EP2016649B1 - Plug connector - Google Patents

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EP2016649B1
EP2016649B1 EP07720112A EP07720112A EP2016649B1 EP 2016649 B1 EP2016649 B1 EP 2016649B1 EP 07720112 A EP07720112 A EP 07720112A EP 07720112 A EP07720112 A EP 07720112A EP 2016649 B1 EP2016649 B1 EP 2016649B1
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/40Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/42Securing in a demountable manner
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/53Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases for high voltage with means for preventing corona or arcing
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/58Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/639Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap

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  • the present invention relates to the field of electrical connectors. It relates to a connector according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the connectors should be as tight as possible in the field of contact in the inserted state, as well as in the field of cable entry (degree of protection IP67).
  • the object is solved by the entirety of the features of claim 1.
  • the essence of the invention is in the inventive connector in an insulating plug housing and / or an insulating socket housing individual contact elements, which are conductively connected to the cables, snap and keep interchangeable in the connector housing or socket housing, wherein the engagement of the contact elements is achieved in the housings by an elastic deformation of the housing, and wherein the housing made of a material having a hardness, which allows insertion and replacement of the contact elements without the aid of tools.
  • the material of the housing is so “soft” enough to press the cables located at the ends and equipped with locking devices single contacts without special tools, ie, only by hand, against a certain resistance in the holes provided in the housings and possibly also to pull out again.
  • the "softness" of the material depends on the design of the locking mechanism, which determines the size of the necessary elastic deformation.
  • the plug housing and / or the socket housing are integrally formed and made of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
  • TPE thermoplastic elastomer
  • a further embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the contact elements in the plug housing and / or socket housing are arranged parallel to each other in a plane, and that in the housings each three contact elements are arranged side by side.
  • the attachment means each comprise a cable strain relief clamp which, by external pressure on the cable grommets, clamps the cables in the cable grommets, the cable strain relief clips each consisting of a top and a bottom, comprising the cable grommets from opposite sides and connectable to each other, and the cable grommets as spaced parallel adjacent hollow cylinder are formed, and the upper part and the lower part of the Jardinzugentlastungsklammern is formed in each case as across the cable grommets extending beams, which on the cable grommets facing side is equipped with recesses for adaptation to the cable grommets.
  • the upper and lower parts of the Jardinzugentlastungsklammern for connection with each other aligned bores, wherein the upper and lower parts of the Jardinzugentlastungsklammern are connected by means of fastening screws which extend through the holes, and exert external pressure on the cable grommets.
  • Another embodiment is characterized in that the Jardinzugentlastungsklammern and thus the entire connector is screwed by means of mounting screws on a base.
  • a further embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the plug housing and the socket housing can be secured by a plugged in the assembled state of the connector in the housing securing bracket against pulling the plug, wherein the securing bracket preferably comprises an elongated base plate, of which at the ends In one direction pins protrude vertically, and in the housings through holes are provided, in which the securing bracket with the pins can be inserted.
  • the pins are slotted at the free ends and have locking heads, with which they engage at the outlet of the through holes, and if recessed grips are formed on the securing bracket, by means of which the securing bracket can be pulled without tools from the housings .
  • the securing bracket is integrally formed and manufactured as an injection molded part from a plastic.
  • the Jardinzugentlastungsklammern are preferably made of a plastic, in particular a fiber-reinforced polyamide.
  • the cable grommets taper slightly conically inside towards the outlet, and if the recesses are also slightly conical.
  • the housing housing at a distance parallel to each other, slightly conical bushing receiving portions are arranged, which receive the contact sockets of the female contact elements; on the connector housing corresponding Berstoffschutze are arranged which receive the female receptacle sections when the connector is plugged together.
  • sealing beads are formed to increase the tightness of the female receiving portions outside.
  • the housings for receiving the contact elements each have connection chambers, that in each case a latching lug is formed with a latching groove behind in the insertion direction, and that in each case a holding groove on the contact elements for interacting with the latching lug and the latching groove and a locking collar is provided.
  • the locking collar on the insertion has an oblique edge.
  • the cable grommets are divided into two sections arranged one behind the other in the insertion direction, wherein the inner diameter of the outer portion is greater than the inner diameter of the other portion.
  • upper part and lower part of the cable strain relief brackets are guided against each other by means of guide pins, wherein preferably the guide pins for unambiguous orientation of the parts are coded to each other.
  • strain relief clamp and on the associated plug or socket housing, which ensure a clear orientation of the strain relief clamp to the associated plug or socket housing.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a plugged connector (without the cable connected to the contact elements) according to a preferred embodiment of the invention reproduced.
  • the connector 10 is designed in the example for the connection of three cable pairs, wherein the connection of two cable pairs or more than three cable pairs is also conceivable.
  • the connector 10 includes in the example an insulating plug housing 11 (in FIGS. 5 and 6 individually shown), an insulating female housing 12 (in 3 and 4 individually shown), two Jardinzugentlastungsklammern 13 and 14, and a securing bracket 15, which secures the mated housing 11, 12 against accidental unplugging. All parts 11, .., 15 of the connector 10 are made of a plastic.
  • the housings 11, 12 are preferably made of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), whose hardness is adjusted so that the in FIGS. 7 and 8 shown contact elements without special tools (tools) in the housing 11, 12 pressed, but also again (on the cables) can be pulled out.
  • Fig. 2 shows the assembled connector 10 in plan view from above.
  • the Jardinzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 each consist of an upper part ( Fig. 12 ) and a lower part ( Fig. 13 ), which can be connected to each other by means of fastening screws 18, 19 to exert the necessary external pressure on the intermediate parts of the housing (cable grommets 27 and 45).
  • the Jardinzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 are preferably made of a fiber-reinforced polyamide to achieve the necessary mechanical strength.
  • This in 3 and 4 shown socket housing 12 is made in one piece. It comprises a transversely extending to the insertion direction middle part 20 through which side by side two vertical through holes 24 and 25 extend, in which the securing bracket 15 with two of its four pins (69, 70, 75, 76 in Fig. 10 ) can be inserted.
  • the middle part 20 are three parallel to each other in the insertion direction extending and lying in a plane socket chambers 21, .., 23, through each of which a connection chamber 32 extends, the front ends in a socket receiving portion 30 and the rear in a cable grommet 27.
  • recessed grips 28 are formed, which can be attached to the unplugging of the connector 10 by hand.
  • the arrangement of the individual connectors in a plane a particularly flat construction of the connector is achieved, which is advantageous for integration of the associated cable into the robot.
  • the individually shaped and spaced cable grommets 27 are formed outside cylindrical. Inside they are divided into two in the insertion direction successively arranged portions 33, 34, wherein the outer portion 34 has a larger inner diameter than the further inner portion 33.
  • the two sections 33, 34 with the different inner diameter make it possible with the same conductor cross-section cable different outer diameter (different shell structure) record. So it is conceivable, for example, to connect cables with a conductor cross-section of 35 mm 2 , which have an outer diameter between 11 and 17 mm. For all these cables, the same metal parts (contact elements 52, 60 Fig. 7 and 8 ) used.
  • the cable grommets 27 are slightly conically tapered in their inner diameter to the outside and carry on the inner wall a concentric ribbing, which supports both the mechanical fixation and the sealing of the cable in the cable grommet 27.
  • a concentric ribbing which supports both the mechanical fixation and the sealing of the cable in the cable grommet 27.
  • At the outer ends of the cable grommets 27 each have a bead 26 is formed, which secures the seat of the Jardinzugentlastungsklammer 14 on the cable grommets 27.
  • the individually formed and spaced apart bushing receiving portions 30 taper outwardly to slightly tapered forward. They are plugged in mating the connector 10 in corresponding Berstoffschutze 67 in the connector housing 11 ( Fig. 5 ).
  • the female receptacle sections 30 receive the female contacts (53) of the female contact elements 52 ( Fig. 7 ).
  • At the socket receiving portions 30 are outside axially spaced two sealing beads 29, 31 are formed, which serve to seal the connector between the two housings 11 and 12.
  • connection chambers 32 in the socket housing 12 are for receiving the female contact elements 52 according to Fig. 7 intended.
  • an inwardly projecting latching lug 35 is formed in the connection chambers 32 with a latching groove 36 located behind in the insertion direction, which interact with an adapted retaining groove 58 and a matched latching collar 57 on the contact element 52.
  • the locking collar 57 of the contact element 52 has an oblique flank on the insertion side.
  • the side walls of the retaining groove 58 may be slightly inclined.
  • the contact element 52 If the contact element 52 is inserted with the contact bushing 53 from behind through the cable grommet 27 into the connection chamber 32, it can first be pushed in without much resistance until it engages with the catch collar 57 at the rear edge of the locking lug 35 abuts. When further favored by the oblique flank on the locking collar 57 insertion the detent 35 is elastically pressed radially outward until it snaps back completely behind the locking collar 57 in the retaining groove 58, when the locking collar 57 engages in the locking groove 36. The contact socket 53 of the contact element 52 is then seated in the socket space 37 of the socket housing 12 provided for this purpose and is covered forwardly by a contact protection 47 against unintentional contact. When the contact element 52 has reached this end position, the cable with its jacket extends into the cable grommet 27 and can be fixed there by means of the cable strain relief clamp 14 (cable 97, 98 in FIG Fig. 16 ).
  • the connector housing 11 is integrally formed. It comprises three mutually parallel in the insertion direction extending and lying in a plane plug chambers 39, .., 41, through each of which a connection chamber 48 extends, the front ends in a common connector receiving portion 38 and back in a cable grommet 45. At the lateral ends of the plug housing 11 recessed grips 46 are also integrally formed, which can be attached to the unplugging of the connector 10 by hand.
  • the individually shaped and spaced apart cable grommets 45 are like the cable grommets 27 on the outside of the socket housing 12 formed on the outside and divided into two in the insertion direction successively arranged portions 33, 34 with concentric ribbing. At the outer ends of the cable grommets 45, a bead 44 is also integrally formed, which secures the seat of the Jardinzugentlastungsklammer 13 on the cable grommets 45.
  • connection chambers 48 in the connector housing 11 are for receiving the male contact elements 60 according to Fig. 8 intended.
  • an inwardly projecting latching lug 49 is formed in the connection chambers 48 with a latching groove 50 located behind in the insertion direction, which with an adapted retaining groove 65 and a matched latch collar 64 on Contact element 60 interact.
  • the latch collar 64 of the contact element 60 also has an oblique flank on the insertion side.
  • the side walls of the retaining groove 65 may be formed slightly oblique here as well.
  • the contact element 60 If the contact element 60 is inserted with the pin 63 in front from behind through the cable grommet 45 into the connection chamber 48, it can first be inserted so far without much resistance until it abuts with the latch collar 64 at the rear edge of the detent 49. Upon further by the sloping edge on the locking collar 64 favored insertion the detent 49 is elastically pressed radially outward until it snaps back completely behind the locking collar 64 in the retaining groove 65, when the locking collar 64 engages in the locking groove 50. The pin 63 of the contact element 60 then projects into the space provided plug connector 51 of the plug housing 11 and is enclosed by the female receptacle portion 30 of the female housing 12 when the connector 10 is mated.
  • the cable with its jacket extends into the cable grommet 45 and can be fixed there by means of the cable strain relief bracket 13.
  • the slightly conical design of plug space 51 and bushing receiving portion 30 and the sealing beads 29, 31 ensure that in the inserted state at this point a tightness according to IP67 is achieved (see the Fig. 16 ).
  • the preferred female contact element 52 consists in a conventional manner of a contact socket 53 with a blind bore 55 and a shoulder 59, on which a compression sleeve 54 is pushed and soldered.
  • the cable end is inserted with the exposed conductor and pressed.
  • an annular groove 56 for receiving a ring-shaped multi-contact contact blade is provided, which makes electrical contact with the inserted pin 63 of the male Contact element 60 off Fig. 8 power.
  • the male contact element 60 preferably consists of a contact plug 61 with a rear-mounted shoulder 66, on which a compression sleeve 62 is pushed and soldered.
  • the cable is mounted here in the same way as in the contact element 52 of Fig. 7 ,
  • the Lucaszugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 each consist of a top 16 ( Fig. 12 ) and a lower part 17 ( Fig. 13 ), which comprise the cable grommets 27 and 45 from opposite sides and are interconnectable.
  • the upper part 16 and the lower part 17 of the Lucaszugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 are each formed as extending transversely over the cable grommets 27, 45 extending beam, which on the cable grommets 27, 45 facing side with approximately semi-cylindrical recesses 77, .., 79 and 84 respectively , .., 86 for adaptation to the cable grommets 27, 45 is equipped.
  • the recesses 77, .., 79 and 84, .., 86 are preferably slightly conical in order to achieve in conjunction with the slightly conical sections 33, 34 in the cable grommets 27, 45 an improved clamping and a tightness to IP67.
  • the upper and lower parts 16, 17 of the Jardinzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 have for connection with each other aligned bores 82, 83 and 89, 90 on. Through these holes 82, 83 and 89, 90 mounting screws 18, 19 are inserted to connect the two parts 16, 17 together and exert on the cable grommets 27, 45 external pressure. For this purpose, corresponding nuts can be arranged on the opposite side. But it is also possible the Jardinzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 and thus the entire connector 10 by means of the mounting screws 18, 19 on a base (mounting plate or the like.) Tighten.
  • 17 guide pins 80, 81 may be provided to align the staple parts on the upper part 16 and / or lower part, the leader in corresponding holes 87, 88 on the lower part 17 and / or upper part 16 dive.
  • the suitable securing bracket ( Fig. 9-11 ) comprises an elongated base plate 68 from which pairs of pins 69, 70 and 75, 76 project perpendicularly at the ends in one direction.
  • corresponding vertical through holes 24, 25 and 42, 43 are provided, in which the securing bracket 15 with the pins 69, 70 and 75, 76 can be inserted.
  • the pins 69, 70, 75, 76 are slotted at their free ends and have locking heads, with which they engage at the outlet of the through holes 24, 25 and 42, 43.
  • recessed grip recesses 73, 74 are formed laterally, by means of which the securing bracket 15 without tools from the housings 11, 12 can be pulled out.
  • the securing bracket 15 is preferably formed in one piece and manufactured as an injection molded part from a plastic.
  • coding means can be arranged on the parts. Examples of such coding means are in the FIGS. 14 and 15 shown.
  • the cable strain relief clip the Fig. 14 has analogous to FIGS. 12 and 13 a top 16 'and a bottom 17' which together form the clip.
  • the two parts 16 ', 17' are guided against each other by guide pins 80 ', 81', which are coded in this example:
  • the guide pin 80 'on the upper part 16' has a rectangular cross section, which corresponds to a hole in the lower part 17 'with a rectangular cross section
  • the guide pin 81 'on the upper part 16' in contrast has a circular Cross-section, which corresponds to a hole in the lower part 17 'with a circular cross-section.
  • Other codes are also conceivable.
  • nose-shaped coding elements 91, 92 formed in corresponding recesses (coding elements 93, 94) in the connector housing 11' of Fig. 15 retract when the strain relief clip is fixed in the correct orientation on the connector housing 11 '. In this way it is ensured that the strain relief clamps clamp the terminating in the connector cable in the desired manner.
  • the contact guards 67 may have different opening diameters, which allow a clear assignment between the two connectors when plugging.
  • the cable strain relief clip can be slipped onto the cable grommets. Now the cable strain relief bracket can be screwed against a mounting plate with the appropriate threads using two (M5) screws. With this strain relief to reach the necessary holding power of the cable in the insulation. Furthermore, this achieves the degree of protection IP67 on the cable grommet.

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The invention relates to a plug connector (10) for the detachable connection of a number of cable pairs (97, 98) with a conductor cross-section of more than 10 mm2, in particular, for the supply of the welding current in welding robots, wherein individual contact elements (52, 60), with a conducting connection to the cables (97, 98), may be plugged into an insulated plug housing (11) with a clipping action and are detachably held in the plug housing (11) or terminal housing (12), the clipping action of the contact elements (52, 60) in the housings (11, 12) being achieved by an elastic deformation of the housings (11, 12). Manipulation is facilitated in that the housing (11, 12) is made from a material of such a hardness that the plugging in and exchange of contact elements can be achieved without the use of tools.

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TECHNISCHES GEBIETTECHNICAL AREA

Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf das Gebiet der elektrischen Steckverbindungen. Sie betrifft eine Steckverbindung gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The present invention relates to the field of electrical connectors. It relates to a connector according to the preamble of claim 1.

STAND DER TECHNIKSTATE OF THE ART

In der Robotertechnik, insbesondere bei industriellen Schweissrobotern, müssen vergleichsweise grosse Ströme im Bereich von 100 A und mehr von der Basis der Roboter am Roboterarm entlang zu den am Ende des Roboterarms angebrachten Vorrichtungen (Schweisswerkzeugen etc.) geführt werden. Hierzu werden Verkabelungen mit den entsprechenden Leiterquerschnitten (typischerweise 10-50 mm2) eingesetzt, die am Roboterarm entlanggeführt werden und an den Verbindungsstellen (insbesondere an der Basis und am Ende des Arms) mit entsprechenden Steckverbindungen ausgestattet sind.In robotics, especially in industrial welding robots, comparatively large currents in the range of 100 A and more must be guided from the base of the robots along the robot arm to the devices (welding tools, etc.) attached to the end of the robot arm. For this purpose, cabling with the appropriate conductor cross sections (typically 10-50 mm 2 ) are used, which are guided along the robot arm and to the Connecting points (especially at the base and at the end of the arm) are equipped with appropriate connectors.

Für die Anwendung bei Schweissrobotern werden von der Anmelderin bereits Steckverbindungen der Serie TSB/TSS (Primärkreissteckverbinder für Schweisstransformatoren) angeboten, bei denen Einzelkontakte in Form von Buchsen und entsprechenden Stiften mit den abisolierten Kabelenden mittels Schraub- oder Crimpanschluss elektrisch verbunden und anschliessend in entsprechende (zylindrische) Isoliergehäuse eingebracht werden (siehe dazu den Katalog MC Roboticline 07.2001 (ex Ho7b), 2001; Seiten 18, 19 und 31). Hierfür werden gemäss Montageanleitung MA 200 spezielle Werkzeuge benötigt, um die an den Kabelenden sitzenden Einzelkontakte in die dafür vorgesehenen Bohrungen in den Isoliergehäusen hineinzudrücken und bei Reparaturarbeiten ggf. wieder herauszudrücken (S. 41-44 des o.g. Katalogs).For use in welding robots already plug connectors series TSB / TSS (primary circuit connectors for welding transformers) are offered by the applicant, in which individual contacts in the form of sockets and corresponding pins with the stripped cable ends electrically connected by screw or crimp and then into corresponding (cylindrical ) Insulating housings (see MC Roboticline 07.2001 (ex Ho7b), 2001, pages 18, 19 and 31). For this purpose, according to installation instructions MA 200 special tools are needed to push the individual contacts sitting at the cable ends in the holes provided in the insulating housings and possibly push out again during repair work (p 41-44 of the above-mentioned catalog).

Die bekannten Steckverbindungen für den Primärkreis von Schweisstransformatoren im Bereich der Schweissroboter haben sich in der Praxis bewährt. Für den Ein- und Ausbau der Einzelkontakte werden jedoch spezielle Werkzeuge (Stifteinbauwerkzeug, Stiftausbauwerkzeug, Buchseneinbauwerkzeug, Buchsenausbauwerkzeug etc.) benötigt, die nicht nur am Ort der Montage/Demontage vorgehalten werden müssen, sondern auch bei ihrem Einsatz eine spezielle Handhabung der Isoliergehäuse erfordern. Da bei Schweissrobotern aufgrund der impulsartigen Schweissströme und der damit einhergehenden Magnetfelder die zugehörigen Kabel impulsartigen mechanischen Belastungen ausgesetzt sind, müssen die Kabel bei einem Dauerbetrieb der Roboter in der industriellen Umgebung häufiger ausgewechselt werden. Hierbei ist es wünschenswert, dass ein solcher Austausch einfach und schnell sowie auch unter beengten Platzverhältnissen durchgeführt werden kann.The known connectors for the primary circuit of welding transformers in the field of welding robots have proven themselves in practice. For the installation and removal of the individual contacts, however, special tools (pencil installation tool, pencil removal tool socket installation tool, socket removal tool, etc.) are required, which need not be held only at the place of assembly / disassembly, but also require special handling of the insulating in their use. Since in welding robots due to the pulse-like welding currents and the associated magnetic fields, the associated cables are exposed to pulsed mechanical loads, the cables must be replaced frequently in a continuous operation of the robot in the industrial environment. In this case, it is desirable that such an exchange can be carried out easily and quickly, as well as in confined spaces.

Des weiteren wird bei neuen Robotertypen dazu übergegangen, die bisher aussen an den Roboterarmen entlanggeführten Kabel bzw. Kabelbäume für die Versorgung und Steuerung in das Innere der Arme zu verlegen, um mögliche Kollisionen der Kabelbäume mit in der Nähe des Schwenkbereiches des Roboters angeordneten Gegenständen zu verhindern und damit auch die Programmierung zu vereinfachen. Durch die Verlegung der Kabel in das Innere des Roboterarms wird die vereinfachte Montage/Demontage der Steckverbindungen auch unter beengten Verhältnissen noch wichtiger.Furthermore, new types of robots are being used to relocate the cables or wiring harnesses previously routed outside the robot arms for the supply and control into the interior of the arms, in order to obtain possible solutions To prevent collisions of the harnesses with arranged in the vicinity of the pivoting range of the robot objects and thus also to simplify the programming. By laying the cables in the interior of the robot arm, the simplified assembly / disassembly of the connectors becomes even more important in cramped conditions.

Darüber hinaus sollen die Steckverbindungen sowohl im Bereich der Kontaktgebung im eingesteckten Zustand, als auch im Bereich der Kabeleinführung, auf einfache Weise möglichst dicht sein (Schutzgrad IP67).In addition, the connectors should be as tight as possible in the field of contact in the inserted state, as well as in the field of cable entry (degree of protection IP67).

Weiterhin ist es wünschenswert, die Steckverbindung im eingesteckten Zustand gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Ausstecken auf einfache Weise sichern zu können, und die Steckverbindung am Einsatzort einfach fixieren zu können.Furthermore, it is desirable to be able to secure the plug connection in the inserted state against accidental unplugging in a simple manner, and to be able to fix the connector at the place of use easily.

Aus der GB 969 827 ist eine Steckverbindung bekannt, welche eine Mehrzahl von Kabelpaaren miteinander verbinden kann. Allerdings ist die Konstruktion bezüglich der Dauerhaftigkeit und Langlebigkeit bei vielen Steckzyklen nachteilig.From the GB 969 827 is a connector known, which can connect a plurality of cable pairs together. However, the design is detrimental to durability and longevity in many mating cycles.

Die GB 2 144 929 , die US 6,419,519 und die WO 2004/017466 zeigen ebenfalls solche Steckverbindungen, bei welchen meist ähnliche Nachteile, wie der eben genannte, ergehen.The GB 2,144,929 , the US 6,419,519 and the WO 2004/017466 also show such connectors, in which usually similar disadvantages, such as the above, go out.

DARSTELLUNG DER ERFINDUNGPRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Steckverbindung für den beschriebenen Einsatz anzugeben, welche die Nachteile bisheriger Steckverbindungen vermeidet, und sich ohne besondere Hilfsmittel und auch unter beengten Platzverhältnissen einfach und schnell montieren und demontieren lässt.It is an object of the invention to provide a connector for the application described, which avoids the disadvantages of previous connectors, and can be easily and quickly assembled and disassembled without special tools and in tight spaces.

Die Aufgabe wird durch die Gesamtheit der Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Der Kern der Erfindung besteht darin, bei der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung in ein isolierendes Steckergehäuse und/oder ein isolierendes Buchsengehäuse einzelne Kontaktelemente, welche mit den Kabeln leitend verbunden sind, einrastend einzustecken und in dem Steckergehäuse bzw. Buchsengehäuse auswechselbar zu halten, wobei das Einrasten der Kontaktelemente in den Gehäusen durch eine elastische Verformung der Gehäuse erreicht wird, und wobei die Gehäuse aus einem Material mit einer Härte bestehen, welche ein Einstecken und Auswechseln der Kontaktelemente ohne Zuhilfenahme von Werkzeugen ermöglicht. Das Material der Gehäuse ist also "weich" genug, um die an den Kabelenden befindlichen und mit Rastvorrichtungen ausgestatteten Einzelkontakte ohne spezielle Werkzeuge, d.h., nur mit der Hand, gegen einen gewissen Widerstand in die dafür vorgesehenen Bohrungen in den Gehäusen eindrücken und ggf. auch wieder herausziehen zu können. Die "Weichheit" des Materials hängt dabei von der Ausbildung des Rastmechanismus ab, der die Grösse der notwendigen elastischen Verformung mitbestimmt.The object is solved by the entirety of the features of claim 1. The essence of the invention is in the inventive connector in an insulating plug housing and / or an insulating socket housing individual contact elements, which are conductively connected to the cables, snap and keep interchangeable in the connector housing or socket housing, wherein the engagement of the contact elements is achieved in the housings by an elastic deformation of the housing, and wherein the housing made of a material having a hardness, which allows insertion and replacement of the contact elements without the aid of tools. The material of the housing is so "soft" enough to press the cables located at the ends and equipped with locking devices single contacts without special tools, ie, only by hand, against a certain resistance in the holes provided in the housings and possibly also to pull out again. The "softness" of the material depends on the design of the locking mechanism, which determines the size of the necessary elastic deformation.

Gemäss der Erfindung sind das Steckergehäuse und/oder das Buchsengehäuse einstückig ausgebildet und bestehen aus einem thermoplastischen Elastomer (TPE).According to the invention, the plug housing and / or the socket housing are integrally formed and made of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).

Eine weitere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kontaktelemente in dem Steckergehäuse und/oder Buchsengehäuse parallel nebeneinander in einer Ebene angeordnet sind, und dass in den Gehäusen jeweils drei Kontaktelemente nebeneinander angeordnet sind.A further embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the contact elements in the plug housing and / or socket housing are arranged parallel to each other in a plane, and that in the housings each three contact elements are arranged side by side.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es im Bezug auf die mechanische Stabilität und Dichtigkeit, wenn am Steckergehäuse und/oder Buchsengehäuse Kabeltüllen zur Aufnahme der Enden der mit den Kontaktelementen verbundenen Kabel angeordnet sind, und wenn lösbare Befestigungsmittel vorgesehen sind, mittels derer die Kabel in den Kabeltüllen fixierbar sind.It is particularly advantageous in terms of mechanical stability and tightness, when cable sleeves for receiving the ends of the cables connected to the contact elements are arranged on the plug housing and / or socket housing, and if releasable fastening means are provided, by means of which the cables are fixable in the cable grommets ,

Vorzugsweise umfassen die Befestigungsmittel jeweils eine Kabelzugentlastungsklammer, welche durch äusseren Druck auf die Kabeltüllen die Kabel in den Kabeltüllen festklemmt, wobei die Kabelzugentlastungsklammern jeweils aus einem Oberteil und einem Unterteil bestehen, welche die Kabeltüllen von gegenüberliegenden Seiten umfassen und untereinander verbindbar sind, und wobei die Kabeltüllen als mit Abstand parallel nebeneinander liegende Hohlzylinder ausgebildet sind, und das Oberteil und das Unterteil der Kabelzugentlastungsklammern jeweils als quer über die Kabeltüllen sich erstreckender Balken ausgebildet ist, welcher auf der den Kabeltüllen zugewandten Seite mit Ausnehmungen zur Anpassung an die Kabeltüllen ausgestattet ist.Preferably, the attachment means each comprise a cable strain relief clamp which, by external pressure on the cable grommets, clamps the cables in the cable grommets, the cable strain relief clips each consisting of a top and a bottom, comprising the cable grommets from opposite sides and connectable to each other, and the cable grommets as spaced parallel adjacent hollow cylinder are formed, and the upper part and the lower part of the Kabelzugentlastungsklammern is formed in each case as across the cable grommets extending beams, which on the cable grommets facing side is equipped with recesses for adaptation to the cable grommets.

Insbesondere weisen die Ober- und Unterteile der Kabelzugentlastungsklammern zur Verbindung untereinander miteinander fluchtende Bohrungen auf, wobei die Ober- und Unterteile der Kabelzugentlastungsklammern mittels Befestigungsschrauben, welche sich durch die Bohrungen erstrecken, untereinander verbunden sind und auf die Kabeltüllen äusseren Druck ausüben.In particular, the upper and lower parts of the Kabelzugentlastungsklammern for connection with each other aligned bores, wherein the upper and lower parts of the Kabelzugentlastungsklammern are connected by means of fastening screws which extend through the holes, and exert external pressure on the cable grommets.

Eine andere Ausgestaltung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die Kabelzugentlastungsklammern und damit die gesamte Steckverbindung mittels der Befestigungsschrauben auf einer Unterlage festgeschraubt ist.Another embodiment is characterized in that the Kabelzugentlastungsklammern and thus the entire connector is screwed by means of mounting screws on a base.

Eine weitere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Steckergehäuse und das Buchsengehäuse mittels eines im zusammengesteckten Zustand der Steckverbindung in die Gehäuse einsteckbaren Sicherungsbügels gegen ein Auseinanderziehen der Steckverbindung gesichert werden kann, wobei der Sicherungsbügel vorzugsweise eine längliche Grundplatte umfasst, von der an den Enden in einer Richtung Stifte senkrecht abstehen, und in den Gehäusen Durchgangsbohrungen vorgesehen sind, in welche der Sicherungsbügel mit den Stiften einsteckbar ist.A further embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the plug housing and the socket housing can be secured by a plugged in the assembled state of the connector in the housing securing bracket against pulling the plug, wherein the securing bracket preferably comprises an elongated base plate, of which at the ends In one direction pins protrude vertically, and in the housings through holes are provided, in which the securing bracket with the pins can be inserted.

Für die Anwendung besonders günstig ist es, wenn die Stifte an den freien Enden geschlitzt sind und Rastköpfe aufweisen, mit welchen sie am Ausgang der Durchgangsbohrungen einrasten, und wenn am Sicherungsbügel Griffmulden angeformt sind, mittels derer der Sicherungsbügel ohne Werkzeug aus den Gehäusen herausgezogen werden kann. Insbesondere ist der Sicherungsbügel einstückig ausgebildet und als Spritzgussteil aus einem Kunststoff hergestellt.For the application, it is particularly favorable if the pins are slotted at the free ends and have locking heads, with which they engage at the outlet of the through holes, and if recessed grips are formed on the securing bracket, by means of which the securing bracket can be pulled without tools from the housings , In particular, the securing bracket is integrally formed and manufactured as an injection molded part from a plastic.

Die Kabelzugentlastungsklammern sind vorzugsweise aus einem Kunststoff, insbesondere einem faserverstärkten Polyamid, hergestellt.The Kabelzugentlastungsklammern are preferably made of a plastic, in particular a fiber-reinforced polyamide.

Um eine noch bessere Abdichtung und Klemmung zu erreichen, ist es von Vorteil, wenn die Kabeltüllen sich innen zum Ausgang hin leicht konisch verjüngen, und wenn die Ausnehmungen ebenfalls leicht konisch ausgebildet sind.In order to achieve an even better sealing and clamping, it is advantageous if the cable grommets taper slightly conically inside towards the outlet, and if the recesses are also slightly conical.

Gemäss einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind am Buchsengehäuse mit Abstand parallel nebeneinander liegende, leicht konische Buchsenaufnahmeabschnitte angeordnet, welche die Kontaktbuchsen der weiblichen Kontaktelemente aufnehmen; am Steckergehäuse sind entsprechende Berührschutze angeordnet, welche die Buchsenaufnahmeabschnitte aufnehmen, wenn die Steckverbindung zusammengesteckt ist. Vorzugsweise sind dabei zur Erhöhung der Dichtigkeit an den Buchsenaufnahmeabschnitten aussen Dichtungswülste ausgebildet.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the housing housing at a distance parallel to each other, slightly conical bushing receiving portions are arranged, which receive the contact sockets of the female contact elements; on the connector housing corresponding Berührschutze are arranged which receive the female receptacle sections when the connector is plugged together. Preferably, sealing beads are formed to increase the tightness of the female receiving portions outside.

Eine andere Ausgestaltung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Gehäuse zur Aufnahme der Kontaktelemente jeweils Anschlusskammern aufweisen, dass in den Anschlusskammern jeweils eine Rastnase mit einer in Einsteckrichtung dahinterliegenden Rastnut ausgebildet ist, und dass an den Kontaktelementen zum Zusammenwirken mit der Rastnase und der Rastnut jeweils eine Haltenut und ein Rastbund vorgesehen ist. Zur Erleichterung des Einschiebens weist dabei der Rastbund auf der Einsteckseite eine schräge Flanke auf.Another embodiment is characterized in that the housings for receiving the contact elements each have connection chambers, that in each case a latching lug is formed with a latching groove behind in the insertion direction, and that in each case a holding groove on the contact elements for interacting with the latching lug and the latching groove and a locking collar is provided. To facilitate insertion while the locking collar on the insertion has an oblique edge.

Zur weiteren Verbesserung der Handhabung können an den Gehäusen Griffmulden zum Auseinanderziehen der Gehäuse ausgebildet sein.To further improve handling can be formed on the housings recessed grips for pulling the housing.

Um den Einsatz der Steckverbindung bei Kabeln mit unterschiedlichem Aussendurchmesser zu ermöglichen, ist es von Vorteil, wenn die Kabeltüllen in zwei in Steckrichtung hintereinander angeordnete Abschnitte unterteilt sind, wobei der Innendurchmesser des weiter aussen liegenden Abschnitts grösser ist als der Innendurchmesser des anderen Abschnitts.In order to enable the use of the connector in cables with different outer diameter, it is advantageous if the cable grommets are divided into two sections arranged one behind the other in the insertion direction, wherein the inner diameter of the outer portion is greater than the inner diameter of the other portion.

Gemäss einer anderen Ausgestaltung sind Oberteil und Unterteil der Kabelzugentlastungsklammern gegeneinander mittels Führungsstiften geführt, wobei vorzugsweise die Führungsstifte zur eindeutigen Orientierung der Teile zueinander kodiert sind.According to another embodiment, upper part and lower part of the cable strain relief brackets are guided against each other by means of guide pins, wherein preferably the guide pins for unambiguous orientation of the parts are coded to each other.

Weiterhin ist es von Vorteil, wenn an der Zugentlastungsklammer und am zugehörigen Stecker- oder Buchsengehäuse zueinander passende Kodierelemente vorsehen sind, welche eine eindeutige Orientierung der Zugentlastungsklammer zum zugehörigen Stecker- oder Buchsengehäuse sicherstellen.Furthermore, it is advantageous if mutually matching coding elements are provided on the strain relief clamp and on the associated plug or socket housing, which ensure a clear orientation of the strain relief clamp to the associated plug or socket housing.

KURZE ERLÄUTERUNG DER FIGURENBRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

Die Erfindung soll nachfolgend anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen im Zusammenhang mit der Zeichnung näher erläutert werden. Es zeigen

Fig. 1
in einer perspektivischen Darstellung eine zusammengesteckte Steckverbindung (ohne Kabel) gemäss einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;
Fig. 2
die Steckverbindung aus Fig. 1 in der Draufsicht von oben;
Fig. 3
in einer perspektivischen Darstellung das Buchsengehäuse der Steckverbindung aus Fig. 1;
Fig. 4
in einer perspektivischen Darstellung den Längsschnitt durch das Buchsengehäuse aus Fig. 3;
Fig. 5
in einer perspektivischen Darstellung das Steckergehäuse der Steckverbindung aus Fig. 1;
Fig. 6
in einer perspektivischen Darstellung den Längsschnitt durch das Steckergehäuse aus Fig. 5;
Fig. 7
den Längsschnitt durch ein weibliches Kontaktelement, welches in das Buchsengehäuse aus Fig. 3 herausnehmbar eingesetzt werden kann;
Fig. 8
den Längsschnitt durch ein männliches Kontaktelement, welches in das Steckergehäuse aus Fig. 5 herausnehmbar eingesetzt werden kann;
Fig. 9
in einer perspektivischen Darstellung von oben gesehen den Sicherungsbügel aus Fig. 1 zur Sicherung der zusammengesteckten Steckverbindung aus Fig. 1;
Fig. 10
den Sicherungsbügel aus Fig. 9 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung von unten gesehen;
Fig. 11
in zwei Teilfiguren (a) und (b) die Seitenansicht des Sicherungsbügels aus Fig. 9 und den Schnitt in einer durch zwei Stifte gehenden Schnittebene;
Fig. 12
in zwei Teilfiguren (a) und (b) eine perspektivische Vorder- und Rückansicht des Oberteils der Kabelzugentlastungsklammer aus Fig. 1;
Fig. 13
in zwei Teilfiguren (a) und (b) eine perspektivische Vorder- und Rückansicht des Unterteils der Kabelzugentlastungsklammer aus Fig. 1
Fig. 14
Ober- und Unterteil einer Zugentlastungsklammer analog zu Fig. 12 und 13 mit kodierten Führungsstiften und Kodierungselementen für das Zusammenwirken mit dem Steckergehäuse aus Fig. 15;
Fig. 15
in einer perspektivischen Darstellung ein Steckergehäuse analog zu Fig. 5 mit zusätzlichen Kodierelementen für das Zusammenwirken mit der Zugentlastungsklammer aus Fig. 14; und
Fig. 16
einen Längsschnitt durch eine vollständig montierte und zusammengesteckte Steckverbindung gemäss einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to embodiments in conjunction with the drawings. Show it
Fig. 1
in a perspective view of a plugged connector (without cable) according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 2
the plug connection Fig. 1 in the top view from above;
Fig. 3
in a perspective view of the socket housing of the connector Fig. 1 ;
Fig. 4
in a perspective view of the longitudinal section through the socket housing Fig. 3 ;
Fig. 5
in a perspective view of the connector housing of the connector Fig. 1 ;
Fig. 6
in a perspective view of the longitudinal section through the connector housing Fig. 5 ;
Fig. 7
the longitudinal section through a female contact element, which in the socket housing Fig. 3 removable can be used;
Fig. 8
the longitudinal section through a male contact element, which in the connector housing Fig. 5 removable can be used;
Fig. 9
in a perspective view from above the securing bracket off Fig. 1 to secure the plugged connector from Fig. 1 ;
Fig. 10
the safety bar off Fig. 9 seen in a perspective view from below;
Fig. 11
in two sub-figures (a) and (b) the side view of the securing bracket off Fig. 9 and the cut in a two-pin cutting plane;
Fig. 12
in two sub-figures (a) and (b) is a front and rear perspective view of the upper part of the Kabelzugentlastungsklammer Fig. 1 ;
Fig. 13
in two sub-figures (a) and (b) is a front and rear perspective view of the lower part of the cable strain relief bracket Fig. 1
Fig. 14
Upper and lower part of a strain relief clamp analogous to FIGS. 12 and 13 with coded guide pins and coding elements for cooperation with the connector housing Fig. 15 ;
Fig. 15
in a perspective view of a connector housing analogous to Fig. 5 with additional coding elements for interaction with the strain relief clamp Fig. 14 ; and
Fig. 16
a longitudinal section through a fully assembled and mated connector according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.

WEGE ZUR AUSFÜHRUNG DER ERFINDUNGWAYS FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

In Fig. 1 ist in einer perspektivischen Darstellung eine zusammengesteckte Steckverbindung (ohne die mit den Kontaktelementen verbundenen Kabel) gemäss einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wiedergegeben. Die Steckverbindung 10 ist in dem Beispiel für die Verbindung von drei Kabelpaaren ausgelegt, wobei die Verbindung von zwei Kabelpaaren oder mehr als drei Kabelpaaren ebenfalls denkbar ist. Die Steckverbindung 10 umfasst in dem Beispiel ein isolierendes Steckergehäuse 11 (in Fig. 5 und 6 einzeln dargestellt), ein isolierendes Buchsengehäuse 12 (in Fig. 3 und 4 einzeln dargestellt), zwei Kabelzugentlastungsklammern 13 und 14, sowie einen Sicherungsbügel 15, welcher die zusammengesteckten Gehäuse 11, 12 gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Ausstecken sichert. Alle Teile 11,..,15 der Steckverbindung 10 sind aus einem Kunststoff. Die Gehäuse 11, 12 sind vorzugsweise aus einem thermoplastischen Elastomer (TPE) hergestellt, dessen Härte so eingestellt ist, dass die in Fig. 7 und 8 gezeigten Kontaktelemente ohne spezielle Hilfsmittel (Werkzeuge) in die Gehäuse 11, 12 eingedrückt, aber auch wieder (an den Kabeln) herausgezogen werden können. Fig. 2 zeigt die zusammengesteckte Steckverbindung 10 in der Draufsicht von oben.In Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a plugged connector (without the cable connected to the contact elements) according to a preferred embodiment of the invention reproduced. The connector 10 is designed in the example for the connection of three cable pairs, wherein the connection of two cable pairs or more than three cable pairs is also conceivable. The connector 10 includes in the example an insulating plug housing 11 (in FIGS. 5 and 6 individually shown), an insulating female housing 12 (in 3 and 4 individually shown), two Kabelzugentlastungsklammern 13 and 14, and a securing bracket 15, which secures the mated housing 11, 12 against accidental unplugging. All parts 11, .., 15 of the connector 10 are made of a plastic. The housings 11, 12 are preferably made of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), whose hardness is adjusted so that the in FIGS. 7 and 8 shown contact elements without special tools (tools) in the housing 11, 12 pressed, but also again (on the cables) can be pulled out. Fig. 2 shows the assembled connector 10 in plan view from above.

Die Kabelzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 bestehen jeweils aus einem Oberteil (Fig. 12) und einem Unterteil (Fig. 13), die mittels Befestigungsschrauben 18, 19 miteinander verbunden werden können, um den notwendigen äusseren Druck auf die dazwischenliegenden Teile der Gehäuse (Kabeltüllen 27 bzw. 45) auszuüben. Die Kabelzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 sind vorzugsweise aus einem faserverstärkten Polyamid hergestellt, um die notwendige mechanische Festigkeit zu erreichen.The Kabelzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 each consist of an upper part ( Fig. 12 ) and a lower part ( Fig. 13 ), which can be connected to each other by means of fastening screws 18, 19 to exert the necessary external pressure on the intermediate parts of the housing (cable grommets 27 and 45). The Kabelzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 are preferably made of a fiber-reinforced polyamide to achieve the necessary mechanical strength.

Das in Fig. 3 und 4 dargestellte Buchsengehäuse 12 ist einstückig ausgeführt. Es umfasst ein sich quer zur Steckrichtung erstreckendes Mittelteil 20, durch das nebeneinander zwei vertikale Durchgangsbohrungen 24 und 25 verlaufen, in welche der Sicherungsbügel 15 mit zwei seiner vier Stifte (69, 70, 75, 76 in Fig. 10) einsteckbar ist. Am Mittelteil 20 sind drei parallel zueinander in Steckrichtung sich erstreckende und in einer Ebene liegende Buchsenkammern 21,..,23 angeformt, durch die jeweils eine Anschlusskammer 32 verläuft, die vorne in einem Buchsenaufnahmeabschnitt 30 und hinten in einer Kabeltülle 27 endet. An den seitlichen Enden des Mittelteils 20 sind Griffmulden 28 angeformt, an denen beim Ausstecken der Steckverbindung 10 mit der Hand angesetzt werden kann. Durch die Anordnung der einzelnen Steckverbindungen in einer Ebene wird ein besonders flacher Aufbau der Steckverbindung erreicht, der für eine Integration der zugehörigen Kabel in den Roboter von Vorteil ist.This in 3 and 4 shown socket housing 12 is made in one piece. It comprises a transversely extending to the insertion direction middle part 20 through which side by side two vertical through holes 24 and 25 extend, in which the securing bracket 15 with two of its four pins (69, 70, 75, 76 in Fig. 10 ) can be inserted. At the middle part 20 are three parallel to each other in the insertion direction extending and lying in a plane socket chambers 21, .., 23, through each of which a connection chamber 32 extends, the front ends in a socket receiving portion 30 and the rear in a cable grommet 27. At the lateral ends of the central portion 20 recessed grips 28 are formed, which can be attached to the unplugging of the connector 10 by hand. The arrangement of the individual connectors in a plane a particularly flat construction of the connector is achieved, which is advantageous for integration of the associated cable into the robot.

Die einzeln ausgeformten und voneinander beabstandeten Kabeltüllen 27 sind aussen zylindrisch ausgebildet. Innen sind sie unterteilt in zwei in Steckrichtung hintereinander angeordnete Abschnitte 33, 34, wobei der äussere Abschnitt 34 einen grösseren Innendurchmesser hat als der weiter innen liegende Abschnitt 33. Die beiden Abschnitte 33, 34 mit dem unterschiedlichen Innendurchmesser ermöglichen es, bei gleichem Leiterquerschnitt Kabel mit unterschiedlichem Aussendurchmesser (unterschiedlichem Mantelaufbau) aufzunehmen. So ist es beispielsweise denkbar, Kabel mit einem Leiterquerschnitt von 35 mm2 zu verbinden, die einen Aussendurchmesser zwischen 11 und 17 mm aufweisen. Für alle diese Kabel werden dieselben Metallteile (Kontaktelemente 52, 60 aus Fig. 7 und 8) verwendet. In den Abschnitten 33, 34 sind die Kabeltüllen 27 in ihrem Innendurchmesser jeweils nach aussen zu leicht konisch verjüngt und tragen an der Innenwand eine konzentrische Rippung, welche sowohl die mechanische Fixierung als auch die Abdichtung des Kabels in der Kabeltülle 27 unterstützt. An den äusseren Enden der Kabeltüllen 27 ist jeweils eine Randwulst 26 angeformt, die den Sitz der Kabelzugentlastungsklammer 14 auf den Kabeltüllen 27 sichert.The individually shaped and spaced cable grommets 27 are formed outside cylindrical. Inside they are divided into two in the insertion direction successively arranged portions 33, 34, wherein the outer portion 34 has a larger inner diameter than the further inner portion 33. The two sections 33, 34 with the different inner diameter make it possible with the same conductor cross-section cable different outer diameter (different shell structure) record. So it is conceivable, for example, to connect cables with a conductor cross-section of 35 mm 2 , which have an outer diameter between 11 and 17 mm. For all these cables, the same metal parts (contact elements 52, 60 Fig. 7 and 8 ) used. In the sections 33, 34, the cable grommets 27 are slightly conically tapered in their inner diameter to the outside and carry on the inner wall a concentric ribbing, which supports both the mechanical fixation and the sealing of the cable in the cable grommet 27. At the outer ends of the cable grommets 27 each have a bead 26 is formed, which secures the seat of the Kabelzugentlastungsklammer 14 on the cable grommets 27.

Die einzeln ausgeformten und voneinander beabstandeten Buchsenaufnahmeabschnitte 30 verjüngen sich aussen nach vorne zu leicht konisch. Sie werden beim Zusammenstecken der Steckverbindung 10 in entsprechende Berührschutze 67 im Steckergehäuse 11 eingesteckt (Fig. 5). Die Buchsenaufnahmeabschnitte 30 nehmen die Kontaktbuchsen (53) der weiblichen Kontaktelemente 52 auf (Fig. 7). An den Buchsenaufnahmeabschnitten 30 sind aussen axial beabstandet zwei Dichtungswülste 29, 31 ausgebildet, die der Abdichtung der Steckverbindung zwischen den beiden Gehäusen 11 und 12 dienen.The individually formed and spaced apart bushing receiving portions 30 taper outwardly to slightly tapered forward. They are plugged in mating the connector 10 in corresponding Berührschutze 67 in the connector housing 11 ( Fig. 5 ). The female receptacle sections 30 receive the female contacts (53) of the female contact elements 52 ( Fig. 7 ). At the socket receiving portions 30 are outside axially spaced two sealing beads 29, 31 are formed, which serve to seal the connector between the two housings 11 and 12.

Die Anschlusskammern 32 im Buchsengehäuse 12 sind zur Aufnahme der weiblichen Kontaktelemente 52 gemäss Fig. 7 vorgesehen. Dazu ist in den Anschlusskammern 32 jeweils eine nach innen vorspringenden Rastnase 35 mit einer in Einsteckrichtung dahinterliegenden Rastnut 36 ausgebildet, die mit einer angepassten Haltenut 58 und einem angepassten Rastbund 57 am Kontaktelement 52 zusammenwirken. Um das Einstecken des Kontaktelements 52 in die Anschlusskammer 32 des Buchsengehäuses 12 zu erleichtern, weist der Rastbund 57 des Kontaktelements 52 auf der Einsteckseite eine schräge Flanke auf. Um das Herausziehen des Kontaktelements 52 aus der Anschlusskammer 32 zu erleichtern, können die Seitenwände der Haltenut 58 leicht schräg ausgebildet sein.The connection chambers 32 in the socket housing 12 are for receiving the female contact elements 52 according to Fig. 7 intended. For this purpose, in each case an inwardly projecting latching lug 35 is formed in the connection chambers 32 with a latching groove 36 located behind in the insertion direction, which interact with an adapted retaining groove 58 and a matched latching collar 57 on the contact element 52. In order to facilitate the insertion of the contact element 52 into the connection chamber 32 of the female housing 12, the locking collar 57 of the contact element 52 has an oblique flank on the insertion side. In order to facilitate the extraction of the contact element 52 from the connection chamber 32, the side walls of the retaining groove 58 may be slightly inclined.

Wird das Kontaktelement 52 mit der Kontaktbuchse 53 voran von hinten durch die Kabeltülle 27 in die Anschlusskammer 32 eingeführt, kann es zunächst ohne grossen Widerstand soweit eingeschoben werden, bis es mit dem Rastbund 57 am hinteren Rand der Rastnase 35 anstösst. Beim weiteren durch die schräge Flanke am Rastbund 57 begünstigten Einschieben wird die Rastnase 35 elastisch radial nach aussen gedrückt, bis sie hinter dem Rastbund 57 vollständig in die Haltenut 58 zurückschnappt, wenn gleichzeitig der Rastbund 57 in der Rastnut 36 einrastet. Die Kontaktbuchse 53 des Kontaktelements 52 sitzt dann in dem dafür vorgesehenen Buchsenraum 37 des Buchsengehäuses 12 und ist nach vorne zu durch einen Berührschutz 47 gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Berühren abgedeckt. Wenn das Kontaktelement 52 diese Endposition erreicht hat, reicht das Kabel mit seinem Mantel in der Kabeltülle 27 hinein und kann dort mittels der Kabelzugentlastungsklammer 14 fixiert werden (Kabel 97, 98 in Fig. 16).If the contact element 52 is inserted with the contact bushing 53 from behind through the cable grommet 27 into the connection chamber 32, it can first be pushed in without much resistance until it engages with the catch collar 57 at the rear edge of the locking lug 35 abuts. When further favored by the oblique flank on the locking collar 57 insertion the detent 35 is elastically pressed radially outward until it snaps back completely behind the locking collar 57 in the retaining groove 58, when the locking collar 57 engages in the locking groove 36. The contact socket 53 of the contact element 52 is then seated in the socket space 37 of the socket housing 12 provided for this purpose and is covered forwardly by a contact protection 47 against unintentional contact. When the contact element 52 has reached this end position, the cable with its jacket extends into the cable grommet 27 and can be fixed there by means of the cable strain relief clamp 14 (cable 97, 98 in FIG Fig. 16 ).

Ähnliche Verhältnisse bestehen bei dem Steckergehäuse 11 gemäss Fig. 5 und 6. Das Steckergehäuse 11 ist einstückig ausgebildet. Es umfasst drei parallel zueinander in Steckrichtung sich erstreckende und in einer Ebene liegende Steckerkammern 39,..,41, durch die jeweils eine Anschlusskammer 48 verläuft, die vorne in einem gemeinsamen Steckeraufnahmeabschnitt 38 und hinten jeweils in einer Kabeltülle 45 endet. An den seitlichen Enden des Steckergehäuses 11 sind ebenfalls Griffmulden 46 angeformt, an denen beim Ausstecken der Steckverbindung 10 mit der Hand angesetzt werden kann.Similar conditions exist in the connector housing 11 according FIGS. 5 and 6 , The connector housing 11 is integrally formed. It comprises three mutually parallel in the insertion direction extending and lying in a plane plug chambers 39, .., 41, through each of which a connection chamber 48 extends, the front ends in a common connector receiving portion 38 and back in a cable grommet 45. At the lateral ends of the plug housing 11 recessed grips 46 are also integrally formed, which can be attached to the unplugging of the connector 10 by hand.

Die einzeln ausgeformten und voneinander beabstandeten Kabeltüllen 45 sind wie die Kabeltüllen 27 am Buchsengehäuse 12 aussen zylindrisch ausgebildet und innen unterteilt in zwei in Steckrichtung hintereinander angeordnete Abschnitte 33, 34 mit konzentrischer Rippung. An den äusseren Enden der Kabeltüllen 45 ist ebenfalls eine Randwulst 44 angeformt, die den Sitz der Kabelzugentlastungsklammer 13 auf den Kabeltüllen 45 sichert.The individually shaped and spaced apart cable grommets 45 are like the cable grommets 27 on the outside of the socket housing 12 formed on the outside and divided into two in the insertion direction successively arranged portions 33, 34 with concentric ribbing. At the outer ends of the cable grommets 45, a bead 44 is also integrally formed, which secures the seat of the Kabelzugentlastungsklammer 13 on the cable grommets 45.

Die Anschlusskammern 48 im Steckergehäuse 11 sind zur Aufnahme der männlichen Kontaktelemente 60 gemäss Fig. 8 vorgesehen. Dazu ist in den Anschlusskammern 48 jeweils eine nach innen vorspringende Rastnase 49 mit einer in Einsteckrichtung dahinterliegenden Rastnut 50 ausgebildet, die mit einer angepassten Haltenut 65 und einem angepassten Rastbund 64 am Kontaktelement 60 zusammenwirken. Um das Einstecken des Kontaktelements 60 in die Anschlusskammer 48 des Steckergehäuses 11 zu erleichtern, weist auch der Rastbund 64 des Kontaktelements 60 auf der Einsteckseite eine schräge Flanke auf. Um das Herausziehen des Kontaktelements 60 aus der Anschlusskammer 48 zu erleichtern, können auch hier die Seitenwände der Haltenut 65 leicht schräg ausgebildet sein.The connection chambers 48 in the connector housing 11 are for receiving the male contact elements 60 according to Fig. 8 intended. For this purpose, in each case an inwardly projecting latching lug 49 is formed in the connection chambers 48 with a latching groove 50 located behind in the insertion direction, which with an adapted retaining groove 65 and a matched latch collar 64 on Contact element 60 interact. In order to facilitate the insertion of the contact element 60 into the connection chamber 48 of the plug housing 11, the latch collar 64 of the contact element 60 also has an oblique flank on the insertion side. In order to facilitate the extraction of the contact element 60 from the connection chamber 48, the side walls of the retaining groove 65 may be formed slightly oblique here as well.

Wird das Kontaktelement 60 mit dem Stift 63 voran von hinten durch die Kabeltülle 45 in die Anschlusskammer 48 eingeführt, kann es zunächst ohne grossen Widerstand soweit eingeschoben werden, bis es mit dem Rastbund 64 am hinteren Rand der Rastnase 49 anstösst. Beim weiteren durch die schräge Flanke am Rastbund 64 begünstigten Einschieben wird die Rastnase 49 elastisch radial nach aussen gedrückt, bis sie hinter dem Rastbund 64 vollständig in die Haltenut 65 zurückschnappt, wenn gleichzeitig der Rastbund 64 in der Rastnut 50 einrastet. Der Stift 63 des Kontaktelements 60 ragt dann in den dafür vorgesehenen Steckerraum 51 des Steckergehäuses 11 und wird von dem Buchsenaufnahmeabschnitt 30 des Buchsengehäuses 12 umschlossen, wenn die Steckverbindung 10 zusammengesteckt ist. Wenn das Kontaktelement 60 diese Endposition erreicht hat, reicht das Kabel mit seinem Mantel in der Kabeltülle 45 hinein und kann dort mittels der Kabelzugentlastungsklammer 13 fixiert werden. Die leicht konische Ausführung von Steckerraum 51 und Buchsenaufnahmeabschnitt 30 und die Dichtungswülste 29, 31 sorgen dafür, dass im eingesteckten Zustand an dieser Stelle eine Dichtigkeit gemäss IP67 erzielt wird (siehe die Fig. 16).If the contact element 60 is inserted with the pin 63 in front from behind through the cable grommet 45 into the connection chamber 48, it can first be inserted so far without much resistance until it abuts with the latch collar 64 at the rear edge of the detent 49. Upon further by the sloping edge on the locking collar 64 favored insertion the detent 49 is elastically pressed radially outward until it snaps back completely behind the locking collar 64 in the retaining groove 65, when the locking collar 64 engages in the locking groove 50. The pin 63 of the contact element 60 then projects into the space provided plug connector 51 of the plug housing 11 and is enclosed by the female receptacle portion 30 of the female housing 12 when the connector 10 is mated. When the contact element 60 has reached this end position, the cable with its jacket extends into the cable grommet 45 and can be fixed there by means of the cable strain relief bracket 13. The slightly conical design of plug space 51 and bushing receiving portion 30 and the sealing beads 29, 31 ensure that in the inserted state at this point a tightness according to IP67 is achieved (see the Fig. 16 ).

Das bevorzugte weibliche Kontaktelement 52 gemäss Fig. 7 besteht in an sich bekannter Weise aus einer Kontaktbuchse 53 mit einer Sackbohrung 55 und einem Absatz 59, auf den eine Presshülse 54 geschoben und festgelötet ist. In die Presshülse 54 wird das Kabelende mit dem freigelegten Leiter eingeschoben und verpresst. In der Sackbohrung 55 ist eine ringförmige Nut 56 zur Aufnahme einer ringförmig gebogenen Multi-Contact-Kontaktlamelle vorgesehen, die den elektrischen Kontakt mit dem eingeführten Stift 63 des männlichen Kontaktelements 60 aus Fig. 8 macht. Das männliche Kontaktelement 60 besteht vorzugsweise aus einem Kontaktstecker 61 mit einem hinten angeordneten Absatz 66, auf den eine Presshülse 62 geschoben und festgelötet ist. Das Kabel wird hier in gleicher Weise montiert wie beim Kontaktelement 52 der Fig. 7.The preferred female contact element 52 according to Fig. 7 consists in a conventional manner of a contact socket 53 with a blind bore 55 and a shoulder 59, on which a compression sleeve 54 is pushed and soldered. In the compression sleeve 54, the cable end is inserted with the exposed conductor and pressed. In the blind bore 55, an annular groove 56 for receiving a ring-shaped multi-contact contact blade is provided, which makes electrical contact with the inserted pin 63 of the male Contact element 60 off Fig. 8 power. The male contact element 60 preferably consists of a contact plug 61 with a rear-mounted shoulder 66, on which a compression sleeve 62 is pushed and soldered. The cable is mounted here in the same way as in the contact element 52 of Fig. 7 ,

Wie bereits weiter oben erwähnt, bestehen die Kabelzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 jeweils aus einem Oberteil 16 (Fig. 12) und einem Unterteil 17 (Fig. 13), welche die Kabeltüllen 27 bzw. 45 von gegenüberliegenden Seiten umfassen und untereinander verbindbar sind. Das Oberteil 16 und das Unterteil 17 der Kabelzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 ist jeweils als sich quer über die Kabeltüllen 27, 45 erstreckender Balken ausgebildet, welcher auf der den Kabeltüllen 27, 45 zugewandten Seite mit annähernd halbzylindrischen Ausnehmungen 77,..,79 bzw. 84,..,86 zur Anpassung an die Kabeltüllen 27, 45 ausgestattet ist. Die Ausnehmungen 77,..,79 bzw. 84,..,86 sind vorzugsweise leicht konisch ausgebildet, um im Zusammenwirken mit den leicht konischen Abschnitten 33, 34 in den Kabeltüllen 27, 45 eine verbesserte Klemmung und eine Dichtigkeit nach IP67 zu erreichen.As already mentioned above, the Kabelzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 each consist of a top 16 ( Fig. 12 ) and a lower part 17 ( Fig. 13 ), which comprise the cable grommets 27 and 45 from opposite sides and are interconnectable. The upper part 16 and the lower part 17 of the Kabelzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 are each formed as extending transversely over the cable grommets 27, 45 extending beam, which on the cable grommets 27, 45 facing side with approximately semi-cylindrical recesses 77, .., 79 and 84 respectively , .., 86 for adaptation to the cable grommets 27, 45 is equipped. The recesses 77, .., 79 and 84, .., 86 are preferably slightly conical in order to achieve in conjunction with the slightly conical sections 33, 34 in the cable grommets 27, 45 an improved clamping and a tightness to IP67.

Die Ober- und Unterteile 16, 17 der Kabelzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 weisen zur Verbindung untereinander miteinander fluchtende Bohrungen 82, 83 bzw. 89, 90 auf. Durch diese Bohrungen 82, 83 bzw. 89, 90 werden Befestigungsschrauben 18, 19 gesteckt, um die beiden Teile 16, 17 miteinander zu verbinden und auf die Kabeltüllen 27, 45 äusseren Druck ausüben. Dazu können auf der Gegenseite entsprechende Muttern angeordnet sein. Es ist aber auch möglich die Kabelzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 und damit die gesamte Steckverbindung 10 mittels der Befestigungsschrauben 18, 19 auf einer Unterlage (Montageplatte oder dgl.) festzuschrauben. Zusätzlich können zur Ausrichtung der Klammerteile am Oberteil 16 und/oder Unterteil 17 Führungsstifte 80, 81 vorgesehen werden, die führend in entsprechende Bohrungen 87, 88 am Unterteil 17 und/oder Oberteil 16 eintauchen.The upper and lower parts 16, 17 of the Kabelzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 have for connection with each other aligned bores 82, 83 and 89, 90 on. Through these holes 82, 83 and 89, 90 mounting screws 18, 19 are inserted to connect the two parts 16, 17 together and exert on the cable grommets 27, 45 external pressure. For this purpose, corresponding nuts can be arranged on the opposite side. But it is also possible the Kabelzugentlastungsklammern 13, 14 and thus the entire connector 10 by means of the mounting screws 18, 19 on a base (mounting plate or the like.) Tighten. In addition, 17 guide pins 80, 81 may be provided to align the staple parts on the upper part 16 and / or lower part, the leader in corresponding holes 87, 88 on the lower part 17 and / or upper part 16 dive.

Weiterhin ist es möglich, das Steckergehäuse 11 und das Buchsengehäuse 12 mittels eines einsteckbaren Sicherungsbügels 15 gegen ein Auseinanderziehen der Steckverbindung 10 zu sichern. Der dazu geeignete Sicherungsbügel (Fig. 9-11) umfasst eine längliche Grundplatte 68, von der an den Enden in einer Richtung paarweise Stifte 69, 70 und 75, 76 senkrecht abstehen. In den Gehäusen 11, 12 sind entsprechende vertikale Durchgangsbohrungen 24, 25 bzw. 42, 43 vorgesehen, in welche der Sicherungsbügel 15 mit den Stiften 69, 70 bzw. 75, 76 einsteckbar ist.Furthermore, it is possible to secure the plug housing 11 and the socket housing 12 by means of a plug-in securing bracket 15 against a pulling apart of the connector 10. The suitable securing bracket ( Fig. 9-11 ) comprises an elongated base plate 68 from which pairs of pins 69, 70 and 75, 76 project perpendicularly at the ends in one direction. In the housings 11, 12 corresponding vertical through holes 24, 25 and 42, 43 are provided, in which the securing bracket 15 with the pins 69, 70 and 75, 76 can be inserted.

Die Stifte 69, 70, 75, 76 sind an ihren freien Enden geschlitzt und weisen Rastköpfe auf, mit welchen sie am Ausgang der Durchgangsbohrungen 24, 25 bzw. 42, 43 einrasten. Am Sicherungsbügel 15 sind seitlich mit Vorteil Griffmulden 73, 74 angeformt, mittels derer der Sicherungsbügel 15 ohne Werkzeug aus den Gehäusen 11, 12 herausgezogen werden kann. Der Sicherungsbügel 15 ist vorzugsweise einstückig ausgebildet und als Spritzgussteil aus einem Kunststoff hergestellt.The pins 69, 70, 75, 76 are slotted at their free ends and have locking heads, with which they engage at the outlet of the through holes 24, 25 and 42, 43. On securing bracket 15 are recessed grip recesses 73, 74 are formed laterally, by means of which the securing bracket 15 without tools from the housings 11, 12 can be pulled out. The securing bracket 15 is preferably formed in one piece and manufactured as an injection molded part from a plastic.

Um eine eindeutige Zuordnung der beiden Teile der Zugentlastungsklammern zueinander zu gewährleisten und darüber hinaus eine eindeutige Orientierung der Zugentlastungsklammern relativ zum Steckergehäuse bzw. Buchsengehäuse zu ermöglichen, können an den Teilen Kodierungsmittel angeordnet werden. Beispiele derartiger Kodierungsmittel sind in den Fig. 14 und 15 dargestellt. Die Kabelzugentlastungsklammer der Fig. 14 hat analog zu Fig. 12 und 13 ein Oberteil 16' und ein Unterteil 17', die zusammen die Klammer bilden. Auf der Oberseite des Unterteils 17' sind zwei Sechskant-Öffnungen 95, 96 zu erkennen, welche entsprechende Muttern aufnehmen, wenn die beiden Teile miteinander verschraubt werden. Die beiden Teile 16', 17' werden gegeneinander durch Führungsstifte 80', 81' geführt, die in diesem Beispiel kodiert sind: Der Führungsstift 80' am Oberteil 16' hat einen rechteckigen Querschnitt, dem eine Bohrung im Unterteil 17' mit rechteckigem Querschnitt entspricht. Der Führungsstift 81' am Oberteil 16' hat demgegenüber einen kreisrunden Querschnitt, dem eine Bohrung im Unterteil 17' mit kreisrundem Querschnitt entspricht. Andere Kodierungen sind auch denkbar.In order to ensure an unambiguous assignment of the two parts of the strain relief clamps to one another and, moreover, to enable a clear orientation of the strain relief clamps relative to the plug housing or socket housing, coding means can be arranged on the parts. Examples of such coding means are in the FIGS. 14 and 15 shown. The cable strain relief clip the Fig. 14 has analogous to FIGS. 12 and 13 a top 16 'and a bottom 17' which together form the clip. On the upper side of the lower part 17 ', two hexagonal openings 95, 96 can be seen, which receive corresponding nuts when the two parts are screwed together. The two parts 16 ', 17' are guided against each other by guide pins 80 ', 81', which are coded in this example: The guide pin 80 'on the upper part 16' has a rectangular cross section, which corresponds to a hole in the lower part 17 'with a rectangular cross section , The guide pin 81 'on the upper part 16' in contrast has a circular Cross-section, which corresponds to a hole in the lower part 17 'with a circular cross-section. Other codes are also conceivable.

Weiterhin sind am Unterteil 17' der Zugentlastungsklammer seitlich abgehende, nasenförmige Kodierelemente 91, 92 angeformt, die in entsprechende Aussparungen (Kodierelemente 93, 94) im Steckergehäuse 11' der Fig. 15 einfahren, wenn die Zugentlastungsklammer in der richtigen Orientierung am Steckergehäuse 11' befestigt wird. Auf diese Weise wird sichergestellt, dass die Zugentlastungsklammern die in der Steckverbindung endenden Kabel in der gewünschten Weise beklemmen. Am Steckergehäuse 11' der Fig. 15 wird darüber hinaus deutlich, dass die Berührungsschutze 67 unterschiedliche Öffnungsdurchmesser aufweisen können, die eine eindeutige Zuordnung zwischen den beiden Steckverbindern beim Einstecken ermöglichen.Furthermore, on the lower part 17 'of the strain relief clip laterally outgoing, nose-shaped coding elements 91, 92 formed in corresponding recesses (coding elements 93, 94) in the connector housing 11' of Fig. 15 retract when the strain relief clip is fixed in the correct orientation on the connector housing 11 '. In this way it is ensured that the strain relief clamps clamp the terminating in the connector cable in the desired manner. On the connector housing 11 'of Fig. 15 It is also clear that the contact guards 67 may have different opening diameters, which allow a clear assignment between the two connectors when plugging.

Insgesamt kann das Funktionsprinzip der erfindungsgemässen Steckverbindung wie folgt zusammengefasst werden:

  • Die Steckverbindung ist beispielsweise für einen Kabelquerschnitt von 35mm2 ausgelegt. Bei den Kabeln kann es sich allerdings um 3 festgelegte Kabeltypen handeln, die im Außendurchmesser von ca.11 mm bis ca.17 mm variieren können. Die Kabel werden an ein und dasselbe Metallteil (Kontaktelement) angepresst. Danach werden die Kabel samt Metallteil (Kontaktelement) ohne Werkzeug von hinten durch die Kabeltülle in die Isolationsgehäuse gesteckt, bis diese spürbar einrasten.
Overall, the operating principle of the connector according to the invention can be summarized as follows:
  • The connector is designed, for example, for a cable cross-section of 35mm 2 . However, the cables can be 3 fixed cable types, which can vary in outer diameter from approx. 11 mm to approx. 17 mm. The cables are pressed against one and the same metal part (contact element). Then the cables together with the metal part (contact element) are inserted without tools from behind through the cable grommet into the insulation housing until they noticeably snap into place.

Wenn alle drei Kontakte eingerastet sind, kann die Kabelzugentlastungsklammer auf die Kabeltüllen aufgesteckt werden. Jetzt kann die Kabelzugentlastungsklammer mittels zwei (M5)-Schrauben gegen eine Montageplatte mit den entsprechenden Gewinden angeschraubt werden. Mit dieser Zugentlastung erreicht man die nötige Haltekraft der Kabel in der Isolation. Weiterhin erreicht man dadurch den Schutzgrad IP67 an der Kabeltülle.When all three contacts are snapped in place, the cable strain relief clip can be slipped onto the cable grommets. Now the cable strain relief bracket can be screwed against a mounting plate with the appropriate threads using two (M5) screws. With this strain relief to reach the necessary holding power of the cable in the insulation. Furthermore, this achieves the degree of protection IP67 on the cable grommet.

Darüber hinaus wird die komplette Steckverbindung über die Schrauben in der Kabelzugentlastung auf der Montageplatte gehalten und arretiert.In addition, the complete connector via the screws in the cable strain relief on the mounting plate is held and locked.

Bei der Demontage passiert der komplette Ablauf in umgekehrter Reihenfolge.When disassembling the complete process happens in reverse order.

BEZUGSZEICHENLISTELIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
Steckverbindungconnector
11,11'11.11 '
Steckergehäuseplug housing
1212
Buchsengehäusesocket housing
13,1413.14
KabelzugentlastungsklammerKabelzugentlastungsklammer
1515
Sicherungsbügelsafety catch
16,16'16.16 '
Oberteil (Kabelzugentlastungsklammer)Upper part (cable strain relief clamp)
17,17'17.17 '
Unterteil (Kabelzugentlastungsklammer)Lower part (cable strain relief clamp)
18,1918.19
Befestigungsschraubefixing screw
2020
Mittelteil (Buchsengehäuse)Middle part (socket housing)
21,..,2321, .., 23
Buchsenkammer (Buchsengehäuse)Socket chamber (socket housing)
24,2524.25
Durchgangsbohrung (für Sicherungsbügel)Through hole (for securing bracket)
26,4426.44
Randwulstbead
27,4527.45
Kabeltüllegrommet
28,4628.46
Griffmuldegrip
29,3129.31
Dichtungswulstsealing bead
3030
BuchsenaufnahmeabschnittJack receiving portion
32,4832.48
Anschlusskammerterminal chamber
33,3433.34
Abschnitt (Kabelaufnahme)Section (cable receptacle)
35,4935.49
Rastnaselocking lug
36,5036,50
Rastnutlocking groove
3737
Buchsenraumsocket space
3838
SteckeraufnahmeabschnittPlug receiving portion
39,..,4139, .., 41
Steckerkammer (Steckergehäuse)Connector chamber (connector housing)
42,4342.43
Durchgangsbohrung (für Sicherungsbügel)Through hole (for securing bracket)
47,6747.67
Berührschutzcontact protection
5151
Steckerraumplug compartment
5252
Kontaktelement (weiblich)Contact element (female)
5353
KontaktbuchseContact socket
54,6254.62
Presshülsecompression sleeve
5555
Sackbohrungblind hole
5656
Nut (Kontaktlamelle)Groove (contact lamella)
57,6457.64
Rastbundlocking collar
58,6558,65
Haltenutretaining groove
59,6659.66
Absatzparagraph
6060
Kontaktelement (männlich)Contact element (male)
6161
Kontaktsteckercontact plug
6363
Stiftpen
6868
Grundplattebaseplate
69,7069.70
Stiftpen
7171
Schlitzslot
7272
RastkopfRastkopf
73,7473.74
Griffmuldegrip
75,7675.76
Stiftpen
77,..,7977, .., 79
Ausnehmungrecess
80,8180.81
Führungsstiftguide pin
80',81'80 ', 81'
Führungsstift (kodiert)Guide pin (coded)
82,8382.83
Bohrungdrilling
84,..,8684, .., 86
Ausnehmungrecess
87,8887.88
Bohrungdrilling
89,9089,90
Bohrungdrilling
91,9291.92
Kodierelement (Zugentlastungsklammer)Coding element (strain relief clip)
93,9493.94
Kodierelement (Steckergehäuse)Coding element (connector housing)
95,9695.96
Sechskant-ÖffnungHex opening
97,9897.98
Kabelelectric wire

Claims (27)

  1. A plug- type connection (10) for releasably connecting a plurality of cable pairs (97, 98) with a conductor cross section of more than 10 mm2, in particular for supplying the welding current for welding robots, in the case of which plug-type connection (10) individual contact elements (52 and 60, respectively), which are conductively connected to the cables, can be plugged into an insulating plug housing (11, 11') and/or an insulating socket housing (12) so as to latch in and are held replaceably in the plug housing (11, 11') and socket housing (12), respectively, wherein the latching-in of the contact elements (52 and 60, respectively) in the housings (11, 11', 12) is achieved by elastic deformation of the housings (11, 11', 12), wherein the housings (11, 11', 12) are made from a material with a hardness which makes it possible for the contact elements (52 and 60, respectively) to be plugged in and replaced without the aid of tools, characterized in that the housings (11, 11', 12) are made from a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
  2. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the plug housing (11, 11') and/or the socket housing (12) are designed to be integral.
  3. The plug-type connection as claimed in one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the contact elements (52 and 60, respectively) are arranged in the plug housing (11, 11') and/or the socket housing (12) parallel next to one another in one plane.
  4. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that in each case three contact elements (52, 60) are arranged next to one another in the housings (11, 11', 12).
  5. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 3 or 4, characterized in that cable sleeves (27 and 45, respectively) for accommodating the ends of the cables (97, 98) connected to the contact elements (52 and 60, respectively) are arranged on the plug housing (11, 11') and/or socket housing (12), and in that releasable fastening means (13 and 14, respectively) are provided, by means of which the cables (97, 98) can be fixed in the cable sleeves (27 and 45, respectively).
  6. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that the fastening means each comprise a cable strain-relief clamp (13, 14), which fixedly clamps the cables in the cable sleeves (27, 45) as a result of external pressure on the cable sleeves (27, 45).
  7. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that the cable strain-relief clamps (13, 14) each comprise an upper part (16, 16') and a lower part (17, 17'), which surround the cable sleeves (27, 45) on opposite sides and can be connected to one another.
  8. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that the cable sleeves (27, 45) are in the form of hollow cylinders which are arranged next to one another parallel at a distance, and in that the upper part (16, 16') and the lower part (17, 17') of the cable strain-relief clamps (13, 14) are each in the form of a bar, which extends transversely over the cable sleeves (27, 45) and is equipped, on the side facing the cable sleeves (27, 45), with cutouts (77, .., 79 and 84, .., 86 respectively) so as to conform to the cable sleeves (27, 45).
  9. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the upper and lower parts (16, 16', 17, 17') of the cable strain-relief clamps (13, 14) have mutually aligned bores (82, 83 and 89, 90, respectively) in order for them to be connected to one another.
  10. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that the upper and lower parts (16, 16', 17, 17') of the cable strain-relief clamps (13, 14) are connected to one another by means of fastening screws (18, 19), which extend through the bores (82, 83 and 89, 90, respectively), and exert external pressure on the cable sleeves (27, 45).
  11. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that the cable strain-relief clamps (13, 14) and therefore the entire plug-type connection (10) is fixedly screwed by means of the fastening screws (18, 19) on a base.
  12. The plug-type connection as claimed in one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the plug housing (11, 11') and the socket housing (12) can be secured against the plug-type connection (10) being pulled apart from one another by means of a securing clip (15), which, in the plugged-together state of the plug-type connection (10), can be inserted into the housings (11, 11', 12).
  13. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that the securing clip (15) comprises an elongate base plate (68), from which pins (69, 70, 75, 76) protrude in perpendicular fashion in one direction at the ends, and in that through-bores (24, 25; 42, 43), into which the securing clip (15) with the pins (69, 70, 75, 76) can be plugged, are provided in the housings (11, 11', 12).
  14. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 13, characterized in that the pins (69, 70, 75, 76) are provided with slots at the free ends and have latching heads (72), with which they latch in at the outlet of the through-bores (24, 25; 42, 43).
  15. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 14, characterized in that recessed grips (73, 74) are integrally formed on the securing clip (15), by means of which recessed grips (73, 74) the securing clip (15) can be drawn out of the housings (11, 12) without the use of a tool.
  16. The plug-type connection as claimed in one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that the securing clip (15) is designed to be integral and is produced as an injection molded part from a plastic.
  17. The plug-type connection as claimed in one of claims 6 to 11, characterized in that the cable strain-relief clamps (13, 14) are produced from a plastic, in particular a fiber-reinforced polyamide.
  18. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that the cable sleeves (27, 45) taper slightly conically inwards towards the outlet, and in that the cutouts (77, .., 79 and 84, .., 86, respectively) are likewise slightly conical.
  19. The plug-type connection as claimed in one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that slightly conical socket receptacle sections (30), which are positioned next to one another at a distance and parallel and receive the contact sockets (53) of the female contact elements (52), are arranged on the socket housing (12), and in that corresponding contact protection means (67) are arranged on the plug housing (11) which receive the socket receptacle sections (30) if the plug-type connection (10) has been plugged together.
  20. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 19, characterized in that sealing beads (29, 31) are formed on the outside on the socket receptacle sections (30).
  21. The plug-type connection as claimed in one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the housings (11, 12) each have connection chambers (32, 48) for receiving the contact elements (52, 60), in that in each case one latching tab (35, 49) with a latching groove (36, 50), which is positioned behind the latter in the plug-in direction, is formed in the connection chambers (32, 48), and in that in each case one holding groove (58, 65) and a latching collar (57, 64) is provided on the contact elements (52, 60) so as to interact with the latching tab (35, 49) and the latching groove (36, 50).
  22. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 21, characterized in that the latching collar (57, 64) has a sloping flank on the plug-in side.
  23. The plug-type connection as claimed in one of claims 1 to 22, characterized in that recessed grips (28, 46) for drawing the housings (11, 11', 12) apart from one another are formed on the housings (11, 11', 12).
  24. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 18, characterized in that the cable sleeves (27, 45) are split into two sections (33, 34), which are arranged one behind the other in the plug-in direction, wherein the inner diameter of the section (34) which is positioned further towards the outside is greater than the inner diameter of the other section (33).
  25. The plug-type connection as claimed in one of claims 7 to 11, characterized in that the upper part (16, 16') and the lower part (17, 17') of the cable strain-relief clamps (13, 14) are guided with respect to one another by means of guide pins (80, 80', 81, 81').
  26. The plug-type connection as claimed in claim 25, characterized in that the guide pins (80', 81') are coded for the purpose of clear orientation of the parts (16', 17') with respect to one another.
  27. The plug-type connection as claimed in one of claims 6 to 11, characterized in that mutually fitting coding elements (91, 92 and 93, 94, respectively) are provided on the strain-relief clamp (13, 14) and on the associated plug or socket housing (11') and ensure a clear orientation of the strain-relief clamp (13, 14) with respect to the associated plug or socket housing (11').
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