EP0986842A1 - Ring for marking working voltage of electrical connection element - Google Patents

Ring for marking working voltage of electrical connection element

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EP0986842A1
EP0986842A1 EP99910460A EP99910460A EP0986842A1 EP 0986842 A1 EP0986842 A1 EP 0986842A1 EP 99910460 A EP99910460 A EP 99910460A EP 99910460 A EP99910460 A EP 99910460A EP 0986842 A1 EP0986842 A1 EP 0986842A1
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support
connection element
electrical connection
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Gilles Marechal
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Societe dExploitation des Procedes Marechal SEPM SA
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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
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/465—Identification means, e.g. labels, tags, markings

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  • the invention relates to a marking means for indicating the operating voltage of an electrical connection element, and it also relates to an element and an electrical connection device equipped with such means.
  • the electrical connection devices generally comprise two members to be coupled together.
  • Such a device may consist, for example, of a socket outlet consisting of a socket outlet socket and a plug, or of an extension device consisting of a movable socket and a plug, or a connector consisting of a connector base and a mobile socket.
  • Each member to be coupled comprises a connection element intended to couple and connect electrically with the connection element of the other member, and being in the form of a socket-outlet or a connection base.
  • connector which is mounted on an accessory or support such as a handle, a housing, a sleeve, or the like, a machine frame, etc.
  • the electrical characteristics of the two connection elements to be coupled must of course correspond to ensure correct passage of the electric current from one to the other.
  • connection elements of this type are generally provided with differentiation and keying means so that only elements that are electrically compatible with each other can be coupled.
  • electrically compatible elements can be recognized by a particular marking and in particular by a color chosen according to the voltage to be delivered. or to be received, the marking colors according to the voltages which are moreover the subject of recommendations in certain standards of electrical appliances.
  • the polarizing means require a particular manufacture and it can then be envisaged to manufacture the connection elements or a part of these of a certain color, which will depend conventionally on the electrical characteristics of said element.
  • this way of proceeding obviously involves an additional cost.
  • the means for differentiating the electrical characteristics as in the devices generally manufactured by the applicant may depend on a simple angular positioning of the support of the electrical contacts, all the parts being moreover the same for various characteristics, such so that in particular for obvious reasons of manufacturing and range recognition, all the parts advantageously have the same color.
  • connection element for example the protective cover of a socket outlet
  • marking disappears in the event of destruction of said cover while its replacement, when this is possible, creates a risk of confusion between the colors available during the repair.
  • the invention provides for this purpose in an original way, a locating means for distinguishing the operating voltage of an electrical connection element mounted on an accessory or support, hereinafter referred to as support, which is particularly remarkable in that '' it is in the form of at least one colored ring which is arranged to be interposed between the connection element and its support, at least one of the dimensions of the ring in the diametrical direction being at least equal to the dimensions corresponding to the connection element and / or its support at their assembly plane in order to present an annular peripheral display surface which, at least in part, is flush with or protrudes from said connection element and / or its support .
  • the ring is, for example, clamped between the two parts of the connection element and its support, by screwing.
  • the ring has on the one hand, an annular zone in the assembly plane of the connection element and of its support, which is clamped between the latter and, on the other hand, a peripheral rim which constitutes the annular viewing surface, and under which a part of the connection element and / or of its support is fitted.
  • the inner wall of the peripheral rim of the ring is advantageously adjusted to the dimensions of the part of the connection element or of its support which comes to fit so that the ring can remain in place during assembly. or dismantling the connection element on its support.
  • Between the connection element and its support there is generally a seal and it may be advantageous that the ring is made at least in part of a suitable material to ensure at the same time the function of seal .
  • the ring can alternatively or in addition, have yet another function.
  • the ring protrudes, for example, from the connection element and from its support and it is made at least in part of an adequate material to ensure at the same time the function of impact protector.
  • the ring may also be advantageous in certain cases for the ring to have at least one protuberance in order to provide impact protection for a projecting part of the connection element, for example a latching pin provided on one elements for the hook with which the other element to be coupled is provided.
  • the invention also relates to any electrical connection element mounted on an accessory or support and equipped with at least one such ring and even, of course, any electrical connection device comprising two members to be coupled together, each of which is provided with an electrical connection element equipped with at least one ring according to the invention because it is clear that the advantage of visualizing the operating voltage on one element is associated with visualization on the other element to mate.
  • connection devices can be of a diverse nature, as already mentioned, and in particular a socket outlet and a plug, or a mobile socket and a plug, or even a connector socket and a mobile socket.
  • FIG. 1 shows an outlet consisting of a socket outlet mounted on a housing and a plug with handle, the plug being shown in the coupled position but only the rings according to the invention are shown in solid lines on this figure,
  • Figures 2 and 3 are exploded views with broken axis, respectively of the handle plug and the base on the housing of Figure 1.
  • the outlet shown as an example in the drawings therefore comprises a plug 1 formed by a connector base 2 and a handle 3.
  • the connector base 2 constitutes the connection element of the plug on which the handle 3 is fixed here, constituting an accessory or support and to which a cable, not shown, will be secured.
  • the socket outlet socket 4 is here mounted on a support in the form of a box 5, the latter being, for example, intended to be fixed to a wall in order to constitute a wall socket.
  • the connector base 2 of the plug 1 is provided with contacts in the form of pins and the socket outlet 4 of antagonistic contacts arranged in insulating housings whose openings are generally protected by a rotating safety disc intended to be driven by the pins of the plug.
  • the socket outlet is also provided with a cover 6 and a hook 7 intended to be hooked on a lug 8 of the connector socket 2 in order to lock the plug and the socket outlet in position coupled connection.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 clearly show, the connector base 2 and the handle 3 are fixed to each other, as are the socket outlet 4 and the housing 5.
  • the fixing of the parts 2, 3 and 4, 5 respectively This is done, for example, by screwing in and you can perfectly see the screws in FIG. 1 and the necessary holes in the parts in FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • the rings 9a, 9b are here identical thanks to corresponding designs of the interfaces of the parts to be assembled.
  • the rings 9a, 9b have an identical color which is different from that of the parts themselves, these generally being all of the same color.
  • Each ring 9a, 9b here has an annular zone 10a, 10b, intended to be clamped between the parts to be assembled and an annular peripheral rim 11a, 11b, under which comes part of one of the parts to be assembled, as shown in Figure 1, namely the rear of the connector base 2 or socket outlet 4 for the rings 9a and 9b respectively.
  • the peripheral edge 11a, 11b is advantageously adjusted so that the ring remains in place on the corresponding part, even if the two parts are not fixed to each other, in order to facilitate assembly and disassembly and to avoid the risks of loss of said ring.
  • the rim 11a, 11b of the ring constitutes an annular viewing surface.
  • the rings could have dimensions corresponding to those of at least one of the parts in their assembly plane to be at least flush with it or be slightly greater to protrude therefrom, without having a rim for this.
  • the parts to be assembled are provided with a seal placed between them and it is clear that the material used for the rings 9a, 9b can advantageously be chosen to also perform the function of seal.
  • the necessity or the utility of having a seal and using this necessity or utility to design a ring for distinguishing tensions, said ring then having at least two functions, is entirely original.
  • such a ring can also serve as a protective means of impact, the constituent material then being chosen accordingly.
  • protuberances such as 12a, 12'a and 12b, 12'b to protect exposed or projecting parts of one of the parts, as here the lug 8 of the connector socket 2.
  • each element has only one ring, it is obvious that several rings can be provided, one indicating for example a range of nominal operating voltages and the other a range of frequencies.
  • One can of course also provide a multicolored ring.
  • the invention extends not only to the ring but to each connection element thus equipped and to each device consisting of two elements to be coupled.
  • the example represents an outlet formed of a plug and a socket outlet, it could be an extension (mobile outlet and plug) or a connector (mobile socket and connector base).
  • socket outlet or the connector socket could be fixed on a larger assembly than the poi- shown or the box shown, for example a distribution cabinet, a machine frame or the like, ...

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Abstract

The invention concerns marking means for noting the working voltage of an electrical connection element (2; 4), mounted on an accessory or support (3; 5), characterised in that it is in the form of at least a coloured ring (9a, 9b) arranged to be inserted between the connection element (2;4) and its support (3; 5), at least one of the ring dimensions in diametrical direction being not smaller than the corresponding dimensions of the connection element (2; 4) and/or its support (3; 5) at their interface so as to have an annular peripheral display surface (11a, 11b) which, at least partly, is flush with or projects from said connection element and/or its support.

Description

Bague de repérage de la tension d'emploi d'un élément de connexion électrique. Ring marking the operating voltage of an electrical connection element.
L'invention concerne un moyen de repérage pour indiquer la tension d'emploi d'un élément de connexion électrique, et elle concerne aussi un élément et un dispositif de connexion électrique équipé de tels moyens.The invention relates to a marking means for indicating the operating voltage of an electrical connection element, and it also relates to an element and an electrical connection device equipped with such means.
Les dispositifs de connexion électrique comportent généralement deux orga- nés à accoupler entre eux.The electrical connection devices generally comprise two members to be coupled together.
Un tel dispositif peut consister, par exemple, en une prise de courant constituée d'un socle de prise de courant et d'une fiche, ou d'un prolongateur constitué d'une prise mobile et d'une fiche, ou encore d'un connecteur constitué d'un socle de connecteur et d'une prise mobile. Chaque organe à accoupler comporte un élément de connexion destiné à s'accoupler et se connecter électriquement avec l'élément de connexion de l'autre organe, et se présentant sous la forme d'un socle de prise de courant ou d'un socle de connecteur, lequel est monté sur un accessoire ou support tels une poignée, un boîtier, un manchon, ou autre, un bâti de machine, etc. Dans tous les cas, les caractéristiques électriques des deux éléments de connexion à accoupler doivent bien entendu correspondre pour assurer un passage correct du courant électrique de l'un à l'autre.Such a device may consist, for example, of a socket outlet consisting of a socket outlet socket and a plug, or of an extension device consisting of a movable socket and a plug, or a connector consisting of a connector base and a mobile socket. Each member to be coupled comprises a connection element intended to couple and connect electrically with the connection element of the other member, and being in the form of a socket-outlet or a connection base. connector, which is mounted on an accessory or support such as a handle, a housing, a sleeve, or the like, a machine frame, etc. In all cases, the electrical characteristics of the two connection elements to be coupled must of course correspond to ensure correct passage of the electric current from one to the other.
Par sécurité pour les personnes et les appareils, les éléments de connexion de ce type sont généralement pourvus de moyens de différenciation et de détrompage afin que seuls les éléments électriquement compatibles entre eux puissent s'accoupler.For safety for people and devices, connection elements of this type are generally provided with differentiation and keying means so that only elements that are electrically compatible with each other can be coupled.
En outre, même s'il ne s'agit pas d'une question de sécurité, il peut s'avérer pratique que des éléments électriquement compatibles puissent se reconnaître par un repérage particulier et notamment par une couleur choisie en fonction de la tension à délivrer ou à recevoir, les couleurs de repérage selon les tensions faisant d'ailleurs l'objet de recommandations dans certaines normes d'appareils électriques.In addition, even if it is not a question of safety, it may prove practical that electrically compatible elements can be recognized by a particular marking and in particular by a color chosen according to the voltage to be delivered. or to be received, the marking colors according to the voltages which are moreover the subject of recommendations in certain standards of electrical appliances.
Souvent, les moyens de détrompage nécessitent une fabrication particulière et il peut alors être envisagé de fabriquer les éléments de connexion ou une partie de ceux-ci d'une certaine couleur, qui sera fonction de manière conventionnelle des caractéristiques électriques dudit élément. Toutefois, cette façon de procéder entraîne évidemment un surcoût.Often, the polarizing means require a particular manufacture and it can then be envisaged to manufacture the connection elements or a part of these of a certain color, which will depend conventionally on the electrical characteristics of said element. However, this way of proceeding obviously involves an additional cost.
De plus, les moyens de différenciation des caractéristiques électriques comme dans les dispositifs généralement fabriqués par le demandeur, peuvent dépendre d'un simple positionnement angulaire du support des contacts électriques, toutes les pièces étant par ailleurs les mêmes pour diverses caractéristiques, de telle sorte que pour notamment des raisons évidentes de fabrication et de reconnaissance de gamme, toutes les pièces ont avantageusement la même couleur.In addition, the means for differentiating the electrical characteristics as in the devices generally manufactured by the applicant, may depend on a simple angular positioning of the support of the electrical contacts, all the parts being moreover the same for various characteristics, such so that in particular for obvious reasons of manufacturing and range recognition, all the parts advantageously have the same color.
Si l'on désire malgré tout créer un système de distinction ou de repérage par couleur, il y avait donc lieu de rechercher un moyen simple, efficace et permanent, qui n'obligeait pas à concevoir des dispositifs entiers ou en partie d'une certaine couleur. Ce problème était déjà posé depuis longtemps et n'avait pu être résolu jusqu'à présent.If, in spite of everything, we wanted to create a system of distinction or marking by color, it was therefore necessary to look for a simple, effective and permanent means, which did not require the design of entire devices or in part of a certain color. This problem had already been posed for a long time and had not been resolved until now.
Enfin, avec une couleur particulière attribuée seulement à une partie de l'élément de connexion, par exemple le couvercle de protection d'un socle de prise de cou- rant, le repérage disparaît en cas de destruction dudit couvercle tandis que son remplacement, lorsque cela est possible, crée un risque de confusion entre les couleurs disponibles au cours de la réparation.Finally, with a particular color assigned only to a part of the connection element, for example the protective cover of a socket outlet, the marking disappears in the event of destruction of said cover while its replacement, when this is possible, creates a risk of confusion between the colors available during the repair.
L'invention propose à cet effet de manière originale, un moyen de repérage pour distinguer la tension d'emploi d'un élément de connexion électrique monté sur un accessoire ou support, désigné ci-après par support, qui est notamment remarquable en ce qu'il se présente sous la forme d'au moins une bague colorée qui est aménagée pour être intercalée entre l'élément de connexion et son support, au moins l'une des dimensions de la bague dans le sens diamétral étant au moins égale aux dimensions correspondantes de l'élément de connexion et/ou son support au niveau de leur plan d'assemblage afin de présenter une surface périphérique annulaire de visualisation qui, au moins en partie, affleure ou fait saillie dudit élément de connexion et/ou de son support.The invention provides for this purpose in an original way, a locating means for distinguishing the operating voltage of an electrical connection element mounted on an accessory or support, hereinafter referred to as support, which is particularly remarkable in that '' it is in the form of at least one colored ring which is arranged to be interposed between the connection element and its support, at least one of the dimensions of the ring in the diametrical direction being at least equal to the dimensions corresponding to the connection element and / or its support at their assembly plane in order to present an annular peripheral display surface which, at least in part, is flush with or protrudes from said connection element and / or its support .
La bague est, par exemple, serrée entre les deux pièces de l'élément de connexion et son support, par vissage. Selon un mode de réalisation, la bague présente d'une part, une zone annulaire dans le plan d'assemblage de l'élément de connexion et de son support, laquelle est serrée entre ces derniers et, d'autre part, un rebord périphérique qui constitue la surface annulaire de visualisation, et sous lequel vient s'emboîter une partie de l'élément de connexion et/ou de son support. Dans ce cas, la paroi intérieure du rebord périphérique de la bague est avantageusement ajustée aux dimensions de la partie de l'élément de connexion ou de son support qui vient s'emboîter de telle sorte que la bague peut rester en place au cours du montage ou du démontage de l'élément de connexion sur son support. Entre l'élément de connexion et son support, il y a généralement un joint d'étanchéité et il peut être avantageux que la bague soit constituée au moins en partie d'une matière adéquate pour assurer en même temps la fonction de joint d'étanchéité.The ring is, for example, clamped between the two parts of the connection element and its support, by screwing. According to one embodiment, the ring has on the one hand, an annular zone in the assembly plane of the connection element and of its support, which is clamped between the latter and, on the other hand, a peripheral rim which constitutes the annular viewing surface, and under which a part of the connection element and / or of its support is fitted. In this case, the inner wall of the peripheral rim of the ring is advantageously adjusted to the dimensions of the part of the connection element or of its support which comes to fit so that the ring can remain in place during assembly. or dismantling the connection element on its support. Between the connection element and its support, there is generally a seal and it may be advantageous that the ring is made at least in part of a suitable material to ensure at the same time the function of seal .
De même, la bague peut en alternative ou de manière complémentaire, avoir encore une autre fonction. A cet effet, la bague fait, par exemple, saillie de l'élément de connexion et de son support et elle est constituée au moins en partie d'une matière adéquate pour assurer en même temps la fonction de protecteur de chocs.Similarly, the ring can alternatively or in addition, have yet another function. For this purpose, the ring protrudes, for example, from the connection element and from its support and it is made at least in part of an adequate material to ensure at the same time the function of impact protector.
Il peut être aussi avantageux dans certains cas que la bague comporte au moins une protubérance en vue d'assurer la protection aux chocs d'une partie en saillie de l'élément de connexion, par exemple un ergot d'accrochage prévu sur l'un des éléments pour le crochet dont est muni l'autre élément à accoupler.It may also be advantageous in certain cases for the ring to have at least one protuberance in order to provide impact protection for a projecting part of the connection element, for example a latching pin provided on one elements for the hook with which the other element to be coupled is provided.
Il est clair que l'invention concerne aussi tout élément de connexion électrique monté sur un accessoire ou support et équipé d'au moins une telle bague et même, bien entendu, tout dispositif de connexion électrique comportant deux organes à ac- coupler entre eux, dont chacun est pourvu d'un élément de connexion électrique équipé d'au moins une bague selon l'invention car il est clair que l'intérêt de visualiser la tension d'emploi sur un élément est associé à la visualisation sur l'autre élément à accoupler.It is clear that the invention also relates to any electrical connection element mounted on an accessory or support and equipped with at least one such ring and even, of course, any electrical connection device comprising two members to be coupled together, each of which is provided with an electrical connection element equipped with at least one ring according to the invention because it is clear that the advantage of visualizing the operating voltage on one element is associated with visualization on the other element to mate.
Les dispositifs de connexion peuvent être de nature diverse, comme déjà dit, et en particulier un socle de prise de courant et une fiche, ou une prise mobile et une fiche, ou encore un socle de connecteur et une prise mobile.The connection devices can be of a diverse nature, as already mentioned, and in particular a socket outlet and a plug, or a mobile socket and a plug, or even a connector socket and a mobile socket.
L'invention sera bien comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre et qui se réfère aux dessins annexés dans lesquels:The invention will be clearly understood on reading the description which follows and which refers to the appended drawings in which:
- la figure 1 représente une prise de courant constituée par un socle de prise de courant monté sur un boîtier et par une fiche à poignée, la fiche étant représentée en position accouplée mais seules les bagues selon l'invention sont représentées en traits pleins sur cette figure,- Figure 1 shows an outlet consisting of a socket outlet mounted on a housing and a plug with handle, the plug being shown in the coupled position but only the rings according to the invention are shown in solid lines on this figure,
- les figures 2 et 3 sont des vues éclatées à axe brisé, respectivement de la fiche à poignée et du socle sur boîtier de la figure 1.- Figures 2 and 3 are exploded views with broken axis, respectively of the handle plug and the base on the housing of Figure 1.
La prise de courant représentée à titre d'exemple sur les dessins, comporte donc une fiche 1 formée d'un socle de connecteur 2 et d'une poignée 3. Le socle de connecteur 2 constitue l'élément de connexion de la fiche sur lequel est fixée ici la poignée 3, constituant un accessoire ou support et à laquelle sera arrimé un câble non représenté .The outlet shown as an example in the drawings, therefore comprises a plug 1 formed by a connector base 2 and a handle 3. The connector base 2 constitutes the connection element of the plug on which the handle 3 is fixed here, constituting an accessory or support and to which a cable, not shown, will be secured.
Le socle de prise de courant 4 est ici monté sur un support sous la forme d'un boîtier 5, ce dernier étant, par exemple, destiné à être fixé sur un mur en vue de constituer un socle mural.The socket outlet socket 4 is here mounted on a support in the form of a box 5, the latter being, for example, intended to be fixed to a wall in order to constitute a wall socket.
Le mot boîtier doit d'ailleurs être compris dans son sens le plus général et il peut s'agir notamment d'un simple manchon, ou encore d'un coffret, voire d'une armoire de répartition ou autre. De manière connue, le socle de connecteur 2 de la fiche 1 est pourvu de contacts sous forme de broches et le socle de prise de courant 4 de contacts antagonistes disposés dans des logements isolants dont les ouvertures sont généralement protégées par un disque de sécurité rotatif destiné à être entraîné par les broches de la fiche. Le socle de prise de courant est par ailleurs pourvu d'un couvercle 6 et d'un crochet 7 destiné à venir s'accrocher sur un ergot 8 du socle de connecteur 2 afin de verrouiller la fiche et le socle de prise de courant en position accouplée de connexion. Comme le montrent bien les figures 2 et 3, le socle de connecteur 2 et la poignée 3 sont fixés entre eux de même que le socle de prise de courant 4 et le boîtier 5. La fixation des pièces 2, 3 et respectivement 4, 5 s'effectue par exemple par vissage et on voit parfaitement les vis sur la figure 1 et les trous nécessaires dans les pièces sur les figures 2 et 3.The word box must also be understood in its most general sense and it can especially be a simple sleeve, or even a box, or even a distribution cabinet or the like. In known manner, the connector base 2 of the plug 1 is provided with contacts in the form of pins and the socket outlet 4 of antagonistic contacts arranged in insulating housings whose openings are generally protected by a rotating safety disc intended to be driven by the pins of the plug. The socket outlet is also provided with a cover 6 and a hook 7 intended to be hooked on a lug 8 of the connector socket 2 in order to lock the plug and the socket outlet in position coupled connection. As FIGS. 2 and 3 clearly show, the connector base 2 and the handle 3 are fixed to each other, as are the socket outlet 4 and the housing 5. The fixing of the parts 2, 3 and 4, 5 respectively This is done, for example, by screwing in and you can perfectly see the screws in FIG. 1 and the necessary holes in the parts in FIGS. 2 and 3.
Entre le socle de connecteur 2 et la poignée 3 d'une part, et le socle de prise de courant 4 et le boîtier 5 d'autre part, sont intercalées une bague 9a et respective- ment 9b qui sont serrées entre les pièces vissées entre elles comme il vient d'être dit ci-avant.Between the connector base 2 and the handle 3 on the one hand, and the socket outlet 4 and the housing 5 on the other hand, are interposed a ring 9a and respectively 9b which are clamped between the parts screwed between them as has just been said above.
Comme le montrent ici les figures 2 et 3, les bagues 9a, 9b sont ici identiques grâce à des conceptions correspondantes des interfaces des pièces à assembler.As shown here in FIGS. 2 and 3, the rings 9a, 9b are here identical thanks to corresponding designs of the interfaces of the parts to be assembled.
Les bagues 9a, 9b ont une couleur identique qui est différente de celle des pièces elles-mêmes, celles-ci étant généralement toutes de la même couleur.The rings 9a, 9b have an identical color which is different from that of the parts themselves, these generally being all of the same color.
Chaque bague 9a, 9b présente ici une zone annulaire 10a, 10b, destinée à être serrée entre les pièces à assembler et un rebord périphérique annulaire 11a, 11b, sous lequel vient s'emboîter une partie de l'une des pièces à assembler, comme le montre la figure 1 , à savoir l'arrière du socle du connecteur 2 ou du socle de prise de courant 4 pour les bagues respectivement 9a et 9b. Le rebord périphérique 11a, 11b est avantageusement ajusté pour que la bague tienne en place sur la pièce correspondante, même si les deux pièces ne sont pas fixées l'une à l'autre, afin de faciliter les montages et démontages et éviter les risques de perte de ladite bague.Each ring 9a, 9b here has an annular zone 10a, 10b, intended to be clamped between the parts to be assembled and an annular peripheral rim 11a, 11b, under which comes part of one of the parts to be assembled, as shown in Figure 1, namely the rear of the connector base 2 or socket outlet 4 for the rings 9a and 9b respectively. The peripheral edge 11a, 11b is advantageously adjusted so that the ring remains in place on the corresponding part, even if the two parts are not fixed to each other, in order to facilitate assembly and disassembly and to avoid the risks of loss of said ring.
Comme le montre bien la figure 1, le rebord 11a, 11b de la bague constitue une surface annulaire de visualisation.As clearly shown in FIG. 1, the rim 11a, 11b of the ring constitutes an annular viewing surface.
Le fait de prévoir une bague à emboîtement permet de visualiser une surface annulaire convenable qui fait légèrement saillie des pièces sans nécessiter une épaisseur trop importante.The fact of providing a nesting ring makes it possible to visualize a suitable annular surface which projects slightly from the parts without requiring too great a thickness.
Toutefois, les bagues pourraient présenter des dimensions correspondantes à celles d'au moins l'une des pièces dans leur plan d'assemblage pour affleurer au moins celle-ci ou être légèrement supérieures pour en faire saillie, sans pour cela posséder un rebord.However, the rings could have dimensions corresponding to those of at least one of the parts in their assembly plane to be at least flush with it or be slightly greater to protrude therefrom, without having a rim for this.
Généralement, les pièces à assembler sont pourvues d'un joint d'étanchéité disposé entre elles et il est clair que la matière utilisée pour les bagues 9a, 9b peut avantageusement être choisie pour réaliser aussi la fonction de joint d'étanchéité. Autrement dit, la nécessité ou l'utilité d'avoir un joint d'étanchéité et se servir de cette nécessité ou utilité pour concevoir une bague de distinction des tensions, ladite bague ayant alors au moins deux fonctions, est tout à fait original.Generally, the parts to be assembled are provided with a seal placed between them and it is clear that the material used for the rings 9a, 9b can advantageously be chosen to also perform the function of seal. In other words, the necessity or the utility of having a seal and using this necessity or utility to design a ring for distinguishing tensions, said ring then having at least two functions, is entirely original.
En outre, une telle bague peut aussi servir de moyen protecteur de chocs, la matière constitutive étant alors choisie en conséquence.In addition, such a ring can also serve as a protective means of impact, the constituent material then being chosen accordingly.
Dans certains cas, on peut même prévoir des protubérances telles que 12a, 12'a et 12b, 12'b pour protéger des parties exposées ou en saillie de l'une des pièces, comme ici l'ergot 8 du socle de connecteur 2.In certain cases, it is even possible to provide protuberances such as 12a, 12'a and 12b, 12'b to protect exposed or projecting parts of one of the parts, as here the lug 8 of the connector socket 2.
Si dans les modes de réalisation représentés, chaque élément ne présente qu'une bague, il est évident que plusieurs bagues peuvent être prévues, l'une indiquant par exemple une fourchette de tensions nominales d'emploi et l'autre une fourchette de fréquences. On peut aussi bien entendu prévoir une bague multicolore.If in the embodiments shown, each element has only one ring, it is obvious that several rings can be provided, one indicating for example a range of nominal operating voltages and the other a range of frequencies. One can of course also provide a multicolored ring.
Comme déjà dit, l'invention s'étend non seulement à la bague mais à chaque élément de connexion ainsi équipé et à chaque dispositif constitué de deux éléments à accoupler.As already said, the invention extends not only to the ring but to each connection element thus equipped and to each device consisting of two elements to be coupled.
De plus, comme déjà dit aussi, si l'exemple représente une prise de courant formée d'une fiche et d'un socle de prise de courant, il pourrait s'agir d'un prolongateur (prise mobile et fiche) ou d'un connecteur (prise mobile et socle de connecteur).In addition, as already said also, if the example represents an outlet formed of a plug and a socket outlet, it could be an extension (mobile outlet and plug) or a connector (mobile socket and connector base).
Enfin, on rappelle aussi que le socle de prise de courant ou le socle de connecteur pourrait être fixé sur un ensemble de plus grande dimension que la poi- gnée ou le boîtier représentés, comme par exemple une armoire de répartition, un bâti de machine ou similaire, ... Finally, it is also recalled that the socket outlet or the connector socket could be fixed on a larger assembly than the poi- shown or the box shown, for example a distribution cabinet, a machine frame or the like, ...

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1 ) Moyen de repérage pour distinguer la tension d'emploi d'un élément (2;4) de connexion électrique monté sur un accessoire ou support (3;5) désigné ci-après par support, caractérisé en ce qu'il se présente sous la forme d'au moins une bague colorée (9a,9b) qui est aménagée pour être intercalée entre l'élément de connexion (2;4) et son support (3;5), au moins l'une des dimensions de la bague dans le sens diamétral étant au moins égale aux dimensions correspondantes de l'élément de connexion (2;4) et/ou de son support (3;5) au niveau de leur plan d'assemblage afin de présenter une surface périphérique annulaire de visualisation (11a,11b) qui, au moins en partie, affleure ou fait saillie dudit élément de connexion et/ou de son support.1) Marking means for distinguishing the operating voltage of an element (2; 4) of electrical connection mounted on an accessory or support (3; 5) hereinafter designated by support, characterized in that it presents in the form of at least one colored ring (9a, 9b) which is arranged to be interposed between the connection element (2; 4) and its support (3; 5), at least one of the dimensions of the ring in the diametrical direction being at least equal to the corresponding dimensions of the connection element (2; 4) and / or of its support (3; 5) at their assembly plane in order to present an annular peripheral surface of display (11a, 11b) which, at least in part, is flush with or protrudes from said connection element and / or from its support.
2) Moyen de repérage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la bague (9a,9b) est serrée entre l'élément de connexion (2;4) et son support (3;5), par vissage.2) locating means according to claim 1, characterized in that the ring (9a, 9b) is clamped between the connection element (2; 4) and its support (3; 5), by screwing.
3) Moyen de repérage selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que la bague (9a,9b) présente d'une part, une zone annulaire (10a, 10b) dans le plan d'assemblage de l'élément de connexion (2;4) et de son support (3;5), laquelle est serrée entre ces derniers et, d'autre part, un rebord périphérique (11 a, 11b) qui cons- titue la surface annulaire de visualisation, et sous lequel vient s'emboîter une partie de l'élément de connexion et/ou de son support.3) locating means according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the ring (9a, 9b) has on the one hand, an annular zone (10a, 10b) in the assembly plane of the element connection (2; 4) and its support (3; 5), which is clamped between the latter and, on the other hand, a peripheral rim (11a, 11b) which constitutes the annular display surface, and under which a part of the connection element and / or its support fits.
4) Moyen de repérage selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que la paroi intérieure du rebord périphérique (11 a, 11b) de la bague, est ajustée aux dimensions de la partie de l'élément de connexion ou de son support qui vient s'emboîter de telle sorte que la bague peut rester en place au cours du montage ou du démontage de l'élément de connexion sur son support.4) locating means according to claim 3, characterized in that the inner wall of the peripheral flange (11a, 11b) of the ring, is adjusted to the dimensions of the part of the connection element or of its support which comes s 'fit together so that the ring can remain in place during assembly or disassembly of the connection element on its support.
5) Moyen de repérage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que la bague (9a,9b) est constituée au moins en partie d'une matière adéquate pour assurer en même temps la fonction de joint d'étanchéité. 6) Moyen de repérage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la bague (9a,9b) fait saillie de l'élément de connexion (2;4) et de son support (3;5) et qu'elle est constituée au moins en partie d'une matière adéquate pour assurer en même temps la fonction de protecteur de chocs.5) locating means according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the ring (9a, 9b) consists at least in part of a suitable material to ensure at the same time the function of seal. 6) locating means according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the ring (9a, 9b) protrudes from the connection element (2; 4) and its support (3; 5) and that 'It is made at least in part of an adequate material to ensure at the same time the function of shock protector.
7) Moyen de repérage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que la surface périphérique annulaire (11 a, 11b) de la bague (9a,9b) comporte au moins une protubérance (12a,12'a; 12b,12'b) en vue d'assurer la protection aux chocs d'une partie en saillie (8) de l'élément de connexion (2).7) locating means according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the annular peripheral surface (11a, 11b) of the ring (9a, 9b) comprises at at least one protuberance (12a, 12'a; 12b, 12'b) in order to provide impact protection of a projecting part (8) of the connection element (2).
8) Elément de connexion électrique (2;4) monté sur un accessoire ou support (3;5) et équipé d'au moins une bague (9a,9b) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7.8) electrical connection element (2; 4) mounted on an accessory or support (3; 5) and equipped with at least one ring (9a, 9b) according to one of claims 1 to 7.
9) Dispositif de connexion électrique telle une prise de courant comportant deux organes (1 ; 4,5) à accoupler entre eux, tels une fiche et un socle de prise de courant, dont chacun est pourvu d'un élément de connexion électrique (2;4) équipé d'au moins une bague (9a,9b) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7. 9) Electrical connection device such as a socket outlet comprising two members (1; 4.5) to be coupled together, such as a plug and a socket outlet socket, each of which is provided with an electrical connection element (2 ; 4) fitted with at least one ring (9a, 9b) according to one of claims 1 to 7.
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