EP2573880B1 - Boîtier pour un connecteur électrique avec un dispositif de drainage - Google Patents

Boîtier pour un connecteur électrique avec un dispositif de drainage Download PDF

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EP2573880B1
EP2573880B1 EP12185492.1A EP12185492A EP2573880B1 EP 2573880 B1 EP2573880 B1 EP 2573880B1 EP 12185492 A EP12185492 A EP 12185492A EP 2573880 B1 EP2573880 B1 EP 2573880B1
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Michael Hornung
Paul G. Halbach
Anatoli Bolt
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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
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5227—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases with evacuation of penetrating liquids
    • 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 invention relates to a housing for an electrical connector with a dewatering device for dewatering the cavities of the electrical connector.
  • the booming electromobility poses new challenges for motor vehicle manufacturers.
  • an interface for charging the vehicle batteries must be provided.
  • This interface is also commonly called a charging socket.
  • an electrical connector is provided on the vehicle, which is accessible from the outside.
  • the parked vehicle can be connected by means of the charging socket and a connecting cable to the charging station.
  • the connecting line has a corresponding charging plug.
  • the charging socket is arranged so that the charging plug is inserted laterally into the body, similar to refueling a vehicle on a dispensing device.
  • the charging voltage for electric vehicles is much higher than the on-board voltage of vehicles with internal combustion engine, in the design of charging plugs and charging sockets a higher effort in terms of the insulation properties of the components used must be operated.
  • an electrolyte water
  • the charging socket is largely protected by a cover against contact and environmental influences. However, it may also form condensation under the cover or collect water spray.
  • the water collects, for example, in the recesses, which defines the position of the charging plug in the charging socket or in the contact chambers, in which the contact elements of the charging plug meet with the contact elements of the charging socket.
  • Inserting the charging plug into a charging socket filled with water can cause some of the water to splash out of the socket in an uncontrolled manner and leave a part in the cavities.
  • leakage currents can occur which impair the function of the charging process. It can also be a high voltage to the Surface of the charging plug enter and endanger people. In the long term, deposits can form in the charging socket and lead to malfunctions during the charging process.
  • an electrical connector comprises the housing according to the invention and a sheet of sealing material covering the outer surface of the back surface and the drainage groove, and a fuse cap attachable to the housing holding the sealing material on the back surface.
  • water which precipitates in the bores of the housing or splashing water which enters the housing is passed through a system of a channel and a groove, controlled to a drain opening. From the drain opening, the water can then be passed through a hose or a pipe to the outside of the vehicle.
  • the channel system generally prevents accumulation of water in the contact chamber so that no corrosion can form on the electrical contact element.
  • the groove and the contact element are sealed.
  • the layer of sealing material covers the back surface of the plug housing, whereby the open side of the drainage groove is closed and the water is now guided in a tubular formation in the direction of the drainage opening.
  • the electrical contact element emerges from the back of the housing and through the layer of sealing material.
  • the sealing material wraps circumferentially around the contact element and thus seals the connection region of the contact element against the rear side of the housing. This ensures that the area in which the contact elements are connected to the electrical lines remains dry.
  • a safety cap holds the sealing material in place and exerts a slight pressure on the sealing material, thereby improving the sealing effect.
  • the drainage groove and the cylindrical channel, in front of the drainage opening are fluidly connected to each other through an opening.
  • the drainage grooves open into the cylindrical channel and use it as part of the flow path to the drainage opening.
  • the inner region has two or more axially extending bores.
  • the number of drainage channels through the back wall and the number of drainage grooves corresponds to the number of holes.
  • Each hole has a separate flow path.
  • the axial direction A is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the rear wall. But there are also other angles conceivable, which are required by cramped mounting positions.
  • the housing is produced by an injection molding process.
  • any method that can be used to make a plastic housing such as milling, or a layered construction method, is possible Stereolithography.
  • the layer of sealing material consists of an elastomeric material. Where natural rubber or silicone rubber can be used.
  • the sealing material may be glued to the back of the housing and / or held in place by a cap.
  • the safety cap is screwed to the housing.
  • the safety cap can also be attached by gluing or a snap closure. It would also be possible to use the cap by welding, e.g. by ultrasonic welding, to attach.
  • the conductor connection region of the contact elements is preferably designed as a crimping region.
  • the conductor connection area can also be designed so that he suitable for all common Kunststoffier method, such as soldering or ultrasonic welding.
  • FIG. 1 shows a known from the prior art embodiment of an electrical connector with a drainage system.
  • the electrical connector 10 includes a housing 12 having an outer wall 14 that extends in an axial direction A from a substantially planar rear wall 16.
  • the axial direction A corresponds to the plugging direction when mating with a corresponding electrical mating connector.
  • the plane of the rear wall 16 forms with the axial direction A is a right angle.
  • the axial direction A is substantially in the horizontal direction.
  • the housing 12 has an inner region 18.
  • the housing 12 has an inner region 18.
  • In the inner region 18 is a number of tubular holes 20 which extend parallel to each other, in the axial direction A.
  • Each bore 20 is bounded at one end by the rear wall 16 and open at the opposite end 32.
  • a cylindrical channel 28 is formed in the housing 12 between the outer wall 14 and the inner portion 18. The cylindrical channel 28 is closed at one end by the rear wall 16 and open at the opposite end 32.
  • the mating connector is moved toward the electrical connector 10 along the axial direction A starting from the open end 32.
  • the cylindrical channel 28 leads the mating connector in the correct position.
  • Each bore 20 has an electrical contact element 22 (male or female) connected to it.
  • Each contact element 22 is guided by the rear wall 16 and fixed in it.
  • Each contact element 22 has a contact region 24 and a connection section 26 (eg a crimp section).
  • the contact area extends within the bore 20 and the connecting portion 26 on the opposite side of the rear wall 16.
  • the connecting portion 26 is for connection to an electrical conductor (not shown).
  • a drainage port 30 is mounted in the outer wall 14 at a position located at the lower portion (when the electrical connector 10 is in the installed position) of the channel near the rear wall 16.
  • the channel 28 opens into the drainage opening 30.
  • the contents of the channel 28 eg water
  • FIG. 2 shows a housing 112 which is provided for an electrical connector 110.
  • the housing 112 has a substantially planar rear wall 116 and a substantially cylindrical outer wall 14 which extends in the axial direction A from the rear wall.
  • the rear wall 116 has an outer surface 34 located on the opposite side of the rear wall 116.
  • the outer surface 34 faces the inner region 18, separated by the rear wall 116.
  • a drainage channel 36 extends through the rear wall 116 of the housing 112 from the outer surface 34 of the rear wall 116 and connects the respective bores 20 to the outer surface 34.
  • a drainage groove 38 is embossed into the outer surface 34 of the rear wall 116. The drainage groove 38 extends from each drainage channel 36 to the drainage hole 30 to form a flow path for water.
  • a drainage opening 30 in the outer wall 14 provides a connection of the cylindrical channel 28 to the outside of the housing. In the illustrated embodiment, seven bores 20 are illustrated, but the present invention relates to a housing 112 having any number of bores.
  • FIG. 3 also shows the housing 112 provided for an electrical connector 110.
  • the outer surface 34 of the rear wall 116 is covered in this illustration with a layer of sealing material 40.
  • the layer of sealing material 40 rests on the outer surface 34.
  • the drainage groove 38 and the layer of sealing material 40 form a tubular channel.
  • the channel leads from the drainage channel 36 to the drainage hole 30 and forms a flow path for the water.
  • openings 41 in the layer of sealing material 40 through which the contact elements 22 are inserted during assembly of the electrical connector.
  • FIG. 4 shows the rear view of an electrical connector 110.
  • a safety cap 42 is attached at the rear of the housing 112 after the layer of sealing material 40 has been applied.
  • the securing cap 42 permanently retains the layer of sealing material 40 against the outer surface 34 of the back wall 116.
  • the contact elements 22 protrude through the openings 41 in the layer of sealing material 40 into the securing cap 42.
  • the layer of sealing material 40 conforms to the edges of the opening 41 to the contact element 22, whereby the conductor connection region 26 is additionally sealed.
  • FIGS. 5 and 5A show a sectional view of the electrical connector 110 after FIG. 4 , The section is taken along the line V. In this illustration, the Good to see the course of the flow path.
  • the drainage channel 36 begins and penetrates the rear wall 116 then runs on the outer surface 34 in the Enticass mecanicsnut 38 and then flows into the drainage port 30th
  • Figures 6 and 6A also show a sectional view of the electrical connector 110 after FIG. 4 , The cut is made this time along the line VI.
  • the course of the flow path in the region of the drainage opening 30 is clearly visible.
  • the drainage groove 38 and the cylindrical channel 28 are connected to each other in front of the drainage hole 30 through an opening. As a result, water can flow out of the cylindrical channel 28 as well as out of the drainage groove 38 through the drainage opening 30.

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  1. Boîtier (12, 112) constitué en un matériau électriquement isolant pour un connecteur électrique (10, 110), comportant
    une paroi arrière (16, 116) sensiblement plane,
    une paroi extérieure (14) sensiblement cylindrique qui s'étend depuis la paroi arrière en direction axiale (A), et
    une zone intérieure (18) qui s'étend en direction axiale (A) depuis la paroi arrière et qui est agencée radialement à l'intérieur de la paroi extérieure,
    un canal cylindrique (28) est défini par la paroi extérieure et par la zone intérieure, qui s'étend radialement vers l'intérieur depuis la paroi extérieure et depuis la paroi arrière,
    la paroi extérieure présente un orifice de drainage (30) vers le canal cylindrique,
    la zone intérieure présente un perçage (20) qui s'étend en direction axiale (A) et qui est délimité par la paroi arrière à une extrémité et qui est ouvert à l'autre extrémité (32),
    la paroi arrière présente une surface extérieure (34) qui se situe sur le côté de la paroi opposé à la zone intérieure,
    caractérisé en ce que
    un canal d'évacuation (36) s'étend depuis le perçage (20) à travers la paroi arrière (116) du boîtier jusqu'à la surface extérieure (34), une rainure d'évacuation d'eau (38) étant formée dans la surface extérieure de la paroi arrière, qui s'étend depuis le canal d'évacuation (36) et qui assure un trajet d'écoulement pour un fluide jusqu'à l'orifice de drainage (30), la rainure d'évacuation d'eau (38) débouchant directement dans l'orifice de drainage (30).
  2. Boîtier (12, 112) selon la revendication 1,
    caractérisé en ce que
    en avant de l'orifice de drainage (30), la rainure d'évacuation d'eau (38) et le canal cylindrique (28) sont en communication fluidique l'un avec l'autre par un orifice.
  3. Boîtier (12, 112) selon les revendications 1 à 2,
    caractérisé en ce que
    la zone intérieure (18) présente deux ou plusieurs perçages (20) qui s'évasent axialement, le nombre des canaux d'évacuation (36) à travers la paroi arrière (116) et le nombre de rainures d'évacuation d'eau (38) correspondant au nombre de perçages.
  4. Boîtier (12, 112) selon les revendications 1 à 3,
    caractérisé en ce que
    la direction axiale (A) est sensiblement à angle droit par rapport au plan de la paroi arrière (116).
  5. Boîtier (12, 112) selon les revendications 1 à 4,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le boîtier est réalisé par un procédé de coulée par injection.
  6. Connecteur électrique (10, 110), comportant
    un boîtier (12, 112) selon l'une des revendications précédentes,
    une couche de matériau d'étanchéité (40) qui recouvre la surface extérieure de la face arrière et la rainure d'évacuation d'eau (38),
    un capuchon de blocage (42) susceptible d'être fixé au boîtier et retenant le matériau d'étanchéité sur la face arrière.
  7. Connecteur électrique (10, 110) selon la revendication 6,
    caractérisé en ce que
    la couche de matériau d'étanchéité (40) est constituée en un matériau élastomère.
  8. Connecteur électrique (10, 110) selon la revendication 6,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le capuchon de blocage (42) est vissé au boîtier (12, 112).
  9. Connecteur électrique (10, 110) selon la revendication 6,
    caractérisé en ce que
    la zone de raccordement de conducteur (26) est réalisée sous forme de zone à sertir.
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