EP1436860B1 - Dispositif de jonction et de mise en contact d'une plaquette de circuit imprime et de moyens enfichables - Google Patents

Dispositif de jonction et de mise en contact d'une plaquette de circuit imprime et de moyens enfichables Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1436860B1
EP1436860B1 EP02787114A EP02787114A EP1436860B1 EP 1436860 B1 EP1436860 B1 EP 1436860B1 EP 02787114 A EP02787114 A EP 02787114A EP 02787114 A EP02787114 A EP 02787114A EP 1436860 B1 EP1436860 B1 EP 1436860B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
plug
contact
contact elements
contact element
plug part
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
EP02787114A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Other versions
EP1436860A1 (fr
Inventor
Gerhard Fehle
Hannes Abenthung
Peter Moser
Gerhard Kottek
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Tridonicatco Connectiontechnology & Co KG GmbH
Original Assignee
Tridonic Connection Technology GmbH and Co KG
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Tridonic Connection Technology GmbH and Co KG filed Critical Tridonic Connection Technology GmbH and Co KG
Publication of EP1436860A1 publication Critical patent/EP1436860A1/fr
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1436860B1 publication Critical patent/EP1436860B1/fr
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/24—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
    • H01R4/2416—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type
    • H01R4/242—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members being plates having a single slot
    • H01R4/2425—Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates
    • H01R4/2429—Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base
    • 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
    • H01R12/70—Coupling devices
    • H01R12/71—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/712—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures co-operating with the surface of the printed circuit or with a coupling device exclusively provided on the surface of the printed circuit
    • H01R12/716—Coupling device provided on the PCB
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/06—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices, e.g. connectors
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2103/00—Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes
    • F21Y2103/10—Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2115/00—Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources
    • F21Y2115/10—Light-emitting diodes [LED]
    • 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
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5219—Sealing means between coupling parts, e.g. interfacial seal

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a device for mechanically connecting and electrically contacting a printed circuit board with at least two electrical conductors and a plug.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to improve the mechanical connection and electrical contacting of a printed circuit board with at least two electrical conductors in a device of the present type.
  • the device according to the invention is ensured by the mechanical connections between the connector parts and the conductors and the circuit board and the electrical contact between the first and the second contact element and the electrical connection between the contact elements and the circuit board and the conductors a secure cohesion between the connector parts , which also ensures a secure electrical contact between the contact elements due to its sufficient strength.
  • This proves to be a simple way the device as a mechanical support for the circuit board or vice versa, so that it requires no further attachment of the circuit board or the second connector part to an additional holder. Of course, this does not exclude that in the presence of a large circuit board, this can be additionally held and supported or the second plug part can be additionally held.
  • the device according to the invention is particularly well suited for an electrical supply of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) which are arranged on printed circuit boards as light-emitting diode carriers.
  • LEDs have the advantage of a very long life, so that the requirements for electrical contacting and mounting can increase.
  • a cutting / Klemm mask ist preferably for contacting the first and second contact elements, which ensures a secure contact even with a long service life and can be easily and quickly mounted.
  • the device according to the invention is advantageously also for outdoor applications in which considerable temperature fluctuations can occur and measures against the ingress of moisture (weather, condensate, etc.) are to be provided in the device.
  • the assembly can be carried out on site easily and quickly as well as easy to handle, whereby no special previous knowledge is required.
  • the device according to the invention or a lighting system comprising a device according to the invention is very advantageously suitable for illuminating display or advertising surfaces on the inside, the illuminating system according to the invention being or being arranged in the cavity of a luminous object having at least one advertising or display surface. Also for such a use, the lighting system is suitable because of its contact reliability, long life, and easy and easy mountability or disassembly even in hard to reach locations or. Light object housings very beneficial. The lighting system is also advantageous with respect to the arrangement and design of its components, regardless of claim 1.
  • a plug-in device For mechanical connection between the plug parts is a plug-in device with a plug-in pin on one plug part and a plug-in recess on the other plug part is excellent.
  • a clamping or latching device By a clamping or latching device, the plug-in connection can be stabilized in the assembled state, so that the plug-in device is suitable for receiving and transmitting mechanical loads, without the risk of unintentional release of the plug-in device.
  • Such mechanical stability also contributes to the stability and safety of the electrical contact, since the mechanical Strength of the connector the electrical contacting of mechanical loads fristen.
  • the axial direction of the plug parts or the plug connection is preferably arranged transversely to a plane containing at least two electrical conductors. It is advantageous to arrange the circuit board parallel to the axial direction of the electrical conductors. This leads to a small and space-saving design that can be conveniently integrated into existing building systems.
  • circuit boards can of course also be arranged at right angles to the axial direction of the electrical conductors.
  • At least two electrical conductors are provided. Depending on the level of the voltage, this may be one or more insulated or non-insulated conductor wires, for example standard wires or a raster / line cable.
  • the contacting of the first connector part with the circuit board can be done by SMD technology, press-fitting or by means of solder pin.
  • a clamp connection and in particular an insulation displacement connection is particularly well.
  • a contact element or both contact elements can have insulation displacement slots.
  • the transverse webs, the cutting / clamping edges having contact webs are formed so that they enclose an acute angle between them.
  • the electrical conductors associated plug part to form by two half-shells which are composable with respect to the electrical conductors from both opposite sides and connectable to each other.
  • This makes it possible to achieve a simple and stable connection with the conductors and indeed a moisture-proof connection.
  • This can be achieved by sealing the dividing joint.
  • Other measures for an advantageous and optionally moisture-proof connection of the half-shells are welding, in particular ultrasonic welding, gluing, jamming or latching together or Pressing.
  • Another measure for producing a connection which is less susceptible to moisture is to coat one or both plug parts with an insulating layer, for example a lacquer, which is severed during assembly by the cutting contact so that electrical contact is ensured.
  • At least one of the two connector parts can be produced by encapsulation of the metallic components, for example with PVC.
  • PVC polyvinyl styrene
  • latching device In the presence of a latchable in the assembled state plug-in device, it is advantageous to form the latching device so that it can be felt and / or audibly latched. This allows the user to receive the confirmation that a secure contact has been made when mating.
  • the invention further relates to connectors for electrically contacting electrical conductors, comprising a first connector part, at least two first electrical contact elements associated with the first connector part, and a second connector part corresponding to the first connector part, which is mechanically connected to electrical conductors and at least two Having the first contact elements corresponding second contact elements which are electrically connected to the electrical conductors, wherein for contacting the first and second contact elements cutting / clamping contacts are provided.
  • Such a connector can be used for contacting printed circuit boards as stated above, but also for other applications.
  • the main parts of the apparatus designated in its entirety by 1 are a printed circuit board 2, a first plug part 3 fixed thereto, a second plug part 4 corresponding thereto, which is connected to at least two electrical conductors 5a, 5b, and at least two first and at least two second contact elements 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b of which two are arranged in the associated plug part 3, 4 and in the assembled state of the plug parts 3, 4 correspond to each other and are in contact.
  • the printed circuit board 2 carries, for example, on at least one broad side electrical components 8, which may be, for example, to light-emitting diodes or LEDs having filament.
  • the components 8 are arranged on the side facing away from the second connector part 4 wide side.
  • 4 receiving chambers 9a, 9b, 11a, 11b for the contact elements 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b are arranged.
  • two or more electrical conductors 5a, 5b for example in the form of a non-insulated conductor wire or a conductor wire insulated by an insulating layer, and two pairs of contact elements 6a, 7a and 6b, 7b, which are electrically conductive with the associated conductors 5a, 5b are connected.
  • both the contact between the contact elements 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b and the contact with the conductor wires 5a, 5b are each formed by cutting / clamping contacts.
  • only one contact element has two spaced apart by a slot 12 contact arms 13 which engage over a contact web 14 of the corresponding contact element and clamp between them or two contact arms 13 in the region of a slot 12 on the corresponding contact element overlap so that the mutually corresponding contact arms 13 in Area of the slots 12 are adjacent to each other.
  • At the inner slot edges of the contact elements consisting of flat material 13 extending cutting edges 15 are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the contact arms, which may be special cutting edges or formed by, for example, formed by punching edges of the contact arms 13.
  • the contact elements 7a, 7b of the second plug part 4 also have at their ends facing the conductor wires 5a, 5b preferably also contact arms 13 each spaced apart by a slot 12, each having at least one cutting edge 15 for contacting the conductor wires 5a, 5b.
  • These contact elements are designated 17a, 17b.
  • the contact elements 7a, 7b and the contact elements 17a, 17b are preferably integrally formed on contact element parts 17c, which are arranged in the associated receiving chambers 11a, 11b and are preferably held in a form-fitting manner therein. This also applies to the corresponding contact element parts 16c, which have contact elements 6a, 6b at their one end and contact elements 16a, 16b at their other ends and are arranged in the associated receiving chambers 9a, 9b.
  • the contact element parts 16c can be formed by angle parts, one leg of which forms the contact elements 6a, 6b and the other leg respectively forms the contact element 16a, 16b.
  • the associated receiving chambers 9a, 9b extend longitudinally through the first plug part 3, wherein they each emanate from a recess 9c on the foot side of the plug part 3.
  • the recess 9c is dimensioned so large that the associated contact element 16a, 16b can be arranged sunk therein.
  • electrical conductors for example in the form of strip conductors, are provided on the contact side 2a of the printed circuit board, which each extend to associated electrical components 8, which are on the same side, namely the contact side 2a of the printed circuit board 2 or on the opposite side of the printed circuit board 2, in which case the electrical conductors extend through the printed circuit board 2.
  • the included between the legs 14 and 16 a and 16 b angle W 1 is preferably dimensioned slightly larger than 90 °, for example about 95 °, whereby the electrical contact with the circuit board 2 is improved.
  • the attachment of the first connector part 3 on the contact side 2a of the circuit board 2 can be done for example by gluing, the connector part 3 may have a flange 19 integrally formed on its base side, which rests against the contact side 2a.
  • the contact element parts 16 c are to be inserted from the foot side into the receiving chambers 9 a, 9 b before the fastening of the plug part 3. After attachment, the contact element parts 16c are held in a form-fitting manner in the receiving chambers 9a, 9b.
  • the contact elements 6a, 6b are preferably formed by narrow webs 14, which are each in a plane perpendicular to the electrical conductors 5a, 5b extending plane.
  • the plug connection designated by 21 is for the contact elements 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b and for the plug parts 3, 4 between the outer conductors, here between the conductors 5a, 5b, arranged.
  • the contact elements 17a, 17b with respect to the contact elements 7a, 7b or the receiving chambers 9a, 9b or 11a, 11b along or transverse to the central axes 5c of the conductors 5a, 5b to the offset dimensions a and b offset from one another, wherein the offset dimension b corresponds to half the distance c of the central axes 5c of the conductors 5a, 5b.
  • the base web 17d with which the contact elements 7a, 7b, 17a, 17b forming contact webs 17e, 17f U-shaped extending with respect to the central axis 5c of the associated conductor 5a, 5b obliquely.
  • the contact element parts 17c are also identical parts and twisted by 180 ° relative to one another in their position mounted in the plug part 4, so that the contact elements 17a, 17b cooperating with the conductors 5a, 5b are diametrically opposite one another with respect to the central axis of the plug connection 21 are arranged, here in the opposite corner regions of the preferably square plug part 4th
  • the contact webs 14, 17e extend transversely relative to one another in the assembly position, so that the contact arms 13 can overlap.
  • the contact webs 14, 17e include a pointed W2 of, for example, about 30 ° to 45 °.
  • the second plug part 4 has in each case a through hole for the conductors 5a, 5b, so that the conductor or conductors 5a, 5b can be formed as a passage line.
  • bushings 23 are preferably formed in, for example, a hollow cylindrical shape through which the through holes 22 extend.
  • annular beads 24 are preferably formed, which press in the mounted position against the extending through the through hole 22 conductors 5a, 5b and thereby improve the seal in the region of the associated through hole 22.
  • the second plug part 4 is formed by two half-shells 4 a, 4 b, which lie against one another in the region of the axial plane of the conductor or conductors 5 a, 5 b at a dividing joint 25.
  • This embodiment makes it possible to position the contact elements 7a, 7b in a form-fitting manner between the half shells 4a, 4b, wherein the associated receiving chambers 11a, 11b can be arranged only in the one half shell 4a or in both half shells 4a, 4b.
  • the half shells 4a, 4b each form a housing with a base wall 4a1 or 4b1 and side wall sections 4a2 or 4b2, in the cavity of which the contact elements 7a, 7b can be arranged protected except for the respective associated contact access opening of the plug connection 21.
  • At least one of the two connector parts can be produced by encapsulation of the metallic components, for example with PVC.
  • PVC polyvinyl styrene
  • the plug-in connection 21 is formed by a plug-in pin 21a and a plug-in recess 21b receiving it, the plug-in pin 21a being formed on the first plug-in part 3 and the plug-in recess 21b on the second plug-in part 4. But it is also possible to arrange the plug and the plug recess vice versa.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the prismatic plug-in pin 21a and the correspondingly shaped plug-in recess 21b is preferably non-circular or not rotationally symmetrical, in order to ensure pole interchange protection.
  • the plug-in recess 21b has the cross-sectional shape of a slot which is flattened on a narrow side.
  • the plug-in recess 21b is surrounded at its periphery by a peripheral wall 4b3, which extends from the base wall 4b1 of the half-shell 4b preferably to the base wall 4a1 of the half-shell 4a, so that the base wall 4a1 axially delimits the plug-in recess 21ba.
  • a centering 26 centering the half-shells 4a, 4b can be formed by a circumferential wall 4a3 projecting from the base wall 4a1 of the half-shell 4a on the inside, which engage over the peripheral wall 4b3 with a play of movement in the manner of a sleeve.
  • the inner peripheral wall 4b3 projects beyond the dividing joint 25, the outer peripheral wall 4a3 also projecting beyond the dividing joint 25 in the exemplary embodiment and extending into the vicinity of the opposite base wall 4b1.
  • this can also be formed by distributed on the circumference arranged segments.
  • the receiving chambers 11a, 11b may be formed in the region of the base webs 17d with shallow grooves 11c in the peripheral wall 4a3, 4b3, so that the base web 17d is positioned between the base wall 4a1 and the peripheral wall 4b3 or its groove bottom in the axial direction of the plug connection 21.
  • the receiving chamber 11 extends over the entire height of the peripheral wall 4a3, so that the contact element part 17c can be inserted axially into the half shell 4a or the half shell 4a1 can be placed against the half shell 4b containing the contact element part 17c. It can be provided in each case an additional centering 20 between the base wall 4a1 and the base web 17d, for example by a Spigot connection with a formed on the base wall 4a1 centering pin 20a and a receiving hole 20b may be formed.
  • additional receiving chambers 9c are arranged in the plug-in pin 21a in the plug-in pin 21a for the contact webs 17f projecting axially parallel to the plug-in recess 21b, into which the contact webs 17f dip when plugged together.
  • insertion surfaces 27 formed by inclined surfaces or curves on the edge of the plug 21a and / or the plug recess 21b are provided.
  • the same insertion surfaces 28 may also be arranged at the mouth openings of the receiving chambers 9a, 9b in the plug 21b.
  • a ring seal 31 indicated in FIG. 6 is arranged between the plug parts 3, 4, which seal forms a seal on the entire circumference in the assembled state.
  • the ring seal 31 is preferably arranged in the annular gap between the outer circumferential surface of the plug pin 21a and the inner circumferential surface of the plug recess 21b.
  • the annular seal 31 is formed by an annular bead 32 on the outer lateral surface of the plug-in pin 21a and / or on the inner lateral surface of the plug-in recess 21b.
  • the annular bead 32 is formed so large that it rests with its apex line on the opposite outer lateral surface or inner lateral surface, preferably with a low compressive stress.
  • a latching device 33 between the plug parts 3, 4, which automatically engages in the assembled position.
  • the engagement is preferably sensed or audible.
  • the user receives an acknowledgment whether the connector 21 is in its end position in which the contact is securely closed.
  • It can be integrally formed on the one part at least one Verrastungsnase 34 which automatically engages in the mated position behind a Verrastungskante 35 on the other part.
  • the Verrastungsnase 34 and the Verrastungskante 35 may be annular.
  • the Verrastungsnase 34 is disposed on the outer circumferential surface of the plug pin 21a and it engages behind in the assembled position a latching edge 35 formed by an annular bead 36.
  • the Verrastungsnase which can be arranged in the inversion, ie on the inner lateral surface of the plug recess 21b, is formed so large that it rests against the respective opposite lateral surface, preferably with a certain radial tension.
  • the claimed materials may be due to existing inherent elasticity dodge something, so that the latching device 33 is not destroyed during locking.
  • the socket here the half-shell 4b, made of a material which is softer or more elastic than the plug-in pin 21, so that the peripheral wall 4b3 can yield elastically, being subjected to a tensile stress.
  • This is cheaper than a deflection of the material of the spigot 21a, which would have to be due to material compression.
  • the latching device 33 generates a pressure point when latched, which generates an audible noise or a noticeable stiffness when pushed over, giving the user the effectiveness and the implementation of the latching. As a result, an indicator for a correct locking is created in which the contact is optimal and safe.
  • the half-shells 4a, 4b can be sealed at the dividing joint 25 or surface, for example by welding, in particular ultrasonic welding, gluing, snapping or pressing. This makes it possible to realize a moisture-proof design of the housing of the plug part 4.
  • Another measure for sealing the connector 21 is that the first and / or second connector part 3, 4 with an insulating layer, for example, a paint to coat, for example, in the prefabrication of the respective connector parts 3, 4.
  • an insulating layer for example, a paint to coat, for example, in the prefabrication of the respective connector parts 3, 4.
  • the invention also relates to a simple, inexpensive to produce and easy and quick to assemble ladder assembly with connector parts 4.
  • the conductor assembly consists of long conductor sections 5a, 5b, which are connected in uniform or uneven predetermined distances from each other with second connector parts 4. From such a prefabrication product then required lengths can be separated by separating.
  • the prefabricated product can be stored, for example, rolled up, which saves storage space and also results in a simple transport.
  • the contact element parts 17c are first inserted into the half-shell 4a. Then, the conductors 5a, 5b are pressed into the half holes 22 and into the cutting / clamping slots 12, whereby the electrical contact between the conductors 5a, 5b and the contact elements 17a, 17b is produced. Thereafter, the other half-shell 4b is pressed against the first half-shell 4a, and it will be the Half shells 4a, 4b connected to each other, which can be done for example by a clamping or locking device not shown (not shown) or by welding, as has already been described. As a result, a conductor arrangement with a connector part 4 is prefabricated. The connection and contacting with the second connector part 3 can then be done on site.
  • FIG. 9 shows a printed circuit board 2 with a narrow side arranged first connector part 3.
  • the connector 21 with respect to the circuit board 2 can also be arranged on the narrow side and the Components 8 can be arranged on one or both broad sides of the printed circuit board 2.
  • FIG. 10 differs from the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 in that the first plug part 3 passes through the printed circuit board 2 in a hole, not shown, and the printed circuit board 2 with a flange 19 engages behind.
  • FIG. 11 differs on the one hand in that an elongated printed circuit board is arranged transversely to the conductors 5a, 5b.
  • the electrical components 8 may be arranged on the broad side facing away from the second plug part 4 and / or on the facing broad side of the printed circuit board 2. Since the conductors 5a, 5b extend transversely to the printed circuit board 2, only a small part of the printed circuit board 2 is covered by the conductors 5a, 5b, so that the remaining part of this broad side is available for components 8.
  • the first plug part 3 is not connected to a printed circuit board but to two further electrical conductors 41a, 41b or conductor wires which may extend parallel or else transversely to the conductors 5a, 5b.
  • the first contact elements 6a, 6b of the first connector part 3 may be connected in a suitable manner to the conductors 41a, 41b, for example by means of screw terminals.
  • This is also possible with the above-described embodiments for connecting the second contact elements 17a, 17b to the conductors 5a, 5b.
  • the contact connection with the contact elements 17a, 17b can also be done in the embodiment of Figure 12 by cutting / clamping contacts, as has already been described.
  • the first connector 3 also consist of two half-shells, wherein on one of the two half-shells of the plug-in pin 21a is formed and the other half-shell without the plug-in recess 21b is formed.
  • the slots 12 have at their entrances known per se divergent Schlitzerweiteronne that simplify the insertion of the associated conductor wire in the slot 12, with a blunt impact of the opening edges on the conductor core 5a and 5b is avoided.
  • a conductor strand 52 comprising at least two electrical conductors 5a, 5b described above has one or more devices 1 described above, which may be arranged at equal or unequal distances from one another.
  • printed circuit boards 2 can be used with the same or different light radiation, e.g. the printed circuit boards 2 with a different number of light-emitting diodes or LEDs that emit light of different colors.
  • the distance d of the devices 1 from each other is a multiple of the distance e of the LEDs from each other, which is determined by the number of light-emitting diodes present therebetween.
  • a ladder strand supply can be conveniently stored especially when it is wound up as a supply on a roll and can optionally be deducted from the roll. When rolling up and unwinding the conductor strand 52 can be easily bent and stretched again due to the plastic flexibility of the conductor wires 5a, 5b or cable.
  • a plug part 54 which fits in terms of its shape and size G to the second plug part 4, preferably identical to the first plug part 3, at least as far the fit with respect to the second connector part 4 is affected. It is advantageous, including the associated Contact elements 6a, 6b identical form, to ensure the lowest possible production costs. For the purpose of avoiding repetition, reference is made to the description of the first plug part 3 with regard to the matching section of the plug part 54.
  • the conductors 5a, 5b e.g. directly or by plug part with the supply, here with the operating device 53, are connectable.
  • the plug part 54 has a housing consisting of two housing parts 54a, 54b, of which the lower housing part 54a carries the mating plug portion, here the plug pin 21a, preferably by integral molding. Between the lower and upper housing part 54a, 54b 54 through holes for electrical conductors 55a, 55b are provided at one end of the connector part, which are connected or connectable to the electrical supply, here on the operating device 53.
  • a locking device is preferably provided, in particular one which has two Verrastungsnasen, which are arranged at opposite ends of the housing and each cooperate with an opposite Verrastungskante on the other housing part 54a, 54b.
  • two or more conductor strands 52, 52a may be provided, which may be provided with identical or different printed circuit boards 2 or light-emitting diodes 8.
  • a plug part 54 may be provided, which is connected to electrical conductors 55a, 55b or cables directly or indirectly to the electrical supply, eg the operating device 53.
  • a bridge 56 is provided for the direct connection of the conductor strands 52, 52a.
  • the bridge 56 has two connector parts 54 which are connected by electrical conductors 55a, 55b are connected to each other, for example, as has already been described for the connecting line 57, which is connected to the operating device 53.
  • it requires the conductor strand 52, two second connector parts 4 more than the number of stocked with circuit boards 2 second connector parts 4, on the one hand for connection to the conductor strand 52a and the other for the connection to the electrical supply.
  • These second connector parts 4, which are not equipped with printed circuit boards 2 are preferably arranged in the free end region of the conductor strand 52.
  • only one such additional second plug part 4 is required for the electrical connection, for example through the bridge 56.
  • the conductor strand 52 is assigned at least one fixing device 58a, 58b, by means of which it can be fixed to a carrier which has, for example, a disk-shaped advertising carrier or display surface carrier , behind which the lighting system is arranged to illuminate the advertising or display area from behind, eg at the bottom of the cavity of a luminous object.
  • a carrier which has, for example, a disk-shaped advertising carrier or display surface carrier , behind which the lighting system is arranged to illuminate the advertising or display area from behind, eg at the bottom of the cavity of a luminous object.
  • the fixing device 58a, 58b may be associated with each second plug part 4 of the conductor strand 52 and / or the conductor strand 52a.
  • the embodiment shows two different fixing devices 58a, 58b alternatively.
  • the fixing device 58a comprises an adhesive layer 59 for bonding the underside of the second connector part 4 with the carrier, not shown.
  • the adhesive layer 59 may be prefabricated on the plug part 4 and covered by a cover sheet 61, whereby its adhesive property is maintained. For sticking, the covering film 61 can be removed and the respective plug part 4 pressed against the carrier and thereby adhered.
  • the covering film 61 preferably has fastening tabs 61a which are opposite one another and projecting beyond the plug part 4, the removal of the covering film 61 can be omitted since the covering film 61 can be fastened to the carrier in the region of its fastening tabs 61a by means of small nails or screws.
  • the last plug part 4 of a strand 52 or 52a or another second plug part 4, which carries no printed circuit board 2, can be protected with respect to its plug recess 21b by an already described blind plug 62 against the ingress of dirt and liquid or moisture.
  • the blanking plug 62 corresponds to the plug-in pin 21a, to the description of which it is referred.
  • an end closure 63 for closing the front of the half shells 4a, 4b existing housing of eg the foremost and / or rearmost plug part 4 of the strand 52 and / or 52a is an end closure 63, here in the form of an end cap, which is used to close the Through holes for the electrical conductors 5a, 5b can be plugged, for example, on the sockets 23, to which the end cap with the corresponding plug recesses 63a can be plugged.
  • the alternative embodiment of the fixing device 58 may include an adapter plate 64 having at least one fastener 65 for attachment to the carrier and secured by corresponding fasteners, e.g. Clamping elements, with the lower half-shell 4a of the second connector part 4 is connectable.
  • the adapter plate 64 may have lateral clamping webs 66, between which the half-shell 4a is clamped by insertion.
  • the first mentioned fasteners 65 attached to the support, e.g. formed by one or two mounting holes 6, may serve to secure the adapter 64 to the carrier by means of small nails or screws.
  • the adapter plates 64 may be previously secured to the carrier in the sense of prefabrication.
  • each plug part 4 or only part of the plug parts 4 may each be assigned an adapter plate 64.
  • the plug parts 54a, 54b also consist of plastic, which can be shaped by injection molding, in particular plastic.

Landscapes

  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
  • Coupling Device And Connection With Printed Circuit (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif (1) de jonction mécanique et de mise en contact électrique d'une plaquette de circuit imprimé (2) avec au moins deux conducteurs électriques (5a, 5b), comprenant une première unité enfichable (3) fixée à la plaquette de circuit imprimé (2), au moins deux premiers éléments de contact électriques (6a, 6b) associés à la première unité enfichable (3), lesquels sont connectés électriquement avec au moins un composant électrique (18) sur la plaquette (2), et une seconde unité enfichable (4) correspondant à la première unité enfichable (3), qui est connectée mécaniquement avec les conducteurs électriques (5a, 5b), et au moins deux seconds éléments de contact (7a, 7b) correspondant aux premiers éléments de contact (6a, 6b) et qui sont connectés électriquement avec les conducteurs électriques (5a, 5b). L'invention permet ainsi d'améliorer la jonction mécanique et la mise en contact électrique d'une plaquette de circuit imprimé avec au moins deux conducteurs électriques.

Claims (26)

  1. Dispositif (1) pour assurer une liaison mécanique et une mise en contact électrique d'une carte de circuits imprimés (2) avec au moins deux conducteurs électriques (5a, 5b),
    - avec un élément de connecteur (3) fixé sur la carte de circuits imprimés (2),
    - avec au moins deux premiers éléments de contact électrique (6a, 6b) qui sont attribués au premier élément de connecteur (3) et qui sont reliés de manière électroconductrice avec au moins un composant électrique (18) se trouvant sur la carte de circuits imprimés (2)
    - et avec un deuxième élément de connecteur (4) correspondant au premier élément de connecteur (3) qui est relié mécaniquement avec les conducteurs électriques (5a, 5b) et qui comprend au moins deux deuxièmes éléments de contact (7a, 7b) qui correspondent aux premiers éléments de contact (6a, 6b) et qui sont reliés de manière électroconductrice avec les conducteurs électriques (5a, 5b),
    caractérisé en ce que des contacts coupants et de serrage sont prévus l'un au dessous de l'autre pour mettre en contact entre eux les premiers et les deuxièmes éléments de contact (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
  2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que, parmi les paires d'éléments de contact (6a, 7a ou 6b, 7b), le premier élément de contact (6a ou 6b) ou le deuxième élément de contact (7a ou 7b) est formé par un élément de contact coupant et de serrage et que l'autre élément de contact est formé par une nervure de contact (14) ou que les deux éléments de contact agissent de concert, c'est-à-dire le premier élément de contact et le deuxième élément de contact (6a, 7a ou 6b, 7b), sont formés respectivement par un élément de contact coupant et de serrage.
  3. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que le premier élément de contact et le deuxième élément de contact agissant de concert (6a, 7a ou 6b, 7b) forment entre eux un angle pointu (W2) qui est d'environ 20° à 40°, de préférence d'environ 30°.
  4. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les deuxièmes éléments de contact (7a, 7b) sont respectivement disposés sur une partie d'élément de contact (17c) qui comprend un troisième élément de contact (17a, 17b) servant à assurer une liaison électroconductrice avec les conducteurs correspondants (5a, 5b).
  5. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que les troisièmes éléments de contact (17a, 17b) sont respectivement formés par un élément de contact coupant et de serrage.
  6. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le premier élément de contact et le deuxième élément de contact (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b) présentent entre eux un espacement s'étendant dans la direction longitudinale des conducteurs (5a, 5b).
  7. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'en regardant dans le sens transversal par rapport à un plan comprenant les axes des conducteurs électriques (5a, 5b), l'axe des éléments de connecteur (3, 4) est disposé entre les conducteurs (5a, 5b).
  8. Dispositif selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que, par rapport aux deuxièmes éléments de contact (7a, 7b), les troisièmes éléments de contact (17a, 17b) ont entre eux un espacement (a, b) orienté dans la direction longitudinale des conducteurs (5a, 5b) et/ou transversalement à celle-ci.
  9. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les premiers éléments de contact (6a, 6b) sont respectivement disposés sur une partie d'élément de contact (16c) qui comprend un quatrième élément de contact (16a, 16b) servant à assurer une liaison électroconductrice avec la carte de circuits imprimés (2).
  10. Dispositif selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que les quatrièmes éléments de contact (16a, 16b) sont respectivement formés par une nervure de contact s'écartant transversalement du premier élément de contact (6a, 6b).
  11. Dispositif selon la revendication 9 ou 10, caractérisé en ce que le premier élément de connecteur (3) est fixé avec son côté arrière sur un côté large de la carte de circuits imprimés (2) et comprend de préférence sur le côté arrière des évidements (9c) servant à recevoir les quatrièmes éléments de contact (16a, 16b).
  12. Dispositif selon la revendication 10 ou 11, caractérisé en ce que les nervures de contact (16a, 16b) forment avec les premiers éléments de contact correspondants (6a, 7a) un angle (W1) qui est un peu supérieur à 90°.
  13. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un élément de connecteur, de préférence le premier élément de connecteur (3), est formé par un ergot à enficher (21a) et que l'autre élément de connecteur, de préférence le deuxième élément de connecteur (4), comprend un évidement d'enfichage (21b) servant à recevoir l'ergot à enficher (21a).
  14. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le deuxième élément de connecteur (4) comprend quatre trous (22) pour les conducteurs électriques (5a, 5b) qui s'étendent de préférence transversalement à l'ergot à enficher (21a) et qui sont en particulier disposés sur un plan commun s'étendant transversalement à l'ergot à enficher (21a).
  15. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le deuxième élément de connecteur (4) est composé de deux demi-coquilles (4a, 4b), le joint de séparation (25) s'étendant transversalement à l'axe des éléments de connecteur (3, 4) et étant disposé de préférence au plan comprenant les axes médians des trous (22).
  16. Dispositif selon la revendication 15, caractérisé en ce que les demi-coquilles (4a, 4b) sont rendues étanches et sont de préférence soudées par ultrasons.
  17. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que dans leur position d'enfichage réciproque, le premier élément de connecteur (3) et le deuxième élément de connecteur (4) peuvent être respectivement fixés par crantage au moyen d'un dispositif de serrage et/ou de crantage (33).
  18. Dispositif selon la revendication 17, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de crantage (33) est formé par un taquet d'arrêt (34) qui est disposé sur la surface enveloppante extérieure de l'ergot à enficher (21a) ou sur la surface enveloppante intérieure de l'évidement d'enfichage (21b) et qui, dans la position d'assemblage, passe derrière un bord de crantage (35) se trouvant sur l'autre pièce respective.
  19. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 13 à 18, caractérisé en ce qu'entre la surface enveloppante de l'ergot à enficher (21a) et la surface enveloppante intérieure de l'évidement d'enfichage (21b) est disposé un joint annulaire (31) qui est formé de préférence par un bourrelet annulaire (32) se trouvant sur la surface circulaire extérieure de l'ergot à enficher (21a) ou qui est disposé sur la surface circulaire intérieure de l'évidement d'enfichage (21b) en étant appliqué sur la surface respectivement opposée de façon à assurer l'étanchéité.
  20. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le premier élément de connecteur (3) et/ou le deuxième élément de connecteur (4) comprennent une couche isolante se composant par exemple d'un vernis.
  21. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les axes des éléments de connecteur (3, 4) s'étendent transversalement au plan incluant les axes (5c) des conducteurs électriques (5a, 5b).
  22. Connecteur pour assurer une liaison électrique de conducteurs électriques (5a, 5b)
    - avec un premier élément de connecteur (3),
    - avec au moins deux premiers éléments de contact électrique (6a, 6b) qui sont attribués au premier élément de connecteur (3)
    - et avec un deuxième élément de connecteur (4) correspondant au premier élément de connecteur (3) qui est relié mécaniquement avec des conducteurs électriques (5a, 5b) et qui comprend au moins deux deuxièmes éléments de contact (7a, 7b) qui correspondent aux premiers éléments de contact (6a, 6b) et qui sont reliés de manière électroconductrice avec les conducteurs électriques (5a, 5b),
    caractérisé en ce que des contacts coupants et de serrage sont prévus pour mettre en contact entre eux les premiers et les deuxièmes éléments de contact (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
  23. Dispositif selon la revendication 21, caractérisé en ce que, parmi les paires d'éléments de contact électrique (6a, 7a ou 6b, 7b), le premier élément de contact (6a ou 6b) ou le deuxième élément de contact (7a ou 7b) est formé par un élément de contact coupant et de serrage et que l'autre élément de contact est formé par une nervure de contact (14) ou que les deux éléments de contact agissant de concert, c'est-à-dire le premier élément de contact et le deuxième élément de contact (6a, 7a ou 6b, 7b), sont formés respectivement par un élément de contact coupant et de serrage.
  24. Dispositif selon la revendication 23, caractérisé en ce que le premier élément de contact et le deuxième élément de contact agissant de concert (6a, 7a ou 6b, 7b) forment entre eux un angle pointu (W2) qui est d'environ 20° à 40°, de préférence d'environ 30°.
  25. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 23 ou 24, caractérisé en ce que le deuxième élément de connecteur (4) est composé de deux demi-coquilles (4a, 4b), le joint de séparation (25) s'étendant transversalement à l'axe des éléments de connecteur (3, 4) et étant disposé de préférence au plan comprenant les axes médians des trous 22.
  26. Dispositif selon la revendication 25, caractérisé en ce que les demi-coquilles (4a, 4b) sont rendues étanches et sont de préférence soudées par ultrasons.
EP02787114A 2001-07-16 2002-07-05 Dispositif de jonction et de mise en contact d'une plaquette de circuit imprime et de moyens enfichables Expired - Lifetime EP1436860B1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE10134563A DE10134563A1 (de) 2001-07-16 2001-07-16 Vorrichtung zum Verbinden und Kontaktieren einer Leiterplatte und Stecker
DE10134563 2001-07-16
PCT/EP2002/007505 WO2003009422A1 (fr) 2001-07-16 2002-07-05 Dispositif de jonction et de mise en contact d'une plaquette de circuit imprime et de moyens enfichables

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1436860A1 EP1436860A1 (fr) 2004-07-14
EP1436860B1 true EP1436860B1 (fr) 2006-09-13

Family

ID=7691976

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP02787114A Expired - Lifetime EP1436860B1 (fr) 2001-07-16 2002-07-05 Dispositif de jonction et de mise en contact d'une plaquette de circuit imprime et de moyens enfichables

Country Status (3)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1436860B1 (fr)
DE (2) DE10134563A1 (fr)
WO (1) WO2003009422A1 (fr)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2012109683A1 (fr) 2011-02-17 2012-08-23 Tridonic Gmbh & Co Kg Dispositif de connexion et de mise en contact d'au moins une unité del, unité del et système d'éclairage

Families Citing this family (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8277430B2 (en) 2004-12-28 2012-10-02 Kimberly-Clarl Worldwide, Inc. Absorbent garment with strand coated adhesive components
FR2965115A1 (fr) * 2010-09-17 2012-03-23 Applic Electro Mecaniques Saam Sa D Dispositif de boitier de raccordement de dalles chauffantes par rayonnement.
AT14206U8 (de) 2014-01-24 2015-07-15 Tridonic Gmbh & Co Kg Vorrichtung zum Kontaktieren von elektrischen Leitern, sowie Leuchtsystem und Leiterplatte

Family Cites Families (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5242314A (en) * 1992-10-08 1993-09-07 Pitney Bowes Inc. Universal electrical bus connector
US5803770A (en) * 1994-02-23 1998-09-08 Baxter International Inc. Connector for electrical cable and method of making
DE4413977C2 (de) * 1994-04-21 1996-02-22 Knorr Bremse Systeme Kabelabzweigung eines Datenbus zur Verbindung von elektronischen Steuergeräten in Personenkraftwagen und Nutzfahrzeugen
WO1997045896A1 (fr) * 1996-05-30 1997-12-04 The Whitaker Corporation Connecteur electrique monte en surface
US6050842A (en) * 1996-09-27 2000-04-18 The Whitaker Corporation Electrical connector with paired terminals

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2012109683A1 (fr) 2011-02-17 2012-08-23 Tridonic Gmbh & Co Kg Dispositif de connexion et de mise en contact d'au moins une unité del, unité del et système d'éclairage

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE50208164D1 (de) 2006-10-26
DE10134563A1 (de) 2003-02-06
EP1436860A1 (fr) 2004-07-14
WO2003009422A1 (fr) 2003-01-30

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2630407B1 (fr) Moyen d'éclairage à delo pour une lampe
EP1016821B2 (fr) Chemin d' éclairage avec un profil support fixable à un mur ou à un plafond
EP0754357B1 (fr) Systeme de connexion pour conducteurs electriques
DE102011084814A1 (de) Halterungselement zum halten mindestens einer flachen flächenlichtlampe, satz aus einer mehrzahl von fassungen und einer mehrzahl von langgestreckten haltekörpern und leuchte
EP0595234A1 (fr) Connecteur de câble pour câbles multibrins
DE2120838B2 (de) Elektrischer Steckverbinder
EP2630403B1 (fr) Douille pour lampe à moyen d 'éclairage à delo
EP3701598B1 (fr) Support de ligne, élément de barre conductrice, système de barre conductrice, élément de connexion mécanique pour un système de barre conductrice, procédé de fabrication d'un élément de barre conductrice et procédé de fabrication d'un système de barre conductrice
EP0621661A2 (fr) Socle pour appareillage électrique
DE10160094A1 (de) Elektrischer Verbinder
DE20319849U1 (de) Steckverbindervorrichtung für mehradrige Flachbandkabel
DE68911170T2 (de) Leuchtstreifen, Teile für solche Leuchtstreifen und Anzeigevorrichtung mit einem solchen Leuchtstreifen sowie Verfahren zur Herstellung von Montageblöcken sowie solchen Leuchtstreifen.
EP3701606B1 (fr) Système de support de câbles, élément de rail conducteur, procédé de fabrication d'un élément de rail conducteur et procédé de fabrication d'un système de rails conducteurs
EP1436860B1 (fr) Dispositif de jonction et de mise en contact d'une plaquette de circuit imprime et de moyens enfichables
DE10223271A1 (de) Steckverbinder
EP1783868B1 (fr) Broche de contact estampée et courbée
EP1218996B1 (fr) Systeme pour fixer et connecter un consommateur electrique contre un plafond ou un mur
DE102018101871A1 (de) Leuchtmodulanordnung
DE10134562B4 (de) System und Verfahren zur elektrischen Kontaktierung und mechanischen Befestigung von Leiterplatten
EP1518298A1 (fr) Dispositif de derivation pour ligne electrique
DE19525801C2 (de) Vorrichtung zum elektrisch leitenden Verbinden von zwei elektrischen Leitungen
EP3201994A1 (fr) Barrette à broches
DE29709127U1 (de) Elektrische Steckvorrichtung
DE10005053C2 (de) Verbindungsanordnung für Flachbandkabel oder flexible, gedruckte Schaltungen
DE4018267C2 (fr)

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20040511

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL LT LV MK RO SI

RIN1 Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected)

Inventor name: MOSER, PETER

Inventor name: ABENTHUNG, HANNES

Inventor name: FEHLE, GERHARD

Inventor name: KOTTEK, GERHARD

RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: TRIDONICATCO CONNECTIONTECHNOLOGY GMBH & CO KG

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): DE

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 50208164

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20061026

Kind code of ref document: P

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20070614

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R081

Ref document number: 50208164

Country of ref document: DE

Owner name: TRIDONIC GMBH & CO KG, AT

Free format text: FORMER OWNER: TRIDONICATCO CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY GMBH & CO KG, INNSBRUCK, AT

Effective date: 20110428

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R082

Ref document number: 50208164

Country of ref document: DE

Representative=s name: MITSCHERLICH, PATENT- UND RECHTSANWAELTE PARTM, DE

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R082

Ref document number: 50208164

Country of ref document: DE

Representative=s name: MITSCHERLICH, PATENT- UND RECHTSANWAELTE, PART, DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R081

Ref document number: 50208164

Country of ref document: DE

Owner name: TRIDONIC GMBH & CO KG, AT

Free format text: FORMER OWNER: TRIDONIC CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY GMBH & CO KG, INNSBRUCK, AT

Effective date: 20141203

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R082

Ref document number: 50208164

Country of ref document: DE

Representative=s name: MITSCHERLICH, PATENT- UND RECHTSANWAELTE PARTM, DE

Effective date: 20141203

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R084

Ref document number: 50208164

Country of ref document: DE

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20190930

Year of fee payment: 18

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 50208164

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20210202