EP1349180A1 - Electrical flat conductor ribbon cable - Google Patents

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EP1349180A1
EP1349180A1 EP02290754A EP02290754A EP1349180A1 EP 1349180 A1 EP1349180 A1 EP 1349180A1 EP 02290754 A EP02290754 A EP 02290754A EP 02290754 A EP02290754 A EP 02290754A EP 1349180 A1 EP1349180 A1 EP 1349180A1
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Thomas Noetzel
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  • the invention relates to an electrical flat conductor ribbon cable, in which two flat, electrical conductors with an approximately rectangular cross section parallel and at a distance are embedded in a common envelope made of insulating material, of which each consists of at least two sub-conductors, with their flat sides directly next to each other lie (DE 24 39 512 A1).
  • FL-BL Flat conductor ribbon cables - hereinafter referred to as "FL-BL" - are because of their flat design used with advantage in wiring technology. You serve for example as connecting lines for printed circuits, for wiring in electrical devices and in motor vehicles.
  • One advantage of the FL-BL is that immovable, defined arrangement of their ladder. Via FL-BL signals and currents are also transmitted. The level of the transmissible currents is determined by the conductive cross section of the conductor is determined. If the FL-BL for higher currents the cross section of the conductors must be increased. Leading either to wider FL-BL if using wider conductors to maintain their flexibility sufficient distance from each other, or less flexible FL-BL if thicker conductors are used to obtain a given width become.
  • the invention has for its object to the FL-BL described above design that they can be used in a simple manner for higher currents, their maintain good flexibility and maintain a predetermined maximum width should.
  • Each conductor of this FL-BL is divided into at least two sub-conductors, which are used for securing a good flexibility of the FL-BL can be made thin.
  • the structure the conductor made up of partial conductors also gives the FL-BL improved vibration resistance.
  • For the number of sub-conductors per conductor and compliance with their flexibility is only and only the electrically conductive cross section of the individual partial conductors and the relevant leader. In this way there can be an adjustment of the senior Cross-section of the conductor to desired, in particular to increased current strengths be carried out without significantly influencing the flexibility of the FL-BL. This applies, for example, to conductors of constant width, which is therefore unchanged Ensure the overall width of the FL-BL.
  • this FL-BL has a ladder can be easily connected without separate contact elements.
  • the end of the FL-BL is with the external partial conductors and the between the same existing FL-BL itself mechanically so stable that it without additional contact elements can be used as a plug element.
  • the leaders themselves or theirs Partial conductors have the function of plug pins.
  • the partial conductors can be Bending back can be fixed in position, for example by gluing. This is in principle, however, not necessary if the end of the FL-BL mating connectors to be plugged in are available which allow lateral evasion prevent the partial conductor.
  • the line end as a plug element an even number of sub-conductors per conductor of the FL-BL is appropriate used, half of which on the one side and the other after being bent back other half is on the other side of the FL-BL.
  • the FL-BL can also be an odd number of Have partial conductors.
  • Fig. 1 is the end of a two electrical conductors 1 and 2 FL-BL shown schematically, the head 1 and 2 of the end of a predetermined length are stripped.
  • the two conductors 1 and 2 are flat conductors with a rectangular one Cross section formed. They are preferably made of copper and are in one common sleeve 3 made of insulating material so embedded that they remain the same Distance, run parallel to each other over the entire length of the FL-BL. Heads 1 and 2 can also be made of aluminum or another material that is a good electrical conductor consist.
  • the sleeve 3 made of insulating material is preferably produced by means of an extruder to which the Conductors 1 and 2 are continuously fed in parallel to each other.
  • a shell 3 can but also serve two tapes of insulating material, which in the continuous flow of brought both sides to the conductors 1 and 2 and with each other and with the Ladders are glued.
  • Suitable insulating materials are, for example, polyvinyl chloride, Polyethylene and polyurethane.
  • the FL-BL shown in the drawings has two conductors 1 and 2. It can also do more as two conductors, for example eight.
  • Each of the flat conductors 1 and 2 consists of illustrated embodiment from two flat partial conductors T1 and T2. Heads 1 and 2 and the partial conductors T1 and T2 can have an exactly rectangular cross section. she but can also have rounded side edges.
  • the sub-conductors T1 and T2 each Conductor 1 or 2 can have the same but different widths. So can 3 with three partial conductors T1, T2 and T3, for example, the middle one Partial conductor T3 be wider than the two outer partial conductors T1 and T2. All In the finished conductor 1 or 2, partial conductors lie directly against one another with their flat sides.
  • Such a conductor consisting of partial conductors is more flexible than a single layer Conductor with the same cross section. Heads 1 and 2 can therefore be used for a higher one Current load with constant width with a corresponding number of Partial conductors are made thicker. However, narrower conductors 1 and 2 can also be used can be used, which consist of a larger number of partial conductors. As It has turned out to be particularly favorable if each conductor 1 or 2 consists of at least four sub-ladders. An even number of partial conductors is for a symmetrical one Distribution makes sense, for example when making contact with the electrical Next Connect. But there can also be an odd number of sub-conductors per conductor be used.
  • the FL-BL is particularly advantageous as a plug-in element on at least one end educated.
  • the conductors 1 and 2 are first of a predetermined length from Insulated material of the shell 3 freed, as shown for example in Fig. 1.
  • the two partial conductors T1 and T2 are then bent back until they rest against the sheath 3.
  • one partial conductor T1 is advantageously on one side and the other partial conductor T2 on the other side of the shell 3.
  • An appropriately designed cable end is shown schematically in FIGS. 4 and 5.
  • the plug element at the end of the FL-BL is due to the combination of the partial conductors T1 and T2 as well as the FL-BL itself, which is very stable between them.
  • separate Contact elements are no longer required, but conductors 1 and 2 or their Subconductors T1 and T2 themselves take on the function of connector pins.
  • the end of the FL-BL with the finished plug-in element can directly into one of FIGS. 4 and 6 apparent mating connector G to be inserted, the corresponding Socket contacts is equipped.
  • To ensure the good stability of the plug element it makes sense to use, for example, four partial conductors per conductor, two of which are each lie bent back on one side of the FL-BL.
  • the partial conductors T1 and T2 are stable in their bent-back position.
  • the one on the shell 3 adjacent sub-conductors can - if desired - for example with an adhesive can also be fixed.
  • a lateral migration of the partial conductors T1 and T2 at Plugging with the mating connector G is then without separate fixation easily avoided if the mating connector G is in its slot protruding guides 4 is equipped, each in the finished connector lie between the partial conductors.
  • Cross section 0.50 mm 2 Number of partial conductors: 2 Cross section of the partial conductors: 0.1 mm x 2.5 mm Current rating: 8 A.
  • Cross section 1.125 mm 2 Number of partial conductors: 3 Cross section of the partial conductors: 0.125mm x 3.0mm Current rating: 18 A.
  • Cross section 1.50 mm 2 Number of partial conductors: 4 Cross section of the partial conductors: 0.125mm x 3.0mm Current rating: 22 A.
  • Cross section 2.40 mm 2 Number of partial conductors: 6 Cross section of the partial conductors: 0.100 mm x 4.0 mm Current rating: 30 A.
  • Cross section 4.00 mm 2 Number of partial conductors: 8th Cross section of the partial conductors: 0.125mm x 4.0mm Current rating: 40 A.

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The cable has flat electrical conductors of approximately rectangular cross-section parallel to/at a distance from each other in a common insulating envelope (3) and each with at least two sub-conductors (T1,2) with their flat sides in direct contact. The thickness and number of sub-conductors per conductor is selected so that a predefined flexibility is maintained for each electrically conducting cross-section required for a given application.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine elektrische Flachleiter-Bandleitung, bei welcher zwei flache, elektrische Leiter mit etwa rechteckigem Querschnitt parallel und mit Abstand zueinander in eine gemeinsame Hülle aus Isoliermaterial eingebettet sind, von denen jeder aus mindestens zwei Teilleitern besteht, die mit ihren Flachseiten direkt aneinander liegen (DE 24 39 512 A1).The invention relates to an electrical flat conductor ribbon cable, in which two flat, electrical conductors with an approximately rectangular cross section parallel and at a distance are embedded in a common envelope made of insulating material, of which each consists of at least two sub-conductors, with their flat sides directly next to each other lie (DE 24 39 512 A1).

Flachleiter-Bandleitungen - im folgenden kurz "FL-BL" genannt - werden wegen ihrer flachen Bauweise mit Vorteil in der Verdrahtungstechnik eingesetzt. Sie dienen beispielsweise als Verbindungsleitungen für gedruckte Schaltungen, zur Verkabelung in elektrischen Geräten und in Kraftfahrzeugen. Ein Vorteil der FL-BL besteht in der unverrückbaren, definierten Anordnung ihrer Leiter. Über FL-BL können Signale und auch Ströme übertragen werden. Die Höhe der übertragbaren Ströme wird durch den leitenden Querschnitt der Leiter bestimmt. Wenn die FL-BL für höhere Stromstärken eingesetzt werden sollen, muß der Querschnitt der Leiter vergrößert werden. Das führt entweder zu breiteren FL-BL, wenn zum Erhalt ihrer Flexibilität breitere Leiter mit ausreichendem Abstand voneinander eingesetzt werden, oder zu weniger gut biegbaren FL-BL, wenn zum Erhalt einer vorgegebenen Breite derselben dickere Leiter verwendet werden.Flat conductor ribbon cables - hereinafter referred to as "FL-BL" - are because of their flat design used with advantage in wiring technology. You serve for example as connecting lines for printed circuits, for wiring in electrical devices and in motor vehicles. One advantage of the FL-BL is that immovable, defined arrangement of their ladder. Via FL-BL signals and currents are also transmitted. The level of the transmissible currents is determined by the conductive cross section of the conductor is determined. If the FL-BL for higher currents the cross section of the conductors must be increased. Leading either to wider FL-BL if using wider conductors to maintain their flexibility sufficient distance from each other, or less flexible FL-BL if thicker conductors are used to obtain a given width become.

Bei der bekannten FL-BL nach der eingangs erwähnten DE 24 39 512 A1 sind die einzelnen Leiter in mehrere Teilleiter aufgeteilt, die übereinander oder nebeneinander liegen. Es soll dadurch eine erhöhte Sicherheit der FL-BL erreicht werden, die auch dann noch funktionsfähig sein soll, wenn ein Leiter durch einen Materialfehler gebrochen ist. Dieser Mangel soll hier auf einen Teilleiter beschränkt sein. Die anderen Teilleiter des jeweiligen Leiters sollen dann den Stromfluß aufrechterhalten. Die Leiter dieser bekannten FL-BL müssen dementsprechend überdimensioniert sein, da im Extremfall ein einzelner Teilleiter den vollen, zu übertragenden Strom führen muß. Über die Bemessung des elektrisch leitenden Querschnitts der Leiter sind in der Druckschrift allerdings keine Aussagen gemacht.In the known FL-BL according to DE 24 39 512 A1 mentioned at the beginning individual conductors divided into several sub-conductors, one above the other or next to each other lie. The aim of this is to increase the safety of the FL-BL, even then should still be functional if a conductor is broken due to a material defect. This deficiency is said to be limited to a partial conductor. The other sub-leaders of the respective conductor should then maintain the current flow. The head of this Known FL-BL must be oversized accordingly, because in extreme cases individual subconductor must carry the full current to be transmitted. About the dimensioning of the electrically conductive cross section of the conductors are, however, none in the publication Statements made.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, die eingangs geschilderte FL-BL so zu gestalten, daß sie auf einfache Weise für höhere Stromstärken einsetzbar ist, wobei ihre gute Flexibilität erhalten und eine vorgegebene maximale Breite eingehalten werden sollen.The invention has for its object to the FL-BL described above design that they can be used in a simple manner for higher currents, their maintain good flexibility and maintain a predetermined maximum width should.

Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung dadurch gelöst, daß die Dicke und die Anzahl der Teilleiter in jedem Leiter so bemessen sind, daß bei jedem für einen jeweiligen Anwendungsfall benötigten elektrisch leitenden Querschnitt des Leiters eine vorgegebene Biegbarkeit eingehalten ist.This object is achieved according to the invention in that the thickness and the number the partial conductors in each conductor are dimensioned so that each one is for a respective one In case of application, the electrically conductive cross section of the conductor requires a predetermined one Bendability is observed.

Jeder Leiter dieser FL-BL ist in mindestens zwei Teilleiter aufgeteilt, die zur Sicherung einer guten Flexibilität der FL-BL entsprechend dünn ausgeführt sein können. Der Aufbau der Leiter aus Teilleitern gibt der FL-BL auch eine verbesserte Schwingungsfestigkeit. Für die Anzahl der Teilleiter pro Leiter und die Einhaltung der Flexibilität derselben ist nur und ausschließlich der elektrisch leitende Querschnitt der einzelnen Teilleiter und des jeweiligen Leiters von Bedeutung. Es kann auf diese Weise eine Anpassung des leitenden Querschnitts der Leiter an gewünschte, insbesondere an erhöhte Stromstärken vorgenommen werden, ohne daß die Flexibilität der FL-BL wesentlich beeinflußt wird. Das gilt beispielsweise für Leiter gleichbleibender Breite, die somit eine unveränderte Breite der FL-BL insgesamt gewährleisten. Es ist aber auch möglich, bei gleichbleibender oder geringfügig höherer Strombelastung schmalere Leiter einzusetzen, so daß eine entsprechende FL-BL schmaler ausgeführt werden kann. Das kann für viele Anwendungen von Vorteil sein, beispielsweise bei der Verwendung der FL-BL in einer im Lenkrad eines Fahrzeugs eingebauten Kassette für Airbags. Sie dient darin der Signal- und/oder Stromübertragung.Each conductor of this FL-BL is divided into at least two sub-conductors, which are used for securing a good flexibility of the FL-BL can be made thin. The structure the conductor made up of partial conductors also gives the FL-BL improved vibration resistance. For the number of sub-conductors per conductor and compliance with their flexibility is only and only the electrically conductive cross section of the individual partial conductors and the relevant leader. In this way there can be an adjustment of the senior Cross-section of the conductor to desired, in particular to increased current strengths be carried out without significantly influencing the flexibility of the FL-BL. This applies, for example, to conductors of constant width, which is therefore unchanged Ensure the overall width of the FL-BL. But it is also possible with the same or use slightly higher current load narrower conductors, so that a corresponding FL-BL can be made narrower. For many it can Applications can be advantageous, for example when using the FL-BL in an Steering wheel of a vehicle's built-in cassette for airbags. It serves the signal and / or power transmission.

Ein weiterer, ganz wesentlicher Vorteil dieser FL-BL besteht darin, daß ihre Leiter problemlos ohne gesonderte Kontaktelemente weiterverbunden werden können. Dazu brauchen nur die Teilleiter der am Ende der FL-BL abisolierten Leiter in Richtung derselben zurückgebogen und bis zur Anlage am Isoliermaterial der Hülle gebracht zu werden. Dabei wird zweckmäßig mindestens ein Teilleiter auf einer Seite und mindestens ein Teilleiter auf der anderen Seite der FL-BL bis zur Anlage an deren Hülle zurückgebogen. Das Ende der FL-BL ist mit den außen liegenden Teilleitern und der zwischen denselben vorhandenen FL-BL selbst mechanisch so stabil, daß es ohne zusätzliche Kontaktelemente als Steckelement verwendbar ist. Die Leiter selbst bzw. ihre Teilleiter haben dabei die Funktion von Steckerstiften. Die Teilleiter können nach dem Zurückbiegen beispielsweise durch Kleben in ihrer Lage fixiert werden. Das ist grundsätzlich aber dann nicht erforderlich, wenn in einem auf das Ende der FL-BL aufzusteckenden Gegenstecker Führungen vorhanden sind, die ein seitliches Ausweichen der Teilleiter verhindern.Another very significant advantage of this FL-BL is that it has a ladder can be easily connected without separate contact elements. To only need the partial conductors of the conductors stripped at the end of the FL-BL the same bent back and brought to rest on the insulating material of the envelope become. It is useful to have at least one partial conductor on one side and at least one a partial conductor on the other side of the FL-BL up to the system on its casing bent back. The end of the FL-BL is with the external partial conductors and the between the same existing FL-BL itself mechanically so stable that it without additional contact elements can be used as a plug element. The leaders themselves or theirs Partial conductors have the function of plug pins. The partial conductors can be Bending back can be fixed in position, for example by gluing. This is in principle, however, not necessary if the end of the FL-BL mating connectors to be plugged in are available which allow lateral evasion prevent the partial conductor.

Besonders wegen der geschilderten Ausgestaltung des Leitungsendes als Steckerelement wird zweckmäßig eine geradzahlige Anzahl von Teilleitern pro Leiter der FL-BL verwendet, von denen nach dem Zurückbiegen die Hälfte auf der einen Seite und die andere Hälfte auf der anderen Seite der FL-BL liegt. Als besonders vorteilhaft hat sich die Verwendung von vier Teilleitern herausgestellt, von denen im Steckelement je zwei auf einer Seite der FL-BL liegen. Die FL-BL kann aber auch eine ungeradzahlige Anzahl von Teilleitern haben.Especially because of the described design of the line end as a plug element an even number of sub-conductors per conductor of the FL-BL is appropriate used, half of which on the one side and the other after being bent back other half is on the other side of the FL-BL. The has been particularly advantageous Use of four partial conductors highlighted, of which two each in the plug element one side of the FL-BL. The FL-BL can also be an odd number of Have partial conductors.

Ausführungsbeispiele des Erfindungsgegenstandes sind in den Zeichnungen dargestellt.Embodiments of the subject matter of the invention are shown in the drawings.

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  • Fig. 1 eine Draufsicht auf das Ende einer FL-BL nach der Erfindung.
  • Fig. 2 einen Schnitt durch Fig. 1 längs der Linie II - II.
  • Fig. 3 einen Schnitt durch einen Leiter der FL-BL.
  • Fig. 4 die FL-BL nach Fig. 1 mit zusätzlich bearbeitetem Ende.
  • Fig. 5 eine Seitenansicht des Endes der FL-BL nach Fig. 4 mit zugeordnetem Gegenstecker.
  • Fig. 6 eine Stirnansicht des Gegensteckers nach Fig. 5.
  • Fig. 7 einen Schnitt durch Fig. 4 längs der Linie VII - VII.
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  • Fig. 1 is a plan view of the end of an FL-BL according to the invention.
  • Fig. 2 shows a section through Fig. 1 along the line II - II.
  • Fig. 3 shows a section through a head of the FL-BL.
  • Fig. 4 shows the FL-BL of Fig. 1 with an additional machined end.
  • Fig. 5 is a side view of the end of the FL-BL of Fig. 4 with an associated mating connector.
  • 6 shows an end view of the mating connector according to FIG. 5.
  • Fig. 7 is a section through Fig. 4 along the line VII - VII.

    • In Fig. 1 ist das Ende einer zwei elektrische Leiter 1 und 2 aufweisenden FL-BL schematisch dargestellt, deren Leiter 1 und 2 vom Ende her auf vorgegebener Länge abisoliert sind. Die beiden Leiter 1 und 2 sind als Flachleiter mit rechteckigem Querschnitt ausgebildet. Sie bestehen vorzugsweise aus Kupfer und sind in eine gemeinsame Hülle 3 aus Isoliermaterial so eingebettet, daß sie mit gleichbleibendem Abstand, parallel zueinander über die ganze Länge der FL-BL verlaufen. Die Leiter 1 und 2 können auch aus Aluminium oder einem anderen, elektrisch gut leitenden Material bestehen.In Fig. 1 is the end of a two electrical conductors 1 and 2 FL-BL shown schematically, the head 1 and 2 of the end of a predetermined length are stripped. The two conductors 1 and 2 are flat conductors with a rectangular one Cross section formed. They are preferably made of copper and are in one common sleeve 3 made of insulating material so embedded that they remain the same Distance, run parallel to each other over the entire length of the FL-BL. Heads 1 and 2 can also be made of aluminum or another material that is a good electrical conductor consist.

    Die Hülle 3 aus Isoliermaterial wird vorzugsweise mittels eines Extruders erzeugt, dem die Leiter 1 und 2 parallel zueinander kontinuierlich zugeführt werden. Als Hülle 3 können aber auch zwei Bänder aus Isoliermaterial dienen, die im kontinuierlichen Ablauf von beiden Seiten an die Leiter 1 und 2 herangebracht und untereinander sowie mit den Leitern verklebt werden. Geeignete Isoliermaterialien sind beispielsweise Polyvinylchlorid, Polyethylen und Polyurethan.The sleeve 3 made of insulating material is preferably produced by means of an extruder to which the Conductors 1 and 2 are continuously fed in parallel to each other. As a shell 3 can but also serve two tapes of insulating material, which in the continuous flow of brought both sides to the conductors 1 and 2 and with each other and with the Ladders are glued. Suitable insulating materials are, for example, polyvinyl chloride, Polyethylene and polyurethane.

    Die in den Zeichnungen dargestellte FL-BL hat zwei Leiter 1 und 2. Sie kann auch mehr als zwei Leiter haben, beispielsweise acht. Jeder der flachen Leiter 1 und 2 besteht im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel aus zwei flachen Teilleitern T1 und T2. Leiter 1 und 2 sowie Teilleiter T1 und T2 können einen exakt rechteckigen Querschnitt haben. Sie können aber auch abgerundete Seitenkanten aufweisen. Die Teilleiter T1 und T2 jedes Leiters 1 oder 2 können die gleiche aber auch unterschiedliche Breite haben. So kann beispielsweise bei einem Leiter nach Fig. 3 mit drei Teilleitern T1, T2 und T3 der mittlere Teilleiter T3 breiter sein als die beiden außen liegenden Teilleiter T1 und T2. Alle Teilleiter liegen im fertigen Leiter 1 bzw. 2 mit ihren Flachseiten direkt aneinander. The FL-BL shown in the drawings has two conductors 1 and 2. It can also do more as two conductors, for example eight. Each of the flat conductors 1 and 2 consists of illustrated embodiment from two flat partial conductors T1 and T2. Heads 1 and 2 and the partial conductors T1 and T2 can have an exactly rectangular cross section. she but can also have rounded side edges. The sub-conductors T1 and T2 each Conductor 1 or 2 can have the same but different widths. So can 3 with three partial conductors T1, T2 and T3, for example, the middle one Partial conductor T3 be wider than the two outer partial conductors T1 and T2. All In the finished conductor 1 or 2, partial conductors lie directly against one another with their flat sides.

    Ein solcher aus Teilleitern bestehender Leiter ist besser biegbar als ein einschichtiger Leiter mit gleich großem Querschnitt. Die Leiter 1 und 2 können daher für eine höhere Strombelastung bei gleichbleibender Breite mit einer entsprechenden Anzahl von Teilleitern dicker ausgeführt werden. Es können aber auch schmalere Leiter 1 und 2 verwendet werden, die aus einer größeren Anzahl von Teilleitern bestehen. Als besonders günstig hat es sich herausgestellt, wenn jeder Leiter 1 oder 2 aus mindestens vier Teilleitern besteht. Eine gerade Anzahl von Teilleitern ist für eine symmetrische Aufteilung sinnvoll, beispielsweise bei der Kontaktierung zum elektrischen Weiterverbinden. Es kann aber auch eine ungerade Anzahl von Teilleitern pro Leiter verwendet werden.Such a conductor consisting of partial conductors is more flexible than a single layer Conductor with the same cross section. Heads 1 and 2 can therefore be used for a higher one Current load with constant width with a corresponding number of Partial conductors are made thicker. However, narrower conductors 1 and 2 can also be used can be used, which consist of a larger number of partial conductors. As It has turned out to be particularly favorable if each conductor 1 or 2 consists of at least four sub-ladders. An even number of partial conductors is for a symmetrical one Distribution makes sense, for example when making contact with the electrical Next Connect. But there can also be an odd number of sub-conductors per conductor be used.

    Mit besonderem Vorteil wird die FL-BL an mindestens einem Ende selbst als Steckelement ausgebildet. Dazu werden die Leiter 1 und 2 zunächst um eine vorgegebene Länge vom Isoliermaterial der Hülle 3 befreit, so wie es beispielsweise in Fig. 1 dargestellt ist. Die beiden Teilleiter T1 und T2 werden dann bis zur Anlage an der Hülle 3 zurückgebogen. Danach liegt mit Vorteil der eine Teilleiter T1 auf einer Seite und der andere Teilleiter T2 auf der anderen Seite an der Hülle 3 an. Ein entsprechend ausgeführtes Leitungsende geht schematisch aus den Fig. 4 und 5 hervor.The FL-BL is particularly advantageous as a plug-in element on at least one end educated. For this purpose, the conductors 1 and 2 are first of a predetermined length from Insulated material of the shell 3 freed, as shown for example in Fig. 1. The The two partial conductors T1 and T2 are then bent back until they rest against the sheath 3. Thereafter, one partial conductor T1 is advantageously on one side and the other partial conductor T2 on the other side of the shell 3. An appropriately designed cable end is shown schematically in FIGS. 4 and 5.

    Das Steckelement am Ende der FL-BL ist durch den Verbund der Teilleiter T1 und T2 sowie die zwischen derselben liegende FL-BL selbst sehr stabil. Gesonderte Kontaktelemente werden nicht mehr benötigt, sondern die Leiter 1 und 2 bzw. deren Teilleiter T1 und T2 übernehmen selbst die Funktion von Steckerstiften. Das Ende der FL-BL mit dem fertig ausgebildeten Steckelement kann direkt in einen aus den Fig. 4 und 6 ersichtlichen Gegenstecker G eingesteckt werden, der mit korrespondierenden Buchsenkontakten ausgerüstet ist. Zur Sicherung der guten Stabilität des Steckelements ist es sinnvoll, pro Leiter beispielsweise vier Teilleiter zu verwenden, von denen jeweils zwei auf einer Seite der FL-BL zurückgebogen aufliegen.The plug element at the end of the FL-BL is due to the combination of the partial conductors T1 and T2 as well as the FL-BL itself, which is very stable between them. separate Contact elements are no longer required, but conductors 1 and 2 or their Subconductors T1 and T2 themselves take on the function of connector pins. The end of the FL-BL with the finished plug-in element can directly into one of FIGS. 4 and 6 apparent mating connector G to be inserted, the corresponding Socket contacts is equipped. To ensure the good stability of the plug element it makes sense to use, for example, four partial conductors per conductor, two of which are each lie bent back on one side of the FL-BL.

    Die Teilleiter T1 und T2 liegen stabil in ihrer zurückgebogenen Position. Die an der Hülle 3 anliegenden Teilleiter können - wenn gewünscht - beispielsweise durch einen Kleber zusätzlich fixiert werden. Ein seitliches Auswandern der Teilleiter T1 und T2 beim Zusammenstecken mit dem Gegenstecker G ist aber ohne gesonderte Fixierung dann auf einfache Weise vermieden, wenn der Gegenstecker G mit in seinen Steckraum hineinragenden Führungen 4 ausgerüstet ist, die in der fertigen Steckverbindung jeweils zwischen den Teilleitern liegen.The partial conductors T1 and T2 are stable in their bent-back position. The one on the shell 3 adjacent sub-conductors can - if desired - for example with an adhesive can also be fixed. A lateral migration of the partial conductors T1 and T2 at Plugging with the mating connector G is then without separate fixation easily avoided if the mating connector G is in its slot protruding guides 4 is equipped, each in the finished connector lie between the partial conductors.

    Im folgenden werden fünf Ausführungsbeispiele für die Bemessung von für die FL-BL verwendbaren Leitern mit zugehöriger Strombelastbarkeit angegeben:The following are five exemplary embodiments for the dimensioning of the FL-BL usable conductors with associated current carrying capacity specified:

    Beispiel 1example 1

    Leiterquerschnitt:Cross section: 0,50 mm2 0.50 mm 2 Anzahl der Teilleiter:Number of partial conductors: 22 Querschnitt der Teilleiter:Cross section of the partial conductors: 0,1 mm x 2,5 mm0.1 mm x 2.5 mm Strombelastbarkeit:Current rating: 8 A.8 A.

    Beispiel 2Example 2

    Leiterquerschnitt:Cross section: 1,125 mm2 1.125 mm 2 Anzahl der Teilleiter:Number of partial conductors: 33 Querschnitt der Teilleiter:Cross section of the partial conductors: 0,125 mm x 3,0 mm0.125mm x 3.0mm Strombelastbarkeit:Current rating: 18 A.18 A.

    Beispiel 3Example 3

    Leiterquerschnitt:Cross section: 1,50 mm2 1.50 mm 2 Anzahl der Teilleiter:Number of partial conductors: 44 Querschnitt der Teilleiter:Cross section of the partial conductors: 0,125 mm x 3,0 mm0.125mm x 3.0mm Strombelastbarkeit:Current rating: 22 A.22 A.

    Beispiel 4Example 4

    Leiterquerschnitt:Cross section: 2,40 mm2 2.40 mm 2 Anzahl der Teilleiter:Number of partial conductors: 66 Querschnitt der Teilleiter:Cross section of the partial conductors: 0,100 mm x 4,0 mm0.100 mm x 4.0 mm Strombelastbarkeit:Current rating: 30 A.30 A.

    Beispiel 5Example 5

    Leiterquerschnitt:Cross section: 4,00 mm2 4.00 mm 2 Anzahl der Teilleiter:Number of partial conductors: 88th Querschnitt der Teilleiter:Cross section of the partial conductors: 0,125 mm x 4,0 mm0.125mm x 4.0mm Strombelastbarkeit:Current rating: 40 A.40 A.

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    Elektrische Flachleiter-Bandleitung, bei welcher mindestens zwei flache, elektrische Leiter mit etwa rechteckigem Querschnitt parallel und mit Abstand zueinander in eine gemeinsame Hülle aus Isoliermaterial eingebettet sind, von denen jeder aus mindestens zwei Teilleitern besteht, die mit ihren Flachseiten direkt aneinander liegen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Dicke und die Anzahl der Teilleiter (T1,T2) in jedem Leiter (1,2) so bemessen sind, daß bei jedem für einen jeweiligen Anwendungsfall benötigten elektrisch leitenden Querschnitt des Leiters (1,2) eine vorgegebene Biegbarkeit eingehalten ist.Electrical flat conductor ribbon cable, in which at least two flat, electrical conductors with an approximately rectangular cross section are embedded in parallel and at a distance from one another in a common sheath made of insulating material, each of which consists of at least two partial conductors which lie flat against one another with their flat sides, characterized in that that the thickness and the number of partial conductors (T1, T2) in each conductor (1, 2) are dimensioned such that a given bendability is maintained for each electrically conductive cross section of the conductor (1, 2) required for a particular application. Leitung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jeder Leiter (1,2) aus einer geradzahligen Anzahl von Teilleitern (T1,T2) besteht.Line according to claim 1, characterized in that each conductor (1,2) consists of an even number of partial conductors (T1, T2). Leitung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jeder Leiter (1,2) aus vier Teilleitern (T1,T2) besteht.Line according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that each conductor (1,2) consists of four partial conductors (T1, T2). Leitung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Leiter (1,2) zumindest am einen Ende der Leitung abisoliert und zur Bildung eines Steckelements derart bis zur Anlage an der Hülle (3) aus Isoliermaterial zurückgebogen sind, daß pro Leiter (1,2) mindestens ein Teilleiter (T1,T2) auf einer Seite der Hülle (3) und mindestens ein Teilleiter (T1,T2) auf deren anderer Seite anliegt. Line according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the conductors (1, 2) are stripped at least at one end of the line and are bent back to form a plug element until they rest against the sheath (3) made of insulating material such that each conductor (1,2) at least one partial conductor (T1, T2) on one side of the sheath (3) and at least one partial conductor (T1, T2) on the other side. Leitung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die zurückgebogenen Teilleiter (T1,T2) durch Kleben in ihrer Position fixiert sind.Line according to claim 4, characterized in that the bent-back partial conductors (T1, T2) are fixed in position by gluing.
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