EP0536442B1 - Terminal block for side by side mounting - Google Patents

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EP0536442B1
EP0536442B1 EP91117417A EP91117417A EP0536442B1 EP 0536442 B1 EP0536442 B1 EP 0536442B1 EP 91117417 A EP91117417 A EP 91117417A EP 91117417 A EP91117417 A EP 91117417A EP 0536442 B1 EP0536442 B1 EP 0536442B1
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  • the invention relates to row line connectors which, in the example of control technology, simplify the wiring of initiators with actuators, including the electrical system supply.
  • Initiators can be signal transmitters, for example proximity switches, sensors or command transmitters.
  • Actuators can be signal receivers, for example proximity switches, sensors or command transmitters.
  • Actuators can be signal receivers that act on the basis of the received signal or initiate further activity. For example, they can be solenoid valves or relays or other signal processing elements.
  • the invention relates in particular to a row line connector according to the preamble of claim 1. Such a structure is known as an arrangement of terminal supports with printed circuit boards for electrical circuits (FR-A-2 168 236).
  • some terminal blocks can be used to connect signals and other terminal blocks can be connected via busbars that serve to supply electrical systems.
  • the invention is based on the object of developing a row line connector which makes it easier to solve tasks in connection technology in a particularly clear and simple manner and in an economical manner.
  • a row line connector according to claim 1. It has first connections for a row of lines, including, for example, at least one of signal transmitters and at least one of a supply network, first connections with the interposition of a printed circuit board with second connections , for example, are connected for signal receivers. It also has second connections to cross connectors to other row line connectors. These connections are however, connected to those first connections which are not connected to the second connections. This makes it possible to bundle signals via the circuit board in a first path type and, if necessary, to prepare and process or route them. A second path type is also provided, which enables through-connection and parallel connections in a clear manner. This is not the case with the arrangement mentioned at the beginning (FR-A-2 168 236). There cross connectors are used to make connections via circuit boards.
  • Plug-in adapters for connecting polarity-dependent electrical assemblies are known (DE-B-21 19 949), which connect the first connections to a second connection via a printed circuit board. It is also known to connect ribbon cables to individual terminal blocks without a cross connector (DE-U-9 000 143). According to a similar embodiment, it is known to connect a common connector to a terminal block via a printed circuit board (DE-C-2 722 736). Cross connectors are in themselves common with terminal blocks (for example DE-C-2 515 711).
  • the row line connector according to the invention not only connects two path types in a novel and clear manner, which benefits use as an initiator terminal, but it also makes it easier to solve a variety of adaptations to connection problems in electronics and control technology.
  • the cross connectors are busbars in a mounting rail.
  • a structure is known per se from building system technology (DE-A-3 732 650).
  • a particularly favorable structure with simple and current-carrying contact is made possible if the busbars are inclined in the mounting rail, in particular at a right angle to the imaginary mounting plane.
  • the connections can then be designed in a fork-like manner. Each such fork tine can in turn be designed with multiple arms, so that there are several contact points. It is favorable here to design a holder for the busbars that can be snapped onto the mounting rail.
  • a cross connection is then established at the same time.
  • the row line connector can in turn be modular, so that unnecessary components can be omitted for certain tasks. It is advantageous to arrange the circuit board in a separate component, the circuit board component, which can be mechanically and electrically connected to the first connections and the connections to cross connectors on a base component.
  • the circuit board component can advantageously be designed such that a plug with contacts for second connections can be plugged on. Other interfaces can also be selected.
  • the first connections can be arranged one above the other on a mounting rail and can be accessed from the side and can be electrically connected to cross-connectors to which connection terminals have staggered access from above without crossing.
  • a special version for this is known (DE-C-3 629 796).
  • the accessibility to the first connections is increased and the area for connections to be accommodated is increased if the first connections are arranged inclined at an angle to a mounting rail of the row line connector on a mounting rail.
  • the contacting to cross connectors can be realized in different techniques.
  • a simple construction is achieved if connecting conductors between the first connections and the cross-connectors are designed in a bow shape and angled in such a way that they also form resilient connections to the cross-connectors with free ends.
  • the row line connector according to FIG. 1 has first connections 1 for a row of lines 2 and second connections 3, a first connection, the right one, being connected to a second connection 3 in a bundle of second connections 3 with the interposition of a printed circuit board 4 .
  • a bundle plug 5, possibly also a flat plug, can be connected to the second connections 3.
  • the printed circuit board 4 can extend over a plurality of basic components arranged in series, each with first connections 1 and connections 11 to form cross connectors, and can bring together and bundle the lines from the respective basic components 7. In this case, signals can also be processed, processed or routed using components mounted on the circuit board. It is advantageous to provide a separate printed circuit board component 8 for each base component 7, which hold the printed circuit board 4 together with a guide 9 in the base component 7. On the printed circuit board 4, second connections 3 can come off in one place and lead to a bundle plug 5. It is also possible to plug a suitable intermediate piece between the printed circuit board and the bundle plug 5 onto the printed circuit board 4.
  • Connections 11 are in contact with cross connectors 10, in the exemplary embodiment busbars. Those first connections 1 are connected to connections 11 to form cross connectors that are not connected to the second connections 3.
  • the cross connectors 10 are held as busbars in a mounting rail 12 in an insulating body 13.
  • an optical display 14 is arranged in the exemplary embodiment, which indicates the potential difference between the signal line and a suitable line between a first connection and a cross connector 10 appeals. This enables you to check or indicate whether a signal transmitter has responded.
  • the first connections 1 are realized as pin contacts in a female and resilient sleeve contact which is crimped onto lines 2.
  • connecting conductors between the first connections 1 and the cross connectors 10 are bow-shaped and angled in such a way that they form resilient connections 11 to the cross connectors 10 with their free ends.
  • Sleeve-shaped plug-in members are arranged in a plug component 15, which can be plugged into the first connections 1.
  • a corresponding contact is shown in the circuit board component 8.
  • a contact bracket engages the circuit board 4 in a contact-making manner.
  • the first connections 1 for a series of lines are arranged in a connection level.
  • the connection levels of row line connectors are arranged above and below the drawing level.
  • the cross connector 10 are arranged in the form of busbars in the mounting rail 12 for mechanical mounting of the row line connector.
  • the mounting takes place in the manner known from terminal blocks.
  • the cross connectors 10 are inclined to the imaginary mounting plane, in the exemplary embodiment at a right angle.
  • the connections 11 for this purpose are fork-shaped, and each such fork tine can itself consist of several tines in order to adjust the contact force and current carrying capacity in the desired manner.
  • the first connections 1 are inclined at an angle with respect to an imaginary mounting plane on a support rail 12 arranged. This increases accessibility from the side and increases the area for accommodating the first connections.
  • the first connections 1 are arranged one above the other with respect to an imaginary mounting level on a mounting rail and are laterally accessible and electrically connected to cross connectors 10, to which connecting terminals have staggered access from above without crossing. When the connector is tightened, one connection is then made.
  • the upper three cross connectors 10 are illustrated in the exemplary embodiment in an overlap area of an extension.
  • the uppermost first connection 1 can be used, for example, as a PE conductor, the one below for the negative potential of a ground network, the one below for the positive potential of an on-board network.
  • the lowermost first connection 1 can be used as a signal conductor for connecting a signal transmitter and the second connection, connection 3, which has a conductive connection to the printed circuit board 4, for signal transmission to a signal receiver. In this case, the printed circuit board 4 can bring the signal paths together in row row line connectors.
  • FIG. 5 shows a base component 7 together with a plug component 15, as is used in the row line connector of FIG. 1. This basic component can also be used independently. In Figure 4, the base member 7 is shown alone.
  • connections 11 to cross connectors 10 are designed as spring-loaded pin contacts.
  • the first connections 1 are designed as sleeve contacts soldered to conductors. When used as an initiator terminal, pin-shaped contacts from signal generators can be inserted.

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A terminal block for side by side mounting, which has first connections (1) for a row of leads (2), including, for example, at least one from signal transmitters and one from a supply network. First connections (1) are connected via a printed-circuit board (4) to second connections (3), for example signal receivers. Connections (11) are designed for lateral connectors (10) to other terminal blocks for side by side mounting. These connections (11) are connected to those first connections (1) which are not connected to second connections (3). <??>Suitable for use as an initiator terminal. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf Reihenleitungsverbinder, die im Beispiel der Steuerungstechnik die Verdrahtung von Initiatoren mit Aktoren einschließlich der Bordnetzversorgung vereinfachen. Initiatoren können Signalgeber sein, beispielsweise Näherungsschalter, Sensoren oder Befehlsgeber. Aktoren können Signalempfänger sein, beispielsweise Näherungsschalter, Sensoren oder Befehlsgeber. Aktoren können Signalempfänger sein, die aufgrund des empfangenen Signals tätig werden bzw. eine weitere Tätigkeit einleiten. Sie können also beispielsweise Magnetventile oder Relais oder anderweitig signalverarbeitende Elemente sein. Die Erfindung bezieht sich insbesondere auf einen Reihenleitungsverbinder nach Gattungsbegriff von Anspruch 1. Ein derartiger Aufbau ist als Anordnung von Klemmenträgern mit Leiterplatten für elektrische Schaltkreise bekannt (FR-A-2 168 236).The invention relates to row line connectors which, in the example of control technology, simplify the wiring of initiators with actuators, including the electrical system supply. Initiators can be signal transmitters, for example proximity switches, sensors or command transmitters. Actuators can be signal receivers, for example proximity switches, sensors or command transmitters. Actuators can be signal receivers that act on the basis of the received signal or initiate further activity. For example, they can be solenoid valves or relays or other signal processing elements. The invention relates in particular to a row line connector according to the preamble of claim 1. Such a structure is known as an arrangement of terminal supports with printed circuit boards for electrical circuits (FR-A-2 168 236).

Bei Einsatz der Reihenklemmentechnik können einige Reihenklemmen zum Durchverbinden von Signalen herangezogen werden und andere Reihenklemmen über Stromschienen verbunden werden, die zur Versorgung von Bordnetzen dienen.When using the terminal block technology, some terminal blocks can be used to connect signals and other terminal blocks can be connected via busbars that serve to supply electrical systems.

Bei der bekannten Anordnung von Klemmenträgern mit Leiterplatten für elektrische Schaltkreise sind die vielfältigsten Anschlüsse möglich.In the known arrangement of terminal supports with printed circuit boards for electrical circuits, a wide variety of connections are possible.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Reihenleitungsverbinder zu entwickeln, der Aufgabenstellungen aus der Verbindungstechnik besonders übersichtlich und einfach und in wirtschaftlicher Weise zu lösen erleichtert.The invention is based on the object of developing a row line connector which makes it easier to solve tasks in connection technology in a particularly clear and simple manner and in an economical manner.

Die Lösung der geschilderten Aufgabe erfolgt nach der Erfindung durch einen Reihenleitungsverbinder nach Patentanspruch 1. Er weist erste Anschlüsse für eine Reihe von Leitungen auf, darunter beispielsweise zumindest eine von Signalgebern und zumindest eine von einem Versorgungsnetz, wobei erste Anschlüsse unter Zwischenschaltung einer Leiterplatte mit zweiten Anschlüssen, beispielsweise für Signalempfänger verbunden sind. Er weist weiter zweite Anschlüsse zu Querverbindern zu anderen Reihenleitungsverbindern auf. Diese Anschlüsse sind jedoch mit denjenigen ersten Anschlüssen verbunden, die nicht mit den zweiten Anschlüssen verbunden sind. Hierdurch wird es möglich, über die Leiterplatte in einer ersten Pfadart Signale zu bündeln und gegebenenfalls aufzubereiten und zu verarbeiten oder zu rangieren. Es wird weiter eine zweite Pfadart bereitgestellt, die in übersichtlicher Weise eine Durchverbindung und parallele Anschlüsse ermöglicht. Dies ist bei der eingangs genannten Anordnung (FR-A-2 168 236) nicht der Fall. Dort dienen Querverbinder zum Herstellen von Verbindungen über Platinen.According to the invention, the described object is achieved by a row line connector according to claim 1. It has first connections for a row of lines, including, for example, at least one of signal transmitters and at least one of a supply network, first connections with the interposition of a printed circuit board with second connections , for example, are connected for signal receivers. It also has second connections to cross connectors to other row line connectors. These connections are however, connected to those first connections which are not connected to the second connections. This makes it possible to bundle signals via the circuit board in a first path type and, if necessary, to prepare and process or route them. A second path type is also provided, which enables through-connection and parallel connections in a clear manner. This is not the case with the arrangement mentioned at the beginning (FR-A-2 168 236). There cross connectors are used to make connections via circuit boards.

Es sind steckbare Adapter zum Anschluß polungsabhängiger elektrischer Baugruppe, wie Wähltastaturen in Fernsprechgeräten, bekannt (DE-B-21 19 949), die erste Anschlüsse über eine Leiterplatte mit zweiten Anschlüssen verbinden. Es ist auch bekannt, Flachbandkabel an einzelnen Reihenklemmen, ohne einen Querverbinder, anzuschließen (DE-U-9 000 143). Nach einer ähnlichen Ausführung ist es bekannt, Sammelstecker über eine Leiterplatte an Klemmen einer Klemmleiste anzuschließen (DE-C-2 722 736). Querverbinder sind an sich bei Reihenklemmen gebräuchlich (beispielsweise DE-C-2 515 711).Plug-in adapters for connecting polarity-dependent electrical assemblies, such as dialing keyboards in telephone sets, are known (DE-B-21 19 949), which connect the first connections to a second connection via a printed circuit board. It is also known to connect ribbon cables to individual terminal blocks without a cross connector (DE-U-9 000 143). According to a similar embodiment, it is known to connect a common connector to a terminal block via a printed circuit board (DE-C-2 722 736). Cross connectors are in themselves common with terminal blocks (for example DE-C-2 515 711).

Der erfindungsgemäße Reihenleitungsverbinder verknüpft nicht nur in neuartiger und übersichtlicher Weise zwei Pfadarten, was dem Einsatz als Initiatorklemme zugute kommt, sondern es werden auch vielfältige Anpassungen an Verbindungsprobleme der Elektronik- und Steuerungstechnik leichter gelöst.The row line connector according to the invention not only connects two path types in a novel and clear manner, which benefits use as an initiator terminal, but it also makes it easier to solve a variety of adaptations to connection problems in electronics and control technology.

Es ist günstig, die ersten Anschlüsse für eine Reihe von Leitungen in eine Anschlußebene zu legen, wodurch ein besonders gedrungener Aufbau erzielt wird und bei Anreihung mehrerer Reihenleitungsverbinder eine hohe Dichte an Verbindungen erzielt wird. Eine derartige Ausführung ist für sich gesehen bekannt (DE-A-1 440 132).It is expedient to lay the first connections for a row of lines in one connection level, as a result of which a particularly compact construction is achieved and a high density of connections is achieved when a plurality of row line connectors are arranged. Such an embodiment is known per se (DE-A-1 440 132).

Bei vielen Anwendungsfällen ist es vorteilhaft, die zweiten Anschlüsse zu bündeln, beispielsweise in einem Kabel.In many applications, it is advantageous to bundle the second connections, for example in a cable.

In der Praxis ist es häufig von Vorteil, die Querverbinder als Stromschienen in einer Tragschiene anzuordnen. Ein derartiger Aufbau ist aus der Gebäudesystemtechnik an sich bekannt (DE-A-3 732 650). Ein besonders günstiger Aufbau bei einfacher und stromtragfähiger Kontaktierung wird ermöglicht, wenn die Stromschienen in der Tragschiene geneigt, insbesondere im rechten Winkel, zur gedachten Montageebene angeordnet sind. Die Anschlüsse lassen sich dann gabelförmig umfassend ausbilden. Jede derartige Gabelzinke kann ihrerseits wieder mehrarmig ausgeführt sein, so daß sich mehrere Kontaktstellen ergeben. Hierbei ist es günstig, eine Halterung für die Stromschienen an der Tragschiene aufschnappbar auszuführen. Beim Aufsetzen des Reihenleistungsverbinders wird dann zugleich eine Querverbindung hergestellt.In practice, it is often advantageous to arrange the cross connectors as busbars in a mounting rail. Such a structure is known per se from building system technology (DE-A-3 732 650). A particularly favorable structure with simple and current-carrying contact is made possible if the busbars are inclined in the mounting rail, in particular at a right angle to the imaginary mounting plane. The connections can then be designed in a fork-like manner. Each such fork tine can in turn be designed with multiple arms, so that there are several contact points. It is favorable here to design a holder for the busbars that can be snapped onto the mounting rail. When the series power connector is put on, a cross connection is then established at the same time.

Der Reihenleitungsverbinder kann seinerseits baukastenartig aufgebaut sein, so daß nicht benötigte Bauteile bei bestimmten Aufgabenstellungen weggelassen werden können. Es ist vorteilhaft, die Leiterplatte in einem gesonderten Bauteil, dem Leiterplattenbauteil, anzuordnen, das an einem Basisbauteil mit den ersten Anschlüssen und den Anschlüssen zu Querverbindern mechanisch und elektrisch verbindbar ist. Das Leiterplattenbauteil kann vorteilhafterweise so ausgeführt sein, daß ein Stecker mit Kontakten für zweite Anschlüsse ansteckbar ist. Es lassen sich auch andere Schnittstellen wählen.The row line connector can in turn be modular, so that unnecessary components can be omitted for certain tasks. It is advantageous to arrange the circuit board in a separate component, the circuit board component, which can be mechanically and electrically connected to the first connections and the connections to cross connectors on a base component. The circuit board component can advantageously be designed such that a plug with contacts for second connections can be plugged on. Other interfaces can also be selected.

Die ersten Anschlüsse können hinsichtlich einer gedachten Montageebene auf einer Tragschiene übereinander angeordnet und seitlich zugänglich sein und mit Querverbindern elektrisch verbunden werden, zu denen von oben Anschlußklemmen gestaffelt kreuzungsfrei Zugriff haben. Eine spezielle Ausführung hierzu ist bekannt (DE-C-3 629 796).With regard to an imaginary mounting level, the first connections can be arranged one above the other on a mounting rail and can be accessed from the side and can be electrically connected to cross-connectors to which connection terminals have staggered access from above without crossing. A special version for this is known (DE-C-3 629 796).

Die Zugänglichkeit zu den ersten Anschlüssen wird erhöht und die Fläche für unterzubringende Anschlüsse vergrößert, wenn die ersten Anschlüsse zur gedachten Montageebene des Reihenleitungsverbinders auf einer Tragschiene unter einem Winkel geneigt angeordnet sind.The accessibility to the first connections is increased and the area for connections to be accommodated is increased if the first connections are arranged inclined at an angle to a mounting rail of the row line connector on a mounting rail.

Die Kontaktgabe zu Querverbindern kann in unterschiedlichsten Techniken realisiert werden. Man erzielt einen einfachen Aufbau, wenn Verbindungsleiter zwischen ersten Anschlüssen und den Querverbindern bügelförmig und derart abgewinkelt ausgeführt sind, daß sie mit freien Enden zugleich federnde Anschlüsse zu den Querverbindern bilden.The contacting to cross connectors can be realized in different techniques. A simple construction is achieved if connecting conductors between the first connections and the cross-connectors are designed in a bow shape and angled in such a way that they also form resilient connections to the cross-connectors with free ends.

Die Erfindung soll nun anhand von den in der Zeichnung grob schematisch wiedergegebenen Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert werden:

In FIG 1
ist ein Reihenleitungsverbinder nach einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel veranschaulicht.
In FIG 2
ist ein anders Ausführungsbeispiel für einen Reihenleitungsverbinder wiedergegeben. Die Darstellungsweise kann so verstanden werden, daß das Auführungsbeispiel im Vergleich zu dem nach FIG 1 eine andere Schnittstelle zu den zweiten Anschlüssen aufweist, oder als abgebrochene Darstellung.
In FIG 3
ist ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel veranschaulicht, wobei die zweiten Anschlüsse ähnlich wie bei FIG 2 zu verstehen sind.
In FIG 4
ist ein Basisbauteil, beispielsweise für einen Aufbau nach FIG 1 wiedergegeben.
In FIG 5
ist ein mit ersten Anschlüssen bestücktes Basisbauteil, im übrigen entsprechend dem nach FIG 4, wiedergegeben.
In FIG 6
ist ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel für ein Basisbauteil veranschaulicht.
The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown roughly schematically in the drawing:
In FIG. 1
a row line connector according to a first embodiment is illustrated.
In FIG. 2
is shown another embodiment for a row line connector. The representation can be understood in such a way that the exemplary embodiment has a different interface to the second connections in comparison to that according to FIG. 1, or as a broken representation.
In FIG. 3
A further exemplary embodiment is illustrated, the second connections being understood in a manner similar to that in FIG. 2.
In FIG. 4
is a basic component, for example for a structure shown in FIG 1.
5
a basic component equipped with first connections is shown, otherwise corresponding to that according to FIG. 4.
6
a further exemplary embodiment for a basic component is illustrated.

Der Reihenleitungsverbinder nach FIG 1 weist erste Anschlüsse 1 für eine Reihe von Leitungen 2 auf und zweite Anschlüsse 3, wobei im Ausführungsbeispiel ein erster Anschluß, der rechte, unter Zwischenschaltung einer Leiterplatte 4 mit einem zweiten Anschluß 3 in einem Bündel von zweiten Anschlüssen 3 verbunden ist. An den zweiten Anschlüssen 3 kann ein Bündelstecker 5, gegebenenfalls auch ein Flachstecker, angeschlossen werden. Die Leiterplatte 4 kann sich über mehrere angereihte Basisbauteile mit jeweils ersten Anschlüssen 1 und Anschlüssen 11 zu Querverbindern erstrecken und die Leitungen aus den jeweiligen Basisbauteilen 7 zusammenführen und bündeln. Hierbei können Signale auch durch auf der Leiterplatte angebrachte Bauelemente aufbereitet, verarbeitet oder rangiert werden. Hierbei ist es günstig, für jedes Basisbauteil 7 ein eigenes Leiterplattenbauteil 8 vorzusehen, die gemeinsam mit einer Führung 9 im Basisbauteil 7 die Leiterplatte 4 halten. An der Leiterplatte 4 können zweite Anschlüsse 3 an einer Stelle gebündelt abgehen und zu einem Bündelstecker 5 führen. Es ist auch möglich, an der Leiterplatte 4 ein geeignetes Zwischenstück zwischen Leiterplatte und Bündelstecker 5 aufzustecken.The row line connector according to FIG. 1 has first connections 1 for a row of lines 2 and second connections 3, a first connection, the right one, being connected to a second connection 3 in a bundle of second connections 3 with the interposition of a printed circuit board 4 . A bundle plug 5, possibly also a flat plug, can be connected to the second connections 3. The printed circuit board 4 can extend over a plurality of basic components arranged in series, each with first connections 1 and connections 11 to form cross connectors, and can bring together and bundle the lines from the respective basic components 7. In this case, signals can also be processed, processed or routed using components mounted on the circuit board. It is advantageous to provide a separate printed circuit board component 8 for each base component 7, which hold the printed circuit board 4 together with a guide 9 in the base component 7. On the printed circuit board 4, second connections 3 can come off in one place and lead to a bundle plug 5. It is also possible to plug a suitable intermediate piece between the printed circuit board and the bundle plug 5 onto the printed circuit board 4.

Mit Querverbindern 10, im Ausführungsbeispiel Sammelschienen, stehen Anschlüsse 11 in Kontakt. Es sind diejenigen ersten Anschlüsse 1 mit Anschlüssen 11 zu Querverbindern verbunden, die nicht mit den zweiten Anschlüssen 3 in Verbindung stehen. Die Querverbinder 10 sind als Stromschienen in einer Tragschiene 12 in einem Isolierkörper 13 gehalten.Connections 11 are in contact with cross connectors 10, in the exemplary embodiment busbars. Those first connections 1 are connected to connections 11 to form cross connectors that are not connected to the second connections 3. The cross connectors 10 are held as busbars in a mounting rail 12 in an insulating body 13.

Zur Überwachung der Signalleitung, die über denjenigen ersten Anschluß 1 geführt ist, der mit einem zweiten Anschluß 3 verbunden ist, ist im Ausführungsbeispiel eine optische Anzeige 14 angeordnet, die auf Potentialdifferenz zwischen der Signalleitung und einer geeingeten Leitung zwischen einem ersten Anschluß und einem Querverbinder 10 anspricht. Man kann dadurch überprüfen bzw. anzeigen, ob ein Signalgeber angesprochen hat.To monitor the signal line, which is routed through the first connection 1 which is connected to a second connection 3, an optical display 14 is arranged in the exemplary embodiment, which indicates the potential difference between the signal line and a suitable line between a first connection and a cross connector 10 appeals. This enables you to check or indicate whether a signal transmitter has responded.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel sind die ersten Anschlüsse 1 als Stiftkontakte in einem aufnehmenden und federnden Hülsenkontakt verwirklicht, der an Leitungen 2 angecrimpt ist.In the exemplary embodiment, the first connections 1 are realized as pin contacts in a female and resilient sleeve contact which is crimped onto lines 2.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel nach FIG 1 sind Verbindungsleiter zwischen den ersten Anschlüssen 1 und den Querverbindern 10 bügelförmig und derart abgewinkelt ausgeführt, daß sie mit ihren freien Enden zugleich federnde Anschlüsse 11 zu den Querverbindern 10 bilden.In the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1, connecting conductors between the first connections 1 and the cross connectors 10 are bow-shaped and angled in such a way that they form resilient connections 11 to the cross connectors 10 with their free ends.

Hülsenförmige Steckglieder sind in einem Steckerbauteil 15 angeordnet, das an die ersten Anschlüsse 1 angesteckt werden kann. Ein entsprechender Kontakt ist im Leiterplattenbauteil 8 dargestellt. Ein Kontaktbügel greift kontaktgebend in die Leiterplatte 4 ein.Sleeve-shaped plug-in members are arranged in a plug component 15, which can be plugged into the first connections 1. A corresponding contact is shown in the circuit board component 8. A contact bracket engages the circuit board 4 in a contact-making manner.

Die ersten Anschlüsse 1 für eine Reihe von Leitungen sind in einer Anschlußebene angeordnet. Die Anschlußebenen angereihter Reihenleitungsverbinder sind oberhalb und unterhalb der Zeichenebene angeordnet.The first connections 1 for a series of lines are arranged in a connection level. The connection levels of row line connectors are arranged above and below the drawing level.

Beim Reihenleitungsverbinder nach FIG 2 sind die Querverbinder 10 in Form von Stromschienen in der Tragschiene 12 zur mechanischen Halterung des Reihenleitungsverbinders angeordnet. Die Halterung erfolgt in der von Reihenklemmen bekannten Art. Die Querverbinder 10 sind zur gedachten Montageebene geneigt, im Ausführungsbeispiel unter einem rechten Winkel. Die Anschlüsse 11 hierzu sind gabelförmig ausgeführt, wobei jede derartige Gabelzinke ihrerseits aus mehreren Zinken bestehen kann, um Kontaktkraft und Stromtragfähigkeit in gewünschter Weise einzustellen.In the row line connector according to FIG 2, the cross connector 10 are arranged in the form of busbars in the mounting rail 12 for mechanical mounting of the row line connector. The mounting takes place in the manner known from terminal blocks. The cross connectors 10 are inclined to the imaginary mounting plane, in the exemplary embodiment at a right angle. The connections 11 for this purpose are fork-shaped, and each such fork tine can itself consist of several tines in order to adjust the contact force and current carrying capacity in the desired manner.

Die ersten Anschlüsse 1 sind hinsichtlich einer gedachten Montageebene auf einer Tragschine 12 unter einem Winkel geneigt angeordnet. Die seitlich Zugänglichkeit wird dadurch gefördert und die Fläche zur Unterbringung von ersten Anschlüssen vergrößert.The first connections 1 are inclined at an angle with respect to an imaginary mounting plane on a support rail 12 arranged. This increases accessibility from the side and increases the area for accommodating the first connections.

Nach FIG 3 sind die ersten Anschlüsse 1 hinsichtlich einer gedachten Montageebene auf einer Tragschiene übereinander angeordnet und seitlich zugänglich und mit Querverbindern 10 elektrisch verbunden, zu denen von oben Anschlußklemmen gestaffelt kreuzungsfrei Zugriff haben. Bei angezogener Anschlußklemme ist dann jeweils ein Anschluß hergestellt. Die oberen drei Querverbinder 10 sind im Ausführungsbeispiel in einem Überlappungsbereich einer Verlängerung veranschaulicht. Der oberste erste Anschluß 1 kann beispielsweise als PE Leiter genutzt werden, der darunterliegende für das Minuspotential eines Bodnetzes, der darunterliegende für positives Potential eines Bordnetzes. Der unterste erste Anschluß 1 kann als Signalleiter zum Anschließen eines Signalgebers verwendet werden und der zweite Anschluß, der Anschluß 3, der eine leitende Verbindung zur Leiterplatte 4 aufweist, für die Signalweiterleitung an einen Signalempfänger. Hierbei kann die Leiterplatte 4 die Signalpfade in angereihten Reihenleitungsverbindern zusammenführen.According to FIG. 3, the first connections 1 are arranged one above the other with respect to an imaginary mounting level on a mounting rail and are laterally accessible and electrically connected to cross connectors 10, to which connecting terminals have staggered access from above without crossing. When the connector is tightened, one connection is then made. The upper three cross connectors 10 are illustrated in the exemplary embodiment in an overlap area of an extension. The uppermost first connection 1 can be used, for example, as a PE conductor, the one below for the negative potential of a ground network, the one below for the positive potential of an on-board network. The lowermost first connection 1 can be used as a signal conductor for connecting a signal transmitter and the second connection, connection 3, which has a conductive connection to the printed circuit board 4, for signal transmission to a signal receiver. In this case, the printed circuit board 4 can bring the signal paths together in row row line connectors.

In FIG 5 ist ein Basisbauteil 7 zusammen mit einem Steckerbauteil 15 wiedergegeben, wie es im Reihenleitungsverbinder der FIG 1 verwendet wird. Dieses Basisbauteil kann auch selbständig verwendet werden. In FIG 4 ist das Basisbauteil 7 allein dargestellt.5 shows a base component 7 together with a plug component 15, as is used in the row line connector of FIG. 1. This basic component can also be used independently. In Figure 4, the base member 7 is shown alone.

In FIG 6 ist ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel für das Basisbauteil 7 wiedergegeben. Die Anschlüsse 11 zu Querverbindern 10 sind als gefederte Stiftkontakte ausgeführt. Die ersten Anschlüsse 1 sind im Ausführungsbeispiel als an Leiter angelötete Hülsenkontakte ausgeführt. Bei Verwendung als Initiatorklemme können stiftförmige Kontakte von Signalgebern eingeführt werden.6 shows a further exemplary embodiment for the base component 7. The connections 11 to cross connectors 10 are designed as spring-loaded pin contacts. In the exemplary embodiment, the first connections 1 are designed as sleeve contacts soldered to conductors. When used as an initiator terminal, pin-shaped contacts from signal generators can be inserted.

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  1. Series line connector which has a printed circuit (4), which has first terminal connections (1) for a series of lines (2), for example at least one from signal transmitters and at least one from a supply system, whereby at least a second terminal connection (3), which with the insertion of the printed circuit board (4) is connected to a first terminal connection (1), and whereby the second terminal connections are ready, for example, for signal receivers, and third terminal connections (11) to cross connection links (10) - to other series line connectors - are provided, characterized in that the third terminal connections (11) are connected to those first terminal connections (1) which are not connected to the second terminal connections (3).
  2. Series line connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the first terminal connections (1) for a series of lines lie in a terminal plane.
  3. Series line connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the second terminal connections (3) are bundled, for example in a cable.
  4. Series line connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the cross connection links (10) are arranged as conductor rails in a mounting rail (12).
  5. Series line connector according to claim 4, characterized in that the conductor rails are arranged in a support in the mounting rail (12) inclined, in particular at a right angle, to the intended mounting plane, and the terminal connections (11) are constructed in this respect in a fork-shaped and encompassing manner, whereby the support is designed so that it can be snapped on to the mounting rail.
  6. Series line connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the printed circuit board (4) is arranged in a separate component, the printed circuit board component (8), which can be mechanically and electrically connected at a base component (7) to the first terminal connections (1) and the terminal connections (11) to cross connection links.
  7. Series line connector according to claim 6, characterized in that a connector (5) with contacts for second terminal connections (3) can be attached to the printed circuit board (4).
  8. Series line connector according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first terminal connections (1) are arranged over each other on a mounting rail (12) with respect to an intended mounting plane and are laterally accessible and can be electrically connected to cross connection links (10), to which terminals (6) have access from above in a non-crossing manner.
  9. Series line connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the first terminal connections (1) are arranged inclined at an angle with respect to the intended mounting plane of the series line connector on a mounting rail (12).
  10. Series line connector according to claim 1, characterized in that connection conductors (16) are designed between the first terminal connections (1) and the cross connection links (10) in a U-shape and bent in such a way that with free ends at the same time they form resilient terminal connections (11) to the cross connection links (10).
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