EP2494662B1 - Plug device having a closure unit - Google Patents

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EP2494662B1
EP2494662B1 EP10773278.6A EP10773278A EP2494662B1 EP 2494662 B1 EP2494662 B1 EP 2494662B1 EP 10773278 A EP10773278 A EP 10773278A EP 2494662 B1 EP2494662 B1 EP 2494662B1
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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
    • H01R13/44—Means for preventing access to live contacts
    • H01R13/447—Shutter or cover plate
    • H01R13/453—Shutter or cover plate opened by engagement of counterpart
    • H01R13/4534—Laterally sliding shutter
    • 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
    • H01R13/44—Means for preventing access to live contacts
    • H01R13/447—Shutter or cover plate
    • H01R13/453—Shutter or cover plate opened by engagement of counterpart
    • H01R13/4536—Inwardly pivoting shutter

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  • the invention relates to a closure device for protecting the access side of the contact module of an electrical plug-in device, as in US 4,758,536 A disclosed.
  • Electrical plug-and-socket devices such as plugs or couplings for power current according to DIN VDE 0623, EN 60309-2 (“CEE plug-in devices”) or according to IEC 62196 (“E-car plug-in devices”) typically contain in one housing a contact module with electrical contacts ( Pins or sockets).
  • a contact module with electrical contacts ( Pins or sockets).
  • a complementarily designed plug device element coupled or plug
  • a hinged lid Prior to insertion of a complementary plug-in device element such a hinged lid must be manually transferred by the user in an open position.
  • the cover element In the rest position, the cover element preferably covers the entire access side and not just individual bores leading to contact elements. Furthermore, typically two or more cover elements are provided, wherein here and in the following a reference to “the cover element” should always extend to all cover elements of such a larger number.
  • the electrical plug-in device according to the invention and the described method have the advantage that a contact module is protected when not in use by a cover element, but this cover element is "automatically", that is moved when inserting a complementary plug-in device element in an open position in which it allows the plugging operation ,
  • this cover element is "automatically", that is moved when inserting a complementary plug-in device element in an open position in which it allows the plugging operation .
  • no special additional activity of the user is required, for example no opening of a hinged lid.
  • This increases the ease of use and allows, for example, a one-handed plugging.
  • the security is also increased, since the elimination of a troublesome step in the operation eliminates the risk that the user will improperly override the protection mechanism.
  • auxiliary energy can be used, for example by activation of an electric drive.
  • the energy required to move the lid member is introduced from complementary plug device element applied, ie ultimately by the user.
  • the cover element is moved from the rest position into the open position by the movement of a complementary plug-in device element, which is directed along the plug-in axis, into the complementary plug-in device element.
  • the movement of the complementary plug-in device element provides the energy for the movement of the cover element.
  • the opening device is advantageously opened solely by the "normal" movement of the plug-in device element in the direction of the plug-in axis, ie. H. without additional movements such as pivoting or rotating the plug-in device element before or during insertion.
  • the lid member can be configured in various ways and movably mounted. For example, it may be pivotally mounted about one or more pivot axes, wherein the pivot axis may in particular be parallel or perpendicular or in any other inclination to the thru-axle. If a plurality of cover elements are present, each may be mounted on its own individual pivot axis, or it may be mounted on a common pivot axis two or more of the cover elements.
  • the lid member may be mounted linearly movable in a guide.
  • a linear movement of the cover element can preferably take place perpendicularly to the plug-in axis in order to bring the cover element out of the access side as quickly as possible.
  • the cover element has a sliding surface lying obliquely to the plug-in axis, with which a complementary plug-in device element comes into contact with the introduction into the contact module. Due to the bevel of the sliding surface, a force component directed radially outwards from the plug-in axis is exerted on the cover element during the insertion process, by means of which it is forced out of the rest position into the open position.
  • the sliding surface can also be very narrow, d. H. be approximately linear.
  • the lid member is preferably biased to the rest position so that it automatically assumes it when no external forces act.
  • the bias voltage can be generated for example by acting on the cover element spring element.
  • closure device has at least two movable cover elements, these advantageously engage in one another in the rest position in their contact area in a form-fitting manner.
  • Such an intervention can be realized for example by a tongue and groove construction.
  • the positive engagement increases the stability in the rest position and the tightness against the ingress of foreign bodies and / or moisture.
  • the cover element is arranged protected behind a diaphragm, ie between the diaphragm and the contact module.
  • the panel may in particular be part of a housing in which the contact module is installed.
  • the aperture no more than the cross-sectional area free, which is necessary for the introduction of a complementary plug-in device element in the contact module.
  • the cover element disappears in its open position completely behind the panel. The cover element and its storage mechanism are then optimally protected against interference.
  • the plug-in device element may comprise a drive for the active movement of the cover element from the rest position into the open position or vice versa.
  • an electrically operated actuator (motor) may be provided for this purpose, which is triggered by a suitable switching mechanism during insertion or approach of a complementary plug-in device element.
  • the cover element can optionally be locked in the rest position. Only after releasing this locking it is then possible to transfer the cover element in the open position and thus release a plug-in operation.
  • the locking thus represents an additional safeguard of the plug-in device against unauthorized and / or improper use.
  • the locking mechanism can be controlled, for example, by a key to be used by the user. In particular, it can also be controlled by an electronic control with which, for example, the authorization of a user is checked.
  • a complementary plug-in device element (indicated as "SE” in FIG. 4 ) are introduced through an "access side" ZS in the contact module 1, wherein the closure device 10, the access side ZS either closes or releases.
  • SE plug-in device element
  • the named access page will be in FIG. 4 enclosed by the collar labeled "ZS" at the rear of the closure device 10.
  • the closure device 10 will be described with particular reference to FIGS FIGS. 5 and 6 explained in more detail.
  • the closure device 10 includes two cover elements 11 a, 11 b, which are in the rest position ( FIGS. 1 . 3 . 5 ) in front of the access side ZS of the contact module 1 and thus protectively close it. Preferably, this provides protection to IP44 standard.
  • the two cover elements 11a, 11b are mounted in a common hinge point 23 behind the panel 2.
  • the hinge point 23 is a pivotal movement of the cover elements 11a, 11b about a pivot axis A possible, which is parallel to the insertion axis X.
  • a spring element such as a leg spring (not shown) is provided, which biases the cover elements 11 a, 11 b in the rest position. A movement apart of the cover elements in the open position must therefore be carried out against a restoring force.
  • the two cover elements 11 a, 11 b are preferably provided with inclined sliding surfaces 21 a, 21 b, the funnel-shaped point in the direction of the contact block and the plug axis form an angle ⁇ of typically between 20 ° and 80 °, more preferably between 40 ° and 50 °.
  • the plug-in complementary plug device element SE such as a plug
  • this is done "automatically” during normal insertion of the plug-in device element SE, ie during a movement along the straight through axle X.
  • the cover elements 11 a and 11 b in their contact area a groove 22 b and a web 22 a, which engage positively in the rest position according to the tongue and groove principle. In this way, the tightness and stability of the arrangement is increased.
  • cover elements 11a, 11b could of course also be designed differently than shown.
  • cover elements 11a, 11b instead of the sliding surfaces 21a, 21b, only linear contact ribs could be provided.
  • cover elements there could be a different number of cover elements, or the cover elements could be pivotable about other axes or linearly movable.
  • the closure device 10 is located with the cover elements 11 a, 11 b behind the panel 2, so that the entire mechanism of this device is visually and mechanically protected by the panel 2.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verschlusseinrichtung zum Schutz der Zugangsseite des Kontaktbausteins einer elektrischen Steckvorrichtung, wie in US 4 758 536 A offenbart.The invention relates to a closure device for protecting the access side of the contact module of an electrical plug-in device, as in US 4,758,536 A disclosed.

Elektrische Steckvorrichtungen wie zum Beispiel Stecker oder Kupplungen für Kraftstrom nach DIN VDE 0623, EN 60309-2 ("CEE-Steckvorrichtungen") oder nach IEC 62196 ("E-Auto-Ladesteckvorrichtungen") enthalten typischerweise in einem Gehäuse einen Kontaktbaustein mit elektrischen Kontakten (Stiften oder Buchsen). In den Kontaktbaustein kann von einer Zugangsseite her ein komplementär ausgebildetes Steckvorrichtungselement (Kupplung oder Stecker) eingeführt werden, um elektrischen Kontakt zu den Kontaktelementen herzustellen. Es ist bekannt, die Zugangsseite derartiger Steckvorrichtungen mit einem Klappdeckel zu versehen, um sie im unbenutzten Zustand gegen das Eindringen von Schmutz und Feuchtigkeit zu schützen und um einen ungewollten Kontakt zu stromführenden Komponenten zu verhindern. Vor dem Einführen eines komplementären Steckvorrichtungselementes muss ein solcher Klappdeckel vom Benutzer manuell in eine Öffnungsposition überführt werden.Electrical plug-and-socket devices, such as plugs or couplings for power current according to DIN VDE 0623, EN 60309-2 ("CEE plug-in devices") or according to IEC 62196 ("E-car plug-in devices") typically contain in one housing a contact module with electrical contacts ( Pins or sockets). In the contact module can be introduced from an access side forth a complementarily designed plug device element (coupling or plug) to make electrical contact with the contact elements. It is known to provide the access side of such connectors with a hinged lid to protect them in the unused state against the ingress of dirt and moisture and to prevent unwanted contact with live components. Prior to insertion of a complementary plug-in device element such a hinged lid must be manually transferred by the user in an open position.

Vor diesem Hintergrund war es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine elektrische Steckvorrichtung mit einem in Bezug auf Sicherheit und/oder Komfort verbesserten Schutzmechanismus bereitzustellen.Against this background, it was an object of the present invention to provide an electrical connector with a safety and / or comfort improved protection mechanism.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Verschlusseinrichtung für eine elektrische Steckvorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind in den Unteransprüchen enthalten.This object is achieved by a closure device for an electrical plug-in device with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are contained in the subclaims.

Die elektrische Steckvorrichtung, bei der es sich insbesondere um eine Kupplung bzw. Dose oder einen Stecker handeln kann, enthält die folgenden Komponenten:

  1. a) Einen Kontaktbaustein mit einer Zugangsseite, an welcher ein komplementäres Steckvorrichtungselement durch Bewegung entlang einer Steckachse in den Kontaktbaustein eingeführt werden kann. Der Kontaktbaustein enthält typischerweise elektrisch leitfähige, metallische Kontaktelemente wie Buchsen oder Stifte, die in einem isolierenden Träger gelagert und von der Zugangsseite her zugänglich sind.
  2. b) Eine Verschlusseinrichtung mit mindestens einem Deckelelement, welches beim Einführen des vorstehend erwähnten komplementären Steckvorrichtungselementes in den Kontaktbaustein von einer Ruheposition in eine Öffnungsposition bewegt wird. In der Ruheposition soll das Deckelelement dabei die Zugangsseite des Kontaktbausteins (ganz oder teilweise) bedecken, während es in der Öffnungsposition die Zugangsseite für die Einführung eines komplementären Steckvorrichtungselementes freigibt.
The electrical plug-in device, which may in particular be a coupling or a socket or a plug, contains the following components:
  1. a) A contact module with an access side, on which a complementary plug-in device element can be introduced by movement along a plug-in axis in the contact module. The contact module typically contains electrically conductive, metallic contact elements such as sockets or pins, which are mounted in an insulating support and accessible from the access side.
  2. b) A closure device having at least one cover element, which is moved during insertion of the above-mentioned complementary plug-in device element in the contact module from a rest position to an open position. In the rest position, the cover element is intended to cover the access side of the contact module (in whole or in part), while in the open position it releases the access side for the introduction of a complementary plug-in device element.

Vorzugsweise verdeckt das Deckelelement in der Ruheposition die gesamte Zugangsseite und nicht etwa nur einzelne zu Kontaktelementen führende Bohrungen. Ferner sind typischerweise zwei oder mehr Deckelelemente vorgesehen, wobei sich hier und im Folgenden eine Bezugnahme auf "das Deckelelement" immer auf alle Deckelelemente einer solchen größeren Anzahl erstrecken sollen.In the rest position, the cover element preferably covers the entire access side and not just individual bores leading to contact elements. Furthermore, typically two or more cover elements are provided, wherein here and in the following a reference to "the cover element" should always extend to all cover elements of such a larger number.

Die erfindungsgemäße elektrische Steckvorrichtung und das beschriebene Verfahren haben den Vorteil, dass ein Kontaktbaustein bei Nichtbenutzung durch ein Deckelelement geschützt wird, wobei dieses Deckelelement jedoch "automatisch", das heißt beim Einführen eines komplementären Steckvorrichtungselementes in eine Öffnungsposition bewegt wird, in der es den Steckvorgang ermöglicht. Außer dem normalen Einführen des komplementären Steckvorrichtungselementes ist somit keine besondere zusätzliche Aktivität des Benutzers erforderlich, beispielsweise kein Öffnen eines Klappdeckels. Dies erhöht den Bedienungskomfort und erlaubt zum Beispiel ein einhändiges Einstecken. Des Weiteren wird auch die Sicherheit erhöht, da der Wegfall eines lästigen Betätigungsschrittes die Gefahr beseitigt, dass vom Benutzer der Schutzmechanismus missbräuchlich außer Kraft gesetzt wird.The electrical plug-in device according to the invention and the described method have the advantage that a contact module is protected when not in use by a cover element, but this cover element is "automatically", that is moved when inserting a complementary plug-in device element in an open position in which it allows the plugging operation , Thus, apart from the normal insertion of the complementary plug-in device element, no special additional activity of the user is required, for example no opening of a hinged lid. This increases the ease of use and allows, for example, a one-handed plugging. Furthermore, the security is also increased, since the elimination of a troublesome step in the operation eliminates the risk that the user will improperly override the protection mechanism.

Die "automatische" Bewegung des Deckelelementes von der Ruheposition in die Öffnungsposition wird beim Einführen des komplementären Steckvorrichtungselementes veranlasst. Dabei kann Hilfsenergie eingesetzt werden, beispielsweise durch Aktivierung eines elektrischen Antriebes. Vorzugsweise wird jedoch die notwendige Energie zur Bewegung des Deckelelementes vom eingeführten komplementären Steckvorrichtungselement aufgebracht, d. h. letztendlich vom Benutzer.The "automatic" movement of the lid member from the rest position to the open position is caused upon insertion of the complementary male member. In this case, auxiliary energy can be used, for example by activation of an electric drive. Preferably, however, the energy required to move the lid member is introduced from complementary plug device element applied, ie ultimately by the user.

Im Folgenden werden verschiedene Weiterbildungen der Erfindung beschrieben, die gleichermaßen für die elektrische Steckvorrichtung, für deren Verschlusseinrichtung, sowie für das Verfahren gelten und angewendet werden können.In the following, various developments of the invention will be described, which apply equally to the electrical plug-in device, for the closure device, as well as for the method and can be applied.

Gemäß einer ersten bevorzugten Ausführungsform wird das Deckelelement durch die entlang der Steckachse gerichtete Bewegung eines in den Kontaktbaustein eingeführten komplementären Steckvorrichtungselementes von der Ruheposition in die Öffnungsposition bewegt. Bei dieser Variante liefert somit die Bewegung des komplementären Steckvorrichtungselementes die Energie für die Bewegung des Deckelelementes. Ferner erfolgt das Öffnen der Verschlusseinrichtung vorteilhafterweise allein durch die "normale" Bewegung des Steckvorrichtungselementes in Richtung der Steckachse, d. h. ohne Zusatzbewegungen wie beispielsweise ein Schwenken oder Drehen des Steckvorrichtungselementes vor oder beim Einführen.According to a first preferred embodiment, the cover element is moved from the rest position into the open position by the movement of a complementary plug-in device element, which is directed along the plug-in axis, into the complementary plug-in device element. In this variant, thus, the movement of the complementary plug-in device element provides the energy for the movement of the cover element. Furthermore, the opening device is advantageously opened solely by the "normal" movement of the plug-in device element in the direction of the plug-in axis, ie. H. without additional movements such as pivoting or rotating the plug-in device element before or during insertion.

Das Deckelelement kann auf verschiedene Weise ausgestaltet und beweglich gelagert werden. Beispielsweise kann es schwenkbeweglich um eine oder mehrere Schwenkachsen gelagert sein, wobei die Schwenkachse insbesondere parallel oder senkrecht oder in jeder anderen Neigung zur Steckachse liegen kann. Wenn mehrere Deckelelemente vorhanden sind, kann jedes an einer eigenen individuellen Schwenkachse gelagert sein, oder es können zwei oder mehrere der Deckelelemente an einer gemeinsamen Schwenkachse gelagert sein.The lid member can be configured in various ways and movably mounted. For example, it may be pivotally mounted about one or more pivot axes, wherein the pivot axis may in particular be parallel or perpendicular or in any other inclination to the thru-axle. If a plurality of cover elements are present, each may be mounted on its own individual pivot axis, or it may be mounted on a common pivot axis two or more of the cover elements.

Alternativ kann das Deckelelement linear beweglich in einer Führung gelagert sein. Eine Linearbewegung des Deckelelementes kann vorzugsweise senkrecht zur Steckachse erfolgen, um das Deckelelement möglichst schnell aus der Zugangsseite herauszuführen.Alternatively, the lid member may be mounted linearly movable in a guide. A linear movement of the cover element can preferably take place perpendicularly to the plug-in axis in order to bring the cover element out of the access side as quickly as possible.

Gemäß einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist das Deckelelement eine schräg zur Steckachse liegende Gleitfläche auf, mit der ein komplementäres Steckvorrichtungselement bei der Einführung in den Kontaktbaustein in Berührung kommt. Durch die Schräge der Gleitfläche wird beim Steckvorgang eine radial von der Steckachse nach außen gerichtete Kraftkomponente auf das Deckelelement ausgeübt, durch welche es aus der Ruheposition heraus in die Öffnungsposition gedrängt wird. Die Gleitfläche kann optional auch sehr schmal, d. h. annähernd linienförmig sein.According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the cover element has a sliding surface lying obliquely to the plug-in axis, with which a complementary plug-in device element comes into contact with the introduction into the contact module. Due to the bevel of the sliding surface, a force component directed radially outwards from the plug-in axis is exerted on the cover element during the insertion process, by means of which it is forced out of the rest position into the open position. The sliding surface can also be very narrow, d. H. be approximately linear.

Das Deckelelement ist vorzugsweise in die Ruheposition vorgespannt, so dass es diese von selbst annimmt, wenn keine äußeren Kräfte einwirken. Die Vorspannung kann beispielsweise durch ein auf das Deckelelement wirkendes Federelement erzeugt werden.The lid member is preferably biased to the rest position so that it automatically assumes it when no external forces act. The bias voltage can be generated for example by acting on the cover element spring element.

Während es grundsätzlich möglich ist, die Verschlusseinrichtung mit einem einzigen Deckelelement zu realisieren, werden vorzugsweise zwei oder mehr Deckelelemente verwendet. Der von jedem einzelnen Deckelelement von der Ruheposition bis zur Öffnungsposition zurückzulegende Weg wird auf diese Weise verkleinert. Besonders bevorzugt ist es, wenn die mehreren Deckelelemente symmetrisch bezüglich der Steckachse angeordnet sind. In diesem Falle kann erreicht werden, dass während eines Steckvorganges keine Kräfte resultieren, die ein komplementäres Steckvorrichtungselement von der Steckachse abdrängen.While it is basically possible to realize the closure device with a single cover element, preferably two or more cover elements are used. The distance traveled by each individual lid member from the rest position to the open position is reduced in this way. It is particularly preferred if the plurality of cover elements are arranged symmetrically with respect to the plug-in axis. In this case, it can be achieved that during a plug-in operation, no forces result that displace a complementary plug-in device element from the plug-in axis.

Wenn die Verschlusseinrichtung mindestens zwei bewegliche Deckelelemente aufweist, greifen diese in der Ruheposition vorteilhafterweise in ihrem Berührungsbereich formschlüssig ineinander. Ein solcher Eingriff kann beispielsweise durch eine Nut und Feder Konstruktion realisiert werden. Der formschlüssige Eingriff erhöht die Stabilität in der Ruheposition und die Dichtheit gegenüber dem Eindringen von Fremdkörpern und/oder Feuchtigkeit.If the closure device has at least two movable cover elements, these advantageously engage in one another in the rest position in their contact area in a form-fitting manner. Such an intervention can be realized for example by a tongue and groove construction. The positive engagement increases the stability in the rest position and the tightness against the ingress of foreign bodies and / or moisture.

Bei einer anderen bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist das Deckelelement geschützt hinter einer Blende angeordnet, d. h. zwischen der Blende und dem Kontaktbaustein. Die Blende kann insbesondere Teil eines Gehäuses sein, in welches der Kontaktbaustein eingebaut ist. Vorzugsweise gibt die Blende nicht mehr als die Querschnittsfläche frei, die zur Einführung eines komplementären Steckvorrichtungselementes in den Kontaktbaustein notwendig ist. In diesem Falle verschwindet das Deckelelement in seiner Öffnungsposition vollständig hinter der Blende. Das Deckelelement und sein Lagerungsmechanismus sind dann optimal vor Störungen geschützt.In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the cover element is arranged protected behind a diaphragm, ie between the diaphragm and the contact module. The panel may in particular be part of a housing in which the contact module is installed. Preferably there the aperture no more than the cross-sectional area free, which is necessary for the introduction of a complementary plug-in device element in the contact module. In this case, the cover element disappears in its open position completely behind the panel. The cover element and its storage mechanism are then optimally protected against interference.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung kann das Steckvorrichtungselement einen Antrieb enthalten zur aktiven Bewegung des Deckelelementes von der Ruheposition in die Öffnungsposition oder umgekehrt. Insbesondere kann ein elektrisch betriebener Aktuator (Motor) für diesen Zweck vorgesehen sein, der über einen geeigneten Schaltmechanismus beim Einführen bzw. Annähern eines komplementären Steckvorrichtungselementes ausgelöst wird.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the plug-in device element may comprise a drive for the active movement of the cover element from the rest position into the open position or vice versa. In particular, an electrically operated actuator (motor) may be provided for this purpose, which is triggered by a suitable switching mechanism during insertion or approach of a complementary plug-in device element.

Des Weiteren kann das Deckelelement optional in der Ruheposition arretierbar sein. Erst nach Lösen dieser Arretierung wird es dann möglich, das Deckelelement in die Öffnungsposition zu überführen und damit einen Steckvorgang freizugeben. Die Arretierung stellt somit eine zusätzliche Sicherung der Steckvorrichtung gegen unbefugte und/oder unsachgemäße Benutzung dar. Der Arretiermechanismus kann beispielsweise durch einen vom Benutzer anzuwendenden Schlüssel kontrolliert werden. Insbesondere kann er auch durch eine elektronische Steuerung kontrolliert werden, mit welcher beispielsweise die Autorisierung eines Nutzers überprüft wird.Furthermore, the cover element can optionally be locked in the rest position. Only after releasing this locking it is then possible to transfer the cover element in the open position and thus release a plug-in operation. The locking thus represents an additional safeguard of the plug-in device against unauthorized and / or improper use. The locking mechanism can be controlled, for example, by a key to be used by the user. In particular, it can also be controlled by an electronic control with which, for example, the authorization of a user is checked.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand der in den Figuren dargestellten speziellen Ausführungsform näher erläutert. Dabei zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Frontansicht einer elektrischen Steckvorrichtung gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung mit den Deckelelementen der Verschlusseinrichtung in der Ruheposition;
Fig. 2
die Steckvorrichtung von Figur 1 mit den Deckelelementen der Verschlusseinrichtung in der Öffnungsposition;
Fig. 3
eine perspektivische Rückansicht der Steckvorrichtung von Figur 1 mit den Deckelelementen der Verschlusseinrichtung in der Ruheposition;
Fig. 4
die Steckvorrichtung von Figur 3 mit den Deckelelementen der Verschlusseinrichtung in der Öffnungsposition und mit einem angedeuteten Kontaktbaustein sowie komplementären Steckvorrichtungselement;
Fig. 5
eine separate perspektivische Frontansicht auf die Deckelelemente der Verschlusseinrichtung in der Ruheposition bei entfernter Blende;
Fig. 6
eine separate perspektivische Frontansicht auf die Deckelelemente der Verschlusseinrichtung in der Öffnungsposition bei entfernter Blende.
In the following, the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the specific embodiment shown in the figures. Showing:
Fig. 1
a front perspective view of an electrical connector according to the present invention with the cover elements of the closure device in the rest position;
Fig. 2
the plug-in device of FIG. 1 with the lid elements of the closure device in the open position;
Fig. 3
a perspective rear view of the connector of FIG. 1 with the lid elements of the closure device in the rest position;
Fig. 4
the plug-in device of FIG. 3 with the cover elements of the closure device in the open position and with an indicated contact module and complementary plug-in device element;
Fig. 5
a separate front perspective view of the cover elements of the closure device in the rest position with the panel removed;
Fig. 6
a separate front perspective view of the lid elements of the closure device in the open position with the panel removed.

Die in den Figuren 1 bis 6 in verschiedenen Ansichten ganz oder teilweise dargestellte Steckvorrichtung 100 enthält die folgenden Komponenten:

  • Einen Kontaktbaustein 1, welcher in Figur 4 schematisch angedeutet ist. Der Kontaktbaustein 1 kann beispielsweise als ein Dosenteil mit elektrischen Kontaktbuchsen ausgestaltet sein. Geeignete Ausführungsformen von Kontaktbausteinen sind von herkömmlichen Steckvorrichtungen her bekannt. Der Übersichtlichkeit halber ist der Kontaktbaustein in allen anderen Figuren weggelassen.
  • Eine optionale Blende 2. Hierbei kann es sich beispielsweise um die Frontseite eines nicht weiter dargestellten Gehäuses handeln, in das die Steckvorrichtung eingebaut ist.
  • Eine Verschlusseinrichtung 10, welche zwischen der Blende 2 und dem Kontaktbaustein 1 angeordnet ist.
The in the FIGS. 1 to 6 The plug-in device 100 shown in full or in part in various views contains the following components:
  • A contact module 1, which in FIG. 4 is indicated schematically. The contact module 1 can be configured, for example, as a socket part with electrical contact sockets. Suitable embodiments of contact components are known from conventional plug devices ago. For clarity, the contact module is omitted in all other figures.
  • An optional panel 2. This may be, for example, the front of a housing, not shown, in which the plug-in device is installed.
  • A closure device 10, which is arranged between the panel 2 and the contact module 1.

In das Steckvorrichtungselement 100 kann von der Vorderseite her entlang einer Steckachse X ein komplementäres Steckvorrichtungselement (angedeutet als "SE" in Figur 4) durch eine "Zugangsseite" ZS in den Kontaktbaustein 1 eingeführt werden, wobei die Verschlusseinrichtung 10 die Zugangsseite ZS wahlweise verschließt oder freigibt. Die genannte Zugangsseite wird in Figur 4 durch den mit "ZS" bezeichneten Kragen an der Rückseite der Verschlusseinrichtung 10 umschlossen. Nachfolgend wird die Verschlusseinrichtung 10 insbesondere unter Bezugnahme auf die Figuren 5 und 6 näher erläutert.In the plug-in device element 100 can from the front along a plug-in axis X a complementary plug-in device element (indicated as "SE" in FIG. 4 ) are introduced through an "access side" ZS in the contact module 1, wherein the closure device 10, the access side ZS either closes or releases. The named access page will be in FIG. 4 enclosed by the collar labeled "ZS" at the rear of the closure device 10. Hereinafter, the closure device 10 will be described with particular reference to FIGS FIGS. 5 and 6 explained in more detail.

Die Verschlusseinrichtung 10 enthält zwei Deckelelemente 11 a, 11 b, die sich in der Ruheposition (Figuren 1, 3, 5) vor die Zugangsseite ZS des Kontaktbausteins 1 legen und diese somit schützend verschließen. Vorzugsweise wird hierdurch ein Schutz nach Norm IP44 erreicht.The closure device 10 includes two cover elements 11 a, 11 b, which are in the rest position ( FIGS. 1 . 3 . 5 ) in front of the access side ZS of the contact module 1 and thus protectively close it. Preferably, this provides protection to IP44 standard.

Die beiden Deckelelemente 11a, 11 b sind in einem gemeinsamen Gelenkpunkt 23 hinter der Blende 2 gelagert. Durch den Gelenkpunkt 23 wird eine Schwenkbewegung der Deckelelemente 11a, 11b um eine Schwenkachse A möglich, die parallel zur Steckachse X verläuft.The two cover elements 11a, 11b are mounted in a common hinge point 23 behind the panel 2. By the hinge point 23 is a pivotal movement of the cover elements 11a, 11b about a pivot axis A possible, which is parallel to the insertion axis X.

Im Gelenkpunkt 23 ist vorzugsweise ein Federelement wie beispielsweise eine Schenkelfeder (nicht dargestellt) vorgesehen, welches die Deckelelemente 11 a, 11 b in die Ruheposition vorspannt. Ein Auseinanderbewegen der Deckelelemente in die Öffnungsposition muss daher entgegen einer Rückstellkraft erfolgen.In the hinge point 23 is preferably a spring element such as a leg spring (not shown) is provided, which biases the cover elements 11 a, 11 b in the rest position. A movement apart of the cover elements in the open position must therefore be carried out against a restoring force.

Wie in Figur 5 erkennbar ist, sind die beiden Deckelelemente 11 a, 11 b vorzugsweise mit schrägen Gleitflächen 21 a, 21 b versehen, die trichterförmig in Richtung des Kontaktbausteines weisen und zur Steckachse einen Winkel α bilden von typischerweise zwischen 20° und 80°, besonders bevorzugt zwischen 40° und 50°. Ein in die Steckvorrichtung eingeführtes komplementäres Steckvorrichtungselement SE, beispielsweise ein Stecker, gleitet dann bei einer Bewegung entlang der Steckachse X auf den schrägen Flächen 21 a und 21 b, wodurch die Deckelelemente 11a, 11 b von der Steckachse X weg radial nach außen gedrückt und in eine Öffnungsposition überführt werden. Vorteilhafterweise erfolgt dies "automatisch" beim normalen Einstecken des Steckvorrichtungselementes SE, d. h. bei einer Bewegung entlang der geraden Steckachse X.As in FIG. 5 can be seen, the two cover elements 11 a, 11 b are preferably provided with inclined sliding surfaces 21 a, 21 b, the funnel-shaped point in the direction of the contact block and the plug axis form an angle α of typically between 20 ° and 80 °, more preferably between 40 ° and 50 °. Introduced into the plug-in complementary plug device element SE, such as a plug, then slides in a movement along the through-axle X on the inclined surfaces 21 a and 21 b, whereby the cover elements 11 a, 11 b pushed away from the plug-in axis X radially outward and in be transferred to an opening position. advantageously, this is done "automatically" during normal insertion of the plug-in device element SE, ie during a movement along the straight through axle X.

Wie in Figur 6 angedeutet ist, weisen die Deckelelemente 11 a und 11 b in ihrem Berührungsbereich eine Nut 22b bzw. einen Steg 22a auf, die nach dem Nut und Feder Prinzip in der Ruheposition formschlüssig ineinandergreifen. Auf diese Weise wird die Dichtheit und Stabilität der Anordnung erhöht.As in FIG. 6 is indicated, the cover elements 11 a and 11 b in their contact area a groove 22 b and a web 22 a, which engage positively in the rest position according to the tongue and groove principle. In this way, the tightness and stability of the arrangement is increased.

Die Deckelelemente 11a, 11b könnten selbstverständlich auch anders als dargestellt ausgestaltet sein. So könnten beispielsweise statt der Gleitflächen 21 a, 21 b lediglich linienförmige Kontaktrippen vorgesehen sein. Weiterhin könnte eine andere Anzahl an Deckelelementen vorliegen, oder die Deckelelemente könnten um andere Achsen schwenkbeweglich sein oder linear beweglich sein.The cover elements 11a, 11b could of course also be designed differently than shown. For example, instead of the sliding surfaces 21a, 21b, only linear contact ribs could be provided. Furthermore, there could be a different number of cover elements, or the cover elements could be pivotable about other axes or linearly movable.

Wie aus Figur 1 erkennbar ist, liegt die Verschlusseinrichtung 10 mit den Deckelelementen 11 a, 11 b hinter der Blende 2, so dass der gesamte Mechanismus dieser Einrichtung optisch und mechanisch durch die Blende 2 geschützt wird.How out FIG. 1 can be seen, the closure device 10 is located with the cover elements 11 a, 11 b behind the panel 2, so that the entire mechanism of this device is visually and mechanically protected by the panel 2.

Claims (8)

  1. Closure device (10) for a plug apparatus (100) which contains a contact module (1) having an access side (ZS) on which a complementary plug apparatus element (SE) can be inserted into the contact module by movement along a plug axis (X), wherein the closure device (10) contains at least one covering element (11 a, 11 b) which is moved into an opening position, in which it opens the access side (ZS), when a complementary plug apparatus element (SE) is inserted into the contact module (1) from an inoperative position, in which it covers the entire access side (ZS) of the contact module,
    characterized in that
    - the cover element (11 a, 11 b) is mounted such that it can pivot about a pivot axis (A) which is parallel to the plug axis (X);
    - the cover element (11 a, 11 b) has a sliding face (21 a, 21 b) which is inclined in relation to the plug axis (X) and with which a complementary plug apparatus element (SE) comes into contact when it is inserted into the contact module (1).
  2. Electrical plug apparatus (100), containing
    a) a contact module (1) with an access side (ZS) on which a complementary plug apparatus element (SE) can be inserted into the contact module by movement along a plug axis (X);
    b) a closure device (10) according to Claim 1.
  3. Plug apparatus (100) or closure device (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover element (11a, 11 b) is prestressed into the inoperative position.
  4. Plug apparatus (100) or closure device (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains a plurality of cover elements (11 a, 11 b) which are preferably arranged symmetrically in relation to the plug axis (X).
  5. Plug apparatus (100) or closure device (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has at least two cover elements (11 a, 11 b) which interengage in their contact region (22a, 22b).
  6. Plug apparatus (100) or closure device (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains a drive for actively moving the cover element (11 a, 11b) from the inoperative position into the opening position and/or vice versa.
  7. Plug apparatus (100) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover element (11a, 11b) is arranged between the contact module (1) and a panel (2).
  8. Plug apparatus (100) or closure device (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover element (11 a, 11 b) can be locked in the inoperative position.
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