EP1170830A1 - Connection device - Google Patents

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EP1170830A1
EP1170830A1 EP00202361A EP00202361A EP1170830A1 EP 1170830 A1 EP1170830 A1 EP 1170830A1 EP 00202361 A EP00202361 A EP 00202361A EP 00202361 A EP00202361 A EP 00202361A EP 1170830 A1 EP1170830 A1 EP 1170830A1
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Mario Lübstorf
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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
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/625—Casing or ring with bayonet engagement
    • 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
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/62905—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances comprising a camming member
    • 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
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/631—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances for engagement only

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  • the invention relates to a plug device, especially for use with an electrical connector in a motor vehicle, with a first plug-in part, which means a securing element for releasably locked connection with a second plug-in part is provided.
  • Plug connections are known, for example which a union nut as a Security element is striped, which is a collar of the second Engages around the plug-in part. After putting the two together Plug-in parts is then the union nut on a thread of the screwed on the first plug part, so that the plug connection cannot unintentionally detach the two plug-in parts.
  • the known plug device is in need of improvement because of the manufacturing effort and assembly is unfavorable. This is particularly due to the union nut and the required screwing process is justified.
  • a task The present invention is thus the improvement of known plug device, so that the assembly and also the Disassembly with a small footprint is simplified.
  • Another The task is to provide a simple one, too robot-mountable plug device, but basically small Plug-in forces are aimed for.
  • the object is achieved by that between the two plug-in parts at least one on the Securing element acting drive element is provided, which is due to a translatory plug-in movement of the two Plug-in parts an automatic rotary securing movement of the Securing element causes.
  • the invention requires in the frame the mating process of the two parts only one (translational) Movement during the (rotary) safety movement carried out automatically as a result of the translatory insertion movement becomes.
  • the plug device therefore has ergonomic advantages. It is also easy to assemble by robot because it is rotatory Movement does not have to be carried out. It allows as a result positive locking high trigger forces. Finally, the Plug device, if desired, simply by reversing the Assembly process to be solved.
  • the drive element has a first gear means which a lower insertion force between the two plug-in parts in one translate high securing force of the securing element.
  • relatively movable slide which for a Linear guide in the first plug-in part with at least two Thighs are provided, which are connected to one another by means of an end piece are connected, and in each case at least one in the legs closed groove is provided at the ends, in each case engages at least one plug-side guide cam.
  • the slide is captive in the first plug-in part arranged and guided translationally. Because the slider is arranged to a certain extent in the plug housing, results a minimal space requirement. It is also advantageous that the Slide through and together with the second plug-in part in it first plug-in housing is inserted.
  • the two plug-in parts are cylindrical housing parts have (which is easy, for example, in plastic injection molding can be produced), the first plug-in part together with the Slider and the securing element essentially the whole grips second plug-in part radially on the outside.
  • the second plug part has as a transmission means at least one, the safety cam assigned groove with an inclined surface. So far a series connection of the first and second gear with one corresponding increase in the effective translation factor. It is in any case a self-locking of the gear means aspired to unintentional solving in any case is excluded.
  • Figures 1-4 show a plug device 1, which a first and second plug-in part 2, 3, a slide 5 as Includes drive element 4 and a securing element 6.
  • the Securing element 6 is in the axial direction within the first Plug part 2 by means of circumferential cams 7,8 or, for example, one Bund set and also rotatably mounted about an axis a. It is particularly conceivable, the first plug-in part 2 (and Securing element 6) so that it is in a certain angular position of the two components to each other (Mounting position) axially inserted into the first plug-in part 2 and is axially locked in this after a relative rotation.
  • the slider 4 is still in the first plug-in part 2 guided translationally and arranged captively.
  • This Slider 4 engages with two legs 9, 10 in the first plug-in part 2 and preferably has 9, 10 in each leg for the guidance via a groove 11, which is closed at the end, into each of which a male part 12 engages.
  • a groove 11 which is closed at the end, into each of which a male part 12 engages.
  • An additional advantage is the one gained Security against losing the slide 5.
  • the legs 9, 10 of the slide 5 at an end piece 13 connected with each other.
  • This end piece 13 is in plan view in broadest sense U-shaped, so that the second plug part 3 together can be easily fed with a cable, not shown.
  • Each of the legs 9,10 continues to have at least one sloping surface (inclined plane) 14, 15 each for support at least one drive cam 16 on the fuse element side.
  • Figures 1-4 each show only one of the drive cams 16.
  • One translatory displacement of the slide 5 thus causes due to the sliding on the inclined surface 14
  • Drive cam 16 a rotational movement of the securing element 6.
  • the securing element 6 has one particularly space-saving arrangement sleeve shape and has an outer circumference 17 via the drive cams 16.
  • a radially inside pointing safety cam 18 (Fig. 2 and 3) for engagement in a groove 19 which runs mainly obliquely with respect to axis a of the second plug-in part 3 is provided.
  • the rotation of the Securing element 6 consequently causes a kind of screwing-in process of the safety cam 18 in the oblique groove 19 and consequently one automatic locking.
  • the groove 19 for an additionally simplified insertion at the beginning of a Plugging an axially extending portion 20, preferably with insertion bevels which compensate for an angular misalignment, and thus serve an indexing.
  • the plugging process is finished when the slide 5 together with the second plug part 3 completely or at least is almost completely inserted into the first plug part 2, so that a very small amount of space is required.
  • Figure 5 shows a partially modified Ausfuehrungsbeispiel the connector 1, which about additional sealing elements are available that provide a seal serve between the two plug-in parts 2, 3.
  • one radially inner and one radially outer sealing ring 21,22 provided.
  • the radially inner sealing ring 21 is provided in FIG this connection via a rectangular or cuboid Recess with rounded corners so that it is on a corresponding profile end of the second plug-in part 3 can be plugged on.
  • Figure 5 is also a cable 23 for a kink-free and sealed supply of a cable harness, not shown removable.
  • the drawing is still one, the assigned to the first plug-in part 2 and the second plug-in part 3, and locking plate 26,27 for electrical to be fastened therein Take cable plug contacts 28.
  • FIG. 6 shows the first plug-in part 2 with the slide 5 and the second plug-in part 3 with the groove 19 in the initial state before assembly.
  • Figure 7 illustrates a partly on the first plug part 2 with plug contacts pushed on second plug-in part 3, the slider 5 still in its starting position (without locking).
  • the second plug-in part 3 is inserted even further, wherein here too the slide 5 is still in the starting position.
  • safety cam 18 indicates safety cam 18 immediately at the beginning of chamfer groove 19.
  • the connector could 1 at this stage by simply pulling out one of the Plug parts 2,3 are separated.
  • Figure 9 now shows the locked Condition with slide 5 and fully inserted correspondingly twisted securing element 6.

Abstract

The device has a first plug component (2) for removable locking connection with a second plug component (3) using a securing element (6) and a drive element (4) for the securing element between the two plug component. Translational plugging movement of the two plug component causes an automatic securing movement of the securing element.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Steckvorrichtung, insbesondere zur Verwendung fuer eine elektrische Steckverbindung in einem Kraftfahrzeug, mit einem ersten Steckteil, das mittels einem Sicherungselement zur loesbar arretierten Verbindung mit einem zweiten Steckteil vorgesehen ist.The invention relates to a plug device, especially for use with an electrical connector in a motor vehicle, with a first plug-in part, which means a securing element for releasably locked connection with a second plug-in part is provided.

Es sind beispielsweise Steckverbindungen bekannt, bei denen ueber das zweite Steckteil eine Ueberwurfmutter als Sicherungselement gestreift wird, welche einen Bund des zweiten Steckteiles umgreift. Nach dem Zusammenstecken der beiden Steckteile wird sodann die Ueberwurfmutter auf ein Gewinde des ersten Steckteiles aufgeschraubt, so dass sich die Steckverbindung der beiden Steckteile nicht ungewollt loesen kann.Plug connections are known, for example which a union nut as a Security element is striped, which is a collar of the second Engages around the plug-in part. After putting the two together Plug-in parts is then the union nut on a thread of the screwed on the first plug part, so that the plug connection cannot unintentionally detach the two plug-in parts.

Die bekannte Steckvorrichtung ist verbesserungswuerdig, weil der Herstellaufwand und die Montage unguenstig ist. Dies liegt insbesondere auch in der Ueberwurfmutter und dem erforderlichen Schraubvorgang begruendet. Eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist somit die Verbesserung der bekannten Steckvorrichtung, so dass die Montage und auch die Demontage bei geringem Platzbedarf vereinfacht wird. Eine weitere Aufgabe ist die Bereitstellung einer einfachen, auch robotermontierbaren Steckvorrichtung, wobei grundsaetzlich geringe Steckkraefte angestrebt werden.The known plug device is in need of improvement because of the manufacturing effort and assembly is unfavorable. This is particularly due to the union nut and the required screwing process is justified. A task The present invention is thus the improvement of known plug device, so that the assembly and also the Disassembly with a small footprint is simplified. Another The task is to provide a simple one, too robot-mountable plug device, but basically small Plug-in forces are aimed for.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemaess dadurch geloest, dass zwischen den beiden Steckteilen wenigstens ein auf das Sicherungselement einwirkendes Antriebselement vorgesehen ist, welches infolge einer translatorischen Steckbewegung der beiden Steckteile eine selbsttaetige rotatorische Sicherungsbewegung des Sicherungselementes bewirkt. Die Erfindung erfordert im Rahmen des Steckvorgangs der beiden Teile lediglich eine (translatorische) Bewegung, waehrend die (rotatorische) Sicherungsbewegung automatisch infolge der translatorischen Steckbewegung ausgefuehrt wird. Die Steckvorrichtung weist folglich ergonomische Vorteile auf. Sie ist ferner einfach robotermontierbar, weil eine rotatorische Bewegung nicht ausgefuehrt werden muss. Sie erlaubt infolge formschluessiger Sicherung hohe Abzugkraefte. Schliesslich kann die Steckvorrichtung, sofern gewuenscht, einfach durch Reversieren des Montagevorgangs geloest werden.According to the invention, the object is achieved by that between the two plug-in parts at least one on the Securing element acting drive element is provided, which is due to a translatory plug-in movement of the two Plug-in parts an automatic rotary securing movement of the Securing element causes. The invention requires in the frame the mating process of the two parts only one (translational) Movement during the (rotary) safety movement carried out automatically as a result of the translatory insertion movement becomes. The plug device therefore has ergonomic advantages. It is also easy to assemble by robot because it is rotatory Movement does not have to be carried out. It allows as a result positive locking high trigger forces. Finally, the Plug device, if desired, simply by reversing the Assembly process to be solved.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Antriebselement ein erstes Getriebemittel aufweist, welches eine geringere Steckkraft zwischen den beiden Steckteilen in eine hohe Sicherungskraft des Sicherungselementes uebersetzen. Mit anderen Worten wird nicht nur eine Umsetzung einer Translations- in eine Rotationsbewegung sondern zusaetzlich auch eine Kraftuebersetzung vorgenommen, wodurch die Abzugkraft erhoeht wird.In a further embodiment of the invention, that the drive element has a first gear means which a lower insertion force between the two plug-in parts in one translate high securing force of the securing element. With in other words, not just an implementation of a translation in a rotational movement but also one Force translation made, which increases the pulling force becomes.

Es bietet sich an, dass als Antriebselement fuer das Sicherungselement ein in Steckrichtung zu dem ersten Steckteil relativbewegbarer Schieber vorgesehen ist, welcher fuer eine Linearfuehrung in dem ersten Steckteil mit wenigstens zwei Schenkeln versehen ist, welche mittels einem Endstueck miteinander verbunden sind, und wobei in den Schenkeln jeweils mindestens eine endseitig jeweils geschlossene Nut vorgesehen ist, in die jeweils mindestens ein steckteilseitiger Fuehrungsnocken eingreift. Auf diese Weise ist der Schieber verliersicher in dem ersten Steckteil angeordnet sowie translatorisch gefuehrt. Weil der Schieber gewissermassen in dem Steckteilgehaeuse angeordnet ist, ergibt sich ein minimaler Platzbedarf. Weiterhin vorteilhaft ist , dass der Schieber durch sowie zusammen mit dem zweiten Steckteil in das erste Steckteilgehaeuse eingeschoben wird.It makes sense that as a drive element for the Securing element in the direction of insertion to the first plug-in part relatively movable slide is provided, which for a Linear guide in the first plug-in part with at least two Thighs are provided, which are connected to one another by means of an end piece are connected, and in each case at least one in the legs closed groove is provided at the ends, in each case engages at least one plug-side guide cam. On in this way the slide is captive in the first plug-in part arranged and guided translationally. Because the slider is arranged to a certain extent in the plug housing, results a minimal space requirement. It is also advantageous that the Slide through and together with the second plug-in part in it first plug-in housing is inserted.

Schliesslich ist in weiterhin vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung vorgesehen, dass die beiden Steckteile zylindrische Gehaeuseteile aufweisen (welche einfach beispielsweise im Kunststoffspritzguss herstellbar sind), wobei das erste Steckteil zusammen mit dem Schieber und dem Sicherungselement im wesentlichen das gesamte zweite Steckteil radial aussen umgreift. Das zweite Steckteil weist als Getriebemittel mindestens eine, dem Sicherungsnocken zugeordnete Nut mit einer Schraegflaeche auf. Insoweit ergibt sich eine Reihenschaltung von erstem und zweitem Getriebe mit einer entsprechenden Steigerung des wirksamen Uebersetzungsfaktors. Es wird in jedem Falle eine Selbsthemmung der Getriebemittel angestrebt, damit ein unbeabsichtigtes Loesen in jedem Falle ausgeschlossen ist.Finally, is in a further advantageous embodiment provided that the two plug-in parts are cylindrical housing parts have (which is easy, for example, in plastic injection molding can be produced), the first plug-in part together with the Slider and the securing element essentially the whole grips second plug-in part radially on the outside. The second plug part has as a transmission means at least one, the safety cam assigned groove with an inclined surface. So far a series connection of the first and second gear with one corresponding increase in the effective translation factor. It is in any case a self-locking of the gear means aspired to unintentional solving in any case is excluded.

Zwei vorteilhafte Ausfuehrungsformen der Erfindung gehen aus Unteranspruechen im Zusammenhang mit der Beschreibung und der Zeichnung hervor. In der Zeichnung zeigt jeweils in perspektivischer Ansicht und jeweils ohne elektrische Verkabelung:

  • Fig. 1: Einzelteile der Steckvorrichtung in demontiertem Zustand;
  • Fig. 2: Aufriss eines ersten Steckteils mit darin angeordnetem Sicherungselement und Schieber;
  • Fig. 3: Ein Aufriss wie in Figur 2 mit anderer Blickrichtung:
  • Fig. 4: Eine Ansicht einer montierten Steckvorrichtung;
  • Fig. 5: Explosionszeichnung einer zweiten Ausfuehrungsform, und
  • Fig. 6 - 9: Eine Verdeutlichung der Montagestufen bei der zweiten Ausfuehrungsform.
    • Two advantageous embodiments of the invention emerge from subclaims in connection with the description and the drawing. The drawing shows in perspective view and in each case without electrical wiring:
  • Fig. 1: Individual parts of the connector in the disassembled state;
  • 2: elevation of a first plug-in part with a securing element and slide arranged therein;
  • Fig. 3: An elevation as in Figure 2 with a different direction of view:
  • Fig. 4: A view of an assembled connector;
  • 5: Exploded view of a second embodiment, and
  • Fig. 6 - 9: An illustration of the assembly steps in the second embodiment.

    • Die Figuren 1- 4 zeigen eine Steckvorrichtung 1, welche ein erstes und zweites Steckteil 2,3, einen Schieber 5 als Antriebselement 4 und ein Sicherungselement 6 umfasst. Das Sicherungselement 6 ist in Axialrichtung innerhalb des ersten Steckteils 2 mittels Umfangsnocken 7,8 oder beispielsweise einem Bund festgelegt und ferner um eine Achse a drehbar gelagert. Es ist insbesondere denkbar, das erste Steckteil 2 (und das Sicherungselement 6) derart zu gestalten, dass es in einer bestimmten Winkelstellung der beiden Bauteile zueinander (Montagestellung) axial in das erste Steckteil 2 eingeschoben und nach einer Relativverdrehung axial in diesem arretiert ist.Figures 1-4 show a plug device 1, which a first and second plug-in part 2, 3, a slide 5 as Includes drive element 4 and a securing element 6. The Securing element 6 is in the axial direction within the first Plug part 2 by means of circumferential cams 7,8 or, for example, one Bund set and also rotatably mounted about an axis a. It is particularly conceivable, the first plug-in part 2 (and Securing element 6) so that it is in a certain angular position of the two components to each other (Mounting position) axially inserted into the first plug-in part 2 and is axially locked in this after a relative rotation.

    In dem ersten Steckteil 2 ist weiterhin der Schieber 4 translatorisch gefuehrt sowie verliersicher angeordnet. Dieser Schieber 4 greift mit zwei Schenkeln 9,10 in das erste Steckteil 2 ein und verfuegt fuer die Fuehrung vorzugsweise in jedem Schenkel 9,10 ueber jeweils eine endseitig geschlossene Nut 11, in die jeweils ein steckteilseitiger Vorsprung 12 eingreift. Somit wird eine ausschliesslich translatorische Bewegungsmoeglichkeit des Schiebers 5 bewirkt. Ein zusaetzlicher Vorteil ist die dadurch gewonnene Sicherheit gegenueber Verlieren des Schiebers 5. Schliesslich sind die Schenkel 9,10 des Schiebers 5 an einem Endstueck 13 miteinander verbunden. Dieses Endstueck 13 ist in Draufsicht im weitesten Sinne U-foermig, so dass das zweite Steckteil 3 zusammen mit einem nicht gezeigten Kabel einfach zugefuehrt werden kann.The slider 4 is still in the first plug-in part 2 guided translationally and arranged captively. This Slider 4 engages with two legs 9, 10 in the first plug-in part 2 and preferably has 9, 10 in each leg for the guidance via a groove 11, which is closed at the end, into each of which a male part 12 engages. Thus one only translational movement of the slide 5 causes. An additional advantage is the one gained Security against losing the slide 5. Finally the legs 9, 10 of the slide 5 at an end piece 13 connected with each other. This end piece 13 is in plan view in broadest sense U-shaped, so that the second plug part 3 together can be easily fed with a cable, not shown.

    Jeder der Schenkel 9,10 weist weiterhin zumindest jeweils eine Schraegflaeche (schiefe Ebene) 14,15 zur Auflage jeweils mindestens eines sicherungselementseitigen Antriebsnocken 16 auf. Die Figuren 1-4 zeigen jeweils nur einen der Antriebsnocken 16. Eine translatorische Verschiebung des Schiebers 5 bewirkt somit aufgrund des auf der Schraegflaeche 14 abgleitenden Antriebsnockens 16 eine Drehbewegung des Sicherungselementes 6. Ganz grundsaetzlich besitzt das Sicherungselement 6 fuer eine besonders raumsparende Anordnung Huelsenform und verfuegt auf einem Aussenumfang 17 ueber die genannten Antriebsnocken 16. Auf einer Innnenseite ist schliesslich ein nach radial innen weisender Sicherungsnocken 18 (Fig. 2 und 3) zum Eingriff in eine gegenueber der Achse a hauptsaechlich schraeg verlaufende Nut 19 des zweiten Steckteiles 3 vorgesehen. Die Drehbewegung des Sicherungselementes 6 bewirkt folglich eine Art Einschraubvorgang des Sicherungsnockens 18 in die schraege Nut 19 und folglich eine automatische Verriegelung. Wie zu ersehen ist, weist die Nut 19 fuer ein zusaetzlich vereinfachtes Einschieben zu Beginn eines Steckvorgangs einen axial verlaufenden Teilbereich 20, vorzugsweise mit Einfuehrschraegen auf, welche einen Winkelversatz ausgleichen, und somit einer Indexierung dienen.Each of the legs 9,10 continues to have at least one sloping surface (inclined plane) 14, 15 each for support at least one drive cam 16 on the fuse element side. Figures 1-4 each show only one of the drive cams 16. One translatory displacement of the slide 5 thus causes due to the sliding on the inclined surface 14 Drive cam 16 a rotational movement of the securing element 6. In principle, the securing element 6 has one particularly space-saving arrangement sleeve shape and has an outer circumference 17 via the drive cams 16. Finally, on the inside there is a radially inside pointing safety cam 18 (Fig. 2 and 3) for engagement in a groove 19 which runs mainly obliquely with respect to axis a of the second plug-in part 3 is provided. The rotation of the Securing element 6 consequently causes a kind of screwing-in process of the safety cam 18 in the oblique groove 19 and consequently one automatic locking. As can be seen, the groove 19 for an additionally simplified insertion at the beginning of a Plugging an axially extending portion 20, preferably with insertion bevels which compensate for an angular misalignment, and thus serve an indexing.

    Der Steckvorgang ist beendet, wenn der Schieber 5 zusammen mit dem zweiten Steckteil 3 vollstaendig oder zumindest nahezu vollstaendig in das erste Steckteil 2 eingeschoben ist, so dass ein sehr geringer Bauraum beansprucht wird.The plugging process is finished when the slide 5 together with the second plug part 3 completely or at least is almost completely inserted into the first plug part 2, so that a very small amount of space is required.

    Im folgenden werden weitgehend nur Unterschiede der Figuren 5 -9 im Vergleich zu den Figuren 1- 4 besprochen, weil im wesentlichen uebereinstimmende Bauteile (mit uebereinstimmender Funktion) vorgesehen sind, welche mit gleichen Bezugsziffern versehen sind.The following are largely only the differences Figures 5 -9 compared to Figures 1- 4 discussed because in essential matching components (with matching Function) are provided, which have the same reference numbers are provided.

    Die Figur 5 zeigt ein teilweise abgeaendertes Ausfuehrungsbeispiel der Steckvorrichtung 1, welches ueber zusaetzliche Dichtungselemente verfuegt, die einer Abdichtung zwischen den beiden Steckteilen 2,3 dienen. Zu diesem Zweck ist jeweils ein radial inneres und ein radial aeusserer Dichtungsring 21,22 vorgesehen. Der radial innere Dichtungsring 21 verfuegt in diesem Zusammenhang ueber eine rechteck/ oder quaderfoermige Ausnehmung mit abgerundeten Ecken, so dass er auf ein entsprechendes Profilende des zweiten Steckteils 3 aufsteckbar ist. Der Figur 5 ist ferner eine Kabeltuelle 23 fuer eine knickfreie und abgedichtete Zufuehrung eines nicht gezeigten Kabelbaumes entnehmbar. Schliesslich ist der Zeichnung noch jeweils ein, dem ersten Steckteil 2 und dem zweiten Steckteil 3 zugeordnetes, und darin zu befestigendes Sicherungsblech 26,27 fuer elektrische Kabelsteckkontakte 28 zu entnehmen. Insoweit wird eine mehrfach redundante Sicherung der Steck- und Kabelverbindung gewaehrleistet. Ausserdem ist im rechten unteren Figurenteil eine verkleinerte Zusammenstellzeichnung dieses Ausfuehrungsbeispiels enthalten.Figure 5 shows a partially modified Ausfuehrungsbeispiel the connector 1, which about additional sealing elements are available that provide a seal serve between the two plug-in parts 2, 3. For this purpose one radially inner and one radially outer sealing ring 21,22 provided. The radially inner sealing ring 21 is provided in FIG this connection via a rectangular or cuboid Recess with rounded corners so that it is on a corresponding profile end of the second plug-in part 3 can be plugged on. Figure 5 is also a cable 23 for a kink-free and sealed supply of a cable harness, not shown removable. Finally, the drawing is still one, the assigned to the first plug-in part 2 and the second plug-in part 3, and locking plate 26,27 for electrical to be fastened therein Take cable plug contacts 28. In this regard, one is multiple redundant protection of the plug and cable connection gewaehrleistet. In addition, there is one in the lower right part of the figure reduced assembly drawing of this exemplary embodiment contain.

    Die Figuren 6 bis 9 verdeutlichen den Montagevorgang des Ausfuehrungsbeispiels nach Figur 5, wobei die Kabeltuelle 23 weggelassen wurde, weil diese auf die eigentliche Arretierung oder Verriegelung keinen Einfluss hat. Figur 6 zeigt das erste Steckteil 2 mit dem Schieber 5 sowie das zweite Steckteil 3 mit der Nut 19 in dem Ausgangszustand vor der Montage. Figur 7 verdeutlicht ein teilweise auf das erste Steckteil 2 mit Steckkontakten aufgeschobenes zweites Steckteil 3, wobei sich der Schieber 5 noch in seiner Ausgangsposition (ohne Verriegelung) befindet. Gemaess Figur 8 ist das zweite Steckteil 3 noch weiter eingeschoben, wobei sich auch hier der Schieber 5 noch in der Ausgangsposition befindet. Wie weiterhin zu ersehen ist, befindet sich ein gestrichtelt angedeuteter Sicherungsnocken 18 unmittelbar am Beginn der schraegen Nut 19. Mit anderen Worten koennte die Steckverbindung 1 in diesem Montagestadium durch einfaches Herausziehen eines der Steckteile 2,3 getrennt werden. Figur 9 zeigt nun den verriegelten Zustand mit vollstaendig eingeschobenem Schieber 5 und entsprechend verdrehtem Sicherungselement 6.Figures 6 to 9 illustrate the assembly process of the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 5, the cable ducts 23 was omitted because this is due to the actual locking or Locking has no influence. FIG. 6 shows the first plug-in part 2 with the slide 5 and the second plug-in part 3 with the groove 19 in the initial state before assembly. Figure 7 illustrates a partly on the first plug part 2 with plug contacts pushed on second plug-in part 3, the slider 5 still in its starting position (without locking). According to Figure 8, the second plug-in part 3 is inserted even further, wherein here too the slide 5 is still in the starting position. As can still be seen, there is a dashed line indicated safety cam 18 immediately at the beginning of chamfer groove 19. In other words, the connector could 1 at this stage by simply pulling out one of the Plug parts 2,3 are separated. Figure 9 now shows the locked Condition with slide 5 and fully inserted correspondingly twisted securing element 6.

    Es versteht sich, dass der Arretier- und Montagevorgang einfach durch Reversieren rueckgaengig gemacht werden kann. Mit anderen Worten wird zunaechst der Schieber 5 aus dem ersten Steckteil 2 herausgezogen, um die Sicherung aufzuheben. Sodann kann auch das zweite Steckteil 3 aus dem ersten herausgezogen werden.It is understood that the locking and Assembly process simply reversed by reversing can be. In other words, the slide 5 is first off the first plug-in part 2 to remove the fuse. Then the second plug part 3 from the first be pulled out.

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    Steckvorrichtung (1), insbesondere zur Verwendung fuer eine elektrische Steckverbindung in einem Kraftfahrzeug, mit einem ersten Steckteil (2), das mittels einem Sicherungselement (6) zur loesbar arretierten Verbindung mit einem zweiten Steckteil (3) vorgesehen ist, gekennzeichnet durch, ein Antriebselement (4) fuer das Sicherungselement (6), welches zwischen den beiden Steckteilen (2,3) vorgesehen ist, und infolge einer translatorischen Steckbewegung der beiden Steckteile (2,3) eine selbsttaetige Sicherungsbewegung des Sicherungselementes (6) bewirkt.Plug device (1), in particular for use for an electrical plug connection in a motor vehicle, with a first plug part (2), which is provided by means of a securing element (6) for releasably locked connection to a second plug part (3), characterized by a drive element (4) for the securing element (6), which is provided between the two plug-in parts (2, 3) and, as a result of a translational plug-in movement of the two plug-in parts (2, 3), causes an automatic securing movement of the securing element (6). Steckvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Antriebselement (4) fuer das Sicherungselement (6) erste Getriebemittel aufweist, welche eine geringe Steckkraft zwischen den beiden Steckteilen (2,3) in eine hohe Sicherungskraft des Sicherungselementes (6) uebersetzen.Plug device according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive element (4) for the securing element (6) has first gear means which translate a low insertion force between the two plug-in parts (2, 3) into a high securing force of the securing element (6). Steckvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass als Antriebselement (4) ein in Steckrichtung zu dem ersten Steckteil (2) relativbewegbarer Schieber (5) vorgesehen ist, welcher fuer eine Linearfuehrung in dem ersten Steckteil (2) mit wenigstens zwei Schenkeln (9,10) versehen ist, welche mittels einem Endstueck (13) miteinander verbunden sind, und wobei in den Schenkeln (9,10) jeweils mindestens eine Nut (11) vorgesehen ist, in die jeweils mindestens ein steckteilseitiger Vorsprung (12) des Schiebers (5) eingreift.Plug device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a slider (5) which is movable in the plugging direction relative to the first plug-in part (2) is provided as the drive element (4) and which has a linear guide in the first plug-in part (2) with at least two legs ( 9, 10) is provided, which are connected to one another by means of an end piece (13), and in each case at least one groove (11) is provided in the legs (9, 10), into each of which at least one plug-side projection (12) of the slide (5) engages. Steckvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1,2, oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jeder Schenkel (9,10) jeweils eine Schraegflaeche (schiefe Ebene,14,15) zur Auflage jeweils eines sicherungselementseitigen Antriebsnocken (16) aufweist. Plug device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that each leg (9, 10) has a beveled surface (inclined plane, 14, 15) for supporting a drive cam (16) on the securing element side. Steckvorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprueche 1- 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jeder Antriebsnocken (16) an einem Aussenumfang (17) des Sicherungselementes (6) nach radial aussen weisend angeordnet ist.Plug device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1-4, characterized in that each drive cam (16) is arranged on an outer circumference (17) of the securing element (6) pointing radially outward. Steckvorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprueche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Sicherungselement (6) mit wenigstens einem Sicherungsnocken (18) versehen ist, welcher an dem Sicherungselement (6) nach radial innen weisend vorgesehen ist.Plug device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the securing element (6) is provided with at least one securing cam (18) which is provided on the securing element (6) pointing radially inwards. Steckvorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprueche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Sicherungselement (6) mittels Umfangsnocken (7,8) oder einem Bund in axialer Richtung fest und um eine Achse a drehbar in dem ersten Steckteil (2) festgelegt ist.Plug device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the securing element (6) by means of circumferential cams (7,8) or a collar is fixed in the axial direction and rotatable about an axis a in the first plug part (2). Steckvorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprueche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die beiden Steckteile (2,3) zylindrische Gehaeuseteile aufweisen, wobei das erste Steckteil (2) zusammen mit dem Schieber (5) und dem Sicherungselement (6) im wesentlichen das gesamte zweite Steckteil (3) radial aussen umgreift, dass das Sicherungselement (6) innerhalb des ersten Steckteiles (2) angeordnet ist, und das zweite Steckteil (3) mindestens eine, jedem Sicherungsnocken (18) zugeordnete Nut (19) aufweist.Plug device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two plug parts (2, 3) have cylindrical housing parts, the first plug part (2) together with the slide (5) and the securing element (6) essentially the entire second Plug part (3) surrounds radially on the outside, that the securing element (6) is arranged inside the first plug part (2), and the second plug part (3) has at least one groove (19) assigned to each securing cam (18). Steckvorrichtung nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jede Nut (19) wenigstens eine Schraegflaeche (schiefe Ebene,25,25) zum Angriff des jeweils zugeordneten Sicherungsnockens (18) aufweist.Plug device according to claim 8, characterized in that each groove (19) has at least one inclined surface (inclined plane, 25, 25) for engaging the respectively associated locking cam (18). Steckvorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprueche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich der Gesamtuebersetzungsfaktor des Antriebs fuer das Sicherungselement (6) aus einer Summe von wenigstens zwei Teiluebersetzungsfaktoren von wenigstens zwei Getriebemitteln ergibt.Plug device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the overall translation factor of the drive for the securing element (6) results from a sum of at least two partial translation factors of at least two transmission means. Steckvorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprueche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jedes der Getriebemittel Schraegflaechen (schiefe Ebenen,14,15,24,25) aufweist.Plug device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that each of the gear means has inclined surfaces (inclined planes, 14, 15, 24, 25). Steckvorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprueche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Getriebemittel selbsthemmend sind.Plug device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gear means are self-locking.
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