EP2543116A1 - Jumper bridge - Google Patents

Jumper bridge

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EP2543116A1
EP2543116A1 EP11705596A EP11705596A EP2543116A1 EP 2543116 A1 EP2543116 A1 EP 2543116A1 EP 11705596 A EP11705596 A EP 11705596A EP 11705596 A EP11705596 A EP 11705596A EP 2543116 A1 EP2543116 A1 EP 2543116A1
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Prior art keywords
jumper
holding
insulating material
insertion opening
region
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Markus Hanses
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Phoenix Contact GmbH and Co KG
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/70Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
    • H01R13/703Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. dual-continuity coupling part
    • H01R13/7031Shorting, shunting or bussing of different terminals interrupted or effected on engagement of coupling part, e.g. for ESD protection, line continuity
    • H01R13/7032Shorting, shunting or bussing of different terminals interrupted or effected on engagement of coupling part, e.g. for ESD protection, line continuity making use of a separate bridging element directly cooperating with the terminals
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R31/00Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/08Short-circuiting members for bridging contacts in a counterpart
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R43/00Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • H01R43/20Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
    • H01R43/24Assembling by moulding on contact members

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a jumper for a
  • Jumpers can, for example, for electrical
  • connection of several arranged in a terminal arrangement terminals can be provided.
  • Terminal assembly has for this purpose usually a housing with one or more
  • Jumpers can be introduced, for example, the busbars of two or more terminals
  • Such jumpers are preferably provided detachably in a terminal arrangement, wherein the
  • the holding element is usually clamped onto the holding region of the contact element, wherein it can disadvantageously happen that the holding element of the
  • the invention is therefore based on the object, a
  • Jumper available which is characterized by improved handling and functionality
  • Terminal arrangement has a contact element, which has amaschinetechniks Scheme and a Garberich, wherein at the holding area one of a
  • Insulating material produced holding element is arranged, wherein according to the invention, the holding portion has a perforation, which is penetrated by the insulating material of the holding element.
  • the perforation preferably extends over the entire length of the holding region and is preferably formed by a plurality of juxtaposed through holes.
  • the holding element is preferably in the area which with the
  • the insulating material of the holding member is brought in a flowable state, so that the
  • Insulating material can flow through the through holes of the perforation and a cooling of the
  • Insulating material within the perforation solidifies, so that the insulating material around the outer surface of the Holding region of the contact element and within the
  • Perforation is arranged so that a solid
  • Cohesive connection of the insulating material between the insulating material is achieved at the two outer side surfaces of the holding portion. An undesirable slipping of the retaining element of the contact element can thereby be reliably prevented.
  • the insulating material is preferably formed from a plastic material, wherein the holding element can be produced by means of an injection molding process and around the holding region of the
  • Contact element can be molded or injected.
  • Insulating material simply introduced into the perforation of the holding area, in particular injected, can be.
  • the holding element has a fixing element for fixing the jumper, in particular on a terminal assembly.
  • the fixing element can be an unwanted
  • the fixing element is preferably on a
  • Outer surface of the holding element is arranged or formed, so that the fixing element for fixing within the
  • Jumper insertion opening can be brought into engagement with the housing of the terminal assembly.
  • the fixing element is preferably in the form of a
  • the bulge may, for example, in a within the jumper insertion opening on the housing of the
  • Terminal arrangement provided groove-shaped opening for fixing engage.
  • the bulge preferably extends over the entire longitudinal side surface of the
  • the bulge can be advantageously formed from the insulating material of the holding element, so that the fixing element in the form of the bulge
  • the holding element may be integrally connected to the holding element and may be formed together with the holding element.
  • the holding element may further preferably a
  • Engagement region is preferably provided opposite the receiving region of the contact element in the holding element on the holding element.
  • the engagement region may preferably be in the form of a groove-shaped opening along the longitudinal side surface of the holding element. According to a further preferred embodiment, it is
  • the rail-shaped design is a flat, uniform contact surface as
  • Contacting area allows, which over two or more terminals can extend to a
  • Rail-shaped design is particularly easy to handle when inserting the jumper, in particular the contact element of the jumper, in the
  • Jumper from the jumper insertion opening possible which is characterized in particular with respect to a jumper with a plurality of contact fingers as a contact element, since such training with contact fingers easily, especially during insertion, tilt and thereby
  • the contact element with one or more contact fingers can get stuck. But it is still possible, the contact element with one or more contact fingers
  • the invention further relates to a
  • Terminal connection arrangement with a housing, within which a jumper insertion opening for receiving a jumper as above and further educated is provided.
  • Jumper insertion opening is provided.
  • Spring element is preferably designed in the form of a spring arm, which is arranged on the housing in the insertion region of the jumper insertion opening.
  • the spring element is preferably a part of the housing.
  • Jumper insertion opening can be effected by the spring element is displaced during insertion of the jumper to the insertion opening of the Release jumper insertion opening, and that
  • Spring element can apply a voltage or a spring force to the inserted jumper, by means of which the jumper can be clamped in the jumper insertion opening.
  • Spring element has an opening into which the
  • Jumper insertion opening may preferably the fixing element of the holding element in the opening
  • the opening may be formed in the form of a groove which is adapted to the shape of the fixing element.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of a
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of the in Fig. 1st
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of a
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of a
  • Jumper 10 which has a contact element 12 formed from a metal, preferably copper, and a holding element 14 formed from a non-conductive insulating material, wherein the contact element 12 is not yet joined to the holding element 14 in the illustration shown here.
  • the holding element 14 has a U-shaped opening 20, which at least partially surrounds the contact element 12 in the assembled state of the holding element 14 on the contact element 12.
  • Contact element 12 has a contacting region 16 for producing an electrical connection and a
  • the holding region 18 has a perforation 22 in the form of a plurality of juxtaposed
  • the insulating material of the holding member 14 is brought in a flowable state, so that the insulating material can flow through the through holes of the perforation and a cooling of the
  • Insulating material within the perforation 22 solidifies, so that the insulating material is arranged around the outer side surfaces of the holding portion 18 of the contact element 12 and within the perforation 22, so that a solid,
  • Cohesive connection of the insulating material between the insulating material on the two outer side surfaces of the holding portion 18 is achieved. This can be achieved, for example, by the fact that in the manufacture of the retaining element 14 this around the holding portion 18 of
  • the holding element 14 shown here also has a
  • Engagement portion 24 in the form of an elongated groove, in which a tool can engage to the jumper 10 from a jumper insertion opening 26, as shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, can be easily removed.
  • the holding element 14 has two engagement regions 24, which are provided in mirror image of one another on the outer surface 42 of the holding element 14.
  • the contact element 12 is shown here
  • Fig. 2 shows the jumper 10 according to the invention in an assembled state, d. h., That the holding element 14 is integrally formed on the contact element 12, wherein the jumper 10 for making an electrical connection in a
  • Jumper insertion opening 26 is inserted.
  • Fixing elements 30 are used to fix the jumper 10 in the jumper insertion opening 26, wherein the fixing elements 30 in on the housing 32, for example, a terminal assembly 34 in the region of
  • Jumper insertion opening 26 formed openings 36, preferably groove-shaped openings, engage or
  • One of the openings 36 is at one Spring element 38, which is preferably designed as a spring arm, provided, wherein the spring element 38 is preferably a part of the housing 32.
  • Fig. 3 shows a terminal assembly 34, in which a plurality of disc-shaped modules 40, which each have a plurality of terminals 28, one behind the other on a mounting rail, not shown here, are plugged together.
  • Fig. 3 shows a jumper 10, which in a jumper insertion opening 26 of
  • Terminal clamp assembly 34 is arranged and in this embodiment shown here, three terminals 28 different successively arranged modules 40th

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Abstract

The invention relates to a jumper bridge for a terminal arrangement (34), having a contact element (12) comprising a contact region (16) and a mounting region (18), wherein a mounting element (14) produced from an insulating material is disposed at the mounting region (18), wherein according to the invention the mounting region (18) has a perforation (22) permeated by the insulating material of the mounting element (14).

Description

Steckbrücke jumper
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Steckbrücke für eine The invention relates to a jumper for a
Anschlussklemmenanordnung . Terminal arrangement.
Steckbrücken können beispielsweise zur elektrischen Jumpers can, for example, for electrical
Verbindung von mehreren in einer Anschlussklemmenanordnung angeordneten Anschlussklemmen vorgesehen sein. Eine Connection of several arranged in a terminal arrangement terminals can be provided. A
Anschlussklemmenanordnung weist hierfür üblicherweise ein Gehäuse mit ein oder mehreren Terminal assembly has for this purpose usually a housing with one or more
Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnungen auf, in welche die  Jumper insertion openings, in which the
Steckbrücken eingeführt werden können, um beispielsweise die Stromschienen zweier oder mehr Anschlussklemmen Jumpers can be introduced, for example, the busbars of two or more terminals
kontaktierend miteinander verbinden zu können. be able to connect with each other in a contacting manner.
Derartige Steckbrücken werden vorzugsweise lösbar in einer Anschlussklemmenanordnung vorgesehen, wobei die Such jumpers are preferably provided detachably in a terminal arrangement, wherein the
Steckbrücken aus einem, aus einem leitenden Material, insbesondere einem Metall, ausgebildeten, Kontaktelement, welches einen Kontaktbereich zur Herstellung einer Plug-in bridges of a, of a conductive material, in particular a metal, formed, contact element, which has a contact area for producing a
Kontaktierung und einen Haltebereich aufweist, an welchem ein aus einem Isoliermaterial, d. h. einem nicht-leitenden Material, hergestelltes Halteelement angeordnet ist, über welches die Steckbrücken beispielsweise mittels eines Werkzeuges in eine Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung  Having a contacting and a holding portion, on which one of an insulating material, d. H. a non-conductive material, manufactured holding element is arranged, via which the jumpers, for example by means of a tool in a jumper insertion opening
eingeführt bzw. aus dieser entfernt werden können. Das Halteelement ist dabei üblicherweise auf den Haltebereich des Kontaktelements aufgeklemmt, wobei es nachteiligerweise passieren kann, dass sich das Halteelement von dem can be introduced or removed from this. The holding element is usually clamped onto the holding region of the contact element, wherein it can disadvantageously happen that the holding element of the
Kontaktelement löst und das Kontaktelement allein in derContact element releases and the contact element alone in the
Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung verbleibt, welches dann nur sehr schwer wieder aus der Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung entfernbar ist. Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zu Grunde, eine Jumper insertion opening remains, which is then very difficult to remove again from the jumper insertion opening. The invention is therefore based on the object, a
Steckbrücke zur Verfügung zu stellen, welche sich durch eine verbesserte Handhabbarkeit und Funktionalität Jumper available, which is characterized by improved handling and functionality
aus zeichnet . out draws.
Die Lösung der Aufgabe erfolgt erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben. Die erfindungsgemäße Steckbrücke für eine The object is achieved by the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims. The jumper invention for a
Anschlussklemmenanordnung weist ein Kontaktelement auf, welches einen Kontaktierungsbereich und einen Halteberich aufweist, wobei an dem Haltebereich ein aus einem  Terminal arrangement has a contact element, which has a Kontaktierungsbereich and a Halteberich, wherein at the holding area one of a
Isoliermaterial hergestelltes Halteelement angeordnet ist, wobei erfindungsgemäß der Haltebereich eine Perforierung aufweist, welche von dem Isoliermaterial des Halteelements durchsetzt ist. Insulating material produced holding element is arranged, wherein according to the invention, the holding portion has a perforation, which is penetrated by the insulating material of the holding element.
Dadurch ist es möglich, eine besonders sichere und stabile Befestigung des Halteelements an dem Kontaktelement realisieren zu können. Die Perforierung erstreckt sich vorzugsweise über die gesamte Länge des Haltebereichs und ist vorzugsweise durch mehrere nebeneinander angeordnete Durchgangslöcher ausgebildet. Das Halteelement ist dabei vorzugsweise in dem Bereich, welcher mit dem This makes it possible to realize a particularly secure and stable attachment of the retaining element to the contact element. The perforation preferably extends over the entire length of the holding region and is preferably formed by a plurality of juxtaposed through holes. The holding element is preferably in the area which with the
Kontakteelement verbunden wird, U-förmig ausgebildet, so dass das Halteelement das Kontaktelement an dem Halteberich umgreift. Beim Befestigen des Halteelements an dem  Contact element is connected, U-shaped, so that the holding element engages around the contact element on the Halteberich. When attaching the retaining element to the
Kontaktelement wird das Isoliermaterial des Halteelements in einem fließfähigen Zustand gebracht, so dass das Contact element, the insulating material of the holding member is brought in a flowable state, so that the
Isoliermaterial durch die Durchgangslöcher der Perforierung durchfließen kann und bei einem Erkalten des  Insulating material can flow through the through holes of the perforation and a cooling of the
Isoliermaterials innerhalb der Perforierung erstarrt, so dass das Isoliermaterial um die Außenfläche des Haltebereichs des Kontaktelements und innerhalb der Insulating material within the perforation solidifies, so that the insulating material around the outer surface of the Holding region of the contact element and within the
Perforierung angeordnet ist, so dass eine feste, Perforation is arranged so that a solid,
Stoffschlüssige Verbindung des Isoliermaterials zwischen dem Isoliermaterial an den beiden Außenseitenflächen des Haltebereichs erreicht wird. Ein unerwünschtes Abrutschen des Halteelements von dem Kontaktelement kann dadurch sicher verhindert werden. Cohesive connection of the insulating material between the insulating material is achieved at the two outer side surfaces of the holding portion. An undesirable slipping of the retaining element of the contact element can thereby be reliably prevented.
Nach einer weiter vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der Haltebereich mit dem Isoliermaterial des According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the holding area with the insulating material of
Halteelements umspritzt. Das Isoliermaterial ist hierfür vorzugsweise aus einem Kunststoffmaterial ausgebildet, wobei mittels eines Spritzgießverfahrens das Halteelement hergestellt werden kann und um den Haltebereich des  Overmolded retaining element. For this purpose, the insulating material is preferably formed from a plastic material, wherein the holding element can be produced by means of an injection molding process and around the holding region of the
Kontaktelements ausgeformt bzw. gespritzt werden kann. Contact element can be molded or injected.
Dadurch ist eine einfache Anordnung des Halteelements an dem Kontaktelement möglich, wobei insbesondere das  As a result, a simple arrangement of the holding element on the contact element is possible, in particular the
Isoliermaterial in die Perforierung des Haltebereichs einfach eingebracht, insbesondere eingespritzt, werden kann. Insulating material simply introduced into the perforation of the holding area, in particular injected, can be.
Weiter ist es bevorzugt vorgesehen, dass das Halteelement ein Fixierungselement zur Fixierung der Steckbrücke, insbesondere an einer Anschlussklemmenanordnung, aufweist. Mittels des Fixierungselements kann ein ungewolltes Further, it is preferably provided that the holding element has a fixing element for fixing the jumper, in particular on a terminal assembly. By means of the fixing element can be an unwanted
Herausrutschen der Steckbrücke aus der Slipping out of the jumper from the
Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung verhindert werden. Das Fixierungselement ist hierfür vorzugsweise an einer  Jumper insertion opening can be prevented. The fixing element is preferably on a
Außenfläche des Halteelements angeordnet oder angeformt, so dass das Fixierungselement zur Fixierung innerhalb derOuter surface of the holding element is arranged or formed, so that the fixing element for fixing within the
Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung in Eingriff mit dem Gehäuse der Anschlussklemmenanordnung gebracht werden kann. Jumper insertion opening can be brought into engagement with the housing of the terminal assembly.
Vorzugsweise sind hierbei zwei Fixierungselemente Preferably, in this case two fixing elements
vorgesehen, welche spiegelbildlich zueinander an der Außenfläche des Halteelements angeordnet sind, um eine besonders sichere und gleichförmige Fixierung der provided, which mirror images of each other at the Outer surface of the retaining element are arranged to provide a particularly secure and uniform fixation of
Steckbrücke innerhalb einer Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung realisieren zu können. To realize jumper within a jumper insertion opening.
Das Fixierungselement ist bevorzugt in Form einer The fixing element is preferably in the form of a
Auswölbung an der Außenfläche des Halteelements vorgesehen. Die Auswölbung kann dabei beispielsweise in eine innerhalb der Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung an dem Gehäuse der Arbor provided on the outer surface of the retaining element. The bulge may, for example, in a within the jumper insertion opening on the housing of the
Anschlussklemmenanordnung vorgesehenen nutförmigen Öffnung zur Fixierung eingreifen. Die Auswölbung erstreckt sich bevorzugt über die gesamte Längsseitenfläche des Terminal arrangement provided groove-shaped opening for fixing engage. The bulge preferably extends over the entire longitudinal side surface of the
Halteelements. Die Auswölbung kann vorteilhafterweise aus dem Isoliermaterial des Halteelements ausgebildet sein, so dass das Fixierungselement in Form der Auswölbung Retaining element. The bulge can be advantageously formed from the insulating material of the holding element, so that the fixing element in the form of the bulge
einstückig mit dem Halteelement verbunden sein kann und zusammen mit dem Halteelement ausgeformt sein kann. may be integrally connected to the holding element and may be formed together with the holding element.
Das Halteelement kann ferner bevorzugt einen The holding element may further preferably a
Eingriffsbereich für ein Werkzeug aufweisen. Dadurch kann die Steckbrücke einfach mittels eines Werkzeuges, Have engagement area for a tool. This allows the jumper simply by means of a tool,
beispielsweise eines Schraubendrehers aus der for example, a screwdriver from the
Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung entfernt werden. Der Jumper insertion opening to be removed. Of the
Eingriffsbereich ist vorzugsweise gegenüberliegend von dem Aufnahmebereich des Kontaktelements in dem Halteelement an dem Halteelement vorgesehen. Der Eingriffsbereich kann vorzugsweise in Form einer nutförmigen Öffnung entlang der Längsseitenfläche des Halteelements ausgebildet sein. Gemäß einer weiter bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist es Engagement region is preferably provided opposite the receiving region of the contact element in the holding element on the holding element. The engagement region may preferably be in the form of a groove-shaped opening along the longitudinal side surface of the holding element. According to a further preferred embodiment, it is
vorgesehen, dass das Kontaktelement schienenförmig provided that the contact element rail-shaped
ausgebildet ist. Durch die schienenförmige Ausbildung ist eine flächige, gleichmäßige Kontaktierungsfläche als is trained. The rail-shaped design is a flat, uniform contact surface as
Kontaktierungsbereich ermöglicht, welche sich über zwei oder mehr Anschlussklemmen erstrecken kann, um eine Contacting area allows, which over two or more terminals can extend to a
elektrische Verbindung herzustellen. Durch die to make electrical connection. By the
schienenförmige Ausbildung ist eine besonders einfache Handhabbarkeit beim Einführen der Steckbrücke, insbesondere des Kontaktelements der Steckbrücke, in die Rail-shaped design is particularly easy to handle when inserting the jumper, in particular the contact element of the jumper, in the
Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung und beim Entfernen der  Jumper insertion opening and when removing the
Steckbrücke aus der Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung möglich, was sich insbesondere gegenüber einer Steckbrücke mit mehreren Kontaktfingern als Kontaktelement auszeichnet, da eine derartige Ausbildung mit Kontaktfingern leicht, insbesondere beim Einführen, verkippen und dadurch Jumper from the jumper insertion opening possible, which is characterized in particular with respect to a jumper with a plurality of contact fingers as a contact element, since such training with contact fingers easily, especially during insertion, tilt and thereby
verklemmen kann. Es ist aber trotzdem auch möglich, das Kontaktelement mit ein oder mehreren Kontaktfingern can get stuck. But it is still possible, the contact element with one or more contact fingers
auszubilden . to train.
Die Erfindung betrifft ferner eine The invention further relates to a
Anschlussklemmenanordnung mit einem Gehäuse, innerhalb welchem eine Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung zur Aufnahme einer wie vorstehend aus- und weitergebildeten Steckbrücke vorgesehen ist.  Terminal connection arrangement with a housing, within which a jumper insertion opening for receiving a jumper as above and further educated is provided.
Bevorzugt ist es dabei vorgesehen, dass an dem Gehäuse im Bereich der Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung ein Federelement zum Befestigen der Steckbrücke in der It is preferably provided that on the housing in the region of the jumper insertion opening, a spring element for securing the jumper in the
Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung vorgesehen ist. Das Jumper insertion opening is provided. The
Federelement ist vorzugsweise in Form eines Federarmes ausgebildet, welches an dem Gehäuse im Einführungsbereich der Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung angeordnet ist. Das Federelement ist dabei vorzugsweise ein Teil des Gehäuses. Mittels des Federelements kann bereits eine leichte  Spring element is preferably designed in the form of a spring arm, which is arranged on the housing in the insertion region of the jumper insertion opening. The spring element is preferably a part of the housing. By means of the spring element can already a slight
Klemmung der Steckbrücke in der Clamping the jumper in the
Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung bewirkt werden, indem das Federelement beim Einführen der Steckbrücke ausgelengt wird, um den Einführungsöffnung der Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung freizugeben, und das Jumper insertion opening can be effected by the spring element is displaced during insertion of the jumper to the insertion opening of the Release jumper insertion opening, and that
Federelement auf die eingeführte Steckbrücke eine Spannung bzw. eine Federkraft aufbringen kann, mittels welcher die Steckbrücke in der Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung geklemmt werden kann. Spring element can apply a voltage or a spring force to the inserted jumper, by means of which the jumper can be clamped in the jumper insertion opening.
Weiter ist es vorteilhafterweise vorgesehen, dass das Further, it is advantageously provided that the
Federelement eine Öffnung aufweist, in welche das Spring element has an opening into which the
Fixierungselement des Halteelements der Steckbrücke Fixing element of the retaining element of the jumper
eingreifbar ist. Beim Einführen der Steckbrücke in dieis tangible. When inserting the jumper in the
Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung kann dabei vorzugsweise das Fixierungselement des Halteelements in die Öffnung Jumper insertion opening may preferably the fixing element of the holding element in the opening
einhaken, um eine sichere Positionierung der Steckbrücke in der Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung gewährleisten zu können. Die Öffnung kann dabei in Form einer Nut ausgebildet sein, welche an die Form des Fixierungselements angepasst ist. Hook in order to ensure a secure positioning of the jumper in the jumper insertion opening. The opening may be formed in the form of a groove which is adapted to the shape of the fixing element.
Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die anliegenden Zeichnungen anhand einer bevorzugten Hereinafter, the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of a preferred
Ausführungsform näher erläutert. Embodiment explained in more detail.
Es zeigen: Show it:
Fig. 1 eine schematische Darstellung einer Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of a
erfindungsgemäßen Steckbrücke;  inventive jumper;
Fig. 2 eine schematische Darstellung der in Fig. 1 Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of the in Fig. 1st
gezeigten Steckbrücke eingeführt in einer shown jumper introduced in a
Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung; und Jumper insertion opening; and
Fig . 3 eine schematische Darstellung einer Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of a
Anschlussklemmenanordnung mit einer darin angeordneten Steckbrücke gemäß Fig. 1. Fig. 1 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung einer Terminal arrangement with a jumper arranged therein according to FIG. 1. Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a
erfindungsgemäßen Steckbrücke 10, welche ein aus einem Metall, vorzugsweise Kupfer, ausgebildetes Kontaktelement 12 und ein aus einem nicht-leitenden Isoliermaterial ausgebildetes Halteelement 14 aufweist, wobei bei der hier gezeigten Darstellung das Kontaktelement 12 noch nicht mit dem Halteelement 14 zusammengefügt ist. Das Halteelement 14 weist eine U-förmige Öffnung 20 auf, welche im montierten Zustand des Halteelements 14 an dem Kontaktelement 12 das Kontaktelement 12 zumindest teilweise umgreift. Das Jumper 10 according to the invention, which has a contact element 12 formed from a metal, preferably copper, and a holding element 14 formed from a non-conductive insulating material, wherein the contact element 12 is not yet joined to the holding element 14 in the illustration shown here. The holding element 14 has a U-shaped opening 20, which at least partially surrounds the contact element 12 in the assembled state of the holding element 14 on the contact element 12. The
Kontaktelement 12 weist einen Kontaktierungsbereich 16 zur Herstellung einer elektrischen Verbindung und einen  Contact element 12 has a contacting region 16 for producing an electrical connection and a
Haltebereich 18, an welchem das Halteelement 14 anordbar ist, auf. Der Haltebereich 18 weist eine Perforierung 22 in Form von mehreren nebeneinander angeordneten Holding region 18, on which the holding element 14 can be arranged, on. The holding region 18 has a perforation 22 in the form of a plurality of juxtaposed
Durchgangslöchern, welche vorzugsweise im gleichen Abstand zueinander angeordnet sind, auf. Das Zusammenfügen des Kontaktelements 12 mit dem Halteelement 14 erfolgt  Through holes, which are preferably arranged at the same distance from each other on. The joining of the contact element 12 with the holding element 14 takes place
vorzugsweise, indem das Isoliermaterial des Halteelements 14 in einem fließfähigen Zustand gebracht wird, so dass das Isoliermaterial durch die Durchgangslöcher der Perforierung durchfließen kann und bei einem Erkalten des Preferably, by the insulating material of the holding member 14 is brought in a flowable state, so that the insulating material can flow through the through holes of the perforation and a cooling of the
Isoliermaterials innerhalb der Perforierung 22 erstarrt, so dass das Isoliermaterial um die Außenseitenflächen des Haltebereichs 18 des Kontaktelements 12 und innerhalb der Perforierung 22 angeordnet wird, so dass eine feste,  Insulating material within the perforation 22 solidifies, so that the insulating material is arranged around the outer side surfaces of the holding portion 18 of the contact element 12 and within the perforation 22, so that a solid,
Stoffschlüssige Verbindung des Isoliermaterials zwischen dem Isoliermaterial an den beiden Außenseitenflächen des Haltebereichs 18 erreicht wird. Dies kann beispielsweise dadurch erreicht werden, indem bei der Herstellung des Halteelements 14 dieses um den Haltebereich 18 des Cohesive connection of the insulating material between the insulating material on the two outer side surfaces of the holding portion 18 is achieved. This can be achieved, for example, by the fact that in the manufacture of the retaining element 14 this around the holding portion 18 of
Kontaktelements 12 umspritzt wird, wobei bei der Contact element 12 is overmolded, wherein in the
Umspritzung das fließfähige Isoliermaterial in die Encasing the flowable insulating material in the
Perforierung 22 eindringen und diese ausfüllen kann. Das hier gezeigte Halteelement 14 weist ferner einen Penetrate perforation 22 and can fill this. The holding element 14 shown here also has a
Eingriffsbereich 24 in Form einer länglichen Nut auf, in welche ein Werkzeug eingreifen kann, um die Steckbrücke 10 aus einer Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung 26, wie in Fig. 2 und Fig. 3 gezeigt, leicht entfernt werden kann. Bei der hier gezeigten Ausführungsform, weist das Halteelement 14 zwei Eingriffsbereiche 24 auf, welche spiegelbildlich zueinander an der Außenfläche 42 des Halteelements 14 vorgesehen sind. Engagement portion 24 in the form of an elongated groove, in which a tool can engage to the jumper 10 from a jumper insertion opening 26, as shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, can be easily removed. In the embodiment shown here, the holding element 14 has two engagement regions 24, which are provided in mirror image of one another on the outer surface 42 of the holding element 14.
Das Kontaktelement 12 ist bei der hier gezeigten The contact element 12 is shown here
Ausführungsform in Form einer länglichen Schiene Embodiment in the form of an elongate rail
ausgebildet, wodurch das Kontaktelement 12 mehrere formed, whereby the contact element 12 more
nebeneinander angeordnete Anschlussklemmen 28, wie in Fig. 3 gezeigt, elektrisch miteinander verbinden kann. side by side terminals 28, as shown in Fig. 3, electrically connect with each other.
Fig. 2 zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Steckbrücke 10 in einem montierten Zustand, d. h., dass das Halteelement 14 an dem Kontaktelement 12 angeformt ist, wobei die Steckbrücke 10 zur Herstellung einer elektrischen Verbindung in eine Fig. 2 shows the jumper 10 according to the invention in an assembled state, d. h., That the holding element 14 is integrally formed on the contact element 12, wherein the jumper 10 for making an electrical connection in a
Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung 26 eingeführt ist. An der Außenfläche 42 des Halteelements 14 sind zwei Jumper insertion opening 26 is inserted. On the outer surface 42 of the retaining element 14 are two
spiegelbildlich zueinander angeordnete Fixierungselemente 30 vorgesehen, welche bei dieser Ausführungsform in Form einer länglichen Auswölbung ausgebildet sind und einstückig mit dem Halteelement 14 verbunden sind. Die provided in mirror image mutually arranged fixing elements 30, which are formed in this embodiment in the form of an elongated bulge and are integrally connected to the holding element 14. The
Fixierungselemente 30 dienen zur Fixierung der Steckbrücke 10 in der Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung 26, wobei die Fixierungselemente 30 in an dem Gehäuse 32 beispielsweise einer Anschlussklemmenanordnung 34 im Bereich der  Fixing elements 30 are used to fix the jumper 10 in the jumper insertion opening 26, wherein the fixing elements 30 in on the housing 32, for example, a terminal assembly 34 in the region of
Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung 26 ausgebildete Öffnungen 36, vorzugsweise nutförmige Öffnungen, eingreifen bzw. Jumper insertion opening 26 formed openings 36, preferably groove-shaped openings, engage or
einhaken können. Eine der Öffnungen 36 ist an einem Federelement 38, welches vorzugsweise als ein Federarm ausgebildet ist, vorgesehen, wobei das Federelement 38 vorzugsweise ein Teil des Gehäuses 32 ist. Durch das can hook. One of the openings 36 is at one Spring element 38, which is preferably designed as a spring arm, provided, wherein the spring element 38 is preferably a part of the housing 32. By the
Federelement 38 kann bereits eine leichte Klemmung auf die eingeführte Steckbrücke 10 aufgebracht werden, indem das Federelement 38 auf die Außenfläche 28, insbesondere die Außenfläche 42 des Halteelements 14, der Steckbrücke 10 drückt . Fig. 3 zeigt eine Anschlussklemmenanordnung 34, bei welcher mehrere scheibenförmige Module 40, welche jeweils mehrere Anschlussklemmen 28 aufweisen, hintereinander auf einer Tragschiene, hier nicht dargestellt, zusammen aufgesteckt sind. Fig. 3 zeigt eine Steckbrücke 10, welche in einer Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung 26 der Spring element 38 can already be applied a slight clamping on the inserted jumper 10 by the spring element 38 presses on the outer surface 28, in particular the outer surface 42 of the support member 14, the jumper 10. Fig. 3 shows a terminal assembly 34, in which a plurality of disc-shaped modules 40, which each have a plurality of terminals 28, one behind the other on a mounting rail, not shown here, are plugged together. Fig. 3 shows a jumper 10, which in a jumper insertion opening 26 of
Anschlussklemmenanordnung 34 angeordnet ist und in diesem hier gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel drei Anschlussklemmen 28 verschiedener hintereinander angeordneter Module 40  Terminal clamp assembly 34 is arranged and in this embodiment shown here, three terminals 28 different successively arranged modules 40th
elektrisch miteinander verbindet. connects electrically with each other.
Bezugs zeichenliste Reference sign list
Steckbrücke 10Jumper 10
Kontaktelement 12 Halteelement 14Contact element 12 retaining element 14th
Kontaktierungsbereich 16Contacting area 16
Haltebereich 18Holding area 18
U-förmige Öffnung 20U-shaped opening 20
Perforierung 22 Eingriffsbereich 24Perforation 22 engagement area 24
Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung 26Jumper insertion opening 26
Anschlussklemme 28Terminal 28
Fixierungselement 30Fixing element 30
Gehäuse 32 Anschlussklemmenanordnung 34Housing 32 terminal assembly 34
Öffnung 36Opening 36
Federelement 38Spring element 38
Modul 40Module 40
Außenfläche 42 Outer surface 42

Claims

Patentansprüche claims
1. Steckbrücke für eine Anschlussklemmenanordnung (34), umfassend A jumper for a terminal assembly (34) comprising
ein Kontaktelement (12),  a contact element (12),
welches einen Kontaktierungsbereich (16) und einen Haltebereich (18) aufweist,  which has a contacting region (16) and a holding region (18),
wobei an dem Haltebereich (18) ein aus einem  wherein at the holding area (18) one of a
Isoliermaterial hergestelltes Halteelement (14) angeordnet ist,  Insulating material produced holding element (14) is arranged,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
der Haltebereich (18) eine Perforierung (22) aufweist, welche von dem Isoliermaterial des Halteelements (14) durchsetzt ist.  the holding region (18) has a perforation (22) which is penetrated by the insulating material of the holding element (14).
2. Steckbrücke nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Haltebereich (18) mit dem Isoliermaterial des Halteelements (14) umspritzt ist. 2. Jumper according to claim 1, characterized in that the holding region (18) with the insulating material of the holding element (14) is encapsulated.
3. Steckbrücke nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch 3. Jumper according to claim 1 or 2, characterized
gekennzeichnet, dass das Halteelement (14) ein  characterized in that the holding element (14) a
Fixierungselement (30) zur Fixierung der Steckbrücke (10) aufweist.  Having fixing element (30) for fixing the jumper (10).
4. Steckbrücke nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Fixierungselement (30) in Form einer 4. jumper according to claim 3, characterized in that the fixing element (30) in the form of a
Auswölbung an der Außenfläche (42) des Halteelements (14) vorgesehen ist.  Bulge on the outer surface (42) of the retaining element (14) is provided.
5. Steckbrücke nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Halteelement (14) einen 5. Jumper according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the holding element (14) has a
Eingriffsbereich (24) für ein Werkzeug aufweist. Has engagement portion (24) for a tool.
6. Steckbrücke nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kontaktelement (12) 6. Jumper according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the contact element (12)
schienenförmig ausgebildet ist.  is rail-shaped.
7. Anschlussklemmenanordnung, umfassend ein Gehäuse (32), innerhalb welchem eine Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung (26) zur Aufnahme einer Steckbrücke (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6 vorgesehen ist. 7. terminal assembly, comprising a housing (32) within which a jumper insertion opening (26) for receiving a jumper (10) according to one of claims 1 to 6 is provided.
8. Anschlussklemmenanordnung nach Anspruch 7, dadurch 8. Terminal arrangement according to claim 7, characterized
gekennzeichnet, dass an dem Gehäuse (32) im Bereich der Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung (26) ein Federelement (38) zum Befestigen der Steckbrücke (10) in der  in that a spring element (38) for fastening the jumper (10) to the housing (32) in the area of the plug-in bridge insertion opening (26)
Steckbrückeneinführungsöffnung (26) vorgesehen ist.  Jumper insertion opening (26) is provided.
9. Anschlussklemmenanordnung nach Anspruch 8, dadurch 9. terminal assembly according to claim 8, characterized
gekennzeichnet, dass das Federelement (38) eine Öffnung (36) aufweist, in welche das Fixierungselement (30) des Halteelements (14) der Steckbrücke (10) eingreifbar ist .  in that the spring element (38) has an opening (36) into which the fixing element (30) of the retaining element (14) of the jumper (10) can be engaged.
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