EP0038066A2 - Means for lodging a flexible interconnexion cable within the housing of a communication apparatus - Google Patents

Means for lodging a flexible interconnexion cable within the housing of a communication apparatus Download PDF

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EP0038066A2
EP0038066A2 EP81102825A EP81102825A EP0038066A2 EP 0038066 A2 EP0038066 A2 EP 0038066A2 EP 81102825 A EP81102825 A EP 81102825A EP 81102825 A EP81102825 A EP 81102825A EP 0038066 A2 EP0038066 A2 EP 0038066A2
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Karl Ing. Grad. Schmid-Zeller
Klaus Ing. Grad. Lohnes
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
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  • the invention relates to a device for flexible cable connection between two mechanically separated, functionally cooperating devices.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a device which enables such devices to be arranged directly adjacent to one another and, if necessary, spatially separated without the interference of the cable connection.
  • a pocket-shaped recess is provided in the housing of the two cooperating devices on the sides facing one another in normal operation, that in the pocket-shaped recess of one device there is a plug Connection for connecting the flexible cable and in the pocket-shaped recess of the other device, the outlet opening for the electrical supply to this device is arranged, and that at least one pocket-shaped recess has an extension necessary to accommodate at least one loop of the cable connection.
  • the advantages associated with the invention are primarily that the devices, e.g. can stand directly adjacent to one another with their rear sides, and that a spatial change in the arrangement of the devices is very flexible and is only limited by the length of the connecting cable.
  • 1 and 2 show the innovation cable connection between two devices in a front view and in supervision.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 partially shows a first device 1, for example a printer arrangement, and a second device 2, for example a keyboard.
  • a connecting cable 3 establishes the electrical connection between the two devices. This is connected to device 1 via a plug connection 4. The cable is directly connected to device 2.
  • An exit point 5 is therefore provided here.
  • a pocket-shaped recess 6 or 7 is provided on the housing of one device, namely on the housing of the keyboard 2 and on the housing of the other device, namely on the housing of the printer 1.
  • the recess 6 on the device 2 is on the back and the recess 7 on the device 1 is arranged on the front of the housing.
  • the recess 6 on the device 1 serves to receive the round cable used for the cable connection in a loop.
  • the size of the pocket-shaped gene recess 6 is dimensioned such that it can accommodate the necessary cable length for a displacement of the devices 1 and 2 to each other.
  • the pocket-shaped recess 7 on the housing of the device 1 essentially serves to sink the plug 4 necessary for the plug connection. to record. 2 shows how the cable 3 is loop-shaped within the pocket-shaped recess 6 or 7 without the desired position of the two devices being obstructed relative to one another. If the device 2 is located directly in front of the device 1 (solid line in FIG.
  • the cable 3 forms a relatively wide loop in the pocket-shaped recess 6, the pressure forces caused by the rigidity of the cable causing the device to shift As a result, the depth of the recess 6 could remain almost ineffective.
  • the cable 3 is stretched and, in this stretched position, is likewise located within the pocket-shaped recess 6 or 7.
  • the connecting cable is located inside the devices and does not interfere with the desired arrangement of the devices in relation to one another. Of course, it can also be moved forward, in which case the cable is pulled out of the recess 6 or 7.

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1. Apparatus for a flexible cable connection between two mechanically separated, functionally co-operating devices, characterized in that in the respective housings of the two co-operating devices (1, 2), on the sides facing one another during normal operation, there is in each case arranged a recess (7, 6) ; that the recess (7) of the one device (1) has an extension for accommodating at least the plug (4) of the plug-and-socket connection for the connection of the flexible cable (3) ; and that the recess (6) of the other device (2), in which the outlet opening (5) for the flexible cable (3) is arranged, has an extension for accommodating at least one loop of the cable (3).

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Die Erfindungbetrifft eine Vorrichtung für eine flexible Kabelverbiadung zwischen zwei mechanisch getrennten, funktionell zusammenarbeitenden Geräten.The invention relates to a device for flexible cable connection between two mechanically separated, functionally cooperating devices.

Bei mechanisch getrennten, jedoch elektrisch und funktionell zusammenarbeitenden Geräten, beispielsweise bei der Zusammenarbeit zwischen einem Bedienteil und einer Verarbeitungseinrichtung, besteht häufig der Wunsch, die Geräte einerseits so eng wie möglich zusammenzustellen, andererseits sie bei. Bedarf auch getrennt voneinander anzuord- .nen. Dem steht bei bekannten Geräten dieser Art hindernd im Wege daß die Kabelverbindung zwischen den Geräten in aller Regel eine vielpolige Verbindung ist, d..h. daß das Verbindungskabel relativ dick ist und eine beachtliche Stefigkeit aufweist. Der für ein solches Kabel erforderliche Platz sowie die zum Anschluß der Kabelverbindung erforderlichen Steckverbindungen behindern das enge Aneinanderrücken der beiden Geräte.In the case of mechanically separate, but electrically and functionally cooperating devices, for example in the cooperation between a control unit and a processing device, there is often a desire to assemble the devices as closely as possible on the one hand and on the other hand to combine them. Need to be arranged separately. This is a hindrance in known devices of this type in the way that the cable connection between the devices is usually a multi-pole connection, that is. that the connecting cable is relatively thick and has considerable stiffness. The space required for such a cable and the plug connections required for connecting the cable connection hinder the close movement of the two devices.

Aufgabe der Erfindungist es , eine Vorrichtung anzugeben die es ermöglicht, derartige Geräte ohne störenden Einfluß der Kabelverbindung sowohl unmittelbar aneinanderstehend als auch bei Bedarf räumlich getrennt anzuordnen.The object of the invention is to provide a device which enables such devices to be arranged directly adjacent to one another and, if necessary, spatially separated without the interference of the cable connection.

Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindungdadurch gelost, daß im Gehäuse der beiden zusammenarbeitenden Geräte jeweils auf den im Normalbetrieb einander zugewandten Seiten eine taschenförmige Ausnehmung vorgesehen ist, daß in der taschenförmigen Ausnehmung des einen Gerätes eine Steckerverbindung zum Anschluß des flexiblen Kabels und in der taschenförmigen Ausnehmung des anderen Gerätes die Austrittsöffnung für die elektrische Zuführung zu diesem Gerät angeordnet ist, und daß mindestens eine taschenförmige Ausnehmung eine zur Aufnahme mindestens einer Schleife der Kabelverbindung notwendige Ausdehnung aufweist.This object is achieved according to the invention in that a pocket-shaped recess is provided in the housing of the two cooperating devices on the sides facing one another in normal operation, that in the pocket-shaped recess of one device there is a plug Connection for connecting the flexible cable and in the pocket-shaped recess of the other device, the outlet opening for the electrical supply to this device is arranged, and that at least one pocket-shaped recess has an extension necessary to accommodate at least one loop of the cable connection.

Die mit der Erfindung verbundenen Vorteile liegen vor allem darin, daß die Geräte, z.B. mit ihren Rückseiten unmittelbar aneinandergrenzend stehen können, und daß eine räumliche Veränderung der Anordnung der Geräte sehr flexibel und nur durch die Länge des Verbindungskabels begrenzt ist.The advantages associated with the invention are primarily that the devices, e.g. can stand directly adjacent to one another with their rear sides, and that a spatial change in the arrangement of the devices is very flexible and is only limited by the length of the connecting cable.

Einzelheiten der Erfindung werden im folgenden anhand der Zeichnungen erläutert. Dabei zeigen die Fig. 1 und 2 die neuerungsgemäße Kabelverbindung zwischen zwei Geräten in einer Vorderansicht und in Aufsicht.Details of the invention are explained below with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 show the innovation cable connection between two devices in a front view and in supervision.

Das Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 1 und 2, auf die im folgenden gemeinsam Bezug genommen wird, zeigt teilweise ein erstes Gerät 1, beispielsweise eine Druckeranordnung, und ein zweites Gerät 2, beispielsweise eine Tastatur. Ein Verbindungskabel 3 stellt die elektrische Verbindung zwischen den beiden Geräten her. Dieses ist am Gerät 1 über eine Steckerverbindung 4 angeschlossen. Mit dem Gerät 2 ist das Kabel direkt verbunden. Hier ist deshalb eine Austrittsstelle 5 vorgesehen. Gemäß der Erfindungist am Gehäuse des einen Gerätes, nämlich am Gehäuse der Tastatur 2 und am Gehäuse des anderen Gerätes, nämlich am Gehäuse des Druckers 1 jeweils eine taschenförmige Ausnehmung 6 bzw. 7 vorgesehen. Die Ausnehmung 6 am Gerät 2 ist dabei auf der Rückseite und die Ausnehmung 7 am Gerät 1 ist an der Vorderseite des Gehäuses angeordnet. Die Ausnehmung 6 am Gerät 1 dient dazu, das für die Kabelverbindung verwendete Rundkabel schleifenförmig aufzunehmen. Die Größe der taschenförmigen Ausnehmung 6 ist derart bemessen, daß sie die für eine Verschiebung der Geräte 1 und 2 zueinander notwendige Kabellänge aufnehmen kann. Die taschenförmige Ausnehmung 7 am Gehäuse des Gerätes 1 dient im wesentlichen dazu, den für die Steckerverbindung notwendigen Stecker 4 versenkt . aufzunehmen. Anhand von Fig. 2 erkennt man, wie sich das Kabel 3 innerhalb der taschenförmigen Ausnehmung 6 bzw. 7 schleifenförmig einlegt, ohne daß die gewünschte Lage der beiden Geräte zueinander behindert wird. Befindet sich das Gerät 2 unmittelbar vor dem Gerät 1 ( stark ausgezogene Linie in Fig. 2) so bildet das Kabel 3 in der taschenförmigen Ausnehmung 6 eine relativ weite Schleife, wobei die durch die Steifigkeit des Kabels bedingten Andruckkräfte, die eine Verschiebung des Gerätes zur Folge haben könnten, in Folge der Tiefe der Ausnehmung 6 nahezu unwirksam bleiben.Bei einer Verschiebung des Gerätes 2 nach links oder nachrechts (strichpunktierte Linie in Fig. 2) wird das Kabel 3 gestreckt und befindet sich in dieser gestreckten Lage ebenfalls innerhalb der taschenförmigen Ausnehmung 6 bzw. 7. In allen diesen Fällen befindet sich das Verbindungskabel jeweils im Inneren der Geräte und stört die gewünschte Anordnung der Geräte zueinander nicht. Selbstverständlich kann auch ein Verschieben nach vorne stattfinden,wobei dann das Kabel aus der Ausnehmung 6 bzw. 7 herausgezogen ist.The exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2, to which reference is made in the following, partially shows a first device 1, for example a printer arrangement, and a second device 2, for example a keyboard. A connecting cable 3 establishes the electrical connection between the two devices. This is connected to device 1 via a plug connection 4. The cable is directly connected to device 2. An exit point 5 is therefore provided here. According to the invention, a pocket-shaped recess 6 or 7 is provided on the housing of one device, namely on the housing of the keyboard 2 and on the housing of the other device, namely on the housing of the printer 1. The recess 6 on the device 2 is on the back and the recess 7 on the device 1 is arranged on the front of the housing. The recess 6 on the device 1 serves to receive the round cable used for the cable connection in a loop. The size of the pocket-shaped gene recess 6 is dimensioned such that it can accommodate the necessary cable length for a displacement of the devices 1 and 2 to each other. The pocket-shaped recess 7 on the housing of the device 1 essentially serves to sink the plug 4 necessary for the plug connection. to record. 2 shows how the cable 3 is loop-shaped within the pocket-shaped recess 6 or 7 without the desired position of the two devices being obstructed relative to one another. If the device 2 is located directly in front of the device 1 (solid line in FIG. 2), the cable 3 forms a relatively wide loop in the pocket-shaped recess 6, the pressure forces caused by the rigidity of the cable causing the device to shift As a result, the depth of the recess 6 could remain almost ineffective. When the device 2 is shifted to the left or to the right (dash-dotted line in FIG. 2), the cable 3 is stretched and, in this stretched position, is likewise located within the pocket-shaped recess 6 or 7. In all of these cases, the connecting cable is located inside the devices and does not interfere with the desired arrangement of the devices in relation to one another. Of course, it can also be moved forward, in which case the cable is pulled out of the recess 6 or 7.

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1. Vorrichtung für eine flexible Kabelverbindung zwischen zwei mechanisch getrennten, funktionell zusammenarbeitenden Geräten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Gehäuse der beiden zusammenarbeitenden Geräte (1,2) jeweils auf den im Normalbetrieb einander zugewandten Seiten eine taschenförmige Ausnehmung (6,7) vorgesehen ist, daß in der taschenförmigen Ausnehmung (7) des einen Gerätes (1) eine Steckerverbindung (4) zum Anschluß des flexiblen Kabels (3) und in der taschenförmigen Ausnehmung (6) des anderen Gerätes (2) die Austrittsöffnung (5) für die elektrische Zuführung zu diesem Gerät (2) vorgesehen ist, und daß mindestens eine taschenförmige Ausnehmung (6) eine zur Aufnahme mindestens einer Schleife des Kabels (3) notwendige Ausdehnung aufweist.1. Device for a flexible cable connection between two mechanically separated, functionally cooperating devices, characterized in that a pocket-shaped recess (6, 7) is provided in the housing of the two cooperating devices (1, 2) on the sides facing one another in normal operation, that in the pocket-shaped recess (7) of one device (1) a plug connection (4) for connecting the flexible cable (3) and in the pocket-shaped recess (6) of the other device (2) the outlet opening (5) for the electrical supply is provided for this device (2), and that at least one pocket-shaped recess (6) has an extent necessary for receiving at least one loop of the cable (3). 2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verbindungskabel zwischen den Geräten (1,2) ein Rundkabel ist.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting cable between the devices (1,2) is a round cable.
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