EP0915534A2 - Electrical connector with quick locking device - Google Patents

Electrical connector with quick locking device Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP0915534A2
EP0915534A2 EP98118772A EP98118772A EP0915534A2 EP 0915534 A2 EP0915534 A2 EP 0915534A2 EP 98118772 A EP98118772 A EP 98118772A EP 98118772 A EP98118772 A EP 98118772A EP 0915534 A2 EP0915534 A2 EP 0915534A2
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
connector
locking
locking ring
tongues
plug
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP98118772A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP0915534A3 (en
EP0915534B1 (en
Inventor
Edgard Acke
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH
Original Assignee
Tyco Electronics Logistics AG
Siemens AG
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Tyco Electronics Logistics AG, Siemens AG filed Critical Tyco Electronics Logistics AG
Publication of EP0915534A2 publication Critical patent/EP0915534A2/en
Publication of EP0915534A3 publication Critical patent/EP0915534A3/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP0915534B1 publication Critical patent/EP0915534B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • 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
    • H01R13/62Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6277Snap or like fastening comprising annular latching means, e.g. ring snapping in an annular groove

Definitions

  • a connector of the type mentioned is from DE-AS 23 53 004 known.
  • the locking means mainly from a slotted ring, which at least has a tongue that is obliquely outside the cylindrical Area of the ring extends.
  • the locking means can be made from a sheet metal blank using stamping and bending technology manufacture, however, are used to manufacture the ring with cylindrical Outer surfaces and the tongues two bending processes necessary, the tongues by extending the cylindrical Outer surface of the ring are formed. It also results from the interruption of the ring through the slot one reduced maximum traction.
  • the invention has for its object an electrical Quick lock connector to create which one an increased tensile force between the two connector elements guaranteed and enables a more cost-effective production.
  • this object is achieved in that the Locking ring closed, disc-shaped and essentially is narrow.
  • the locking ring and the locking tongues from a common sheet metal plate be made.
  • the locking ring comes with the locking tabs in a punching process from the sheet metal punched out, and in a subsequent bending process the latches bent.
  • the electrical Connector according to DE-AS 23 53 004 is only a bending process necessary to manufacture the locking device.
  • the molded on the locking ring Snap tongues essentially rigid in themselves.
  • the deflection of the free ends of the locking tongues is thus essentially by torsion of the locking ring enables, especially in the transition area between the locking tongues and the locking ring there was no significant bend. So leave increased tensile forces for electrical connectors Realize quick locking.
  • the unlocking element is in a section tapered at its free end. Thereby is one with the inclined locking tongues on the locking ring cooperating inclined contact surface formed, whereby Friction during the locking process and thus wear and tear relevant components is reduced.
  • the unlocking sleeve has on their facing the second connector element End a collar, which in an outer circumferential Groove engages on the second connector element. Thereby are by the outer circumferential groove stops formed, which the axial displacement limit the release sleeve.
  • the inner circumferential groove on the second connector element is advantageous dimensioned so that the locking ring in the Groove has an axial play of minimum 0.1 mm and maximum 0.2 mm. A minimal axial play is necessary for the locking ring can perform desired torsional movements, while the maximum value for the axial play is sufficient Guaranteed tensile strength for the electrical connector.
  • the latching tongues are advantageously at their free ends concave shaped so that it adapts well to the cylindrical shape of a coaxial connector.
  • the locking tongues are rounded, which in addition to reduced Operators also benefit from increased wear resistance is coming.
  • Figure 1 shows an electrical connector with a first Connector element 1 and a second connector element 2 as Main components.
  • first Connector element 1 which has a circumferential groove 5 at its free end an outer conductor sleeve of a coupler, while by the second connector element 2 an outer conductor sleeve of a connector is realized.
  • the electrical contact between the coupler and plug in the area of the outer conductor connections by contact blades attached to the second connector element 2 15 produced, which from the inside into the cylindrical first Engage connector element 1.
  • the second connector element 2 is in its end section surrounded by an unlocking sleeve 7, which is axially displaceable on the second connector element 2 is.
  • Inside the unlocking sleeve 7 is a cylindrical, in the insertion direction X of the first connector element 1 protruding unlocking member 8 molded.
  • the connector has a locking ring 3, which by a circumferential inner groove 6 on the second connector element 2 is fixed. At this locking ring 3 are radial facing inwards and in the insertion direction X of the first Plug element 1 inclined locking tongues 4 formed. While of the locking process, the free ends of the locking tongues 4 by the first plug element moved in the insertion direction X. 1 deflected from its rest position and outward pressed.
  • FIG 3 the detail A is shown by which the Fixing the locking ring 3 in the circumferential groove 6 of the second connector element 2 is illustrated.
  • the locking ring 3 has an axial play D in the groove 6, which on the one hand a torsion of the spring ring 3 in the Deflection of the locking tongues 4 allows and on the other hand sufficient tensile strength between the two connector elements guaranteed.
  • the tolerance dimension D should be between 0.1 mm and 0.2 mm.
  • the unlocking sleeve 7 has the second connector element 2 facing end into an outer circumferential groove 10 engaging the second connector element 2 Collar 11. At the same time are circumferential through the outer Groove 10 formed on the second connector element 2 stops 12 and 13, which the displaceability of the release sleeve 7 in limit axial direction.
  • Figure 5 shows the locking ring 3 with four in one piece molded locking tongues 4, which at their free ends are concave.

Landscapes

  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
  • Coupling Device And Connection With Printed Circuit (AREA)
  • Wire Bonding (AREA)
  • Developing Agents For Electrophotography (AREA)

Abstract

An electrical plug-connector includes a first plug element (1) provided with an outer encircling groove (5), a second plug element (2) provided with an inner encircling groove (6), a locking ring (3) which is fixed by the groove on the second plug element, and on which are formed inclined locking tongues (4) pointing radially inwards and in the plug-in direction (X) of the first plug element and which jut into the groove when the plug connector is locked. An unlocking sleeve (7) can be axially pushed on to the second plug element, and internally has a cylindrical unlocking member (8) jutting out in the insertion direction (X) of the first plug element, through which the free-ends of the locking tongues can be pressed outwards. The locking ring is closed, narrow and disc-shaped, and more specifically, the locking ring and the locking tongues are manufactured from a common sheet-metal plate by punch-bending machine.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft einen elektrischen Steckverbinder mit Schnellverriegelung, welcher

  • ein erstes Steckerelement, welches mit einer äußeren umlaufenden Nut versehen ist,
  • ein zweites Steckerelement, welches mit einer inneren umlaufenden Nut versehen ist,
  • einen Verriegelungsring, welcher durch die Nut am zweiten Steckerelement fixiert ist und an welchem radial nach innen weisende und in Einschubrichtung des ersten Steckerelementes geneigte Rastzungen angeformt sind, welche in einem Verriegelungszustand des Steckverbinders elastisch in die Nut am ersten Steckerelement eindringen, und
  • eine Entriegelungshülse, welche axial auf dem zweiten Steckerelement verschiebbar ist und im Inneren ein zylindrisches, in Einschubrichtung des ersten Steckerelementes ragendes Entriegelungsorgan besitzt, durch welches die freien Enden der am Verriegelungsring angeformten Rastzungen nach außen drückbar sind, aufweist.
The invention relates to an electrical connector with quick locking, which
  • a first plug element which is provided with an outer circumferential groove,
  • a second plug element, which is provided with an inner circumferential groove,
  • a locking ring, which is fixed by the groove on the second plug element and on which radially inward and inclined in the insertion direction of the first plug element locking tongues are formed, which penetrate into the groove on the first plug element in a locked state of the connector, and
  • an unlocking sleeve, which is axially displaceable on the second connector element and has a cylindrical, in the direction of insertion of the first connector element projecting unlocking member through which the free ends of the locking tongues formed on the locking ring can be pressed outwards.

Ein Steckverbinder der eingangs genannten Art ist aus DE-AS 23 53 004 bekannt. Dort bestehen die Verriegelungsmittel hauptsächlich aus einem geschlitzten Ring, welcher mindestens eine Zunge aufweist, die sich schräg außerhalb der zylindrischen Fläche des Ringes erstreckt. Die Verriegelungsmittel lassen sich zwar aus einer Blechplatine in Stanzbiegetechnik herstellen, jedoch sind zur Herstellung des Ringes mit zylindrischen Außenflächen und der Zungen zwei Biegevorgänge notwendig, wobei die Zungen durch Verlängerung der zylindrischen Außenfläche des Ringes gebildet sind. Zudem ergibt sich aufgrund der Unterbrechung des Ringes durch den Schlitz eine verminderte maximale Zugkraft. A connector of the type mentioned is from DE-AS 23 53 004 known. There are the locking means mainly from a slotted ring, which at least has a tongue that is obliquely outside the cylindrical Area of the ring extends. The locking means can be made from a sheet metal blank using stamping and bending technology manufacture, however, are used to manufacture the ring with cylindrical Outer surfaces and the tongues two bending processes necessary, the tongues by extending the cylindrical Outer surface of the ring are formed. It also results from the interruption of the ring through the slot one reduced maximum traction.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen elektrischen Steckverbinder mit Schnellverriegelung zu schaffen, welcher eine erhöhte Zugkraft zwischen den beiden Steckerelementen gewährleistet und eine kostengünstigere Herstellung ermöglicht.The invention has for its object an electrical Quick lock connector to create which one an increased tensile force between the two connector elements guaranteed and enables a more cost-effective production.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß der Verriegelungsring geschlossen, scheibenförmig und im wesentlichen schmal ist.According to the invention this object is achieved in that the Locking ring closed, disc-shaped and essentially is narrow.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung können der Verriegelungsring und die Rastzungen aus einer gemeinsamen Blechplatine hergestellt sein. Dabei wird der Verriegelungsring mit den Rastzungen in einem Stanzvorgang aus der Blechplatine ausgestanzt, und in einem anschließenden Biegevorgang werden die Rastzungen umgebogen. Im Vergleich zu dem elektrischen Steckverbinder gemäß DE-AS 23 53 004 ist lediglich ein Biegevorgang zur Fertigung der Verriegelungseinrichtung notwendig.In an advantageous embodiment, the locking ring and the locking tongues from a common sheet metal plate be made. The locking ring comes with the locking tabs in a punching process from the sheet metal punched out, and in a subsequent bending process the latches bent. Compared to the electrical Connector according to DE-AS 23 53 004 is only a bending process necessary to manufacture the locking device.

Vorteilhafterweise sind die am Verriegelungsring angeformten Rastzungen für sich im wesentlichen starr. Die Auslenkung der freien Enden der Rastzungen wird somit im wesentlichen durch eine Torsion des Verriegelungsringes ermöglicht, zumal auch im Übergangsbereich zwischen den Rastzungen und dem Verriegelungsring keine nennenswerte Biegung erfolgt. Somit lassen sich erhöhte Zugkräfte für elektrische Steckverbinder mit Schnellverriegelung realisieren.Advantageously, the molded on the locking ring Snap tongues essentially rigid in themselves. The deflection of the free ends of the locking tongues is thus essentially by torsion of the locking ring enables, especially in the transition area between the locking tongues and the locking ring there was no significant bend. So leave increased tensile forces for electrical connectors Realize quick locking.

In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung ist das Entriegelungsorgan in einem Abschnitt an seinem freien Ende konisch geformt. Dadurch ist eine mit den geneigten Rastzungen am Verriegelungsring zusammenwirkende geneigte Anlauffläche gebildet, wodurch Reibung beim Verriegelungsvorgang und damit Verschleiß der betreffenden Bauteile reduziert wird.In an advantageous embodiment, the unlocking element is in a section tapered at its free end. Thereby is one with the inclined locking tongues on the locking ring cooperating inclined contact surface formed, whereby Friction during the locking process and thus wear and tear relevant components is reduced.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung weist die Entriegelungshülse an ihrem dem zweiten Steckerelement zugewandten Ende einen Kragen auf, welcher in eine äußere umlaufende Nut am zweiten Steckerelement eingreift. Dabei sind durch die äußere umlaufende Nut Anschläge gebildet, welche die Axialverschiebbarkeit der Entriegelungshülse begrenzen.In a further advantageous embodiment, the unlocking sleeve has on their facing the second connector element End a collar, which in an outer circumferential Groove engages on the second connector element. Thereby are by the outer circumferential groove stops formed, which the axial displacement limit the release sleeve.

Die innere umlaufende Nut am zweiten Steckerelement ist vorteilhafterweise so bemessen, daß der Verriegelungsring in der Nut ein Axialspiel von minimal 0,1 mm und maximal 0,2 mm aufweist. Ein minimales Axialspiel ist notwendig, damit der Verriegelungsring gewünschte Torsionsbewegungen ausführen kann, während der maximale Wert für das Axialspiel eine hinreichende Zugfestigkeit für den elektrischen Steckverbinder gewährleistet.The inner circumferential groove on the second connector element is advantageous dimensioned so that the locking ring in the Groove has an axial play of minimum 0.1 mm and maximum 0.2 mm. A minimal axial play is necessary for the locking ring can perform desired torsional movements, while the maximum value for the axial play is sufficient Guaranteed tensile strength for the electrical connector.

Vorteilhafterweise sind die Rastzungen an ihren freien Enden konkav geformt, so daß sie sich gut an die zylindrische Form eines Koaxialsteckers anpassen können. In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung sind die im Verriegelungszustand des Steckverbinders am ersten Steckerelement aufliegenden Kanten der Rastzungen abgerundet ausgebildet, was neben reduzierten Bedienkräften auch der Erhöhung der Verschleißfestigkeit zugute kommt.The latching tongues are advantageously at their free ends concave shaped so that it adapts well to the cylindrical shape of a coaxial connector. In another advantageous Configuration are those in the locked state of the Edges resting on the first connector element the locking tongues are rounded, which in addition to reduced Operators also benefit from increased wear resistance is coming.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend an Ausführungsbeispielen anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigt

  • Figur 1 einen aus einem ersten und einem zweiten Steckerelement gebildeten Steckverbinder während eines Verriegelungsvorganges,
  • Figur 2 den Steckverbinder gemäß Figur 1 in einem Verriegelungszustand,
  • Figur 3 die Einzelheit A gemäß Figur 2,
  • Figur 4 den elektrischen Steckverbinder gemäß Figur 1 wahrend eines Entriegelungsvorganges und
  • Figur 5 einen erfindungsgemäßen Verriegelungsring mit angeformten Rastzungen.
  • The invention is explained in more detail below using exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawing. It shows
  • 1 shows a connector formed from a first and a second connector element during a locking process,
  • FIG. 2 shows the connector according to FIG. 1 in a locked state,
  • FIG. 3 shows detail A according to FIG. 2,
  • Figure 4 shows the electrical connector according to Figure 1 during an unlocking process and
  • Figure 5 shows a locking ring according to the invention with molded locking tongues.
  • Figur 1 zeigt einen elektrischen Steckverbinder mit einem ersten Steckerelement 1 und einem zweiten Steckerelement 2 als Hauptkomponenten. Im vorliegenden Fall handelt es sich um ein Schnellverriegelungssystem für koaxiale Steckverbinder. Auf eine explizite Darstellung der Innenleiterkontaktierung wird im folgenden verzichtet. Das erste Steckerelement 1, welches an seinem freien Ende eine umlaufende Nut 5 aufweist, realisiert eine Außenleiterhülse eines Kupplers, während durch das zweite Steckerelement 2 eine Außenleiterhülse eines Steckers realisiert ist. Die elektrische Kontaktierung zwischen Kuppler und Stecker im Bereich der Außenleiteranschlüsse wird durch am zweiten Steckerelement 2 angebrachte Kontaktlamellen 15 hergestellt, welche von innen in das zylindrische erste Steckerelement 1 eingreifen. Das zweite Steckerelement 2 ist in seinem Endabschnitt von einer Entriegelungshülse 7 umgeben, welche axial auf dem zweiten Steckerelement 2 verschiebbar ist. An der Entriegelungshülse 7 ist im Inneren ein zylindrisches, in Einschubrichtung X des ersten Steckerelementes 1 ragendes Entriegelungsorgan 8 angeformt. Des weiteren weist der Steckverbinder einen Verriegelungsring 3 auf, welcher durch eine umlaufende innere Nut 6 am zweiten Steckerelement 2 fixiert ist. An diesem Verriegelungsring 3 sind radial nach innen weisende und in Einschubrichtung X des ersten Steckerelementes 1 geneigte Rastzungen 4 angeformt. Während des Verriegelungsvorgangs werden die freien Enden der Rastzungen 4 durch das in Einschubrichtung X bewegte erste Steckerelement 1 aus ihrer Ruhelage ausgelenkt und dabei nach außen gedrückt.Figure 1 shows an electrical connector with a first Connector element 1 and a second connector element 2 as Main components. In the present case it is a Quick locking system for coaxial connectors. On an explicit representation of the inner conductor contact renounced in the following. The first connector element 1, which has a circumferential groove 5 at its free end an outer conductor sleeve of a coupler, while by the second connector element 2 an outer conductor sleeve of a connector is realized. The electrical contact between the coupler and plug in the area of the outer conductor connections by contact blades attached to the second connector element 2 15 produced, which from the inside into the cylindrical first Engage connector element 1. The second connector element 2 is in its end section surrounded by an unlocking sleeve 7, which is axially displaceable on the second connector element 2 is. Inside the unlocking sleeve 7 is a cylindrical, in the insertion direction X of the first connector element 1 protruding unlocking member 8 molded. Furthermore the connector has a locking ring 3, which by a circumferential inner groove 6 on the second connector element 2 is fixed. At this locking ring 3 are radial facing inwards and in the insertion direction X of the first Plug element 1 inclined locking tongues 4 formed. While of the locking process, the free ends of the locking tongues 4 by the first plug element moved in the insertion direction X. 1 deflected from its rest position and outward pressed.

    In Figur 2 ist der Steckverbinder gemäß Figur 1 im Verriegelungszustand dargestellt. Das erste Steckerelement 1 ist dabei bis zum Anschlag in Einschubrichtung X auf das zweite Steckerelement 2 aufgeschoben. Die Rastfedern 4 sind in diesem Zustand vollständig in die umlaufende Nut 5 eingedrungen und verhindern dadurch ein Auseinanderziehen der beiden Steckerelemente 1 und 2. Um ein reibungsarmes Verriegeln des Steckverbinders zu gewährleisten, sind die an der umlaufenden Nut 5 des ersten Steckerelementes 1 anliegenden Kanten 14 der Rastzungen 4 leicht abgerundet.In Figure 2, the connector according to Figure 1 is in the locked state shown. The first connector element 1 is there up to the stop in insertion direction X on the second one Plug element 2 pushed on. The detent springs 4 are in this Condition completely penetrated into the circumferential groove 5 and thereby prevent the two connector elements from pulling apart 1 and 2. In order to lock the To ensure that the connector is on the circumferential Groove 5 of the first connector element 1 adjacent edges 14 of the Snap tongues 4 slightly rounded.

    In Figur 3 ist die Einzelheit A dargestellt, durch welche die Fixierung des Verriegelungsringes 3 in der umlaufenden Nut 6 des zweiten Steckerelementes 2 verdeutlicht wird. Der Verriegelungsring 3 weist in der Nut 6 ein axiales Spiel D auf, welches einerseits eine Torsion des Federringes 3 bei der Auslenkung der Rastzungen 4 ermöglicht und andererseits eine hinreichende Zugfestigkeit zwischen den beiden Steckerelementen gewährleistet. Für einen 1,6/5,6-Koaxialsteckverbinder sollte das Toleranzmaß D zwischen 0,1 mm und 0,2 mm liegen.In Figure 3, the detail A is shown by which the Fixing the locking ring 3 in the circumferential groove 6 of the second connector element 2 is illustrated. The locking ring 3 has an axial play D in the groove 6, which on the one hand a torsion of the spring ring 3 in the Deflection of the locking tongues 4 allows and on the other hand sufficient tensile strength between the two connector elements guaranteed. For a 1.6 / 5.6 coaxial connector the tolerance dimension D should be between 0.1 mm and 0.2 mm.

    Beim Entriegelungsvorgang wird gemäß Figur 4 zunächst die Entriegelungshülse 7 in Einschubrichtung X des ersten Steckerelementes 1 zurückgezogen. Hierdurch greift das Entriegelungsorgan 8 von innen unter die Rastzungen 4 und druckt diese nach außen, so daß die umlaufende äußere Nut 5 am ersten Steckerelement 1 freigegeben wird. Um die Bedienkräfte während des Entriegelungsvorganges zu verringern, ist das Entriegelungsorgan 8 in einem Abschnitt an seinem freien Ende konisch geformt. Hierdurch ist eine mit den Rastzungen 4 zusammenwirkende Anlauffläche 9 gebildet. Nachdem die Rastzungen 4 durch das Entriegelungsorgan 8 soweit nach außen gedrückt sind, daß die Nut 5 am ersten Steckerelement 1 vollständig freigegeben ist, läßt sich der durch das erste Steckerelement 1 gebildete Kuppler aus dem durch das zweite Steckerelement 2 gebildeten Stecker entgegen der Einschubrichtung X herausziehen. Die Entriegelungshülse 7 besitzt an ihrem dem zweiten Steckerelement 2 zugewandten Ende einen in eine äußere umlaufende Nut 10 am zweiten Steckerelement 2 eingreifenden Kragen 11. Gleichzeitig sind durch die äußere umlaufende Nut 10 am zweiten Steckerelement 2 Anschläge 12 und 13 gebildet, welche die Verschiebbarkeit der Entriegelungshülse 7 in axialer Richtung begrenzen. In the unlocking process, according to FIG Unlocking sleeve 7 in the insertion direction X of the first connector element 1 withdrawn. As a result, the unlocking member engages 8 from the inside under the locking tongues 4 and prints them outwards so that the circumferential outer groove 5 on the first Connector element 1 is released. To the operators during to reduce the unlocking process is the unlocking element 8 in one section at its free end conical shape. This is a cooperating with the locking tongues 4 Contact surface 9 formed. After the latches 4 pushed so far outward by the unlocking element 8 are that the groove 5 on the first connector element 1 completely is released, can be through the first connector element 1 formed coupler from the second connector element 2 formed plug against the direction of insertion Pull out X. The unlocking sleeve 7 has the second connector element 2 facing end into an outer circumferential groove 10 engaging the second connector element 2 Collar 11. At the same time are circumferential through the outer Groove 10 formed on the second connector element 2 stops 12 and 13, which the displaceability of the release sleeve 7 in limit axial direction.

    Figur 5 zeigt den Verriegelungsring 3 mit vier daran einstückig angeformten Rastzungen 4, welche an ihren freien Enden konkav geformt sind. Der in Figur 5 dargestellte Verriegelungsring 3 mit den daran angeformten Rastzungen 4 läßt sich auf sehr einfache Weise durch Stanzung aus einer Blechplatine und Herausbiegen der Rastzungen 4 in einem darauffolgenden Herstellungsschritt fertigen. Da der Verriegelungsring 3 im Vergleich zu den Rastzungen 4 äußerst schmal gehalten ist, erfolgt beim Auslenken der freien Enden der Rastzungen 4 eine Torsion des Verriegelungsringes 3 entlang seines Umfanges. Vorteilhaft wirkt sich dabei die geschlossene Struktur des Verriegelungsringes 3 aus, um so auch hohen Zugkräften zwischen den Steckerelementen standhalten zu können.Figure 5 shows the locking ring 3 with four in one piece molded locking tongues 4, which at their free ends are concave. The locking ring shown in Figure 5 3 with the locking tongues 4 formed thereon in a very simple way by punching from a sheet metal plate and bending out the locking tongues 4 in a subsequent one Manufacture manufacturing step. Since the locking ring 3 in Compared to the locking tongues 4 is kept extremely narrow, takes place when the free ends of the locking tongues 4 are deflected Torsion of the locking ring 3 along its circumference. The closed structure of the Locking ring 3, so that high tensile forces between to be able to withstand the connector elements.

    Claims (8)

    Elektrischer Steckverbinder mit Schnellverriegelung, welcher ein erstes Steckerelement (1), welches mit einer äußeren umlaufenden Nut (5) versehen ist, ein zweites Steckerelement (2), welches mit einer inneren umlaufenden Nut (6) versehen ist, einen Verriegelungsring (3), welcher durch die Nut am zweiten Steckerelement fixiert ist und an welchem radial nach innen weisende und in Einschubrichtung (X) des ersten Steckerelementes (1) geneigte Rastzungen (4) angeformt sind, welche in einem Verriegelungszustand des Steckverbinders elastisch in die Nut (5) am ersten Steckerelement eindringen, und eine Entriegelungshülse (7), welche axial auf dem zweiten Steckerelement (2) verschiebbar ist und im Inneren ein zylindrisches, in Einschubrichtung (X) des ersten Steckerelementes (1) ragendes Entriegelungsorgan (8) besitzt, durch welches die freien Enden der am Verriegelungsring (3) angeformten Rastzungen (4) nach außen drückbar sind, aufweist,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Verriegelungsring (3) geschlossen, scheibenförmig und im wesentlichen schmal ist.
    Electrical connector with quick lock, which a first plug element (1) which is provided with an outer circumferential groove (5), a second plug element (2) which is provided with an inner circumferential groove (6), a locking ring (3), which is fixed by the groove on the second connector element and on which radially inward and in the insertion direction (X) of the first connector element (1) inclined locking tongues (4) are formed, which in a locked state of the connector in penetrate the groove (5) on the first plug element, and an unlocking sleeve (7), which is axially displaceable on the second connector element (2) and has a cylindrical unlocking element (8) protruding in the direction of insertion (X) of the first connector element (1), through which the free ends of the locking ring on the locking ring ( 3) molded locking tongues (4) can be pressed outwards,
    characterized in that the locking ring (3) is closed, disk-shaped and essentially narrow.
    Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 1,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Verriegelungsring (3) und die Rastzungen (4) aus einer gemeinsamen Blechplatine in Stanz-Biege-Technik gefertigt sind.
    Connector according to claim 1,
    characterized in that the locking ring (3) and the locking tongues (4) are made from a common sheet metal blank using the stamping and bending technique.
    Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die am Verriegelungsring (3) angeformten Rastzungen (4) für sich im wesentlichen starr sind.
    Connector according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterized in that the locking tongues (4) formed on the locking ring (3) are essentially rigid in themselves.
    Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Entriegelungsorgan (8) in einem Abschnitt an seinem freien Ende konisch geformt ist, wodurch eine mit den Rastzungen (4) am Verriegelungsring (3) zusammenwirkende geneigte Anlauffläche (9) gebildet ist.
    Connector according to one of claims 1 to 3,
    characterized in that the unlocking member (8) is conically shaped in one section at its free end, whereby an inclined contact surface (9) cooperating with the latching tongues (4) on the locking ring (3) is formed.
    Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Entriegelungshülse (7) an ihrem dem zweiten Steckerelement (2) zugewandten Ende einen in eine äußere umlaufende Nut (10) am zweiten Steckerelement (2) eingreifenden Kragen (11) aufweist, wobei durch die äußere umlaufende Nut (10) am zweiten Steckerelement (2) Anschläge (12,13) gebildet sind, welche die Axialverschiebbarkeit der Entriegelungshülse (7) begrenzen.
    Connector according to one of claims 1 to 4,
    characterized in that the unlocking sleeve (7) has at its end facing the second connector element (2) a collar (11) engaging in an outer circumferential groove (10) on the second connector element (2), with the outer circumferential groove (10) stops (12, 13) are formed on the second plug element (2), which limit the axial displacement of the unlocking sleeve (7).
    Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Verriegelungsring (3) in der inneren umlaufenden Nut (6) am zweiten Steckerelement (2) ein Axialspiel (D) von minimal 0,1 mm und maximal 0,2 mm aufweist.
    Connector according to one of claims 1 to 5,
    characterized in that the locking ring (3) in the inner circumferential groove (6) on the second plug element (2) has an axial play (D) of a minimum of 0.1 mm and a maximum of 0.2 mm.
    Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Rastzungen (4) an ihrem freien Ende konkav geformt sind.
    Connector according to one of claims 1 to 6,
    characterized in that the locking tongues (4) are concave at their free end.
    Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die im Verriegelungszustand des Steckverbinders am ersten Steckerelement (1) aufliegenden Kanten (14) der Rastzungen (4) abgerundet sind.
    Connector according to one of claims 1 to 7,
    characterized in that the edges (14) of the latching tongues (4) resting on the first plug element (1) in the locked state of the plug connector are rounded.
    EP98118772A 1997-11-06 1998-10-05 Electrical connector with quick locking device Expired - Lifetime EP0915534B1 (en)

    Applications Claiming Priority (2)

    Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
    DE19749130A DE19749130C1 (en) 1997-11-06 1997-11-06 Electrical connector with quick lock
    DE19749130 1997-11-06

    Publications (3)

    Publication Number Publication Date
    EP0915534A2 true EP0915534A2 (en) 1999-05-12
    EP0915534A3 EP0915534A3 (en) 2001-07-11
    EP0915534B1 EP0915534B1 (en) 2005-05-18

    Family

    ID=7847862

    Family Applications (1)

    Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
    EP98118772A Expired - Lifetime EP0915534B1 (en) 1997-11-06 1998-10-05 Electrical connector with quick locking device

    Country Status (4)

    Country Link
    EP (1) EP0915534B1 (en)
    AT (1) ATE295995T1 (en)
    DE (2) DE19749130C1 (en)
    HU (1) HUP9802549A3 (en)

    Cited By (5)

    * Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
    Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
    JP2004356083A (en) * 2002-10-22 2004-12-16 Tyco Electronics Belgium Ec Nv Electric connector
    EP1641086A1 (en) * 2004-09-22 2006-03-29 Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG Coaxial connector
    CN100459317C (en) * 2006-09-29 2009-02-04 瞿金良 Coaxial connector in radio frequency
    WO2018019008A1 (en) * 2016-07-27 2018-02-01 华为技术有限公司 Circular bundling, waterproof and fast-insertion type radio frequency connector
    CN111164839A (en) * 2017-09-26 2020-05-15 哈廷电子有限公司及两合公司 Plug connector with locking element

    Families Citing this family (23)

    * Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
    Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
    DE10324794B3 (en) * 2003-05-31 2004-12-09 Woodhead Connectivity Gmbh Electrical connector
    US7114990B2 (en) 2005-01-25 2006-10-03 Corning Gilbert Incorporated Coaxial cable connector with grounding member
    US7189097B2 (en) 2005-02-11 2007-03-13 Winchester Electronics Corporation Snap lock connector
    DE102005025769B3 (en) * 2005-06-04 2006-09-21 Harting Electric Gmbh & Co. Kg Locking device for plug-in connector housing halves has unlocking ring which has three-lateral freely standing and inwardly movable actuating bracket whereby at housing upper part, outward facing pawl with angled section is formed
    DE202005016343U1 (en) * 2005-10-19 2007-02-22 Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG Electrical plug connection with quick release
    EP2142951B1 (en) 2007-04-20 2015-04-01 Huber+Suhner AG Optical connector
    CN101752729B (en) * 2008-11-29 2012-10-10 贵州航天电器股份有限公司 Rapid locking and unlocking mechanism of connector
    DE102009004458B3 (en) 2009-01-13 2010-09-09 Tyco Electronics Amp Gmbh Electrical connector with locking device
    TWI549386B (en) 2010-04-13 2016-09-11 康寧吉伯特公司 Coaxial connector with inhibited ingress and improved grounding
    US20130072057A1 (en) 2011-09-15 2013-03-21 Donald Andrew Burris Coaxial cable connector with integral radio frequency interference and grounding shield
    US9136654B2 (en) 2012-01-05 2015-09-15 Corning Gilbert, Inc. Quick mount connector for a coaxial cable
    US9407016B2 (en) 2012-02-22 2016-08-02 Corning Optical Communications Rf Llc Coaxial cable connector with integral continuity contacting portion
    US9287659B2 (en) 2012-10-16 2016-03-15 Corning Optical Communications Rf Llc Coaxial cable connector with integral RFI protection
    US10290958B2 (en) 2013-04-29 2019-05-14 Corning Optical Communications Rf Llc Coaxial cable connector with integral RFI protection and biasing ring
    CA2913134C (en) 2013-05-20 2024-02-06 Corning Optical Communications Rf Llc Coaxial cable connector with integral rfi protection
    US9548557B2 (en) 2013-06-26 2017-01-17 Corning Optical Communications LLC Connector assemblies and methods of manufacture
    WO2015063152A1 (en) * 2013-11-01 2015-05-07 Huber+Suhner Ag Coaxial connector assembly
    US9548572B2 (en) 2014-11-03 2017-01-17 Corning Optical Communications LLC Coaxial cable connector having a coupler and a post with a contacting portion and a shoulder
    US9590287B2 (en) 2015-02-20 2017-03-07 Corning Optical Communications Rf Llc Surge protected coaxial termination
    US10033122B2 (en) 2015-02-20 2018-07-24 Corning Optical Communications Rf Llc Cable or conduit connector with jacket retention feature
    US10211547B2 (en) 2015-09-03 2019-02-19 Corning Optical Communications Rf Llc Coaxial cable connector
    US9525220B1 (en) 2015-11-25 2016-12-20 Corning Optical Communications LLC Coaxial cable connector
    CN113437580B (en) * 2021-06-17 2022-09-30 贵州航天电器股份有限公司 Self-locking guide rail separation floating electric connector

    Citations (3)

    * Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
    Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
    US3193309A (en) * 1961-02-13 1965-07-06 Morris Arthur Tubular connector having spring retaining means
    US3569903A (en) * 1969-08-07 1971-03-09 Sealectro Corp Coaxial connector with axial interlock
    DE2353004A1 (en) * 1972-10-24 1974-05-02 Radiall Sa ELECTRIC CONNECTOR WITH QUICK LOCKING

    Family Cites Families (2)

    * Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
    Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
    US3793610A (en) * 1973-02-01 1974-02-19 Itt Axially mating positive locking connector
    FR2492598A1 (en) * 1980-10-22 1982-04-23 Radiall Sa ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH QUICK LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

    Patent Citations (3)

    * Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
    Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
    US3193309A (en) * 1961-02-13 1965-07-06 Morris Arthur Tubular connector having spring retaining means
    US3569903A (en) * 1969-08-07 1971-03-09 Sealectro Corp Coaxial connector with axial interlock
    DE2353004A1 (en) * 1972-10-24 1974-05-02 Radiall Sa ELECTRIC CONNECTOR WITH QUICK LOCKING

    Cited By (9)

    * Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
    Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
    JP2004356083A (en) * 2002-10-22 2004-12-16 Tyco Electronics Belgium Ec Nv Electric connector
    EP1641086A1 (en) * 2004-09-22 2006-03-29 Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG Coaxial connector
    CN100459317C (en) * 2006-09-29 2009-02-04 瞿金良 Coaxial connector in radio frequency
    WO2018019008A1 (en) * 2016-07-27 2018-02-01 华为技术有限公司 Circular bundling, waterproof and fast-insertion type radio frequency connector
    CN107666057A (en) * 2016-07-27 2018-02-06 华为技术有限公司 A kind of circular boundling waterproof inserts type radio frequency connector soon
    EP3471217A4 (en) * 2016-07-27 2019-06-19 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Circular bundling, waterproof and fast-insertion type radio frequency connector
    CN111164839A (en) * 2017-09-26 2020-05-15 哈廷电子有限公司及两合公司 Plug connector with locking element
    US11152744B2 (en) 2017-09-26 2021-10-19 Harting Electric Gmbh & Co. Kg Plug-type connector with locking system
    CN111164839B (en) * 2017-09-26 2022-11-04 哈廷电子有限公司及两合公司 Plug connector with locking element

    Also Published As

    Publication number Publication date
    HUP9802549A3 (en) 2000-06-28
    DE19749130C1 (en) 1999-08-26
    EP0915534A3 (en) 2001-07-11
    EP0915534B1 (en) 2005-05-18
    HU9802549D0 (en) 1998-12-28
    ATE295995T1 (en) 2005-06-15
    HUP9802549A2 (en) 1999-06-28
    DE59812805D1 (en) 2005-06-23

    Similar Documents

    Publication Publication Date Title
    EP0915534B1 (en) Electrical connector with quick locking device
    DE10324794B3 (en) Electrical connector
    EP1099278B1 (en) Electrical connector with quick connection and method for producing a connector
    DE3840249C2 (en)
    DE202005008384U1 (en) Coaxial plug connector for attachment to a coaxial cable having a through bore with a wall which can stretch radially outwards in the regions of recesses
    WO2012000597A1 (en) Plug-type connector with an external conductor shield
    EP0710405A1 (en) Electrical connector, especially for motor vehicles
    DE4226904C2 (en) Crimp sleeve
    WO2013127533A1 (en) Plug-type connector and method for forming a contact with a plug-type connector
    EP1641086B1 (en) Coaxial connector
    DE69310692T2 (en) Snap connections for units and fasteners therefor
    EP1224716B1 (en) Coupling device for coaxial plug-in connectors
    EP0141958B1 (en) Latchable connector coupling
    EP3742561A1 (en) Electric plug connector
    WO2019030035A1 (en) Electrical connector part having a locking element
    WO2013076210A1 (en) Socket contact for photovoltaic applications
    EP3850261B1 (en) Device for connecting two tubular objects
    EP0641945B1 (en) Control cable for actuation of vehicle devices
    EP0532955A2 (en) Snap fastener with locking means for RF coaxial connector
    DE102009039354A1 (en) Electrical connector
    EP3790121A1 (en) Connector and connector system
    EP1610056B1 (en) Connection device for detachably connecting a lamp
    WO2015007268A1 (en) Locking apparatus for plug connectors
    EP2065982A1 (en) Electric connecting element
    DE102019002660A1 (en) Multipole electrical connector

    Legal Events

    Date Code Title Description
    PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

    AK Designated contracting states

    Kind code of ref document: A2

    Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE FR GB IT LI NL SE

    AX Request for extension of the european patent

    Free format text: AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI

    RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

    Owner name: TYCO ELECTRONICS LOGISTICS AG

    PUAL Search report despatched

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013

    AK Designated contracting states

    Kind code of ref document: A3

    Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

    AX Request for extension of the european patent

    Free format text: AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI

    17P Request for examination filed

    Effective date: 20011023

    AKX Designation fees paid

    Free format text: AT BE CH DE FR GB IT LI NL SE

    17Q First examination report despatched

    Effective date: 20030707

    GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

    GRAS Grant fee paid

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

    GRAA (expected) grant

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

    AK Designated contracting states

    Kind code of ref document: B1

    Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE FR GB IT LI NL SE

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: NL

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

    Effective date: 20050518

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: GB

    Ref legal event code: FG4D

    Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: CH

    Ref legal event code: EP

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: CH

    Ref legal event code: NV

    Representative=s name: RITSCHER & PARTNER AG

    REF Corresponds to:

    Ref document number: 59812805

    Country of ref document: DE

    Date of ref document: 20050623

    Kind code of ref document: P

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: SE

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

    Effective date: 20050818

    GBT Gb: translation of ep patent filed (gb section 77(6)(a)/1977)

    Effective date: 20050912

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: AT

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

    Effective date: 20051005

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: BE

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

    Effective date: 20051031

    NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
    PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

    STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

    Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

    ET Fr: translation filed
    26N No opposition filed

    Effective date: 20060221

    BERE Be: lapsed

    Owner name: TYCO ELECTRONICS LOGISTICS A.G.

    Effective date: 20051031

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: CH

    Ref legal event code: PCAR

    Free format text: RITSCHER & PARTNER AG;RESIRAIN 1;8125 ZOLLIKERBERG (CH)

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: CH

    Ref legal event code: PFA

    Owner name: TYCO ELECTRONICS LOGISTICS AG, CH

    Free format text: FORMER OWNER: TYCO ELECTRONICS LOGISTICS AG, CH

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: FR

    Ref legal event code: PLFP

    Year of fee payment: 18

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: FR

    Ref legal event code: PLFP

    Year of fee payment: 19

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: FR

    Ref legal event code: PLFP

    Year of fee payment: 20

    PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: DE

    Payment date: 20171027

    Year of fee payment: 20

    Ref country code: FR

    Payment date: 20171025

    Year of fee payment: 20

    PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: CH

    Payment date: 20171027

    Year of fee payment: 20

    Ref country code: IT

    Payment date: 20171024

    Year of fee payment: 20

    Ref country code: GB

    Payment date: 20171027

    Year of fee payment: 20

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: DE

    Ref legal event code: R071

    Ref document number: 59812805

    Country of ref document: DE

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: CH

    Ref legal event code: PL

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: GB

    Ref legal event code: PE20

    Expiry date: 20181004

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: GB

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF EXPIRATION OF PROTECTION

    Effective date: 20181004