EP2253047B1 - Connection block having expandable functions and module - Google Patents

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EP2253047B1
EP2253047B1 EP09719390.8A EP09719390A EP2253047B1 EP 2253047 B1 EP2253047 B1 EP 2253047B1 EP 09719390 A EP09719390 A EP 09719390A EP 2253047 B1 EP2253047 B1 EP 2253047B1
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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
    • H01R9/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, e.g. terminal strips or terminal blocks; Terminals or binding posts mounted upon a base or in a case; Bases therefor
    • H01R9/22—Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
    • H01R9/24—Terminal blocks
    • H01R9/26—Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail- or strip-mounting
    • H01R9/2625—Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail- or strip-mounting with built-in electrical component
    • H01R9/2641—Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail- or strip-mounting with built-in electrical component with built-in overvoltage protection
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R9/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, e.g. terminal strips or terminal blocks; Terminals or binding posts mounted upon a base or in a case; Bases therefor
    • H01R9/22—Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
    • H01R9/24—Terminal blocks
    • H01R9/2408—Modular blocks
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01T—SPARK GAPS; OVERVOLTAGE ARRESTERS USING SPARK GAPS; SPARKING PLUGS; CORONA DEVICES; GENERATING IONS TO BE INTRODUCED INTO NON-ENCLOSED GASES
    • H01T4/00—Overvoltage arresters using spark gaps
    • H01T4/06—Mounting arrangements for a plurality of overvoltage arresters

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  • the invention relates to a function-expandable terminal block and a module according to the type specified by the features a) to d) of claim 1.
  • Electrical terminal blocks are used to connect electrical conductors to each other or to electrical equipment, for example in control cabinet construction and to connect electrical systems to electrical conductors, for example, when connecting power supply devices, such as electrical equipment. Power supplies, to an electrical power grid by means of a mains voltage cable.
  • Electrical terminal blocks are known in various embodiments. They are designed for example as aufrastbare on a mounting rail terminal blocks or as to be arranged on an electrical board or other support terminal.
  • connection blocks are known which can be extended by means of buildable, for example attachable, and / or mountable modules.
  • Such, functionally expandable electrical connection blocks are by means of modules, for example, an optical display function for displaying a state, for example, to display a voltage applied to the terminal block, function-expandable.
  • Other functions by which the electrical terminal blocks in question are expandable by means of modules include fusing functions, measuring functions, etc.
  • the EP 0 521 284 and the DE 103 04 492 A1 directed.
  • These two documents each show terminal blocks with the features a), d), e), f), g) and h).
  • the terminal blocks shown are only functional when the modules are plugged into their housing.
  • a disadvantage of the known, functionally expandable electrical connection blocks is their complex structure.
  • the invention solves the problem with the features of claim 1.
  • the module according to the invention directly contacts a contact point external to the terminal block, so that no further devices within the terminal block are required for contacting the external contact point. Therefore, the structure of a terminal block according to the invention simplifies.
  • the terminal block according to the invention also has an installation space for receiving the function-expanding module, so that no additional space is required in the case of a functional extension.
  • FIG. 1 shows a running as a terminal 1 function-expandable electrical connection block.
  • the terminal block 1 can be latched onto a mounting rail 2.
  • connection means 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b are designed for example as fferklemman say or as insulation displacement connections.
  • connection means 3a and 3b are electrically conductively connected to one another via a connection means 3c and the connection means 4a and 4b via a further connection means 4c.
  • the connecting means 3c, 4c are designed, for example, as metal current conductors, in particular as busbars.
  • the connecting means 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b and connecting means 3c, 4c are held by a designated by the reference numeral 5 housing the terminal 1, wherein the connecting means 3c, 4c are arranged transversely to the direction of the carrying sheets 2 in the housing 5.
  • the housing 5 is designed for example as a plastic housing.
  • the connecting means 3c, 4c have at least one internal contact point 6, 7.
  • an internal contact point is understood to mean a contact point which is the terminal block 1 or the connection means 3c. 4c of the terminal 1 is assigned.
  • terminal block 1 has an in FIG. 1 schematically shown by dashed lines installation space 8, which will also be described in more detail below.
  • FIG. 2 shows a module 9 according to the invention with a module support 10 for extending the function of the terminal block 1, wherein the module 9 is designed for installation in the installation space 8.
  • the module 9 has held by the module carrier 10 contact elements 3d, 4d for producing in each case an electrical connection with the internal contact points 6 and 7, a contact means 11 for establishing an electrical connection with a in FIG. 1
  • a component 13, for example, a spark gap serving the overvoltage protection is held by the module carrier 10 in the module 9, arranged on the mounting rail 2.
  • the component 13 is connected according to its operation with unspecified electrical conductors with the contact elements 3d, 4d and the contact means 11.
  • All connecting and connecting means, as well as all electrical connections are of course designed such that they correspond which can transmit a required amount of current for a function.
  • the corresponding means for example, designed for an overvoltage protection function high current, since in an overvoltage case very high currents may occur, which must be safely dissipated via the institutions involved, without affecting their function or even destroyed.
  • contact means 11 and also the contact elements 3d, 4d for example, have a plurality of contact springs, as in FIG. 2 in the case of the contact means 11 is indicated in the drawing.
  • the contact points assigned to the contact elements 3d, 4d and the contact means 11 are adapted according to the measures taken for the contact elements 3d, 4d and / or the contact means 11, this applies, for example, certain combinations of materials or constructive configurations.
  • FIG. 3 shows the terminal block 1 according to the invention, wherein the module 9 according to the invention is installed in the installation space 8.
  • the module 9 is in a functional installation state in which the necessary for proper operation of the module 9 in cooperation with the terminal 1 position of the module 9 is given in relation to the terminal block 1.
  • the contact element 3d of the module 9 contacts the internal contact point 6 arranged on the connection means 3c and electrically conductively connected to it.
  • the contact element 4d contacts the internal contact point 7 arranged on the connection means 4c and electrically conductively connected thereto and the contact element 11 contacts the contact element 4d
  • the contact elements and the contact means may comprise one or more contact springs 11a, 11b, as shown by way of example in FIG FIG. 3 is shown on the contact means 11.
  • a so-called “core-against-PE” overvoltage protection of a protected by the invention against overvoltage electrical system is achieved.
  • an electrical conductor attached to the connecting means 3a is connected, an overvoltage coupled, the thus occurring, and possibly harmful current via the connecting means 3c, contacted by the contact element 3d internal contact point 6, the associated component 13 (here a coarse-protection spark gap), over with the contact means 11 connected to the component 13, which contacted by means of the contact means 11 at the external contact point 12 and lying on PE potential support rail 2.
  • the connection means 3b not shown, electrical system is protected against overvoltages.
  • connection means 3a and 4a are connected.
  • a connected to the connecting means 3b and 4b - not shown - electrical system, such as an amplifier input is characterized, with appropriate design of the module 9, protected against overvoltages between the connected to the connecting means 3a and 4a lines ("cores").
  • terminal blocks 1 are functionally expanded with modules 9 according to the invention, which are not yet installed, installation of the module is also possible 9 via an unillustrated one of a side wall of the housing 5 by breaking installation opening into consideration.
  • the one wall of the housing 5 by breaking installation openings 15 are closed by means not shown covers.
  • the built-in modules 9 can be protected, or in the case of not yet equipped with a module 9 mounting space 8, prevent the penetration of foreign bodies in the housing 5.
  • the installation space 8 and / or the module 9 may comprise guide means, not shown, for example, the installation space 8 with guide rails and the module 9 having the guide rails associated with guide grooves. The same applies to the installation opening 15th
  • the installation space 8 and / or the module 9 may have coding means, for example, the module 9 may be designed in such a form that it only in one with a can be installed in such a molded module 9 corresponding installation space 8. The same applies to the installation opening 15th
  • An example of the application of the coding means are different overvoltage protection regulations which require different modules 9. The same applies to modules which are designed for different voltage ranges.
  • An encoding in the sense described above can also be achieved by a color marking of installation space 8 and / or module 9, alone or in combination with the previously described coding means.
  • the installation space 8 and / or the module 9 locking means for locking a module 9 installed in the installation space 8, for example, the installation space 8 locking elements and the module 9 having the locking elements corresponding locking receptacles.
  • the installation opening 15th for example, the installation space 8 locking elements and the module 9 having the locking elements corresponding locking receptacles.
  • the invention is not limited to terminal blocks, even though the invention has been illustrated by way of clarity for the sake of clarity.
  • the invention can also be applied to a connection block which can be arranged on an electrical circuit board.
  • the external contact point can then be formed, for example, by a ground plane arranged on the board.
  • terminal block according to the invention it is conceivable to equip the terminal block according to the invention with further function-expanding modules.
  • the terminal block in such a way that more than one function-expanding module, for example a module for a coarse overvoltage protection and a module for a fine overvoltage protection can be installed therein.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen funktionserweiterbaren Anschlussblock und ein Modul gemäß der durch die Merkmale a) bis d) des Anspruchs 1 angegebene Gattung.The invention relates to a function-expandable terminal block and a module according to the type specified by the features a) to d) of claim 1.

Elektrische Anschlussblöcke dienen dem Verbinden von elektrischen Leitern miteinander oder mit elektrischen Einrichtungen, beispielsweise im Schaltschrankbau und dem Verbinden von elektrischen Systemen mit elektrischen Leitern, beispielsweise beim Anschließen von Spannungsversorgungseinrichtungen, wie z.B. Netzteilen, an ein elektrisches Spannungsversorgungsnetz mittels einem Netzspannungskabel.Electrical terminal blocks are used to connect electrical conductors to each other or to electrical equipment, for example in control cabinet construction and to connect electrical systems to electrical conductors, for example, when connecting power supply devices, such as electrical equipment. Power supplies, to an electrical power grid by means of a mains voltage cable.

Elektrische Anschlussblöcke sind in vielfältigen Ausführungsformen bekannt. Sie werden beispielsweise als auf einer Tragschiene aufrastbare Reihenklemmen oder als auf einer elektrischen Platine oder auf einer sonstigen Unterlage anzuordnende Anschlussklemme ausgeführt.Electrical terminal blocks are known in various embodiments. They are designed for example as aufrastbare on a mounting rail terminal blocks or as to be arranged on an electrical board or other support terminal.

Weiterhin sind elektrische Anschlussblöcke bekannt, die mittels aufbaubarer, beispielsweise aufsteckbarer, und/oder anbaubarer Module funktionserweiterbar sind.Furthermore, electrical connection blocks are known which can be extended by means of buildable, for example attachable, and / or mountable modules.

Derartige, funktionserweiterbare elektrische Anschlussblöcke sind mittels Module beispielsweise um eine optische Anzeigefunktion zur Anzeige eines Zustandes, beispielsweise zur Anzeige einer am Anschlussblock anliegenden Spannung, funktionserweiterbar. Weitere Funktionen, um welche die in Rede stehenden elektrischen Anschlussblöcke mittels Modulen erweiterbar sind, umfassen Absicherungsfunktionen, Messfunktionen usw. Hierzu wird auf die EP 0 521 284 und die DE 103 04 492 A1 verwiesen. Diese beiden Schriften zeigen jeweils Reihenklemmen mit den Merkmalen a), d), e), f), g) und h). Die dargestellten Reihenklemmen sind allerdings nur funktionsfähig, wenn die Module in ihre Gehäuse eingesteckt sind.Such, functionally expandable electrical connection blocks are by means of modules, for example, an optical display function for displaying a state, for example, to display a voltage applied to the terminal block, function-expandable. Other functions by which the electrical terminal blocks in question are expandable by means of modules include fusing functions, measuring functions, etc. For this purpose, the EP 0 521 284 and the DE 103 04 492 A1 directed. These two documents each show terminal blocks with the features a), d), e), f), g) and h). However, the terminal blocks shown are only functional when the modules are plugged into their housing.

Zum technologischen Hintergrund werden zudem die EP 0498151 A1 , die DE 196 08 517 C1 , die DE 10 2006 033 274 A1 und die EP 0 637 099 A2 genannt. Aus der zuletzt genannten Reihe ist eine Reihenklemme bekannt, die mit Federkontakten und einem Modul funktionserweiterbar ist.The technological background is also the EP 0498151 A1 , the DE 196 08 517 C1 , the DE 10 2006 033 274 A1 and the EP 0 637 099 A2 called. From the last-mentioned series, a terminal block is known, which is functionally expandable with spring contacts and a module.

Nachteilig an den bekannten, funktionserweiterbaren elektrischen Anschlussblöcken ist ihr aufwendiger Aufbau.A disadvantage of the known, functionally expandable electrical connection blocks is their complex structure.

Demgemäss ist es eine Aufgabe der Erfindung, einen funktionserweiterbaren elektrischen Anschlussblock zu schaffen, der die geschilderten Nachteile behebt.Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a functionally extendable electrical connection block which overcomes the disadvantages described.

Die Erfindung löst die Aufgabe mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1.The invention solves the problem with the features of claim 1.

Das erfindungsgemäße Modul kontaktiert einen zum Anschlussblock externen Kontaktpunkt direkt, so dass zum Kontaktieren des externen Kontaktpunktes keiner weiteren Einrichtungen innerhalb des Anschlussblocks erforderlich sind. Daher vereinfacht sich der Aufbau eines erfindungsgemäßen Anschlussblocks.The module according to the invention directly contacts a contact point external to the terminal block, so that no further devices within the terminal block are required for contacting the external contact point. Therefore, the structure of a terminal block according to the invention simplifies.

Der erfindungsgemäße Anschlussblock weist zudem direkt einen Einbauraum zur Aufnahme des funktionserweiternden Moduls auf, so dass im Falle einer Funktionserweiterung kein zusätzlicher Raumbedarf entsteht.The terminal block according to the invention also has an installation space for receiving the function-expanding module, so that no additional space is required in the case of a functional extension.

Weitere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der gegenständlichen Beschreibung, den Zeichnungen und den Merkmalen der Unteransprüche.Further embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the subject description, the drawings and the features of the subclaims.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend in Verbindung mit den beiliegenden Zeichnungen und der gegenständlichen Beschreibung näher erläutert.The invention will be explained in more detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the description given.

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eine schematische Schnittdarstellung eines als Reihenklemme ausgeführten erfindungsgemäßen Anschlussblocks mit einem eingebauten erfindungsgemäßen Modul.
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a schematic sectional view of a terminal block according to the invention designed as a terminal block,
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a schematic sectional view of a terminal block according to the invention executed terminal block with a built-in module according to the invention.

Figur 1 zeigt einen als Reihenklemme 1 ausgeführten funktionserweiterbaren elektrischen Anschlussblock. Die Reihenklemme 1 ist auf eine Tragschiene 2 aufrastbar. FIG. 1 shows a running as a terminal 1 function-expandable electrical connection block. The terminal block 1 can be latched onto a mounting rail 2.

Zum Anschließen und/oder Verbinden von nicht dargestellten elektrischen Leitern, beispielsweise elektrische Leitungen in einem Schaltschrank, weist die Reihenklemme 1 Anschlussmittel 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b auf, die beispielsweise als Schraubklemmanschlüsse oder als Schneidklemmanschlüsse ausgeführt sind. Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel sind die Anschlussmittel 3a und 3b über ein Verbindungsmittel 3c sowie die Anschlussmittel 4a und 4b über ein weiteres Verbindungsmittel 4c miteinander elektrisch leitend verbunden. Die Verbindungsmittel 3c, 4c sind beispielsweise als Metallstromleiter, insbesondere als Stromschienen, ausgeführt.For connecting and / or connecting electrical conductors, not shown, for example, electrical lines in a cabinet, has the terminal 1 connecting means 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, which are designed for example as Schraubklemmanschlüsse or as insulation displacement connections. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the connection means 3a and 3b are electrically conductively connected to one another via a connection means 3c and the connection means 4a and 4b via a further connection means 4c. The connecting means 3c, 4c are designed, for example, as metal current conductors, in particular as busbars.

Die Anschlussmittel 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b und Verbindungsmittel 3c, 4c sind von einem mit dem Bezugszeichen 5 bezeichneten Gehäuse der Reihenklemme 1 gehalten, wobei die Verbindungsmittel 3c, 4c quer zur Richtung der Tragscheine 2 im Gehäuse 5 angeordnet sind. Das Gehäuse 5 ist beispielsweise als Kunststoffgehäuse ausgeführt.The connecting means 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b and connecting means 3c, 4c are held by a designated by the reference numeral 5 housing the terminal 1, wherein the connecting means 3c, 4c are arranged transversely to the direction of the carrying sheets 2 in the housing 5. The housing 5 is designed for example as a plastic housing.

Die Verbindungsmittel 3c, 4c weisen wenigsten einen internen Kontaktpunkt 6, 7 auf. Unter einem internen Kontaktpunkt wird im Zusammenhang mit der vorliegenden Erfindung ein Kontaktpunkt verstanden, welcher der Reihenklemme 1, bzw. den Verbindungsmitteln 3c. 4c der Reihenklemme 1 zugeordnet ist.The connecting means 3c, 4c have at least one internal contact point 6, 7. In the context of the present invention, an internal contact point is understood to mean a contact point which is the terminal block 1 or the connection means 3c. 4c of the terminal 1 is assigned.

Weiterhin weist die erfindungsgemäße Reihenklemme 1 einen in Figur 1 schemenhaft durch Strichlinien gezeigten Einbauraum 8 auf, der ebenfalls weiter unten noch detaillierter beschrieben wird.Furthermore, the terminal block 1 according to the invention has an in FIG. 1 schematically shown by dashed lines installation space 8, which will also be described in more detail below.

Figur 2 zeigt ein erfindungsgemäßes Modul 9 mit einem Modulträger 10 zur Funktionserweiterung der Reihenklemme 1, wobei das Modul 9 zum Einbau in den Einbauraum 8 ausgestaltet ist. Das Modul 9 weist vom Modulträger 10 gehaltene Kontaktelemente 3d, 4d zur Herstellung jeweils einer elektrischen Verbindung mit den internen Kontaktpunkten 6 bzw. 7, ein Kontaktmittel 11 zur Herstellung einer elektrischen Verbindung mit einem in Figur 1 gezeigten, auf der Tragschiene 2 angeordneten externen Kontaktpunkt 12. Weiterhin ist im Modul 9 ein Bauteil 13, beispielsweise eine dem Überspannungsschutz dienende Funkenstrecke durch den Modulträger 10 gehalten. Selbstverständlich ist das Bauteil 13 entsprechend seiner Funktionsweise mit nicht näher bezeichneten elektrischen Leitern mit den Kontaktelementen 3d, 4d und dem Kontaktmittel 11 verbunden. Sämtliche Anschluss- und Verbindungsmittel, sowie alle elektrische Verbindungen sind selbstverständlich derart ausgestaltet, dass sie entsprechend der einen für eine Funktion erforderlichen Strombetrag übertragen können. So sind die entsprechenden Mittel beispielsweise für eine Überspannungsschutzfunktion hochstromfähig ausgestaltet, da bei einem Überspannungsfall sehr hohe Ströme auftreten können, welche über die beteiligten Einrichtungen sicher abgeleitet werden müssen, ohne dass diese in ihrer Funktion beeinträchtigt oder gar zerstört werden. FIG. 2 shows a module 9 according to the invention with a module support 10 for extending the function of the terminal block 1, wherein the module 9 is designed for installation in the installation space 8. The module 9 has held by the module carrier 10 contact elements 3d, 4d for producing in each case an electrical connection with the internal contact points 6 and 7, a contact means 11 for establishing an electrical connection with a in FIG. 1 Furthermore, a component 13, for example, a spark gap serving the overvoltage protection is held by the module carrier 10 in the module 9, arranged on the mounting rail 2. Of course, the component 13 is connected according to its operation with unspecified electrical conductors with the contact elements 3d, 4d and the contact means 11. All connecting and connecting means, as well as all electrical connections are of course designed such that they correspond which can transmit a required amount of current for a function. Thus, the corresponding means, for example, designed for an overvoltage protection function high current, since in an overvoltage case very high currents may occur, which must be safely dissipated via the institutions involved, without affecting their function or even destroyed.

So können Kontaktmittel 11 und auch die Kontaktelemente 3d, 4d beispielsweise mehrere Kontaktfedern aufweisen, wie dies in Figur 2 im Fall des Kontaktmittels 11 zeichnerisch angedeutet ist. Selbstverständlich sind die den Kontaktelementen 3d, 4d und dem Kontaktmittel 11 zugeordneten Kontaktpunkte entsprechend den für die Kontaktelemente 3d, 4d und/oder das Kontaktmittel 11 getroffenen Maßnahmen angepasst, dies betrifft beispielsweise bestimmte Materialkombinationen oder konstruktive Ausgestaltungen.Thus, contact means 11 and also the contact elements 3d, 4d, for example, have a plurality of contact springs, as in FIG. 2 in the case of the contact means 11 is indicated in the drawing. Of course, the contact points assigned to the contact elements 3d, 4d and the contact means 11 are adapted according to the measures taken for the contact elements 3d, 4d and / or the contact means 11, this applies, for example, certain combinations of materials or constructive configurations.

Figur 3 zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Reihenklemme 1, wobei das erfindungsgemäße Modul 9 in den Einbauraum 8 eingebaut ist. In der gezeigten Anordnung befindet sich das Modul 9 in einem Funktionseinbauzustand, bei welchen die für eine einwandfreie Funktion des Moduls 9 im Zusammenwirken mit der Reihenklemme 1 notwendige Position des Moduls 9 in Bezug zur Reihenklemme 1 gegeben ist. FIG. 3 shows the terminal block 1 according to the invention, wherein the module 9 according to the invention is installed in the installation space 8. In the arrangement shown, the module 9 is in a functional installation state in which the necessary for proper operation of the module 9 in cooperation with the terminal 1 position of the module 9 is given in relation to the terminal block 1.

Im Funktionseinbauzustand kontaktiert das Kontaktelement 3d des Moduls 9 den auf dem Verbindungsmittel 3c angeordneten und mit diesem elektrisch leitend verbundenen internen Kontaktpunkt 6, das Kontaktelement 4d kontaktiert den auf dem Verbindungsmittel 4c angeordneten und mit diesem elektrisch leitend verbundenen internen Kontaktpunkt 7 und das Kontaktelement 11 kontaktiert den auf der Tragschiene 2 angeordneten und mit dieser elektrisch leitend verbundenen externen Kontaktpunkt 12. Wie bereits ausgeführt, können die Kontaktelemente und die Kontaktmittel eine oder mehrere Kontaktfedern 11a, 11b aufweisen, wie dies beispielhaft in Figur 3 am Kontaktmittel 11 dargestellt ist.In the functional installation state, the contact element 3d of the module 9 contacts the internal contact point 6 arranged on the connection means 3c and electrically conductively connected to it. The contact element 4d contacts the internal contact point 7 arranged on the connection means 4c and electrically conductively connected thereto and the contact element 11 contacts the contact element 4d As already stated, the contact elements and the contact means may comprise one or more contact springs 11a, 11b, as shown by way of example in FIG FIG. 3 is shown on the contact means 11.

In der dargestellten Weise wird ein sogenannter "Ader-gegen-PE" Überspannungsschutz eines durch die Erfindung gegen Überspannung geschütztes elektrischen System erreicht. Wird beispielsweise über einen elektrischen Leiter, der an dem Verbindungsmittel 3a angeschlossen ist, eine Überspannung eingekoppelt, so wird der dadurch auftretende, und möglicherweise schädliche Strom über das Verbindungsmittel 3c, den durch das Kontaktelement 3d kontaktierten internen Kontaktpunkt 6, dem damit verbundenen Bauteil 13 (hier eine dem Grobschutz dienende Funkenstrecke), über das mit dem Bauteil 13 verbundene Kontaktmittel 11, der mittels dem Kontaktmittel 11 am externen Kontaktpunkt 12 kontaktierten und auf PE-Potential liegenden Tragschiene 2 abgeleitet. Derart wird ein beispielsweise mit dem Anschlussmittel 3b verbundenes, nicht gezeigtes, elektrisches System gegen Überspannungen geschützt.In the manner shown, a so-called "core-against-PE" overvoltage protection of a protected by the invention against overvoltage electrical system is achieved. For example, via an electrical conductor attached to the connecting means 3a is connected, an overvoltage coupled, the thus occurring, and possibly harmful current via the connecting means 3c, contacted by the contact element 3d internal contact point 6, the associated component 13 (here a coarse-protection spark gap), over with the contact means 11 connected to the component 13, which contacted by means of the contact means 11 at the external contact point 12 and lying on PE potential support rail 2. Such a, for example, connected to the connection means 3b, not shown, electrical system is protected against overvoltages.

In vergleichbarer Weise lässt sich mit den offenbarten und erfindungsgemäßen Mitteln ein sogenannter "Ader-Ader-Schutz" gegen Überspannung erreichen, wobei dann entsprechend der obenstehenden Erklärung eine zwischen zwei - nicht dargestellten - elektrischen Leitern ("Adern") erreicht wird, die beispielsweise an den Anschlussmitteln 3a und 4a angeschlossen sind. Ein an den Verbindungsmitteln 3b und 4b angeschlossenes - nicht dargestelltes - elektrisches System, beispielsweise eine Verstärkereingang, ist dadurch, bei entsprechender Ausgestaltung des Moduls 9, gegen Überspannungen zwischen den an den Verbindungsmitteln 3a und 4a angeschlossenen Leitungen ("Adern") geschützt.In a comparable manner can be achieved with the disclosed and inventive means a so-called "core-wire protection" against overvoltage, then according to the above explanation between two - not shown - electrical conductors ("cores") is achieved, for example the connection means 3a and 4a are connected. A connected to the connecting means 3b and 4b - not shown - electrical system, such as an amplifier input is characterized, with appropriate design of the module 9, protected against overvoltages between the connected to the connecting means 3a and 4a lines ("cores").

Für den Einbau des Moduls 9 in den Einbauraum 8 der Reihenklemme 1 sind im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung mehrere Varianten möglich, diese unterscheiden sich hauptsächlich durch die Anordnung einer Einbauöffnung am Gehäuse 5 der Reihenklemme 1, so zeigt ein mit dem Bezugszeichen 14 bezeichneter Pfeil in Figur 3 eine Richtung an, in der das Modul 9 durch eine eine Frontwand des Gehäuses 5 durchbrechende Einbauöffnung 15 in den Einbauraum 8 einbaubar ist. Diese Variante eignet sich besonders dann, wenn bereits, beispielsweise in einem Schaltschrank, eingebaute Reihenklemmen 1 nachträglich mit erfindungsgemäßen Modulen 9 funktionserweitert werden sollen, da bei derartig verbauten Reihenklemmen i.d.R. nur noch die nach oben orientierte Frontseite des Gehäuses 5 zugänglich ist.For the installation of the module 9 in the installation space 8 of the terminal 1, several variants are possible in the context of the present invention, these differ mainly by the arrangement of a mounting hole on the housing 5 of the terminal block 1, as indicated by the reference numeral 14 in arrow FIG. 3 a direction in which the module 9 can be installed in the installation space 8 through a mounting opening 15 which penetrates a front wall of the housing 5. This variant is particularly suitable when already installed, for example, in a cabinet, built-in terminal blocks 1 functionally with modules according to the invention 9, since with such built-in terminal blocks usually only the upwardly oriented front side of the housing 5 is accessible.

Sollen hingegen Reihenklemmen 1 mit erfindungsgemäßen Modulen 9 funktionserweitert werden, die noch nicht eingebaut sind, so kommt auch ein Einbau des Moduls 9 über eine nicht dargestellte eine eine Seitenwand des Gehäuses 5 durchbrechende Einbauöffnung in Betracht.If, on the other hand, terminal blocks 1 are functionally expanded with modules 9 according to the invention, which are not yet installed, installation of the module is also possible 9 via an unillustrated one of a side wall of the housing 5 by breaking installation opening into consideration.

Die eine Wand des Gehäuses 5 durchbrechenden Einbauöffnungen 15 sind mittels nicht gezeigten Abdeckungen verschließbar. Somit lassen sich die eingebauten Module 9 schützen, oder im Fall eines noch nicht mit einem Modul 9 bestückten Einbauraums 8, das Eindringen von Fremdkörpern in das Gehäuse 5 unterbinden.The one wall of the housing 5 by breaking installation openings 15 are closed by means not shown covers. Thus, the built-in modules 9 can be protected, or in the case of not yet equipped with a module 9 mounting space 8, prevent the penetration of foreign bodies in the housing 5.

Zur Erleichterung des Einbaus können der Einbauraum 8 und/oder das Modul 9 nicht dargestellte Führungsmittel aufweisen, beispielsweise kann der Einbauraum 8 mit Führungsschienen und das Modul 9 mit den Führungsschienen zugeordnete Führungsnuten aufweisen. Entsprechendes gilt für die Einbauöffnung 15.To facilitate installation, the installation space 8 and / or the module 9 may comprise guide means, not shown, for example, the installation space 8 with guide rails and the module 9 having the guide rails associated with guide grooves. The same applies to the installation opening 15th

Zur Verhinderung von Falscheinbauten, d.h. um sicherzustellen, dass ein bestimmtes Modul 9 nur in einen bestimmten Einbauraum 8 einbaubar ist, können der Einbauraum 8 und/oder das Modul 9 Codierungsmittel aufweisen, beispielsweise kann das Modul 9 derart in seiner Form ausgestaltet sein, dass es sich nur in einen mit einem derart ausgeformten Modul 9 korrespondierenden Einbauraum 8 einbauen lässt. Entsprechendes gilt für die Einbauöffnung 15.To prevent false building, i. to ensure that a particular module 9 can be installed only in a specific installation space 8, the installation space 8 and / or the module 9 may have coding means, for example, the module 9 may be designed in such a form that it only in one with a can be installed in such a molded module 9 corresponding installation space 8. The same applies to the installation opening 15th

Ein Beispiel für die Anwendung der Codierungsmittel sind unterschiedliche Überspannungsschutzvorschriften, die unterschiedliche Module 9 erfordern. Entsprechendes gilt für Module, die für unterschiedliche Spannungsbereiche ausgestaltet sind. Eine Codierung im oben beschriebenen Sinne kann auch durch eine farblicher Markierung von Einbauraum 8 und/oder Modul 9 erreicht werden, allein oder in Kombination mit den bereits geschilderten Codierungsmitteln.An example of the application of the coding means are different overvoltage protection regulations which require different modules 9. The same applies to modules which are designed for different voltage ranges. An encoding in the sense described above can also be achieved by a color marking of installation space 8 and / or module 9, alone or in combination with the previously described coding means.

Weiterhin kann der Einbauraum 8 und/oder das Modul 9 nicht gezeigte Arretierungsmittel zur Arretierung eines im Einbauraum 8 eingebauten Moduls 9 aufweisen, beispielsweise kann der Einbauraum 8 Rastelemente und das Modul 9 mit den Rastelementen korrespondierenden Rastaufnahmen aufweisen. Entsprechendes gilt für die Einbauöffnung 15.Furthermore, the installation space 8 and / or the module 9 locking means, not shown, for locking a module 9 installed in the installation space 8, for example, the installation space 8 locking elements and the module 9 having the locking elements corresponding locking receptacles. The same applies to the installation opening 15th

Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiele beschränkt, die auf vielfache Weise abgewandelt werden können, außerdem können die genannten Merkmale auch in anderen als den genannten Kombinationen kombiniert werden.The invention is not limited to the embodiments described which can be modified in many ways, moreover, said features can also be combined in other than said combinations.

Die Erfindung ist insbesondere nicht auf Reihenklemmen beschränkt, auch wenn die Erfindung aus Gründen der Verständlichkeit anhand einer solchen dargestellt wurde. Die Erfindung ist beispielsweise auch auf einen auf einer elektrischen Platine anordenbaren Anschlussblock anwendbar. Der externe Kontaktpunkt kann dann beispielsweise von einer auf der Platine angeordneten Massefläche gebildet werden.In particular, the invention is not limited to terminal blocks, even though the invention has been illustrated by way of clarity for the sake of clarity. For example, the invention can also be applied to a connection block which can be arranged on an electrical circuit board. The external contact point can then be formed, for example, by a ground plane arranged on the board.

Weiterhin ist es denkbar, den erfindungsgemäßen Anschlussblock mit weiteren funktionserweiternden Modulen zu bestücken. Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist es ebenfalls möglich den Anschlussblock so auszubilden, dass darin mehr als ein funktionserweiterndes Modul, beispielsweise ein Modul für einen Grob-Überspannungsschutz und ein Modul für einen Fein-Überspannungsschutz einbaubar sind.Furthermore, it is conceivable to equip the terminal block according to the invention with further function-expanding modules. In the context of the invention, it is also possible to design the terminal block in such a way that more than one function-expanding module, for example a module for a coarse overvoltage protection and a module for a fine overvoltage protection can be installed therein.

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  1. Connection block, particularly a terminal block (1) that can be placed on a supporting rail,
    a. comprising a housing (5) with connections (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b) for connecting electrical conductors,
    b. wherein the connections (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b) are each connected to each other in an electrically conducting manner via connection means (3c, 4c), which are designed as busbars,
    c. and wherein the connections (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b) and the connection means (3c, 4c) are held by the housing (1);
    d. and at least one internal contact point (6, 7) associated with one of the connection means (3c, 4c) and
    e. comprising a module (9) expanding the function of the connection block,
    f. which comprises at least one contact element (3d, 4d), which, when the module is installed, contacts the internal contact point (6, 7), and
    g. wherein the connection block comprises an installation space (8) for receiving the module (9),
    h. and wherein the module (9) has at least one contact means (11) by means of which, when the module is installed, a direct electrical connection can be established to a contact point (12) external with respect to the connection block.
  2. Connection block and module according to Claim 1, characterized in that the electrical connections are capable of handling high currents.
  3. Connection block and module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the installation space (8) has an installation opening (15).
  4. Connection block and module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the installation opening (15) breaks through a sidewall of the housing (5).
  5. Connection block and module according to one of the preceding claims 3 or 4, characterized in that the installation opening (15) breaks through a front wall of the housing (5).
  6. Connection block and module according to one of the preceding claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the installation opening (15) can be closed by a cover.
  7. Connection block and module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the module (9) functionally extends the connection block when the module (9) is in the functionally installed state by means of at least one overvoltage means (13) to achieve an overvoltage protection function.
  8. Connection block and module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the installation space (8) and/or the installation opening (15) and/or the module (9) have guide means to facilitate the installation of the module in the installation space.
  9. Electrical connection block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the installation space (8) and/or the installation opening (15) and/or the module (9) have coding means.
  10. Electrical connection block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the installation space (8) and/or the installation opening (15) and/or the module are configured in color.
  11. Connection block and module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the installation space (8) and/or the module (9) and/or the installation opening (15) have locking means for locking the module in the installation space (8) in a functional installation state.
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