EP0773605B1 - Multiple plug arrangement having a plurality of individual plugs - Google Patents

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EP0773605B1
EP0773605B1 EP96116834A EP96116834A EP0773605B1 EP 0773605 B1 EP0773605 B1 EP 0773605B1 EP 96116834 A EP96116834 A EP 96116834A EP 96116834 A EP96116834 A EP 96116834A EP 0773605 B1 EP0773605 B1 EP 0773605B1
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/516Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods
    • H01R13/518Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
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    • H01R13/514Bases; Cases composed as a modular blocks or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2201/00Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications
    • H01R2201/12Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for medicine and surgery

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  • the invention relates to a multiple connector arrangement with a A plurality of individual plugs with a substantially rectangular shape Plug housings and with one next to and with each other Aligned connector housing receiving holder that is on its top can be closed with a lid, the lid opposite a bottom and bottom and lid to a rectangular Has cylinders connecting side walls and is open on its end faces, the holder the single plug holds fixed by positive locking in the axial direction.
  • Such connector arrangements are particularly for the connection from body electrodes to medical diagnostic or treatment devices intended.
  • Such connector arrangements are, for example, by DE 30 12 174 C2 and DE 38 07 645 A1 are known.
  • the one essentially rectangular single housing having individual plugs inserted in brackets open in the longitudinal direction on both sides or inserted. Due to a positive connection between the bracket and the appropriately trained individual housing the single plug becomes the single plug in the holder in the longitudinal direction fixed.
  • the individual plugs have grooves that are aligned with one another in which a foldable web of the otherwise one-piece holder intervenes to ensure axial fixation.
  • the holder is included specially shaped chambers, on the shape of which the outer contour the individual housing of the individual plug is adapted.
  • the holder points a hinged lid. When the cover is open, the individual plugs are can be inserted into the chambers of the holder from above.
  • the individual connectors succeed to connect to a uniformly manageable plug arrangement, which can be inserted into a uniform counterpart.
  • DE 38 07 645 A1 has the holder pointing in the direction of insertion Tab on that with a corresponding recess in the counterpart interacts to produce an anti-rotation device.
  • the connector arrangement is locked in the counterpart by Locking grooves formed on the contact pins of the connector assembly are and with corresponding locking elements in the counterpart work together.
  • the connector arrangement known from DE 38 07 645 A1 has the disadvantage on that the single plug in a closed, rectangular Cylinder-forming holder from an open end inserted and carefully positioned together so that the foldable web in the otherwise closed Top of the holder in the open to each other aligned grooves of the individual plug can engage.
  • the present invention is based on the problem, a Specify multiple connector assembly of the type mentioned, the is both easy to manufacture and easy to handle.
  • Plug housing on its jacket side facing the bottom of the holder have a window-like recess that the bottom with provided with projections adapted to the window-like recesses is and that the closed cover the connector housing in operative engagement of window-like recess of the connector housing and projection of the floor.
  • the multiple plug arrangement according to the invention has the advantage that the holder can be opened through the lid, so that the individual plugs can be inserted from any direction can, namely over the open end faces, from above or from all intermediate directions. Compared to the known multiple connector arrangements there is therefore the handling advantage that a certain, prescribed direction for inserting the individual plugs is not present in the holder. There is also the advantage that each individual plug is in its correct position on the floor is brought by the window-like recess over the projection the floor is pushed. This automatically results the aligned alignment of the individual plugs, whereby the connector housings of the individual connectors with their perpendicular to the floor of the holder standing jacket sides lie directly against each other can, so that a minimum width can be achieved. After all Single plug have been brought into the correct position the preferably hinged lid hinged to a side wall closed, preferably by a locking connection on the opposite side wall.
  • a locking lock of the multiple connector assembly on one Counterpart for example a medical device or one Device cable, not via latching contact pins of the individual plugs but with one arranged at the front in the direction of insertion of the single plug Tab of the holder is done by inserting the tab Has locking means with which the holder snaps in the counterpart is fixable.
  • Figure 1 shows a single connector 1 with a rectangular housing 2 with large lateral surfaces 3 and small lateral surfaces 4 and two Contact pins 5.
  • the individual housing 2 is at the end of a Cable 6, with which the single connector 1 is connected.
  • Figure 1 a shows a view of the single plug on the large Shell surface 3
  • Figure 1 b a view of a small shell surface 4th
  • Figure 1 c shows a view of the free end face of the single plug 1 and thus reveals the shape of the two contact pins 5, one of which has a round cross-section according to the AAMI standard and the other has a square cross section.
  • Figure 2 shows several views of a sleeve 8, which is a rectangular Has cross section and is open on an end face 9.
  • the sleeve has through openings on the opposite end face 10 11, whose shape is the shape of the contact pins 5 is adjusted.
  • the sleeve 8 also consists of large lateral surfaces 12 and small lateral surfaces 13, wherein Figure 2 a) is a view on a large lateral surface and Figure 2 b) a view shows a small surface area.
  • the small lateral surface 13 on which the view according to Figure 2 b) is directed, has a window-like through opening 14, the size of the size of the Locking projection 7 of the individual housing 2 is adapted.
  • To the outside the through opening 14 is stepped and forms an outer Window area 15, which is larger than the inward facing window area formed by the through opening 14.
  • Figure 2 a) and the views of Figure 2 c) on the front side 10 and according to Figure 2 d) on the front side 9 illustrate that the sleeve 8 on a small lateral surface 13 that is not with the Through opening 14 is provided towards the end face 9 has projection 16 formed by a step.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates in an enlarged and sectional representation, that the through opening 14 is stepped outwards and has a larger window area to the outside.
  • Figure 4 shows three views of the single plug 1 with the snapped on Sleeve 8.
  • the position of the contact pins 5 defines one insertion direction pointing to the free end of the contacts 5 and clarifies, that the projection 16 of the sleeve 8 in the direction of insertion lies behind.
  • the enlarged detail shown in FIG. 5 shows that the locking projection 7 of the connector housing 2 only up to Gradation is in the through hole 14, so not in the Area of the enlarged window surface 15 protrudes.
  • the locking projection 7 prevents the accidental pulling out of the Single plug 1 from the sleeve 8.
  • the further insertion movement of the single plug 1 in the sleeve 8 is through with the through holes 11 provided, otherwise closed end wall 10 prevented.
  • Figure 6 illustrates that in the illustrated embodiment five single plugs 1 with their single plug housings 2 into one compact block can be put together in which the individual housing 2 with the snap-on sleeves 8 with the large lateral surfaces 12 lie next to each other and put together in alignment.
  • the holder 17 consists of a bottom 18, two side walls 19 and a cover web 20 hinged to a side wall 19, the one with a latch 21 in a recess 22 in the other Side wall 19 can be locked in the closed state of the cover 20 is.
  • the holder is open on the two end walls 23, 24.
  • the articulation of the cover 20 on the side wall 19 is by a toothed formation of the two parts and insertion of a hinge pin 25 takes place.
  • FIG. 7 a shows a top view of the open end wall 23 in a partially open position of the cover 20, Figure 7 b) a plan view of the side wall provided with the recess 22 19 and FIG. 7 c) a top view of the one with the hinge pin 25 provided side wall 19.
  • Figure 7 d shows a plan view of the lid 20, which in the embodiment Inscriptions represented as letters and / or Color markings for those formed with the single plugs 1 Has transmission channels.
  • the individual plugs 1 are axially fixed in the holder 17 by elevations 26 on the floor 18, their size and location chosen is that they are in the larger window area 15 of the through opening 14 engage in the sleeve 8. Because the height of the side walls 19 parked at the height of the large lateral surface 12 of the sleeve 8 is, the sleeve 8 is in this way after closing the lid 20 fixed locally.
  • a tab 27 attached centrally, the one has downward facing locking bead 28.
  • the tab 27 serves thus both for the rotationally secure positioning of the connector arrangement and also for the axial latching of the holder 17 - and thus all single plug 1 in the holder 17 - in the appropriately trained Counterpart (not shown) into which the connector assembly is inserted.
  • the individual plugs are thus axially fixed in the counterpart not via the individual plug 1 or their contact pins 5, but via the bracket 27 attached to the holder 17.
  • Figure 8 shows views identical to Figure 7 for a holder 17 ', which is provided only for the accommodation of three individual plugs 1 is, however, is completely identical as the holder 17.
  • Figure 8 d) shows that the holder 17 ' can cooperate with a counterpart that is used to accommodate a Multiple connector arrangement with the holder 17, that is, with five individual connectors 1, is suitable. Then with the holder 17 only Channels A, B, C of the counterpart occupied. The right positioning the holder 17 'in such a counterpart is through the tab 27 ensured.
  • the invention is based on a preferred embodiment has been explained, in which the individual plug (1) each of a sleeve (8) are surrounded, whereby uniform single plug (1) to different counterparts from different device manufacturers are adaptable and also color coding not via the individual plug (1) must take place, but via the inexpensive sleeves (8) can take place, the present invention can of course can be realized in the same way that the connector housing (2) the single plug (1) itself the window-like recess (15).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Mehrfachsteckeranordnung mit einer Mehrzahl von Einzelsteckern mit im wesentlichen rechteckigen Steckergehäusen und mit einem die nebeneinander und miteinander fluchtend angeordneten Steckergehäuse aufnehmenden Halter, der auf seiner Oberseite mit einem Deckel verschließbar ist, dem Deckel gegenüberliegend einen Boden und Boden und Deckel zu einem rechteckigen Zylinder miteinander verbindende Seitenwände aufweist und auf seinen Stirnseiten offen ist, wobei der Halter die Einzelstecker durch Formschluß in axialer Richtung fixiert hält.The invention relates to a multiple connector arrangement with a A plurality of individual plugs with a substantially rectangular shape Plug housings and with one next to and with each other Aligned connector housing receiving holder that is on its top can be closed with a lid, the lid opposite a bottom and bottom and lid to a rectangular Has cylinders connecting side walls and is open on its end faces, the holder the single plug holds fixed by positive locking in the axial direction.

Derartige Steckeranordnungen sind insbesondere für den Anschluß von Körperelektroden an medizinische Diagnose- bzw. Behandlungsgeräte vorgesehen.Such connector arrangements are particularly for the connection from body electrodes to medical diagnostic or treatment devices intended.

Derartige Steckeranordnungen sind beispielsweise durch DE 30 12 174 C2 und DE 38 07 645 A1 bekannt. Die ein im wesentlichen rechteckiges Einzelgehäuse aufweisenden Einzelstecker werden in in Längsrichtung auf beiden Seiten offenen Halterungen eingelegt bzw. eingeschoben. Aufgrund eines Formschlusses zwischen der Halterung und den entsprechend ausgebildeten Einzelgehäusen der Einzelstecker werden die Einzelstecker in dem Halter in Längsrichtung fixiert. Bei der in der DE 38 07 645 A1 offenbarten Ausführungsform weisen die Einzelstecker miteinander fluchtende Nuten auf, in die ein klappbarer Steg des im übrigen einstückigen Halters eingreift, um die axiale Fixierung zu gewährleisten.Such connector arrangements are, for example, by DE 30 12 174 C2 and DE 38 07 645 A1 are known. The one essentially rectangular single housing having individual plugs inserted in brackets open in the longitudinal direction on both sides or inserted. Due to a positive connection between the bracket and the appropriately trained individual housing the single plug becomes the single plug in the holder in the longitudinal direction fixed. In the embodiment disclosed in DE 38 07 645 A1 the individual plugs have grooves that are aligned with one another in which a foldable web of the otherwise one-piece holder intervenes to ensure axial fixation.

Bei der Ausführungsform gemäß DE 30 12 174 C2 ist der Halter mit speziell geformten Kammern versehen, an deren Form die Außenkontur der Einzelgehäuse der Einzelstecker angepaßt ist. Der Halter weist einen aufklappbaren Deckel auf. Bei offenem Deckel sind die Einzelstecker von oben in die Kammern des Halters einlegbar.In the embodiment according to DE 30 12 174 C2, the holder is included specially shaped chambers, on the shape of which the outer contour the individual housing of the individual plug is adapted. The holder points a hinged lid. When the cover is open, the individual plugs are can be inserted into the chambers of the holder from above.

Mit den bekannten Steckeranordnungen gelingt es, die Einzelstecker zu einer einheitlich handhabbaren Steckeranordnung zu verbinden, die in ein einheitliches Gegenstück einschiebbar ist. Gemäß DE 38 07 645 A1 weist der Halter eine in Einschubrichtung zeigende Lasche auf, die mit einer entsprechenden Ausnehmung in dem Gegenstück zur Herstellung einer Verdrehsicherung zusammenwirkt. Die Arretierung der Steckeranordnung in dem Gegenstück erfolgt durch Rastnuten, die an den Kontaktstiften der Steckeranordnung ausgebildet sind und mit entsprechenden Rastelementen in dem Gegenstück zusammenwirken.With the known connector arrangements, the individual connectors succeed to connect to a uniformly manageable plug arrangement, which can be inserted into a uniform counterpart. According to DE 38 07 645 A1 has the holder pointing in the direction of insertion Tab on that with a corresponding recess in the counterpart interacts to produce an anti-rotation device. The The connector arrangement is locked in the counterpart by Locking grooves formed on the contact pins of the connector assembly are and with corresponding locking elements in the counterpart work together.

Die Festlegung der Einzelstecker in den bekannten Haltern weist Nachteile auf. Die Ausbildung der Halter mit speziell geformten Kammern gemäß DE 30 12 174 C2 ist aufwendig und führt zu einer vergrößerten Breite der Gesamtanordnung, da zwischen den Steckergehäusen der Einzelstecker noch Wände des Halters vorgesehen sind, mit denen der Formschluß senkrecht zur Längsrichtung der Einzelstecker vorgenommen wird.The definition of the individual plug in the known holders points Disadvantages. Training the holder with specially shaped Chambers according to DE 30 12 174 C2 is complex and leads to a increased width of the overall arrangement, since between the connector housings the individual plug walls are provided for the holder, with which the positive connection perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the individual plug is made.

Die aus DE 38 07 645 A1 bekannte Steckeranordnung weist den Nachteil auf, daß die Einzelstecker in den einen geschlossenen, rechteckigen Zylinder bildenden Halter von einer offenen Stirnseite her eingeschoben und dabei sorgfältig gemeinsam positioniert werden müssen, damit der klappbare Steg in der im übrigen geschlossenen Oberseite des Halters in die zur Oberseite offenen, miteinander fluchtenden Nuten der Einzelstecker eingreifen kann. The connector arrangement known from DE 38 07 645 A1 has the disadvantage on that the single plug in a closed, rectangular Cylinder-forming holder from an open end inserted and carefully positioned together so that the foldable web in the otherwise closed Top of the holder in the open to each other aligned grooves of the individual plug can engage.

Die bekannten Mehrfachsteckeranordnungen der eingangs erwähnten Art weisen daher Nachteile in der Fertigung und/oder der Handhabung auf.The known multiple connector arrangements of the aforementioned Art therefore have disadvantages in manufacturing and / or handling on.

Die vorliegende Erfindung geht von der Problemstellung aus, eine Mehrfachsteckeranordnung der eingangs erwähnten Art anzugeben, die sowohl einfach herstellbar als auch einfach handhabbar ist.The present invention is based on the problem, a Specify multiple connector assembly of the type mentioned, the is both easy to manufacture and easy to handle.

Ausgehend von dieser Problemstellung ist eine Mehrfachsteckeranordnung der eingangs erwähnten Art dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Steckergehäuse auf ihrer zum Boden des Halters zeigenden Mantelseite eine fensterartige Ausnehmung aufweisen, daß der Boden mit an die fensterartigen Ausnehmungen angepaßten Vorsprüngen versehen ist und daß der geschlossene Deckel die Steckergehäuse im Wirkeingriff von fensterartiger Ausnehmung des Steckergehäuses und Vorsprung des Bodens hält.Starting from this problem is a multiple connector arrangement of the type mentioned above, characterized in that the Plug housing on its jacket side facing the bottom of the holder have a window-like recess that the bottom with provided with projections adapted to the window-like recesses is and that the closed cover the connector housing in operative engagement of window-like recess of the connector housing and projection of the floor.

Die erfindungsgemäße Mehrfachsteckeranordnung weist den Vorteil auf, daß der Halter durch den Deckel geöffnet werden kann, so daß ein Einlegen der Einzelstecker aus beliebiger Richtung erfolgen kann, nämlich über die offenen Stirnseiten, von oben oder aus allen Zwischenrichtungen. Gegenüber den bekannten Mehrfachsteckeranordnungen ergibt sich daher der Handhabungsvorteil, daß eine bestimmte, vorgeschriebene Richtung zum Einlegen der Einzelstecker in den Halter nicht vorhanden ist. Ferner ergibt sich der Vorteil, daß jeder Einzelstecker für sich in seine richtige Lage zum Boden gebracht wird, indem die fensterartige Ausnehmung über den Vorsprung des Bodens geschoben wird. Daraus ergibt sich automatisch die miteinander fluchtende Ausrichtung der Einzelstecker, wobei die Steckergehäuse der Einzelstecker mit ihren senkrecht zum Boden des Halters stehenden Mantelseiten unmittelbar aneinander anliegen können, so daß eine minimale Baubreite erzielbar ist. Nachdem alle Einzelstecker in die richtige Position gebracht worden sind, wird der vorzugsweise klappbar an einer Seitenwand angelenkte Deckel geschlossen, vorzugsweise durch eine rastende Verbindung auf der gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand.The multiple plug arrangement according to the invention has the advantage that the holder can be opened through the lid, so that the individual plugs can be inserted from any direction can, namely over the open end faces, from above or from all intermediate directions. Compared to the known multiple connector arrangements there is therefore the handling advantage that a certain, prescribed direction for inserting the individual plugs is not present in the holder. There is also the advantage that each individual plug is in its correct position on the floor is brought by the window-like recess over the projection the floor is pushed. This automatically results the aligned alignment of the individual plugs, whereby the connector housings of the individual connectors with their perpendicular to the floor of the holder standing jacket sides lie directly against each other can, so that a minimum width can be achieved. After all Single plug have been brought into the correct position the preferably hinged lid hinged to a side wall closed, preferably by a locking connection on the opposite side wall.

Für die vorliegende Erfindung ist es besonders vorteilhaft, wenn eine rastende Arretierung der Mehrfachsteckeranordnung an einem Gegenstück, beispielsweise eines medizinischen Gerätes oder eines Gerätekabels, nicht über rastende Kontaktstifte der Einzelstecker sondern mit einer in Einschubrichtung der Einzelstecker vorn angeordneten Lasche des Halters erfolgt, indem die Lasche ein Rastmittel aufweist, mit dem der Halter in dem Gegenstück rastend fixierbar ist.It is particularly advantageous for the present invention if a locking lock of the multiple connector assembly on one Counterpart, for example a medical device or one Device cable, not via latching contact pins of the individual plugs but with one arranged at the front in the direction of insertion of the single plug Tab of the holder is done by inserting the tab Has locking means with which the holder snaps in the counterpart is fixable.

Die Erfindung soll im folgenden anhand von in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert werden. Es zeigen:

Figur 1 -
drei Ansichten eines Einzelsteckers mit zwei Kontaktstiften
Figur 2 -
vier Ansichten einer Hülse für den Einzelstecker gemäß Figur 1
Figur 3 -
ein vergrößertes Detail A aus Figur 2
Figur 4 -
drei Ansichten des Einzelsteckers gemäß Figur 1 mit aufgerasteter Hülse gemäß Figur 2
Figur 5 -
ein vergrößertes Detail A aus Figur 4
Figur 6 -
eine Anordnung aus fünf nebeneinander positionierten Einzelsteckern
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einen Halter zur Aufnahme der Einzelstecker in der Anordnung gemäß Figur 6
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einen Halter zur Aufnahme von drei nebeneinander positionierten Einzelsteckern.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in the drawing. Show it:
Figure 1 -
three views of a single connector with two contact pins
Figure 2 -
four views of a sleeve for the single plug according to FIG. 1
Figure 3 -
an enlarged detail A from Figure 2
Figure 4 -
three views of the single plug according to FIG. 1 with the sleeve snapped on according to FIG. 2
Figure 5 -
an enlarged detail A from Figure 4
Figure 6 -
an arrangement of five individual plugs positioned side by side
Figure 7 -
a holder for receiving the individual plugs in the arrangement according to FIG. 6
Figure 8 -
a holder for holding three individual plugs positioned next to each other.

Figur 1 zeigt einen Einzelstecker 1 mit einem rechteckigen Gehäuse 2 mit großen Mantelflächen 3 und kleinen Mantelflächen 4 und zwei Kontaktstiften 5. Das Einzelgehäuse 2 befindet sich am Ende eines Kabels 6, mit dem der Einzelstecker 1 verbunden ist. Figure 1 shows a single connector 1 with a rectangular housing 2 with large lateral surfaces 3 and small lateral surfaces 4 and two Contact pins 5. The individual housing 2 is at the end of a Cable 6, with which the single connector 1 is connected.

Figur 1 a) zeigt eine Ansicht des Einzelsteckers auf die große Mantelfläche 3, Figur 1 b) eine Ansicht auf eine kleine Mantelfläche 4.Figure 1 a) shows a view of the single plug on the large Shell surface 3, Figure 1 b) a view of a small shell surface 4th

Auf der kleinen Mantelfläche 4 befindet sich ein Rastvorsprung 7, der nach Art eines Widerhakens eine sägezahnförmige Kontur aufweist.There is a locking projection 7 on the small lateral surface 4, which has a sawtooth-shaped contour in the manner of a barb.

Figur 1 c) zeigt eine Ansicht auf die freie Stirnseite des Einzelsteckers 1 und läßt somit die Form der beiden Kontaktstifte 5 erkennen, von denen gemäß AAMI-Norm einer einen runden Querschnitt und der andere einen quadratischen Querschnitt aufweist.Figure 1 c) shows a view of the free end face of the single plug 1 and thus reveals the shape of the two contact pins 5, one of which has a round cross-section according to the AAMI standard and the other has a square cross section.

Figur 2 zeigt mehrere Ansichten einer Hülse 8, die einen rechteckigen Querschnitt aufweist und auf einer Stirnseite 9 offen ist. Auf der gegenüberliegenden Stirnseite 10 weist die Hülse Durchgangsöffnungen 11 auf, deren Form der Form der Kontaktstifte 5 angepaßt ist. Die Hülse 8 besteht ebenfalls aus großen Mantelflächen 12 und kleinen Mantelflächen 13, wobei Figur 2 a) eine Ansicht auf eine große Mantelfläche und Figur 2 b) eine Ansicht auf eine kleine Mantelfläche zeigt. Die kleine Mantelfläche 13, auf die die Ansicht gemäß Figur 2 b) gerichtet ist, weist eine fensterartige Durchgangsöffnung 14 auf, deren Größe der Größe des Rastvorsprungs 7 des Einzelgehäuses 2 angepaßt ist. Zur Außenseite hin ist die Durchgangsöffnung 14 abgestuft und bildet eine äußere Fensterfläche 15, die größer ist als die nach innen gerichtete, durch die Durchgangsöffnung 14 gebildete Fensterfläche.Figure 2 shows several views of a sleeve 8, which is a rectangular Has cross section and is open on an end face 9. The sleeve has through openings on the opposite end face 10 11, whose shape is the shape of the contact pins 5 is adjusted. The sleeve 8 also consists of large lateral surfaces 12 and small lateral surfaces 13, wherein Figure 2 a) is a view on a large lateral surface and Figure 2 b) a view shows a small surface area. The small lateral surface 13 on which the view according to Figure 2 b) is directed, has a window-like through opening 14, the size of the size of the Locking projection 7 of the individual housing 2 is adapted. To the outside the through opening 14 is stepped and forms an outer Window area 15, which is larger than the inward facing window area formed by the through opening 14.

Figur 2 a) und die Ansichten gemäß Figur 2 c) auf die Stirnseite 10 und gemäß Figur 2 d) auf die Stirnseite 9 verdeutlichen, daß die Hülse 8 auf einer kleinen Mantelfläche 13, die nicht mit der Durchgangsöffnung 14 versehen ist, zur Stirnseite 9 hin einen durch eine Stufe gebildeten Vorsprung 16 aufweist.Figure 2 a) and the views of Figure 2 c) on the front side 10 and according to Figure 2 d) on the front side 9 illustrate that the sleeve 8 on a small lateral surface 13 that is not with the Through opening 14 is provided towards the end face 9 has projection 16 formed by a step.

Figur 3 verdeutlicht in vergrößerter und geschnittener Darstellung, daß die Durchgangsöffnung 14 nach außen abgestuft ist und eine nach außen größere Fensterfläche aufweist. FIG. 3 illustrates in an enlarged and sectional representation, that the through opening 14 is stepped outwards and has a larger window area to the outside.

Figur 4 zeigt drei Ansichten des Einzelsteckers 1 mit der aufgeschnappten Hülse 8. Die Lage der Kontaktstifte 5 definiert eine zum freien Ende der Kontakte 5 zeigende Einschubrichtung und verdeutlicht, daß der Vorsprung 16 der Hülse 8 in Einschubrichtung hinten liegt.Figure 4 shows three views of the single plug 1 with the snapped on Sleeve 8. The position of the contact pins 5 defines one insertion direction pointing to the free end of the contacts 5 and clarifies, that the projection 16 of the sleeve 8 in the direction of insertion lies behind.

Insbesondere das in Figur 5 dargestellte vergrößerte Detail zeigt, daß sich der Rastvorsprung 7 des Steckergehäuses 2 nur bis zur Abstufung in der Durchgangsöffnung 14 befindet, also nicht in den Bereich der vergrößerten Fensterfläche 15 hineinragt. Der Rastvorsprung 7 verhindert ein versehentliches Wiederherausziehen des Einzelsteckers 1 aus der Hülse 8. Die weitere Einschiebbewegung des Einzelsteckers 1 in der Hülse 8 wird durch die mit den Durchgangsöffnungen 11 versehene, im übrigen geschlossene Stirnwand 10 verhindert.In particular, the enlarged detail shown in FIG. 5 shows that the locking projection 7 of the connector housing 2 only up to Gradation is in the through hole 14, so not in the Area of the enlarged window surface 15 protrudes. The locking projection 7 prevents the accidental pulling out of the Single plug 1 from the sleeve 8. The further insertion movement of the single plug 1 in the sleeve 8 is through with the through holes 11 provided, otherwise closed end wall 10 prevented.

Figur 6 verdeutlicht, daß in dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel fünf Einzelstecker 1 mit ihren Einzelsteckergehäusen 2 zu einem kompakten Block zusammenstellbar sind, in dem die Einzelgehäuse 2 mit den aufgerasteten Hülsen 8 mit den großen Mantelflächen 12 aneinanderliegen und miteinander fluchtend zusammengestellt werden.Figure 6 illustrates that in the illustrated embodiment five single plugs 1 with their single plug housings 2 into one compact block can be put together in which the individual housing 2 with the snap-on sleeves 8 with the large lateral surfaces 12 lie next to each other and put together in alignment.

In der in Figur 6 dargestellten Anordnung können die Einzelstecker 1 von dem in Figur 7 dargestellten Halter 17 aufgenommen und so zu einer einheitlich handhabbaren Steckeranordnung werden.In the arrangement shown in Figure 6, the individual plug 1 received by the holder 17 shown in FIG. 7 and thus closed a uniformly manageable connector arrangement.

Der Halter 17 besteht aus einem Boden 18, zwei Seitenwänden 19 und einem an einer Seitenwand 19 klappbar angelenkten Deckelsteg 20, der mit einer Rastnase 21 in eine Ausnehmung 22 in der anderen Seitenwand 19 im geschlossenen Zustand des Deckels 20 einrastbar ist. Der Halter ist an den beiden Stirnwänden 23, 24 offen.The holder 17 consists of a bottom 18, two side walls 19 and a cover web 20 hinged to a side wall 19, the one with a latch 21 in a recess 22 in the other Side wall 19 can be locked in the closed state of the cover 20 is. The holder is open on the two end walls 23, 24.

Die Anlenkung des Deckels 20 an der Seitenwand 19 ist durch eine verzahnte Ausbildung der beiden Teile und Einsetzen eines Scharnierbolzens 25 erfolgt.The articulation of the cover 20 on the side wall 19 is by a toothed formation of the two parts and insertion of a hinge pin 25 takes place.

Figur 7 a) zeigt eine Draufsicht auf die offene Stirnwand 23 in einer teilweise geöffneten Stellung des Deckels 20, Figur 7 b) eine Draufsicht auf die mit der Ausnehmung 22 versehene Seitenwand 19 und Figur 7 c) eine Draufsicht auf die mit dem Scharnierbolzen 25 versehene Seitenwand 19.FIG. 7 a) shows a top view of the open end wall 23 in a partially open position of the cover 20, Figure 7 b) a plan view of the side wall provided with the recess 22 19 and FIG. 7 c) a top view of the one with the hinge pin 25 provided side wall 19.

Figur 7 d) zeigt eine Draufsicht auf den Deckel 20, der im Ausführungsbeispiel als Buchstaben dargestellte Beschriftungen und/oder Farbkennzeichnungen für die mit den Einzelsteckern 1 gebildeten Übertragungskanäle aufweist.Figure 7 d) shows a plan view of the lid 20, which in the embodiment Inscriptions represented as letters and / or Color markings for those formed with the single plugs 1 Has transmission channels.

Die axiale Fixierung der Einzelstecker 1 in dem Halter 17 erfolgt durch Erhebungen 26 auf dem Boden 18, deren Größe und Lage so gewählt ist, daß sie in die größere Fensterfläche 15 der Durchgangsöffnung 14 in der Hülse 8 eingreifen. Da die Höhe der Seitenwände 19 auf die Höhe der großen Mantelfläche 12 der Hülse 8 abgestellt ist, ist die Hülse 8 auf diese Weise nach dem Schließen des Dekkels 20 örtlich fixiert.The individual plugs 1 are axially fixed in the holder 17 by elevations 26 on the floor 18, their size and location chosen is that they are in the larger window area 15 of the through opening 14 engage in the sleeve 8. Because the height of the side walls 19 parked at the height of the large lateral surface 12 of the sleeve 8 is, the sleeve 8 is in this way after closing the lid 20 fixed locally.

Am Boden 18 ist ferner in Einschubrichtung vorn, also vor die Stirnwand 23 ragend eine Lasche 27 mittig angebracht, die einen nach unten zeigenden Rastwulst 28 aufweist. Die Lasche 27 dient somit sowohl zur verdrehsicheren Positionierung der Steckeranordnung als auch zur axialen Einrastung des Halters 17 - und somit aller Einzelstecker 1 in dem Halter 17 - in dem entsprechend ausgebildeten (nicht dargestellten) Gegenstück, in das die Steckeranordnung eingesteckt wird.At the bottom 18 is also in the insertion direction in front, that is, in front of the End wall 23 projecting a tab 27 attached centrally, the one has downward facing locking bead 28. The tab 27 serves thus both for the rotationally secure positioning of the connector arrangement and also for the axial latching of the holder 17 - and thus all single plug 1 in the holder 17 - in the appropriately trained Counterpart (not shown) into which the connector assembly is inserted.

Die axiale Fixierung der Einzelstecker im Gegenstück erfolgt somit nicht über die Einzelstecker 1 bzw. deren Kontaktstifte 5, sondern über die am Halter 17 angebrachte Lasche 27.The individual plugs are thus axially fixed in the counterpart not via the individual plug 1 or their contact pins 5, but via the bracket 27 attached to the holder 17.

Figur 8 zeigt identische Ansichten wie Figur 7 für einen Halter 17', der lediglich für die Aufnahme von drei Einzelsteckern 1 vorgesehen ist, im übrigen jedoch völlig identisch aufgebaut ist wie der Halter 17. Figur 8 d) verdeutlicht, daß der Halter 17' auch mit einem Gegenstück zusammenwirken kann, das zur Aufnahme einer Mehrfachsteckeranordnung mit dem Halter 17, also mit fünf Einzelsteckern 1, geeignet ist. Mit dem Halter 17 werden dann nur die Kanäle A, B, C des Gegenstücks belegt. Die richtige Positionierung des Halters 17' in einem solchen Gegenstück wird durch die Lasche 27 sichergestellt.Figure 8 shows views identical to Figure 7 for a holder 17 ', which is provided only for the accommodation of three individual plugs 1 is, however, is completely identical as the holder 17. Figure 8 d) shows that the holder 17 ' can cooperate with a counterpart that is used to accommodate a Multiple connector arrangement with the holder 17, that is, with five individual connectors 1, is suitable. Then with the holder 17 only Channels A, B, C of the counterpart occupied. The right positioning the holder 17 'in such a counterpart is through the tab 27 ensured.

Obwohl die Erfindung anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels erläutert worden ist, bei dem die Einzelstecker (1) jeweils von einer Hülse (8) umgeben sind, wodurch einheitliche Einzelstecker (1) an verschiedene Gegenstücke verschiedener Gerätehersteller anpaßbar sind und auch eine Farbcodierung nicht über die Einzelstecker (1) erfolgen muß, sondern über die preiswerten Hülsen (8) erfolgen kann, kann die vorliegende Erfindung selbstverständlich in gleicher Weise dadurch realisiert werden, daß die Steckergehäuse (2) der Einzelstecker (1) selbst die fensterartige Ausnehmung (15) aufweisen.Although the invention is based on a preferred embodiment has been explained, in which the individual plug (1) each of a sleeve (8) are surrounded, whereby uniform single plug (1) to different counterparts from different device manufacturers are adaptable and also color coding not via the individual plug (1) must take place, but via the inexpensive sleeves (8) can take place, the present invention can of course can be realized in the same way that the connector housing (2) the single plug (1) itself the window-like recess (15).

Claims (4)

  1. Multiple plug arrangement with a plurality of individual plugs (1) with essentially rectangular plug housings (2) and with a holder (17, 17') receiving the plug housings (2) which are disposed side by side and in alignment with one another, which holder can be closed on its upper side with a cover (20), has a base (18) opposite the cover (20) and side walls (19) which connect the said base (18) and cover (20) to one another to form a rectangular cylinder, and is open on its end faces (23, 24), the said holder (17, 17') keeping the individual plugs (1) fixed in the axial direction by shape-mating, characterised in that the plug housings (2) have a window-like clearance (15) on their casing side (4, 13) which points towards the base (18) of the holder (17, 17'), that the said base (18) is provided with projections (26) matched to the window-like clearances (15), and that the closed cover (20) keeps the plug housings (2) in an operative engagement of the window-like clearance (15) on the plug housing (2) and the projection (26) on the base (18).
  2. Multiple plug arrangement according to claim 1, characterised in that the cover (20) is articulated in a hinged manner on a side wall (19).
  3. Multiple plug arrangement according to claim 2, characterised in that the cover (20) can be connected to the opposite side wall (19) in a latching manner.
  4. Multiple plug arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the holder (17, 17') has a tongue (27) which is disposed at the front, in the direction of plugging-in of the individual plugs (1), and has a latching means (28) with the aid of which the said holder (17, 17') can be fixed in a counter-piece in a latching manner.
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