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EP1603199B1
EP1603199B1 EP05360004A EP05360004A EP1603199B1 EP 1603199 B1 EP1603199 B1 EP 1603199B1 EP 05360004 A EP05360004 A EP 05360004A EP 05360004 A EP05360004 A EP 05360004A EP 1603199 B1 EP1603199 B1 EP 1603199B1
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    • 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
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    • H01R12/61—Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
    • H01R12/613—Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures by means of interconnecting elements
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
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  • the present invention relates to the technical field of electrical connection and connection devices.
  • This kind of connection and connection devices are used in particular in rotary contactors found for example in steering columns of a vehicle.
  • These rotating contacts often include a set of flexible flat cables each having overmolded conductive tracks.
  • Standard flat cables having six conductive tracks (6 channels) are thus known. It is often necessary for an ignition switch to have an input on the twelve-way link device, in this case two inputs with six channels each and a twelve-channel output which should be distributed according to different functionalities.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an electrical connection does not have the aforementioned drawbacks by increasing the number of possible uses and electrical connections while respecting where appropriate the safety standards.
  • Another object of the present invention is also to facilitate assembly / disassembly operations especially in hard to reach places, such as steering wheel control or rotating vehicle steering column contacts.
  • the document US6,575,772 describes a connector applying to the end of two flat cables.
  • This connector comprises a printed circuit board having conductive tracks and a plurality of contact pins connected sliding against springs to said card.
  • Each track of each flat cable is connected to a contact plug available at the output of the connector, the two cables being treated separately on both sides of the card. It is not possible to assign output channels from one side of the board to a flat cable track opening at the other side.
  • connection grids once assembled, can optionally be used with an identical or different number of output terminals.
  • connection grids are mounted, for example by clipping, on an electrical insulating support piece.
  • the conductive tracks are at least partially integrated in a support of electrical insulating material, which has orifices into which said conductive tracks open to produce the input and output terminals.
  • the conductive tracks are at least partially covered by an electrical insulating layer.
  • the branch extending between the input or output terminal and respectively the end of the corresponding track of one of the grids has an elasticity improving contact with the end of the track of the other wire rack.
  • the ends of the tracks are joined to each other by a weld point, after assembly of the connection grids.
  • the first lead frame has six input terminals and four output terminals, the second gate having six input terminals and eight output terminals, said output terminals being adapted in particular for the commitment of Electric wires.
  • the present invention also relates to an electrical connection device comprising two flat cables with six conductive tracks each and connected at one of their ends to a connection device according to that described above.
  • the present invention also relates to a steering wheel control of a steering column of a vehicle comprising an electrical connection device as described above.
  • the electrical connection device of the figure 1 is a standard device known as such.
  • the Figures 2 and 3 represent an embodiment of a connection device and more particularly the constituent elements of said device in each of the figures.
  • the electrical connection device comprises a first 1 and a second 2 connection grids each provided with a given number of input terminals 3 and output terminals 4. Each input terminal 3 is electrically connected to at least one terminal output 4 via a conductive track 5.
  • connection device also comprises connecting means (not shown) between them of the two connection grids 1 and 2.
  • the output terminals 4 are further configured to allow the engagement of electrical cables 7.
  • Other electrical connection elements such as a comb, may also be provided to be engaged in the output terminals (4).
  • connection device also comprises conductive track transfer means 5, attributing after assembly connection grids 1 and 2; a different number of output terminals 4 to the gates of connection 1 and 2.
  • conductive track transfer means 5 attributing after assembly connection grids 1 and 2; a different number of output terminals 4 to the gates of connection 1 and 2.
  • connection grids 1 and 2 can optionally be used with an identical or different number of output terminals 4.
  • the user can have a first series of output terminals 4 to the number of eight and a second series of output terminals 4 to the number of four according to a first variant of use or use as standard the connection device so to have two gates 1 and 2 each having six output terminals 4. One of them then has two output terminals 4 unused. It is thus possible with standard elements to adapt to particular cases of wiring or configurations, particularly in the assembly of rotating contacts of a steering column.
  • the possibility of distributing conductive tracks 5 between grids 1 and 2 is of particular interest from the technical point of view and from the economic point of view.
  • connection grids 1 and 2 are mounted for example by clipping on an electrical insulating support piece.
  • the grids of connection 1 and 2 can thus come to grip, in the form of sandwich structure, the support part.
  • the conductive tracks 5 and the connection grids 1 and 2 are at least partially integrated in a support of electrical insulating material, which has orifices into which said conductive tracks 5 open in order to produce the input 3 and output 4 terminals.
  • the support of electrical insulating material is for example based on polyamides loaded with a plastic material, for example referenced PA 6.6 GF 30.
  • the conductive tracks 5 are for example apparent on an internal face of the connection gates 1 and 2.
  • the conductive tracks 5 are preferably at least partially covered by an electrical insulating layer. This avoids the risk of short-circuit when the connection grids 1 and 2 are assembled directly without support piece forming the interface.
  • the transfer means comprise for example at least one partial conductive track 8 extending between the corresponding input terminal 3 and an apparent and accessible end 9 on the internal face of the second connection grid 2.
  • the transfer means also comprise at least one complementary conductive track 10 extending between the corresponding output terminal 4 and an open and accessible end 12 complementary to the inner face of the first gate 1.
  • the ends of tracks 9 and 12 are then in contact after the connection gates 1 and 2 are assembled.
  • two standard flat cables 6 having six channels (six conductive tracks 5) each are obtained, a configuration in which the connection device according to the invention constituting one end of the flat cables 6, provides a solution equivalent to the use of a flat cable 6 to four channels and a flat cable 6 complementary eight-way.
  • the advantage of the solution according to the invention lies in the use of standard cables, avoiding the manufacture of specific cables.
  • the connection elements 13 and 14 having for example a configuration of two times two channels and eight channels respectively, can thus be connected to the connection device according to the invention.
  • the other end of the flat cables 6 is connected to a standard connecting member 15 known as such.
  • connection grid 2 electrically to airbags and the first connection grid 1 to a device for controlling or controlling a car radio.
  • At least one conductive track 5 extends in electrical continuity on the one hand between the corresponding input 3 and output 4 terminals, and on the other hand between the corresponding input terminal 3 and the visible and accessible end. 9 on the inside.
  • the conductive track 5 thus has a configuration with two branches 16 and 17, one main 16 and the other additional 17. The user of the electrical connection device can thus make a choice in the number of output terminals 4 respectively for each of the connection grids 1 and 2.
  • the additional branch 17 or the partial conductive track 8 or the complementary track 10 has an elasticity improving the contact between the track ends 9 and 12.
  • the ends of the track 9 and 12 are for example secured to each other by a weld spot after the assembly of the connecting grids 1 and 2. These advantageously have a clearance of material or a window to access the ends of the track 9 and 12 so as to perform the welding operation.
  • the first gate 1 has six input terminals 3 and eight output terminals 4, while the second connection gate 2 has six terminals. input 3 and four output terminals 4.
  • the set of output terminals are for example adapted in particular to the engagement of electrical wires 7.
  • connection device thus makes it possible to produce an electrical connection device as represented for example in FIGS. Figures 6 and 7 .
  • These electrical connection devices are particularly well suited for use in rotating contacts of steering columns of a vehicle or in controls under the steering wheel of a vehicle. It is often necessary to obtain in the above-mentioned applications a minimum space requirement for electrical connection devices which, according to the invention, meet these technical requirements.

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The device has two lead frames, each provided with a given number of input terminals (3) and output terminals (4). Each input terminal (3) is connected electrically to the output terminal (4) via conductors. A unit assembles the lead frames, and a unit transfers from the assigned conductors, after assembling, a different number of output terminals to the frames. An independent claim is also included for a sub-flywheel control of a steering column of a vehicle.

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La présente invention se rapporte au domaine technique des dispositifs de liaison et de connexion électriques. On utilise ce genre de dispositifs de liaison et de connexion notamment dans des contacteurs tournants que l'on retrouve par exemple dans des colonnes de direction d'un véhicule.The present invention relates to the technical field of electrical connection and connection devices. This kind of connection and connection devices are used in particular in rotary contactors found for example in steering columns of a vehicle.

Ces contacts tournants comprennent souvent un ensemble de câbles plats souples présentant chacun des pistes conductrices surmoulées. On connaît ainsi des câbles plats standards présentant six pistes conductrices (6 voies). Il est souvent nécessaire d'avoir pour un contacteur tournant une entrée sur le dispositif de liaison à douze voies, en l'occurrence deux entrées à six voies chacune et une sortie à douze voies qu'il convient de répartir en fonction de différentes fonctionnalités.These rotating contacts often include a set of flexible flat cables each having overmolded conductive tracks. Standard flat cables having six conductive tracks (6 channels) are thus known. It is often necessary for an ignition switch to have an input on the twelve-way link device, in this case two inputs with six channels each and a twelve-channel output which should be distributed according to different functionalities.

Afin d'optimiser la fabrication et le montage de tels câbles plats, dans un espace réduit, il est préférable que les deux câbles plats à six voies restent indépendants l'un de l'autre. Avec l'utilisation de câbles plats standards de six voies chacun, il est impossible d'obtenir une sortie présentant un nombre de douze voies attribuables à différentes fonctionnalités.In order to optimize the manufacture and assembly of such flat cables in a small space, it is preferable that the two flat six-way cables remain independent of one another. With the use of standard flat cables of six channels each, it is impossible to obtain an output having a number of twelve channels attributable to different functionalities.

Pour certaines de ces fonctionnalités, notamment des airbags dans un véhicule, il est en outre exigé par les normes de sécurité qu'il existe une continuité électrique dans l'ensemble de la liaison électrique. Ceci impose des contraintes additionnelles dans la conception et dans l'assemblage du dispositif de liaison électrique.For some of these features, including airbags in a vehicle, it is also required by the safety standards that there is electrical continuity throughout the electrical connection. This imposes additional constraints in the design and assembly of the electrical connection device.

Le but de la présente invention vise à réaliser une liaison électrique ne présentant pas les inconvénients précités en augmentant notamment le nombre de possibilités d'utilisation et de liaisons électriques tout en respectant le cas échéant les normes de sécurité.The object of the present invention is to provide an electrical connection does not have the aforementioned drawbacks by increasing the number of possible uses and electrical connections while respecting where appropriate the safety standards.

Un autre but de la présente invention vise également à faciliter les opérations de montage/démontage notamment dans des endroits difficilement accessibles, tels que commande sous volant ou contacts tournants de colonne de direction de véhicule.Another object of the present invention is also to facilitate assembly / disassembly operations especially in hard to reach places, such as steering wheel control or rotating vehicle steering column contacts.

Le document US 6.575.772 décrit un connecteur s'appliquant à l'extrémité de deux câbles plats. Ce connecteur comporte une carte à circuit imprimé dotée de pistes conductrices et d'une pluralité de fiches de contact connectées coulissantes à l'encontre de ressorts à ladite carte. Chaque piste de chaque câble plat est connectée à une fiche de contact disponible en sortie du connecteur, les deux câbles étant traités distinctement sur les deux faces de la carte. Il n'est pas possible d'attribuer des voies de sorties de l'une des faces de la carte à une piste du câble plat débouchant au niveau de l'autre face.The document US6,575,772 describes a connector applying to the end of two flat cables. This connector comprises a printed circuit board having conductive tracks and a plurality of contact pins connected sliding against springs to said card. Each track of each flat cable is connected to a contact plug available at the output of the connector, the two cables being treated separately on both sides of the card. It is not possible to assign output channels from one side of the board to a flat cable track opening at the other side.

Cet inconvénient est résolu par la présente invention, qui vise également à éviter la conception et la fabrication d'éléments de liaison électriques particuliers en vue de répondre à des contraintes particulières et d'utiliser au mieux des éléments standards existants.This disadvantage is solved by the present invention, which also aims to avoid the design and manufacture of particular electrical connection elements to meet specific constraints and best use existing standard elements.

La présente invention concerne un dispositif de connexion électrique.
Selon l'invention, le dispositif de connexion électrique comprend :

  • une première et une seconde grilles de connexion, pourvue chacune d'un nombre donné de bornes d'entrée et de bornes de sortie, et de pistes conductrices ;
  • des moyens d'assemblage entre elles des deux grilles de connexion ;
  • les pistes conductrices étant apparentes sur une face interne des grilles de connexion ; et
  • des moyens de transfert de pistes conductrices attribuant, après assemblage, un nombre différent de bornes de sortie aux grilles de connexion ;
  • les moyens de transfert comportant au moins une piste conductrice partielle s'étendant entre la borne d'entrée correspondante et une extrémité apparente et accessible sur la face interne de la seconde grille, et au moins une piste conductrice complémentaire s'étendant entre la borne de sortie correspondante et une extrémité apparente et accessible sur la face interne de la première grille, lesdites extrémités de pistes étant en contact mutuel après assemblage des grilles de connexion ;
  • chaque borne d'entrée étant reliée électriquement à au moins une borne de sortie via les pistes conductrices.
The present invention relates to an electrical connection device.
According to the invention, the electrical connection device comprises:
  • first and second connection grids, each provided with a given number of input terminals and output terminals, and conductive tracks;
  • connecting means between them of the two connection grids;
  • the conductive tracks being visible on an internal face of the connection grids; and
  • conductive track transfer means allocating, after assembly, a different number of output terminals to the connection grids;
  • the transfer means comprising at least one partial conductive track extending between the corresponding input terminal and an apparent end accessible on the internal face of the second gate, and at least one complementary conductive track extending between the terminal of corresponding output and an apparent end and accessible on the inner face of the first gate, said track ends being in mutual contact after assembly of the connection grids;
  • each input terminal being electrically connected to at least one output terminal via the conductive tracks.

Selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention, le dispositif de connexion électrique comprend :

  • une première et une seconde grilles de connexion, pourvue chacune d'un nombre donné de bornes d'entrée et de bornes de sortie, chaque borne d'entrée étant reliée électriquement à au moins une borne de sortie via des pistes conductrices ;
  • des moyens d'assemblage entre elles des deux grilles de connexion ;
  • les pistes conductrices étant apparentes sur une face interne des grilles de connexion ;
  • des moyens de transfert de pistes conductrices attribuant, après assemblage, un nombre différent de bornes de sortie aux grilles de connexion ;
  • au moins une piste conductrice s'étendant en continuité électrique d'une part entre les bornes d'entrée et de sortie correspondantes, et d'autre part entre la borne d'entrée correspondante et une extrémité apparente et accessible sur la face interne de la seconde grille, présentant ainsi une configuration à deux branches ;
  • les moyens de transfert comportent au moins une piste conductrice complémentaire s'étendant entre la borne de sortie correspondante et une extrémité apparente et accessible sur la face interne de là première grille, lesdites extrémités de pistes étant en contact mutuel après assemblage des grilles de connexion.
According to a second embodiment of the invention, the electrical connection device comprises:
  • first and second connection grids, each provided with a given number of input terminals and output terminals, each input terminal being electrically connected to at least one output terminal via conductive tracks;
  • connecting means between them of the two connection grids;
  • the conductive tracks being visible on an internal face of the connection grids;
  • conductive track transfer means allocating, after assembly, a different number of output terminals to the connection grids;
  • at least one conductive track extending in electrical continuity on the one hand between the corresponding input and output terminals, and on the other hand between the corresponding input terminal and an apparent end accessible on the internal face of the second grid, thus having a configuration with two branches;
  • the transfer means comprise at least one complementary conductive track extending between the corresponding output terminal and an apparent end accessible on the inner face of there first grid, said track ends being in mutual contact after assembly of the connection grids.

Selon un exemple de réalisation, les grilles de connexion, une fois assemblées, sont utilisables au choix avec un nombre de bornes de sortie identique ou différent.According to an exemplary embodiment, the connection grids, once assembled, can optionally be used with an identical or different number of output terminals.

Selon un exemple de réalisation, les grilles de connexion sont montées, par exemple par clipsage, sur une pièce support isolante électrique.According to an exemplary embodiment, the connection grids are mounted, for example by clipping, on an electrical insulating support piece.

Selon un exemple de réalisation, les pistes conductrices sont au moins partiellement intégrées dans un support en matière isolante électrique, lequel présente des orifices dans lesquels débouchent lesdites pistes conductrices afin de réaliser les bornes d'entrée et de sortie.According to an exemplary embodiment, the conductive tracks are at least partially integrated in a support of electrical insulating material, which has orifices into which said conductive tracks open to produce the input and output terminals.

Selon un exemple de réalisation, les pistes conductrices sont au moins partiellement recouvertes par une couche isolante électrique.According to an exemplary embodiment, the conductive tracks are at least partially covered by an electrical insulating layer.

Selon un exemple de réalisation, la branche s'étendant entre la borne d'entrée ou de sortie et respectivement l'extrémité de la piste correspondante d'une des grilles présente une élasticité améliorant le contact avec l'extrémité de piste de l'autre grille.According to an exemplary embodiment, the branch extending between the input or output terminal and respectively the end of the corresponding track of one of the grids has an elasticity improving contact with the end of the track of the other wire rack.

Selon un exemple de réalisation, les extrémités de pistes sont solidarisées entre elles par un point de soudure, après l'assemblage des grilles de connexion.According to an exemplary embodiment, the ends of the tracks are joined to each other by a weld point, after assembly of the connection grids.

Selon un exemple de réalisation, la première grille de connexion présente six bornes d'entrée et quatre bornes de sortie, la seconde grille présentant six bornes d'entrée et huit bornes de sortie, lesdites bornes de sortie étant adaptées notamment pour l'engagement de fils électriques.According to an exemplary embodiment, the first lead frame has six input terminals and four output terminals, the second gate having six input terminals and eight output terminals, said output terminals being adapted in particular for the commitment of Electric wires.

La présente invention concerne également un dispositif de liaison électrique comprenant deux câbles plats à six pistes conductrices chacun et reliés à l'une de leurs extrémités à un dispositif de connexion conforme à celui décrit ci-dessus.The present invention also relates to an electrical connection device comprising two flat cables with six conductive tracks each and connected at one of their ends to a connection device according to that described above.

La présente invention concerne par ailleurs également une commande sous volant d'une colonne de direction d'un véhicule comportant un dispositif de liaison électrique conforme à celui décrit ci-dessus.The present invention also relates to a steering wheel control of a steering column of a vehicle comprising an electrical connection device as described above.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages ressortiront également de la description détaillée figurant ci-après donnée à titre d'exemple en référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une représentation d'un dispositif de connexion standard connu en tant que tel ;
  • les figures 2 et 3 représentent chacune un élément constitutif d'un exemple de réalisation d'un dispositif de connexion électrique conforme à l'invention ;
  • les figures 4 et 5 représentent un autre exemple de réalisation d'éléments constitutifs permettant de réaliser un dispositif de connexion électrique conforme l'invention ;
  • les figures 6 et 7 représentent un exemple de réalisation d'un dispositif de liaison électrique conforme à l'invention.
Other features and advantages will also be apparent from the following detailed description given by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 is a representation of a standard connection device known as such;
  • the Figures 2 and 3 each represent a constituent element of an exemplary embodiment of an electrical connection device according to the invention;
  • the Figures 4 and 5 represent another embodiment of constituent elements for producing an electrical connection device according to the invention;
  • the Figures 6 and 7 represent an embodiment of an electrical connection device according to the invention.

Le dispositif de connexion électrique de la figure 1 est un dispositif standard connu en tant que tel.The electrical connection device of the figure 1 is a standard device known as such.

Les figures 2 et 3 représentent un exemple de réalisation d'un dispositif de connexion et plus particulièrement des éléments constitutifs dudit dispositif sur chacune des figures. Le dispositif de connexion électrique comprend une première 1 et une seconde 2 grilles de connexion pourvues chacune d'un nombre donné de bornes d'entrée 3 et de bornes de sortie 4. Chaque borne d'entrée 3 est reliée électriquement à au moins une borne de sortie 4 via une piste conductrice 5.The Figures 2 and 3 represent an embodiment of a connection device and more particularly the constituent elements of said device in each of the figures. The electrical connection device comprises a first 1 and a second 2 connection grids each provided with a given number of input terminals 3 and output terminals 4. Each input terminal 3 is electrically connected to at least one terminal output 4 via a conductive track 5.

Le dispositif de connexion comprend également des moyens d'assemblage (non représentés) entre elles des deux grilles de connexion 1 et 2.The connection device also comprises connecting means (not shown) between them of the two connection grids 1 and 2.

Il est possible d'engager dans les bornes d'entrée 3 l'extrémité d'un câble plat 6 souple, pourvu de pistes conductrices 5. Les bornes de sortie 4 sont en outre configurées pour permettre l'engagement de câbles électriques 7. D'autres éléments de liaison électriques tels qu'un peigne, peuvent également être prévus pour être engagés dans les bornes de sortie (4).It is possible to engage in the input terminals 3 the end of a flexible flat cable 6, provided with conductive tracks 5. The output terminals 4 are further configured to allow the engagement of electrical cables 7. D Other electrical connection elements such as a comb, may also be provided to be engaged in the output terminals (4).

Le dispositif de connexion conforme à l'invention comporte également des moyens de transfert de pistes conductrices 5, attribuant après assemblage des grilles de connexion 1 et 2; un nombre différent de bornes de sortie 4 aux grilles de connexion 1 et 2. On obtient ainsi, en se reportant par exemple aux figures 4 et 5, une première grille de connexion 1 présentant huit bornes de sortie 4 et une seconde grille de connexion 2 présentant quatre bornes de sortie 4.The connection device according to the invention also comprises conductive track transfer means 5, attributing after assembly connection grids 1 and 2; a different number of output terminals 4 to the gates of connection 1 and 2. One thus obtains, referring for example to Figures 4 and 5 a first lead frame 1 having eight output terminals 4 and a second lead frame 2 having four output terminals 4.

Selon l'exemple de réalisation représenté par exemple aux figures 2 et 3 les grilles de connexion 1 et 2 une fois assemblées, sont utilisables au choix avec un nombre de bornes de sortie 4 identique ou différent. L'utilisateur peut disposer d'une première série de bornes de sortie 4 au nombre de huit et une seconde série de bornes de sortie 4 au nombre de quatre selon une première variante d'utilisation ou utiliser de façon standard le dispositif de connexion de manière à disposer de deux grilles de connexion 1 et 2 présentant chacune six bornes de sortie 4. L'une d'entre elles bénéficie alors de deux bornes de sortie 4 inutilisées. Il est ainsi possible avec des éléments standards de s'adapter à des cas particuliers de câblage ou à des configurations, notamment dans l'assemblage de contacts tournants d'une colonne de direction. La possibilité de répartir des pistes conductrices 5 entre les grilles 1 et 2 est particulièrement intéressante sur le plan technique et sur le plan économique.According to the exemplary embodiment represented for example in Figures 2 and 3 Once connected, the connection grids 1 and 2 can optionally be used with an identical or different number of output terminals 4. The user can have a first series of output terminals 4 to the number of eight and a second series of output terminals 4 to the number of four according to a first variant of use or use as standard the connection device so to have two gates 1 and 2 each having six output terminals 4. One of them then has two output terminals 4 unused. It is thus possible with standard elements to adapt to particular cases of wiring or configurations, particularly in the assembly of rotating contacts of a steering column. The possibility of distributing conductive tracks 5 between grids 1 and 2 is of particular interest from the technical point of view and from the economic point of view.

Selon un exemple de réalisation, les grilles de connexion 1 et 2 sont montées par exemple par clipsage sur une pièce support isolante électrique. Les grilles de connexion 1 et 2 peuvent ainsi venir enserrer, sous forme de structure sandwich, la pièce support. Les pistes conductrices 5 et les grilles de connexion 1 et 2 sont au moins partiellement intégrées dans un support en matière isolante électrique, lequel présente des orifices dans lesquels débouchent lesdites pistes conductrices 5 afin de réaliser les bornes d'entrée 3 et de sortie 4. Le support en matière isolante électrique est par exemple à base de Polyamides chargés d'un matériau plastique, par exemple référencé par PA 6.6 GF 30.According to an exemplary embodiment, the connection grids 1 and 2 are mounted for example by clipping on an electrical insulating support piece. The grids of connection 1 and 2 can thus come to grip, in the form of sandwich structure, the support part. The conductive tracks 5 and the connection grids 1 and 2 are at least partially integrated in a support of electrical insulating material, which has orifices into which said conductive tracks 5 open in order to produce the input 3 and output 4 terminals. The support of electrical insulating material is for example based on polyamides loaded with a plastic material, for example referenced PA 6.6 GF 30.

Les pistes conductrices 5 sont par exemple apparentes sur une face interne des grilles de connexion 1 et 2. Les pistes conductrices 5 sont de préférence au moins partiellement recouvertes par une couche isolante électrique. On évite ainsi des risques de court-circuit lorsque les grilles de connexion 1 et 2 sont assemblées directement sans pièce support réalisant l'interface.The conductive tracks 5 are for example apparent on an internal face of the connection gates 1 and 2. The conductive tracks 5 are preferably at least partially covered by an electrical insulating layer. This avoids the risk of short-circuit when the connection grids 1 and 2 are assembled directly without support piece forming the interface.

Les moyens de transfert comportent par exemple au moins une piste conductrice partielle 8 s'étendant entre la borne d'entrée 3 correspondante et une extrémité apparente et accessible 9 sur la face interne de la seconde grille de connexion 2.The transfer means comprise for example at least one partial conductive track 8 extending between the corresponding input terminal 3 and an apparent and accessible end 9 on the internal face of the second connection grid 2.

Les moyens de transfert comportent également au moins une piste conductrice complémentaire 10 s'étendant entre la borne de sortie 4 correspondante et une extrémité apparente et accessible 12 complémentaire sur la face interne de la première grille 1. Les extrémités de pistes 9 et 12 sont alors en contact après l'assemblage des grilles de connexion 1 et 2. On obtient ainsi avec deux câbles plats 6 standards, présentant six voies (six pistes conductrices 5) chacun, une configuration dans laquelle le dispositif de connexion conforme à l'invention, constituant une des extrémités des câbles plats 6, permet d'obtenir une solution équivalente à l'utilisation d'un câbles plat 6 à quatre voies et d'un câble plat 6 complémentaire à huit voies. On pourra par exemple se reporter aux figures 6 et 7. L'avantage de la solution conforme à l'invention réside dans l'utilisation de câbles standards, évitant la fabrication de câbles spécifiques. Les éléments de connexion 13 et 14 présentant par exemple une configuration de deux fois deux voies et de huit voies respectivement, peuvent ainsi être connectés sur le dispositif de connexion conforme à l'invention. L'autre extrémité des câbles plats 6 est raccordée à un élément de connexion standard 15 connu en tant que tel.The transfer means also comprise at least one complementary conductive track 10 extending between the corresponding output terminal 4 and an open and accessible end 12 complementary to the inner face of the first gate 1. The ends of tracks 9 and 12 are then in contact after the connection gates 1 and 2 are assembled. Thus, two standard flat cables 6 having six channels (six conductive tracks 5) each are obtained, a configuration in which the connection device according to the invention constituting one end of the flat cables 6, provides a solution equivalent to the use of a flat cable 6 to four channels and a flat cable 6 complementary eight-way. For example, we can refer to Figures 6 and 7 . The advantage of the solution according to the invention lies in the use of standard cables, avoiding the manufacture of specific cables. The connection elements 13 and 14 having for example a configuration of two times two channels and eight channels respectively, can thus be connected to the connection device according to the invention. The other end of the flat cables 6 is connected to a standard connecting member 15 known as such.

On obtient ainsi l'avantage d'avoir en combinaison d'une part les pistes conductrices 5 présentant une parfaite continuité électrique et satisfaisant par conséquent à des normes de sécurité en vigueur comme c'est le cas par exemple pour le fonctionnement d'organes de sécurité tels que des airbags, et d'autre part des pistes conductrices 5 dont la continuité électrique ne nécessite pas de satisfaire à des critères de sécurité aussi élevés, notamment dans la commande de fonctionnalité telle qu'une radio.This gives the advantage of having in combination on the one hand the conductive tracks 5 having a perfect electrical continuity and therefore satisfying safety standards in force as is the case for example for the operation of safety such as airbags, and secondly conductive tracks 5 whose electrical continuity does not require to meet such high safety criteria, especially in the control of functionality such as a radio.

On peut par exemple relier la seconde grille de connexion 2 électriquement à des airbags et la première grille de connexion 1 à un dispositif de commande ou de contrôle d'un autoradio.For example, it is possible to connect the second connection grid 2 electrically to airbags and the first connection grid 1 to a device for controlling or controlling a car radio.

Dans le dispositif de connexion électrique représenté par exemple aux figures 2 et 3, au moins une piste conductrice 5 s'étend en continuité électrique d'une part entre les bornes d'entrée 3 et de sortie 4 correspondantes, et d'autre part entre la borne d'entrée 3 correspondante et l'extrémité apparente et accessible 9 sur la face interne. La piste conductrice 5 présente ainsi une configuration à deux branches 16 et 17, l'une principale 16 et l'autre additionnelle 17. L'utilisateur du dispositif de connexion électrique peut ainsi faire un choix dans le nombre de bornes de sortie 4 respectives pour chacune des grilles de connexion 1 et 2.In the electrical connection device represented for example in Figures 2 and 3 at least one conductive track 5 extends in electrical continuity on the one hand between the corresponding input 3 and output 4 terminals, and on the other hand between the corresponding input terminal 3 and the visible and accessible end. 9 on the inside. The conductive track 5 thus has a configuration with two branches 16 and 17, one main 16 and the other additional 17. The user of the electrical connection device can thus make a choice in the number of output terminals 4 respectively for each of the connection grids 1 and 2.

Selon un exemple de réalisation, la branche additionnelle 17 ou la piste conductrice partielle 8 ou la piste complémentaire 10 présente une élasticité améliorant le contact entre les extrémités de piste 9 et 12.According to an exemplary embodiment, the additional branch 17 or the partial conductive track 8 or the complementary track 10 has an elasticity improving the contact between the track ends 9 and 12.

Les extrémités de piste 9 et 12 sont par exemple solidarisées entre elles par un point de soudure après l'assemblage des grilles de connexion 1 et 2. Ces dernières présentent avantageusement un dégagement de matière ou une fenêtre permettant d'accéder aux extrémités de piste 9 et 12 de manière à réaliser l'opération de soudure.The ends of the track 9 and 12 are for example secured to each other by a weld spot after the assembly of the connecting grids 1 and 2. These advantageously have a clearance of material or a window to access the ends of the track 9 and 12 so as to perform the welding operation.

Selon un exemple de réalisation et d'utilisation d'un dispositif conforme à l'invention, la première grille 1 présente six bornes d'entrée 3 et huit bornes de sortie 4, tandis que la seconde grille de connexion 2 présente six bornes d'entrée 3 et quatre bornes de sortie 4.According to an exemplary embodiment and use of a device according to the invention, the first gate 1 has six input terminals 3 and eight output terminals 4, while the second connection gate 2 has six terminals. input 3 and four output terminals 4.

L'ensemble des bornes de sortie sont par exemple adaptées notamment à l'engagement de fils électriques 7.The set of output terminals are for example adapted in particular to the engagement of electrical wires 7.

Le dispositif de connexion conforme à l'invention permet ainsi de réaliser un dispositif de liaison électrique tel que représenté par exemple aux figures 6 et 7. Ces dispositifs de liaison électriques sont particulièrement bien adaptés à l'utilisation dans des contacts tournants de colonnes de direction d'un véhicule ou dans des commandes sous volant d'un véhicule. Il est souvent nécessaire d'obtenir dans les applications précitées un encombrement minimum pour les dispositifs de liaison électrique, lesquels, conformes à l'invention répondent bien à ces exigences techniques.The connection device according to the invention thus makes it possible to produce an electrical connection device as represented for example in FIGS. Figures 6 and 7 . These electrical connection devices are particularly well suited for use in rotating contacts of steering columns of a vehicle or in controls under the steering wheel of a vehicle. It is often necessary to obtain in the above-mentioned applications a minimum space requirement for electrical connection devices which, according to the invention, meet these technical requirements.

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  1. Electrical connection device comprising:
    - a first (1) and a second (2) connection grid, each provided with a given number of input terminals (3), of output terminals (4) and of conductive tracks (5);
    - means for assembling the two connection grids (1, 2) together;
    - the conductive tracks (5) being visible on an inside face of the connection grids (1, 2); and
    - conductive track (5) transfer means giving, after assembly, a different number of output terminals (4) to the connection grids (1, 2);
    - the transfer means including at least one partial conductive track (8) extending between the corresponding input terminal (3) and a visible and accessible end (9) on the inside face of the second grid (2), and at least one complementary conductive track (10) extending between the corresponding output terminal (4) and a visible and accessible end (12) on the inside face of the first grid (1), the said track ends (9, 12) being in mutual contact after assembly of the connection grids (1, 2);
    - each input terminal (3) being electrically connected to at least one output terminal (4) via the conductive tracks (5, 8, 10).
  2. Electrical connection device comprising:
    - a first (1) and a second (2) connection grid, each provided with a given number of input terminals (3) and output terminals (4), each input terminal (3) being electrically connected to at least one output terminal (4) via conductive tracks (5);
    - means for assembling the two connection grids (1, 2) together;
    - the conductive tracks (5) being visible on an inside face of the connection grids (1, 2);
    - conductive track (5) transfer means giving, after assembly, a different number of output terminals (4) to the connection grids (1, 2);
    - at least one conductive track (5) extending with electrical continuity on the one hand between the corresponding input (3) and output (4) terminals, and on the other between the corresponding input terminal (3) and a visible and accessible end (9) on the inside face of the second grid (2), thus presenting a configuration with two branches (5 and 17);
    - the transfer means include at least one complementary conductive track (10) extending between the corresponding output terminal (4) and a visible and accessible end (12) on the inside face of the first grid (1), the said track ends (9, 12) being in mutual contact after assembly of the connection grids (1, 2).
  3. Electrical connection device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterised by the fact that the connection grids (1, 2) are mounted, for example by snap-fit, on an electrically insulating support piece.
  4. Electrical connection device as described in one of claims 1 to 3, characterised by the fact that the conductive tracks (5) are at least partially integrated in a support made of electrically insulating material, which presents orifices in which the said conductive tracks (5) emerge in order to form the input (3) and output (4) terminals.
  5. Connection device as described in claim 4, characterised by the fact that the conductive tracks (5) are at least partially covered by an electrically insulating layer.
  6. Connection device as described in one of claims 1 to 5, characterised by the fact that the branch (8, 10, 17) extending between the input (3) or output (4) terminal and the corresponding track end (9) or (12) respectively of at least one of the grids (1, 2), presents an elasticity improving contact with the track end (9, 12) of the other grid (1, 2).
  7. Electrical connection device as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised by the fact that the track ends (9, 12) are joined together by a spot of solder, after assembly of the connection grids (1, 2).
  8. Connection device as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised by the fact that the first connection grid (1) presents six input terminals (3) and four output terminals (4), the second connection grid (2) presenting six input terminals (3) and eight output terminals (4), the said output terminals (4) being in particular suitable for engagement of electrical wires (7).
  9. Electrical connection device comprising two flat cables (6) with six conductive tracks (5) each and connected at one of their ends to a connection device as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.
  10. Control mounted under the steering wheel of a vehicle including an electrical connection device as described in claim 9.
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