EP1508941B1 - Electrical connector with solder material reservoire in a contact section - Google Patents

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EP1508941B1
EP1508941B1 EP04018799A EP04018799A EP1508941B1 EP 1508941 B1 EP1508941 B1 EP 1508941B1 EP 04018799 A EP04018799 A EP 04018799A EP 04018799 A EP04018799 A EP 04018799A EP 1508941 B1 EP1508941 B1 EP 1508941B1
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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
    • H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • H01R43/02—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
    • H01R43/0235—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections for applying solder
    • 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
    • H01R4/02—Soldered or welded connections
    • H01R4/023—Soldered or welded connections between cables or wires and terminals
    • H01R4/024—Soldered or welded connections between cables or wires and terminals comprising preapplied solder

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  • Such an electrical conductor is z. B. in the DE 100 46 489 C1 described.
  • a metallic crimping piece At the end of a metal band extending between an upper and a lower insulating layer is a metallic crimping piece, the teeth of which puncture the layers on both sides of the band and directed inwardly against the underside of the metal band exposed in a window in the lower layer are. After the teeth have been turned over, a solder deposit is soldered onto the toothed side of the crimping piece, so that the solder wets not only the teeth but also the exposed side of the metal band.
  • soldering the conductor this is placed with the solder deposit on a counter contact, wherein the Krimp consultancy is heated on the side facing away from the teeth by means of a soldering iron, resulting in melting of the solder.
  • the solder which has solidified again after cooling, mechanically connects the printed conductor to the mating contact, at the same time producing an electrically conductive contact.
  • EP 1 246 300 discloses an electrical conductor according to Oberbergriff of claim 1.
  • the invention is thus based on the object to provide an electrical conductor according to the preamble of claim 1, which is much easier to produce.
  • the invention provides that the sleeve has a longitudinal slot and clasps the contact portion in the manner of a Krimp publishedes.
  • This embodiment has the advantage that it is possible to dispense with a separate holding element in the form of a crimping piece. Furthermore, the solder deposit is held on the conductor only by mechanical means. A separate heating process, with which the solder deposit is soldered to the conductor, is therefore no longer necessary.
  • the sleeve can z. B. are pushed onto the end of an electrical conductor and squeezed there. It is easiest, however, if the sleeve has a longitudinal slot and clasps the contact portion in the manner of a Krimp conductedes. In contrast to the prior art, the Krimp yogurt forms the solder depot itself and not just a holding element for the solder deposit.
  • the section is aligned so that the core runs parallel or transversely to the conductor.
  • the single figure shows an electrical conductor consisting of a copper wire 1, which is provided with an insulation 2.
  • the end of the copper wire 1 is stripped.
  • a solder deposit 3 is fixed in the form of a Krimp conductedes 4.
  • Such Krimp Gi 4 consists of a commercially available, typically made of tin solder wire, the soul 5 consists of a flux.
  • This solder wire which usually has a round cross-section, is first flattened. Then are separated from it platelets. These are clamped around the stripped end of the copper wire 1.
  • the wafer encloses the conductor almost completely, wherein the abutting sides of the wafer are pressed slightly inwardly against the copper wire 1.
  • the plate is thereby aligned so that the original core 5 of the solder wire runs parallel (as shown in the figure) or transversely to the copper wire 1.
  • soldering iron is directly connected to the solderable material, eg. B. tin or a tin alloy, existing solder deposit set so that it melts and connects in the usual way after cooling the copper wire 1 with the mating contact.
  • the invention also has the advantage that the size of the solder deposit can be adapted relatively easily to the respective application. This requires either a thicker solder wire used or a longer plate to be cut off.

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The conductor has a solder deposit (3) and an end contact. The solder deposit is attached before the conductor is soldered to a complementary contact. The solder deposit is formed from a sleeve of solderable material, which clinches the end contact. The sleeve preferably has a longitudinal slot and crimps the end contact. An independent claim is included for a method of manufacturing an electrical conductor.

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Elektrischer Leiter mit einem Lotdepot an einem Kontaktabschnitt, insbesondere Endabschnitt, wobei das Lotdepot schon an diesem Abschnitt befestigt ist, bevor der Leiter an einen Gegenkontakt angelötet wird.Electrical conductor with a solder deposit at a contact portion, in particular end portion, wherein the solder deposit is already attached to this portion, before the conductor is soldered to a mating contact.

Ein derartiger elektrischer Leiter ist z. B. in der DE 100 46 489 C1 beschrieben. An dem Ende eines Metallbandes, das zwischen einer oberen und einer unteren Isolationslage verläuft, befindet sich ein metallisches Krimpstück, dessen Zähne die Lagen zu beiden Seiten des Bandes durchstößt und nach innen gegen die in einem Fenster in der unteren Lage frei liegende Unterseite des Metallbandes gerichtet sind. Nach dem Umschlagen der Zähne wird ein Lotdepot auf die gezahnte Seite des Krimpstückes aufgelötet, so dass das Lot nicht nur die Zähne, sondern auch die frei liegende Seite des Metallbandes benetzt.Such an electrical conductor is z. B. in the DE 100 46 489 C1 described. At the end of a metal band extending between an upper and a lower insulating layer is a metallic crimping piece, the teeth of which puncture the layers on both sides of the band and directed inwardly against the underside of the metal band exposed in a window in the lower layer are. After the teeth have been turned over, a solder deposit is soldered onto the toothed side of the crimping piece, so that the solder wets not only the teeth but also the exposed side of the metal band.

Zum Verlöten der Leiterbahn wird diese mit dem Lotdepot auf einen Gegenkontakt gelegt, wobei das Krimpstück auf der den Zähnen abgewandten Seite mittels eines Lötkolbens erwärmt wird, was zu einem Schmelzen des Lotes führt. Das nach dem Abkühlen wieder erstarrte Lot verbindet die Leiterbahn mechanisch mit dem Gegenkontakt, wobei gleichzeitig ein elektrisch leitender Kontakt hergestellt ist.For soldering the conductor, this is placed with the solder deposit on a counter contact, wherein the Krimpstück is heated on the side facing away from the teeth by means of a soldering iron, resulting in melting of the solder. The solder, which has solidified again after cooling, mechanically connects the printed conductor to the mating contact, at the same time producing an electrically conductive contact.

Damit das Lotdepot, bevor der Leiter an die Kontaktstelle angelötet wird, schon mit dem elektrischen Leiter verbunden ist, sind somit zwei Schritte auszuführen: Zunächst muss das als Halteelement fungierende Krimpstück mit dem Leiter verbunden werden und dann das Lotdepot angeschmolzen werden, was ziemlich umständlich ist.So that the solder deposit, before the conductor is soldered to the contact point, is already connected to the electrical conductor, thus two steps are carried out: First, the Krimpstück acting as a holding element must be connected to the conductor and then the solder deposit to be melted, which is quite cumbersome ,

EP 1 246 300 offenbart einem elektrischen Leiter gemäß Oberbergriff des Anspruchs 1. EP 1 246 300 discloses an electrical conductor according to Oberbergriff of claim 1.

Die Erfindung beruht somit auf der Aufgabe, einen elektrischen Leiter gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 zu schaffen, der deutlich einfacher herstellbar ist.The invention is thus based on the object to provide an electrical conductor according to the preamble of claim 1, which is much easier to produce.

Zur Lösung des Problems sieht die Erfindung vor, dass die Hülse einen Längschlitz aufweist und den Kontaktabschnitt in der Art eines Krimpstückes umklammert.To solve the problem, the invention provides that the sleeve has a longitudinal slot and clasps the contact portion in the manner of a Krimpstückes.

Diese Ausgestaltung hat den Vorteil, dass auf ein gesondertes Halteelement in Form eines Krimpstückes verzichtet werden kann. Des Weiteren wird das Lotdepot nur auf mechanischem Wege am Leiter gehalten. Ein gesonderter Erwärmungsvorgang, mit dem das Lotdepot an den Leiter angelötet wird, ist somit nicht mehr notwendig.This embodiment has the advantage that it is possible to dispense with a separate holding element in the form of a crimping piece. Furthermore, the solder deposit is held on the conductor only by mechanical means. A separate heating process, with which the solder deposit is soldered to the conductor, is therefore no longer necessary.

Die Hülse kann z. B. auf das Ende eines elektrischen Leiters aufgeschoben und dort gequetscht werden. Am einfachsten ist es aber, wenn die Hülse einen Längsschlitz aufweist und den Kontaktabschnitt in der Art eines Krimpstückes umklammert. Im Gegensatz zum Stand der Technik bildet das Krimpstück dabei das Lotdepot selbst und nicht nur ein Halteelement für das Lotdepot.The sleeve can z. B. are pushed onto the end of an electrical conductor and squeezed there. It is easiest, however, if the sleeve has a longitudinal slot and clasps the contact portion in the manner of a Krimpstückes. In contrast to the prior art, the Krimpstück forms the solder depot itself and not just a holding element for the solder deposit.

Zum Löten wird ein Flussmittel benötigt, das häufig in Form einer Seele in einem Lötdraht zur Verfügung gestellt wird. Die vorliegende Erfindung sieht vor, dass im Inneren des Hülsenmantels ein Flussmittel vorhanden ist. Die Herstellung des elektrischen Leiters mit einem daran befestigten Lotdepot erfolgt mit den folgenden Schritten:

  • Bereitstellung eines Lötdrahtes mit einer Seele aus einem Flussmittel;
  • Abflachung des Lötdrahtes;
  • Abtrennung eines Teilstückes vom Lötdraht;
  • Verkrimpen des Teilstückes mit dem Kontaktabschnitt.
For soldering, a flux is needed, which is often provided in the form of a soul in a solder wire. The present invention provides that a flux is present in the interior of the sleeve sheath. The production of the electrical conductor with a solder deposit attached thereto is carried out with the following steps:
  • Providing a solder wire with a flux flux;
  • Flattening of the solder wire;
  • Separation of a section from the solder wire;
  • Crimping of the section with the contact section.

Beim letzten Verfahrensschritt wird das Teilstück so ausgerichtet, dass die Seele parallel oder quer zum Leiter verläuft.In the last process step, the section is aligned so that the core runs parallel or transversely to the conductor.

Im ersten Fall gibt es eine Flussmittelaustrittsstelle am Ende des Kontaktabschnittes; im zweiten Fall ist sichergestellt, dass das Flussmittel den Draht vollständig umgibt.In the first case, there is a flux exit at the end of the contact section; in the second case it is ensured that the flux completely surrounds the wire.

Im Folgenden soll anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels die Erfindung näher erläutert werden.In the following, the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment.

Dazu zeigt die einzige Figur einen elektrischen Leiter, bestehend aus einem Kupferdraht 1, der mit einer Isolierung 2 versehen ist. Das Ende des Kupferdrahtes 1 ist abisoliert. Dort wird ein Lotdepot 3 in der Form eines Krimpstückes 4 befestigt. Ein solches Krimpstück 4 besteht aus einem handelsüblichen, typischerweise aus Zinn bestehenden Lötdraht, dessen Seele 5 aus einem Flussmittel besteht. Dieser Lötdraht, der üblicherweise einen runden Querschnitt hat, wird zunächst abgeflacht. Sodann werden davon Plättchen abgetrennt. Diese werden um das abisolierte Ende des Kupferdrahtes 1 geklammert. Dies geschieht in ähnlicher weise, wie ein Krimpstück 4 an einem Leiter befestigt wird: Das Plättchen umschließt den Leiter nahezu vollständig, wobei die aneinanderstoßenden Seiten des Plättchens leicht nach innen gegen den Kupferdraht 1 gedrückt werden. Das Plättchen wird dabei so ausgerichtet, dass die ursprüngliche Seele 5 des Lötdrahtes parallel (wie in der Fig. gezeigt) oder quer zum Kupferdraht 1 verläuft.For this purpose, the single figure shows an electrical conductor consisting of a copper wire 1, which is provided with an insulation 2. The end of the copper wire 1 is stripped. There, a solder deposit 3 is fixed in the form of a Krimpstückes 4. Such Krimpstück 4 consists of a commercially available, typically made of tin solder wire, the soul 5 consists of a flux. This solder wire, which usually has a round cross-section, is first flattened. Then are separated from it platelets. These are clamped around the stripped end of the copper wire 1. This is done in a similar manner as a crimping piece 4 is attached to a conductor: the wafer encloses the conductor almost completely, wherein the abutting sides of the wafer are pressed slightly inwardly against the copper wire 1. The plate is thereby aligned so that the original core 5 of the solder wire runs parallel (as shown in the figure) or transversely to the copper wire 1.

Zum Kontaktieren eines Gegenkontaktes wird der elektrische Leiter mit dem mit dem Lotdepot 3 versehenen Ende an die Kontaktstelle gehalten. Ein Lötkolben wird unmittelbar an das aus einem lötfähigen Material, z. B. aus Zinn bzw. einer zinnlegierung, bestehende Lotdepot gesetzt, so dass dieses schmilzt und in üblicher Weise nach dem Abkühlen den Kupferdraht 1 mit dem Gegenkontakt verbindet.To contact a mating contact of the electrical conductor is held with the provided with the solder deposit 3 end to the contact point. A soldering iron is directly connected to the solderable material, eg. B. tin or a tin alloy, existing solder deposit set so that it melts and connects in the usual way after cooling the copper wire 1 with the mating contact.

Die Erfindung hat weiterhin den Vorteil, dass die Größe des Lotdepots relativ leicht dem jeweiligen Einsatzzweck angepasst werden kann. Dazu muss entweder ein dickerer Lötdraht verwendet oder aber ein längeres Plättchen abgeschnitten werden.The invention also has the advantage that the size of the solder deposit can be adapted relatively easily to the respective application. This requires either a thicker solder wire used or a longer plate to be cut off.

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Kupferdrahtcopper wire
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Isolierunginsulation
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Lotdepotsolder deposit
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KrimpstückKrimpstück
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Seele (Flussmittel)Soul (flux)

Claims (5)

  1. Electrical conductor comprising a solder deposit on a contact portion, in particular an end portion, the solder deposit being already fastened to said portion before the conductor is soldered to a mating contact, the solder deposit (3) being formed from a sleeve consisting of a material made of a solderable material, characterised in that the sleeve comprises a longitudinal slot and encompasses the contact portion in the manner of a crimped piece (4).
  2. Electrical conductor according to Claim 1, characterized in that flux is present inside the sleeve casing.
  3. Method for producing an electrical conductor according to one of the preceding claims, comprising the following steps:
    providing a soldering wire with a core made of flux;
    flattening the soldering wire;
    cutting off a portion from the soldering wire;
    crimping the portion to the contact portion.
  4. Method according to Claim 3, characterized in that the core extends parallel to the conductor after crimping.
  5. Method according to Claim 3, characterized in that the core extends transversely to the conductor after crimping.
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