EP0911914B1 - Electrical coupling system - Google Patents

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EP0911914B1
EP0911914B1 EP98119015A EP98119015A EP0911914B1 EP 0911914 B1 EP0911914 B1 EP 0911914B1 EP 98119015 A EP98119015 A EP 98119015A EP 98119015 A EP98119015 A EP 98119015A EP 0911914 B1 EP0911914 B1 EP 0911914B1
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Hans-Peter Mews
Jürgen Thiele
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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
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/24—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
    • H01R4/2416—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type
    • H01R4/242—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members being plates having a single slot
    • H01R4/2425—Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates
    • H01R4/2429—Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/06—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices, e.g. connectors
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/14—Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
    • H01R25/142—Their counterparts

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  • the invention relates to a connection and coupling system for mounting rail lights with mounting rail and a light carrier.
  • lighting systems are used with continuous mounting rails, where light carrier with a plurality of arranged in a row bulbs, usually fluorescent lamps, are attached. While the DIN rails have lines for power supply, the light carriers are provided with all equipment necessary for the operation of the fluorescent lamps and / or other lamps and as far as complete wired.
  • the wiring does not have to be made on site when building the light strip. Rather, it is desirable to be able to deliver the light strips preassembled and prewired in order to minimize the assembly work on site and to automate the luminaire assembly largely.
  • the DIN rails usually contain a plurality of phase conductors for supplying energy to the lamps.
  • the bulbs of a light band should be connected in groups to different phase conductors. Although this is usually desired, it may also be necessary to provide an entire band of light only from a single phase conductor. In addition, it may be necessary to change the phase assignment of individual bulbs after some time. This, for example, when network loads change or changes are made to the illuminated by the light band device.
  • Both the mounting rail and the light carrier must be connected for reasons of electrical safety usually with a protective conductor. Here it depends on a high reliability and current carrying capacity. Connection and coupling systems, which establish an electrical connection between the cables of the mounting rail and the light carrier or the equipment mounted on it, must also take this requirement into account.
  • connection and coupling system From the DE 196 04 222 A1 is a connection and coupling system known that largely meets this problem.
  • To the connection and coupling system includes a to be fastened to the mounting rail box with sockets, which are provided with insulation displacement contacts for contacting the continuous lines.
  • the socket contacts for the (three) phase lines are arranged in a row. In a parallel row, a socket contact for the neutral or neutral conductor and a socket contact for the protective conductor are arranged.
  • the cans are associated with a connector to be connected to the light carrier, which has a plurality of plug contacts.
  • the plug contacts are formed by contact tongues, which are arranged in a housing section open on one side. They do not protrude from this housing section.
  • At least one for tapping the voltage provided by a phase conductor plug contact tongue is mounted in a socket which is arranged laterally displaceable in the housing part open on one side.
  • the plug-in contact tongue is provided at its end held in the socket with plug-in contacts, which allow the connection of lines.
  • the terminal device serves as a screwless terminal and has an insulating body, are fixedly mounted in the contact plates. These are provided with Einstecktive Symposiumen as well as with insulation displacement contact areas.
  • This known electrical terminal device has advantages in the automatic wiring of the meeting on ballasts. However, it is not usable as a plug for a connection and coupling system, as is required with DIN rail lights.
  • a device for holding and tapping a ribbon cable is known.
  • To this device includes a Isolierstoffgepuse in which a plurality of contact plates are held.
  • Each contact plate has a U-shaped bent portion, the legs protrude as plug contact tongues in a space provided for receiving the plug and are accessible there.
  • insulation displacement contacts are formed which contact a ribbon cable as it is inserted into the connector housing and the connector housing is closed.
  • a plug-in device with phase selection known in the continuous lines stripped in a predetermined range stripped by a base part are taken.
  • the stripped line section is in each case to be arranged behind a Einsteck criteria.
  • the base part is associated with a plug with multiple spring contacts. These are arranged in finger-like IsolierstoffMechn and each have two mutually resiliently biased flat springs. When inserting into the window provided for the Sokkelteils the contact springs spread over the respective bare conductor and contact it. At least one finger-shaped Isolierstoffteil is slidably disposed so that optionally different lines can be contacted.
  • connection and coupling system having the features of claim 1.
  • a significant feature of the novel connection and coupling system is in the light carrier side to be arranged connector, which is suitable for automatic luminaire wiring and allows easy handling an arbitrary phase selection.
  • the plug has a housing section open on one side, in which the plug contact tongues are arranged.
  • the housing portion is preferably formed so that the plug contact tongues do not protrude from this. It thus assumes a leadership function when Georgiastekken the connection and coupling system before the plug contact tongues come into contact with the designated socket contacts.
  • the plug contact tongues are thereby centrally inserted into the socket contacts, with damage or bending is largely excluded.
  • connection means are rigidly connected to the plug contacts and displaceable together with them. This makes it possible to use the connection means as a handle for moving the plug contacts within the housing portion of the plug housing. If the plug contact for changing the assignment to the phase lines to be moved laterally, this can be done very easily by the fact that the external connection means are moved laterally by hand.
  • connection means arranged outside the housing section containing the plug contacts is preferably an insulation displacement contact means.
  • This is particularly suitable for automatic wiring.
  • lines to be connected are not to be subjected to thrust, as is the case with plug-in contacts.
  • the combination of laterally displaceable plug contacts with an insulating part, which projects with a portion to the outside, which can serve as a handle for displacement of the plug contact and as insulation for an insulation displacement contact disposed therein, is therefore considered to be particularly advantageous.
  • Locking means provided in or on the insulating housing define latching positions in which the respective plug-in contact finds a corresponding socket contact during assembly of the connection and coupling system without being bent laterally.
  • the latching means are preferably arranged in the immediate vicinity of serving as a handle outer part of the Isolierstoffsockels. This avoids that the Isolierstoffteil tilted during lateral adjustment.
  • the Isolierstoffteil for the plug contact to be formed that between the insulation displacement contact and the stationary plug housing a certain distance is present, which ensures sufficient accessibility of the insulation displacement contact. This is particularly important for plugs that are set up for automatic luminaire wiring.
  • further connection devices such as from below accessible plug-in contacts, may be provided.
  • the additional connection devices can be used, for example, to connect suppression capacitors or other equipment.
  • the advantage lies in the fact that the externally accessible insulation displacement contacts remain free.
  • the plug contact may, if necessary, consist of several individual parts. Preferably, however, it is integrally formed from a sheet whose one end serves as a plug contact and the other end as an insulation displacement contact.
  • the contact plate in question is preferably bent so that the insulation displacement contact and the Einsteckitch each other have parallel axes and are accessible from the same direction. This allows a luminaire mounting with already attached to a support (the light carrier) plug without this would have to be accessible from below.
  • the plug housing is preferably formed in two parts, wherein belonging to an upper plug part of the plug contacts housing housing portion. In these the sliding insulating parts are used.
  • the plug is mounted by the thus formed Unit is placed on a lower base or plug part, whereby the insulating parts are held captive in the plug.
  • FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a connection and coupling system 1 for mounting rail luminaires, to which a plug 2 and a socket 3 belong. While the plug 2 is fastened on a carrier element, which is illustrated only schematically in FIG. 1, for example, a light carrier 4, the can 3 is fastened with its base 5 to a carrier rail 6.
  • the box 3, which also includes the base 5, is used for permanent contacting of lines 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 of a line bundle 12, which is guided over substantially the entire length of the mounting rail. While lines 7, 9 and 11 are phase lines, line 8 is a protective conductor and line 10 is a neutral or neutral.
  • the plug 2 schematically illustrated in Figure 1 is illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 on a larger scale.
  • the plug 2 has a two-part, made of insulating plug housing 14, to which an upper plug part 15 and serving as a base lower plug part 16 belong.
  • the lower Stekkerteil is substantially formed as a flat rectangular plate with rand wornem spacer edges 17 and not further illustrated Sefest Trentsstoff for mounting on the light carrier 4
  • the upper Stekkerteil 15 includes a housing portion 18 which is open on the side facing away from the lower connector part 16 side , The spacer edges 17 create between the light carrier 4 and the bottom formed by the plate of the plug part 16 a space for receiving smaller components.
  • the housing section 18 is divided by an intermediate wall 19 so far that two in plan view substantially rectangular internal spaces 21, 22 are divided.
  • the interior space 21 accommodates at least one plug contact means 23 for the voltage pickup of a phase conductor.
  • the interior 22 22 two plug contact means 25, 26 for connecting the present on the light carrier 4 resources to the neutral conductor 10 and the protective conductor 8. If necessary, one or two further plug contact means 24 can be arranged in the interior 21. While the plug-in contact means 25, 26 for the neutral conductor 10 and the protective conductor 8 are arranged immovably, the plug contact means 23 and, if present, the plug contact means 24 are mounted laterally displaceable, as indicated in Figure 3 by arrows 27, 28.
  • the housing section 18 is closed in the region of its interior 22 to the plug part 16 with a bottom 29. This has two each of a collar 31, 32 surrounded slots 33, 34, through the apparent from Figure 1 or 2 plug contact tongues 36, 37 protrude.
  • the housing section 18 is open in the region of its interior 21 to the plug part 16. From there two Isolierstoffmaschine 38, 39 are inserted into the Stekkergeophuse 14.
  • the Isolierstoffmaschine 38, 39 are mutually completely identical, so that representative of both the insulating material 38 shown in Figures 4 and 5 and explained below.
  • Figures 2 and 3 the same reference numerals are used, which are provided for the insulating part 39 for distinguishing with an apostrophe.
  • the insulator part 38 (FIGS. 4 and 5) is an integrally formed plastic body which has a cuboidal section 41 provided for the interior 21 of the housing section 18. On its upper side, the portion 41 is provided with a collar 43 surrounding a slot 42, which serves to support a contact sheet 44 which is shown in FIG. 6 and which will be described later. From the rectangular portion 41, a web 46 extends away, which leads out of the interior 21 in the assembled state.
  • the bridge 46 is with a section in the form of a substantially parallelepiped-shaped section 47 which serves to receive an insulation-displacement contact 48 formed on the contact plate 44.
  • the section 47 has a transverse, i. substantially parallel to the slot 42 extending groove-like passage 51, which is approximately centrally divided by two, each with a slot 52, 53 provided transverse walls 54, 55. Between the transverse walls 54, 55, a gap for receiving the insulation displacement contact 48 is formed. In the upper mouth region, the slots 52, 53 are provided with insertion bevels.
  • the spacing of the sections 41 and 47 of the insulating part 38 is dimensioned so that in the assembled state a distance of a few millimeters from the passage 51 to the adjacent wall of the housing section 18 is maintained. This allows the access of a laying finger of an automatic wiring system to the insulation displacement contact 48. In addition, this makes it better possible to use the portion 47 as a handle for the lateral displacement of the insulating part 38 in the connector 2. This distance also creates space for further connection means. In order to receive these and isolate them from the outside, a projection 57 facing the connector housing 18 may be provided on the section 47, defining a slot with the section 41.
  • the insulating material 38, 39 are provided on the portion 47 on the side facing away from the housing portion 18 side with a hook 61 which engages in a provided in the plug part 16 slot 62.
  • the hooks 61 initially allow the attachment of the insulating parts 38, 39 on the socket-like plug part 16, wherein the contact plate 44 is already inserted into the insulating part 38, 39.
  • the hooks 61 allow a stress of the insulation displacement contact on train, as it occurs when solving contacted lines.
  • FIG. 6 the contact sheet 44 accommodated by the insulating material part 38, 39 is shown separately. Starting from a flat sheet metal blank, it has a section shown bent vertically upwards in FIG. 6, which forms a tongue 67. To increase the stability of the here relatively narrow contact strip is bent approximately centrally at a bending line 68 by 180 °, so that the tongue 67 is formed double-layered.
  • leg 69 is bent at a bending line 71 by 180 °, so that the leg 69 is double-layered.
  • an insulation displacement slot 72 extends parallel to the insertion tongue 67 on a flat base portion 73 of the contact sheet.
  • the contact plate 44 is formed so that the leg 69 extends substantially perpendicular to the direction of displacement (arrow 27), while the tongue 67 is aligned parallel to this direction, ie the bending line 71 intersects the direction of movement (arrow 27) at right angles during the Bend line 68 is parallel to the direction of movement.
  • the base portion 73 is additionally provided with two male contacts 75, 76 formed by apertures having radially separating lines therefrom. As a result, a total of four resilient tongues 77, 78, 79, 80 are released at each plug-in contact 75, 76, which clamp an inserted conductor between one another.
  • one of the plug-in contact tongue 36 for the neutral or neutral conductor associated insulation displacement contact 81 is formed on the plug part 15 of the plug 2 .
  • the shape corresponds to the outside of the plug part 15 located portions of Isolierstoffmaschine 38, 39 so that the description applies accordingly.
  • this contact is immovable. This ensures that by lateral displacement of individual Plug contacts only a phase selection but not a permutation of phase and zero taps is possible.
  • connection and coupling system 1 associated box 3 is apparent from Figures 7 to 9.
  • the can is formed by an insulating body 82 which has a total of six finger-like and mutually parallel from a base plate 83 extending away, each in plan view oval portions 84, 85, 86, 87, 88.
  • socket contacts 91 ( Figure 9) are arranged, which are each formed below the base plate 83 as insulation displacement contact 92, 93, 94, 95, 96.
  • the insulation displacement contacts 92, 94, 96 assigned to the phase conductors are arranged on a first line and the insulation displacement contacts 93, 94 are arranged in parallel on a second line.
  • each section 84 to 88 is provided with an insertion funnel 101 which a leading to the socket contact 91 feedthrough slot 102 leads.
  • the can 3 includes the base 5 serving as a base, which, as illustrated in FIG. 7, has two latching fingers 103, 104 arranged for connection to the carrier rail. Between these a trained in the manner of a pedestal centerpiece 105 is arranged, which has the insulation displacement contacts 92 to 96 associated webs 110 to 119, which are each slotted. In plan view, the pedestal-like portion 105 is formed symmetrically, so that when mounting on the support rail no preferred direction is observed. The webs 110 to 119 are slotted to receive the insulation displacement contacts 92 to 96.
  • connection and coupling system 1 described so far is used as follows:
  • the assembly of the light carrier 4 is made in advance.
  • a strip-shaped section 140 is bent out of the light carrier 4.
  • This section 140 serves as a protective conductor contact and protrudes at right angles away from the light carrier 4.
  • the contact plate 44 is inserted into the insulating part 38, 39. Then the contact plate 44 placed in the insulating part 39. The assembly 38, 39 is then placed on the plug part 15. Subsequently, the plug part 16 is mounted on the module with the plug part 15.
  • the plug part 16 is placed on the light carrier 4 and locked with this, wherein the strip-shaped portion 140 of the light carrier 4 projects at the slot 34 through the plug part 16.
  • the Stekkerteil 16 can, as indicated schematically in Figure 1, with smaller resources, such as. Störstekondensatoren 141, be provided. These have connecting wires, which can be guided in the space defined by the spacer edge 17 to the light carrier 4 towards the contact plates 44.
  • the stripped ends of the cable first protrude through one corresponding below the Isolierstoffmaschine 38, 39 provided in the plug part 16 slot 142 upwards.
  • the plug contact tongues for the phase conductors 7, 9, 11 and for the neutral conductor 10 are formed by contact plates 44
  • the plug contact tongue 37 for the protective conductor is formed by the bent-up portion 140 of the light carrier 4. This leads to a minimization of the number of required contact points between the protective conductor and the light carrier, which benefits the electrical safety.
  • the base 5 When mounting the mounting rail, for example, first the base 5 is attached to the mounting rail by the locking fingers 103, 104 are locked with corresponding continuous beads or other projections of the mounting rail. There are then the lines 7 to 11 inserted into corresponding recesses of the box 3. When placing the can 3 on the base 5, the insulation displacement contacts 92 to 96 intersect in the lines 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 a. If the socket 3 is locked to the base 5, the lines 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 are contacted. This can be done as part of a pre-assembly or on-site.
  • a connection and coupling system 1 is provided, with which the light carrier can be connected to the support rails provided electrical supply lines 8 to 11.
  • the coupling system 1 includes a plug 2 and a socket 3.
  • the support rail side disposed box 3 has insulation displacement contacts for contacting the wires and socket contacts for the plug 2.
  • the peculiarity of the plug 2 is located in at least one laterally displaceably arranged plug-in contact means 23, that arranged in the plug housing plug contact tongue 67 and one outside the Connector housing disposed insulation displacement contact 48 has. Both are formed by a contact plate 44, which is held in an insulating part 38. This takes up the insulation displacement contact 48 with a section 47.
  • the portion 47 is arranged on the outside of the plug 2 so that it also serves as a handle for the lateral displacement of the plug contact 67.

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The system has a mounting rail (6) onto which are installed sockets (5) that can be freely positioned . A connector block (3) fits into the socket and sandwiches the electrical power cables (8-11). The lighting unit is mounted on a carrier (4) and this has a connecting socket (2) to which the unit plugs into.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Anschluss- und Kupplungsystem für Tragschienenleuchten mit Tragschiene und einem Lichtträger.The invention relates to a connection and coupling system for mounting rail lights with mounting rail and a light carrier.

Insbesondere zum Aufbau von Lichtbandsystemen werden Leuchtensysteme mit durchgehenden Tragschienen verwendet, an denen Lichtträger mit mehreren in einer Reihe angeordneten Leuchtmitteln, meist Leuchtstofflampen, befestigt sind. Während die Tragschienen Leitungen zur Stromversorgung aufweisen, sind die Lichtträger mit allen zum Betrieb der Leuchtstofflampen und/oder anderweitigen Lampen erforderlichen Betriebsmitteln versehen und soweit vollständig verdrahtet. Die Verdrahtung muss beim Aufbau des Lichtbandes nicht vor Ort vorgenommen werden. Es wird vielmehr angestrebt, die Lichtbänder vormontiert und vorverdrahtet liefern zu können, um den Montageaufwand vor Ort möglichst gering zu halten und die Leuchtenmontage weitgehend zu automatisieren.In particular, for the construction of lighting systems, lighting systems are used with continuous mounting rails, where light carrier with a plurality of arranged in a row bulbs, usually fluorescent lamps, are attached. While the DIN rails have lines for power supply, the light carriers are provided with all equipment necessary for the operation of the fluorescent lamps and / or other lamps and as far as complete wired. The wiring does not have to be made on site when building the light strip. Rather, it is desirable to be able to deliver the light strips preassembled and prewired in order to minimize the assembly work on site and to automate the luminaire assembly largely.

Die Tragschienen enthalten neben einem Neutralleiter und ggf. einem Schutzleiter meist mehrere Phasenleiter zur Energieversorgung der Leuchtmittel. Sowohl um eine möglichst symmetrische Netzbelastung zu erzielen, als auch um zur Vermeidung stroboskopischer Effekte bei Beleuchtung von Werkhallen mit bewegten Maschinenteilen ein möglichst flimmerfreies oder -armes Licht zu erhalten, sollten die Leuchtmittel eines Lichtbandes gruppenweise an unterschiedliche Phasenleiter angeschlossen werden. Obwohl dies in der Regel so gewünscht wird, kann es auch erforderlich sein, ein ganzes Lichtband lediglich von einem einzigen Phasenleiter her zu versorgen. Außerdem kann es erforderlich werden, die Phasenzuordnung einzelner Leuchtmittel nach einiger Zeit zu ändern. Dies bspw. wenn sich Netzbelastungen ändern oder Änderungen an der von dem Lichtband beleuchteten Einrichtung vorgenommen werden.In addition to a neutral conductor and possibly a protective conductor, the DIN rails usually contain a plurality of phase conductors for supplying energy to the lamps. Both in order to achieve the most symmetrical network load, as well as to obtain as flicker-free or -armes light to avoid stroboscopic effects when lighting factory floors with moving machine parts, the bulbs of a light band should be connected in groups to different phase conductors. Although this is usually desired, it may also be necessary to provide an entire band of light only from a single phase conductor. In addition, it may be necessary to change the phase assignment of individual bulbs after some time. This, for example, when network loads change or changes are made to the illuminated by the light band device.

Sowohl die Tragschiene als auch der Lichtträger müssen aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit in der Regel mit einem Schutzleiter verbunden werden. Hier kommt es auf eine hohe Zuverlässigkeit und Stromtragfähigkeit an. Anschluss- und Kupplungssysteme, die eine elektrische Verbindung zwischen den Leitungen der Tragschiene und dem Lichtträger bzw. den auf diesem montierten Betriebsmitteln herstellen, müssen auch dieser Anforderung Rechnung tragen.Both the mounting rail and the light carrier must be connected for reasons of electrical safety usually with a protective conductor. Here it depends on a high reliability and current carrying capacity. Connection and coupling systems, which establish an electrical connection between the cables of the mounting rail and the light carrier or the equipment mounted on it, must also take this requirement into account.

Aus der DE 196 04 222 A1 ist ein Anschluss- und Kupplungssystem bekannt, das dieser Problematik weitgehend gerecht wird. Zu dem Anschluss- und Kupplungssystem gehört eine an der Tragschiene zu befestigende Dose mit Buchsen, die mit Schneidklemmkontakten zur Kontaktierung der durchlaufenden Leitungen versehen sind. Die Buchsenkontakte für die (drei) Phasenleitungen sind in einer Reihe angeordnet. In einer dazu parallelen Reihe sind ein Buchsenkontakt für den Null- oder Neutralleiter und ein Buchsenkontakt für den Schutzleiter angeordnet.From the DE 196 04 222 A1 is a connection and coupling system known that largely meets this problem. To the connection and coupling system includes a to be fastened to the mounting rail box with sockets, which are provided with insulation displacement contacts for contacting the continuous lines. The socket contacts for the (three) phase lines are arranged in a row. In a parallel row, a socket contact for the neutral or neutral conductor and a socket contact for the protective conductor are arranged.

Den Dosen ist ein mit dem Lichtträger zu verbindender Stecker zugeordnet, der mehrere Steckkontakte aufweist. Die Steckkontakte werden durch Kontaktzungen gebildet, die in einem einseitig offenen Gehäuseabschnitt angeordnet sind. Sie ragen aus diesem Gehäuseabschnitt nicht heraus. Wenigstens eine zum Abgriff der Spannung von einem Phasenleiter vorgesehene Steckkontaktzunge ist in einem Sockel gelagert, der in dem einseitig offenen Gehäuseteil seitlich verschiebbar angeordnet ist. Die Steckkontaktzunge ist an ihrem in dem Sockel gehaltenen Ende mit Einsteckkontakten versehen, die den Anschluss von Leitungen ermöglichen.The cans are associated with a connector to be connected to the light carrier, which has a plurality of plug contacts. The plug contacts are formed by contact tongues, which are arranged in a housing section open on one side. They do not protrude from this housing section. At least one for tapping the voltage provided by a phase conductor plug contact tongue is mounted in a socket which is arranged laterally displaceable in the housing part open on one side. The plug-in contact tongue is provided at its end held in the socket with plug-in contacts, which allow the connection of lines.

Zur seitlichen Verschiebung der Steckkontaktzunge muss ein geeignetes Werkzeug in das Steckergehäuse eingeführt werden, was gewisse Einschränkungen hinsichtlich der Handhabung mit sich bringen kann. Außerdem können sich Schwierigkeiten bei dem Einsatz des Steckers in automatischen Verdrahtungssystemen bei der automatischen Leuchtenmontage ergeben.For lateral displacement of the plug contact tongue, a suitable tool must be inserted into the plug housing, which can bring certain restrictions on handling with it. In addition, there may be difficulties in using the plug in automatic wiring systems in automatic luminaire mounting.

Darüber hinaus ist aus der DE 43 12 778 A1 eine elektrische Anschlussklemmeinrichtung für ein Vorschaltgerät bekannt. Die Anschlussklemmeinrichtung dient als schraubenlose Anschlussklemme und weist einen Isolierkörper auf, in dem Kontaktbleche fest gelagert sind. Diese sind sowohl mit Einsteckkontaktbereichen als auch mit Schneidklemmkontaktbereichen versehen.In addition, from the DE 43 12 778 A1 an electrical terminal device for a ballast known. The terminal device serves as a screwless terminal and has an insulating body, are fixedly mounted in the contact plates. These are provided with Einsteckkontaktbereichen as well as with insulation displacement contact areas.

Diese bekannte elektrische Anschlussklemmeinrichtung weist Vorzüge bei der automatischen Verdrahtung der bei treffenden Vorschaltgeräte auf. Jedoch ist sie nicht als Stecker für ein Anschluss- und Kupplungssystem verwendbar, wie es bei Tragschienenleuchten erforderlich ist.This known electrical terminal device has advantages in the automatic wiring of the meeting on ballasts. However, it is not usable as a plug for a connection and coupling system, as is required with DIN rail lights.

Aus der CH-654696 A5 ist eine Vorrichtung zur Halterung und Anzapfung eines Bandkabels bekannt. Zu dieser Vorrichtung gehört ein Isolierstoffgehäuse, in dem mehrere Kontaktbleche gehalten sind. Jedes Kontaktblech weist einen U-förmig gebogenen Abschnitt auf, dessen Schenkel als Steckkontaktzungen in einen dazu vorgesehenen Aufnahmeraum des Steckers ragen und dort zugänglich sind. An dem entgegengesetzten Ende jedes Kontakts sind Schneidklemmkontakte ausgebildet, die ein Bandkabel kontaktieren, wenn dieses in das Steckergehäuse eingeführt und das Steckergehäuse geschlossen wird.From the CH-654696 A5 a device for holding and tapping a ribbon cable is known. To this device includes a Isolierstoffgehäuse in which a plurality of contact plates are held. Each contact plate has a U-shaped bent portion, the legs protrude as plug contact tongues in a space provided for receiving the plug and are accessible there. At the opposite end of each contact, insulation displacement contacts are formed which contact a ribbon cable as it is inserted into the connector housing and the connector housing is closed.

Darüber hinaus ist aus der DE 41 27 899 A1 eine Steckvorrichtung mit Phasenwahl bekannt, bei der durchlaufende Leitungen in einem vorgegebenen Bereich abisoliert von einem Sockelteil gefasst werden. Der abisolierte Leitungsabschnitt ist jeweils hinter einem Einsteckfenster anzuordnen. Dem Sockelteil ist ein Stecker mit mehreren Federkontakten zugeordnet. Diese sind in fingerartigen Isolierstoffkörpern angeordnet und weisen jeweils zwei aufeinander zu federnd vorgespannte Flachfedern auf. Beim Einstecken in die dazu vorgesehenen Fenster des Sokkelteils spreizen sich die Kontaktfedern über den jeweiligen blankliegenden Leiter und kontaktieren diesen. Wenigstens ein fingerförmiges Isolierstoffteil ist verschiebbar angeordnet, so dass wahlweise unterschiedliche Leitungen kontaktiert werden können.In addition, from the DE 41 27 899 A1 a plug-in device with phase selection known in the continuous lines stripped in a predetermined range stripped by a base part are taken. The stripped line section is in each case to be arranged behind a Einsteckfenster. The base part is associated with a plug with multiple spring contacts. These are arranged in finger-like Isolierstoffkörpern and each have two mutually resiliently biased flat springs. When inserting into the window provided for the Sokkelteils the contact springs spread over the respective bare conductor and contact it. At least one finger-shaped Isolierstoffteil is slidably disposed so that optionally different lines can be contacted.

Die Kontaktgabe zwischen Federkontakt und Leitung hängt stark von den verwendeten Materialien und einer ausreichenden Federkraft der Federkontakte ab. Außerdem ist wegen der erforderlichen Abisolierung der Leitungsabschnitte der durchgehenden Leitungen liegenden Leitungsabschnitte an der vorgegebenen Stelle ein relativ hoher Montagewand erforderlich.The contact between spring contact and line depends heavily on the materials used and a sufficient spring force of the spring contacts. In addition, because of the necessary stripping the line sections the continuous lines lying line sections at the predetermined location a relatively high mounting wall required.

Davon ausgehend ist es Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein zur automatischen Leuchtenmontage geeignetes Anschluss- und Kupplungssystem, insbesondere für Tragschienenleuchten zu schaffen, das eine zuverlässige Kontaktgabe sicherstellt und einfach zu handhaben ist.On this basis, it is an object of the invention to provide a suitable for automatic luminaire mounting connection and coupling system, in particular for mounting rail lights, which ensures reliable contact and is easy to handle.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit dem Anschluss- und Kupplungssystem gelöst, das die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 aufweist.This object is achieved with the connection and coupling system having the features of claim 1.

Eine wesentliche Besonderheit des neuartigen Anschluss- und Kupplungssystems liegt in dem lichtträgerseitig anzuordnenden Stecker, der zur automatischen Leuchtenverdrahtung geeignet ist und der bei einfacher Handhabung eine willkürliche Phasenwahl gestattet. Der Stecker weist einen einseitig offenen Gehäuseabschnitt auf, in dem die Steckkontaktzungen angeordnet sind. Der Gehäuseabschnitt ist vorzugsweise so ausgebildet, dass die Steckkontaktzungen nicht aus diesem herausragen. Er übernimmt somit eine Führungsfunktion beim Zusammenstekken des Anschluss- und Kupplungssystems, bevor die Steckkontaktzungen mit den dafür vorgesehenen Buchsenkontakten in Berührung kommen. Die Steckkontaktzungen werden dadurch zentrisch in die Buchsenkontakte eingeführt, wobei eine Beschädigung oder Verbiegung weitgehend ausgeschlossen ist.A significant feature of the novel connection and coupling system is in the light carrier side to be arranged connector, which is suitable for automatic luminaire wiring and allows easy handling an arbitrary phase selection. The plug has a housing section open on one side, in which the plug contact tongues are arranged. The housing portion is preferably formed so that the plug contact tongues do not protrude from this. It thus assumes a leadership function when Zusammenstekken the connection and coupling system before the plug contact tongues come into contact with the designated socket contacts. The plug contact tongues are thereby centrally inserted into the socket contacts, with damage or bending is largely excluded.

Zum Anschluss von Leitungen, die die Steckkontaktzungen mit elektrischen Betriebsmitteln, Fassungen und dgl. auf dem Lichtträger zu montierenden Einrichtungen verbinden, sind außerhalb dieses Gehäuseabschnitts des Steckergehäuses Anschlussmittel angeordnet. Während die Steckkontaktzungen relativ unzugänglich in dem Innenraum des Gehäuseabschnitts angeordnet sind, befinden sich die Anschlussmittel zur weiteren Verdrahtung an gut zugänglicher Stelle außerhalb des Gehäuseabschnitts, was insbesondere im Hinblick auf die automatische Leuchtenmontage von Bedeutung ist. Die Anschlussmittel sind mit den Steckkontakten starr verbunden und mit diesen gemeinsam verschiebbar. Dadurch ist es möglich, das Anschlussmittel als Handhabe zum Verschieben der Steckkontakte innerhalb des Gehäuseabschnitts des Steckergehäuses zu nutzen. Soll der Steckkontakt zur Änderung der Zuordnung zu den Phasenleitungen seitlich verschoben werden, kann dies sehr einfach dadurch vorgenommen werden, dass die außenliegenden Anschlussmittel von Hand seitlich verschoben werden.To connect lines that connect the plug contact tongues with electrical equipment, sockets and the like. On the light carrier to be mounted devices, outside of this housing portion of the connector housing connecting means are arranged. While the plug contact tongues are arranged relatively inaccessible in the interior of the housing portion, are the Connection means for further wiring at a readily accessible location outside the housing section, which is particularly important in terms of the automatic luminaire mounting. The connection means are rigidly connected to the plug contacts and displaceable together with them. This makes it possible to use the connection means as a handle for moving the plug contacts within the housing portion of the plug housing. If the plug contact for changing the assignment to the phase lines to be moved laterally, this can be done very easily by the fact that the external connection means are moved laterally by hand.

Das außerhalb des die Steckkontakte enthaltenden Gehäuseabschnitts angeordnete Anschlussmittel ist vorzugsweise ein Schneidklemmkontaktmittel. Dieses ist besonders gut zur automatischen Verdrahtung geeignet. Insbesondere sind anzuschliessende Leitungen nicht auf Schub zu beanspruchen, wie es bei Einsteckkontakten der Fall ist. Die Kombination von seitlich verschiebbaren Steckkontakten mit einem Isolierstoffteil, das mit einem Abschnitt nach außen ragt, der als Handhabe zur Verschiebung des Steckkontakts und als Isolierung für einen darin angeordneten Schneidklemmkontakt dienen kann, wird deshalb als besonders vorteilhaft angesehen.The connection means arranged outside the housing section containing the plug contacts is preferably an insulation displacement contact means. This is particularly suitable for automatic wiring. In particular, lines to be connected are not to be subjected to thrust, as is the case with plug-in contacts. The combination of laterally displaceable plug contacts with an insulating part, which projects with a portion to the outside, which can serve as a handle for displacement of the plug contact and as insulation for an insulation displacement contact disposed therein, is therefore considered to be particularly advantageous.

Zur Lagerung des Isolierstoffteils dient vorzugsweise eine Gleitführung, die lediglich eine Verschiebung, nicht aber eine Verdrehung oder Verschwenkung der Einsteckkontakte zulässt. In oder an dem Isolierstoffgehäuse vorgesehene Rastmittel legen Rastpositionen fest, in denen der betreffende Steckkontakt beim Zusammenfügen des Anschluss- und Kupplungssystems in einen entsprechenden Buchsenkontakt findet, ohne seitlich verbogen zu werden. Die Rastmittel sind vorzugsweise in unmittelbarer Nachbarschaft des als Handhabe dienenden äußeren Teils des Isolierstoffsockels angeordnet. Dadurch wird vermieden, dass sich das Isolierstoffteil beim seitlichen Verstellen verkantet.For the storage of the insulating part is preferably a sliding guide, which allows only a shift, but not a rotation or pivoting of the plug-in. Locking means provided in or on the insulating housing define latching positions in which the respective plug-in contact finds a corresponding socket contact during assembly of the connection and coupling system without being bent laterally. The latching means are preferably arranged in the immediate vicinity of serving as a handle outer part of the Isolierstoffsockels. This avoids that the Isolierstoffteil tilted during lateral adjustment.

Vorteilhafterweise ist das Isolierstoffteil für den Steckkontakt zu ausgebildet, dass zwischen dem Schneidklemmkontakt und dem ortfesten Steckergehäuse ein gewisser Abstand vorhanden ist, der eine ausreichende Zugänglichkeit des Schneidklemmkontakts sicherstellt. Dies ist insbesondere bei Steckern von Bedeutung, die für die automatischen Leuchtenverdrahtung eingerichtet sind. In dem Zwischenraum zwischen dem Schneidklemmkontakt und dem übrigen Stecker können weitere Anschlusseinrichtungen, wie von unten her zugängliche Einsteckkontakte, vorgesehen sein.Advantageously, the Isolierstoffteil for the plug contact to be formed that between the insulation displacement contact and the stationary plug housing a certain distance is present, which ensures sufficient accessibility of the insulation displacement contact. This is particularly important for plugs that are set up for automatic luminaire wiring. In the intermediate space between the insulation displacement contact and the remaining plug further connection devices, such as from below accessible plug-in contacts, may be provided.

Die zusätzlichen Anschlusseinrichtungen können bspw. zum Anschluss von Entstörkondensatoren oder anderweitigen Betriebsmitteln genutzt werden. Der Vorteil liegt dabei darin, dass die außen zugänglichen Schneidklemmkontakte frei bleiben.The additional connection devices can be used, for example, to connect suppression capacitors or other equipment. The advantage lies in the fact that the externally accessible insulation displacement contacts remain free.

Der Steckkontakt kann bedarfsweise aus mehreren Einzelteilen bestehen. Vorzugsweise ist er jedoch einstückig aus einem Blech ausgebildet dessen eines Ende als Steckkontakt und dessen anderes Ende als Schneidklemmkontakt dient. Dabei ist das betreffende Kontaktblech vorzugsweise so gebogen, dass der Schneidklemmkontakt und der Einsteckkontakt zueinander parallele Achsen haben und von der gleichen Richtung her zugänglich sind. Dies gestattet eine Leuchtenmontage bei bereits an einem Träger (dem Lichtträger) befestigtem Stecker, ohne dass dieser von unten her zugänglich sein müsste.The plug contact may, if necessary, consist of several individual parts. Preferably, however, it is integrally formed from a sheet whose one end serves as a plug contact and the other end as an insulation displacement contact. In this case, the contact plate in question is preferably bent so that the insulation displacement contact and the Einsteckkontakt each other have parallel axes and are accessible from the same direction. This allows a luminaire mounting with already attached to a support (the light carrier) plug without this would have to be accessible from below.

Das Steckergehäuse ist vorzugsweise zweiteilig ausgebildet, wobei zu einem oberen Steckerteil der die Steckkontakte beherbergende Gehäuseabschnitt gehört. In diesen sind die verschiebbaren Isolierstoffteile eingesetzt. Montiert wird der Stecker, indem die so gebildete Einheit auf einen unteren Sockel- oder Steckerteil aufgesetzt wird, wodurch die Isolierstoffteile unverlierbar in dem Stecker gehalten werden.The plug housing is preferably formed in two parts, wherein belonging to an upper plug part of the plug contacts housing housing portion. In these the sliding insulating parts are used. The plug is mounted by the thus formed Unit is placed on a lower base or plug part, whereby the insulating parts are held captive in the plug.

Weitere Einzelheiten vorteilhafter Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand von Unteransprüchen und ergeben sich aus der Zeichnung sowie der dazugehörigen Beschreibung. In der Zeichnung ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung dargestellt. Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 ein für eine Tragschienenleuchte vorgesehenes Anschluss- und Kupplungssystem in schematisierter und perspektivischer Explosionsdarstellung,
  • Fig. 2 einen zu dem Anschluss- und Kupplungssystem nach Figur 1 gehörigen Stecker, der dem Lichtträger der Tragschienenleuchte zugeordnet ist, in perspektivischer Darstellung in einem anderen Maßstab,
  • Fig. 3 den Stecker nach Figur 2, in einer schematisierten Draufsicht und in einem anderen Maßstab,
  • Fig. 4 ein zu dem Stecker nach den Figuren 2 und 3 gehöriges Isolierstoffteil, das in dem Steckergehäuse seitlich verschiebbar gelagert ist, in perspektivischer Darstellung,
  • Fig. 5 das Isolierstoffteil nach Figur 4, in Schnittdarstellung und in einem anderen Maßstab,
  • Fig. 6 ein eine Steckkontaktzunge, zwei Einsteckkontakte und einen Schneidklemmkontakt umfassendes Kontaktblech für das Isolierstoffteil nach den Figuren 4 und 5, zum Einsatz in dem Stecker nach den Figuren 2 und 3,
  • Fig. 7 eine zu dem Anschluss- und Kupplungssystem nach Figur 1 gehörige Dose, die aus Dosenteil und Sockelabschnitt besteht und zur Verbindung mit der Tragschiene eingerichtet ist, in perspektivischer Explosionsdarstellung,
  • Fig. 8 den Dosenteil der Dose nach Figur 7, in einer Ansicht auf seine Unterseite und
  • Fig. 9 den Dosenteil nach Figur 8, in einer Vorderansicht.
Further details of advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of subclaims and emerge from the drawings and the associated description. In the drawing, an embodiment of the invention is shown. Show it:
  • 1 is a provided for a mounting rail light connection and coupling system in a schematic and perspective exploded view,
  • 2 shows a connector belonging to the connection and coupling system according to FIG. 1, which is assigned to the light carrier of the mounting rail light, in a perspective illustration on a different scale,
  • 3 shows the plug of Figure 2, in a schematic plan view and on a different scale,
  • 4 is an associated with the connector according to Figures 2 and 3 Isolierstoffteil, which is mounted laterally displaceable in the connector housing, in perspective view,
  • 5 shows the Isolierstoffteil according to Figure 4, in section and on a different scale,
  • 6 is a plug-in contact tongue, two plug-in contacts and an insulation displacement contact sheet comprehensive contact plate for the insulating part of Figures 4 and 5, for use in the connector according to Figures 2 and 3,
  • Fig. 7 is a belonging to the connection and coupling system of Figure 1 can, the can part and base portion exists and is arranged for connection to the mounting rail, in a perspective exploded view,
  • Fig. 8 shows the can part of the box of Figure 7, in a view of its underside and
  • 9 shows the can part according to FIG. 8, in a front view.

Beschreibung:Description:

In Figur 1 ist schematisch ein Anschluss- und Kupplungssystem 1 für Tragschienenleuchten veranschaulicht, zu dem ein Stecker 2 und eine Dose 3 gehören. Während der Stecker 2 auf einem in Figur 1 lediglich schematisch veranschaulichten Trägerelement, bspw. einem Lichtträger 4 befestigt ist, ist die Dose 3 mit ihrem Sockel 5 an einer Tragschiene 6 befestigt. Die Dose 3, zu der auch der Sokkel 5 gehört, dient der permanenten Kontaktierung von Leitungen 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 eines Leitungsbündels 12, das im Wesentlichen über die gesamte Länge der Tragschiene geführt ist. Während die Leitungen 7, 9 und 11 Phasenleitungen sind, ist die Leitung 8 ein Schutzleiter und die Leitung 10 ist ein Null- oder Neutralleiter.FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a connection and coupling system 1 for mounting rail luminaires, to which a plug 2 and a socket 3 belong. While the plug 2 is fastened on a carrier element, which is illustrated only schematically in FIG. 1, for example, a light carrier 4, the can 3 is fastened with its base 5 to a carrier rail 6. The box 3, which also includes the base 5, is used for permanent contacting of lines 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 of a line bundle 12, which is guided over substantially the entire length of the mounting rail. While lines 7, 9 and 11 are phase lines, line 8 is a protective conductor and line 10 is a neutral or neutral.

Der in Figur 1 schematisch veranschaulichte Stecker 2 ist in den Figuren 2 und 3 in größerem Maßstab veranschaulicht. Der Stecker 2 weist ein zweiteiliges, aus Isolierstoff bestehendes Steckergehäuse 14 auf, zu dem ein oberer Steckerteil 15 und ein als Sockel dienender unterer Steckerteil 16 gehören. Während der untere Stekkerteil im Wesentlichen als flache rechteckige Platte mit randseitigem Abstandskanten 17 ausgebildet ist und nicht weiter veranschaulichte Sefestigungsmittel zur Montage auf dem Lichtträger 4 aufweist, enthält der obere Stekkerteil 15 einen Gehäuseabschnitt 18, der an der von dem unteren Steckerteil 16 abgewandten Seite offen ist. Die Abstandskanten 17 schaffen zwischen dem Lichtträger 4 und dem von der Platte des Steckerteils 16 gebildeten Boden einen Zwischenraum zur Aufnahme kleinerer Bauelemente.The plug 2 schematically illustrated in Figure 1 is illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 on a larger scale. The plug 2 has a two-part, made of insulating plug housing 14, to which an upper plug part 15 and serving as a base lower plug part 16 belong. While the lower Stekkerteil is substantially formed as a flat rectangular plate with randseitigem spacer edges 17 and not further illustrated Sefestigungsmittel for mounting on the light carrier 4, the upper Stekkerteil 15 includes a housing portion 18 which is open on the side facing away from the lower connector part 16 side , The spacer edges 17 create between the light carrier 4 and the bottom formed by the plate of the plug part 16 a space for receiving smaller components.

Der Gehäuseabschnitt 18 ist durch eine Zwischenwand 19 soweit unterteilt, dass zwei in Draufsicht im Wesentlichen rechteckige Innenräume 21, 22 abgeteilt sind. Der Innenraum 21 beherbergt wenigstens ein Steckkontaktmittel 23 zum Spannungsabgriff von einem Phasenleiter. Hingegen behebergt der Innenraum 22 zwei Steckkontaktmittel 25, 26 zur Verbindung der auf dem Lichtträger 4 vorhandenen Betriebsmittel mit dem Nullleiter 10 bzw. dem Schutzleiter 8. Bedarfsweise können in dem Innenraum 21 ein oder zwei weitere Steckkontaktmittel 24 angeordnet werden. Während die Steckkontaktmittel 25, 26 für den Nullleiter 10 und den Schutzleiter 8 unverschiebbar angeordnet sind, sind das Steckkontaktmittel 23 und falls vorhanden auch das Steckkontaktmittel 24 seitlich verschiebbar gelagert, wie in Figur 3 durch Pfeile 27, 28 angedeutet ist.The housing section 18 is divided by an intermediate wall 19 so far that two in plan view substantially rectangular internal spaces 21, 22 are divided. The interior space 21 accommodates at least one plug contact means 23 for the voltage pickup of a phase conductor. On the other hand the interior 22 22 two plug contact means 25, 26 for connecting the present on the light carrier 4 resources to the neutral conductor 10 and the protective conductor 8. If necessary, one or two further plug contact means 24 can be arranged in the interior 21. While the plug-in contact means 25, 26 for the neutral conductor 10 and the protective conductor 8 are arranged immovably, the plug contact means 23 and, if present, the plug contact means 24 are mounted laterally displaceable, as indicated in Figure 3 by arrows 27, 28.

Der Gehäuseabschnitt 18 ist im Bereich seines Innenraums 22 zu dem Steckerteil 16 hin mit einem Boden 29 geschlossen. Dieser weist zwei jeweils von einem Kragen 31, 32 umgebene Schlitze 33, 34 auf, durch die aus Figur 1 oder 2 ersichtliche Steckkontaktzungen 36, 37 ragen.The housing section 18 is closed in the region of its interior 22 to the plug part 16 with a bottom 29. This has two each of a collar 31, 32 surrounded slots 33, 34, through the apparent from Figure 1 or 2 plug contact tongues 36, 37 protrude.

Hingegen ist der Gehäuseabschnitt 18 im Bereich seines Innenraums 21 zu dem Steckerteil 16 hin offen. Von dort her sind zwei Isolierstoffteile 38, 39 in das Stekkergehäuse 14 eingesetzt. Die Isolierstoffteile 38, 39 sind untereinander vollkommen gleich ausgebildet, so dass stellvertretend für beide das Isolierstoffteil 38 in den Figuren 4 und 5 dargestellt und nachfolgend erläutert ist. In den Figuren 2 und 3 sind entsprechend gleiche Bezugsziffern verwendet, die für das Isolierstoffteil 39 zur Unterscheidung mit einem Apostroph versehen sind.By contrast, the housing section 18 is open in the region of its interior 21 to the plug part 16. From there two Isolierstoffteile 38, 39 are inserted into the Stekkergehäuse 14. The Isolierstoffteile 38, 39 are mutually completely identical, so that representative of both the insulating material 38 shown in Figures 4 and 5 and explained below. In Figures 2 and 3, the same reference numerals are used, which are provided for the insulating part 39 for distinguishing with an apostrophe.

Das Isolierstoffteil 38 (Figuren 4 und 5) ist ein einstückig ausgebildeter Kunststoffkörper, der einen für den Innenraum 21 des Gehäuseabschnitts 18 vorgesehenen quaderförmigen Abschnitt 41 aufweist. An seiner Oberseite ist der Abschnitt 41 mit einem einen Schlitz 42 umgebenden Bund 43 versehen, der der Lagerung eines aus Figur 6 ersichtlichen, an späterer Stelle beschriebenen Kontaktblechs 44 dient. Von dem quaderförmigen Abschnitt 41 erstreckt sich ein Steg 46 weg, der in montiertem Zustand aus dem Innenraum 21 herausführt. Der Steg 46 ist mit einem im Umriss im Wesentlichen quaderförmigen Abschnitt 47 verbunden, der der Aufnahme eines an dem Kontaktblech 44 ausgebildeten Schneidklemmkontakts 48 dient.The insulator part 38 (FIGS. 4 and 5) is an integrally formed plastic body which has a cuboidal section 41 provided for the interior 21 of the housing section 18. On its upper side, the portion 41 is provided with a collar 43 surrounding a slot 42, which serves to support a contact sheet 44 which is shown in FIG. 6 and which will be described later. From the rectangular portion 41, a web 46 extends away, which leads out of the interior 21 in the assembled state. The bridge 46 is with a section in the form of a substantially parallelepiped-shaped section 47 which serves to receive an insulation-displacement contact 48 formed on the contact plate 44.

Der Abschnitt 47 weist einen quer, d.h. im Wesentlichen parallel zu dem Schlitz 42 verlaufenden nutartigen Durchgang 51 auf, der etwa mittig durch zwei mit jeweils einem Schlitz 52, 53 versehene Querwände 54, 55 unterteilt ist. Zwischen den Querwänden 54, 55 ist ein Spalt zur Aufnahme des Schneidklemmkontakts 48 ausgebildet. Im oberen Mündungsbereich sind die Schlitze 52, 53 mit Einführschrägen versehen.The section 47 has a transverse, i. substantially parallel to the slot 42 extending groove-like passage 51, which is approximately centrally divided by two, each with a slot 52, 53 provided transverse walls 54, 55. Between the transverse walls 54, 55, a gap for receiving the insulation displacement contact 48 is formed. In the upper mouth region, the slots 52, 53 are provided with insertion bevels.

Der Abstand der Abschnitte 41 und 47 des Isolierstoffteils 38 ist so bemessen, dass in montiertem Zustand ein Abstand von einigen Millimetern von dem Durchgang 51 zu der benachbarten Wand des Gehäuseabschnitts 18 eingehalten wird. Dies ermöglicht den Zugang eines Verlegefingers eines automatischen Verdrahtungssystems zu dem Schneidklemmkontakt 48. Außerdem wird es dadurch besser möglich, den Abschnitt 47 als Handhabe für die seitliche Verschiebung des Isolierstoffteils 38 in dem Stecker 2 zu nutzen. Durch diesen Abstand wird außerdem Raum für weitere Anschlussmittel geschaffen. Um diese aufzunehmen und nach außen zu isolieren, kann an den Abschnitt 47 ein zu dem Steckergehäuse 18 hin gewandter Vorsprung 57 vorgesehen sein, der mit dem Abschnitt 41 einen Schlitz definiert. Dieser ist, um ein Verrasten des Isolierstoffteils 38 in unterschiedlichen seitlichen Positionen zu gestatten, etwas breiter, als es der Dicke der Wand des Gehäuseabschnitts 18 entspricht. Diese ist, wie Figur 3 zeigt, an ihrer den Innenraum 21 begrenzenden Seite mit Noppen oder Rastnasen 58, 59 versehen, die die Position der Isolierstoffteile 38, 39 in Seitenrichtung festlegen. Werden die Isolierstoffteile 38, 39 seitlich verschoben, überwinden sie die Sperre der Rastnasen 58, 59, wobei die Wand des Steckergehäuses 18 federnd ausweicht.The spacing of the sections 41 and 47 of the insulating part 38 is dimensioned so that in the assembled state a distance of a few millimeters from the passage 51 to the adjacent wall of the housing section 18 is maintained. This allows the access of a laying finger of an automatic wiring system to the insulation displacement contact 48. In addition, this makes it better possible to use the portion 47 as a handle for the lateral displacement of the insulating part 38 in the connector 2. This distance also creates space for further connection means. In order to receive these and isolate them from the outside, a projection 57 facing the connector housing 18 may be provided on the section 47, defining a slot with the section 41. This is, in order to allow a latching of the insulating material 38 in different lateral positions, slightly wider than the thickness of the wall of the housing portion 18 corresponds. This is, as Figure 3 shows, at its the inner space 21 delimiting side provided with knobs or locking lugs 58, 59 which define the position of the insulating material 38, 39 in the lateral direction. If the insulating material 38, 39 laterally displaced, they overcome the lock of the locking lugs 58, 59, wherein the wall of the plug housing 18 resiliently evades.

Zur spielarmen Sicherung der Isolierstoffteile 38, 39 an dem Stecker 2 sind die Isolierstoffteile 38, 39 an dem Abschnitt 47 an der von dem Gehäuseabschnitt 18 wegweisenden Seite mit einem Haken 61 versehen, der in einen in dem Steckerteil 16 vorgesehenen Schlitz 62 greift. Dies ist insbesondere im Hinblick auf die Montage des Steckers 2 von Bedeutung. Die Haken 61 ermöglichen zunächst die Anbringung der Isolierteile 38, 39 auf den sockelartigen Steckerteil 16, wobei das Kontaktblech 44 bereits in das Isolierteil 38, 39 eingesetzt ist. Zur vollständigen Montage des Steckers 2 wird lediglich noch der Steckerteil 15 aufgesetzt, der mit entsprechenden Rastmitteln 63, 64, 65 in Ausnehmungen des Steckerteils 16 greift, womit der Stecker 2 vollständig montiert ist. Außerdem gestatten die Haken 61 eine Belastung des Schneidklemmkontakts auf Zug, wie er beim Lösen kontaktierter Leitungen auftritt.For low-margin securing of Isolierstoffteile 38, 39 to the plug 2, the insulating material 38, 39 are provided on the portion 47 on the side facing away from the housing portion 18 side with a hook 61 which engages in a provided in the plug part 16 slot 62. This is particularly important with regard to the mounting of the plug 2 of importance. The hooks 61 initially allow the attachment of the insulating parts 38, 39 on the socket-like plug part 16, wherein the contact plate 44 is already inserted into the insulating part 38, 39. For complete assembly of the plug 2, only the plug part 15 is placed, which engages with corresponding latching means 63, 64, 65 in recesses of the plug part 16, whereby the plug 2 is fully assembled. In addition, the hooks 61 allow a stress of the insulation displacement contact on train, as it occurs when solving contacted lines.

Wie aus den Figuren 3 und 4 hervorgeht, sind die Isolierstoffteile 38, 39 seitlich durch eine Linearführung geführt, zu der eine in den Steckerteil 16 ausgebildete Nut 66 (Fig. 3) und ein an der Unterseite des jeweiligen Isolierstoffteils 38, 39 ausgebildeter Vorsprung 66a gehören (Fig. 4).As is apparent from Figures 3 and 4, the Isolierstoffteile 38, 39 are guided laterally by a linear guide, to which a formed in the plug part 16 groove 66 (FIG. 3) and formed on the underside of the respective insulating part 38, 39 projection 66 a belong (Figure 4).

In Figur 6 ist das von dem Isolierstoffteil 38, 39 aufgenommene Kontaktblech 44 gesondert dargestellt. Ausgehend von einem flachen Blechzuschnitt weist es einen in Figur 6 vertikal nach oben gebogen dargestellten Abschnitt auf, der eine Steckzunge 67 bildet. Zur Erhöhung der Stabilität ist der hier relativ schmal gehaltene Kontaktstreifen etwa mittig bei einer Biegelinie 68 um 180° abgebogen, so dass die Steckzunge 67 doppellagig ausgebildet ist.In FIG. 6, the contact sheet 44 accommodated by the insulating material part 38, 39 is shown separately. Starting from a flat sheet metal blank, it has a section shown bent vertically upwards in FIG. 6, which forms a tongue 67. To increase the stability of the here relatively narrow contact strip is bent approximately centrally at a bending line 68 by 180 °, so that the tongue 67 is formed double-layered.

An dem entgegengesetzten Ende ist das Kontaktblech mit einem relativ breiten, dafür aber kürzeren, Blechabschnitt ebenfalls nach oben gebogen. Der in Figur 6 vertikal angeordnete Schenkel 69 ist bei einer Biegelinie 71 um 180° abgewinkelt, so dass der Schenkel 69 doppellagig ist. Von der Biegelinie 71 ausgehend erstreckt sich ein Schneidklemmschlitz 72 parallel zu der Steckzunge 67 auf einen flachen Basisabschnitt 73 des Kontaktblechs hin. Das Kontaktblech 44 ist dabei so ausgebildet, dass sich der Schenkel 69 im Wesentlichen rechtwinklig zu der Verschieberichtung (Pfeil 27) erstreckt, während die Steckzunge 67 parallel zu dieser Richtung ausgerichtet ist, d.h. die Biegelinie 71 schneidet die Bewegungsrichtung (Pfeil 27) rechtwinklig während die Biegelinie 68 parallel zu der Bewegungsrichtung ist. Damit wird erreicht, dass auch bei einer seitlichen Verschiebung bereits kontaktierter Schneidklemmkontakte allenfalls Druck oder Zug auf die im Schneidklemmkontakt angeschlossenen Leitungen ausgeübt werden, nicht aber nennenswerte Biegebeanspruchungen entstehen. Außerdem wird mit der Ausrichtung der Steckzunge 67 eine gute Unempfindlichkeit gegen geringfügige Toleranzen im Zusammenspiel zwischen Buchsenkontakt 91 und Steckzunge 67 erreicht.At the opposite end of the contact plate is bent with a relatively wide, but shorter, sheet metal section also upwards. The vertical in Figure 6 arranged leg 69 is bent at a bending line 71 by 180 °, so that the leg 69 is double-layered. Starting from the bending line 71, an insulation displacement slot 72 extends parallel to the insertion tongue 67 on a flat base portion 73 of the contact sheet. The contact plate 44 is formed so that the leg 69 extends substantially perpendicular to the direction of displacement (arrow 27), while the tongue 67 is aligned parallel to this direction, ie the bending line 71 intersects the direction of movement (arrow 27) at right angles during the Bend line 68 is parallel to the direction of movement. This ensures that even with a lateral displacement of already contacted insulation displacement contacts at most pressure or train are exerted on the lines connected in the insulation displacement contact, but not significant bending stresses arise. In addition, a good insensitivity to slight tolerances in the interaction between socket contact 91 and tongue 67 is achieved with the orientation of the tongue 67.

Der Basisabschnitt 73 ist zusätzlich mit zwei Einsteckkontakten 75, 76 versehen, die durch Öffnungen mit sich radial davon weg erstreckenden Trennlinien gebildet sind. Dadurch sind an jedem Einsteckkontakt 75, 76 jeweils insgesamt vier federnde Zungen 77, 78, 79, 80 freigestellt, die einen eingeschobenen Leiter zwischeneinander klemmen.The base portion 73 is additionally provided with two male contacts 75, 76 formed by apertures having radially separating lines therefrom. As a result, a total of four resilient tongues 77, 78, 79, 80 are released at each plug-in contact 75, 76, which clamp an inserted conductor between one another.

An dem Steckerteil 15 des Steckers 2 ist außerdem ein der Steckkontaktzunge 36 für den Null- oder Neutralleiter zugeordneter Schneidklemmkontakt 81 ausgebildet. Die Form entspricht den außerhalb des Steckerteils 15 befindlichen Abschnitten der Isolierstoffteile 38, 39, so dass deren Beschreibung entsprechend gilt. Jedoch ist dieser Kontakt unverschiebbar gelagert. Damit wird sichergestellt, dass durch seitliche Verschiebung einzelner Steckkontakte nur eine Phasenwahl nicht aber eine Vertauschung von Phasen- und Nullabgriffen möglich ist.On the plug part 15 of the plug 2 also one of the plug-in contact tongue 36 for the neutral or neutral conductor associated insulation displacement contact 81 is formed. The shape corresponds to the outside of the plug part 15 located portions of Isolierstoffteile 38, 39 so that the description applies accordingly. However, this contact is immovable. This ensures that by lateral displacement of individual Plug contacts only a phase selection but not a permutation of phase and zero taps is possible.

Die zum dem Anschluss- und Kupplungssystem 1 gehörige Dose 3 geht aus den Figuren 7 bis 9 hervor. Die Dose wird durch einen Isolierstoffkörper 82 gebildet, der insgesamt sechs sich fingerartig und zueinander parallel von einer Grundplatte 83 weg erstreckende, jeweils in Draufsicht ovale Abschnitte 84, 85, 86, 87, 88 aufweist. In diesen Abschnitten sind Buchsenkontakte 91 (Figur 9) angeordnet, die unterhalb der Grundplatte 83 jeweils als Schneidklemmkontakt 92, 93, 94, 95, 96 ausgebildet sind. Dabei sind, wie Figur 8 zeigt, die den Phasenleitern zugeordneten Schneidklemmkontakte 92, 94, 96 auf einer ersten und die Schneidklemmkontakte 93, 94 parallel dazu auf einer zweiten Linie angeordnet. Die Position der Buchsenkontakte 91 bzw. der fingerartigen Abschnitte 84, 85, 86, 87, 88 entspricht der jeweiligen Position der Steckkontaktmittel 23, 24, 25, 26. An seiner Oberseite ist jeder Abschnitt 84 bis 88 mit einem Einführtrichter 101 versehen, der zu einem zu dem Buchsenkontakt 91 führenden Durchführschlitz 102 führt.The to the connection and coupling system 1 associated box 3 is apparent from Figures 7 to 9. The can is formed by an insulating body 82 which has a total of six finger-like and mutually parallel from a base plate 83 extending away, each in plan view oval portions 84, 85, 86, 87, 88. In these sections socket contacts 91 (Figure 9) are arranged, which are each formed below the base plate 83 as insulation displacement contact 92, 93, 94, 95, 96. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8, the insulation displacement contacts 92, 94, 96 assigned to the phase conductors are arranged on a first line and the insulation displacement contacts 93, 94 are arranged in parallel on a second line. The position of the socket contacts 91 and the finger-like portions 84, 85, 86, 87, 88 corresponds to the respective position of the plug contact means 23, 24, 25, 26. On its upper side, each section 84 to 88 is provided with an insertion funnel 101 which a leading to the socket contact 91 feedthrough slot 102 leads.

Zu der Dose 3 gehört der als Unterteil dienende Sokkel 5, der, wie Figur 7 veranschaulicht, zwei zur Verbindung mit der Tragschiene eingerichtete Rastfinger 103, 104 aufweist. Zwischen diesen ist ein nach Art eines Podests ausgebildetes Mittelstück 105 angeordnet, das den Schneidklemmkontakten 92 bis 96 zugeordnete Stege 110 bis 119 aufweist, die jeweils geschlitzt sind. In Draufsicht ist der podestartige Abschnitt 105 symmetrisch ausgebildet, so dass bei der Montage an der Tragschiene keine Vorzugsrichtung zu beachten ist. Die Stege 110 bis 119 sind geschlitzt, um die Schneidklemmkontakte 92 bis 96 aufzunehmen.The can 3 includes the base 5 serving as a base, which, as illustrated in FIG. 7, has two latching fingers 103, 104 arranged for connection to the carrier rail. Between these a trained in the manner of a pedestal centerpiece 105 is arranged, which has the insulation displacement contacts 92 to 96 associated webs 110 to 119, which are each slotted. In plan view, the pedestal-like portion 105 is formed symmetrically, so that when mounting on the support rail no preferred direction is observed. The webs 110 to 119 are slotted to receive the insulation displacement contacts 92 to 96.

Zur Verbindung der Dose 3 mit dem Sockel 5 dienen an der Dose 3 ausgebildete Rastzungen 121, 122, die mit Rastköpfen 123, 124 versehen sind. Diesen sind Rastöffnungen 127 in dem Sockel 5 zugeordnet. Zur Abstützung an der Tragschiene dienen sich von der Grundplatte 83 weg erstreckende Anlagevorsprünge 131, 132, 133, 134.To connect the box 3 with the base 5 are formed on the box 3 locking tongues 121, 122, with Locking heads 123, 124 are provided. These locking openings 127 are assigned in the base 5. For support on the mounting rail are from the base plate 83 extending away investment projections 131, 132, 133, 134th

Das insoweit beschriebene Anschluss- und Kupplungssystem 1 wird wie folgt verwendet:The connection and coupling system 1 described so far is used as follows:

Die Montage des Lichtträgers 4 wird im Vorhinein vorgenommen. Zunächst wird, wie aus Figur 1 gestrichelt hervorgeht, ein streifenförmiger Abschnitt 140 aus dem Lichtträger 4 herausgebogen. Dieser Abschnitt 140 dient als Schutzleiterkontakt und ragt rechtwinklig vcn dem Lichtträger 4 weg. Um Kontaktprobleme durch Lackschichten zu vermeiden, kann es besonders vorteilhaft sein, die Kontaktzunge (Abschnitt 140) gesondert herzustellen und an den Lichtträger 4 anzunieten oder anderweitig mit diesem zu verbinden.The assembly of the light carrier 4 is made in advance. First, as shown in dashed lines in FIG. 1, a strip-shaped section 140 is bent out of the light carrier 4. This section 140 serves as a protective conductor contact and protrudes at right angles away from the light carrier 4. In order to avoid contact problems caused by lacquer layers, it may be particularly advantageous to manufacture the contact tongue (section 140) separately and to fasten it to the light carrier 4 or otherwise connect it to it.

Zunächst wird nun der Stecker 2 montiert. Dazu wird das Kontaktblech 44 in das Isolierstoffteil 38, 39 eingelegt. Dann auch das Kontaktblech 44 in das Isolierstoffteil 39 gelegt. Es wird dann die Baugruppe 38, 39 auf den Steckerteil 15 gesetzt. Nachfolgend wird der Steckerteil 16 auf die Baugruppe mit dem Steckerteil 15 montiert.First, now the plug 2 is mounted. For this purpose, the contact plate 44 is inserted into the insulating part 38, 39. Then the contact plate 44 placed in the insulating part 39. The assembly 38, 39 is then placed on the plug part 15. Subsequently, the plug part 16 is mounted on the module with the plug part 15.

Im nächsten Schritt wird auf den Lichtträger 4 das Steckerteil 16 aufgesetzt und mit diesem verrastet, wobei der streifenförmige Abschnitt 140 des Lichtträgers 4 bei dem Schlitz 34 durch das Steckerteil 16 ragt. Der Stekkerteil 16 kann, wie in Figur 1 schematisch angedeutet ist, mit kleineren Betriebsmitteln, wie bspw. Störschützkondensatoren 141, versehen sein. Diese weisen Anschlussdrähte auf, die in dem von der Abstandskante 17 zu dem Lichtträger 4 hin definierten Zwischenraum zu den Kontaktblechen 44 geführt sein können. Bei der Montage ragen die abisolierten Leitungsenden zunächst durch einen entsprechenden unterhalb der Isolierstoffteile 38, 39 in dem Steckerteil 16 vorgesehenen Schlitz 142 nach oben.In the next step, the plug part 16 is placed on the light carrier 4 and locked with this, wherein the strip-shaped portion 140 of the light carrier 4 projects at the slot 34 through the plug part 16. The Stekkerteil 16 can, as indicated schematically in Figure 1, with smaller resources, such as. Störschützkondensatoren 141, be provided. These have connecting wires, which can be guided in the space defined by the spacer edge 17 to the light carrier 4 towards the contact plates 44. During assembly, the stripped ends of the cable first protrude through one corresponding below the Isolierstoffteile 38, 39 provided in the plug part 16 slot 142 upwards.

Während die Steckkontaktzungen für die Phasenleiter 7, 9, 11 und für den Nullleiter 10 von Kontaktblechen 44 gebildet werden, ist die Steckkontaktzunge 37 für den Schutzleiter von dem hochgebogenen Abschnitt 140 des Lichtträgers 4 gebildet. Dies führt zu einer Minimierung der Anzahl der erforderlichen Kontaktstellen zwischen dem Schutzleiter und dem Lichtträger, was der elektrischen Sicherheit zugute kommt.While the plug contact tongues for the phase conductors 7, 9, 11 and for the neutral conductor 10 are formed by contact plates 44, the plug contact tongue 37 for the protective conductor is formed by the bent-up portion 140 of the light carrier 4. This leads to a minimization of the number of required contact points between the protective conductor and the light carrier, which benefits the electrical safety.

Bei der Montage der Tragschiene wird bspw. zunächst der Sockel 5 an der Tragschiene befestigt, indem die Rastfinger 103, 104 mit entsprechenden durchlaufenden Sicken oder sonstigen Vorsprüngen der Tragschiene verrastet werden. Es werden dann die Leitungen 7 bis 11 in entsprechende Ausnehmungen der Dose 3 eingelegt. Beim Aufsetzen der Dose 3 auf den Sockel 5 schneiden sich die Schneidklemmkontakte 92 bis 96 in die Leitungen 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ein. Wenn die Dose 3 mit dem Sockel 5 verrastet ist, sind die Leitungen 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 kontaktiert. Dies kann im Rahmen einer Vormontage oder vor Ort durchgeführt werden.When mounting the mounting rail, for example, first the base 5 is attached to the mounting rail by the locking fingers 103, 104 are locked with corresponding continuous beads or other projections of the mounting rail. There are then the lines 7 to 11 inserted into corresponding recesses of the box 3. When placing the can 3 on the base 5, the insulation displacement contacts 92 to 96 intersect in the lines 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 a. If the socket 3 is locked to the base 5, the lines 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 are contacted. This can be done as part of a pre-assembly or on-site.

Zur Stromversorgung von Leuchteneinheiten, insbesondere bei Tragschienenleuchten zum Aufbau von Lichtbändern, ist ein Anschluss- und Kupplungssystem 1 vorgesehen, mit dem die Lichtträger mit an den Tragschienen vorgesehenen elektrischen Versorgungsleitungen 8 bis 11 verbunden werden können. Zu dem Kupplungssystem 1 gehören ein Stecker 2 und eine Dose 3. Die tragschienenseitig angeordnete Dose 3 weist Schneidklemmkontakte zur Kontaktierung der Leitungen und Buchsenkontakte für den Stecker 2 auf. Die Besonderheit des Steckers 2 liegt in wenigstens einem seitlich verschiebbar angeordneten Steckkontaktmittel 23, dass eine in dem Steckergehäuse angeordnete Steckkontaktzunge 67 und einen außerhalb des Steckergehäuses angeordneten Schneidklemmkontakt 48 aufweist. Beide werden von einem Kontaktblech 44 gebildet, dass in einem Isolierstoffteil 38 gehalten ist. Dieses nimmt mit einem Abschnitt 47 den Schneidklemmkontakt 48 auf. Der Abschnitt 47 ist an dem Stecker 2 außen so angeordnet, dass er zugleich als Handhabe für das seitliche Verschieben des Steckkontakts 67 dient.For the power supply of lighting units, especially in mounting rail lights for the construction of light bands, a connection and coupling system 1 is provided, with which the light carrier can be connected to the support rails provided electrical supply lines 8 to 11. To the coupling system 1 includes a plug 2 and a socket 3. The support rail side disposed box 3 has insulation displacement contacts for contacting the wires and socket contacts for the plug 2. The peculiarity of the plug 2 is located in at least one laterally displaceably arranged plug-in contact means 23, that arranged in the plug housing plug contact tongue 67 and one outside the Connector housing disposed insulation displacement contact 48 has. Both are formed by a contact plate 44, which is held in an insulating part 38. This takes up the insulation displacement contact 48 with a section 47. The portion 47 is arranged on the outside of the plug 2 so that it also serves as a handle for the lateral displacement of the plug contact 67.

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  1. Connection and coupling system (1) for rail-mounted lights with a mounting rail and a light holder, wherein the connection and coupling system (1) has:
    a socket unit or box (3), which can be connected to a mounting rail and is provided with connecting elements (92, 93, 94, 95, 96) connecting with socket contacts (91) for connection of through leads (7, 8, 9, 10, 11), and
    a plug connector (2), which can be connected to a light holder (4) and which has a connector housing (14) with a housing section (18) open on one side, in which plug contacts (67, 36, 37) are arranged, which are provided with slit blade insulation piercing contacts (48, 81) to connect further electric leads and of which at least one (67) is displaceably mounted, so that it can be selectively brought into electrical connection with different socket contacts (91),
    wherein the plug contact (67) and the slit blade insulation piercing contact (48) are held by an insulating material part (38) or belong to this, which is displaceably mounted on the connector housing (14) and which with a first section (41) is held in the housing section (18) of the connector housing (14) open on one side and with a second housing section (47) of the insulation material part (38) is arranged outside the housing section (18) open on one side,
    wherein the slit blade insulation piercing contact (48) is arranged outside the housing section (18) open on one side in the second housing section (47) of the insulation material part (38) and the plug contact (67) is arranged inside the housing section (18) open on one side in the first housing section (41) of the insulation material part (38), and
    wherein the slit blade insulation piercing contact (48) is rigidly connected to the plug contact (67) and is displaceable jointly with this.
  2. Connection and coupling system according to Claim 1, characterised in that the insulation material part (38) is displaceably disposed in a sliding guide (66, 66a).
  3. Connection and coupling system according to Claim 1, characterised in that the plug connector (2) has catch elements (58, 59), which act between the connector housing (14) and the insulation material part (38) and define the predetermined lock-in positions.
  4. Connection and coupling system according to Claim 3, characterised in that the catch element (58, 59) is formed by projections, which are arranged in the housing section (18) of the connector housing (14) open on one side and which project into the path of movement of the section (41) of the insulation material part (38) arranged inside the housing section (18) open on one side.
  5. Connection and coupling system according to Claim 2, characterised in that the slit blade insulation piercing contact element (47, 48) is arranged at a distance from the housing section (18) open on one side.
  6. Connection and coupling system according to Claim 5, characterised in that the distance between the slit blade insulation piercing contact element (48) and the housing section (18) open on one side substantially corresponds to the size of the slit blade insulation piercing contact element.
  7. Connection and coupling system according to Claim 1, characterised in that the slit blade insulation piercing contact element (48) is fitted for automatic wiring.
  8. Connection and coupling system according to Claim 1, characterised in that at least one further connection means (75) besides the connection element (72) is arranged on the plug contact element (67).
  9. Connection and coupling system according to Claim 8, characterised in that the connection means (75) is a plug-in contact element.
  10. Connection and coupling system according to Claim 1, characterised in that the plug contact (67) is part of a sheet metal bending part (44) configured in one piece.
  11. Connection and coupling system according to Claim 1, characterised in that the plug contacts (67) have flat plug tabs provided for connecting the socket contacts (91).
  12. Connection and coupling system according to Claim 11, characterised in that the flat plug tabs are formed by a double-layered contact plate section.
  13. Connection and coupling system according to Claim 1, characterised in that the plug connector (2) has a seat (32, 34) for a contact stud (140) connected in one piece to a holder part (4) of a light, and that the seat (32, 34) is arranged at a position assigned to a socket contact (91).
  14. Connection and coupling system according to Claim 1, characterised in that the connector housing (14) is configured in two parts, wherein both housing parts (15, 16) are held against one another by a catch connection.
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