EP1142071A1 - Network filter combination for connecting an electrical device to an electric network - Google Patents

Network filter combination for connecting an electrical device to an electric network

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EP1142071A1
EP1142071A1 EP00971312A EP00971312A EP1142071A1 EP 1142071 A1 EP1142071 A1 EP 1142071A1 EP 00971312 A EP00971312 A EP 00971312A EP 00971312 A EP00971312 A EP 00971312A EP 1142071 A1 EP1142071 A1 EP 1142071A1
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Vreni Bolliger-Thierstein
Judith Annette Stein
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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
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/06—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
    • H01R31/065—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter with built-in electric apparatus
    • 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
    • H01R13/502—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
    • H01R13/506—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
    • 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
    • H01R13/514—Bases; Cases composed as a modular blocks or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
    • 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
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/719—Structural association with built-in electrical component specially adapted for high frequency, e.g. with filters
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R33/00—Coupling devices specially adapted for supporting apparatus and having one part acting as a holder providing support and electrical connection via a counterpart which is structurally associated with the apparatus, e.g. lamp holders; Separate parts thereof
    • H01R33/945—Holders with built-in electrical component
    • 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
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H01R13/6581—Shield structure

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  • the present invention relates to a line filter combination for connecting an electrical device to a power network according to the preamble of claim 1 and a corresponding method for producing such a line filter combination.
  • Line filter combinations for connecting an electrical device to a power grid are known and are delivered as a finished component. Different line filter combinations are necessary for different applications, since these known line filter combinations are suitable for specific applications, in particular for only a specific application. So there are cases in which the device before interference from the network, such. B. surges must be protected. in other cases, the network must be protected from interference from the device, e.g. B. pulse-shaped, high current peaks generated when switching on large currents, are protected. Different requirements also arise from different rated currents (up to 10A), which are required due to various device outputs. A large number of different line filter combinations must therefore be available that are suitable for the respective purpose.
  • the invention is based on the idea that the line filter combination of different individual parts can be put together individually by a user.
  • the term user includes, for example, the manufacturer of the modular units, a customer who distributes them himself, in particular after installation in a device, and the end user, for example hobbyists or customer service, who repairs a defective modular unit or by adding or replacing it performs modular units improvements.
  • the line filter combination consists of a base unit for electrically connecting the line filter combination to the power supply system, a connection unit for connecting the electrical device to the line filter combination, and at least one protection unit arranged between the base unit and the connection unit The base unit, the connection unit and the protection unit can be connected by the user.
  • connection unit and the same base unit can be used for different applications.
  • Protective units to be arranged in between are freely selectable and can be implemented in combination with a wide variety of base and connection units.
  • the desired protective function can also be put together as a modular system by combining different protective units. This enables a significant reduction in the cost of warehousing.
  • the base unit, the connection unit and the at least one protection unit are referred to below as units for the sake of simplicity.
  • this could also be generally referred to as a device plug.
  • the individual units are connected to one another in a detachable or non-detachable manner.
  • a detachable connection has the advantage that a line filter combination that does not yet offer optimal protection with regard to detected faults or measurement results can be easily expanded by adding protective units or modified by replacing unsuitable protective units. In the case of repairs, it is also possible to replace only the defective unit.
  • An undetachable connection has the advantage that unauthorized loosening of the connection and thus unauthorized modification of the line filter combination is reliably avoided.
  • the individual units have retaining cams and / or corresponding snap-in openings. In this way, both detachable and non-detachable connections can be realized.
  • the units in the connected state are surrounded by a shield housing, in particular a shield housing made of metal.
  • a one-pole or two-pole switch is preferably attached to the base unit. This enables the device to be conveniently switched on and off.
  • a two-pole switch also has the advantage that problematic live cables can be avoided when the device is switched off for safety reasons.
  • the base unit and / or the connection unit and / or the at least one protection unit and / or the cover Shield housing in the electrical device, in particular in a wall thereof can be installed.
  • this measure results in a high level of robustness and easy modification, even by inexperienced users.
  • the at least one protection unit can be suitable for protecting the electrical device against interference from the power supply and / or for protecting the power supply against interference from the electrical device.
  • the at least one protection unit can also be designed as a residual current switch and / or as a motor protection switch and / or as a safety device with its relevant known advantages.
  • At least one fuse holder is attached to the connection unit, a fuse holder being provided in particular for each pole.
  • the heat of the fuse can be dissipated particularly well on the inside of the device, preferably using the air flow from an additional fan or a fan already arranged in the device.
  • this results in the advantage that overheating of the electrical components of the units of the line filter combination and thus impairment of their electrical properties and their service life is avoided.
  • the units, here in particular the base unit can be made from less temperature-resistant and therefore less expensive materials.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a line filter combination according to the invention in an exploded view from the front.
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a line filter combination according to the invention in an exploded view from the rear.
  • Fig. 1 shows schematically a line filter combination 10 with its components in an exploded view.
  • a base unit 12 which contains a three-pin plug connection 14, can be seen in the foreground.
  • a switch 16 with an optionally illuminated switch rocker is attached to the base unit 12.
  • a protective unit 18 can be seen behind it. This is followed by a connection unit 20.
  • a shield housing 22 shields high-frequency interference fields after connection to a protective conductor.
  • the shield case 22 is attached to the combination of the units 12, 18, 20 with screws using openings 24 on the shield case 22 and openings 26 on the base unit 12. However, it can also be provided that the shield housing 22 is fixed to the base module 12 using retaining cams.
  • Fig. 2 shows a schematic perspective exploded view of the line filter combination 10 from behind.
  • the connection unit 20 has three contact pins 28a, 28b, 28c.
  • the contact pins 28a and 28c serve to connect the phase and neutral conductor, while the contact pin 28b serves to connect the protective conductor to the device.
  • Two fuse holders 32a, 32b are attached above the contact pins 28a and 28c. Fuses for limiting the currents through the two contact pins 28a, 28c are to be inserted into these.
  • Holding cams 34a-d are located on the connection unit 20 and on the protective unit 18. On the protection unit 18 and on the base unit 12 there are snap-in openings 36a-d into which the holding cams 34a-d can engage to connect the individual units 12, 18, 20 to form the whole of the line filter combination 10.
  • the individual units 12, 18, 20 can thus be used by the user with moderate force. wall can be put together individually.
  • the holding cams 34a-d can be pressed in with the bare hand or, according to another embodiment, with a tool, in particular with a special tool.
  • the units 12, 18, 20 can thus be detached from one another again.
  • a common protection unit 18 is an overvoltage protection unit. This limits transient interference peaks in the mains voltage, which can be a few kV.
  • Other protection units 18 that can be installed at will are interference suppression filters, which protect electronic devices against transient, fast interference peaks, and radio interference suppression filters, which protect the network against transient, rapid interference peaks from the device.
  • Protective units 18 with capacitive loads and protective units 18 can also be used for overload protection measures.
  • a protective unit 18 can also be designed as a residual current switch.
  • the line filter combination 10 is installed in a wall of the electrical device by fastening with two screws.
  • the device must be opened to replace fuses.
  • the connected units 12, 18, 20 can then be screwed into the shielding housing 22 from the outside.
  • the connected units 12, 18, 20 can then be easily removed from the outside, for example for changing the fuse or for replacing individual units 12, 18, 20 of the line filter combination 10.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a network filter combination (10) for connecting an electrical device to an electric network, which comprises a base unit (12) for electrically connecting the network filter combination (10) to the electric network, a connection unit (20) for electrically connecting the electrical device to the network filter combination (10), and at least one protective unit (18) which is arranged between the base unit (12) and the connection unit (20), whereby the base unit (12), the connection unit (20) and the at least one protective unit (18) are configured in such a way that they each form an individual module, whereby the individual modules can be interconnected by a user in order to form the network filter combination (10). The invention also relates to a corresponding method for producing a network filter combination (10).

Description

NETZFILTER-KOMBINATION ZUM ANSCHLIESSEN EINES ELEKTRISCHEN NET FILTER COMBINATION FOR CONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL
GERÄTS AN EIN STROMNETZDEVICE ON A POWER SUPPLY
BESCHREIBUNGDESCRIPTION
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Netzfilter-Kombination zum Anschließen eines elektrischen Geräts an ein Stromnetz gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1 sowie ein entsprechendes Verfahren zum Herstellen einer derartigen Netzfilter- Kombination.The present invention relates to a line filter combination for connecting an electrical device to a power network according to the preamble of claim 1 and a corresponding method for producing such a line filter combination.
Es sind Netzfilter-Kombinationen zum Anschließen eines elektrischen Geräts an ein Stromnetz bekannt, die als fertige Komponente ausgeliefert werden. Für verschiedene Anwendungen sind verschiedene Netzfilter-Kombinationen nötig, da diese bekannten Netzfilter-Kombinationen für bestimmte Anwendungsfälle, insbesondere für nur einen bestimmten Anwendungsfall geeignet sind. So gibt es Fälle, in denen das Gerät vor Störungen aus dem Netz, wie z. B. Überspannungen, geschützt werden muss. in anderen Fällen muss das Netz vor Störungen aus dem Gerät, z. B. impulsförmige, hohe Stromspitzen, generiert beim EinVAusschalten großer Ströme, geschützt werden. Unterschiedliche Anforderungen ergeben sich auch von unterschiedlichen Bemessungsströmen (bis 10A), welche aufgrund diverser Geräteleistungen benötigt werden. Es muss also eine Vielzahl verschiedener Netzfilter-Kombinationen bereitge- halten werden, die für den jeweiligen Zweck geeignet sind.Line filter combinations for connecting an electrical device to a power grid are known and are delivered as a finished component. Different line filter combinations are necessary for different applications, since these known line filter combinations are suitable for specific applications, in particular for only a specific application. So there are cases in which the device before interference from the network, such. B. surges must be protected. in other cases, the network must be protected from interference from the device, e.g. B. pulse-shaped, high current peaks generated when switching on large currents, are protected. Different requirements also arise from different rated currents (up to 10A), which are required due to various device outputs. A large number of different line filter combinations must therefore be available that are suitable for the respective purpose.
Nachteilig daran ist, dass das Bereithalten einer großen Zahl von Netzfilter- Kombinationen zu einem hohen Aufwand für die Lagerhaltung führt. Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, mit einfachen Mitteln eine Möglichkeit zur Bereitstellung einer Vielzahl von Netzfilter-Kombinationen zu entwickeln, bei der zugleich der Aufwand für die Lagerhaltung sehr gering ist.The disadvantage of this is that having a large number of line filter combinations available leads to a high level of effort for storage. It is therefore an object of the present invention to use simple means to develop a possibility for providing a large number of line filter combinations, in which at the same time the effort for storage is very low.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Lehre von Patentanspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by the teaching of claim 1.
Es ist weiterhin Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Herstellen einer derartigen Netzfilter-Kombination bereitzustellen, welches einen geringen Aufwand für die Lagerhaltung ermöglicht.It is a further object of the present invention to provide a method for producing such a line filter combination, which enables little effort for storage.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Lehre von Patentanspruch 12 gelöst.This object is achieved by the teaching of claim 12.
Die Erfindung basiert auf der Idee, dass die Netzfilter-Kombination aus verschiedenen Einzelteilen von einem Benutzer individuell zusammengestellt werden kann. Unter Benutzer ist im Sinne der Erfindung beispielsweise der Hersteller der modularen Einheiten, ein Abnehmer, der diese selbst weitervertreibt, insbesondere nach Einbau in einem Gerät, sowie der Endverbraucher, beispielsweise Bastler oder Kundendienst, der eine defekte modulare Einheit repariert oder durch Ergänzung oder Ersetzen von modularen Einheiten Verbesserungen durchführt, gemeint. Bei der erfindungsgemä- ßen Lösung besteht die Netzfilter-Kombination aus einer Basiseinheit zum elektrischen Verbinden des Netzfilter-Kombination mit dem Stromnetz, einer Anschlusseinheit zum Verbinden des elektrischen Geräts mit der Netzfilter-Kombination und mindestens einer Schutzeinheit, die zwischen der Basiseinheit und der Anschlusseinheit angeordnet ist, wobei die Basiseinheit, die Anschlusseinheit und die Schutzeinheit vom Benutzer verbunden werden können.The invention is based on the idea that the line filter combination of different individual parts can be put together individually by a user. For the purposes of the invention, the term user includes, for example, the manufacturer of the modular units, a customer who distributes them himself, in particular after installation in a device, and the end user, for example hobbyists or customer service, who repairs a defective modular unit or by adding or replacing it performs modular units improvements. In the solution according to the invention, the line filter combination consists of a base unit for electrically connecting the line filter combination to the power supply system, a connection unit for connecting the electrical device to the line filter combination, and at least one protection unit arranged between the base unit and the connection unit The base unit, the connection unit and the protection unit can be connected by the user.
Die Erfindung bietet den Vorteil, dass für verschiedene Anwendungen die gleiche Anschlusseinheit und die gleiche Basiseinheit verwendet werden können. Dazwischen anzuordnende Schutzeinheiten sind frei wählbar und lassen sich für die Kombi- nation mit unterschiedlichsten Basis- und Anschlusseinheiten realisieren. Auch lässt sich die gewünschte Schutzfunktion durch Kombination unterschiedlicher Schutzeinheiten baukastenmäßig zusammenstellen. Hierdurch lässt sich eine erhebliche Senkung des Aufwands für die Lagerhaltung erzielen. Die Basiseinheit, die Anschlusseinheit und die mindestens eine Schutzeinheit werden im folgenden zur Vereinfachung als Einheiten bezeichnet. Insbesondere ist darauf hinzuweisen, dass im Hinblick auf die mit der erfindungsgemäßen Netzfilter- Kombination realisierte Funktion diese allgemein auch als Gerätestecker bezeichnet werden könnte.The invention offers the advantage that the same connection unit and the same base unit can be used for different applications. Protective units to be arranged in between are freely selectable and can be implemented in combination with a wide variety of base and connection units. The desired protective function can also be put together as a modular system by combining different protective units. This enables a significant reduction in the cost of warehousing. The base unit, the connection unit and the at least one protection unit are referred to below as units for the sake of simplicity. In particular, it should be pointed out that with regard to the function implemented with the line filter combination according to the invention, this could also be generally referred to as a device plug.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die einzelnen Einheiten lösbar oder unlösbar miteinander verbunden. Eine lösbare Verbindung hat den Vorteil, dass eine Netzfilter-Kombination, die im Hinblick auf festgestellte Störungen oder Messer- gebnisse noch keinen optimalen Schutz bietet, in einfacher Weise durch Ergänzung von Schutzeinheiten erweitert oder durch Austausch unpassender Schutzeinheiten modifiziert werden kann. Zudem ist es bei Reparaturen möglich, nur die defekte Einheit auszutauschen. Eine unlösbare Verbindung hat den Vorteil, dass ein unbefugtes Lösen der Verbindung und damit eine unbefugte Veränderung der Netzfilter- Kombination zuverlässig vermieden wird.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the individual units are connected to one another in a detachable or non-detachable manner. A detachable connection has the advantage that a line filter combination that does not yet offer optimal protection with regard to detected faults or measurement results can be easily expanded by adding protective units or modified by replacing unsuitable protective units. In the case of repairs, it is also possible to replace only the defective unit. An undetachable connection has the advantage that unauthorized loosening of the connection and thus unauthorized modification of the line filter combination is reliably avoided.
Im Hinblick auf eine kostengünstig realisierbare stabile Verbindungstechnik weisen in einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung die einzelnen Einheiten Haltenocken und/oder entsprechende Einrastöffnungen auf. Hierdurch lassen sich sowohl lösbare als auch unlösbare Verbindungen realisieren.With regard to a stable connection technology that can be implemented cost-effectively, in a further advantageous embodiment of the invention the individual units have retaining cams and / or corresponding snap-in openings. In this way, both detachable and non-detachable connections can be realized.
In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die Einheiten im verbundenen Zustand von einem Abschirmgehäuse, insbesondere einem Abschirmgehäuse aus Metall, umgeben. Daraus resultiert der Vorteil, dass die verbundenen Ein- heiten vor elektromagnetischen Störungen aus der Umgebung sowie die Umgebung vor elektromagnetischen Störungen aus den verbundenen Einheiten geschützt wird.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the units in the connected state are surrounded by a shield housing, in particular a shield housing made of metal. This has the advantage that the connected units are protected against electromagnetic interference from the environment and the environment against electromagnetic interference from the connected units.
Bevorzugt ist an der Basiseinheit ein ein- oder zweipoliger Schalter angebracht. Dadurch kann das Gerät bequem ein- und ausgeschaltet werden. Ein zweipoliger Schalter bietet darüber hinaus den Vorteil, dass aus Sicherheitsgründen problematische spannungsführende Leitungen im ausgeschalteten Gerät vermeidbar sind.A one-pole or two-pole switch is preferably attached to the base unit. This enables the device to be conveniently switched on and off. A two-pole switch also has the advantage that problematic live cables can be avoided when the device is switched off for safety reasons.
Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die Basiseinheit und/oder die Anschlusseinheit und/oder die mindestens eine Schutzeinheit und/oder das Ab- schirmgehäuse in das elektrische Gerät, insbesondere in eine Wand davon, einbaubar. Im Gegensatz zu einer Realisierung bestimmter Komponenten der Netzfilter- Kombination, insbesondere von Schutzeinheiten auf einer Platine, ergibt sich durch diese Maßnahme eine hohe Robustheit und leichte Modifizierbarkeit, auch durch ungeübte Benutzer.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the base unit and / or the connection unit and / or the at least one protection unit and / or the cover Shield housing in the electrical device, in particular in a wall thereof, can be installed. In contrast to realizing certain components of the line filter combination, in particular protection units on a circuit board, this measure results in a high level of robustness and easy modification, even by inexperienced users.
Die mindestens eine Schutzeinheit kann geeignet sein, das elektrische Gerät vor Störungen aus dem Stromnetz zu schützen und/oder das Stromnetz vor Störungen aus dem elektrischen Gerät zu schützen. Die mindestens eine Schutzeinheit kann jedoch auch als Fehlerstromschalter und/oder als Motorschutzschalter und/oder als Sicherheitsautomat mit ihren einschlägig bekannten Vorteilen ausgelegt sein.The at least one protection unit can be suitable for protecting the electrical device against interference from the power supply and / or for protecting the power supply against interference from the electrical device. However, the at least one protection unit can also be designed as a residual current switch and / or as a motor protection switch and / or as a safety device with its relevant known advantages.
Bei einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist an der Anschlusseinheit mindestens ein Sicherungshalter angebracht, wobei insbesondere für jeden Pol ein Sicherungshalter vorgesehen ist. Das hat den Vorteil, dass die Sicherungen, die im Betrieb sehr heiß werden, im eingebauten Zustand der Netzfilter- Kombination zur Geräteinnenseite gerichtet sind und daher nicht versehentlich berührt werden können. Ein Vorteil der zuvor genannten Ausgestaltung besteht darin, dass mindestens ein Sicherungshalter auf dem Anschlussmodul, welches zur Geräteinnen- seite gerichtet ist, einen entsprechenden Berührungsschutz aufweist.In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, at least one fuse holder is attached to the connection unit, a fuse holder being provided in particular for each pole. This has the advantage that the fuses, which become very hot during operation, are directed towards the inside of the device when the line filter combination is installed and therefore cannot be touched accidentally. An advantage of the above-mentioned embodiment is that at least one fuse holder on the connection module, which is directed towards the inside of the device, has a corresponding protection against accidental contact.
Weiterhin kann an der Geräteinnenseite die Wärme der Sicherung, bevorzugt unter Ausnutzung des Luftstroms eines zusätzlichen oder bereits im Gerät angeordneten Lüfters, besonders gut abgeführt werden. Hieraus resultiert zum einen der Vorteil, dass eine Überhitzung der elektrischen Komponenten der Einheiten der Netzfilter- Kombination und damit eine Beeinträchtigung deren elektrischer Eigenschaften und deren Lebensdauer vermieden wird. Zum anderen lassen sich die Einheiten, hier insbesondere die Basiseinheit, aus weniger temperaturbeständigen und damit kostengünstigeren Werkstoffen herstellen.Furthermore, the heat of the fuse can be dissipated particularly well on the inside of the device, preferably using the air flow from an additional fan or a fan already arranged in the device. On the one hand, this results in the advantage that overheating of the electrical components of the units of the line filter combination and thus impairment of their electrical properties and their service life is avoided. On the other hand, the units, here in particular the base unit, can be made from less temperature-resistant and therefore less expensive materials.
In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist zum Auflösen der Verbindungen der einzelnen Einheiten ein SpezialWerkzeug erforderlich. Hierdurch wird unbefugtes Lösen der Verbindungen erschwert. Ein Lösen der Verbindungen durch autorisierte Personen ist bei Bedarf dennoch möglich. Ein Ausführungsbeispiel wird im folgenden unter Hinweis auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen näher beschrieben. Es stellen dar:In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, a special tool is required to break the connections of the individual units. This makes unauthorized loosening of the connections difficult. Authorized persons can still disconnect the connections if necessary. An embodiment is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. They represent:
Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Netzfilter-Kombination in Explosionsdarstellung von vorne; und Fig. 2 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Netzfilter-Kombination in Explosionsdarstellung von hinten.Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a line filter combination according to the invention in an exploded view from the front. and FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a line filter combination according to the invention in an exploded view from the rear.
Fig. 1 zeigt schematisch eine Netzfilter-Kombination 10 mit seinen Bestandteilen in Explosionsdarstellung. Im Vordergrund ist eine Basiseinheit 12, die eine dreipolige Steckverbindung 14 enthält, zu erkennen. Zudem ist an der Basiseinheit 12 ein Schalter 16 mit einer wahlweise beleuchteten Schalterwippe angebracht. Dahinter ist eine Schutzeinheit 18 zu erkennen. An diese schließt sich eine Anschlusseinheit 20 an. Ein Abschirmgehäuse 22 schirmt nach Verbindung mit einem Schutzleiter hochfrequente Störfelder ab. Das Abschirmgehäuse 22 wird unter Verwendung von Öffnungen 24 am Abschirmgehäuse 22 und von Öffnungen 26 an der Basiseinheit 12 an der Kombination der Einheiten 12, 18, 20 mit Schrauben befestigt. Es kann jedoch auch vorgesehen werden, das Abschirmgehäuse 22 unter Verwendung von Haltenok- ken an dem Basismodul 12 zu fixieren.Fig. 1 shows schematically a line filter combination 10 with its components in an exploded view. A base unit 12, which contains a three-pin plug connection 14, can be seen in the foreground. In addition, a switch 16 with an optionally illuminated switch rocker is attached to the base unit 12. A protective unit 18 can be seen behind it. This is followed by a connection unit 20. A shield housing 22 shields high-frequency interference fields after connection to a protective conductor. The shield case 22 is attached to the combination of the units 12, 18, 20 with screws using openings 24 on the shield case 22 and openings 26 on the base unit 12. However, it can also be provided that the shield housing 22 is fixed to the base module 12 using retaining cams.
Fig. 2 zeigt in schematischer perspektivischer Explosionsdarstellung die Netzfilter- Kombination 10 von hinten. Die Anschlusseinheit 20 weist drei Kontaktstifte 28a, 28b, 28c auf. Die Kontaktstifte 28a und 28c dienen dem Anschluss von Phase und Nulllei- ter, während der Kontaktstift 28b dem Anschluss des Schutzleiters an das Gerät dient. Über den Kontaktstiften 28a und 28c sind zwei Sicherungshalter 32a, 32b angebracht. In diese sind Sicherungen zur Begrenzung der Ströme durch die beiden Kontaktstifte 28a, 28c einzulegen.Fig. 2 shows a schematic perspective exploded view of the line filter combination 10 from behind. The connection unit 20 has three contact pins 28a, 28b, 28c. The contact pins 28a and 28c serve to connect the phase and neutral conductor, while the contact pin 28b serves to connect the protective conductor to the device. Two fuse holders 32a, 32b are attached above the contact pins 28a and 28c. Fuses for limiting the currents through the two contact pins 28a, 28c are to be inserted into these.
An der Anschlusseinheit 20 und an der Schutzeinheit 18 befinden sich Haltenocken 34a-d. An der Schutzeinheit 18 und an der Basiseinheit 12 sind Einrastöffnungen 36a- d vorhanden, in welche die Haltenocken 34a-d zum Verbinden der einzelnen Einheiten 12, 18, 20 zur Gesamtheit der Netzfilter-Kombination 10 eingreifen können. Die einzelnen Einheiten 12, 18, 20 können damit vom Benutzer mit mäßigem Kraftauf- wand individuell zusammengesteckt werden. Im verbundenen Zustand können die Haltenocken 34a-d mit der bloßen Hand oder, gemäß einer anderen Ausführungsform, mit einem Werkzeug, insbesondere mit einem Spezialwerkzeug, eingedrückt werden. So können die Einheiten 12, 18, 20 wieder voneinander gelöst werden.Holding cams 34a-d are located on the connection unit 20 and on the protective unit 18. On the protection unit 18 and on the base unit 12 there are snap-in openings 36a-d into which the holding cams 34a-d can engage to connect the individual units 12, 18, 20 to form the whole of the line filter combination 10. The individual units 12, 18, 20 can thus be used by the user with moderate force. wall can be put together individually. In the connected state, the holding cams 34a-d can be pressed in with the bare hand or, according to another embodiment, with a tool, in particular with a special tool. The units 12, 18, 20 can thus be detached from one another again.
Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Netzfilter-Kombination 10 ist es möglich, dass sie mehrere Schutzeinheiten 18 umfassen kann. Eine gebräuchliche Schutzeinheit 18 ist eine Überspannungsschutzeinheit. Diese begrenzt transiente Störspitzen der Netzspannung, die einige kV betragen können. Weitere Schutzeinheiten 18, die nach Belieben eingebaut werden können, sind Störschutzfilter, die elektronische Geräte vor transi- enten schnellen Störspitzen schützen, sowie Funkentstörfilter, die das Netz vor transi- enten, schnellen Störspitzen aus dem Gerät schützen. Ebenso sind Schutzeinheiten 18 mit kapazitiver Last und Schutzeinheiten 18 für Überlast-Schutzmaßnahmen verwendbar. Eine Schutzeinheit 18 kann auch als Fehlerstromschalter ausgelegt sein.In the case of the line filter combination 10 according to the invention, it is possible for it to comprise a plurality of protection units 18. A common protection unit 18 is an overvoltage protection unit. This limits transient interference peaks in the mains voltage, which can be a few kV. Other protection units 18 that can be installed at will are interference suppression filters, which protect electronic devices against transient, fast interference peaks, and radio interference suppression filters, which protect the network against transient, rapid interference peaks from the device. Protective units 18 with capacitive loads and protective units 18 can also be used for overload protection measures. A protective unit 18 can also be designed as a residual current switch.
Die Netzfilter-Kombination 10 wird durch Befestigung mit zwei Schrauben in eine Wand des elektrischen Geräts eingebaut. Zum Austausch von Sicherungen muß das Gerät geöffnet werden. Alternativ kann jedoch auch vorgesehen werden, zunächst das Abschirmgehäuse 22 in eine Wand des elektrischen Geräts einzubauen. An- schließend können dann die verbundenen Einheiten 12, 18, 20 von außen in das Abschirmgehäuse 22 eingeschraubt werden. Die verbundenen Einheiten 12, 18, 20 können dann zum Beispiel zum Sicherungswechsel oder zum Auswechseln einzelner Einheiten 12, 18, 20 der Netzfilter-Kombination 10 problemlos von außen ausgebaut werden. The line filter combination 10 is installed in a wall of the electrical device by fastening with two screws. The device must be opened to replace fuses. Alternatively, however, provision can also be made to first install the shield housing 22 in a wall of the electrical device. The connected units 12, 18, 20 can then be screwed into the shielding housing 22 from the outside. The connected units 12, 18, 20 can then be easily removed from the outside, for example for changing the fuse or for replacing individual units 12, 18, 20 of the line filter combination 10.

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NETZFILTER-KOMBINATION ZUM ANSCHLIESSEN EINES ELEKTRISCHENGERÄTS AN EIN STROMNETZPATENTANSPRÜCHE POWER FILTER COMBINATION FOR CONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE TO A POWER PATENT
1. Netzfilter-Kombination zum Anschließen eines elektrischen Geräts an ein Strom- netz umfassend eine Basiseinheit (12) zum elektrischen Verbinden der Netzfilter- Kombination (10) mit dem Stromnetz; eine Anschlusseinheit (20) zum elektrischen Verbinden des elektrischen Geräts mit der Netzfilter-Kombination (10); - mindestens eine Schutzeinheit (18), die zwischen der Basiseinheit (12) und der Anschlusseinheit (20) angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Basiseinheit (12), die Anschlusseinheit (20) und die mindestens eine Schutzeinheit (18) derart aufgebaut sind, dass sie jeweils ein einzelnes Modul bil- den, wobei die einzelnen Module von einem Benutzer zum Aufbau der Netzfilter-1. line filter combination for connecting an electrical device to a power network comprising a base unit (12) for electrically connecting the line filter combination (10) to the power network; a connection unit (20) for electrically connecting the electrical device to the line filter combination (10); - At least one protection unit (18), which is arranged between the base unit (12) and the connection unit (20), characterized in that the base unit (12), the connection unit (20) and the at least one protection unit (18) are constructed in this way that they each form a single module, the individual modules being used by a user to set up the line filter
Kombination (10) miteinander verbindbar sind.Combination (10) can be connected to one another.
2. Netzfilter-Kombination nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Basiseinheit (12), die Anschlusseinheit (20) und die mindestens eine2. Line filter combination according to claim 1, characterized in that the base unit (12), the connection unit (20) and the at least one
Schutzeinheit (18) lösbar oder unlösbar miteinander verbunden sind.Protection unit (18) are detachably or non-detachably connected to each other.
3. Netzfilter-Kombination nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Basiseinheit (12), die Anschlusseinheit (20) und die mindestens eine Schutzeinheit (18) Haltenocken (34 a-d) und/oder entsprechende Einrastöffnungen (36 a-d) aufweisen.3. Line filter combination according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the base unit (12), the connection unit (20) and the at least one protective unit (18) have retaining cams (34 ad) and / or corresponding snap-in openings (36 ad).
4. Netzfilter-Kombination nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Basiseinheit (12), die Anschlusseinheit (20) und die mindestens eine Schutzeinheit (18) in verbundenem Zustand von einem Abschirmgehäuse (22), insbesondere einem Abschirmgehäuse (22) aus Metall, umgeben sind.4. Line filter combination according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the base unit (12), the connection unit (20) and the at least one protection unit (18) in the connected state of a shield housing (22), in particular a shield housing ( 22) made of metal.
5. Netzfilter-Kombination nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der Basiseinheit (12) ein ein- oder zweipoliger Schalter (16) angebracht ist.5. Line filter combination according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a one- or two-pole switch (16) is attached to the base unit (12).
6. Netzfilter-Kombination nach einem der Ansprüche 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Basiseinheit (12) und/oder die Anschlusseinheit (20) und/oder die mindestens eine Schutzeinheit (18) und/oder das Abschirmgehäuse (22) in eine Wand des elektrischen Geräts einbaubar sind.6. Line filter combination according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the base unit (12) and / or the connection unit (20) and / or the at least one protective unit (18) and / or the shielding housing (22) in one Wall of the electrical device can be installed.
7. Netzfilter-Kombination nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die mindestens eine Schutzeinheit (18) geeignet ist, das elektrische Gerät vor Störungen aus dem Stromnetz zu schützen und/oder das Stromnetz vor Störungen aus dem elektrischen Gerät zu schützen.7. Line filter combination according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the at least one protective unit (18) is suitable for protecting the electrical device from interference from the power supply and / or to protect the power supply against interference from the electrical device ,
8. Netzfilter-Kombination nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die mindestens eine Schutzeinheit (18) als Fehlerstromschalter und/oder als8. Line filter combination according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the at least one protective unit (18) as a fault current switch and / or as
Motorschutzschalter und/oder als Sicherheitsautomat ausgelegt ist.Motor protection switch and / or is designed as an automatic safety device.
9. Netzfilter-Kombination nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der Anschlusseinheit (20) mindestens ein Sicherungshalter (32a, 32b) angebracht ist, wobei insbesondere für jeden Pol ein Sicherungshalter (32a, 32b) vorgesehen ist.9. Line filter combination according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that at least one fuse holder (32a, 32b) is attached to the connection unit (20), a fuse holder (32a, 32b) being provided in particular for each pole.
10. Netzfilter-Kombination nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der mindestens eine Sicherungshalter (32a, 32b) außen, auf der im Einbau der Netzfilter-Kombination (10) dem Geräteinneren zugewandten Seite angeordnet ist.10. Line filter combination according to claim 9, characterized in that the at least one fuse holder (32a, 32b) is arranged on the outside, on the side facing the inside of the device in the installation of the line filter combination (10).
11. Netzfilter-Kombination nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zum Auflösen der Verbindung aus der Basiseinheit (12), der Anschlusseinheit (20) und der mindestens einen Schutzeinheit (18) ein Spezialwerkzeug er- forderlich ist.11. Line filter combination according to one of claims 2 to 10, characterized in that a special tool is required to release the connection from the base unit (12), the connection unit (20) and the at least one protection unit (18).
12. Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Netzfilter-Kombination, die zum Anschließen eines elektrischen Geräts an ein Stromnetz geeignet ist, folgende Schritte umfassend: a) Bereitstellen einer Basiseinheit (12), die durch ein einzelnes Modul gebildet ist, zum elektrischen Verbinden der Netzfilter-Kombination (10) mit dem Stromnetz; b) Bereitstellen einer Anschlusseinheit (20), die durch ein einzelnes Modul gebildet ist, zum elektrischen Verbinden des elektrischen Geräts mit der Netzfilter-Kombination (10); c) Bereitstellen mindestens einer Schutzeinheit (18), die jeweils durch ein einzelnes Modul gebildet ist; d) Verbinden durch einen Benutzer der Basiseinheit (12), der Anschlusseinheit (20) und der mindestens einen Schutzeinheit (18) zu der Netzfilter-Kombination (10).12. A method for producing a line filter combination, which is suitable for connecting an electrical device to a power network, comprising the following steps: a) providing a base unit (12), which is formed by a single module, for electrically connecting the line filter combination (10) with the power grid; b) providing a connection unit (20), which is formed by a single module, for electrically connecting the electrical device to the line filter combination (10); c) providing at least one protection unit (18), each of which is formed by a single module; d) Connection by a user of the base unit (12), the connection unit (20) and the at least one protection unit (18) to the line filter combination (10).
13. Basiseinheit (12), Anschlusseinheit (20) oder Schutzeinheit (18) zur Verwendung in einer Netzfilter-Kombination (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 1 1 und/oder zur Verwendung in dem Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 12. 13. Base unit (12), connection unit (20) or protection unit (18) for use in a line filter combination (10) according to one of claims 1 to 1 1 and / or for use in the method according to claim 12.
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