EP1139493A3 - Elektrischer Verbinder zum Anschluss von elektrischen Leitern an ein elektrisches Gerät - Google Patents

Elektrischer Verbinder zum Anschluss von elektrischen Leitern an ein elektrisches Gerät Download PDF

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EP1139493A3
EP1139493A3 EP01106458A EP01106458A EP1139493A3 EP 1139493 A3 EP1139493 A3 EP 1139493A3 EP 01106458 A EP01106458 A EP 01106458A EP 01106458 A EP01106458 A EP 01106458A EP 1139493 A3 EP1139493 A3 EP 1139493A3
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electrical connector
connecting wires
pushed
casing
base part
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Christa Wellmann
Stephan Dipl.-Ing. Schreier
Dirk-Peter Dipl.-Ing. Post
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Harting Electric Stiftung and Co KG
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R9/00Structural 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
    • H01R9/03Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable, e.g. tapping connections
    • H01R9/031Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable, e.g. tapping connections for multiphase cables, e.g. with contact members penetrating insulation of a plurality of conductors
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70Coupling devices
    • H01R12/71Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/75Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/516Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70Coupling devices
    • H01R12/71Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/712Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures co-operating with the surface of the printed circuit or with a coupling device exclusively provided on the surface of the printed circuit
    • H01R12/716Coupling device provided on the PCB
    • H01R12/718Contact members provided on the PCB without an insulating housing
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/40Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/42Securing in a demountable manner
    • H01R13/428Securing in a demountable manner by resilient locking means on the contact members; by locking means on resilient contact members
    • H01R13/432Securing in a demountable manner by resilient locking means on the contact members; by locking means on resilient contact members by stamped-out resilient tongue snapping behind shoulder in base or case
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10STECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S439/00Electrical connectors
    • Y10S439/901Connector hood or shell
    • Y10S439/903Special latch for insert

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  • Connections By Means Of Piercing Elements, Nuts, Or Screws (AREA)
  • Coupling Device And Connection With Printed Circuit (AREA)
  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
  • Multi-Conductor Connections (AREA)
  • Connector Housings Or Holding Contact Members (AREA)

Abstract

Ein elektrischer Verbinder zum Anschließen von elektrischen Leitern an ein elektrisches Gerät (1) besteht aus einem Aufnahmestutzen (10), einem Kontaktträger (14), der in dem Aufnahmestutzen angeordnet ist, Schneidklemmkontakten (18), die in dem Kontaktträger (14) gehalten sind, und Arretierungsmitteln (28, 30; 32, 34), mittels denen der Kontaktträger (14) im Aufnahmestutzen (10) gehalten ist.
EP01106458A 2000-03-30 2001-03-23 Elektrischer Verbinder zum Anschluss von elektrischen Leitern an ein elektrisches Gerät Expired - Lifetime EP1139493B1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE20005868U DE20005868U1 (de) 2000-03-30 2000-03-30 Elektrischer Verbinder
DE20005870U 2000-03-30
DE20005868U 2000-03-30
DE20005870U DE20005870U1 (de) 2000-03-30 2000-03-30 Elektrischer Anschluss

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EP1139493A2 EP1139493A2 (de) 2001-10-04
EP1139493A3 true EP1139493A3 (de) 2002-03-27
EP1139493B1 EP1139493B1 (de) 2003-10-08

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US (1) US6551144B2 (de)
EP (1) EP1139493B1 (de)
JP (1) JP3437839B2 (de)
AT (1) ATE251807T1 (de)
DE (1) DE50100736D1 (de)
ES (1) ES2211680T3 (de)

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DE19605083A1 (de) * 1995-03-24 1996-09-26 Siemens Ag Kabelanschlußeinrichtung
EP0961378A2 (de) * 1998-05-28 1999-12-01 Harting KGaA Kabeleinführung

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EP1139493A2 (de) 2001-10-04
JP3437839B2 (ja) 2003-08-18
ATE251807T1 (de) 2003-10-15
JP2001297825A (ja) 2001-10-26
EP1139493B1 (de) 2003-10-08
DE50100736D1 (de) 2003-11-13
ES2211680T3 (es) 2004-07-16
US20010027051A1 (en) 2001-10-04

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