EP2719023B1 - Direct plug element with a protected direct contact - Google Patents

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EP2719023B1
EP2719023B1 EP12716022.4A EP12716022A EP2719023B1 EP 2719023 B1 EP2719023 B1 EP 2719023B1 EP 12716022 A EP12716022 A EP 12716022A EP 2719023 B1 EP2719023 B1 EP 2719023B1
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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
    • H01R13/193—Means for increasing contact pressure at the end of engagement of coupling part, e.g. zero insertion force or no friction
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70—Coupling devices
    • H01R12/71—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/712—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures co-operating with the surface of the printed circuit or with a coupling device exclusively provided on the surface of the printed circuit
    • H01R12/714—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures co-operating with the surface of the printed circuit or with a coupling device exclusively provided on the surface of the printed circuit with contacts abutting directly the printed circuit; Button contacts therefore provided on the printed circuit
    • 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
    • H01R13/04—Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
    • H01R13/05—Resilient pins or blades
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/10—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation
    • H01R4/18—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
    • H01R4/183—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping for cylindrical elongated bodies, e.g. cables having circular cross-section
    • H01R4/184—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping for cylindrical elongated bodies, e.g. cables having circular cross-section comprising a U-shaped wire-receiving portion
    • H01R4/185—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping for cylindrical elongated bodies, e.g. cables having circular cross-section comprising a U-shaped wire-receiving portion combined with a U-shaped insulation-receiving portion

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  • the present invention relates to a direct plug-in element for direct electrical contact with a direct contact, which is arranged in a protected manner to avoid damage and an electrical arrangement with such a direct plug-in element.
  • the direct plug-in element according to the invention with the features of claim 1 has the advantage that it is very good from damage is protected. In particular, a mounting through a seal, for example a mat seal, is also possible without problems.
  • the direct plug-in element has a direct contact with a contact section for the electrical contacting of exposed contact areas of a counterpart and a connection section for connection to a cable or the like.
  • the direct contact has a chamber in which a first opening is provided. The contact portion of the direct contact is arranged in the chamber such that the contact portion is provided near the first opening, so that a position of the contact portion can be changed such that the contact portion through the first opening can contact the exposed contact area of the counterpart.
  • the direct contact is formed in two parts with a first direct contact part and a second direct contact part.
  • the first direct contact part has the contact section and the second direct contact part has the chamber.
  • the two direct contact parts are made of different materials.
  • the first direct contact part having the contact portion is made of a spring steel having an elasticity which is higher than an elasticity of the second direct contact part. As a result, a quick and easy deformability of the first direct contact part, which has the contact portion, can be ensured.
  • the chamber has a substantially U-shaped or box-like shape.
  • the chamber is preferably made by bending over about 180 ° of a sheet-like base material leaving two opposing side surfaces open.
  • the plug housing comprises an actuating element which is adapted to push the contact portion of the direct contact from the first opening of the direct contact out of the chamber.
  • actuating element which is adapted to push the contact portion of the direct contact from the first opening of the direct contact out of the chamber.
  • the chamber of the direct contact comprises a second opening through which the actuating element is to be pushed out in order to thereby expose the contact section from the first opening.
  • a particularly simple and compact construction results when the second opening is preferably arranged opposite the first opening.
  • the direct contact comprises a latching device which latches a protruding position of the operating member, that is, a position in which the contact portion is activated.
  • the actuator may include a protruding portion configured to engage through the second opening of the chamber.
  • the actuating element is provided recoverable. This makes it possible that after releasing the direct plug connection and the actuating element is reset, so that the contact portion can also go back to the protected starting position in the chamber of direct contact. As a result, a problem-free multiple direct contacting with the direct plug-in element according to the invention is possible without the risk of damage to the contact portion is on direct contact.
  • the present invention relates to an electrical arrangement with a direct plug-in element according to the invention and a counterpart, on which exposed contact areas are provided.
  • the direct plug-in element contacts the exposed contact areas via the direct contact and thus establishes an electrical connection.
  • the present invention is preferably used in control devices for vehicles.
  • the direct plug-in element is designed such that it has a plurality of direct contacts arranged in series. More preferably, the direct plug-in element according to the invention is arranged such that it has two rows of direct contacts, which are arranged at 180 ° opposite positions, so that a contact, in particular a circuit board with exposed on the flat sides of the circuit board contact areas, is possible.
  • the direct plug-in element 3 comprises a direct contact 5 and a plug housing 4, preferably made of plastic.
  • the direct contact 5 is arranged in the plug housing 4 and is formed in this embodiment in two parts with a first direct contact part 5a and a second direct contact part 5b.
  • the first direct contact part 5a is connected to the second direct contact part 5b, for example by means of welding.
  • the first direct contact part 5a comprises a contact portion 51 which is adapted to engage with an exposed contact area 20 on a counterpart, such as, e.g. a printed circuit board 2, to make electrical contact.
  • the first direct contact part 5a is U-shaped in the form of a resilient contact blade.
  • a connecting portion 52 is further arranged, which is designed for electrical connection to a cable 6.
  • the connecting portion 52 is a crimp connection.
  • a welded or soldered connection or an adhesive connection can also be provided.
  • the second direct contact part 5b is provided so that it forms a chamber 50.
  • the chamber 50 is provided closed box-shaped in this embodiment, wherein two opposing lateral surfaces are open. Thereby, a sheet material can be used to produce the direct contact 5, which is bent about three times by 90 ° to form the chamber. A free end of the bent sheet material may also be inserted under the connecting portion 52 on the second direct contact part 5b. As a result, the chamber 50 can be fixed simultaneously with the crimping of the bare cable part at the same time.
  • the reference numeral 55 designates a holding section for the cable 6.
  • a first opening 53 and a second opening 54 is further formed in the region of the chamber 50 of the direct contact 5.
  • the two openings 53, 54 are at opposite ends Positions on the chamber, more precisely on an upper side and a lower side of the chamber formed.
  • the first direct contact part 5a is arranged between the first opening 53 and the second opening 54, wherein the contact portion 51 is directed to the first opening 53.
  • an opening 43 is provided at a position corresponding to the position of the first opening 53 of the direct contact 5. This ensures that after an activation of the first direct contact part 5a, this can protrude from the direct plug-in element 3 and can contact the exposed contact area 20.
  • the direct plug-in element 3 comprises an actuating element 40, which is part of the plug housing 4.
  • the actuator 40 is provided on the connector housing 4 such that the actuator 40, as in FIG. 1 indicated by the arrow A, is movable in the arrow direction.
  • On the actuating element 40 a projecting portion 41 and a locking device 42 is provided.
  • the protruding region 41 is arranged at a position above the second opening 54 in direct contact 5. This makes it possible that upon actuation of the actuating element 40 in the direction of the arrow A, the projecting portion 41 is guided through the second opening 54 and comes into direct contact 5, more precisely with the rear part of the first direct contact part 5a in contact. This condition is in the FIGS. 3 and 4 shown.
  • the first direct contact part 5a in the direction of arrow B (see. FIG. 3 ), whereby the contact area 51 is exposed through the first opening 53 of the chamber.
  • the locking device 42 is provided, which is provided in this embodiment as an undercut on the actuating element 40 and which engages behind an edge 43 on the connector housing 4 (see. FIG. 3 ).
  • the contact portion 51 may be disposed in the chamber 50 of the direct contact.
  • the contact portion 51 is protected from damage during handling.
  • at a Placement of the direct plug-in element of the direct contact 5 easily be passed through, for example, a mat seal, without causing damage to the contact portion 51 occur.
  • damage should occur on the second direct contact part 5b these are not critical since the electrical contact is made via the contact section 51.
  • the first direct contact part 5a and the second direct contact part 5b are made of different materials, in particular spring plates.
  • the first direct contact part 5a preferably has a greater elasticity than the second direct contact part 5b. As a result, in particular a recoverability of the first direct contact part 5a is improved.
  • the locking device 42 is also provided recoverable. This makes it possible that after activation of the direct plug-in element by the repeated actuation of the actuating element 40, this can be reset. Thereby, the contact portion 51 again in the in FIG. 1 return home position shown so that it is securely received in the chamber 50 of the direct contact and can be protected from damage. As a result, it is also possible to attach the direct plug-in element several times to a printed circuit board 2 or the like.
  • the direct plug element according to the invention can meet the highest contact requirements and is particularly suitable for use in the automotive sector.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Direktsteckelement für eine elektrische Direktkontaktierung mit einem Direktkontakt, welcher in geschützter Weise zur Vermeidung von Beschädigungen angeordnet ist sowie eine elektrische Anordnung mit einem derartigen Direktsteckelement.The present invention relates to a direct plug-in element for direct electrical contact with a direct contact, which is arranged in a protected manner to avoid damage and an electrical arrangement with such a direct plug-in element.

In jüngster Zeit werden vermehrt Direktsteckkontakte verwendet, bei denen ein Direktsteckelement unmittelbar auf eine Trägerplatte, z.B. eine Leiterplatte oder ein Stanzgitter, gesteckt wird. Insbesondere bei einer Verwendung im Fahrzeugbereich ergeben sich jedoch erhöhte Anforderungen hinsichtlich einer Robustheit und Lebensdauer derartiger Direktsteckverbindungen. Bisher ragt eine Kontaktlamelle des Direktkontaktes weitgehend ungeschützt aus einem Gehäuse des Direktsteckelements heraus. Dokument US-A-5676562 offenbart ein solches Direktsteckelement. Hierdurch können Beschädigungen beim Transport, der Verarbeitung oder der Bestückung, d.h. der Montage der Direktkontakte in das Direktsteckelement, vorkommen. Weiterhin besteht die Gefahr, dass eine Kontaktoberfläche verkratzt oder im Extremfall teilweise abgetragen wird oder eine unerwünschte Verformung auftritt. Hierdurch können Kontaktierungsprobleme vorkommen. Diese Gefahr besteht insbesondere im Anwendungsfall für Fahrzeuge, da hier abgedichtete Steckverbindungen als Schutz gegen Spritzwasser usw. verwendet werden müssen, bei denen der Direktkontakt durch eine Elastomerdichtung hindurch bestückt werden muss.Recently, more direct plug contacts are used, in which a direct plug-in element is plugged directly onto a carrier plate, for example a printed circuit board or a punched grid. However, in particular when used in the vehicle sector, there are increased requirements with regard to the robustness and service life of such direct plug connections. So far protrudes a contact blade of the direct contact largely unprotected from a housing of the direct plug out. document US-A-5676562 discloses such a direct plug-in element. As a result, damage during transport, processing or assembly, ie the installation of direct contacts in the direct plug-in element, occur. Furthermore, there is a risk that a contact surface is scratched or in some cases partially removed or undesired deformation occurs. As a result, contacting problems can occur. This danger is especially in the application for vehicles, since sealed connectors must be used as protection against spray, etc., where the direct contact must be fitted through an elastomeric seal.

Offenbarung der ErfindungDisclosure of the invention

Das erfindungsgemäße Direktsteckelement mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 weist demgegenüber den Vorteil auf, dass es vor Beschädigungen sehr gut geschützt ist. Insbesondere ist auch problemlos eine Montage durch eine Dichtung, z.B. eine Mattendichtung, hindurch möglich. Dies wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch erreicht, dass das Direktsteckelement ein Direktkontakt mit einem Kontaktabschnitt zur elektrischen Kontaktierung freiliegender Kontaktbereiche eines Gegenstücks und einen Verbindungsabschnitt zur Verbindung mit einem Kabel oder dgl. aufweist. Ferner weist der Direktkontakt eine Kammer auf, in welcher eine erste Öffnung vorgesehen ist. Der Kontaktabschnitt des Direktkontakts ist dabei in der Kammer derart angeordnet, dass der Kontaktabschnitt nahe der ersten Öffnung vorgesehen ist, so dass eine Position des Kontaktabschnitts derart verändert werden kann, dass der Kontaktabschnitt durch die erste Öffnung hindurch den freiliegenden Kontaktbereich des Gegenstücks kontaktieren kann.The direct plug-in element according to the invention with the features of claim 1 has the advantage that it is very good from damage is protected. In particular, a mounting through a seal, for example a mat seal, is also possible without problems. This is achieved according to the invention in that the direct plug-in element has a direct contact with a contact section for the electrical contacting of exposed contact areas of a counterpart and a connection section for connection to a cable or the like. Furthermore, the direct contact has a chamber in which a first opening is provided. The contact portion of the direct contact is arranged in the chamber such that the contact portion is provided near the first opening, so that a position of the contact portion can be changed such that the contact portion through the first opening can contact the exposed contact area of the counterpart.

Die Unteransprüche zeigen bevorzugte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung.The dependent claims show preferred developments of the invention.

Vorzugsweise ist der Direktkontakt zweiteilig mit einem ersten Direktkontaktteil und einem zweiten Direktkontaktteil gebildet. Das erste Direktkontaktteil weist dabei den Kontaktabschnitt auf und das zweite Direktkontaktteil weist die Kammer auf. Hierdurch kann eine sehr kostengünstige Herstellung des Direktkontaktes sichergestellt werden. Besonders bevorzugt sind die beiden Direktkontaktteile aus unterschiedlichen Materialien hergestellt. Insbesondere ist das erste Direktkontaktteil, welches den Kontaktabschnitt aufweist, aus einem Federstahl mit einer Elastizität hergestellt, welche höher ist als eine Elastizität des zweiten Direktkontaktteils. Hierdurch kann eine leichte und schnelle Verformbarkeit des ersten Direktkontaktteils, welches den Kontaktabschnitt aufweist, sichergestellt werden.Preferably, the direct contact is formed in two parts with a first direct contact part and a second direct contact part. The first direct contact part has the contact section and the second direct contact part has the chamber. As a result, a very cost-effective production of the direct contact can be ensured. Particularly preferably, the two direct contact parts are made of different materials. In particular, the first direct contact part having the contact portion is made of a spring steel having an elasticity which is higher than an elasticity of the second direct contact part. As a result, a quick and easy deformability of the first direct contact part, which has the contact portion, can be ensured.

Weiter bevorzugt weist die Kammer eine im Wesentlichen U-förmige oder kastenförmige Gestalt auf. Die Kammer wird vorzugsweise durch Umbiegen um ungefähr 180° eines blechartigen Grundmaterials hergestellt, wobei zwei einander gegenüberliegende Seitenflächen offen bleiben.More preferably, the chamber has a substantially U-shaped or box-like shape. The chamber is preferably made by bending over about 180 ° of a sheet-like base material leaving two opposing side surfaces open.

Gemäß der Erfindung umfasst das Steckergehäuse ein Betätigungselement, welches eingerichtet ist, den Kontaktabschnitt des Direktkontaktes aus der ersten Öffnung des Direktkontaktes aus der Kammer herauszudrücken. Hierdurch wird eine einfache Betätigung zur Aktivierung des Direktkontaktes ermöglicht, wobei der Zeitpunkt der Aktivierung des Direktkontaktes frei wählbar ist. Beispielsweise kann somit der Direktkontakt und insbesondere der Kontaktabschnitt erst kurz vor einem eigentlichen Steckvorgang zur Verbindung mit einem Gegenstück, wie z.B. einer Leiterplatte oder einem Substrat oder einem Stanzgitter, herausgedrückt werden. Auch ist es möglich, dass zuerst das Direktsteckelement auf das Gegenstück aufgesteckt wird und dann die elektrische Kontaktierung durch Betätigung mittels des Betätigungselements erfolgt. Gemäß der Erfindung umfasst die Kammer des Direktkontaktes eine zweite Öffnung, durch welche das Betätigungselement herauszudrücken ist, um den Kontaktabschnitt dadurch aus der ersten Öffnung auszustellen. Ein besonders einfacher und kompakter Aufbau ergibt sich, wenn die zweite Öffnung vorzugsweise gegenüber der ersten Öffnung angeordnet ist.According to the invention, the plug housing comprises an actuating element which is adapted to push the contact portion of the direct contact from the first opening of the direct contact out of the chamber. This is a simple operation for Activation of the direct contact allows, with the time of activation of the direct contact is freely selectable. For example, thus the direct contact and in particular the contact portion can be pushed out just before an actual mating process for connection to a counterpart, such as a printed circuit board or a substrate or a stamped grid. It is also possible that first the direct plug-in element is plugged onto the counterpart and then the electrical contact is made by actuation by means of the actuating element. According to the invention, the chamber of the direct contact comprises a second opening through which the actuating element is to be pushed out in order to thereby expose the contact section from the first opening. A particularly simple and compact construction results when the second opening is preferably arranged opposite the first opening.

Weiter bevorzugt umfasst der Direktkontakt eine Rastvorrichtung, welche eine vorstehende Position des Betätigungselements, d.h., eine Position, in welcher der Kontaktabschnitt aktiviert ist, verrastet. Das Betätigungselement kann einen vorstehenden Bereich umfassen, welcher eingerichtet ist, durch die zweite Öffnung der Kammer einzugreifen.More preferably, the direct contact comprises a latching device which latches a protruding position of the operating member, that is, a position in which the contact portion is activated. The actuator may include a protruding portion configured to engage through the second opening of the chamber.

Weiter bevorzugt ist das Betätigungselement rückstellbar vorgesehen. Hierdurch ist es möglich, dass nach einem Lösen der Direktsteckverbindung auch das Betätigungselement wieder zurückgestellt wird, so dass der Kontaktabschnitt ebenfalls wieder in die geschützte Ausgangsposition in der Kammer des Direktkontaktes zurückgehen kann. Hierdurch ist eine problemlose mehrfache Direktkontaktierung mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Direktsteckelement möglich, ohne dass die Gefahr von Beschädigungen des Kontaktabschnitts am Direktkontakt besteht.More preferably, the actuating element is provided recoverable. This makes it possible that after releasing the direct plug connection and the actuating element is reset, so that the contact portion can also go back to the protected starting position in the chamber of direct contact. As a result, a problem-free multiple direct contacting with the direct plug-in element according to the invention is possible without the risk of damage to the contact portion is on direct contact.

Ferner betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung eine elektrische Anordnung mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Direktsteckelement sowie einem Gegenstück, an welchem freiliegende Kontaktbereiche vorgesehen sind. Das Direktsteckelement kontaktiert über den Direktkontakt dabei die freiliegenden Kontaktbereiche und stellt so eine elektrische Verbindung her.Furthermore, the present invention relates to an electrical arrangement with a direct plug-in element according to the invention and a counterpart, on which exposed contact areas are provided. The direct plug-in element contacts the exposed contact areas via the direct contact and thus establishes an electrical connection.

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird vorzugsweise in Steuergeräten für Fahrzeuge verwendet.The present invention is preferably used in control devices for vehicles.

Es sei ferner angemerkt, dass vorzugsweise das Direktsteckelement derart ausgebildet ist, dass es eine Vielzahl von in Reihe angeordneten Direktkontakten aufweist. Weiter bevorzugt ist das erfindungsgemäße Direktsteckelement derart angeordnet, dass es zwei Reihen von Direktkontakten aufweist, welche an einander um 180° gegenüberliegenden Positionen angeordnet sind, so dass eine Kontaktierung, insbesondere einer Leiterplatte mit an den Flachseiten der Leiterplatte freiliegenden Kontaktbereichen, möglich ist.It should also be noted that preferably the direct plug-in element is designed such that it has a plurality of direct contacts arranged in series. More preferably, the direct plug-in element according to the invention is arranged such that it has two rows of direct contacts, which are arranged at 180 ° opposite positions, so that a contact, in particular a circuit board with exposed on the flat sides of the circuit board contact areas, is possible.

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Nachfolgend wird ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die begleitende Zeichnung im Detail beschrieben. In der Zeichnung ist:

Figur 1
eine schematische Schnittansicht einer elektrischen Anordnung mit einem Direktsteckelement gemäß einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung im nicht-aktivierten Zustand,
Figur 2
eine schematische, geschnittene, perspektivische Ansicht der elektrischen Anordnung von Figur 1,
Figur 3
eine schematische, geschnittene Ansicht der elektrischen Anordnung von Figur 1 in einem aktivierten Zustand, und
Figur 4
eine schematische, geschnittene, perspektivische Ansicht der elektrischen Anordnung von Figur 3.
Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawing is:
FIG. 1
a schematic sectional view of an electrical arrangement with a direct plug-in element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention in the non-activated state,
FIG. 2
a schematic, sectional, perspective view of the electrical arrangement of FIG. 1 .
FIG. 3
a schematic, sectional view of the electrical arrangement of FIG. 1 in an activated state, and
FIG. 4
a schematic, sectional, perspective view of the electrical arrangement of FIG. 3 ,

Bevorzugte Ausführungsform der ErfindungPreferred embodiment of the invention

Nachfolgend wird unter Bezugnahme auf die Figuren 1 bis 4 eine elektrische Anordnung 1 mit einem Direktsteckelement 3 im Detail beschrieben.The following is with reference to the FIGS. 1 to 4 an electrical arrangement 1 with a direct plug 3 described in detail.

Wie aus Figur 1 ersichtlich ist, umfasst das Direktsteckelement 3 einen Direktkontakt 5 und ein Steckergehäuse 4, vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff. Der Direktkontakt 5 ist im Steckergehäuse 4 angeordnet und ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel zweiteilig mit einem ersten Direktkontaktteil 5a und einem zweiten Direktkontaktteil 5b gebildet. Das erste Direktkontaktteil 5a ist dabei beispielsweise mittels Schweißen mit dem zweiten Direktkontaktteil 5b verbunden.How out FIG. 1 it can be seen, the direct plug-in element 3 comprises a direct contact 5 and a plug housing 4, preferably made of plastic. The direct contact 5 is arranged in the plug housing 4 and is formed in this embodiment in two parts with a first direct contact part 5a and a second direct contact part 5b. The first direct contact part 5a is connected to the second direct contact part 5b, for example by means of welding.

Das erste Direktkontaktteil 5a umfasst einen Kontaktabschnitt 51, welcher eingerichtet ist, um mit einem freiliegenden Kontaktbereich 20 an einem Gegenstück, wie z.B. einer Leiterplatte 2, elektrisch in Kontakt zu treten. Das erste Direktkontaktteil 5a ist im Schnitt U-förmig als federnde Kontaktlamelle ausgebildet. Am zweiten Direktkontaktteil 5b ist ferner ein Verbindungsabschnitt 52 angeordnet, welcher für eine elektrische Verbindung mit einem Kabel 6 ausgelegt ist. In diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Verbindungsabschnitt 52 eine Crimp-Verbindung. Alternativ kann jedoch auch eine Schweiß- oder Lötverbindung oder eine Klebeverbindung vorgesehen sein.The first direct contact part 5a comprises a contact portion 51 which is adapted to engage with an exposed contact area 20 on a counterpart, such as, e.g. a printed circuit board 2, to make electrical contact. The first direct contact part 5a is U-shaped in the form of a resilient contact blade. On the second direct contact part 5b, a connecting portion 52 is further arranged, which is designed for electrical connection to a cable 6. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 52 is a crimp connection. Alternatively, however, a welded or soldered connection or an adhesive connection can also be provided.

Wie weiter aus Figur 1 ersichtlich ist, ist das zweite Direktkontaktteil 5b derart vorgesehen, dass es eine Kammer 50 bildet. Die Kammer 50 ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel kastenförmig geschlossen vorgesehen, wobei zwei einander gegenüberliegende seitliche Flächen offen sind. Dadurch kann zur Herstellung des Direktkontaktes 5 ein Blechmaterial verwendet werden, welches ungefähr drei Mal um jeweils 90° umgebogen wird, um die Kammer zu bilden. Ein freies Ende des umgebogenen Blechmaterials kann auch unter den Verbindungsabschnitt 52 am zweiten Direktkontaktteil 5b gesteckt werden. Dadurch kann gleichzeitig auch mit dem Crimpen des blanken Kabelteils die Kammer 50 fixiert werden. Mit dem Bezugszeichen 55 ist ein Halteabschnitt für das Kabel 6 bezeichnet.How farther FIG. 1 is apparent, the second direct contact part 5b is provided so that it forms a chamber 50. The chamber 50 is provided closed box-shaped in this embodiment, wherein two opposing lateral surfaces are open. Thereby, a sheet material can be used to produce the direct contact 5, which is bent about three times by 90 ° to form the chamber. A free end of the bent sheet material may also be inserted under the connecting portion 52 on the second direct contact part 5b. As a result, the chamber 50 can be fixed simultaneously with the crimping of the bare cable part at the same time. The reference numeral 55 designates a holding section for the cable 6.

Wie weiter aus den Figuren 1 und 3 ersichtlich ist, ist im Bereich der Kammer 50 des Direktkontakts 5 ferner eine erste Öffnung 53 und eine zweite Öffnung 54 ausgebildet. Die beiden Öffnungen 53, 54 sind an einander gegenüberliegenden Positionen an der Kammer, genauer an einer Oberseite und einer Unterseite der Kammer, gebildet. Dabei ist, wie insbesondere aus Figur 1 ersichtlich ist, das erste Direktkontaktteil 5a zwischen der ersten Öffnung 53 und der zweiten Öffnung 54 angeordnet, wobei der Kontaktabschnitt 51 zur ersten Öffnung 53 gerichtet ist.How further from the FIGS. 1 and 3 is apparent, in the region of the chamber 50 of the direct contact 5, a first opening 53 and a second opening 54 is further formed. The two openings 53, 54 are at opposite ends Positions on the chamber, more precisely on an upper side and a lower side of the chamber formed. It is how particular out FIG. 1 it can be seen, the first direct contact part 5a is arranged between the first opening 53 and the second opening 54, wherein the contact portion 51 is directed to the first opening 53.

Im Steckergehäuse 4 ist an einer Position, welcher der Position der ersten Öffnung 53 des Direktkontaktes 5 entspricht, eine Öffnung 43 vorgesehen. Hierdurch wird sichergestellt, dass nach einer Aktivierung des ersten Direktkontaktteils 5a dieses aus dem Direktsteckelement 3 vorstehen kann und den freiliegenden Kontaktbereich 20 kontaktieren kann.In the connector housing 4, an opening 43 is provided at a position corresponding to the position of the first opening 53 of the direct contact 5. This ensures that after an activation of the first direct contact part 5a, this can protrude from the direct plug-in element 3 and can contact the exposed contact area 20.

Weiterhin umfasst das Direktsteckelement 3 ein Betätigungselement 40, welches Teil des Steckergehäuses 4 ist. Das Betätigungselement 40 ist derart am Steckergehäuse 4 vorgesehen, dass das Betätigungselement 40, wie in Figur 1 durch den Pfeil A angedeutet, in Pfeilrichtung bewegbar ist. Am Betätigungselement 40 ist ein vorstehender Bereich 41 und eine Rastvorrichtung 42 vorgesehen. Der vorstehende Bereich 41 ist dabei an einer Position über der zweiten Öffnung 54 im Direktkontakt 5 angeordnet. Hierdurch ist es möglich, dass bei einer Betätigung des Betätigungselements 40 in Richtung des Pfeils A der vorstehende Bereich 41 durch die zweite Öffnung 54 geführt wird und mit dem Direktkontakt 5, genauer mit dem rückwärtigen Teil des ersten Direktkontaktteils 5a, in Kontakt kommt. Dieser Zustand ist in den Figuren 3 und 4 gezeigt. Hierdurch wird das erste Direktkontaktteil 5a in Richtung des Pfeils B (vgl. Figur 3) bewegt, wodurch der Kontaktbereich 51 durch die erste Öffnung 53 der Kammer ausgestellt wird. Hierdurch wird ein elektrischer Kontakt zwischen dem Kontaktabschnitt 51 und dem freien Kontaktbereich 20 an der Leiterplatte 2 ermöglicht. Um diese Kontaktposition zu sichern, ist die Rastvorrichtung 42 vorgesehen, welche in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel als Hinterschneidung am Betätigungselement 40 vorgesehen ist und welche hinter eine Kante 43 am Steckergehäuse 4 greift (vgl. Figur 3).Furthermore, the direct plug-in element 3 comprises an actuating element 40, which is part of the plug housing 4. The actuator 40 is provided on the connector housing 4 such that the actuator 40, as in FIG. 1 indicated by the arrow A, is movable in the arrow direction. On the actuating element 40, a projecting portion 41 and a locking device 42 is provided. The protruding region 41 is arranged at a position above the second opening 54 in direct contact 5. This makes it possible that upon actuation of the actuating element 40 in the direction of the arrow A, the projecting portion 41 is guided through the second opening 54 and comes into direct contact 5, more precisely with the rear part of the first direct contact part 5a in contact. This condition is in the FIGS. 3 and 4 shown. As a result, the first direct contact part 5a in the direction of arrow B (see. FIG. 3 ), whereby the contact area 51 is exposed through the first opening 53 of the chamber. As a result, an electrical contact between the contact portion 51 and the free contact region 20 on the circuit board 2 is made possible. In order to secure this contact position, the locking device 42 is provided, which is provided in this embodiment as an undercut on the actuating element 40 and which engages behind an edge 43 on the connector housing 4 (see. FIG. 3 ).

Somit kann beim Direktsteckelement 3 der vorliegenden Erfindung im nicht-aktivierten Zustand (Figur 1) der Kontaktabschnitt 51 in der Kammer 50 des Direktkontaktes angeordnet sein. Hierdurch ist der Kontaktabschnitt 51 vor Beschädigungen während des Handlings geschützt. Insbesondere kann bei einer Bestückung des Direktsteckelements der Direktkontakt 5 problemlos durch beispielsweise eine Mattendichtung, hindurchgeführt werden, ohne dass hierbei Beschädigungen am Kontaktabschnitt 51 auftreten. Wenn Beschädigungen am zweiten Direktkontaktteil 5b auftreten sollten, so sind diese unkritisch, da der elektrische Kontakt über den Kontaktabschnitt 51 hergestellt wird. Vorzugsweise sind der erste Direktkontaktteil 5a und der zweite Direktkontaktteil 5b aus unterschiedlichen Materialien, insbesondere Federblechen, hergestellt. Dabei weist der erste Direktkontaktteil 5a vorzugsweise eine größere Elastizität als der zweite Direktkontaktteil 5b auf. Hierdurch wird insbesondere eine Rückstellbarkeit des ersten Direktkontaktteils 5a verbessert.Thus, in the direct plug-in element 3 of the present invention in the non-activated state ( FIG. 1 ) the contact portion 51 may be disposed in the chamber 50 of the direct contact. As a result, the contact portion 51 is protected from damage during handling. In particular, at a Placement of the direct plug-in element of the direct contact 5 easily be passed through, for example, a mat seal, without causing damage to the contact portion 51 occur. If damage should occur on the second direct contact part 5b, these are not critical since the electrical contact is made via the contact section 51. Preferably, the first direct contact part 5a and the second direct contact part 5b are made of different materials, in particular spring plates. In this case, the first direct contact part 5a preferably has a greater elasticity than the second direct contact part 5b. As a result, in particular a recoverability of the first direct contact part 5a is improved.

Weiter bevorzugt ist die Rastvorrichtung 42 auch rückstellbar vorgesehen. Hierdurch ist es möglich, dass nach einer Aktivierung des Direktsteckelements durch die nochmalige Betätigung des Betätigungselements 40 dieses wieder zurückgestellt werden kann. Dadurch kann der Kontaktabschnitt 51 wieder in die in Figur 1 gezeigte Ausgangsposition zurückkehren, so dass er sicher in der Kammer 50 des Direktkontaktes aufgenommen ist und vor Beschädigungen bewahrt werden kann. Hierdurch ist auch ein mehrmaliges Aufstecken des Direktsteckelements auf eine Leiterplatte 2 oder dgl. möglich. Somit kann das erfindungsgemäße Direktsteckelement höchste Kontaktanforderungen erfüllen und ist insbesondere für einen Einsatz im Automobilbereich geeignet.More preferably, the locking device 42 is also provided recoverable. This makes it possible that after activation of the direct plug-in element by the repeated actuation of the actuating element 40, this can be reset. Thereby, the contact portion 51 again in the in FIG. 1 return home position shown so that it is securely received in the chamber 50 of the direct contact and can be protected from damage. As a result, it is also possible to attach the direct plug-in element several times to a printed circuit board 2 or the like. Thus, the direct plug element according to the invention can meet the highest contact requirements and is particularly suitable for use in the automotive sector.

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  1. Direct plug element (1) comprising:
    - a direct contact (5) with a contact section (51) and a connecting section (52) for connection to a cable (6), and
    - a plug housing (4) in which the direct contact (5) is arranged and which has an operating element (40),
    - wherein the direct contact (5) has a chamber (50) which has at least one first opening (53) and one second opening (54),
    - wherein the contact section (51) is arranged in the chamber in a non-activated state,
    - wherein the operating element (40) has a projecting region (41) and is designed for the purpose that, when the operating element (40) is operated to an activated state, the operating element (40) is moved and the projecting region (41) is routed through the second opening and comes into contact with the direct contact in order to push the contact section (51) of the direct contact (5) out of the first opening (53) of the chamber (50), and
    - wherein the contact section (51) is designed to make contact with an exposed contact region (20) of a mating piece (2) through the first opening (53).
  2. Direct plug element according to Claim 1, characterized in that the direct contact (5) is formed in two parts with a first direct contact part (5a) and a second direct contact part (5b), wherein the first direct contact part (5a) comprises the contact section (51) and the second direct contact part (5b) comprises the chamber (50).
  3. Direct plug element according to either of the preceding claims, characterized in that the chamber (50) of the direct contact (5) has a U-shaped design or a substantially box-like design in section.
  4. Direct plug element according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the second opening (54) is arranged on the chamber (50) opposite the first opening (53).
  5. Direct plug element according to one of Claims 1 to 4, further comprising a latching apparatus (42) which secures an activation position of the operating element (40).
  6. Direct plug element according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the operating element (40) can be reset.
  7. Electrical arrangement comprising a direct plug element according to one of the preceding claims and a mating piece with an exposed contact region (20) which can be directly contacted by the contact section (51).
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