EP1650835B1 - Electrical connector - Google Patents

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EP1650835B1
EP1650835B1 EP04024838A EP04024838A EP1650835B1 EP 1650835 B1 EP1650835 B1 EP 1650835B1 EP 04024838 A EP04024838 A EP 04024838A EP 04024838 A EP04024838 A EP 04024838A EP 1650835 B1 EP1650835 B1 EP 1650835B1
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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
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/28—Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable
    • 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
    • H01R13/40—Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/42—Securing in a demountable manner
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/20—Coupling parts carrying sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable
    • 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
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/10—Sockets for co-operation with pins or blades
    • H01R13/11—Resilient sockets
    • H01R13/111—Resilient sockets co-operating with pins having a circular transverse section
    • 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
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/15—Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure
    • H01R13/18—Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure with the spring member surrounding the socket
    • 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
    • H01R13/40—Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/405—Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2101/00—One pole

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  • the present invention relates to an electrical connector according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a coupling contact portion of the known coupling is designed in tubular construction and separated or divided by extending in the insertion direction of the plug slots in four contact tongues.
  • the contact tongues are elastic at their distal, d. H. from the object end pointing end portions radially to the plug contact portion deflected.
  • a non-continuous or interrupted circular outer groove is formed in the outer surfaces of the contact tongues in the circumferential direction.
  • An auxiliary spring is inserted into the outer groove and presses the contact tongues radially inward.
  • a disadvantage of this connector is that the conductive parts of the plug and the coupling are on their surfaces, making short and ground faults are possible. Furthermore, the plug-in connection can be separated by slightly pulling the plug or the coupling, or separates itself by vibrations.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a generic connector, which overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages and has improved temperature resistance.
  • FIG. 7 A first embodiment of a connector 14 according to the invention is shown in FIG Fig. 7 shown, the Fig. 1 to 6 Components of the inventive connector 14 show.
  • plug contact piece 10 of a plug 12 of the inventive connector 14 is made of an electrically conductive material, preferably a copper-nickel-silicon-based copper alloy (for example "Lobrodur 18" from Walter Looser AG, Zurich, Switzerland; DIN EN 12167, CuNi2Si, CW111C).
  • the plug contact piece 10 is shaped rotationally symmetrical with respect to a rotation axis A, wherein the rotation axis A defines a longitudinal direction L.
  • the plug contact piece 10 has in the longitudinal direction L, on the one hand, a pin-shaped plug contact region 16 and, on the other hand, a plug connection region 20, wherein the plug connection region 20 has an end face 22 at the end of the plug contact piece 10. Between the plug contact region 16 and the plug connection region 20 and directly adjacent to both, a cylindrical holding section 18 is arranged.
  • the plug contact region 16 has a cylindrical shape with a diameter D1 over a large area, with the free end of the plug contact region 16 tapering conically.
  • the plug contact region 16 preferably has a coating, wherein in one embodiment, which is used up to 170 ° C, the coating consists of two layers of nickel. In a further embodiment, which is used up to 300 ° C, the coating is preferably made of two layers of nickel and above a layer of gold.
  • the coating may also be designed differently, for example with other materials and / or a different number of layers.
  • the holding portion 18 has a cylindrical shape, wherein the diameter D2 of this cylinder is greater than the diameter D1 of the plug contact region 16.
  • an external thread 26 preferably a fine thread, cut.
  • the plug connection region 20 likewise has the shape of a cylinder, wherein a diameter D3 of this Cylinder between the diameter D1 of the plug contact portion 16 and the diameter D2 of the holding portion 18 is located.
  • the plug connection region 20 has, starting from the end face 22 and running concentrically to the axis of rotation A, a cylindrical, stepped connection recess 28, this having a short and a long drill section 30, 32.
  • the short bore section 30 of radius B1 which is short in the longitudinal direction L, adjoins directly to the end face 22 and the longitudinal bore section 32 of radius B2 directly adjoins the short bore section 30 and extends over the entire remaining plug connection region 20, the radius B1 greater than the radius B2.
  • the plug connection region 20 is intended to produce an electrically conductive connection to a first connection conductor (not shown), this first connection conductor having an insulating jacket. To establish the connection between the plug connection region 20 and the first connection conductor, this is stripped at one end region and inserted into the connection recess 28 such that one end of the insulation jacket comes to lie in the region of the short bore section 30, preferably close to the long bore section 32.
  • the plug connection region 20 By mechanical deformation of the plug connection region 20, preferably by radial squeezing from six sides, the mechanical and electrically conductive connection between plug connection region 20 and the first connection conductor is produced.
  • a right-angled to the longitudinal direction L and the connector area 20 facing annular surface 34th the holding portion 18 forms a stop 34 'for a plug sleeve 40 described below.
  • the plug contact piece 10 is in the mounted state of the in the Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. 7 includes plug sleeve 40 shown.
  • the plug sleeve 40 In the longitudinal direction L as well as in the circumferential direction, the plug sleeve 40 completely surrounds the plug contact piece 10.
  • the plug sleeve 40 is substantially tubular and has in the longitudinal direction L at both ends depending on an opening 42, 42 ', wherein - see Fig. 3 - The opening 42 on the side of the male contact area 16 and the opening 42 'on the side of the connector area 20 is located.
  • the plug sleeve 40 has a region 44 adjoining the opening 42, which in turn has an internal thread 50 which is shaped to match the external thread 26 of the holding section 18.
  • the internal thread 50 forms a connecting region 50 'of the plug sleeve 40, which cooperates with a connecting region 96' of a coupling sleeve 90 described below and is at least as long as the plug contact region 16.
  • a guide region 46 adjoins the plug connection region 20 or defines a thin gap therewith and is opposite to it Turn plug connection area 20 slightly.
  • a length of the plug sleeve 40 is selected so that the plug sleeve 40 protrudes in the longitudinal direction L on both sides via the plug contact piece 10. This ensures protection for the plug contact region 16 as well as for the first connection conductor.
  • the plug sleeve 40 projects preferably on the side of the opening 42 between 0.1 mm and 3 mm, with an embodiment in which the plug sleeve protrudes by approximately 1 mm being preferred.
  • the plug sleeve 40 on circumferential recesses 52, so that the plug 10 can be kept well.
  • On the circumferential wells 52 can also be dispensed with or other means can be used, which increase the grip.
  • the material used for the plug sleeve 40 is an electrically insulating material, such as polyetheretherketone (PEEK, as known for example under the trade name Victrex PEEK - Art. No. 1000494 - the companyretert AG, Jonas, Switzerland) or ERTA (round rod from the company Angst + Pfister AG, Zurich, Switzerland, ERTA PEI, Art. No. 01.1715.9011), wherein the choice of material depends on the environmental condition in which the plug connection 14 is to be used. If a high temperature resistance up to 300 ° C is required, polyetheretherketone is preferably used, if a temperature resistance of up to 170 ° C is required, preferably ERTA is used.
  • PEEK polyetheretherketone
  • ERTA round rod from the company Angst + Pfister AG, Zurich, Switzerland
  • ERTA PEI Art. No. 01.1715.9011
  • the plug sleeve 40 is placed with the opening 42 ahead of the end face 22 of the plug contact piece 10 ago by screwing it on this, it should be ensured that the first lead previously passed through the plug sleeve 40 and with the plug connection region 20 is connected.
  • the stop 34 'of the male contact piece 10 cooperates with the counter-stop 48' of the plug sleeve 40, this is freely rotatable on the plug contact piece 40 and the assembly of the plug 12 is completed.
  • FIG. 7 An in Fig. 4, Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 Shown coupling contact piece 60 of a coupling 62 of the inventive connector 14 (see Fig. 7 ) is made of an electrically conductive material, preferably of the same material as the plug contact piece 10, and preferably has the same surface treatment.
  • the coupling contact piece 60 has a cylindrical shape and, except for slots 64 described below, is shaped rotationally symmetrical with respect to a rotation axis A ', wherein the rotation axis A' defines a longitudinal direction L '.
  • the coupling contact piece 60 has a sleeve-like coupling contact region 66, which extends centrally with respect to the axis of rotation A ', and subsequently has a coupling connection region 68 in the longitudinal direction L'.
  • the coupling connection region 68 has an end face 70 in the longitudinal direction L 'at the free end of the coupling contact piece 60.
  • the coupling contact region 66 has, from the free end, a contact recess 72 which is central to the axis of rotation A 'and which is shaped in such a way that good electrical contact with the plug contact region 16 can be produced. A length of this contact recess 72 is slightly longer than a length of the plug contact region 16. In an outer lateral surface of the coupling contact region 66, a circumferential recess 74 is formed. Next, the coupling contact region 66 has two, in the longitudinal direction L 'extending, diametrically opposed slots 64. Each of these slots 64 is open at an opening of Kotaktaus originallyung 72, whereby the coupling contact portion 66 is divided into two contact fingers 76, 76 '.
  • a spring element 78 for supporting external springing of the contact fingers 76, 76 ' is inserted, which the spring properties of the contact fingers 76, 76', in favor of the formation of a good electrical connection between the male contact area 16 and coupling contact area 66, amplified.
  • a spring element 78 for example, in Fig. 4 indicated, in the longitudinal direction L 'slotted spring sleeve 78a or in Fig. 4 indicated coil spring 78b are used, wherein the spring element 78 is in the region of the slots 64.
  • the slots 64 may also be arranged in a different number and differently, such as spiral.
  • the coupling connection region 68 has a face extending from the end face 70 and concentric with the axis of rotation A ' cylindrical connection recess 84.
  • the connection recess 84 is formed by a constant radius drill section.
  • the coupling connection region 68 has an external thread 82 at its free end region.
  • the coupling terminal portion 68 serves to receive a second terminal conductor (not shown). This has like the first connection conductor to an insulating jacket and is stripped in one end. The stripped end region of the second outer conductor is inserted into the connection recess 84 for establishing a conductive connection between this second connection conductor and the coupling connection region 68. Preferably, one end of the insulating jacket is as close as possible to the end face 70 of the coupling connection region 68.
  • Mechanical deformation of the coupling connection region 68 preferably by radial squeezing from six sides, produces the mechanical and electrically conductive connection between the coupling connection region 68 and the second connection conductor. When deforming the coupling connection region 60, care must be taken that the external thread 82 is not changed in shape.
  • the coupling contact piece 60 is in the assembled state of a in the Fig. 5, Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 Coupling sleeve 90 shown, which is made of the same material as the connector sleeve 40. In the longitudinal direction L 'as well as in the circumferential direction, the coupling sleeve 90 completely encloses the coupling contact piece 60.
  • the coupling sleeve 90 is substantially tubular and has in the longitudinal direction L 'at both ends depending on an opening 92, 92', wherein the opening 92 on the side of Clutch contact region 66 and the opening 92 'on the side of the coupling connection portion 68 is located.
  • the coupling sleeve 90 has a constant inner radius and is radially, except in the region of the recess 74, to the coupling contact piece 60 at or limited to the coupling contact piece 60 a thin gap and can be easily move on this.
  • Adjoining the opening 92 ', the coupling sleeve 90 has an internal thread 94, which is shaped to match the external thread 82 of the coupling connection region 68 and is approximately twice as long as the corresponding external thread 82.
  • the coupling sleeve 90 Adjacent to the opening 92, the coupling sleeve 90 has an external thread 96, which is formed to match the internal thread 50 of the connector sleeve 40 and has at least the same length as this.
  • the external thread 96 is a design for a connection region 96 'of the coupling sleeve 90, which cooperates with the connection region 50' of the connector sleeve 40.
  • the length of the coupling sleeve 90 is selected so that the coupling sleeve 90 protrudes in the longitudinal direction L 'on both sides via the coupling contact piece 60. This ensures protection for the coupling contact region 66 as well as for the second connection conductor, which is inserted into the connection recess 84.
  • the coupling sleeve 90 projects on the side of the opening 92 preferably between 0.1mm and 3mm, with a Embodiment in which the coupling sleeve 90 protrudes by about 1mm, is preferred.
  • the coupling sleeve 90 is slipped frontally from the coupling contact portion 66 side onto the coupling contact piece 60 and screwed therewith so that the coupling sleeve 90 protrudes on both sides via the coupling contact piece 60 .
  • the coupling sleeve 90 with the coupling contact piece 60 in the region of the thread 82, 94 are additionally glued.
  • a two-component epoxy resin is preferably used, which is temperature resistant at least up to the temperature to which the material of the coupling sleeve 90 is temperature resistant.
  • the adhesive is called Eccopont used.
  • plug connector 14 in which the plug 12 is inserted into the coupling 62, is obtained as follows: in a first step, the plug 12 is aligned with the coupling 62. For this purpose, the plug contact region 16 is placed opposite the coupling contact region 66 such that the two axes of rotation A, A 'fall on one another. By moving together of the plug 12 and the coupling 62, the plug sleeve 40 and the coupling sleeve 90 are brought into contact with each other, whereupon the internal thread 50 is screwed into the external thread 96, whereby the plug contact region 16 engages in the coupling contact region 66. By the spring element 78 (see Fig. 4 ), which is inserted in the recess 74, a good electrical connection between plug contact area 16 and coupling contact area 66 guaranteed. Once the coupling sleeve 90 comes into contact with the holding portion 18, the assembly is completed.
  • the plug 12 is unscrewed from the coupling 62 and, if necessary, the plug contact area 16 pulled out of the coupling contact area 66 out.
  • the plug 12 preferably has a length between 15mm and 30mm and a diameter between 3mm and 8mm, with a length of about 24mm and a diameter of about 5.4mm are particularly preferred.
  • the coupling 62 preferably has a length between 15mm and 30mm and a diameter between 2mm and 7mm, with a length of about 24mm and a diameter of about 4.5mm being particularly preferred.
  • the plugged connector 14 preferably has a total length between 20mm and 50mm, with a total length of about 39mm is particularly preferred on.
  • a second embodiment of a connector 14 according to the invention is in the 8 to 14 showing only the differences between the first embodiment and the second embodiment. It will be used for corresponding parts according to the first embodiment, the same reference numerals. For the assembly is also discussed only the differences between the first and the second embodiment.
  • plug contact piece 10 of the plug 12 has the Holding portion 18, on the side of the plug contact portion 16, a, shortened compared to the first embodiment, cylindrical portion 18 'and, thereafter, on the side of the male connection portion 20, a conical region 18''on.
  • the diameter D2 of the cylindrical region 18 ' is in turn greater than the diameter D1 of the plug contact region 16.
  • the holding portion 18 has in this embodiment, a smooth outer surface 24.
  • the holding section 18 in turn has the right angles to the longitudinal axis L and the male terminal portion 20 facing annular surface 34, which forms the stopper 34 'for the plug sleeve 40.
  • the in the Fig. 9, 10th and 14 shown plug sleeve 40 in contrast to that in the Fig. 2 shown connector shell of the first embodiment, a divided into two portions 45, 45 'region 44, wherein the portion 45, the connecting portion 50' forming internal thread 50 and the other portion 45 'has a smooth inner surface.
  • the portion 45 with internal thread 50 preferably formed as a fine thread, directly adjacent to the opening 42 at.
  • the inner diameter of the portion 45 'with a smooth inner surface is substantially equal to the core diameter of the internal thread 50.
  • the inner diameter of the portion 44' is greater than the inner diameter of the portion 45 '.
  • the diameters D2 and D2 'of the holding portion 18, the Core diameter of the internal thread 50 and the inner diameter of the portion 44 ' are coordinated so that the inner diameter of the portion 44' is slightly larger than the diameter D2 of the cylindrical portion of the holding portion 18 and that the diameter D2 'of the holding portion 18 is slightly smaller than that Core diameter of the internal thread 50.
  • plug connector 12 For the assembly of in the Fig. 10 shown plug connector 12 is first, as in the first embodiment, the first connection conductor passed through the connector sleeve 40 and connected to the connector area 20. Then the plug sleeve 40 with the opening 42 is pushed forward from the end face 22 of the plug contact piece 10 forth on this, whereby, thanks to the conical portion 18 '', the plug sleeve 40 is elastically expanded in the radial direction. The plug contact piece 10 is pushed so far into the plug sleeve 40 until the stop 34 'of the plug contact piece 10 on the counter-stop 48' of the plug sleeve 40 abuts and the plug sleeve 40 is elastically deformed back to its original shape. Now, the plug contact piece 10 is freely rotatable in the plug sleeve 40 and the holding portion 18 is caught in the area 44 'of the plug sleeve 40.
  • the external thread 96 in the Fig. 12, 13 and 14 shown coupling sleeve 90 is compared to the external thread of in Fig. 5 shown coupling sleeve of the first embodiment, shorter and reset from the opening 92.
  • the external thread 96 is reset at least by the length of the region 45 'of the plug sleeve 40, but not significantly more.
  • the external thread 96 is shaped to match the internal thread 50 of the plug sleeve 40.
  • the outside diameter of the area between the External thread 96 and the opening 92 is selected so that the plug 12 can be easily inserted into the coupling 62 until the coupling sleeve 90 is present at the holding portion 18.
  • in Fig. 14 shown connector 14 is analogous to the in Fig. 7 shown plug connector of the first embodiment, wherein in the second embodiment when moving toward each other first the plug contact portion 16 engages in the coupling contact portion 66 before the internal thread 50 is screwed into the external thread 96.
  • the plug sleeve and the coupling sleeve of the first embodiment can be combined with the plug contact piece or with the coupling contact piece of the second embodiment.
  • the internal thread 94 of the coupling sleeve 90 and the external thread 82 of the coupling contact piece 60 is dispensed with.
  • the screw connection of the coupling sleeve and the coupling contact piece is replaced by a single adhesive bond, wherein preferably the adhesive with the name Eccopont is used.
  • the connecting portions 50 ', 96' of the plug sleeve 40 and the coupling sleeve 90 are formed differently, such as by a snap connection.
  • connection recesses 28, 84 of the plug connection region 20 and the coupling connection region 68 are made identical on both sides, with one or the other embodiment being used.
  • the electrically conductive connection between plug connection region 20 or coupling connection region 68 and the respective electrical connection conductor is not produced by mechanical deformation but by soldering or screwing.
  • a plug connection according to the invention can also be multi-pole.
  • the embodiment of the inventive connector shown in the figures and described above is characterized in particular by small dimensions, in particular by small dimension of the diameter, and by high temperature resistance.
  • This embodiment is particularly suitable for measuring purposes, such as temperature measurement, in a hot environment, for example in ovens, heaters injection molding tools or the like.
  • a measuring probe is connected to the first connecting conductor and the second connecting conductor is connected to a readout electronics. Due to the screw thread can be the probe, for example due to a defect or other requirements for the probe, easy to replace.
  • the slim design facilitates handling during measurement and allows the use of the connector even in tight spaces.
  • the first connection conductor is connected to a heating element and the second connection conductor is connected to a power supply. Thanks to the screw connection, the heating element, for example, due to a defect or other requirements for the heating element, easily replace.

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An electrical push-fit connector (14) operates in an environment up to 300C and has electrical plug (62) contact points (10, 60), each surrounded by insulating sleeves. The sleeves are attached to the outer bush (90) by a screw thread (50, 96). Both contacts (10, 60) are completely enveloped by the sleeves, preventing short-circuits.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine elektrische Steckverbindung gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The present invention relates to an electrical connector according to the preamble of claim 1.

Aus der Druckschrift DE 2317700 ist eine druckwasserdichte Steckverbindung für elektrische Kabel bekannt, welche sowohl für grosse Wassertiefen einsetzbar ist als auch ein wiederholtes Stecken unter Wasser erlaubt.From the publication DE 2317700 is a pressure water-tight connector for electrical cables known, which is both for large water depths used as well as a repeated insertion under water allowed.

Eine weitere Steckverbindung ist aus US-A-5'921'803 und der dazu korrespondierenden Schrift DE-A-19'605'206 bekannt.Another connector is known from US-A-5'921'803 and the corresponding document DE-A-19'605'206.

Diese Druckschriften offenbaren eine Ladesteckverbindung, wobei der Stecker mit Steckerstift einen stabförmigen Steckerkontaktabschnitt aufweist. Ein Kupplungskontaktabschnitt der bekannten Kupplung ist in rohrförmiger Bauweise ausgeführt und durch in Einführungsrichtung des Steckers verlaufende Schlitze in vier Kontaktzungen aufgetrennt oder geteilt. Die Kontaktzungen sind elastisch an ihren distalen, d. h. vom Objekt fortweisenden Endabschnitten radial zum Steckerkontaktabschnitt auslenkbar. Eine nicht durchgängige oder unterbrochene kreisförmige Aussennut ist in den Aussenflächen der Kontaktzungen in Umfangsrichtung ausgebildet. Eine Hilfsfeder ist in die Aussennut eingesetzt und drückt die Kontaktzungen radial nach innen.These documents disclose a charging plug connection, wherein the plug with plug pin has a rod-shaped plug contact portion. A coupling contact portion of the known coupling is designed in tubular construction and separated or divided by extending in the insertion direction of the plug slots in four contact tongues. The contact tongues are elastic at their distal, d. H. from the object end pointing end portions radially to the plug contact portion deflected. A non-continuous or interrupted circular outer groove is formed in the outer surfaces of the contact tongues in the circumferential direction. An auxiliary spring is inserted into the outer groove and presses the contact tongues radially inward.

Nachteilig an dieser Steckverbindung ist, dass die leitenden Teile des Stecker und der Kupplung an deren Oberflächen liegen, wodurch Kurz- und Erdschlüsse möglich sind. Weiter ist die Steckverbindung durch leichtes Ziehen des Steckers bzw. der Kupplung trennbar oder trennt sich durch Vibrationen von selbst.A disadvantage of this connector is that the conductive parts of the plug and the coupling are on their surfaces, making short and ground faults are possible. Furthermore, the plug-in connection can be separated by slightly pulling the plug or the coupling, or separates itself by vibrations.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine gattungsgemässe Steckverbindung zu schaffen, welche die oben genannten Nachteile behebt und eine verbesserte Temperaturbeständigkeit aufweist.The present invention has for its object to provide a generic connector, which overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages and has improved temperature resistance.

Erfindungsgemäss wird diese Aufgabe mit einer Steckverbindung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.According to the invention this object is achieved with a connector with the features of claim 1.

Weitere besondere Vorteile und Wirkungsweisen ergeben sich aus dem Ausführungsbeispiel und der Zeichnung.Other particular advantages and modes of operation emerge from the exemplary embodiment and the drawing.

Bevorzugte Ausbildungsformen der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.Preferred embodiments of the inventive connector are given in the dependent claims.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Es zeigen rein schematisch:

Fig. 1
im Längsschnitt ein Steckerkontaktstück einer erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung gemäss einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
Fig. 2
im Längsschnitt eine Steckerhülse der erfindungsgemässe Steckverbindung gemäss dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
Fig. 3
im Längsschnitt einen Stecker der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung mit Steckerkontaktstück und Steckerhülse gemäss dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
Fig. 4
im Längsschnitt ein Kupplungskontaktstück der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung gemäss dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
Fig. 5
im Längsschnitt eine Kupplungshülse der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung gemäss dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
Fig. 6
im Längsschnitt eine Kupplung der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung mit Kupplungskontaktstück und Kupplungshülse gemäss dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
Fig. 7
im Längsschnitt die erfindungsgemässe Steckverbindung, wobei der Stecker in die Kupplung eingesteckt und gegen Lösen der Steckverbindung durch ineinander eingreifen der Gewinde an Stecker und Kupplung gesichert ist, gemäss dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
Fig. 8
im Längsschnitt ein Steckerkontaktstück einer erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung gemäss einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;
Fig. 9
im Längsschnitt eine Steckerhülse der erfindungsgemässe Steckverbindung gemäss dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;
Fig. 10
im Längsschnitt einen Stecker der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung mit Steckerkontaktstück und Steckerhülse gemäss dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;
Fig. 11
im Längsschnitt ein Kupplungskontaktstück der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung gemäss dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;
Fig. 12
im Längsschnitt eine Kupplungshülse der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung gemäss dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;
Fig. 13
im Längsschnitt eine Kupplung der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung mit Kupplungskontaktstück und Kupplungshülse gemäss dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel; und
Fig. 14
im Längsschnitt die erfindungsgemässe Steckverbindung, wobei der Stecker auf die Kupplung ausgerichtet ist, gemäss dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel.
In the following the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing. It shows purely schematically:
Fig. 1
in a longitudinal section a plug contact piece of an inventive connector according to a first embodiment;
Fig. 2
in longitudinal section a plug sleeve of the inventive connector according to the first embodiment;
Fig. 3
in longitudinal section a plug of the inventive connector with plug contact piece and plug sleeve according to the first embodiment;
Fig. 4
in longitudinal section a coupling contact piece of the inventive connector according to the first embodiment;
Fig. 5
in longitudinal section a coupling sleeve of the inventive connector according to the first embodiment;
Fig. 6
in longitudinal section a coupling of the inventive connector with coupling contact piece and coupling sleeve according to the first embodiment;
Fig. 7
in longitudinal section, the connector according to the invention, wherein the plug is inserted into the coupling and secured against loosening of the plug-in connection by interengaging the thread on the plug and coupling, according to the first embodiment;
Fig. 8
in a longitudinal section a plug contact piece of an inventive connector according to a second embodiment;
Fig. 9
in longitudinal section a plug sleeve of the inventive connector according to the second embodiment;
Fig. 10
in longitudinal section a plug of the inventive connector with plug contact piece and plug sleeve according to the second Embodiment;
Fig. 11
in longitudinal section a coupling contact piece of the inventive connector according to the second embodiment;
Fig. 12
in longitudinal section a coupling sleeve of the inventive connector according to the second embodiment;
Fig. 13
in longitudinal section a coupling of the inventive connector with coupling contact piece and coupling sleeve according to the second embodiment; and
Fig. 14
in longitudinal section the inventive connector, wherein the plug is aligned with the coupling, according to the second embodiment.

Ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung 14 ist in Fig. 7 gezeigt, wobei die Fig. 1 bis 6 Bestandteile der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung 14 zeigen. Ein in den Fig. 1, Fig. 3 und Fig. 7 gezeigtes Steckerkontaktstück 10 eines Steckers 12 der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung 14 (siehe Fig. 7) ist aus einem elektrisch leitenden Material, vorzugsweise eine Kupferlegierung auf Kupfer-Nickel-Silizium-Basis (beispielsweise "Lobrodur 18" der Walter Looser AG, Zürich, Schweiz; DIN EN 12167, CuNi2Si, CW111C), hergestellt. Das Steckerkontaktstück 10 ist rotationssymmetrisch bezüglich einer Rotationsachse A geformt, wobei die Rotationsachse A eine Längsrichtung L definiert. Das Steckerkontaktstück 10 weist in Längsrichtung L einerseits einen stiftförmigen Steckerkontaktbereich 16 und andererseits einen Steckeranschlussbereich 20 auf, wobei der Steckeranschlussbereich 20 am Ende des Steckerkontaktstücks 10 eine Stirnseite 22 aufweist. Zwischen dem Steckerkontaktbereich 16 und dem Steckeranschlussbereich 20 und an beide direkt angrenzend, ist ein zylinderförmiger Halteabschnitt 18 angeordnet.A first embodiment of a connector 14 according to the invention is shown in FIG Fig. 7 shown, the Fig. 1 to 6 Components of the inventive connector 14 show. One in the Fig. 1, Fig. 3 and Fig. 7 shown plug contact piece 10 of a plug 12 of the inventive connector 14 (see Fig. 7 ) is made of an electrically conductive material, preferably a copper-nickel-silicon-based copper alloy (for example "Lobrodur 18" from Walter Looser AG, Zurich, Switzerland; DIN EN 12167, CuNi2Si, CW111C). The plug contact piece 10 is shaped rotationally symmetrical with respect to a rotation axis A, wherein the rotation axis A defines a longitudinal direction L. The plug contact piece 10 has in the longitudinal direction L, on the one hand, a pin-shaped plug contact region 16 and, on the other hand, a plug connection region 20, wherein the plug connection region 20 has an end face 22 at the end of the plug contact piece 10. Between the plug contact region 16 and the plug connection region 20 and directly adjacent to both, a cylindrical holding section 18 is arranged.

Der Steckerkontaktbereich 16 weist über einen grossen Bereich eine Zylinderform mit Durchmesser D1 auf, wobei sich das freie Ende des Steckerkontaktbereichs 16 konisch verjüngt. Der Steckerkontaktbereich 16 weist vorzugsweise eine Beschichtung auf, wobei bei einer Ausführungsform, welche bis 170°C eingesetzt wird, die Beschichtung aus zwei Schichten Nickel besteht. Bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform, welche bis 300°C eingesetzt wird, besteht die Beschichtung vorzugsweise aus zwei Schichten Nickel und darüber einer Schicht Gold. Die Beschichtung kann auch andersartig ausgebildet sein, zum Beispiel mit anderen Materialien und/oder einer anderen Anzahl von Schichten.The plug contact region 16 has a cylindrical shape with a diameter D1 over a large area, with the free end of the plug contact region 16 tapering conically. The plug contact region 16 preferably has a coating, wherein in one embodiment, which is used up to 170 ° C, the coating consists of two layers of nickel. In a further embodiment, which is used up to 300 ° C, the coating is preferably made of two layers of nickel and above a layer of gold. The coating may also be designed differently, for example with other materials and / or a different number of layers.

Der Halteabschnitt 18 weist eine Zylinderform auf, wobei der Durchmesser D2 dieses Zylinders grösser ist als der Durchmesser D1 des Steckerkontaktbereichs 16. In eine Mantelfläche 24 des Halteabschnitts 18 ist ein Aussengewinde 26, vorzugsweise ein Feingewinde, geschnitten.The holding portion 18 has a cylindrical shape, wherein the diameter D2 of this cylinder is greater than the diameter D1 of the plug contact region 16. In a lateral surface 24 of the holding portion 18 is an external thread 26, preferably a fine thread, cut.

Der Steckeranschlussbereich 20 weist ebenfalls die Form eines Zylinders auf, wobei ein Durchmesser D3 dieses Zylinders zwischen dem Durchmesser D1 des Steckerkontaktbereichs 16 und dem Durchmesser D2 des Halteabschnitts 18 liegt. Der Steckeranschlussbereich 20 weist von der Stirnseite 22 her und zentrisch zur Rotationsachse A verlaufend eine zylinderförmige, gestufte Anschlussausnehmung 28 auf, wobei diese einen kurzen und einen langen Bohrabschnitte 30, 32 aufweist. Der in Längsrichtung L kurzer Bohrabschnitt 30 mit Radius B1 grenzt direkt an die Stirnseite 22 an und der in Längsrichtung L lange Bohrabschnitt 32 mit Radius B2 grenzt direkt an den kurzen Bohrabschnitt 30 an und erstreckt sich über den ganzen restlichen Steckeranschlussbereichs 20, wobei der Radius B1 grösser ist als der Radius B2.The plug connection region 20 likewise has the shape of a cylinder, wherein a diameter D3 of this Cylinder between the diameter D1 of the plug contact portion 16 and the diameter D2 of the holding portion 18 is located. The plug connection region 20 has, starting from the end face 22 and running concentrically to the axis of rotation A, a cylindrical, stepped connection recess 28, this having a short and a long drill section 30, 32. The short bore section 30 of radius B1, which is short in the longitudinal direction L, adjoins directly to the end face 22 and the longitudinal bore section 32 of radius B2 directly adjoins the short bore section 30 and extends over the entire remaining plug connection region 20, the radius B1 greater than the radius B2.

Der Steckeranschlussbereich 20 ist dazu bestimmt, eine elektrisch leitende Verbindung zu einem ersten Anschlussleiter (nicht gezeigt) herzustellen, wobei dieser erste Anschlussleiter einen Isoliermantel aufweist. Zum Herstellen der Verbindung zwischen dem Steckeranschlussbereich 20 und dem ersten Anschlussleiter, wird dieser an einem Endbereich abisoliert und in die Anschlussausnehmung 28 so eingeführt, dass ein Ende des Isoliermantels im Bereich des kurzen Bohrabschnitts 30, vorzugsweise nahe zum langen Bohrabschnitt 32, zu liegen kommt. Durch mechanische Verformung des Steckeranschlussbereichs 20, vorzugsweise durch radiales Quetschen von sechs Seiten her, wird die mechanische und elektrisch leitende Verbindung zwischen Steckeranschlussbereich 20 und dem ersten Anschlussleiter hergestellt.The plug connection region 20 is intended to produce an electrically conductive connection to a first connection conductor (not shown), this first connection conductor having an insulating jacket. To establish the connection between the plug connection region 20 and the first connection conductor, this is stripped at one end region and inserted into the connection recess 28 such that one end of the insulation jacket comes to lie in the region of the short bore section 30, preferably close to the long bore section 32. By mechanical deformation of the plug connection region 20, preferably by radial squeezing from six sides, the mechanical and electrically conductive connection between plug connection region 20 and the first connection conductor is produced.

Eine rechtwinklig zur Längsrichtung L stehende und dem Steckeranschlussbereich 20 zugewandte Kreisringfläche 34 des Halteabschnitts 18 bildet einen Anschlag 34' für eine nachfolgend beschriebene Steckerhülse 40.A right-angled to the longitudinal direction L and the connector area 20 facing annular surface 34th the holding portion 18 forms a stop 34 'for a plug sleeve 40 described below.

Das Steckerkontaktstück 10 ist im montierten Zustand von der in den Fig. 2, Fig. 3 und Fig. 7 gezeigten Steckerhülse 40 umfasst. In Längsrichtung L wie auch in Umfangsrichtung umhüllt die Steckerhülse 40 das Steckerkontaktstück 10 vollständig. Die Steckerhülse 40 ist im Wesentlichen rohrförmig und weist in Längsrichtung L an beiden Enden je eine Öffnung 42, 42' auf, wobei - siehe Fig. 3 - die Öffnung 42 auf der Seite des Steckerkontaktbereichs 16 und die Öffnung 42' auf der Seite des Steckeranschlussbereichs 20 liegt.The plug contact piece 10 is in the mounted state of the in the Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. 7 includes plug sleeve 40 shown. In the longitudinal direction L as well as in the circumferential direction, the plug sleeve 40 completely surrounds the plug contact piece 10. The plug sleeve 40 is substantially tubular and has in the longitudinal direction L at both ends depending on an opening 42, 42 ', wherein - see Fig. 3 - The opening 42 on the side of the male contact area 16 and the opening 42 'on the side of the connector area 20 is located.

Die Steckerhülse 40 weist einen an die Öffnung 42 angrenzenden Bereich 44 auf, der seinerseits ein Innengewinde 50 aufweist, welches passend zum Aussengewinde 26 des Halteabschnitts 18 geformt ist. Das Innengewinde 50 bildet ein Verbindungsbereich 50' der Steckerhülse 40, welcher mit einem Verbindungsbereich 96' einer weiter unten beschriebenen Kupplungshülse 90 zusammen wirkt und mindestens gleich lang ist, wie der Steckerkontaktbereich 16. In Längsrichtung schliesst an den Bereich 44 ein Bereich 44' an, der im Wesentlichen den gleichen Innen- und Aussendurchmesser aufweist wie der Bereich 44, wobei eine Länge des Bereichs 44' etwas länger ist als eine Länge des Halteabschnitts 18, eine innere Oberfläche dieses Bereichs 44' gewindefrei ist und der Innendurchmesser so gewählt ist, dass sich der Halteabschnitt 18 leicht darin drehen lässt. Anschliessend an den Bereich 44' schliesst in Längsrichtung L ein Führungsbereich 46 an, der in Anlage an den Steckeranschlussbereich 20 ist oder mit diesem einen dünnen Spalt begrenzt und sich gegenüber diesem Steckeranschlussbereich 20 leicht drehen lässt. Eine rechtwinklig zur Drehachse A stehende und zwischen dem Bereich 44' und dem Führungsbereich 46 liegende Kreisringfläche 48 der Steckerhülse 40 bildet einen Gegenanschlag 48' zum Anschlag 34' des Steckerkotaktstücks 10.The plug sleeve 40 has a region 44 adjoining the opening 42, which in turn has an internal thread 50 which is shaped to match the external thread 26 of the holding section 18. The internal thread 50 forms a connecting region 50 'of the plug sleeve 40, which cooperates with a connecting region 96' of a coupling sleeve 90 described below and is at least as long as the plug contact region 16. In the longitudinal direction, a region 44 'adjoins the region 44, which has substantially the same inner and outer diameter as the region 44, wherein a length of the region 44 'is slightly longer than a length of the holding portion 18, an inner surface of this region 44' is thread-free and the inner diameter is selected such that the holding portion 18 can easily rotate therein. Subsequent to the region 44 ', in the longitudinal direction L, a guide region 46 adjoins the plug connection region 20 or defines a thin gap therewith and is opposite to it Turn plug connection area 20 slightly. A right-angled to the axis of rotation A and between the area 44 'and the guide portion 46 lying annular surface 48 of the plug sleeve 40 forms a counter-stop 48' to the stop 34 'of the male contact piece 10th

Eine Länge der Steckerhülse 40 ist so gewählt, dass die Steckerhülse 40 in Längsrichtung L auf beiden Seiten über das Steckerkontaktstück 10 vorsteht. Dadurch wird ein Schutz für den Steckerkontaktbereich 16 wie auch für den ersten Anschlussleiter gewährleistet. Die Steckerhülse 40 steht auf der Seite der Öffnung 42 vorzugsweise zwischen 0.1mm und 3mm vor, wobei eine Ausführung, bei der die Steckerhülse um ca. 1mm vorsteht, bevorzugt ist.A length of the plug sleeve 40 is selected so that the plug sleeve 40 protrudes in the longitudinal direction L on both sides via the plug contact piece 10. This ensures protection for the plug contact region 16 as well as for the first connection conductor. The plug sleeve 40 projects preferably on the side of the opening 42 between 0.1 mm and 3 mm, with an embodiment in which the plug sleeve protrudes by approximately 1 mm being preferred.

Auf der Aussenseite weist die Steckerhülse 40 umlaufende Vertiefungen 52 auf, damit der Stecker 10 gut gehalten werden kann. Auf die umlaufenden Vertiefungen 52 kann auch verzichtet werden oder es können auch andere Mittel zur Anwendung gelangen, welche die Griffigkeit erhöhen.On the outside, the plug sleeve 40 on circumferential recesses 52, so that the plug 10 can be kept well. On the circumferential wells 52 can also be dispensed with or other means can be used, which increase the grip.

Als Material für die Steckerhülse 40 wird ein elektrisch isolierendes Material, wie beispielsweise Polyetheretherketon (PEEK, wie beispielsweise unter dem Handelsnamen Victrex-PEEK - Art. No. 1000494 - der Firma Kundert AG, Jona, Schweiz bekannt) oder ERTA (Rundstab von der Firma Angst+Pfister AG, Zürich, Schweiz, ERTA PEI, Art. No. 01.1715.9011) verwendet, wobei die Wahl des Materials von der Umgebungsbedingung, in welcher die Steckverbindung 14 zum Einsatz gelangen soll, abhängt. Falls eine hohe Temperaturbeständigkeit bis 300°C gefordert ist, wird vorzugsweise Polyetheretherketon verwendet, falls eine Temperaturbeständigkeit von bis zu 170°C gefordert ist, gelangt vorzugsweise ERTA zur Anwendung.The material used for the plug sleeve 40 is an electrically insulating material, such as polyetheretherketone (PEEK, as known for example under the trade name Victrex PEEK - Art. No. 1000494 - the company Kundert AG, Jonas, Switzerland) or ERTA (round rod from the company Angst + Pfister AG, Zurich, Switzerland, ERTA PEI, Art. No. 01.1715.9011), wherein the choice of material depends on the environmental condition in which the plug connection 14 is to be used. If a high temperature resistance up to 300 ° C is required, polyetheretherketone is preferably used, if a temperature resistance of up to 170 ° C is required, preferably ERTA is used.

Zur Montage der Steckerhülse 40 auf das Steckerkontaktstück 10 wird die Steckerhülse 40 mit der Öffnung 42 voraus von der Stirnseite 22 des Steckerkontaktstücks 10 her durch Zusammenschrauben auf dieses aufgesetzt, wobei darauf zu achten ist, dass der erste Anschlussleiter zuvor durch die Steckerhülse 40 geführt und mit dem Steckeranschlussbereich 20 verbunden wird. Sobald der Anschlag 34' des Steckerkontaktstücks 10 mit dem Gegenanschlag 48' der Steckerhülse 40 zusammenwirkt, ist diese frei auf dem Steckerkontaktstück 40 drehbar und das Zusammensetzen des Steckers 12 ist beendet.To assemble the plug sleeve 40 on the plug contact piece 10, the plug sleeve 40 is placed with the opening 42 ahead of the end face 22 of the plug contact piece 10 ago by screwing it on this, it should be ensured that the first lead previously passed through the plug sleeve 40 and with the plug connection region 20 is connected. Once the stop 34 'of the male contact piece 10 cooperates with the counter-stop 48' of the plug sleeve 40, this is freely rotatable on the plug contact piece 40 and the assembly of the plug 12 is completed.

Ein in Fig. 4, Fig. 6 und Fig. 7 gezeigtes Kupplungskontaktstück 60 einer Kupplung 62 der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung 14 (Siehe Fig. 7) ist aus einem elektrisch leitenden Material, vorzugsweise aus demselben Material wie das Steckerkontaktstück 10, hergestellt und weist vorzugsweise dieselbe Oberflächenbehandlung auf. Das Kupplungskontaktstück 60 weist eine Zylinderform auf und ist bis auf weiter unten beschriebene Schlitze 64 rotationssymmetrisch bezüglich einer Rotationsachse A' geformt, wobei die Rotationsachse A' eine Längsrichtung L' definiert. Das Kupplungskontaktstück 60 weist einen zentrisch zur Rotationsachse A' verlaufenden, buchsenartigen Kupplungskontaktbereich 66 und an diesen in Längsrichtung L' anschliessend einen Kupplungsanschlussbereich 68 auf. Der Kupplungsanschlussbereich 68 weist in Längsrichtung L' am freien Ende des Kupplungskontaktstücks 60 eine Stirnseite 70 auf.An in Fig. 4, Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 Shown coupling contact piece 60 of a coupling 62 of the inventive connector 14 (see Fig. 7 ) is made of an electrically conductive material, preferably of the same material as the plug contact piece 10, and preferably has the same surface treatment. The coupling contact piece 60 has a cylindrical shape and, except for slots 64 described below, is shaped rotationally symmetrical with respect to a rotation axis A ', wherein the rotation axis A' defines a longitudinal direction L '. The coupling contact piece 60 has a sleeve-like coupling contact region 66, which extends centrally with respect to the axis of rotation A ', and subsequently has a coupling connection region 68 in the longitudinal direction L'. The coupling connection region 68 has an end face 70 in the longitudinal direction L 'at the free end of the coupling contact piece 60.

Der Kupplungskontaktbereich 66 weist vom freien Ende her eine zur Rotationsachse A' zentrische Kontaktausnehmung 72 auf, welche derart geformt ist, dass ein guter elektrischer Kontakt zum Steckerkontaktbereich 16 herstellbar ist. Eine Länge dieser Kontaktausnehmung 72 ist etwas Länger als eine Länge des Steckerkontaktbereichs 16. In eine äussere Mantelfläche des Kupplungskontaktbereichs 66 ist eine umlaufende Vertiefung 74 eingeformt. Weiter weist der Kupplungskontaktbereich 66 zwei, in Längsrichtung L' verlaufende, einander diametral gegenüberliegende Schlitze 64 auf. Jeder dieser Schlitze 64 ist bei einer Öffnung der Kotaktausnehmung 72 offen, wodurch der Kupplungskontaktbereich 66 in zwei Kontaktfinger 76, 76' aufgeteilt ist. Diese Kontaktfinger 76, 76' sind eigenfedernd gegen- und auseinander auslenkbar. In die Vertiefung 74 wird ein Federelement 78 zur unterstützenden Fremdfederung der Kontaktfinger 76, 76' eingelegt, welche die Federeigenschaften der Kontaktfinger 76, 76', zugunsten der Bildung einer guten elektrischen Verbindung zwischen Steckerkontaktbereich 16 und Kupplungskontaktbereich 66, verstärkt. Als Federelement 78 kann zum Beispiel eine in Fig. 4 angedeutete, in Längsrichtung L' geschlitzte Federhülse 78a oder eine in Fig. 4 angedeutete Spiralfeder 78b zur Anwendung gelangen, wobei das Federelement 78 sich im Bereich der Schlitze 64 befindet.The coupling contact region 66 has, from the free end, a contact recess 72 which is central to the axis of rotation A 'and which is shaped in such a way that good electrical contact with the plug contact region 16 can be produced. A length of this contact recess 72 is slightly longer than a length of the plug contact region 16. In an outer lateral surface of the coupling contact region 66, a circumferential recess 74 is formed. Next, the coupling contact region 66 has two, in the longitudinal direction L 'extending, diametrically opposed slots 64. Each of these slots 64 is open at an opening of Kotaktausnehmung 72, whereby the coupling contact portion 66 is divided into two contact fingers 76, 76 '. These contact fingers 76, 76 'are selbstfedernd against and apart deflectable. In the recess 74, a spring element 78 for supporting external springing of the contact fingers 76, 76 'is inserted, which the spring properties of the contact fingers 76, 76', in favor of the formation of a good electrical connection between the male contact area 16 and coupling contact area 66, amplified. As a spring element 78, for example, in Fig. 4 indicated, in the longitudinal direction L 'slotted spring sleeve 78a or in Fig. 4 indicated coil spring 78b are used, wherein the spring element 78 is in the region of the slots 64.

Anstelle der Schlitze 64, welche in Längsrichtung L' verlaufen, können die Schlitze auch in einer anderen Anzahl und anders angeordnet sein, wie zum Beispiel spiralförmig.Instead of the slots 64 which extend in the longitudinal direction L ', the slots may also be arranged in a different number and differently, such as spiral.

Der Kupplungsanschlussbereich 68 weist von der Stirnseite 70 her und zentrisch zur Rotationsachse A' verlaufend eine zylinderförmige Anschlussausnehmung 84 auf. Die Anschlussausnehmung 84 ist durch einen Bohrabschnitt mit konstantem Radius gebildet. Auf der Aussenseite weist der Kupplungsanschlussbereich 68 an dessen freien Endbereich ein Aussengewinde 82 auf.The coupling connection region 68 has a face extending from the end face 70 and concentric with the axis of rotation A ' cylindrical connection recess 84. The connection recess 84 is formed by a constant radius drill section. On the outside, the coupling connection region 68 has an external thread 82 at its free end region.

Der Kupplungsanschlussbereich 68 dient dazu, einen zweiten Anschlussleiter (nicht gezeigt) aufzunehmen. Dieser weist wie der erste Anschlussleiter einen Isoliermantel auf und ist in einem Endbereich abisoliert. Der abisolierte Endbereich des zweiten Aussenleiters wird zum Herstellen einer leitenden Verbindung zwischen diesem zweiten Anschlussleiter und dem Kupplungsanschlussbereich 68 in die Anschlussausnehmung 84 eingeführt. Vorzugsweise befindet sich ein Ende des Isoliermantels möglichst nahe an der Stirnseite 70 des Kupplungsanschlussbereichs 68. Durch mechanische Verformung des Kupplungsanschlussbereichs 68, vorzugsweise durch radiales Quetschen von sechs Seiten her, wird die mechanische und elektrisch leitende Verbindung zwischen Kupplungsanschlussbereich 68 und dem zweiten Anschlussleiter hergestellt. Bei der Verformung des Kupplungsanschlussbereichs 60 ist darauf zu achten, dass das Aussengewinde 82 nicht in seiner Form verändert wird.The coupling terminal portion 68 serves to receive a second terminal conductor (not shown). This has like the first connection conductor to an insulating jacket and is stripped in one end. The stripped end region of the second outer conductor is inserted into the connection recess 84 for establishing a conductive connection between this second connection conductor and the coupling connection region 68. Preferably, one end of the insulating jacket is as close as possible to the end face 70 of the coupling connection region 68. Mechanical deformation of the coupling connection region 68, preferably by radial squeezing from six sides, produces the mechanical and electrically conductive connection between the coupling connection region 68 and the second connection conductor. When deforming the coupling connection region 60, care must be taken that the external thread 82 is not changed in shape.

Das Kupplungskontaktstück 60 ist im montierten Zustand von einer in den Fig. 5, Fig. 6 und Fig. 7 gezeigten Kupplungshülse 90 umfasst, welche aus demselben Material gefertigt ist, wie die Steckerhülse 40. In Längsrichtung L' wie auch in Umfangsrichtung umhüllt die Kupplungshülse 90 das Kupplungskontaktstück 60 vollständig. Die Kupplungshülse 90 ist im Wesentlichen rohrförmig und weist in Längsrichtung L' an beiden Enden je eine Öffnung 92, 92' auf, wobei die Öffnung 92 auf der Seite des Kupplungskontaktbereichs 66 und die Öffnung 92' auf der Seite des Kupplungsanschlussbereichs 68 liegt. Die Kupplungshülse 90 weist einen konstanten Innenradius auf und liegt radial, ausser im Bereich der Vertiefung 74, an das Kupplungskontaktstück 60 an bzw. begrenzt mit dem Kupplungskontaktstück 60 einen dünnen Spalt und lässt sich auf diesem leicht bewegen. Angrenzend an die Öffnung 92' weist die Kupplungshülse 90 ein Innengewinde 94 auf, welches passend zum Aussengewinde 82 des Kupplungsanschlussbereich 68 geformt ist und etwa doppelt so lang ist wie das entsprechende Aussengewinde 82.The coupling contact piece 60 is in the assembled state of a in the Fig. 5, Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 Coupling sleeve 90 shown, which is made of the same material as the connector sleeve 40. In the longitudinal direction L 'as well as in the circumferential direction, the coupling sleeve 90 completely encloses the coupling contact piece 60. The coupling sleeve 90 is substantially tubular and has in the longitudinal direction L 'at both ends depending on an opening 92, 92', wherein the opening 92 on the side of Clutch contact region 66 and the opening 92 'on the side of the coupling connection portion 68 is located. The coupling sleeve 90 has a constant inner radius and is radially, except in the region of the recess 74, to the coupling contact piece 60 at or limited to the coupling contact piece 60 a thin gap and can be easily move on this. Adjoining the opening 92 ', the coupling sleeve 90 has an internal thread 94, which is shaped to match the external thread 82 of the coupling connection region 68 and is approximately twice as long as the corresponding external thread 82.

Angrenzend an die Öffnung 92 weist die Kupplungshülse 90 ein Aussengewinde 96 auf, welches passend zum Innengewinde 50 der Steckerhülse 40 geformt ist und mindestens dieselbe Länge wie dieses aufweist. Das Aussengewinde 96 ist eine Ausbildung für einen Verbindungsbereich 96' der Kupplungshülse 90, welcher mit dem Verbindungsbereich 50' der Steckerhülse 40 zusammen wirkt. Zwischen dem Aussengewinde 96 und der Öffnung 92' weist die Aussenseite der Kupplungshülse 90 umlaufende Vertiefungen 52' auf, damit die Kupplung gut gehalten werden kann. Auf die umlaufenden Vertiefungen 52' kann auch verzichtet werden oder es können auch andere Mittel zur Anwendung gelangen, welche die Griffigkeit erhöhen.Adjacent to the opening 92, the coupling sleeve 90 has an external thread 96, which is formed to match the internal thread 50 of the connector sleeve 40 and has at least the same length as this. The external thread 96 is a design for a connection region 96 'of the coupling sleeve 90, which cooperates with the connection region 50' of the connector sleeve 40. Between the external thread 96 and the opening 92 ', the outside of the coupling sleeve 90 on circumferential recesses 52', so that the coupling can be kept well. On the circumferential recesses 52 'can also be dispensed with or it can also reach other agents used, which increase the grip.

Die Länge der Kupplungshülse 90 ist so gewählt, dass die Kupplungshülse 90 in Längsrichtung L' auf beiden Seiten über das Kupplungskontaktstück 60 vorsteht. Dadurch wird ein Schutz für den Kupplungskontaktbereich 66 wie auch für den zweiten Anschlussleiter, der in die Anschlussausnehmung 84 eingeführt ist, gewährleistet. Die Kupplungshülse 90 steht auf der Seite der Öffnung 92 vorzugsweise zwischen 0.1mm und 3mm vor, wobei eine Ausführung, bei der die Kupplungshülse 90 um ca. 1mm vorsteht, bevorzugt ist.The length of the coupling sleeve 90 is selected so that the coupling sleeve 90 protrudes in the longitudinal direction L 'on both sides via the coupling contact piece 60. This ensures protection for the coupling contact region 66 as well as for the second connection conductor, which is inserted into the connection recess 84. The coupling sleeve 90 projects on the side of the opening 92 preferably between 0.1mm and 3mm, with a Embodiment in which the coupling sleeve 90 protrudes by about 1mm, is preferred.

Die Kupplungshülse 90 wird, nachdem der zweite Anschlussleiter mit dem Kupplungsanschlussbereich 68 verbunden wurde, mit dem Innengewinde 94 voraus von der Seite des Kupplungskontaktbereichs 66 auf das Kupplungskontaktstück 60 aufgesteckt und mit diesem so verschraubt, dass die Kupplungshülse 90 auf beiden Seiten über das Kupplungskontaktstück 60 vorsteht. Zur Fixierung der Kupplungshülse 90 auf dem Kupplungskontaktstück 60 kann die Kupplungshülse 90 mit dem Kupplungskontaktstück 60 im Bereich der Gewinde 82, 94 zusätzlich verklebt werden. Dazu wird bevorzugt ein Zweikomponenten-Epoxidharzkleber verwendet, der mindestens bis zu der Temperatur temperaturbeständig ist, bis zu welcher das Material der Kupplungshülse 90 temperaturbeständig ist. Bevorzugt wird der Kleber mit der Bezeichnung Eccopont verwendet.After the second terminal lead has been connected to the coupling terminal portion 68, the coupling sleeve 90 is slipped frontally from the coupling contact portion 66 side onto the coupling contact piece 60 and screwed therewith so that the coupling sleeve 90 protrudes on both sides via the coupling contact piece 60 , For fixing the coupling sleeve 90 on the coupling contact piece 60, the coupling sleeve 90 with the coupling contact piece 60 in the region of the thread 82, 94 are additionally glued. For this purpose, a two-component epoxy resin is preferably used, which is temperature resistant at least up to the temperature to which the material of the coupling sleeve 90 is temperature resistant. Preferably, the adhesive is called Eccopont used.

Die in Fig. 7 gezeigte Steckverbindung 14, bei welcher der Stecker 12 in die Kupplung 62 eingesteckt ist, erhält man wie folgt: in einem ersten Schritt wird der Stecker 12 auf die Kupplung 62 ausgerichtet. Dazu wird der Steckerkontaktbereich 16 gegenüber vom Kupplungskontaktbereich 66 so platziert, dass die beiden Rotationsachsen A, A' aufeinander fallen. Durch aufeinander zu bewegen von Stecker 12 und Kupplung 62 werden die Steckerhülse 40 und die Kupplungshülse 90 in Berührung zueinander gebracht, worauf das Innengewinde 50 in das Aussengewinde 96 eingeschraubt wird, wodurch der Steckerkontaktbereich 16 in den Kupplungskontaktbereich 66 in Eingriff gelangt. Durch das Federelement 78 (siehe Fig. 4), welches in die Vertiefung 74 eingelegt ist, wird eine gute elektrische Verbindung zwischen Steckerkontaktbereich 16 und Kupplungskontaktbereich 66 gewährleistet. Sobald die Kupplungshülse 90 in Anlage an den Halteabschnitt 18 gelangt ist die Montage abgeschlossen.In the Fig. 7 shown plug connector 14, in which the plug 12 is inserted into the coupling 62, is obtained as follows: in a first step, the plug 12 is aligned with the coupling 62. For this purpose, the plug contact region 16 is placed opposite the coupling contact region 66 such that the two axes of rotation A, A 'fall on one another. By moving together of the plug 12 and the coupling 62, the plug sleeve 40 and the coupling sleeve 90 are brought into contact with each other, whereupon the internal thread 50 is screwed into the external thread 96, whereby the plug contact region 16 engages in the coupling contact region 66. By the spring element 78 (see Fig. 4 ), which is inserted in the recess 74, a good electrical connection between plug contact area 16 and coupling contact area 66 guaranteed. Once the coupling sleeve 90 comes into contact with the holding portion 18, the assembly is completed.

Zur Lösung der Steckverbindung 14 wird der Stecker 12 von der Kupplung 62 abgeschraubt und, falls nötig, der Steckerkontaktbereich 16 aus dem Kupplungskontaktbereich 66 heraus gezogen.To solve the connector 14, the plug 12 is unscrewed from the coupling 62 and, if necessary, the plug contact area 16 pulled out of the coupling contact area 66 out.

Der Stecker 12 weist bevorzugt eine Länge zwischen 15mm und 30mm und einen Durchmessen zwischen 3mm und 8mm, wobei eine Länge von ca. 24mm und ein Durchmesser von ca. 5.4 mm besonders bevorzugt sind, auf. Die Kupplung 62 weist bevorzugt eine Länge zwischen 15mm und 30mm und einen Durchmesser zwischen 2mm und 7mm, wobei eine Länge von ca. 24mm und ein Durchmesser von ca. 4.5mm besonders bevorzugt sind, auf. Die zusammengesteckte Steckverbindung 14 weist bevorzugt eine Gesamtlänge zwischen 20mm und 50mm, wobei eine Gesamtlänge von ca. 39mm besonders bevorzugt ist, auf.The plug 12 preferably has a length between 15mm and 30mm and a diameter between 3mm and 8mm, with a length of about 24mm and a diameter of about 5.4mm are particularly preferred. The coupling 62 preferably has a length between 15mm and 30mm and a diameter between 2mm and 7mm, with a length of about 24mm and a diameter of about 4.5mm being particularly preferred. The plugged connector 14 preferably has a total length between 20mm and 50mm, with a total length of about 39mm is particularly preferred on.

Ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung 14 ist in den Fig. 8 bis 14 gezeigt, wobei nur auf die Unterschiede zwischen dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel und dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel eingegangen wird. Es werden für entsprechende Teile gemäss dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel dieselben Bezugszeichen verwendet werden. Für die Montage wird ebenfalls nur auf die Unterschiede zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel eingegangen.A second embodiment of a connector 14 according to the invention is in the 8 to 14 showing only the differences between the first embodiment and the second embodiment. It will be used for corresponding parts according to the first embodiment, the same reference numerals. For the assembly is also discussed only the differences between the first and the second embodiment.

Bei dem in den Fig. 8, 10 und 14 gezeigten Steckerkontaktstück 10 des Steckers 12 weist der Halteabschnitt 18, auf der Seite des Steckerkontaktbereichs 16, einen, im Vergleich zum ersten Ausführungsbeispiel verkürzten, zylinderförmigen Bereich 18' und, daran anschliessend, auf der Seite des Steckeranschlussbereichs 20, einen konischen Bereich 18'' auf. Der Durchmesser D2 des zylinderförmigen Bereichs 18' ist wiederum grösser als der Durchmesser D1 des Steckerkontaktbereichs 16. Der konische Bereich 18'' verjüngt sich vom zylinderförmigen Bereich 18' mit Durchmesser D2 her auf einen Durchmesser D2', wobei der Durchmesser D2' grösser ist als der Durchmesser D3 des Steckeranschlussbereichs 20. Der Halteabschnitt 18 weist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel eine glatte Mantelfläche 24 auf. Der Halteabschnitt 18 weist wiederum die rechtwinklig zur Längsachse L stehende und dem Steckeranschlussbereich 20 zugewandte Kreisringfläche 34 auf, welche den Anschlag 34' für die Steckerhülse 40 bildet.In the in the Fig. 8, 10th and 14 shown plug contact piece 10 of the plug 12 has the Holding portion 18, on the side of the plug contact portion 16, a, shortened compared to the first embodiment, cylindrical portion 18 'and, thereafter, on the side of the male connection portion 20, a conical region 18''on. The diameter D2 of the cylindrical region 18 'is in turn greater than the diameter D1 of the plug contact region 16. The conical region 18''tapers from the cylindrical region 18' with diameter D2 forth to a diameter D2 ', wherein the diameter D2' is greater than the diameter D3 of the connector area 20. The holding portion 18 has in this embodiment, a smooth outer surface 24. The holding section 18 in turn has the right angles to the longitudinal axis L and the male terminal portion 20 facing annular surface 34, which forms the stopper 34 'for the plug sleeve 40.

Die in der Fig. 9, 10 und 14 gezeigte Steckerhülse 40 weist, im Gegensatz zu der in der Fig. 2 gezeigten Steckerhülse des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels, einen in zwei Teilbereiche 45, 45' aufgeteilten Bereich 44 auf, wobei der Teilbereich 45 das den Verbindungsbereich 50' bildende Innengewinde 50 und der andere Teilbereich 45' eine glatte Innenoberfläche aufweist. Der Teilbereich 45 mit Innengewinde 50, vorzugsweise als Feingewinde ausgebildet, grenzt direkt an die Öffnung 42 an. Der Innendurchmesser des Teilbereichs 45' mit glatter Innenoberfläche ist im wesentlichen gleich dem Kerndurchmesser des Innengewindes 50. Der Innendurchmesser des Bereichs 44' ist grösser als der Innendurchmesser des Bereichs 45'.The in the Fig. 9, 10th and 14 shown plug sleeve 40, in contrast to that in the Fig. 2 shown connector shell of the first embodiment, a divided into two portions 45, 45 'region 44, wherein the portion 45, the connecting portion 50' forming internal thread 50 and the other portion 45 'has a smooth inner surface. The portion 45 with internal thread 50, preferably formed as a fine thread, directly adjacent to the opening 42 at. The inner diameter of the portion 45 'with a smooth inner surface is substantially equal to the core diameter of the internal thread 50. The inner diameter of the portion 44' is greater than the inner diameter of the portion 45 '.

Die Durchmesser D2 und D2' des Halteabschnitts 18, der Kerndurchmesser des Innengewindes 50 und der Innendurchmesser des Bereichs 44' sind so aufeinander abgestimmt, dass der Innendurchmesser des Bereichs 44' etwas grösser ist als der Durchmesser D2 des zylinderförmigen Bereichs des Halteabschnitts 18 und dass der Durchmesser D2' des Halteabschnitts 18 etwas kleiner ist als der Kerndurchmesser des Innengewindes 50.The diameters D2 and D2 'of the holding portion 18, the Core diameter of the internal thread 50 and the inner diameter of the portion 44 'are coordinated so that the inner diameter of the portion 44' is slightly larger than the diameter D2 of the cylindrical portion of the holding portion 18 and that the diameter D2 'of the holding portion 18 is slightly smaller than that Core diameter of the internal thread 50.

Für die Montage des in der Fig. 10 gezeigten Steckers 12 wird zuerst, wie beim ersten Ausführungsbeispiel, der erste Anschlussleiter durch die Steckerhülse 40 geführt und mit dem Steckeranschlussbereich 20 verbunden. Darauf wird die Steckerhülse 40 mit der Öffnung 42 voraus von der Stirnseite 22 des Steckerkontaktstücks 10 her auf dieses mit Druck aufgesteckt, wodurch, dank des konischen Bereichs 18'', die Steckerhülse 40 in radialer Richtung elastisch aufgeweitet wird. Das Steckerkontaktstück 10 wird so weit in die Steckerhülse 40 hineingedrückt, bis der Anschlag 34' des Steckerkontaktstücks 10 am Gegenanschlag 48' der Steckerhülse 40 anschlägt und die Steckerhülse 40 sich wieder in ihre ursprüngliche Form elastisch zurückformt. Nun ist das Steckerkontaktstück 10 frei in der Steckerhülse 40 drehbar und der Halteabschnitt 18 ist im Bereich 44' der Steckerhülse 40 gefangen.For the assembly of in the Fig. 10 shown plug connector 12 is first, as in the first embodiment, the first connection conductor passed through the connector sleeve 40 and connected to the connector area 20. Then the plug sleeve 40 with the opening 42 is pushed forward from the end face 22 of the plug contact piece 10 forth on this, whereby, thanks to the conical portion 18 '', the plug sleeve 40 is elastically expanded in the radial direction. The plug contact piece 10 is pushed so far into the plug sleeve 40 until the stop 34 'of the plug contact piece 10 on the counter-stop 48' of the plug sleeve 40 abuts and the plug sleeve 40 is elastically deformed back to its original shape. Now, the plug contact piece 10 is freely rotatable in the plug sleeve 40 and the holding portion 18 is caught in the area 44 'of the plug sleeve 40.

Das Aussengewinde 96 der in den Fig. 12, 13 und 14 gezeigten Kupplungshülse 90 ist, im Vergleich zu dem Aussengewinde der in Fig. 5 gezeigten Kupplungshülse des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels, kürzer und von der Öffnung 92 zurückgesetzt. Das Aussengewinde 96 ist mindestens um die Länge des Bereichs 45' der Steckerhülse 40 zurückgesetzt, aber auch nicht wesentlich mehr. Das Aussengewinde 96 ist passend zum Innengewinde 50 der Steckerhülse 40 geformt. Der Aussendurchmesser des Bereichs zwischen dem Aussengewinde 96 und der Öffnung 92 ist so gewählt, dass der Stecker 12 problemlos in die Kupplung 62 eingeführt werden kann, bis die Kupplungshülse 90 am Halteabschnitt 18 ansteht.The external thread 96 in the Fig. 12, 13 and 14 shown coupling sleeve 90 is compared to the external thread of in Fig. 5 shown coupling sleeve of the first embodiment, shorter and reset from the opening 92. The external thread 96 is reset at least by the length of the region 45 'of the plug sleeve 40, but not significantly more. The external thread 96 is shaped to match the internal thread 50 of the plug sleeve 40. The outside diameter of the area between the External thread 96 and the opening 92 is selected so that the plug 12 can be easily inserted into the coupling 62 until the coupling sleeve 90 is present at the holding portion 18.

Die Montage der in Fig. 13 gezeigten Kupplung 62 aus Kupplungskontaktstück 60, welches in Fig. 11 gezeigt und baugleich zu dem in Fig. 4 gezeigten Kupplungskontaktstück des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels ist, und Kupplungshülse 90 ist analog zur Montage der in Fig. 6 gezeigten Kupplung des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels.The assembly of in Fig. 13 shown coupling 62 of coupling contact piece 60, which in Fig. 11 shown and identical to the in Fig. 4 shown coupling contact piece of the first embodiment, and coupling sleeve 90 is analogous to the assembly of in Fig. 6 shown clutch of the first embodiment.

Das Zusammensetzten und Lösen der in Fig. 14 gezeigten Steckverbindung 14 erfolgt analog zu der in Fig. 7 gezeigten Steckverbindung des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels, wobei beim zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel beim aufeinander zu Bewegen zuerst der Steckerkontaktbereich 16 in den Kupplungskontaktbereich 66 eingreift, bevor das Innengewinde 50 in das Aussengewinde 96 eingeschraubt wird.The composition and release of in Fig. 14 shown connector 14 is analogous to the in Fig. 7 shown plug connector of the first embodiment, wherein in the second embodiment when moving toward each other first the plug contact portion 16 engages in the coupling contact portion 66 before the internal thread 50 is screwed into the external thread 96.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Steckverbindung kann die Steckerhülse und die Kupplungshülse des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels mit dem Steckerkontaktstück beziehungsweise mit dem Kupplungskontaktstück des zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels kombiniert werden.In a further embodiment of the plug connection, the plug sleeve and the coupling sleeve of the first embodiment can be combined with the plug contact piece or with the coupling contact piece of the second embodiment.

In einer weiteren Ausführung der Steckverbindung wird auf das Innengewinde 94 der Kupplungshülse 90 und auf das Aussengewinde 82 des Kupplungskontaktstücks 60 verzichtet. Die Schraubverbindung von Kupplungshülse und Kupplungskontaktstück wird durch eine alleinige Klebverbindung ersetzt, wobei bevorzugt der Kleber mit der Bezeichnung Eccopont angewendet wird.In a further embodiment of the connector, the internal thread 94 of the coupling sleeve 90 and the external thread 82 of the coupling contact piece 60 is dispensed with. The screw connection of the coupling sleeve and the coupling contact piece is replaced by a single adhesive bond, wherein preferably the adhesive with the name Eccopont is used.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform werden die Verbindungsbereiche 50', 96' der Steckerhülse 40 und der Kupplungshülse 90 andersartig ausgeformt, wie zum Beispiel durch eine Schnappverbindung.In another embodiment, the connecting portions 50 ', 96' of the plug sleeve 40 and the coupling sleeve 90 are formed differently, such as by a snap connection.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform werden die Anschlussausnehmungen 28, 84 des Steckeranschlussbereichs 20 und des Kupplungsanschlussbereichs 68 beidseitig gleich ausgeführt, wobei die eine oder andere Ausführung zur Anwendung gelangt.In a further embodiment, the connection recesses 28, 84 of the plug connection region 20 and the coupling connection region 68 are made identical on both sides, with one or the other embodiment being used.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform wird die elektrisch leitende Verbindung zwischen Steckeranschlussbereich 20 bzw. Kupplungsanschlussbereich 68 und dem jeweiligen elektrischen Anschlussleiter nicht durch eine mechanische Verformung sondern durch Löten oder Schrauben hergestellt.In a further embodiment, the electrically conductive connection between plug connection region 20 or coupling connection region 68 and the respective electrical connection conductor is not produced by mechanical deformation but by soldering or screwing.

Anstelle der hier beschriebenen einpoligen Ausführung der Steckverbindung kann eine erfindungsgemässe Steckverbindung auch mehrpolig ausgebildet sein.Instead of the single-pole version of the plug connection described here, a plug connection according to the invention can also be multi-pole.

Die in den Figuren gezeigte und weiter oben beschriebene Ausbildungsform der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung zeichnet sich insbesondere durch geringe Abmessungen, im Speziellen durch geringe Abmessung des Durchmessers, und durch hohe Temperaturbeständigkeit aus.The embodiment of the inventive connector shown in the figures and described above is characterized in particular by small dimensions, in particular by small dimension of the diameter, and by high temperature resistance.

Diese Ausbildungsform ist besonders für Messzweck, wie Temperaturmessung, in heisser Umgebung, beispielsweise in Öfen, Heizungen Spritzgusswerkzeugen oder dergleichen, geeignet. Für Messzwecke wird beispielsweise an den ersten Anschlussleiter eine Messsonde angeschlossen und der zweite Anschlussleiter wird mit einer Ausleseelektronik verbunden. Durch das Schraubgewinde lässt sich die Messsonde, beispielsweise infolge eines Defekts oder anderen Anforderungen an die Messsonde, leicht auswechseln. Die schlanke Bauweise erleichtert die Handhabung beim Messen und ermöglicht die Anwendung der Steckverbindung auch bei engen Platzverhältnissen.This embodiment is particularly suitable for measuring purposes, such as temperature measurement, in a hot environment, for example in ovens, heaters injection molding tools or the like. For measuring purposes, for example, a measuring probe is connected to the first connecting conductor and the second connecting conductor is connected to a readout electronics. Due to the screw thread can be the probe, for example due to a defect or other requirements for the probe, easy to replace. The slim design facilitates handling during measurement and allows the use of the connector even in tight spaces.

Weiter gelangt die in den Figuren gezeigte und weiter oben beschriebene Ausbildungsform dank der Temperaturbeständigkeit und der nicht selbstlösenden Schraubverbindung beim Anschluss von Heizelementen zur Anwendung. Beispielsweise wird der erste Anschlussleiter an ein Heizelement und der zweite Anschlussleiter an eine Energieversorgung angeschlossen. Dank der Schraubverbindung lässt sich das Heizelement, beispielsweise infolge eines Defekts oder anderen Anforderungen an das Heizelement, leicht austauschen.Next arrives the embodiment shown in the figures and described above thanks to the temperature resistance and the non-self-releasing screw when connecting heating elements for use. For example, the first connection conductor is connected to a heating element and the second connection conductor is connected to a power supply. Thanks to the screw connection, the heating element, for example, due to a defect or other requirements for the heating element, easily replace.

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  1. Electrical plug-type connection (14) with a plug (12) and a coupling (62),
    - the plug (12) having an electrically conductive plug contact piece (10) with - in the longitudinal direction (L) - a pin-like plug contact region (16) at one end and a connection recess (28), which starts from an end face (22), for a first connection conductor at the other end,
    - the coupling (62) having an electrically conductive coupling contact piece (60) with - in the longitudinal direction (L') - a resilient, socket-like coupling contact region (66) at one end and a connection recess (84), which starts from an end face (70), for a second connection conductor at the other end, and
    - it being possible to insert the plug contact region (16) for electrically connecting the plug (12) to the coupling (62) into the coupling contact region (66),
    - the plug (12) having an electrically insulating plug sleeve (40) which completely encases the plug contact piece (10) in the circumferential direction and at least partially encases the said plug contact piece (10) in the longitudinal direction (L) and projects beyond the end face (22) of the plug contact piece (10),
    - the coupling (62) having an electrically insulating coupling sleeve (90) which completely encases the coupling contact piece (60) in the circumferential direction and at least partially encases the said coupling contact piece (60) in the longitudinal direction (L') and projects beyond the end face (70) of the coupling contact piece (60), and
    - the plug sleeve (40) and the coupling sleeve (90) having connection regions (50', 96') which overlap so as to engage one in the other when the plug contact piece (10) is inserted into the coupling contact piece (60),
    characterized in that the connection regions (50', 96') form a securing means to prevent unintentional disconnection of the plug (12) from the coupling (62), and the plug sleeve (40) and the coupling sleeve (90) are produced from an ERTA or polyether ether ketone (PEEK) which is temperature-stable at least to 170 or to 300°C.
  2. Plug-type connection (14) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the plug sleeve (40) is mounted on the plug contact piece (10) so as to be at least virtually immovable in the longitudinal direction (L) and rotatable in the circumferential direction, and the coupling sleeve (90) is firmly connected to the coupling contact piece (60), this firm connection preferably being established by a screw connection (82, 94) and/or by an adhesive connection.
  3. Plug-type connection (14) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connection regions (50', 96') of the plug sleeve (40) and the coupling sleeve (90) are in the form of interacting threads (50, 96), preferably fine threads.
  4. Plug-type connection (14) according to Claim 3, characterized in that the plug sleeve (40) has an internal thread (50) and the coupling sleeve (90) has a corresponding external thread (96).
  5. Plug-type connection (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the plug contact piece (10), in a manner adjoining the plug contact region (16), has a cylindrical retaining section (18) of relatively large diameter (D2) and a stop (34'), which faces the end face (22), for the plug sleeve (40), and the plug sleeve (40) has a mating stop (48') which interacts with the stop (34').
  6. Plug-type connection (14) according to Claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the retaining section (18) of the plug contact piece (10) has a further external thread (26) which corresponds to the internal thread (50) of the plug sleeve (40), and the retaining section (18) is arranged between the internal thread (50) and the mating stop (48') of the plug sleeve (40) for positioning in the longitudinal direction (L).
  7. Plug-type connection (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the plug contact piece (10), in a manner adjoining the plug contact region (16), has a retaining section (18) which, in the longitudinal direction (L) starting from the plug contact region (16), is composed of a cylindrical region (18') and of a conically tapering region (18") which has a stop (34'), which faces the end face (22), for the plug sleeve (40), and the plug sleeve (40) has a mating stop (48') which interacts with the stop (34').
  8. Plug-type connection (14) according to Claim 7, characterized in that the retaining section (18) of the plug contact piece (10) has a smooth casing surface (24), and the retaining section (18) is arranged between the connection region (50') and the mating stop (48') of the plug sleeve (40) for positioning in the longitudinal direction (L).
  9. Plug-type connection (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the plug sleeve (40) projects beyond the plug contact region (16) in the longitudinal direction (L).
  10. Plug-type connection (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the coupling contact piece (60) has at least one slot (64) which is open at the free end of the coupling contact region (66).
  11. Plug-type connection (14) according to Claim 10, characterized in that the coupling contact piece (60) has a circumferential cavity (74) on the outside of the coupling contact region (66), a spring element (78) being placed in the said cavity.
  12. Plug-type connection (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the first and second connection conductors are firmly and conductively connected to the respective connection recess (28, 84) by deformation of the plug connection region (20) or the coupling connection region (68) from two or more sides.
  13. Plug-type connection (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the coupling sleeve (90) and the coupling contact piece (60) are adhesively bonded by means of an adhesive, in particular Eccopont, which is temperature-stable at least to 170°C or 300°C.
  14. Plug-type connection (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that that plug contact piece (10) is produced from a copper alloy based on copper/nickel/silicon, in particular LOBRODUR 18.
  15. Plug-type connection (14) according to one of Claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the plug contact region (16) has a coating of two layers of nickel for use up to 170°C, and a coating of two layers of nickel and one layer gold over them for use up to 300°C.
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