EP0643454A1 - Connector assembly - Google Patents

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EP0643454A1
EP0643454A1 EP94112249A EP94112249A EP0643454A1 EP 0643454 A1 EP0643454 A1 EP 0643454A1 EP 94112249 A EP94112249 A EP 94112249A EP 94112249 A EP94112249 A EP 94112249A EP 0643454 A1 EP0643454 A1 EP 0643454A1
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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
    • H01R9/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, e.g. terminal strips or terminal blocks; Terminals or binding posts mounted upon a base or in a case; Bases therefor
    • H01R9/22—Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
    • H01R9/24—Terminal blocks
    • H01R9/2408—Modular blocks
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/24—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
    • H01R4/2416—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type
    • H01R4/242—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members being plates having a single slot
    • H01R4/2425—Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates
    • H01R4/2429—Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base

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  • the invention relates to a terminal connection unit for electrical lines in the energy field according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • insulation displacement connection technology for connecting lines to terminal devices or distribution strips.
  • the stripping-free insulation displacement connection technology for voice and data technology is characterized by high reliability and easy handling.
  • the insulation displacement connection technology is inexpensive and fast and has proven itself in telecommunications with both solid and twisted copper cables of various types.
  • wire connector which consists of two identically designed housing halves which can be locked together.
  • the housing halves contain guide channels and insulation displacement contact elements arranged therein.
  • the wire connector is not universal, but can only be used to connect cable wires used in telecommunications.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of developing a terminal connection unit of the generic type with which a large number of different connections can be reliably and quickly ensured in the medium voltage range with medium currents.
  • the constructive design of the terminal connection unit ensures fast, simple and reliable Connection of 1- or 3-phase main lines to terminal equipment as well as household connections to terminal equipment such as sockets and switches.
  • the connections made are mechanically stable, have a low contact resistance and are long-term functional.
  • the connections are protected against accidental contact.
  • a large number of continuous electrical connections and / or branches can be produced in a simple manner by arranging terminal connection units in series and as required.
  • the clamping connection unit shown in FIG. 1 in a perspective top view consists of a housing 1 which, on its columnar part 20, has two insertion openings 2, latching points 6, a receptacle 23 in the upper region and a recess 5 with a latching device 9 in the lower region.
  • Locking devices 14, 15 are arranged in the bend 22 of the housing 1.
  • a part 21 of the housing 1 extending from the bend 22 has an opening 4 and a latching device 10.
  • the insertion openings 2 serve to receive the electrical conductors to be connected, not shown.
  • the contacts 3 provided for the connection of electrical conductors can be reached via the insertion openings 2.
  • the contacts 3 consist of two insulation displacement contact elements 11, which are arranged parallel to one another and are connected to latching snap devices 18, 19 via a web 12.
  • the snap-snap devices 18, 19 are accessible from the outside via the opening 4 of the housing 1 and are used to establish the electrically conductive connection between a plurality of terminal connection units.
  • a cover element 8 is applied to the snap-snap device 19 to protect against contact (FIG. 1).
  • the snap-snap devices 18, 19 are arranged at an angle of 90 ° to the web 12.
  • the insulation displacement contact elements 11 are angled to the web 12 at an angle of 45 °.
  • the position of the contact 3 in the housing 1 can be seen from FIG. 1a.
  • the insulation displacement contact elements 11 are arranged in the columnar part 20 of the housing 1 in such a way that the insertion openings 2 in the housing 1 match the insertion slots 13 of the insulation displacement contact elements 11. However, the respective insertion slot 13 of the insulation displacement contact element 11 is not parallel to the insertion opening 2, but at an angle of 45 °.
  • a housing cap 7 shown in FIG. 3 serves to cover the insertion openings 2 with the insulation displacement contacts 3 and thus provides reliable protection against contact.
  • the housing cap 7 is applied with its locking tabs 16, in which recesses 17 are made, to the locking points 6 of the housing 1 and locked there.
  • the housing caps 7 can be used to identify the line connections, e.g. the marking of the phase, the neutral conductor or the like is carried out by appropriate coloring.
  • FIG. 4 shows a perspective top view of a series and eight series of terminal connection units with housing covers 7 and cover elements 8.
  • the series connection of terminal connection units takes place via the latching devices 14 and 15 and via the latching snap device 18 in the openings 4, while the sequential arrangement takes place by means of the latching devices 9 and 10 (FIG. 1).
  • Branches can be switched with the series or connection of terminal connection units, so that additional connections are made available.
  • An electrical connection is made with the series connection of terminal connection units, with the series connection only a mechanical connection is created.
  • the terminal connection units enable the quick and uncomplicated connection of household connections to commercial end connections, e.g. Sockets, switches and the like.
  • the terminal connection units are plugged into the end devices (e.g. sockets) as required.
  • An application of this type is shown in FIG. 5.
  • the color coding of the housing caps 7 enables the line connections to be made visible to the outside, thus preventing them from being mixed up. It is intended for use in the area of single-phase 220 / 240V networks and for three-phase 380V / 415 V networks.
  • FIG. 5 shows the bottom view of a socket 24, to the contacts 25 of which the terminal connection units, consisting of the housing 1 and the housing cap 7, are connected via contact strips 26.

Abstract

The invention relates to a terminal connection unit for electrical cables in the power area. The object of the invention, to develop a terminal connection unit by means of which a large number of different connections (terminations) can be ensured reliably and quickly in the medium voltage range with medium-level currents, is achieved in that the housing 1, having insertion openings 2 for the insulation-piercing terminal contact elements 11 for the electrical cables, has an opening 4 and latching devices 14, 15 for arranging housings in a row, and has a cut-out 5 for arranging housings 1 one behind the other. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Klemmanschlußeinheit für elektrische Leitungen im Energiebereich gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a terminal connection unit for electrical lines in the energy field according to the preamble of claim 1.

Im Bereich der mittleren Spannungen mit mittleren Strömen, ca. 220/240 V und 16 A, wie z.B. im Haushalt, in der Industrie, werden elektrische Leitungen an Endeinrichtungen, wie Steckdosen, Schalter oder an elektrische Zubehörteile durch Schraubendruck oder durch Klemmenkontakte angeschlossen. Diese allgemein bekannten und angewendeten Verbindungs- bzw. Anschlußtechniken bedingen einen relativ großen Aufwand durch die Notwendigkeit, die Leitungen abzuisolieren. Die Verbindungen sind wenig zuverlässig, da sich Schrauben bei Erschütterungen oft lockern oder die Klemmverbindungen nicht exakt die Drähte erfassen oder mit ausreichender Kraft fixieren. Ein Lösen der Schraubverbindung ist infolge von Korrosion derselben manchmal schwierig.In the area of medium voltages with medium currents, approx. 220/240 V and 16 A, such as in the household or in industry, electrical cables are connected to terminal equipment such as sockets, switches or to electrical accessories by screw pressure or by terminal contacts. These well known and applied connection techniques require a relatively large amount of effort due to the need to strip the cables. The connections are not very reliable because screws often loosen when shaken or the clamp connections do not grip the wires exactly or fix them with sufficient force. Loosening the screw connection is sometimes difficult due to corrosion thereof.

Im Bereich der Telekommunikation ist es bereits seit langer Zeit bekannt, die sogenannte Schneid-Klemm-Anschlußtechnik zum Anschluß von Leitungen an Endgeräte oder Verteilerleisten zu verwenden. Die abisolierfreie Schneid-Klemm-Anschlußtechnik für die Sprach- und Datentechnik zeichnet sich durch hohe Zuverlässigkeit und leichte Handhabung aus. Die Schneid-Klemm-Anschlußtechnik ist preiswert und schnell und hat sich in der Telekommunikation sowohl bei massiven als auch bei verdrillten Kupferkabeln der verschiedensten Typen bewährt.In the field of telecommunications, it has been known for a long time to use the so-called insulation displacement connection technology for connecting lines to terminal devices or distribution strips. The stripping-free insulation displacement connection technology for voice and data technology is characterized by high reliability and easy handling. The insulation displacement connection technology is inexpensive and fast and has proven itself in telecommunications with both solid and twisted copper cables of various types.

Die Anwendung der abisolierfreien Schneid-Klemm-Anschlußtechnik ist partiell im Energiebereich, z.B. in der Autoindustrie, bekannt. In der US-4,040,709 wird der Anschluß einer Scheinwerfereinheit an die Leitungen über eine Schneid-Klemm-Verbindung vorgeschlagen. In der DE 39 12 210 A1 sind Schlitze für das Einpressen von Leitungen mit Isolierung vorgesehen. Die GB-2.161.034 A zeigt eine Lösung zum Anschluß von Lampen in Serie, bei der ebenfalls Schneid-Klemm-Verbindungselemente vorgesehen sind. Die Verwendung von Schneid-Klemm-Verbindungselementen ist auch aus den US-4,245,880 und US 4,508,399 bekannt.The use of stripping-free insulation displacement connection technology is partially known in the energy sector, for example in the automotive industry. In US-4,040,709 the connection of a headlamp unit to the lines via a insulation displacement connection is proposed. DE 39 12 210 A1 provides slots for pressing lines with insulation. GB-2.161.034 A shows a solution for connecting lamps in series, in which insulation displacement connection elements are also provided. The use of insulation displacement fasteners is also out U.S. 4,245,880 and U.S. 4,508,399.

In der DE 39 38 365 C1 ist ein Aderverbinder beschrieben, welcher aus zwei identisch ausgebildeten Gehäusehälften besteht, die miteinander verrastbar sind. Die Gehäusehälften enthalten Führungskanäle und darin angeordnete Schneid-Klemm-Kontaktelemente. Der Aderverbinder ist jedoch nicht universell, sondern nur zur Verbindung von Kabeladern der Fernmeldetechnik einsetzbar.DE 39 38 365 C1 describes a wire connector which consists of two identically designed housing halves which can be locked together. The housing halves contain guide channels and insulation displacement contact elements arranged therein. However, the wire connector is not universal, but can only be used to connect cable wires used in telecommunications.

Bei allen bekannten Lösungen für Klemmanschlußeinheiten, insbesondere mit Schneid-Klemm-Anschlußtechnik ist es nachteilig, daß sie nicht universell im mittleren Spannungsbereich angewendet werden können, es werden immer Lösungen für einen sehr speziellen Anwendungsfall vorgeschlagen, die nicht oder schwer modifizierbar sind und den Anwenderwünschen nicht angepaßt werden können.In all known solutions for terminal connection units, in particular with insulation displacement connection technology, it is disadvantageous that they cannot be used universally in the medium voltage range; solutions are always proposed for a very special application which cannot be modified or are difficult to modify and which do not meet the user's wishes can be adjusted.

Der Erfindung liegt von daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Klemmanschlußeinheit der gattungsgemäßen Art zu entwickeln, mit der im mittleren Spannungsbereich mit mittleren Strömen eine Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Anschlüssen zuverlässig und schnell gewährleistet werden kann.The invention is therefore based on the object of developing a terminal connection unit of the generic type with which a large number of different connections can be reliably and quickly ensured in the medium voltage range with medium currents.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe ergibt sich aus den kennzeichnenden Merkmalen des Anspruches 1.The solution to this problem results from the characterizing features of claim 1.

Die konstruktive Gestaltung der Klemmanschlußeinheit gewährleistet die schnelle, einfache und zuverlässige Anschaltung von 1- oder 3-phasigen Hauptleitungen an Endeinrichtungen sowie von Haushaltsanschlüssen an Endeinrichtungen, wie z.B. Steckdosen und Schalter. Die hergestellten Anschlüsse sind mechanisch stabil, haben einen niedrigen Übergangswiderstand, sind langzeitig funktionstüchtig. Die Anschlüsse sind berührungsgeschützt. Es können in einfacher Weise durch Hinter- und Aneinanderreihung von Klemmanschlußeinheiten eine Vielzahl von kontinuierlichen elektrischen Verbindungen und/oder Abzweigungen nach Bedarf hergestellt werden.The constructive design of the terminal connection unit ensures fast, simple and reliable Connection of 1- or 3-phase main lines to terminal equipment as well as household connections to terminal equipment such as sockets and switches. The connections made are mechanically stable, have a low contact resistance and are long-term functional. The connections are protected against accidental contact. A large number of continuous electrical connections and / or branches can be produced in a simple manner by arranging terminal connection units in series and as required.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.Further advantageous embodiments of the invention result from the subclaims.

Die Erfindung ist nachfolgend anhand eines in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispieles einer Klemmanschlußeinheit näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
die perspektivische Draufsicht auf die Klemmanschlußeinheit,
Fig. 1a
die perspektivische Draufsicht auf die Klemmanschlußeinheit nach Fig.1 mit angedeuteter Lage der Kontakte,
Fig. 2
die perspektivische Ansicht eines Kontaktes,
Fig. 3
die perspektivische Draufsicht auf die Gehäusekappe der Klemmanschlußeinheit nach Fig. 1,
Fig. 4
die perspektivische Draufsicht auf einen Block von Klemmanschlußeinheiten nach Fig. 1 und
Fig. 5
die Klemmanschlußeinheiten nach Fig. 1 in der Anwendung bei einer Steckdose.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment of a terminal connection unit shown in the drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1
the top perspective view of the terminal connection unit,
Fig. 1a
1 shows the perspective top view of the terminal connection unit according to FIG. 1 with the indicated position of the contacts,
Fig. 2
the perspective view of a contact,
Fig. 3
the perspective top view of the housing cap of the terminal connection unit according to FIG. 1,
Fig. 4
the top perspective view of a block of terminal connection units according to FIGS. 1 and
Fig. 5
1 in use with a socket.

Die in der Fig. 1 in perspektivischer Draufsicht dargestellte Klemmanschlußeinheit besteht aus einem Gehäuse 1, welches an seinem säulenförmigen Teil 20 im oberen Bereich zwei Einführungsöffnungen 2, Raststellen 6, eine Aufnahme 23 sowie im unteren Bereich eine Aussparung 5 mit einer Rasteinrichtung 9 aufweist. In der Abwinkelung 22 des Gehäuses 1 sind Rastvorrichtungen 14,15 angeordnet. Ein von der Abwinkelung 22 sich erstreckendes Teil 21 des Gehäuses 1 weist eine Öffnung 4 sowie eine Rasteinrichtung 10 auf. Die Einführungsöffnungen 2 dienen der Aufnahme der anzuschließenden, nicht dargestellten, elektrischen Leiter. Über die Einführungsöffnungen 2 sind die für den Anschluß von elektrischen Leitern vorgesehenen Kontakte 3 erreichbar.The clamping connection unit shown in FIG. 1 in a perspective top view consists of a housing 1 which, on its columnar part 20, has two insertion openings 2, latching points 6, a receptacle 23 in the upper region and a recess 5 with a latching device 9 in the lower region. Locking devices 14, 15 are arranged in the bend 22 of the housing 1. A part 21 of the housing 1 extending from the bend 22 has an opening 4 and a latching device 10. The insertion openings 2 serve to receive the electrical conductors to be connected, not shown. The contacts 3 provided for the connection of electrical conductors can be reached via the insertion openings 2.

Entsprechend der Darstellung in der Fig. 2 bestehen die Kontakte 3 aus zwei Schneid-Klemm-Kontaktelementen 11, die parallel zueinander angeordnet und über einen Steg 12 mit Rast-Schnapp-Einrichtungen 18,19 verbunden sind. Die Rast-Schnapp-Einrichtungen 18,19 sind über die Öffnung 4 des Gehäuses 1 von außen zugänglich und dienen zur Herstellung der elektrisch leitenden Verbindung zwischen mehreren Klemmanschlußeinheiten.According to the illustration in FIG. 2, the contacts 3 consist of two insulation displacement contact elements 11, which are arranged parallel to one another and are connected to latching snap devices 18, 19 via a web 12. The snap-snap devices 18, 19 are accessible from the outside via the opening 4 of the housing 1 and are used to establish the electrically conductive connection between a plurality of terminal connection units.

Auf der jeweils anderen offenen Seite des Teils 21 des Gehäuses 1 wird zum Schutz gegen Berührung ein Abdeckelement 8 auf die Rast-Schnapp-Einrichtung 19 aufgebracht (Fig. 1). Die Rast-Schnapp-Einrichtungen 18,19 sind in einem Winkel von 90 ° zum Steg 12 angeordnet. Die Schneid-Klemm-Kontaktelemente 11 sind zum Steg 12 in einem Winkel von 45 ° abgewinkelt. Aus der Fig.1a ist die Lage des Kontaktes 3 im Gehäuse 1 ersichtlich. Die Schneid-Klemm-Kontaktelemente 11 sind im säulenförmigen Teil 20 des Gehäuses 1 so angeordnet, daß die Einführungsöffnungen 2 im Gehäuse 1 mit den Einführungsschlitzen 13 der Schneid-Klemm-Kontaktelemente 11 übereinstimmen. Dabei liegt jedoch der jeweilige Einführungsschlitz 13 des Schneid-Klemm-Kontaktelementes 11 nicht parallel zur Einführungsöffnung 2, sondern in einem Winkel von 45 °.On the other open side of part 21 of the housing 1, a cover element 8 is applied to the snap-snap device 19 to protect against contact (FIG. 1). The snap-snap devices 18, 19 are arranged at an angle of 90 ° to the web 12. The insulation displacement contact elements 11 are angled to the web 12 at an angle of 45 °. The position of the contact 3 in the housing 1 can be seen from FIG. 1a. The insulation displacement contact elements 11 are arranged in the columnar part 20 of the housing 1 in such a way that the insertion openings 2 in the housing 1 match the insertion slots 13 of the insulation displacement contact elements 11. However, the respective insertion slot 13 of the insulation displacement contact element 11 is not parallel to the insertion opening 2, but at an angle of 45 °.

Eine in der Fig. 3 dargestellte Gehäusekappe 7 dient der Abdeckung der Einführungsöffnungen 2 mit den Schneid-Klemm-Kontakten 3 und gibt somit einen sicheren Berührungsschutz. Die Gehäusekappe 7 wird mit ihren Rastlaschen 16, in denen Aussparungen 17 eingebracht sind, auf die Raststellen 6 des Gehäuses 1 aufgebracht und dort verrastet. Mit den Gehäusekappen 7 kann eine Kennzeichnung der Leitungsverbindungen, z.B. die Kennzeichnung der Phase, des Nulleiters od.dgl., durch entsprechende Farbgebungen erfolgen.A housing cap 7 shown in FIG. 3 serves to cover the insertion openings 2 with the insulation displacement contacts 3 and thus provides reliable protection against contact. The housing cap 7 is applied with its locking tabs 16, in which recesses 17 are made, to the locking points 6 of the housing 1 and locked there. The housing caps 7 can be used to identify the line connections, e.g. the marking of the phase, the neutral conductor or the like is carried out by appropriate coloring.

Die Fig. 4 zeigt in der perspektivischen Draufsicht eine Aneinanderreihung und Hintereinanderreihung von acht Klemmanschlußeinheiten mit Gehäusedeckeln 7 und Abdeckelementen 8. Die Aneinanderreihung von Klemmanschlußeinheiten erfolgt über die Rastvorrichtungen 14 und 15 sowie über die Rast-Schnapp-Einrichtung 18 in den Öffnungen 4, während die Hintereinanderreihung mittels der Rasteinrichtungen 9 und 10 erfolgt (Fig.1). Mit der Hinter- bzw. Aneinanderreihung von Klemmanschlußeinheiten können Abzweigungen geschaltet werden, so daß zusätzliche Anschlüsse zur Verfügung gestellt werden. Mit der Aneinanderreihung von Klemmanschlußeinheiten ist jeweils eine elektrische Verbindung, mit der Hintereinanderreihung ist nur eine mechanische Verbindung geschaffen.FIG. 4 shows a perspective top view of a series and eight series of terminal connection units with housing covers 7 and cover elements 8. The series connection of terminal connection units takes place via the latching devices 14 and 15 and via the latching snap device 18 in the openings 4, while the sequential arrangement takes place by means of the latching devices 9 and 10 (FIG. 1). Branches can be switched with the series or connection of terminal connection units, so that additional connections are made available. An electrical connection is made with the series connection of terminal connection units, with the series connection only a mechanical connection is created.

Die Klemmanschlußeinheiten ermöglichen den schnellen und unkomplizierten Anschluß von Haushaltsanschlüssen an kommerzielle Endanschlüsse, wie z.B. Steckdosen, Schalter und dgl. Die Klemmanschlußeinheiten werden in die Endgeräte (z.B. Steckdosen) nach Bedarf eingesteckt. Eine Anwendung dieser Art ist in der Fig. 5 dargestellt. Dabei können durch die Farbcodierung der Gehäusekappen 7 die Leitungsverbindungen nach außen sichtbar gemacht und damit ein Vertauschen vermieden werden. Die Verwendung ist für den Bereich der einphasigen 220/240V-Netze und für dreiphasige 380V/415 V-Netze vorgesehen.The terminal connection units enable the quick and uncomplicated connection of household connections to commercial end connections, e.g. Sockets, switches and the like. The terminal connection units are plugged into the end devices (e.g. sockets) as required. An application of this type is shown in FIG. 5. The color coding of the housing caps 7 enables the line connections to be made visible to the outside, thus preventing them from being mixed up. It is intended for use in the area of single-phase 220 / 240V networks and for three-phase 380V / 415 V networks.

Die Fig. 5 zeigt die Unteransicht einer Steckdose 24, an deren Kontakte 25 über Kontaktstreifen 26 die Klemmanschlußeinheiten, bestehend aus dem Gehäuse 1 und der Gehäusekappe 7, angeschlossen sind.FIG. 5 shows the bottom view of a socket 24, to the contacts 25 of which the terminal connection units, consisting of the housing 1 and the housing cap 7, are connected via contact strips 26.

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11
Gehäusecasing
22nd
EinführungsöffnungInsertion opening
33rd
KontaktContact
44th
Öffnungopening
55
AussparungRecess
66
RaststelleRest stop
77
GehäusekappeHousing cap
88th
AbdeckelementCover element
99
RasteinrichtungLocking device
1010th
RasteinrichtungLocking device
1111
Schneid-Klemm-KontaktelementIDC contact element
1212th
Stegweb
1313
EinführungsschlitzInsertion slot
1414
RastvorrichtungLocking device
1515
RastvorrichtungLocking device
1616
RastlascheLocking tab
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AussparungRecess
1818th
Rast-Schnapp-EinrichtungSnap-snap facility
1919th
Rast-Schnapp-EinrichtungSnap-snap facility
2020th
säulenförmiges Teilcolumnar part
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Teilpart
2222
AbwinkelungBend
2323
Aufnahmeadmission
2424th
Steckdosesocket
2525th
KontaktContact
2626
KontaktstreifenContact strips

Claims (6)

Klemmanschlußeinheit für elektrische Leitungen im Energiebereich, mit Anschlußkontakten und einem Gehäuse,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gehäuse (1) Einführungsöffnungen (2) zu mindestens zwei elektrisch miteinander verbundenen Kontakten (3) für die elektrischen Leiter, eine Öffnung (4) zur elektrischen Verbindung von Klemmanschlußeinheiten über Rast-Schnapp-Einrichtungen (18,19) und Rastvorrichtungen (14,15) zum Aneinanderreihen von Gehäusen (1) und eine Aussparung (5) zum Hintereinanderreihen von Gehäusen (1) aufweist.Terminal connection unit for electrical cables in the energy sector, with connection contacts and a housing,
characterized in that the housing (1) insertion openings (2) to at least two electrically connected contacts (3) for the electrical conductors, an opening (4) for the electrical connection of terminal connection units via snap-snap devices (18, 19) and Has locking devices (14, 15) for lining up housings (1) and a recess (5) for lining up housings (1). Klemmanschlußeinheit nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Gehäuse (1) über Rasteinrichtungen (9,10) mechanisch hintereinander gereiht sind.Terminal connection unit according to Claim 1, characterized in that the housings (1) are mechanically arranged one behind the other via latching devices (9, 10). Klemmanschlußeinheit nach den Ansprüchen 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Kontakte (3) aus zwei sich gegenüberstehenden Schneid-Klemm-Elementen (11) bestehen, die über einen Steg (12) miteinander und mit den Rast-Schnapp-Einrichtungen (18,19) verbunden sind, wobei die Schneid-Klemm-Elemente (11) zum Steg (12) abgewinkelt ausgebildet sind.Terminal connection unit according to Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the contacts (3) consist of two opposing insulation displacement elements (11) which are connected to one another and to the snap-snap devices (18, 18) by means of a web (12). 19) are connected, the insulation displacement elements (11) being angled to the web (12). Klemmanschlußeinheit nach den Ansprüchen 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Gehäusekappe (7) zwei Rastlaschen (16) mit Aussparungen (17) aufweist und sich über die Einführungsöffnungen (2) erstreckt.Terminal connection unit according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the housing cap (7) has two latching tabs (16) with recesses (17) and extends over the insertion openings (2). Klemmanschlußeinheit nach den Ansprüchen 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Gehäusekappe (7) farbcodiert ist.Terminal connection unit according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the housing cap (7) is color-coded. Klemmanschlußeinheit nach den Ansprüchen 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Rast-Schnapp-Einrichtung (18) über die Öffnung (4) auf Kontakte von Endgeräten aufsteckbar ist und die Rast-Schnapp-Einrichtung (19) mit einem Abdeckelement (8) verbunden ist.Terminal connection unit according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the snap-snap device (18) can be plugged onto contacts of terminals via the opening (4) and the snap-snap device (19) is connected to a cover element (8) is.
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