EP1150399B1 - Multipolar electrical connector - Google Patents

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EP1150399B1
EP1150399B1 EP01106291A EP01106291A EP1150399B1 EP 1150399 B1 EP1150399 B1 EP 1150399B1 EP 01106291 A EP01106291 A EP 01106291A EP 01106291 A EP01106291 A EP 01106291A EP 1150399 B1 EP1150399 B1 EP 1150399B1
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Manfred Hohner
Ulrich Tschirwitz
Michael Ziegmann
Fred Jonientz
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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
    • 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
    • H01R13/44—Means for preventing access to live contacts
    • H01R13/447—Shutter or cover plate
    • H01R13/453—Shutter or cover plate opened by engagement of counterpart
    • H01R13/4532—Rotating shutter
    • 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
    • H01R4/4828—Spring-activating arrangements mounted on or integrally formed with the spring housing
    • H01R4/483—Pivoting arrangements, e.g. lever pushing on the spring
    • 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
    • H01R9/16—Fastening of connecting parts to base or case; Insulating connecting parts from base or case

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  • the invention relates to a multi-pole electrical connection connector, in particular a connection connector for a light strip.
  • connection connector which can also be referred to as a connection distributor, is usually arranged in the immediate vicinity of the luminaire element and connects two line sections of the supply line to one another.
  • the terminal connector is not limited to use for a lighting band. It is generally suitable for connecting electrical devices to a supply line, in particular in a house installation system.
  • a lighting strip with an electrical connector or plug-in distributor is known from DE 94 14 984 U1.
  • the plug-in distributor described herein is T-shaped in cross-section.
  • the two sides of his transverse leg each have a conductor connection, in the form of a connector pin on the one hand and on the other hand in the form of a socket.
  • the pin and the socket form a connector system, with the help of two line sections of the supply line are connected together.
  • the connector system has in particular system plug, which ensure a faultless and easy connection.
  • the incoming supply line is connected to the plug pins, for example, and the outgoing supply line to the sockets.
  • the longitudinal leg of the T-shaped plug-in distributor is provided as a branch contact to the connection for the respective lamp element.
  • This branch contact is also designed in particular as a system connector, which allows a simple and fast connection of the lamp element.
  • a plug-in distributor is described with a connector system.
  • the pin is connected to the socket via a central part, that is integrally formed.
  • the middle part has a recess in the form of a central bore.
  • Several plug pin and receptacle units are connected by a contact pin passing through their central bores.
  • the potential applied to a plug pin via an incoming line potential on the other units of pin and socket is transmitted.
  • connection system for connecting lamp elements.
  • this connection system is based on the concept of "plug and play", so that a simple and, in particular, very rapid installation is made possible on site during the assembly of the lighting strip.
  • all components of the lighting strip in particular the individual connection lines of the lighting elements, are compatible with this connection system.
  • this does not always have to be the case.
  • the installation of a special lamp element is desired, which is not system compatible.
  • such lighting elements have no special connector on their connecting cable. Rather, the conductors of the connecting cable must be connected individually, for example via terminal contacts or screw contacts to the supply line.
  • connection or connection terminal for electrical devices with conductor terminals designed as terminal contacts is known from EP 0 327 703 B1.
  • This connection or connection terminal is provided for connection, for example of lights, stoves, washing machines or the like. To a supply line.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a safe and flexible connection connector.
  • a multi-pole electrical connection connector in particular for a light strip comprising at least two terminal units, each with its own conductor terminals, wherein corresponding conductor terminals of the terminal units are interconnected, and wherein the conductor terminals of a terminal unit to one of the conductor terminals of the other Connection unit have different contacting system.
  • connection connector is accordingly designed in the manner of an adapter with two independent connection units, which are conductively connected to one another.
  • the main advantage is that the two connection units have different contacting systems. This allows, for example, in a lighting strip to connect two different connection systems together. This significantly increases the possible use and flexibility of the connection connector.
  • a protective mechanism is furthermore provided which forcibly prevents access to at least part of the conductor connections of one connection unit when the conductor connections of the other connection unit corresponding to these conductor connections are occupied, and vice versa. This prevents in particular the plug pins are accessible from the outside in a connector system when the terminal connector is connected to the supply line, but the terminal unit is not used with the connector system. Because due to the connection of the conductor terminals of the two terminal units are in this case the connector pins of the connector system under tension and thus form a source of danger. This is switched off by the protection mechanism.
  • one of the terminal units has a connector system as a contacting system.
  • This preferably has system connectors for error-free connection, which are used according to the principle of "plug and play".
  • the other connection unit has as a contacting system, for example, a conventional terminal contact system, which is used to connect lighting elements that have no system plug. Due to the design of the first connection unit with system plugs a fast and safe installation of the supply line is possible. Alternatively, for example, luminaire elements can be connected with any connection cables.
  • Such a connection connector but also allows to switch from a system plug system to a conventional plug-free system, ie a part of the supply line is formed with the plug-in system and another part using a conventional terminal contact system or with another plug-in system.
  • the protective mechanism thus preferably prevents access to the connector pins of the connector system.
  • the protective mechanism is designed as pivotable about a pivot axis flap covering either the conductor terminals of the first terminal unit or the second terminal unit.
  • the flap has two flap parts which are mechanically fixed to one another on the pivot axis, wherein each of the flap parts in each case serves to cover the conductor connections of one of the connection units.
  • the protection mechanism thus automatically prevents access to the unused conductor connections. This happens in particular in that the flap of the line which is connected to the one connection unit, pushed away and thereby automatically pivoted onto the covered conductor terminals of the other connection unit.
  • a basic position for the flap is provided in which this is held automatically, in particular by means of spring force. If, for example, the connection connector is mainly used for a connector system, then the flap releases the line connections for the connector system in the basic position, so that the flap does not have to be folded every time during assembly.
  • the flap has two closure positions for the two connection units, between which it is pivotable, wherein the flap is held in that closed position, which occupies each of them.
  • the flap is held in that closed position, which occupies each of them.
  • a sliding door is provided as a protective mechanism as an alternative to the pivotable flap.
  • This sliding door is conveniently guided in a guide of an insulating housing of the connection connector.
  • the slide door is characterized by its particularly simple and robust design, since it is designed only as a one-piece component and by a simple linear displacement, the protective function is realized.
  • the slide door is held securely at least in one of its two end positions by a catch. This prevents inadvertent release of the conductor connections to be covered by the sliding door.
  • an engagement for an actuating tool is provided as unlocking possibility for the latching on the slide door. Since the latching can only be canceled with the aid of an actuating tool, the unlocking can be done only consciously, so not accidentally.
  • the actuating tool is, for example, a simple screwdriver, which is inserted into the preferably executed as a pocket engagement and leads out of the locking position participating in the latching portion of the sliding door.
  • At least one part of the conductor connections of at least one of the two connection units has a projecting conductor insertion funnel which serves as an abutment for the sliding flap for forming the latching.
  • the supernatant of the conductor insertion funnel is relative to the sliding door, i. the conductor insertion funnel projects into the sliding path of the sliding door.
  • the locking is automatically brought about by moving the sliding door in the sliding direction.
  • the latching takes place on the part of those wire connections that are not covered by the slide door.
  • one of the terminal units has connecting elements which are connected to their conductor terminals, wherein the other terminal unit with its conductor terminals is plugged onto these connecting elements.
  • the second connection unit is thus simply plugged onto the first connection unit.
  • the one terminal unit comprises a connector system with plug contacts, which have a plug socket and a connector pin connected to the socket via a middle part as connector leads, wherein the connecting element is fastened with a foot part on the central part, in particular is inserted therein.
  • the connecting element also has a plug-in element designed in particular in the manner of a blade contact, onto which the other connection unit is plugged.
  • the structural unit formed by the two terminal units is held in a mounting opening of a carrier, in particular in the mounting opening of a lamp housing.
  • the connection connector is thus provided for direct arrangement on the respective luminaire element, ie the electrical consumer.
  • the terminal units each have a protective conductor terminal, wherein the carrier is connected to the protective conductor terminals via a common protective conductor contact.
  • the connection takes place in particular automatically during assembly by the protective conductor contact is attached to the connection connector and is pressed against the carrier. This allows easy installation.
  • the protective conductor contact in this case has a plug pin and a contact element, wherein the plug pin is inserted into the protective conductor terminal of one of the terminal units, and wherein the contact element contacts the carrier.
  • the contact element is preferably formed sharp-edged, so that during assembly, the contact element cuts through any existing coating layer of the carrier.
  • the luminaire housing for example the luminaire housing for the ceiling lighting of an office space
  • the luminaire housing is generally equipped with the individual components from the interior, rapid installation of the connection connector is possible.
  • lighting elements such as fluorescent tubes, as well as reflector screens and screens or the like understood.
  • a connection connector 2 comprises a first connection unit 4 and a second connection unit 6, of which only the inner life in the form of a connector system 8 can be seen for better illustration.
  • the connection connector 2 is provided in particular for connecting luminaire elements to a supply line of a luminaire strip.
  • the two connection units 4, 6 form a structural unit and are introduced into a mounting opening 10 of a carrier 12, and in particular latched therein.
  • the first connection unit 4 is above and the second terminal unit 6 is disposed below the carrier 12.
  • connection connector 2 is formed for a three-pole line.
  • connection connector 2 is formed for a three-pole line.
  • Each of the two connection units 4, 6 has a number of conductor connections 22, each of which serves to connect a conductor of a line.
  • mutually corresponding conductor terminals 22 of the two terminal units 4, 6 are electrically connected to one another via a connecting element 23.
  • a protective mechanism in the form of a pivotable about a pivot axis 16 flap 14 is disposed within the mounting hole 10.
  • the side of the pivot axis 16, a first flap portion 18 and a second flap portion 20 connects, which are mechanically firmly connected to each other.
  • the flap 14 is thus formed in one piece. Seen in cross-section, the flap 14 is stepped with its two flap parts 18, 20.
  • the flap 14 is mounted against a spring element 21, which is formed in the embodiment of FIG. 1 as wound around the pivot axis 16 leg spring.
  • the connector system 8 of the second terminal unit 6 has plug contacts 24 which each comprise a plug pin 26 on one side and a socket 28 on the opposite side. Both the plug pin 26 and the socket 28 each form a conductor connection 22.
  • the plug pin 26 and the socket 28 extend in the direction of the longitudinal axis 30 of the connection connector 2 and are connected to each other via a central part 32 and form a structural unit.
  • the plug contacts 24 are each connected via one of the connecting elements 23 with the corresponding conductor terminals 22 of the first terminal unit 4.
  • the first connection unit 4 is preferably attached to the connecting elements 23.
  • a protective conductor contact 38 is led out of the first connection unit 4 and contacts the carrier 12.
  • the carrier 12 is in particular part of a lamp or lamp housing, and the connection connector 2 is provided in particular for connecting a lamp element.
  • a lamp element which comprises a plurality of lighting elements
  • an incoming supply line and an outgoing supply line to the dedicated conductor terminals 22 is connected to the connection connector 2 respectively.
  • the incoming supply line to the connector pins 26 and the outgoing supply line to the sockets 28 is connected.
  • the plug pins 26 and the sockets 28 are each formed as part of a system plug, which ensures a confusion-free connection. This ensures a fast and safe installation of the supply line.
  • connection connector 2 To the supply line a connecting line of the lamp element is connected by means of the connection connector 2, via which the lamp element is supplied with power. If the connection line has a system plug which fits the connector system 8 of the second connection unit 6, it is connected to the second connection unit 6.
  • an outgoing from the central part 32 branch contact is provided, as is provided, for example, for the well-known from DE 94 14 984 U1 T-shaped connector.
  • connection connector 2 has its different contacting systems, namely the connector system 8 of the second connection unit 6 and a further contacting system, for example a Clamping contact system 40 (see Fig. 3 and 4) of the first terminal unit 4.
  • the different contacting 8,40 allow namely advantageously the connection of a connecting line without a plug connector system 8 matching system connector.
  • the connection of the lamp element takes place via a terminal contact on the first connection unit 4.
  • connection connector 2 In addition to the connection of luminaire elements with different connection systems, it is also possible with the connection connector 2 to change from one connection system to another connection system. Within a light strip can therefore be changed from a connector system to a terminal contact system. This considerably increases the possible use of the connection connector 2. It is therefore very flexible and universally applicable.
  • connection connector 2 Further details and details of the connection connector 2 are explained in more detail below with reference to FIGS 2 to 9.
  • connection connector 2 From the front view of the connection connector 2 according to FIG. 2, it can clearly be seen that the carrier 12 divides the connection connector 2 approximately in its center into the first connection unit 4 and the second connection unit 6.
  • the first terminal unit 4 has at the front side 42 respectively in pairs conductor terminals 22A, 22B, wherein in each case one of the conductor terminals 22A is provided for the connection of an incoming and the other of the conductor terminals 22B for the connection of an outgoing line.
  • Fig. 3 is a section along the line III-III of FIG. 2 and shows the flap 14 in the position in which it closes the conductor terminals 22, in particular the connector pins 26, the second terminal unit 6. From the Thomasbildem is very good to refer to the multiple kinked design of the flap 14, the two flap parts 18,20 on the Swivel axis 16 are firmly connected.
  • the spring element 21 ensures, in particular, that the flap 14 is held in its respective closed position as soon as a conductor is connected to the first or second terminal unit 4, 6.
  • the flap 14 is preferably held in the upper closed position in a basic setting in which it covers the conductor terminals 22 of the first terminal unit, so that the connector system is accessible.
  • connection socket 44 in a terminal space 46 and held there via a - not apparent here - clamping spring. With the help of acting on the terminal contact pivot lever 48, the conductor can be released again.
  • the connector system 8 of the second terminal unit 6 is arranged in an insulating housing 50.
  • This has a lower cover plate 52 with locking lugs 54 into which a system plug of a connection or supply line can be latched.
  • the cover plate 52 has an opening 56 to which, for example, a branch contact for the branch line is connected to a lamp element.
  • the structure of the plug contacts 24 is best seen in FIGS. 6 and 7.
  • the middle part 32 has a central bore 68 into which the connecting element 23 is inserted with a foot part 70.
  • the connecting element 23 has a plug-type element 72 designed in the manner of a blade contact, which is inserted from below at least indirectly into the assigned conductor connection 22 of the first connection unit 4.
  • the first connection unit 4 has clamping points 58 on its rear side for internal wiring of the lamp.
  • the clamping points 58 are available with the accessible at the front 42 conductor terminals 22 in conjunction.
  • the middle conductor terminals 22 of both the first and the second terminal unit 4, 6 are designed as protective conductor terminals 60.
  • the protective conductor terminals 60 are conductively connected via the common protective conductor contact 38 to the carrier 12.
  • a sliding door 80 is provided as a protective mechanism.
  • the slide door 80 is held in a guide 82 perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 30 in a sliding direction 81 slidably.
  • the guide 82 is formed by a recess in the insulating housing 50.
  • the sliding door 80 is arranged on that side of the connection connector 2 on which the plug pins 26 of the second connection unit 6 are arranged.
  • the inner life of the connection connector 2 according to FIGS. 10 and 11 is formed like the inner life of the connection connector 2 according to FIGS. 1 to 5.
  • the sliding door 80 has at its one end a lever 84 and an engagement 86.
  • the lever 84 is used for easy operation of the sliding door 80.
  • the engagement 86 is formed by a recess in a locking block 88. Slots are provided laterally next to the locking block 88, whereby the locking block 88 in the longitudinal direction 30 has an elastic mobility.
  • With the locking block 88 act in a locking position of the sliding door 80 conductor insertion funnel 92 together, which on the insulating housing 50 of the first terminal unit 4 surrounding the conductor terminals 22 associated insertion 94.
  • the conductor insertion funnels 92 form a projection on the planar side wall 96 of the insulating housing 50 surrounding the insertion openings 94.
  • the conductor insertion funnels 92 are inclined relative to the side wall 96, so that the projection formed by them in the sliding direction 81 passes from the first connection unit 4 to the second connection unit 6 increases. Due to the oblique course, a displacement of the slide door 80 to the second connection unit 6 is easily possible.
  • connection connector 2 is further designed such that it is inserted in the sliding direction 81 with the second connection unit 6 ahead in the carrier 12 (not shown in Figures 10 and 11).
  • the insulating housing 50 is provided with a lying between the two terminal units 4 and 6 in an imaginary parting plane and circumferential stop 98, via which the connection connector 2 is supported on the carrier 12.
  • a retaining spring 100 having a retaining element 102 is laterally provided on the insulating housing 50. The retaining spring 100 is arched away from the connection connector 2 and forms in the final assembly position with the carrier 12 a rear grip, so that the connection connector 2 is securely held in the carrier 12. By the holding element 102 and the stop 98 so a mounting direction is specified.
  • the carrier 12 is preferably a housing wall of a lamp housing.
  • the second terminal unit 6 is arranged in the final assembly position outside of the lamp housing, so that by simple Plug connection several lamps can be connected together. From the interior of the lamp housing ago therefore the first terminal unit 4 is accessible, which serves for example for connecting the light elements mounted in the interior.
  • the luminaire housing is typically designed in the manner of a receptacle, in the interior of which the individual elements, such as luminous elements, reflectors and screens, and the connection connector 2 are arranged.
  • the holding element 102 has, in addition to the retaining spring 100, a contact part 104 designed as a protective contact.
  • the contact part 104 comprises two outwardly directed and pointed in the sliding direction 81 cutting elements 106. These cut in the assembly of the connector 2 in the carrier 12, and cause with this a secure electrical contact.
  • the contact part 104 is electrically conductively connected to the protective conductor terminals 60.
  • the connection connector 2 Preferably, on both sides holding elements 102 are provided on the connection connector 2, which are connected to each other and in particular are formed as a one-piece stamped and bent part. The contacting with the protective conductor terminals 60 via the connecting element 23 and the molded-on plug-in element 72, as can be seen for example in Figures 6 and 7.
  • the holding element 102 thus fulfills a dual function. It serves, on the one hand, to fasten the connection connector 2 in the mounting opening 10 of the support 12 (cf., Fig. 1) and, on the other hand, serves to form an electrically conductive connection with the support 12 as a protective contact. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the latter function is realized by the protective conductor contact 38.

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the multi contact connector has a main body with two connection sections (4,6) . The lower sections has a number of parallel connections that have contact bushes (28) and pins (26). A pivot mounted cover (20) closes off the pins when not in use. The top section has a number of parallel connection bushes (44).

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen mehrpoligen elektrischen Anschlussverbinder, insbesondere einen Anschlussverbinder für ein Leuchtenband.The invention relates to a multi-pole electrical connection connector, in particular a connection connector for a light strip.

Unter einem Leuchtenband oder auch Leuchtenfeld wird eine Verknüpfung von mehreren Leuchtenelementen über eine gemeinsame Versorgungsleitung verstanden. Zur elektrischen Versorgung der einzelnen Leuchtenelemente sind die Leuchtenelemente in der Regel über eine Anschluss- oder Abzweigleitung mit der Versorgungsleitung verbunden. Die Anschlussleitung ist dabei über den mehrpoligen Anschlussverbinder an die Versorgungsleitung angeschlossen. Der Anschlussverbinder, der auch als Anschlussverteiler bezeichnet werden kann, ist meist in unmittelbarer Nähe des Leuchtenelements angeordnet und verbindet zwei Leitungsstücke der Versorgungsleitung miteinander. Der Anschlussverbinder ist jedoch nicht auf eine Verwendung für ein Leuchtenband beschränkt. Er eignet sich generell zum Anschluss von elektrischen Geräten an eine Versorgungsleitung, insbesondere in einem Hausinstallationssystem.Under a light strip or even luminous field is understood to be a combination of multiple lighting elements via a common supply line. For electrical supply of the individual lighting elements, the lighting elements are usually connected via a connection or branch line to the supply line. The connection cable is connected to the supply line via the multipolar connection connector. The connection connector, which can also be referred to as a connection distributor, is usually arranged in the immediate vicinity of the luminaire element and connects two line sections of the supply line to one another. However, the terminal connector is not limited to use for a lighting band. It is generally suitable for connecting electrical devices to a supply line, in particular in a house installation system.

Ein Leuchtenband mit einem elektrischen Steckverbinder oder Steckverteiler ist aus der DE 94 14 984 U1 bekannt. Der hierin beschriebene Steckverteiler ist im Querschnitt gesehen T-förmig ausgebildet. Die beiden Seiten seines Querschenkels weisen jeweils einen Leiteranschluss auf, und zwar in Form eines Steckerstifts einerseits und andererseits in Form einer Steckbuchse. Der Steckerstift und die Steckbuchse bilden ein Steckverbindersystem, mit dessen Hilfe zwei Leitungsstücke der Versorgungsleitung miteinander verbunden werden. Das Steckverbindersystem weist insbesondere Systemstecker auf, die ein fehlerfreies und einfaches Anschließen gewährleisten. Die ankommende Versorgungsleitung wird beispielsweise mit den Steckerstiften und die abgehende Versorgungsleitung mit den Steckbuchsen verbunden.A lighting strip with an electrical connector or plug-in distributor is known from DE 94 14 984 U1. The plug-in distributor described herein is T-shaped in cross-section. The two sides of his transverse leg each have a conductor connection, in the form of a connector pin on the one hand and on the other hand in the form of a socket. The pin and the socket form a connector system, with the help of two line sections of the supply line are connected together. The connector system has in particular system plug, which ensure a faultless and easy connection. The incoming supply line is connected to the plug pins, for example, and the outgoing supply line to the sockets.

Der Längsschenkel des T-förmig ausgebildeten Steckverteilers ist als Abzweigkontakt zum Anschluss für das jeweilige Leuchtenelement vorgesehen. Dieser Abzweigkontakt ist insbesondere ebenfalls als Systemstecker ausgeführt, was ein einfaches und schnelles Anschließen des Leuchtenelements ermöglicht.The longitudinal leg of the T-shaped plug-in distributor is provided as a branch contact to the connection for the respective lamp element. This branch contact is also designed in particular as a system connector, which allows a simple and fast connection of the lamp element.

In der DE 38 02 642 C1 ist ein Steckverteiler mit einem Steckverbindersystem beschrieben. Bei diesem Steckverbindersystem ist der Steckerstift mit der Steckbuchse über ein Mittelteil verbunden, also einstückig ausgebildet. Das Mittelteil weist eine Ausnehmung in Form einer zentralen Bohrung auf. Mehrere Einheiten aus Steckerstift und Steckbuchse werden über einen Kontaktstift, der durch ihre zentrale Bohrungen geführt ist, miteinander verbunden. Damit wird das beispielsweise an einem Steckerstift über eine eingehende Leitung anliegende Potential auf die weiteren Einheiten aus Steckerstift und Steckbuchse übertragen.In DE 38 02 642 C1 a plug-in distributor is described with a connector system. In this connector system, the pin is connected to the socket via a central part, that is integrally formed. The middle part has a recess in the form of a central bore. Several plug pin and receptacle units are connected by a contact pin passing through their central bores. Thus, for example, the potential applied to a plug pin via an incoming line potential on the other units of pin and socket is transmitted.

Der aus der DE 94 14 984 U1 bekannte T-förmige Steckverbinder ist vorzugsweise Teil eines umfassenden Verbindungssystems zum Anschluss von Leuchtenelementen. Dieses Anschlusssystem ist insgesamt nach dem Konzept des "plug and play" aufgebaut, so dass vor Ort bei der Montage des Leuchtenbands eine einfache und insbesondere sehr schnelle Installation ermöglicht ist. Dies erfordert allerdings, dass sämtliche Komponenten des Leuchtenbands, insbesondere die einzelnen Anschlussleitungen der Leuchtenelemente, mit diesem Verbindungssystem kompatibel sind. Dies muss jedoch nicht immer gegeben sein. Unter Umständen wird der Einbau eines speziellen Leuchtenelements gewünscht, welches nicht systemkompatibel ist. In der einfachsten Ausführung haben solche Leuchtenelemente keinen speziellen Stecker an ihrer Anschlussleitung. Vielmehr müssen die Leiter der Anschlussleitung einzeln, beispielsweise über Klemmkontakte oder Schraubkontakte an die Versorgungsleitung angeschlossen werden.The well-known from DE 94 14 984 U1 T-shaped connector is preferably part of a comprehensive connection system for connecting lamp elements. Overall, this connection system is based on the concept of "plug and play", so that a simple and, in particular, very rapid installation is made possible on site during the assembly of the lighting strip. However, this requires that all components of the lighting strip, in particular the individual connection lines of the lighting elements, are compatible with this connection system. However, this does not always have to be the case. Under certain circumstances, the installation of a special lamp element is desired, which is not system compatible. In the simplest embodiment, such lighting elements have no special connector on their connecting cable. Rather, the conductors of the connecting cable must be connected individually, for example via terminal contacts or screw contacts to the supply line.

Eine Anschluss- bzw. Verbindungsklemme für elektrische Geräte mit als Klemmkontakten ausgebildeten Leiteranschlüssen ist aus der EP 0 327 703 B1 bekannt. Diese Anschluss- bzw. Verbindungsklemme ist vorgesehen zum Anschluss beispielsweise von Leuchten, Herden, Waschmaschinen oder dgl. an eine Versorgungsleitung.A connection or connection terminal for electrical devices with conductor terminals designed as terminal contacts is known from EP 0 327 703 B1. This connection or connection terminal is provided for connection, for example of lights, stoves, washing machines or the like. To a supply line.

Aus der US 5,885,109 ist ein elektrischer Adapter für die Aufnahme länderspezifischer Nekstecker zu entnehmen.From US 5,885,109 an electrical adapter for receiving country-specific Nekstecker is shown.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen sicheren und flexibel einsetzbaren Anschlussverbinder anzugeben.The invention has for its object to provide a safe and flexible connection connector.

Die Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung gelöst durch einen mehrpoligen elektrischen Anschlussverbinder, insbesondere für ein Leuchtenband, der zumindest zwei Anschlusseinheiten mit jeweils eigenen Leiteranschlüssen umfasst, wobei korrespondierende Leiteranschlüsse der Anschlusseinheiten miteinander verbunden sind, und wobei die Leiteranschlüsse der einen Anschlusseinheit ein zu den Leiteranschlüssen der anderen Anschlusseinheit verschiedenes Kontaktierungssystem aufweisen.The object is achieved according to the invention by a multi-pole electrical connection connector, in particular for a light strip comprising at least two terminal units, each with its own conductor terminals, wherein corresponding conductor terminals of the terminal units are interconnected, and wherein the conductor terminals of a terminal unit to one of the conductor terminals of the other Connection unit have different contacting system.

Dieser Anschlussverbinder ist demnach nach Art eines Adapters mit zwei eigenständigen Anschlusseinheiten ausgebildet, die untereinander leitend verbunden sind. Der wesentliche Vorteil ist darin zu sehen, dass die beiden Anschlusseinheiten unterschiedliche Kontaktierungssysteme aufweisen. Dies ermöglicht beispielsweise bei einem Leuchtenband, zwei unterschiedliche Anschlusssysteme miteinander zu verbinden. Dadurch wird die Einsatzmöglichkeit und Flexibilität des Anschlussverbinders deutlich erhöht.This connection connector is accordingly designed in the manner of an adapter with two independent connection units, which are conductively connected to one another. The main advantage is that the two connection units have different contacting systems. This allows, for example, in a lighting strip to connect two different connection systems together. This significantly increases the possible use and flexibility of the connection connector.

Aus sicherheitstechnischen Gründen ist weiterhin ein Schutzmechanismus vorgesehen, der zwangsweise den Zugang zu zumindest einem Teil der Leiteranschlüsse der einen Anschlusseinheit verhindert, wenn die zu diesen Leiteranschlüssen korrespondierenden Leiteranschlüsse der anderen Anschlusseinheit belegt sind, und umgekehrt. Damit wird verhindert, dass insbesondere die Steckerstifte bei einem Steckverbindersystem von außen zugänglich sind, wenn der Anschlussverbinder an die Versorgungsleitung angeschlossen ist, jedoch die Anschlusseinheit mit dem Steckverbindersystem nicht verwendet wird. Denn aufgrund der Verbindung der Leiteranschlüsse der beiden Anschlusseinheiten stehen in diesem Fall die Steckerstifte des Steckverbindersystems unter Spannung und bilden somit eine Gefahrenquelle. Diese ist durch den Schutzmechanismus ausgeschaltet.For safety reasons, a protective mechanism is furthermore provided which forcibly prevents access to at least part of the conductor connections of one connection unit when the conductor connections of the other connection unit corresponding to these conductor connections are occupied, and vice versa. This prevents in particular the plug pins are accessible from the outside in a connector system when the terminal connector is connected to the supply line, but the terminal unit is not used with the connector system. Because due to the connection of the conductor terminals of the two terminal units are in this case the connector pins of the connector system under tension and thus form a source of danger. This is switched off by the protection mechanism.

In einer bevorzugten Ausbildung weist eine der Anschlusseinheiten als Kontaktierungssystem ein Steckverbindersystem auf. Dieses weist dabei vorzugsweise für ein fehlerfreies Anschließen Systemstecker auf, welche nach dem Prinzip von "plug and play" verwendet werden. Die andere Anschlusseinheit weist als Kontaktierungssystem beispielsweise ein herkömmliches Klemmkontaktsystem auf, welches zum Anschluss von Leuchtenelementen herangezogen wird, die keinen Systemstecker aufweisen. Aufgrund der Ausgestaltung der ersten Anschlusseinheit mit Systemsteckern ist eine schnelle und sichere Installation der Versorgungsleitung ermöglicht. Alternativ können beispielsweise Leuchtenelemente mit beliebigen Anschlussleitungen angeschlossen werden. Ein derartiger Anschlussverbinder ermöglicht aber auch, von einem Systemstecker-System auf ein herkömmliches steckerfreies System zu wechseln, d.h. ein Teil der Versorgungsleitung ist mit dem Stecksystem und ein anderer Teil mit Hilfe eines herkömmlichen Klemmkontaktsystems oder auch mit einem anderen Stecksystem ausgebildet.In a preferred embodiment, one of the terminal units has a connector system as a contacting system. This preferably has system connectors for error-free connection, which are used according to the principle of "plug and play". The other connection unit has as a contacting system, for example, a conventional terminal contact system, which is used to connect lighting elements that have no system plug. Due to the design of the first connection unit with system plugs a fast and safe installation of the supply line is possible. Alternatively, for example, luminaire elements can be connected with any connection cables. Such a connection connector but also allows to switch from a system plug system to a conventional plug-free system, ie a part of the supply line is formed with the plug-in system and another part using a conventional terminal contact system or with another plug-in system.

Der Schutzmechanismus verhindert also vorzugsweise den Zugang zu den Steckerstiften des Steckverbindersystems.The protective mechanism thus preferably prevents access to the connector pins of the connector system.

Für eine sichere Schutzwirkung und einfache Ausführbarkeit ist der Schutzmechanismus als um eine Schwenkachse schwenkbewegliche Klappe ausgeführt, die entweder die Leiteranschlüsse der ersten Anschlusseinheit oder die der zweiten Anschlusseinheit abdeckt.For a safe protective effect and ease of execution of the protective mechanism is designed as pivotable about a pivot axis flap covering either the conductor terminals of the first terminal unit or the second terminal unit.

In einer besonders zweckdienlichen Ausgestaltung weist die Klappe zwei Klappenteile auf, die an der Schwenkachse mechanisch fest miteinander verbunden sind, wobei jedes der Klappenteile jeweils zum Abdecken der Leiteranschlüsse einer der Anschlusseinheiten dient.In a particularly expedient embodiment, the flap has two flap parts which are mechanically fixed to one another on the pivot axis, wherein each of the flap parts in each case serves to cover the conductor connections of one of the connection units.

Der Schutzmechanismus verhindert also automatisch den Zugang zu den nicht belegten Leiteranschlüssen. Dies geschieht insbesondere dadurch, dass die Klappe von der Leitung, die an die eine Anschlusseinheit angeschlossen ist, weggedrückt und dadurch automatisch auf die abzudeckenden Leiteranschlüsse der anderen Anschlusseinheit zugeschwenkt wird.The protection mechanism thus automatically prevents access to the unused conductor connections. This happens in particular in that the flap of the line which is connected to the one connection unit, pushed away and thereby automatically pivoted onto the covered conductor terminals of the other connection unit.

Vorzugsweise ist eine Grundstellung für die Klappe vorgesehen, in der diese insbesondere mittels Federkraft automatisch gehalten ist. Wird der Anschlussverbinder beispielsweise hauptsächlich für ein Steckverbindersystem herangezogen, so gibt die Klappe die Leitungsanschlüsse für das Steckverbindersystem in der Grundstellung frei, so dass bei der Montage nicht jedesmal die Klappe umgelegt werden muss.Preferably, a basic position for the flap is provided in which this is held automatically, in particular by means of spring force. If, for example, the connection connector is mainly used for a connector system, then the flap releases the line connections for the connector system in the basic position, so that the flap does not have to be folded every time during assembly.

Vorzugsweise weist die Klappe zwei Verschlusspositionen für die beiden Anschlusseinheiten auf, zwischen denen sie schwenkbar ist, wobei die Klappe in derjenigen Verschlussposition gehalten ist, die sie jeweils einnimmt. Dadurch werden jeweils die nicht benötigten Leiteranschlüsse sicher verschlossen.Preferably, the flap has two closure positions for the two connection units, between which it is pivotable, wherein the flap is held in that closed position, which occupies each of them. As a result, each of the unneeded conductor connections are securely closed.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist alternativ zu der schwenkbaren Klappe eine Schiebeklappe als Schutzmechanismus vorgesehen. Diese Schiebeklappe wird zweckdienlicherweise in einer Führung eines Isoliergehäuses des Anschlussverbinders geführt. Die Schiebeklappe zeichnet sich durch ihre besonders einfache und robuste Ausgestaltung aus, da sie lediglich als ein einstückiges Bauteil ausgebildet ist und durch eine einfache Linearverschieblichkeit die Schutzfunktion verwirklicht ist.In an advantageous embodiment, a sliding door is provided as a protective mechanism as an alternative to the pivotable flap. This sliding door is conveniently guided in a guide of an insulating housing of the connection connector. The slide door is characterized by its particularly simple and robust design, since it is designed only as a one-piece component and by a simple linear displacement, the protective function is realized.

Vorzugsweise ist dabei die Schiebeklappe zumindest in einer ihrer beiden Endpositionen durch eine Verrastung sicher gehalten. Damit ist ein versehentliches Freigeben der von der Schiebeklappe abzudeckenden Leiteranschlüssen ausgeschlossen.Preferably, the slide door is held securely at least in one of its two end positions by a catch. This prevents inadvertent release of the conductor connections to be covered by the sliding door.

Vorzugsweise ist als Entriegelungsmöglichkeit für die Verrastung an der Schiebeklappe ein Eingriff für ein Betätigungswerkzeug vorgesehen. Da die Verrastung lediglich mit Hilfe eines Betätigungswerkzeugs aufhebbar ist, kann die Entriegelung nur bewußt, also nicht versehentlich erfolgen. Das Betätigungswerkzeug ist beispielsweise ein einfacher Schraubendreher, der in den vorzugsweise als Tasche ausgeführten Eingriff eingeführt wird und den an der Verrastung teilnehmende Bereich der Schiebeklappe aus der Raststellung herausführt.Preferably, an engagement for an actuating tool is provided as unlocking possibility for the latching on the slide door. Since the latching can only be canceled with the aid of an actuating tool, the unlocking can be done only consciously, so not accidentally. The actuating tool is, for example, a simple screwdriver, which is inserted into the preferably executed as a pocket engagement and leads out of the locking position participating in the latching portion of the sliding door.

In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung weist zumindest ein Teil der Leiteranschlüsse zumindest einer der beiden Anschlusseinheiten einen überstehenden Leitereinführtrichter auf, der als Widerlager für die Schiebeklappe zur Ausbildung der Verrastung dient. Der Überstand des Leitereinführtrichters ist dabei bezogen auf die Schiebeklappe, d.h. der Leitereinführtrichter steht in den Schiebeweg der Schiebeklappe über. Dadurch wird durch Verschieben der Schiebeklappe in Schieberichtung die Verrastung automatisch herbeigeführt. Zweckdienlicherweise erfolgt dabei die Verrastung auf Seiten derjenigen Leiteranschlüsse, die von der Schiebeklappe nicht bedeckt sind.In a preferred embodiment, at least one part of the conductor connections of at least one of the two connection units has a projecting conductor insertion funnel which serves as an abutment for the sliding flap for forming the latching. The supernatant of the conductor insertion funnel is relative to the sliding door, i. the conductor insertion funnel projects into the sliding path of the sliding door. As a result, the locking is automatically brought about by moving the sliding door in the sliding direction. Conveniently, the latching takes place on the part of those wire connections that are not covered by the slide door.

Für eine einfache elektrische Verbindung der beiden Anschlusseinheiten miteinander weist eine der Anschlusseinheiten Verbindungselemente auf, die mit ihren Leiteranschlüssen verbunden sind, wobei auf diese Verbindungselemente die andere Anschlusseinheit mit deren Leiteranschlüssen aufgesteckt ist. Die zweite Anschlusseinheit wird also einfach auf die erste Anschlusseinheit aufgesteckt.For a simple electrical connection of the two terminal units to one another, one of the terminal units has connecting elements which are connected to their conductor terminals, wherein the other terminal unit with its conductor terminals is plugged onto these connecting elements. The second connection unit is thus simply plugged onto the first connection unit.

Vorzugsweise umfasst die eine Anschlusseinheit dabei ein Steckverbindersystem mit Steckkontakten, die als Leiteranschlüsse eine Steckerbuchse und einen mit der Steckerbuchse über ein Mittelteil verbundenen Steckerstift aufweisen, wobei das Verbindungselement mit einem Fußteil am Mittelteil befestigt ist, insbesondere darin eingesteckt ist. Das Verbindungselement hat zudem ein insbesondere nach Art eines Messerkontakts ausgebildetes Steckelement, auf das die andere Anschlusseinheit aufgesteckt ist. Diese Ausgestaltung ermöglicht eine einfache und insbesondere schnelle Verbindung der beiden Anschlusseinheiten miteinander, da das gesamte Verbindungssystem nach Art eines Stecksystems ausgebildet ist.Preferably, the one terminal unit comprises a connector system with plug contacts, which have a plug socket and a connector pin connected to the socket via a middle part as connector leads, wherein the connecting element is fastened with a foot part on the central part, in particular is inserted therein. The connecting element also has a plug-in element designed in particular in the manner of a blade contact, onto which the other connection unit is plugged. This embodiment enables a simple and, in particular, fast connection of the two connection units with one another, because the entire connection system is designed in the manner of a plug-in system.

In einer bevorzugten Ausbildung ist die aus den beiden Anschlusseinheiten gebildete Baueinheit in einer Montageöffnung eines Trägers, insbesondere in der Montageöffnung eines Leuchtengehäuses, gehalten. Der Anschlussverbinder ist also zur unmittelbaren Anordnung an dem jeweiligen Leuchtenelement, also dem elektrischen Verbraucher, vorgesehen.In a preferred embodiment, the structural unit formed by the two terminal units is held in a mounting opening of a carrier, in particular in the mounting opening of a lamp housing. The connection connector is thus provided for direct arrangement on the respective luminaire element, ie the electrical consumer.

In einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung weisen die Anschlusseinheiten jeweils einen Schutzleiteranschluss auf, wobei der Träger mit den Schutzleiteranschlüssen über einen gemeinsamen Schutzleiterkontakt verbunden ist. Die Verbindung erfolgt insbesondere automatisch bei der Montage, indem der Schutzleiterkontakt am Anschlussverbinder befestigt ist und an den Träger gepresst wird. Dies erlaubt eine einfache Montage.In a preferred embodiment, the terminal units each have a protective conductor terminal, wherein the carrier is connected to the protective conductor terminals via a common protective conductor contact. The connection takes place in particular automatically during assembly by the protective conductor contact is attached to the connection connector and is pressed against the carrier. This allows easy installation.

Vorzugsweise weist der Schutzleiterkontakt dabei einen Steckstift und ein Kontaktelement auf, wobei der Steckstift in den Schutzleiteranschluss einer der Anschlusseinheiten eingesteckt ist, und wobei das Kontaktelement den Träger kontaktiert. Für einen sicheren Kontakt mit dem Träger ist das Kontaktelement dabei vorzugsweise scharfkantig ausgebildet, so dass bei der Montage das Kontaktelement eine eventuell vorhandene Lackschicht des Trägers durchschneidet.Preferably, the protective conductor contact in this case has a plug pin and a contact element, wherein the plug pin is inserted into the protective conductor terminal of one of the terminal units, and wherein the contact element contacts the carrier. For a secure contact with the carrier, the contact element is preferably formed sharp-edged, so that during assembly, the contact element cuts through any existing coating layer of the carrier.

Für eine einfache Montage ist der Anschlussverbinder zweckdienlicherweise vom Innenraum des Leuchtengehäuses her in die Montageöffnung einführbar. Da das Leuchtengehäuse, beispielsweise das Leuchtengehäuse für die Deckenbeleuchtung eines Büroraums, in der Regel mit den Einzelkomponenten vom Innenraum her bestückt wird, ist eine schnelle Montage des Anschlussverbinders möglich. Insbesondere ist es nicht notwendig, das Leuchtengehäuse während der Bestükkung mit den Einzelkomponenten zu wenden. Unter Einzelkomponenten werden hierbei Leuchtelemente, beispielsweise Leuchtstoffröhren, sowie Reflektorschirme und Sichtblenden oder dgl. verstanden.For ease of assembly of the connector is conveniently introduced from the interior of the lamp housing forth in the mounting hole. Since the luminaire housing, for example the luminaire housing for the ceiling lighting of an office space, is generally equipped with the individual components from the interior, rapid installation of the connection connector is possible. In particular, it is not necessary to turn the luminaire housing during the Bestükkung with the individual components. Under individual components in this case lighting elements, such as fluorescent tubes, as well as reflector screens and screens or the like understood.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden im Folgenden anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen jeweils in schematischen Darstellungen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Anschlussverbinders mit zwei Anschlusseinheiten, wobei bei der einen nur das Kontaktsystem dargestellt ist,
Fig. 2
einen Anschlussverbinder in einer Vorderansicht,
Fig. 3 u. 4
den Anschlussverbinder gemäß Fig. 2 in einer Schnittansicht entlang seiner Längsachse mit zwei unterschiedlichen Stellungen der Klappe,
Fig. 5
einen Anschlussverbinder in einer Rückansicht,
Fig. 6 u. 7
einen Steckkontakt mit Steckerstift und Steckbuchse in einer perspektivischen Ansicht und in einer Schnittansicht,
Fig. 8
einen Ausschnitt aus der Rückansicht gemäß Fig. 5 in perspektivischer Darstellung mit einem Schutzleiterkontakt,
Fig. 9
den Schutzleiterkontakt in einer perspektivischen Darstellung,
Fig. 10
eine weitere Ausführungsvariante eines Anschlussverbinders mit einer Schiebeklappe als Schutzmechanismus in einer ersten Endposition, und
Fig.11
der Anschlussverbinder gemäß Fig. 10 mit der Schiebeklappe in einer zweiten Endposition.
Embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing. In each case show in schematic representations:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a terminal connector with two terminal units, wherein in the one only the contact system is shown,
Fig. 2
a connection connector in a front view,
Fig. 3 u. 4
2 in a sectional view along its longitudinal axis with two different positions of the flap,
Fig. 5
a connection connector in a rear view,
Fig. 6 u. 7
a plug contact with plug pin and socket in a perspective view and in a sectional view,
Fig. 8
5 shows a detail from the rear view according to FIG. 5 in a perspective illustration with a protective conductor contact,
Fig. 9
the protective earth contact in a perspective view,
Fig. 10
a further embodiment of a connection connector with a slide door as a protective mechanism in a first end position, and
Figure 11
the connection connector of FIG. 10 with the sliding door in a second end position.

In den Figuren sind gleichwirkende Teile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen.In the figures, like-acting parts are provided with the same reference numerals.

Gemäß Fig. 1 umfasst ein Anschlussverbinder 2 eine erste Anschlusseinheit 4 sowie eine zweite Anschlusseinheit 6, von der zur besseren Illustration lediglich das Innenleben in Form eines Steckverbindersystems 8 zu erkennen ist. Der Anschlussverbinder 2 ist insbesondere zum Anschluss von Leuchtenelementen an eine Versorgungsleitung eines Leuchtenbands vorgesehen. Die beiden Anschlusseinheiten 4,6 bilden eine Baueinheit und sind in einer Montageöffnung 10 eines Trägers 12 eingebracht, und insbesondere darin verrastet. Die erste Anschlusseinheit 4 ist dabei oberhalb und die zweite Anschlusseinheit 6 ist unterhalb des Trägers 12 angeordnet.According to FIG. 1, a connection connector 2 comprises a first connection unit 4 and a second connection unit 6, of which only the inner life in the form of a connector system 8 can be seen for better illustration. The connection connector 2 is provided in particular for connecting luminaire elements to a supply line of a luminaire strip. The two connection units 4, 6 form a structural unit and are introduced into a mounting opening 10 of a carrier 12, and in particular latched therein. The first connection unit 4 is above and the second terminal unit 6 is disposed below the carrier 12.

Sowohl die erste Anschlusseinheit 4 als auch die zweite Anschlusseinheit 6 dienen zum Anschluss einer mehrpoligen Leitung. Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 1 ist der Anschlussverbinder 2 für eine dreipolige Leitung ausgebildet. Jede der beiden Anschlusseinheiten 4,6 weist eine Anzahl von Leiteranschlüssen 22 auf, die jeweils zum Anschluss eines Leiters einer Leitung dienen. Zueinander korrespondierende Leiteranschlüsse 22 der beiden Anschlusseinheiten 4,6 sind miteinander über ein Verbindungselement 23 elektrisch verbunden.Both the first connection unit 4 and the second connection unit 6 serve to connect a multi-pole line. In the embodiment of Fig. 1, the connection connector 2 is formed for a three-pole line. Each of the two connection units 4, 6 has a number of conductor connections 22, each of which serves to connect a conductor of a line. Mutually corresponding conductor terminals 22 of the two terminal units 4, 6 are electrically connected to one another via a connecting element 23.

Am Träger 12 ist ein Schutzmechanismus in Form einer um eine Schwenkachse 16 schwenkbeweglichen Klappe 14 innerhalb der Montageöffnung 10 angeordnet. Seitlich an die Schwenkachse 16 schließt sich ein erstes Klappenteil 18 und ein zweites Klappenteil 20 an, die miteinander mechanisch fest verbunden sind. Die Klappe 14 ist also einstückig ausgebildet. Im Querschnitt gesehen ist die Klappe 14 mit ihren beiden Klappenteilen 18,20 stufenförmig ausgebildet. Die Klappe 14 ist gegen ein Federelement 21 gelagert, welches im Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 als um die Schwenkachse 16 gewickelte Schenkelfeder ausgebildet ist.On the support 12, a protective mechanism in the form of a pivotable about a pivot axis 16 flap 14 is disposed within the mounting hole 10. The side of the pivot axis 16, a first flap portion 18 and a second flap portion 20 connects, which are mechanically firmly connected to each other. The flap 14 is thus formed in one piece. Seen in cross-section, the flap 14 is stepped with its two flap parts 18, 20. The flap 14 is mounted against a spring element 21, which is formed in the embodiment of FIG. 1 as wound around the pivot axis 16 leg spring.

Das Steckverbindersystem 8 der zweiten Anschlusseinheit 6 weist Steckkontakte 24 auf, die jeweils auf der einen Seite einen Steckerstift 26 und auf der gegegenüberliegenden Seite eine Steckbuchse 28 umfassen. Sowohl der Steckerstift 26 als auch die Steckbuchse 28 bilden jeweils einen Leiteranschluss 22. Der Steckerstift 26 und die Steckbuchse 28 erstrecken sich in Richtung der Längsachse 30 des Anschlussverbinders 2 und sind über ein Mittelteil 32 miteinander verbunden und bilden eine Baueinheit.The connector system 8 of the second terminal unit 6 has plug contacts 24 which each comprise a plug pin 26 on one side and a socket 28 on the opposite side. Both the plug pin 26 and the socket 28 each form a conductor connection 22. The plug pin 26 and the socket 28 extend in the direction of the longitudinal axis 30 of the connection connector 2 and are connected to each other via a central part 32 and form a structural unit.

Die Steckkontakte 24 sind jeweils über eines der Verbindungselemente 23 mit den korrespondierenden Leiteranschlüssen 22 der ersten Anschlusseinheit 4 verbunden. Die erste Anschlusseinheit 4 ist dabei vorzugsweise auf die Verbindungselemente 23 aufgesteckt.The plug contacts 24 are each connected via one of the connecting elements 23 with the corresponding conductor terminals 22 of the first terminal unit 4. The first connection unit 4 is preferably attached to the connecting elements 23.

Auf der der Klappe 14 abgewandten Rückseite 36 des Anschlussverbinders 2 ist ein Schutzleiterkontakt 38 aus der ersten Anschlusseinheit 4 herausgeführt und kontaktiert den Träger 12.On the flap 14 remote from the rear side 36 of the connection connector 2, a protective conductor contact 38 is led out of the first connection unit 4 and contacts the carrier 12.

Der Träger 12 ist insbesondere Teil eines Lampen- oder Leuchtengehäuses, und der Anschlussverbinder 2 ist insbesondere zum Anschluss eines Leuchtenelements vorgesehen. Zur Montage eines Leuchtenbands, welches mehrere Leuchtelemente umfasst, wird an dem Anschlussverbinder 2 jeweils eine eingehende Versorgungsleitung sowie eine abgehende Versorgungsleitung an den dafür vorgesehenen Leiteranschlüssen 22 angeschlossen. Im Falle der zweiten Anschlusseinheit 6 mit dem Steckverbindersystem 8 wird die eingehende Versorgungsleitung an den Steckerstiften 26 und die abgehende Versorgungsleitung an den Steckbuchsen 28 angeschlossen. Die Steckerstifte 26 sowie die Steckbuchsen 28 sind dabei jeweils als Teil eines Systemsteckers ausgebildet, welcher ein verwechslungsfreies Anschließen sicherstellt. Dadurch wird eine schnelle und sichere Montage der Versorgungsleitung sichergestellt.The carrier 12 is in particular part of a lamp or lamp housing, and the connection connector 2 is provided in particular for connecting a lamp element. For mounting a light strip, which comprises a plurality of lighting elements, an incoming supply line and an outgoing supply line to the dedicated conductor terminals 22 is connected to the connection connector 2 respectively. In the case of the second terminal unit 6 with the connector system 8, the incoming supply line to the connector pins 26 and the outgoing supply line to the sockets 28 is connected. The plug pins 26 and the sockets 28 are each formed as part of a system plug, which ensures a confusion-free connection. This ensures a fast and safe installation of the supply line.

An die Versorgungsleitung wird mit Hilfe des Anschlussverbinders 2 eine Anschlussleitung des Leuchtenelements angeschlossen, über die das Leuchtenelement mit Strom versorgt wird. Weist die Anschlussleitung einen zum Steckverbindersystem 8 der zweiten Anschlusseinheit 6 passenden Systemstecker auf, so wird sie an die zweite Anschlusseinheit 6 angeschlossen. Hierzu ist beispielsweise ein vom Mittelteil 32 abgehender Abzweigkontakt vorgesehen, wie er beispielsweise für den aus der DE 94 14 984 U1 bekannten T-förmigen Steckverbinder vorgesehen ist.To the supply line a connecting line of the lamp element is connected by means of the connection connector 2, via which the lamp element is supplied with power. If the connection line has a system plug which fits the connector system 8 of the second connection unit 6, it is connected to the second connection unit 6. For this purpose, for example, an outgoing from the central part 32 branch contact is provided, as is provided, for example, for the well-known from DE 94 14 984 U1 T-shaped connector.

Der wesentliche Vorteil des Anschlussverbinders 2 sind seine unterschiedlichen Kontaktierungssysteme, nämlich das Steckverbindersystem 8 der zweiten Anschlusseinheit 6 und ein weiteres Kontaktierungssystem, beispielsweise ein Klemmkontaktsystem 40 (vgl. Fig. 3 und 4) der ersten Anschlusseinheit 4. Die unterschiedlichen Kontaktierungssysteme 8,40 ermöglichen nämlich in vorteilhafter Weise auch den Anschluss einer Anschlussleitung ohne einen zum Steckverbindersystem 8 passenden Systemstecker. In einfachster Ausführung erfolgt der Anschluss des Leuchtenelements über eine Klemmkontaktierung an der ersten Anschlusseinheit 4.The main advantage of the connection connector 2 are its different contacting systems, namely the connector system 8 of the second connection unit 6 and a further contacting system, for example a Clamping contact system 40 (see Fig. 3 and 4) of the first terminal unit 4. The different contacting 8,40 allow namely advantageously the connection of a connecting line without a plug connector system 8 matching system connector. In the simplest embodiment, the connection of the lamp element takes place via a terminal contact on the first connection unit 4.

Neben dem Anschluss von Leuchtenelementen mit unterschiedlichen Anschlusssystemen ist es mit dem Anschlussverbinder 2 zudem möglich, von einem Anschlusssystem auf ein anderes Anschlusssystem zu wechseln. Innerhalb eines Leuchtenbands kann daher von einem Steckverbindersystem auf ein Klemmkontaktsystem gewechselt werden. Dies erhöht die Einsatzmöglichkeit des Anschlussverbinders 2 erheblich. Er ist daher sehr flexibel und universell einsetzbar.In addition to the connection of luminaire elements with different connection systems, it is also possible with the connection connector 2 to change from one connection system to another connection system. Within a light strip can therefore be changed from a connector system to a terminal contact system. This considerably increases the possible use of the connection connector 2. It is therefore very flexible and universally applicable.

Weitere Details und Einzelheiten des Anschlussverbinders 2 werden im Folgenden anhand der Figuren 2 bis 9 näher erläutert.Further details and details of the connection connector 2 are explained in more detail below with reference to FIGS 2 to 9.

Aus der Vorderansicht des Anschlussverbinders 2 nach Fig. 2 ist deutlich zu erkennen, dass der Träger 12 den Anschlussverbinder 2 etwa in seiner Mitte in die erste Anschlusseinheit 4 und die zweite Anschlusseinheit 6 unterteilt. Die erste Anschlusseinheit 4 weist an der Vorderseite 42 jeweils paarweise Leiteranschlüsse 22A,22B auf, wobei jeweils der eine der Leiteranschlüsse 22A für den Anschluss einer eingehenden und der andere der Leiteranschlüsse 22B für den Anschluss einer ausgehenden Leitung vorgesehen ist.From the front view of the connection connector 2 according to FIG. 2, it can clearly be seen that the carrier 12 divides the connection connector 2 approximately in its center into the first connection unit 4 and the second connection unit 6. The first terminal unit 4 has at the front side 42 respectively in pairs conductor terminals 22A, 22B, wherein in each case one of the conductor terminals 22A is provided for the connection of an incoming and the other of the conductor terminals 22B for the connection of an outgoing line.

Die Ausbildung der Klappe 14 ist insbesondere in den Schnittbildern gemäß Fig. 3 und Fig. 4 zu erkennen, wobei diese einen Schnitt entlang der Längsachse 30 durch den Anschlussverbinder 2 angeben. Fig. 3 ist dabei ein Schnitt entlang der Linie III-III gemäß Fig. 2 und zeigt die Klappe 14 in der Position, in der sie die Leiteranschlüsse 22, insbesondere die Steckerstifte 26, der zweiten Anschlusseinheit 6 verschließt. Aus den Schnittbildem ist sehr gut die mehrfach geknickte Ausbildung der Klappe 14 zu entnehmen, deren beide Klappenteile 18,20 über die Schwenkachse 16 fest miteinander verbunden sind. Das Federelement 21 sorgt insbesondere dafür, dass die Klappe 14 in ihrer jeweiligen Verschlussposition gehalten wird, sobald ein Leiter an der ersten bzw. zweiten Anschlusseinheit 4,6 angeschlossen ist. Die Klappe 14 wird dabei vorzugsweise in der oberen Verschlussstellung in einer Grundeinstellung gehalten, in der sie die Leiteranschlüsse 22 der ersten Anschlusseinheit überdeckt, so dass das Steckverbindersystem zugänglich ist.The design of the flap 14 can be seen in particular in the sectional images according to FIGS. 3 and 4, wherein these indicate a section along the longitudinal axis 30 through the connection connector 2. Fig. 3 is a section along the line III-III of FIG. 2 and shows the flap 14 in the position in which it closes the conductor terminals 22, in particular the connector pins 26, the second terminal unit 6. From the Schnittbildem is very good to refer to the multiple kinked design of the flap 14, the two flap parts 18,20 on the Swivel axis 16 are firmly connected. The spring element 21 ensures, in particular, that the flap 14 is held in its respective closed position as soon as a conductor is connected to the first or second terminal unit 4, 6. The flap 14 is preferably held in the upper closed position in a basic setting in which it covers the conductor terminals 22 of the first terminal unit, so that the connector system is accessible.

In der Schnittdarstellung ist die Ausbildung der ersten Anschlusseinheit 4 mit einem Klemmkontaktsystem 40 zu entnehmen. Der jeweilige Leiter wird über eine Anschlussbuchse 44 in einen Klemmraum 46 geführt und dort über eine - hier nicht ersichtliche - Klemmfeder gehalten. Mit Hilfe eines auf den Klemmkontakt wirkenden Schwenkhebels 48 kann der Leiter wieder gelöst werden.In the sectional view, the formation of the first connection unit 4 with a clamping contact system 40 can be seen. The respective conductor is guided via a connection socket 44 in a terminal space 46 and held there via a - not apparent here - clamping spring. With the help of acting on the terminal contact pivot lever 48, the conductor can be released again.

Das Steckverbindersystem 8 der zweiten Anschlusseinheit 6 ist in einem Isoliergehäuse 50 angeordnet. Dieses weist eine untere Abdeckplatte 52 mit Rastnasen 54 auf, in die ein Systemstecker einer Anschluss- oder Versorgungsleitung einrastbar ist. In ihrer Mitte weist die Abdeckplatte 52 eine Öffnung 56 auf, an die beispielsweise ein Abzweigkontakt für die Abzweigleitung zu einem Leuchtenelement angeschlossen wird.The connector system 8 of the second terminal unit 6 is arranged in an insulating housing 50. This has a lower cover plate 52 with locking lugs 54 into which a system plug of a connection or supply line can be latched. In its center, the cover plate 52 has an opening 56 to which, for example, a branch contact for the branch line is connected to a lamp element.

Der Aufbau der Steckkontakte 24 ist am besten aus den Fig. 6 und 7 zu entnehmen. Insbesondere ist zu erkennen, dass das Mittelteil 32 eine zentrale Bohrung 68 aufweist, in die das Verbindungselement 23 mit einem Fußteil 70 eingesteckt ist. An seinem dem Fußteil 70 gegenüberliegenden Ende weist das Verbindungselement 23 ein nach Art eines Messerkontakts ausgebildetes Steckelement 72 auf, welches von unten zumindest mittelbar in den zugeordneten Leiteranschluss 22 der ersten Anschlusseinheit 4 eingesteckt wird.The structure of the plug contacts 24 is best seen in FIGS. 6 and 7. In particular, it can be seen that the middle part 32 has a central bore 68 into which the connecting element 23 is inserted with a foot part 70. At its end opposite the foot part 70, the connecting element 23 has a plug-type element 72 designed in the manner of a blade contact, which is inserted from below at least indirectly into the assigned conductor connection 22 of the first connection unit 4.

Aus der Ansicht auf die Rückseite 36 des Anschlussverbinders 2 gemäß Fig. 5 ist zu entnehmen, dass die erste Anschlusseinheit 4 an ihrer Rückseite 36 Klemmstellen 58 zum inneren Verdrahten der Lampe aufweist. Die Klemmstellen 58 stehen mit den an der Vorderseite 42 zugänglichen Leiteranschlüssen 22 in Verbindung. Die mittleren Leiteranschlüsse 22 sowohl der ersten als auch der zweiten Anschlusseinheit 4,6 sind als Schutzleiteranschlüsse 60 ausgebildet. Die Schutzleiteranschlüsse 60 sind über den gemeinsamen Schutzleiterkontakt 38 mit dem Träger 12 leitend verbunden.From the view on the rear side 36 of the connection connector 2 according to FIG. 5, it can be seen that the first connection unit 4 has clamping points 58 on its rear side for internal wiring of the lamp. The clamping points 58 are available with the accessible at the front 42 conductor terminals 22 in conjunction. The middle conductor terminals 22 of both the first and the second terminal unit 4, 6 are designed as protective conductor terminals 60. The protective conductor terminals 60 are conductively connected via the common protective conductor contact 38 to the carrier 12.

Aus der ausschnittsweisen Darstellung der Rückseite 36 nach Fig. 8 und der perspektivischen Ansicht des Schutzleiterkontakts 38 nach Fig. 9 ist zu entnehmen, dass dieser einen Steckstift 62 und ein Kontaktelement 64 aufweist. Der Schutzleiterkontakt 38 wird mit dem Steckstift 62 in die Klemmstelle 58 des Schutzleiteranschlusses 60 der ersten Anschlusseinheit 4 einfach eingesteckt. Das Kontaktelement 64 weist zwei abgewinkelte Seitenteile 66 auf, die scharfkantig ausgebildet sind und ggf. eine Lackschicht am Träger 12 für eine sichere Kontaktierung durchschneiden.From the fragmentary illustration of the rear side 36 according to FIG. 8 and the perspective view of the protective conductor contact 38 according to FIG. 9 it can be seen that this has a plug pin 62 and a contact element 64. The protective conductor contact 38 is simply inserted with the plug pin 62 into the clamping point 58 of the protective conductor connection 60 of the first connection unit 4. The contact element 64 has two angled side parts 66, which are sharp-edged and possibly cut through a lacquer layer on the carrier 12 for a secure contact.

Gemäß einer alternativen Ausgestaltung des Anschlussverbinders 2 ist eine Schiebeklappe 80 als Schutzmechanismus vorgesehen. Die Schiebeklappe 80 ist dabei in einer Führung 82 senkrecht zur Längsachse 30 in einer Schieberichtung 81 verschieblich gehalten. Die Führung 82 ist durch eine Aussparung im Isoliergehäuse 50 gebildet. Die Schiebeklappe 80 ist auf derjenigen Seite des Anschlussverbinders 2 angeordnet, auf der die Steckerstifte 26 der zweiten Anschlusseinheit 6 angeordnet sind. Das Innenleben des Anschlussverbinders 2 gemäß den Figuren 10 und 11 ist wie das Innenleben des Anschlussverbinders 2 gemäß den Figuren 1 bis 5 ausgebildet.According to an alternative embodiment of the connection connector 2, a sliding door 80 is provided as a protective mechanism. The slide door 80 is held in a guide 82 perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 30 in a sliding direction 81 slidably. The guide 82 is formed by a recess in the insulating housing 50. The sliding door 80 is arranged on that side of the connection connector 2 on which the plug pins 26 of the second connection unit 6 are arranged. The inner life of the connection connector 2 according to FIGS. 10 and 11 is formed like the inner life of the connection connector 2 according to FIGS. 1 to 5.

Die Schiebeklappe 80 weist an ihrem einen Ende einen Hebel 84 sowie einen Eingriff 86 auf. Der Hebel 84 dient zur einfachen Betätigung der Schiebeklappe 80. Der Eingriff 86 ist gebildet durch eine Ausnehmung in einem Rastblock 88. Seitlich neben dem Rastblock 88 sind Schlitze vorgesehen, wodurch der Rastblock 88 in Längsrichtung 30 eine elastische Beweglichkeit aufweist. Mit dem Rastblock 88 wirken in einer Verriegelungsstellung der Schiebeklappe 80 Leitereinführtrichter 92 zusammen, die am Isoliergehäuse 50 der ersten Anschlusseinheit 4 die den Leiteranschlüssen 22 zugeordneten Einführöffnungen 94 umgeben. Die Leitereinführtrichter 92 bilden einen Überstand auf der die Einführöffnungen 94 umgebenden planen Seitenwand 96 des Isoliergehäuses 50. Die Leitereinführtrichter 92 sind zu der Seitenwand 96 geneigt ausgebildet, so dass der durch Sie gebildete Überstand in Schieberichtung 81 von der ersten Anschlusseinheit 4 zu der zweiten Anschlusseinheit 6 zunimmt. Durch den schrägen Verlauf ist ein Verschieben der Schiebeklappe 80 zur zweiten Anschlusseinheit 6 hin einfach möglich. Sobald der Rastblock 88 über die Leitereinführtrichter 92 geschoben ist, schnappt der Rastblock 88 hinter die Leitereinführtrichter 92 und bildet mit diesen eine als Hintergriff ausgebildete Verrastung. Zur Entriegelung dieser Verrastung wird ein Betätigungswerkzeug, beispielsweise ein Schraubendreher, in den Eingriff 86 geführt, und der Rastblock 88 aus der hintergreifenden Stellung herausgebogen, so dass die Schiebeklappe 80 wieder in Richtung auf die erste Anschlusseinheit 4 verschoben werden kann. Die Dimensionen der Schiebeklappe 80 in Relation zu den Leitereinführtrichtern 92 sind dabei derart gewählt, dass die Verrastung ausgebildet wird, sobald die Schiebeklappe 80 in ihrer Endposition ist, in der sie die Steckerstifte 26 vollständig überdeckt.The sliding door 80 has at its one end a lever 84 and an engagement 86. The lever 84 is used for easy operation of the sliding door 80. The engagement 86 is formed by a recess in a locking block 88. Slots are provided laterally next to the locking block 88, whereby the locking block 88 in the longitudinal direction 30 has an elastic mobility. With the locking block 88 act in a locking position of the sliding door 80 conductor insertion funnel 92 together, which on the insulating housing 50 of the first terminal unit 4 surrounding the conductor terminals 22 associated insertion 94. The conductor insertion funnels 92 form a projection on the planar side wall 96 of the insulating housing 50 surrounding the insertion openings 94. The conductor insertion funnels 92 are inclined relative to the side wall 96, so that the projection formed by them in the sliding direction 81 passes from the first connection unit 4 to the second connection unit 6 increases. Due to the oblique course, a displacement of the slide door 80 to the second connection unit 6 is easily possible. Once the locking block 88 is pushed over the Leitereinführtrichter 92, the locking block 88 snaps behind the Leitereinführtrichter 92 and forms with these formed as a rear handle latching. To unlock this latching an operating tool, such as a screwdriver, is guided into the engagement 86, and the locking block 88 is bent out of the engaged position, so that the sliding door 80 can be moved toward the first terminal unit 4 again. The dimensions of the sliding door 80 in relation to the Leitereinführtrichtern 92 are chosen such that the latching is formed as soon as the slide door 80 is in its final position in which it completely covers the connector pins 26.

Der Anschlussverbinder 2 ist weiterhin derart ausgebildet, dass er in Schieberichtung 81 mit der zweiten Anschlusseinheit 6 voraus in den Träger 12 (in den Figuren 10 und 11 nicht dargestellt) eingeschoben wird. Hierzu ist zum einen das Isoliergehäuse 50 mit einem zwischen die beiden Anschlusseinheiten 4 und 6 in einer gedachten Trennebene liegenden und umlaufenden Anschlag 98 versehen, über den sich der Anschlussverbinder 2 am Träger 12 abstützt. Weiterhin ist seitlich am Isoliergehäuse 50 ein eine Haltefeder 100 aufweisendes Halteelement 102 vorgesehen. Die Haltefeder 100 ist nach außen vom Anschlussverbinder 2 weggewölbt und bildet in der Montageendstellung mit dem Träger 12 einen Hintergriff, so dass der Anschlussverbinder 2 sicher im Träger 12 gehalten ist. Durch das Halteelement 102 und den Anschlag 98 ist also eine Montagerichtung vorgegeben. Der Träger 12 ist dabei vorzugsweise eine Gehäusewand eines Leuchtengehäuses. Zweckdienlicherweise ist die zweite Anschlusseinheit 6 in der Montageendstellung außerhalb des Leuchtengehäuses angeordnet, so dass durch einfache Steckverbindung mehrere Lampen miteinander verbunden werden können. Vom Innenraum des Leuchtengehäuses her ist daher die erste Anschlusseinheit 4 zugänglich, die beispielsweise zum Anschluss der im Innenraum angebrachten Leuchtelemente dient. Das Leuchtengehäuse ist typischerweise nach Art einer Aufnahmewanne ausgebildet, in deren Innenraum die einzelnen Elemente, wie Leuchtelemente, Reflektoren und Sichtblenden sowie der Anschlussverbinder 2 angeordnet sind.The connection connector 2 is further designed such that it is inserted in the sliding direction 81 with the second connection unit 6 ahead in the carrier 12 (not shown in Figures 10 and 11). For this purpose, on the one hand, the insulating housing 50 is provided with a lying between the two terminal units 4 and 6 in an imaginary parting plane and circumferential stop 98, via which the connection connector 2 is supported on the carrier 12. Furthermore, a retaining spring 100 having a retaining element 102 is laterally provided on the insulating housing 50. The retaining spring 100 is arched away from the connection connector 2 and forms in the final assembly position with the carrier 12 a rear grip, so that the connection connector 2 is securely held in the carrier 12. By the holding element 102 and the stop 98 so a mounting direction is specified. The carrier 12 is preferably a housing wall of a lamp housing. Conveniently, the second terminal unit 6 is arranged in the final assembly position outside of the lamp housing, so that by simple Plug connection several lamps can be connected together. From the interior of the lamp housing ago therefore the first terminal unit 4 is accessible, which serves for example for connecting the light elements mounted in the interior. The luminaire housing is typically designed in the manner of a receptacle, in the interior of which the individual elements, such as luminous elements, reflectors and screens, and the connection connector 2 are arranged.

Das Halteelement 102 weist neben der Haltefeder 100 ein als Schutzkontakt ausgebildetes Kontaktteil 104 auf. Das Kontaktteil 104 umfasst hierzu zwei nach außen gerichtete und in Schieberichtung 81 angespitze Schneidelemente 106. Diese schneiden bei der Montage des Anschlussverbinders 2 in den Träger 12 ein, und bewirken mit diesem eine sichere elektrische Kontaktierung. Das Kontaktteil 104 steht mit den Schutzleiteranschlüssen 60 elektrisch leitend in Verbindung. Vorzugsweise sind am Anschlussverbinder 2 beidseitig Halteelemente 102 vorgesehen, die miteinander verbunden sind und insbesondere als ein einstückiges Stanzbiegeteil ausgeformt sind. Die Kontaktierung mit den Schutzleiteranschlüssen 60 erfolgt über das Verbindungselement 23 und dem daran angeformten Steckelement 72, wie sie beispielsweise den Figuren 6 und 7 zu entnehmen sind. Das Halteelement 102 erfüllt also eine Doppelfunktion. Es dient nämlich einerseits zur Befestigung des Anschlussverbinders 2 in der Montageöffnung 10 des Trägers 12 (vgl. Fig.1) und dient zugleich andererseits zur Ausbildung einer elektrisch leitenden Verbindung mit dem Träger 12 als Schutzkontakt. Im Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 1 ist die letztgenannte Funktion durch den Schutzleiterkontakt 38 verwirklicht.The holding element 102 has, in addition to the retaining spring 100, a contact part 104 designed as a protective contact. For this purpose, the contact part 104 comprises two outwardly directed and pointed in the sliding direction 81 cutting elements 106. These cut in the assembly of the connector 2 in the carrier 12, and cause with this a secure electrical contact. The contact part 104 is electrically conductively connected to the protective conductor terminals 60. Preferably, on both sides holding elements 102 are provided on the connection connector 2, which are connected to each other and in particular are formed as a one-piece stamped and bent part. The contacting with the protective conductor terminals 60 via the connecting element 23 and the molded-on plug-in element 72, as can be seen for example in Figures 6 and 7. The holding element 102 thus fulfills a dual function. It serves, on the one hand, to fasten the connection connector 2 in the mounting opening 10 of the support 12 (cf., Fig. 1) and, on the other hand, serves to form an electrically conductive connection with the support 12 as a protective contact. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the latter function is realized by the protective conductor contact 38.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

22
Anschlussverbinderterminal connector
44
erste Anschlusseinheitfirst connection unit
66
zweite Anschlusseinheitsecond connection unit
88th
Steckverbindersystemconnector system
1010
Montageöffnungmounting hole
1212
Trägercarrier
1414
Klappeflap
1616
Schwenkachseswivel axis
1818
erstes Klappenteilfirst flap part
2020
zweites Klappenteilsecond flap part
2121
Federelementspring element
22,22A,22B22,22a, 22B
Leiteranschlüsseconductor connections
2323
Verbindungselementconnecting element
2424
Steckerkontaktplug Contact
2626
Steckerstiftpin
2828
Steckbuchsereceptacle
3030
Längsachselongitudinal axis
3232
Mittelteilmidsection
3636
Rückseiteback
3838
SchutzleiterkontaktA ground contact
4040
KlemmkontaktsystemTerminal contact system
4242
Vorderseitefront
4444
Anschlussbuchsesocket
4646
Klemmraumterminal space
4848
Schwenkhebelpivoting lever
5050
Isoliergehäuseinsulating
5252
Abdeckplattecover
5454
Rastnasenlocking lugs
5656
Öffnungopening
5858
Klemmstellennips
6060
SchutzleiteranschlussProtective conductor connection
6262
Steckstiftmale Pins
6464
Kontaktelementcontact element
6666
Seitenteileside panels
6868
Bohrungdrilling
7070
Fußteilfootboard
7272
Steckelementplug-in element
8080
Schiebeklappesliding flap
8181
Schieberichtungsliding direction
8282
Führungguide
8484
Hebellever
8686
Eingriffintervention
8888
RastblockRest block
9292
LeitereinführtrichterHead insertion funnel
9494
Einführöffnunginsertion
9696
SeitenwandSide wall
9898
Anschlagattack
100100
Haltefederretaining spring
102102
Halteelementretaining element
104104
Kontaktteilcontact part
106106
Schneidelementcutting element

Claims (22)

  1. Multipolar electrical connector (2), in particular for a strip of luminaires, which comprises at least two connection units (4, 6) each having dedicated conductor connections (22) both for an incoming multipolar line and for an outgoing multipolar line, corresponding conductor connections (22) of the connection units (4, 6) being connected to one another, and the conductor connections (22, 26, 28) of one connection unit (6) having a contact-making system (8, 40) which is different from the conductor connections (22) of the other connection unit (4), characterized in that a protective mechanism (14) is provided, which necessarily prevents access to at least some of the conductor connections (22, 26) of one connection unit (6) if the conductor connections of the other connection unit (4) which correspond to these conductor connections (22, 26) are occupied, and vice-versa.
  2. Connector (2) according to Claim 1, characterized in that one of the connection units (6) has a plug-in connector system (8) as the contact-making system.
  3. Connector (2) according to Claim 2, characterized in that the conductor connections (22) of the other connection unit (4) are clamping contacts.
  4. Connector (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the protective mechanism (14) prevents access to plug pins (26) of the plug-in connector system (8).
  5. Connector (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the protective mechanism is in the form of a flap (14), which can move in a pivoting manner about a pivot axis (16).
  6. Connector (2) according to Claim 5, characterized in that the flap (14) has two flap parts (18, 20), which are mechanically and fixedly connected to one another at the pivot axis, each of the flap parts (18, 20) in each case being used for covering the conductor connections (22, 26) of one of the connection units (4, 6).
  7. Connector (2) according to Claim 5 or 6, characterized in that a basic position for the flap (14) is provided in which said flap is automatically held, in particular by means of spring force.
  8. Connector (2) according to one of Claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the flap (14) can be pivoted between two closure positions for the two connection units (4, 6), the flap (14) being held in that closure position which it respectively assumes.
  9. Connector (2) according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the protective mechanism is in the form of a sliding flap (80).
  10. Connector (2) according to Claim 9, characterized in that the sliding flap (80) is held securely at least in one of its two end positions by a latching mechanism.
  11. Connector (2) according to Claim 10, characterized in that the sliding flap (80) has an engagement section (86) for an actuating tool as the unlatching possibility for the latching mechanism.
  12. Connector according to Claim 10 or 11, characterized in that at least some of the conductor connections (22) of at least one of the connection units (6) have a protruding conductor insertion funnel (92), which acts as an abutment for the sliding flap (80) so as to form the latching mechanism.
  13. Connector (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one of the connection units (6) has connecting elements (23), which are in each case conductively connected to the conductor connections (22, 26, 28) of this one connection unit (6) and onto which the other connection unit (4) is plugged with its conductor connections (22).
  14. Connector (2) according to Claims 13 and 2, characterized in that the plug-in connector system (8) has plug-in contacts (24), which have, as conductor connections (22), a plug socket (28) and a plug pin (26), which is connected to the plug socket (28) via a central part (32), the connecting element (23) being fixed with a base part (70) on the central part (32), in particular inserted therein, and has a plug-in element (72), which is in particular in the form of a blade contact and onto which the other connection unit (4) is plugged.
  15. Connector (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two connection units (4, 6) are held in a fitting opening (10) in a carrier (12), in particular in the one luminaire housing.
  16. Connector (2) according to Claim 15, characterized in that the connection units (4, 6) each have a protective-earth conductor connection (60), the carrier (12) being connected to the protective-earth conductor connections (60) via a common protective-earth conductor contact (38).
  17. Connector (2) according to Claim 16, characterized in that the protective-earth conductor contact (38) has a plug-in pin (62) and a contact element (64), the plug-in pin (62) being inserted into the protective-earth conductor connection (60) of one of the connection units (6), and the contact element (64) making contact with the carrier (12).
  18. Connector (2) according to Claim 17, characterized in that the contact element (64) is designed to have sharp edges.
  19. Connector according to one of Claims 15 to 18, characterized in that the carrier (12) is a housing wall of a luminaire housing, and in that the two connection units are designed for fitting from the interior of the luminaire housing into the fitting opening.
  20. Connector (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a horizontal partition plane is provided, and in that the connection units (4, 6) are arranged opposite one another on both sides of the partition plane.
  21. Connector (2) according to Claim 20, characterized in that the connection direction of the conductor connections runs parallel to the partition plane.
  22. Connector (2) according to Claim 20 or 21, characterized in that an in particular circumferential mechanical stop (98) is provided in the partition plane.
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