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EP1976075B1
EP1976075B1 EP07006271A EP07006271A EP1976075B1 EP 1976075 B1 EP1976075 B1 EP 1976075B1 EP 07006271 A EP07006271 A EP 07006271A EP 07006271 A EP07006271 A EP 07006271A EP 1976075 B1 EP1976075 B1 EP 1976075B1
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  • the invention relates to an adapter for coupling two different electrical connectors.
  • the known adapters include, for example, a USB-A inline connection, in which two USB sockets type A are soldered side by side on a printed circuit board.
  • an adapter with a type A USB socket and a type B USB socket in which the two sockets are likewise arranged again on a printed circuit board.
  • USB Universal Serial Bus
  • I / O bus The "Universal Serial Bus” (USB) is a 4-pin, standardized I / O bus that serves, among other things, as a serial interface for computer ports.
  • different plugs are provided, which includes in particular a wider type A connector and a smaller, approximately square type B connector.
  • the known adapters are, inter alia, associated with the disadvantage that they require a printed circuit board and are relatively complex in terms of both their structure and in terms of their installation.
  • a plastic connector USB connector which is configured at a first end to selectively serve as either a USB plug or a USB socket, and is provided at its second end with an adapter for various specifications.
  • an electrical connection circuit board is provided to form the variable connection at the first connector end, which is arranged with one end in the plastic housing 102 and the other end protrudes from this and is surrounded to form the USB socket of one end of a metal sleeve, the other end again is arranged in the plastic housing.
  • the metal sleeve is at least partially pivotable away from the outwardly projecting free end of the electrical connection board, for which purpose it is made in two parts, or inwardly retractable into the plastic housing.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an improved adapter of the type mentioned, in which the aforementioned problems are eliminated.
  • this object is achieved by an adapter for coupling two different electrical connectors, in particular for vehicles, with an electrically conductive, open at two ends cage, in particular pin-like, insertable into the cage electrical contacts with different, adapted to the respective connector contact ends and in particular two insertable into the cage different, adapted to the respective connector insulating parts for fixing the electrical contacts, wherein the cage, the electrical contacts and the insulating parts supporting these are designed so that in the region of the two open ends of the cage different, to the respective Plug customized socket-like plug receptacles arise.
  • a plug receptacle for a USB plug is preferably formed.
  • a plug receptacle for a USB plug of type A is formed in the region of one of the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage.
  • a plug receptacle for a plug of a data transmission system in particular high-speed data transmission system is formed.
  • a preferred practical embodiment of the adapter according to the invention is characterized in that in the region of one of the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage a connector receptacle for a USB connector and in the region of the other open end of the cage a connector receptacle for a connector of a data transmission system, in particular high speed Data transmission system is formed.
  • the plug receptacle for the USB plug is preferably designed again as a plug receptacle for a type A USB plug.
  • a respective electrical contact can therefore be designed in particular as a USB spring at one end and as a pin at the other end, for example as a 0.64 mm pin.
  • the electrically conductive cage is preferably made in one piece.
  • this electrical cage is at least substantially closed except for the two open ends. This ensures continuous EMC protection.
  • the electrically conductive cage is formed by a sheet metal cage.
  • the insulating parts may in particular consist of plastic.
  • the electrical contacts each have a cross-section which is at least substantially constant over their length, as a result of which, inter alia, an optimal data flow is ensured.
  • the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage may be provided on opposite sides of the cage or be offset relative to each other, for example, by 90 °, in the latter case, the electrical contacts are angled accordingly.
  • the adapter is provided with an outer housing.
  • This outer housing may in particular consist of plastic.
  • the adapter can be used in combination, in particular with different plastic outer housings at different locations, for example in a vehicle.
  • the adapter can be used in combination with various plastic outer housings at different locations, for example in a vehicle. It is also a variant with 90 ° offset open cage ends and corresponding angled contact pins, such as 0.64 mm pins, possible.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of an adapter 10 according to the invention for coupling two different electrical connectors, which may be, for example, a USB connector, in particular of type A and an "Automotive High Speed" data connector.
  • the adapter 10 can be used in particular in vehicles.
  • the adapter 10 comprises an electrically conductive, open at two ends cage 12, in particular pin-like, insertable into the cage 12 electrical contacts 14 with different, adapted to the respective connector contact ends and two usable in the cage 12 different, adapted to the respective connector insulating parts 16, 18 for fixing the electrical contacts 14.
  • the cage 12, the electrical contacts 14 and the insulating parts 16, 18 supporting them are designed so that in the region of the two open ends of the cage 12 there are different socket-like plug receptacles adapted to the respective plug.
  • a connector receptacle 20 for a USB connector in particular a USB connector type A
  • a female connector receptacle for a plug Data transmission system in particular high-speed data transmission system ("Automotive High Speed Data") formed.
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of the assembled adapter 10 according to FIG. 1 in two different perspective views. It is in the FIG. 2a ) to detect the open end of the cage 12, in the region of the plug receptacle 22 is formed for a connector of the data transmission system, in particular high-speed data transmission system. In contrast, in the FIG. 2b ) to detect the open end of the cage 12, in the area of the connector receptacle 20 for the USB connector, in particular USB connector type A, is formed. In this case, the insulating part 16 is arranged in the region of the formed socket-like plug receptacle for the USB plug and the insulating part 18 in the region of the formed plug receptacle 22 for the data transmission system.
  • FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of an electrical contact 14 of the adapter 10th
  • the electrical contact 14 at one end 14 'a as a USB spring and at the other end as a pin, for example, as a 0.64 mm pin.
  • the electrically conductive cage 12 is made in one piece. It is at least substantially closed except for the two open ends. In the present embodiment, it is formed by a sheet metal cage.
  • the two insulating parts 16, 18 may consist in particular of plastic.
  • the electrical contacts 14 may each have a cross section which is at least substantially constant over their length.
  • the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage 12 and correspondingly the two female plug receptacles 20, 22 are provided on opposite cage sides.
  • the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage 12 offset relative to each other by 90 ° and the electrical contacts 14, are bent at 90 ° accordingly.
  • the adapter 10 may be provided with an outer housing, in particular made of plastic.
  • the adapter 10 can be used in different locations, for example in a vehicle, in combination with various outer housings, in particular made of plastic.

Abstract

A pin-like electrical contacts (14) is inserted in to the electrically conductive cage (12) having different contact ends. The two different insulation portions (16,18) are inserted in to the cage and are matched to the respective plug provided at the ends of the cage for fixing of the electrical contacts. The cage, the electrical contacts and the insulation portions are designed such that the different receptacle plug receivers are matched to the respective plugs provided at the ends of the cages.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Adapter zur Kopplung zweier unterschiedlicher elektrischer Stecker.The invention relates to an adapter for coupling two different electrical connectors.

Zu den bisher bekannten Adaptern zählt beispielsweise eine USB-A-Inline-Verbindung, bei der zwei USB-Buchsen vom Typ A nebeneinander auf einer Leiterplatine angelötet sind. Es ist auch bereits ein Adapter mit einer USB-Buchse vom Typ A und einer USB-Buchse vom Typ B bekannt, bei die beiden Buchsen ebenfalls wieder auf einer Leiterplatine angeordnet sind.Among the known adapters include, for example, a USB-A inline connection, in which two USB sockets type A are soldered side by side on a printed circuit board. There is also already known an adapter with a type A USB socket and a type B USB socket, in which the two sockets are likewise arranged again on a printed circuit board.

Bei dem "Universal Serial Bus" (USB) handelt es sich um einen 4-poligen, standardisierten I / O-Bus, der unter anderem als serielle Schnittstelle für Computer-Ports dient. Für einen solchen USB-Bus sind unterschiedliche Stecker vorgesehen, zu dem insbesondere ein breiterer Stecker vom Typ A und ein kleinerer, annähernd quadratischer Stecker vom Typ B zählt.The "Universal Serial Bus" (USB) is a 4-pin, standardized I / O bus that serves, among other things, as a serial interface for computer ports. For such a USB bus, different plugs are provided, which includes in particular a wider type A connector and a smaller, approximately square type B connector.

Die bekannten Adapter sind unter anderem mit dem Nachteil behaftet, dass sie eine Leiterplatine erfordern und entsprechend sowohl hinsichtlich ihres Aufbaus als auch im Hinblick auf deren Montage relativ aufwändig sind.The known adapters are, inter alia, associated with the disadvantage that they require a printed circuit board and are relatively complex in terms of both their structure and in terms of their installation.

In der US-A-2006/0141865 ist ein mit einem Kunststoffgehäuse versehener USB-Verbinder beschrieben, der an einem ersten Ende so ausgeführt ist, dass dieses wahlweise entweder als USB-Stecker oder als USB-Buchse dient, und an seinem zweiten Ende mit einem Adapter für verschiedene Spezifikationen versehen ist. Dabei ist zur Bildung des variablen Anschlusses am ersten Verbinderende eine elektrische Anschlussleiterplatte vorgesehen, die mit einem Ende im Kunststoffgehäuse 102 angeordnet ist und deren anderes Ende aus diesem herausragt und zur Bildung der USB-Buchse von einem Ende einer Metallhülse umgeben ist, deren anderes Ende wieder in dem Kunststoffgehäuse angeordnet ist. Zur Umwandlung des ersten Verbinderendes in einen USB-Stecker ist die Metallhülse zumindest teilweise von dem nach außen ragenden freien Ende der elektrischen Anschlussleiterplatte wegschwenkbar, wozu sie zweiteilig ausgeführt ist, oder nach innen in das Kunststoffgehäuse zurückziehbar.In the US-A-2006/0141865 there is described a plastic connector USB connector, which is configured at a first end to selectively serve as either a USB plug or a USB socket, and is provided at its second end with an adapter for various specifications. In this case, an electrical connection circuit board is provided to form the variable connection at the first connector end, which is arranged with one end in the plastic housing 102 and the other end protrudes from this and is surrounded to form the USB socket of one end of a metal sleeve, the other end again is arranged in the plastic housing. To convert the first connector end into a USB plug, the metal sleeve is at least partially pivotable away from the outwardly projecting free end of the electrical connection board, for which purpose it is made in two parts, or inwardly retractable into the plastic housing.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen verbesserten Adapter der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, bei dem die zuvor erwähnten Probleme beseitigt sind.The invention has for its object to provide an improved adapter of the type mentioned, in which the aforementioned problems are eliminated.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe gelöst durch einen Adapter zur Kopplung zweier unterschiedlicher elektrischer Stecker, insbesondere für Fahrzeuge, mit einem elektrisch leitenden, an zwei Enden offenen Käfig, insbesondere stiftartigen, in den Käfig einsetzbaren elektrischen Kontakten mit unterschiedlichen, an den jeweiligen Stecker angepassten Kontaktenden und insbesondere zwei in den Käfig einsetzbaren unterschiedlichen, an den jeweiligen Stecker angepassten Isolierteilen zur Fixierung der elektrischen Kontakte, wobei der Käfig, die elektrischen Kontakte und die diese abstützenden Isolierteile so ausgeführt sind, dass sich im Bereich der beiden offenen Enden des Käfigs unterschiedliche, an den jeweiligen Stecker angepasste buchsenartige Steckeraufnahmen ergeben.According to the invention, this object is achieved by an adapter for coupling two different electrical connectors, in particular for vehicles, with an electrically conductive, open at two ends cage, in particular pin-like, insertable into the cage electrical contacts with different, adapted to the respective connector contact ends and in particular two insertable into the cage different, adapted to the respective connector insulating parts for fixing the electrical contacts, wherein the cage, the electrical contacts and the insulating parts supporting these are designed so that in the region of the two open ends of the cage different, to the respective Plug customized socket-like plug receptacles arise.

Aufgrund dieser Ausbildung wird ein im Aufbau einfacher und problemlos handhabbarer Adapter geschaffen. Die bisher erforderliche Leiterplatine entfällt. Die Anzahl der Einzelteile sowie der Montageaufwand sind auf ein Minimum reduziert. Zudem ergibt sich aufgrund des elektrisch leitenden Käfigs ein optimaler EMV-Schutz.Due to this design a simple and easy to handle adapter is created. The previously required printed circuit board is eliminated. The number of parts and the assembly costs are reduced to a minimum. In addition, due to the electrically conductive cage results in an optimal EMC protection.

Im Bereich eines der beiden offenen Enden des elektrisch leitenden Käfigs ist bevorzugt eine Steckeraufnahme für einen USB-Stecker gebildet.In the region of one of the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage, a plug receptacle for a USB plug is preferably formed.

Dabei ist gemäß einer bevorzugten praktischen Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Adapters im Bereich eines der beiden offenen Enden des elektrisch leitenden Käfigs eine Steckeraufnahme für einen USB-Stecker vom Typ A gebildet.In this case, according to a preferred practical embodiment of the adapter according to the invention in the region of one of the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage, a plug receptacle for a USB plug of type A is formed.

Von Vorteil ist insbesondere auch, wenn im Bereich eines der beiden offenen Enden des elektrisch leitenden Käfigs eine Steckeraufnahme für einen Stecker eines Datenübertragungssystems, insbesondere Hochgeschwindigkeits-Datenübertragungssystems gebildet ist.It is particularly advantageous if in the region of one of the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage, a plug receptacle for a plug of a data transmission system, in particular high-speed data transmission system is formed.

Eine bevorzugte praktische Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Adapters zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass im Bereich eines der beiden offenen Enden des elektrisch leitenden Käfigs eine Steckeraufnahme für einen USB-Stecker und im Bereich des anderen offenen Endes des Käfigs eine Steckeraufnahme für einen Stecker eines Datenübertragungssystems, insbesondere Hochgeschwindigkeits-Datenübertragungssystems gebildet ist.A preferred practical embodiment of the adapter according to the invention is characterized in that in the region of one of the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage a connector receptacle for a USB connector and in the region of the other open end of the cage a connector receptacle for a connector of a data transmission system, in particular high speed Data transmission system is formed.

Dabei ist die Steckeraufnahme für den USB-Stecker bevorzugt wieder als Steckeraufnahme für einen USB-Stecker vom Typ A ausgeführt.The plug receptacle for the USB plug is preferably designed again as a plug receptacle for a type A USB plug.

Ein jeweiliger elektrischer Kontakt kann also insbesondere an einem Ende als USB-Feder und an dem anderen Ende als Pin, beispielsweise als 0,64 mm-Pin ausgeführt sein.A respective electrical contact can therefore be designed in particular as a USB spring at one end and as a pin at the other end, for example as a 0.64 mm pin.

Der elektrisch leitende Käfig ist bevorzugt einstückig ausgeführt.The electrically conductive cage is preferably made in one piece.

Von Vorteil ist insbesondere auch, wenn dieser elektrische Käfig bis auf die beiden offenen Enden zumindest im Wesentlichen geschlossen ist. Damit ist ein durchgehender EMV-Schutz gewährleistet.It is particularly advantageous if this electrical cage is at least substantially closed except for the two open ends. This ensures continuous EMC protection.

Zweckmäßigerweise ist der elektrisch leitende Käfig durch einen Blechkäfig gebildet.Conveniently, the electrically conductive cage is formed by a sheet metal cage.

Die Isolierteile können insbesondere aus Kunststoff bestehen.The insulating parts may in particular consist of plastic.

Von Vorteil ist insbesondere auch, wenn mehrere elektrische Kontakte in einer Stiftleiste zusammengefasst sind, wodurch der Montageaufwand weiter reduziert wird.It is particularly advantageous if several electrical contacts are combined in a pin header, whereby the assembly cost is further reduced.

Von Vorteil ist insbesondere auch, wenn die elektrischen Kontakte jeweils einen über ihre Länge zumindest im Wesentlichen konstanten Querschnitt besitzen, wodurch unter anderem ein optimaler Datenfluss gewährleistet ist.It is also particularly advantageous if the electrical contacts each have a cross-section which is at least substantially constant over their length, as a result of which, inter alia, an optimal data flow is ensured.

Die beiden offenen Enden des elektrisch leitenden Käfigs können auf einander gegenüberliegenden Käfigseiten vorgesehen oder relativ zueinander beispielsweise um 90° versetzt sein, wobei im letzteren Fall die elektrischen Kontakte entsprechend abgewinkelt sind.The two open ends of the electrically conductive cage may be provided on opposite sides of the cage or be offset relative to each other, for example, by 90 °, in the latter case, the electrical contacts are angled accordingly.

Bevorzugt ist der Adapter mit einem Außengehäuse versehen. Dieses Außengehäuse kann insbesondere aus Kunststoff bestehen. Somit kann der Adapter in Kombination insbesondere mit verschiedenen Kunststoff-Außengehäusen an unterschiedlichen Stellen beispielsweise in einem Fahrzeug zum Einsatz kommen.Preferably, the adapter is provided with an outer housing. This outer housing may in particular consist of plastic. Thus, the adapter can be used in combination, in particular with different plastic outer housings at different locations, for example in a vehicle.

Die Erfindung kann insbesondere im Bereich abgeschirmter Datenverbindungen in Kombination mit einem USB-A-System angewandt werden. So ist insbesondere ein Zwei-Buchsen-Adapter vorzugsweise für "USB A" und "Automotive High Speed Data" mit den folgenden Merkmalen denkbar:

  • Blechkäfig für einen durchgehenden EMV-Schutz
  • zwei Kunststoffteile zum Fixieren von elektrischen Kontakten beispielsweise in Form einer Stiftleiste
  • doppelseitige Stifte bzw. elektrische Kontakte, die auf der einen Seite beispielsweise dem USB-A-Standard entsprechen und auf der anderen Seite kompatibel insbesondere zu einem hochwertigen Fahrzeug-Datenstecker sind.
The invention can be used in particular in the field of shielded data connections in combination with a USB-A system. In particular, a two-socket adapter is preferably conceivable for "USB A" and "Automotive High Speed Data" with the following features:
  • Sheet metal cage for continuous EMC protection
  • two plastic parts for fixing electrical contacts, for example in the form of a pin header
  • double-sided pins or electrical contacts that correspond on the one hand, for example, the USB-A standard and on the other hand are compatible in particular to a high-quality vehicle data connector.

Mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Adapter werden unter anderem die folgenden Vorteile erzielt:

  • Wegfall der Leiterplatine und aufwändiger Montageprozesse
  • optimaler EMV-Schutz
  • optimaler Datenfluss aufgrund konstanter Querschnitte der elektrischen Kontakte
  • mögliche USB-Stichmaß-Anpassung (2,5 mm & 2 mm), beispielsweise auf den Standard 2,54 mm, beispielsweise durch besonderes Kontaktteilsystem (MTS-ST) im Stecker
  • Teilereduktion für dieses System.
Among other things, the following advantages are achieved with the adapter according to the invention:
  • Elimination of the printed circuit board and complex assembly processes
  • optimal EMC protection
  • optimal data flow due to constant cross sections of the electrical contacts
  • Possible USB pitch adjustment (2.5 mm & 2 mm), for example to the standard 2.54 mm, for example by special contact subsystem (MTS-ST) in the plug
  • Partial reduction for this system.

Wie bereits erwähnt, kann der Adapter in Kombination mit verschiedenen Kunststoff-Außengehäusen an unterschiedlichen Stellen beispielsweise in einem Fahrzeug zum Einsatz kommen. Es ist auch eine Variante mit um 90° versetzten offenen Käfigenden und entsprechend abgewinkelten Kontaktstiften, beispielsweise 0,64 mm-Stiften, möglich.As already mentioned, the adapter can be used in combination with various plastic outer housings at different locations, for example in a vehicle. It is also a variant with 90 ° offset open cage ends and corresponding angled contact pins, such as 0.64 mm pins, possible.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung näher erläutert; in dieser zeigt:

Figur 1
eine schematische auseinandergezogene Darstellung einer beispielhaften Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Adapters,
Figur 2
eine schematische Darstellung des montierten Adapters gemäß Figur 1 in zwei unterschiedlichen perspektivischen Ansichten und
Figur 3
eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines elektrischen Kontaktes des Adapters.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment with reference to the drawing; in this shows:
FIG. 1
a schematic exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of an adapter according to the invention,
FIG. 2
a schematic representation of the assembled adapter according to FIG. 1 in two different perspective views and
FIG. 3
a schematic perspective view of an electrical contact of the adapter.

Figur 1 zeigt in schematischer auseinandergezogener Darstellung eine beispielhafte Ausführung eines erfindungsgemäßen Adapters 10 zur Kopplung zweier unterschiedlicher elektrischer Stecker, bei denen es sich beispielsweise um einen USB-Stecker insbesondere vom Typ A und einen "Automotive High Speed"-Datenstecker handeln kann. Der Adapter 10 kann insbesondere in Fahrzeugen eingesetzt werden. FIG. 1 shows a schematic exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of an adapter 10 according to the invention for coupling two different electrical connectors, which may be, for example, a USB connector, in particular of type A and an "Automotive High Speed" data connector. The adapter 10 can be used in particular in vehicles.

Der Adapter 10 umfasst einen elektrisch leitenden, an zwei Enden offenen Käfig 12, insbesondere stiftartige, in den Käfig 12 einsetzbare elektrische Kontakte 14 mit unterschiedlichen, an den jeweiligen Stecker angepassten Kontaktenden und zwei in den Käfig 12 einsetzbare unterschiedliche, an den jeweiligen Stecker angepasste Isolierteile 16, 18 zur Fixierung der elektrischen Kontakte 14.The adapter 10 comprises an electrically conductive, open at two ends cage 12, in particular pin-like, insertable into the cage 12 electrical contacts 14 with different, adapted to the respective connector contact ends and two usable in the cage 12 different, adapted to the respective connector insulating parts 16, 18 for fixing the electrical contacts 14.

Der Käfig 12, die elektrischen Kontakte 14 und die diese abstützenden Isolierteile 16, 18 sind so ausgeführt, dass sich im Bereich der beiden offenen Enden des Käfigs 12 unterschiedliche, an den jeweiligen Stecker angepasste buchsenartige Steckeraufnahmen ergeben.The cage 12, the electrical contacts 14 and the insulating parts 16, 18 supporting them are designed so that in the region of the two open ends of the cage 12 there are different socket-like plug receptacles adapted to the respective plug.

Dabei ist beispielsweise im Bereich eines der beiden offenen Enden des elektrisch leitenden Käfigs 12 eine Steckeraufnahme 20 für einen USB-Stecker, insbesondere einen USB-Stecker vom Typ A, und im Bereich des anderen offenen Endes des Käfigs 12 eine buchsenartige Steckeraufnahme für einen Stecker eines Datenübertragungssystems, insbesondere Hochgeschwindigkeits-Datenübertragungssystems ("Automotive High Speed Data") gebildet.In this case, for example, in the region of one of the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage 12, a connector receptacle 20 for a USB connector, in particular a USB connector type A, and in the region of the other open end of the cage 12, a female connector receptacle for a plug Data transmission system, in particular high-speed data transmission system ("Automotive High Speed Data") formed.

Figur 2 zeigt in schematischer Darstellung den montierten Adapter 10 gemäß Figur 1 in zwei unterschiedlichen perspektivischen Ansichten. Dabei ist in der Figur 2a) das offene Ende des Käfigs 12 zu erkennen, in dessen Bereich die Steckeraufnahme 22 für einen Stecker des Datenübertragungssystems, insbesondere Hochgeschwindigkeits-Datenübertragungssystems gebildet ist. Demgegenüber ist in der Figur 2b) das offene Ende des Käfigs 12 zu erkennen, in dessen Bereich die Steckeraufnahme 20 für den USB-Stecker, insbesondere USB-Stecker vom Typ A, gebildet ist. Dabei ist das Isolierteil 16 im Bereich der gebildeten buchsenartigen Steckeraufnahme für den USB-Stecker und das Isolierteil 18 im Bereich der gebildeten Steckeraufnahme 22 für das Datenübertragungssystem angeordnet. FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of the assembled adapter 10 according to FIG. 1 in two different perspective views. It is in the FIG. 2a ) to detect the open end of the cage 12, in the region of the plug receptacle 22 is formed for a connector of the data transmission system, in particular high-speed data transmission system. In contrast, in the FIG. 2b ) to detect the open end of the cage 12, in the area of the connector receptacle 20 for the USB connector, in particular USB connector type A, is formed. In this case, the insulating part 16 is arranged in the region of the formed socket-like plug receptacle for the USB plug and the insulating part 18 in the region of the formed plug receptacle 22 for the data transmission system.

Figur 3 zeigt in schematischer perspektivischer Darstellung einen elektrischen Kontakt 14 des Adapters 10. FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of an electrical contact 14 of the adapter 10th

Dabei ist beim vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel der elektrische Kontakt 14 am einen Ende 14' als USB-Feder und am anderen Ende als Pin, beispielsweise als 0,64 mm-Pin ausgeführt.In this case, in the present embodiment, the electrical contact 14 at one end 14 'as a USB spring and at the other end as a pin, for example, as a 0.64 mm pin.

Der elektrisch leitende Käfig 12 ist einstückig ausgeführt. Er ist bis auf die beiden offenen Enden zumindest im Wesentlichen geschlossen. Beim vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel ist er durch einen Blechkäfig gebildet.The electrically conductive cage 12 is made in one piece. It is at least substantially closed except for the two open ends. In the present embodiment, it is formed by a sheet metal cage.

Die beiden Isolierteile 16, 18 können insbesondere aus Kunststoff bestehen.The two insulating parts 16, 18 may consist in particular of plastic.

Grundsätzlich ist es auch denkbar, lediglich ein Isolierteil oder mehr als zwei Isolierteile vorzusehen.In principle, it is also conceivable to provide only one insulating part or more than two insulating parts.

Wie insbesondere anhand der Figur 1 zu erkennen ist, können mehrere elektrische Kontakte 14 in einer Stiftleiste zusammengefasst sein.As in particular on the basis of FIG. 1 can be seen, several electrical contacts 14 may be summarized in a pin header.

Die elektrischen Kontakte 14 können jeweils einen über ihre Länge zumindest im Wesentlichen konstanten Querschnitt besitzen.The electrical contacts 14 may each have a cross section which is at least substantially constant over their length.

Beim vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel sind die beiden offenen Enden des elektrisch leitenden Käfigs 12 und entsprechend die beiden buchsenartigen Steckeraufnahmen 20, 22 auf einander gegenüberliegenden Käfigseiten vorgesehen. Es ist jedoch beispielsweise auch eine solche Ausführung denkbar, bei der die beiden offenen Enden des elektrisch leitenden Käfigs 12 relativ zueinander um 90° versetzt und die elektrischen Kontakte 14, entsprechend um 90° abgewinkelt sind.In the present embodiment, the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage 12 and correspondingly the two female plug receptacles 20, 22 are provided on opposite cage sides. However, it is also conceivable, for example, such a design in which the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage 12 offset relative to each other by 90 ° and the electrical contacts 14, are bent at 90 ° accordingly.

Der Adapter 10 kann mit einem insbesondere aus Kunststoff bestehenden Außengehäuse versehen sein.The adapter 10 may be provided with an outer housing, in particular made of plastic.

Es ergibt sich somit ein Zwei-Buchsen-Adapter 10 insbesondere zur Kopplung eines USB-A-Steckers mit einem "Automotive High Speed"-Datenstecker mit den folgenden Merkmalen:

  • Blechkäfig für einen durchgehenden EMV-Schutz
  • zwei Kunststoffteile zum Fixieren von elektrischen Kontakten beispielsweise in Form einer Stiftleiste
  • doppelseitige Stifte, die von einer Seite insbesondere dem USB-A-Standard entsprechen und auf der anderen Seite kompatibel zu einem hochwertigen Fahrzeug-Datenstecker sind.
This results in a two-socket adapter 10, in particular for coupling a USB A plug with an "Automotive High Speed" data connector with the following features:
  • Sheet metal cage for continuous EMC protection
  • two plastic parts for fixing electrical contacts, for example in the form of a pin header
  • Double-sided pens that conform to one side of the USB-A standard and on the other hand are compatible with a high quality vehicle data connector.

Die bisher erforderliche Leiterplatine entfällt. Die Montage ist insgesamt vereinfacht. Es ergibt sich ein optimaler EMV-Schutz. Aufgrund der bevorzugt konstanten Querschnitte der elektrischen Kontakte ist ein optimaler Datenfluss gewährleistet. Denkbar ist beispielsweise eine USB-Stichmaß-Anpassung (2,5 mm & 2 mm) auf dem Standard 2,54 mm beispielsweise durch ein besonderes Kontaktteilsystem ("MTS-ST") im Stecker. Die Anzahl der Systemteile ist auf ein Minimum reduziert.The previously required printed circuit board is eliminated. The assembly is simplified overall. This results in optimum EMC protection. Because of the preferred Constant cross sections of the electrical contacts ensure an optimal data flow. It is conceivable, for example, a USB gauge size adjustment (2.5 mm & 2 mm) on the standard 2.54 mm, for example, by a special contact subsystem ("MTS-ST") in the plug. The number of system parts is reduced to a minimum.

Der Adapter 10 kann in Kombination mit verschiedenen insbesondere aus Kunststoff bestehenden Außengehäusen an unterschiedlichen Stellen beispielsweise in einem Fahrzeug zum Einsatz kommen.The adapter 10 can be used in different locations, for example in a vehicle, in combination with various outer housings, in particular made of plastic.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
Adapteradapter
1212
KäfigCage
1414
elektrischer Kontaktelectric contact
14'14 '
KontaktendeContact end
14"14 "
KontaktendeContact end
1616
IsolierteilInsulation
1818
IsolierteilInsulation
2020
buchsenartige Steckeraufnahme für USB-Steckerfemale connector for USB connector
2222
buchsenartige Steckeraufnahme für Datensteckersocket-like plug receptacle for data plug

Claims (17)

  1. Adapter (10) for the coupling of two different electrical plugs, in particular for vehicles, having an electrically conductive cage (12) open at two ends, pin-like electrical contacts (14) that can be inserted in the cage (12) and have different contact ends adapted to the respective plug, and two different insulating portions (16, 18) that can be inserted in the cage (12) and are adapted to the respective plug for fixing the electrical contacts (14), in which the cage (12), the electrical contacts (14) and the insulating portions (16, 18) supporting them are designed so as to produce, in the region of the two open ends of the cage (12), different socket-like plug receptacles adapted to the respective plug.
  2. Adapter according to claim 1, characterised in that in the region of one of the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage (12) is formed a plug receptacle (20) for a USB plug.
  3. Adapter according to claim 2, characterised in that in the region of one of the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage (12) is formed a plug receptacle (20) for a USB plug of type A.
  4. Adapter according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that in the region of one of the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage (12) is formed a plug receptacle (22) for a plug of a data transmission system, in particular a high-speed data transmission system.
  5. Adapter according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that in the region of one of the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage (12) is formed a plug receptacle (20) for a USB plug, and in the region of the other open end of the cage (12) is formed a plug receptacle (22) for a plug of a data transmission system, in particular a high-speed data transmission system.
  6. Adapter according to claim 5, characterised in that the plug receptacle (20) for the USB plug is designed as a plug receptacle for a USB plug of type A.
  7. Adapter according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that a respective electrical contact is designed as a USB tongue at one end (14') and as a pin at the other end (14").
  8. Adapter according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the electrically conductive cage (12) is constructed in one piece.
  9. Adapter according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the electrically conductive cage (12) is at least substantially closed except for the two open ends.
  10. Adapter according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the electrically conductive cage (12) is formed by a sheet metal cage.
  11. Adapter according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the insulating portions (16, 18) are made of plastic.
  12. Adapter according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that several electrical contacts (14) are combined in a pin strip.
  13. Adapter according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the electrical contacts (14) each have a cross-section which is at least substantially constant over their length.
  14. Adapter according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage (12) are provided on mutually opposed sides of the cage.
  15. Adapter according to any of claims 1 to 13, characterised in that the two open ends of the electrically conductive cage (12) are relatively offset from each other by 90° and the electrical contacts are angled correspondingly by 90°.
  16. Adapter according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that it is provided with an outer housing.
  17. Adapter according to claim 16, characterised in that the outer housing is made of plastic.
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