EP0241603A1 - Junction box for energy distributors at rotating posts - Google Patents

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EP0241603A1
EP0241603A1 EP86200660A EP86200660A EP0241603A1 EP 0241603 A1 EP0241603 A1 EP 0241603A1 EP 86200660 A EP86200660 A EP 86200660A EP 86200660 A EP86200660 A EP 86200660A EP 0241603 A1 EP0241603 A1 EP 0241603A1
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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 branch socket or coupling for the electrical connection of movable electrical devices and lighting fittings that are movable or adjustable by means of springs, joints, multi-part arms, flexible pipe or hose connections, etc.
  • the branch socket developed for this purpose can be used for 220 V AC and 380 V three-phase voltage.
  • the branch socket for mobile movable or adjustable electrical devices or fittings is characterized by a cylindrical connecting part, which consists of one of two hollow halves composite cylinder, on the jacket four semicircular conductor segments are rotatably arranged, each of which can describe an arc around the entire cylinder jacket, and which comprise a half of the same offset in pairs, and equally connected in pairs, while four circular ones are connected around the cylinder jacket
  • Sliding contacts are rotatably mounted on the path of the semicircular conductor segments, which are also connected in pairs in a staggered manner, with two sliding contacts lying next to one another being encased in a housing which can be rotated and insulated in both directions and has two connections (0 and conductor or two phases).
  • the exterior of this case is whorled, polygonal or cylindrical.
  • connection socket is suitable for low current, normal high current and motor power current, i.e. for operating voltages up to 380 V.
  • each of the segments can rotate through an angle of 0 to 360 °, the conductive contact being retained by the contact socket and no damage or short circuits occurring.
  • this rotatable connection for a rotation of up to 360 ° with respect to each conductor can also be used for axial displacement by means of a rail, so that energy can be transported in any dimensional direction (radial and axial).
  • the material from which the segments of the branch bushing are made is copper or aluminum while the insulation is made of a plastic with a high dielectric constant.
  • the jacket of the socket is made of metal, such as steel, aluminum or another alloy
  • the conductive parts of the segments and the sliding contacts must of course be separated from the other parts by a good insulating material, with the exception of the contact surfaces, which can be done with wear-resistant plastic to achieve.
  • Polyurethane and polyester resins of known composition can be used well for this.
  • branch socket for lights in the workplace, such as For halogen lamps, SL and TL lamps, which stand on a table or are screwed to it, or of which an arm is attached to the wall, and whose stand or arm consists of several parts or links to keep the lamp in the optimally desired position to be able to turn and hold.
  • halogen lamps SL and TL lamps
  • SL and TL lamps which stand on a table or are screwed to it, or of which an arm is attached to the wall, and whose stand or arm consists of several parts or links to keep the lamp in the optimally desired position to be able to turn and hold.
  • the socket can be used as a distribution coupling for distributing the power to several points of use.

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Abstract

The coupling uses a 2-part insulating hollow cylinder (5) with semi-circular conductor segments (1,2) at either end providing curved contact surfaces (3,4). The cylinder mantle is fitted with four pairs of semi-circular sliding contacts (6,7) cooperating with the conductor segments(1,2) and which can rotate through 360 degrees. The sliding contacts (6,7) at either end of the cylinder are enclosed by an circulating ring. Respective lead conductors are coupled to the conductor segments via the sliding contacts (6,7).

Description

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Abzweigungsbuchse oder Kupplung für den elektrischen Anschluss von beweglichen Elektrogeräten und von Be­leuchtungsarmaturen, die bewegbar oder einstellbar sind mittels Federn, Gelenken, mehrteiligen Armen, flexibelen Rohr-oder Schlauchverbindungen, usw.The invention relates to a branch socket or coupling for the electrical connection of movable electrical devices and lighting fittings that are movable or adjustable by means of springs, joints, multi-part arms, flexible pipe or hose connections, etc.

Die meisten Haushaltgeräte, aber auch viele Büro-und Industriegeräte, bewegliche Beleuchtungsarmaturen, Rechner usw., die mit elektrischer Energie gespeist werden, müssen an Steckdosen angeschlossen werden mit Hilfe von Leitungen und Kabeln.Most household appliances, but also many office and industrial appliances, movable lighting fittings, computers, etc., which are supplied with electrical energy, must be connected to sockets with the aid of cables and wires.

Diese Leiter verursachen oft Belästigung und Gefahr, auch wenn sie, wie bei beweglichen Leuchten, gänzlich oder teilweise in einen Ständer oder eine Halterstange verkleidet sind, weil bei Verstellung, Bewegung oder Verdrehungeine Deformierung des Leiters und seiner Isolierung auftreten wird, die Verschleiss, Beschädigung und Kurzschluss verursachen kann. Ausserdem sind ständig lose hängende oder liegende isolierte Leitungs­schnüre und Kabel im Haushalt oder Betrieb aus ästhetischen Gründen un­erwünscht und vielfach im Widerspruch mit den Sicherheitsbestimmungen, weil beim Verschleiss elektrische Schläge und Feuergefahr erzeugt werden können.These conductors often cause annoyance and danger, even if, as in the case of movable lights, they are completely or partially covered in a stand or a holding rod, because if they are moved, moved or twisted, deformation of the conductor and its insulation will occur, which will result in wear, damage and Can cause short circuit. In addition, loosely hanging or lying insulated cords and cables in the household or in operation are undesirable for aesthetic reasons and in many cases contradict the safety regulations because electrical shocks and fire hazards can be generated when worn.

Es besteht daher Bedarf an einer besseren Möglichkeit des Energietransports an sich drehenden Stellen, wie um eine Längsachse.There is therefore a need for a better way of transporting energy at rotating locations, such as around a longitudinal axis.

Es wurde eine Lösung für die Leistungsversorgung beweglicher, verstellbarer und fahrbarer Licht- und Energiequellen angestrebt derart, dass die Strom­leiter nicht nur unsichtbar sein sollen doch dass sie auch insbesondere bei allen möglichen Bewegungen der Armatur oder des Gerätes, keinen Aenderungen der Form, Torsionen und Verschleiss ausgesetzt werden.A solution was sought for the power supply of movable, adjustable and mobile light and energy sources in such a way that the current conductors should not only be invisible, but also that they should not change shape, torsion and wear, particularly with all possible movements of the fitting or device get abandoned.

Die hierzu entwickelte Abzweigungsbuchse kann für 220 V Wechselspannung und 380 V Drehspannung verwendet werden.The branch socket developed for this purpose can be used for 220 V AC and 380 V three-phase voltage.

Die Abzweigungsbuchse für mobile bewegliche oder verstellbare elektrische Geräte oder Armaturen gemäss der vorliegenden Erfindung ist gekennzeichnet durch einen zylindrischen Verbindungsteil, welcheraus einem aus zwei hohlen Hälften zusammengesetzten Zylinder besteht, auf dessen Mantel vier halbkreisförmige Leitersegmente drehbar angeordnet sind,deren jedes einen Bogen um den gesamten Zylindermantel beschreiben kann, und die paarweise versetzt jedes eine Hälfte desselben umfassen, sowie gleichermassen paar­weise versetzt verbunden sind, während um den Zylindermantel vier kreis­förmige Schleifkontakte auf der Bahn der halbkreisförmigen Leitersegmente drehbar angebracht sind, die ebenfalls paarweise versetzt verbunden sind, wobei jeweils zwei nebeneinander liegende Schleifkontakte in einem in beide Richtungen drehbaren und isolierten Gehäuse eingefasst sind, welches zwei Anschlüsse (0 und Leiter oder zwei Phasen) besitzt.The branch socket for mobile movable or adjustable electrical devices or fittings according to the present invention is characterized by a cylindrical connecting part, which consists of one of two hollow halves composite cylinder, on the jacket four semicircular conductor segments are rotatably arranged, each of which can describe an arc around the entire cylinder jacket, and which comprise a half of the same offset in pairs, and equally connected in pairs, while four circular ones are connected around the cylinder jacket Sliding contacts are rotatably mounted on the path of the semicircular conductor segments, which are also connected in pairs in a staggered manner, with two sliding contacts lying next to one another being encased in a housing which can be rotated and insulated in both directions and has two connections (0 and conductor or two phases).

Das Aeussere dieses Gehäuses ist Wirtelförmig, polygonal oder zylindrisch. Durch drehen der beiden Teile des isolierten Gehäuses wird mechanische Bewegung oder Verstellung der Anschlussbuchse ermöglicht, wobei der Stromkreis über die Leiter geschlossen bleibt.The exterior of this case is whorled, polygonal or cylindrical. By rotating the two parts of the insulated housing, mechanical movement or adjustment of the connection socket is made possible, the circuit via the conductors remaining closed.

Die Anschlussbuchse ist für Schwachstrom, normalen Starkstrom und Motoren­kraftstrom,also für Betriebsspannungen bis 380 V geeignet.The connection socket is suitable for low current, normal high current and motor power current, i.e. for operating voltages up to 380 V.

Die Konstruktion des Geräts gemäss der Erfindung wird an Hand der beige­fügten schematischen Zeichnungen erläutert.

  • Figur 1 zeigt eine geöffnete isometrische Ansicht der Teile des isolierten Gehäuses mit den segmentförmigen Leitern (1) und (2).
  • Figur 2 zeigt die Abzweigungsbuchse deren Teile aus einander genommen sind, mit den Schleifkontakten.(3) und (4) sind die Kontaktflächen der segment­förmigen Leiter (1) und (2),die sich auf der Wand des Zylinders (5) be­finden.
    (6) und (7) sind die Schleifkontakte.
  • Figur 3 zeigt den Zylinder (5) mit den drehbaren Teilen des Gehäuses (8), in welchem die Schleifkontakte eingefasst sind.
    Der Kontakt findet über glatte Flächen statt (also keine Wärmeentwicklung). In den rechteckigen Anschlüssen (9) und (10) befinden sich die Enden der Anschlussleiter.
  • Figur 4 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch die Segmente mit den segmentförmigen Leitern (1) und (2), mit der Verbindung (11) der Teile des Gehäuses mit zwei Schleifkontakten (6) und (7).
The construction of the device according to the invention is explained with reference to the attached schematic drawings.
  • Figure 1 shows an open isometric view of the parts of the insulated housing with the segment-shaped conductors (1) and (2).
  • Figure 2 shows the branch socket, the parts of which are taken apart, with the sliding contacts. (3) and (4) are the contact surfaces of the segment-shaped conductors (1) and (2), which are located on the wall of the cylinder (5).
    (6) and (7) are the sliding contacts.
  • Figure 3 shows the cylinder (5) with the rotatable parts of the housing (8), in which the sliding contacts are enclosed.
    The contact takes place over smooth surfaces (i.e. no heat development). The ends of the connection conductors are located in the rectangular connections (9) and (10).
  • Figure 4 shows a cross section through the segments with the segment-shaped conductors (1) and (2), with the connection (11) of the parts of the housing with two sliding contacts (6) and (7).

Aus Figur 3 ist ersichtlich,dass jedes der Segmente sich um einen Winkel von 0 bis 360° drehen kann,wobei der leitende Kontakt durch die Kontakt­buchse erhalten bleibt und keine Beschädigungen oder Kurzschlüsse auf­treten können.It can be seen from FIG. 3 that each of the segments can rotate through an angle of 0 to 360 °, the conductive contact being retained by the contact socket and no damage or short circuits occurring.

Diese drehbare Verbindung für eine Drehung bis 360° hinsichtlich jedes Leiters kann mit Hilfe der beiden inneren Kontaktnocken (12 und13) auch für eine axiale Verschiebung mittels einer Schiene verwendet werden, so­dass der Energietransport in jede dimensionale Richtung (radial und axial) ermöglicht wird.With the help of the two inner contact cams (12 and 13), this rotatable connection for a rotation of up to 360 ° with respect to each conductor can also be used for axial displacement by means of a rail, so that energy can be transported in any dimensional direction (radial and axial).

Das Material aus dem die Segmente der Abzweigungsbuchse bestehen,ist Kupfer oder Aluminium während die Isolation aus einem Kunststoff mit hoher dielektrischer Konstante besteht.The material from which the segments of the branch bushing are made is copper or aluminum while the insulation is made of a plastic with a high dielectric constant.

Wenn der Mantel der Buchse aus Metall ist, wie Stahl, Aluminium oder eine andere Legierung, müssen die leitenden Teile der Segmente und der Schleifkontakte natürlich durch ein gut isolierendes Material von den übrigen Teilen getrennt sein, mit Ausnahme der Kontaktflächen, was mit verschleissfestem Kunststoff zu erreichen ist.If the jacket of the socket is made of metal, such as steel, aluminum or another alloy, the conductive parts of the segments and the sliding contacts must of course be separated from the other parts by a good insulating material, with the exception of the contact surfaces, which can be done with wear-resistant plastic to achieve.

Polyurethan und Polyesterharze bekannter Zusammensetzung sind dafür gut verwendbar.Polyurethane and polyester resins of known composition can be used well for this.

Die Anwendung der Abzweigungsbuchse gemäss der vorliegenden Erfindung ist besonders praktisch für Leuchten am Arbeitsplatz, wie z.B. für Halogen­leuchten, SL-und TL- Beleuchtungskörper, die auf einem Tisch stehen oder daran geschraubt werden, oder wovon ein Arm an der Wand befestigt ist, und deren Ständer oder Arm aus mehreren Teilen oder Gliedern besteht, um die Leuchte in der optimal erwünschten Stellung drehen und halten zu können.The use of the branch socket according to the present invention is particularly practical for lights in the workplace, such as For halogen lamps, SL and TL lamps, which stand on a table or are screwed to it, or of which an arm is attached to the wall, and whose stand or arm consists of several parts or links to keep the lamp in the optimally desired position to be able to turn and hold.

Andere Anwendungen sind tragbare Haushaltsgeräte, wie Mischer, Röster, Staubsauger, elektrische Werkstattgeräte, elektronische Datenverarbeiter, Rundfunk- und Fernsehgeräte, Apparate für Kliniken (Ueberwachungssysteme, Monitoren usw.) und Automatisierungssysteme (Robots).Other applications are portable household appliances such as mixers, roasters, vacuum cleaners, electrical workshop equipment, electronic data processors, radio and television sets, apparatus for clinics (monitoring systems, monitors, etc.) and automation systems (robots).

Die Buchse kann als Verteilerkupplung zur Verteilung des Stroms an mehrere Verbrauchsstellen Verwendung finden.The socket can be used as a distribution coupling for distributing the power to several points of use.

Dabei kann nicht nur bequem und sicher abgezweigt werden, doch auch auf einfache Art ganz oder teilweise ein- und ausgeschaltet werden.It is not only convenient and safe to branch off, but can also be switched on and off in whole or in part in a simple manner.

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1. Abzweigungsbuchse für bewegliche,fahrbare oder einstellbare elektrische Geräte oder Armaturen,gekennzeichnet durch einen zylindrischen ver­bindungsteil, welcher aus einem aus zwei hohlen Hälften zusammen ge­setzten Zylinder (5) besteht, auf dessen Mantel vier halbdreisförmige Leitersegmente (1) und (2) mit Kontaktflächen (3) und (4) drehbar angeordnet sind, deren jedes einen Bogen um den gesamten Zylindermantel beschreiben kann, und die, paarweise versetzt, jedes eine Hälfte des­selben umfassen, sowie gleichermassen paarweise versetzt verbunden sind, während um den Zylindermantel vier kreisförmige Schleifkontakte (6) und (7) auf der Bahn der halbkreisförmigen Leitersegmente (1) und (2) drehbar angebracht sind, die ebenfalls paarweise versetzt verbunden sind, wobei jeweils zwei neben einander liegende Schleifkontakte in einem in beide Richtungen drehbaren und isolierten Gehäuse eingepasst sind, welches zwei Anschlüsse (0 und Leiter, oder zwei Phasen) besitzt.1. Branch socket for movable, mobile or adjustable electrical devices or fittings, characterized by a cylindrical connecting part, which consists of a cylinder (5) composed of two hollow halves, on the jacket of which four semi-triangular conductor segments (1) and (2) with contact surfaces (3) and (4) are rotatably arranged, each of which can describe an arc around the entire cylinder jacket, and which, offset in pairs, each comprise one half of the cylinder jacket, and are equally connected in pairs, while around the cylinder jacket four circular sliding contacts (6 ) and (7) are rotatably mounted on the path of the semicircular conductor segments (1) and (2), which are also connected in pairs, whereby two adjacent sliding contacts are fitted in a rotatable and insulated housing, which two Has connections (0 and conductor, or two phases). 2. Abzweigungsbuchse nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gehäuse wirtelförmig polygonal oder zylindrisch ist und an dem ein­stellbaren Arm eines beweglichen elektrischen Geräts angebracht ist.2. Branch bushing according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing is vortex-shaped polygonal or cylindrical and is attached to the adjustable arm of a movable electrical device. 3. Abzweigungsbuchse nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet durch eine radiale Drehbarkeit von bis zu 360° und eine axiale Verschiebbarkeit entlang der Achse der Anschlussstange.3. Branch bushing according to claim 1, characterized by a radial rotatability of up to 360 ° and an axial displacement along the axis of the connecting rod.
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FR1601075A (en) * 1968-01-16 1970-08-10
FR2535122A1 (en) * 1982-10-25 1984-04-27 Bohbot Roland Twist-prevention device for an electrical cable.
EP0147347A2 (en) * 1983-12-22 1985-07-03 Constructions Electriques FELS, S.A. Electrical supply device for mobile mechanisms

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FR1601075A (en) * 1968-01-16 1970-08-10
FR2535122A1 (en) * 1982-10-25 1984-04-27 Bohbot Roland Twist-prevention device for an electrical cable.
EP0147347A2 (en) * 1983-12-22 1985-07-03 Constructions Electriques FELS, S.A. Electrical supply device for mobile mechanisms

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