EP0822612A1 - Terminal block especially for initiator/actor terminals - Google Patents

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EP0822612A1
EP0822612A1 EP97112018A EP97112018A EP0822612A1 EP 0822612 A1 EP0822612 A1 EP 0822612A1 EP 97112018 A EP97112018 A EP 97112018A EP 97112018 A EP97112018 A EP 97112018A EP 0822612 A1 EP0822612 A1 EP 0822612A1
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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
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/48—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member
    • H01R4/4809—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar
    • H01R4/4811—Spring details
    • H01R4/4816—Spring details the spring shape preventing insertion of the conductor end when the spring is unbiased
    • 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
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/48—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member
    • H01R4/4809—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar
    • H01R4/484—Spring housing details
    • H01R4/4842—Spring housing details the spring housing being provided with a single opening for insertion of a spring-activating tool
    • 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
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/48—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member
    • H01R4/4809—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar
    • H01R4/4846—Busbar details
    • 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
    • H01R9/26—Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail- or strip-mounting

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  • the invention relates to a terminal block, in particular an initiator-actuator terminal, consisting of a carrier rail, lined up Basic elements with connections for a signal line as well as linked to distribution strips, from a housing and a distributor contact part formed in a row Distribution elements for the transverse distribution of the electrical power.
  • the electrical power is the housing of the distributor elements on the in the transverse distribution direction side panels lined up on one side with holes and on the other side with horizontal striving pins provided, each the pins one distributor element in the holes of the neighboring one Intervene distribution element and the distribution elements hold together.
  • the electrical cross connection takes place by a within a housing of the distributor element arranged busbar piece or distributor contact part, the one on one side between Spring contact legs formed socket contact and on has a plug tab on the opposite side.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object Form terminal block of the type mentioned in the introduction that if necessary also individual distributor elements or Basic elements can be disassembled or removed with little effort can be assembled.
  • the basic idea of the invention is with others Words in it, the mechanical and electrical connection the distribution elements so that the Distribution elements by an also in assembled State of the terminal block can be released in the vertical direction Bracket are connected together, which also individual distribution elements removed and only can be reassembled by plugging in from above and ultimately disassembled individual basic elements and can be installed again.
  • the essence of the invention forms the essentially U-shaped connection contact part, whose leg is approximately at the level of Side surface of the base element, one off the housing of the distributor element protruding downwards Connection contact in two neighboring Clamping slots of two adjacent connection contact parts is inserted from above. To also in the clamping slot of the adjacent contact part engage the connection contact is extended laterally.
  • one vertical groove is formed in which the elongated Connection contact during assembly and disassembly of the Distribution element is guided.
  • the A tongue in one of the opposite groove Groove shaped accordingly to the distribution elements to guide precisely during assembly and at the same time mechanically connect with each other.
  • Connection contact parts in through openings of the Base element arranged.
  • a slot through which that from the housing of the distributor element down protruding end of the distributor contact part in the Clamping slots of the connecting contact part can be inserted is.
  • Located on the side surfaces of the clamping slots opposing noses for improvement of the terminal contact.
  • Figure 1 shows an initiator terminal for connecting Initiators on the one hand with a voltage source via distributor contact parts 6 and connection contact parts 4 electrically connected distribution strips and on the other hand with signal receivers via appropriate Signal contacts 2.
  • the initiator terminal consists of several (two in the exemplary embodiment) on a mounting rail 8 held, lined up basic elements 1 with each attached to one side Signal contacts 2 and detachable on the other half attached to holding bars 10 with 5 distributor elements each a distributor contact part arranged in this 6.
  • a base element 1 three distributor elements 5a, 5b and 5c, side by side arranged.
  • Several distribution elements arranged one behind the other 5a or 5b or 5c are each electrical connected and form a distribution bar for cross distribution of electrical power.
  • To make the electrical connection or for the transverse distribution of the electrical power between the distribution elements 5 one and the same distribution strip are each distribution element 5 or distributor contact part 6 on the corresponding Base element 1 attached connection contact parts 4 assigned.
  • a distributor element 5 consists of a housing 7 and the distributor contact part housed and held in this 6.
  • the distributor contact part 6 is an after Above and below an angled strip of stairs made of electrically conductive material, on the upper Leg 6a a clamping spring 3 is held.
  • a clamping spring 3 By Compression of the clamping spring 3 is one in this located clamping opening 3a for pushing through a Conductor (not shown) released to this Spring back the clamping spring 3 firmly with the upper To connect leg 6a of the distributor contact part 6.
  • To actuate the clamping spring 3 or to insert the Conductors are located in the housing 7 of the distributor element 5 openings 7a and 7b, respectively.
  • the lower leg 6b of the distributor contact part 6 forms on its lower, laterally angled in the same plane or extended end a connection contact 6c for the conductive connection with a distributor contact part 6 of an adjacent distributor element and same distribution strip via a connection contact part 4th
  • each distributor element 5 in the base element 1 with a through opening 11 one facing the surface of the base element 1 Slot 12 provided below each distributor element 5 in the base element 1 with a through opening 11 one facing the surface of the base element 1 Slot 12 provided below each distributor element 5 in the base element 1 with a through opening 11 one facing the surface of the base element 1 Slot 12 provided below each distributor element 5 in the base element 1 with a through opening 11 one facing the surface of the base element 1 Slot 12 provided below each slot in the through hole 11, the connection contact part 4 arranged, the clamping slots 9 in one Align with the slot 12. Through this slit 12 protrudes the free end of the distributor contact part 6 in the through opening 11 of the base part 1.
  • connection contact part 4 is U-shaped and has arranged in both in the transverse distribution direction lateral legs a clamping slot 9 with a molded on each inner edge of the clamping slot 9 Nose 9 on.
  • the housing 7 of the distributor element 5 on a side wall over a vertical Direction groove 7d and on the opposite Side about a spring 7e.
  • the groove 7d is at the same level as that lower free end of the distributor contact part 6.
  • the lateral extension on the connector 6c, d. H. the lower end of the distributor contact part 6, is not longer than the groove 7d of the adjacent housing 7 of the Distribution element 5 is deep.
  • the distributor elements 5 from be placed on top of the base elements 1, wherein the lower vertical leg 6b of the distributor contact part 6 passes through the slot 12 in the base element 1 and the connection contact 6c both in one of the Clamping slots 9 of the underlying connection contact part 4 and the adjacent clamping slot 9 of the adjacent connection contact part 4 jammed becomes.
  • the laterally extended lower end of the distributor contact part 6 is in the groove 7b of the neighboring one Housing 7 out and then slides above the lateral extension of the distributor contact part 6 molded on the housing 7 spring 7e in the adjacent groove 7d.
  • the distributor contact parts of the Distribution elements 5 electrically to a distribution bar connected. Because both the electrical connection between the distributor contact parts 6 and the connection contact parts 4 as well as the mechanical connection according to the tongue and groove principle between those in a manifold adjacent housings 7 of the distributor elements 5 can be released by moving in a vertical direction is one of a plurality of basic elements fully assembled with distribution strips Initiator terminal mounted individual distributor elements 5 or disassembled or individual basic elements 1 including distributor elements can be replaced. Thereby the time and effort required Work on the initiator clamp significantly reduced.

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The block has a supporting rail (8) on which basic elements (1) are carried with transverse power distribution elements (5) comprising a housing (7) and a distribution contact (6). Associated with each distribution element is a substantially U-shaped connection contact (4) with a clamping slot (9) in each limb. The ends of the distribution contacts protruding from the housing extend into the adjacent slots of their neighbours. On the side to which the connection contact (6c) of the distribution contact protrudes laterally from the corresponding basic element, the neighbouring housing has a vertical groove (7d).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Reihenklemme, insbesondere eine Initiatoren-Aktoren-Klemme, bestehend aus auf einer Tragschiene gehaltenen, aneinandergereihten Basiselementen mit Anschlüssen für eine Signalleitung sowie zu Verteilerleisten verknüpften, aus einem Gehäuse und einem Verteilerkontaktteil gebildeten aneinandergereihten Verteilerelementen zur Querverteilung der elektrischen Leistung.The invention relates to a terminal block, in particular an initiator-actuator terminal, consisting of a carrier rail, lined up Basic elements with connections for a signal line as well as linked to distribution strips, from a housing and a distributor contact part formed in a row Distribution elements for the transverse distribution of the electrical power.

Bei den bekannten Reihenklemmen mit integrierter Querverteilung der elektrischen Leistung sind die Gehäuse der Verteilerelemente an den in Querverteilungsrichtung aneinandergereihten Seitenflächen auf der einen Seite mit Bohrungen und auf der anderen Seite mit waagerecht abstrebenden Stiften versehen, wobei jeweils die Stifte eines Verteilerelements in die Bohrungen des benachbarten Verteilerelements eingreifen und die Verteilerelemente aneinander halten. Die elektrische Querverbindung erfolgt durch ein innerhalb eines Gehäuses des Verteilerelements angeordnetes Stromschienenstück oder Verteilerkontaktteil, das auf einer Seite einen zwischen Federkontaktschenkeln gebildeten Buchsenkontakt und auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite eine Steckerlasche aufweist. Nach dem Aufsetzen der Verteilerelemente auf die Basiselemente werden die Basiselemente auf der diese haltenden Tragschiene zusammengeschoben. Dabei werden die Verteilerelemente durch die Stifte und Bohrungen am Gehäuse sowie durch die Buchsenkontakte und Steckerlaschen der Stromschienenstücke mechanisch und elektrisch zu einer Reihenklemme mit integrierter Querverteilung der elektrischen Leistung verbunden. Bei einer derart zusammengefügten Reihenklemme ist eine Montage oder Demontage in zusammengebautem Zustand der Klemme zum Auswechseln einzelner Verteilerelemente oder Basiselemente nicht möglich, oder anders ausgedrückt, die Montage und Demontage von Einzelelementen ist mit einem erheblichen Arbeits- und Zeitaufwand verbunden.In the known terminal blocks with integrated transverse distribution the electrical power is the housing of the distributor elements on the in the transverse distribution direction side panels lined up on one side with holes and on the other side with horizontal striving pins provided, each the pins one distributor element in the holes of the neighboring one Intervene distribution element and the distribution elements hold together. The electrical cross connection takes place by a within a housing of the distributor element arranged busbar piece or distributor contact part, the one on one side between Spring contact legs formed socket contact and on has a plug tab on the opposite side. After placing the distributor elements on the Basic elements become the basic elements on this holding mounting rail pushed together. In doing so the manifold elements through the pins and holes on Housing as well as through the socket contacts and connector tabs the busbar pieces mechanically and electrically to a terminal block with integrated cross distribution connected to the electrical power. With such a assembled terminal block is an assembly or Disassembly in the assembled state of the clamp for Exchange of individual distribution elements or basic elements not possible, or in other words, the Assembly and disassembly of individual elements is with one considerable work and time involved.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Reihenklemme der eingangs erwähnten Art so auszubilden, daß im Bedarfsfall auch einzelne Verteilerelemente oder Basiselemente mit geringem Aufwand demontiert bzw. montiert werden können.The invention is therefore based on the object Form terminal block of the type mentioned in the introduction that if necessary also individual distributor elements or Basic elements can be disassembled or removed with little effort can be assembled.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe bei einer Reihenklemme gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1 in der Weise gelöst, daß zur Querverteilung der elektrischen Leistung jedem Verteilerelement ein im Basisteil gehaltenes, im wesentlichen U-förmiges Verbindungskontaktteil mit in dessen Schenkeln vorgesehenen Klemmschlitzen zugeordnet ist und das senkrecht aus dem Gehäuse ragende freie Ende des Verteilerkontaktteils jedes Verteilerelements in benachbarten Klemmschlitzen jeweils benachbarter Verbindungskontaktteile verklemmbar ist.According to the invention the task with a terminal block according to the preamble of claim 1 in the Way solved that for the transverse distribution of the electrical Performance of each distributor element held in the base part, essentially U-shaped connection contact part with clamping slots provided in its legs is assigned and that vertically from the housing protruding free end of the distributor contact part each Distribution element in adjacent clamping slots each adjacent connecting contact parts can be clamped is.

Der Grundgedanke der Erfindung besteht mit anderen Worten darin, die mechanische und elektrische Verknüpfung der Verteilerelemente so vorzunehmen, daß die Verteilerelemente durch eine auch in zusammengebautem Zustand der Reihenklemme in senkrechter Richtung lösbare Halterung miteinander verbunden sind, wodurch auch einzelene Verteilerelemente entfernt und lediglich durch Aufstecken von oben wieder montiert werden können und letztlich auch einzelne Basiselemente demontiert und wieder eingebaut werden können. Den Kern der Erfindung bildet das im wesentlichen U-förmige Verbindungskontaktteil, dessen Schenkel sich etwa in Höhe der Seitenfläche des Basiselements befinden, wobei ein aus dem Gehäuse des Verteilerelements nach unten herausragender Anschlußkontakt jeweils in zwei benachbarte Klemmschlitze von zwei benachbarten Verbindungskontaktteilen von oben eingesteckt wird. Um auch in den Klemmschlitz des benachbarten Kontaktteils eingreifen zu können, ist der Anschlußkontakt seitlich verlängert. Darüber hinaus ist in dem Gehäuse des benachbarten Verteilerelements auf der Seite des verlängerten Anschlußkontakts, und zwar mit diesem fluchtend, eine senkrechte Nut eingeformt, in der der verlängerte Anschlußkontakt bei der Montage und Demontage des Verteilerelements geführt ist. Außerdem ist an der der Nut gegenüberliegenden Seite eine Feder in einer der Nut entsprechenden Form angeformt, um die Verteilerelemente bei der Montage exakt zu führen und gleichzeitig mechanisch miteinander zu verbinden.The basic idea of the invention is with others Words in it, the mechanical and electrical connection the distribution elements so that the Distribution elements by an also in assembled State of the terminal block can be released in the vertical direction Bracket are connected together, which also individual distribution elements removed and only can be reassembled by plugging in from above and ultimately disassembled individual basic elements and can be installed again. The essence of the invention forms the essentially U-shaped connection contact part, whose leg is approximately at the level of Side surface of the base element, one off the housing of the distributor element protruding downwards Connection contact in two neighboring Clamping slots of two adjacent connection contact parts is inserted from above. To also in the clamping slot of the adjacent contact part engage the connection contact is extended laterally. In addition, in the housing of the neighboring Distribution element on the side of the extended connection contact, and with that in alignment, one vertical groove is formed in which the elongated Connection contact during assembly and disassembly of the Distribution element is guided. In addition, the A tongue in one of the opposite groove Groove shaped accordingly to the distribution elements to guide precisely during assembly and at the same time mechanically connect with each other.

Nach einem weiteren Merkmal der Erfindung sind die Verbindungskontaktteile in Durchgangsöffnungen des Basiselements angeordnet. In der oberen Seite der Durchgangsöffnung befindet sich ein Schlitz, durch den das aus dem Gehäuse des Verteilerelements nach unten herausragende Ende des Verteilerkontaktteils in die Klemmschlitze des Verbindungskontaktteils einschiebbar ist. An den Seitenflächen der Klemmschlitze befinden sich einander gegenüberstehenden Nasen zur Verbesserung des Klemmkontakts.According to a further feature of the invention Connection contact parts in through openings of the Base element arranged. In the top of the Through opening there is a slot through which that from the housing of the distributor element down protruding end of the distributor contact part in the Clamping slots of the connecting contact part can be inserted is. Located on the side surfaces of the clamping slots opposing noses for improvement of the terminal contact.

Weitere Merkmale und vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen aufgeführt.Other features and advantageous embodiments of the Invention are listed in the subclaims.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird anhand der Figuren 1 bis 7 der beigefügten Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine isometrische Darstellung einer Initiatorenklemme zur versorgungstechnischen und steuertechnischen Verknüpfung von Initiatoren, und zwar in einer Reihenklemmenanordnung mit Querverteilung der elektrischen Leistung;
Fig. 2
ein Verteilerelement mit einem Verteilerkontaktteil zur Bildung einer Verteilerleiste in isometrischer Darstellung;
Fig. 3
das Verteilerelement nach Figur 2 in einer Seitenansicht;
Fig. 4
eine isometrische Darstellung des Verteilerkontakts eines Verteilerelements;
Fig. 5
den Verteilerkontakt nach Figur 4 in einer Seitenansicht;
Fig. 6
eine isometrische Darstellung eines Verbindungskontaktteils zur Herstellung der elektrischen Verbindung zwischen den Verteilerkontaktteilen der Verteilerelemente und
Fig. 7
eine isometrische Darstellung eines Basiselementes
An embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail with reference to Figures 1 to 7 of the accompanying drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1
an isometric view of an initiator terminal for supply engineering and control engineering connection of initiators, namely in a terminal block arrangement with transverse distribution of the electrical power;
Fig. 2
a distributor element with a distributor contact part to form a distributor strip in an isometric view;
Fig. 3
the distributor element of Figure 2 in a side view;
Fig. 4
an isometric view of the distribution contact of a distribution element;
Fig. 5
the distributor contact of Figure 4 in a side view;
Fig. 6
an isometric view of a connection contact part for establishing the electrical connection between the distributor contact parts of the distributor elements and
Fig. 7
an isometric representation of a basic element

Figur 1 zeigt eine Initiatorenklemme zur Verbindung von Initiatoren einerseits mit einer Spannungsquelle durch über Verteilerkontaktteile 6 und Verbindungskontaktteile 4 elektrisch verbundene Verteilerleisten und andererseits mit Signalempfängern über entsprechende Signalkontakte 2. Die Initiatorenklemme besteht aus mehreren (im Ausführungsbeispiel zwei) auf einer Tragschiene 8 gehaltenen, aneinandergereihten Basiselementen 1 mit den jeweils auf deren einer Seite angebrachten Signalkontakten 2 und auf der anderen Hälfte lösbar an Haltestegen 10 befestigten Verteilerelementen 5 mit jeweils einem in diesem angeordneten Verteilerkontaktteil 6.Figure 1 shows an initiator terminal for connecting Initiators on the one hand with a voltage source via distributor contact parts 6 and connection contact parts 4 electrically connected distribution strips and on the other hand with signal receivers via appropriate Signal contacts 2. The initiator terminal consists of several (two in the exemplary embodiment) on a mounting rail 8 held, lined up basic elements 1 with each attached to one side Signal contacts 2 and detachable on the other half attached to holding bars 10 with 5 distributor elements each a distributor contact part arranged in this 6.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel sind auf einem Basiselement 1 drei Verteilerelemente 5a, 5b und 5c, nebeneinander angeordnet. Mehrere hintereinander angeordnete Verteilerelemente 5a oder 5b oder 5c sind jeweils elektrisch verbunden und bilden eine Verteilerleiste zur Querverteilung der elektrischen Leistung. Zur Herstellung der elektrischen Verbindung bzw. zur Querverteilung der elektrischen Leistung zwischen den Verteilerelementen 5 ein und derselben Verteilerleiste sind jedem Verteilerelement 5 bzw. Verteilerkontaktteil 6 auf dem entsprechenden Basiselement 1 angebrachte Verbindungskontaktteile 4 zugeordnet.In the exemplary embodiment, a base element 1 three distributor elements 5a, 5b and 5c, side by side arranged. Several distribution elements arranged one behind the other 5a or 5b or 5c are each electrical connected and form a distribution bar for cross distribution of electrical power. To make the electrical connection or for the transverse distribution of the electrical power between the distribution elements 5 one and the same distribution strip are each distribution element 5 or distributor contact part 6 on the corresponding Base element 1 attached connection contact parts 4 assigned.

Ein Verteilerelement 5 besteht aus einem Gehäuse 7 und dem in diesem untergebrachten und gehaltenen Verteilerkontaktteil 6. Das Verteilerkontaktteil 6 ist ein nach oben und unten treppenstufenartig abgewinkelter Streifen aus elektrisch leitendem Material, an dessen oberem Schenkel 6a eine Klemmfeder 3 gehalten ist. Durch Zusammendrücken der Klemmfeder 3 wird eine in dieser befindliche Klemmöffnung 3a zum Durchstecken eines Leiters (nicht dargestellt) freigegeben, um diesen beim Zurückfedern der Klemmfeder 3 fest mit dem oberen Schenkel 6a des Verteilerkontaktteils 6 zu verbinden. Zum Betätigen der Klemmfeder 3 bzw. zum Einführen des Leiters befinden sich im Gehäuse 7 des Verteilerelements 5 jeweils Öffnungen 7a bzw. 7b. Der untere Schenkel 6b des Verteilerkontaktteils 6 bildet an seinem unteren, in der gleichen Ebene seitlich abgewinkelten bzw. verlängerten Ende einen Anschlußkontakt 6c zur leitenden Verbindung mit einem Verteilerkontaktteil 6 eines benachbarten Verteilerelements ein und derselben Verteilerleiste über ein Verbindungskontaktteil 4.A distributor element 5 consists of a housing 7 and the distributor contact part housed and held in this 6. The distributor contact part 6 is an after Above and below an angled strip of stairs made of electrically conductive material, on the upper Leg 6a a clamping spring 3 is held. By Compression of the clamping spring 3 is one in this located clamping opening 3a for pushing through a Conductor (not shown) released to this Spring back the clamping spring 3 firmly with the upper To connect leg 6a of the distributor contact part 6. To actuate the clamping spring 3 or to insert the Conductors are located in the housing 7 of the distributor element 5 openings 7a and 7b, respectively. The lower leg 6b of the distributor contact part 6 forms on its lower, laterally angled in the same plane or extended end a connection contact 6c for the conductive connection with a distributor contact part 6 of an adjacent distributor element and same distribution strip via a connection contact part 4th

Aus den Figuren 2 und 3 ist erkennbar, daß der senkrechte untere Schenkel 6b des Verteilerkontaktteils 6 mit seinem Anschlußkontakt 6c durch einen Gehäuseschlitz 7c im Gehäuse 7 senkrecht nach unten herausragt.From Figures 2 and 3 it can be seen that the vertical lower leg 6b of the distributor contact part 6 with its connection contact 6c through a housing slot 7c protrudes vertically downwards in the housing 7.

Wie aus Figur 7 ersichtlich ist, befinden sich auf der oberen Fläche des Basiselements 1 Haltestege 10, zwischen denen die Verteilerelemente 5, d. h. die Gehäuse 7 mit dem Verteilerkontaktteilen 6, angebracht werden. Die Haltestege 10 sind an ihren bündig mit dem Seitenflächen des Basisteils 1 abschließenden Seitenkanten abgewinkelt, um die Verteilerelemente 5 auch seitlich zu arretieren. Unterhalb jedes Verteilerelements 5 ist in dem Basiselement 1 eine Durchgangsöffnung 11 mit einem zur Oberfläche des Basiselements 1 weisenden Schlitz 12 vorgesehen. Unterhalb dieses Schlitzes ist in der Durchgangsöffnung 11 das Verbindungskontaktteil 4 angeordnet, wobei dessen Klemmschlitze 9 in einer Flucht mit dem Schlitz 12 liegen. Durch diesen Schlitz 12 ragt das freie Ende des Verteilerkontaktteils 6 in die Durchgangsöffnung 11 des Basisteils 1. Das Verbindungskontaktteil 4 ist U-förmig ausgebildet und weist in beiden jeweils in Querverteilungsrichtung angeordneten seitlichen Schenkeln einen Klemmschlitz 9 mit einer an jeder Innenkante des Klemmschlitzes 9 angeformten Nase 9 auf. Außerdem verfügt das Gehäuse 7 des Verteilerelements 5 an einer Seitenwand über eine in senkrechter Richtung verlaufende Nut 7d und auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite über eine Feder 7e. Die Nut 7d befindet sich dabei auf der gleichen Höhe wie das untere freie Ende des Verteilerkontaktteils 6. Die seitliche Verlängerung am Anschlußkontakt 6c, d. h. dem unteren Ende des Verteilerkontaktteils 6, ist nicht länger als die Nut 7d des benachbarten Gehäuses 7 des Verteilerelements 5 tief ist.As can be seen from Figure 7, are on the upper surface of the base element 1 holding webs 10, between which the distributor elements 5, d. H. the housing 7 with the distributor contact parts 6, are attached. The holding webs 10 are at their flush with the side surfaces of the base part 1 final side edges angled to the distributor elements 5 also laterally to lock. Below each distributor element 5 in the base element 1 with a through opening 11 one facing the surface of the base element 1 Slot 12 provided. Below is this slot in the through hole 11, the connection contact part 4 arranged, the clamping slots 9 in one Align with the slot 12. Through this slit 12 protrudes the free end of the distributor contact part 6 in the through opening 11 of the base part 1. The connection contact part 4 is U-shaped and has arranged in both in the transverse distribution direction lateral legs a clamping slot 9 with a molded on each inner edge of the clamping slot 9 Nose 9 on. In addition, the housing 7 of the distributor element 5 on a side wall over a vertical Direction groove 7d and on the opposite Side about a spring 7e. The groove 7d is at the same level as that lower free end of the distributor contact part 6. The lateral extension on the connector 6c, d. H. the lower end of the distributor contact part 6, is not longer than the groove 7d of the adjacent housing 7 of the Distribution element 5 is deep.

Bei der Montage können nun die Verteilerelemente 5 von oben auf die Basiselemente 1 aufgesetzt werden, wobei der untere senkrechte Schenkel 6b des Verteilerkontaktteils 6 den Schlitz 12 im Basiselement 1 durchgreift und der Anschlußkontakt 6c sowohl in einem der Klemmschlitze 9 des darunterliegenden Verbindungskontaktteils 4 als auch dem benachbarten Klemmschlitz 9 des benachbarten Verbindungskontaktteils 4 verklemmt wird. Das seitlich verlängerte untere Ende des Verteilerkontaktteils 6 wird dabei in der Nut 7b des benachbarten Gehäuses 7 geführt und anschließend gleitet die oberhalb der seitlichen Verlängerung des Verteilerkontaktteils 6 am Gehäuse 7 angeformte Feder 7e in der benachbarten Nut 7d.During assembly, the distributor elements 5 from be placed on top of the base elements 1, wherein the lower vertical leg 6b of the distributor contact part 6 passes through the slot 12 in the base element 1 and the connection contact 6c both in one of the Clamping slots 9 of the underlying connection contact part 4 and the adjacent clamping slot 9 of the adjacent connection contact part 4 jammed becomes. The laterally extended lower end of the distributor contact part 6 is in the groove 7b of the neighboring one Housing 7 out and then slides above the lateral extension of the distributor contact part 6 molded on the housing 7 spring 7e in the adjacent groove 7d.

Auf diese Weise werden die Verteilerkontaktteile der Verteilerelemente 5 elektrisch zu einer Verteilerleiste verbunden. Da sowohl die elektrische Verbindung zwischen den Verteilerkontaktteilen 6 und den Verbindungskontaktteilen 4 als auch die mechanische Verbindung nach dem Nut-Feder-Prinzip zwischen den in einer Verteilerleiste benachbarten Gehäusen 7 der Verteilerelemente 5 durch Bewegung in senkrechter Richtung lösbar ist, können bei einer aus einer Mehrzahl Basiselemente samt Verteilerleisten vollständig zusammengebauten Initiatorenklemme einzelne Verteilerelemente 5 montiert oder demontiert werden oder auch einzelne Basiselemente 1 samt Verteilerelementen ausgetauscht werden. Dadurch wird der Zeit- und Arbeitsaufwand bei notwendigen Arbeiten an der Initiatorenklemme wesentlich verringert. In this way, the distributor contact parts of the Distribution elements 5 electrically to a distribution bar connected. Because both the electrical connection between the distributor contact parts 6 and the connection contact parts 4 as well as the mechanical connection according to the tongue and groove principle between those in a manifold adjacent housings 7 of the distributor elements 5 can be released by moving in a vertical direction is one of a plurality of basic elements fully assembled with distribution strips Initiator terminal mounted individual distributor elements 5 or disassembled or individual basic elements 1 including distributor elements can be replaced. Thereby the time and effort required Work on the initiator clamp significantly reduced.

Aufstellung der Bezugszeichen:List of reference symbols:

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BasiselementBasic element
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SignalkontaktSignal contact
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KlemmfederClamping spring
3a3a
KlemmöffnungClamp opening
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VerbindungskontaktteilConnection contact part
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VerteilerelementDistribution element
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VerteilerkontaktteilDistribution contact part
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oberer Schenkel von 6upper leg of 6
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unterer Schenkel von 6lower leg of 6
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AnschlußkontaktConnection contact
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Gehäusecasing
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Öffnungen in 7Openings in 7th
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GehäuseschlitzHousing slot
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NutGroove
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Federfeather
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TragschieneMounting rail
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KlemmschlitzClamping slot
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Nasenose
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HaltestegLanding stage
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DurchgangsöffnungeThrough openings
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Claims (12)

Reihenklemme, insbesondere Initiatoren-Aktoren-Klemme, bestehend aus auf einer Tragschiene gehaltenen, aneinandergereihten Basiselementen mit Anschlüssen für eine Signalleitung sowie zu Verteilerleisten verknüpften, aus einem Gehäuse und einem Verteilerkontaktteil gebildeten, aneinandergereihten Verteilerelementen zur Querverteilung der elektrischen Leistung, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jedem Verteilerelement (5) ein im Basisteil (1) gehaltenes, im wesentlichen U-förmiges Verbindungskontaktteil (4) mit in dessen Schenkeln vorgesehenen Klemmschlitzen (9) zugeordnet ist und das aus dem Gehäuse (7) ragende freie Ende des Verteilerkontaktteils (6) jedes Verteilerelements (5) in benachbarten Klemmschlitzen (9) jeweils benachbarter Verbindungskontaktteile (4) verklemmbar ist.Terminal block, in particular initiator-actuator terminal, consisting of lined up basic elements with connections for a signal line and to distribution strips linked, from a housing and a Distributor contact part formed, lined up Distribution elements for the transverse distribution of the electrical Performance, characterized in that everyone Distributor element (5) held in the base part (1), essentially U-shaped connection contact part (4) with clamping slots provided in its legs (9) is assigned and that from the housing (7) protruding free ends of the distributor contact part (6) each distributor element (5) in adjacent Clamping slots (9) of adjacent connection contact parts (4) is jammed. Reihenklemme nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zur Verbesserung des Klemmkontakts in den Klemmschlitzen (9) einander gegenüberliegende Nasen (9a) angeformt sind.Terminal block according to claim 1, characterized in that to improve the terminal contact in the Clamping slots (9) opposite lugs (9a) are molded. Reihenklemme nach Anspruch 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das freie, einen Anschlußkontakt (6c) bildende Ende des Verteilerkontaktteils (6) zur Herstellung des Klemmkontakts mit dem benachbarten Klemmschlitz (9) des benachbarten Verbindungskontaktteils (4) seitlich verlängert ausgebildet ist.Terminal block according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the free one contact (6c) forming end of the distributor contact part (6) Establishment of the clamping contact with the neighboring one Clamping slot (9) of the adjacent connection contact part (4) is laterally elongated. Reihenklemme nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verteilerkontaktteil (6) etwa treppenstufenartig abgewinkelt ist, wobei dessen oberer und dessen waagerechter Schenkel in dem Gehäuse (7) des Verteilerelements (5) gehalten sind und der untere Schenkel im wesentlichen senkrecht nach unten aus dem Gehäuse (7) herausragt.Terminal block according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the distributor contact part (6) is angled approximately like a stair step, whereby its upper and its horizontal leg in the housing (7) of the distributor element (5) held are and the lower leg is substantially vertical protrudes downwards from the housing (7). Reihenklemme nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verbindungskontaktteil (4) in einer unterhalb jedes Verteilerelements (5) ausgebildeten Durchgangsöffnung (11) im Basiselement (1) angeordnet ist und die Durchgangsöffnung (11) zum Verteilerelement (6) hin einen Schlitz (12) für das aus dem Gehäuse (7) herausragende freie Ende des Verteilerkontaktteils (6) aufweist.Terminal block according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the connection contact part (4) in one below each distributor element (5) formed through opening (11) in the base element (1) is arranged and the through opening (11) a slot (12) towards the distributor element (6) for the free end protruding from the housing (7) of the distributor contact part (6). Reihenklemme nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß innerhalb des Gehäuses (7) an dem oberen Schenkel (6a) des Verteilerkontaktteils (6) eine Klemmfeder (3) zum Verklemmen eines in das Gehäuse (7) über eine Öffnung (7b) eingeführten Leiters mit dem Verteilerkontaktteil (6) gehalten ist.Terminal block according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that within the housing (7) on the upper leg (6a) of the distributor contact part (6) a clamping spring (3) for clamping one into the housing (7) via an opening (7b) introduced conductor with the distributor contact part (6) is held. Reihenklemme nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gehäuse (7) eine weitere Öffnung (7a) zum Spannen der Klemmfeder (3) aufweist.Terminal block according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the housing (7) a further opening (7a) for tensioning the clamping spring (3). Reihenklemme nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf der oberen Fläche des Basisteils (1) an den Seiten abgewinkelte Haltestege (10) zum seitlichen Arretieren der Verteilerelemente (5) angeformt sind.Terminal block according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that on the upper surface of the base part (1) angled on the sides Retaining bars (10) for locking the side Distribution elements (5) are integrally formed. Reihenklemme nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an den in Querverteilungsrichtung freien Seitenflächen des Gehäuses (7) des Verteilerelements (5) auf der einen Seite eine senkrecht verlaufende Nut (7d) eingeformt und auf der anderen Seite eine senkrecht verlaufende Feder (7e) angeformt ist.Terminal block according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that in the transverse distribution direction free side surfaces of the housing (7) of the distributor element (5) on one side vertical groove (7d) molded in and open on the other side a vertically running spring (7e) is molded. Reihenklemme nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Nut (7d) nach innen keilförmig verlaufend ausgebildet und die Form der Feder (7e) dementsprechend gestaltet ist. Terminal block according to claim 9, characterized in that the groove (7d) is wedge-shaped inwards trained and the shape of the spring (7e) is designed accordingly. Reihenklemme nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der untere Schenkel (6b) des Verteilerkontaktteils (6) in einer Ebene mit der Feder (7e) und der Nut (7d) am Gehäuse (7) angeordnet ist, wobei der unterhalb der Feder (7e) liegende Anschlußkontakt (6c) des Verteilerkontaktteils (6) entsprechend der Tiefe der Feder (7e) bzw. der benachbarten Nut (7d) seitlich verlängert und bei der De- und Montage des Verteilerelements in der Nut (7d) geführt ist.Terminal block according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the lower leg (6b) of the distributor contact part (6) in one plane with the tongue (7e) and the groove (7d) on the housing (7) is arranged, the one below the spring (7e) lying connection contact (6c) of the distributor contact part (6) according to the depth of the spring (7e) or the adjacent groove (7d) laterally extended and when disassembling and assembling the distributor element is guided in the groove (7d). Reihenklemme, bestehend aus auf einer Tragschiene gehaltenen, aneinandergereihten Basiselementen mit Anschlüssen für eine Signalleitung sowie zu Verteilerleistungen verknüpften, aus einem Gehäuse und einem Verteilerkontaktteil gebildeten, aneinandergereihten Verteilerelementen zur Querverteilung der elektrischen Leistung, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jedem Verteilerelement (5) ein im Basisteil (1) gehaltenes, im wesentlichen U-förmiges Verbindungskontaktteil (4) mit in dessen Schenkeln vorgesehenen Klemmschlitzen (9) zugeordnet ist, wobei mindestens zwei Verbindungskontaktteile (4) in Längsrichtung miteinander verbunden sind.Terminal block, consisting of on a mounting rail held, lined up basic elements with Connections for a signal line and for distribution services linked, from a housing and a distributor contact part formed, lined up Distribution elements for the transverse distribution of the electrical power, characterized in that each distributor element (5) in the base part (1) held, substantially U-shaped connection contact part (4) provided in its thighs Clamping slots (9) is assigned, at least two connecting contact parts (4) in the longitudinal direction are interconnected.
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