EP2466692A1 - Connector for a printed circuit board - Google Patents

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EP2466692A1
EP2466692A1 EP11193625A EP11193625A EP2466692A1 EP 2466692 A1 EP2466692 A1 EP 2466692A1 EP 11193625 A EP11193625 A EP 11193625A EP 11193625 A EP11193625 A EP 11193625A EP 2466692 A1 EP2466692 A1 EP 2466692A1
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Sébastien Annequin
Denis Gabet
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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
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H01R13/6591—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
    • H01R13/6594—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the shield being mounted on a PCB and connected to conductive members
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70—Coupling devices
    • H01R12/71—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/72—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/722—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures coupling devices mounted on the edge of the printed circuits
    • H01R12/724—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures coupling devices mounted on the edge of the printed circuits containing contact members forming a right angle
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • 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 present invention relates to a connector for a printed circuit board.
  • the invention applies for example to a coaxial connector made according to the standardization scheme FAKRA (Commission of standards of the automotive industry).
  • coaxial connector according to the FAKRA normalization scheme
  • a coaxial connector comprising a body whose mechanical dimensions in an axial section of said body cooperating with the body of a complementary connector to establish a connection between the two bodies are defined in DIN 72594-1.
  • Such connectors are generally used in the automotive field for data transmission cables.
  • the invention can also be applied to connectors for high speed transmission circuits (LVDS).
  • LVDS high speed transmission circuits
  • Figures 1 and 2 an example of connector generally designated 1 and generally used for attachment to a printed circuit board.
  • This connector is bent and comprises a metal body 2 made by machining or molding, this body 2 being connected to a plastic housing 3 defining a mechanical and electrical connection interface. It is desirable that the body 2 of the connector 1 has a small thickness to achieve a satisfactory connection interface. However, since with a connector according to Figures 1 and 2 the mechanical tensile forces of the housing 3 occurring during use are directly transmitted to the body 2, the latter must be sufficiently resistant.
  • the connector 1 further comprises a metal cover 4 closing one end of the body 2 and for obtaining a shield at high frequencies when the connector 1 is fixed to the printed circuit.
  • the connector disclosed by the utility model US D456 355 S teaches to provide a connector with a frame allowing the recovery of traction forces.
  • This connector is a straight connector specific to a "card end" type implantation, having a central contact extending in a plane parallel to that of the printed circuit board.
  • the implementation of such a connector on the printed circuit board then requires to provide a cavity in the card to receive the body of the connector.
  • the interest of such a connector can thus be limited by the constraints of its implementation and also by the use of shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI shielding in English).
  • the connector obtained may be of the type CMS (surface-mounted component), of the type " pin in paste " (that is to say using solder paste for soldering by supercooling components) or " wave soldering " type "(Wave soldering).
  • the frame can be made of metal, in particular brass or bronze, especially in one piece, particularly thanks to the technology of "cut-rolled". In this way, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing costs of the parts despite the small thickness obtained because the recovery is done on the entire frame.
  • the casing is advantageously made of plastic, for example polyamide filled with glass fibers.
  • the housing extends for example along a rectilinear longitudinal axis.
  • the armature may comprise at least one contact arm extending out of the portion of the housing around which the armature is disposed. This contact arm can make it possible to make electrical contact between the armature and one or more frames located near the connector.
  • the frame may have a substantially U-shaped section.
  • the frame may thus have a back and two wings.
  • the portion of the housing around which the armature is disposed may be of rectangular section, the armature extending in particular only along all or part of three of the sides of this portion of the housing.
  • the frame may be located, sandwiched, in a groove of the housing or between two walls (or ends) of the housing. This configuration can allow a recovery of efforts by the frame.
  • the connector is bent, that is to say that it extends along two intersecting axes, in particular perpendicular.
  • One of the pins of the connector may correspond to the longitudinal axis of the housing.
  • the back of the armature may comprise at least one relief cooperating with a complementary relief carried by the face of the portion of the housing to be covered by the back.
  • the armature comprises for example a cavity and said face of the housing then comprises a projecting portion, such as a key, configured to be received in the cavity.
  • the armature comprises a projecting portion, such as a key, and said housing face has a cavity in which the projecting portion of the armature is received.
  • these reliefs of the complementary type may be keying means between the frame and the housing, so as to ensure that a given frame is mounted on the appropriate housing.
  • the dimensions, shapes and the number of these reliefs of the complementary type may be arbitrary.
  • the frame may comprise a portion closing a longitudinal end of the housing. With such a portion of the frame, a shield at high frequencies is possible when the connector is fixed on the printed circuit board, the connector being trapped inside the housing.
  • the legs of the frame may extend generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing.
  • the term "generally perpendicular” means that these tabs may have at least one portion perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing, or comprise at least one curved portion extending on either side of an axis perpendicular to the housing. longitudinal axis of the housing.
  • the thickness of the tabs can be sufficiently small to give them a flexible character and the curved portion can promote the maintenance of the frame on the printed circuit board, and thus the connector, despite 'exerted on it and the position of its center of gravity.
  • the armature may further comprise lugs having a portion perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing and lugs having a curved portion extending on either side of an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing.
  • the tabs with the curved portion may be the tabs farthest from the end of the housing to be connected to a housing of a complementary connector.
  • the connector is straight, that is to say that it extends only along a single axis, in particular the longitudinal axis of the housing, and the legs of the armature extend parallel to said longitudinal axis of the housing.
  • the armature may comprise at least one tongue, at least one hooking tab may be provided on the outer surface of the body and said tongue and said tab may be configured to hold the body in place in the housing.
  • the housing has at least one tab, at least one hook tab is provided on the outer surface of the body, said tab and said tab being configured to hold the body in place in the housing.
  • the housing can extend longitudinally on either side of said armature, that is to say beyond each longitudinal end of the armature. this.
  • the frame can be arranged relative to the housing in a recessed manner.
  • the armature may be located longitudinally between at least two parts of the housing. This configuration can allow a recovery of tensile forces along the axis of the body.
  • the invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to a connection assembly comprising at least two connectors according to the first embodiment which has just been described, the armature of the first connector being connected to the armature of the second connector by a junction portion carrying tabs.
  • the armature of the first connector, the frame of the second connector and the joining portion can be made in one piece, in particular thanks to the technology of "cut-rolled" low cost.
  • the legs carried by the joining portion may allow solder attachment to the printed circuit board. Thanks to such a connection set, one can deposit or perform a simultaneous welding of several boxes.
  • connection assembly comprising at least two connectors according to the second embodiment of the connector according to the invention, the armature of the first connector being connected to the reinforcement of the second connector by a joining portion and / or the housing of the first connector and the housing of the second connector being made in one piece.
  • the resulting frame of the connection assembly may have a U-shaped section with a back and wings.
  • the armature can be mechanically hooked on the housing, for example by cooperation of reliefs, interlocking or latching.
  • the connector is for example a coaxial connector.
  • the connector may include a plurality of central contacts.
  • the contact or the contacts of the latter can be made in one piece or, alternatively, be obtained through two straight portions of contacts connected to each other.
  • the armature can be received in the thickness of the casing, that is to say that the wall of the portion of the casing around which the armature is arranged can present recesses and the armature can be received in these recesses when it is in place around said portion of the housing. If necessary, the thickness of the wings and the back of the frame may correspond to the thickness of said recesses.
  • the plane defined by the printed circuit board is that in which the width and length of the printed circuit board are measured.
  • the connector may be straight, in which case the contact is straight and may extend over its entire length in an inclined manner, in particular perpendicular to the plane defined by the printed circuit board.
  • the connector may be bent, in which case the contact is bent and may comprise a portion extending inclined, particularly perpendicular to the plane defined by the printed circuit board.
  • the tabs of the connector may extend inclined, particularly perpendicular to the plane defined by the printed circuit board.
  • the connector in particular the body, the housing or the armature, may be as previously described, comprising for example at least one of the characteristics mentioned above.
  • FIG. 3 to 6 a connector 10 according to a first example of implementation of the invention.
  • This connector 10 is configured to be mounted on a printed circuit board 19 visible on the figures 9 and 18 .
  • the connector 10 is here an angled connector.
  • the connector 10 comprises in the example described a body 2 received in a housing 6 of a housing 3.
  • the body 2 is for example made of metal, in particular brass or bronze according to the technology called "cut-rolled". As can be seen on the figure 4 the body 2 receives an insulator 7 inside which several central contacts 8 are arranged.
  • the central contacts 8 are here bent, that is to say that they extend along a longitudinal axis comprising, as shown in FIG. figure 4 , two portions 60 and 61 forming an angle between them, which is in the example described equal to 90 °.
  • Each central contact 8 may be monolithic or made using two straight portions connected to each other.
  • the housing 3 extends in this example along a straight longitudinal axis X.
  • the housing 3 is for example made of plastic, in particular polyamide filled with glass fibers.
  • the housing 3 comprises a front portion 11 having in particular reliefs for connection to a housing of a complementary connector, a tubular central portion 12 whose inner diameter allows the receiving the body 2, and a rear end portion 13 around which is disposed a frame 14.
  • the rear portion 13 of the housing 3 may have a U-shape in cross section.
  • This rear portion 13 of the housing receives a portion 5 of the body which also has a U-shaped cross-section, this portion 5 having returns 9 folded against a free edge of the rear portion 13 of the housing, in order to maintain the body 2 in position in the dwelling 6.
  • the frame 14 is made of metal, in particular brass or bronze.
  • the armature 14 has in cross section perpendicularly to the axis X of the housing 3 a shape of U.
  • This armature 14 comprises in the example of Figures 3 to 6 a back 16 and two wings 17, the latter being connected by the back 16.
  • the frame is for example made in one piece.
  • the back 16 has a substantially smooth surface.
  • the back 16 may comprise, as shown in the example of Figures 18 to 23 a cavity 50.
  • This cavity 50 is for example formed through the entire thickness of the back and can be configured to cooperate with a protruding relief 51 formed on the upper face 52 of the rear portion 13 housing 3, this upper face 52 being covered by the back 16 of the armature 14 when the latter is in place on the portion 13 of the housing 3.
  • the protruding relief 51 is for example a key.
  • the armature 14 also includes tabs 18 for fixing the connector 10 to a printed circuit board 19 visible on the figure 9 .
  • the armature comprises for example several legs 18 carried by each wing 17, for example two legs 18 for each wing 17. These lugs 18 may or may not have the same length.
  • the tabs 18 extend perpendicularly to the axis X of the housing 6.
  • the tabs 18 protrude from the rear portion 13 of the housing 3, for example a distance h between 0.5 mm and 1 cm, especially between 0.6 and 4 mm.
  • the rear portion 13 of the housing 3 extends longitudinally beyond the longitudinal ends of the wings 17.
  • each wing 17 can extend along a flat surface 20.
  • This flat surface 20 is in the described example connected to each leg 18.
  • Each tab may include a distal portion 22 extending parallel to the planar surface 20 and a proximal portion 21, connected to the surface 20 and extending obliquely thereto.
  • Each proximal portion 21 is for example turned towards the inside of the armature 14.
  • the distal portion 22 of each tab 18 is, for example, configured to pass through an opening in the printed circuit board 19.
  • the invention is however not limited to tabs having a distal portion 22 parallel to the surface 20 of the armature.
  • the armature 14 further comprises lugs 18 having a curved distal portion 22, this distal portion 22 extending on either side of an axis (A) parallel to the surface 20 of the armature 14.
  • each wing 17 may comprise a hole 24, the latter being for example formed at the level of the flat surface 20 and cooperating with a relief, such as a pin, formed on the outer surface of the rear portion 13 of the housing to allow the hooking of the armature 14 on the rear portion 13 of the casing 3.
  • the holes 24 may be of any shape, being in the example described of square shape.
  • the armature 14 further includes in the examples of Figures 3 to 6 a portion 25 extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the housing 3 and closing the longitudinal end 26 of the housing 3 at its rear portion 13.
  • the wings 17 and the back 16 of the armature 14 can be received in the thickness of the rear portion 13 of the casing 3, that is to say in recesses provided in the wings 17 and the back 16 of the armature 14.
  • the armature 14 can be sandwiched between walls or ends 26 of the casing 3, as can be seen for example on the figure 7 .
  • the armature 14 may comprise a contact arm 27 extending beyond the rear portion 13 of the housing.
  • This contact arm 27 extends for example in the direction of the tubular portion 12 of the housing 3 and can come into contact with a frame 28 located near the connector 10.
  • connection assembly 30 having connectors 10 as described above.
  • connection set 30 has only two connectors 10 in the example considered, the invention is not limited to a particular number of connectors 10.
  • the assembly comprises a joining portion 31 connecting the frames 14 of each of the connectors 10.
  • this joining portion 31 is flat and carries tabs 33 similar to the tabs 18 previously described.
  • this joining part 31 carries a relief 34 formed over most of its width, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each connector 10, this relief 34 making it possible in particular to stiffen the joining part 31.
  • the joining portion 31 is made in one piece with the reinforcements 14 of the two connectors, the connection between the reinforcements 14 and the joining portion 31 being effected by means of the legs 18 of the wings 17 opposite the joining portion 31, said tabs 18 being bent and connected to the joining portion 31.
  • connection assembly 30 shown in FIGS. figures 7 and 8 is performed by welding the tabs 18 not facing the joining portion 31 and the tabs 33 of said joining portion 31 to the printed circuit board.
  • the connectors according to this second embodiment of the invention differ in particular from those which have just been described in that they are straight, that is to say they extend only according to a only rectilinear longitudinal axis, the central contacts being straight.
  • the legs 18 of the armature extend parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the housing 3 which is here the longitudinal axis of the connector 10.
  • the back 16 of the armature 14 is received in a groove 40 formed in the rear portion 13 of the housing, this groove 40 extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis X of the housing.
  • the armature 14 can be sandwiched in the groove 40.
  • the casing 3 extends on either side of the longitudinal axis X common with the armature 14. This configuration can allow the recovery of efforts by the frame.
  • the body 2 of the connector 10 comprises as previously described returns 9 which are in the example shown folded against the longitudinal end 26 of the housing 3 at the rear portion 13 of the latter.
  • a tongue 42 is formed on the inner surface of the rear portion 13 of the housing 3 and a hooking tab 43 is carried by the outer surface of the body 2, said tongue 42 and said tab 43 being configured to hold the body 2 in position. place in the housing 6 of the housing 3.
  • a tongue 45 cut in the armature 14 and folded, for example at the back 16 of the frame 14, may be provided, in addition to or instead of the tongue 42 described with reference to Figures 11 and 12 this tab cooperating with the hooking tab 43 to hold the body in place in the housing 6 of the housing 3.
  • connection assembly 30 having connectors according to the Figures 9 to 14 .
  • the housings 3 of each of the connectors 10 are made in one piece, forming a common housing in which two through-holes 6 are formed, each of these through-housings receiving one of the connectors 10.
  • each of the connectors 10 comprises a clean armature 14 and similar to the armatures described with reference to the Figures 9 to 14 .
  • the back 16 of the armature of the first connector 10 is connected to the back 16 of the armature of the second connector by a connecting part 47.
  • This joining part 47 can be made in one piece with each of the backs 16 and forming an overall frame for the connection assembly 30 having a back consisting of each back 16 and the connecting portion 47, and two wings respectively belonging to the frame of each connector.
  • the facing faces of rear portions 13 of the housing 5 may be free of reinforcement.
  • the central contacts 8 may each comprise a portion 61 perpendicular to the plane P defined by the printed circuit board 19.
  • each central contact 8 may be wholly or partly only perpendicular to the plane P defined by the printed circuit board.

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The connector has a contact piece (8) received in a body (2) with interposition of an insulator (7). A case (3) defines a housing (6) to receive entire or part of the body. A frame (14) is arranged around a case portion (13). A body portion (5) is received in the case portion. The frame comprises tabs (18) that permit fixation of the connector with a printed circuit board. The tabs are projected above the case portion around which the frame is arranged. The frame is made of metal and arranged relative to the case in a fitted manner. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a connection assembly comprising two connectors (2) a system comprising a connector.

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La présente invention a pour objet un connecteur pour carte de circuit imprimé.The present invention relates to a connector for a printed circuit board.

L'invention s'applique par exemple à un connecteur coaxial réalisé selon le schéma de normalisation FAKRA (Commission des normes de l'industrie automobile).The invention applies for example to a coaxial connector made according to the standardization scheme FAKRA (Commission of standards of the automotive industry).

Au sens de l'invention, on désigne par « connecteur coaxial selon le schéma de normalisation FAKRA », un connecteur coaxial comportant un corps dont les dimensions mécaniques dans une section axiale dudit corps coopérant avec le corps d'un connecteur complémentaire pour établir une liaison mécanique entre les deux corps sont définies dans la norme DIN 72594-1. De tels connecteurs sont généralement utilisés dans le domaine automobile pour les câbles de transmission de données.Within the meaning of the invention, the term "coaxial connector according to the FAKRA normalization scheme", a coaxial connector comprising a body whose mechanical dimensions in an axial section of said body cooperating with the body of a complementary connector to establish a connection between the two bodies are defined in DIN 72594-1. Such connectors are generally used in the automotive field for data transmission cables.

L'invention peut également s'appliquer aux connecteurs pour circuits de transmission haut débit (LVDS).The invention can also be applied to connectors for high speed transmission circuits (LVDS).

On a représenté aux figures 1 et 2 un exemple de connecteur désigné globalement par 1 et généralement utilisé pour la fixation sur une carte de circuit imprimé. Ce connecteur est coudé et comporte un corps métallique 2 réalisé par usinage ou par moulage, ce corps 2 étant relié à un boîtier 3 en matière plastique définissant une interface de connexion mécanique et électrique. Il est souhaitable que le corps 2 du connecteur 1 ait une épaisseur faible pour réaliser une interface de connexion satisfaisante. Toutefois, étant donné qu'avec un connecteur selon les figures 1 et 2 les efforts mécaniques de traction du boîtier 3 se produisant lors de l'utilisation sont directement transmis au corps 2, ce dernier doit être suffisamment résistant.Representatives Figures 1 and 2 an example of connector generally designated 1 and generally used for attachment to a printed circuit board. This connector is bent and comprises a metal body 2 made by machining or molding, this body 2 being connected to a plastic housing 3 defining a mechanical and electrical connection interface. It is desirable that the body 2 of the connector 1 has a small thickness to achieve a satisfactory connection interface. However, since with a connector according to Figures 1 and 2 the mechanical tensile forces of the housing 3 occurring during use are directly transmitted to the body 2, the latter must be sufficiently resistant.

Dans l'exemple des figures 1 et 2, le connecteur 1 comporte encore un capot métallique 4 fermant une extrémité du corps 2 et permettant d'obtenir un blindage aux hautes fréquences lorsque le connecteur 1 est fixé au circuit imprimé.In the example of Figures 1 and 2 , the connector 1 further comprises a metal cover 4 closing one end of the body 2 and for obtaining a shield at high frequencies when the connector 1 is fixed to the printed circuit.

Du fait de la réalisation du corps 2 par usinage ou par moulage, un tel connecteur est relativement onéreux.Due to the embodiment of the body 2 by machining or molding, such a connector is relatively expensive.

Il est connu de réduire les coûts de fabrication de pièces, et notamment du corps, d'un connecteur grâce à la technologie appelée « découpé-roulé ». Néanmoins, un corps de connecteur réalisé selon cette technologie et présentant une épaisseur faible de façon à satisfaire les contraintes de l'interface de connexion mentionnées ci-dessus serait trop fragile du fait des contraintes exercées sur ce dernier et mentionnées ci-dessus.It is known to reduce the cost of manufacturing parts, including the body, a connector through the technology called "cut-rolled". Nevertheless, a connector body made according to this technology and having a small thickness so as to satisfy the constraints of the connection interface mentioned above would be too fragile because of the constraints exerted on the latter and mentioned above.

Il existe un besoin pour bénéficier d'un connecteur dont les éléments puissent être fabriqués à un coût réduit tout en étant suffisamment robuste.There is a need for a connector whose elements can be manufactured at a reduced cost while being sufficiently robust.

Le connecteur divulgué par le modèle d'utilité US D456 355 S enseigne de munir un connecteur d'une armature permettant la reprise des efforts de traction. Ce connecteur est un connecteur droit spécifique à une implantation de type « extrémité de carte », possédant un contact central s'étendant dans un plan parallèle à celui de la carte de circuit imprimé. L'implantation d'un tel connecteur sur la carte de circuit imprimé nécessite alors de ménager une cavité dans la carte pour recevoir le corps du connecteur. L'intérêt d'un tel connecteur peut ainsi être limité par les contraintes liées à son implantation et également par l'utilisation d'un blindage contre les interférences électromagnétiques (EMI shielding en anglais).The connector disclosed by the utility model US D456 355 S teaches to provide a connector with a frame allowing the recovery of traction forces. This connector is a straight connector specific to a "card end" type implantation, having a central contact extending in a plane parallel to that of the printed circuit board. The implementation of such a connector on the printed circuit board then requires to provide a cavity in the card to receive the body of the connector. The interest of such a connector can thus be limited by the constraints of its implementation and also by the use of shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI shielding in English).

Il existe un besoin pour remédier aux inconvénients des connecteurs connus selon les figures 1 et 2 tout en permettant une plus grande liberté d'implantation qu'avec le connecteur selon le modèle d'utilité US D456 355 S .There is a need to overcome the disadvantages of known connectors according to the Figures 1 and 2 while allowing a greater freedom of implementation with the connector according to the utility model US D456 355 S .

L'invention a pour but de répondre à ce besoin et elle y parvient, selon l'un de ses aspects, grâce à un connecteur, comportant :

  • un corps,
  • au moins un contact reçu dans le corps avec interposition d'un isolant,
  • un boîtier définissant un logement configuré pour recevoir tout ou partie du corps, et
  • une armature disposée autour d'au moins une portion du boîtier, au moins une portion du corps étant reçue dans ladite portion du boîtier, l'armature comportant des pattes permettant la fixation du connecteur à une carte de circuit imprimé,
caractérisé par le fait que lesdites pattes font saillie au-delà de la portion du boîtier autour de laquelle l'armature est disposée.The invention aims to meet this need and it achieves, according to one of its aspects, through a connector, comprising:
  • a body,
  • at least one contact received in the body with the interposition of an insulator,
  • a housing defining a housing configured to receive all or part of the body, and
  • an armature disposed around at least a portion of the housing, at least a portion of the body being received in said portion of the housing, the armature having tabs for fixing the connector to a printed circuit board,
characterized in that said tabs protrude beyond the portion of the housing around which the armature is disposed.

Grâce à la présence de l'armature, la reprise d'efforts mécaniques avec la carte de circuit imprimé est effectuée par le boîtier et l'armature. Ainsi, les efforts de traction sur le boîtier sont transmis à l'armature mais pas au corps du connecteur.Thanks to the presence of the frame, the recovery of mechanical forces with the printed circuit board is performed by the housing and the frame. Thus, the traction forces on the housing are transmitted to the frame but not to the body of the connector.

Le connecteur obtenu peut être de type CMS (composant monté en surface), de type « pin in paste » (c'est-à-dire utilisant de la pâte à braser pour souder par surfusion des composants) ou encore de type « wave soldering » (soudure à la vague).The connector obtained may be of the type CMS (surface-mounted component), of the type " pin in paste " (that is to say using solder paste for soldering by supercooling components) or " wave soldering " type "(Wave soldering).

L'armature peut être réalisée en métal, notamment en laiton ou bronze, notamment en une seule pièce, en particulier grâce à la technologie du « découpé-roulé ». De la sorte, il est possible de réduire les coûts de fabrication des pièces malgré la faible épaisseur obtenue car la reprise se fait sur la totalité de l'armature.The frame can be made of metal, in particular brass or bronze, especially in one piece, particularly thanks to the technology of "cut-rolled". In this way, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing costs of the parts despite the small thickness obtained because the recovery is done on the entire frame.

Le boîtier est avantageusement réalisé en matière plastique, par exemple en ... polyamide chargé de fibres de verre. Le boîtier s'étend par exemple selon un axe longitudinal rectiligne.The casing is advantageously made of plastic, for example polyamide filled with glass fibers. The housing extends for example along a rectilinear longitudinal axis.

L'armature peut comporter au moins un bras de contact s'étendant hors de la portion du boîtier autour de laquelle l'armature est disposée. Ce bras de contact peut permettre de réaliser un contact électrique entre l'armature et un ou plusieurs châssis se trouvant à proximité du connecteur.The armature may comprise at least one contact arm extending out of the portion of the housing around which the armature is disposed. This contact arm can make it possible to make electrical contact between the armature and one or more frames located near the connector.

L'armature peut présenter en section une forme sensiblement de U. L'armature peut ainsi comporter un dos et deux ailes. La portion du boîtier autour de laquelle l'armature est disposée peut être de section rectangulaire, l'armature ne s'étendant notamment que le long de tout ou partie de trois des côtés de cette portion du boîtier. L'armature peut être située, prise en « sandwich », dans une rainure du boîtier ou entre deux parois (ou extrémités) du boîtier. Cette configuration peut permettre une reprise des efforts par l'armature.The frame may have a substantially U-shaped section. The frame may thus have a back and two wings. The portion of the housing around which the armature is disposed may be of rectangular section, the armature extending in particular only along all or part of three of the sides of this portion of the housing. The frame may be located, sandwiched, in a groove of the housing or between two walls (or ends) of the housing. This configuration can allow a recovery of efforts by the frame.

Selon un premier exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le connecteur est coudé, c'est-à-dire qu'il s'étend selon deux axes sécants, notamment perpendiculaires. L'un des axes du connecteur peut correspondre à l'axe longitudinal du boîtier.According to a first example of implementation of the invention, the connector is bent, that is to say that it extends along two intersecting axes, in particular perpendicular. One of the pins of the connector may correspond to the longitudinal axis of the housing.

Le dos de l'armature peut comporter au moins un relief coopérant avec un relief complémentaire porté par la face de la portion du boîtier destinée à être recouverte par le dos. L'armature comporte par exemple une cavité et ladite face du boîtier comporte alors une portion en saillie, telle qu'une clavette, configurée pour être reçue dans la cavité. En variante, l'armature comporte une portion en saillie, telle qu'une clavette, et ladite face du boîtier comporte une cavité dans laquelle la portion en saillie de l'armature est reçue.The back of the armature may comprise at least one relief cooperating with a complementary relief carried by the face of the portion of the housing to be covered by the back. The armature comprises for example a cavity and said face of the housing then comprises a projecting portion, such as a key, configured to be received in the cavity. Alternatively, the armature comprises a projecting portion, such as a key, and said housing face has a cavity in which the projecting portion of the armature is received.

Ces reliefs complémentaires de l'armature et de ladite face du boîtier peuvent favoriser le maintien par l'armature du connecteur sur la carte de circuit imprimé sur laquelle il est monté lorsqu'une traction est exercée sur le boîtier. Une telle traction, combinée à la position du centre de gravité du connecteur non en regard de la carte de circuit imprimé, est en effet susceptible de faire basculer le boîtier par rapport à cette carte de circuit imprimé.These complementary reliefs of the frame and said face of the housing can promote the maintenance by the armature of the connector on the printed circuit board on which it is mounted when traction is exerted on the housing. Such traction, combined with the position of the center of gravity of the connector not facing the map of printed circuit, is indeed likely to switch the housing relative to this printed circuit board.

En outre, ces reliefs de type complémentaire peuvent constituer des moyens de détrompage entre l'armature et le boîtier, de manière à s'assurer qu'une armature donnée est bien montée sur le boîtier adéquat. Les dimensions, formes et le nombre de ces reliefs de type complémentaire peuvent être quelconques.In addition, these reliefs of the complementary type may be keying means between the frame and the housing, so as to ensure that a given frame is mounted on the appropriate housing. The dimensions, shapes and the number of these reliefs of the complementary type may be arbitrary.

L'armature peut comporter une portion fermant une extrémité longitudinale du boîtier. Grâce à une telle portion de l'armature, un blindage aux hautes fréquences est possible lorsque le connecteur est fixé sur la carte de circuit imprimé, le connecteur étant emprisonné à l'intérieur du boîtier.The frame may comprise a portion closing a longitudinal end of the housing. With such a portion of the frame, a shield at high frequencies is possible when the connector is fixed on the printed circuit board, the connector being trapped inside the housing.

Selon ce premier exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, les pattes de l'armature peuvent s'étendre globalement perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal du boîtier. Le terme « globalement perpendiculairement » signifie que ces pattes peuvent soit comporter au moins une partie perpendiculaire à l'axe à longitudinal du boîtier, soit comporter au moins une partie courbée s'étendant de par et d'autre d'un axe perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal du boîtier. Dans ce dernier cas, l'épaisseur des pattes peut être suffisamment faible pour conférer à celles-ci un caractère flexible et la partie courbée peut favoriser le maintien de l'armature sur la carte de circuit imprimé, et ainsi du connecteur, en dépit d'efforts exercés sur celui-ci et de la position de son centre de gravité.According to this first example of implementation of the invention, the legs of the frame may extend generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing. The term "generally perpendicular" means that these tabs may have at least one portion perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing, or comprise at least one curved portion extending on either side of an axis perpendicular to the housing. longitudinal axis of the housing. In the latter case, the thickness of the tabs can be sufficiently small to give them a flexible character and the curved portion can promote the maintenance of the frame on the printed circuit board, and thus the connector, despite 'exerted on it and the position of its center of gravity.

L'armature peut encore comporter des pattes ayant une partie perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal du boîtier et des pattes comportant une partie courbée s'étendant de part et d'autre d'un axe perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal du boîtier. Les pattes avec la partie courbée peuvent être les pattes les plus éloignées de l'extrémité du boîtier destinée à être connectée à un boîtier d'un connecteur complémentaire.The armature may further comprise lugs having a portion perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing and lugs having a curved portion extending on either side of an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing. The tabs with the curved portion may be the tabs farthest from the end of the housing to be connected to a housing of a complementary connector.

Selon un deuxième exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le connecteur est droit, c'est-à-dire qu'il ne s'étend que selon un seul axe, notamment l'axe longitudinal du boîtier, et les pattes de l'armature s'étendent parallèlement audit axe longitudinal du boîtier.According to a second example of implementation of the invention, the connector is straight, that is to say that it extends only along a single axis, in particular the longitudinal axis of the housing, and the legs of the armature extend parallel to said longitudinal axis of the housing.

L'armature peut comporter au moins une languette, au moins une patte d'accrochage peut être ménagée sur la surface extérieure du corps et ladite languette et ladite patte peuvent être configurées pour maintenir le corps en place dans le boîtier.The armature may comprise at least one tongue, at least one hooking tab may be provided on the outer surface of the body and said tongue and said tab may be configured to hold the body in place in the housing.

En variante, le boîtier comporte au moins une languette, au moins une patte d'accrochage est ménagée sur la surface extérieure du corps, ladite languette et ladite patte étant configurées pour maintenir le corps en place dans le boîtier.Alternatively, the housing has at least one tab, at least one hook tab is provided on the outer surface of the body, said tab and said tab being configured to hold the body in place in the housing.

Dans les deux modes de mises en oeuvre de l'invention ci-dessus, le boîtier peut s'étendre longitudinalement de part et d'autre de ladite armature, c'est-à-dire au-delà de chaque extrémité longitudinale de celle-ci. L'armature peut être disposée relativement au boîtier de façon encastrée. En particulier, l'armature peut être située longitudinalement entre au moins deux parties du boîtier. Cette configuration peut permettre une reprise des efforts en traction le long de l'axe du corps.In both embodiments of the invention above, the housing can extend longitudinally on either side of said armature, that is to say beyond each longitudinal end of the armature. this. The frame can be arranged relative to the housing in a recessed manner. In particular, the armature may be located longitudinally between at least two parts of the housing. This configuration can allow a recovery of tensile forces along the axis of the body.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un ensemble de connexion comportant au moins deux connecteurs selon le premier mode de réalisation qui vient d'être décrit, l'armature du premier connecteur étant reliée à l'armature du deuxième connecteur par une partie de jonction portant des pattes.The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to a connection assembly comprising at least two connectors according to the first embodiment which has just been described, the armature of the first connector being connected to the armature of the second connector by a junction portion carrying tabs.

L'armature du premier connecteur, l'armature du deuxième connecteur et la partie de jonction peuvent être réalisées d'une seule pièce, notamment grâce à la technologie du « découpé-roulé » de faible coût.The armature of the first connector, the frame of the second connector and the joining portion can be made in one piece, in particular thanks to the technology of "cut-rolled" low cost.

Les pattes portées par la partie de jonction peuvent permettre une fixation par brasure sur la carte de circuit imprimé. Grâce à un tel ensemble de connexion, on peut déposer ou effectuer une soudure simultanée de plusieurs boîtiers.The legs carried by the joining portion may allow solder attachment to the printed circuit board. Thanks to such a connection set, one can deposit or perform a simultaneous welding of several boxes.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un ensemble de connexion comportant au moins deux connecteurs selon le deuxième exemple de mise en oeuvre de connecteur selon l'invention, l'armature du premier connecteur étant reliée à l'armature du deuxième connecteur par une partie de jonction et/ou le boîtier du premier connecteur et le boîtier du deuxième connecteur étant réalisés d'une seule pièce.Another subject of the invention, according to another of its aspects, is a connection assembly comprising at least two connectors according to the second embodiment of the connector according to the invention, the armature of the first connector being connected to the reinforcement of the second connector by a joining portion and / or the housing of the first connector and the housing of the second connector being made in one piece.

Lorsque l'armature du premier connecteur et l'armature du deuxième connecteur sont réalisées d'une seule pièce, l'armature résultante de l'ensemble de connexion peut présenter en section une forme de U avec un dos et des ailes.When the armature of the first connector and the armature of the second connector are made in one piece, the resulting frame of the connection assembly may have a U-shaped section with a back and wings.

Dans tous les exemples de mise en oeuvre de l'invention mentionnés ci-dessus, l'armature peut être accrochée mécaniquement sur le boîtier, par exemple par coopération de reliefs, emboîtement ou encliquetage. Lorsque l'armature est disposée autour du boîtier, elle peut ne pas être au contact du corps du connecteur Le connecteur est par exemple un connecteur coaxial. Le connecteur peut comporter une pluralité de contacts centraux.In all the examples of implementation of the invention mentioned above, the armature can be mechanically hooked on the housing, for example by cooperation of reliefs, interlocking or latching. When the armature is arranged around the housing, it may not be in contact with the body of the connector The connector is for example a coaxial connector. The connector may include a plurality of central contacts.

Lorsque le connecteur est coudé, le ou les contacts de ce dernier peuvent être réalisés d'une seule pièce ou, en variante, être obtenus grâce à deux portions rectilignes de contacts connectées entre elles.When the connector is bent, the contact or the contacts of the latter can be made in one piece or, alternatively, be obtained through two straight portions of contacts connected to each other.

Dans tous les exemples de mises en oeuvre ci-dessus, l'armature peut être reçue dans l'épaisseur du boîtier, c'est-à-dire que la paroi de la portion du boîtier autour de laquelle est disposée l'armature peut présenter des décrochements et l'armature peut être reçue dans ces décrochements, lorsqu'elle est en place autour de ladite portion du boîtier. Le cas échéant, l'épaisseur des ailes et du dos de l'armature peut correspondre à l'épaisseur desdits décrochements.In all the examples of implementations above, the armature can be received in the thickness of the casing, that is to say that the wall of the portion of the casing around which the armature is arranged can present recesses and the armature can be received in these recesses when it is in place around said portion of the housing. If necessary, the thickness of the wings and the back of the frame may correspond to the thickness of said recesses.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un connecteur coudé, comportant :

  • un corps,
  • au moins un contact reçu dans le corps avec interposition d'un isolant,
  • un boîtier s'étendant selon un axe longitudinal et définissant un logement configuré pour recevoir tout ou partie du corps,
  • une armature entourant selon l'axe longitudinal au moins une portion du boîtier dans laquelle au moins une portion du corps est reçue, l'armature comportant des pattes permettant la fixation du connecteur à une carte de circuit imprimé,
caractérisé par le fait que l'armature comporte une paroi transversale à l'axe longitudinal du boîtier, ladite paroi fermant une extrémité longitudinale du boîtier.The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to a bent connector, comprising:
  • a body,
  • at least one contact received in the body with the interposition of an insulator,
  • a housing extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a housing configured to receive all or part of the body,
  • an armature surrounding along the longitudinal axis at least a portion of the housing in which at least a portion of the body is received, the armature comprising lugs for fixing the connector to a printed circuit board,
characterized in that the armature comprises a wall transverse to the longitudinal axis of the housing, said wall closing a longitudinal end of the housing.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects un système, comportant :

  • un connecteur comportant un corps, au moins un contact reçu dans le corps avec interposition d'un isolant, un boîtier définissant un logement configuré pour recevoir tout ou partie du corps, et une armature disposée autour d'au moins une portion du boîtier, l'armature comportant des pattes permettant la fixation du connecteur à une carte de circuit imprimé, et
  • une carte de circuit imprimé,
caractérisé par le fait que le contact s'étend selon un axe longitudinal dont au moins une portion est inclinée, étant notamment perpendiculaire, par rapport au plan défini par la carte de circuit imprimé.Another object of the invention is, according to another of its aspects, a system comprising:
  • a connector comprising a body, at least one contact received in the body with interposition of an insulator, a housing defining a housing configured to receive all or part of the body, and a frame disposed around at least a portion of the housing, frame having tabs for attaching the connector to a printed circuit board, and
  • a circuit board,
characterized in that the contact extends along a longitudinal axis of which at least a portion is inclined, being in particular perpendicular, with respect to the plane defined by the printed circuit board.

Le plan défini par la carte de circuit imprimé est celui dans lequel la largeur et la longueur de la carte de circuit imprimé sont mesurées.The plane defined by the printed circuit board is that in which the width and length of the printed circuit board are measured.

Grâce à la portion inclinée, et notamment perpendiculaire, du contact du connecteur par rapport au plan défini par la carte de circuit imprimé, des implantations du connecteur autres que celles du type « extrémité de carte » peuvent être envisagées.Thanks to the inclined portion, and in particular perpendicular, of the contact of the connector relative to the plane defined by the printed circuit board, implantations of the connector other than those of the "card end" type can be envisaged.

Le connecteur peut être droit, auquel cas le contact est droit et peut s'étendre sur toute sa longueur de façon inclinée, notamment perpendiculairement, par rapport au plan défini par la carte de circuit imprimé.The connector may be straight, in which case the contact is straight and may extend over its entire length in an inclined manner, in particular perpendicular to the plane defined by the printed circuit board.

En variante, le connecteur peut être coudé, auquel cas le contact est coudé et peut comporter une portion s'étendant de façon inclinée, notamment perpendiculairement, par rapport au plan défini par la carte de circuit imprimé.Alternatively, the connector may be bent, in which case the contact is bent and may comprise a portion extending inclined, particularly perpendicular to the plane defined by the printed circuit board.

Les pattes du connecteur peuvent s'étendre de façon inclinée, notamment perpendiculairement, par rapport au plan défini par la carte de circuit imprimé.The tabs of the connector may extend inclined, particularly perpendicular to the plane defined by the printed circuit board.

Le connecteur, notamment le corps, le boîtier ou l'armature, peuvent être tels que précédemment décrit, comportant par exemple au moins l'une quelconque des caractéristiques mentionnées précédemment.The connector, in particular the body, the housing or the armature, may be as previously described, comprising for example at least one of the characteristics mentioned above.

L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre d'exemples non limitatifs de mise en oeuvre de celle-ci et à l'examen du dessin annexé sur lequel :

  • les figures 1 et 2 représentent un connecteur selon l'art antérieur déjà décrit,
  • les figures 3 à 6 représentent un connecteur selon un premier exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, la figure 4 étant une vue en coupe longitudinale selon IV-IV de la figure 3,
  • les figures 7 et 8 représentent de façon schématique un ensemble de connexion comprenant des connecteurs selon les figures 3 à 6,
  • la figure 9 représente un connecteur selon un deuxième exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • les figures 10 à 12 représentent une première variante du connecteur selon la figure 9, la figure 11 étant une vue en coupe longitudinale selon XI-XI du connecteur de la figure 10,
  • les figures 13 et 14 représentent une deuxième variante du connecteur selon la figure 9, la figure 14 étant une vue en coupe longitudinale selon XIV-XIV du connecteur de la figure 13,
  • les figures 15 à 17 représentent un ensemble de connexion comprenant des connecteurs selon les figures 9 à 14 et,
  • la figure 18 représente une variante du connecteur représenté aux figures 3 à 6,
  • la figure 19 ne diffère de la figure 18 que par l'absence de la carte de circuit imprimé,
  • la figure 20 est une vue depuis XX du connecteur représenté à la figure 19,
  • la figure 21 est une vue éclatée du connecteur représenté à la figure 19 et
  • les figures 22 et 23 sont des vues isolées de l'armature représentée à la figure 21, respectivement selon XXII et XXIII.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following description of non-limiting examples of implementation thereof and on examining the appended drawing in which:
  • the Figures 1 and 2 represent a connector according to the prior art already described,
  • the Figures 3 to 6 represent a connector according to a first example of implementation of the invention, the figure 4 being a longitudinal sectional view along IV-IV of the figure 3 ,
  • the figures 7 and 8 schematically represent a connection assembly comprising connectors according to the Figures 3 to 6 ,
  • the figure 9 represents a connector according to a second example of implementation of the invention,
  • the Figures 10 to 12 represent a first variant of the connector according to the figure 9 , the figure 11 being a longitudinal sectional view along XI-XI of the connector of the figure 10 ,
  • the Figures 13 and 14 represent a second variant of the connector according to the figure 9 , the figure 14 being a longitudinal sectional view along XIV-XIV of the connector of the figure 13 ,
  • the Figures 15 to 17 represent a connection assembly comprising connectors according to the Figures 9 to 14 and,
  • the figure 18 represents a variant of the connector shown in Figures 3 to 6 ,
  • the figure 19 does not differ from the figure 18 that by the absence of the printed circuit board,
  • the figure 20 is a view from XX of the connector shown in the figure 19 ,
  • the figure 21 is an exploded view of the connector shown in figure 19 and
  • the Figures 22 and 23 are isolated views of the armature shown in the figure 21 respectively according to XXII and XXIII.

On a représenté aux figures 3 à 6 un connecteur 10 selon un premier exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention. Ce connecteur 10 est configuré pour être monté sur une carte de circuit imprimé 19 visible sur les figures 9 et 18. Le connecteur 10 est ici un connecteur coudé.Representatives Figures 3 to 6 a connector 10 according to a first example of implementation of the invention. This connector 10 is configured to be mounted on a printed circuit board 19 visible on the figures 9 and 18 . The connector 10 is here an angled connector.

Le connecteur 10 comporte dans l'exemple décrit un corps 2 reçu dans un logement 6 d'un boîtier 3.The connector 10 comprises in the example described a body 2 received in a housing 6 of a housing 3.

Le corps 2 est par exemple réalisé en métal, notamment en laiton ou en bronze selon la technologie dite « découpé-roulé ». Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 4, le corps 2 reçoit un isolant 7 à l'intérieur duquel plusieurs contacts centraux 8 sont disposés. Les contacts centraux 8 sont ici coudés, c'est-à-dire qu'ils s'étendent selon un axe longitudinal comportant, comme représenté sur la figure 4, deux portions 60 et 61 faisant un angle entre elles, qui est dans l'exemple décrit égal à 90°. Chaque contact central 8 peut être monolithique ou réalisé à l'aide de deux portions droites connectées entre elles.The body 2 is for example made of metal, in particular brass or bronze according to the technology called "cut-rolled". As can be seen on the figure 4 the body 2 receives an insulator 7 inside which several central contacts 8 are arranged. The central contacts 8 are here bent, that is to say that they extend along a longitudinal axis comprising, as shown in FIG. figure 4 , two portions 60 and 61 forming an angle between them, which is in the example described equal to 90 °. Each central contact 8 may be monolithic or made using two straight portions connected to each other.

Le boîtier 3 s'étend dans cet exemple selon un axe longitudinal rectiligne X. Le boîtier 3 est par exemple réalisé en matière plastique, notamment en polyamide chargé de fibres de verre. Dans l'exemple illustré, le boîtier 3 comporte une portion avant 11 présentant notamment des reliefs permettant la connexion à un boîtier d'un connecteur complémentaire, une portion médiane 12 tubulaire dont le diamètre intérieur permet la réception du corps 2, et une portion arrière d'extrémité 13 autour de laquelle est disposée une armature 14.The housing 3 extends in this example along a straight longitudinal axis X. The housing 3 is for example made of plastic, in particular polyamide filled with glass fibers. In the example shown, the housing 3 comprises a front portion 11 having in particular reliefs for connection to a housing of a complementary connector, a tubular central portion 12 whose inner diameter allows the receiving the body 2, and a rear end portion 13 around which is disposed a frame 14.

Comme représenté sur les figures 3 et 4, la portion arrière 13 du boîtier 3 peut présenter une forme de U en section transversale. Cette portion arrière 13 du boîtier reçoit une partie 5 du corps qui présente également une forme de U en section transversale, cette partie 5 comportant des retours 9 repliés contre un bord libre de la portion arrière 13 du boîtier, afin de maintenir le corps 2 en position dans le logement 6.As shown on Figures 3 and 4 , the rear portion 13 of the housing 3 may have a U-shape in cross section. This rear portion 13 of the housing receives a portion 5 of the body which also has a U-shaped cross-section, this portion 5 having returns 9 folded against a free edge of the rear portion 13 of the housing, in order to maintain the body 2 in position in the dwelling 6.

L'armature 14 est réalisée en métal, notamment en laiton ou bronze.The frame 14 is made of metal, in particular brass or bronze.

Dans l'exemple des figures 3 à 6, l'armature 14 présente en section perpendiculairement à l'axe X du boîtier 3 une forme de U.In the example of Figures 3 to 6 , the armature 14 has in cross section perpendicularly to the axis X of the housing 3 a shape of U.

Cette armature 14 comporte dans l'exemple des figures 3 à 6 un dos 16 et deux ailes 17, ces dernières étant reliées par le dos 16. L'armature est par exemple réalisée d'une seule pièce.This armature 14 comprises in the example of Figures 3 to 6 a back 16 and two wings 17, the latter being connected by the back 16. The frame is for example made in one piece.

Dans l'exemple décrit, le dos 16 présente une surface sensiblement lisse.In the example described, the back 16 has a substantially smooth surface.

En variante, le dos 16 peut comporter, comme représenté dans l'exemple des figures 18 à 23, une cavité 50. Cette cavité 50 est par exemple ménagée à travers toute l'épaisseur du dos et peut être configurée pour coopérer avec un relief en saillie 51 ménagé sur la face supérieure 52 de la portion arrière 13 boîtier 3, cette face supérieure 52 étant recouverte par le dos 16 de l'armature 14 lorsque cette dernière est en place sur la portion 13 du boîtier 3. Le relief en saillie 51 est par exemple une clavette.Alternatively, the back 16 may comprise, as shown in the example of Figures 18 to 23 a cavity 50. This cavity 50 is for example formed through the entire thickness of the back and can be configured to cooperate with a protruding relief 51 formed on the upper face 52 of the rear portion 13 housing 3, this upper face 52 being covered by the back 16 of the armature 14 when the latter is in place on the portion 13 of the housing 3. The protruding relief 51 is for example a key.

L'armature 14 comporte également des pattes 18 permettant la fixation du connecteur 10 à une carte de circuit imprimé 19 visible sur la figure 9. L'armature comporte par exemple plusieurs pattes 18 portées par chaque aile 17, par exemple deux pattes 18 pour chaque aile 17. Ces pattes 18 peuvent ou non présenter la même longueur.The armature 14 also includes tabs 18 for fixing the connector 10 to a printed circuit board 19 visible on the figure 9 . The armature comprises for example several legs 18 carried by each wing 17, for example two legs 18 for each wing 17. These lugs 18 may or may not have the same length.

Dans l'exemple des figures 3 à 6, les pattes 18 s'étendent perpendiculairement à l'axe X du boîtier 6.In the example of Figures 3 to 6 , the tabs 18 extend perpendicularly to the axis X of the housing 6.

Les pattes 18 font saillie par rapport à la portion arrière 13 du boîtier 3, par exemple d'une distance h comprise entre 0.5 mm et 1 cm, notamment entre 0.6 et 4 mm.The tabs 18 protrude from the rear portion 13 of the housing 3, for example a distance h between 0.5 mm and 1 cm, especially between 0.6 and 4 mm.

Comme on peut le voir sur les figures 3 à 6, la portion arrière 13 du boîtier 3 s'étend longitudinalement au-delà des extrémités longitudinales des ailes 17.As can be seen on the Figures 3 to 6 the rear portion 13 of the housing 3 extends longitudinally beyond the longitudinal ends of the wings 17.

Depuis le dos 16 de l'armature 14, chaque aile 17 peut s'étendre selon une surface plane 20. Cette surface plane 20 est dans l'exemple décrit reliée à chaque patte 18.From the back 16 of the armature 14, each wing 17 can extend along a flat surface 20. This flat surface 20 is in the described example connected to each leg 18.

Chaque patte peut comprendre une partie distale 22 s'étendant parallèlement à la surface plane 20 et par une partie proximale 21, reliée à la surface 20 et s'étendant obliquement par rapport à cette dernière. Chaque partie proximale 21 est par exemple tournée vers l'intérieur de l'armature 14. La partie distale 22 de chaque patte 18 est par exemple configurée pour passer à travers une ouverture ménagée dans la carte de circuit imprimé 19.Each tab may include a distal portion 22 extending parallel to the planar surface 20 and a proximal portion 21, connected to the surface 20 and extending obliquely thereto. Each proximal portion 21 is for example turned towards the inside of the armature 14. The distal portion 22 of each tab 18 is, for example, configured to pass through an opening in the printed circuit board 19.

L'invention n'est cependant pas limitée à des pattes ayant une partie distale 22 parallèle à la surface 20 de l'armature.The invention is however not limited to tabs having a distal portion 22 parallel to the surface 20 of the armature.

Dans la variante représentée sur les figures 18 à 23, et notamment sur les figures 21 à 23, l'armature 14 comporte en outre des pattes 18 comportant une partie distale 22 courbée, cette partie distale 22 s'étendant de part et d'autre d'un axe (A) parallèle à la surface 20 de l'armature 14.In the variant shown on the Figures 18 to 23 , and in particular on Figures 21 to 23 , the armature 14 further comprises lugs 18 having a curved distal portion 22, this distal portion 22 extending on either side of an axis (A) parallel to the surface 20 of the armature 14.

Comme on peut le voir sur les figures 3 à 6, chaque aile 17 peut comporter un trou 24, ce dernier étant par exemple ménagé au niveau de la surface plane 20 et coopérant avec un relief, tel qu'un picot, ménagé sur la surface extérieure de la portion arrière 13 du boîtier pour permettre l'accrochage de l'armature 14 sur la portion arrière 13 du boîtier 3.As can be seen on the Figures 3 to 6 each wing 17 may comprise a hole 24, the latter being for example formed at the level of the flat surface 20 and cooperating with a relief, such as a pin, formed on the outer surface of the rear portion 13 of the housing to allow the hooking of the armature 14 on the rear portion 13 of the casing 3.

Les trous 24 peuvent être de toute forme, étant dans l'exemple décrit de forme carrée. L'armature 14 comporte encore dans les exemples des figures 3 à 6 une portion 25 s'étendant sensiblement perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal X du boîtier 3 et fermant l'extrémité longitudinale 26 du boîtier 3 au niveau de sa portion arrière 13.The holes 24 may be of any shape, being in the example described of square shape. The armature 14 further includes in the examples of Figures 3 to 6 a portion 25 extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the housing 3 and closing the longitudinal end 26 of the housing 3 at its rear portion 13.

Dans les exemples qui viennent d'être décrit, les ailes 17 et le dos 16 de l'armature 14 peuvent être reçus dans l'épaisseur de la portion arrière 13 du boîtier 3, c'est-à-dire dans des décrochements ménagés dans les ailes 17 et le dos 16 de l'armature 14. L'armature 14 peut être prise en « sandwich » entre des parois ou extrémités 26 du boîtier 3, comme on peut le voir par exemple sur la figure 7.In the examples which have just been described, the wings 17 and the back 16 of the armature 14 can be received in the thickness of the rear portion 13 of the casing 3, that is to say in recesses provided in the wings 17 and the back 16 of the armature 14. The armature 14 can be sandwiched between walls or ends 26 of the casing 3, as can be seen for example on the figure 7 .

Comme représenté à la figure 6, l'armature 14 peut comporter un bras de contact 27 s'étendant au-delà de la portion arrière 13 du boîtier. Ce bras de contact 27 s'étend par exemple en direction de la portion tubulaire 12 du boîtier 3 et peut venir en contact d'un châssis 28 se trouvant à proximité du connecteur 10.As represented in figure 6 the armature 14 may comprise a contact arm 27 extending beyond the rear portion 13 of the housing. This contact arm 27 extends for example in the direction of the tubular portion 12 of the housing 3 and can come into contact with a frame 28 located near the connector 10.

On a représenté aux figures 7 et 8 un exemple d'ensemble de connexion 30 comportant des connecteurs 10 tels que décrit ci-dessus. Bien que l'ensemble de connexion 30 ne comporte que deux connecteurs 10 dans l'exemple considéré, l'invention n'est pas limitée à un nombre particulier de connecteurs 10.Representatives figures 7 and 8 an example of a connection assembly 30 having connectors 10 as described above. Although the connection set 30 has only two connectors 10 in the example considered, the invention is not limited to a particular number of connectors 10.

L'ensemble comporte une partie de jonction 31 reliant les armatures 14 de chacun des connecteurs 10. Dans l'exemple illustré, cette partie de jonction 31 est plane et porte des pattes 33 similaires aux pattes 18 précédemment décrites. Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 8, cette partie de jonction 31 porte un relief 34 ménagé sur la majeure partie de sa largeur, perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de chaque connecteur 10, ce relief 34 permettant notamment de rigidifier la partie de jonction 31.The assembly comprises a joining portion 31 connecting the frames 14 of each of the connectors 10. In the example illustrated, this joining portion 31 is flat and carries tabs 33 similar to the tabs 18 previously described. As can be seen on the figure 8 this joining part 31 carries a relief 34 formed over most of its width, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each connector 10, this relief 34 making it possible in particular to stiffen the joining part 31.

Dans l'exemple illustré, la partie de jonction 31 est réalisée d'une seule pièce avec les armatures 14 des deux connecteurs, la liaison entre armatures 14 et partie de jonction 31 s'effectuant au moyen des pattes 18 des ailes 17 en regard de la partie de jonction 31, lesdites pattes 18 étant courbées et reliées à la partie de jonction 31.In the example illustrated, the joining portion 31 is made in one piece with the reinforcements 14 of the two connectors, the connection between the reinforcements 14 and the joining portion 31 being effected by means of the legs 18 of the wings 17 opposite the joining portion 31, said tabs 18 being bent and connected to the joining portion 31.

La fixation sur une carte de circuit imprimé de l'ensemble de connexion 30 représenté aux figures 7 et 8 s'effectue en soudant les pattes 18 non en regard de la partie de jonction 31 et les pattes 33 de ladite partie de jonction 31 à la carte de circuit imprimé.The attachment on a printed circuit board of the connection assembly 30 shown in FIGS. figures 7 and 8 is performed by welding the tabs 18 not facing the joining portion 31 and the tabs 33 of said joining portion 31 to the printed circuit board.

On va maintenant décrire en référence aux figures 9 à 14 des connecteurs 10 selon un deuxième exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.We will now describe with reference to Figures 9 to 14 connectors 10 according to a second example of implementation of the invention.

Les connecteurs selon ce deuxième mode de mise en oeuvre de l'invention diffèrent notamment de ceux qui viennent d'être décrits par le fait qu'ils sont droits, c'est-à-dire qu'ils ne s'étendent que selon un seul axe longitudinal rectiligne, les contacts centraux étant droits.The connectors according to this second embodiment of the invention differ in particular from those which have just been described in that they are straight, that is to say they extend only according to a only rectilinear longitudinal axis, the central contacts being straight.

Dans les exemples représentés aux figures 9 à 14, les pattes 18 de l'armature s'étendent parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal X du boîtier 3 qui est ici l'axe longitudinal du connecteur 10.In the examples shown in Figures 9 to 14 , the legs 18 of the armature extend parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the housing 3 which is here the longitudinal axis of the connector 10.

Comme représenté sur les figures 11 et 12, sur lesquelles l'armature 14 n'a pas été représentée pour des raisons de clarté, le dos 16 de l'armature 14 est reçu dans une rainure 40 ménagée dans la portion arrière 13 du boîtier, cette rainure 40 s'étendant perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal X du boîtier. L'armature 14 peut être prise en « sandwich » dans la rainure 40. Le boîtier 3 s'étend de part et d'autre de l'axe longitudinal X commun avec l'armature 14. Cette configuration peut permettre la reprise d'efforts par l'armature.As shown on Figures 11 and 12 , on which the armature 14 has not been shown for reasons of clarity, the back 16 of the armature 14 is received in a groove 40 formed in the rear portion 13 of the housing, this groove 40 extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis X of the housing. The armature 14 can be sandwiched in the groove 40. The casing 3 extends on either side of the longitudinal axis X common with the armature 14. This configuration can allow the recovery of efforts by the frame.

Le corps 2 du connecteur 10 comporte comme décrit précédemment des retours 9 qui sont dans l'exemple illustré repliés contre l'extrémité longitudinale 26 du boîtier 3 au niveau de la portion arrière 13 de ce dernier.The body 2 of the connector 10 comprises as previously described returns 9 which are in the example shown folded against the longitudinal end 26 of the housing 3 at the rear portion 13 of the latter.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 11 et de la figure 12, une languette 42 est ménagée sur la surface intérieure de la portion arrière 13 du boîtier 3 et une patte d'accrochage 43 est portée par la surface extérieure du corps 2, ladite languette 42 et ladite patte 43 étant configurées pour maintenir le corps 2 en place dans le logement 6 du boîtier 3.In the example of the figure 11 and some figure 12 a tongue 42 is formed on the inner surface of the rear portion 13 of the housing 3 and a hooking tab 43 is carried by the outer surface of the body 2, said tongue 42 and said tab 43 being configured to hold the body 2 in position. place in the housing 6 of the housing 3.

Dans l'exemple représenté aux figures 13 et 14, une languette 45 découpée dans l' armature 14 et repliée, par exemple au niveau du dos 16 de l'armature 14, peut être prévue, en complément ou en remplacement de la languette 42 décrite en référence aux figures 11 et 12, cette languette coopérant avec la patte d'accrochage 43 pour maintenir le corps en place dans le logement 6 du boîtier 3.In the example shown in Figures 13 and 14 , a tongue 45 cut in the armature 14 and folded, for example at the back 16 of the frame 14, may be provided, in addition to or instead of the tongue 42 described with reference to Figures 11 and 12 this tab cooperating with the hooking tab 43 to hold the body in place in the housing 6 of the housing 3.

On va maintenant décrire en référence aux figures 15 à 17 un ensemble de connexion 30 comportant des connecteurs selon les figures 9 à 14.We will now describe with reference to Figures 15 to 17 a connection assembly 30 having connectors according to the Figures 9 to 14 .

Dans ces exemples, les boîtiers 3 de chacun des connecteurs 10 sont réalisés d'une seule pièce, formant un boîtier commun dans lequel deux logements traversants 6 sont ménagés, chacun de ces logements traversants recevant un des connecteurs 10.In these examples, the housings 3 of each of the connectors 10 are made in one piece, forming a common housing in which two through-holes 6 are formed, each of these through-housings receiving one of the connectors 10.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 15, chacun des connecteurs 10 comporte une armature 14 propre et similaire aux armatures décrites en référence aux figures 9 à 14.In the example of the figure 15 each of the connectors 10 comprises a clean armature 14 and similar to the armatures described with reference to the Figures 9 to 14 .

Dans l'exemple de la figure 17, le dos 16 de l' armature du premier connecteur 10 est relié au dos 16 de l'armature du deuxième connecteur par une partie de jonction 47. Cette partie de jonction 47 peut être réalisée d'une seule pièce avec chacun des dos 16 et former une armature globale pour l'ensemble de connexion 30 comportant un dos constitué par chaque dos 16 et par la partie de jonction 47, et deux ailes appartenant respectivement à l'armature de chaque connecteur.In the example of the figure 17 , the back 16 of the armature of the first connector 10 is connected to the back 16 of the armature of the second connector by a connecting part 47. This joining part 47 can be made in one piece with each of the backs 16 and forming an overall frame for the connection assembly 30 having a back consisting of each back 16 and the connecting portion 47, and two wings respectively belonging to the frame of each connector.

Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 17, les faces en regard de portions arrières 13 du boîtier 5 peuvent être dépourvues d'armature.As can be seen on the figure 17 the facing faces of rear portions 13 of the housing 5 may be free of reinforcement.

Comme on le comprend au vu de la figure 18, dans le cas d'un connecteur coudé, les contacts centraux 8 peuvent chacun comporter une portion 61 perpendiculaire au plan P défini par la carte de circuit imprimé 19.As can be understood from the figure 18 in the case of a bent connector, the central contacts 8 may each comprise a portion 61 perpendicular to the plane P defined by the printed circuit board 19.

En outre, comme on le comprend au vu de la figure 9, dans le cas d'un connecteur droit, chaque contact central 8 peut être entièrement ou en partie seulement perpendiculaire au plan P défini par la carte de circuit imprimé.Moreover, as we understand from the figure 9 in the case of a straight connector, each central contact 8 may be wholly or partly only perpendicular to the plane P defined by the printed circuit board.

L'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples qui viennent d'être décrits.The invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described.

La présence des reliefs 50 et 51 décrits en référence aux figures 18 à 23 n'est notamment pas indissociable de parties distales courbées 22 des pattes 18.The presence of the reliefs 50 and 51 described with reference to Figures 18 to 23 In particular, it is not inseparable from distal distal portions 22 of tabs 18.

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Connecteur (10), comportant : - un corps (2), - au moins un contact (8) reçu dans le corps (2) avec interposition d'un isolant (7), - un boîtier (3) définissant un logement (6) configuré pour recevoir tout ou partie du corps (2), - une armature (14) disposée autour d'au moins une portion (13) du boîtier (3), au moins une portion (5) du corps (2) étant reçue dans ladite portion (13) du boîtier (3), l'armature (14) comportant des pattes (18) permettant la fixation du connecteur à une carte de circuit imprimé (19),
caractérisé par le fait que lesdites pattes (18) font saillie au-delà de la portion (13) du boîtier (3) autour de laquelle l'armature (14) est disposée et par le fait que l'armature (14) est disposée relativement au boîtier de façon encastrée. Connector (10), comprising: a body (2), at least one contact (8) received in the body (2) with interposition of an insulator (7), a housing (3) defining a housing (6) configured to receive all or part of the body (2), an armature (14) arranged around at least one portion (13) of the casing (3), at least one portion (5) of the body (2) being received in said portion (13) of the casing (3), armature (14) having tabs (18) for attaching the connector to a printed circuit board (19),
characterized by the fact that said tabs (18) project beyond the portion (13) of the casing (3) around which the armature (14) is arranged and in that the armature (14) is arranged relative to the housing in a recessed manner. Connecteur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que l'armature (14) est réalisée en métal, notamment en en bronze ou en laiton.Connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the armature (14) is made of metal, in particular of bronze or brass. Connecteur selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé par le fait que l'armature (14) comporte au moins un bras de contact (27) s'étendant hors de la portion (13) du boîtier autour de laquelle l'armature (14) est disposée.Connector according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the armature (14) comprises at least one contact arm (27) extending out of the portion (13) of the housing around which the armature (14) is arranged. Connecteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est coudé, par le fait que le boîtier (3) s'étend selon un axe longitudinal (X) et par le fait que l'armature (14) comporte une portion (25) fermant une extrémité longitudinale (26) du boîtier (3).Connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is bent, in that the housing (3) extends along a longitudinal axis (X) and in that the armature (14) has a portion (25) closing a longitudinal end (26) of the housing (3). Connecteur selon la revendication 4, caractérisé par le fait que les pattes (18) de l'armature (14) s'étendent globalement perpendiculairement audit axe longitudinal (X).Connector according to claim 4, characterized in that the tabs (18) of the armature (14) extend generally perpendicularly to said longitudinal axis (X). Connecteur selon la revendication 5, caractérisé par le fait qu'au moins une patte comporte une partie distale (22) courbée s'étendant de part de d'autre d'un axe (A) perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal (X) du boîtier (3).Connector according to Claim 5, characterized in that at least one lug has a curved distal portion (22) extending on either side of an axis (A) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X) of the housing (3). Connecteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 6, caractérisé par le fait que l'armature (14) présente en section une forme sensiblement de U, comportant un dos (16) et deux ailes (17) et par le fait que le dos (16) de l'armature (14) comporte un relief (50) configuré pour coopérer avec un relief complémentaire (51) porté par une face (52) d'une portion du boîtier (3) destinée à être recouverte par le dos (16) de l'armature (14).Connector according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the armature (14) has in section a substantially U-shaped, having a back (16) and two wings (17) and in that the back (16) of the frame (14) has a relief (50) configured to cooperate with a complementary relief (51) carried by a face (52) of a portion of the housing (3) to be covered by the back (16) of the frame (14). Ensemble de connexion (30), comportant au moins deux connecteurs (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 7, caractérisé par le fait que l'armature (14) du premier connecteur (10) est reliée à l'armature (14) du deuxième connecteur (10) par une partie de jonction (31) portant des pattes (33).Connection assembly (30), comprising at least two connectors (10) according to any one of Claims 4 to 7, characterized in that the armature (14) of the first connector (10) is connected to the armature ( 14) of the second connector (10) by a joining portion (31) carrying tabs (33). Ensemble selon la revendication 8, caractérisé par le fait que l'armature (14) du premier connecteur (10), l'armature (14) du deuxième connecteur (10) et la partie de jonction (31) sont réalisées d'une seule pièce.Assembly according to Claim 8, characterized in that the armature (14) of the first connector (10), the armature (14) of the second connector (10) and the connecting part (31) are made of a single room. Connecteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est droit et par le fait que les pattes (18) de l'armature (14) s'étendent parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal du boîtier (X).Connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it is straight and in that the lugs (18) of the armature (14) extend parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing ( X). Connecteur selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que l'armature (14) comporte au moins une languette (45) et par le fait qu'au moins une patte d'accrochage (43) est ménagée sur la surface extérieure du corps (2), ladite languette (45) et ladite patte (43) étant configurées pour maintenir le corps (2) en place dans le boîtier (3).Connector according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the armature (14) comprises at least one tongue (45) and in that at least one hooking lug (43) is formed on the outer surface of the body ( 2), said tongue (45) and said tab (43) being configured to hold the body (2) in place in the housing (3). Connecteur selon la revendication 10, caractérisé par le fait que le boîtier (3) comporte au moins une languette (42) et par le fait qu'au moins une patte d'accrochage (43) est ménagée sur la surface extérieure du corps (2), ladite languette (42) et ladite patte (43) étant configurées pour maintenir le corps en place dans le boîtier.Connector according to Claim 10, characterized in that the housing (3) has at least one tongue (42) and in that at least one hooking lug (43) is provided on the outer surface of the body (2). ), said tongue (42) and said tab (43) being configured to hold the body in place in the housing. Ensemble de connexion (30), comportant au moins deux connecteurs (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 à 12, caractérisé par le fait que l'armature (14) du premier connecteur (10) est reliée à l'armature (14) du deuxième connecteur (10) par une partie de jonction (47) et/ou par le fait que le boîtier (3) du premier connecteur (10) et le boîtier (3) du deuxième connecteur (10) sont réalisés d'une seule pièce.Connection assembly (30), comprising at least two connectors (10) according to any one of Claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the armature (14) of the first connector (10) is connected to the armature ( 14) of the second connector (10) by a connecting part (47) and / or in that the housing (3) of the first connector (10) and the housing (3) of the second connector (10) are made of one piece. Système, comportant : - un connecteur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, - une carte de circuit imprimé (19),
caractérisé par le fait que le contact (8) s'étend selon un axe longitudinal dont au moins une portion (4, 61) est inclinée, étant notamment perpendiculaire, par rapport au plan (P) défini par la carte de circuit imprimé (19). System, comprising: a connector (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, a printed circuit board (19),
characterized in that the contact (8) extends along a longitudinal axis of which at least one portion (4, 61) is inclined, in particular being perpendicular, with respect to the plane (P) defined by the printed circuit board (19). ).
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