EP1039606B1 - Device for electrically conductive connecting two or more electrical apparatuses - Google Patents

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EP1039606B1
EP1039606B1 EP00105004A EP00105004A EP1039606B1 EP 1039606 B1 EP1039606 B1 EP 1039606B1 EP 00105004 A EP00105004 A EP 00105004A EP 00105004 A EP00105004 A EP 00105004A EP 1039606 B1 EP1039606 B1 EP 1039606B1
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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
    • H01R9/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, e.g. terminal strips or terminal blocks; Terminals or binding posts mounted upon a base or in a case; Bases therefor
    • H01R9/22—Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
    • H01R9/24—Terminal blocks
    • H01R9/2416—Means for guiding or retaining wires or cables connected to terminal blocks
    • H—ELECTRICITY
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    • 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
    • H01R13/58—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/48—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member
    • H01R4/4809—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar
    • H01R4/48185—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar adapted for axial insertion of a wire end
    • H01R4/48275—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar adapted for axial insertion of a wire end with an opening in the housing for insertion of a release tool

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  • the invention relates to a device for electrically conductive connection of at least two electrical devices equipped with electrical cables are at least two of a common coat surrounded, isolated having electrical conductors, consisting of an approximately rectangular housing Insulating material having a lower part and an upper part connectable to the same and in which connection elements for the conductors of the lines different Devices are arranged.
  • Such devices are used in electrical installation and wiring technology various applications needed. They become universally valid For example, referred to as "distribution boxes".
  • distributed boxes in the case of installation, for example, in the lower part of the housing introduced electrical leads from different sides. Their stripped conductors are in the lower part, for example, with screw terminals connected with each other. The effort is increasing with the number of too Connecting conductors considerably, especially since the interior of the housing base quickly becomes confusing. There is also a risk that accidentally wrong ladder be connected to each other.
  • the invention is based on the object, the device described above so too design that electrical devices are connected easier and safer can.
  • this device When using this device can be two or more electrical devices to simple Be connected with each other. There will be no separate mounting clamps or other fasteners needed.
  • the insulated conductors the two lines to be connected in the groove-like guides or through the wells arranged clearly and unmistakably, so that it also at a larger number of lines can not lead to faulty circuits.
  • These simple and easily recognizable arrangement of the insulated conductors can by a color Marking the guides and also the through holes can still be improved that matches the colors of the conductor insulations.
  • Both the first line as well as the respectively second line are by the impressions in the receptions On the one hand and the wells on the other hand set automatically relieved of strain, so that the contact points are not mechanically stressed.
  • the before assembly with given length stripped and stripped conductors are after placing the Upper part on the lower part only so far in the corresponding through holes the top part until it is in contact with the electrical contacts underneath, which in a preferred embodiment are designed as easily detachable clamping contacts, can be connected.
  • the in-housing fasteners with which the electrical contacts electrically connected in a preferred embodiment than on a Printed circuit board mounted printed circuit. That offers the possibility For example, pumps and control and regulating devices to the circuit board connect, of which additional functions for the connected electrical appliances to be delivered.
  • the insulating material, preferably plastic, existing, approximately rectangular housing the device comprises a lower part 1 and an upper part 2, which by means of rotary connectors. 3 can be connected to each other when the upper part 2 is placed on the lower part 1.
  • the Housing can be covered by a cover 4.
  • In the upper part 2 of the housing can off Plastic existing blocks 5 are fixed, in which a variety of electrical Contacts is attached.
  • the contacts can plug contacts or also Be screwed.
  • clamping contacts 6 (FIG. 4) used, which will be considered in the following description.
  • the terminal contacts 6 can be electrically connected to the tracks of a printed circuit be, which are mounted on a printed circuit board 7. On the circuit board 7 are then the Combined "connecting elements" of the device.
  • the lower part 1 of the housing has shown in FIG. 2 on one of its longitudinal sides recordings 8 for zugentlasteten fixing of first electrical lines 9.
  • the lines. 9 are pressed during assembly from above into the recesses 8, as shown in FIG. 2 is schematically indicated for a line 9.
  • the line 9 is thereby protected against acting in the direction of arrow 11 tensile load.
  • Fig. 2 are three Head 13 drawn.
  • the guides 12 are formed so that the conductor 13th be deflected by 90 °. They protrude in the assembled state with their ends from the Lower part 1 out, in the direction of aufdinden on the lower part 1 Tops 2.
  • the upper part 2 has on its one side Löngsseite parallel to each other, after externally open grooves 14, of which in Fig. 3, only the upper part can be seen.
  • the conductor 13 of the first lines 9 In the Grooves 14 are in a sealed housing, the conductor 13 of the first lines 9.
  • An the other longitudinal side of the upper part 2 are parallel to each other, after externally open recesses 15 mounted in which second, insulated electrical conductors 16th having electrical wires 17 can be pressed relieved of strain.
  • the Lines 17 are formed by protrusions 18 mounted in the recesses 15 trapped.
  • the projections 18 are preferably opposite each other on the two lying sides of the recesses 15 offset from each other. You press in the isolation of located in the recesses 15 lines 17, the be bent slightly S-shaped.
  • the through holes 19, 20 and 21 may be marked differently in color be.
  • even labels can be attached, as the Letters "L” and “N” for connection to the 230 V AC mains. The danger of wrong connections can be further reduced.
  • the device according to the invention is handled, for example, as follows:
  • the lower part 1 is attached to a wall or a rail. After that, the first Line 9 is pressed into a receptacle 8, the conductor 13 on a predetermined Length stripped and at its end on a likewise predetermined length are stripped. The conductors 13 are then inserted into the guides 12 so that they to 90 ° bent and with their ends forward, in the direction of aufdin Upper part 2 protrude from the lower part 1.
  • the terminal contacts 6 can be soldered in Fixed ways of prefabrication.
  • the thus prepared shell 2 is then on the Lower part 1 is placed and connected by means of the rotary connector 3 with the same.
  • the Head 13 of the line 9 are then in the grooves 14 of the upper part 2 and protrude with their stripped ends beyond the same.
  • the ends of the conductors 13 can thereafter bent over and plugged into one of the holes 19, as it is in schematic Representation of Fig. 5 shows. They are then by a resilient bracket 23 of the corresponding contact element 6 pressed against the same. To release the connection needs only with a pointed object from above through the slot 22 on the bracket 23 to be pressed.
  • the conductor 13 can then again from the through hole 19th be pulled out.
  • the insulated conductors 16 of the second line 17 are also at predetermined lengths stripped and stripped at their ends.
  • the line 17 is closed Housing in a recess 15 of the upper part 2 is pressed so that the ends of their Head 16 as well as the ends of the conductors 13 up over the top of the second protrude.
  • the ends of the conductors 16 can then be bent over and into one of the Through holes 20 or 21 are inserted.
  • Fig. 5 are two in the Through holes 20 and 21 inserted conductor 16 located. They reach into the associated terminal contacts 6 a.
  • the conductors 13 and 16 of the two lines 9 and 17 are then on the printed circuit board 7 together and optionally with a Voltage source connected. A separate connector is not required.
  • the device according to the invention can be with particular advantage in one Install the heating circuit distributor of a heating system in which the room thermostats coming electrical lines end and in which one of the number of heating circuits corresponding number of electrically controllable valves is arranged, which also as Actuators are called.
  • the first lines described in the foregoing 9 may be the lines coming from the room thermostats while the second lines 17 are connected to the actuators.
  • the device is used then for easy connection of room thermostats and actuators as well as to their circuitry correct assignment.
  • the use of the printed circuit board 7 here offers the particular advantage that additional functions, such as an automatic control of individual heating circuits or the Actuation of circulating pumps, which are stored in corresponding modules, via suitable adapter can be connected.
  • suitable adapter can For example, the front side by a recognizable in Fig. 1 opening 24 of the upper part 2 in the closed housing are inserted. At this point could also be a part a connector to be attached to the device on which a module can be plugged.
  • the lower parts 2 at their end faces with corresponding locking elements be equipped, via which two lower parts 2 are connected to each other can.
  • a device connectable by the device with reduced voltage of, for example, 24 V one can in a housing accommodated transformer are also attached to a lower part 2.
  • the Lower part 2 and the housing of the transformer are then preferably corresponding locking elements.

Abstract

The device has an insulating rectangular housing with lower (1) and upper (2) parts containing connection elements for conductors of cables for the different equipment. The lower part has an aperture in one long side for strain-relieving insertion of a first cable (9) and guides for insulated cable wires (13) inside the opposite wall that bend through 90 degrees and emanate towards the upper part. The exterior of the upper part has parallel grooves for strain-relieving insertion of a second cable (17) and holes for the stripped end of the conductors (16) of both cables. Contacts for the conductors are mounted inside the upper part. An Independent claim is also included for the use of a device for electrically conducting connection of electrical equipment as a connector in a heating circuit distributor in a heating system.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zum elektrisch leitenden Verbinden von mindestens zwei elektrischen Geräten, welche mit elektrischen Leitungen ausgerüstet sind, die mindestens zwei von einem gemeinsamen Mantel umgebene, isolierte elektrische Leiter aufweisen, bestehend aus einem etwa rechteckigen Gehäuse aus Isoliermaterial, das ein Unterteil und ein mit demselben verbindbares Oberteil aufweist und in welchem Verbindungselemente für die Leiter der Leitungen unterschiedlicher Geräte angeordnet sind.The invention relates to a device for electrically conductive connection of at least two electrical devices equipped with electrical cables are at least two of a common coat surrounded, isolated having electrical conductors, consisting of an approximately rectangular housing Insulating material having a lower part and an upper part connectable to the same and in which connection elements for the conductors of the lines different Devices are arranged.

Solche Vorrichtung werden in der elektrischen Installations- und Verdrahtungstechnik für unterschiedlichste Anwendungen benötigt. Sie werden dabei allgemeingültig beispielsweise als "Verteilerdosen" bezeichnet. im Montagefall werden beispielsweise in das Unterteil des Gehäuses elektrische Leitungen von unterschiedlichen Seiten eingeführt. Deren abisolierte Leiter werden im Unterteil beispielsweise mit Schraubklemmen miteinander verbunden. Der Aufwand dafür ist mit steigender Anzahl von zu verbindenden Leitern erheblich, zumal das Innere des Gehäuse-Unterteils schnell unübersichtlich wird. Es besteht außerdem die Gefahr, daß versehentlich falsche Leiter miteinander verbunden werden.Such devices are used in electrical installation and wiring technology various applications needed. They become universally valid For example, referred to as "distribution boxes". in the case of installation, for example, in the lower part of the housing introduced electrical leads from different sides. Their stripped conductors are in the lower part, for example, with screw terminals connected with each other. The effort is increasing with the number of too Connecting conductors considerably, especially since the interior of the housing base quickly becomes confusing. There is also a risk that accidentally wrong ladder be connected to each other.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, die eingangs beschriebene Vorrichtung so zu gestalten, daß elektrische Geräte einfacher und sicherer miteinander verbunden werden können. The invention is based on the object, the device described above so too design that electrical devices are connected easier and safer can.

Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung dadurch gelöst,

  • daß an einer Längsseite des Unterteils mindestens eine Aufnahme zum zugentlasteten Eindrücken einer ersten elektrischen Leitung angebracht ist,
  • daß an der der Aufnahme gegenüber liegenden Längsseite des Unterteils in dessen Innenraum mindestens zwei parallel zueinander verlaufende, rillenartige Führungen zum Einlegen der vom Mantel befreiten, isolierten Leiter einer in der Aufnahme befindlichen ersten Leitung mit einem derartigen Verlauf angeordnet sind, daß die Enden der in die Führungen einlegbaren Leiter um 90° gebogen sind und aus dem Unterteil in Richtung des aufzusetzenden Oberteils herausragen können,
  • daß an einer Außenseite des Oberteils mindestens zwei parallel zueinander verlaufende, rillenförmige Vertiefungen zum zugentlasteten Eindrücken einer zweiten elektrischen Leitung angeordnet sind,
  • daß in der Deckfläche des Oberteils Durchgangslöcher zum Einstecken der abisolierten Enden der Leiter beider Leitungen angebracht sind und
  • daß innen am Oberteil mit den Durchgangslöchern fluchtende elektrische Kontakte zum Anschließen der Leiter angeordnet sind, die elektrisch leitend mit den Verbindungselementen verbunden sind.
This object is achieved according to the invention characterized
  • in that at least one receptacle for strain-relieved impressions of a first electrical line is attached to a longitudinal side of the lower part,
  • that at the receiving opposite longitudinal side of the lower part in the interior of which at least two mutually parallel, groove-like guides for inserting the exempted jacket, insulated conductor of a recording in the first line are arranged with such a course that the ends of the in the Guides insertable conductor are bent by 90 ° and can protrude from the lower part in the direction of the aufzusetzenden shell,
  • that at least two mutually parallel, groove-shaped recesses for strain relief impressions of a second electrical line are arranged on an outer side of the upper part,
  • that through holes are provided for inserting the stripped ends of the conductors of both lines in the top surface of the upper part and
  • in that aligned on the upper part with the through holes aligned electrical contacts for connecting the conductors, which are electrically conductively connected to the connecting elements.

Bei Einsatz dieser Vorrichtung können zwei oder mehr elektrische Geräte auf einfache Weise miteinander verbunden werden. Es werden dafür keine gesondert zu montierenden Klemmen oder andere Verbindungselemente benötigt. Die isolierten Leiter der beiden zu verbindenden Leitungen sind in den rillenartigen Führungen bzw. durch die Vertiefungen übersichtlich und unverwechselbar angeordnet, so daß es auch bei einer größeren Anzahl von Leitungen nicht zu Fehlschaltungen kommen kann. Diese einfache und gut erkennbare Anordnung der isolierten Leiter kann durch eine farbliche Kennzeichnung der Führungen und auch der Durchgangslöcher noch verbessert werden, die mit den Farben der Leiterisolierungen übereinstimmt. Sowohl die jeweils erste Leitung als auch die jeweils zweite Leitung sind durch das Eindrücken in die Aufnahmen einerseits und die Vertiefungen andererseits automatisch zugentlastet festgelegt, so daß die Kontaktstellen mechanisch nicht belastet werden. Die vor der Montage mit vorgegebener Länge abgemantelten und abisolierten Leiter werden nach Aufsetzen des Oberteils auf das Unterteil nur noch so weit in die entsprechenden Durchgangslöcher des Oberteils eingesteckt, bis sie mit den darunter befindlichen elektrischen Kontakten, die in bevorzugter Ausführungsform als leicht lösbare Klemmkontakte ausgeführt sind, verbunden werden können.When using this device can be two or more electrical devices to simple Be connected with each other. There will be no separate mounting clamps or other fasteners needed. The insulated conductors the two lines to be connected in the groove-like guides or through the wells arranged clearly and unmistakably, so that it also at a larger number of lines can not lead to faulty circuits. These simple and easily recognizable arrangement of the insulated conductors can by a color Marking the guides and also the through holes can still be improved that matches the colors of the conductor insulations. Both the first line as well as the respectively second line are by the impressions in the receptions On the one hand and the wells on the other hand set automatically relieved of strain, so that the contact points are not mechanically stressed. The before assembly with given length stripped and stripped conductors are after placing the Upper part on the lower part only so far in the corresponding through holes the top part until it is in contact with the electrical contacts underneath, which in a preferred embodiment are designed as easily detachable clamping contacts, can be connected.

Die im Gehäuse befindlichen Verbindungselemente, mit denen die elektrischen Kontakte elektrisch leitend verbunden sind, können in bevorzugter Ausführungsform als auf einer Leiterkarte angebrachte gedruckte Schaltung ausgeführt sein. Das bietet die Möglichkeit, beispielsweise Pumpen sowie Steuer- und Regelvorrichtungen an die Leiterkarte anzuschließen, von denen Zusatzfunktionen für die verbundenen elektrischen Geräte geliefert werden.The in-housing fasteners with which the electrical contacts electrically connected in a preferred embodiment than on a Printed circuit board mounted printed circuit. That offers the possibility For example, pumps and control and regulating devices to the circuit board connect, of which additional functions for the connected electrical appliances to be delivered.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung gehen aus den Unteransprüchen hervor.Further advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims out.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel des Erfindungsgegenstandes ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt.An embodiment of the subject invention is shown in the drawings.

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  • Fig. 1 eine Explosionszeichnung der Vorrichtung nach der Erfindung in perspektivischer Darstellung.
  • Fig. 2 eine Draufsicht auf das Unterteil der Vorrichtung.
  • Fig. 3 eine Draufsicht auf das Oberteil der Vorrichtung.
  • Fig. 4 einen Querschnitt durch das geschlossene Gehäuse der Vorrichtung in vergrößerter Darstellung.
  • Fig. 5 eine ergänzte Version des Gehäuses nach Fig. 4.
    • Show it:
  • Fig. 1 is an exploded view of the device according to the invention in a perspective view.
  • Fig. 2 is a plan view of the lower part of the device.
  • Fig. 3 is a plan view of the upper part of the device.
  • 4 shows a cross section through the closed housing of the device in an enlarged view.
  • 5 shows a supplemented version of the housing according to FIG. 4.

    • Das aus Isoliermaterial, vorzugsweise Kunststoff, bestehende, etwa rechteckige Gehäuse der Vorrichtung weist ein Unterteil 1 und ein Oberteil 2 auf, die mittels Drehverbindern 3 miteinander verbindbar sind, wenn das Oberteil 2 auf das Unterteil 1 aufgesetzt ist. Das Gehäuse ist durch einen Deckel 4 abdeckbar. Im Oberteil 2 des Gehäuses können aus Kunststoff bestehende Blöcke 5 befestigt werden, in denen eine Vielzahl von elektrischen Kontakten angebracht ist. Die Kontakte können Steckkontakte oder auch Schraubkontakte sein. In bevorzugter Ausführungsform werden Klemmkontakte 6 (Fig. 4) eingesetzt, die in der folgenden Beschreibung berücksichtigt werden. Die Klemmkontakte 6 können elektrisch leitend mit den Leiterbahnen einer gedruckten Schaltung verbunden sein, die auf einer Leiterkarte 7 angebracht sind. Auf der Leiterkarte 7 sind dann die "Verbindungselemente" der Vorrichtung zusammengefaßt.The insulating material, preferably plastic, existing, approximately rectangular housing the device comprises a lower part 1 and an upper part 2, which by means of rotary connectors. 3 can be connected to each other when the upper part 2 is placed on the lower part 1. The Housing can be covered by a cover 4. In the upper part 2 of the housing can off Plastic existing blocks 5 are fixed, in which a variety of electrical Contacts is attached. The contacts can plug contacts or also Be screwed. In a preferred embodiment, clamping contacts 6 (FIG. 4) used, which will be considered in the following description. The terminal contacts 6 can be electrically connected to the tracks of a printed circuit be, which are mounted on a printed circuit board 7. On the circuit board 7 are then the Combined "connecting elements" of the device.

    Das Unterteil 1 des Gehäuses hat gemäß Fig. 2 an einer seiner Längsseiten Aufnahmen 8 zur zugentlasteten Festlegung von ersten elektrischen Leitungen 9. Die Leitungen 9 werden bei der Montage von oben in die Ausnehmungen 8 eingedrückt, so wie es in Fig. 2 für eine Leitung 9 schematisch angedeutet ist. Dabei drücken sich in den Ausnehmungen 8 angebrachte Lamellen 10 in den Mantel der jeweiligen Leitung 9 ein, die im wesentlichen quer zur Längsachse derselben verlaufen. Die Leitung 9 ist dadurch gegen eine in Richtung des Pfeiles 11 wirkende Zugbelastung geschützt.The lower part 1 of the housing has shown in FIG. 2 on one of its longitudinal sides recordings 8 for zugentlasteten fixing of first electrical lines 9. The lines. 9 are pressed during assembly from above into the recesses 8, as shown in FIG. 2 is schematically indicated for a line 9. This presses in the Recesses 8 attached slats 10 in the jacket of the respective line 9, which extend substantially transversely to the longitudinal axis thereof. The line 9 is thereby protected against acting in the direction of arrow 11 tensile load.

    An der den Aufnahmen 8 gegenüber liegenden Längsseite des Unterteils 1 sind parallel zueinander verlaufende Führungen 12 angebracht, in welche die vom Mantel befreiten, isolierten Leiter 13 der jeweiligen Leitung 9 eingelegt werden können. In Fig. 2 sind drei Leiter 13 eingezeichnet. Die Führungen 12 sind dabei so ausgebildet, daß die Leiter 13 um 90° umgelenkt werden. Sie ragen im Montagezustand mit ihren Enden aus dem Unterteil 1 heraus, und zwar in Richtung des auf das Unterteil 1 aufzusetzenden Oberteils 2.At the recordings 8 opposite longitudinal side of the lower part 1 are parallel attached to each other guides 12, in which the exempted from the coat, insulated conductor 13 of the respective line 9 can be inserted. In Fig. 2 are three Head 13 drawn. The guides 12 are formed so that the conductor 13th be deflected by 90 °. They protrude in the assembled state with their ends from the Lower part 1 out, in the direction of aufzusetzenden on the lower part 1 Tops 2.

    Das Oberteil 2 hat an seiner einen Löngsseite parallel zueinander verlaufende, nach außen offene Nuten 14, von denen in Fig. 3 nur der obere Teil zu erkennen ist. In den Nuten 14 liegen bei verschlossenem Gehäuse die Leiter 13 der ersten Leitungen 9. An der anderen Längsseite des Oberteils 2 sind parallel zueinander verlaufende, nach außen offene Vertiefungen 15 angebracht, in welche zweite, isolierte elektrische Leiter 16 aufweisende elektrische Leitungen 17 zugentlastet eingedrückt werden können. Die Leitungen 17 werden durch in den Vertiefungen 15 angebrachte Vorsprünge 18 eingeklemmt. Die Vorsprünge 18 sind vorzugsweise auf den beiden einander gegenüber liegenden Seiten der Vertiefungen 15 gegeneinander versetzt angebracht. Sie drücken sich in die Isolierung von in den Vertiefungen 15 befindlichen Leitungen 17 ein, die dadurch geringfügig S-förmig gebogen werden. The upper part 2 has on its one side Löngsseite parallel to each other, after externally open grooves 14, of which in Fig. 3, only the upper part can be seen. In the Grooves 14 are in a sealed housing, the conductor 13 of the first lines 9. An the other longitudinal side of the upper part 2 are parallel to each other, after externally open recesses 15 mounted in which second, insulated electrical conductors 16th having electrical wires 17 can be pressed relieved of strain. The Lines 17 are formed by protrusions 18 mounted in the recesses 15 trapped. The projections 18 are preferably opposite each other on the two lying sides of the recesses 15 offset from each other. You press in the isolation of located in the recesses 15 lines 17, the be bent slightly S-shaped.

    In der Deckfläche des Oberteils 2 sind in drei Reihen jeweils nebeneinander liegende Durchgangslöcher 19, 20 und 21 angebracht. In die Durchgangslöcher 19 können die abisolierten Enden der Leiter 13 eingesteckt werden. Die Durchgangslöcher 20 und 21 sind für die Enden der abisolierten Leiter 16 bestimmt. Die neben den Durchgangslöchern 19, 20 und 21 eingezeichneten Schlitze 22 dienen zum Lösen der innerhalb des Gehäuses unterhalb der Durchgangslöcher 19, 20 und 21 befindlichen Kontaktelemente 6, beispielsweise mittels eines Schraubendrehers.In the top surface of the upper part 2 are each juxtaposed in three rows Through holes 19, 20 and 21 attached. In the through holes 19, the stripped ends of the conductors 13 are inserted. The through holes 20 and 21 are intended for the ends of the stripped conductor 16. The next to the Through holes 19, 20 and 21 drawn slots 22 are used to solve the located within the housing below the through holes 19, 20 and 21 Contact elements 6, for example by means of a screwdriver.

    Die Durchgangslöcher 19, 20 und 21 können farblich unterschiedlich gekennzeichnet sein. Zusätzlich können auch noch Beschriftungen angebracht werden, wie die Buchstaben "L" und "N" für den Anschluß an das 230 V Wechselstromnetz. Die Gefahr von Falschverbindungen kann dadurch weiter vermindert werden.The through holes 19, 20 and 21 may be marked differently in color be. In addition, even labels can be attached, as the Letters "L" and "N" for connection to the 230 V AC mains. The danger of wrong connections can be further reduced.

    Die Vorrichtung nach der Erfindung wird beispielsweise wie folgt gehandhabt:The device according to the invention is handled, for example, as follows:

    Das Unterteil 1 wird an einer Wand oder einer Schiene befestigt. Danach wird die erste Leitung 9 in eine Aufnahme 8 eingedrückt, deren Leiter 13 auf einer vorgegebenen Länge abgemantelt und an ihren Ende auf einer ebenfalls vorgegebenen Länge abisoliert sind. Die Leiter 13 werden dann in die Führungen 12 so eingelegt, daß sie um 90° gebogen werden und mit ihren Enden nach vorn, in Richtung des aufzusetzenden Oberteils 2 aus dem Unterteil 1 herausragen.The lower part 1 is attached to a wall or a rail. After that, the first Line 9 is pressed into a receptacle 8, the conductor 13 on a predetermined Length stripped and at its end on a likewise predetermined length are stripped. The conductors 13 are then inserted into the guides 12 so that they to 90 ° bent and with their ends forward, in the direction of aufzusetzenden Upper part 2 protrude from the lower part 1.

    Im Oberteil 2 sind die mit den Klemmkontakten 6 bestückten Blöcke 5 und die Leiterplatte 7, in deren Leiterbahnen die Klemmkontakte 6 eingelötet sein können, im Wege der Vorfertigung befestigt. Das so vorbereitete Oberteil 2 wird dann auf das Unterteil 1 aufgesetzt und mittels der Drehverbinder 3 mit demselben verbunden. Die Leiter 13 der Leitung 9 liegen dann in den Nuten 14 des Oberteils 2 und ragen mit ihren abisolierten Enden über dasselbe hinaus. Die Enden der Leiter 13 können danach umgebogen und in eines der Löcher 19 eingesteckt werden, so wie es in schematischer Darstellung aus Fig. 5 hervorgeht. Sie werden dann durch einen federnden Bügel 23 des entsprechenden Kontaktelements 6 an dasselbe angedrückt. Zum Lösen der Verbindung braucht nur mit einem spitzen Gegenstand von oben durch den Schlitz 22 auf den Bügel 23 gedrückt zu werden. Der Leiter 13 kann dann wieder aus dem Durchgangsloch 19 herausgezogen werden.In the upper part 2, the equipped with the terminal contacts 6 blocks 5 and Printed circuit board 7, in the conductor tracks, the terminal contacts 6 can be soldered in Fixed ways of prefabrication. The thus prepared shell 2 is then on the Lower part 1 is placed and connected by means of the rotary connector 3 with the same. The Head 13 of the line 9 are then in the grooves 14 of the upper part 2 and protrude with their stripped ends beyond the same. The ends of the conductors 13 can thereafter bent over and plugged into one of the holes 19, as it is in schematic Representation of Fig. 5 shows. They are then by a resilient bracket 23 of the corresponding contact element 6 pressed against the same. To release the connection needs only with a pointed object from above through the slot 22 on the bracket 23 to be pressed. The conductor 13 can then again from the through hole 19th be pulled out.

    Die isolierten Leiter 16 der zweiten Leitung 17 sind ebenfalls auf vorgegebenen Längen abgemantelt und an ihren Enden abisoliert. Die Leitung 17 wird bei geschlossenem Gehäuse in eine Vertiefung 15 des Oberteils 2 so eingedrückt, daß die Enden ihrer Leiter 16 ebenso wie die Enden der Leiter 13 nach oben über das Oberteil 2 hinausragen. Die Enden der Leiter 16 können dann umgebogen und in eines der Durchgangslöcher 20 oder 21 eingesteckt werden. In Fig. 5 sind zwei in die Durchgangslöcher 20 und 21 eingesteckte Leiter 16 eingezeichnet. Sie greifen in die zugehörigen Klemmkontakte 6 ein. Die Leiter 13 und 16 der beiden Leitungen 9 und 17 sind danach über die Leiterkarte 7 miteinander und gegebenenfalls mit einer Spannungsquelle verbunden. Ein separater Verbinder ist dazu nicht erforderlich.The insulated conductors 16 of the second line 17 are also at predetermined lengths stripped and stripped at their ends. The line 17 is closed Housing in a recess 15 of the upper part 2 is pressed so that the ends of their Head 16 as well as the ends of the conductors 13 up over the top of the second protrude. The ends of the conductors 16 can then be bent over and into one of the Through holes 20 or 21 are inserted. In Fig. 5 are two in the Through holes 20 and 21 inserted conductor 16 located. They reach into the associated terminal contacts 6 a. The conductors 13 and 16 of the two lines 9 and 17 are then on the printed circuit board 7 together and optionally with a Voltage source connected. A separate connector is not required.

    Die Vorrichtung nach der Erfindung läßt sich mit besonderem Vorteil in einem Heizkreisverteiler einer Heizungsanlage einsetzen, in dem die von Raumthermostaten kommenden elektrischen Leitungen enden und in dem eine der Anzahl der Heizkreise entsprechende Anzahl von elektrisch steuerbaren Ventilen angeordnet ist, die auch als Stellantriebe bezeichnet werden. Die im Vorangehenden beschriebenen ersten Leitungen 9 können dabei die von den Raumthermostaten kommenden Leitungen sein, während die zweiten Leitungen 17 an die Stellantriebe angeschlossen sind. Die Vorrichtung dient dann zum einfachen Verbinden von Raumthermostaten und Stellantrieben sowie zu deren schaltungstechnisch richtiger Zuordnung.The device according to the invention can be with particular advantage in one Install the heating circuit distributor of a heating system in which the room thermostats coming electrical lines end and in which one of the number of heating circuits corresponding number of electrically controllable valves is arranged, which also as Actuators are called. The first lines described in the foregoing 9 may be the lines coming from the room thermostats while the second lines 17 are connected to the actuators. The device is used then for easy connection of room thermostats and actuators as well as to their circuitry correct assignment.

    Der Einsatz der Leiterkarte 7 mit gedruckter Schaltung bietet hier den besonderen Vorteil, daß Zusatzfunktionen, wie eine automatische Steuerung einzelner Heizkreise oder die Betätigung von Umwälzpumpen, die in entsprechende Modulen abgelegt sind, über geeignete Adapter angeschlossen werden können. Ein solcher Adapter kann beispielsweise stirnseitig durch eine in Fig. 1 erkennbare Öffnung 24 des Oberteils 2 in das geschlossene Gehäuse eingesteckt werden. An dieser Stelle könnte auch ein Teil einer Steckverbindung an der Vorrichtung angebracht sein, auf welcher ein Modul aufgesteckt werden kann. The use of the printed circuit board 7 here offers the particular advantage that additional functions, such as an automatic control of individual heating circuits or the Actuation of circulating pumps, which are stored in corresponding modules, via suitable adapter can be connected. Such an adapter can For example, the front side by a recognizable in Fig. 1 opening 24 of the upper part 2 in the closed housing are inserted. At this point could also be a part a connector to be attached to the device on which a module can be plugged.

    Wenn zwei oder mehr Gehäuse mit Unterteil 1 und Oberteil 2 montiert werden sollen, dann können die Unterteile 2 an ihren Stirnseiten mit korrespondierenden Rastelementen ausgerüstet sein, über welche jeweils zwei Unterteile 2 miteinander verbunden werden können. Wenn ein Betrieb einer durch die Vorrichtung verbindbaren Anlage mit reduzierter Spannung von beispielsweise 24 V erfolgen soll, kann ein in einem Gehäuse untergebrachter Transformator ebenfalls an einem Unterteil 2 befestigt werden. Das Unterteil 2 und das Gehäuse des Transformators haben dann vorzugsweise korrespondierende Rastelemente.If two or more housings with lower part 1 and upper part 2 are to be mounted, then the lower parts 2 at their end faces with corresponding locking elements be equipped, via which two lower parts 2 are connected to each other can. When an operation of a device connectable by the device with reduced voltage of, for example, 24 V, one can in a housing accommodated transformer are also attached to a lower part 2. The Lower part 2 and the housing of the transformer are then preferably corresponding locking elements.

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    1. Device for establishing an electrically conducting connection between at least two electrical appliances, which are equipped with electrical wires, at least two of which have insulated electrical conductors surrounded by a common sheath, consisting of a somewhat rectangular housing made of insulating material, which has a bottom part (1) and a top part (2) that can be connected to the same and in which connector elements for the wire conductors of different appliances are located, characterised in that
      at least one receptacle (8) for pressing in a first electrical wire (9) to provide strain relieve is attached to a long side of the bottom part (1),
      in the interior of the bottom part (1) on the opposite long side to the receptacle (8) at least two grooved guides (12) running parallel to each other, for inserting the stripped, insulated conductor (13) of a first wire (9) located in the receptacle (8), are positioned in such a sequence that the ends of the conductors, which can be inserted into the guides (12), are bent by 90° and can jut out of the bottom part (1) in the direction of the top part (2) to be attached,
      at least two grooved recesses (15) running parallel to each other to provide strain relieve when pressing in a second electrical wire (17) are positioned on an exterior of the top part (2),
      through holes (19, 20, 21) are positioned in the cover surface of the top part (2) for inserting the bared ends of the conductors (13, 16) of both wires (9, 17) and
      electrical contacts aligned with the through holes (19, 20, 21) are positioned inside the top part (2) for connecting the conductors (13, 16), which are electrically conductively connected with the connector elements.
    2. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the electrical contacts (6) are designed as clip contacts (6).
    3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that plates (10), which essentially run diagonally to the longitudinal direction of pressed in wires, are located in the receptacles (8) for the first wire (9).
    4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that projections (18), which offset each other, are located on both sides of the grooved recesses (15) for the second wire (17).
    5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that outwardly open grooves (14) for accommodating the conductors (13) of the first wire (9) are located on the long edge of the top part (2) opposite the recesses (15).
    6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that guides (12) as well as through holes (19, 20, 21) are different coloured.
    7. Device according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterised in that a slit (22) for loosening the clip contact (6) by means of a tool is located next to each through hole (19, 20, 21).
    8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the connector elements are combined on a printed circuit board (7) with printed circuit, to the current paths of which the electrical contacts are electrically conductively connected.
    9. Use of the device according to one of claims 1 to 8 as a connector in a heating circuit distributor of a heating system, wherein wires emanating from the room thermostats and wires connected to servo-drives of valves are electrically conductively connected.
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