EP1892731A2 - Cable and method for manufacturing the cable - Google Patents

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EP1892731A2
EP1892731A2 EP07112148A EP07112148A EP1892731A2 EP 1892731 A2 EP1892731 A2 EP 1892731A2 EP 07112148 A EP07112148 A EP 07112148A EP 07112148 A EP07112148 A EP 07112148A EP 1892731 A2 EP1892731 A2 EP 1892731A2
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Klaus Holterhoff
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01B—CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES
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    • H01B7/08—Flat or ribbon cables
    • H01B7/0876—Flat or ribbon cables comprising twisted pairs
    • H—ELECTRICITY
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    • H01B—CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES
    • H01B7/00—Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
    • H01B7/36—Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form with distinguishing or length marks
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T428/2922—Nonlinear [e.g., crimped, coiled, etc.]
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    • Y10T428/2922—Nonlinear [e.g., crimped, coiled, etc.]
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    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the invention relates to a cable with a cable sheath, in which at least two or more conductors are embedded, which are preferably each surrounded by an insulation, wherein the cable has markings, which are arranged directly on or in the region of points of the cable, where at least one or more conductors being contactable by means of at least one insulation penetrating contact, and a method of manufacturing the cable or attaching marks to an otherwise prefabricated cable constructed according to any one of claims 1 to 12, according to the preamble of the claim 13th
  • Cables in particular ribbon cables, which have parallel and / or mutually twisted conductors (the latter in so-called "twisted-pair technology") are known per se.
  • the prior art are so far the DE 38 90 470 C2 , the US 6,270,598 B1 , the US 5,606,151 and the US 6,476,329 B2 called.
  • a particular problem of these cables occurs in the contacting of the twisted together conductors by means of insulation piercing contacts, which must contact the twisted together conductors in exactly the places that are suitable for this purpose.
  • This can e.g. Be places where the conductors in the cable plane are adjacent or perpendicular to the cable plane one above the other.
  • the parallel sides are not always defined to each other, so that their support is not always secure.
  • the invention has the object to remedy this problem and to further develop the generic cable such that a secure contacting of conductors and in particular - if available - the twisted conductor with isolations micdringenden contacts, in particular piercing contacts, is possible. It is also intended to provide a method for producing the cable and a connection device for contacting the cable according to the invention.
  • the markings allow in a simple manner the setting of the insulation piercing contacts or a parent connection device with the at least one insulation piercing contact in the right place. But it is not possible to put them in a fixed grid.
  • This measure is known per se. However, the advantage was not recognized that it is particularly easy to use this measure to automatically attach markings to the cable.
  • the measure of transparency also makes it possible to easily investigate other properties, e.g. the parallelism of conductors of the cable, for example, to ensure that a particularly suitable location of the cable to which the conductors are arranged exactly as given to each other to contact.
  • the markers are set at locations where - in particular continuously - twisted conductors in the twisted region can be contacted with IDC contacts.
  • optimal locations for IDC contacting are also determined and marked on cables with only parallel conductors.
  • the cable sheath consists of a transilluminable by means of a light source material.
  • markings are formed as easily detectable openings or indentations in the cable sheath.
  • This variant of the invention is supplemented in an advantageous manner by a connection device for contacting mutually twisted conductors of a cable, which has a device for aligning the markings of the cable. In the simplest possible way, this may be a projection for engaging in a breakthrough or an expression which forms the marking.
  • the marking lies directly laterally (perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X next to the point to be contacted, but the marking can also be slightly offset in the longitudinal direction of the cable, if this is taken into consideration in the construction of the connecting device Mark engages that the insulation piercing contact for contacting the twisted conductors is properly aligned.
  • a plurality of twisted pairs of conductors are provided, it is also possible, if appropriate, to provide a plurality of markings, possibly different ones, for each twisted pair of conductors.
  • the markers are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the cable adjacent to the locations of the cable at which the twisted-together conductors are to be contacted by the insulation-penetrating contacts.
  • these are the areas where the conductors twisted together are aligned with each other in the direction of movement of the insulation piercing contacts.
  • the invention also provides a method for producing a cable in which it is determined from a prefabricated cable, preferably with at least one pair of parallel conductors and / or conductors twisted together, at which positions the parallel conductors or, if appropriate, ie if present - the conductors twisted together can be contacted with the insulation piercing contacts, wherein the cable or the cable sheath is preferably provided with markings at these locations or in the region of these locations.
  • the otherwise prefabricated cable is transilluminated by means of a light source which is movable relative to the cable, with the help of a likewise relatively movable sensor on the other side of the cable (s) s the locations are determined at which the parallel or twisted conductors by means of insulation penetrating Contacts are contactable and wherein the cable or its jacket is provided with markings at which the respective insulation piercing contact or a corresponding connection device is aligned for contacting.
  • This procedure is simple and automated. According to the state of the art, no method has been known in order to be able to set markings on cables, for example for marking contactable locations on twisted conductors in a cable sheath, although it has already been envisaged to attach such markings to the cable. However, the idea could not be implemented in an automated process, since the distance between the suitable locations in the cable sheath is usually not so constant that the markings are simply attached in a fixed grid. This problem can be solved according to the invention.
  • Fig. 1 shows a prefabricated or prefabricated cable with a cable sheath 1, are embedded in the conductor 2, which are preferably - but not necessarily - again surrounded by an insulation 3.
  • the cable is designed as a ribbon cable, which has fourteen conductors 2a to 2n on. This number is to be understood as an example and can be varied within the scope of the invention.
  • the diameter of the conductor 2 of the cable can be the same or different.
  • the conductors 2a to 2n are grouped here into two groups 4, 5 to seven conductors 2a to 2g and 2h to 2n, wherein between the two groups beyond the distance of the conductors 2 within the groups 4, 5 outgoing distance, the of a cable sheath strip 6 is bridged.
  • the conductors 2 are all parallel to one another.
  • the five conductors 2h to 21 are parallel to each other.
  • the conductors 2k and 2m have a larger diameter than the conductors 2a to 2j.
  • At least two of the conductors - the conductors 2m, 2n - are also twisted together (twisted pair), this twisted unit 7 in turn being arranged as a whole parallel to the other conductors.
  • At least two of the conductors 2 of the cable are twisted together.
  • a plurality of twisted pairs of conductors could preferably be arranged in a plane next to one another in the cable (not shown here).
  • the cable forms here a particularly preferred ribbon cable form.
  • Alternative embodiments are conceivable, in particular flat elliptically shaped cables. If round cables are used, it is recommended to provide a polarizing agent such as a bar on the outer jacket.
  • the cable sheath 1 consists of a transparent or translucent material, which is illustrated for example in FIGS. 5 to 7.
  • the cable 1 of FIG. 1 becomes a final production step subjected.
  • the cable 1 is then provided once or preferably with markings 11 in the region of each helix.
  • the conductors 2m, 2n twisted together at the points at which they lie perpendicular to one another relative to the cable plane (ie, parallel to the plane of the page in FIG. 7). These are the locations 9 at which the conductors 2m, 2n are aligned with each other in the direction of movement of the IDC contacts 8. Then, the points to be contacted later 9 are each provided with at least one of the markers 11.
  • the markings 11 can be easily recognizable and clearly arranged in the central cable sheath strip 6 as openings (FIG. 2).
  • markings 11 are in a fixed relation to the helical arrangement and the orientation of the conductors 2m, 2n twisted together. It is advisable to mark as precisely as possible the points or regions of the cable to be contacted with the insulation-penetrating contacts in its longitudinal direction X, which is particularly evident in FIG.
  • the markings 11 are here set perpendicular to the longitudinal extension X laterally next to the contactable point 9 in the cable sheath strip 6.
  • the marking is preferably carried out automatically by means of a device for scanning the cable, wherein the cable is, for example, transilluminated from one side with a light source which is movable relative to the cable. It is determined by means of a likewise relatively movable sensor on the other side of the cable, when the conductors 2m, 2n are directly above each other.
  • the light entering the sensor depends on whether the two twisted conductors are on top of each other or next to each other. If a maximum of light is detected, the marker is set.
  • the contacting is preferably carried out by means of a connection device with a preferably multi-part housing 12, 13 and with the IDC contacts 8 (preferably piercing contacts), which may be attached to the lid, for example.
  • the housing 12, 13 is aligned with one of the markers 11.
  • the lower housing part 12 has a projection 14, which is aligned to engage in the opening, which forms the Martechniken 11, so that the correct orientation of the connection device 8 when contacting the cable quasi "automatically” guaranteed ( Figure 7).

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A cable sheath layer encloses insulated conductors, and is formed from a light-transmitting synthetic plastic material. Visible markings are arranged on the cable sheath layer opposite locations at which the cable sheath layer and one of the insulation layers may be severed by an insulation-piercing contact to effect electrical engagement with a selected conductor (2). An independent claim is included for a method for producing an electrical cable.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kabel mit einem Kabelmantel, in den wenigstens zwei oder mehrere Leiter eingebettet sind, die vorzugsweise jeweils von einer Isolierung umgeben sind, wobei das Kabel Markierungen aufweist, welche direkt an oder im Bereich von Stellen des Kabels angeordnet sind, an denen wenigstens einer der oder die Leiter mittels wenigstens einem isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakt kontaktierbar ist/sind und ein Verfahren zur Herstellung des Kabels bzw. zur Anbringung von Markierungen an einem ansonsten vorgefertigten Kabel, das nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12 auf gebaut ist, nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 13.The invention relates to a cable with a cable sheath, in which at least two or more conductors are embedded, which are preferably each surrounded by an insulation, wherein the cable has markings, which are arranged directly on or in the region of points of the cable, where at least one or more conductors being contactable by means of at least one insulation penetrating contact, and a method of manufacturing the cable or attaching marks to an otherwise prefabricated cable constructed according to any one of claims 1 to 12, according to the preamble of the claim 13th

Kabel, insbesondere Flachbandkabel, die parallele und/oder miteinander verdrillte Leiter (letztere in so genannter "Twisted-Pair-Technologie") aufweisen, sind an sich bekannt. Zum Stand der Technik werden insofern die DE 38 90 470 C2 , die US 6,270,598 B1 , die US 5,606,151 und die US 6,476,329 B2 genannt.Cables, in particular ribbon cables, which have parallel and / or mutually twisted conductors (the latter in so-called "twisted-pair technology") are known per se. The prior art are so far the DE 38 90 470 C2 , the US 6,270,598 B1 , the US 5,606,151 and the US 6,476,329 B2 called.

Ein besonderes Problem dieser Kabel tritt bei der Kontaktierung der miteinander verdrillten Leiter mittels isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten auf, welche die miteinander verdrillten Leiter an genau den Stellen kontaktieren müssen, die sich für diesen Zweck eignen. Dies können z.B. Stellen sein, an denen die Leiter in der Kabelebene nebeneinander liegen oder senkrecht zur Kabelebene übereinander. Auch die parallelen Seiten liegen nicht immer definiert zueinander, so dass auch deren Halterung nicht immer sicher erfolgt.A particular problem of these cables occurs in the contacting of the twisted together conductors by means of insulation piercing contacts, which must contact the twisted together conductors in exactly the places that are suitable for this purpose. This can e.g. Be places where the conductors in the cable plane are adjacent or perpendicular to the cable plane one above the other. The parallel sides are not always defined to each other, so that their support is not always secure.

Um dieses Problem zu lösen, ist es aus der gattungsgemäßen US 6,476,329 B2 bekannt, die Verdrillung der Leiter über eine vorgegebene Längserstreckung aufzuheben und die Leiter in diesem Bereich mittels der isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakte zu kontaktieren. Diese Maßnahme verteuert aber die Herstellung des Kabels. Zudem wirkt sich auch die Aufhebung der Verdrillung über einen vorgegeben Bereich nicht vorteilhaft auf die Signalübertragung mit dem Kabel aus. Es ist daher wünschenswert, ein Kabel mit durchgehend verdrillten Leitern zu schaffen.To solve this problem, it is of the generic type US 6,476,329 B2 known to cancel the twist of the conductors over a given longitudinal extent and the conductors in this area by means of the insulation piercing contacts to to contact. However, this measure makes the production of the cable more expensive. In addition, the cancellation of the twist over a given range does not have an advantageous effect on the signal transmission with the cable. It is therefore desirable to provide a cable with continuous twisted conductors.

Die Erfindung hat die Aufgabe, dieses Problem zu beheben und das gattungsgemäße Kabel derart weiterzuentwickeln, dass eine sichere Kontaktierung von Leitern und insbesondere - wenn vorhanden - der verdrillten Leiter auch mit isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten, insbesondere Piercingkontakten, möglich ist. Es sollen ferner ein Verfahren zur Herstellung des Kabels geschaffen werden und eine Anschlusseinrichtung zur Kontaktierung des erfindungsgemäßen Kabels.The invention has the object to remedy this problem and to further develop the generic cable such that a secure contacting of conductors and in particular - if available - the twisted conductor with isolationsdurchdringenden contacts, in particular piercing contacts, is possible. It is also intended to provide a method for producing the cable and a connection device for contacting the cable according to the invention.

Die Erfindung löst diese Aufgabe durch den Gegenstand der Ansprüche 1 und 13.The invention solves this problem by the subject matter of claims 1 and 13.

Die Markierungen erlauben in einfacher Weise das Setzen der isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakte oder einer übergeordneten Anschlusseinrichtung mit dem wenigstens einen isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakt an der richtigen Stelle. Es ist aber nicht möglich, sie in einem festen Raster zu setzen. Dies löst die Erfindung dadurch, dass der Kabelmantel aus einem transparenten, insbesondere durchsichtigen Material besteht. Diese Maßnahme ist zwar an sich bekannt. Nicht erkannt wurde jedoch der Vorteil, dass es besonders einfach ist, diese Maßnahme dazu zu nutzen, automatisiert Markierungen an dem Kabel anzubringen. Die Maßnahme der Durchsichtigkeit ermöglicht es ferner, auf einfache Weise auch sonstige Eigenschaften zu untersuchen, so z.B. die Parallelität von Leitern des Kabels, um beispielsweise sicherzustellen, dass eine besonders gut geeignete Stelle des Kabels, an der die Leiter exakt wie vorgegeben zueinander angeordnet sind, zu kontaktieren.The markings allow in a simple manner the setting of the insulation piercing contacts or a parent connection device with the at least one insulation piercing contact in the right place. But it is not possible to put them in a fixed grid. This solves the invention in that the cable sheath consists of a transparent, in particular transparent material. This measure is known per se. However, the advantage was not recognized that it is particularly easy to use this measure to automatically attach markings to the cable. The measure of transparency also makes it possible to easily investigate other properties, e.g. the parallelism of conductors of the cable, for example, to ensure that a particularly suitable location of the cable to which the conductors are arranged exactly as given to each other to contact.

Insbesondere werden die Markierungen an Stellen gesetzt, an denen miteinander - insbesondere durchgängig - verdrillte Leiter im verdrillten Bereich mit IDC-Kontakten kontaktierbar sind. Zudem werden auch an Kabeln mit nur parallelen Leitern optimale Stellen zur IDC-Kontaktierung ermittelt und gekennzeichnet.In particular, the markers are set at locations where - in particular continuously - twisted conductors in the twisted region can be contacted with IDC contacts. In addition, optimal locations for IDC contacting are also determined and marked on cables with only parallel conductors.

Unter "im Bereich von Stellen des Kabels, an denen die miteinander verdrillten Leiter zu kontaktieren sind" ist zu verstehen, dass sich die Markierungen an Stellen befinden, die einen vorbekannten - z.B. konstanten - Abstand zu den mit den Piercingkontakten zu kontaktierenden Stellen aufweisen.By "in the region of locations of the cable where the twisted conductors are to be contacted" is to be understood that the markings are located in places, have a previously known - for example, constant - distance to the points to be contacted with the Piercingkontakten.

Zwar ist aus der US 6,412,265 B1 auch ein isolationsdurchdringendes Kabel bekannt, in dessen Kabelmantel Perforationen eingebracht sind. Diese sind jedoch regelmäßig über den Kabelmantel verteilt und nicht derart ausgebildet, dass sie als Markierung nutzbar sind oder solche darstellen, denn sie erlauben nicht das Ausrichten der isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakte so, dass die verdrillten Leiter an der zutreffenden Stellen kontaktiert werden. Dies gilt um so mehr, als auch die Verdrillung in die Kabellängsrichtung nicht ganz konstant ist, so dass die Markierungen durchaus nicht in einem genauen Raster anzuordnen sind sondern vorzugsweise gerade da, wo die optimale Stelle zur Kontaktierung der Leiter jeweils ermittelt wird bzw. wurde.Although is out of the US Pat. No. 6,412,265 B1 Also known is an insulation-penetrating cable, in whose cable sheath perforations are introduced. However, these are regularly distributed over the cable sheath and not designed so that they can be used as mark or represent such, because they do not allow the alignment of the insulation piercing contacts so that the twisted conductors are contacted at the appropriate places. This is all the more true, as well as the twist in the cable longitudinal direction is not quite constant, so that the markers are not to be arranged in a precise grid but preferably just where the optimum point for contacting the ladder is respectively determined or was.

Vorzugsweise besteht der Kabelmantel aus einem mittels einer Lichtquelle durchleuchtbaren Material.Preferably, the cable sheath consists of a transilluminable by means of a light source material.

Es ist zweckmäßig, wenn die Markierungen als leicht auffindbare Durchbrüche oder Einprägungen im Kabelmantel ausgebildet sind. Ergänzt wird diese Variante der Erfindung in vorteilhafter Weise durch eine Anschlusseinrichtung zum Kontaktieren miteinander verdrillter Leiter eines Kabels, welche eine Einrichtung zum Ausrichten an den Markierungen des Kabels aufweist. Dabei kann es sich beispielsweise in einfachster Weise um einen Vorsprung zum Eingriff in einen Durchbruch oder eine Ausprägung handeln, welcher/welche die Markierung bildet.It is expedient if the markings are formed as easily detectable openings or indentations in the cable sheath. This variant of the invention is supplemented in an advantageous manner by a connection device for contacting mutually twisted conductors of a cable, which has a device for aligning the markings of the cable. In the simplest possible way, this may be a projection for engaging in a breakthrough or an expression which forms the marking.

Vorzugsweise liegt die Markierung direkt seitlich (senkrecht zur Längsrichtung X neben der zu kontaktierenden Stelle. Die Markierung kann aber auch in Längsrichtung des Kabels etwas versetzt liegen, wenn dies bei der Konstruktion der Anschlußvorrichtung entsprechend berücksichtigt ist. Wichtig ist, dass der Vorsprung so in die Markierung eingreift, dass der isolationsdurchdringende Kontakt zur Kontaktierung der verdrillten Leiter richtig ausgerichtet ist.Preferably, the marking lies directly laterally (perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X next to the point to be contacted, but the marking can also be slightly offset in the longitudinal direction of the cable, if this is taken into consideration in the construction of the connecting device Mark engages that the insulation piercing contact for contacting the twisted conductors is properly aligned.

Wenn mehrere verdrillte Leiterpaar vorgesehen sind, können entsprechend ggf. auch mehrere - ggf. verschiedene - Markierungen für jedes verdrillte Leiterpaar vorgesehen sein.If a plurality of twisted pairs of conductors are provided, it is also possible, if appropriate, to provide a plurality of markings, possibly different ones, for each twisted pair of conductors.

Es bietet sich an, in Längsrichtung je vollständigem Wendelumlauf (Verdrillung über 360°) je eine der Markierungen vorzusehen.It is advisable to provide each of the markings in the longitudinal direction for each complete helical circulation (twisting over 360 °).

Vorzugsweise sind die Markierungen in Längsrichtung des Kabels neben den Stellen des Kabels angeordnet sind, an denen die miteinander verdrillten Leiter von den isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten zu kontaktieren sind.Preferably, the markers are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the cable adjacent to the locations of the cable at which the twisted-together conductors are to be contacted by the insulation-penetrating contacts.

In der Regel sind dies die Bereiche, an denen die denen die miteinander verdrillten Leiter in Richtung der Bewegung der isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakte miteinander fluchten.Typically these are the areas where the conductors twisted together are aligned with each other in the direction of movement of the insulation piercing contacts.

Die Erfindung schafft auch ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Kabels, bei dem aus einem vorgefertigten Kabel - vorzugsweise mit wenigstens einem Paar paralleler Leiter und/oder miteinander verdrillter Leiter - ermittelt wird, an welchen die Stellen ggf. die parallelen Leiter oder ggf. - d.h., wenn jeweils vorhanden - die miteinander verdrillten Leiter mit den Isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten kontaktierbar sind, wobei das Kabel bzw. der Kabelmantel vorzugsweise an diesen Stellen oder im Bereich dieser Stellen mit Markierungen versehen wird. Dazu wird das im übrigen vorgefertigte Kabel mittels einer Lichtquelle durchleuchtet, die relativ zum Kabel beweglich ist, wobei mit Hilfe eines ebenfalls relativbeweglichen Sensors auf der anderen Seite des Kabel(mantel)s die Stellen ermittelt werden, an denen die parallelen oder verdrillten Leiter mittels isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten kontaktierbar sind und wobei das Kabel bzw. sein Mantel mit Markierungen versehen wird, an denen der jeweilige isolationsdurchdringende Kontakt bzw. eine entsprechende Anschlusseinrichtung zum Kontaktieren ausgerichtet wird. Dies Verfahren ist einfach und auch automatisiert durchführbar. Nach dem Stand der Technik war kein Verfahren bekannt, um Markierungen an Kabeln z.B. zur Kennzeichnung von zur Kontaktierung geeigneten Stellen an verdrillten Leitern in einem Kabelmantel setzen zu können, obwohl es an sich bereits angedacht worden war, derartige Markierungen am Kabel anzubringen. Die Idee konnte aber nicht in ein automatisiertes Verfahren umgesetzt werden, da der Abstand der geeigneten Stellen im Kabelmantel in der Regel nicht so konstant ist, dass man die Markierungen einfach in einem festen Raster anbringt. Dieses Problem kann erfindungsgemäß gelöst werden.The invention also provides a method for producing a cable in which it is determined from a prefabricated cable, preferably with at least one pair of parallel conductors and / or conductors twisted together, at which positions the parallel conductors or, if appropriate, ie if present - the conductors twisted together can be contacted with the insulation piercing contacts, wherein the cable or the cable sheath is preferably provided with markings at these locations or in the region of these locations. For this purpose, the otherwise prefabricated cable is transilluminated by means of a light source which is movable relative to the cable, with the help of a likewise relatively movable sensor on the other side of the cable (s) s the locations are determined at which the parallel or twisted conductors by means of insulation penetrating Contacts are contactable and wherein the cable or its jacket is provided with markings at which the respective insulation piercing contact or a corresponding connection device is aligned for contacting. This procedure is simple and automated. According to the state of the art, no method has been known in order to be able to set markings on cables, for example for marking contactable locations on twisted conductors in a cable sheath, although it has already been envisaged to attach such markings to the cable. However, the idea could not be implemented in an automated process, since the distance between the suitable locations in the cable sheath is usually not so constant that the markings are simply attached in a fixed grid. This problem can be solved according to the invention.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind den übrigen Unteransprüchen zu entnehmen.Advantageous embodiments can be found in the remaining subclaims.

Zum Stand der Technik werden noch die DE 197 17 216 A1 , die DE 101 57 678 A1 , die DE 35 27 847 A1 , die DE 20 2005 010 039 U1 , die DE 17 54 975 U , die DE 690 19 255 T2 , die DE 689 09 192 T2 , die DE 38 89 982 T2 , die DD 279 335 A1 , die US 6 476 329 B2 , die US 2003/0196829 A1 , die US 2002/012 9968A1 , die US 5 606 151 A , die US 5 483 020 A , die US 5 182 466 A , die US 6 270 598 B1 , die US 4 034 148 und die WO 01/08167 A1 genannt.The state of the art still the DE 197 17 216 A1 , the DE 101 57 678 A1 , the DE 35 27 847 A1 , the DE 20 2005 010 039 U1 , the DE 17 54 975 U , the DE 690 19 255 T2 , the DE 689 09 192 T2 , the DE 38 89 982 T2 , the DD 279 335 A1 , the US Pat. No. 6,476,329 B2 , the US 2003/0196829 A1 , the US 2002/0129968A1 , the US 5 606 151 A , the US 5 483 020 A , the US 5,182,466 A , the US Pat. No. 6,270,598 B1 , the US 4,034,148 and the WO 01/08167 A1 called.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung unter Bezug auf die Zeichnung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen näher beschrieben. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Kabels;
Fig. 2
das Kabel aus Fig. 1 nach dem Durchlaufen eines letzten Fertigungsschrittes;
Fig. 3
das Kabel aus Fig. 2 während der Kontaktierung mit einer als Sprengansicht dargestellten Anschlusseinrichtung;
Fig. 4a
einen Schnitt durch die Anordnung aus Fig. 3;
Fig. 4b
eine Ausschnittsvergrößerung aus Fig. 3a;
Fig. 5
eine Draufsicht auf das Kabel aus Fig. 1;
Fig. 6
eine Draufsicht auf das Kabel aus Fig. 2; und
Fig. 7
eine Draufsicht auf das Kabel aus Fig. 2 und 6 mit isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten.
The invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawing with reference to exemplary embodiments. It shows:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a cable;
Fig. 2
the cable of Figure 1 after passing through a final manufacturing step.
Fig. 3
the cable of Figure 2 during contacting with a connection device shown as a sprinkler view.
Fig. 4a
a section through the arrangement of Fig. 3;
Fig. 4b
an enlarged detail of Fig. 3a;
Fig. 5
a plan view of the cable of Fig. 1;
Fig. 6
a plan view of the cable of Fig. 2; and
Fig. 7
a plan view of the cable of Fig. 2 and 6 with insulation piercing contacts.

Fig. 1 zeigt ein vorkonfektioniertes bzw. vorgefertigtes Kabel mit einem Kabelmantel 1, in den Leiter 2 eingebettet sind, die vorzugsweise - aber nicht zwingend - wiederum von einer Isolierung 3 umgeben sind.Fig. 1 shows a prefabricated or prefabricated cable with a cable sheath 1, are embedded in the conductor 2, which are preferably - but not necessarily - again surrounded by an insulation 3.

Hier ist das Kabel als Flachbandkabel ausgebildet, das vierzehn Leiter 2a bis 2n auf weist. Diese Zahl ist beispielhaft zu verstehen und kann im Rahmen der Erfindung variiert werden. Der Durchmesser der Leiter 2 des Kabels kann dabei gleich oder auch verschieden sein.Here, the cable is designed as a ribbon cable, which has fourteen conductors 2a to 2n on. This number is to be understood as an example and can be varied within the scope of the invention. The diameter of the conductor 2 of the cable can be the same or different.

Die Leiter 2a bis 2n sind hier in zwei Gruppen 4, 5 zu je sieben Leitern 2a bis 2g und 2h bis 2n gruppiert, wobei zwischen den beiden Gruppen ein über den Abstand der Leiter 2 innerhalb der Gruppen 4, 5 hinausgehender Abstand besteht, der von einem Kabelmantelstreifen 6 überbrückt ist.The conductors 2a to 2n are grouped here into two groups 4, 5 to seven conductors 2a to 2g and 2h to 2n, wherein between the two groups beyond the distance of the conductors 2 within the groups 4, 5 outgoing distance, the of a cable sheath strip 6 is bridged.

In der einen Gruppe 4 von Leitern 2a bis 2g liegen die Leiter 2 alle parallel zueinander. In der zweiten Gruppe von Leitern 2 liegen die fünf Leiter 2h bis 21 parallel zueinander. Die Leiter 2k und 2 m weisen einen größeren Durchmesser auf als die Leiter 2a bis 2j. Wenigstens zwei der Leiter - die Leiter 2m, 2n - sind darüber hinaus miteinander verdrillt (Twisted Pair), wobei diese verdrillte Einheit 7 wiederum als Ganzes parallel zu den weiteren Leitern angeordnet ist.In the one group 4 of conductors 2a to 2g, the conductors 2 are all parallel to one another. In the second group of conductors 2, the five conductors 2h to 21 are parallel to each other. The conductors 2k and 2m have a larger diameter than the conductors 2a to 2j. At least two of the conductors - the conductors 2m, 2n - are also twisted together (twisted pair), this twisted unit 7 in turn being arranged as a whole parallel to the other conductors.

Wesentlich ist zunächst, dass wenigstens zwei der Leiter 2 des Kabels miteinander verdrillt sind. Alternativ könnten im Kabel auch mehrere verdrillte Leiterpaare vorzugsweise in einer Ebene nebeneinander angeordnet sein (hier nicht dargestellt). Darüber hinaus wäre es auch denkbar, mehr als zwei Leiter miteinander zu verdrillen.It is essential first that at least two of the conductors 2 of the cable are twisted together. Alternatively, a plurality of twisted pairs of conductors could preferably be arranged in a plane next to one another in the cable (not shown here). In addition, it would also be conceivable to twist more than two conductors together.

Das Kabel bildet hier eine besonders bevorzugte Flachbandkabelform aus. Alternative Ausgestaltungen sind denkbar, so insbesondere flach elliptisch geformte Kabel. Werden runde Kabel eingesetzt, empfiehlt es sich, ein Polarisierungsmittel wie einen Steg am Außenmantel vorzusehen.The cable forms here a particularly preferred ribbon cable form. Alternative embodiments are conceivable, in particular flat elliptically shaped cables. If round cables are used, it is recommended to provide a polarizing agent such as a bar on the outer jacket.

Vorzugsweise besteht der Kabelmantel 1 aus einem transparenten bzw. lichtdurchlässigen Material, was beispielsweise aus Fig. 5 bis 7 veranschaulicht wird.Preferably, the cable sheath 1 consists of a transparent or translucent material, which is illustrated for example in FIGS. 5 to 7.

Um nicht nur die Leiter 2a bis 21 sondern auch die miteinander verdrillten Leiter 2m, 2n mittels isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakte (IDC-Kontakte) 8 (Fig.3, Fig. 7) kontaktieren zu können, wird das Kabel 1 der Fig.1 einem letzten Fertigungsschritt unterzogen.In order to be able to contact not only the conductors 2a to 21 but also the conductors 2m, 2n twisted together by means of insulation-piercing contacts (IDC contacts) 8 (FIG. 3, FIG. 7), the cable 1 of FIG. 1 becomes a final production step subjected.

Dabei wird zunächst ermittelt, an welchen die Stellen die miteinander verdrillten Leiter 2m, 2n mit den isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten kontaktierbar sind. In der Regel werden dies die relativ zur Bewegungsrichtung der Isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakte entweder miteinander fluchtenden oder nebeneinander angeordneten Stellen 9 oder 10 sein. An den gewünschten Stellen wird das Kabel 1 dann einmalig oder vorzugsweise im Bereich jeder Wendel mit Markierungen 11 versehen.In this case, it is first determined at which points the conductors 2m, 2n twisted together can be contacted with the insulation-penetrating contacts. In general, these are the relative to the direction of movement of the insulation piercing contacts either aligned or juxtaposed locations 9 or 10. At the desired locations, the cable 1 is then provided once or preferably with markings 11 in the region of each helix.

Hier ist es gewünscht, die miteinander verdrillten Leiter 2m, 2n an den Stellen zu kontaktieren, an denen sie relativ zur Kabelebene senkrecht übereinander (in Fig. 7 also parallel zur Blattebene) liegen. Dies sind die Stellen 9, an denen die Leiter 2m, 2n in der Richtung der Bewegung der IDC-Kontakte 8 miteinander fluchten. Sodann werden die später zu kontaktierenden Stellen 9 jeweils mit wenigstens einer der Markierungen 11 versehen.Here, it is desirable to contact the conductors 2m, 2n twisted together at the points at which they lie perpendicular to one another relative to the cable plane (ie, parallel to the plane of the page in FIG. 7). These are the locations 9 at which the conductors 2m, 2n are aligned with each other in the direction of movement of the IDC contacts 8. Then, the points to be contacted later 9 are each provided with at least one of the markers 11.

Die Markierungen 11 können bei dem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel leicht erkennbar und übersichtlich im mittleren Kabelmantelstreifen 6 als Durchbrüche ausgebildet sein (Fig. 2).In the preferred exemplary embodiment, the markings 11 can be easily recognizable and clearly arranged in the central cable sheath strip 6 as openings (FIG. 2).

Es ist aber prinzipiell auch denkbar, Markierungen anderer Art am Kabelmantel vorzusehen. Wichtig ist, dass die Markierungen 11 in einer festen Relation zur Wendelanordnung und der Ausrichtung der miteinander verdrillten Leiter 2m, 2n stehen. Es bietet sich an, möglichst genau die mit den isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten zu kontaktierenden Stellen bzw. Bereiche des Kabels in dessen Längsrichtung X zu markieren, was besonders gut in Fig. 7 ersichtlich ist. Die Markierungen 11 sind hier senkrecht zur Längserstreckung X seitlich neben der kontaktierbaren Stelle 9 im Kabelmantelstreifen 6 gesetzt.However, it is also conceivable in principle to provide markings of a different kind on the cable sheath. It is important that the markings 11 are in a fixed relation to the helical arrangement and the orientation of the conductors 2m, 2n twisted together. It is advisable to mark as precisely as possible the points or regions of the cable to be contacted with the insulation-penetrating contacts in its longitudinal direction X, which is particularly evident in FIG. The markings 11 are here set perpendicular to the longitudinal extension X laterally next to the contactable point 9 in the cable sheath strip 6.

Das Markieren erfolgt vorzugsweise automatisch mittels einer Einrichtung zum Durchleuchten des Kabels, wobei das Kabel beispielsweise von einer Seite her mit einer Lichtquelle durchleuchtet wird, die relativ zum Kabel beweglich ist. Dabei wird mit Hilfe eines ebenfalls relativbeweglichen Sensors auf der anderen Seite des Kabels ermittelt, wann die Leiter 2m, 2n direkt übereinander liegen.The marking is preferably carried out automatically by means of a device for scanning the cable, wherein the cable is, for example, transilluminated from one side with a light source which is movable relative to the cable. It is determined by means of a likewise relatively movable sensor on the other side of the cable, when the conductors 2m, 2n are directly above each other.

Dies ist möglich, da der Lichteinfall in den Sensor davon abhängt, ob die beiden verdrillten Leiter übereinander oder nebeneinander liegen. Wird ein Maximum an Lichteinfall ermittelt, wird die Markierung gesetzt.This is possible because the light entering the sensor depends on whether the two twisted conductors are on top of each other or next to each other. If a maximum of light is detected, the marker is set.

Das Kontaktieren erfolgt vorzugsweise mittels einer Anschlusseinrichtung mit einem vorzugsweise mehrteiligen Gehäuse 12, 13 und mit den IDC-Kontakten 8 (vorzugsweise Piercingkontakte), die z.B. am Deckel befestigt sein können. Das Gehäuse 12, 13 wird an einer der Markierungen 11 ausgerichtet. So ist es beispielsweise denkbar, dass das Gehäuseunterteil 12 einen Vorsprung 14 aufweist, der dazu ausgerichtet ist, in den Durchbruch, welcher die Marierungen 11 bildet, einzugreifen, so das die richtige Ausrichtung der Anschlusseinrichtung 8 beim Kontaktieren des Kabels quasi "automatisch" gewährleistet ist (Fig. 7).The contacting is preferably carried out by means of a connection device with a preferably multi-part housing 12, 13 and with the IDC contacts 8 (preferably piercing contacts), which may be attached to the lid, for example. The housing 12, 13 is aligned with one of the markers 11. Thus, it is conceivable, for example, that the lower housing part 12 has a projection 14, which is aligned to engage in the opening, which forms the Marierungen 11, so that the correct orientation of the connection device 8 when contacting the cable quasi "automatically" guaranteed (Figure 7).

Bezugszeichenreference numeral

Kabelmantelcable sheath
11
Leiterladder
2a-n2a-n
Isolierunginsulation
33
Gruppengroups
4,54.5
KabelmantelstreifenCable jacket strip
66
verdrillte Einheittwisted unit
77
IDC-KontakteIDC contacts
88th
StellenPut
9 oder 109 or 10
Markierungenmarks
1111
Gehäusecasing
12, 1312, 13
Vorsprüngeprojections
1414

Claims (21)

Kabel mit einem Kabelmantel (1), in den wenigstens zwei oder mehrere Leiter (2) eingebettet sind, die vorzugsweise jeweils von einer Isolierung (3) umgeben sind, wobei das Kabel Markierungen (11) aufweist, welche direkt an oder im Bereich von Stellen des Kabels (1) angeordnet sind, an denen wenigstens einer der oder die Leiter (2m, 2n) mittels wenigstens einem isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakt (8) kontaktierbar ist/sind und wobei der Kabelmantel (1) aus einem transparenten, durchsichtigen Material besteht.Cable with a cable sheath (1), in which at least two or more conductors (2) are embedded, which are preferably each surrounded by an insulation (3), wherein the cable has markings (11) directly on or in the region of places of the cable (1) are arranged, at which at least one of the conductors (2m, 2n) is contactable by means of at least one insulation piercing contact (8) and wherein the cable sheath (1) consists of a transparent, transparent material. Kabel nach Anspruch 1, bei dem ferner wenigstens zwei der Leiter (2m, 2n) des Kabels miteinander verdrillt sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Markierungen (11) direkt an oder im Bereich von Stellen des Kabels (1) angeordnet sind, an denen die miteinander verdrillten Leiter (2m, 2n) im verdrillten Bereich mittels wenigstens einem isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakt (8) kontaktierbar sind.A cable as claimed in claim 1, further comprising at least two of the conductors (2m, 2n) of the cable being twisted together, characterized in that the markings (11) are located directly at or in the region of locations of the cable (1) where the cables (1) are located twisted together conductors (2m, 2n) in the twisted region by means of at least one insulation piercing contact (8) are contacted. Kabel nach Anspruch 1, 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Kabelmantel aus einem mittels einer Lichtquelle durchleuchtbaren Material besteht.Cable according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the cable sheath consists of a transilluminable by means of a light source material. Kabel nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Leiter (2a bis 2n) in wenigstens zwei Gruppen angeordnet sind, zwischen denen einem Kabelmantelstreifen (6) ausgebildet ist, welcher mit den Markierungen (11) versehen ist.Cable according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the conductors (2a to 2n) are arranged in at least two groups, between which a cable sheath strip (6) is formed, which is provided with the markings (11). Kabel nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Markierungen (11) als Durchbrüche (11) im Kabelmantel (3) ausgebildet sind.Cable according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the markings (11) are formed as openings (11) in the cable sheath (3). Kabel nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Markierungen (11) als Einprägungen im Kabelmantel (3) ausgebildet sind.Cable according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the markings (11) are formed as indentations in the cable sheath (3). Kabel nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in Längsrichtung (X) des Kabels je vollständigem Wendelumlauf - d.h. je kompletter Verdrillung der Leiter (2m, 2n) über 360° je eine der Markierungen (11) am Kabel ausgebildet ist.Cable according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the longitudinal direction (X) of the cable per complete helical circulation - ie each complete twist of the conductor (2m, 2n) over 360 ° each one of the markings (11) is formed on the cable. Kabel nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Markierungen (11) in Längsrichtung des Kabels neben den Stellen (9) des Kabels angeordnet sind, an denen die miteinander verdrillten Leiter (2m, 2n) von den isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten (8) zu kontaktieren sind.Cable according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the markings (11) are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the cable adjacent to the points (9) of the cable to which the twisted conductors (2m, 2n) of the insulation piercing contacts (8) are contact. Kabel nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Markierungen (11) in Längsrichtung des Kabels neben den Stellen (9) des Kabels angeordnet sind, an denen die denen die miteinander verdrillten Leiter (2m, 2n) in Richtung der Bewegung der isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakte (8) beim Kontaktieren miteinander fluchten.Cable according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the markings (11) are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the cable adjacent to the points (9) of the cable at which those the conductors (2m, 2n) twisted together in the direction of the movement of the insulation penetrating Align contacts (8) when contacting. Kabel nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kabel als Flachbandkabel ausgebildet ist und dass die Markierungen (11) in Längsrichtung des Kabels neben den Stellen (9) des Kabels angeordnet sind, an denen die miteinander verdrillten Leiter (2m, 2n) senkrecht zur Kabelebene übereinander liegen.Cable according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cable is designed as a ribbon cable and in that the markings (11) are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the cable next to the points (9) of the cable on which the conductors (2m, 2n) twisted together lie one above the other perpendicular to the cable plane. Kabel nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kabel einen elliptischen Querschnitt aufweist.Cable according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cable has an elliptical cross-section. Kabel nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kabel einen kreisrunden Querschnitt aufweist und mit einem Polarisierungsmittel wie einem Steg versehen ist.Cable according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cable has a circular cross section and is provided with a polarizing means such as a web. Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Kabels nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei an einem vorgefertigten Kabel mit wenigstens einem Paar Leiter (2m, 2n) ermittelt wird, an welchen die Stellen die Leiter (2m, 2n) mit den isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten (8) kontaktierbar sind und wobei das Kabel an diesen Stellen mit wenigstens einer oder mehreren Markierungen (11) versehen wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass a) das vorgefertigte Kabel mittels einer Lichtquelle durchleuchtet wird, die relativ zum Kabel beweglich ist, b) die Stellen ermittelt werden, an denen die Leiter mittels isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten kontaktierbar sind und c) dass das Kabel mit Markierungen (11) versehen wird, an denen der jeweilige Isolationsdurchdringende Kontakt bzw. eine entsprechende Anschlusseinrichtung zum Kontaktieren ausgerichtet wird. Method for producing a cable according to one of the preceding claims, wherein it is determined on a prefabricated cable with at least one pair of conductors (2m, 2n) at which the locations the conductors (2m, 2n) with the insulation piercing contacts (8) are contactable and wherein the cable is provided at these locations with at least one or more markings (11), characterized in that a) the prefabricated cable is transilluminated by means of a light source that is movable relative to the cable, b) the locations are determined at which the conductors are contactable by means of insulation piercing contacts and c) that the cable is provided with markings (11), at which the respective insulation piercing contact or a corresponding connection device for contacting is aligned. Verfahren nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Schritt b) mit Hilfe eines Sensors die Stellen ermittelt werden, an denen die Leiter mittels isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten kontaktierbar sind.A method according to claim 13, characterized in that in step b) are determined by means of a sensor, the locations at which the conductors are contacted by means of insulation-penetrating contacts. Verfahren nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das vorgefertigte Kabel mit wenigstens einem Paar miteinander verdrillter Leiter (2m, 2n) versehen wird und dass ermittelt wird, an welchen die Stellen die miteinander verdrillten Leiter (2m, 2n) mit den isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten (8) kontaktierbar werden und dass das Kabel an diesen Stellen mit wenigstens einer oder mehreren Markierungen (11) versehen wird.A method according to claim 14, characterized in that the prefabricated cable with at least one pair of twisted together conductors (2m, 2n) is provided and that it is determined at which the locations of the twisted together conductors (2m, 2n) with the insulation piercing contacts (8 ) and that the cable is provided at these locations with at least one or more markings (11). Verfahren nach Anspruch 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mit Hilfe des Sensors die Stellen ermittelt werden, an denen die parallelen Leiter mittels isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten kontaktierbar sind.A method according to claim 16, characterized in that with the aid of the sensor, the locations are determined at which the parallel conductors can be contacted by means of insulation-penetrating contacts. Verfahren nach Anspruch 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass wobei mit Hilfe des Sensors die Stellen ermittelt werden, an denen die verdrillten Leiter (2m, 2n) mittels isolationsdurchdringenden Kontakten kontaktierbar sind und dass das Kabel mit Markierungen (11) versehen wird, an denen der jeweilige Isolationsdurchdringende Kontakt bzw. eine entsprechende Anschlusseinrichtung zum Kontaktieren ausgerichtet wird.A method according to claim 16, characterized in that the locations are determined by means of the sensor, at which the twisted conductors (2m, 2n) are contactable by means of insulation piercing contacts and that the cable is provided with markings (11) on which the respective Isolationsdurchdringende contact or a corresponding connection device is aligned for contacting. Verfahren nach Anspruch 17 oder 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Schritt b) ermittelt wird, wann die Leiter (2m, 2n) direkt übereinander liegen.A method according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that it is determined in step b) when the conductors (2m, 2n) lie directly above each other. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Schritt a) ein Kabel mit einem transparenten, lichtdurchlässigen Kabelmantel (1) durchleuchtet wird.Method according to one of claims 13 to 19, characterized in that in step a) a cable with a transparent, translucent cable sheath (1) is transilluminated. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 20, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Sensor relativ zum Kabel beweglich ist.Method according to one of claims 13 to 20, characterized in that the sensor is movable relative to the cable. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 21, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Sensor relativ zum Kabel auf der der Lichtquelle gegenüber liegenden Seite bewegt wird.Method according to one of claims 13 to 21, characterized in that the sensor is moved relative to the cable on the side opposite to the light source.
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