EP1610423A1 - Protection casing for electrical connection - Google Patents

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EP1610423A1
EP1610423A1 EP05350001A EP05350001A EP1610423A1 EP 1610423 A1 EP1610423 A1 EP 1610423A1 EP 05350001 A EP05350001 A EP 05350001A EP 05350001 A EP05350001 A EP 05350001A EP 1610423 A1 EP1610423 A1 EP 1610423A1
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Emmanuel Corre
Rodolphe Roux
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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
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/003—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits the coupling part being secured only to wires or cables
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5205—Sealing means between cable and housing, e.g. grommet
    • 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
    • H01R13/639—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap
    • H01R13/6392—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap for extension cord

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  • the invention relates to a protective housing for electrical connection.
  • This type of current distribution point is only not in the middle of a lawn and is mainly used to connect an extension cord which will then feed a power cord of an electrical appliance.
  • Such a device has limitations, for example, it is compatible only with only one type of grip. Indeed, it is impossible to use it with angled outlets or having a grip handle.
  • This housing locally contains brushes for the passage of cables outgoing, these brushes designed to protect dust inside the housing.
  • the invention proposes to provide a solution to the problems mentioned above.
  • the invention relates to a protective housing for connection comprising an envelope with sealing means, this housing being characterized in that it comprises means for accommodating at least two points of electrical distribution and has at least three cable passages centered on the plane of seal one of which is intended for an incoming cable for the power supply of a power strip.
  • It comprises an envelope with sealing means.
  • It includes means to house at least two distribution points electrical and has at least three cable passages through the envelope.
  • These cable passages are centered on the joint plane and one of the passages is intended for an incoming cable.
  • This housing housing for example a domestic power strip.
  • This waterproof housing allows the use of a domestic electrical power strip outside while protecting people from the risk of electric shock due, for example, to weather and safe for connected equipment. Indeed, we will be able to place in this housing a power strip with a power point and distribution points on which we will connect a power line and one or more distribution lines. The housing closed, the plugs will all be electrically protected.
  • the size of the housing and its shape may vary depending on the size of the electrical sockets and bases according to the regulations of the country where the housing is intended.
  • the power strip 1 can be a product of the trade with or without its pre-molded power cable and with or without its plug domesticated.
  • the waterproof housing is adapted and dimensioned according to the block chosen power strip.
  • the housing will have dimensions of the order of 25 cm for its length, 20cm for its depth and 12cm for its height.
  • the multi-socket block inside the housing base is maintained by means of setting means such as stops C.
  • Cable clamps A located in front of each socket and close to the cable ducts ensure the good mechanical maintenance of the cables entering and leaving the housing. These clamps A have an important role in the good grip of the cables by the cable passes.
  • the clamps A are arranged in the axis of the cable passes 5.
  • the clamps A are positioned at proximity of the cable passes 5 so as to ensure a good hold of the cable whatever is its size, shape or insulation.
  • clamps A consist of two flexible tongues in local support one against the other forming a flare at the entrance of the clamp. When introducing the cable, under a pressure effect, these two tabs deviate and trap the cable.
  • the choice of the thickness, the shape and the material of the tongues ensure their elasticity and their resistance to many cycles of use.
  • These A clamps are designed without sharp edges so as to avoid the injury of the cables during their grip.
  • the locking latches 4 located at the front of the housing are integral parts of the cover 3. A zone of lesser thickness makes it possible to ensure their articulation. This articulation can be optionally provided by a conventional hinge system rotational axis. These latches 4 ensure the support of the cover 3 on the seal and therefore the seal by a locking on the base of the housing 2. A curved tab located on the inner face of each lock allows an effective grip in the housing 101 receiver located at the front of the base 2 and opening towards the bottom.
  • the number of locks 4 may vary depending on the size of the housing and the number of connections to be made. There is at least one lock on the opposite side to the one with the hinge. The hinge on the back can be replaced with one or more locks.
  • hinges E allow the rotation of the lid 3 relative to the base 2 of the housing.
  • the arrangement, the size and the length of the hinges E are calculated so as to ensure good rigidity of the housing during its closure and during its current use.
  • the hinges E as locks 4 are, for example, integral parts of the housing. These hinges comprise, for example, a male part and a female part for a nesting at the axis of rotation, this nesting being obtained by momentary deformation of a portion of the hinge.

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The box (100) includes units in order to house phase, neutral and ground terminals and three cable passages pass cables across an envelope. A base (2) permits to position an electric multi-socket block, and to maintain input and output cables of the box. A cover (3) permits to access the connections on the multi-socket block.

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L'invention se rapporte à un boítier de protection pour connexion électrique.The invention relates to a protective housing for electrical connection.

Elle se rapporte également au boítier de protection équipé d'une multiprise.It also relates to the protective housing equipped with a power strip.

Le développement croissant de produits d'éclairages, de bricolage ou de loisirs amène le particulier à connecter de plus en plus de prises électriques de manière prolongée ou temporaire à l'extérieur. Ces raccordements électriques extérieurs sont donc soumis aux intempéries et parfois à des chocs involontaires.The growing development of lighting, DIY and leisure products leads the individual to connect more and more electrical outlets extended or temporary outside. These external electrical connections are therefore subject to bad weather and sometimes to unintentional shocks.

Ces connexions électriques domestiques sont souvent réalisées à l'extérieur de manière archaïque et sans protections adaptées. Un raccordement électrique inadapté à l'extérieur engendre des risques de chocs électriques vis-à-vis de l'utilisateur et de son entourage.These household electrical connections are often made outside of archaic way and without adequate protections. An electrical connection unsuitable for the exterior generates risks of electric shock vis-à-vis the user and his entourage.

On connaít des prises électriques destinées à être posées sur un mur à l'extérieur comprenant un couvercle que l'on soulève pour y introduire la prise mâle.We know electrical outlets to be placed on a wall outside comprising a lid that is lifted to introduce the plug.

Lorsque la prise mâle est en place, le couvercle est levé et il n'existe aucune protection aux projections d'eau. Ce type de point de distribution de courant ne se trouve pas au milieu d'une pelouse et sert principalement à y connecter une rallonge électrique qui alimentera ensuite un cordon d'alimentation d'un appareil électrique.When the plug is in place, the lid is lifted and there is no splash water protection. This type of current distribution point is only not in the middle of a lawn and is mainly used to connect an extension cord which will then feed a power cord of an electrical appliance.

On connaít également un boítier formé de deux demi-coques destiné à envelopper un ensemble composé d'une prise mâle engagée dans une prise femelle.We also know a housing formed of two half-shells for wrapping a set consisting of a plug engaged in a socket.

Un tel dispositif présente des limitations, par exemple, il n'est compatible qu'avec un seul type de prise. En effet, il est impossible de l'utiliser avec des prises coudées ou comportant une anse de préhension.Such a device has limitations, for example, it is compatible only with only one type of grip. Indeed, it is impossible to use it with angled outlets or having a grip handle.

En outre, comme il ne permet de protéger qu'une seule connexion, il donc faut multiplier les rallonges électriques et le nombre de boítiers si on souhaite multiplier les points de distribution électriques en un lieu éloigné de la source de courant.In addition, since it protects only one connection, it is necessary to multiply the extension cords and the number of enclosures if you want to multiply the electrical distribution points at a location away from the power source.

On connaít également (De- 29812130 U) un boítier dans lequel est monté une multiprise fixée à demeure. Un câble d'alimentation traverse la paroi latérale et comporte à son extrémité une fiche destiné a se brancher sur une prise ou un rallonge électrique.We also know (De- 29812130 U) a housing in which is mounted a power strip permanently fixed. A power cable passes through the side wall and has at its end a plug intended to be connected to a plug or an extension cord.

Ce boítier comporte localement des brosses permettant le passage des câbles sortants, ces brosses ayant vocation à protéger de la poussière l'intérieur du boítier. This housing locally contains brushes for the passage of cables outgoing, these brushes designed to protect dust inside the housing.

L'invention se propose d'apporter une solution aux problèmes évoqués ci-avant.The invention proposes to provide a solution to the problems mentioned above.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un boítier de protection pour connexion électrique comprenant une enveloppe avec des moyens d'étanchéité, ce boítier étant caractérisé en ce qu' il comprend des moyens en vue de loger au moins deux points de distribution électrique et présente au moins trois passages de câbles centrés sur le plan de joint dont un est destiné a un câble entrant pour l'alimentation d'une multiprise..For this purpose, the invention relates to a protective housing for connection comprising an envelope with sealing means, this housing being characterized in that it comprises means for accommodating at least two points of electrical distribution and has at least three cable passages centered on the plane of seal one of which is intended for an incoming cable for the power supply of a power strip.

L'invention sera bien comprise à l'aide de la description ci-après faite à titre d'exemple non limitatif en regard du dessin qui représente :

FIG 1 :
Vue d'un boítier ouvert équipé d'une multiprise
FIG 2 :
Vue du dessous du boítier
FIG 3 :
Vue d'un boítier fermé
FIG 4 :
Vue d'un détail du boítier.
The invention will be better understood using the following description given by way of non-limiting example with reference to the drawing which represents:
FIG 1:
View of an open housing equipped with a power strip
FIG 2:
Bottom view of the housing
FIG 3:
View of a closed housing
FIG 4:
View of a detail of the housing.

En se reportant au dessin, on voit un boítier 100 de protection pour connexion électrique.Referring to the drawing, we see a housing 100 of protection for connection electric.

Il comprend une enveloppe avec des moyens d'étanchéité.It comprises an envelope with sealing means.

Il comprend des moyens en vue de loger au moins deux points de distribution électrique et présente au moins trois passages de câbles au travers de l'enveloppe.It includes means to house at least two distribution points electrical and has at least three cable passages through the envelope.

Ces passages de câbles sont centrés sur le plan de joint et l'un des passages est destiné à un câble entrant.These cable passages are centered on the joint plane and one of the passages is intended for an incoming cable.

Par point de distribution, on comprendra la phase, le neutre et éventuellement la terre.By distribution point, we understand the phase, the neutral and possibly the Earth.

Ce boítier loge par exemple un bloc multiprises domestique.
Ce boítier étanche permet l'utilisation d'un bloc multiprises électriques domestique à l'extérieur tout en préservant les personnes des risques de chocs électriques dus, par exemple, aux intempéries et sans danger pour les matériels connectés.
En effet, on va pouvoir placer dans ce boítier un bloc multiprise comportant un point alimentation et des points de distribution sur lesquelles on branchera d'une ligne d'alimentation et une ou plusieurs lignes de distribution. Le boítier fermé, les prises seront toutes protégées électriquement. This housing housing for example a domestic power strip.
This waterproof housing allows the use of a domestic electrical power strip outside while protecting people from the risk of electric shock due, for example, to weather and safe for connected equipment.
Indeed, we will be able to place in this housing a power strip with a power point and distribution points on which we will connect a power line and one or more distribution lines. The housing closed, the plugs will all be electrically protected.

Ce boítier étanche a pour vocation d'être utilisé à l'extérieur pour des applications aussi diverses que variées telles que le bricolage, le jardinage, le camping ou les loisirs nautiques.
Les moyens d'étanchéité sont, dans l'exemple représenté, aptes à protéger les points de connexions des projections d'eau mais ne permettent pas d'immerger le boítier.
Comme on peut le voir, le bloc multiprises 1 est constitué, d'une part, d'une embase mâle permettant d'accueillir un prolongateur électrique muni d'une fiche femelle domestique (trois pôles + terre) ou une fiche à deux pôles et, d'autre part, de plusieurs embases femelles permettant d'alimenter n'importe quel appareillage électrique muni d'une fiche mâle domestique. Le format ou la taille des embases mâle ou femelles peuvent varier selon la réglementation en vigueur de chaque pays.
Ce bloc multiprises 1 présente sur une même face les points d'alimentation et de distribution en vue de raccorder, d'une part, la prise femelle d'un cordon électrique prolongateur et, d'autre part, plusieurs prises électriques mâles quelque soit leur taille ou format.
Cette solution intégrant une multiprise comprenant deux ou plusieurs points de distribution ainsi qu'un point d'alimentation destiné à recevoir un connecteur amovible disposé à l'extrémité d'une rallonge permet de ne pas être dépendant d'une longueur de câble si celui ci était solidaire du bloc multiprise. On peut utiliser une rallonge électrique de la longueur souhaitée en sachant que la connexion sera protégée.
Le boítier 100 est constitué de deux coques formant l'enveloppe.
Une de ces deux coques sera appelée socle 2 permettant de positionner, le bloc multiprises électrique et de maintenir les câbles entrant et sortant du boítier.
La deuxième coque constitue un couvercle 3 permettant d'accéder aisément aux connexions sur le bloc multiprises.
Les broches des prises mâles ou femelle sont orientées de manière à positionner les câbles vers le haut et l'avant du boítier si l'on utilise des prises à sortie de câble coudées.
Pour loger ces parties de câbles, on notera que le couvercle est bombé notamment au niveau de la zone située entre le bloc multiprises et les passages de câbles.
Ainsi, une prise coudée qui aura sa sortie de câble sensiblement orientée vers le haut pourra être connectée sans soucis de détérioration du câble due à une trop forte courbure.
L'embase mâle destinée à l'arrivée du cordon d'alimentation électrique est légèrement en retrait par rapport à la face avant des points de distribution électrique de manière à dégager le plus d'espace possible pour la connexion des prises électriques deux pôles ou trois pôles +terre.
Ce bloc multiprises 1 peut comporter les options suivantes:

  • un interrupteur général lumineux ou non
  • un disjoncteur magnétothermique avec dispositif de réarmement
  • un système différentiel assurant la protection des personnes.
Les deux coques procurent une étanchéité grâce à un joint périphérique intégré à ces mêmes coques et grâce à des passes câbles 5 étanches positionnés à l'entrée ou à la sortie de chaque câble.
Au niveau du plan de joint des deux coques, on y trouve, d'une part, une gorge 10 logeant un joint plat et, d'autre part, une lèvre 11 qui vient s'appliquer sur le joint.
Cette lèvre est soit directement présentée par le bord du couvercle soit rapportée sur le bord du couvercle.
Ce joint périphérique est complété par des joints 5 dits passes câbles situés au niveau des passages de câbles centrés sur le plan de joint.
Avantageusement, ces passes câbles sont efficaces quelque soit la forme du câble ou de son diamètre.
Pour cela, le passe câble comprend plusieurs lamelles 5A souples placées et écartées dans l'axe qu'occupera le câble.
Ces coques sont obtenues par moulage et injection plastique. Elles peuvent être issues d'un même moule comme de deux moules indépendants.
Dans ce dernier cas, le couvercle 3 et socle 2 sont conçus comme des pièces complémentaires mais distincts à la fabrication.
L'assemblage des deux coques s'effectue, alors, manuellement par simple encliquetage d'une partie de charnière E dans l'autre partie.This waterproof case is designed to be used outdoors for applications as diverse as varied such as DIY, gardening, camping or water sports.
The sealing means are, in the example shown, able to protect the connection points splash water but do not allow to immerse the housing.
As can be seen, the power strip 1 consists, on the one hand, of a male base for accommodating an extension cable with a domestic plug (three poles + earth) or a two-pole plug and on the other hand, several female sockets to power any electrical equipment with a domestic plug. The size or size of the male or female sockets may vary according to the regulations in force in each country.
This power strip 1 has on the same face the supply and distribution points for connecting, on the one hand, the socket of an extension cord and, on the other hand, several male electrical plugs whatever their size or format.
This solution incorporating a power strip comprising two or more distribution points and a feed point for receiving a removable connector disposed at the end of an extension allows not to be dependent on a length of cable if it was attached to the power strip. An extension cord of the desired length can be used with the knowledge that the connection will be protected.
The housing 100 consists of two shells forming the envelope.
One of these two shells will be called base 2 to position the power strip and maintain the cables entering and leaving the housing.
The second shell is a cover 3 for easy access to connections on the power strip.
The male or female plug pins are oriented to position the cables up and forward of the housing if angled cable outlets are used.
To accommodate these cable parts, it should be noted that the lid is curved especially at the area between the power strip and the cable passages.
Thus, an angled socket that will have its cable exit substantially facing upwards can be connected without worry of deterioration of the cable due to too much curvature.
The male base for the arrival of the power supply cord is slightly set back from the front of the electrical distribution points so as to clear the most space possible for the connection of electrical outlets two poles or three poles + earth.
This power strip 1 can include the following options:
  • a light switch or not
  • a magnetothermic circuit breaker with reset device
  • a differential system ensuring the protection of persons.
The two shells provide a seal thanks to a peripheral seal built into these shells and through waterproof cable runs positioned at the entrance or exit of each cable.
At the joint plane of the two shells, there is, on the one hand, a groove 10 housing a flat gasket and, on the other hand, a lip 11 which is applied to the gasket.
This lip is either directly presented by the edge of the lid is attached to the edge of the lid.
This peripheral seal is completed by joints 5 called cable passes located at the cable passages centered on the joint plane.
Advantageously, these cable passes are effective regardless of the shape of the cable or its diameter.
For this, the cable pass comprises a plurality of flexible strips 5A placed and spaced in the axis that will occupy the cable.
These shells are obtained by molding and plastic injection. They can come from the same mold as two independent molds.
In the latter case, the cover 3 and base 2 are designed as complementary but separate parts in the manufacture.
The assembly of the two shells is then performed manually by simply snapping a portion of hinge E in the other part.

La sélection des matériaux de fabrication du boítier est faite, de préférence selon les critères suivants:

  • matériau diélectrique et non propagateur de la flamme
  • matériau sans halogènes
  • matériau résistant dans le temps aux agressions solaires et aux intempéries.
The selection of the manufacturing materials of the housing is made, preferably according to the following criteria:
  • dielectric material and flame retardant
  • halogen-free material
  • weather-resistant material with solar aggressions and bad weather.

La rigidité du boítier lui permet d'assurer une bonne étanchéité malgré les déformations subies pendant sa fermeture ou en cas de chocs légers.
La bonne rigidité du boítier est assurée par au moins un des critères suivants:

  • une épaisseur suffisante du matériau constituant le socle 2 et le couvercle 3,
  • un nombre de nervures B, leur taille et leur répartition sur les surfaces à rigidifier
  • la forme extérieur du socle 2 ou du couvercle 3
The rigidity of the housing allows it to ensure a good seal despite the deformations suffered during its closure or in case of light shocks.
The good rigidity of the housing is provided by at least one of the following criteria:
  • a sufficient thickness of the material constituting the base 2 and the cover 3,
  • a number of ribs B, their size and their distribution on the surfaces to be stiffened
  • the outer shape of base 2 or cover 3

La taille du boítier et sa forme peuvent varier en fonction de l'encombrement des prises et embases électriques en fonction de la réglementation du pays où le boítier est destiné.The size of the housing and its shape may vary depending on the size of the electrical sockets and bases according to the regulations of the country where the housing is intended.

Selon une variante non illustrée, le bloc multiprises 1 peut être un produit du commerce avec ou sans son câble d'alimentation pré-moulé et avec ou sans sa fiche mâle domestique. Dans ce cas le boítier étanche est adapté et dimensionné selon le bloc multiprise choisi.According to a variant not illustrated, the power strip 1 can be a product of the trade with or without its pre-molded power cable and with or without its plug domesticated. In this case the waterproof housing is adapted and dimensioned according to the block chosen power strip.

A titre d'exemple non limitatif, le boítier aura des dimensions de l'ordre de 25cm pour sa longueur, 20cm pour sa profondeur et 12cm pour sa hauteur.As a non-limiting example, the housing will have dimensions of the order of 25 cm for its length, 20cm for its depth and 12cm for its height.

Le maintien du bloc multiprises à l'intérieur du socle boítier s'effectue grâce a des moyens de calage telles des butées C.The multi-socket block inside the housing base is maintained by means of setting means such as stops C.

Lorsque l'on referme le boítier, deux épaulements C1 situés à l'intérieur du couvercle viennent en butée sur le haut du bloc multiprises 1 de manière à assurer son maintien quelque soit la position d'utilisation du boítier.When closing the housing, two shoulders C1 located inside the cover abut on the top of the power strip 1 so as to ensure its maintaining whatever the position of use of the housing.

Des pinces câbles A situées en face de chaque prise et proches des passes câbles assurent le bon maintien mécanique des câbles entrant et sortant du boítier. Ces pinces A ont un rôle important sur la bonne préhension des câbles par les passes câbles. Les pinces A sont disposées dans l'axe des passes câbles 5. Les pinces A sont positionnées à proximité des passes câbles 5 de manière à assurer une bonne tenue du câble quelque soit sa taille, sa forme ou son isolant.Cable clamps A located in front of each socket and close to the cable ducts ensure the good mechanical maintenance of the cables entering and leaving the housing. These clamps A have an important role in the good grip of the cables by the cable passes. The clamps A are arranged in the axis of the cable passes 5. The clamps A are positioned at proximity of the cable passes 5 so as to ensure a good hold of the cable whatever is its size, shape or insulation.

Ces pinces A sont constituées de deux languettes souples en appui local l'une contre l'autre formant un évasement à l'entrée de la pince. Lors de l'introduction du câble, sous un effet de pression, ces deux languettes s'écartent et emprisonnent le câble. Le choix de l'épaisseur, de la forme et de la matière des languettes assurent leur élasticité et leur résistance à de nombreux cycles d'utilisation. Ces pinces A sont conçues sans arrêtes vives de manière à éviter la blessure des câbles lors de leur préhension.These clamps A consist of two flexible tongues in local support one against the other forming a flare at the entrance of the clamp. When introducing the cable, under a pressure effect, these two tabs deviate and trap the cable. The choice of the thickness, the shape and the material of the tongues ensure their elasticity and their resistance to many cycles of use. These A clamps are designed without sharp edges so as to avoid the injury of the cables during their grip.

Les verrous de fermeture 4 situés à l'avant du boítier font parties intégrantes du couvercle 3. Une zone de moindre épaisseur permet d'assurer leur articulation. Cette articulation peut être le cas échéant assurée par un système de charnière classique à axe de rotation.
Ces verrous 4 assurent l'appui du couvercle 3 sur le joint d'étanchéité et par conséquent l'étanchéité par un verrouillage sur le socle du boítier 2. Une patte incurvée située sur la face interne de chaque verrou permet une prise efficace dans le logement 101 récepteur situé à l'avant du socle 2 et débouchant vers le dessous.
Le nombre de verrous 4 peut varier en fonction de la taille du boítier et du nombre de connexions à effectuer. Il y a au moins un verrou situé sur le bord opposé à celui présentant l'articulation.
On peut remplacer la charnière située à l'arrière par un ou plusieurs verrous.
A l'arrière du boítier, deux charnières E permettent la rotation du couvercle 3 par rapport au socle 2 du boítier. La disposition, la taille et la longueur des charnières E sont calculées de manière à assurer une bonne rigidité du boítier lors de sa fermeture et lors de son utilisation courante. Les charnières E comme les verrous 4 font, par exemple, parties intégrantes du boítier.
Ces charnières comprennent, par exemple, une partie mâle et une partie femelle pour un emboítement au niveau de l'axe de rotation, cet emboítement étant obtenu par déformation momentanée d'une partie de la charnière.The locking latches 4 located at the front of the housing are integral parts of the cover 3. A zone of lesser thickness makes it possible to ensure their articulation. This articulation can be optionally provided by a conventional hinge system rotational axis.
These latches 4 ensure the support of the cover 3 on the seal and therefore the seal by a locking on the base of the housing 2. A curved tab located on the inner face of each lock allows an effective grip in the housing 101 receiver located at the front of the base 2 and opening towards the bottom.
The number of locks 4 may vary depending on the size of the housing and the number of connections to be made. There is at least one lock on the opposite side to the one with the hinge.
The hinge on the back can be replaced with one or more locks.
At the rear of the housing, two hinges E allow the rotation of the lid 3 relative to the base 2 of the housing. The arrangement, the size and the length of the hinges E are calculated so as to ensure good rigidity of the housing during its closure and during its current use. The hinges E as locks 4 are, for example, integral parts of the housing.
These hinges comprise, for example, a male part and a female part for a nesting at the axis of rotation, this nesting being obtained by momentary deformation of a portion of the hinge.

Les passes câbles 5 sont, de préférence, des pièces rapportées qui procurent l'étanchéité du boítier au niveau de chaque entrée ou sortie de câble. Ces passes câbles 5 sont disposés en face de chaque prise du bloc multiprises.
Ces passes câbles 5 sont constitués de deux corps complémentaires situés de part et d'autre du boítier.
Chaque corps possède un groupe de lèvres en demi-cercle. L'étanchéité du passe câble 5 est assuré lorsque les deux coquilles sont associées l'une à l'autre c'est à dire à la fermeture et au verrouillage du boítier.
La tenue du passe câble 5 dans son logement est obtenue par un épaulement intégré dans le socle 2 ou dans le couvercle 3. Cet épaulement évite la perte du passe câble lors de l'ouverture du boítier ou en cas de forte déformation par le câble.
La sélection des matériaux de fabrication des passes câbles 5 est faite, de préférence, selon les critères suivants:

  • matériau diélectrique et non propagateur de la flamme
  • matériau sans halogène
  • matériau résistant dans le temps aux agressions solaires et aux intempéries
  • matériau souple, élastique et endurant avec un état de surface abrasive (exemple: caoutchouc, néoprène, polyuréthane)
Ces passes câbles 5 sont constitués en interne de plusieurs lèvres fines qui se déforment autour des câbles lors de la fermeture du boítier. Ces fines lèvres effectuent à elles seules plusieurs barrières d'étanchéité entre l'extérieur et l'intérieur du boítier. Le nombre, la forme et la disposition de ces lèvres assurent une étanchéité minimale quelque soit le type ou la forme du câble traversant le passe câbles 5. Les lèvres vont donc s'appliquer sur la face externe du câble et épouser celui ci dans une fourchette de variation dimensionnelle.
En l'absence de câble et lors de la fermeture du boítier, le passe câble 5 forme une parfaite étanchéité grâce aux lèvres supérieures qui viennent épouser les lèvres inférieures.
Les lèvres sont réparties suivant l'axe de positionnement du câble.
Du fait que ces lèvres soient écartées les unes des autres, elles agissent comme des sas.
Ce boítier possède deux empreintes de fixation D permettant de le suspendre selon deux axes du boítier. Ces empreintes D sont intégrées dans la masse du socle 2 du boítier. L'intérêt de ses empreintes D est de permettre, sans pièce rapportée, de suspendre ce boítier de manière vertical et d'éviter par exemple une utilisation prolongée au sol: risque de choc ou d'écrasement, risque d'accumulation d'eau lors d'intempéries. Ces empreintes D sont disposées de manière à favoriser une utilisation verticale en fonction des intempéries et des ruissellements.
Comme on peut le voir la face du dessous du socle est plane.
La face interne du fond du socle comporte des raidisseurs qui se prolongent sur la face interne des parois latérales.
Localement certains raidisseurs peuvent former une butée latérale pour le bloc multiprises.The cable runs 5 are preferably inserts that provide sealing of the housing at each input or output cable. These cable passes 5 are arranged in front of each socket of the power strip.
These cable passes 5 consist of two complementary bodies located on either side of the housing.
Each body has a group of semicircular lips. The tightness of the cable duct 5 is ensured when the two shells are associated with each other, ie when the housing is closed and locked.
The holding of the cable 5 in its slot is obtained by a shoulder integrated in the base 2 or in the cover 3. This shoulder avoids the loss of the cable pass when opening the housing or in case of strong deformation by the cable.
The selection of cable-pass manufacturing materials 5 is preferably made according to the following criteria:
  • dielectric material and flame retardant
  • halogen-free material
  • weather-resistant material against solar and weather attack
  • flexible, elastic and enduring material with an abrasive surface condition (eg rubber, neoprene, polyurethane)
These cable passes 5 consist internally of several thin lips that deform around the cables during the closure of the housing. These thin lips alone perform several sealing barriers between the outside and the inside of the housing. The number, shape and arrangement of these lips provide a minimum seal regardless of the type or shape of the cable passing through the cable 5. The lips will therefore be applied to the outer face of the cable and marry it in a range of dimensional variation.
In the absence of cable and when closing the housing, the cable pass 5 form a perfect seal thanks to the upper lips that marry the lower lips.
The lips are distributed along the axis of positioning of the cable.
Because these lips are separated from each other, they act as airlocks.
This case has two fixing fingerprints D to suspend it along two axes of the housing. These fingerprints D are integrated in the mass of the base 2 of the housing. The advantage of its fingerprints D is to allow, without insert, to suspend this housing vertically and avoid for example a prolonged use on the ground: risk of shock or crushing, risk of water accumulation during bad weather. These fingerprints D are arranged to favor vertical use depending on the weather and runoff.
As can be seen the underside of the base is flat.
The inner face of the bottom of the base has stiffeners which extend on the inner face of the side walls.
Locally some stiffeners may form a lateral stop for the power strip.

On va donc disposer d'un boítier logeant une multiprise comprenant au moins deux points de distribution et un point d'alimentation destiné à recevoir un connecteur amovible.We will therefore have a housing housing a power strip including at least two distribution points and a power point to receive a connector removable.

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Boítier de protection pour connexion électrique comprenant une enveloppe avec des moyens d'étanchéité, ce boítier (100) étant caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens en vue de loger au moins deux points de distribution électrique et présente au moins trois passages (20) de câbles centrés sur le plan de joint dont un est destiné a un câble entrant pour l'alimentation d'une multiprise.Protective housing for electrical connection comprising an envelope with sealing means, this housing (100) being characterized in that it comprises means for housing at least two electrical distribution points and has at least three passages (20). ) of cables centered on the joint plane, one of which is intended for an incoming cable for the power supply of a power strip. Boítier de protection selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le boítier (100) est constitué de deux coques formant d'une part un socle (2) permettant de positionner, un bloc multiprises électrique et, d'autre part, d'un couvercle (3) bombé.Protective housing according to claim 1 characterized in that the housing (100) consists of two shells forming on the one hand a base (2) for positioning, an electric power block and on the other hand, a cover (3) curved. Boítier de protection selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des passes câbles (5) constitués de deux corps complémentaires situés de part et d'autre du plan de joint des coques avec chaque corps possédant un groupe de lèvres.Protective housing according to claim 1 characterized in that it comprises cable passes (5) consisting of two complementary bodies located on either side of the joint plane of the shells with each body having a group of lips. Boítier de protection selon la revendication 3 caractérisé en ce que le passe câble comprend plusieurs lamelles 5A souples placées et écartées suivant l'axe du câble.Protective housing according to claim 3 characterized in that the cable pass comprises a plurality of flexible strips 5A placed and spaced apart along the axis of the cable. Boítier de protection selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des pinces (A) disposées dans l'axe des passes câbles (5) et positionnées à proximité des passes câbles (5).Protective housing according to claim 1 characterized in that it comprises clamps (A) arranged in the axis of the cable passes (5) and positioned near the cable channels (5). Boítier de protection selon la revendication 1 caractérisé les pinces (A) sont constituées de deux languettes souples en appui local l'une contre l'autre formant un évasement à l'entrée de la pince.Protective housing according to claim 1 characterized the clamps (A) consist of two soft tongues in local support against each other forming a flare at the input of the clamp. Boítier de protection selon la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce qu'au niveau du plan de joint des deux coques, ce boítier comporte, d'une part, une gorge logeant un joint plat et, d'autre part, une lèvre qui vient s'appliquer sur le joint.Protective housing according to claim 2 characterized in that at the joint plane of the two shells, this housing comprises, firstly, a groove housing a flat seal and, secondly, a lip that comes s' apply on the joint. Boítier de protection selon la revendication 2 caractérisé en que les deux coques sont reliées par une charnière et comporte au moins un verrou.Protective housing according to claim 2 characterized in that the two shells are connected by a hinge and comprises at least one lock. Boítier de protection selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la face interne du fond du socle comporte des raidisseurs qui se prolongent sur la face interne des parois latérales. Protective housing according to claim 1 characterized in that the inner face of the bottom of the base comprises stiffeners which extend on the inner face of the side walls. Boítier de protection selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens de calage.Protective housing according to claim 1 characterized in that it comprises wedging means. Boítier de protection équipé d'une multiprise selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédente caractérisé en ce que la multiprise comprend au moins deux points de distribution et un point d'alimentation destiné à recevoir un connecteur amovible.Protective housing equipped with a power strip according to any preceding claim characterized in that the power strip comprises at least two distribution points and a feed point for receiving a removable connector.
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