EP0895309B1 - Housing for accomodating a printed circuit board comprising electric terminals and an insulation penetrating device - Google Patents

Housing for accomodating a printed circuit board comprising electric terminals and an insulation penetrating device Download PDF

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EP0895309B1
EP0895309B1 EP98112535A EP98112535A EP0895309B1 EP 0895309 B1 EP0895309 B1 EP 0895309B1 EP 98112535 A EP98112535 A EP 98112535A EP 98112535 A EP98112535 A EP 98112535A EP 0895309 B1 EP0895309 B1 EP 0895309B1
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Peter Hora
Günter Fendt
Alfons Wöhrl
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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
    • H01R4/00Electrically-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
    • H01R4/24Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
    • H01R4/2416Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type
    • H01R4/242Connections 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
    • H01R4/2425Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates
    • H01R4/2429Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base
    • H01R4/2433Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base one part of the base being movable to push the cable into the slot
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/50Fixed connections
    • H01R12/51Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/515Terminal blocks providing connections to wires or cables
    • 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
    • H01R13/502Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
    • H01R13/506Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
    • 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
    • H01R13/52Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

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  • the invention relates to a housing for receiving a circuit board with a electrical connection zone and with an insulation displacement device according to claim 1.
  • insulation displacement devices are, for example, made of known from DE-4 343 444 and each have a base body arranged metal cutting to cut the insulation of the Head on, whereby after this the cutting simultaneously the head on the one hand Clamp and on the other hand establish an electrical connection.
  • DE 35 45 305 C2 is a terminal for connecting one or more Insulated conductor having ribbon cable known in the case of the housing the terminal is provided with metal contacts with cutting edges. The However, the clamp with its housing is mounted directly on the circuit board and fed the ribbon cable accordingly.
  • From DE 34 22 607 C2 an arrangement of several insulation displacement devices, for example from FIG for a ribbon cable and an associated one Holding clamp device, which presses the ladder into the cut on the one hand and on the other hand locked the ladder.
  • No. 5,492,485 shows, for example, in FIG. 16 a housing with a PCB which is connected to a contact pin at a connection zone, which passed through the housing into a socket and there with an outer connector is connected.
  • the outer connector has one Bending spring for contacting the contact pin, the bending spring for on the other hand connected to a conductor via an insulation displacement connection is.
  • This housing thus has an elaborate plug - socket - Connection on which the connector is first connected to the conductors must become.
  • the object of the invention is to show a housing which is the circuit board and their electronic components very reliably against external influences protects and at the same time is very easy to connect with electrical conductors. This object is solved by the features of claim 1.
  • the insulation displacement device by arranging the insulation displacement device outside the housing, there are no openings in the housing for inserting the electrical conductors more, which previously used to cause outside air, moisture and other chemical substances penetrate and on the circuit board with their electronic components caused damage.
  • the insulation displacement device is therefore with its body on the surface of the Assembled or inserted into the outside of the housing or injected with it, an electrically conductive contact pin on the base body Housing inside is provided through the housing. While thus the conductors outside the housing by means of the insulation displacement connection to be contacted, is the contact pin inside the housing connected to the circuit board.
  • the housing is made of plastic and the Contact pin is integrated into the housing during manufacture, especially when spraying the plastic mass from this is enclosed.
  • the circuit board in the electrical Connection zone an opening.
  • the contact pin is by means of an interference fit between the outer surface of the contact pin and the inner surface of the opening and / or locked by a solder joint and electrically connected.
  • a press fit can also be achieved by soldering the contact pins to the Connection zones of the circuit board can be dispensed with, which in considerable Scope of manufacturing costs can be saved.
  • the insulated conductor is cut by means of additional holding clamps without cutting locked without damaging the insulation.
  • the housing preferably has an indentation, in which the insulation displacement devices are arranged and the one Has stop to which the conductors can only be applied such that these then refer to the respectively assigned insulation displacement devices are aligned. This allows assembly to a large extent automated and incorrect assembly can be avoided.
  • the indentation is preferably protected by a cover which is preferably identical to the holder-clamping device.
  • the cover can be locked onto the housing by means of a snap-in device.
  • Such a housing can particularly preferably be used to connect Printed circuit boards in protective housings use the particularly high insulation requirements be placed, in particular on watertightness or Pressure stability.
  • the single figure shows a housing 1 for receiving a circuit board 2 and an insulation displacement device 4 for electrically connecting an insulated Conductor 5 with a connection zone 3 on the circuit board.
  • the an insulation displacement device in detail shows, of which, however, a large number in parallel one behind the other arranged for contacting with a flat conductor cable are provided.
  • the housing 1 has the circuit board 2 and on the inside on the outside 1.2 an indentation 13, in which the insulation displacement device 4 is arranged.
  • the insulation displacement device 4 consists in this embodiment from two pairs of cut 4.2 as well two pairs of retaining clips 4.1 without cutting, all of which together the base body 4.3 are arranged.
  • the base body 4.3 of the insulation displacement device 4 is with its underside on the surface of the Housing outside 1.2 arranged.
  • the outside of the housing 1.2 can Area of the base body 4.3 also a recess for the Have base body 4.3, so that this in the housing outside 1.2 can be lowered.
  • Other uses up to Injection of the base body 4.3 into the plastic material is also conceivable.
  • the contact pin 4.4 is preferably already in the manufacture of the Plastic housing injected with the plastic compound. Basically is however, a subsequent insertion of the contact pin 4.4 into the housing 1 possible. However, the tightness of the arrangement would be adversely affected.
  • a cover 6 is provided above the indentation 13, which means a plastic film hinge 7 is movably connected to the housing 1 and is locked by the latching means 9 and 10 on the housing 1.
  • the locking means 9 and 10 each have a hook on the cover 6 and one Snap on the outside of the housing 1.2.
  • the locking means 9 serves in particular to relieve the plastic film hinge 7. Also points the cover 6 support webs 8, which the conductor 5 in the terminals 4.1 and cut 4.2 press in and then prevent slipping.
  • the leader 5 consists of an electrically conductive core 5.1 and insulation 5.2.
  • the conductor 5 When the cover 6 is open, the conductor 5 is inserted into the opening 11 of the cover 6 introduced and then when closing the cover 6 in one operation at the same time by means of the support webs 8 in the cutting edges 4.2 and clamps 4.1 pressed. In doing so, the cutting edges 4.2, as indicated in the figure, the insulation 5.2 of the conductor 5 so that it becomes an electrically conductive Connection between the electrically conductive core 5.1 of the conductor 5 via the metallic cutting edges 4.2, the base body 4.3 and the contact pin 4.4 of the Schneld-clamping device 4 to the electrical connection zone 3 of the PCB is coming.
  • the symmetrical arrangement of the cutting edges 4.2 and clamps 4.1 with respect of the contact pin 4.4 is mechanically advantageous, but not mandatory required.
  • the terminals 4.1 serve to relieve the strain on the conductor 5.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Gehäuse zur Aufnahme einer Leiterplatte mit einer elektrischen Anschlußzone und mit einer Schneid-Klemm-Vorrichtung gemäß dem Patentanspruch 1.The invention relates to a housing for receiving a circuit board with a electrical connection zone and with an insulation displacement device according to claim 1.

Schneid-Klemm-Vorrichtungen sind im Stand der Technik beispielsweise aus der DE-4 343 444 bekannt und weisen jeweils auf einen Grundkörper angeordnete metallische Schneiden zum Durchtrennen der Isolation des Leiters auf, wobei nach diesem die Schneiden gleichzeitig den Leiter einerseits Klemmen und andererseits darüber eine elektrische Verbindung herstellen. Aus der DE 35 45 305 C2 ist eine Klemme für den Anschluß eines mehrere isolierte Leiter aufweisenden Flachbandkabels bekannt, bei dem im Gehäuse der Anschlußklemme metallische Kontakte mit Schneiden vorgesehen sind. Die Klemme mit ihrem Gehäuse wird jedoch direkt auf der Leiterplatte montiert und das Flachbandkabel entsprechend zugeführt. Aus der DE 34 22 607 C2 ist beispielsweise aus Figur 11 eine Anordnung mehrerer Schneid-Klemm-Vorrichtungen für ein Flachbandkabel zu entnehmen sowie eine zugehörige Halteklemmvorrichtung, welche die Leiter einerseits in die schneiden drückt und andererseits die Leiter arretiert.In the prior art, insulation displacement devices are, for example, made of known from DE-4 343 444 and each have a base body arranged metal cutting to cut the insulation of the Head on, whereby after this the cutting simultaneously the head on the one hand Clamp and on the other hand establish an electrical connection. From DE 35 45 305 C2 is a terminal for connecting one or more Insulated conductor having ribbon cable known in the case of the housing the terminal is provided with metal contacts with cutting edges. The However, the clamp with its housing is mounted directly on the circuit board and fed the ribbon cable accordingly. From DE 34 22 607 C2 an arrangement of several insulation displacement devices, for example from FIG for a ribbon cable and an associated one Holding clamp device, which presses the ladder into the cut on the one hand and on the other hand locked the ladder.

Die US 5,492,485 zeigt beispielsweie in Figur 16 ein Gehäuse mit einer Leiterplatte, die an einer Anschlußzone mit einem Kontaktstift verbunden ist, welcher durch das Gehäuse in eine Buchse hindurchgeführt und dort mit einem äußeren Stecker verbunden wird. Der äußere Stecker weist eine Biegefeder zum Kontaktieren des Kontaktstiftes auf, wobei die Biegefeder zur andererseits über eine Schneidklemmverbindung mit einem Leiter verbunden ist. Dieses Gehäuse weist somit eine aufwendige Stecker - Buchsen - Verbindung auf, bei der zunächst der Stecker mit den Leitern verbunden werden muß.No. 5,492,485 shows, for example, in FIG. 16 a housing with a PCB which is connected to a contact pin at a connection zone, which passed through the housing into a socket and there with an outer connector is connected. The outer connector has one Bending spring for contacting the contact pin, the bending spring for on the other hand connected to a conductor via an insulation displacement connection is. This housing thus has an elaborate plug - socket - Connection on which the connector is first connected to the conductors must become.

Dokument US-A-5 492 485 offenbart ein Gehäuse gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Auspruchs 1.Document US-A-5 492 485 discloses a housing according to the preamble of expression 1.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es ein Gehäuse aufzuzeigen, welches die Leiterplatte und ihre elektronischen Bauelemente sehr zuverlässig vor äußeren Einflüssen schützt und gleichzeitig sehr einfach mit elektrischen Leitern anschließbar ist. Diese Aufgabe ist durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst. The object of the invention is to show a housing which is the circuit board and their electronic components very reliably against external influences protects and at the same time is very easy to connect with electrical conductors. This object is solved by the features of claim 1.

indem die Schneid-Klemm-Vorrichtung außerhalb des Gehäuses angeordnet ist, werden keine Öffnungen im Gehäuse zum Einführen der elektrischen Leiter mehr benötigt, durch welche bisher häufig Außenluft, Feuchtigkeit und sonstige chemische Stoffe eindrangen und auf der Leiterplatte mit ihren elektronischen Bauelementen zu Schäden führten. Die Schneid-Klemm-Vorrichtung ist deshalb mit ihrem Grundkörper an der Oberfläche der Gehäuseaußenseite montiert bzw. in diese eingesetzt oder mit eingespritzt, wobei an dem Grundkörper ein elektrisch-leitfähiger Kontaktstift zur Gehäuseinnenseite durch das Gehäuse hindurch vorgesehen ist. Während somit die Leiter außerhalb des Gehäuses mittels der Schneid-Klemm-Verbindung kontaktiert werden, ist der Kontaktstift im Innern des Gehäuses mit der Leiterplatte verbunden.by arranging the insulation displacement device outside the housing, there are no openings in the housing for inserting the electrical conductors more, which previously used to cause outside air, moisture and other chemical substances penetrate and on the circuit board with their electronic components caused damage. The insulation displacement device is therefore with its body on the surface of the Assembled or inserted into the outside of the housing or injected with it, an electrically conductive contact pin on the base body Housing inside is provided through the housing. While thus the conductors outside the housing by means of the insulation displacement connection to be contacted, is the contact pin inside the housing connected to the circuit board.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es dabei, daß das Gehäuse aus Kunststoff ist und der Kontaktstift bereits bei der Herstellung des Gehäuses in diesen integriert wird, insbesondere beim Verspritzen der Kunststoffmasse bereits von dieser umschlossen wird.It is particularly advantageous that the housing is made of plastic and the Contact pin is integrated into the housing during manufacture, especially when spraying the plastic mass from this is enclosed.

Gemäß Patentanspruch 3 weist die Leiterplatte in der elektrischen Anschlußzone eine Öffnung auf. Der Kontaktstift ist mittels einer Presspassung zwischen Außenfläche des Kontaktstifts und Innenfläche der Öffnung und/oder durch eine Lötverbindung arretiert und elektrisch leitend verbunden. Durch eine Presspassung kann auch auf ein Verlöten der Kontaktstifte mit den Anschlußzonen der Leiterplatte verzichtet werden, wodurch in erheblichem Umfang Fertigungskosten eingespart werden können.According to claim 3, the circuit board in the electrical Connection zone an opening. The contact pin is by means of an interference fit between the outer surface of the contact pin and the inner surface of the opening and / or locked by a solder joint and electrically connected. By a press fit can also be achieved by soldering the contact pins to the Connection zones of the circuit board can be dispensed with, which in considerable Scope of manufacturing costs can be saved.

Durch zusätzliche Halteklemmen ohne schneiden wird der isolierte Leiter arretiert ohne die Isolation zu verletzen.The insulated conductor is cut by means of additional holding clamps without cutting locked without damaging the insulation.

Gemäß Patentanspruch 5 ist es besonders vorteilhaft, wenn zum Anschluß von Flachleiterbahnen eine entsprechende Anzahl parallel zueinander angeordnete, untereinander jedoch elektrisch isolierter Schneid-Klemm-Vorrichtungen vorgesehen sind, wobei für alle Leiter der Flachleiterbahn eine über die gesamte Breite der Flachleiterbahn gehende Halte-Klemm-Vorrichtung vorgesehen ist, weiche die Leiter einerseits in die Schneiden drückt und andererseits die Leiter entsprechend arretiert.According to claim 5, it is particularly advantageous if for connecting Flat conductor tracks a corresponding number in parallel to each other arranged, but mutually electrically insulated insulation displacement devices are provided, one for all conductors of the flat conductor track Holding and clamping device extending over the entire width of the flat conductor track is provided, the ladder on the one hand into the cutting edges presses and on the other hand locks the ladder accordingly.

Gemäß Patentanspruch 6 weist das Gehäuse bevorzugt eine Einbuchtung auf, in der die Schneid-Klemm-Vorrichtungen angeordnet sind und die einen Anschlag aufweist, an den die Leiter nur derart angelegt werden können, daß diese dann bezogen auf die jeweils zugeordneten Schneid-Klemm-Vorrichtungen ausgerichtet sind. Dadurch kann die Montage weitgehend automatisiert und Fehlbestückungen vermieden werden.According to claim 6, the housing preferably has an indentation, in which the insulation displacement devices are arranged and the one Has stop to which the conductors can only be applied such that these then refer to the respectively assigned insulation displacement devices are aligned. This allows assembly to a large extent automated and incorrect assembly can be avoided.

Bevorzugt wird die Einbuchtung durch eine Abdeckung geschützt, welche vorzugsweise identisch mit der Halter-Klemm-Vorrichtung ist. Durch Einrastmittel kann die Abdeckung am Gehäuse arretiert werden.The indentation is preferably protected by a cover which is preferably identical to the holder-clamping device. By The cover can be locked onto the housing by means of a snap-in device.

Ein derartiges Gehäuse läßt sich besonders bevorzugt zum Anschließen von Leiterplatten in Schutzgehäusen verwenden an die besonders hohe isolationsanforderungen gestellt werden, insbesondere an Wasserdichtheit oder Druckstabilität.Such a housing can particularly preferably be used to connect Printed circuit boards in protective housings use the particularly high insulation requirements be placed, in particular on watertightness or Pressure stability.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles bezugnehmend auf die Figur näher erläutert.The invention is described below using an exemplary embodiment explained in more detail with reference to the figure.

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Sectional view of a housing for receiving a circuit board with an insulation displacement device on the outside of the housing

Die einzige Figur zeigt ein Gehäuse 1 zur Aufnahme einer Leiterplatte 2 und eine Schneid-Klemm-Vorrichtung 4 zum elektrischen Verbinden eines isolierten Leiters 5 mit einer Anschlußzone 3 auf der Leiterplatte. In der Figur wurde eine Schnittdarstellung gewählt, die eine Schneid-Klemm-Vorrichtung im Detail zeigt, von der jedoch eine Vielzahl parallel zueinander hintereinander angeordneter für die Kontaktierung mit einem Flachleiterbahnkabel vorgesehen sind. Das Gehäuse 1 weist auf der Innenseite die Leiterplatte 2 und auf der Außenseite 1.2 eine Einbuchtung 13 auf, In welcher die Schneid-Klemm-Vorrichtung 4 angeordnet ist. Die Schneid-Klemm-Vorrichtung 4 besteht in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel aus zwei Paaren von schneiden 4.2 sowie ebenfalls zwei Paaren von Halteklemmen 4.1 ohne Schneiden, welche alle zusammen auf dem Grundkörper 4.3 angeordnet sind. Der Grundkörper 4.3 der Schneid-Klemm-Vorrichtung 4 ist mit seiner Unterseite an der Oberfläche der Gehäuseaußenseite 1.2 angeordnet. Die Gehäuseaußenseite 1.2 kann dabei im Bereich des Grundkörpers 4.3 noch zusätzlich eine Aussparung für den Grundkörper 4.3 aufweisen, so daß dieser in die Gehäuseaußenseite 1.2 abgesenkt werden kann. Auch anderweitige Einsetzmöglichkeiten bis hin zum Einspritzen auch des Grundkörpers 4.3 ins Kunstoffmaterial sind denkbar.The single figure shows a housing 1 for receiving a circuit board 2 and an insulation displacement device 4 for electrically connecting an insulated Conductor 5 with a connection zone 3 on the circuit board. In the figure, one Sectional view chosen, the an insulation displacement device in detail shows, of which, however, a large number in parallel one behind the other arranged for contacting with a flat conductor cable are provided. The housing 1 has the circuit board 2 and on the inside on the outside 1.2 an indentation 13, in which the insulation displacement device 4 is arranged. The insulation displacement device 4 consists in this embodiment from two pairs of cut 4.2 as well two pairs of retaining clips 4.1 without cutting, all of which together the base body 4.3 are arranged. The base body 4.3 of the insulation displacement device 4 is with its underside on the surface of the Housing outside 1.2 arranged. The outside of the housing 1.2 can Area of the base body 4.3 also a recess for the Have base body 4.3, so that this in the housing outside 1.2 can be lowered. Other uses up to Injection of the base body 4.3 into the plastic material is also conceivable.

An der Unterseite des Grundkörpers 4.3 ist ein elektrisch leitfähiger Kontaktstift 4.4 zur Gehäuseinnenseite 1.1 durch das Gehäuse 1 hindurch vorgesehen. Der Kontaktstift 4.4 wird dabei vorzugsweise bereits bei der Herstellung des Kunststoffgehäuses mit der Kunststoffmasse eingespritzt. Grundsätzlich ist jedoch ein nachträgliches Einfügen des Kontaktstifts 4.4 in das Gehäuse 1 möglich. Die Dichtheit der Anordnung würde jedoch nachteilig beeinflußt.On the underside of the base body 4.3 is an electrically conductive contact pin 4.4 provided to the inside of the housing 1.1 through the housing 1. The contact pin 4.4 is preferably already in the manufacture of the Plastic housing injected with the plastic compound. Basically is however, a subsequent insertion of the contact pin 4.4 into the housing 1 possible. However, the tightness of the arrangement would be adversely affected.

Über der Einbuchtung 13 ist eine Abdeckung 6 vorgesehen, welche mittels eines Kunststoffilmscharniers 7 mit dem Gehäuse 1 beweglich verbunden ist und durch die Einrastmittel 9 und 10 am Gehäuse 1 arretiert wird. Die Einrastmittel 9 und 10 weisen jeweils einen Haken an der Abdeckung 6 und eine Einraststelle an der Gehäuseaußenseite 1.2 auf. Das Einrastmittel 9 dient insbesondere zur Entlastung des Kunststoffilmscharniers 7. Außerdem weist die Abdeckung 6 Stützstege 8 auf, die den Leiter 5 in die Klemmen 4.1 und schneiden 4.2 eindrücken und danach ein Abgleiten verhindern. Der Leiter 5 besteht aus einem elektrisch leitenden Kern 5.1 und einer Isolation 5.2. Der Leiter 5 wird bei geöffneter Abdeckung 6 in die Öffnung 11 der Abdeckung 6 eingeführt und dann beim Schließen der Abdeckung 6 in einem Arbeitsgang gleichzeitig mittels der Stützstege 8 in die Schneiden 4.2 und Klemmen 4.1 eingepreßt. Dabei zertrennen die Schneiden 4.2, wie in der Figur angedeutet, die Isolation 5.2 des Leiters 5, so daß es zu einer elektrisch leitenden Verbindung zwischen dem elektrisch leitenden Kern 5.1 des Leiters 5 über die metallischen Schneiden 4.2, den Grundkörper 4.3 und den Kontaktstift 4.4 der Schneld-Klemm-Vorrichtung 4 zu der elektrischen Anschlußzone 3 der Leiterplatte kommt.A cover 6 is provided above the indentation 13, which means a plastic film hinge 7 is movably connected to the housing 1 and is locked by the latching means 9 and 10 on the housing 1. The locking means 9 and 10 each have a hook on the cover 6 and one Snap on the outside of the housing 1.2. The locking means 9 serves in particular to relieve the plastic film hinge 7. Also points the cover 6 support webs 8, which the conductor 5 in the terminals 4.1 and cut 4.2 press in and then prevent slipping. The leader 5 consists of an electrically conductive core 5.1 and insulation 5.2. The When the cover 6 is open, the conductor 5 is inserted into the opening 11 of the cover 6 introduced and then when closing the cover 6 in one operation at the same time by means of the support webs 8 in the cutting edges 4.2 and clamps 4.1 pressed. In doing so, the cutting edges 4.2, as indicated in the figure, the insulation 5.2 of the conductor 5 so that it becomes an electrically conductive Connection between the electrically conductive core 5.1 of the conductor 5 via the metallic cutting edges 4.2, the base body 4.3 and the contact pin 4.4 of the Schneld-clamping device 4 to the electrical connection zone 3 of the PCB is coming.

Die symmetrische Anordnung der Schneiden 4.2 und Klemmen 4.1 bezüglich des Kontaktstifts 4.4 ist mechanisch vorteilhaft, jedoch nicht zwingend erforderlich. Die Klemmen 4.1 dienen zur zugentlastung des Leiters 5. Durch die Anordnung der Schneid-Klemm-Vorrichtung 4 an der Außenseite 1.2 des Gehäuses 1 kann das Gehäuse 1 sehr einfach als wasserdichtes Kunststoffgehäuse ausgeführt werden und nachträglich noch elektrisch mit den Leitbahnen verbunden werden, ohne daß betreffend der Dichtheit des Gehäuses besondere Vorkehrungen zu treffen sind.The symmetrical arrangement of the cutting edges 4.2 and clamps 4.1 with respect of the contact pin 4.4 is mechanically advantageous, but not mandatory required. The terminals 4.1 serve to relieve the strain on the conductor 5. By the arrangement of the insulation displacement device 4 on the outside 1.2 of the Housing 1 can very easily be the housing 1 as a waterproof plastic housing be carried out and subsequently electrically with the interconnects be connected without affecting the tightness of the housing special arrangements must be made.

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  1. Housing (1) for accommodating a printed circuit board (2), wherein the printed circuit board (2) comprises an electrical terminal zone (3) and the housing comprises an insulation displacement device (4) for electrically connecting an insulated conductor (5) to the terminal zone, wherein the insulation displacement device (4) comprises metallic cutting edges (4.2), disposed on a base body (4.3), for severing the insulation (5.2) of the conductor (5) and simultaneously establishing an electrical connection through clamping of the conductor (5), characterised in that
    a) the insulation displacement device (4) is disposed outside of the housing (1) such that the base body (4.3) of the insulation displacement device (4) lies with its underside against the surface of the outside (1.2) of the housing,
    b) there is provided on the base body (4.3) an electrically conductive contact pin (4.4), passing through the housing (1) to the inside (1.1) thereof and
    c) the contact pin (4.4) can be connected to the printed circuit board (2) in the interior of the housing (1).
  2. Housing according to Claim 1, characterised in that the housing (1) is made of a plastics material and the contact pin (4.4) is integrated into the housing (1) when the latter is produced, in particular injection moulded with the plastics material.
  3. Housing according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the printed circuit board (2) comprises an opening in the electrical terminal zone (3) in which the contact pin (4.4) is secured to the inner surface of the opening in the terminal zone (3) of the printed circuit board (2) and connected in electrically conductive manner.
  4. Housing according to any one of the preceding Claims, characterised in that the insulation displacement device (4) comprises additional retaining clamps without a cutting edge (4.1), the clamp opening of which is dimensioned according to the diameter of the conductor (5) such that, although the insulated conductor is secured, its insulation (5.2) is not harmed.
  5. Housing according to any one of the preceding Claims, characterised in that,
    in order to connect flat strip conductors with a plurality of conductors (5) which are disposed parallel to one another, yet electrically insulated from one another,
    a corresponding number of insulation displacement devices (4) are provided which are disposed parallel to one another, yet electrically insulated from one another, wherein the cutting edges (4.2) of an insulation displacement device in each case sever the insulation (5.2) of precisely one conductor (5) and therefore contact this electrically,
    at least one contact pin (4.4) in each case leads from the insulation displacement device (4) to a respective electrical terminal zone (3) on the printed circuit board (2),
    however a retaining-clamping device which extends over the entire width of the flat strip conductor is provided for all conductors of the flat strip conductor, which device pushes the conductors into the cutting edges (4.2) on one side and secures them on the other.
  6. Housing according to any one of the preceding Claims, characterised in that the housing comprises a recess (13) in which the required number of insulation displacement devices (4.4) are disposed and which comprises a stop to which the conductors can only be applied such that these are then aligned relative to the respective associated insulation displacement devices.
  7. Housing according to Claim 6, characterised in that this comprises a cover (6) for the recess (13) which is preferably identical with the retaining-clamping device and which comprises lock-in means (9, 10) for securing it to the housing.
  8. Use of a housing according to any one of the preceding Claims for connecting printed circuit boards (2) in protective housings with particularly exacting insulation requirements, in particular watertight or vacuum or pressurised housings.
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