EP2667454A1 - Variable plug connector - Google Patents

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EP2667454A1
EP2667454A1 EP13168159.5A EP13168159A EP2667454A1 EP 2667454 A1 EP2667454 A1 EP 2667454A1 EP 13168159 A EP13168159 A EP 13168159A EP 2667454 A1 EP2667454 A1 EP 2667454A1
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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
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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
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/03—Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating, or coating materials
    • H01R13/035—Plated dielectric material
    • 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
    • H01R13/514—Bases; Cases composed as a modular blocks or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
    • 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
    • H01R13/58—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable
    • H01R13/5804—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable comprising a separate cable clamping part
    • H01R13/5816—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable comprising a separate cable clamping part for cables passing through an aperture in a housing wall, the separate part being captured between cable and contour of aperture
    • 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
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • 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
    • H01R13/502—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
    • H01R13/508—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by a separate clip or spring

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  • the invention relates to a plug of a connector which is designed variable with respect to the number of its plug contacts.
  • test specifications may dictate the simple test of the connection or the high voltage test for insulation failure. Also, the testing of electronic and electromechanical components and assemblies in cable harnesses may be in demand.
  • the publication DE 20 2007 018 306 U1 shows a variable connector of a connector, which consists of a modular module module with cable connection and plug contacts. Depending on the desired Retropoliere the plug one or more, provided with plug contacts additional modules can be mechanically and electrically connected to the basic module.
  • the font EP 0 845 837 A2 relates to a plug which consists of several flat part plugs.
  • recessed locking sections and in the lower region downwardly projecting latching hook sections are formed on each sub-connector in the upper region of an end face.
  • the joining of the sub-connector is done by snapping, with the locking hooks engage behind the recesses claw-like.
  • variable plug which may be assembled from a plurality of plug housings by lockingly engaging projections on the one housing with correspondingly formed receiving openings on the adjacent housing.
  • the publication EP 1 538 716 A2 shows an electrical connector, in the housing plug contacts bearing circuit modules are used variably.
  • the circuit modules are mounted by means of bores on corresponding projections on the side thereof arranged flat, insulating spacers and thus fixed in position.
  • the invention has for its object to reduce the effort to adjust the number of plug contacts.
  • variable connector of a connector consists in modular design of a basic module with cable connection and plug contacts. Depending on the desired Retropoliere of the plug is / are one or more provided with plug contacts (s) additional module (s) connectable to the basic module.
  • the basic module consists of a base shell and a lid.
  • the cable relief and between the base shell and the lid a plug-in contacts carrying circuit board are inserted and fixed by the assembly of the base shell and cover.
  • the cover of the basic module preferably has latching hooks, which dive transversely to the longitudinal extent of the base shell in corresponding recesses of the base shell when joining the base shell and cover.
  • pin-like latches are provided which inserted into the recesses extending in the longitudinal extension of the base shell outwardly open recessed channels of the base shell inserted behind the latching hooks and lock the lid.
  • each provided with a projection retaining spring is arranged so that the projection engages in the inserted position of the lock in a corresponding shape on the lock and fixes them.
  • a depression is introduced. Both measures are designed to facilitate handling when removing the lock.
  • the additional modules consist of a middle shell, which is provided for connection to the base shell in each case on the side facing the joining of the base shell, as well as the lid, with latching hooks and on the opposite side, as well as the base shell, with recesses and recessed channels.
  • the assembly of the base shell with one or more middle shells takes place in the manner described above for connecting the base shell and lid by means of locks.
  • the lid is fixed on the outermost middle tray in the same way.
  • a receiving mandrel is provided on the base shell and on each center shell transversely to its longitudinal extension, which engages for receiving and centering of the printed circuit board in a hole provided in the printed circuit board.
  • the circuit board is mounted so that between the circuit board and the base or middle shell for vertical and horizontal tolerance compensation of the plug contacts a predetermined game is allowed.
  • Each middle shell has a plug-in contacts carrying circuit board and an opening for the passage of the cable wires to the plug contacts of the center shells.
  • the base shell, the center shells and the lid are made of plastic.
  • the locking springs fixing the retaining springs are preferably incorporated into the geometry and the material of the base shell and the center shells, d. H. consist of the same material as each of the modules.
  • On the outer contour of the housing parts base shell, center shells and cover can be provided for handling the connector on the side of the cable entry a handle-like extension.
  • the base shell expediently contains a recess in the area of the printed circuit board receiving a self-identification ID chip located on the printed circuit board.
  • the base shell 1 has in each case four recesses 2 on the upper and lower inner side, into which the latching hooks 7 of the middle shell 9 (FIG. Fig. 6 ) or lid 10 (FIG. Fig. 9 ) when assembling transverse to the longitudinal extent of the shell can intervene.
  • the retaining springs 5 FIGS. 3 and 4 ), whose projections 11 ( Fig. 3 ) in the inserted state of the lock 4 in the molding 6 ( Fig. 12 ) engage the lock 4 and fix it.
  • FIGS. 5 and 8 are the locking hooks 7 on the center shell 9 and the lid 10 and in the FIGS. 5 and 8 the recesses 2 in the transverse direction to the middle shell and the recess channels 3 in the longitudinal direction to the center shell 9 are clearly visible.
  • Fig. 3 and 7 each show the arranged in the recess 2, 3 retaining spring 5 with the projection 11th
  • Fig. 10 shows a plug system with the base shell 1 and two center shells 9. With 12, the plug contacts of the front center shell are designated.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 In the FIGS. 4 and 5 is the mandrel 13 can be seen, on which the plug contacts 12 supporting circuit board 14 (FIG. Fig. 11 ) is fixed by means of a hole in the circuit board.
  • Fig. 11 also shows the cable relief 15, which is defined in the connection of the base shell 1 and center shell 9 and cover 10 in the plug.
  • Fig. 12 is a pin-like lock 4 with the molding 6, in which the retaining spring 5 engages, as well as with the notch 16 for facilitated removal of the lock 4 from the recess channel 3 can be seen.
  • a recess 8 (FIG. Fig. 8 ) provided in the base and each center cup, which also serves to facilitate removal of the lock.

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Abstract

The plug has a modularly constructed base module comprising a cable connection and plug contacts. Add-on modules comprise plug contacts, and are constructed to be mechanically and electrically connected with the base module, where total number of the add-on modules depends on a desired total number of contacts. A cable relief is inserted in a base shell (1), and a printed circuit board carrying the plug contacts is inserted between the base shell and a cover. The printed circuit board is secured in place when the base shell and the cover are joined.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Stecker eines Steckverbinders, der hinsichtlich der Anzahl seiner Steckkontakte variierbar gestaltet ist.The invention relates to a plug of a connector which is designed variable with respect to the number of its plug contacts.

In steigendem Maße erfordern neue Technologien wie Bussysteme, Lichtleitersysteme und immer komplexere Steckersysteme innovative Teststrategien für elektrische und nichtelektrische Prüfungen. Dabei stehen kleine Losgrößen und die Forderung nach kurzen Rüstzeiten dem Zwang zu höherem Durchsatz in der Massenfertigung gegenüber. Die Testspezifikation kann die einfache Überprüfung der Verbindung oder den Test mit Hochspannung auf Isolationsfehler vorschreiben. Auch kann die Prüfung elektronischer und elektromechanischer Bauteile und Baugruppen in Kabelsätzen gefragt sein.Increasingly, new technologies such as bus systems, fiber optic systems and increasingly complex connector systems require innovative test strategies for electrical and non-electrical testing. Small batch sizes and the demand for short set-up times are offset by the need for higher throughput in mass production. The test specification may dictate the simple test of the connection or the high voltage test for insulation failure. Also, the testing of electronic and electromechanical components and assemblies in cable harnesses may be in demand.

Es ist bekannt, bei den Tests Steckverbinder mit einer der jeweiligen Testspezifikation angepassten Anzahl von Steckkontakten einzusetzen. Das bedeutet, dass eine große Anzahl unterschiedlicher Steckverbinder vorzuhalten ist. Das wiederum führt zu einem hohen finanziellen und logistischen Aufwand.It is known to use connectors with a number of plug contacts adapted to the respective test specification in the tests. This means that a large number of different connectors must be provided. This in turn leads to a high financial and logistical effort.

Die Druckschrift DE 20 2007 018 306 U1 zeigt einen variierbaren Stecker eines Steckverbinders, der in Modulbauweise aus einem Grundmodul mit Kabelanschluss und Steckkontakten besteht. Je nach gewünschter Gesamtpolzahl des Steckers können ein oder mehrere, mit Steckkontakten versehene Zusatzmodule mechanisch und elektrisch mit dem Grundmodul verbunden sein.The publication DE 20 2007 018 306 U1 shows a variable connector of a connector, which consists of a modular module module with cable connection and plug contacts. Depending on the desired Gesamtpolzahl the plug one or more, provided with plug contacts additional modules can be mechanically and electrically connected to the basic module.

Die Schrift EP 0 845 837 A2 betrifft einen Stecker, der aus mehreren flachen Teilsteckern besteht. Dabei sind an jedem Teilstecker im oberen Bereich einer Stirnseite vertiefte Verriegelungsabschnitte und im unteren Bereich nach unten ragende Rasthakenabschnitte ausgebildet.The font EP 0 845 837 A2 relates to a plug which consists of several flat part plugs. In this case, recessed locking sections and in the lower region downwardly projecting latching hook sections are formed on each sub-connector in the upper region of an end face.

Das Zusammenfügen der Teilstecker erfolgt durch Einschnappen, wobei die Rasthaken die Vertiefungen klauenartig hintergreifen.The joining of the sub-connector is done by snapping, with the locking hooks engage behind the recesses claw-like.

Die Schrift US 5 890 933 A offenbart einen variierbaren Stecker, der aus mehreren Steckergehäusen dadurch zusammengefügt werden kann, dass Vorsprünge an dem einen Gehäuse in entsprechend ausgebildete Aufnahmeöffnungen an dem benachbarten Gehäuse rastend eingreifen.The font US 5,890,933 discloses a variable plug which may be assembled from a plurality of plug housings by lockingly engaging projections on the one housing with correspondingly formed receiving openings on the adjacent housing.

Die Druckschrift EP 1 538 716 A2 zeigt einen elektrischen Stecker, in dessen Gehäuse Steckkontakte tragende Schaltkreismodule variabel einsetzbar sind.The publication EP 1 538 716 A2 shows an electrical connector, in the housing plug contacts bearing circuit modules are used variably.

Die Schaltkreismodule sind mittels Bohrungen auf entsprechende Vorsprünge an seitlich dazu angeordneten flachen, isolierenden Abstandshalten aufgesteckt und somit in ihrer Lage fixiert.The circuit modules are mounted by means of bores on corresponding projections on the side thereof arranged flat, insulating spacers and thus fixed in position.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, den Aufwand zur Anpassung der Anzahl von Steckkontakten zu verringern.The invention has for its object to reduce the effort to adjust the number of plug contacts.

Die Lösung der Aufgabe erfolgt erfindungsgemäß durch einen Stecker mit den im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmalen.The object is achieved by a plug with the features specified in claim 1.

Die weiteren Ansprüche geben zweckmäßige Ausgestaltungen der im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Lösung an.The other claims indicate expedient embodiments of the solution specified in claim 1.

Der erfindungsgemäße variierbare Stecker eines Steckverbinders besteht in Modulbauweise aus einem Grundmodul mit Kabelanschluss und Steckkontakten. Je nach gewünschter Gesamtpolzahl des Steckers ist/sind ein oder mehrere mit Steckkontakten versehene(s) Zusatzmodul(e) mit dem Grundmodul verbindbar. Das Grundmodul besteht aus einer Grundschale und einem Deckel.The variable connector of a connector according to the invention consists in modular design of a basic module with cable connection and plug contacts. Depending on the desired Gesamtpolzahl of the plug is / are one or more provided with plug contacts (s) additional module (s) connectable to the basic module. The basic module consists of a base shell and a lid.

In die Grundschale sind die Kabelentlastung und zwischen der Grundschale und dem Deckel eine die Steckkontakte tragende Leiterplatte eingelegt und durch das Zusammenfügen von Grundschale und Deckel befestigt. Der Deckel des Grundmoduls verfügt vorzugsweise über Rasthaken, die beim Zusammenfügen von Grundschale und Deckel quer zur Längserstreckung der Grundschale in entsprechende Aussparungen der Grundschale eintauchen.In the base shell, the cable relief and between the base shell and the lid a plug-in contacts carrying circuit board are inserted and fixed by the assembly of the base shell and cover. The cover of the basic module preferably has latching hooks, which dive transversely to the longitudinal extent of the base shell in corresponding recesses of the base shell when joining the base shell and cover.

Zur formschlüssigen Arretierung des Deckels sind stiftartige Verriegelungen vorgesehen, die in die Aussparungen verbindende sich in Längserstreckung der Grundschale erstreckende nach außen offene Aussparungskanäle der Grundschale eingeschoben die Rasthaken hintergreifen und den Deckel arretieren.For positive locking of the lid pin-like latches are provided which inserted into the recesses extending in the longitudinal extension of the base shell outwardly open recessed channels of the base shell inserted behind the latching hooks and lock the lid.

In den Aussparungskanälen, in die die Verriegelungen eingeschoben werden, ist jeweils eine mit einem Vorsprung versehene Haltefeder angeordnet, so dass der Vorsprung bei eingeschobener Position der Verriegelung in eine entsprechende Ausformung an der Verriegelung einrastet und diese fixiert.In the recess channels, in which the locks are inserted, each provided with a projection retaining spring is arranged so that the projection engages in the inserted position of the lock in a corresponding shape on the lock and fixes them.

An dem der Einschubseite der Verriegelung zugewandten Ende der Verriegelung ist eine Kerbe und in der Außenkontur der Grundschale am Beginn des Aussparungskanals, in den die Verriegelung eingefügt wird, eine Vertiefung eingebracht. Beide Maßnahmen dienen der leichteren Handhabung beim Entfernen der Verriegelung.At the insertion side of the latch facing the end of the latch is a notch and in the outer contour of the base shell at the beginning of the recess channel, in which the lock is inserted, a depression is introduced. Both measures are designed to facilitate handling when removing the lock.

Zur Vergrößerung der Polzahl des Steckers sind mit dem Grundmodul verbindbare Zusatzmodule vorgesehen. Die Zusatzmodule bestehen aus einer Mittelschale, die zum Verbinden mit der Grundschale jeweils auf der beim Zusammenfügen der Grundschale zugewandten Seite, wie auch der Deckel, mit Rasthaken und auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite, wie auch die Grundschale, mit Aussparungen und Aussparungskanälen versehen ist. Die Zusammenfügung der Grundschale mit einer oder mehreren Mittelschalen erfolgt in der zum Verbinden von Grundschale und Deckel oben beschriebenen Weise mittels Verriegelungen. Letztlich wird der Deckel auf der äußersten Mittelschale auf die gleiche Weise befestigt.To increase the number of poles of the plug connectable plug-in modules are provided with the basic module. The additional modules consist of a middle shell, which is provided for connection to the base shell in each case on the side facing the joining of the base shell, as well as the lid, with latching hooks and on the opposite side, as well as the base shell, with recesses and recessed channels. The assembly of the base shell with one or more middle shells takes place in the manner described above for connecting the base shell and lid by means of locks. Finally, the lid is fixed on the outermost middle tray in the same way.

Vorzugsweise ist an der Grundschale und an jeder Mittelschale quer zu deren Längserstreckung ein Aufnahmedorn vorgesehen, der zur Aufnahme und Zentrierung der Leiterplatte in eine in der Leiterplatte vorgesehene Bohrung eingreift. Die Leiterplatte ist dabei so gelagert, dass zwischen Leiterplatte und Grund- oder Mittelschale zum vertikalen und horizontalen Toleranzausgleich der Steckkontakte ein vorbestimmtes Spiel zugelassen wird. Jede Mittelschale weist eine die Steckkontakte tragende Leiterplatte sowie einen Durchbruch zur Hindurchführung der Kabeladern zu den Steckkontakten der Mittelschalen auf.Preferably, a receiving mandrel is provided on the base shell and on each center shell transversely to its longitudinal extension, which engages for receiving and centering of the printed circuit board in a hole provided in the printed circuit board. The circuit board is mounted so that between the circuit board and the base or middle shell for vertical and horizontal tolerance compensation of the plug contacts a predetermined game is allowed. Each middle shell has a plug-in contacts carrying circuit board and an opening for the passage of the cable wires to the plug contacts of the center shells.

Vorzugsweise sind die Grundschale, die Mittelschalen und der Deckel aus Kunststoff gefertigt. Die die Verriegelungen fixierenden Haltefedern sind vorzugsweise in die Geometrie und das Material der Grundschale und der Mittelschalen mit eingearbeitet, d. h. bestehen aus dem gleichen Material wie jedes der Module. An der Außenkontur der Gehäuseteile Grundschale, Mittelschalen und Deckel kann zur Handhabung des Steckers auf der Seite der Kabeleinführung eine griffartige Erweiterung vorgesehen sein. Zweckmäßig enthält die Grundschale im Bereich der Leiterplattenaufnahme eine Aussparung, die einen auf der Leiterplatte befindlichen der Selbsterkennung dienenden ID-Chip aufnimmt.Preferably, the base shell, the center shells and the lid are made of plastic. The locking springs fixing the retaining springs are preferably incorporated into the geometry and the material of the base shell and the center shells, d. H. consist of the same material as each of the modules. On the outer contour of the housing parts base shell, center shells and cover can be provided for handling the connector on the side of the cable entry a handle-like extension. The base shell expediently contains a recess in the area of the printed circuit board receiving a self-identification ID chip located on the printed circuit board.

Als Gegenstecker des Steckverbinders kann ein handelsüblicher Leiterplatten-Steckverbinder vom Typ Card Edge zum Einsatz kommen.As mating connector of the connector, a commercially available PCB connector type Card Edge can be used.

Die Erfindung soll an einem Ausführungsbeispiel anhand der Figuren in den Zeichnungen näher erläutert werden.The invention will be explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment with reference to the figures in the drawings.

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Die Grundschale 1 weist jeweils vier Aussparungen 2 an der oberen und unteren Innenseite auf, in die die Rasthaken 7 der Mittelschale 9 (Fig. 6) oder des Deckels 10 (Fig. 9) beim Zusammenfügen quer zur Längserstreckung der Schale eingreifen können. In dem in Längserstreckung der Schale verlaufenden Aussparungskanal 3, in den die stiftartigen Verriegelungen 4 (Fig. 11 und 12) in Richtung A zur formschlüssigen Fixierung der Mittelschale 9 (Fig. 6) bzw. des Deckels 10 (Fig. 9) eingeschoben werden, befinden sich die Haltefedern 5 (Figuren 3 und 4), deren Vorsprünge 11 (Fig. 3) im eingeschobenen Zustand der Verriegelung 4 in die Ausformung 6 (Fig. 12) an der Verriegelung 4 eingreifen und diese fixieren.The base shell 1 has in each case four recesses 2 on the upper and lower inner side, into which the latching hooks 7 of the middle shell 9 (FIG. Fig. 6 ) or lid 10 (FIG. Fig. 9 ) when assembling transverse to the longitudinal extent of the shell can intervene. In the longitudinal extent of the shell extending recess channel 3, in which the pin-like latches 4 ( FIGS. 11 and 12 ) in the direction A for the positive fixing of the middle shell 9 (FIG. Fig. 6 ) or of the lid 10 (FIG. Fig. 9 ) are inserted, are the retaining springs 5 ( FIGS. 3 and 4 ), whose projections 11 ( Fig. 3 ) in the inserted state of the lock 4 in the molding 6 ( Fig. 12 ) engage the lock 4 and fix it.

In den Fig. 6, 8 und 9 sind die Rasthaken 7 an der Mittelschale 9 und am Deckel 10 und in den Fig. 5 und 8 sind die Aussparungen 2 in Querrichtung zur Mittelschale und die Aussparungskanäle 3 in Längsrichtung zur Mittelschale 9 gut erkennbar.In the Fig. 6, 8 and 9 are the locking hooks 7 on the center shell 9 and the lid 10 and in the FIGS. 5 and 8 the recesses 2 in the transverse direction to the middle shell and the recess channels 3 in the longitudinal direction to the center shell 9 are clearly visible.

Die Fig. 3 und 7 zeigen jeweils die in der Aussparung 2, 3 angeordnete Haltefeder 5 mit deren Vorsprung 11.The Fig. 3 and 7 each show the arranged in the recess 2, 3 retaining spring 5 with the projection 11th

Fig. 10 zeigt ein Steckersystem mit Grundschale 1 und zwei Mittelschalen 9. Mit 12 sind die Steckkontakte der vorderen Mittelschale bezeichnet. Fig. 10 shows a plug system with the base shell 1 and two center shells 9. With 12, the plug contacts of the front center shell are designated.

In den Figuren 4 und 5 ist der Dorn 13 zu erkennen, auf den die die Steckkontakte 12 tragende Leiterplatte 14 (Fig. 11) mittels einer Bohrung in der Leiterplatte fixiert ist.In the FIGS. 4 and 5 is the mandrel 13 can be seen, on which the plug contacts 12 supporting circuit board 14 (FIG. Fig. 11 ) is fixed by means of a hole in the circuit board.

Fig. 11 zeigt auch die Kabelentlastung 15, die bei der Verbindung von Grundschale 1 und Mittelschale 9 bzw. Deckel 10 im Stecker festgelegt ist. Fig. 11 also shows the cable relief 15, which is defined in the connection of the base shell 1 and center shell 9 and cover 10 in the plug.

In Fig. 12 ist eine stiftartige Verriegelung 4 mit der Ausformung 6, in die die Haltefeder 5 eingreift, sowie mit der Kerbe 16 zur erleichterten Entfernung der Verriegelung 4 aus dem Aussparungskanal 3 zu erkennen.In Fig. 12 is a pin-like lock 4 with the molding 6, in which the retaining spring 5 engages, as well as with the notch 16 for facilitated removal of the lock 4 from the recess channel 3 can be seen.

An der Kabelseite der in Längsrichtung der Schalen verlaufenden Aussparungskanäle 3 ist eine Vertiefung 8 (Fig. 8) in der Grund- und jeder Mittelschale vorgesehen, die ebenfalls der erleichterten Entfernung der Verriegelung dient.On the cable side of the extending in the longitudinal direction of the shells recess channels 3 is a recess 8 (FIG. Fig. 8 ) provided in the base and each center cup, which also serves to facilitate removal of the lock.

Eine griffartige Erweiterung (17) an allen Gehäuseteilen (1, 9, 10) verbessert die Handhabung des Steckers. Liste der verwendeten Bezugszeichen 1 Grundschale 2 Aussparung 3 Aussparungskanal 4 Verriegelung 5 Haltefeder 6 Ausformung 7 Rasthaken 8 Vertiefung 9 Mittelschale 10 Deckel 11 Vorsprung an der Haltefeder 12 Steckkontakt 13 Aufnahmedorn 14 Leiterplatte 15 Kabelentlastung 16 Kerbe 17 griffartige Erweiterung A handle-like extension (17) on all housing parts (1, 9, 10) improves the handling of the plug. List of reference numbers used 1 Sake cup 2 recess 3 recess channel 4 lock 5 retaining spring 6 formation 7 latch hook 8th deepening 9 middle shell 10 cover 11 Projection on the retaining spring 12 plug contact 13 arbor 14 circuit board 15 cable relief 16 score 17 grip-like extension

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Variierbarer Stecker eines Steckverbinders, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass dieser in Modulbauweise aus einem Grundmodul mit Kabelanschluss und Steckkontakten besteht und dass je nach gewünschter Gesamtpolzahl des Steckers ein oder mehrere mit Steckkontakten versehene(s) Zusatzmodul(e) mechanisch und elektrisch mit dem Grundmodul verbindbar ist/sind, dass das Grundmodul aus einer Grundschale (1) und einem Deckel (10) besteht, und dass an der Grundschale (1) eine Kabelentlastung (15) und zwischen der Grundschale und dem Deckel eine die Steckkontakte (12) tragende Leiterplatte (14) eingelegt und durch das Zusammenfügen von Grundschale und Deckel befestigt sind.Variable connector of a connector, characterized in that this consists of a modular module with cable connection and plug contacts and that depending on the desired Gesamtpolzahl the plug one or more provided with plug contacts (s) additional module (s) mechanically and electrically connectable to the base module / are that the basic module consists of a base shell (1) and a cover (10), and that on the base shell (1) a cable relief (15) and between the base shell and the lid, a plug contacts (12) carrying the printed circuit board (14) inserted and secured by the assembly of the base shell and lid. Stecker nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Deckel (10) des Grundmoduls über Rasthaken (7) verfügt, die beim Zusammenfügen von Grundschale (1) und Deckel formschlüssig in entsprechende Aussparungen (2) der Grundschale eintauchen, dass zur formschlüssigen Arretierung des Deckels (10) in die Aussparungen (2) verbindende nach außen offene Aussparungskanäle (3) der Grundschale (1) stiftartige Verriegelungen (4) eingeschoben sind, die die Rasthaken (7) hintergreifen und den Deckel (10) formschlüssig arretieren.Plug according to Claim 1, characterized in that the cover (10) of the basic module has latching hooks (7) which, when the base shell (1) and cover are joined together, form-fitly engage in corresponding recesses (2) in the base shell, such that the form-locking locking of the cover (10) in the recesses (2) connecting outwardly open recess channels (3) of the base shell (1) pin-like latches (4) are inserted, which engage behind the latching hooks (7) and lock the lid (10) in a form-fitting manner. Stecker nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in den Aussparungskanälen (3), in die die Verriegelungen (4) eingeschoben werden, jeweils eine mit einem Vorsprung (11) versehene Haltefeder (5) angeordnet ist, so dass der Vorsprung (11) bei eingeschobener Position der Verriegelung (4) in eine entsprechende Ausformung (6) an der Verriegelung (4) einrastet und diese fixiert.Plug according to claim 2, characterized in that in the recess channels (3) into which the latches (4) are inserted, in each case one with a projection (11) provided retaining spring (5) is arranged, so that the projection (11) at inserted position of the lock (4) engages in a corresponding shape (6) on the lock (4) and this fixed. Stecker nach einem der Ansprüche 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am der Kabelseite zugewandten Ende der Verriegelung (4) eine Kerbe (16) und in der Außenkontur jedes Moduls am Beginn des Aussparungskanals (3), in den die Verriegelung eingeschoben wird, eine Vertiefung (8) eingebracht ist, die der erleichterten Handhabung beim Entfernen der Verriegelung dient.Plug according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that on the cable side facing the end of the lock (4) has a notch (16) and in the outer contour of each module at the beginning of the recess channel (3) into which the lock is inserted, a Well (8) is introduced, which is used to facilitate handling when removing the lock. Stecker nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jedes zur Vergrößerung der Polzahl dienende Zusatzmodul aus einer Mittelschale (9) besteht, die jeweils auf der beim Zusammenfügen der Grundschale (1) zugewandten Seite, wie der Deckel (10), mit Rasthaken (7) und auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite, wie die Grundschale (1), mit Aussparungen (2) und Aussparungskanälen (3) versehen ist und dass die Zusammenfügung von Grundschale (1), einer oder mehreren Mittelschalen (9) und Deckel (10) durch Hindurchführen der Rasthaken (7) durch die jeweiligen Aussparungen (2) und Einschieben und Fixieren von Verriegelungen (4) erfolgt.Plug according to one of Claims 2 to 4, characterized in that each additional module serving to increase the number of poles consists of a middle shell (9), which in each case engages on the side facing the base shell (1), such as the cover (10) Snap hook (7) and on the opposite side, as the base shell (1), with recesses (2) and recess channels (3) is provided and that the assembly of the base shell (1), one or more Center shells (9) and cover (10) by passing the latching hooks (7) through the respective recesses (2) and insertion and fixing of locks (4). Stecker nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jede Mittelschale (9) eine die Steckkontakte (12) tragende Leiterplatte (14) sowie einen Durchbruch zur Hindurchführung der Kabeladern aufweist.Plug according to Claim 5, characterized in that each middle shell (9) has a printed circuit board (14) carrying the plug contacts (12) and an opening for the passage of the cable wires. Stecker nach einem der Ansprüche 5 oder 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der Grundschale (1) und an den Mittelschalen (9) ein Aufnahmedorn (13) vorgesehen ist, der zur Zentrierung der Leiterplatte (14) in eine in der Leiterplatte vorgesehene Bohrung eingreift und dass die Leiterplatte (14) so gelagert ist, dass zwischen Leiterplatte und Grund- oder Mittelschale zum vertikalen und horizontalen Toleranzausgleich der Steckkontakte (12) ein vorbestimmtes Spiel zugelassen wird.Plug according to one of claims 5 or 6, characterized in that on the base shell (1) and on the center shells (9) a receiving mandrel (13) is provided which engages for centering the printed circuit board (14) in a provided in the circuit board hole and that the circuit board (14) is mounted so that between the circuit board and the base or middle shell for vertical and horizontal tolerance compensation of the plug contacts (12) a predetermined game is allowed. Stecker nach einem der Ansprüche 5 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Grundschale (1), die Mittelschalen (9) und der Deckel (10) aus Kunststoff gefertigt sind.Plug according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the base shell (1), the center shells (9) and the lid (10) are made of plastic. Stecker nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Haltefedern (5) in die Geometrie und das Material der Grundschale (1) und der Mittelschalen (9) mit eingearbeitet sind.Plug according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the retaining springs (5) in the geometry and the material of the base shell (1) and the middle shells (9) are incorporated. Stecker nach einem der Ansprüche 5 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der Außenkontur der Gehäuseteile Grundschale, Mittelschalen und Deckel zur Handhabung des Steckers eine griffartige Erweiterung (17) vorgesehen ist.Plug according to one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that a handle-like extension (17) is provided on the outer contour of the housing parts base shell, center shells and cover for handling the plug. Stecker nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Grundschale im Bereich der Leiterplattenaufnahme eine Aussparung enthält, die einen auf der Leiterplatte befindlichen ID-Chip aufnimmt.Plug according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the base shell in the region of the circuit board receptacle includes a recess which receives an ID chip located on the circuit board.
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