EP0330545A1 - Electrical connector - Google Patents

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EP0330545A1
EP0330545A1 EP89400407A EP89400407A EP0330545A1 EP 0330545 A1 EP0330545 A1 EP 0330545A1 EP 89400407 A EP89400407 A EP 89400407A EP 89400407 A EP89400407 A EP 89400407A EP 0330545 A1 EP0330545 A1 EP 0330545A1
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Jean Floury
Dominique Pecheux
Alain Cotrel
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Renault SAS
Regie Nationale des Usines Renault
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/639—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap

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  • the present invention relates to an electrical connector consisting of two housings carrying one of the connection clips, the other of the connection tabs and fitting one into the other in a direction of assembly under the action of an assembly element.
  • Patent EP 0.189.857 describes a connector, one of the elements of which carries a rotating socket provided with a thread cooperating with a thread formed on the other element. This rotating system is not suitable for certain uses.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a nesting aid system carrying out nesting by a simple translational movement.
  • the device is characterized in that the assembly element has interlocking ramps cooperating with external ramps of a housing, these ramps being inclined so that, by a force, the housings and the connecting element move transversely towards the assembly direction and fit into each other.
  • the ramps are flat ramps inclined relative to the direction of assembly.
  • the assembly element has elastic hooking pins.
  • the connector consists of two housing elements 1 and 2 made of plastic.
  • Element 1 carries the tabs while element 2 carries the clips (female contacts).
  • the two housing elements cooperate with an independent assembly element 3 which has means of attachment to the vehicle or the support of the wiring. It is arranged under the housings 1 and 2 with respect to the assembly force.
  • the housing element 2 has external interlocking ramps 21 of the assembly element. These ramps 21 and 31 are flat and are inclined relative to the direction A.
  • the connecting element 3 is fixed and serves as a support. It comprises elastic hooking lugs 32 provided with lugs 321. They engage in premainting notches 11 of the housing to ensure the prepositioning of the housing 1 before insertion.
  • the housing 1 is partially depressed on the assembly member 3.
  • the latching pins 32 engage in the notches 11 to ensure the pre-maintenance of the housing 1.
  • the housing 2 is engaged in the assembly direction marked A.
  • a force along E is applied manually to the boxes 1 and 2.
  • the box 2 engages in the box 1 along A.
  • the latching pins 32 hang the upper face of the housing 1 and ensure the locking of the assembly.
  • the housing 1 is mounted on a support 4 fixed to the vehicle (or the support of the wiring).
  • the assembly element 3 is mobile and has elastic hooking lugs. It is intended to cover the boxes 1 and 2 and the assembly effort is exerted directly on it.
  • the housing 1 is firstly fixed on the support 4 ( Figure 4).
  • the housing 2 is pre-engaged in the housing 1 in the direction of assembly A (FIG. 5).
  • the connecting element is placed so as to cover the two housings.
  • the assembly pins 32 hook the support 4 and ensure the locking of the assembly.

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Abstract

Electrical connector consisting of two shells, one carrying connection clips, the other connection tabs and fitting into each other along an assembly direction (A) under the action of an assembly device, characterised in that the assembly element (3) has interconnection ramps (31) engaging with external ramps (21) of one shell, these ramps being inclined so that, by means of a force, the shells and the assembly device (3) come closer together transversely to the assembly direction and fit into each other.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un connecteur électrique constitué de deux boîtiers portant l'un des clips de connexion, l'autre des languettes de connexion et s'emboîtant l'un dans l'autre selon une direction d'assemblage sous l'action d'un élément d'assemblage.The present invention relates to an electrical connector consisting of two housings carrying one of the connection clips, the other of the connection tabs and fitting one into the other in a direction of assembly under the action of an assembly element.

On connaît des systèmes favorisant l'emboîtement des deux éléments d'un connecteur l'un dans l'autre. Le brevet EP 0.189.857 décrit un connecteur dont l'un des éléments porte une douille tournante pourvue d'un filet coopérant avec un filet ménagé sur l'autre élément. Ce système tournant n'est pas adapté à certaines utilisations.Systems are known which favor the interlocking of the two elements of a connector one inside the other. Patent EP 0.189.857 describes a connector, one of the elements of which carries a rotating socket provided with a thread cooperating with a thread formed on the other element. This rotating system is not suitable for certain uses.

La présente invention a pour but de fournir un système d'aide à l'emboîtement réalisant l'emboîtement par un simple mouvement de translation.The object of the present invention is to provide a nesting aid system carrying out nesting by a simple translational movement.

Conformément à l'invention, le dispositif est caractérisé par le fait que l'élément d'assemblage présente des rampes d'emboîtement coopérant avec des rampes extérieures d'un boîtier, ces rampes étant inclinées de manière, que par un effort, les boîtiers et l'élément d'assemblage se rapprochent transversalement à la direction d'assemblage et s'emboîtent l'un dans l'autre.According to the invention, the device is characterized in that the assembly element has interlocking ramps cooperating with external ramps of a housing, these ramps being inclined so that, by a force, the housings and the connecting element move transversely towards the assembly direction and fit into each other.

Selon une caractéristique, les rampes sont des rampes planes inclinées par rapport à la direction d'assemblage.According to one characteristic, the ramps are flat ramps inclined relative to the direction of assembly.

Selon une caractéristique, l'élément d'assemblage présente des tenons élastiques d'accrochage.According to one characteristic, the assembly element has elastic hooking pins.

L'invention va maintenant être décrite avec plus de détails en se référant à des modes de réalisation donnés à titre d'exemples et représentés par les dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • - La figure 1 est une vue éclatée d'un premier mode de réalisation du connecteur selon l'invention,
  • - La figure 2 est une vue du connecteur en cours d'assemblage,
  • - La figure 3 est une vue du connecteur en fin d'assemblage,
  • - La figure 4 est une vue d'un second mode de réalisation du connecteur,
  • - Les figures 5 et 6 sont des vues du connecteur pendant l'assemblage,
  • - La figure 7 est une vue du connecteur en fin d'assemblage.
The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to embodiments given by way of examples and represented by the appended drawings in which:
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a first embodiment of the connector according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2 is a view of the connector during assembly,
  • FIG. 3 is a view of the connector at the end of assembly,
  • FIG. 4 is a view of a second embodiment of the connector,
  • - Figures 5 and 6 are views of the connector during assembly,
  • - Figure 7 is a view of the connector at the end of assembly.

En se référant aux dessins, le connecteur se compose de deux éléments de boîtier 1 et 2 réalisés en matière plastique.Referring to the drawings, the connector consists of two housing elements 1 and 2 made of plastic.

Ces deux éléments de boîtier sont pourvus d'alvéoles dans lesquelles sont engagés des contacts électriques. L'élément 1 porte les languettes alors que l'élément 2 porte les clips (contacts femelles).These two housing elements are provided with cells in which electrical contacts are engaged. Element 1 carries the tabs while element 2 carries the clips (female contacts).

Les deux éléments de boîtier coopèrent avec un élément d'assemblage indépendant 3 qui présente des moyens de fixation sur le véhicule ou le support du cablage. Il est disposé sous les boîtiers 1 et 2 par rapport à l'effort d'assemblage.The two housing elements cooperate with an independent assembly element 3 which has means of attachment to the vehicle or the support of the wiring. It is arranged under the housings 1 and 2 with respect to the assembly force.

L'élément de boîtier 2 présente des rampes d'emboîtement extérieures 21 de l'élément d'assemblage. Ces rampes 21 et 31 sont planes et sont inclinées par rapport à la direction A.The housing element 2 has external interlocking ramps 21 of the assembly element. These ramps 21 and 31 are flat and are inclined relative to the direction A.

Dans le mode de réalisation des figures 1 à 3, l'élément d'assemblage 3 est fixe et sert de support. Il comporte des tenons élastiques d'accrochage 32 pourvus d'ergots 321. Ils s'engagent dans des encoches de prémaintien 11 du boîtier pour assurer le prépositionnement du boîtier 1 avant enfoncement.In the embodiment of Figures 1 to 3, the connecting element 3 is fixed and serves as a support. It comprises elastic hooking lugs 32 provided with lugs 321. They engage in premainting notches 11 of the housing to ensure the prepositioning of the housing 1 before insertion.

Le fonctionnement est le suivant :The operation is as follows:

Le boîtier 1 est enfoncé partiellement sur l'organe d'assemblage 3. Les tenons d'accrochage 32 s'engagent dans les encoches 11 pour assurer le prémaintien du boîtier 1 .The housing 1 is partially depressed on the assembly member 3. The latching pins 32 engage in the notches 11 to ensure the pre-maintenance of the housing 1.

Le boîtier 2 est engagé selon la direction d'assemblage repérée A.The housing 2 is engaged in the assembly direction marked A.

Un effort selon E est appliqué manuellement sur les boîtiers 1 et 2. Par l'action conjuguée des rampes 21 et 31, le boîtier 2 s'engage dans le boîtier 1 selon A. En fin de course, les tenons d'accrochage 32 accrochent la face supérieure du boîtier 1 et assurent le verrouillage de l'ensemble.A force along E is applied manually to the boxes 1 and 2. By the combined action of the ramps 21 and 31, the box 2 engages in the box 1 along A. At the end of the race, the latching pins 32 hang the upper face of the housing 1 and ensure the locking of the assembly.

Dans le mode de réalisation des figures 4 à 7, le boîtier 1 se monte sur un support 4 fixé sur le véhicule (ou le support du cablage).In the embodiment of Figures 4 to 7, the housing 1 is mounted on a support 4 fixed to the vehicle (or the support of the wiring).

L'élément d'assemblage 3 est mobile et comporte des tenons élastiques d'accrochage. Il est destiné à coiffer les boîtiers 1 et 2 et l'effort d'assemblage s'exerce directement sur lui.The assembly element 3 is mobile and has elastic hooking lugs. It is intended to cover the boxes 1 and 2 and the assembly effort is exerted directly on it.

Le fonctionnement de ce mode de réalisation est le suivant :The operation of this embodiment is as follows:

Le boîtier 1 est tout d'abord fixé sur le support 4 (figure 4).The housing 1 is firstly fixed on the support 4 (Figure 4).

Le boîtier 2 est préengagé dans le boîtier 1 suivant la direction d'assemblage A (figure 5).The housing 2 is pre-engaged in the housing 1 in the direction of assembly A (FIG. 5).

L'élément d'assemblage est mis en place de manière à coiffer les deux boîtiers. Par un effort E transversal à la direction d'assemblage A et par l'action conjuguée des rampes 21 et 31, les deux boîtiers s'emboîtent l'un dans l'autre.The connecting element is placed so as to cover the two housings. By a force E transverse to the direction of assembly A and by the combined action of the ramps 21 and 31, the two housings fit into one another.

En fin de course les tenons d'assemblage 32 accrochent le support 4 et assurent le verrouillage de l'ensemble.At the end of the race, the assembly pins 32 hook the support 4 and ensure the locking of the assembly.

Il est bien entendu que l'on peut, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, imaginer des variantes et des perfectionnements de détails et envisager l'emploi de moyens équivalents.It is understood that one can, without departing from the scope of the invention, imagine variants and refinements of details and envisage the use of equivalent means.

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1°) Connecteur électrique constitué de deux boîtiers portant l'un des clips de connexion, l'autre des languettes de connexion et s'emboîtant l'un dans l'autre selon une direction d'assemblage (A) sous l'action d'un organe d'assemblage, caractérisé par le fait que l'élément d'assemblage (3) présente des rampes d'emboîtement (31) coopérant avec des rampes extérieures (21) d'un boîtier, ces rampes étant inclinées de manière que, par un effort, les boîtiers et l'élément d'assemblage (3) se rapprochent transversalement à la direction d'assemblage et s'emboîtent l'un dans l'autre. 1 °) Electrical connector consisting of two boxes carrying one of the connection clips, the other of the connection tabs and fitting one into the other in an assembly direction (A) under the action of 'An assembly member, characterized in that the assembly element (3) has interlocking ramps (31) cooperating with external ramps (21) of a housing, these ramps being inclined so that , by an effort, the housings and the assembly element (3) approach transversely to the assembly direction and fit into each other. 2°) Connecteur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que les rampes (31) sont des rampes planes inclinées par rapport à la direction d'assemblage (A). 2 °) connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the ramps (31) are flat ramps inclined relative to the direction of assembly (A). 3°) Connecteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'élément d'assemblage (3) présente des tenons élastiques d'accrochage (32). 3) connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the assembly element (3) has elastic hooking lugs (32). 4°) Connecteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que les tenons (32) coopèrent avec des encoches (11) d'un boîtier. 4 °) connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pins (32) cooperate with notches (11) of a housing. 5°) Connecteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'élément d'assemblage (3) présente des moyens de fixation sur le support du faisceau électrique. 5 °) Connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the assembly element (3) has fixing means on the support of the electrical harness.
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EP0475256A2 (en) * 1990-09-12 1992-03-18 Kabelwerke Reinshagen GmbH Lockable electrical connection
EP0638964A2 (en) * 1993-08-12 1995-02-15 Framatome Connectors International Electrical connection system with mounting track
EP0756353A1 (en) * 1995-07-26 1997-01-29 CLEARPLAS FRANCE (société anonyme) Method for plugging the male and female elements of an electric connection device, and holder for carrying out this method
DE102009023065B4 (en) 2009-05-28 2022-11-03 Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft plug connection system

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EP0475256A2 (en) * 1990-09-12 1992-03-18 Kabelwerke Reinshagen GmbH Lockable electrical connection
EP0475256A3 (en) * 1990-09-12 1993-02-24 Kabelwerke Reinshagen Gmbh Locking device for a connector
EP0638964A2 (en) * 1993-08-12 1995-02-15 Framatome Connectors International Electrical connection system with mounting track
EP0638964A3 (en) * 1993-08-12 1996-07-10 Framatome Connectors Int Electrical connection system with mounting track.
EP0756353A1 (en) * 1995-07-26 1997-01-29 CLEARPLAS FRANCE (société anonyme) Method for plugging the male and female elements of an electric connection device, and holder for carrying out this method
FR2737348A1 (en) * 1995-07-26 1997-01-31 Clearplas France METHOD FOR MOUNTING IN THE POSITION POSITION THE MALE AND FEMALE ELEMENTS OF AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEVICE, AND SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTING SAID METHOD
DE102009023065B4 (en) 2009-05-28 2022-11-03 Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft plug connection system

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