EP0934181B1 - Plug-in connector with a plug, an intermediate part and a housing - Google Patents

Plug-in connector with a plug, an intermediate part and a housing Download PDF

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EP0934181B1
EP0934181B1 EP97911185A EP97911185A EP0934181B1 EP 0934181 B1 EP0934181 B1 EP 0934181B1 EP 97911185 A EP97911185 A EP 97911185A EP 97911185 A EP97911185 A EP 97911185A EP 0934181 B1 EP0934181 B1 EP 0934181B1
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Walter Hecht
Rudolf Klein
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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
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/631—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances for engagement only
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6271—Latching means integral with the housing
    • H01R13/6273—Latching means integral with the housing comprising two latching arms
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/639—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap

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  • the invention relates to a connector with the features the preamble of claim 1.
  • Adapter plugs can used, for example, as an adapter or as a coupling-out link become.
  • connection lines arranged within the steering wheel securely with an associated port of one Coil spring housing must be connected.
  • this winding spring housing has a cover carrying the connection, which is rotatable relative to the rest of the housing and which is mechanically coupled to the rotatable steering wheel is.
  • the connection lines inside the steering wheel run in arranged in the steering wheel particularly important Safety devices such as car horn and Airbag. It must therefore be ensured that among all Permanent good contact between the Connections of the steering wheel and the connection to the lid of the Coil spring housing is guaranteed.
  • Such a connection can be made, for example, by solder connections. Such solder connections are cumbersome during the Steering wheel assembly process. It is therefore to strive for the connection between the connector on the Steering wheel and the coil spring housing by means of a Plug connection can be set up.
  • the intermediate part is naturally opposite the housing slidable. There is therefore a problem that the Intermediate part can dodge the connector before this definitely and unambiguously in its connection position to the Intermediate part has arrived. This is to ensure that a displacement of the intermediate part through the connector becomes possible when the plug is securely connected to the Intermediate part is electrically and mechanically connected.
  • US-A-5,376,014 shows a connector with the Features of the preamble of claim 1. A shift of the intermediate part takes place as soon as the plug in the associated socket is inserted.
  • the invention is therefore the Task to create a connector where it is ensured that a displacement of the intermediate part through the connector is only possible when the connector is securely connected to the intermediate part.
  • the principle of the invention is that Intermediate part during the plug-in process is blocked relative to the housing and thus the movement of the Connector cannot evade. This blocking movement is only canceled by the fact that the plug has reached a perfect location within the intermediate part. The movement of the plug inevitably controls the Blocking of the intermediate part or the termination of this Blockade. Only after the connector is properly Location within the intermediate part, it is possible the intermediate part within the housing in a defined to move the second location area. The assembly staff receives thus a clear indication that the plug reliable and in the switched state in the Middle part sits. This is done by the yielding movement of the intermediate part.
  • a particularly simple holding element is obtained from the Use of the combination of features according to claim 2. Thereafter is achieved by inserting the plug into the intermediate part a spreading lever spread, which ensures that even with greater effort, the intermediate part long held in the housing until the connector has reached the correct position in the intermediate part. It can the spreader arm is located on the housing, for example.
  • a special one simple design results when used the combination of features according to claim 3 Plug into a corresponding recess, so the Spreading arm in its blocking spread position. However, it must the effort required to spread the spreading arm is smaller be as the holding force of the intermediate part in the housing.
  • the arm can Spreader arm automatically ensure that the intermediate part does not escape into the housing, so that an additional Spreading of the spreader arm can take place, which is the intermediate part also against greater forces in the direction of insertion of the plug secures against the housing.
  • the intermediate part can be exerted on the connector Power can be fully transferred to the intermediate part.
  • This Power is sufficient to release the intermediate part from its snap connection to tear in the housing and this according to the combination of features according to claim 5 in a second defined position promote.
  • the intermediate part should be opposite Housing according to the combination of features mentioned have some freedom of movement. This will make eccentricity tolerances between steering wheel and clock spring cassette eliminates noise and unwanted force to avoid.
  • the advantage here is also that that striking movements and shaking movements of the steering wheel not directly on the electrical connection between Knock through the connector and the intermediate part, since that with the plug detent connected connector part in the housing in certain Senses can swim.
  • the intermediate part has a certain movement within of the housing and on the other hand this movement to limit the combination of features is recommended in further training according to claim 8.
  • the elastically pivotable Holding arm becomes the intermediate part within the second position area held so that the second holding arm an elastic limiting projection of this position area results.
  • the intermediate part from the second layer area convey back into the first latching connection to the housing can is that second locking connection between connector and intermediate part so chosen that it cannot come loose if the intermediate part is over the plug and against the locking force of the holding arm from the second position area pulled into the first locking connection becomes.
  • the upper stop position is not reached the upper spreader hook of the intermediate piece not open far enough to reveal the connector. This is independent of the frictional force.
  • Fig. 1 is a portion of a cover 1 of a coil spring housing (see also DE-OS 195 11 693).
  • This Lid is arranged symmetrically to the axis of rotation of the steering wheel and is mechanically operated with the Steering wheel connected.
  • the lid follows the rotation of the steering wheel, while the rest of the housing part of the clock spring housing rigidly arranged with respect to the vehicle chassis is.
  • Inside the coil spring housing is in a known manner a spiral band is arranged, which the electrical connection between the rotating steering wheel and the rigid one Housing of the clock spring creates, the clock spring housing again with fixed connections on the steering column switch of the vehicle can be electrically connected.
  • a connector housing is radially offset from the axis of rotation of the cover 1 2 integrally formed, which is the inclusion of a Intermediate part 3 serves.
  • the intermediate part has two or more locking fingers 4, which in the state shown in Fig. 1 in engage corresponding locking openings 5 in the housing 2.
  • the intermediate part 3 also has an insertion opening 6 on the one with electrical contacts provided connector 7 can be inserted cleanly.
  • At the Side wall 8 of the insertion opening 6 are two elastic Spreading arms are provided, which are cast onto the side wall 8 are elastic and around their attachment point on the side wall can be swung out.
  • the intermediate part 3 itself is with contacts, not shown provided which via flexible lines 8 (Fig. 6) with a connection point on the lid 1 electrically safe and are permanently connected. Furthermore, he owns the Steering wheel connected connector 7 connection contacts that over a Cable with electrical equipment in the not shown Steering wheel are connected.
  • Figure 1 One can imagine Figure 1 so that one with a steering wheel connected connector 7 arranged above the intermediate part 3 is so that by lowering the steering wheel the intermediate part of the plug 7 is inserted into the insertion opening 6 can be.
  • Fig. 2 the plug 7 is during this insertion movement shown in the insertion opening 6.
  • the side surfaces of the plug 7 in the insertion opening 6 swung back surfaces 9 after pivoted outside, so that the support lugs 10 of the spreading arms 11 protrudes beyond the contour of the side wall 12 of the housing 2.
  • the support lugs 10 block a possible movement of the intermediate part 3 into the housing. That is also so important because of the proper interlocking the plug contacts of the intermediate part 3, not shown and the connector 7 not inconsiderable forces are necessary.
  • Fig. 5 shows the intermediate part with his fingers 4 Area of the locking grooves 17 can move, but the plug 7 remains closely locked with the intermediate part 3.
  • the intermediate part 3 with locked plug is in "floating" area. This is to eliminate eccentricity tolerances between the steering wheel and the winding tape cassette necessary, otherwise the steering wheel can exert forces on the winding tape cassette exercise with the following dangers: noise (Scraping, scratching) or, in extreme cases, risk of breakage of the molded housing 2.
  • the mobility of the plug according to the invention ensures safe contacting also for tolerance compensation in the height direction between the steering wheel and the clock spring housing or clock spring cover.
  • the invention is is a connector that has a defined starting position offers (dimensionally), in which a plug over a leading guide easily finds it. When plugging together further becomes a safe electrical contact reached before the "floating" end position is achieved.
  • Opening the plug connection also leads again forcibly return to the defined starting position.
  • the invention assumes that a good electrical Contact between the electrical connections of the clock spring and the contacts of the intermediate part to the connector 7 exists, but not in the present drawing are shown.
  • the connection can, for example, by a flexible conductor strip 18, as shown in FIG. 6 is shown.
  • the contacts of the intermediate part are with the Lines of the conductor strip 18 are firmly connected, for example by soldering, crimping, by a plug connector or the like.
  • Another important aspect of the invention is that in 5 the spreading movement of the locking fingers 11 severely restricted by the inner walls 19 of the housing 2 is so that they stay in the locked position for so long how the locking fingers 11 in the area of the inner walls of the Housing 2 are. This also leaves the connector 7 compared to the intermediate part 3 in a release movement of the Plug 7 locked. It can thus from the plug 7 in Larger forces on the adapter 3 in the loosening direction of the plug that are able to the intermediate piece 3 in the first latching position according to FIG. 3 to pull, the pivot arm 15 being pivoted out by this force is so that the associated locking finger 4 pass can. After reaching the state shown in FIG. 3 remains the intermediate part 3 are locked. In the in Fig.
  • the spreading arms remain in the state they have reached long in their position locking the connector 7 until by the force exerted on the connector 7 in the release direction the spreading arms 11 pressed outwards by latching projections 20 and so the connector 7 with respect to the intermediate part 3rd release.
  • the plug 7 can now insert the opening 6 leave while 4.5 through the first locking connection the intermediate part 3 is held in the plug.
  • the electrical, not shown Disconnected between connector and intermediate part is also the electrical, not shown Disconnected between connector and intermediate part.
  • Fig. 6 shows the connector according to state 1 (Fig. 1) in Side view.
  • Guide grooves 22 are provided in the housing 2, which in connection with a guide bar 23 for ensure lateral guidance of the intermediate part in the housing 2.
  • Fig. 6 also shows a snapped into a locking opening 5 Lock finger 4.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Steckverbinder mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a connector with the features the preamble of claim 1.

Bekannt sind Zwischenteile beispielsweise in der Form von Zwischensteckern. Derartige Zwischenstecker können beispielsweise als Adapter oder als Auskoppelglieder verwendet werden.Intermediate parts are known for example in the form of Adapter plugs. Such adapter plugs can used, for example, as an adapter or as a coupling-out link become.

Bei der Montage von Kraftfahrzeugen besteht das Problem, daß innerhalb des Lenkrads angeordnete elektrische Leitungen sicher mit einem zugeordneten Anschluß eines Wickelfedergehäuses verbunden werden müssen. Dabei besitzt dieses Wikkelfedergehäuse ein den Anschluß tragenden Deckel, welcher gegenüber dem restlichen Teil des Gehäuses drehbar ist und welcher mechanisch mit dem drehbaren Lenkrad gekoppelt ist. Die Anschlußleitungen innerhalb des Lenkrades laufen zu in dem Lenkrad angeordneten besonders wichtigen Sicherheitseinrichtungen wie beispielsweise Autohupe und Airbag. Es muß daher sichergestellt werden, daß unter allen Umständen eine dauerhafte gute Kontaktgabe zwischen den Anschlüssen des Lenkrades und dem Anschluß an dem Deckel des Wickelfedergehäuses gewährleistet ist. Ein derartiger Anschluß läßt sich beispielsweise durch Lötverbindungen herstellen. Derartige Lötverbindungen sind aber umständlich während des Montagevorgangs des Lenkrades anzubringen. Es ist daher anzustreben, daß die Verbindung zwischen dem Anschluß an dem Lenkrad und dem Wickelfedergehäuse mittels einer Steckverbindung eingerichtet werden kann.The problem with the assembly of motor vehicles is that electrical lines arranged within the steering wheel securely with an associated port of one Coil spring housing must be connected. Thereby owns this winding spring housing has a cover carrying the connection, which is rotatable relative to the rest of the housing and which is mechanically coupled to the rotatable steering wheel is. The connection lines inside the steering wheel run in arranged in the steering wheel particularly important Safety devices such as car horn and Airbag. It must therefore be ensured that among all Permanent good contact between the Connections of the steering wheel and the connection to the lid of the Coil spring housing is guaranteed. Such a connection can be made, for example, by solder connections. Such solder connections are cumbersome during the Steering wheel assembly process. It is therefore to strive for the connection between the connector on the Steering wheel and the coil spring housing by means of a Plug connection can be set up.

Unter der Voraussetzung, daß zwischen der Wickelfeder im Wickelfedergehäuse und dem Zwischenteil eine dauerhafte und gute elektrische Verbindung besteht, ist es daher notwendig, daß der mit dem Lenkrad verbundene Stecker in Form einer Steckverbindung sicher und dauerhaft mit dem Zwischenteil elektrisch und mechanisch verbunden wird.Provided that between the clock spring in Clock spring housing and the intermediate part a permanent and there is a good electrical connection, it is therefore necessary that the plug connected to the steering wheel in the form of a Plug connection secure and permanent with the intermediate part is electrically and mechanically connected.

Naturgemäß ist das Zwischenteil gegenüber dem Gehäuse verschiebbar. Es besteht daher das Problem, daß das Zwischenteil dem Stecker ausweichen kann, bevor dieser endgültig und eindeutig in seine Anschlußlage gegenüber dem Zwischenteil gelangt ist. Es soll somit sichergestellt werden, daß eine Verschiebung des Zwischenteils durch den Stecker erst dann möglich wird, wenn der Stecker sicher mit dem Zwischenteil elektrisch und mechanisch verbunden ist.The intermediate part is naturally opposite the housing slidable. There is therefore a problem that the Intermediate part can dodge the connector before this definitely and unambiguously in its connection position to the Intermediate part has arrived. This is to ensure that a displacement of the intermediate part through the connector becomes possible when the plug is securely connected to the Intermediate part is electrically and mechanically connected.

Die US-A-5,376,014 zeigt einen Steckverbinder mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1. Eine Verschiebung des Zwischenteils erfolgt, sobald der Stecker in die zugehörige Buchse eingeschoben wird.US-A-5,376,014 shows a connector with the Features of the preamble of claim 1. A shift of the intermediate part takes place as soon as the plug in the associated socket is inserted.

Ausgehend von der US-A-5,376,014 liegt der Erfindung daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Steckverbinder zu schaffen, bei dem sichergestellt ist, daß eine Verschiebung des Zwischenteils durch den Stecker erst dann möglich wird, wenn der Stecker sicher mit dem Zwischenteil verbunden ist.Starting from US-A-5,376,014, the invention is therefore the Task to create a connector where it is ensured that a displacement of the intermediate part through the connector is only possible when the connector is securely connected to the intermediate part.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß mit einem Steckverbinder gelöst, der die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 aufweist.This object is achieved with a connector solved, which has the features of claim 1.

Die Erfindung besteht im Prinzip also darin, daß das Zwischenteil während des Einsteckvorgangs des Steckers gegenüber dem Gehäuse blockiert ist und somit der Bewegung des Steckers nicht ausweichen kann. Diese Blockierungsbewegung wird erst dadurch aufgehoben, daß der Stecker seine einwandfreie Lage innerhalb des Zwischenteils erreicht hat. Die Bewegung des Steckers steuert damit zwangsläufig die Blockierung des Zwischenteils bzw. die Beendigung dieser Blockade. Erst nachdem also der Stecker seine ordnungsgemäße Lage innerhalb des Zwischenteils erreicht hat, ist es möglich, das Zwischenteil innerhalb des Gehäuses in einen definierten zweiten Lagebereich zu verschieben. Das Montagepersonal erhält somit einen deutlichen Hinweis darauf, daß der Stecker zuverlässig und im durchgeschalteten Zustand in dem Zwischenteil sitzt. Dieser Hinweis geschieht durch die nachgebende Bewegung des Zwischenteils. Somit kann also das Lenkrad sehr schnell und zuverlässig mit dem Wickelfeder- gehäuse elektrisch verbunden werden ohne daß hierzu an Ort und Stelle noch Löt-, Schweiß-, Schneid- oder Krimpverbin- dungen durchgeführt werden müßten, die wegen der schwierigen Zugänglichkeit der miteinander zu verbindenden Teile sowie des nur schwer auszuleuchtenden Arbeitsraums schwierig zu bewerkstelligen sind. The principle of the invention is that Intermediate part during the plug-in process is blocked relative to the housing and thus the movement of the Connector cannot evade. This blocking movement is only canceled by the fact that the plug has reached a perfect location within the intermediate part. The movement of the plug inevitably controls the Blocking of the intermediate part or the termination of this Blockade. Only after the connector is properly Location within the intermediate part, it is possible the intermediate part within the housing in a defined to move the second location area. The assembly staff receives thus a clear indication that the plug reliable and in the switched state in the Middle part sits. This is done by the yielding movement of the intermediate part. So it can Steering wheel very quickly and reliably with the clock spring housing can be electrically connected without this on site and place soldering, welding, cutting or crimping connections must be carried out because of the difficult Accessibility of the parts to be connected as well as difficult to illuminate the work space are accomplished.

Ein besonders einfaches Halteelement erhält man durch die Verwendung der Merkmalskombination nach Anspruch 2. Danach wird durch die Einsteckbewegung des Steckers in das Zwischenteil ein Spreizhebel aufgespreizt, welcher dafür sorgt, daß auch bei größerer Kraftaufwendung das Zwischenteil so lange im Gehäuse festgehalten wird, bis der Stecker die richtige Lage im Zwischenteil erreicht hat. Dabei kann sich der Spreizarm beispielsweise am Gehäuse befinden. Eine besonders einfache Ausgestaltung ergibt sich aber bei Anwendung der Merkmalskombination nach Anspruch 3. Steckt man den Stecker in eine entsprechende Ausnehmung, so fährt dabei der Spreizarm in seine blockierende Spreizlage. Dabei muß allerdings der Kraftaufwand zum Spreizen des Spreizarmes kleiner sein als die Haltekraft des Zwischenteils im Gehäuse. Ist erstmal der Arm weit genug ausgespreizt, so kann der Spreizarm selbsttätig dafür sorgen, daß das Zwischenteil nicht in das Gehäuse ausweicht, so daß eine zusätzliche Spreizung des Spreizarms erfolgen kann, die das Zwischenteil auch gegen größere Kräfte in Einsteckrichtung des Steckers gegenüber dem Gehäuse sichert.A particularly simple holding element is obtained from the Use of the combination of features according to claim 2. Thereafter is achieved by inserting the plug into the intermediate part a spreading lever spread, which ensures that even with greater effort, the intermediate part long held in the housing until the connector has reached the correct position in the intermediate part. It can the spreader arm is located on the housing, for example. A special one simple design results when used the combination of features according to claim 3 Plug into a corresponding recess, so the Spreading arm in its blocking spread position. However, it must the effort required to spread the spreading arm is smaller be as the holding force of the intermediate part in the housing. Once the arm is spread far enough, it can Spreader arm automatically ensure that the intermediate part does not escape into the housing, so that an additional Spreading of the spreader arm can take place, which is the intermediate part also against greater forces in the direction of insertion of the plug secures against the housing.

Um für die notwendige Haltekraft zu sorgen, die zum Spreizen des Spreizarms notwendig wird, empfiehlt sich in Weiterbildung der Erfindung die Merkmalskombination nach Anspruch 4. Damit kann auch das Zwischenteil sehr einfach in das Gehäuse eingefügt werden, indem es in das Gehäuse rastend eingesteckt wird. In order to provide the necessary holding force, that for spreading of the spreader arm is recommended in advanced training the invention the combination of features according to claim 4. This means that the intermediate part can easily be inserted into the housing be inserted by snapping it into the housing becomes.

Sobald der Stecker den Boden der zugehörigen Ausnehmung in dem Zwischenteil erreicht, kann die auf den Stecker ausgeübte Kraft voll auf das Zwischenteil übertragen werden. Diese Kraft reicht aus, um das Zwischenteil aus seiner Rastverbindung im Gehäuse zu reißen und dieses gemäß der Merkmalskombination nach Anspruch 5 in eine zweite definierte Lage zu fördern. In dieser Lage soll das Zwischenteil gegenüber dem Gehäuse entsprechend der genannten Merkmalskombination einen gewissen Bewegungsspielraum haben. Hierdurch werden Exzentrizitätstoleranzen zwischen Lenkrad und Wickelfederkassette eleminiert, um Geräusche und um unerwünschte Krafteinwirkungen zu vermeiden. Der Vorteil besteht hierbei auch darin, daß Schlagbewegungen und Rüttelbewegungen des Steuerrades nicht unmittelbar auf die elektrische Verbindung zwischen Stecker und Zwischenteil durchschlagen, da das mit dem Stekker rastend verbundene Steckerteil in dem Gehäuse im gewissen Sinne schwimmen kann. Das setzt natürlich voraus, daß zwischen dem Zwischenteil selbst und den über das Gehäuse von der Wickelfeder her geführten elektrischen Kontakten eine gute dauerhafte elektrische Verbindung wie beispielsweise eine Krimp- oder Lötverbindung besteht, so daß bei der Bewegung des Zwischenteils die elektrische Kontaktgabe nicht herabgesetzt wird.Once the plug in the bottom of the associated recess reached the intermediate part, can be exerted on the connector Power can be fully transferred to the intermediate part. This Power is sufficient to release the intermediate part from its snap connection to tear in the housing and this according to the combination of features according to claim 5 in a second defined position promote. In this position, the intermediate part should be opposite Housing according to the combination of features mentioned have some freedom of movement. This will make eccentricity tolerances between steering wheel and clock spring cassette eliminates noise and unwanted force to avoid. The advantage here is also that that striking movements and shaking movements of the steering wheel not directly on the electrical connection between Knock through the connector and the intermediate part, since that with the plug detent connected connector part in the housing in certain Senses can swim. Of course, that presupposes that between the intermediate part itself and that over the housing electrical contacts from the clock spring a good permanent electrical connection such as there is a crimp or solder connection, so that the Movement of the intermediate part does not make electrical contact is reduced.

Um das Zwischenteil aus seinem zweiten definierten Lagebereich, in dem es schwimmend im Gehäuse gelagert ist, wieder in seine Raststellung durch Zurückziehen des Steckers transportieren zu können, empfiehlt sich in Weiterbildung der Erfindung die Merkmalskombination nach Anspruch 6. Das Zurückfallen des Spreizarms in eine zugehörige Steckerausnehmung beim Erreichen der ordnungsgemäßen Kontaktlage des Steckers im Zwischenteil hebt also nicht nur die Blockade des Zwischenteils auf, sondern schafft auch eine hinreichende Rastverbindung zwischen diesen beiden Teilen, um das Zwischenteil in Lösebewegung von seinem zweiten Lagebereich in seine Raststellung gegenüber dem Gehäuse zu befördern. Anspruch 7 gibt hierzu eine bevorzugte Kombination von Merkmalen an.To get the intermediate part out of its second defined position area, in which it is floating in the housing again Transport to its locked position by pulling the plug back To be able to, is recommended in further training of Invention the combination of features according to claim 6. Falling back of the spreader arm in an associated connector recess when the contact position of the Plug in the intermediate part not only lifts the blockage of the intermediate part, but also creates a sufficient Snap connection between these two parts to the intermediate part in releasing motion from its second location area in to convey its rest position in relation to the housing. claim 7 gives a preferred combination of features on.

Um einerseits dem Zwischenteil eine gewisse Bewegung innerhalb des Gehäuses zu erlauben und andererseits diese Bewegung zu begrenzen, empfiehlt sich in Weiterbildung die Merkmalskombination nach Anspruch 8. Durch den elastisch verschwenkbaren Haltearm wird das Zwischenteil innerhalb des zweiten Lagebereichs gehalten, so daß der zweite Haltearm einen elastischen Begrenzungsvorsprung dieses Lagebereiches ergibt. Um nun das Zwischenteil aus dem zweiten Lagebereich wieder in die erste Rastverbindung zu dem Gehäuse fördern zu können, ist die zweite Rastverbindung zwischen Stecker und Zwischenteil also so gewählt, daß sie sich nicht lösen kann, wenn das Zwischenteil über den Stecker und entgegen der Rastkraft des Haltearms aus dem zweiten Lagebereich heraus in die erste Rastverbindung hineingezogen wird. Solange nicht die obere Raststellung erreicht ist, können die oberen Spreizhaken des Zwischenstücks nicht weit genug aufgehen, um den Stecker freizugeben. Dies ist unabhängig von der Reibkraft. Zum Lösen des Steckers aus dem Zwischenteil und damit dem Lösen des Lenkrads von dem Wickelfeldergehäuse ist es besonders wichtig, daß die zweite Rastverbindung zwischen Stecker und Zwischenteil gerade gelöst ist, wenn das Zwischenteil über die erste Rastverbindung mit dem Gehäuse verrastet ist. Nur auf diese Weise ist es möglich, daß der Stecker zum einen sicher in dem Zwischenteil gehalten ist, andererseits aber bei in der ersten Rastverbindung befindlichem Zwischenteil aus dem Zwischenteil ohne Schwierigkeiten gelöst werden kann.On the one hand, the intermediate part has a certain movement within of the housing and on the other hand this movement to limit the combination of features is recommended in further training according to claim 8. By the elastically pivotable Holding arm becomes the intermediate part within the second position area held so that the second holding arm an elastic limiting projection of this position area results. Now the intermediate part from the second layer area convey back into the first latching connection to the housing can, is that second locking connection between connector and intermediate part so chosen that it cannot come loose if the intermediate part is over the plug and against the locking force of the holding arm from the second position area pulled into the first locking connection becomes. As long as the upper stop position is not reached the upper spreader hook of the intermediate piece not open far enough to reveal the connector. This is independent of the frictional force. To release the plug the intermediate part and thus the release of the steering wheel from the Winding field housing is it is particularly important that the second locking connection between Plug and intermediate part is just released when the intermediate part locked to the housing via the first locking connection is. Only in this way is it possible for the Plug is held securely in the intermediate part, on the other hand, if there is one in the first latching connection Intermediate part from the intermediate part without difficulty can be solved.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnung erläutert. Darin zeigt:

Fig. 1
in geschnittener Darstellung einen ersten Zustand der Steckverbindung
Fig. 2
einen zweiten Zustand der Steckverbindung nach Fig. 1
Fig. 3
einen dritten Zustand der Steckverbindung nach Fig. 1
Fig. 4
einen vierten Zustand der Steckverbindung nach Fig. 1
Fig. 5
einen fünften Zustand der Steckverbindung nach Fig. 1 und
Fig. 6
die Steckverbindung nach Fig. 1 in seitlicher Ansicht.
An embodiment of the invention is explained below with reference to the drawing. It shows:
Fig. 1
in a sectional view a first state of the connector
Fig. 2
a second state of the connector of FIG. 1st
Fig. 3
a third state of the connector of FIG. 1st
Fig. 4
a fourth state of the connector of FIG. 1st
Fig. 5
a fifth state of the connector of Fig. 1 and
Fig. 6
1 in a side view.

Aus Fig. 1 ist ein Abschnitt eines Deckels 1 eines Wickelfedergehäuses (siehe auch DE-OS 195 11 693) zu erkennen. Dieser Deckel ist symmetrisch zur Drehachse des Lenkrads angeordnet und wird im Betriebszustand mechanisch mit dem Lenkrad verbunden. Der Deckel folgt also der Drehbewegung des Lenkrades, während der restliche Gehäuseteil des Wickelfedergehäuses gegenüber dem Fahrzeugchassis starr angeordnet ist. Innerhalb des Wickelfedergehäuses ist in bekannter Weise ein Spiralband angeordnet, welche die elektrische Verbindung zwischen dem sich drehenden Lenkrad und dem starren Gehäuse der Wickelfeder schafft, wobei das Wickelfedergehäuse wieder mit ortsfesten Anschlüssen am Lenkstockschalter des Fahrzeugs elektrisch verbunden sein kann.From Fig. 1 is a portion of a cover 1 of a coil spring housing (see also DE-OS 195 11 693). This Lid is arranged symmetrically to the axis of rotation of the steering wheel and is mechanically operated with the Steering wheel connected. The lid follows the rotation of the steering wheel, while the rest of the housing part of the clock spring housing rigidly arranged with respect to the vehicle chassis is. Inside the coil spring housing is in a known manner a spiral band is arranged, which the electrical connection between the rotating steering wheel and the rigid one Housing of the clock spring creates, the clock spring housing again with fixed connections on the steering column switch of the vehicle can be electrically connected.

Radial versetzt zur Drehachse des Deckels 1 ist ein Steckergehäuse 2 einstückig angeformt, welches der Aufnahme eines Zwischenteils 3 dient. Das Zwischenteil besitzt zwei oder mehr Rastfinger 4, die in dem in Fig. 1 gezeigten Zustand in entsprechende Rastöffnungen 5 im Gehäuse 2 eingreifen. Hierdurch ergibt sich eine erste Rastverbindung von Zwischenteil 3 und Gehäuse 2. Das Zwischenteil 3 weist noch eine Einstecköffnung 6 auf, in die ein mit elektrischen Kontakten versehener Stecker 7 sauber geführt einsteckbar ist. An der Seitenwand 8 der Einstecköffnung 6 sind zwei elastische Spreizarme vorgesehen, welche an die Seitenwand 8 angegossen sind und um ihren Befestigungspunkt an der Seitenwand elastisch ausgeschwenkt werden können.A connector housing is radially offset from the axis of rotation of the cover 1 2 integrally formed, which is the inclusion of a Intermediate part 3 serves. The intermediate part has two or more locking fingers 4, which in the state shown in Fig. 1 in engage corresponding locking openings 5 in the housing 2. Hereby there is a first snap connection of the intermediate part 3 and housing 2. The intermediate part 3 also has an insertion opening 6 on the one with electrical contacts provided connector 7 can be inserted cleanly. At the Side wall 8 of the insertion opening 6 are two elastic Spreading arms are provided, which are cast onto the side wall 8 are elastic and around their attachment point on the side wall can be swung out.

Das Zwischenteil 3 selber ist mit nicht dargestellten Kontakten versehen, welche über flexible Leitungen 8 (Fig. 6) mit einem Anschlußpunkt an dem Deckel 1 elektrisch sicher und dauerhaft verbunden sind. Weiterhin besitzt der mit dem Lenkrad verbundene Stecker 7 Anschlußkontakte, die über ein Kabel mit elektrischen Einrichtungen im nicht gezeigten Lenkrad verbunden sind.The intermediate part 3 itself is with contacts, not shown provided which via flexible lines 8 (Fig. 6) with a connection point on the lid 1 electrically safe and are permanently connected. Furthermore, he owns the Steering wheel connected connector 7 connection contacts that over a Cable with electrical equipment in the not shown Steering wheel are connected.

Man kann sich Figur 1 so vorstellen, daß ein mit einem Lenkrad verbundener Stecker 7 oberhalb des Zwischenteils 3 angeordnet ist, so daß durch Senken des Lenkrades gegenüber dem Zwischenteil der Stecker 7 in die Einstecköffnung 6 eingeführt werden kann.One can imagine Figure 1 so that one with a steering wheel connected connector 7 arranged above the intermediate part 3 is so that by lowering the steering wheel the intermediate part of the plug 7 is inserted into the insertion opening 6 can be.

In Fig. 2 ist der Stecker 7 während dieser Einsteckbewegung in der Einstecköffnung 6 dargestellt. Für die Erfindung wichtig ist es, daß die Seitenflächen des Steckers 7 die in die Einstecköffnung 6 eingeschwenkten Rückenflächen 9 nach außen verschwenkt, so daß die Stütznasen 10 der Spreizarme 11 über die Kontur der Seitenwand 12 des Gehäuses 2 ragt. Dabei blockieren die Stütznasen 10 eine mögliche Bewegung des Zwischenteils 3 in das Gehäuse hinein. Das ist auch insofern wichtig, weil zum ordnungsgemäßen Ineinanderstecken der nicht dargestellten Steckkontakte des Zwischenteils 3 und des Steckers 7 nicht unerhebliche Kräfte nötig sind. Während also zu Beginn der Einsteckbewegung des Steckers 7 in die Einstecköffnung 6 das Zwischenteil 3 durch die erste Rastverbindung zwischen den Rastfingern 4 und der Rastöffnung 5 gehalten wird und so der Bewegung des Steckers 7 nicht ausweichen kann, wird diese Längsbewegung des Zwischenteils, wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich, später durch die ausgefahrenen Stütznasen 10 verhindert. Da somit sichergestellt ist, daß das Zwischenteil der Steckerbewegung auch bei größeren Kräften (Einsteckkraft der Steckkontakte) nicht ausweichen kann, fährt der Stecker 7 bis zum Boden 13 der Einstecköffnung bzw. bis zu einem entsprechenden Anschlag 6 und schlägt dort an. In diesem Zustand muß die ordnungsgemäße Kontaktgabe erreicht sein. In diesem somit erreichten dritten Zustand, der in Fig. 3 dargestellt ist, liegt den Rückenflächen 9 der Spreizarme 11 jeweils eine Ausnehmung 14 gegenüber, in die die Spreizarme 11 elastisch zurückschwenken können. Damit kommen die Stütznasen 10 in ihre Entriegelungsstellung, in der sie einer Einwärtsbewegung des Zwischenteils in das Gehäuse nicht mehr im Wege stehen. Die somit jetzt auf den Boden 13 der Einstecköffnung 6 ausübbare Kraft durch den Stecker 7 wird voll auf die erste Rastverbindung zwischen Rastfinger 4 und Rastöffnung 5 übertragen. Die Rastöffnung 5 ist in einen Schwenkarm 15 des Gehäuses 2 eingebracht, der der von dem Stecker 7 auf die Rastfinger 4 ausgeübten Kraft entgegenwirken kann, wodurch der Schwenkarm 15, wie aus Fig. 4 ersichtlich, ausgeschwenkt wird und die erste Rastverbindung zwischen Rastfingern 4 und Rastöffnung 5 gelöst wird. Damit können die Rastfinger 4 in zugeordnete Rastnuten 17 eintauchen, deren Wände die Bewegung der Rastfinger 4 in Löserichtung des Steckers 7 begrenzen.In Fig. 2 the plug 7 is during this insertion movement shown in the insertion opening 6. For the invention it is important that the side surfaces of the plug 7 in the insertion opening 6 swung back surfaces 9 after pivoted outside, so that the support lugs 10 of the spreading arms 11 protrudes beyond the contour of the side wall 12 of the housing 2. The support lugs 10 block a possible movement of the intermediate part 3 into the housing. That is also so important because of the proper interlocking the plug contacts of the intermediate part 3, not shown and the connector 7 not inconsiderable forces are necessary. So while at the beginning of the insertion movement of the plug 7 in the insertion opening 6, the intermediate part 3 through the first Locking connection between the locking fingers 4 and the locking opening 5 is held and so the movement of the plug 7th cannot evade, this longitudinal movement of the intermediate part, as can be seen from Fig. 2, later by the extended support lugs 10 prevented. Because thus ensured is that the intermediate part of the connector movement too not with larger forces (insertion force of the plug contacts) can dodge, the connector 7 moves to the bottom 13 of the Insert opening or up to a corresponding stop 6 and strikes there. In this condition, the proper Contact has been reached. In this thus achieved third state, which is shown in Fig. 3, is Back surfaces 9 of the spreading arms 11 each have a recess 14 opposite, in which the spreading arms 11 pivot back elastically can. The support lugs 10 thus come into their unlocked position, in which there is an inward movement of the intermediate part no longer stand in the way of the housing. The thus now exercisable on the bottom 13 of the insertion opening 6 Force through the connector 7 is fully on the first locking connection transferred between locking finger 4 and locking opening 5. The latching opening 5 is in a swivel arm 15 of the housing 2 introduced that of the connector 7 on the locking finger 4th applied force can counteract, causing the swivel arm 15, as shown in Fig. 4, is pivoted out and the first locking connection between locking fingers 4 and locking opening 5 is solved. This allows the locking fingers 4 in assigned Immerse locking grooves 17, the walls of which the movement of the locking fingers 4 Limit in the release direction of the plug 7.

Für die Erfindung wichtig ist nun, daß in dem Zustand gemäß Fig. 5 sich das Zwischenteil mit seinen Fingern 4 zwar im Bereich der Rastnuten 17 bewegen kann, dabei aber der Stekker 7 mit dem Zwischenteil 3 eng verrastet bleibt. Das Zwischenteil 3 mit arretiertem Stecker befindet sich im "schwimmenden" Bereich. Dieser ist zum Eliminieren von Exzentrizitätstoleranzen zwischen Lenkrad und Wickelbandkassette notwendig, sonst kann das Lenkrad Kräfte auf die Wikkelbandkassette ausüben mit folgenden Gefahren: Geräuschbildung (Schaben, Kratzen) oder im Extremfall auch Bruchgefahr des fest angespritzten Steckergehäuses 2.It is important for the invention that in the state according to Fig. 5 shows the intermediate part with his fingers 4 Area of the locking grooves 17 can move, but the plug 7 remains closely locked with the intermediate part 3. The intermediate part 3 with locked plug is in "floating" area. This is to eliminate eccentricity tolerances between the steering wheel and the winding tape cassette necessary, otherwise the steering wheel can exert forces on the winding tape cassette exercise with the following dangers: noise (Scraping, scratching) or, in extreme cases, risk of breakage of the molded housing 2.

Die erfindungsgemäße Bewegbarkeit des Steckers sorgt bei sicherer Kontaktgabe zusätzlich noch für einen Toleranzausgleich in Höhenrichtung zwischen Lenkrad und Wickelfedergebäuse bzw. Wickelfederdeckel. Bei der Erfindung handelt es sich um eine Steckverbindung, die eine definierte Ausgangsposition (maßlich) anbietet, in die ein Stecker über eine voreilende Führung leicht hineinfindet. Beim weiteren Zusammenstecken wird zwangsweise eine sichere elektrische Kontaktierung erreicht, bevor die "schwimmende" Endstellung erreicht wird.The mobility of the plug according to the invention ensures safe contacting also for tolerance compensation in the height direction between the steering wheel and the clock spring housing or clock spring cover. The invention is is a connector that has a defined starting position offers (dimensionally), in which a plug over a leading guide easily finds it. When plugging together further becomes a safe electrical contact reached before the "floating" end position is achieved.

Ein Öffnen der Steckverbindung führt ebenfalls wieder zwangsweise zur definierten Ausgangsposition zurück.Opening the plug connection also leads again forcibly return to the defined starting position.

Die Erfindung geht davon aus, daß ein guter elektrischer Kontakt zwischen den elektrischen Anschlüssen der Wickelfeder und den Kontakten des Zwischenteils zum Stecker 7 hin besteht, die allerdings in der vorliegenden Zeichnung nicht dargestellt sind. Die Verbindung kann beispielsweise durch ein flexibles Leiterband 18 geschehen, wie dies in Fig. 6 dargestellt ist. Die Kontakte des Zwischenteils sind mit den Leitungen des Leiterbands 18 fest verbunden, beispielsweise durch Löten, Krimpen, durch eine Schneidsteckverbindung oder ähnliches.The invention assumes that a good electrical Contact between the electrical connections of the clock spring and the contacts of the intermediate part to the connector 7 exists, but not in the present drawing are shown. The connection can, for example, by a flexible conductor strip 18, as shown in FIG. 6 is shown. The contacts of the intermediate part are with the Lines of the conductor strip 18 are firmly connected, for example by soldering, crimping, by a plug connector or the like.

Ein anderer wichtiger Aspekt der Erfindung ist es, daß in dem Zustand nach Fig. 5 die Spreizbewegung der Rastfinger 11 durch die Innenwände 19 des Gehäuses 2 stark eingeschränkt ist, so daß sie so lange in Verriegelungsstellung bleiben, wie die Rastfinger 11 sich im Bereich der Innenwände des Gehäuses 2 befinden. Hierdurch bleibt auch der Stecker 7 gegenüber dem Zwischenteil 3 bei einer Lösebewegung des Steckers 7 verriegelt. Es können somit von dem Stecker 7 in Löserichtung größere Kräfte auf das Zwischenstück 3 in Löserichtung des Steckers ausgeübt werden, die in der Lage sind, das Zwischenstück 3 in die erste Raststellung gemäß Fig. 3 zu ziehen, wobei durch diese Kraft der Schwenkarm 15 ausgeschwenkt wird, so daß der zugehörige Rastfinger 4 passieren kann. Nach dem Erreichen des Zustands gemäß Fig. 3 bleibt das Zwischenteil 3 verrigelt stehen. Bei dem in Fig. 3 in Löserichtung erreichte Zustand bleiben die Spreizarme so lange in ihrer den Stecker 7 verriegelnden Stellung, bis durch die auf den Stecker 7 ausgeübte Kraft in Löserichtung die Spreizarme 11 durch Rastansätze 20 nach außen gedrückt werden und so den Stecker 7 gegenüber dem Zwischenteil 3 freigeben. Damit kann nunmehr der Stecker 7 die Einstecköffnung 6 verlassen, während durch die erste Rastverbindung 4,5 das Zwischenteil 3 im Stecker festgehalten wird. Hierdurch wird gleichzeitig auch die nicht dargestellte elektrische Verbindung zwischen Stecker und Zwischenteil aufgetrennt.Another important aspect of the invention is that in 5 the spreading movement of the locking fingers 11 severely restricted by the inner walls 19 of the housing 2 is so that they stay in the locked position for so long how the locking fingers 11 in the area of the inner walls of the Housing 2 are. This also leaves the connector 7 compared to the intermediate part 3 in a release movement of the Plug 7 locked. It can thus from the plug 7 in Larger forces on the adapter 3 in the loosening direction of the plug that are able to the intermediate piece 3 in the first latching position according to FIG. 3 to pull, the pivot arm 15 being pivoted out by this force is so that the associated locking finger 4 pass can. After reaching the state shown in FIG. 3 remains the intermediate part 3 are locked. In the in Fig. 3 in In this way, the spreading arms remain in the state they have reached long in their position locking the connector 7 until by the force exerted on the connector 7 in the release direction the spreading arms 11 pressed outwards by latching projections 20 and so the connector 7 with respect to the intermediate part 3rd release. The plug 7 can now insert the opening 6 leave while 4.5 through the first locking connection the intermediate part 3 is held in the plug. Hereby is also the electrical, not shown Disconnected between connector and intermediate part.

Fig. 6 zeigt die Steckverbindung gemäß Zustand 1 (Fig. 1) in Seitenansicht. In dem Gehäuse 2 sind Führungsnuten 22 vorgesehen, die in Verbindung mit einem Führungssteg 23 für eine seitliche Führung des Zwischenteils im Gehäuse 2 sorgen. Fig. 6 zeigt auch einen in eine Rastöffnung 5 eingerasteten Rastfinger 4.Fig. 6 shows the connector according to state 1 (Fig. 1) in Side view. Guide grooves 22 are provided in the housing 2, which in connection with a guide bar 23 for ensure lateral guidance of the intermediate part in the housing 2. Fig. 6 also shows a snapped into a locking opening 5 Lock finger 4.

Für die Erfindung wichtig ist auch die Auswahl der entsprechenden Anlaufschrägen, die die notwendigen Halte- bzw. Lösekräfte der einzelnen Rastverbindungen festlegen und so die gewünschte Arbeitsweise des Steckverbinders sicherstellen.The selection of the corresponding ones is also important for the invention Sloping run-ons that provide the necessary holding or releasing forces of the individual rest connections and so the Ensure the desired mode of operation of the connector.

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  1. Plug-in connector with a plug (7) and a receptacle, consisting of an intermediate part (3) and a housing (2) containing the latter, said receptacle is equipped with at least one retainer element (10, 11), characterized in that the retainer element (10, 11) is displaced from a release position to a blocking position of the retainer element (10, 11) by insertion of the plug (7), in which the movement of the intermediate part (3) in the housing (2) in the direction of the movement of the plug (7) is blocked until the plug (7) has reached a first defined positional range in the intermediate part (3), and that, in this first positional range of the plug (7), the retainer element (10, 11) is displaced from its blocking position to its release position for the intermediate part (3), in which the blocking of the intermediate part (3) is released by the retainer element (10, 11), such that the intermediate part (3) follows the further movement of the plug (7) into a second defined positional range in the housing (2).
  2. Plug-in connector according to Claim 1, characterized in that the retainer element (10, 11) is at least one spring-action spreader-arm (11), which is spread into a blocking position by the relative movement of the plug (7) in relation to the intermediate part (3) and, upon reaching the first positional range of the plug returns to its starting position.
  3. Plug-in connector according to Claim 2, characterized in that the spreader arm (11) is linked onto the intermediate part (3) and, in its blocking position rests on an edge of the side wall (12) of the housing (2).
  4. Plug-in connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, during the insertion of the plug (7) into the intermediate part (3), the intermediate part (3) is held in the housing (2) by a first locked connection (4, 5) while in the insertion direction of the plug (7) the holding force of the first locked connection (4, 5) is greater than the force required to spread the spreader arm (11).
  5. Plug-in connector according to Claim 4, characterized in that, once the blocking of the intermediate part (3) has been released, the latter is advanced by the insertion movement of the plug (7) from the first locked connection (4, 5) into the second defined position, in which the intermediate part (3) is movable in relation to the housing (2).
  6. Plug-in connector according to one of Claims 2 or 5, characterized in that in its first positional range the plug (7) is locked in place in relation to the intermediate part (3) and the second locked connection and the second locked connection is formed by the spring-action spreader arms (11), which engage behind associated projections (20) on the plug (7).
  7. Plug-in connector according to Claim 6, characterized in that, on its way from the second positional range into the first locked connection (4, 5), the second locked connection is secured in relation to the housing (2) in that the spreader arm (11) is held by the inner surface (19) of the side wall (12) of the housing (2), in its position of rest securing the second locked connection.
  8. Plug-in connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the release direction the plug (7) carries the intermediate part (3) along from the secured second locked connection into the first locked connection (4, 5), that in this position the safety of the second locked connection is released and the plug (7) can be withdrawn from the intermediate part (3) held in the first locked position by the first locked connection (4, 5) in the housing (2) from intermediate part (3) from the released second locked connection.
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