EP1351337A1 - Connector with a case having slotted partition walls - Google Patents

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EP1351337A1
EP1351337A1 EP03003642A EP03003642A EP1351337A1 EP 1351337 A1 EP1351337 A1 EP 1351337A1 EP 03003642 A EP03003642 A EP 03003642A EP 03003642 A EP03003642 A EP 03003642A EP 1351337 A1 EP1351337 A1 EP 1351337A1
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Markus Kreuter
Thomas Reiss
Roland Feder
Gerhard Peter
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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
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/50—Fixed connections
    • H01R12/59—Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
    • H01R12/592—Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connections to contact elements

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  • the invention relates to a connector with a housing according to the features of the preamble of the respective independent claim 1 or 2.
  • Connectors with a housing for accommodating at least two contact partners, which are arranged in the end region of a ribbon cable are known.
  • the housing extends in the longitudinal direction of the housing webs that Separate the contact partners next to each other in order to to fix the contact partners in their position in the housing and on the other hand the Separate contact partners from each other to avoid short circuits.
  • the webs extend from the front to the rear End face (level) of the housing, so that the transverse edge of the end region of the Ribbon cable comes into contact in this end level of the housing.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of the disadvantages described above avoid.
  • the contact partner is spatially separating web, in particular all webs, has such a recess, that the insulated end area of the ribbon cable extends into the housing.
  • this creates an additional collar and thus additional construction and Material costs avoided.
  • the Recess ensures that the electrically exposed part of the end portion of the Ribbon cable can extend into the housing, so that this critical area surrounded by the insulating housing and thus protected against short circuits.
  • a such recess can be made with the housing without further problems, however can also be added later (e.g. by milling away). So that's the effort for the production of such a recess is minimal. Since the recess inside the Housing is realized, there is also no need in contrast to the collar Enlargement of the construction volume. Such a connector or its housing can therefore be extremely compact.
  • the end region of the at least one ribbon cable has at least one recess such that when inserted into the housing insulated end area of the ribbon cable extends into the housing. That too it is ensured that the electrically exposed part of the end region of the ribbon cable can reach into the housing, so that this critical area of the insulating housing and is therefore protected against short circuits.
  • This Design even has the advantage that the at least one longitudinal web (and if necessary, further webs) up to the end area (end level) of the housing can suffice, because through the recess in the ribbon cable, which is arranged there, where a web is located, it is ensured that the electrically exposed part of the End area of the ribbon cable over the termination level of the housing in the Housing can reach into it.
  • Such a recess in the ribbon cable can, for example, by simple Punching out the carrier or cover film of the ribbon cable.
  • the part of the Carrier or cover film is not completely removed, but when inserting the end area the ribbon cable is folded down into the housing in order to reinforce the material to achieve that the ribbon cable when acting obliquely on the ribbon cable Pulling forces protect against demolition.
  • Another advantage of the two alternative solutions to a connector can be used separately or alternatively, is that it at least one recess in the housing or the at least one recess in the ribbon cable is made possible, which is arranged in the end region of the ribbon cable Move the contact partner into the housing until it is active or passive (for example by spring tabs coming into contact with a projection or engagement of a locking element in the contact partner or the like) locked can be.
  • a simple and compact connector can be made realize without taking measures to protect the end area the ribbon cable or to determine the contact partner in the housing of the Connector would be required.
  • Figure 1 shows two parallel superimposed ribbon cables 1, the Invention also on only a single ribbon cable or more than two ribbon cables is applicable.
  • the ribbon cables 1 and 2 have in themselves known manner several adjacent electrical lines 3 and 4, the applied to a carrier film made of plastic and also from a cover film Plastic, are covered. After lines 3 and 4 have been exposed, they will contact contacts 5 and 6, who are for example, plugs or sockets.
  • the connection of the Contact partners 5 and 6 on lines 3 and 4 are, for example, via a Crimp connection 7, 8.
  • the contact partners 5, 6 can be used for passive locking have a spring tab 9. This spring tab 9 engages in a recess or behind a protrusion in the connector housing, causing the contact partner 5, 6 are fixed in this housing (passively locked).
  • Figure 2 shows a housing 10 of a connector, one above the other in two levels lying chambers 11 and 12, one or more in one plane Chambers 11 and 12 are arranged side by side.
  • the two levels of the chambers 11, 12 are separated from one another by a longitudinal web 13. Only the end area a single ribbon cable inserted into the housing 10 are only next to each other arranged chambers, but not superimposed chambers available.
  • to Separation of the contact partners 5, 6 with each other and to guide them when Inserting into the housing 10 are extending in the longitudinal direction of the housing 10 Bars 14 available.
  • These webs 14 each have a recess 15, which is such it is formed that the end region E of the ribbon cable 1 or 2 into the housing 10 extends.
  • each recess 16 each have a recess 16 be, due to the flat shape of the ribbon cable 1 or 2, the recesses 15 are in alignment, in particular in alignment with the further recess 16.
  • the respective recess 15 is directly in the area of the Longitudinal web 13 arranged. This allows the ribbon cable 1 or 2 at Reach into the housing 10 and parallel to the system on the longitudinal web 13 can come. At this point it could be thought of this plane-parallel Contact surface and / or the recesses 15 with a sealant and / or adhesive Mistake. It could also be thought of by other suitable connection techniques the carrier film of the ribbon cable 1 or 2 made of plastic with the also to connect plastic housing 10, in particular inseparably connect.
  • the reference numeral 17 is a final level (end face in the direction of Ribbon cable) of the housing 10, wherein it can be seen that none Components of the housing 10 via this termination level 17 in the direction of the ribbon cable reach out so that the housing 10 of the connector extremely compact.
  • the end region E is passed in Ribbon cable 1 or 2 in the housing 10 ensures that the electrically conductive Area, in particular in the area of lines 3, 4 or their crimp connections 7, 8 is protected by the housing 10.
  • FIG. 3 shows the housing 10 of the connector, in which the ribbon cables 1 and 2 with their contact partners 5, 6 beyond the connection level 17 into the housing 10 have been introduced. It can be seen that the end region E of the ribbon cables 1, 2 extends into the housing 10 via the end plane 17, so that the electrically exposed area, in particular in the area of the grimp connections 7, 8, is protected by the outer sides of the housing 10 and by the webs 14. One could also think of it, especially about a waterproof one Establish plug connection, the area between the recesses 15 with a Sealant or a seal to provide. In contrast to the housing version 2, the housing 10 according to FIG. 3 has no lateral recesses 16 on.
  • Figure 4 shows a plan view of a ribbon cable with recesses.
  • the end region E with at least one recess, in particular a slotted recess 18, provided that when inserted into the Housing 10 the insulated end region (when viewing FIG. 4 to the right of the meandering line, which is designated E) of the ribbon cable 1 into the housing 10 can reach into it.
  • the webs 14 can get into the recesses 18, so that the electrically conductive area of the lines 3 or the contact partner 5 is completely surrounded by the insulating housing 10 and the contact partner in the Housing 10 are locked.
  • FIG. 5 shows a section through the ribbon cable according to FIG. 4, only schematically the carrier or cover film of the ribbon cable 1, but not its electrical line 3 with an arranged contact partner is shown.
  • the recess 18 According to FIG. 4, this is produced by cutting, with one resulting Flag 19 remains on the ribbon cable, is folded over and in the recess 15 of the housing 10 comes to rest. This will make this area the least one-time folding of the flag 19 reinforced, so that the connector even at an angle pulling forces acting on the ribbon cable 1 are not weakened.
  • the height of the recesses 15 and possibly the recesses 16 corresponds approximately to the thickness of the flat cable 1, 2.
  • the edges of the recesses 15 are in the region of the end plane rounded.
  • the housing 10 in Figures 2 and 3 is shown only schematically and others geometric shapes and possibly other elements (such as blocking or Locking elements) may have to come into contact with a corresponding Counterpart to come.
  • the housing can also be made in one piece or from consisting of several parts, in particular of two halves.

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The bridging section (14) includes a recess (15). This accommodates the insulated end region of a ribbon cable which reaches into the casing (10).

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Steckverbinder mit einem Gehäuse gemäß den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffes des jeweiligen unabhängigen Patentanspruches 1 beziehungsweise 2.The invention relates to a connector with a housing according to the features of the preamble of the respective independent claim 1 or 2.

Steckverbinder mit einem Gehäuse zur Aufnahme von zumindest zwei Kontaktpartnern, die im Endbereich einer Flachbandleitung angeordnet sind, sind bekannt. Dabei sind in dem Gehäuse sich in Längsrichtung des Gehäuses erstreckende Stege vorhanden, die die nebeneinander liegenden Kontaktpartner räumlich voneinander trennen, um einerseits die Kontaktpartner in ihrer Lage in dem Gehäuse zu fixieren und um andererseits die Kontaktpartner untereinander zur Vermeidung von Kurzschlüssen zu trennen. Bei bekannten Steckverbindern erstrecken sich die Stege von der vorderen bis zur hinteren Stirnfläche (Ebene) des Gehäuses, so daß die Querkante des Endbereiches der Flachbandleitung in dieser Abschlußebene des Gehäuses zur Anlage kommt. Dies hat jedoch den Nachteil, daß der Endbereich der Flachbandleitung mit den dort an den elektrischen Leitungen der Flachbandleitung angeordneten Kontaktpartnern freiliegt und es passieren kann, daß in diesem Bereich durch metallische Teile ein Kurzschluß verursacht wird, da der elektrisch freiliegende Bereich zugänglich ist. Damit ist keine ausreichende Betriebssicherheit des Steckverbinders gegeben. Um diese Problematik zu vermeiden, wurde schon daran gedacht, das Gehäuse des Steckverbinders mit einem umlaufenden Kragen zu versehen, der über die Abschlußebene hinaus in Richtung der Flachbandleitung reicht. Damit wird zwar sichergestellt, daß der elektrisch freiliegende Endbereich der Flachbandleitung geschützt ist, so daß keine Kurzschlüsse mehr entstehen können. Ein solcher Kragen bedeutet jedoch hinsichtlich der Konstruktion des Steckverbinders einen zusätzlichen Aufwand, der zudem noch das Bauvolumen und auch die Länge des Steckverbinders in nachteiliger Weise vergrößert. Außerdem erhöht ein solcher Kragen das Materialvolumen, wodurch insbesondere bei der Massenfertigung von solchen Steckverbindern die Kosten zusätzlich ansteigen. Connectors with a housing for accommodating at least two contact partners, which are arranged in the end region of a ribbon cable are known. Here are in the housing extends in the longitudinal direction of the housing webs that Separate the contact partners next to each other in order to to fix the contact partners in their position in the housing and on the other hand the Separate contact partners from each other to avoid short circuits. at Known connectors, the webs extend from the front to the rear End face (level) of the housing, so that the transverse edge of the end region of the Ribbon cable comes into contact in this end level of the housing. this has however, the disadvantage that the end region of the ribbon cable with the there at the electrical lines of the ribbon cable arranged contact partners exposed and it can happen that in this area a short circuit due to metallic parts is caused because the electrically exposed area is accessible. There is no such thing sufficient operational reliability of the connector is given. To address this issue avoid, it has already been thought of the housing of the connector with a to provide all-round collar, which beyond the final level in the direction of Ribbon cable is enough. This ensures that the electrically exposed End area of the ribbon cable is protected so that no more short circuits can arise. However, such a collar means in terms of the construction of the Connector an additional effort, which also the volume and also the length of the connector disadvantageously increased. It also increases such collar the volume of material, which makes it especially for mass production the cost of such connectors increases additionally.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, die eingangs geschilderten Nachteile zu vermeiden.The invention is therefore based on the object of the disadvantages described above avoid.

Diese Aufgabe ist durch die Merkmale des jeweiligen unabhängigen Patentanspruches 1 beziehungsweise 2 gelöst.This object is due to the features of the respective independent claim 1 or 2 solved.

Erfindungsgemäß ist einerseits vorgesehen, daß der die Kontaktpartner räumlich voneinander trennende Steg, insbesondere alle Stege, derart eine Ausnehmung aufweist, daß der isolierte Endbereich der Flachbandleitung bis in das Gehäuse hineinreicht. Dadurch wird zum einen ein zusätzlicher Kragen und damit zusätzlicher Konstruktionsund Materialaufwand vermieden. Ebenso entfällt ein zusätzlicher Fertigungsschritt, um einen Kragen herstellen bzw. anbringen zu müssen. In vorteilhafter Weise wird durch die Ausnehmung sichergestellt, daß der elektrisch freiliegende Teil des Endbereiches der Flachbandleitung bis in das Gehäuse hineinreichen kann, so daß dieser kritische Bereich von dem isolierenden Gehäuse umgeben und damit vor Kurzschlüssen geschützt ist. Eine solche Ausnehmung kann mit Herstellung des Gehäuses ohne weitere Probleme, aber auch nachträglich (z.B. durch Wegfräsen) eingebracht werden. Damit ist der Aufwand für die Herstellung einer solchen Ausnehmung minimal. Da die Ausnehmung innerhalb des Gehäuses realisiert ist, entfällt auch eine im Gegensatz zu dem Kragen erforderliche Vergrößerung des Bauvolumens. Ein solcher Steckverbinder bzw. sein Gehäuse kann daher äußerst kompakt ausgelegt sein.According to the invention it is provided on the one hand that the contact partner is spatially separating web, in particular all webs, has such a recess, that the insulated end area of the ribbon cable extends into the housing. On the one hand, this creates an additional collar and thus additional construction and Material costs avoided. There is also no additional manufacturing step to to have to make or attach a collar. Advantageously, the Recess ensures that the electrically exposed part of the end portion of the Ribbon cable can extend into the housing, so that this critical area surrounded by the insulating housing and thus protected against short circuits. A such recess can be made with the housing without further problems, however can also be added later (e.g. by milling away). So that's the effort for the production of such a recess is minimal. Since the recess inside the Housing is realized, there is also no need in contrast to the collar Enlargement of the construction volume. Such a connector or its housing can therefore be extremely compact.

Andererseits ist vorgesehen, daß der Endbereich der zumindest einen Flachbandleitung derart zumindest eine Ausnehmung aufweist, daß beim Einsetzen in das Gehäuse der isolierte Endbereich der Flachbandleitung bis in das Gehäuse hineinreicht. Auch dadurch wird sichergestellt, daß der elektrisch freiliegende Teil des Endbereiches der Flachbandleitung bis in das Gehäuse hineinreichen kann, so daß dieser kritische Bereich von dem isolierenden Gehäuse umgeben und damit vor Kurzschlüssen geschützt ist. Diese Ausgestaltung hat sogar noch den Vorteil, daß der zumindest eine Längssteg (und gegebenenfalls weitere Stege) bis in den Endbereich (Abschlußebene) des Gehäuses reichen kann, da durch die Ausnehmung in der Flachbandleitung, die dort angeordnet ist, wo sich ein Steg befindet, sichergestellt ist, daß der elektrisch freiliegende Teil des Endbereiches der Flachbandleitung über die Abschlußebene des Gehäuses in das Gehäuse hineinreichen kann. Eine solche Ausnehmung in der Flachbandleitung (beziehungsweise mehrere Ausnehmungen) kann beispielsweise durch einfaches Ausstanzen der Träger- bzw. Deckfolie der Flachbandleitung hergestellt werden. Dabei könnte daran gedacht werden, daß der für die Ausnehmung freizulegende Teil der Träger- bzw. Deckfolie nicht vollständig entfernt, sondern beim Einsetzen des Endbereiches der Flachbandleitung in das Gehäuse umgeklappt wird, um so eine Materialverstärkung zu erzielen, die die Flachbandleitung bei auf die Flachbandleitung schräg wirkenden Abzugskräften vor Abriß schützt.On the other hand, it is provided that the end region of the at least one ribbon cable has at least one recess such that when inserted into the housing insulated end area of the ribbon cable extends into the housing. That too it is ensured that the electrically exposed part of the end region of the ribbon cable can reach into the housing, so that this critical area of the insulating housing and is therefore protected against short circuits. This Design even has the advantage that the at least one longitudinal web (and if necessary, further webs) up to the end area (end level) of the housing can suffice, because through the recess in the ribbon cable, which is arranged there, where a web is located, it is ensured that the electrically exposed part of the End area of the ribbon cable over the termination level of the housing in the Housing can reach into it. Such a recess in the ribbon cable (or several recesses) can, for example, by simple Punching out the carrier or cover film of the ribbon cable. there could be thought that the part of the Carrier or cover film is not completely removed, but when inserting the end area the ribbon cable is folded down into the housing in order to reinforce the material to achieve that the ribbon cable when acting obliquely on the ribbon cable Pulling forces protect against demolition.

Ein weiterer Vorteil der beiden alternativen Lösungen, die bei einem Steckverbinder getrennt oder auch alternativ eingesetzt werden können, besteht darin, daß es durch die zumindest eine Ausnehmung in dem Gehäuse bzw. die zumindest eine Ausnehmung in der Flachbandleitung ermöglicht wird, die im Endbereich der Flachbandleitung angeordneten Kontaktpartner so weit in das Gehäuse hineinzubewegen, bis diese aktiv oder passiv (zum Beispiel durch an einem Vorsprung zur Anlage kommende Federlaschen oder Eingriff eines Sperrelementes in den Kontaktpartner oder dergleichen) verriegelt werden können. Insgesamt läßt sich damit ein einfach und kompakt bauender Steckverbinder realisieren, ohne daß insbesondere Maßnahmen zum Schutz des Endbereiches der Flachbandleitung oder zur Festlegung der Kontaktpartner in dem Gehäuse des Steckverbinders erforderlich wären.Another advantage of the two alternative solutions to a connector can be used separately or alternatively, is that it at least one recess in the housing or the at least one recess in the ribbon cable is made possible, which is arranged in the end region of the ribbon cable Move the contact partner into the housing until it is active or passive (for example by spring tabs coming into contact with a projection or engagement of a locking element in the contact partner or the like) locked can be. Overall, a simple and compact connector can be made realize without taking measures to protect the end area the ribbon cable or to determine the contact partner in the housing of the Connector would be required.

Weitere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung, die die Anordnung und Ausgestaltung der Ausnehmung und des Steckverbinders insgesamt betreffen, sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben, woraus die entsprechenden Vorteile realisieren.Further embodiments of the invention, the arrangement and configuration of the Recess and the connector as a whole are in the subclaims indicated from which realize the corresponding advantages.

Um den Steckverbinder wasserdicht zu gestalten oder auch um eine Zugentlastung zu realisieren, kann daran gedacht werden, die Ausnehmung mit einer Dicht- und/oder Klebemasse zu versehen. Mit einer Klebemasse kann der Endbereich der Flachbandleitung an dem Steg oder an den mehreren Stegen festgesetzt werden. Durch eine Dichtmasse oder eine Dichtung, die insbesondere den kompletten Raum des Kontaktpartners in Richtung der Abschlußebene ausfüllt, wird ein wasserdichter Steckverbinder realisiert.To make the connector watertight or to relieve strain realize, can be thought of the recess with a sealing and / or To provide adhesive. The end area of the ribbon cable can be glued with an adhesive be fixed on the web or on the several webs. By a Sealing compound or a seal, in particular the entire space of the contact partner fills in the direction of the termination level, a waterproof connector realized.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders, auf das sich die vorliegende Erfindung jedoch nicht beschränkt, ist im folgenden beschrieben und anhand der Figuren erläutert.An embodiment of a connector according to the invention, on which the however, the present invention is not limited, is described below and is based on of the figures explained.

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  • Figur 1:
    Flachbandleitungen mit ihren im Endbereich angeordneten Kontaktpartnern,
  • Figur 2:
    ein Gehäuse eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders,
  • Figur 3:
    das Gehäuse mit den darin angeordneten Flachbandleitungen,
  • Figur 4:
    Draufsicht auf eine Flachbandleitung mit Ausnehmungen,
  • Figur 5:
    Schnitt durch eine Flachbandleitung mit Ausnehmungen.
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  • Figure 1:
    Ribbon cables with their contact partners arranged in the end area,
  • Figure 2:
    a housing of a connector according to the invention,
  • Figure 3:
    the housing with the ribbon cables arranged in it,
  • Figure 4:
    Top view of a ribbon cable with recesses,
  • Figure 5:
    Cut through a ribbon cable with recesses.

    • Figur 1 zeigt zwei parallel übereinander liegende Flachbandleitungen 1, wobei die Erfindung auch auf nur eine einzige Flachbandleitung oder auch mehr als zwei Flachbandleitungen anwendbar ist. Die Flachbandleitungen 1 und 2 weisen in an sich bekannter Weise mehrere nebeneinander liegende elektrische Leitungen 3 und 4 auf, die auf einer Trägerfolie aus Kunststoff aufgebracht und von einer Deckfolie, ebenfalls aus Kunststoff, abgedeckt sind. Nachdem in dem Endbereich E die Leitungen 3 und 4 freigelegt worden sind, werden sie mit Kontaktpartnern 5 und 6, bei denen es sich beispielsweise um Stecker oder Buchsen handelt, versehen. Die Verbindung der Kontaktpartner 5 und 6 an den Leitungen 3 und 4 erfolgt beispielsweise über eine Crimpverbindung 7, 8. Die Kontaktpartner 5, 6 können zwecks einer passiven Verriegelung eine Federlasche 9 aufweisen. Diese Federlasche 9 greift in eine Ausnehmung oder hinter einen Vorsprung in dem Gehäuse des Steckverbinders ein, wodurch die Kontaktpartner 5, 6 in diesem Gehäuse festgelegt (passiv verriegelt) sind.Figure 1 shows two parallel superimposed ribbon cables 1, the Invention also on only a single ribbon cable or more than two ribbon cables is applicable. The ribbon cables 1 and 2 have in themselves known manner several adjacent electrical lines 3 and 4, the applied to a carrier film made of plastic and also from a cover film Plastic, are covered. After lines 3 and 4 have been exposed, they will contact contacts 5 and 6, who are for example, plugs or sockets. The connection of the Contact partners 5 and 6 on lines 3 and 4 are, for example, via a Crimp connection 7, 8. The contact partners 5, 6 can be used for passive locking have a spring tab 9. This spring tab 9 engages in a recess or behind a protrusion in the connector housing, causing the contact partner 5, 6 are fixed in this housing (passively locked).

    Figur 2 zeigt ein Gehäuse 10 eines Steckverbinders, das in zwei Ebenen übereinander liegende Kammern 11 und 12 aufweist, wobei in einer Ebene eine oder mehrere Kammern 11 bzw. 12 nebeneinander angeordnet sind. Die beiden Ebenen der Kammern 11, 12 sind durch einen Längssteg 13 voneinander getrennt. Wird nur der Endbereich einer einzigen Flachbandleitung in das Gehäuse 10 eingeführt, sind nur nebeneinander angeordnete Kammern, nicht jedoch übereinander liegende Kammern vorhanden. Zur Trennung der Kontaktpartner 5, 6 untereinander und zur Führung derselben beim Einsetzen in das Gehäuse 10 sind sich in Längsrichtung des Gehäuses 10 erstreckende Stege 14 vorhanden. Diese Stege 14 weisen jeweils eine Ausnehmung 15 auf, die derart ausgebildet ist, daß der Endbereich E der Flachbandleitung 1 bzw. 2 in das Gehäuse 10 hineinreicht. Je nach Breite der Flachbandleitung kann auch in dem nach innen gerichteten Seitenbereich des Gehäuses 10 jeweils eine Ausnehmung 16 vorhanden sein, wobei aufgrund der flachen Gestalt der Flachbandleitung 1 bzw. 2 die Ausnehmungen 15 in einer Flucht liegen, insbesondere in einer Flucht mit der weiteren Ausnehmung 16. Bei Betrachtung der Figur 2 ist die jeweilige Ausnehmung 15 direkt im Bereich des Längssteges 13 angeordnet. Dadurch kann die Flachbandleitung 1 bzw. 2 beim Hineinreichen in das Gehäuse 10 und planparallel zur Anlage auf dem Längssteg 13 kommen kann. An dieser Stelle könnte daran gedacht werden, diese planparallele Auflagefläche und/oder die Ausnehmungen 15 mit einer Dicht- und/oder Klebemasse zu versehen. Ebenso könnte daran gedacht werden, durch andere geeignet Verbindungstechniken die Trägerfolie der Flachbandleitung 1 bzw. 2 aus Kunststoff mit dem ebenfalls aus Kunststoff bestehenden Gehäuse 10 zu verbinden, insbesondere unlösbar zu verbinden.Figure 2 shows a housing 10 of a connector, one above the other in two levels lying chambers 11 and 12, one or more in one plane Chambers 11 and 12 are arranged side by side. The two levels of the chambers 11, 12 are separated from one another by a longitudinal web 13. Only the end area a single ribbon cable inserted into the housing 10 are only next to each other arranged chambers, but not superimposed chambers available. to Separation of the contact partners 5, 6 with each other and to guide them when Inserting into the housing 10 are extending in the longitudinal direction of the housing 10 Bars 14 available. These webs 14 each have a recess 15, which is such it is formed that the end region E of the ribbon cable 1 or 2 into the housing 10 extends. Depending on the width of the ribbon cable, it can also go inwards directed side region of the housing 10 each have a recess 16 be, due to the flat shape of the ribbon cable 1 or 2, the recesses 15 are in alignment, in particular in alignment with the further recess 16. When viewing FIG. 2, the respective recess 15 is directly in the area of the Longitudinal web 13 arranged. This allows the ribbon cable 1 or 2 at Reach into the housing 10 and parallel to the system on the longitudinal web 13 can come. At this point it could be thought of this plane-parallel Contact surface and / or the recesses 15 with a sealant and / or adhesive Mistake. It could also be thought of by other suitable connection techniques the carrier film of the ribbon cable 1 or 2 made of plastic with the also to connect plastic housing 10, in particular inseparably connect.

    Mit der Bezugsziffer 17 ist noch eine Abschlußebene (Stirnseite in Richtung der Flachbandleitung) des Gehäuses 10 bezeichnet, wobei erkennbar ist, daß keine Bestandteile des Gehäuses 10 über diese Abschlußebene 17 in Richtung der Flachbandleitung hinausreichen, so daß das Gehäuse 10 des Steckverbinders äußerst kompakt baut. Gleichzeitig ist aber durch das Hineinreichen des Endbereiches E der Flachbandleitung 1 bzw. 2 in das Gehäuse 10 sichergestellt, daß der elektrisch leitende Bereich, insbesondere im Bereich der Leitungen 3, 4 bzw. deren Crimpverbindungen 7, 8 durch das Gehäuse 10 geschützt ist.With the reference numeral 17 is a final level (end face in the direction of Ribbon cable) of the housing 10, wherein it can be seen that none Components of the housing 10 via this termination level 17 in the direction of the ribbon cable reach out so that the housing 10 of the connector extremely compact. At the same time, however, the end region E is passed in Ribbon cable 1 or 2 in the housing 10 ensures that the electrically conductive Area, in particular in the area of lines 3, 4 or their crimp connections 7, 8 is protected by the housing 10.

    Figur 3 zeigt das Gehäuse 10 des Steckverbinders, bei dem die Flachbandleitungen 1 und 2 mit ihren Kontaktpartnern 5, 6 über die Anschlußebene 17 hinaus in das Gehäuse 10 eingeführt worden sind. Dabei ist erkennbar, daß der Endbereich E der Flachbandleitungen 1, 2 über die Abschlußebene 17 in das Gehäuse 10 hineinreicht, so daß der elektrisch freiliegende Bereich, insbesondere im Bereich der Grimpverbindungen 7, 8, durch die äußeren Seiten des Gehäuses 10 sowie durch die Stege 14 geschützt ist. Zusätzlich könnte man noch daran denken, insbesondere um eine wasserdichte Steckverbindung herzustellen, den Bereich zwischen den Ausnehmungen 15 mit einer Dichtmasse oder einer Dichtung zu versehen. Im Gegensatz zu der Gehäuseausführung gemäß Figur 2 weist das Gehäuse 10 gemäß Figur 3 keine seitlichen Ausnehmungen 16 auf.FIG. 3 shows the housing 10 of the connector, in which the ribbon cables 1 and 2 with their contact partners 5, 6 beyond the connection level 17 into the housing 10 have been introduced. It can be seen that the end region E of the ribbon cables 1, 2 extends into the housing 10 via the end plane 17, so that the electrically exposed area, in particular in the area of the grimp connections 7, 8, is protected by the outer sides of the housing 10 and by the webs 14. One could also think of it, especially about a waterproof one Establish plug connection, the area between the recesses 15 with a Sealant or a seal to provide. In contrast to the housing version 2, the housing 10 according to FIG. 3 has no lateral recesses 16 on.

    Figur 4 zeigt eine Draufsicht auf eine Flachbandleitung mit Ausnehmungen. Bei dieser Flachbandleitung ist der Endbereich E derart mit mindestens einer Ausnehmung, insbesondere einer geschlitzten Ausnehmung 18, versehen, daß beim Einsetzen in das Gehäuse 10 der isolierte Endbereich (bei Betrachtung der Figur 4 rechts von der geschlängelten Linie, die mit E bezeichnet ist) der Flachbandleitung 1 bis in das Gehäuse 10 hineinreichen kann. Dadurch können die Stege 14 in die Ausnehmungen 18 gelangen, so daß der elektrisch leitende Bereich der Leitungen 3 bzw. der Kontaktpartner 5 vollständig von dem isolierenden Gehäuse 10 umgeben ist und die Kontaktpartner in dem Gehäuse 10 verriegelt werden. Je nach konstruktiver Bauweise des Gehäuses 10 kann daran gedacht werden, die Ausnehmungen 18 auch in den Seitenbereichen der Flachbandleitung 1 vorzunehmen.Figure 4 shows a plan view of a ribbon cable with recesses. At this Flat ribbon cable is the end region E with at least one recess, in particular a slotted recess 18, provided that when inserted into the Housing 10 the insulated end region (when viewing FIG. 4 to the right of the meandering line, which is designated E) of the ribbon cable 1 into the housing 10 can reach into it. As a result, the webs 14 can get into the recesses 18, so that the electrically conductive area of the lines 3 or the contact partner 5 is completely surrounded by the insulating housing 10 and the contact partner in the Housing 10 are locked. Depending on the design of the housing 10 can be remembered, the recesses 18 in the side areas of the Make ribbon cable 1.

    Figur 5 zeigt einen Schnitt durch die Flachbandleitung gemäß Figur 4, wobei lediglich schematisch die Träger- bzw. Deckfolie der Flachbandleitung 1, nicht jedoch deren elektrische Leitung 3 mit angeordnetem Kontaktpartner, gezeigt ist. Die Ausnehmung 18 gemäß Figur 4 wird hierbei durch Einschneiden hergestellt, wobei eine dabei entstehende Fahne 19 an der Flachbandleitung verbleibt, umgeklappt wird und in der Ausnehmung 15 des Gehäuses 10 zur Anlage kommt. Dadurch wird dieser Bereich durch das mindestens einmalige Umklappen der Fahne 19 verstärkt, so daß der Steckverbinder auch bei schräg auf die Flachbandleitung 1 wirkenden Abzugskräften nicht geschwächt wird.FIG. 5 shows a section through the ribbon cable according to FIG. 4, only schematically the carrier or cover film of the ribbon cable 1, but not its electrical line 3 with an arranged contact partner is shown. The recess 18 According to FIG. 4, this is produced by cutting, with one resulting Flag 19 remains on the ribbon cable, is folded over and in the recess 15 of the housing 10 comes to rest. This will make this area the least one-time folding of the flag 19 reinforced, so that the connector even at an angle pulling forces acting on the ribbon cable 1 are not weakened.

    Abschließend sei noch erwähnt, daß die Höhe der Ausnehmungen 15 und gegebenenfalls der Ausnehmungen 16 in etwa der Dicke der Flachbeandleitung 1, 2 entspricht. Um die Flachbandleitung 1, 2 mit ihrem Endbereich E optimal in die Ausnehmungen 15 einführen zu können, sind die Kanten der Ausnehmungen 15 im Bereich der Abschlußebene gerundet ausgeführt. Der Vollständigkeit halber sei noch darauf hingewiesen, daß das Gehäuse 10 in den Figuren 2 und 3 lediglich schematisch dargestellt ist und andere geometrische Formen und gegebenenfalls weitere Elemente (wie z.B. Sperr- oder Verriegelungselemente) aufweisen kann, um in Kontakt mit einem entsprechenden Gegenstück kommen zu können. Ebenso kann das Gehäuse auch einteilig oder aus mehreren Teilen bestehend, insbesondere aus zwei Hälften, ausgebildet sein.Finally, it should be mentioned that the height of the recesses 15 and possibly the recesses 16 corresponds approximately to the thickness of the flat cable 1, 2. Around the ribbon cable 1, 2 with its end region E optimally into the recesses 15 To be able to insert, the edges of the recesses 15 are in the region of the end plane rounded. For the sake of completeness it should be pointed out that the housing 10 in Figures 2 and 3 is shown only schematically and others geometric shapes and possibly other elements (such as blocking or Locking elements) may have to come into contact with a corresponding Counterpart to come. The housing can also be made in one piece or from consisting of several parts, in particular of two halves.

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    Steckverbinder mit einem Gehäuse (10) zur Aufnahme von zumindest zwei in einem Endbereich (E) einer Flachbandleitung (1, 2) angeordneten Kontaktpartnern (5, 6), die durch zumindest einen sich in Längsrichtung des Gehäuses (10) erstreckenden Steg (14) räumlich voneinander getrennt sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Steg (14) derart zumindest eine Ausnehmung (15) aufweist, daß der isolierte Endbereich (E) der Flachbandleitung (1, 2) bis in das Gehäuse (10) hineinreicht.Connector with a housing (10) for receiving at least two contact partners (5, 6) arranged in an end region (E) of a ribbon cable (1, 2), which are connected by at least one web (14) extending in the longitudinal direction of the housing (10) are spatially separated from one another, characterized in that the web (14) has at least one recess (15) such that the insulated end region (E) of the ribbon cable (1, 2) extends into the housing (10). Steckverbinder mit einem Gehäuse (10) zur Aufnahme von zumindest zwei in einem Endbereich (E) einer Flachbandleitung (1, 2) angeordneten Kontaktpartnern (5, 6), die durch zumindest einen sich in Längsrichtung des Gehäuses (10) erstreckenden Steg (14) räumlich voneinander getrennt sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Endbereich (E) der Flachbandleitung (1, 2) derart zumindest eine Ausnehmung (18) aufweist, daß beim Einsetzen in das Gehäuse (10) der isolierte Endbereich der Flachbandleitung (1, 2) bis in das Gehäuse (10) hineinreicht.Connector with a housing (10) for receiving at least two contact partners (5, 6) arranged in an end region (E) of a ribbon cable (1, 2), which are connected by at least one web (14) extending in the longitudinal direction of the housing (10) are spatially separated from one another, characterized in that the end region (E) of the ribbon cable (1, 2) has at least one recess (18) in such a way that when inserted into the housing (10) the insulated end region of the ribbon cable (1, 2) to extends into the housing (10). Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gehäuse (10) in seinem nach innen gerichteten Seitenbereich jeweils eine Ausnehmung (16) aufweist, wobei die Ausnehmung (16) in einer Flucht angeordnet ist zu der zumindest einen Ausnehmung (15).Connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (10) has in each case a recess (16) in its inwardly directed side region, the recess (16) being arranged in alignment with the at least one recess (15). Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 1,2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zumindest zwei Flachbandleitungen (1, 2) parallel übereinander liegend in das Gehäuse (10) hineinreichen, wobei die jeweiligen Kontaktpartner (5, 6) durch einen Längssteg (13) voneinander getrennt sind.Plug connector according to Claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that at least two flat ribbon cables (1, 2), lying one above the other, extend into the housing (10), the respective contact partners (5, 6) being separated from one another by a longitudinal web (13) , Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die zumindest eine Ausnehmung (15) und gegebenenfalls die Ausnehmung (16) von dem Längssteg (13) begrenzt ist. Connector according to claim 4, characterized in that the at least one recess (15) and optionally the recess (16) is delimited by the longitudinal web (13). Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Ausnehmung (15) und/oder die Ausnehmung (16) eckig ausgebildet ist.Connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess (15) and / or the recess (16) is angular. Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Ausnehmung (15) und/oder die Ausnehmung (16) zumindest teilweise abgerundete Kanten aufweist.Connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess (15) and / or the recess (16) has at least partially rounded edges. Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zumindest die Ausnehmung (15) und/oder die Ausnehmung (16) mit einer Dicht- oder Klebemasse versehen ist.Connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least the recess (15) and / or the recess (16) is provided with a sealant or adhesive. Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Ausnehmung (18) in der Flachbandleitung (1, 2) durch Einschneiden herstellbar ist und die verbleibende Fahne (19) in der Ausnehmung (15) des Gehäuses (10) zur Anlage kommt.Connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess (18) in the ribbon cable (1, 2) can be produced by cutting and the remaining tab (19) comes to rest in the recess (15) of the housing (10). Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gehäuse (10) mehrteilig ausgebildet ist, insbesondere aus zwei Hälften besteht.Connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (10) is constructed in several parts, in particular consists of two halves.
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