EP1176672B1 - Connector element - Google Patents

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EP1176672B1
EP1176672B1 EP01117605A EP01117605A EP1176672B1 EP 1176672 B1 EP1176672 B1 EP 1176672B1 EP 01117605 A EP01117605 A EP 01117605A EP 01117605 A EP01117605 A EP 01117605A EP 1176672 B1 EP1176672 B1 EP 1176672B1
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Markus Cech
Frank ANDRÄ
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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
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/502—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
    • H01R13/506—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S439/00—Electrical connectors
    • Y10S439/901—Connector hood or shell

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  • the invention relates to a connector element with a Connector body, a connector attachment and at least one plug contact.
  • Conventional connector systems include two complementary ones Connector elements.
  • One of the two connector elements is usually with plug contacts in the form of sockets and the complementary connector element with plug contacts provided in the form of pins.
  • the connector elements When mounting the connector elements are at the plug contacts For example, via clamping screws, which on the Rear side of the at least one plug contact are arranged, electrical leads such as cables connected.
  • the backside a plug contact is the complementary connector insert opposite end.
  • Such connector attachments often have latching elements, which are used for different purposes.
  • the locking elements allow, for example, the coupling of the Attachment with the main body or a first connector element with a complementary, second connector element. Also, by means of the locking elements of the Connector elements coupled to a mounting rail for the connector system become.
  • the German utility model DE GM 93 11 457 describes connector attachments, which by means of screws with opposite end faces of a Connector element are connected.
  • the attachments each have one parallel to the end faces of the connector element extending side wall and a movable locking element in the form of a latching hook.
  • the latching hook is on an outer end of a lever arm arranged, which part of a two-armed Levers is.
  • the lever is over a radially outward with respect to the plugging direction the connector element extending web pivotally connected to the side wall coupled.
  • the locking hook is over the lever arm and the bridge with the side wall connected to the attachment.
  • EP 0 505 199 shows a connector in which metal terminals of a Terminal holder can be held, which can be connected to a connector housing is.
  • the terminal mount and the connector housing are in two Steps connected with each other.
  • a provisionally connected state can the metal connections are inserted and removed.
  • a complete connected state the metal terminals are fixed. Both states will defined by two laterally attached to the housing retaining arms.
  • connection bracket and the connector housing connected in two steps. In a rest position, the terminal mount is not connected to the connector housing connected. In a closed position provide clamping elements for a reliable connection.
  • EP 0 840 403 shows a connector with a cover.
  • a waterproof Cover for a connector is known from US 5,586,916.
  • FR 2 787 933 describes a device for protecting electrical terminals.
  • the invention is based on the object, a connector element of the above specify the type mentioned, which is a simple installation of the electrical leads allowed, which is easy to handle and which also provides protection and in particular a reliable electrical insulation of the rear ends of the Plug contacts ensured.
  • a connector element with a base body, in which at least one plug contact is arranged, wherein the plug contact the Supplying an electrical supply line in the axial direction from the rear of the at least one plug contact allowed.
  • the connector element also includes a movable with respect to the body and preferably on the Basic body latchable- attachment, which on the back of at least one Plug contact in a first detent position lateral access to the at least a plug contact for fixing the electrical supply line on the at least one plug contact allowed and in a second detent position the Plug contact covers at least partially laterally, the attachment reversible between the first and the second detent position back and forth.
  • the plug contact for example, by a circumferential or with openings provided side wall of the attachment, which made of an insulating material can be made, covered in the second detent position be.
  • the attachment is preferably by means of an axial Displacement or alternatively by means of a rotational movement of the first brought into the second detent position.
  • the connector element according to the invention ensures a particularly simple assembly of the electrical leads thereby, that these from the back of the at least one Plug contact can be inserted in this.
  • first Locking position mounting position
  • second Rest position working position
  • the attachment covers the at least one plug contact at least partially from the side, so that the connection between Plug contact and supply line, for example, against mechanical Damage or accidental release is protected.
  • At least that portion of the attachment which covers the plug contact on the back, from a insulating material such as plastic.
  • a insulating material such as plastic.
  • the basic body can consist of an insulating material.
  • the attachment both in the mounting position and in the working position in a locking position with respect to the body is ensured that the attachment is the Assembly of electrical supply lines not by accidental Moving disabled. Furthermore, it is ensured that the attachment in the working position or the plug contacts reliably covers.
  • the attachment is designed such that it is optional from the mounting position can be brought into the working position and vice versa.
  • the attachment has expediently a side wall and at least one with the side wall connected locking element, wherein the side wall of the attachment a or has a plurality of expandable regions, each having a latching element are connected. Due to the connection of the locking element with the movable, stretchable area of the side wall can be easily a Locking connection between the attachment and another component (e.g. Basic body) realize with a complementary locking element.
  • another component e.g. Basic body
  • the latching element may be formed integrally with the stretchable region, i. be integrated in the stretchable area or as a separate component on the stretchable Be arranged area.
  • the integration of the locking element by means of the stretchable Area in the side wall allows a reduction in material costs in the Compared to an attachment, on the side wall by means of a web a the Detent element bearing, separate lever is formed.
  • the stretchable region has elastic properties, so that the Detent element after a deflection has the tendency to return to its original position to return.
  • the stretchable area itself also be thought to provide separate elastic means which the stretchable area and thus the locking element after a deflection back into the Move back home position.
  • the extensibility of the elastic or non-elastic, stretchable area by one or more folds realized the stretchable area.
  • the stretchable area can thus bellows-like be educated.
  • the locking element which preferably on at least two sides or completely surrounded by the stretchable area, can be used as a latching hook, grid lift or Detent recess formed be. So it is conceivable, the locking element as a latching hook to design, which for the purpose of forming a latching connection engages a corresponding grid survey or engages in a corresponding detent recess.
  • the latching element is preferably with respect to a longitudinal axis of the Attachment movable in the radial direction.
  • an actuating mechanism may be provided as a result of acting on the actuating mechanism Pressure the locking element actuated.
  • the actuating mechanism comprises an actuating lever with a first lever arm, wherein the locking element with This first lever arm is connected.
  • the first lever arm can at least almost completely integrated into the stretchable area be. The lever arm is thus part of the side wall of the Attachment.
  • the actuating lever may comprise a second lever arm, which protrudes at least partially from the side wall.
  • Actuation of the actuating mechanism is in the of the Sidewall protruding portion of the second lever arm a force initiated, which a deflection of the first lever arm and thus causing a movement of the locking element.
  • the attachment can be equipped with at least one, extending in the axial direction towards the base body Extension be provided.
  • This extension which between the Side surfaces of the attachment can be arranged, cooperates with a plug contact together so that the extension in the first detent position the plug contact axially displaceable against Falling out secures and in the second detent position the Plug contact axially immovable within the body fixed.
  • Plug contacts which in each case in corresponding chambers of the Base body are arranged by thickening in the chambers to secure against losing.
  • the attachment or the Basic body with a running in the axial direction guide provided and the body or the attachment has a corresponding, guided in the guide groove Survey.
  • the attachment captive with the Be connected body.
  • the guide groove at opposite ends by means limited to corresponding attacks on the guided survey.
  • the connector element can both designed as a round as well as a rectangular connector element be.
  • the connector element is the connector element as a standardized H-A 3- or H-A 4 element executed.
  • a preferred connector element has at least two and preferably at least four plug contacts. Each plug contact can be used for cable connection cross sections be carried out from 0.5 to 2.5 mm. Farther can the connector element with a ground terminal be provided.
  • FIG. 1 is a first embodiment of an inventive Connector element 10 in the form of an H-A 3 socket insert shown.
  • the connector element 10 comprises a two-part insulating body 12, 14 of a base body 12 and a connector attachment according to the invention 14. Both the base body 12 and the attachment 14 are completely made of plastic.
  • the main body 12 is for receiving four socket plug contacts 16 and a ground terminal 18 is formed.
  • Fig. 1 are of the total of four plug contacts 16 three Plug contacts 16 shown.
  • Each of the plug contacts 16 is behind with a clamping screw 20 for securing Provided cables.
  • the plug contacts 16 are in contact chambers of the body 12, which are not shown in Fig. 1, introduced.
  • a first of the plug contacts 16th not yet, a second of the plug contacts 16 in half and a third of the plug contacts 16 completely into the respective contact chamber introduced.
  • the ground terminal 18, which two in right angle to each other running sections, can in a running in the axial direction of the guide groove 22 of Base body 12 are introduced. It comes vertically to a longitudinal axis A of the connector element 10 extending portion of the ground terminal 18 on the rear side Surface of one of the plug contacts 16 to the plant. This plug contact 16 thus acts as ground contact.
  • the attachment 14 of the connector element shown in Fig. 1 10 has an axial direction to the base body 12th towards extending side wall 30.
  • This side wall 30 is However, not completely formed circumferentially, but owns an opening 32, in order to work in the Attachment 14 with respect to the body 12 a lateral To allow access to the ground terminal 18.
  • This guide pin 34 has an asymmetrical cross-section on and acts when snapping the attachment 14 with a corresponding, extending in the axial direction Opening of the base body 12 with a corresponding cross section together to a correct position snapping the attachment 14 to allow the main body 12.
  • the side wall 30 of the attachment 14 has on its the Recess 32 opposite side one from the plane of the drawing extending out 36 in the form of a Latch hook.
  • This increase 36 does not work with that in FIG. 1 shown, the guide groove 22 opposite guide groove of the main body 12 together.
  • the increase 36 of the attachment 14 and the corresponding guide groove of the body 12 ensure on the one hand that the attachment 14 captive is connected to the base body 12, and on the other a safe axial guidance of the attachment 14 on the base body 12th between the two possible detent positions.
  • the attachment 14 is further for each plug contact 16 with each one extending in the axial direction to the base body 12 out Extension 38 provided.
  • Extension 38 provided.
  • Each of these Projections 38 interacts with the corresponding plug contact 16 together and limited in the mounting position of the attachment 14th the axial mobility of each of the plug contacts 16. In the Working position of the attachment 14 is through these extensions 38th each of the plug contacts 16 axially immovable in the base body 12th fixed.
  • the attachment 14 has two operating levers 40 and 42. These operating levers 40 and 42 are at opposite Side surfaces of the attachment 14 is formed. Because the two Actuating levers 40 and 42 are each configured identically, For example, the actuating lever 40 will become closer by way of example described.
  • the operating lever 40 includes a first lever arm in shape an actuating arm 44 which extends in the axial direction from Base 12 extends away, and a second lever arm 46, which extends in the axial direction to the main body 12 out.
  • the two lever arms 44 and 46 are perpendicular over a to the longitudinal axis A of the connector element 10 extending Bridge 48 with each other and with the attachment 14th connected.
  • This Latch hook 50 acts with the two locking recesses 24 and 26th the corresponding side wall of the base body 12 together.
  • the provided with the latch hook 50 lever arm 46 of the actuating lever 40 is at its two extending in the axial direction End faces each have a stretchable region 52 and 54 in the side wall 30 of the main body 12 integrated.
  • the stretchy ones Areas 52 and 54 are designed bellows-like and Therefore allow by pressing the operating lever 40 a Move the molded onto the lever arm 46 latching hook 50 with respect of the longitudinal axis A in the radial direction outwards against a restoring force generated by the stretchable portions 52 and 54.
  • the attachment 14 with the side wall 30, the stretchable areas 52 and 54 and the operating levers 40 and 42 is in one piece designed and therefore extremely simple and inexpensive to produce.
  • the thickness of the side wall 30 is in the range of Lever arm 46 greater than in the region of the stretchable portions 52nd and 54 or the other portions of the sidewall 30.
  • This actuating surface 56 is located in the by the stretchable portions 52 and 54 and the lever arm 46 defined level and has as the lever arm 44 a supernatant over the side surface 30.
  • the attachment 14 is so on the body 12th latched that a locking connection between the latch hook 50th the actuating lever 40 and the locking recess 24 of the body 12 is formed.
  • a corresponding locking connection also goes the locking hook of the actuating lever 42 with the Basic body 12 a.
  • This first detent position (mounting position) of the attachment 14 with respect to the main body 12 is shown in FIG. 2 shown.
  • the attachment 14 of the connector element becomes 10 towards the body 12, i. in Fig. 2 to the left, pushed until the latching hook of the actuating lever 40, 42 in the respective second of the locking recesses engage. This corresponds to the working position shown in Fig. 3 of the connector element 10.
  • FIG. 3 those shown in FIG Plug contacts 16 laterally through the side wall 30 of the Attachment 14 completely covered.
  • the stretchable portions 52 and 54 of the side wall 30 of the attachment 14 for covering the plug contacts 16 shown in FIG at.
  • the Plug contacts 16 In the working position shown in Fig. 3 are the Plug contacts 16 from mechanical damage and in particular reliably protected against accidental opening. Farther ensures that of an insulating material existing side wall 30 of the fixture 14 compliance of predetermined clearances and creepage distances for a given Nominal voltage.
  • the attachment 14 therefore acts as an insulating cap.
  • FIG. 4 is a second embodiment of a connector element according to the invention 10 shown in the form of an H-A 4 insert in working position.
  • the H-A 4 insert according to FIG. 4 has a normally open contact more than in FIGS. 1 to 3 shown H-A 3- use and thus has four normally open contacts and a ground contact on. Otherwise, the H-A 4 insert of FIG. 4 is the same as in FIGS. 1 to 3 shown H-A 3 use match.
  • the connector element 10 according to FIG. 4 has four socket plug contacts in FIG Form of working contacts. Each of these four working contacts is a cable 62 connected. Furthermore, the connector element 10 according to FIG. 4 has nor a fifth socket plug-in contact, to which a protective conductor 68 connected is.
  • the three Working contacts and the ground contact in the assembly position shown in Fig. 2 are mounted in the connector element shown in Fig. 4 in the work position first mounted the four work contacts. Only in the in Fig. 4th shown working position, the installation of the protective conductor contact.
  • the in the 1 to 4 illustrated connector elements 10 are in H-A 3- and H-A 4-standard housing mountable.
  • attachments is itself to components for electrically insulating cover of the plug contacts 16th receiving body 12 of a two-part connector element.
  • the connector attachment can also be used for other purposes be used with a connector system. So it is conceivable to provide two complementary connector elements and at each of these Connector elements each to attach a connector attachment to by means of the two complementary connector attachments the two complementary To couple the connector elements captive. Also, one at a Attached connector element according to the invention attached, attachment used be to the connector element with, for example, a mounting rail for a Coupling connector system. Furthermore, it is possible, the attachment in one piece to design with the plug-in contacts receiving connector element. In Meaning of the invention is in this case an attachment with respect to the Plug contacts.

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The connector (14) has a sidewall (30) which included resilient regions (52, 54). There is a movable catch element (50) which is connected to the sidewall.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Steckverbinderelement mit einem Steckverbinder-Grundkörper, einem Steckverbinder-Anbauteil und mindestens einem Steckkontakt.The invention relates to a connector element with a Connector body, a connector attachment and at least one plug contact.

Herkömmliche Steckverbindersysteme umfassen zwei komplementäre Steckverbinderelemente. Eines der beiden Steckverbinderelemente ist in der Regel mit Steckkontakten in Gestalt von Buchsen und das dazu komplementäre Steckverbinderelement mit Steckkontakten in Gestalt von Stiften versehen.Conventional connector systems include two complementary ones Connector elements. One of the two connector elements is usually with plug contacts in the form of sockets and the complementary connector element with plug contacts provided in the form of pins.

Bei der Montage der Steckverbinderelemente werden an den Steckkontakten beispielsweise über Klemmschrauben, welche auf der Hinterseite des mindestens einen Steckkontakts angeordnet sind, elektrische Zuleitungen wie Kabel angeschlossen. Die Hinterseite eines Steckkontakts ist dessen dem komplementären Steckverbindereinsatz abgewandtes Ende.When mounting the connector elements are at the plug contacts For example, via clamping screws, which on the Rear side of the at least one plug contact are arranged, electrical leads such as cables connected. The backside a plug contact is the complementary connector insert opposite end.

Da an den Steckkontakten hohe Spannungen anliegen können, ist es in der Regel erforderlich, für eine bestimmte Bemessungsspannung vorgegebene isolierende Luft- und Kriechstrecken vorzusehen. Aus diesem Grund wird für die in einem Grundkörper des Steckverbinderelements angeordneten Steckkontakte häufig ein Isolationsschutz in Form eines Anbauteiles vorgesehen, welches die Steckkontakte hinterseitig derart abdeckt, daß die erforderlichen isolierenden Luft- und Kriechstrecken eingehalten werden.Since high voltages can be applied to the plug contacts is It usually required for a given rated voltage specified insulating air and creepage distances provided. For this reason, for in a basic body the connector element arranged plug contacts often an insulation protection provided in the form of an attachment, which covers the plug contacts on the back so that the required insulating air and creepage distances become.

Derartige Steckverbinder-Anbauteile besitzen oftmals Rastelemente, welche zu unterschiedlichen Zwecken eingesetzt werden. Die Rastelemente gestatten beispielsweise die Kopplung des Anbauteils mit dem Grundkörper oder eines ersten Steckverbinderelements mit einem komplementären, zweiten Steckverbinderelement. Auch kann mittels der Rastelemente eines der Steckverbinderelemente mit einer Tragschiene für das Steckverbindersystem gekoppelt werden.Such connector attachments often have latching elements, which are used for different purposes. The locking elements allow, for example, the coupling of the Attachment with the main body or a first connector element with a complementary, second connector element. Also, by means of the locking elements of the Connector elements coupled to a mounting rail for the connector system become.

Das deutsche Gebrauchsmuster DE GM 93 11 457 beschreibt Steckverbinder-Anbauteile, welche mittels Schrauben mit gegenüberliegenden Stirnseiten eines Steckverbinderelements verbunden werden. Die Anbauteile besitzen jeweils eine sich parallel zu den Stirnseiten des Steckverbinderelements erstreckende Seitenwand sowie ein bewegliches Rastelement in Gestalt eines Rasthakens. Der Rasthaken ist an einem äußeren Ende eines Hebelarmes angeordnet, welcher Teil eines zweiarmigen Hebels ist. Der Hebel ist über einen sich radial nach außen bezüglich der Steckrichtung des Steckverbinderelements erstreckenden Steg schwenkbar mit der Seitenwand gekoppelt. Der Rasthaken ist über den Hebelarm und den Steg mit der Seitenwand des Anbauteils verbunden.The German utility model DE GM 93 11 457 describes connector attachments, which by means of screws with opposite end faces of a Connector element are connected. The attachments each have one parallel to the end faces of the connector element extending side wall and a movable locking element in the form of a latching hook. The latching hook is on an outer end of a lever arm arranged, which part of a two-armed Levers is. The lever is over a radially outward with respect to the plugging direction the connector element extending web pivotally connected to the side wall coupled. The locking hook is over the lever arm and the bridge with the side wall connected to the attachment.

Die EP 0 505 199 zeigt einen Steckverbinder, in welchem Metallanschlüsse von einer Anschlusshalterung gehalten werden, die mit einem Steckverbindergehäuse verbindbar ist. Die Anschlusshalterung und das Steckverbindergehäuse werden in zwei Schritten miteinander verbunden. In einem provisorisch verbundenen Zustand können die Metallanschlüsse eingesetzt und wieder entfernt werden. In einem vollständig verbundenen Zustand sind die Metallanschlüsse fixiert. Beide Zustände werden über zwei seitlich am Gehäuse angebrachte Haltearme definiert.EP 0 505 199 shows a connector in which metal terminals of a Terminal holder can be held, which can be connected to a connector housing is. The terminal mount and the connector housing are in two Steps connected with each other. In a provisionally connected state can the metal connections are inserted and removed. In a complete connected state, the metal terminals are fixed. Both states will defined by two laterally attached to the housing retaining arms.

Ein weiterer Steckverbinder ist aus der EP 0 926 775 bekannt. Hier werden die Anschlusshalterung und das Steckverbindergehäuse in zwei Schritten miteinander verbunden. In einer Ruheposition ist die Anschlusshalterung nicht mit dem Steckverbindergehäuse verbunden. In einer geschlossenen Position sorgen Festklemmelemente für eine zuverlässige Verbindung.Another connector is known from EP 0 926 775. Here are the connection bracket and the connector housing connected in two steps. In a rest position, the terminal mount is not connected to the connector housing connected. In a closed position provide clamping elements for a reliable connection.

Die EP 0 840 403 zeigt einen Steckverbinder mit einer Abdeckung. Eine wasserdichte Abdeckung für einen Steckverbinder ist aus der US 5 586 916 bekannt. Die FR 2 787 933 beschreibt eine Vorrichtung zum Schutz von elektrischen Anschlussklemmen. EP 0 840 403 shows a connector with a cover. A waterproof Cover for a connector is known from US 5,586,916. FR 2 787 933 describes a device for protecting electrical terminals.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Steckverbinderelement der eingangs erwähnten Art anzugeben, welches eine einfache Montage der elektrischen Zuleitungen gestattet, einfach handhabbar ist und welches darüber hinaus einen Schutz und insbesondere eine zuverlässige elektrische Isolierung der hinterseitigen Enden der Steckkontakte gewährleistet.The invention is based on the object, a connector element of the above specify the type mentioned, which is a simple installation of the electrical leads allowed, which is easy to handle and which also provides protection and in particular a reliable electrical insulation of the rear ends of the Plug contacts ensured.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch ein Steckverbinderelement mit einem Grundkörper, in welchem mindestens ein Steckkontakt angeordnet ist, wobei der Steckkontakt das Zuführen einer elektrischen Zuleitung in axialer Richtung von der Hinterseite des mindestens einen Steckkontakts gestattet. Das Steckverbinderelement umfaßt außerdem ein bezüglich des Grundkörpers bewegliches- und vorzugsweise auf den Grundkörper aufrastbares- Anbauteil, welches auf der Hinterseite des mindestens einen Steckkontakts in einer ersten Raststellung einen seitlichen Zugang zu dem mindestens einen Steckkontakt zum Befestigen der elektrischen Zuleitung an dem mindestens einen Steckkontakt gestattet und in einer zweiten Raststellung den Steckkontakt zumindest bereichsweise seitlich abdeckt, wobei das Anbauteil reversibel zwischen der ersten und der zweiten Raststellung hin- und herbewegbar ist. So kann der Steckkontakt beispielsweise durch eine umlaufende oder mit Durchbrechungen versehene Seitenwand des Anbauteils, welche aus einem isolierenden Material hergestellt sein kann, in der zweiten Raststellung abgedeckt sein. Das Anbauteil wird vorzugsweise mittels einer axialen Verschiebung oder alternativ mittels einer Drehbewegung von der ersten in die zweite Raststellung gebracht.This object is achieved by a connector element with a base body, in which at least one plug contact is arranged, wherein the plug contact the Supplying an electrical supply line in the axial direction from the rear of the at least one plug contact allowed. The connector element also includes a movable with respect to the body and preferably on the Basic body latchable- attachment, which on the back of at least one Plug contact in a first detent position lateral access to the at least a plug contact for fixing the electrical supply line on the at least one plug contact allowed and in a second detent position the Plug contact covers at least partially laterally, the attachment reversible between the first and the second detent position back and forth. So can the plug contact, for example, by a circumferential or with openings provided side wall of the attachment, which made of an insulating material can be made, covered in the second detent position be. The attachment is preferably by means of an axial Displacement or alternatively by means of a rotational movement of the first brought into the second detent position.

Das erfindungsgemäße Steckverbinderelement gewährleistet eine besonders einfache Montage der elektrischen Zuleitungen dadurch, daß diese von der Hinterseite des mindestens einen Steckkontaktes in diesen eingeführt werden. In der ersten Raststellung (Montagestellung) ermöglicht der seitliche Zugang zu dem mindestens einen Steckkontakt das Befestigen der Zuleitung an dem Steckkontakt beispielsweise mittels Klemmschrauben oder Löten. Nach dem Befestigen der elektrischen Zuleitungen wird das Anbauteil bezüglich des Grundkörpers in die zweite Raststellung (Arbeitsstellung) gebracht. In der Arbeitsstellung deckt das Anbauteil den mindestens einen Steckkontakt zumindest bereichsweise seitlich ab, so daß die Verbindung zwischen Steckkontakt und Zuleitung zum Beispiel gegen mechanische Beschädigungen oder ein versehentliches Lösen geschützt ist.The connector element according to the invention ensures a particularly simple assembly of the electrical leads thereby, that these from the back of the at least one Plug contact can be inserted in this. In the first Locking position (mounting position) allows lateral access to the at least one plug contact fastening the supply line on the plug contact, for example by means of clamping screws or soldering. After attaching the electrical leads the attachment is relative to the main body in the second Rest position (working position) brought. In the working position the attachment covers the at least one plug contact at least partially from the side, so that the connection between Plug contact and supply line, for example, against mechanical Damage or accidental release is protected.

Vorzugsweise besteht zumindest derjenige Bereich des Anbauteils, welcher den Steckkontakt hinterseitig abdeckt, aus einem isolierenden Material wie Kunststoff. Auch der Grundkörper kann aus einem isolierenden Material bestehen. Indem zumindest derjenige Bereich des Anbauteils, welcher hinterseitig den mindestens einen Steckkontakt abdeckt, aus einem isolierenden Material gefertigt wird, können erforderlichenfalls isolierende Luft- und Kriechstrecken eingehalten werden.Preferably, at least that portion of the attachment, which covers the plug contact on the back, from a insulating material such as plastic. Even the basic body can consist of an insulating material. By at least That portion of the attachment, which rear side the at least covering a plug-in contact, made of an insulating Material is made, if necessary, insulating Clearances and creepage distances are complied with.

Da sich das Anbauteil sowohl in der Montagestellung als auch in der Arbeitsstellung in einer Rastposition bezüglich des Grundkörpers befindet, ist gewährleistet, daß das Anbauteil die Montage der elektrischen Zuleitungen nicht durch ein unbeabsichtigtes Verschieben behindert. Weiterhin ist gewährleistet, daß das Anbauteil in der Arbeitsstellung den oder die Steckkontakte zuverlässig abdeckt. Das Anbauteil ist derart ausgestaltet, daß es wahlweise von der Montagestellung in die Arbeitsstellung und umgekehrt gebracht werden kann. Since the attachment both in the mounting position and in the working position in a locking position with respect to the body is ensured that the attachment is the Assembly of electrical supply lines not by accidental Moving disabled. Furthermore, it is ensured that the attachment in the working position or the plug contacts reliably covers. The attachment is designed such that it is optional from the mounting position can be brought into the working position and vice versa.

Das Anbauteil besitzt zweckmäßigerweise eine Seitenwand und mindestens ein mit der Seitenwand verbundenes Rastelement, wobei die Seitenwand des Anbauteils einen oder mehrere dehnbare Bereiche aufweist, welche mit jeweils einem Rastelement verbunden sind. Aufgrund des Verbindens des Rastelements mit dem beweglichen, dehnbaren Bereich der Seitenwand läßt sich auf einfache Weise eine Rastverbindung zwischen dem Anbauteil und einem weiteren Bauteil (z.B. dem Grundkörper) mit einem komplementären Rastelement realisieren.The attachment has expediently a side wall and at least one with the side wall connected locking element, wherein the side wall of the attachment a or has a plurality of expandable regions, each having a latching element are connected. Due to the connection of the locking element with the movable, stretchable area of the side wall can be easily a Locking connection between the attachment and another component (e.g. Basic body) realize with a complementary locking element.

Das Rastelement kann einstückig mit dem dehnbaren Bereich ausgestaltet sein, d.h. in den dehnbaren Bereich integriert sein oder als separates Bauteil auf dem dehnbaren Bereich angeordnet sein. Das Integrieren des Rastelements mittels des dehnbaren Bereichs in die Seitenwand gestattet eine Verringerung der Materialkosten im Vergleich zu einem Anbauteil, an dessen Seitenwand mit Hilfe eines Stegs ein das Rastelement tragender, separater Hebel angeformt ist.The latching element may be formed integrally with the stretchable region, i. be integrated in the stretchable area or as a separate component on the stretchable Be arranged area. The integration of the locking element by means of the stretchable Area in the side wall allows a reduction in material costs in the Compared to an attachment, on the side wall by means of a web a the Detent element bearing, separate lever is formed.

Vorzugsweise besitzt der dehnbare Bereich elastische Eigenschaften, so daß das Rastelement nach einer Auslenkung das Bestreben besitzt, in seine Ausgangsstellung zurückzukehren. Anstatt den dehnbaren Bereich selbst elastisch auszuführen kann auch daran gedacht werden, separate elastische Mittel vorzusehen, welche den dehnbaren Bereich und somit das Rastelement nach einer Auslenkung wieder in die Ausgangsstellung zurückbewegen.Preferably, the stretchable region has elastic properties, so that the Detent element after a deflection has the tendency to return to its original position to return. Instead of being able to elastically execute the stretchable area itself also be thought to provide separate elastic means which the stretchable area and thus the locking element after a deflection back into the Move back home position.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung wird die Dehnbarkeit des elastischen oder nicht elastischen, dehnbaren Bereichs durch eine oder mehrere Falten des dehnbaren Bereichs realisiert. Der dehnbare Bereich kann somit faltenbalgähnlich ausgebildet sein.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the extensibility of the elastic or non-elastic, stretchable area by one or more folds realized the stretchable area. The stretchable area can thus bellows-like be educated.

Das Rastelement, welches vorzugsweise auf mindestens zwei Seiten oder vollständig von dem dehnbaren Bereich umgeben ist, kann als Rasthaken, Rasterhebung oder Rastvertiefung ausgebildet sein. So ist es denkbar, das Rastelement als Rasthaken auszugestalten, welcher zum Zweck des Ausbildens einer Rastverbindung eine korrespondierende Rasterhebung hintergreift oder in eine korrespondierende Rastvertiefung eingreift.The locking element, which preferably on at least two sides or completely surrounded by the stretchable area, can be used as a latching hook, grid lift or Detent recess formed be. So it is conceivable, the locking element as a latching hook to design, which for the purpose of forming a latching connection engages a corresponding grid survey or engages in a corresponding detent recess.

Das Rastelement ist vorzugsweise bezüglich einer Längsachse des Anbauteils in radialer Richtung beweglich. Für das Rastelement kann ein Betätigungsmechanismus vorgesehen sein, welcher beispielsweise infolge eines auf den Betätigungsmechanismus wirkenden Drucks das Rastelement betätigt. Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform umfaßt der Betätigungsmechanismus einen Betätigungshebel mit einem ersten Hebelarm, wobei das Rastelement mit diesem ersten Hebelarm verbunden ist. Der erste Hebelarm kann zumindest annähernd vollständig in den dehnbaren Bereich integriert sein. Der Hebelarm ist somit Teil der Seitenwand des Anbauteils.The latching element is preferably with respect to a longitudinal axis of the Attachment movable in the radial direction. For the locking element For example, an actuating mechanism may be provided as a result of acting on the actuating mechanism Pressure the locking element actuated. According to a preferred Embodiment, the actuating mechanism comprises an actuating lever with a first lever arm, wherein the locking element with This first lever arm is connected. The first lever arm can at least almost completely integrated into the stretchable area be. The lever arm is thus part of the side wall of the Attachment.

Der Betätigungshebel kann einen zweiten Hebelarm umfassen, welcher zumindest bereichsweise von der Seitenwand absteht. Zur Betätigung des Betätigungsmechanismus wird in den von der Seitenwand abstehenden Bereich des zweiten Hebelarms eine Kraft eingeleitet, welche eine Auslenkung des ersten Hebelarms und somit eine Bewegung des Rastelementes bewirkt. Dabei ist der Betätigungsmechanismus vorzugsweise derart ausgebildet, daß er eine Bewegung des Rastelementes radial nach außen bezüglich einer Steckrichtung erlaubt.The actuating lever may comprise a second lever arm, which protrudes at least partially from the side wall. to Actuation of the actuating mechanism is in the of the Sidewall protruding portion of the second lever arm a force initiated, which a deflection of the first lever arm and thus causing a movement of the locking element. It is the Actuating mechanism preferably designed such that it a movement of the locking element radially outward with respect a direction of insertion allowed.

Um ein unbeabsichtigtes Lösen der Steckkontakte aus dem Grundkörper zu vermeiden, kann das Anbauteil mit mindestens einem, sich in axialer Richtung zum Grundkörper hin erstreckenden Fortsatz versehen sein. Dieser Fortsatz, welcher zwischen den Seitenflächen des Anbauteils angeordnet sein kann, wirkt mit einem Steckkontakt derart zusammen, daß der Fortsatz in der ersten Raststellung den Steckkontakt axial verschieblich gegen ein Herausfallen sichert und in der zweiten Raststellung den Steckkontakt axial unverschieblich innerhalb des Grundkörpers fixiert. Zusätzlich oder alternativ hierzu ist es denkbar, die Steckkontakte, welche jeweils in entsprechenden Kammern des Grundkörpers angeordnet sind, durch Aufdickungen in den Kammern gegen ein Verlieren zu sichern.To unintentional release of the plug contacts from the body to avoid the attachment can be equipped with at least one, extending in the axial direction towards the base body Extension be provided. This extension, which between the Side surfaces of the attachment can be arranged, cooperates with a plug contact together so that the extension in the first detent position the plug contact axially displaceable against Falling out secures and in the second detent position the Plug contact axially immovable within the body fixed. Additionally or alternatively, it is conceivable that Plug contacts, which in each case in corresponding chambers of the Base body are arranged by thickening in the chambers to secure against losing.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist das Anbauteil bezüglich des Grundkörpers in axialer Richtung geführt verschiebbar. Zu diesem Zweck ist das Anbauteil oder der Grundkörper mit einer in axialer Richtung verlaufenden Führungsnut versehen und der Grundkörper oder das Anbauteil besitzt eine korrespondierende, in der Führungsnut geführte Erhebung. Weiterhin kann das Anbauteil unverlierbar mit dem Grundkörper verbunden sein. Um dies zu erreichen, ist beispielsweise die Führungsnut an gegenüberliegenden Enden mittels entsprechender Anschläge für die geführte Erhebung begrenzt.According to a further embodiment of the invention that is Attachment performed with respect to the body in the axial direction displaceable. For this purpose, the attachment or the Basic body with a running in the axial direction guide provided and the body or the attachment has a corresponding, guided in the guide groove Survey. Furthermore, the attachment captive with the Be connected body. To achieve this, for example the guide groove at opposite ends by means limited to corresponding attacks on the guided survey.

Zur Befestigung von Zuleitungen an den Steckkontakten sind diese vorzugsweise im Bereich der Hinterseite der Steckkontakte mit Klemmschrauben versehen. Diese Klemmschrauben können in radialer Richtung bezüglich der axialen Erstreckung jedes der Steckkontakte verlaufen. Das Steckverbinderelement kann sowohl als Rund- als auch als Rechteck-Steckverbinderelement ausgebildet sein. Gemäß einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist das Steckverbinderelement als standardisiertes H-A 3- oder H-A 4-Element ausgeführt. Ein bevorzugtes Steckverbinderelement weist mindestens zwei und vorzugsweise mindestens vier Steckkontakte auf. Jeder Steckkontakt kann für Kabelanschlußquerschnitte von 0,5 bis 2,5 mm ausgeführt sein. Weiterhin kann das Steckverbinderelement mit einem Masseanschluß versehen sein.For attachment of leads to the plug contacts are this preferably in the region of the rear side of the plug contacts provided with clamping screws. These clamping screws can be in radial direction with respect to the axial extent of each of Plug contacts run. The connector element can both designed as a round as well as a rectangular connector element be. According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the Invention is the connector element as a standardized H-A 3- or H-A 4 element executed. A preferred connector element has at least two and preferably at least four plug contacts. Each plug contact can be used for cable connection cross sections be carried out from 0.5 to 2.5 mm. Farther can the connector element with a ground terminal be provided.

Weitere Vorteile und Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den nachfolgenden Ausführungsbeispielen sowie den Figuren. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
ein erstes Ausführungsbeipiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinderelements vor dem Zusammenfügen von Grundkörper und erfindungsgemäßem Steckverbinder-Anbauteil,
Fig. 2
das Steckverbinderelement gemäß Fig. 1 in einer ersten Raststellung (Montagestellung),
Fig. 3
das Steckverbinderelement gemäß Fig. 1 in einer zweiten Raststellung (Arbeitsstellung) und
Fig. 4
ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinderelements in der Arbeitsstellung mit angeschlossenen Kabelzuführungen.
Further advantages and details of the invention will become apparent from the following embodiments and the figures. It shows:
Fig. 1
A first Ausführungsbeipiel a connector element according to the invention prior to the assembly of the base body and inventive connector attachment,
Fig. 2
the connector element according to FIG. 1 in a first detent position (assembly position),
Fig. 3
the connector element of FIG. 1 in a second detent position (working position) and
Fig. 4
A second embodiment of a connector element according to the invention in the working position with connected cable feeders.

In Fig. 1 ist ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinderelements 10 in Gestalt eines H-A 3-Buchseneinsatzes dargestellt. Der Steckverbinderelement 10 umfaßt einen zweiteiligen Isolierkörper 12, 14 aus einem Grundkörper 12 und einem erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinder-Anbauteil 14. Sowohl der Grundkörper 12 als auch das Anbauteil 14 sind vollständig aus Kunststoff gefertigt.In Fig. 1 is a first embodiment of an inventive Connector element 10 in the form of an H-A 3 socket insert shown. The connector element 10 comprises a two-part insulating body 12, 14 of a base body 12 and a connector attachment according to the invention 14. Both the base body 12 and the attachment 14 are completely made of plastic.

Der Grundkörper 12 ist zur Aufnahme von vier Buchsen-Steckkontakten 16 und einem Masseanschluß 18 ausgebildet. In Fig. 1 sind von den insgesamt vier Steckkontakten 16 drei Steckkontakte 16 dargestellt. Jeder der Steckkontakte 16 ist hinterseitig mit einer Klemmschraube 20 zur Sicherung von Kabeln versehen.The main body 12 is for receiving four socket plug contacts 16 and a ground terminal 18 is formed. In Fig. 1 are of the total of four plug contacts 16 three Plug contacts 16 shown. Each of the plug contacts 16 is behind with a clamping screw 20 for securing Provided cables.

Die Steckkontakte 16 werden in Kontaktkammern des Grundkörpers 12, welche in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellt sind, eingeführt. In der Darstellung gemäß Fig. 1 ist ein erster der Steckkontakte 16 noch nicht, ein zweiter der Steckkontakte 16 zur Hälfte und ein dritter der Steckkontakte 16 vollständig in die jeweilige Kontaktkammer eingeführt. Der Masseanschluß 18, welcher zwei in rechtem Winkel aufeinander zu laufende Abschnitte aufweist, kann in eine in axialer Richtung verlaufende Führungsnut 22 des Grundkörpers 12 eingeführt werden. Dabei kommt der sich senkrecht zu einer Längsachse A des Steckverbinderelements 10 erstreckende Abschnitt des Masseanschlusses 18 auf der hinterseitigen Oberfläche eines der Steckkontakte 16 zur Anlage. Dieser Steckkontakt 16 fungiert folglich als Massekontakt. The plug contacts 16 are in contact chambers of the body 12, which are not shown in Fig. 1, introduced. In the Representation of FIG. 1 is a first of the plug contacts 16th not yet, a second of the plug contacts 16 in half and a third of the plug contacts 16 completely into the respective contact chamber introduced. The ground terminal 18, which two in right angle to each other running sections, can in a running in the axial direction of the guide groove 22 of Base body 12 are introduced. It comes vertically to a longitudinal axis A of the connector element 10 extending portion of the ground terminal 18 on the rear side Surface of one of the plug contacts 16 to the plant. This plug contact 16 thus acts as ground contact.

Um das Aufrasten des Anbauteils 14 auf den Grundkörper 12 zu ermöglichen, sind zwei gegenüberliegende, hintere Seitenwände des Grundkörpers 12 mit je zwei in axialer Richtung versetzten Rastvertiefungen 24 und 26 versehen. In Fig. 1 ist nur eine der beiden mit Rastvertiefungen 24 und 26 versehenen Seitenflächen des Grundkörpers 12 dargestellt.To the locking of the attachment 14 to the base body 12 to are two opposite, rear side walls of the base body 12 with two offset in the axial direction Locking recesses 24 and 26 provided. In Fig. 1, only one of both provided with locking recesses 24 and 26 side surfaces of the main body 12 shown.

Auf derjenigen hinteren Seitenfläche des Grundkörpers 12, welche der die Führungsnut 22 für den Masseanschluß 18 aufweisenden Seitenfläche gegenüberliegt und welche in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellt ist, ist eine weitere, in axialer Richtung verlaufende Führungsnut ausgebildet. Diese weitere Führungsnut ist an ihren beiden axialen Enden durch jeweils einen senkrecht zur Längsachse A verlaufenden Anschlag abgeschlossen.On the rear side surface of the main body 12, which of the guide groove 22 for the ground terminal 18 having Side surface opposite and which in Fig. 1 not is shown, is another, extending in the axial direction Guiding formed. This further guide groove is on its two axial ends by one perpendicular to the Longitudinal axis A running stop completed.

Das Anbauteil 14 des in Fig. 1 dargestellten Steckverbinderelements 10 weist eine sich in axialer Richtung zum Grundkörper 12 hin erstreckende Seitenwand 30 auf. Diese Seitenwand 30 ist jedoch nicht vollständig umlaufend ausgebildet, sondern besitzt eine Durchbrechung 32, um auch in der Arbeitsstellung des Anbauteils 14 bezüglich des Grundkörpers 12 einen seitlichen Zugang zum Masseanschluß 18 zu ermöglichen.The attachment 14 of the connector element shown in Fig. 1 10 has an axial direction to the base body 12th towards extending side wall 30. This side wall 30 is However, not completely formed circumferentially, but owns an opening 32, in order to work in the Attachment 14 with respect to the body 12 a lateral To allow access to the ground terminal 18.

In der Mitte des Anbauteils 14 ist ein sich in axialer Richtung zum Grundkörper 12 hin erstreckender Führungszapfen 34 angeordnet. Dieser Führungszapfen 34 weist einen asymmetrischen Querschnitt auf und wirkt beim Aufrasten des Anbauteils 14 mit einer entsprechenden, sich in axialer Richtung erstreckenden Öffnung des Grundkörpers 12 mit korrespondierendem Querschnitt zusammen, um ein lagerichtiges Aufrasten des Anbauteils 14 auf der Grundkörper 12 zu ermöglichen.In the middle of the attachment 14 is an in the axial direction to guide body 12 toward extending guide pin 34 is arranged. This guide pin 34 has an asymmetrical cross-section on and acts when snapping the attachment 14 with a corresponding, extending in the axial direction Opening of the base body 12 with a corresponding cross section together to a correct position snapping the attachment 14 to allow the main body 12.

Die Seitenwand 30 des Anbauteils 14 besitzt auf ihrer der Aussparung 32 gegenüberliegenden Seite eine sich aus der Zeichenebene heraus erstreckende Erhöhung 36 in Gestalt eines Rasthakens. Diese Erhöhung 36 wirkt mit der in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellten, der Führungsnut 22 gegenüberliegenden Führungsnut des Grundkörpers 12 zusammen. Die Erhöhung 36 des Anbauteils 14 und die korrespondierende Führungsnut des Grundkörpers 12 gewährleisten zum einen, daß das Anbauteil 14 unverlierbar mit dem Grundkörper 12 verbunden ist, und zum anderen eine sichere axiale Führung des Anbauteils 14 auf dem Grundkörper 12 zwischen den beiden möglichen Raststellungen.The side wall 30 of the attachment 14 has on its the Recess 32 opposite side one from the plane of the drawing extending out 36 in the form of a Latch hook. This increase 36 does not work with that in FIG. 1 shown, the guide groove 22 opposite guide groove of the main body 12 together. The increase 36 of the attachment 14 and the corresponding guide groove of the body 12 ensure on the one hand that the attachment 14 captive is connected to the base body 12, and on the other a safe axial guidance of the attachment 14 on the base body 12th between the two possible detent positions.

Das Anbauteil 14 ist weiterhin für jeden Steckkontakt 16 mit je einem sich in axialer Richtung zum Grundkörper 12 hin erstreckenden Fortsatz 38 versehen. Von den insgesamt vier Fortsätzen 38 ist nur ein einziger in Fig. 1 dargestellt. Jeder dieser Fortsätze 38 wirkt mit dem korrespondierenden Steckkontakt 16 zusammen und begrenzt in der Montagestellung des Anbauteils 14 die axiale Beweglichkeit jedes der Steckkontakte 16. In der Arbeitsstellung des Anbauteils 14 wird durch diese Fortsätze 38 jeder der Steckkontakte 16 axial unbeweglich im Grundkörper 12 fixiert.The attachment 14 is further for each plug contact 16 with each one extending in the axial direction to the base body 12 out Extension 38 provided. Of the four extensions 38 is only a single shown in Fig. 1. Each of these Projections 38 interacts with the corresponding plug contact 16 together and limited in the mounting position of the attachment 14th the axial mobility of each of the plug contacts 16. In the Working position of the attachment 14 is through these extensions 38th each of the plug contacts 16 axially immovable in the base body 12th fixed.

Das Anbauteil 14 weist zwei Betätigungshebel 40 und 42 auf. Diese Betätigungshebel 40 und 42 sind an gegenüberliegenden Seitenflächen des Anbauteils 14 ausgebildet. Da die beiden Betätigungshebel 40 und 42 jeweils identisch ausgestaltet sind, wird nachfolgend beispielhaft der Betätigungshebel 40 näher beschrieben.The attachment 14 has two operating levers 40 and 42. These operating levers 40 and 42 are at opposite Side surfaces of the attachment 14 is formed. Because the two Actuating levers 40 and 42 are each configured identically, For example, the actuating lever 40 will become closer by way of example described.

Der Betätigungshebel 40 umfaßt einen ersten Hebelarm in Gestalt eines Betätigungsarmes 44, welcher sich in axialer Richtung vom Grundkörper 12 weg erstreckt, sowie einen zweiten Hebelarm 46, welcher sich in axialer Richtung zum Grundkörper 12 hin erstreckt. Die beiden Hebelarme 44 und 46 sind über einen senkrecht zur Längsachse A des Steckverbinderelements 10 verlaufenden Steg 48 untereinander und mit dem Anbauteil 14 verbunden.The operating lever 40 includes a first lever arm in shape an actuating arm 44 which extends in the axial direction from Base 12 extends away, and a second lever arm 46, which extends in the axial direction to the main body 12 out. The two lever arms 44 and 46 are perpendicular over a to the longitudinal axis A of the connector element 10 extending Bridge 48 with each other and with the attachment 14th connected.

An seinem dem Grundkörper 12 zugewandten Ende ist der Hebelarm 46 bezüglich der Längsachse A des Steckverbinderelements 10 radial innen mit einem Rastelement in Gestalt eines sich zur Längsachse A hin erstreckenden Rasthakens 50 versehen. Dieser Rasthaken 50 wirkt mit den beiden Rastvertiefungen 24 und 26 der entsprechenden Seitenwand des Grundkörpers 12 zusammen.At its the base body 12 facing the end of the lever arm 46 with respect to the longitudinal axis A of the connector element 10 radially inward with a locking element in the shape of a to Long axis A out extending latch hook 50 provided. This Latch hook 50 acts with the two locking recesses 24 and 26th the corresponding side wall of the base body 12 together.

Der mit dem Rasthaken 50 versehene Hebelarm 46 des Betätigungshebels 40 ist an seinen beiden in axialer Richtung verlaufenden Stirnseiten über jeweils einen dehnbaren Bereich 52 und 54 in die Seitenwand 30 des Grundkörpers 12 integriert. Die dehnbaren Bereiche 52 und 54 sind faltenbalgähnlich ausgestaltet und erlauben daher durch Betätigen des Betätigungshebels 40 ein Bewegen des an den Hebelarm 46 angeformten Rasthakens 50 bezüglich des Längsachse A in radialer Richtung nach außen gegen eine durch die dehnbaren Bereiche 52 und 54 erzeugte Rückstellkraft.The provided with the latch hook 50 lever arm 46 of the actuating lever 40 is at its two extending in the axial direction End faces each have a stretchable region 52 and 54 in the side wall 30 of the main body 12 integrated. The stretchy ones Areas 52 and 54 are designed bellows-like and Therefore allow by pressing the operating lever 40 a Move the molded onto the lever arm 46 latching hook 50 with respect of the longitudinal axis A in the radial direction outwards against a restoring force generated by the stretchable portions 52 and 54.

Das Anbauteil 14 mit der Seitenwand 30, den dehnbaren Bereichen 52 und 54 sowie den Betätigungshebeln 40 und 42 ist einstückig ausgestaltet und daher äußerst einfach und kostengünstig herstellbar. Die Stärke der Seitenwand 30 ist im Bereich des Hebelarmes 46 größer als im Bereich der dehnbaren Bereiche 52 und 54 oder der anderen Bereiche der Seitenwand 30. Vorzugsweise ist die Stärke der Seitenwand 30 im Bereich der dehnbaren Bereiche 52 und 54 am geringsten.The attachment 14 with the side wall 30, the stretchable areas 52 and 54 and the operating levers 40 and 42 is in one piece designed and therefore extremely simple and inexpensive to produce. The thickness of the side wall 30 is in the range of Lever arm 46 greater than in the region of the stretchable portions 52nd and 54 or the other portions of the sidewall 30. Preferably is the strength of the sidewall 30 in the area of stretchable Areas 52 and 54 least.

Um ein ergonomisch einfaches Betätigen des Betätigungshebels 40 zu gewährleisten, ist der sich in axialer Richtung vom Grundkörper 12 weg erstreckende Hebelarm 44 mit einer Betätigungsfläche 56 versehen. Diese Betätigungsfläche 56 liegt in der durch die dehnbaren Bereiche 52 und 54 sowie den Hebelarm 46 definierten Ebene und weist wie der Hebelarm 44 einen Überstand über die Seitenfläche 30 auf.To an ergonomically simple operation of the operating lever 40th to ensure that is in the axial direction of the body 12 away extending lever arm 44 with an actuating surface 56 provided. This actuating surface 56 is located in the by the stretchable portions 52 and 54 and the lever arm 46 defined level and has as the lever arm 44 a supernatant over the side surface 30.

Im Lieferzustand des in Fig. 1 dargestellten Steckverbinderelements 10 wird das Anbauteil 14 derart auf den Grundkörper 12 aufgerastet, daß eine Rastverbindung zwischen dem Rasthaken 50 des Betätigungshebels 40 und der Rastvertiefung 24 des Grundkörpers 12 ausgebildet ist. Eine korrespondierende Rastverbindung geht auch der Rasthaken des Betätigungshebels 42 mit dem Grundkörper 12 ein. Außerdem befindet sich die Erhöhung 36 des Anbauteils 14 in der entsprechenden Führungsnut des Grundkörpers 12. Diese erste Raststellung (Montagestellung) des Anbauteils 14 bezüglich des Grundkörpers 12 ist in Fig. 2 dargestellt.In the delivery state of the connector element shown in Fig. 1 10, the attachment 14 is so on the body 12th latched that a locking connection between the latch hook 50th the actuating lever 40 and the locking recess 24 of the body 12 is formed. A corresponding locking connection also goes the locking hook of the actuating lever 42 with the Basic body 12 a. In addition, there is the increase 36 of Attachment 14 in the corresponding guide groove of the body 12. This first detent position (mounting position) of the attachment 14 with respect to the main body 12 is shown in FIG. 2 shown.

In der in Fig. 2 dargestellten Montagestellung des Anbauteils 14 bezüglich des Grundkörpers 12 gestattet das Anbauteil 14 einen seitlichen Zugang zu den Klemmschrauben 20. Von der Hinterseite des Steckkontakts 16, d.h. in Fig. 2 von rechts, können nun Kabel mit oder ohne Aderendhülse in die als Klemmkontakte ausgebildeten Steckkontakte 16 eingeführt werden. Im Anschluß an das Einführen der Kabel werden diese mit Hilfe der Klemmschrauben 20 mit den Steckkontakten 16 verbunden.In the mounting position of the attachment shown in Fig. 2 14 with respect to the base body 12 allows the attachment 14th a lateral access to the clamping screws 20. From the Rear side of the plug-in contact 16, i. in Fig. 2 from the right, Now you can use cables with or without ferrules in the as terminal contacts trained plug contacts 16 are introduced. in the Following the insertion of the cable, these are using the Clamping screws 20 connected to the plug contacts 16.

Nach dem Befestigen der Kabel wird das Anbauteil 14 des Steckverbinderelements 10 in Richtung auf den Grundkörper 12, d.h. in Fig. 2 nach links, geschoben, bis die Rasthaken der Betätigungshebel 40, 42 in die jeweils zweite der Rastvertiefungen einrasten. Dies entspricht der in Fig. 3 dargestellten Arbeitsstellung des Steckverbinderelements 10.After attaching the cables, the attachment 14 of the connector element becomes 10 towards the body 12, i. in Fig. 2 to the left, pushed until the latching hook of the actuating lever 40, 42 in the respective second of the locking recesses engage. This corresponds to the working position shown in Fig. 3 of the connector element 10.

Wie Fig. 3 entnommen werden kann, sind die in Fig. 2 dargestellten Steckkontakte 16 seitlich durch die Seitenwand 30 des Anbauteils 14 vollständig abgedeckt. Dabei tragen auch die dehnbaren Bereiche 52 und 54 der Seitenwand 30 des Anbauteils 14 zur Abdeckung der in Fig. 2 dargestellten Steckkontakte 16 bei. In der in Fig. 3 dargestellten Arbeitsstellung sind die Steckkontakte 16 vor mechanischen Beschädigungen und insbesondere vor versehentlichem Öffnen zuverlässig geschützt. Weiterhin gewährleistet die aus einem isolierenden Material bestehende Seitenwand 30 des Anbauteils 14 die Einhaltung von vorgegebenen Luft- und Kriechstrecken für eine vorgegebene Nennspannung. Das Anbauteil 14 fungiert daher als Isolierkappe.As can be seen in FIG. 3, those shown in FIG Plug contacts 16 laterally through the side wall 30 of the Attachment 14 completely covered. Here also carry the stretchable portions 52 and 54 of the side wall 30 of the attachment 14 for covering the plug contacts 16 shown in FIG at. In the working position shown in Fig. 3 are the Plug contacts 16 from mechanical damage and in particular reliably protected against accidental opening. Farther ensures that of an insulating material existing side wall 30 of the fixture 14 compliance of predetermined clearances and creepage distances for a given Nominal voltage. The attachment 14 therefore acts as an insulating cap.

Durch Druck auf die Betätigungsarme der beiden Betätigungshebel 40 und 42 jeweils in Richtung auf die Längsachse A des Steckverbinderelements 10 wird die Rastverbindung zwischen den Rasthaken der beiden Betätigungshebel 40 und 42 und den entsprechenden Rastvertiefungen des Grundkörpers 12 gelöst. Folglich läßt sich das Anbauteil 14 nach Betätigen der beiden Betätigungshebel 40 und 42 mittels einer Axialverschiebung vom Grundkörper 12 weg, d.h. in Fig. 3 nach rechts, aus der in Fig. 3 dargestellten Arbeitsstellung wieder in die in Fig. 2 dargestellte Montagestellung bewegen (Reversibilität).By pressure on the actuating arms of the two operating levers 40 and 42 respectively in the direction of the longitudinal axis A of the connector element 10, the locking connection between the Latch hooks of the two operating levers 40 and 42 and the corresponding Detent depressions of the body 12 solved. Consequently, that can be Attachment 14 after pressing the two operating levers 40 and 42 by means of a Axial displacement away from the body 12, i. in Fig. 3 to the right, from the in Fig. 3 shown working position again in the assembly position shown in Fig. 2 move (reversibility).

In Fig. 4 ist ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinderelements 10 in Gestalt eines H-A 4-Einsatzes in Arbeitsstellung dargestellt. Der H-A 4-Einsatz gemäß Fig. 4 besitzt einen Arbeitskontakt mehr als der in den Fig. 1 bis 3 dargestellte H-A 3- Einsatz und weist folglich vier Arbeitskontakte und einen Massekontakt auf. Ansonsten stimmt der H-A 4-Einsatz von Fig. 4 mit dem in Fig. 1 bis 3 dargestellten H-A 3-Einsatz überein.In Fig. 4 is a second embodiment of a connector element according to the invention 10 shown in the form of an H-A 4 insert in working position. The H-A 4 insert according to FIG. 4 has a normally open contact more than in FIGS. 1 to 3 shown H-A 3- use and thus has four normally open contacts and a ground contact on. Otherwise, the H-A 4 insert of FIG. 4 is the same as in FIGS. 1 to 3 shown H-A 3 use match.

Das Steckverbinderelement 10 gemäß Fig. 4 besitzt vier Buchsen-Steckkontakte in Gestalt von Arbeitskontakten. An jeden dieser vier Arbeitskontakte ist jeweils ein Kabel 62 angeschlossen. Weiterhin besitzt das Steckverbinderelement 10 gemäß Fig. 4 noch einen fünften Buchsen-Steckkontakt, an welchen ein Schutzleiterkabel 68 angeschlossen ist.The connector element 10 according to FIG. 4 has four socket plug contacts in FIG Form of working contacts. Each of these four working contacts is a cable 62 connected. Furthermore, the connector element 10 according to FIG. 4 has nor a fifth socket plug-in contact, to which a protective conductor 68 connected is.

Während bei dem in den Fig. 1 bis 3 dargestellten Steckverbinderelement die drei Arbeitskontakte und der Massekontakt in der in Fig. 2 dargestellten Montagestellung montiert werden, werden bei dem in Fig. 4 dargestellten Steckverbinderelement in der Arbeitsstellung zunächst die vier Arbeitskontakte montiert. Erst in der in Fig. 4 dargestellten Arbeitsstellung erfolgt die Montage des Schutzleiterkontakts. Die in den Fig. 1 bis 4 dargestellten Steckverbinderelemente 10 sind in H-A 3- und H-A 4-Standardgehäuse montierbar.While in the connector element shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the three Working contacts and the ground contact in the assembly position shown in Fig. 2 are mounted in the connector element shown in Fig. 4 in the work position first mounted the four work contacts. Only in the in Fig. 4th shown working position, the installation of the protective conductor contact. The in the 1 to 4 illustrated connector elements 10 are in H-A 3- and H-A 4-standard housing mountable.

Bei den unter Bezugnahme auf die Fig. 1 bis 4 erläuterten Anbauteilen handelt es sich um Bauteile zur elektrisch isolierenden Abdeckung des die Steckkontakte 16 aufnehmenden Grundkörpers 12 eines zweiteiligen Steckverbinderelements. Selbstverständlich kann das Steckverbinder-Anbauteil auch zu anderen Zwecken im Zusammenhang mit einem Steckverbindersystem eingesetzt werden. So ist es denkbar, zwei komplementäre Steckverbinderelemente vorzusehen und an jedem dieser Steckverbinderelemente jeweils ein Steckverbinder-Anbauteil zu befestigen, um mittels der beiden komplementären Steckverbinder-Anbauteile die beiden komplementären Steckverbinderelemente unverlierbar zu koppeln. Auch kann ein an einem erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinderelement befestigtes, Anbauteil dazu verwendet werden, um das Steckverbinderelement mit beispielsweise einer Tragschiene für ein Steckverbindersystem zu koppeln. Weiterhin ist es möglich, das Anbauteil einstückig mit dem die Steckkontakte aufnehmenden Steckverbinderelement auszugestalten. In Sinne der Erfindung handelt es sich in diesem Fall um ein Anbauteil bezüglich der Steckkontakte.In the explained with reference to Figs. 1 to 4 attachments is itself to components for electrically insulating cover of the plug contacts 16th receiving body 12 of a two-part connector element. Of course The connector attachment can also be used for other purposes be used with a connector system. So it is conceivable to provide two complementary connector elements and at each of these Connector elements each to attach a connector attachment to by means of the two complementary connector attachments the two complementary To couple the connector elements captive. Also, one at a Attached connector element according to the invention attached, attachment used be to the connector element with, for example, a mounting rail for a Coupling connector system. Furthermore, it is possible, the attachment in one piece to design with the plug-in contacts receiving connector element. In Meaning of the invention is in this case an attachment with respect to the Plug contacts.

Claims (12)

  1. A plug-and-socket connector element (10) comprising:
    a base body (12) in which at least one plug contact (16) is arranged, the at least one plug contact (16) permitting insertion of an electric feed line (62) in axial direction from a rear side of the at least one plug contact (16), and
    a fitting part (14) movable with respect to the base body (12),
    characterized in that the fitting part (14) at the rear side of the at least one plug contact (16) permits in a first rest position a lateral access to the at least one plug contact (16) for mounting the electrical feed line (62) at the at least one plug contact (16), and in a second rest position laterally covers the at least one plug contact (16) at least in part, the fitting part (14) being adapted to be reversibly reciprocated between the first and the second rest positions.
  2. The plug-and-socket connector element according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that the fitting part (14) is axially movable with respect to the base body (12).
  3. The plug-and-socket connector element according to one of Claims 1 or 2,
    characterized in that the fitting part (14) comprises at least one extension (34) which extends in axial direction and cooperates with the at least one plug contact (16) in such a manner that the extension (38), in the first rest position, locks the plug contact (16) against falling out and, in the second rest position, rigidly holds the plug contact (16) within the base body (12).
  4. The plug-and-socket connector element according to one of Claims 1 to 3,
    characterized in that the fitting part (14) is captively connected with the base body (12).
  5. The plug-and-socket connector element according to one of Claims 1 to 4,
    characterized in that the fitting part (14) or the base body (12) is provided with a guide groove extending in axial direction, and the base body (12) or the fitting part (14) has a corresponding projection (36) that is guided in the guide groove.
  6. The plug-and-socket connector element according to one of Claims 1 to 5,
    characterized in that the at least one plug contact (16) comprises a clamping screw (20) in the region of the rear side of the at least one plug contact (16), which clamping screw extends in radial direction with respect to the axial extension of the plug contact (16).
  7. The plug-and-socket connector element according to one of Claims 1 to 6,
    characterized in that the fitting part (14) comprises a side wall (30) and at least one movable latch element (50) connected with the side wall (30), wherein the side wall (30) comprises at least one expandable area (52, 54) and the latch element is connected with said at least one expandable area (52, 54).
  8. The plug-and-socket connector element according to Claim 7,
    characterized in that the latch element (50) is designed integrally with the expandable area (52, 54) or is arranged on the expandable area (52, 54).
  9. The plug-and-socket connector element according to one of Claims 7 or 8,
    characterized in that an actuation mechanism (40, 42) is provided for the latch element.
  10. The plug-and-socket connector element according to Claim 9,
    characterized in that the actuation mechanism comprises an actuation lever (40, 42) having at least one first lever arm (46), and the latch element (50) is connected with the first lever arm (46).
  11. The plug-and-socket connector element according to Claim 10,
    characterized in that the actuation lever (40, 42) comprises a second lever arm (44) which, at least in part, protrudes off the side wall.
  12. The plug-and-socket connector element according to one of Claims 10 or 11,
    characterized in that the actuation mechanism (40, 42) for moving the latch element (50) is designed so as to extend radially outwards with respect to a plug-in direction.
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