EP1152496B1 - Connection device - Google Patents
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- EP1152496B1 EP1152496B1 EP01110697A EP01110697A EP1152496B1 EP 1152496 B1 EP1152496 B1 EP 1152496B1 EP 01110697 A EP01110697 A EP 01110697A EP 01110697 A EP01110697 A EP 01110697A EP 1152496 B1 EP1152496 B1 EP 1152496B1
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- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
- H01R13/64—Means for preventing incorrect coupling
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- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
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- the invention relates to a detachable plug-in device for data cable connections with a magnetic coding.
- Plug devices or connectors are well known. Both known connectors, however, there is the problem that either a Reverse polarity protection is not guaranteed or this by mechanical Measures is granted. But by using excessive force, it is possible to insert the plug into the connector nevertheless. hereby Mostly the connector is damaged.
- an exact mechanical guide is in optical cables, such as fiber optic cables or POFs (P lastic O ptical ibre F) and the associated connectors necessary.
- optical cables such as fiber optic cables or POFs (P lastic O ptical ibre F) and the associated connectors necessary.
- a connector consisting of a plug and a socket disclosed.
- the plug has a contact pad and the socket a matching the contact field of the connector mating contact field.
- the Plug has at least one magnetic coding and the socket also at least one magnetic coding, wherein the magnetic Coding of the plug and the magnetic coding of the socket to exert magnetic forces to each other and in the right way Composition of plug and socket the magnetic encodings to exert a mutual magnetic force to each other and through them magnetic force pull the plug into the socket and the plug in the Socket connected to a force defined by the magnetic encoding is.
- a plug is disclosed which is provided by means of a magnetic Coding a defined contacting of the plug with a socket allows.
- From US-A-5,954,520 is a magnetic coupler for coupling a Vehicle revealed to a transport trailer.
- the object of the invention is to design a plug-in device such that a Reverse polarity protection is given, as well as a mechanical damage of the Plug when plugging into the socket or when deleting the socket is avoided.
- the plug-in device consists of a plug and a associated socket.
- the plug has at least one magnetic coding in Shape of permanent magnets, which to each other a different have magnetic polarity. This means that at least one permanent magnet magnetic north pole, which has another magnetic south pole.
- a contact field is arranged. This contact field points Contact pins on. Each contact pin is supported by a spring. When inserting into the socket are the contact pins of the contact field of the plug through the Springs in the associated contact recesses of the mating contact field of the socket pressed.
- the contact pins can be in or on the springs in an advantageous manner be stored in such a way that this in contacting a light Execute rotational movement about its own longitudinal axis and thereby a Self-cleaning effect between the pins and the contact wells comes. This increases the long-term security of contact.
- a light contact connector that is magnetic is held and in which the tearing force of the magnetically held connection between one source to sink (plug to socket) by an order of magnitude less than the rupture force of the source and / or sink Cable connection.
- This ensures that the connection at any time fixed on the cable without destruction or movable facilities is possible.
- the connection is thereby, in limited dimensions, non-destructive (vandal-proof).
- the moving part is made of lightweight and without sharp edges that through him, even at high acceleration levels, such as in one Vehicle or by pulling on the cable, no injuries accompanying persons are caused.
- the size of the connector is in this case, beyond the limit for infants, which is at risk of being swallowed.
- the signal coupling between socket and plug takes place either by means of Transmitter coils, thus contactless, or by means of spring-loaded contacts.
- the information signal in one of known analog or digital modulation method on a Carrier vibration applied.
- dedicated assemblies are required, which is their supply voltage from the carrier signal win.
- the socket has the same number of magnetic codes as the plug.
- the magnetic codings come to lie on each other.
- the magnetic codings of the socket are opposite polarity to the magnetic codings of the plug.
- the magnetic coding of the plug has the correct joining of the plug a reverse polarity than the associated magnetic coding of the socket.
- the magnetic coding is designed in each case as a permanent magnet, which terminates with its north or south polarity, the surface of the plug. In this way, the plug, by the magnetic forces of the permanent magnets engage only in a defined position.
- the socket has a contact pad which fits the shape of the contact pad of the plug and the associated pins in the molding.
- the plug-in device 1, according to FIG. 1, consists of a plug 2 and a socket 3.
- the plug 2 has a contact pad 4.
- the contact pad 4 is incorporated in a recess on the surface of the plug.
- a magnetic coding 6, 7 is incorporated in the surface of the plug.
- the magnetic coding 6 is, for example, a permanent magnet which terminates the surface of the plug 2 with its north polarity.
- the magnetic coding 7 is, for example, a permanent magnet with south polarity, which terminates the surface of the plug 2 with its south polarity.
- the plug 2 is made of electrically non-conductive plastic.
- the contact field 4 consists of a plurality of individual contact pins 10, which protrude from the contact field 4.
- the contact pins 10 are each supported on a spring 11, which can stand out the contact pins 10 from the plane of the contact field 4. At the same time, this ensures that the contact pins 10 are always held by the associated springs 11 with a defined force when joining plug 2 and socket 3 into the contact recesses 12 of the mating contact field 5 of the socket 3.
- the bushing 3 consists of a mating contact field 5, which is placed sublime on the surface of the bushing 3.
- magnetic codes 8, 9 are provided.
- the magnetic coding 8 is, for example, a permanent magnet which, with its south-polarity, terminates the surface of the socket 3.
- the magnetic coding 9 is, for example, a permanent magnet with south polarity, which terminates with its south pole the surface to the socket 3.
- the mating contact field 5 of the socket 3 with the contact recesses 12 is adapted to the shape and the contact pins 10 of the contact pad 4 of the plug 2.
- the socket 3 in a seat integrated in a vehicle.
- the plug 2 is on a headphone connected. Due to the magnetic coding a layman can plug 2 only in one, the coded form, in the socket 3 introduce.
- the embodiment of the invention allows that at accidentally loosening the cable connection, over the plug 2 and the Socket 3, the connector for the user injury-resistant and comfortably separates and at the same time a mechanical damage to plug 2 and / or socket 3 is avoided.
- the plug 2 and the socket 3 is used to connect glass fibers or plastic optical fibers.
- the magnetic encodings 6, 7, 8, 9 in the plug 2 and in the socket 3 and the mechanical configuration of the plug 2 and the socket 3 a high-precision mechanical accuracy of fit is given. This is necessary in a connector for connecting two Plastic Optical Fibers, since any inaccuracy leads to power loss of the signal to be transmitted in the cable.
- the contact cavities 12 are guided in recesses in the mating contact field 5, in which the plastic optical fibers lie with.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine lösbare Steckvorrichtung für Datenkabelverbindungen mit einer Magnetcodierung.The invention relates to a detachable plug-in device for data cable connections with a magnetic coding.
Steckvorrichtungen oder Steckverbinder sind weithin bekannt. Bei den bekannten Steckverbindern besteht jedoch die Problematik, daß entweder eine Verpolungssicherung nicht gewährleistet ist oder diese durch mechanische Maßnahmen gewährt wird. Durch Einsatz von übermäßiger Kraft ist es aber möglich, dennoch den Stecker in den Steckverbinder einzubringen. Hierdurch wird zumeist der Steckverbinder beschädigt.Plug devices or connectors are well known. Both known connectors, however, there is the problem that either a Reverse polarity protection is not guaranteed or this by mechanical Measures is granted. But by using excessive force, it is possible to insert the plug into the connector nevertheless. hereby Mostly the connector is damaged.
Andererseits ist bekannt, daß oftmals Schäden an Datenkabelverbindungen vorkommen, welche lösbar sind, da durch unsachgemäßes Lösen oder Herstellen der Verbindung Schäden hervorgerufen werden. Es ist dann insbesondere häufig der Fall, daß das Kabel ab Gehäuse eines Gerätes abreißt, das Gerät vom Aufstellungsort gerissen wird, etc. In Call-Centern kommt es oft vor, daß ein Nutzer eines Head-Sets im "Eifer des Gefechtes" von der Verkabelung des Head-Sets stranguliert wurde, da sich die Kabelverbindung nicht gelöst hat. Außerdem ist es auch schon zu Beschädigungen an den Head-Sets gekommen, da beim Verbinden der Head-Sets unsachgemäß und/oder verpolt der Stecker in der Buchse geführt wurde.On the other hand, it is known that often damage to data cable connections which are solvable because of improper loosening or Making the connection damage will be caused. It is then especially often the case that the cable from the housing of a device tearing down the device from the site, etc. In call centers It often happens that a user of a headset in the "eagerness of the battle" of the wiring of the head set was strangled, since the Cable connection has not solved. Besides, it's already too Damage to the headset came because when connecting the head sets improperly and / or wrongly polarized the plug was led into the socket.
Außerdem ist bei optischen Kabeln, wie Glasfaserkabeln bzw. POF's (Plastic Optical Fibre) und den zugehörigen Steckverbindern eine exakte mechanische Führung notwendig. In addition, an exact mechanical guide is in optical cables, such as fiber optic cables or POFs (P lastic O ptical ibre F) and the associated connectors necessary.
Aus US-A-5,941,729 ist eine Steckverbindung, bestehend aus einem Stecker und einer Buchse, offenbart. Der Stecker weist ein Kontaktfeld und die Buchse ein zum Kontaktfeld des Steckers passendes Gegenkontaktfeld auf. Der Stecker weist mindestens eine magnetische Codierung und die Buchse ebenfalls mindestens eine magnetische Codierung auf, wobei die magnetische Codierung des Steckers und die magnetische Codierung der Buchse magnetische Kräfte zueinander ausüben und bei passrichtiger Zusammensetzung von Stecker und Buchse die magnetischen Codierungen eine gegenseitige magnetische Kraft zueinander ausüben und durch diese magnetische Kraft den Stecker in die Buchse ziehen und der Stecker in der Buchse mit einer durch die magnetische Codierung definierten Kraft verbunden ist.From US-A-5,941,729 is a connector, consisting of a plug and a socket disclosed. The plug has a contact pad and the socket a matching the contact field of the connector mating contact field. Of the Plug has at least one magnetic coding and the socket also at least one magnetic coding, wherein the magnetic Coding of the plug and the magnetic coding of the socket to exert magnetic forces to each other and in the right way Composition of plug and socket the magnetic encodings to exert a mutual magnetic force to each other and through them magnetic force pull the plug into the socket and the plug in the Socket connected to a force defined by the magnetic encoding is.
Aus FR-A-2 566 195 ist ein Stecker offenbart, der mittels einer magnetischen Codierung eine definierte Kontaktierung des Steckers mit einer Steckerbuchse ermöglicht.From FR-A-2 566 195 a plug is disclosed which is provided by means of a magnetic Coding a defined contacting of the plug with a socket allows.
Aus US-A-5,954,520 ist ein magnetischer Koppler zur Ankopplung eines Fahrzeuges an einen Transportaufleger offenbart.From US-A-5,954,520 is a magnetic coupler for coupling a Vehicle revealed to a transport trailer.
Aus US-A-4,844,582 ist ein hybrider elektrooptischer Verbinder offenbart. Dieser elektrooptische Verbinder ist über magnetische Codierungen nur derart verbindbar, dass stets eine eindeutige Zuweisung des Steckers zur Buchse erfolgt.From US-A-4,844,582 a hybrid electro-optical connector is disclosed. This electro-optical connector is only so via magnetic encodings connectable, that always a clear assignment of the plug to the socket he follows.
Aus EP-A-0 676 710 ist ein Verbindungsstecker für Daten offenbart. Der Stecker weist eine kapazitive Verbindung mit der Buchse auf.From EP-A-0 676 710 a data connector is disclosed. Of the Plug has a capacitive connection with the socket.
Aus DE2516011 ist ein Stecker offenbart, wo die Signalkopplung zwischen Buchse und Stecker kontaktlos über Übertragerspulen erfolgt. From DE2516011 a plug is disclosed where the Signal coupling between socket and plug contactless via transmitter coils.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Steckvorrichtung derart auszugestalten, dass eine Verpolungssicherung gegeben ist, sowie eine mechanische Beschädigung des Steckers beim Einstecken in die Buchse oder beim Löschen aus der Buchse vermieden wird.The object of the invention is to design a plug-in device such that a Reverse polarity protection is given, as well as a mechanical damage of the Plug when plugging into the socket or when deleting the socket is avoided.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte
Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ergeben sich durch die abhängigen Ansprüche sowie
der weiteren Beschreibung.This object is solved by the features of
Die erfindungsgemäße Steckvorrichtung besteht aus einem Stecker und einer zugehörigen Buchse. Der Stecker weist mindestens eine magnetische Codierung in Form von Dauermagneten auf, welche zueinander eine unterschiedliche magnetische Polung haben. Dies bedeutet, daß mindestens ein Dauermagnet magnetischen Nordpol, der andere magnetischen Südpol aufweist. Zentral im Stecker ist ein Kontaktfeld angeordnet. Dieses Kontaktfeld weist Kontaktstifte auf. Jeder Kontaktstift ist über eine Feder gelagert. Beim Einsetzen in die Buchse werden die Kontaktstifte des Kontaktfeldes des Steckers durch die Federn in die zugehörigen Kontaktmulden des Gegenkontaktfeldes der Buchse gedrückt. Die Kontaktstifte können in bzw. auf den Federn in vorteilhafter Weise derart gelagert sein, daß diese bei der Kontaktierung eine leichte Rotationsbewegung um die eigene Längsachse ausführen und hierdurch ein Selbstreinigungseffekt zwischen den Kontaktstiften und den Kontaktmulden zustande kommt. Dies erhöht langfristig die Kontaktierungssicherheit.The plug-in device according to the invention consists of a plug and a associated socket. The plug has at least one magnetic coding in Shape of permanent magnets, which to each other a different have magnetic polarity. This means that at least one permanent magnet magnetic north pole, which has another magnetic south pole. Centrally in the plug a contact field is arranged. This contact field points Contact pins on. Each contact pin is supported by a spring. When inserting into the socket are the contact pins of the contact field of the plug through the Springs in the associated contact recesses of the mating contact field of the socket pressed. The contact pins can be in or on the springs in an advantageous manner be stored in such a way that this in contacting a light Execute rotational movement about its own longitudinal axis and thereby a Self-cleaning effect between the pins and the contact wells comes. This increases the long-term security of contact.
Auf diese Weise ist ein leichter kontaktbehafteter Steckverbinder, der magnetisch gehalten wird und bei dem die Abreißkraft der magnetisch gehaltenen Verbindung zwischen einer Quelle zu Senke (Stecker zu Buchse) um eine Größenordnung geringer ist als die Ausrißkraft der an Quelle und/oder Senke angebrachten Kabelverbindung. Hierdurch wird erreicht, dass die Verbindung jederzeit.durch Zug am Kabel ohne Zerstörung ortsfester oder beweglicher Einrichtungen möglich ist. Die Verbindung wird hierdurch, in eingeschränktem Maße, zerstörungssicher (vandalensicher).In this way, a light contact connector that is magnetic is held and in which the tearing force of the magnetically held connection between one source to sink (plug to socket) by an order of magnitude less than the rupture force of the source and / or sink Cable connection. This ensures that the connection at any time fixed on the cable without destruction or movable facilities is possible. The connection is thereby, in limited dimensions, non-destructive (vandal-proof).
Der bewegliche Teil (Senke) ist leicht und ohne spitze Kanten ausgeführt, dass durch ihn, auch bei hohen Beschleunigungswerten, wie sie etwa in einem Fahrzeug oder durch Zug am Kabel auftreten können, keine Verletzungen an mitreisenden Personen verursacht werden. Die Größe der Steckverbindung ist hierbei jenseits der für Kleinkinder verschluckungsgefährichen Grenze gewählt.The moving part (sink) is made of lightweight and without sharp edges that through him, even at high acceleration levels, such as in one Vehicle or by pulling on the cable, no injuries accompanying persons are caused. The size of the connector is in this case, beyond the limit for infants, which is at risk of being swallowed.
Durch gepolte Magnete alleine oder in Verbindung mit rotationssymmetrischen Ausformungen an der Oberfläche wird eine eindeutige Orientierung und Positionierung der Verbindung erzwungen. Die Ausformung der Oberfläche jedoch beeinflußt die Haltekraft der Verbindung nicht wesentlich.By polarized magnets alone or in conjunction with rotationally symmetric Formations on the surface will be a clear orientation and Positioning the connection enforced. The shape of the surface however, the holding force of the connection does not significantly affect the connection.
Die Signalkopplung zwischen Buchse und Stecker erfolgt entweder mittels Übertragerspulen, folglich kontaktlos, oder mittels gefederter Kontakte.The signal coupling between socket and plug takes place either by means of Transmitter coils, thus contactless, or by means of spring-loaded contacts.
Bei galvanisch getrennter Übertragung kann das Informationssignal in einer der bekannten analogen oder digitalen Modulationsverfahren auf einer Trägerschwingung aufgebracht sein. Zur Demodulation und Signalverstärkung sind dann dedizierte Baugruppen erforderlich, die ihre Versorgungsspannung aus dem Trägersignal gewinnen.In galvanically isolated transmission, the information signal in one of known analog or digital modulation method on a Carrier vibration applied. For demodulation and signal amplification then dedicated assemblies are required, which is their supply voltage from the carrier signal win.
In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist bei einer eindeutigen Positionierung und Orientierung der beiden Übertragerhälften zueinander auch eine direkte Signalübertragung - ohne Modulation - von mehreren getrennten Signalen mit reduziertem Übersprechen möglich.In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention is in a clear positioning and orientation of the two transmitter halves to each other also a direct signal transmission - without modulation - of several separate signals with reduced crosstalk possible.
Die Buchse weist die gleiche Anzahl an magnetische Codierungen wie der
Stecker auf. Beim Zusammenfügen von Stecker und Buchse kommen die
magnetischen Codierungen aufeinander zu liegen. Die magnetischen
Codierungen der Buchse sind zu den magnetischen Codierungen des Steckers
entgegengesetzt gepolt.
Die magnetische Codierung des Steckers weist beim richtigen Zusammenfügen
des Steckers eine umgekehrte Polung auf als die zugehörige magnetische
Codierung der Buchse.
Die magnetische Codierung ist jeweils als ein Dauermagnet ausgestaltet,
welcher mit seiner Nord- oder Südpolung die Oberfläche des Steckers
abschließt.
Auf diese Weise wird der Stecker, durch die magnetischen Kräfte der
Dauermagneten nur in einer definierten Position einrasten. Zugleich ist
gewährleistet, daß durch die Anziehungskraft der entgegengesetzt gepolten
Dauermagneten in Buchse und Stecker sich diese anziehen und, insbesondere
bei galvanischer Konatktierung, verpolungssicher Stecker und Buchse
kontaktieren.
Im weiteren wird eine galvanische Kontaktierung
ausführlich beschrieben.
Die Buchse weist ein Kontaktfeld auf, welches auf die Form des Kontaktfeldes
des Steckers und den zugehörigen Kontaktstiften in der Formgebung paßt.The socket has the same number of magnetic codes as the plug. When assembling the plug and socket, the magnetic codings come to lie on each other. The magnetic codings of the socket are opposite polarity to the magnetic codings of the plug.
The magnetic coding of the plug has the correct joining of the plug a reverse polarity than the associated magnetic coding of the socket.
The magnetic coding is designed in each case as a permanent magnet, which terminates with its north or south polarity, the surface of the plug.
In this way, the plug, by the magnetic forces of the permanent magnets engage only in a defined position. At the same time it is ensured that attract by the attraction of the oppositely poled permanent magnets in socket and plug, and, in particular in galvanic Konatktierung, verpolungssicher contact plug and socket.
In the following, a galvanic contacting will be described in detail.
The socket has a contact pad which fits the shape of the contact pad of the plug and the associated pins in the molding.
Beim Lösen der Verbindung muß lediglich die magnetische Anziehungskraft der Magneten überwunden werden, so daß das Lösen der Verbindung ohne mechanische Schäden erfolgt.When releasing the connection, only the magnetic attraction of the Magnets are overcome, so that the release of the connection without mechanical damage occurs.
Im weiteren werden weitere Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert.In the following, further embodiments explained in more detail.
Es zeigt:
- FIG 1
- eine perspektivische Darstellung der Steckvorrichtung mit Stecker und Buchse;
- FIG 2
- eine schematische Darstellung des Kontaktfeldes des Steckers und
- FIG 3
- eine schematische Darstellung des Gegenkontaktfeldes der Buchse.
- FIG. 1
- a perspective view of the plug-in device with plug and socket;
- FIG. 2
- a schematic representation of the contact field of the plug and
- FIG. 3
- a schematic representation of the mating contact field of the socket.
Die Steckvorrichtung 1, gemäß FIG 1, besteht aus einem Stecker 2 und einer
Buchse 3. Der Stecker 2 weist ein Kontaktfeld 4 auf. Das Kontaktfeld 4 ist in
einer Vertiefung auf der Oberfläche des Steckers eingearbeitet. Im weiteren ist
in die Oberfläche des Steckers eine magnetische Codierung 6, 7 eingearbeitet.
Bei der magnetischen Codierung 6 handelt es sich beispielsweise um einen
Dauermagneten, der mit seiner Nordpolung die Oberfläche zum Stecker 2
abschließt. Bei der magnetischen Codierung 7 handelt es sich beispielsweise
um einen Dauermagneten mit Südpolung, der mit seiner Südpolung die
Oberfläche zum Stecker 2 abschließt. Der Stecker 2 ist aus elektrisch nicht
leitenden Kunststoff hergestellt. Das Kontaktfeld 4 besteht aus mehreren
einzelnen Kontaktstiften 10, welche aus dem Kontaktfeld 4 herausragen. Die
Kontaktstifte 10 lagern jeweils auf einer Feder 11, welche die Kontaktstifte 10
aus der Ebene des Kontaktfeldes 4 herausstehen lassen.
Zugleich ist hierdurch gewährleistet, daß die Kontaktstifte 10 über die
zugehörigen Federn 11 stets mit einer definierten Kraft beim Zusammenfügen
von Stecker 2 und Buchse 3 in die Kontaktmulden 12 des Gegenkontaktfeldes 5
der Buchse 3 gehalten werden.The plug-in
At the same time, this ensures that the contact pins 10 are always held by the associated springs 11 with a defined force when joining
Die Buchse 3 besteht aus einem Gegenkontaktfeld 5, welches erhaben auf der
Oberfläche der Buchse 3aufgesetzt ist. Im weiteren sind magnetische
Codierungen 8, 9 vorgesehen. Bei der magnetischen Codierung 8 handelt es
sich beispielsweise um einen Dauermagneten, der mit seiner Süddpolung die
Oberfläche zur Buchse 3 abschließt. Bei der magnetischen Codierung 9 handelt
es sich beispielsweise um einen Dauermagneten mit Südpolung, der mit seiner
Südpolung die Oberfläche zur Buchse 3 abschließt.
Das Gegenkontaktfeld 5 der Buchse 3 mit den Kontaktmulden 12 ist auf die
Formgebung und die Kontaktstifte 10 des Kontaktfeldes 4 des Steckers 2
angepaßt. Beim Zusammenfügen von Stecker 2 und Buchse 3 erfolgt durch die
gegenpolige Codierung der magnetischen Codierungen 6 und 7 des Steckers 2
zu den Codierungen 8 und 9 der Buchse 3 eine magnetische Anziehung des
Steckers 2 in die Buchse 3. Hierdurch wird gewährleistet, daß der Stecker
durch die magnetische Kraft in einer definierten Position mit der Buchse 3
zusammengeführt wird. Ein Verdrehen ist vermieden, da dann die magnetische
Codierung des Steckers 2 und der Buchse 3 nicht übereinstimmt und die
magnetischen Codierungen 6, 7 des Steckers 2 sich von den magnetischen
Codierungen 8, 9 der Buchse 3 abstoßen. Der Stecker 2 kann dann nicht in die
Buchse 3 gesteckt werden.The
The
In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltungsform der Erfindung ist die Buchse 3 in
einen Sitz in einem Fahrzeug integriert. Der Stecker 2 ist an einem Kopfhörer
angeschlossen. Durch die magnetische Codierung kann ein Laie den Stecker 2
nur in einer, der codierten Form, in die Buchse 3 einführen.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the
Andererseits ermöglicht die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltungsform, daß bei
versehentlichem Lösen der Kabelverbindung, über den Stecker 2 und die
Buchse 3, sich die Steckverbindung für den Nutzer verletzungssicher und
komfortabel trennt und zugleich eine mechanische Beschädigung an Stecker 2
und/oder Buchse 3 vermieden wird.On the other hand, the embodiment of the invention allows that at
accidentally loosening the cable connection, over the
In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung dient der Stecker 2
und die Buchse 3 zur Verbindung von Glasfasern bzw. Plastic Optical Fibres.
Durch die magnetischen Codierungen 6, 7, 8, 9 im Stecker 2 und in der Buchse
3 und der mechanischen Ausgestaltung des Steckers 2 und der Buchse 3 ist
eine hochpräzise mechanische Passgenauigkeit gegeben. Diese ist bei einer
Steckvorrichtung zur Verbindung von zwei Plastic Optical Fibres notwendig, da
jede Ungenauigkeit zu Leistungsverlusten des im Kabel zu übertragenden
Signals führt. Zur weiteren exakten Passgenauigkeit der zu koppelnden Plastic
Optical Fibres sind im Gegenkontaktfeld 5 die Kontaktmulden 12 in
Vertiefungen geführt, in welchen die Plastic Optical Fibres mit liegen. Aus dem
Kontaktfeld 4 des Steckers 2 ragen die Plastic Optical Fibres um den Wert
heraus, welcher der Vertiefung im Gegenkontaktfeld 5 entspricht, dies beträgt
jedoch maximal einen Millimeter. Die Plastic Optical Fibres im Stecker 2 stellen
folglich die Kontaktstifte dar und auf diese Weise ist eine exakte mechanische
Koppelung möglich.
Auf diese überraschend einfache Weise ist es möglich mehrere Plastic Optical
Fibres mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Steckvorrichtung 1 zu koppeln. In a further advantageous embodiment of the
In this surprisingly simple manner, it is possible to couple a plurality of plastic optical fibers with a plug-in
- 1.1.
- Steckvorrichtungplug-in device
- 2.Second
- Steckerplug
- 3.Third
- BuchseRifle
- 4.4th
- KontaktfeldContact field
- 5.5th
- GegenkontaktfeldCounter-contact field
- 6.6th
- magnetische Codierungmagnetic coding
- 7.7th
- magnetische Codierungmagnetic coding
- 8.8th.
- magnetische Codierungmagnetic coding
- 9.9th
- magnetische Codierungmagnetic coding
- 10.10th
- Kontaktstiftpin
- 11.11th
- Federfeather
- 12.12th
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Claims (5)
- Plug-in device (1), consisting of a plug (2) and a socket (3), wherein said plug (2) has a contact panel (4) and said socket (3) has a counter-contact panel (5) matching the contact panel (4) in the plug (2), the plug (2) has at least one magnetic coding system (6, 7) and the socket (3) likewise has at least one magnetic coding system (8, 9); wherein the magnetic coding system (6, 7) on the plug (2) and the magnetic coding system (6, 9) on the socket (3) exert magnetic forces in relation to one another and, when the plug (2) and socket (3) are assembled in a correctly fitting manner, the magnetic coding systems (6, 7, 8, 9) exert a reciprocal magnetic force in relation to one another and the plug (2) is drawn into the socket (3) by the said magnetic force, the plug (2) is connected, in the socket (3), with a force which is defined by the magnetic coding systems (6, 7, 8, 9), and the contact panel (4) and counter-contact panel (5) coincide in their geometrical size; and wherein the contact panel (4) has at least one repeating coil and the counter-contact panel (5) is equipped with a number of repeating coils that corresponds to the repeating coils of the contact panel (4),
characterised in that
an information signal for transmission between the plug (2) and the socket (3) is applied, modulated in an analogue or digital manner, to a carrier oscillation, and assemblies for demodulation and signal-amplification, which obtain the supply voltage from the carrier signal, are provided in the plug (2). - Plug-in device (1) according to claim 1,
characterised in that
the magnetic coding systems (6, 7, 8, 9) are realised by means of permanent magnets and/or the magnetic coding systems (6, 7) terminate level with the surface of the contact panel (4) in the plug (2) and the magnetic coding systems (8, 9) terminate level with the surface of the counter-contact panel (5) on the socket (3). - Plug-in device (1) according to one of claims 1 or 2,
characterised in that
the contact panel (4) and the counter-contact panel (5) are formed from contoured sections that are not rotationally symmetrical. - Plug-in device (1) according to one or more of claims 1 to 3,
characterised in that
the magnetic coding systems (6, 7, 8, 9) are polarised and a specific orientation and positioning of the plug (2) and of the socket (3) is enforced by the polarised magnetic coding system (6, 7, 8, 9) and the contoured section of the contact panel (4) and counter-contact panel (5), and mechanically precise coupling is thereby provided. - Plug-in device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4,
characterised in that
the counter-contact panel (5) has at least one contact trough (12) each having a depression and elevations (10) are present in the contact panel (4) and, when the plug (2) and socket (3) are joined together, the elevations (10) come to rest in the depressions (12).
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