EP2075883A2 - Test device for a connector - Google Patents

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EP2075883A2
EP2075883A2 EP08105856A EP08105856A EP2075883A2 EP 2075883 A2 EP2075883 A2 EP 2075883A2 EP 08105856 A EP08105856 A EP 08105856A EP 08105856 A EP08105856 A EP 08105856A EP 2075883 A2 EP2075883 A2 EP 2075883A2
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • H01R43/26—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
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    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2201/00—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications
    • H01R2201/26—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for vehicles

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  • the invention relates to a test device for a connector with nestable connector parts.
  • the object of the invention is to ensure by the test device that after the nesting of the connector whose connection is actually made.
  • test apparatus has a sensor, whose detection area includes the plug-in insertion of the connector.
  • test apparatus comprises a comparator in which the Data recorded by the sensor are compared with stored comparison patterns which describe the plugging operation of the plug connectors in their end position.
  • the senor is attached to a joining device of a mechanical production device.
  • the test device can be operated continuously, which is indicated in particular in mass production.
  • the senor is attached to a person.
  • the test apparatus can be operated individually, which makes sense in a test operation in particular.
  • the senor is attached to a glove, a bracelet, a headband or other external body part of the person. As a result, the detection range of the sensor can be optimally aligned.
  • the senor is an acoustic sensor. This allows the sensor to operate even in hard to reach places where, for example, an optical or tactile detection is not possible.
  • testing device An embodiment of the testing device is shown schematically in the drawing.
  • the sole figure shows the test device with a mechanical production device.
  • a test device 11 shown in the figure has a sensor 12.
  • the sensor 12 is attached to a joining device 13 of a mechanical manufacturing device.
  • a first connector 16 is removably received.
  • a second connector 17 is mounted stationary with respect to a joining movement of the joining device 13.
  • the test apparatus 12 further includes a comparator 18 with comparison patterns for a connector 19 in a functional end position.
  • the testing device is based on the following mode of operation.
  • the joining device 13 of the mechanical manufacturing device leads the first connector 16 to the second connector 17 for closing the connector 19. If the plug connection 19 is inserted and the gripping element 14 is released from the first plug connector 16, then the sensor 12 whose detection range is indicated in the figure by arrows directed toward the sensor 12 detects the state of the plug connection 19. A signal emanating from the sensor 12 is detected fed to the comparator 18. In the comparator 18, the signal of the sensor 12 is compared with stored comparison patterns that describe the insertion process of the two connectors 16, 17 in their final position, and derived from a good / bad signal.
  • the sensor 12 is attached either to the joining device 13 and here preferably to the gripping element 14 or to a person, preferably to a glove, a bracelet, to a headband or to another external body part of the person.
  • the signal transmission from the sensor 12 to the comparator 18 can be done either by electrical line, radio or light wave transmission.
  • the sensor 12 is an acoustic sensor 21.
  • the testing device 11 is preferably used in the production of motor vehicles.
  • test device 11 can alternatively be used for monitoring of hydraulic or pneumatic connectors 19.

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Abstract

The device (11) has a sensor (12) i.e. acoustic sensor (21), provided in a detection area comprising a nesting of plug-and socket connectors (16, 17). A comparator (18) compares data detected by the sensor with stored comparison samples, where the comparison samples describe the connecting process of the connectors in an end position for the generation of a good/bad decision by the comparator. The sensor is attached at a joining device (13) of a machine manufacturing device. The sensor is attached at a glove, a wrist band, a head band or at an external part of the body of a person.

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Stand der TechnikState of the art

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Prüfvorrichtung für eine Steckverbindung mit ineinandersteckbaren Steckverbinderteilen.The invention relates to a test device for a connector with nestable connector parts.

Aus der DE 42 33 095 A1 ist eine Steckverbindung mit einem Stecker und einer Steckkupplung bekannt. Zur Herstellung der Steckverbindung sind Stecker und Steckerkupplung miteinander verschraubbar.From the DE 42 33 095 A1 is a plug connection with a plug and a plug-in known. To produce the plug connector and plug coupling are screwed together.

In seltenen Fällen ist es möglich, dass eine Verschraubung nur unvollständig ausgeführt wird, beispielsweise, wenn an einem der Gewindeteile eine Verschmutzung oder eine Vorschädigung vorliegt. Eine solchermaßen nur unvollständig hergestellte Steckverbindung stellt ein Produktionsrisiko wegen Funktionsverlust dar.In rare cases, it is possible that a screwing is carried out only incomplete, for example, if there is contamination or damage to one of the threaded parts. A plug connection which is only incompletely produced in this way represents a production risk due to loss of function.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, durch die Prüfvorrichtung sicherzustellen, dass nach dem Ineinanderstecken der Steckverbinder deren Verbindung tatsächlich erfolgt ist.The object of the invention is to ensure by the test device that after the nesting of the connector whose connection is actually made.

Diese Aufgabe wird, ausgehend von einer Prüfvorrichtung für eine Steckverbindung mit ineinandersteckbaren Steckverbindern entsprechend den gattungsgemäßen Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Dazu weist die Prüfvorrichtung einen Sensor auf, dessem Erfassungsbereich das Ineinanderstecken der Steckverbinder beinhaltet. Daneben umfasst die Prüfvorrichtung einen Komparator, in dem die durch den Sensor erfassten Daten mit hinterlegten Vergleichsmustern verglichen werden, die den Steckvorgang der Steckverbinder in deren Endlage beschreiben. Dadurch ergibt sich der Vorteil, dass die Steckverbindung in fertigungstechnisch günstiger Weise hergestellt und geprüft werden kann.This object is achieved on the basis of a test device for a plug connection with plug-in connectors according to the generic features of claim 1 by the characterizing features of claim 1. For this purpose, the test apparatus has a sensor, whose detection area includes the plug-in insertion of the connector. In addition, the test apparatus comprises a comparator in which the Data recorded by the sensor are compared with stored comparison patterns which describe the plugging operation of the plug connectors in their end position. This results in the advantage that the connector can be manufactured and tested in manufacturing technology favorable manner.

Durch die in den abhängigen Ansprüchen aufgeführten Maßnahmen sind vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen und Verbesserungen der im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Prüfvorrichtung möglich.The measures listed in the dependent claims advantageous refinements and improvements of claim 1 test device are possible.

Vorteilhaft ist der Sensor an einer Fügevorrichtung einer maschinellen Fertigungseinrichtung angebracht ist. Dadurch lässt sich die Prüfvorrichtung kontinuierlich betreiben, was insbesondere bei einer Massenfertigung angezeigt ist.Advantageously, the sensor is attached to a joining device of a mechanical production device. As a result, the test device can be operated continuously, which is indicated in particular in mass production.

Vorteilhaft ist, dass der Sensor an einer Person angebracht ist. Dadurch lässt sich die Prüfvorrichtung individuell betreiben, was insbesondere in einem Erprobungsbetrieb sinnvoll ist.It is advantageous that the sensor is attached to a person. As a result, the test apparatus can be operated individually, which makes sense in a test operation in particular.

Vorteilhaft ist, dass der Sensor an einem Handschuh, einem Armband, einem Kopfband oder an einem anderen außenliegendem Körperteil der Person angebracht ist. Dadurch lässt sich der Erfasssungsbereich des Sensors optimal ausrichten.It is advantageous that the sensor is attached to a glove, a bracelet, a headband or other external body part of the person. As a result, the detection range of the sensor can be optimally aligned.

Vorteilhaft ist, dass es sich bei dem Sensor um einen akustischen Sensor handelt. Dadurch lässt sich der Sensor auch an schwer zugänglichen Stellen betreiben, wo beispielsweise eine optische oder taktile Erfassung nicht möglich ist.It is advantageous that the sensor is an acoustic sensor. This allows the sensor to operate even in hard to reach places where, for example, an optical or tactile detection is not possible.

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Eine Ausführungsform der Prüfvorrichtung ist in der Zeichnung schematisiert dargestellt. Es zeigt die einzige Figur die Prüfvorrichtung mit einer maschinellen Fertigungseinrichtung.An embodiment of the testing device is shown schematically in the drawing. The sole figure shows the test device with a mechanical production device.

Beschreibung des AusführungsbeispielsDescription of the embodiment

Eine in der Figur dargestellte Prüfvorrichtung 11 weist einen Sensor 12 auf. Der Sensor 12 ist an einer Fügevorrichtung 13 einer maschinellen Fertigungseinrichtung angebracht. An einem Greifelement 14 ist ein erster Steckverbinder 16 lösbar aufgenommen. In Beabstandung zum ersten Steckverbinder 16 ist ein zweiter Steckverbinder 17 bezüglich einer Fügebewegung der Fügevorrichtung 13 ortsfest gelagert. Die Prüfvorrichtung 12 umfaßt des weiteren einen Komparator 18 mit Vergleichsmustern für eine Steckverbindung 19 in einer funktionsgerechten Endlage.A test device 11 shown in the figure has a sensor 12. The sensor 12 is attached to a joining device 13 of a mechanical manufacturing device. On a gripping element 14, a first connector 16 is removably received. In spacing from the first connector 16, a second connector 17 is mounted stationary with respect to a joining movement of the joining device 13. The test apparatus 12 further includes a comparator 18 with comparison patterns for a connector 19 in a functional end position.

Die Prüfeinrichtung liegt nachfolgende Funktionsweise zugrunde.The testing device is based on the following mode of operation.

Die Fügevorrichtung 13 der maschinellen Fertigungseinrichtung führt den ersten Steckverbinder 16 dem zweiten Steckverbinder 17 zum Schließen der Steckverbindung 19 zu. Ist die Steckverbindung 19 gesteckt und das Greifelement 14 von dem ersten Steckverbinder 16 gelöst, so detektiert der Sensor 12, dessen Erfassungsbereich in der Figur durch zum Sensor 12 gerichtete Pfeile angedeutet ist, den Zustand der Steckverbindung 19. Ein von dem Sensor 12 ausgehendes Signal wird dem Komparator 18 zugeführt. In dem Komparator 18 wird das Signal des Sensors 12 mit hinterlegten Vergleichsmustern, die den Steckvorgang der beiden Steckverbinder 16, 17 in ihrer Endlage beschreiben, verglichen und daraus ein gut/schlecht-Signal abgeleitet.The joining device 13 of the mechanical manufacturing device leads the first connector 16 to the second connector 17 for closing the connector 19. If the plug connection 19 is inserted and the gripping element 14 is released from the first plug connector 16, then the sensor 12 whose detection range is indicated in the figure by arrows directed toward the sensor 12 detects the state of the plug connection 19. A signal emanating from the sensor 12 is detected fed to the comparator 18. In the comparator 18, the signal of the sensor 12 is compared with stored comparison patterns that describe the insertion process of the two connectors 16, 17 in their final position, and derived from a good / bad signal.

Der Sensor 12 ist entweder an der Fügevorrichtung 13 und hier vorzugsweise an dem Greifelement 14 oder an einer Person, vorzugsweise an einem Handschuh, einem Armband, an einem Kopfband oder an einem anderen außenliegendem Körperteil der Person angebracht.The sensor 12 is attached either to the joining device 13 and here preferably to the gripping element 14 or to a person, preferably to a glove, a bracelet, to a headband or to another external body part of the person.

Die Signalübertragung von dem Sensor 12 zu dem Komparator 18 kann wahlweise mittels elektrischer Leitung, Funk- oder Lichtwellenübertragung erfolgen.The signal transmission from the sensor 12 to the comparator 18 can be done either by electrical line, radio or light wave transmission.

Bei dem Sensor 12 handelt es sich um einen akustischen Sensor 21.The sensor 12 is an acoustic sensor 21.

Die Prüfvorrichtung 11 wird vorzugsweise bei der Produktion von Kraftfahrzeugen eingesetzt.The testing device 11 is preferably used in the production of motor vehicles.

Neben der Prüfung von vorzugsweise elektrischen Steckverbindungen 19 kann die Prüfvorrichtung 11 alternativ auch zur Überwachung von hydraulischen oder pneumatischen Steckverbindungen 19 eingesetzt werden.In addition to the testing of preferably electrical connectors 19, the test device 11 can alternatively be used for monitoring of hydraulic or pneumatic connectors 19.

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Prüfvorrichtung für eine Steckverbindung (19) mit ineinandersteckbaren Steckverbindern (16, 17), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Prüfvorrichtung (11) einen Sensor (12) aufweist, dessen Erfassungsbereich das Ineinanderstecken der Steckverbinder (16, 17) beinhaltet und die durch den Sensor (12) erfassten Daten in einem Komparator (18) mit hinterlegten Vergleichmustern verglichen wird, welche Vergleichsmuster den Steckvorgang der Steckverbinder (16, 17) in deren Endlage beschreiben zur Generierung einer gut/schlecht-Entscheidung durch den Komparator (18).Test device for a plug-type connection (19) with plug-in connectors (16, 17), characterized in that the test device (11) has a sensor (12) whose detection area contains the plug-in connection of the plug-in connectors (16, 17) and which 12) is compared in a comparator (18) with stored comparison patterns, which comparison patterns describe the plugging operation of the plug connectors (16, 17) in their end position for generating a good / bad decision by the comparator (18). Prüfvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Sensor (12) an einer Fügevorrichtung (13) einer maschinellen Fertigungseinrichtung angebracht ist.Test device according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensor (12) is attached to a joining device (13) of a mechanical manufacturing device. Prüfvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, der Sensor (12) an einer Person angebracht ist.Test device according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensor (12) is attached to a person. Prüfvorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Sensor (12) an einem Handschuh, einem Armband, einem Kopfband oder an einem anderen außenliegendem Körperteil der Person angebracht ist.Test device according to claim 3, characterized in that the sensor (12) is attached to a glove, a bracelet, a headband or other external body part of the person. Prüfvorrichtung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es sich bei dem Sensor (12) um einen akustischen Sensor (21) handelt.Test device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sensor (12) is an acoustic sensor (21).
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