-shaped) section.

The thickening preferably has one or more thickening projections (eg 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or more protrusions). The thickening projections may extend obliquely or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the hollow body and preferably originate at the thickened portion. For example, the thickening protrusion (s) may extend away from the spherical portion perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. In this case, the thickening projections may be connected to the spherical section, for example in the region of the equatorial plane which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. In the case of a cylindrical (for example circular cylindrical) or cuboidal thickening, the thickening projection (s) may be provided as a continuation of the thickening. The projections may therefore be formed as part of the cylinder or cuboid, which may extend, for example, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Preferably, the thickening projections in a section parallel to the longitudinal axis of the hollow body have a different cross-section than the thickening. The thickening protrusion (s) are preferably at most 1.5 cm, at most 1 cm, at most 0.5 cm or at most 0.3 cm thick (preferably measured in a section parallel to the longitudinal axis). The first and / or the second connecting portion may be formed in this connection respectively according to the first or the second connecting portions, which are described in the German patent application of the present applicant of the same filing with the title "cable chain link and connector body for a cable chain link". The description of the connection portion in this application is hereby expressly incorporated by reference.

Alternatively or in addition to the embodiments described above, the first and / or the second connecting portion may be formed by one or more projections (eg in the form of pins). The projections preferably extend substantially parallel to the opening of the cable socket (i.e., preferably substantially perpendicular to the central axis of the opening) into the opening.

The holding device according to the invention is preferably formed with respect to the base body as a separate component which can be inserted into the base body, for example after attachment of the base body in the recess. For storage of the holding device holding device and / or body preferably bearing sections. The bearing portion of the holding device is preferably formed at one end of the arm or the arms, which is not connected to the first and / or the second connecting portion. The bearing portion is therefore preferably provided in the region of the arm ends, which are opposite to the first and / or the second connecting portion. Retaining device and basic body are preferably designed such that the holding device can be inserted into the basic body in a first orientation (first connecting section directed towards the first end of the cable socket) and a second, turned orientation (first connecting section directed towards the second, opposite end of the cable socket). Preferably, the arms of the holding device in a plane which is substantially parallel to the opening plane of the cable socket in the inserted state, symmetrical.

The bearing section of the holding device can have one or more circle segments (eg circular arcs). These circular segments can together extend over an angle of at least 60 °, at least 180 °, at least 270 °, at least 320 ° or 360 ° and thus form a bearing portion which substantially surrounds the opening of the cable socket. In this way, a stable storage of the holding device can be achieved in a simple manner, even if it has only one or a few arms, for example all are arranged in a limited angular range (eg 120 °, 90 °, 60 ° or 30 °).

The main body (in particular the holder) of the cable box according to the invention preferably has a fixing device, by means of which the holding device can be firmly fixed in the base body in the direction of the central axis of the cable outlet opening. The fixing device may for this purpose for example have a Klips-, snap, clamp, plug and / or screw and / or provide a bayonet lock. Thus, the fixing device may be formed, inter alia, by one or more projections and / or one or more constrictions extending from the holder into the opening of the cable box. The constrictions and / or projections may for example be designed so that the bearing portion of the holding device can be guided over this when the holding device is inserted into the body, and then only with considerable effort or only with destruction of the holding device and / or the fixing device can be removed from the body. For this purpose, the fixing preferably couples with the bearing portion of the holding device. The axially fixed connection of the holding device and the base body ensures that the holding device is not unintentionally pulled out of the base body at one of the connecting sections after attachment of the further component (eg a cover or a cable chain) when a user pulls on the further component.

In order to enable a user to lead a guided in or through the cable outlet cable in several or any position from the cable socket, the holding device is preferably rotatable when it is mounted in the body. The holding device can in this case in particular be designed so that at least some or all of the arms can be rotated about the central axis of the opening (or an axis extending parallel to this central axis). The holder device and / or the arms of the holding device are preferably rotatable by an angle of at least 30 °, at least 90 °, at least 120 °, at least 180 °, at least 270 ° or at least 360 °. The holding device according to the invention can also be designed so that the holding device and / or the arms can be rotated by more than one complete revolution. This is preferably possible when the holding device is arranged in the assembled state in the base body and fixed in the direction of the central axis of the opening.

According to embodiments of the cable boxes according to the invention, which can be combined with the embodiments described above, the holding device can be pivotally mounted in the main body, wherein the holding device preferably about an axis which is parallel to the opening plane of the cable box, can be pivoted. The axis is preferably arranged between the first and the second, opposite end of the cable socket, more preferably at least 1 cm, 1.5 cm or 2 cm away from the end of the cable socket on which the collar is provided. The pivotable holding device preferably has a pivotable arm.

The cable socket according to the invention can be designed such that the holding device (when installed) is arranged essentially completely within the basic body (eg inside the holder). In this connection, the first connection section may be arranged so that a first cover can be provided thereon (which also includes an integral fastening) so that the first cover terminates substantially flush with the first side of the cable socket. The first cover therefore preferably does not project out of the cable outlet on the first side of the cable socket. Likewise, the second connection portion may be arranged such that a second cover may be provided thereon (which also includes an integral attachment); that the second cover is substantially flush with the second side of the cable outlet. The second cover therefore preferably does not look out of the cable outlet on the second side of the cable outlet.

According to embodiments of the invention, which can be combined with all the embodiments described above, the cable socket according to the invention can have a two-part base body. The base body is preferably formed so that a first part of the base body of the first side of the recess and a second part of the base body of the opposite second side of the recess can be inserted into the recess. The first and / or the second part of the main body can provide a connection mechanism via which the two basic body parts can be clamped, screwed and / or locked together, when the first and the second part of the body are pushed far enough into the recess and overlap. In this case, the first and / or the second part of the base body preferably have a collar which prevents slippage of the respective basic body part through the recess. Under certain circumstances, the respective collar can also be formed only in sections and preferably extends substantially perpendicular to the central axis of the opening. In these embodiments, the holding device may for example also be provided such that the first connecting portion on the first part of the base body and the second connecting portion on the second part of the Basic body is formed. Alternatively or additionally, however, the respective cable socket can also have a holding device, in which both connecting sections are formed on a common connecting body (see above description).

According to the invention, the holding device can be formed, for example, via a cable chain link which has corresponding connecting sections. Such a cable member can be clamped in the cable socket, for example via an outer cable guide section (for example in the holder of the cable socket). In the case of two-part basic bodies, pinching in the first or in the second part as well as between the two basic body parts is also possible.

The holding device according to the invention may be formed of a variety of materials. In question, inter alia, plastic, metal, glass and ceramic, although combinations of these materials can be used. Preferably, the holding device is at least partially transparent. In this case, it is particularly preferred to make at least the arms of the holding device transparent (eg by using a transparent plastic or glass).

In other aspects, which may be combined with all of the aspects, examples, and embodiments described above, the present invention relates to a cable socket (again including cable grommets) having a body for mounting the cable socket in a recess and a cover. In this case, the cable box defines an opening which is bounded by an outer contour and, in an opened state of the cable box, preferably allows the insertion of cables (in particular of the plugs fastened to the cables). The cable socket can be arranged in a closed state, in which the cover at least partially closes the opening, but along the outer contour at least partially a gap or slot between the cover and the outer contour remains, through which cables in or out of Can extend cable socket.

The main body of the cable socket can hereby be designed in accordance with the above description, wherein it preferably has a holder which can be inserted into a corresponding recess and an at least partially formed collar which prevents the holder from slipping through the recess. The outer contour of the opening is preferably formed over the base body and may, depending on which part is arranged in the corresponding section closer to the central axis of the opening, are defined by the collar and / or the holder. The gap according to the invention can therefore be formed according to embodiments between the cover and the base body.

The gap is preferably an annular gap, which may be formed in the form of a ring or ring section. In this case, an annular gap in the sense of the invention is preferably not only circular or arcuate courses, but also polygonal courses (eg in the form of a regular polygon, a rectangle, a square, etc.). The course can also follow an elliptical or egg-shaped contour. The gap is preferably formed so that the ring shape is provided in a plan view of the cable outlet (i.e., preferably in a view in the direction of the central axis of the opening).

The gap is preferably formed in the opening plane of the cable socket according to the invention. The gap width may therefore extend substantially parallel to the aperture plane (i.e., preferably substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cable connector). In this case, depending on the arrangement of the lid, the gap can, for example, be substantially flush with the first end of the cable socket. Preferably, this is the end facing the user of the cable socket in the ordinary use (i.e., preferably in the installed state). This is preferably also the end on which the collar of the cable socket is formed. The gap of the inventive cable socket can therefore also be formed substantially in the plane of the collar.

According to alternative or additional aspects, however, the gap may also be formed substantially parallel to the central axis of the opening or extend substantially obliquely to the central axis. The cover is preferably parallel to the opening plane of the cable socket, but is arranged for example on the cable socket or in the base body.

Preferably, the cover is formed substantially in correspondence with, but smaller than, the outer contour (particularly when viewing a cross section of the cable box transverse to the central axis). Thus, the cover parallel to the opening plane, for example, by at least 5%, at least 10% or at least 20% smaller extent than the outer contour. The cover is preferably designed so that it covers at least half of the opening area of the opening in the closed state.

The gap of the cable socket according to the invention is preferably formed along at least 50%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 90% or 100% of the outer contour. The gap preferably forms a continuous opening. In other words, the outer contour may have a first unwinding length and the gap may have a second unwinding length, wherein the second unwinding length may be at least 50%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 90% or 100% of the first unwinding length. The gap can completely surround the cover and / or completely circumscribe the outer contour. The cover is preferably arranged centrally in the opening in the closed state.

According to the invention, the gap can be designed so that it can at least easily clamp a cable routed through the gap in order to provide a strain relief. The gap is in this case preferably along at least 50%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 90% or 100% of the gap length formed so that it clamped cable performed. For this purpose, the gap - depending on the cable diameter - for example along at least 50%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least, 90% or 100% of the gap length has a maximum width of 1.5 cm, preferably not more than 1.3 cm or maximum 1 cm.

Alternatively or additionally, the width of the gap can be selected such that a cable routed through the gap can be moved along a specific section of the gap length or along the entire gap around the cover or along the outer contour. For this purpose, the gap preferably forms a continuous opening, the cable preferably along at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 50%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 90% or 100% of the gap length around the cover or along the outer Recess can be moved, preferably without opening the cable socket. Depending on the thickness of the cable carried, the gap therefor along at least 50%, at least 75%, at least 90% or 100% of the gap length have a width of at least 0.3 cm, at least 0.5 cm or at least 1 cm. While the gap width along the gap length is preferably substantially constant, the gap width can also vary along the gap length, depending on the requirement profile of the cable sockets. In addition, the use of an additional lamella which can be fastened to the cover or to the base body (for example, rotatable about the central axis of the opening) can be used to vary the length of the gap. For example, the lamella can have a lamella opening for this purpose. The slat opening may substantially correspond to the gap, so that the gap is substantially released in a first position of the slat and is successively closed when the slat is rotated relative to the cover.

The cable box according to the invention may preferably be arranged in an open state by the cover being removed from the opening, pivoted, rotated or moved. The cable box in the opened state preferably has an opening of at least 2 cm in width and 2 cm in length, preferably at least 3 cm in width and 3 cm in length, and more preferably at least 4 cm in width and 4 cm in length. In this case, the cable box in the open state, for example, provide an insertion opening for cables and plugs of at least 12 cm ² , preferably at least 18 cm ² and more preferably at least 25 cm ² . Such openings allow in particular the insertion or the passage of Schukosteckern. In the closed state, however, the cable box is preferably closed so far that substantially no objects can fall into the opening (such as pins).

The cable socket according to the invention may further comprise a holding device, via which the cover is held in the opening when the cable socket is arranged in the closed state. The holding device may correspond to holding devices described above and preferably has one or more arms or connectors which connect the cover to the base body. The arms are in this case preferably coupled in the direction of the central axis of the cable outlet opening spaced from the cover plane with the base body, wherein the distance may be for example at least 0.3 cm, at least 0.5 cm, at least 1 cm or at least 1.5 cm. The cover can thus lie in the closed state in a first plane, which is substantially parallel to the opening plane of the cable socket. The arm or arms may then be coupled to the body in a second plane, which may also be substantially parallel to the opening plane. The second level is preferably at least 0.3 cm, at least 0.5 cm, at least 1 cm or at least 1.5 cm from the first plane spaced. The first plane is preferably flush with the first end of the body, wherein the arm or arms are in this case preferably coupled in the direction of the opposite second end of the body spaced from the cover to the body. However, according to alternative embodiments, the cover in the closed state may also protrude from or be in the base body.

As already described above, the arms of the holding device can extend radially inwardly from the base body and / or be arranged along the base body at regular angular intervals. Likewise, the fixing device described above can be used to the arms in the direction of the central axis of the opening fixed in the main body to fix, with clip, snap, clamp, plug or screw or bayonet and / or magnetic brackets can be used.

As further stated above, the holding device (in particular the arms of the holding device) can be rotatably arranged in the main body. This is particularly advantageous in cable sockets with a cable gap according to the invention, since abutment of the cable when guiding the cable along the gap can be largely avoided. Thus, even with the use of multiple arms to hold the cover, it is possible to guide the cable around much of the cover without having to open the cover. The cable performed can therefore be carried away as required in different or arbitrary directions of the cable socket without the cable socket must be opened to change the Wegführrichtung.

As described above, the arm or the arms can also be connected via a hinge to the base body, so that the cover can be folded out of the opening about an axis which is substantially parallel to the opening plane of the cable socket. The axis is in this case preferably at least 0.5 cm, at least 1 cm or at least 1.5 cm spaced from the first end of the cable socket.

By forming the arms of a dark or, preferably, transparent material (eg glass or transparent plastic), a floating impression of the cover can be created.

The cover of the cable socket according to the invention may be formed integrally with the holder or detachably thereof. The latter type of connection can be achieved in particular via a screw, snap, clip or clamp connection, a bayonet lock or magnetically.

According to embodiments of the invention, the cable feed-through gap can be at least partially or completely covered by brush hair or an elastic lip. This is preferably the case when the cable box is in the closed state. This allows, for example, to reduce the contamination of the cable socket and / or to exclude the falling of objects in the opening. According to further embodiments of the invention, which can be combined as well as the above-described with all other embodiments, the cable socket may also have a built-in socket or a built-in power strip, which can be preferably extended out of the cable socket when the cable socket is in the open state ,

According to all aspects of the invention, the cover, the base body, the holding device and / or the connecting element may be made of the same or different materials. For each of these elements are in particular plastic, wood, metal, ceramic and / or glass in question, with combinations of these materials can be used.

Another aspect of the present invention, which may also be combined with the above-described aspects, embodiments, and examples, relates to a cover for a cable outlet or grommet. The cover closes the cable socket at least partially to a first side and has a connecting section for further components (eg a further cover, a cable chain and / or a strain relief) on the rear side, which faces the second side of the cable socket. The cover therefore preferably allows another component (such as a cover or a cable chain) to be guided from the second side of the cable socket to the cable socket and connected directly to the cover. The cover according to the invention can be used in combination with the above-described or other cable sockets.

The connecting portion is preferably formed integrally with the cover. It preferably has a fastening means for the force and / or positive fastening of the further component on the connecting portion. The fastening means may in this case be formed, for example, by an annular bead formed at least in sections, a thread, a clamping connection, a snap connection, a bayonet closure and / or magnetic. In this case, one or more of the connection sections described above come into question. For example, the connecting section can be designed in the form of the hollow bodies, thickenings and / or pins described above.

Preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the drawings. These are merely schematic representations that often do not represent other (optional) structures to clarify certain aspects or that also consider various optional related aspects in one presentation. In this context, the same reference symbols indicate equivalent, similar, comparable or identical components in the illustrated embodiments.

The embodiments shown may be varied in many ways within the scope of the claims. The disclosure of the figures is intended to be within the scope of the invention do not limit. It should be noted that the features of the above embodiments can be combined in a single embodiment. Depending on the embodiment, embodiments of the invention can therefore have all or only some of the features mentioned above. Show it:

1 an exploded perspective view of a cable socket according to the invention from below, wherein the cable socket comprises a holding device according to a first embodiment;

2 an exploded perspective view of a modified embodiment of the cable socket from above;

3 a perspective view of a cable socket according to the invention from above, wherein the cable socket has a holding device according to a second embodiment;

4A a sectional view of a cable socket according to the invention with a cover according to the invention according to a first embodiment and a holding device according to the invention;

4B a plan view of the holding device of 4A ;

5 a sectional view of a cable socket according to the invention with a modified cover;

6 a perspective view of a holding device according to another embodiment;

7A . 7B schematic plan views of cable sockets according to the invention with annular gap according to a first and a second embodiment;

8A . 8B perspective views of cable boxes with annular gap according to a third and a fourth embodiment;

8C a perspective view of the cable socket of 8B with attached cable chain.

9 a sectional view of a cable box according to the invention with an annular gap according to a fifth embodiment;

10 a sectional view of a cable box according to the invention with an annular gap according to a sixth embodiment;

11A a perspective view of a cable box according to the invention with annular gap according to another embodiment from above;

11B a perspective view of the cable socket of 11A from underneath;

12 a sectional view of a cable socket according to the invention with a two-part body.

1 shows an example of a cable socket according to the invention 1 according to a first embodiment in an exploded perspective view from below. The cable socket 1 has a base body with a holder 3 and a covenant 5 on, located at a first end of the bracket 3 extends perpendicularly from this. The holder 3 preferably allows attachment of the cable socket 1 in a recess of a wall and / or a piece of furniture (eg a tabletop). The Bund 5 prevents in the installed state preferably slipping of the holder 3 through the recess. The holder 3 is tubular in the embodiment shown by way of example and has an inner wall 6 with fixing devices 7 for a holding device in the form of recesses.

The cable socket 1 also has a holding device 10 on, which is formed separately from the base body and in the holder 3 can be used. The holding device 10 provides a first connection portion (not visible), which is the attachment of a first additional component on the first side of the cable outlet 1 allowed (in 1 is an example of a cover 50 with a connection section 52 shown). Furthermore, the holder provides 10 a second connecting portion 12 ready, the connection of a second additional component from the second, opposite side of the cable outlet 1 allowed (in 1 is an example of a cable chain link 70 with a connection section 72 shown).

The first and second connecting portion is preferably on a common connecting body 14 trained, over arms 16 with the main body of the cable socket 1 is connectable. The poor 16 in this case provide a bearing portion, which at the end of the arms, the connecting body 14 are opposite, is provided. In the exemplified embodiment of 1 comes the bearing section of the arms 16 while breakthroughs or grooves lie in the inner wall 6 the holder 3 are provided and the fixing device 7 form.

Even if in 1 a cover 50 and a cable chain 70 are shown, with the first and the second connecting portion of the cable socket 1 can be connected, it can also be other components in the additional components (eg, strain relief). Likewise, on both sides of the cable outlet 1 Covers or on both sides of the cable outlet 1 Cable chains connected. This is exemplary in 2 illustrates that a modified embodiment of the cable socket 1 shows. In this case, on the second side of the cable outlet, for example, several additional components (a cover 50 ' , a cable chain 70 and another cable chain 70 ' ) shown on the first or second side of the cable outlet 1 can be connected. As further in the exploded view of 2 can be seen, this embodiment of the cable socket 1 a bearing portion in the form of a collar 8th on, the inner surface 6 the holder preferably completely rotates. The bearing section of the arms 16 the holding device 10 preferably comes on the collar 8th to lie when the holding device 10 introduced into the main body. As a fixing in this context, for example, a federal government 5 Serve with light supernatant in the opening 2 the cable socket 1 is trained. The Bund 5 Therefore, preferably provides an undercut, which is a pulling out of the holding device 10 from the holder 3 with special needs. The use of the collar 8th This forms a simple construction to a rotation of the arms 16 the holding device 10 in the holder 3 to enable.

As further in 2 shown, the cable box 1 also a connecting section 13 in the form of projections or pins, for example, from the base body (eg., From the holder 3 ) in the opening 2 the cable socket 1 can extend (for example, perpendicular to the central axis of the opening). The pins can in this case be designed so that they can connect additional components (eg an alternative cable chain 70 ' ) allow the appropriate recordings or connecting sections 72 ' to couple with the pins. Of course, on the fixture 10 or at the cable outlet 1 Also corresponding receiving portions may be provided to couple with corresponding projections or pins on another component (not shown).

3 shows a perspective view of another cable socket according to the invention 1 from above. The cable socket differs in particular from the cable sockets of 1 and 2 in that the holding device 10 through a cable chain link 70 that is formed in the holder 3 is trapped. The cable chain link 70 makes a connection body 14 with a corresponding first connecting portion 11 and an opposite second connecting portion 12 (only partially shown) ready to which additional components can be attached. Here are in 3 an example of a cover 50 and other cable chain links 70 illustrated, however, other components can be attached to the first and / or the second side of the cable outlet. The cable chain link 70 is preferably in the cable box 1 clamped so that it can be rotated about the central axis of the cable outlet opening.

In 4a is a section through a cable socket according to the invention shown according to another embodiment. The cable box is shown as an example installed in a table T. Of course, it can also be used in all other recesses of furniture, walls, floors and / or ceilings.

The cable socket of 4a has a holding device 10 with a first connecting section 11 in the form of a hollow body, in which preferably a corresponding plug on an additional component (eg the cable chain links 70 from 1 and 2 ) can be inserted from a first end of the cable outlet and / or from a second end of the cable outlet. The hollow body is preferably open at a first end section, which faces the first end of the cable socket, and / or at a second end section, which faces the second end of the cable socket. It can at the first and / or at the second end portion a torus 19 via which a corresponding plug (eg, a plug with a thickening, for example, the plug on the connecting portion 72 the cable chain links 70 from 1 and 2 ) can be clamped. As further shown, the holding device 10 in addition, one or more second connecting sections 12 via which a further additional component can be connected to the cable socket (eg from a second side of the cable socket). While the second connection sections 12 are exemplified in the form of pins, which extend perpendicular to the central axis of the opening, the second connecting portion of course in the form of another hollow body (corresponding to the hollow body 11 ) be formed. The pins are preferably integral with the fixture 10 educated. Preferably, at least some of the pins extend from the hollow body 11 path.

How good in the top view of 4b can be seen, the holding device 10 from 4a preferably arms 16 via which the connecting sections are arranged in the opening (eg in the middle). The poor 16 preferably have a storage section 17 in the form of circle segments, wherein in the illustrated embodiment, two circle segments 17 are shown. The use of such circular segments allows, inter alia, a tipping support of the holding device 10 in the holder 3 , wherein the tilt resistance of the holder 10 even then can be guaranteed if only a few arms 16 used to impede the freedom of movement of the guided in or through the cable outlet cable as little as possible. The circle segments 17 also allow, in a simple way a rotatable mounting of the holding device 10 to design. As in 4a shown, the bearing section (or the circular segments 17 ) of the holding device 10 by a fixing device 7 be secured in the form of a projection against pulling out of the cable outlet.

4a moreover, shows a cover according to the invention 50 '' used alone or in combination with the cable sockets according to the invention 1 can be used. While the cover 50 '' the cable outlet to a first side (for example, the side on which the collar 5 is provided) at least partially closes, provides the cover on the back one or more connecting portions for additional components so additional components can be attached to the cable socket on the cover.

In the illustrated embodiment, the cover 50 '' while a hollow body 53 into which a corresponding plug of the additional component (eg a plug on a cable chain 70 from 1 and 2 or a corresponding plug on another cover) can be introduced. As in 5 The cover can be shown 50 '' next to or instead of the first connection section 53 also one or more connecting sections 54 have, which can be formed depending on the additional component to be connected. In the illustrated embodiment, the other connecting portions 54 designed as pins, which are perpendicular to the central axis of the opening 2 extend. In this case, preferably at least some of the pins or projections with the first connecting portion 53 the cover 50 '' connected.

As mentioned above with reference to 4a and 4b described, a tipping and / or rotatable mounting of the holding device can be achieved in a simple manner via a bearing portion in the form of a circular segment. This is exemplified in 6 clarifies where a holding device 10 is shown, in which the connecting body 14 over a single arm 16 connected to the bearing section. This allows a particularly advantageous design, in which the connecting portions 11 . 12 Although centrally located in the opening of the cable box can be arranged, the movement of the cable carried in the opening but is not substantially hindered. Thus, the position of the cable in the opening is also subsequently easily changed. Although the connecting portions are formed by way of example as hollow bodies and pins, it is of course also possible in this context to use all the connecting portions described.

7A . 7B . 8A and 8B show different embodiments of cable sockets according to the invention, in which a cable feed-through gap S between an outer contour 4 the cable outlet opening and a cover 50 is trained. As can be seen from the figures, the outer contour 4 the opening have different shapes and, for example, square (see 7A ), circular (see 7B . 8A and 8B ), rectangular or oval. As further shown, the cover 50 preferably in correspondence with the outer contour 4 formed the opening. It can be connected in various ways with the main body of the cable socket, for example, as integral as in 7A , over wider connectors like in 7B (shown is a triangular connector) or via one or more arms as in FIG 8A respectively. 8B ,

When the cable box according to the invention is arranged in the closed state and the cover 50 at least partially closes the opening of the cable socket, remains along the outer contour of the cable socket at least partially a cable passage gap between the closed cover 50 and the outer contour 4 , This preferably extends around a substantial part of the outer contour 4 and / or the cover 50 (For example, over 50%) and preferably forms a continuous breakthrough, can be passed through the cable K from the cable socket. The gap S is preferably designed so that the cable K carried out can be moved along the gap and re-arranged even in the closed state of the cable socket. This ensures that a user can change the direction of the cable K in the closed state. The position of connected devices (eg the position of a laptop on a table) can therefore be easily changed without the cable box according to the invention having to be opened for this purpose. In order to allow the widest possible range of motion, the cover 50 therefore, as few (eg one or two) arms as possible 16 connected to the main body of the cable socket. Alternatively or additionally, the arms 16 be rotatably mounted in the body, which, for example, the use of additional arms 16 allowed, since these no longer hinder the movement of the cable K.

The cable box may be further preferably arranged in an open state by the lid and / or the holding device, over which the lid is held in the cable outlet opening, are removed from the cable socket, rotated or pivoted. Even if the lid 50 may be formed integrally with the holding device, it may preferably be removed therefrom to release a connecting portion, can be connected via the optional additional components with the cable socket. This is exemplary in 8C shown where cable chain links 70 are shown, which are connected on the first side of the cable socket with a first connecting portion of the holding device. The holding device for the lid can be of the holding device of 1 to 4B and 6 correspond.

According to embodiments of the invention, the lid 50 However, also be formed integrally with a first connecting portion of the holding device. This is exemplary in 9 and 10 shown. The holding device 10 In this case, it can optionally be formed with further connecting sections via which additional additional components can be fastened to the cable socket. In the exemplary embodiments of FIG 9 and 10 In this case, among other things, a second connecting portion in the form of a hollow body is shown, into which a corresponding plug of the additional component can be inserted. Alternatively or additionally, however, also mutually facing pins may be used, which may extend as described above perpendicular to the central axis of the opening to allow the coupling of a corresponding connecting portion of the additional component. The connecting portion (s) may be configured according to any of the embodiments described above.

As further in 9 and 10 shown is the cover 50 preferably disposed in a first plane that is substantially flush with a first end of the cable box. Since this is preferably the end of the cable socket, which the user views when installed, results in a substantially continuous surface of federal government 5 and cover 50 , which is interrupted only by the gap S. The connectors or arms 16 about which the cover 50 is fixed in the base body, the opposite preferably in the direction of the second end of the cable outlet are spaced. Even if this, as in 9 and 10 shown, different shapes are possible, in which the arms, for example, substantially perpendicular (see 9 ) or substantially obliquely (see 10 ) to the central axis of the opening 2 can extend, is preferably at least the end of the arms 16 connected to the main body (eg with the bracket 3 ) is coupled from the cover 50 spaced in the direction of the second end. For the user, this can create a "floating" impression of the cover 50 resulting in a design of the arms 16 made of a transparent material (eg a transparent plastic or glass) can be reinforced. As in 9 and 10 You can see the arms 16 via a connecting body with the cover 50 or be directly coupled to this. Although the cover 50 in 9 and 10 integral with the first connecting portion 11 of the connecting body 14 is shown, this can of course be formed detachable according to the above description. As described above, various types of connection can be used in this connection, such as snap, clamp, screw, bayonet or magnetic connections.

Depending on whether the lid 50 removable with the holding device 10 is formed or not, only the lid 50 or the entire holding device 10 are removed from the body to open the cable box. The cable socket is thus transferred to an open state, in the plug in the opening 2 the cable socket can be guided. The cable socket can preferably then be closed (eg by fastening the cover 50 on the holding device 10 or by introducing the holding device 10 in the main body). The cable attached to the plug can then be guided out of the cable box, preferably along the gap S, in a movable manner.

As further shown schematically in FIG 4A . 5A . 9 and 10 is illustrated, the cable boxes according to the invention on the second side, which is preferably not viewed during normal use by the user, an undercut 9 have, over which the cable socket can be fixed in the recess. The undercut 9 preferably extends at least partially around the holder 3 of the main body and preferably runs perpendicular to the central axis of the opening 2 away from this.

11A and 11B show a further cable socket according to the invention 1 in which a slot between a cover 50 and an outer contour 4 the cable socket is provided. As in the perspective view of the cable outlet 1 from underneath ( 11B ), the outer contour of the opening becomes visible 4 doing so, for example, by a part of the federal government 5 defined in the opening 2 the cable socket 1 protrudes. The lid 50 can do this via a swiveling arm 16 on the main body of the cable socket 1 fixed, the arm preferably about an axis perpendicular to the opening plane 2 (ie preferably perpendicular to the plane of the collar 5 ) runs, can be swiveled. The pivot axis is from the plane in which the lid 50 is in the closed state, spaced so that the arm 16 towards the second end of the cable box, which is the end that goes through the lid 50 is covered, opposite, is spaced. At the end of the lever 16 that the joint 21 opposite, one or more connecting portions may be formed to the cover 50 and / or attach additional components from the first and / or second side of the cable outlet. In this case, all process-mentioned connection sections can be used.

The joint 21 is preferably over a substantially cylindrical portion 22 provided. At this junctions can 23 be provided to the section 22 in the holder 3 to secure. The projections 23 are preferably with the longitudinal axis of the section 22 congruent. The projections 23 are preferably narrower than the section 22 educated. The cable socket can in this case all the features of the cable socket according to the parallel German patent application of the same day with the title "cable box" have, which is hereby explicitly incorporated by reference in their entirety.

Finally shows 12 another cable socket according to the invention 100 with two-part trained body. The main body is in this case preferably by a first part 3B and a second part 3A formed from opposite sides of a wall (eg a tabletop T) can be inserted into a recess provided therein. The parts 3A . 3B are here preferably designed so that they can be pushed over one another in the recess. A connection mechanism 4 at one or both parts 3A . 3B then locks the parts together so that they are firmly anchored in the cover. To prevent the parts from slipping 3A . 3B to prevent by the recess, these preferably each have a collar 5A . 5B on, which is preferably formed at the end of the respective part, which is opposite to the connection mechanism. As further in 12 shown, can be attached to the parts 3A . 3B in each case a holding device may be provided, via the additional components, such as a cover 50 or cable chain links 70 . 70 ' , from a first and / or a second side of the cable outlet 100 can be attached. The holding device in this case preferably has arms 16 on, which differ from the respective basic body part 3A . 3B in the opening 2 the cable socket 100 extend and provide at their ends a connecting portion for connection of the additional component. Depending on the embodiment of the cable socket can also be used in this case a cover, which itself has connecting portions for other additional components. So are in 12 Exemplary covers 50 . 50 ' shown, the hollow body 53 have, can be inserted into the corresponding connector to additional components. The poor 16 the cable socket 100 may therefore provide a first type of connecting portion (eg in the form of pins), while over the inside of the cover a second, different type of connecting portion is provided. By the combination of the cable socket 100 with different covers 50 . 50 ' can be so versatile additional components, such as different cable chain links 70 . 70 ' with different connection sections 72 . 72 ' at the cable outlet 100 be attached.

The invention particularly relates to the following aspects:
Aspect 1: Cable socket or cable bushing with a base body for fastening the cable socket or cable bushing in a recess and a holding device, wherein the holding device has a first connecting portion for attaching a first auxiliary component on a first side of the cable socket.

Aspect 1a: cable socket or cable gland according to aspect 1, wherein the first additional component is a first cable chain or a first cover.

Aspect 2: Cable socket or cable bushing according to aspect 1 or 1a, wherein the holding device further comprises a second connecting portion for fixing a second additional component on a second, opposite side of the cable socket.

Aspect 2a: cable socket or cable gland according to aspect 2, wherein the second additional component is a second cable chain or a second cover.

Aspect 3: Cable socket or cable gland according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the base body is designed such that it fixes the cable socket in the recess of a wall, a floor, a ceiling and / or a piece of furniture (eg the recess of a table top ) allowed.

Aspect 4: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the base body is designed so that it can be inserted into the recess, wherein the base body preferably has a holder in the form of a cylinder (eg tubular).

Aspect 4a: cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the base body in a section transverse to the central axis of the cable outlet opening has a square or rectangular shape.

Aspect 5: cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the base body on the first side of the cable box has an at least partially formed collar to prevent slippage of the body through the recess, the collar preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical holder extends.

Aspect 6: Cable socket or cable gland according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the retaining device comprises one or more arms has, which connect the first and / or the second connecting portion with the base body.

Aspect 7: Cable socket or cable gland according to Aspect 6, wherein the arm or the arms in a section parallel to the opening plane have a maximum width of 1.5 cm, a maximum of 1 cm or a maximum of 0.5 cm.

Aspect 8: A cable box or grommet according to aspect 6 or 7, wherein the arm or arms extend radially inwardly from the body.

Aspect 9: Cable box or grommet according to aspect 6, 7 or 8, wherein the arms are arranged at regular angular intervals along the circumference of the base body.

Aspect 10: Cable socket or grommet according to aspects 6 to 9, wherein the arms are arranged in a star, cross or spoke wheel shape.

Aspect 11: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the first and / or the second connecting portion are arranged centrally in the base body.

Aspect 12: Cable socket or cable gland according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holding device is provided so that it centers the first and / or the second cover and / or the first and / or the second cable chain in the cable socket.

Aspect 13: Cable socket or cable gland according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the first and the second connecting portion are provided on a common connecting element.

Aspect 14: Cable box or grommet according to aspect 13, wherein the connecting element is in one piece, preferably wherein the first and the second connecting section are integrally formed.

Aspect 15: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein a cover is formed integrally with the first and / or the second connecting portion.

Aspect 16: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the first and / or the second connecting portion have a fastening means for non-positive and / or positive connection of the respective connecting portion with a cover and / or a cable chain.

Aspect 17: Cable socket or cable bushing according to aspect 16, wherein the fastening means has an at least partially formed annular bead, a thread, a clamping connection, a snap connection and / or a bayonet closure.

Aspect 18: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the first and / or the second connecting portion in the form of a connecting pin, which preferably extends perpendicular to the opening plane, is formed.

Aspect 19: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the first and / or the second connecting portion in the form of a projection (eg a pin), wherein the projection preferably extends parallel to the opening plane.

Aspect 20: Cable socket or cable bushing according to aspect 19, wherein the first and / or the second connecting portion have a plurality of projections in the sense of aspect 19.

Aspect 21: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the first and / or the second connecting portion is formed in the form of a hollow body into which a corresponding plug can be inserted, wherein the hollow body preferably extends perpendicular to the opening plane.

Aspect 22: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the first and / or the second connecting portion is in the form of a cylinder, wherein the cylinder preferably has a circular, oval or polygonal base (a polygonal base according to the invention can optionally also curved edges and / or have rounded corners).

Aspect 22a: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the first and / or the second connecting portion in a section transverse to the central axis of the cable outlet opening has a square or rectangular inner contour.

Aspect 23: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holding device is formed separately from the main body.

Aspect 24: Cable box or grommet according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holding device can be inserted into the base body.

Aspect 25: Cable socket or cable gland according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holding device has a bearing portion, wherein the bearing portion is connected to the end of the arms, which are opposite to the first and / or the second connecting portion.

Aspect 26: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspect 25, wherein the bearing section forms one or more circular arcs, wherein the arcs preferably together total over a segment of at least 60 °, at least 180 °, at least 270 ° or at least 320 °.

Aspect 27: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein a fixing device is provided on the base body in order to fix the holding device axially fixed in the base body (the holding device is preferably fixed in the direction of the central axis of the cable outlet opening).

Aspect 28: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspect 27, wherein the fixing device provides a clip, snap, clamp, plug or screw connection, a bayonet or a magnetic closure for fixing the holding device.

Aspect 29: Cable socket or grommet according to aspect 27 or 28, wherein the fixing device is formed by one or more projections and / or a constriction extending from the main body into the opening of the cable box or cable gland.

Aspect 29a: Cable socket or cable bushing according to aspect 27 or 28, wherein the fixing device is formed by one or more recesses (eg grooves or openings) provided in the holder of the main body.

Aspect 29a: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspect 27, 28, 29 or 29a, wherein the fixing device couples with the bearing section.

Aspect 30: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holding device is rotatable, preferably wherein the holding device is rotatably mounted in the base body.

Aspect 31: Cable box or grommet according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the arms of the holding device are rotatable.

Aspect 32: Cable socket or cable gland according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holding device in the cable socket or cable gland at an angle of at least 30 °, at least 90 °, at least 120 °, at least 180 °, at least 270 °, at least 360 ° or can be rotated more than one complete revolution (preferably in the assembled state of the cable outlet).

Aspect 33: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holding device is pivotally mounted in the base body, wherein the holding device can be pivoted about an axis which is parallel to the opening plane.

Aspect 33a: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspect 33, wherein the arm is pivotally mounted in the main body, wherein the arm can be pivoted about an axis which is parallel to the opening plane.

Aspect 34: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holding device is arranged completely within the base body.

Aspect 35: A cable box or grommet according to any one of the preceding aspects, wherein the first connection portion is arranged such that a first cover can be attached thereto so that the cover is substantially flush with the first side of the cable box and / or substantially not sticking out of the cable box on the first page.

Aspect 36: Cable outlet or grommet according to any one of the preceding aspects, wherein the second connection portion is arranged such that a second cover can be attached thereto so that the cover is substantially flush with the second side of the cable outlet and / or substantially not the second side protrudes from the cable outlet.

Aspect 37: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the base body is formed in two parts, so that a first part of the base body from the first side of the recess and a second part of the base body from the opposite second side of the recess can be inserted into the recess ,

Aspect 38: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the first part of the base body and / or the second part of the base body has a collar to prevent slippage of the respective part by the recess.

Aspect 39: Cable box or cable gland according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the collar preferably extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the recess and / or the cable box.

Aspect 40: cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the first connecting portion is provided on the first part of the base body and the second connecting portion on the second part of the base body.

Aspect 41: Cable socket or cable gland according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holder device is formed by a cable chain link, which is fastened in the cable socket, preferably in the holder of the main body.

Aspect 42: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspect 41, wherein the cable chain link is clamped between the first part and the second part of the main body.

Aspect 42a: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspect 41, wherein the cable chain link is clamped in the first or in the second part of the basic body.

Aspect 43: Cable box or grommet according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holder device is made of plastic, wherein preferably at least the arm (s) are made of transparent plastic.

Aspect 43a: Cable socket or grommet according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holder device (or one / all of the other components formed separately from the main body) via a cord, a steel cable and / or a film hinge with the main body or the wall, the recess provides, whereby preferably an anti-theft device is provided.

Aspect 44: Cable socket or cable bushing with a basic body for fastening the cable socket in a recess and with a cover,
the cable socket or cable feedthrough defines an opening bounded by an outer contour,
wherein the cable box or grommet can be arranged in a closed state,
wherein the cover at least partially closes the opening in the closed state and
wherein in the closed state along the outer contour at least partially a cable gland gap between the cover and the outer contour remains.

Aspect 45: A cable box or grommet according to aspect 44, wherein the base body is adapted to permit the fastening of the cable box in the recess of a wall, floor, ceiling and / or piece of furniture (eg the recess of a table top) ,

Aspect 46: Cable socket or cable bushing Aspect 44 or 45, wherein the base body is designed so that it can be inserted into the recess, wherein the base body preferably has a holder in the form of a cylinder (eg tubular).

Aspect 46a: Cable socket or cable bushing according to aspect 44, 45 or 46, wherein the base body in a section transverse to the central axis of the cable outlet opening has a square or rectangular shape.

Aspect 47: Cable socket or cable gland aspect 44, 45, 46 or 46a, wherein the main body on the first side of the cable box has an at least partially formed collar to prevent slippage of the body through the recess, the collar preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal axis the cylindrical holder extends.

Aspect 48: Cable box or grommet according to aspects 44 to 47, wherein the outer contour is formed by the base body and the gap between the cover and the base body is provided.

Aspect 49: Cable socket or grommet according to aspects 44 to 48, wherein the gap is formed in the opening plane.

Aspect 50: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspects 44 to 49, wherein the gap width extends substantially parallel to the opening plane (i.e., substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cable socket).

Aspect 51: A cable box or grommet according to aspects 44 to 50, wherein the gap is substantially flush with a first end of the cable box, preferably substantially flush with the end, for viewing by the user in the ordinary use of the cable box (ie, preferably in the installed state) is formed.

Aspect 52: A cable box or grommet according to aspects 44 to 51, wherein the gap is formed substantially in the plane of the collar.

Aspect 53: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspects 44 to 48, wherein the gap is formed in the longitudinal direction of the cable socket (i.e., perpendicular to the opening plane of the cable socket.

Aspect 54: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspects 44 to 48, wherein the width of the gap is formed obliquely to the opening plane of the cable socket.

Aspect 55: Cable socket or grommet according to aspects 44 to 54, wherein the cover has a smaller extent than the outer contour parallel to the opening plane (eg 10% lower).

Aspect 55a: cable box or cable gland according to aspects 44 to 55, wherein the cover is smaller (in cross section) in correspondence with the outer contour.

Aspect 55b: A cable box or grommet according to aspects 44 to 55a, wherein the cover when closed covers at least half of the opening area of the opening.

Aspect 56: Cable socket or grommet according to aspects 44 to 55b, wherein the gap along at least 50%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 90% or 100% of the outer contour is formed.

Aspect 56a: Cable socket or cable bushing according to aspects 44 to 56, wherein the gap forms an annular gap formed at least in sections.

Aspect 56b: Cable socket or grommet according to aspect 56a, wherein the annular gap substantially forms a complete ring.

Aspect 56c: A cable box or grommet according to aspect 56a or 56b, wherein the ring in a plan view of the cable box has a round (eg a full circle, a semicircle or a circular arc), an oval, an elliptical or a polygonal (e.g. a rectangle, a square, a rectangle, a pentagon, a hexagon, etc.) forms course.

Aspect 56d: Cable outlet or grommet according to aspects 44 to 56d, wherein the gap is 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 or 15 times as long as it is wide.

Aspect 57: cable outlet or grommet of aspects 44 to 56d, wherein the outer contour has a first unwinding length and the gap has a second unwinding length, the second unwinding length being at least 50%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 90% or 100% the first processing length is.

Aspect 58: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspects 44 to 57, wherein the gap completely surrounds the cover.

Aspect 59: Cable socket or grommet according to aspects 48 to 58, wherein the gap extends along at least 50% of the inner wall of the support.

Aspect 60: Cable outlet or grommet according to aspects 44 to 59, wherein the cover is arranged in the center of the opening in the closed state

Aspect 61: A cable box or grommet according to aspects 44 to 60, wherein the gap is adapted to clamp a cable routed through the gap.

Aspect 62: Cable socket or grommet according to aspects 44 to 61, wherein the gap along at least 50%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 90% or 100% of the gap length is formed so that it can clamp the cable carried out.

Aspect 63: Cable Socket or Cable Entry Aspects 44 to 62, wherein the gap along at least 50%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 90% or 100% of the gap length has a maximum width of 1.5 cm, preferably a maximum of 1.3 cm , maximum 1 cm.

Aspect 64: A cable box or grommet according to aspects 44-63, wherein the gap is configured such that a cable routed through the gap can be moved along the gap length around the cover.

Aspect 65: a cable box or grommet according to aspects 44-64, wherein the gap is such that a cable routed through the gap in the closed state along at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 50%, at least 75%, at least 80%, At least 90% or 100% of the gap length can be moved around the cover, without the cable box must be opened for this.

Aspect 65a: A cable box or grommet according to aspects 44-64, wherein the gap is such that a cable routed through the gap in the closed state along at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 50%, at least 75%, at least 80%, At least 90% or 100% of the outer contour can be moved without the cable box must be opened for this.

Aspect 66: Cable outlet or grommet according to aspects 44 to 65a, wherein the width of the gap is substantially constant along the gap length.

Aspect 67: Cable outlet or grommet according to aspects 44 to 65a, wherein the width of the gap varies along the gap length.

Aspect 68: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspects 44 to 67, further comprising an additional, preferably rotatable, blade, over which the length of the gap can be varied.

Aspect 69: Cable socket or grommet according to aspects 44 to 68, wherein the gap along at least 50%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 90% or 100% of the gap length has a width of at least 0.3 cm, at least 0.5 cm or at least 1 cm.

Aspect 70: A cable box or grommet according to aspects 44 to 69, wherein the cable box or grommet can be placed in an open condition by removing, tilting, rotating or displacing the cover from the opening.

Aspect 71: A cable box or grommet according to aspect 70, wherein the cable box or grommet, when opened, has an opening of at least 2 cm width and 2 cm length, preferably at least 3 cm width and 3 cm length, more preferably at least 4 cm width and 4 cm length provides.

Aspect 72: Cable or cable gland according to aspect 70 or 71, wherein the cable gland or cable gland in the opened state provides an opening of at least 12 cm ² , preferably at least 18 cm ² , more preferably at least 25 cm ² .

Aspect 73: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspects 44 to 72, wherein the cable socket has at least one holding device, via which the cover is arranged in the opening in the closed state.

Aspect 74: Cable outlet or grommet according to aspect 73, wherein the retention device comprises one or more arms connecting the cover to the base body.

Aspect 75: A cable box or grommet of aspect 74, wherein the arm (s) is / are coupled spaced from the cover longitudinally of the opening.

Aspect 76: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspect 75, wherein the distance is at least 0.3 cm, at least 0.5 cm, preferably at least 1 cm, more preferably at least 1.5 cm.

Aspect 77: A cable box or grommet according to aspect 74, 75 or 76, wherein the cover when closed lies in a first plane that is substantially parallel to the opening plane, and the arm (s) are in a second, substantially parallel to the opening plane Level is coupled to the base body / are, wherein the second level is at least 0.5 cm, preferably at least 1 cm, more preferably at least 1.5 cm from the first plane spaced.

Aspect 78: A cable box or grommet according to aspect 77, wherein the first plane is substantially flush with the first end of the body and the arms are spaced apart from the body toward the opposite second end.

Aspect 79: cable socket or cable bushing according to aspects 44 to 78, wherein the cover protrudes from the main body in the closed state, preferably wherein the first plane is provided outside the main body.

Aspect 80: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspects 44 to 78, wherein the cover is arranged in the closed state within the main body.

Aspect 81: Cable outlet or grommet according to aspects 74 to 80, wherein the arm or arms extend radially inwardly from the body.

Aspect 82: Cable outlet or grommet according to aspects 74 to 81, wherein the arms are arranged at regular angular intervals along the circumference of the base body.

Aspect 83: Cable Socket or Cable Entry Aspects 74 to 82 with the arms arranged in a star, cross or spoke wheel configuration.

Aspect 84: Cable socket or cable bushing according to aspects 74 to 83, wherein a fixing device is provided on the base body in order to fix the arms axially fixed in the base body.

Aspect 85: cable socket or cable gland according to aspect 84, wherein the fixing device provides a clip, snap, clamp, plug or screw connection, a bayonet or magnetic closure for fixing the holding device.

Aspect 86: Cable socket or grommet according to aspect 84 or 85, wherein the fixing device is formed by one or more projections and / or a constriction extending from the main body into the opening of the cable box or cable gland.

Aspect 86a: Cable socket or cable bushing according to aspect 44 or 86, wherein the fixing device is formed by one or more recesses (eg grooves or openings) provided in the holder of the main body.

Aspect 87: Cable socket or grommet according to aspects 74 to 86a, wherein the arm / arms of the retainer are rotatable.

Aspect 88: Cable outlet or grommet according to aspects 74 to 87, wherein the arm (s) is / are coupled via a hinge to the base body.

Aspect 89: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspects 74 to 88, whereby the cover can be folded out of the main body.

Aspect 90: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspects 74 to 89, wherein the arms are formed of transparent plastic.

Aspect 91: Cable box or grommet according to aspects 73 to 90, wherein the holding device is designed in accordance with the holding device of the cable boxes / cable bushings according to one of the aspects 1 to 43.

Aspect 92: Cable outlet or cable gland according to aspects 73 to 91, wherein the cover is formed integrally with the holding device

Aspect 93: Cable outlet or grommet according to aspects 73 to 92, wherein the cover is releasably secured to the fixture

Aspect 94: Cable socket or cable gland according to aspects 73 to 93, wherein the cover is fastened via a screw, snap, Klips-, clamped connection, via a bayonet lock or magnetically to the holding device.

Aspect 95: Cable socket or grommet according to aspects 73 to 94, wherein the gap is at least partially covered by brush hair or a resilient lip, preferably when the cable socket is in the closed state.

Aspect 96: Cable socket according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein a socket is arranged in the cable socket.

Aspect 97: Cable socket according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein an extendable connector strip is arranged in the cable socket.

Aspect 98: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the cover, the base body, the holding device and / or the connecting element are made of the same or of different materials.

Aspect 99: Cable box or grommet according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the cover, the base body, the holding device and / or the connecting element made of plastic, wood, metal, ceramic and / or glass is made.

Aspect 100: Cable outlet or grommet according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holding device and / or the arms are made of transparent plastic.

Aspect 101: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, further comprising further connection devices for covers, cable chains and / or further elements.

Aspect 102: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the cover, the base body, the holding device and / or the connecting element are formed separately from each other.

Aspect 103: Cable socket or cable bushing according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the base body on one side of a collar and on the other, opposite side has an undercut, wherein the undercut secures the main body against withdrawal from the recess.

Aspect 104: Cable box or grommet according to any one of the preceding aspects, wherein the cover substantially forms a closed and / or continuous surface.

Aspect 104a: Cable socket or cable gland according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the cover is axisymmetric or point-symmetrical.

Aspect 105: A cable box or grommet according to any of the preceding aspects, wherein the cover in a plan view along the longitudinal axis of the cable box or grommet is a circular, oval, polygonal (e.g., quadrangular, approximately rectangular or square, five, six or polygonal Having shape, wherein the edges of the polygon can be curved and / or the corners may be rounded).

Aspect 106: Cover for a cable outlet or cable gland,
wherein the cover is formed to at least partially close the cable socket to a first side, and
wherein the cover has on its rear side, which faces the second side of the cable socket, a connection portion for additional components (eg, a further cover and / or a cable chain).

Aspect 107: Cover according to aspect 106, wherein the connecting portion allows the further cover and / or the cable chain to be connected from the second side of the cable box.

Aspect 108: Cover according to aspect 106 or 107, wherein a second cover is integrally formed with the connection portion.

Aspect 109: Cover according to aspect 106, 107 or 108, wherein the connecting portion has a fastening means for non-positive and / or positive fastening of the additional components on the connecting portion.

Aspect 110: Cover according to aspects 106 to 109, wherein the fastening means has an at least partially formed annular bead, a thread, a clamping connection, a snap connection, a magnetic closure and / or a bayonet closure.

Aspect 111: Cover according to aspects 106 to 110, wherein the first and / or the second connecting portion in the form of a connecting pin, which preferably extends perpendicular to the opening plane, is formed.

Aspect 112: Cover according to aspects 106 to 111, wherein the first and / or the second connecting portion is formed in the form of a pin, wherein the pin preferably extends parallel to the opening plane.

Aspect 113: Cover according to aspect 112, wherein several pins are provided in the sense of aspect 112.

Aspect 113: Cover according to aspects 106 to 113, wherein the first and / or the second connecting portion is in the form of a hollow body into which a corresponding plug can be inserted, wherein the hollow body preferably extends perpendicular to the opening plane.

Aspect 114: Cover according to aspects 106 to 113, wherein the first and / or the second connecting portion is in the form of a cylinder, wherein the cylinder preferably has a circular, oval or polygonal base surface (a polygonal base can according to the invention also curved edges and / or have rounded corners).

Aspect 115: Cover according to aspects 106 to 114, wherein the first and / or the second connecting portion has a rectangular or square shape in a section transverse to the central axis of the cable outlet opening.

Aspect 116: Cover according to aspects 106 to 115, wherein the cover has a fastening device for fastening the cover to the main body (eg at the collar) of a cable socket, wherein the fastening device is preferably designed such that the cover is clipped to the collar of a cable socket can (for example, via a locking or snap mechanism).

Aspect 117: Cover according to aspects 106 to 115, wherein the cover to the first and the second side (ie, preferably on the front and on the back of the cover) each have one or more connecting portions for attachment of additional components (eg, another cover and / or a cable chain).

Aspect 118: Cover according to aspects 106 to 115, wherein the cover can be turned so that the back of the cover faces the first side (ie, preferably the cover can be removed from the cable socket, turned, and when turned back into the cable socket be used).

Aspect 119: Cover according to aspect 119, wherein the fastening device is designed such that the cover can be fastened in a first arrangement and in a second, inverted arrangement in the cable socket.

As far as the preceding description uses the term "essentially", those embodiments are also included in which the respective feature is present completely or completely. The words "plurality" or "several" are in the sense of "at least two", d. H. to understand two or more. If specific values are given, these preferably also include minor deviations from these values, such as deviations of +/- 10% or +/- 5% of the respective value. Individual aspects of the invention may constitute separate inventions and thus claims. The mentioned types of attachment can be made detachable or non-detachable.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 10311166 A1 [0002]
• DE 19617900 A1 [0003]
• DE 4428680 C1 [0027]

Claims (15)

Cable socket with a base body for fixing the cable box in a recess of a piece of furniture, in particular a table top, wherein the base body is formed so that it can be inserted into the recess and has a holder in the form of a cylinder; and a holding device, the holding device having a first connecting portion for fixing a cable chain on a first side of the cable socket, the holding device having a plurality of arms connecting the first connecting portion to the base body, the arms extending radially inwardly from the base body; wherein the holding device is formed separately from the base body and can be inserted into the base body; wherein a fixing device is provided on the base body to fix the holding device axially fixed in the base body, wherein the fixing device is formed by a plurality of recesses which are provided in the holder of the base body. Cable socket according to claim 1, wherein the arms in a section parallel to the opening plane of the cable socket have a maximum width of 1.5 cm, a maximum of 1 cm or a maximum of 0.5 cm. Cable socket according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the arms are arranged at regular angular intervals along the circumference of the base body. Cable socket according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first connecting portion is arranged centrally in the base body. Cable socket according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding device is provided so that it centers the first cable chain in the cable socket. Cable socket according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first connecting portion has a fastening means for non-positive and / or positive connection of the connecting portion with a cable chain, wherein the fastening means preferably at least partially formed annular bead, a thread, a clamping connection, a snap connection and / or a Has bayonet closure. Cable socket according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first connecting portion is formed in the form of a hollow body into which a corresponding plug can be inserted, wherein the hollow body preferably extends perpendicular to the opening plane. Cable socket according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding device has a bearing portion, wherein the bearing portion is connected to the end of the arms, which are opposite to the first connecting portion. Cable socket according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first connecting portion in a section transverse to the central axis of the cable outlet opening has a square or rectangular inner contour. Cable socket according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fixing device provides a Klips-, snap, clamp, or plug connection for fixing the holding device. Cable socket according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fixing device is formed by grooves or openings, which are provided in the holder of the base body. Cable socket according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding device is arranged completely within the base body. Cable socket according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a further connection device for a cover, wherein the cover, the base body, and the holding device are formed separately from each other. Cable socket according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base body on a second side of the cable box has an at least partially formed collar to prevent slippage of the body through the recess, wherein the collar extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical holder. Cable socket according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a cover to close the cable socket on a second side.

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