EP2230731A1 - Electric plug connector - Google Patents

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EP2230731A1
EP2230731A1 EP10000954A EP10000954A EP2230731A1 EP 2230731 A1 EP2230731 A1 EP 2230731A1 EP 10000954 A EP10000954 A EP 10000954A EP 10000954 A EP10000954 A EP 10000954A EP 2230731 A1 EP2230731 A1 EP 2230731A1
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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
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
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    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6271—Latching means integral with the housing
    • H01R13/6273—Latching means integral with the housing comprising two latching arms
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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
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  • the present invention relates to an electrical connector for use between a corresponding socket and an electrical control device for a restraint system in motor vehicles according to claim 1.
  • Object of the present invention is therefore to improve the generic connector to the effect that a connector with a simpler structure and still high plug and contact security is given, which is less expensive to produce.
  • the invention is based on the idea to provide the most favorable construction of the connector by dispensing with a secondary lock.
  • the high plug and contact security is achieved by providing at least one snap-in locking means with much higher force to release the single latching connection without secondary locking.
  • the force for releasing the connector should in particular be so large that a release is virtually impossible, preferably a release is not destructive to accomplish, except with appropriately provided actuating means of the connector.
  • the locking means is at least partially formed on at least one of the locking means, in particular laterally.
  • several locking means and a plurality of locking means may be provided on the circumference of the plug contour, especially since the corresponding, standardized box has an annular groove for engaging the locking means.
  • the snap-locking means is flexible, in particular made of a softer plastic material than the plastic material of the plug-in contour configured. Due to the flexible configuration, the compression of the locking means in the circumferential direction U in a defined manner with a defined compression force or compression force respectively.
  • the upsetting of the locking means is carried out when swinging the locking means of a corresponding locking structure, in particular the annular groove, the can as well as the insertion of the connector into the box until reaching an end position in which the connector is locked to the socket and contacts of the connector with the corresponding Contacts of the socket are electrically connected.
  • the plug contour circumferentially closed, in particular cylindrical, to design.
  • the locking means forms a, in particular circumferentially closed, protruding from the plug contour peripheral portion of the plug contour, the connector on the one hand is particularly easy to manufacture and on the other hand a particularly space-saving, perfectly integrating into the plug contour, very effective design of the locking means possible ,
  • the locking means is integrally formed on the locking means and forms in particular a part of the locking means.
  • the latching means in a structurally particularly simple manner in the plug contour be integrated and the one-piece or one-piece design causes the connector is captive.
  • each latching means has at least one latching lug protruding from the plug contour for latching with a corresponding recess, in particular an annular groove, the can, wherein the latching lug is arranged in the plugging direction S at the level of the corresponding snap-locking means, preferably on Rasthemmffen is formed.
  • the arrangement of the locking lug in height of the locking means or the locking means allows a particularly effective transmission during engagement and disengagement of the locking lug from the annular groove of the box.
  • the latching means advantageously extends counter to the plug-in direction S of the latching means.
  • the locking means has a spaced apart from the locking means for actuating means for disengaging the connector from the box counter to the insertion direction S.
  • the distance should correspond at least at the distance between an insertion opening of the box and the annular groove of the box, so that the actuating means projects beyond the box or at least projects laterally out of the box.
  • the locking connection is optimally in the can be integrated according to the standard specifications.
  • the locking means serve to counteract the disengagement of the locking means.
  • FIG. 1 shows the connector according to the invention with a housing 10 and a lid 10d of the housing 10 and an integrally formed on the housing 10 plug contour 11, which can be inserted into a socket (mating connector), not shown, to an electrical contact between plug contact sleeves 12, 12 'and corresponding plug contacts make the mating connector.
  • Coding ribs 5, 5 ', 5 are provided in order to avoid errors when plugging the plug connector into the socket and at the same time guiding the plug when plugging it into the mating plug ,
  • the cylinder portion 13 consists of a lower ring portion 13u, a middle ring portion 13m and an upper ring portion 13o, wherein in the region of the middle ring portion 13m laterally opposite two snap-locking means 3 form a part of the middle ring portion 13m.
  • the locking means 3 is formed as a flexible bending beam with two arms 3a, 3b, on which in turn locking means 1 are formed, between the arms 3a and 3b.
  • the locking means 3 protrudes from the outer contour of the cylinder portion 13 in the region of the central ring portion 13m. Between the arms 3a and 3b protrudes from the middle ring portion 13m, a locking lug 6 of the locking means 1.
  • the locking lug 6 has as run-on slopes formed actuating surfaces 6a, 6b, wherein the actuating surface 6a for disengaging the latching nose 6 when releasing the connector is used, while the actuating surface 6b is used for folding the locking means 1 when plugging the connector into the insertion of the socket.
  • the arms 3a, 3b of the locking means are advantageously designed so soft that accumulate when inserting the connector, the actuating surfaces 6b on a mating surface of the insertion of the socket and deflect the locking means inwardly so that the connector can be inserted into the mating connector.
  • the arms 3a, 3b are compressed or displaced or compressed in the circumferential direction U, so that the locking lug 6 can be displaced inwards.
  • At least one reinforcing rib 4 is provided in the interior, ie opposite the latching lug 6, which extends substantially over the entire length of the locking means 1, ie from the actuating means 2 to the locking lug 6 (see FIG. 2 ).
  • the reinforcing rib 4 is advantageously arranged in alignment with the coding rib 5 and thus simultaneously serves as part of the coding rib 5 with all the properties of the coding ribs 5, 5 ', 5 "described above.

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Abstract

The electrical connector is provided with a locking element (1) for engaging contour of a plug (11) of the connector with the plug socket. The contour is integrally formed in the circumferential direction. A retardant lock is formed partially on the locking element.

Description

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen elektrischen Steckverbinder zur Verwendung zwischen einer korrespondierenden Dose und einem elektrischen Steuergerät für ein Rückhaltesystem in Kraftfahrzeugen gemäß Patentanspruch 1.The present invention relates to an electrical connector for use between a corresponding socket and an electrical control device for a restraint system in motor vehicles according to claim 1.

Bei der Konstruktion von elektrischen Steckverbindern besteht das Dilemma zwischen einerseits möglichst geringen Abmessungen des Steckverbinders und andererseits einer möglichst hohen Kontaktierungs- und Verrastungssicherheit des Steckverbinders mit der korrespondierenden Dose, damit auch nach sehr langen Zeiträumen die Funktionalität des Steckverbinders im Ernstfall sichergestellt ist.In the construction of electrical connectors, the dilemma between on the one hand the smallest possible dimensions of the connector and on the other hand the highest possible Kontaktierungs- and Verrastungssicherheit the connector with the corresponding box, so even after very long periods of time, the functionality of the connector is ensured in case of emergency.

Vor dem Hintergrund der durch Normierung vorgegebenen Steckkonturen wird aus dem vorgenannten Dilemma ein erhebliches technisches Problem, wobei es wünschenswert wäre, einen im Vergleich zu bekannten, komplexen Steckverbindern vom Aufbau her einfachen Steckverbinder vorzusehen, der kostengünstig herstellbar ist.Against the background of the prescribed by normalization plug contours from the above dilemma, a significant technical problem, it would be desirable to provide a simple connector compared to known, complex connectors structurally simple, which is inexpensive to produce.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, die gattungsgemäßen Steckverbinder dahingehend zu verbessern, dass ein Steckverbinder mit einfacherem Aufbau und trotzdem hoher Steck- und Kontaktierungssicherheit gegeben ist, der kostengünstiger herstellbar ist.Object of the present invention is therefore to improve the generic connector to the effect that a connector with a simpler structure and still high plug and contact security is given, which is less expensive to produce.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben. In den Rahmen der Erfindung fallen auch sämtliche Kombinationen aus zumindest zwei in der Beschreibung, den Ansprüchen und/oder den Zeichnungen angegebenen Merkmalen.This object is achieved with the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the subclaims. All combinations of at least two features specified in the description, the claims and / or the drawings also fall within the scope of the invention.

Der Erfindung liegt der Gedanke zu Grunde, eine möglichst günstige Konstruktion des Steckverbinders durch Verzicht auf eine Sekundärverriegelung vorzusehen. Die hohe Steck- und Kontaktierungssicherheit wird durch Vorsehen mindestens eines Rasthemmmittels mit wesentlich höherem Kraftaufwand zum Lösen der einzigen Rastverbindung ohne Sekundärverriegelung erreicht.The invention is based on the idea to provide the most favorable construction of the connector by dispensing with a secondary lock. The high plug and contact security is achieved by providing at least one snap-in locking means with much higher force to release the single latching connection without secondary locking.

Die Kraft zum Lösen des Steckverbinders soll dabei insbesondere so groß sein, dass ein Lösen quasi unmöglich ist, vorzugsweise ein Lösen nicht zerstörungsfrei zu bewerkstelligen ist, außer mit entsprechend vorgesehenen Betätigungsmitteln des Steckverbinders.The force for releasing the connector should in particular be so large that a release is virtually impossible, preferably a release is not destructive to accomplish, except with appropriately provided actuating means of the connector.

Überraschend einfach gestaltet und daher auch kostengünstig herstellbar ist ein solcher Steckverbinder mit folgenden Merkmalen:

  • mindestens ein Rastmittel zur Verrastung einer Steckkontur des Steckverbinders mit der Dose,
  • mindestens ein in der Steckkontur integral ausgebildetes, in Umfangsrichtung U der Steckkontur, insbesondere durch Stauchung, wirkendes Rasthemmmittel.
Surprisingly simple design and therefore also inexpensive to produce such a connector with the following features:
  • at least one latching means for latching a plug contour of the plug connector with the can,
  • at least one in the plug contour integrally formed, in the circumferential direction U of the plug contour, in particular by compression, acting snap-locking means.

Durch ein in Umfangsrichtung U der Steckkontur wirkendes Rasthemmmittel kann eine wesentlich höhere Rastkraft auf die Rastmittel ausgeübt werden, insbesondere mit der erfindungsgemäß vorgesehenen Stauchung der Rasthemmmittel. Im Unterschied dazu sind bisherige Rastmittel derart gestaltet, dass sie durch Federkraft in Ein- und Ausrastrichtung der Rastmittel wirken. Besonders vorteilhaft ist bei der vorgenannten Ausgestaltung außerdem, dass die Rastmittel beziehungsweise Rasthemmmittel erfindungsgemäß in der eingerasteten Stellung entspannt sein können, so dass Kriechen oder irreversible Veränderungen im Material des Rastmittels oder des Rasthemmmittels vermieden werden.By acting in the circumferential direction U of the plug contour locking means a significantly higher locking force can be exerted on the locking means, in particular with the inventively provided compression of the locking means. In contrast, previous locking means are designed such that they act by spring force in the input and Ausrastrichtung the locking means. It is particularly advantageous in the aforementioned embodiment also that the locking means or locking means can be relaxed according to the invention in the locked position, so that creep or irreversible changes in the material of the locking means or the locking means are avoided.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Rasthemmmittel zumindest teilweise an mindestens einem der Rastmittel, insbesondere seitlich, angeformt ist. Selbstverständlich können auch mehrere Rasthemmmittel sowie mehrere Rastmittel am Umfang der Steckkontur vorgesehen sein, zumal die korrespondierende, genormte Dose eine Ringnut zum Einrasten der Rastmittel aufweist.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the locking means is at least partially formed on at least one of the locking means, in particular laterally. Of course, several locking means and a plurality of locking means may be provided on the circumference of the plug contour, especially since the corresponding, standardized box has an annular groove for engaging the locking means.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Rasthemmmittel flexibel, insbesondere aus einem weicheren Kunststoffmaterial als das Kunststoffmaterial der Steckkontur, ausgestaltet ist. Durch die flexible Ausgestaltung kann die Stauchung des Rasthemmmittels in Umfangsrichtung U auf definierte Art und Weise mit einer definierten Stauchkraft beziehungsweise Komprimierungskraft erfolgen. Das Stauchen der Rasthemmmittel erfolgt beim Ausschwenken der Rastmittel aus einer korrespondierenden Raststruktur, insbesondere der Ringnut, der Dose ebenso wie beim Steckvorgang des Steckverbinders in die Dose bis zum Erreichen einer Endposition, in der der Steckverbinder mit der Dose verrastet ist und Kontakte des Steckverbinders mit korrespondierenden Kontakten der Dose elektrisch verbunden sind.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the snap-locking means is flexible, in particular made of a softer plastic material than the plastic material of the plug-in contour configured. Due to the flexible configuration, the compression of the locking means in the circumferential direction U in a defined manner with a defined compression force or compression force respectively. The upsetting of the locking means is carried out when swinging the locking means of a corresponding locking structure, in particular the annular groove, the can as well as the insertion of the connector into the box until reaching an end position in which the connector is locked to the socket and contacts of the connector with the corresponding Contacts of the socket are electrically connected.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist eine Variante, bei der zwei Rastmittel seitlich gegenüberliegend vorgesehen sind und je ein Rasthemmmittel an jedem Rastmittel vorgesehen ist. Durch die gegenüberliegende Anordnung und die daher genau gegenläufig wirkenden Rastkräfte (Hemmung) ist die Rastverbindung zwischen Steckverbinder und Dose besonders wirkungsvoll.Particularly advantageous is a variant in which two latching means are provided laterally opposite each other and depending on a locking means is provided on each locking means. Due to the opposite arrangement and therefore exactly opposite counteracting locking forces (escapement), the locking connection between the connector and the box is particularly effective.

Dabei ist es außerdem vorteilhaft, die Steckkontur umfangsgeschlossen, insbesondere zylinderförmig, auszugestalten.It is also advantageous, the plug contour circumferentially closed, in particular cylindrical, to design.

Indem das Rasthemmmittel einen, insbesondere umfangsgeschlossenen, aus der Steckkontur hervorstehenden Umfangsabschnitt der Steckkontur bildet, ist der Steckverbinder auf der einen Seite besonders einfach herstellbar und auf der anderen Seite eine besonders Platz sparende, sich perfekt in die Steckkontur integrierende, sehr wirkungsvolle Konstruktion der Rasthemmmittel möglich.By the locking means forms a, in particular circumferentially closed, protruding from the plug contour peripheral portion of the plug contour, the connector on the one hand is particularly easy to manufacture and on the other hand a particularly space-saving, perfectly integrating into the plug contour, very effective design of the locking means possible ,

Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist das Rastmittel an dem Rasthemmmittel angeformt und bildet insbesondere einen Teil des Rasthemmmittels. Somit kann auch das Rastmittel auf konstruktiv besonders einfache Art und Weise in die Steckkontur integriert werden und die einteilige beziehungsweise einstückige Ausgestaltung führt dazu, dass der Steckverbinder unverlierbar ist. Darüber hinaus wird auf diese Weise auf funktional gegeneinander verschiebliche Teile innerhalb des Steckverbinders beziehungsweise innerhalb der Steckkontur des Steckverbinders verzichtet.According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the locking means is integrally formed on the locking means and forms in particular a part of the locking means. Thus, the latching means in a structurally particularly simple manner in the plug contour be integrated and the one-piece or one-piece design causes the connector is captive. In addition, is dispensed with functionally mutually displaceable parts within the connector or within the plug contour of the connector in this way.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass jedes Rastmittel mindestens eine von der Steckkontur hervorstehende Rastnase zum Verrasten mit einer korrespondierenden Ausnehmung, insbesondere einer Ringnut, der Dose aufweist, wobei die Rastnase in Steckrichtung S auf Höhe des korrespondierenden Rasthemmmittels angeordnet ist, vorzugsweise am Rasthemmmittel angeformt ist. Die Anordnung der Rastnase in Höhe des Rasthemmmittels beziehungsweise der Rasthemmmittel erlaubt eine besonders wirkungsvolle Kraftübertragung beim Ein- und Ausrasten der Rastnase aus der Ringnut der Dose.In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that each latching means has at least one latching lug protruding from the plug contour for latching with a corresponding recess, in particular an annular groove, the can, wherein the latching lug is arranged in the plugging direction S at the level of the corresponding snap-locking means, preferably on Rasthemmmittel is formed. The arrangement of the locking lug in height of the locking means or the locking means allows a particularly effective transmission during engagement and disengagement of the locking lug from the annular groove of the box.

Soweit das Rastmittel zum Ausrasten der Steckkontur aus der Dose in einer quer zur Steckrichtung S des Steckverbinders und quer zur Umfangsrichtung U verlaufenden Rastrichtung R betätigbar ausgebildet ist, kann eine Betätigung des Rastmittels direkt und ohne weitere Hilfsmittel erfolgen. Dies ist ebenfalls der einfachen, stabilen und kostengünstigen Konstruktion des Steckverbinders zuträglich.As far as the latching means for disengaging the plug contour from the box in a direction transverse to the insertion direction S of the connector and transversely to the circumferential direction U extending locking direction R is formed operable, actuation of the locking means can be done directly and without further aids. This is also the simple, stable and inexpensive construction of the connector conducive.

Zur Vereinfachung der Betätigung durch den Benutzer und insbesondere auf Grund der sich im eingesteckten Zustand in der Dose befindlichen Steckkontur des Steckverbinders erstreckt sich das Rastmittel mit Vorteil entgegen der Steckrichtung S von dem Rasthemmmittel.To simplify the operation by the user and in particular due to the plug-in contour of the connector located in the plugged-in state, the latching means advantageously extends counter to the plug-in direction S of the latching means.

Dabei ist es außerdem von Vorteil, wenn das Rastmittel ein mit Abstand zum Rasthemmmittel angeordnetes Betätigungsmittel zur Ausrastung des Steckverbinders aus der Dose entgegen der Steckrichtung S aufweist. Der Abstand sollte mindestens im Abstand zwischen einer Einstecköffnung der Dose und der Ringnut der Dose entsprechen, so dass das Betätigungsmittel die Dose überragt beziehungsweise zumindest seitlich aus der Dose herausragt.It is also advantageous if the locking means has a spaced apart from the locking means for actuating means for disengaging the connector from the box counter to the insertion direction S. The distance should correspond at least at the distance between an insertion opening of the box and the annular groove of the box, so that the actuating means projects beyond the box or at least projects laterally out of the box.

Soweit vom Betätigungsmittel bis zum Rasthemmmittel mindestens eine, insbesondere gleichzeitig als Codierrippe ausgebildete, Verstärkungsrippe vorgesehen ist, kann einerseits die Kraft von dem Betätigungsmittel ohne große Auslenkung und damit Platz sparend auf die Rastnase und die Rasthemmmittel übertragen werden und andererseits ist die Rastverbindung damit optimal in die den Normvorgaben entsprechende Konstruktion integrierbar.As far as from the actuating means to the locking means at least one, in particular formed as Codierrippe, reinforcing rib is provided, on the one hand the force of the actuating means without large deflection and thus save space can be transmitted to the locking lug and the locking means and on the other hand, the locking connection is optimally in the can be integrated according to the standard specifications.

Soweit von einem Rasthemmmittel gesprochen wird, kann dies für weitere erfindungsgemäße Rasthemmmittel des Steckverbinders gelten. Die Rasthemmmittel dienen dazu, dem Ausrasten der Rastmittel entgegen zu wirken.As far as is spoken of a locking device, this can apply to further inventive locking means of the connector. The locking means serve to counteract the disengagement of the locking means.

Weitere Vorteile, Merkmale und Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele sowie anhand der Zeichnungen. Diese zeigen in:

Fig. 1:
Eine perspektivische Ansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders von schräg unten und
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eine perspektivische, teilweise geschnittene Ansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders von schräg oben.
Further advantages, features and details of the invention will become apparent from the description of preferred embodiments and from the drawings. These show in:
Fig. 1:
A perspective view of the connector according to the invention obliquely from below and
Fig. 2:
a perspective, partially sectioned view of the connector according to the invention obliquely from above.

Figur 1 zeigt den erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinder mit einem Gehäuse 10 und einem Deckel 10d des Gehäuses 10 sowie einer an dem Gehäuse 10 angeformten Steckkontur 11, die in eine nicht dargestellte Dose (Gegenstecker) einsteckbar ist, um einen elektrischen Kontakt zwischen Steckkontakthülsen 12, 12' und korrespondierenden Steckkontakten des Gegensteckers herzustellen. FIG. 1 shows the connector according to the invention with a housing 10 and a lid 10d of the housing 10 and an integrally formed on the housing 10 plug contour 11, which can be inserted into a socket (mating connector), not shown, to an electrical contact between plug contact sleeves 12, 12 'and corresponding plug contacts make the mating connector.

Zur Vermeidung von Fehlern beim Stecken des Steckverbinders in die Dose und gleichzeitig zur Führung des Steckers beim Einstecken in den Gegenstecker sind Codierrippen 5, 5', 5" vorgesehen. Die Steckkontur weist außerdem einen Zylinderabschnitt 13 auf, der gleichzeitig die Außenkontur der Steckkontur 11 bildet.Coding ribs 5, 5 ', 5 "are provided in order to avoid errors when plugging the plug connector into the socket and at the same time guiding the plug when plugging it into the mating plug ,

Der Zylinderabschnitt 13 besteht aus einem unteren Ringabschnitt 13u, einem mittleren Ringabschnitt 13m und einem oberen Ringabschnitt 13o, wobei im Bereich des mittleren Ringabschnitts 13m seitlich gegenüberliegend zwei Rasthemmmittel 3 einen Teil des mittleren Ringabschnitts 13m bilden. Das Rasthemmmittel 3 ist als flexibler Biegebalken mit zwei Armen 3a, 3b ausgebildet, an welchen wiederum Rastmittel 1 angeformt sind, und zwar zwischen den Armen 3a und 3b.The cylinder portion 13 consists of a lower ring portion 13u, a middle ring portion 13m and an upper ring portion 13o, wherein in the region of the middle ring portion 13m laterally opposite two snap-locking means 3 form a part of the middle ring portion 13m. The locking means 3 is formed as a flexible bending beam with two arms 3a, 3b, on which in turn locking means 1 are formed, between the arms 3a and 3b.

Das Rasthemmmittel 3 steht aus der Außenkontur des Zylinderabschnitts 13 im Bereich des mittleren Ringabschnitts 13m hervor. Zwischen den Armen 3a und 3b ragt aus dem mittleren Ringabschnitt 13m eine Rastnase 6 des Rastmittels 1 hervor. Die Rastnase 6 weist als Anlaufschrägen ausgebildete Betätigungsflächen 6a, 6b auf, wobei die Betätigungsfläche 6a zum Ausrasten der Rastnase 6 beim Lösen des Steckverbinders dient, während die Betätigungsfläche 6b zum Einklappen des Rastmittels 1 beim Stecken des Steckverbinders in die Einstecköffnung der Dose dient.The locking means 3 protrudes from the outer contour of the cylinder portion 13 in the region of the central ring portion 13m. Between the arms 3a and 3b protrudes from the middle ring portion 13m, a locking lug 6 of the locking means 1. The locking lug 6 has as run-on slopes formed actuating surfaces 6a, 6b, wherein the actuating surface 6a for disengaging the latching nose 6 when releasing the connector is used, while the actuating surface 6b is used for folding the locking means 1 when plugging the connector into the insertion of the socket.

Die Arme 3a, 3b des Rasthemmmittels sind mit Vorteil so weich ausgestaltet, dass beim Einstecken des Steckverbinders die Betätigungsflächen 6b auf eine Gegenfläche der Einstecköffnung der Dose auflaufen und die Rastmittel so nach innen auslenken, dass sich der Steckverbinder in den Gegenstecker einstecken lässt.The arms 3a, 3b of the locking means are advantageously designed so soft that accumulate when inserting the connector, the actuating surfaces 6b on a mating surface of the insertion of the socket and deflect the locking means inwardly so that the connector can be inserted into the mating connector.

Während dieses Bewegungsablaufes sind die Arme 3a, 3b gestaucht beziehungsweise in Umfangsrichtung U verdrängt oder komprimiert, damit die Rastnase 6 nach innen verdrängt werden kann.During this movement sequence, the arms 3a, 3b are compressed or displaced or compressed in the circumferential direction U, so that the locking lug 6 can be displaced inwards.

Beim Lösen der Steckverbindung wird über ein Betätigungsmittel 2 des Rastmittels 1 ein zumindest teilweises Auslenken der Rastnase 6 aus der korrespondierenden Ringnut der Dose bewirkt, so dass die Kraft zum Lösen des Steckverbinders reduziert wird und ein Lösen des Steckverbinders erst ermöglicht wird.When releasing the connector is caused by an actuating means 2 of the locking means 1, at least partial deflection of the locking lug 6 from the corresponding annular groove of the box, so that the force is reduced to release the connector and a release of the connector is only possible.

Zur Übertragung der Kraft von dem Betätigungsmittel 2 auf die mit Abstand zu dem Betätigungsmittel 2 am Rastmittel 1 vorgesehene Rastnase 6 und damit auch auf die mit Abstand dazu angeordneten Rasthemmmittel 3 ist im Inneren, also gegenüberliegend zu der Rastnase 6, mindestens eine Verstärkungsrippe 4 vorgesehen, die sich im Wesentlichen über die gesamte Länge des Rastmittels 1 erstreckt, also vom Betätigungsmittel 2 bis zur Rastnase 6 (siehe Figur 2).In order to transmit the force from the actuating means 2 to the latching lug 6 provided at a distance from the actuating means 2 on the latching means 1 and thus also to the latching means 3 arranged at a distance therebetween, at least one reinforcing rib 4 is provided in the interior, ie opposite the latching lug 6, which extends substantially over the entire length of the locking means 1, ie from the actuating means 2 to the locking lug 6 (see FIG. 2 ).

Die Verstärkungsrippe 4 ist mit Vorteil fluchtend zu der Codierrippe 5 angeordnet und dient damit gleichzeitig als Teil der Codierrippe 5 mit allen oben beschriebenen Eigenschaften der Codierrippen 5, 5', 5".The reinforcing rib 4 is advantageously arranged in alignment with the coding rib 5 and thus simultaneously serves as part of the coding rib 5 with all the properties of the coding ribs 5, 5 ', 5 "described above.

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11
Rastmittellatching means
22
Betätigungsmittelactuating means
33
RasthemmmittelRasthemmmittel
3a, 3b3a, 3b
Armepoor
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Verstärkungsrippereinforcing rib
5, 5', 5"5, 5 ', 5 "
Codierrippencoding ribs
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Rastnaselocking lug
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Gehäusecasing
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Deckelcover
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Steckkonturmale profile
12, 12'12, 12 '
SteckkontaktflächenPlug contact surfaces
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Zylinderabschnittcylinder section
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oberer Ringabschnittupper ring section
13m13m
mittlerer Ringabschnittmiddle ring section
13u13u
unterer Ringabschnittlower ring section
RR
RastrichtungRest direction
SS
Steckrichtungplug-in direction
UU
Umfangsrichtungcircumferentially

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Elektrischer Steckverbinder zur Verwendung zwischen einer korrespondierenden Dose und einem elektrischen Steuergerät für ein Rückhaltesystem in Kraftfahrzeugen, mit folgenden Merkmalen: - mindestens ein Rastmittel (1) zur Verrastung einer Steckkontur (11) des Steckverbinders mit der Dose,
gekennzeichnet durch - mindestens ein in der Steckkontur (11) integral ausgebildetes, in Umfangsrichtung U der Steckkontur (11), insbesondere durch Stauchung, wirkendes Rasthemmmittel (3). Electrical connector for use between a corresponding socket and an electrical control device for a restraint system in motor vehicles, comprising: - At least one locking means (1) for locking a plug contour (11) of the connector with the can,
marked by - At least one in the plug contour (11) integrally formed, in the circumferential direction U of the plug contour (11), in particular by compression, acting Rasthemmmittel (3). Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem das Rasthemmmittel (3) zumindest teilweise an mindestens einem der Rastmittel (1), insbesondere seitlich, angeformt ist.Connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking means (3) is at least partially formed on at least one of the latching means (1), in particular laterally. Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem das Rasthemmmittel (3) flexibel, insbesondere aus einem weicheren Kunststoffmaterial als das Kunststoffmaterial der Steckkontur (11), ausgestaltet ist.Connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking means (3) is flexible, in particular made of a softer plastic material than the plastic material of the plug contour (11) configured. Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem zwei Rastmittel (1) seitlich gegenüberliegend vorgesehen sind und je ein Rasthemmmittel (3) an jedem Rastmittel (1) vorgesehen ist.Connector according to one of the preceding claims, in which two latching means (1) are provided laterally opposite each other and each a snap-locking means (3) on each latching means (1) is provided. Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem die Steckkontur (11) umfangsgeschlossen, insbesondere zylinderförmig, ausgebildet ist.Connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug contour (11) circumferentially closed, in particular cylindrical, is formed. Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem das Rasthemmmittel (3) einen, insbesondere umfangsgeschlossenen, aus der Steckkontur (11) hervorstehenden Umfangsabschnitt der Steckkontur (11) bildet.Connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking means (3) forms a, in particular circumferentially closed, from the plug contour (11) protruding peripheral portion of the plug contour (11). Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem das Rastmittel (1) an dem Rasthemmmittel (3) angeformt ist, insbesondere einen Teil des Rasthemmmittels (3) bildet.Connector according to one of the preceding claims, in which the latching means (1) is integrally formed on the latching means (3), in particular forms part of the latching means (3). Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem jedes Rastmittel (1) mindestens eine von der Steckkontur (11) hervorstehende Rastnase (6) zum Verrasten mit einer korrespondierenden Ausnehmung, insbesondere einer Ringnut, der Dose aufweist, wobei die Rastnase (6) in Steckrichtung S auf Höhe des korrespondierenden Rasthemmmittels (3) angeordnet ist, vorzugsweise am Rasthemmmittel (3) angeformt ist.Connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each latching means (1) at least one of the plug contour (11) protruding latching lug (6) for latching with a corresponding recess, in particular an annular groove, the box, wherein the latching lug (6) in the insertion direction S at the level of the corresponding locking means (3) is arranged, preferably on the latching means (3) is formed. Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem das Rastmittel (1) zum Ausrasten der Steckkontur (11) aus der Dose in einer quer zur Steckrichtung S des Steckverbinders und quer zur Umfangsrichtung U verlaufenden Rastrichtung R betätigbar ausgebildet ist.Connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the latching means (1) for disengaging the plug contour (11) from the box in a direction transverse to the insertion direction S of the connector and transversely to the circumferential direction U extending latching direction R is formed operable. Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem das Rastmittel (1) sich entgegen der Steckrichtung S von dem Rasthemmmittel (3) erstreckt.Plug connector according to one of the preceding claims, in which the latching means (1) extends counter to the plug-in direction S of the latching means (3). Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem das Rastmittel (1) ein mit Abstand zum Rasthemmmittel (3) angeordnetes Betätigungsmittel (2) zur Ausrastung des Steckverbinders aus der Dose entgegen der Steckrichtung S aufweist.Connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the latching means (1) has a distance from the Rasthemmmittel (3) arranged actuating means (2) for disengaging the connector from the socket opposite to the insertion direction S. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 11, bei dem vom Betätigungsmittel (2) bis zum Rasthemmmittel (3) mindestens eine, insbesondere gleichzeitig als Codierrippe (5) ausgebildete, Verstärkungsrippe (4) zur Kraftübertragung beim Ausrasten des Steckverbinders vorgesehen ist.Connector according to claim 11, wherein at least one, in particular simultaneously formed as Codierrippe (5), reinforcing rib (4) for transmitting power when disengaging the connector is provided by the actuating means (2) to the locking means (3).
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