EP1530268B1 - Casing for an electrical connector - Google Patents

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EP1530268B1
EP1530268B1 EP04003063A EP04003063A EP1530268B1 EP 1530268 B1 EP1530268 B1 EP 1530268B1 EP 04003063 A EP04003063 A EP 04003063A EP 04003063 A EP04003063 A EP 04003063A EP 1530268 B1 EP1530268 B1 EP 1530268B1
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Andreas Urbaniak
Necdet Papurcu
Gerd Von Dahlen
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/73—Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
    • 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
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6271—Latching means integral with the housing
    • H01R13/6272—Latching means integral with the housing comprising a single latching arm

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  • the invention relates to a housing for an electrical connector, which can be latched to the housing of a complementary electrical connector, adapter or the like, with a groove extending in the plug or axial direction into which a housing portion of the complementary connector or adapter is inserted, and with a latching arm, which is provided for latching with the inserted housing portion with a latching lug. It further relates to an electrical connector with such a housing.
  • Electrical connectors are usually each mated with a complementary connector and serve the electrical and optionally also mechanical connection of electrical devices such. Cables and / or electrical appliances. They are used in particular in motor vehicles.
  • Connector housing of the type mentioned are well known.
  • a housing of a complementary electrical connector for this purpose, an extending in the plug or axial direction groove is provided in an outer housing wall, in which a latching arm is arranged.
  • the latching arm is provided with a latching nose and resiliently mounted at one end.
  • a complementary locking means which is for example a latching shoulder or a Rastö réelle can act.
  • a complementary latching means is received in the sliding fit in the groove, and the latching latch is latched to the latching opening or shoulder. After the locking connection, the latching arm at least substantially resumes its normal position, in which it is not exposed to any mechanical stress.
  • this mounting plate may be provided with an opening into which the latching nose of the latching arm snaps. However, if the mounting plate is now inserted into the groove, it exerts even a force on the locking lug, even if a latching has already occurred. Thus, the locking arm remains tensioned after locking the mounting plate.
  • a connector known from US-A-5 048 161 has a receptacle for the housing of a complementary connector.
  • the connector also includes means for mounting it on a mounting plate and locking it when mounted.
  • a flexible engagement member having a projection engageable with a projection of the mounting plate is formed in a portion of a wall of the connector by cutting a part out of this wall.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an improved housing and an improved connector of the type mentioned, in which the aforementioned problem is eliminated.
  • the axial groove for receiving both the housing portion of the complementary connector or adapter and a mounting plate recessed and the latching arm between a housing portion of the complementary connector or adapter receiving outer groove portion and the mounting plate receiving inner groove portion is arranged, wherein the latching arm is provided for latching with the accommodated in the outer groove portion housing portion of the complementary connector or adapter with a lying in the outer groove portion outer locking lug and latching with the received in the inner groove portion mounting plate with a lying in the inner groove portion inner latching lug.
  • the latching arm takes after a latching with the mounting plate, at least substantially back to its normal position, in which it is de-energized. Overall, a more flexible attachment of the connector results in non-visible areas. After plugging in, no further steps are required. After a common latching arm is provided for locking with the housing of a respective complementary electrical connector or adapter and for locking the mounting plate, also results in a material and cost savings. Finally, easy handling is achieved. An attachment of the connector on the mounting plate or a plastic, for example, counterpart is possible with the same locking arm.
  • the latching arm is viewed in the depth direction of the groove at least substantially centrally.
  • the two groove sections can therefore have an at least substantially the same depth.
  • the two groove sections may have a different width or at least be substantially the same width.
  • the outer groove sections can be designed as a standard receptacle for a respective housing section of different complementary plug connectors or adapters.
  • the axial groove is preferably provided or formed in an outer housing wall.
  • the latching arm can be mounted resiliently pivotably at one end and / or be at least partially flexible or consist of flexible material.
  • the housing On its side facing away from the locking arm, the housing is expediently provided with a complementary latching means.
  • This complementary latching means may be, for example, a latching shoulder or opening. This can then interact in particular with a latching nose of a latching arm of a complementary connector or adapter.
  • the locking arm latched to the mounting plate and / or the housing section of the complementary connector or adapter again assumes a normal position in which it is de-energized.
  • the mounting plate may be, for example, a sheet metal tab or the like.
  • a fixed dividing wall may also be provided.
  • the housing may be designed as a housing of a male part or as a housing of a receiving part of the relevant connector system.
  • the electrical connector according to the invention is characterized in that it is provided with a housing according to the invention.
  • Figures 1 to 3 show a schematic representation of an electrical connector 10 of an electrical connector system.
  • the reproduced electrical connector 10 is in the present case, for example, a plug-in part of the connector system.
  • the electrical connector 10 comprises a housing 12 which is latched to the housing of a complementary electrical connector, adapter or the like.
  • the housing 12 is provided with an extending in the plug or axial direction S groove 14, which described in more detail below 3 is divided into an outer groove section 14 'and an inner groove section 14 ", wherein a housing section of a complementary connector or adapter can be inserted into the outer, upper groove section 14' of the groove 14.
  • the housing 12 further comprises a latching arm 16 which is provided for latching with the inserted housing portion of the complementary connector or adapter with an outer, upper detent 18.
  • the axial groove 14 is recessed to receive both the housing portion of the complementary connector and a mounting plate 20 or the like (see Figures 1 and 2).
  • the latching arm 16 between the housing portion of the complementary connector or adapter receiving outer groove portion 14 'and the mounting plate 20 receiving inner groove portion 14 is arranged.
  • the outer latching lug 18 of the latching arm 16 lying in the outer groove section 14 ' serves for latching to the housing section of the complementary plug connector or adapter received in the outer slot section 14'.
  • "recorded mounting plate 20 of the locking arm 16 is also provided with a in the inner groove portion 14" inner, lower locking lug 22.
  • the latching arm 16, viewed in the depth direction of the groove 14, can be arranged at least essentially centrally.
  • the outer groove section 14 ' can be designed in particular as a standard receptacle for a housing section of different complementary plug connectors or adapters.
  • the inner, lower groove portion 14 "serves, for example, for receiving a mounting plate 20, which may be, for example, a sheet metal tab or the like.
  • the axial groove 14 may in particular be provided or formed on an outer housing wall.
  • the latching arm 16 may be mounted resiliently pivotable at its left in Figures 1 and 2 end. It can at least partially consist of flexible material.
  • the housing 12 On its side remote from the latching arm 16 side, the housing 12 may be provided for example with a complementary locking means.
  • the latching arm 16 After latching with the housing portion of the complementary connector or adapter and / or the mounting plate 20, the latching arm 16 again assume its de-energized normal position.
  • a fixed dividing wall 24 can be provided in regions between the two groove sections 14 ', 14 ".
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 Various possible uses of the two respective groove sections 14 ', 14 "serving as a receptacle are shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. Identical reference numerals are assigned to corresponding parts.

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The housing (12) is suitable for latching to the housing of another plug connector, adapter or similar and has an axial groove (14) in which a housing section of a complementary plug connector or adapter can be inserted and a latching arm (16) with a protrusion (18) for latching to the inserted section. The groove is recessed to accept both the housing section and a mounting plate (20) and the latching arm is arranged between an outer groove section (14') and an inner groove section (14''). An independent claim is also included for an electrical plug connector with an inventive housing.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Gehäuse für einen elektrischen Steckverbinder, das mit dem Gehäuse eines komplementären elektrischen Steckverbinders, Adapters oder dergleichen verrastbar ist, mit einer sich in Steck- oder Axialrichtung erstreckenden Nut, in die ein Gehäuseabschnitt des komplementären Steckverbinders bzw. Adapters einführbar ist, und mit einem Rastarm, der zur Verrastung mit dem eingeführten Gehäuseabschnitt mit einer Rastnase versehen ist. Sie betrifft ferner einen elektrischen Steckverbinder mit einem solchen Gehäuse.The invention relates to a housing for an electrical connector, which can be latched to the housing of a complementary electrical connector, adapter or the like, with a groove extending in the plug or axial direction into which a housing portion of the complementary connector or adapter is inserted, and with a latching arm, which is provided for latching with the inserted housing portion with a latching lug. It further relates to an electrical connector with such a housing.

Elektrische Steckverbinder sind üblicherweise jeweils mit einem komplementären Steckverbinder zusammensteckbar und dienen der elektrischen und optional auch mechanischen Verbindung von elektrischen Einrichtungen wie z.B. Kabeln und/oder elektrischen Geräten. Sie werden insbesondere auch in Kraftfahrzeugen eingesetzt.Electrical connectors are usually each mated with a complementary connector and serve the electrical and optionally also mechanical connection of electrical devices such. Cables and / or electrical appliances. They are used in particular in motor vehicles.

Steckverbindergehäuse der eingangs genannten Art sind allgemein bekannt. Üblicherweise ist ein solches Gehäuses insbesondere mit einem Gehäuse eines komplementären elektrischen Steckverbinders verrastbar. Dazu ist in einer äußeren Gehäusewand eine sich in Steck- oder Axialrichtung erstreckende Nut vorgesehen, in der ein Rastarm angeordnet ist. Der Rastarm ist mit einer Rastnase versehen und an einem Ende federnd schwenkbar gelagert. In der Regel ist ein solches Gehäuse auf der gegenüberliegenden Außenwand auch mit einem komplementären Rastmittel versehen, bei dem es sich beispielsweise um eine Rastschulter oder eine Rastöffnung handeln kann. Zur Herstellung der betreffenden Verbindung zwischen zwei Gehäusen wird ein komplementäres Rastmittel im Gleitsitz in der Nut aufgenommen, und die Rastnase verrastet mit der Rastöffnung bzw. -schulter. Nach erfolgter Rastverbindung nimmt der Rastarm zumindest im Wesentlichen wieder seine Normalstellung ein, in der er keiner mechanischen Spannung ausgesetzt ist.Connector housing of the type mentioned are well known. Usually, such a housing can be locked in particular with a housing of a complementary electrical connector. For this purpose, an extending in the plug or axial direction groove is provided in an outer housing wall, in which a latching arm is arranged. The latching arm is provided with a latching nose and resiliently mounted at one end. In general, such a housing is also provided on the opposite outer wall with a complementary locking means, which is for example a latching shoulder or a Rastöffnung can act. To produce the relevant connection between two housings, a complementary latching means is received in the sliding fit in the groove, and the latching latch is latched to the latching opening or shoulder. After the locking connection, the latching arm at least substantially resumes its normal position, in which it is not exposed to any mechanical stress.

Für Montagezwecke kann es erforderlich sein, dass an dem Gehäuse eine Montageplatte oder dergleichen angebracht wird. Auch diese Montageplatte kann mit einer Öffnung versehen sein, in die die Rastnase des Rastarms einschnappt. Wird die Montageplatte nun aber in die Nut eingeführt, so übt sie selbst dann noch eine Kraft auf die Rastnase aus, wenn bereits eine Verrastung erfolgt ist. Damit bleibt der Rastarm nach einem Verrasten der Montageplatte gespannt.For mounting purposes, it may be necessary to attach a mounting plate or the like to the housing. Also, this mounting plate may be provided with an opening into which the latching nose of the latching arm snaps. However, if the mounting plate is now inserted into the groove, it exerts even a force on the locking lug, even if a latching has already occurred. Thus, the locking arm remains tensioned after locking the mounting plate.

In der US-A-5 120 240 ist ein elektrischer Steckverbinder mit einem pumpengriffartigen Verriegelungsarm zur Verriegelung des elektrischen Steckverbinders mit einem komplementären Steckverbinder und einem am pumpengriffartigen Verriegelungsarm vorgesehenen Sicherungselement beschrieben, durch das sichergestellt wird, dass die beiden elektrischen Steckverbinder korrekt und vollständig zusammengesetzt sind.In US-A-5 120 240 an electrical connector is described with a pump handle-like locking arm for locking the electrical connector with a complementary connector and provided on the pump handle-like locking arm fuse element, is ensured by ensuring that the two electrical connectors are correctly and completely assembled ,

Ein aus der US-A-5 048 161 bekannter Steckverbinder besitzt eine Aufnahme für das Gehäuse eines komplementären Steckverbinders. Der Steckverbinder umfasst überdies Mittel für seine Montage auf einer Montageplatte und zu seiner Verriegelung im montierten Zustand. Ein flexibles Eingriffselement, das einen mit einem Vorsprung der Montageplatte in Eingriff bringbaren Vorsprung besitzt, ist in einem Abschnitt einer Wand des Steckverbinders ausgebildet, indem ein Teil aus dieser Wand ausgeschnitten ist.A connector known from US-A-5 048 161 has a receptacle for the housing of a complementary connector. The connector also includes means for mounting it on a mounting plate and locking it when mounted. A flexible engagement member having a projection engageable with a projection of the mounting plate is formed in a portion of a wall of the connector by cutting a part out of this wall.

Aus der EP-A-0 321 169 ist ein elektrischer Steckverbinder mit zwei zusammensteckbaren und miteinander verriegelbaren Verbinderteilen bekannt. Dieser elektrische Steckverbinder wird dadurch fixiert, dass ein vorderer Abschnitt einer Halterung in einen am elektrischen Steckverbinder ausgebildeten Pfad eingesetzt wird, nachdem der elektrische Steckverbinder in korrekter Weise so gekoppelt wurde, dass ein innerhalb de Pfades vorgesehener Vorsprung in ein Loch im vorderen Abschnitt der Halterung passt.From EP-A-0 321 169 an electrical connector with two connector parts which can be plugged together and locked together is known. This electrical connector is fixed by inserting a front portion of a bracket into a path formed on the electrical connector after the electrical connector has been properly coupled such that a protrusion provided within the path fits into a hole in the front portion of the bracket ,

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein verbessertes Gehäuse sowie einen verbesserten Steckverbinder der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, bei denen das zuvor genannte Problem beseitigt ist.The invention has for its object to provide an improved housing and an improved connector of the type mentioned, in which the aforementioned problem is eliminated.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass die axiale Nut zur Aufnahme sowohl des Gehäuseabschnitts des komplementären Steckverbinders bzw. Adapters als auch einer Montageplatte vertieft und der Rastarm zwischen einem den Gehäuseabschnitt des komplementären Steckverbinders bzw. Adapters aufnehmenden äußeren Nutabschnitt und einem die Montageplatte aufnehmenden inneren Nutabschnitt angeordnet ist, wobei der Rastarm zur Verrastung mit dem im äußeren Nutabschnitt aufgenommenen Gehäuseabschnitt des komplementären Steckverbinders bzw. Adapters mit einer im äußeren Nutabschnitt liegenden äußeren Rastnase und zur Verrastung mit der im inneren Nutabschnitt aufgenommenen Montageplatte mit einer im inneren Nutabschnitt liegenden inneren Rastnase versehen ist.This object is achieved in that the axial groove for receiving both the housing portion of the complementary connector or adapter and a mounting plate recessed and the latching arm between a housing portion of the complementary connector or adapter receiving outer groove portion and the mounting plate receiving inner groove portion is arranged, wherein the latching arm is provided for latching with the accommodated in the outer groove portion housing portion of the complementary connector or adapter with a lying in the outer groove portion outer locking lug and latching with the received in the inner groove portion mounting plate with a lying in the inner groove portion inner latching lug.

Aufgrund dieser Ausbildung nimmt der Rastarm nach einer Verrastung mit der Montageplatte zumindest im Wesentlichen wieder seine Normalstellung ein, in der er spannungsfrei ist. Insgesamt ergibt sich eine flexiblere Befestigung der Steckverbinder auch in nicht einsehbaren Bereichen. Nach dem Stecken sind keine weiteren Schritte mehr erforderlich. Nachdem zur Verrastung mit dem Gehäuse eines jeweiligen komplementären elektrischen Steckverbinders bzw. Adapters und zur Verrastung der Montageplatte ein gemeinsamer Rastarm vorgesehen ist, ergibt sich zudem eine Material- und Kostenersparnis. Schließlich wird auch eine einfache Handhabung erreicht. Eine Befestigung der Steckverbinder auf der Montageplatte oder einem zum Beispiel aus Kunststoff bestehenden Gegenstück ist mit dem gleichen Rastarm möglich.Due to this design, the latching arm takes after a latching with the mounting plate, at least substantially back to its normal position, in which it is de-energized. Overall, a more flexible attachment of the connector results in non-visible areas. After plugging in, no further steps are required. After a common latching arm is provided for locking with the housing of a respective complementary electrical connector or adapter and for locking the mounting plate, also results in a material and cost savings. Finally, easy handling is achieved. An attachment of the connector on the mounting plate or a plastic, for example, counterpart is possible with the same locking arm.

Bevorzugt ist der Rastarm in Tiefenrichtung der Nut betrachtet zumindest im Wesentlichen zentral angeordnet. Die beiden Nutabschnitte können also eine zumindest im Wesentlichen gleiche Tiefe besitzen.Preferably, the latching arm is viewed in the depth direction of the groove at least substantially centrally. The two groove sections can therefore have an at least substantially the same depth.

Grundsätzlich sind jedoch auch solche Ausführungen denkbar, bei denen die beiden Nutabschnitte eine unterschiedliche Tiefe aufweisen.In principle, however, such embodiments are conceivable in which the two groove sections have a different depth.

Die beiden Nutabschnitte können eine unterschiedliche Breite besitzen oder auch zumindest im Wesentlichen gleich breit sein.The two groove sections may have a different width or at least be substantially the same width.

Der äußere Nutabschnitte kann als Standardaufnahme für einen betreffenden Gehäuseabschnitt unterschiedlicher komplementärer Steckverbinder bzw. Adapter ausgeführt sein.The outer groove sections can be designed as a standard receptacle for a respective housing section of different complementary plug connectors or adapters.

Die axiale Nut ist bevorzugt in einer äußeren Gehäusewand vorgesehen bzw. ausgebildet.The axial groove is preferably provided or formed in an outer housing wall.

Der Rastarm kann an einem Ende federnd schwenkbar gelagert und/oder zumindest teilweise flexibel sein bzw. aus flexiblem Material bestehen.The latching arm can be mounted resiliently pivotably at one end and / or be at least partially flexible or consist of flexible material.

Auf seiner vom Rastarm abgewandten Seite ist das Gehäuse zweckmäßigerweise mit einem komplementären Rastmittel versehen. Bei diesem komplementären Rastmittel kann es sich beispielsweise um eine Rastschulter oder -öffnung handeln. Diese kann dann insbesondere mit einer Rastnase eines Rastarms eines komplementären Steckverbinders bzw. Adapters zusammenwirken.On its side facing away from the locking arm, the housing is expediently provided with a complementary latching means. This complementary latching means may be, for example, a latching shoulder or opening. This can then interact in particular with a latching nose of a latching arm of a complementary connector or adapter.

Wie bereits erwähnt, nimmt der mit der Montageplatte und/oder dem Gehäuseabschnitt des komplementären Steckverbinders bzw. Adapters verrastete Rastarm wieder eine Normalstellung ein, in der es spannungslos ist.As already mentioned, the locking arm latched to the mounting plate and / or the housing section of the complementary connector or adapter again assumes a normal position in which it is de-energized.

Bei der Montageplatte kann es sich beispielsweise um eine Blechlasche oder dergleichen handeln.The mounting plate may be, for example, a sheet metal tab or the like.

Zwischen den beiden Nutabschnitten kann bereichsweise auch eine feststehende Trennwand vorgesehen sein.Between regions of the two groove sections, a fixed dividing wall may also be provided.

Das Gehäuse kann als Gehäuse eines Steckteils oder als Gehäuse eines Aufnahmeteils des betreffenden Steckverbinder-Systems ausgeführt sein.The housing may be designed as a housing of a male part or as a housing of a receiving part of the relevant connector system.

Der erfindungsgemäße elektrische Steckverbinder zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass er mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Gehäuse versehen ist.The electrical connector according to the invention is characterized in that it is provided with a housing according to the invention.

Die Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung näher erläutert; in dieser zeigen:

Figur 1
eine schematische geschnittene Teildarstellung eines elektrischen Steckverbinders, wobei es sich im vorliegenden Fall um das Steckteil des betreffenden Steckverbinder-Systems handelt,
Figur 2
eine schematische, teilweise geschnittene Seitenansicht des elektrischen Steckverbinders gemäß Figur 1,
Figur 3
eine schematische Stirnansicht des elektrischen Verbinders gemäß Figur 1, und
Figuren 4 und 5
verschiedene Einsatzmöglichen der jeweils eine Aufnahme bildenden Nutabschnitte.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to embodiments with reference to the drawing; in this show:
FIG. 1
a schematic sectional partial view of an electrical connector, which is in this case the male part of the relevant connector system,
FIG. 2
1 is a schematic, partially sectioned side view of the electrical connector according to FIG. 1,
FIG. 3
a schematic end view of the electrical connector according to Figure 1, and
FIGS. 4 and 5
various possible uses of each forming a recording groove sections.

Die Figuren 1 bis 3 zeigen in schematischer Darstellung einen elektrischen Steckverbinder 10 eines elektrischen Steckverbindersystems. Bei dem wiedergegebenen elektrischen Steckverbinder 10 handelt es sich im vorliegenden Fall beispielsweise um ein Steckteil des Steckverbinder-Systems.Figures 1 to 3 show a schematic representation of an electrical connector 10 of an electrical connector system. In the reproduced electrical connector 10 is in the present case, for example, a plug-in part of the connector system.

Wie anhand der Figuren 1 bis 3 zu erkennen ist, umfasst der elektrische Steckverbinder 10 ein Gehäuse 12, das mit dem Gehäuse eines komplementären elektrischen Steckverbinders, Adapters oder dergleichen verrastbar ist.As can be seen from Figures 1 to 3, the electrical connector 10 comprises a housing 12 which is latched to the housing of a complementary electrical connector, adapter or the like.

Das Gehäuse 12 ist mit einer sich in Steck- oder Axialrichtung S erstreckenden Nut 14 versehen, die in der weiter unten näher beschriebenen Weise in einem äußeren Nutabschnitt 14' und einem inneren Nutabschnitt 14" unterteilt ist (vgl. insbesondere Figur 3). Dabei ist in dem äußeren, oberen Nutabschnitt 14' der Nut 14 ein Gehäuseabschnitt eines komplementären Steckverbinders bzw. Adapters einführbar.The housing 12 is provided with an extending in the plug or axial direction S groove 14, which described in more detail below 3 is divided into an outer groove section 14 'and an inner groove section 14 ", wherein a housing section of a complementary connector or adapter can be inserted into the outer, upper groove section 14' of the groove 14.

Das Gehäuse 12 umfasst überdies einen Rastarm 16, der zur Verrastung mit dem eingeführten Gehäuseabschnitt des komplementären Steckverbinders bzw. Adapters mit einer äußeren, oberen Rastnase 18 versehen ist.The housing 12 further comprises a latching arm 16 which is provided for latching with the inserted housing portion of the complementary connector or adapter with an outer, upper detent 18.

Wie am besten anhand der Figur 3 zu erkennen ist, ist die axiale Nut 14 zur Aufnahme sowohl des Gehäuseabschnitts des komplementären Steckverbinders bzw. Adapters als auch einer Montageplatte 20 oder dergleichen (vgl. die Figuren 1 und 2) vertieft. Dabei ist der Rastarm 16 zwischen dem den Gehäuseabschnitt des komplementären Steckverbinders bzw. Adapters aufnehmenden äußeren Nutabschnitt 14' und dem die Montageplatte 20 aufnehmenden inneren Nutabschnitt 14" angeordnet.As best seen in Figure 3, the axial groove 14 is recessed to receive both the housing portion of the complementary connector and a mounting plate 20 or the like (see Figures 1 and 2). In this case, the latching arm 16 between the housing portion of the complementary connector or adapter receiving outer groove portion 14 'and the mounting plate 20 receiving inner groove portion 14 "is arranged.

Die im äußeren Nutabschnitt 14' liegende äußere Rastnase 18 des Rastarms 16 dient der Verrastung mit dem im äußeren Nutabschnitt 14' aufgenommenen Gehäuseabschnitt des komplementären Steckverbinders bzw. Adapters. Zur Verrastung mit der im inneren Nutabschnitt 14" aufgenommenen Montageplatte 20 ist der Rastarm 16 überdies mit einer im inneren Nutabschnitt 14" liegenden inneren, unteren Rastnase 22 versehen.The outer latching lug 18 of the latching arm 16 lying in the outer groove section 14 'serves for latching to the housing section of the complementary plug connector or adapter received in the outer slot section 14'. For locking with the in the inner groove portion 14 "recorded mounting plate 20 of the locking arm 16 is also provided with a in the inner groove portion 14" inner, lower locking lug 22.

Wie anhand der Figuren 1 bis 3 zu erkennen ist, kann der Rastarm 16 in Tiefenrichtung der Nut 14 betrachtet zumindest im Wesentlichen zentral angeordnet sein. Die beiden Nutabschnitte 14', 14" können also zumindest im Wesentlichen eine gleiche Tiefe besitzen (vgl. insbesondere Figur 3). Wie anhand der Figur 3 zu erkennen ist, besitzen die beiden Nutabschnitte 14', 14" im vorliegenden Fall eine unterschiedliche Breite. Der äußere, obere Nutabschnitt 14' ist hier also beispielsweise schmaler als der innere, untere Nutabschnitt 14".As can be seen with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, the latching arm 16, viewed in the depth direction of the groove 14, can be arranged at least essentially centrally. The two groove sections 14 ', 14 "can thus have at least substantially the same depth (cf., in particular, FIG 3). 3, the two groove sections 14 ', 14 "have a different width in the present case, so that the outer, upper groove section 14' is, for example, narrower than the inner, lower groove section 14".

Der äußere Nutabschnitt 14' kann insbesondere als Standardaufnahme für einen Gehäuseabschnitt unterschiedlicher komplementärer Steckverbinder bzw. Adapter ausgeführt sein. Dagegen dient der innere, untere Nutabschnitt 14" zum Beispiel zur Aufnahme einer Montageplatte 20, bei der es sich beispielsweise um eine Blechlasche oder dergleichen handeln kann.The outer groove section 14 'can be designed in particular as a standard receptacle for a housing section of different complementary plug connectors or adapters. In contrast, the inner, lower groove portion 14 "serves, for example, for receiving a mounting plate 20, which may be, for example, a sheet metal tab or the like.

Die axiale Nut 14 kann insbesondere an einer äußeren Gehäusewand vorgesehen bzw. ausgebildet sein.The axial groove 14 may in particular be provided or formed on an outer housing wall.

Der Rastarm 16 kann an seinem in den Figuren 1 und 2 linken Ende federnd schwenkbar gelagert sein. Er kann zumindest teilweise aus flexiblem Material bestehen.The latching arm 16 may be mounted resiliently pivotable at its left in Figures 1 and 2 end. It can at least partially consist of flexible material.

Auf seiner vom Rastarm 16 abgewandten Seite kann das Gehäuse 12 beispielsweise mit einem komplementären Rastmittel versehen sein.On its side remote from the latching arm 16 side, the housing 12 may be provided for example with a complementary locking means.

Nach einer Verrastung mit dem Gehäuseabschnitt des komplementären Steckverbinders bzw. Adapters und/oder der Montageplatte 20 kann der Rastarm 16 wieder seine spannungslose Normalstellung einnehmen.After latching with the housing portion of the complementary connector or adapter and / or the mounting plate 20, the latching arm 16 again assume its de-energized normal position.

Wie Insbesondere anhand der Figur 3 zu erkennen ist, kann zwischen den beiden Nutabschnitten 14', 14" bereichsweise eine feststehende Trennwand 24 vorgesehen sein.As can be seen in particular with reference to FIG. 3, a fixed dividing wall 24 can be provided in regions between the two groove sections 14 ', 14 ".

In den Figuren 4 und 5 sind verschiedene Einsatzmöglichkeiten der beiden jeweils als Aufnahme dienenden Nutabschnitte 14', 14" aufgezeigt. Einander entsprechenden Teilen sind gleiche Bezugszeichen zugeordnet.Various possible uses of the two respective groove sections 14 ', 14 "serving as a receptacle are shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. Identical reference numerals are assigned to corresponding parts.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
elektrischer Steckverbinderelectrical connector
1212
Gehäusecasing
1414
Nutgroove
14'14 '
äußerer, oberer Nutabschnittouter, upper groove portion
14"14 "
innerer, unterer Nutabschnittinner, lower groove section
1616
Rastarmdetent arm
1818
äußere, obere Rastnaseouter, upper catch
2020
Montageplattemounting plate
2222
innere, untere Rastnaseinner, lower catch
2424
feststehende Trennwandfixed partition
SS
Steck- oder AxialrichtungPlug or axial direction

Claims (16)

  1. A housing (12) for an electrical plug connector (10) latchable to the housing of a complementary electrical plug connector, adapter or the like, having a groove (14) which extends in the plug-in or axial direction (S) and into which a housing section of the complementary plug connector or adapter can be introduced and having a latch arm (16) provided with a latch nose (18) for the latching to the introduced housing section,
    characterized in that
    the axial groove (14) is of a depth to receive both the housing section of the complementary plug connector or adapter and an assembly plate (20) and in that the latch arm (16) is arranged between an outer groove section (14') receiving the housing section of the complementary plug connector or adapter and an inner groove section (14") receiving the assembly plate, with the latch arm (16) being provided with an outer latch nose (18) disposed in the outer groove section (14') for the latching to the housing section of the complementary plug connector or adapter received in the outer groove section (14') and with an inner latch nose (22) disposed in the inner groove section (14") for the latching to the assembly plate (20) received in the inner groove section (14").
  2. A housing in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that the latch arm (16) is at least substantially centrally arranged, when considered in the depth direction of the groove (14).
  3. A housing in accordance with claim 2, characterized in that the two groove sections (14', 14") at least substantially have the same depth.
  4. A housing in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that the two groove sections (14', 14") have a different depth.
  5. A housing in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two groove sections (14', 14") have a different width.
  6. A housing in accordance with any one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the two groove sections (14', 14") at least substantially have the same width.
  7. A housing in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the axial groove (14) is provided or formed in an outer housing wall.
  8. A housing in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the latch arm (16) is resiliently pivotably supported at one end.
  9. A housing in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the latch arm (16) is at least partly flexible.
  10. A housing in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is provided with a complementary latching means at its side remote from the latch arm (16).
  11. A housing in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the latch arm (16) latched to the assembly plate (20) and/or to the housing section of the complementary plug connector or adapter again adopts its normal position free of stress.
  12. A housing in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the assembly plate (20) includes a sheet metal tab or the like.
  13. A housing in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a fixed-position partition wall (24) is provided regionally between the two groove sections.
  14. A housing in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is made as a housing (12) of a plug-in part of the respective plug connector system.
  15. A housing in accordance with any one of the claims 1 to 13, characterized in that it is made as a housing (12) of a receiving part of the respective plug connector system.
  16. An electrical plug connector having a housing in accordance with any one of the preceding claims.
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