EP2719030B1 - Direct plug element, in particular for a vehicle controller - Google Patents

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EP2719030B1
EP2719030B1 EP12716029.9A EP12716029A EP2719030B1 EP 2719030 B1 EP2719030 B1 EP 2719030B1 EP 12716029 A EP12716029 A EP 12716029A EP 2719030 B1 EP2719030 B1 EP 2719030B1
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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
    • 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
    • H01R13/40—Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/42—Securing in a demountable manner
    • H01R13/428—Securing in a demountable manner by resilient locking means on the contact members; by locking means on resilient contact members
    • 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
    • H01R13/22—Contacts for co-operating by abutting
    • H01R13/24—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted
    • H01R13/2407—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted characterized by the resilient means
    • 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 present invention relates to a direct plug-in element with a plug housing and a direct contact for direct contacting of exposed contact areas on a counterpart, for example a printed circuit board, and an electrical arrangement with such a direct plug-in element.
  • US 5,676,562 describes a connector according to the preamble of claim 1, which is adapted to be mounted on a glass plate.
  • EP 2 096 718 A1 describes a connector system.
  • the direct plug-in element according to the invention with the features of claim 1 has the advantage over that a contact blade, which is the direct contact with a contact area on a counterpart, eg a printed circuit board, is securely arranged in a direct contact housing.
  • a contact blade which is the direct contact with a contact area on a counterpart, eg a printed circuit board
  • the direct plug-in element according to the invention can always enable secure contacting.
  • the direct contact comprises a contact blade with a contact portion for direct contacting and a contact portion, and a direct contact housing.
  • the contact lamella is arranged in the direct contact housing in such a way that the contact section projects out of the housing in a longitudinal direction of the direct contact or is arranged in a direct contact housing near a longitudinally directed opening.
  • the contact portion of the contact blade can be arranged protected in direct contact housing.
  • the contact section which protrudes from the direct contact housing, is then pressed against a contact surface, whereby the contact section undergoes deformation in such a way that the contact section protrudes from the direct contact housing, so that reliable direct contacting is possible. Also, a damage-free assembly of the direct plug element can be ensured with direct contacts.
  • the direct contact housing is substantially box-shaped with a quadrangular cross-section which has an opening on one side.
  • the contact portion of the contact blade can be deformed such that the contact portion emerges from the opening and thus a secure direct contacting of an exposed contact area, such as a printed circuit board, is possible.
  • the direct contact housing may also have a substantially U-shaped cross-section and the contact portion of the contact blade is deformed such that the contact portion is pushed out of the box-shaped housing on the wall-free side of the U-shaped cross section.
  • the contact blade and the direct contact housing are provided as a one-piece component.
  • a material for the direct contact for example, a spring plate can be used.
  • the contact blade preferably has a longitudinal buckling, i. a kink, extending in the longitudinal direction of the contact blade on. As a result, the shape of the contact blade is stabilized.
  • the contact portion of the contact blade on a substantially arcuate shape is in this case directed in the direction of the opening in the direct contact housing.
  • the direct contact further comprises a one-piece attachment portion for attaching a cable.
  • the attachment portion may be provided, for example, as a crimp connection.
  • the direct plug-in element according to the invention further comprises a separate contact element which can be fastened to the plug housing and which has a contact surface for contact with the contact section of the contact blade.
  • a separate contact element which can be fastened to the plug housing and which has a contact surface for contact with the contact section of the contact blade.
  • the direct contact further comprises a latching element which is arranged on the contact blade is.
  • the latching element is provided such that a contact position of the contact blade, ie, a position in which the contact portion of the direct contact housing projecting such that a contacting of a counterpart is possible, ensures.
  • the latching element is arranged close to one end of the contact section, or directly at the end of the contact section. In this way, it can be ensured, in particular, that when the abutment section abuts against a contact surface, the contact blade is deformed accordingly and then the detent element, for example, engages behind an undercut and thus secures the contact position of the contact blade.
  • the direct plug-in element may comprise a primary lock which secures a position of the direct contact in the plug housing.
  • primary locking additionally secondary locking for a redundant protection of the direct contact can be provided.
  • secondary lock can also be formed by a separate plug-in part, which allows a check of a position of the direct contacts in the connector housing. This can be done, for example, that with a problem-free insertion of the secondary locking the position of the direct contact in the connector housing is correct and in case of problems with inserting the secondary locking the position of the direct contact in the connector housing is wrong.
  • the present invention further relates to an electrical arrangement with a direct plug-in element according to the invention and a counterpart with an exposed contact area.
  • the counterpart is preferably a printed circuit board with exposed contact areas, which is used for example in a control device for vehicles.
  • the direct plug-in element may comprise a plurality of direct contacts arranged in series to contact a plurality of exposed contact areas.
  • the present invention is preferably used in control units of vehicles for direct contacting.
  • the direct plug-in element 1 comprises a direct contact 2, which is arranged in a receiving space 60.
  • the receiving space 60 is provided in a connector housing 6.
  • the direct contact 2 is electrically connected via a mounting portion 5 with a cable 7. This can be produced for example by means of a crimping process.
  • the direct contact 2 comprises a contact blade 3, which in the in FIG. 1 shown non-contacting state is arranged completely in a direct contact housing 4.
  • the contact lamella 3 has a substantially arcuate shape and comprises a contact section 31, via which the direct contacting takes place later, and a contact section 32.
  • the contact section 32 is arranged at the end of the contact lamella 3 and projects in a longitudinal direction 8 of the direct contact 2 from the direct contact housing 4 in front.
  • FIG. 1 it can be seen, in the plug housing 6, a first opening 61 at a bottom portion of the plug housing 6 and a second opening 62 at an end face, ie in the longitudinal direction of the direct contact 2, is formed.
  • the abutment portion 32 protrudes into the second opening 62, so that it is easily accessible from the outside of the direct plug-in element 1 (see also the front view of FIG. 3 ).
  • the direct plug-in element 1 if a direct contact is to be performed by means of the direct plug-in element 1, the direct plug-in element 1, as in FIG. 2 indicated by the arrow A, pushed onto an exposed series of contact areas 21 on a printed circuit board 20 of a control unit 22.
  • the control unit 25 has a printed circuit board housing 22, on which a contact surface 23 is provided.
  • the abutment surface 23 is disposed on a protruding portion of the circuit board case 22, and a shape of the protruding portion corresponds to a shape of the second opening 62 on the male plug 1.
  • a spring plate is preferably used, wherein preferably the contact blade 3 is formed integrally with the direct contact housing 4.
  • the contact blade 3 and the direct contact housing 4 are made of different materials.
  • a spring plate or the like is preferred.
  • the direct plug-in element 1 according to the invention can also be plugged and unplugged several times on the printed circuit board, because due to the intrinsic elasticity of the contact blade 3, this again tends to return to its original shape.
  • FIG. 4 shown second embodiment shows another geometric shape of the contact blade 3, which has a kink 33 in the longitudinal direction of the contact blade.
  • FIG. 5 shows a direct plug-in element 1 according to a third embodiment of the invention, wherein identical or functionally identical parts are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment.
  • the direct plug-in element 1 of the third exemplary embodiment further has a primary lock 10 and a secondary lock 11 in order to securely fix the direct contact 2 in the plug housing 6.
  • the primary lock 11 is formed as a protruding area on the connector housing 6, which engages in a correspondingly formed recess in the direct contact housing 4.
  • the secondary lock 11 is provided as a separate component, which is insertable into a third opening 62. In this case, the secondary locking serves in particular to determine whether a correct placement of the direct plug-in element with the direct contact 2 takes place.
  • FIG. 6 shows a direct plug element in the contact state with a counterpart according to a fourth embodiment of the invention, wherein identical or functionally identical parts are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the preceding embodiments.
  • the fourth embodiment has a separate contact element 40 with a contact surface 41.
  • the abutment surface 41 is adapted to come into contact with the abutment portion 32 and cause the deformation of the contact blade 3.
  • the contact element 40 is a separate component which can be connected, for example, via a plug connection with the plug housing 6.
  • a major advantage of this embodiment is that the contact blade 3 can exert no restoring force on, for example, the printed circuit board housing 22, but is supported on the contact surface 41 of the contact element 40.
  • Another great advantage is that the separate contact element 40 can be plugged in just before the actual plugging operation for direct contacting of the exposed contact areas 21 (arrow D).
  • FIGS. 7 and 8th a fifth embodiment of the invention is described in detail, in turn, the same or functionally identical parts are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the preceding embodiments.
  • the fifth embodiment additionally has a latching element 9 on the contact section 32.
  • the locking element 9 is arranged at the end of the contact portion 32 of the contact blade 3.
  • FIG. 7 shows the non-contacting state of the direct plug-in element 1, in which the abutment portion 32 is still arranged in the second opening 62.
  • the contact section 32 comes again with a Contact surface 23 on the printed circuit board housing 22 in contact, whereby the deformation of the contact blade 3 is caused.
  • the contact section 32 is displaced with the latching element 9 in the direction of the arrow B, so that the latching element 9 engages behind the undercut formed by the inner wall 64 in the receiving space 60 (cf. FIG. 8 ).
  • the position of the contact blade 3 is locked, so that it is maintained even with repeated attachment and detachment of the direct plug-in element 1.
  • Another advantage is also that is prevented by the locking element 9 that restoring forces of the contact blade 3 are transmitted to the circuit board housing 22. The force acts only during the period of Aufsteckvorgangs, which causes the Lamellenausschung. Does the latching, the contact blade 3 is locked in the direct contact housing 4. How out FIG.
  • the locking element 9 can be designed such that during the Aufsteckvorgangs an acoustic signal, for example a click, can be generated, which signals a fitter that the direct plug-in element 1 has been plugged correctly. Otherwise, this embodiment corresponds to the previous embodiments, so that reference can be made to the preceding description.
  • the invention is preferably used in control units for vehicles, with the direct plug-in element according to the invention allowing a very robust direct contacting of exposed contact areas.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Direktsteckelement mit einem Steckergehäuse und einem Direktkontakt für eine Direktkontaktierung von freiliegenden Kontaktbereichen an einem Gegenstück, beispielsweise einer Leiterplatte, sowie eine elektrische Anordnung mit einem derartigen Direktsteckelement.The present invention relates to a direct plug-in element with a plug housing and a direct contact for direct contacting of exposed contact areas on a counterpart, for example a printed circuit board, 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. 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 directly on a support plate, e.g. a printed circuit board or a punched grid, is plugged. 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. Damage during transport, processing or assembly, i. the installation of the direct contacts in the direct plug element, happen. 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.

US 5,676,562 beschreibt einen Verbinder, gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1, der dazu ausgelegt ist, auf einer Glasplatte montiert zu werden. EP 2 096 718 A1 beschreibt ein Verbindersystem. US 5,676,562 describes a connector according to the preamble of claim 1, which is adapted to be mounted on a glass plate. EP 2 096 718 A1 describes a connector system.

Offenbarung der ErfindungDisclosure of the invention

Das erfindungsgemäße Direktsteckelement mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 weist demgegenüber den Vorteil auf, dass eine Kontaktlamelle, welche die Direktkontaktierung mit einem Kontaktbereich an einem Gegenstück, z.B. einer Leiterplatte, vorgesehen ist, in einem Direktkontaktgehäuse sicher angeordnet ist. Hierdurch kann insbesondre sowohl bei der Bestückung des Direktsteckelements mit Direktkontakten als auch während des Handlings des Direktsteckelements ein Verkratzen oder eine Beschädigung der Kontaktlamelle vermieden werden. Hierdurch kann das erfindungsgemäße Direktsteckelement immer eine sichere Kontaktierung ermöglichen. Dies wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch erreicht, dass der Direktkontakt eine Kontaktlamelle mit einem Kontaktabschnitt für die Direktkontaktierung sowie einen Anlageabschnitt, und ein Direktkontaktgehäuse umfasst. Die Kontaktlamelle ist dabei derart im Direktkontaktgehäuse angeordnet, dass der Anlageabschnitt in einer Längsrichtung des Direktkontaktes aus dem Gehäuse vorsteht oder im Direktkontaktgehäuse nahe einer in Längsrichtung gerichteten Öffnung angeordnet ist. Somit kann der Kontaktabschnitt der Kontaktlamelle geschützt im Direktkontaktgehäuse angeordnet sein. Zur Herstellung des Direktkontaktes wird dann der Anlageabschnitt, welcher aus dem Direktkontaktgehäuse vorsteht, gegen eine Anlagefläche gedrückt, wodurch der Kontaktabschnitt eine Verformung derart erfährt, dass der Kontaktabschnitt aus dem Direktkontaktgehäuse vorsteht, so dass eine sichere Direktkontaktierung möglich ist. Auch kann eine beschädigungsfreie Bestückung des Direktsteckelements mit Direktkontakten sichergestellt werden. The direct plug-in element according to the invention with the features of claim 1 has the advantage over that a contact blade, which is the direct contact with a contact area on a counterpart, eg a printed circuit board, is securely arranged in a direct contact housing. As a result, scratching or damage to the contact blade can be avoided in particular both when equipping the direct plug-in element with direct contacts and during the handling of the direct plug-in element. As a result, the direct plug-in element according to the invention can always enable secure contacting. This is inventively achieved in that the direct contact comprises a contact blade with a contact portion for direct contacting and a contact portion, and a direct contact housing. In this case, the contact lamella is arranged in the direct contact housing in such a way that the contact section projects out of the housing in a longitudinal direction of the direct contact or is arranged in a direct contact housing near a longitudinally directed opening. Thus, the contact portion of the contact blade can be arranged protected in direct contact housing. In order to produce the direct contact, the contact section, which protrudes from the direct contact housing, is then pressed against a contact surface, whereby the contact section undergoes deformation in such a way that the contact section protrudes from the direct contact housing, so that reliable direct contacting is possible. Also, a damage-free assembly of the direct plug element can be ensured with direct contacts.

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

Vorzugsweise ist das Direktkontaktgehäuse im Wesentlichen kastenförmig mit einem viereckigen Querschnitt, welcher an einer Seite eine Öffnung aufweist, gebildet. Der Kontaktabschnitt der Kontaktlamelle kann dabei derart verformt werden, dass der Kontaktabschnitt aus der Öffnung austritt und somit eine sichere Direktkontaktierung eines freiliegenden Kontaktbereichs, z.B. einer Leiterplatte, möglich ist. Alternativ kann das Direktkontaktgehäuse auch einen im Wesentlichen U-förmigen Querschnitt aufweisen und der Kontaktabschnitt der Kontaktlamelle wird derart verformt, dass der Kontaktabschnitt aus dem kastenförmigen Gehäuse an der wandfreien Seite des U-förmigen Querschnitts herausgedrückt wird.Preferably, the direct contact housing is substantially box-shaped with a quadrangular cross-section which has an opening on one side. The contact portion of the contact blade can be deformed such that the contact portion emerges from the opening and thus a secure direct contacting of an exposed contact area, such as a printed circuit board, is possible. Alternatively, the direct contact housing may also have a substantially U-shaped cross-section and the contact portion of the contact blade is deformed such that the contact portion is pushed out of the box-shaped housing on the wall-free side of the U-shaped cross section.

Weiter bevorzugt sind die Kontaktlamelle und das Direktkontaktgehäuse als einstückiges Bauteil vorgesehen. Als Material für den Direktkontakt kann beispielsweise ein Federblech verwendet werden.More preferably, the contact blade and the direct contact housing are provided as a one-piece component. As a material for the direct contact, for example, a spring plate can be used.

Um einen möglichst sicheren Verformungsvorgang der Kontaktlamelle sicherzustellen, weist die Kontaktlamelle vorzugsweise einen Längsknick, d.h. einen Knick, verlaufend in Längsrichtung der Kontaktlamelle, auf. Hierdurch wird die Form der Kontaktlamelle stabilisiert.To ensure the most reliable deformation process of the contact blade, the contact blade preferably has a longitudinal buckling, i. a kink, extending in the longitudinal direction of the contact blade on. As a result, the shape of the contact blade is stabilized.

Weiter bevorzugt weist der Kontaktabschnitt der Kontaktlamelle eine im Wesentlichen bogenförmige Form auf. Die Außenseite der bogenförmigen Form ist hierbei in Richtung der Öffnung im Direktkontaktgehäuse gerichtet. Hierdurch wird eine einfache und mit nur geringem Kraftaufwand erforderliche Verformung der Kontaktlamelle ermöglicht.More preferably, the contact portion of the contact blade on a substantially arcuate shape. The outside of the arcuate shape is in this case directed in the direction of the opening in the direct contact housing. As a result, a simple and required with little effort deformation of the contact blade is possible.

Besonders bevorzugt umfasst der Direktkontakt ferner einen einstückigen Befestigungsabschnitt zur Befestigung eines Kabels. Der Befestigungsabschnitt kann beispielsweise als Crimpverbindung vorgesehen sein.Particularly preferably, the direct contact further comprises a one-piece attachment portion for attaching a cable. The attachment portion may be provided, for example, as a crimp connection.

Vorzugsweise umfasst das erfindungsgemäße Direktsteckelement ferner ein separates Anlageelement, welches am Steckergehäuse befestigbar ist und welches eine Anlagefläche für einen Kontakt mit dem Anlageabschnitt der Kontaktlamelle aufweist. Hierdurch ist es möglich, dass das Steckergehäuse mit den Direktkontakten bestückt wird, ohne dass dabei schon die Kontaktlamelle aus dem Direktkontaktgehäuse hervorsteht. Dann kann erst kurz vor einem Aufstecken des Direktsteckelements auf ein Gegenstück das separate Anlageelement an das Steckergehäuse aufgesteckt werden, wodurch dann die Kontaktlamelle verformt wird und der Kontaktabschnitt vom Direktkontaktgehäuse vorsteht. Dieser Vorgang wird vorzugsweise kurz vor dem Aufstecken des Direktsteckelements auf das Gegenstück ausgeführt, um die Kontaktlamelle möglichst lange im Direktkontaktgehäuse beschädigungsfrei zu belassen.Preferably, the direct plug-in element according to the invention further comprises a separate contact element which can be fastened to the plug housing and which has a contact surface for contact with the contact section of the contact blade. This makes it possible that the connector housing is equipped with the direct contacts without it already protrudes the contact blade from the direct contact housing. Then, just before plugging the Direktsteckelements on a counterpart the separate contact element can be attached to the connector housing, whereby then the contact blade is deformed and the contact portion projects from the direct contact housing. This process is preferably carried out shortly before attaching the direct plug to the counterpart to leave the contact blade as long as possible without damage in the direct contact housing.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung umfasst der Direktkontakt ferner ein Rastelement, welches an der Kontaktlamelle angeordnet ist. Das Rastelement ist dabei derart vorgesehen, dass eine Kontaktposition der Kontaktlamelle, d.h. eine Position, in welcher der Kontaktabschnitt vom Direktkontaktgehäuse derart vorsteht, dass eine Kontaktierung eines Gegenstücks möglich ist, sichert. Besonders bevorzugt ist das Rastelement dabei nahe an einem Ende des Anlageabschnitts, bzw. unmittelbar am Ende des Anlageabschnitts, angeordnet. Hierdurch kann insbesondere sichergestellt werden, dass bei Anlage des Anlageabschnitts an einer Anlagefläche die Kontaktlamelle entsprechend verformt wird und dann das Rastelement beispielsweise hinter eine Hinterschneidung einrastet und so die Kontaktposition der Kontaktlamelle sichert.According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the direct contact further comprises a latching element which is arranged on the contact blade is. The latching element is provided such that a contact position of the contact blade, ie, a position in which the contact portion of the direct contact housing projecting such that a contacting of a counterpart is possible, ensures. Particularly preferably, the latching element is arranged close to one end of the contact section, or directly at the end of the contact section. In this way, it can be ensured, in particular, that when the abutment section abuts against a contact surface, the contact blade is deformed accordingly and then the detent element, for example, engages behind an undercut and thus secures the contact position of the contact blade.

Weiter kann das Direktsteckelement eine Primärverriegelung umfassen, welche eine Position des Direktkontaktes im Steckergehäuse sichert. Alternativ kann neben der Primärverriegelung noch zusätzlich eine Sekundärverriegelung für eine redundante Absicherung des Direktkontaktes vorgesehen sein. Weiter alternativ kann die Sekundärverriegelung auch durch ein separates einsteckbares Teil ausgebildet sein, welche eine Überprüfung einer Position der Direktkontakte im Steckergehäuse ermöglicht. Dies kann beispielsweise derart erfolgen, dass bei einem problemlosen Einfügen der Sekundärverriegelung die Position des Direktkontaktes im Steckergehäuse richtig ist und bei Problemen beim Einfügen der Sekundärverriegelung die Position des Direktkontaktes im Steckergehäuse falsch ist.Furthermore, the direct plug-in element may comprise a primary lock which secures a position of the direct contact in the plug housing. Alternatively, in addition to the primary locking additionally secondary locking for a redundant protection of the direct contact can be provided. Further alternatively, the secondary lock can also be formed by a separate plug-in part, which allows a check of a position of the direct contacts in the connector housing. This can be done, for example, that with a problem-free insertion of the secondary locking the position of the direct contact in the connector housing is correct and in case of problems with inserting the secondary locking the position of the direct contact in the connector housing is wrong.

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ferner eine elektrische Anordnung mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Direktsteckelement sowie einem Gegenstück mit einem freiliegenden Kontaktbereich. Das Gegenstück ist vorzugsweise eine Leiterplatte mit freiliegenden Kontaktbereichen, welche beispielsweise bei einem Steuergerät für Fahrzeuge verwendet wird.The present invention further relates to an electrical arrangement with a direct plug-in element according to the invention and a counterpart with an exposed contact area. The counterpart is preferably a printed circuit board with exposed contact areas, which is used for example in a control device for vehicles.

Besonders bevorzugt kann das Direktsteckelement eine Vielzahl von in Reihe angeordneten Direktkontakten umfassen, um eine Vielzahl von freiliegenden Kontaktbereichen zu kontaktieren.More preferably, the direct plug-in element may comprise a plurality of direct contacts arranged in series to contact a plurality of exposed contact areas.

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird vorzugsweise in Steuergeräten von Fahrzeugen zur Direktkontaktierung verwendet.The present invention is preferably used in control units of vehicles for direct contacting.

Zeichnungdrawing

Nachfolgend werden bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die begleitende Zeichnung im Detail beschrieben. In der Zeichnung ist:

Figur 1
eine schematische Schnittansicht eines Direktsteckelements gemäß einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
Figur 2
eine schematische Schnittansicht des Direktsteckelements von Figur 1 im aufgesteckten Zustand,
Figur 3
eine schematische Ansicht des Direktsteckelements von Figur 1 von vorn,
Figur 4
eine schematische Ansicht von vorn eines Direktsteckelements gemäß einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
Figur 5
eine schematische Schnittansicht eines Direktsteckelements gemäß einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.
Figur 6
eine schematische Schnittansicht eines Direktsteckelements gemäß einem vierten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung im Kontaktzustand,
Figur 7
eine schematische Ansicht eines Direktsteckelements gemäß einem fünften Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung und
Figur 8
eine schematische Ansicht des Direktsteckelements von Figur 7 im Kontaktzustand.
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments 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 a direct plug-in element according to a first embodiment of the invention,
FIG. 2
a schematic sectional view of the direct plug of FIG. 1 in the plugged state,
FIG. 3
a schematic view of the direct plug of FIG. 1 from the beginning,
FIG. 4
a schematic front view of a direct plug-in element according to a second embodiment of the invention,
FIG. 5
a schematic sectional view of a direct plug-in element according to a third embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 6
a schematic sectional view of a direct plug-in element according to a fourth embodiment of the invention in the contact state,
FIG. 7
a schematic view of a direct plug element according to a fifth embodiment of the invention and
FIG. 8
a schematic view of the direct plug of FIG. 7 in contact state.

Bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der ErfindungPreferred embodiments of the invention

Nachfolgend wird unter Bezugnahme auf die Figuren 1 bis 3 ein Direktsteckelement 1 bzw. eine elektrische Anordnung mit dem Direktsteckelement 1 und einer Leiterplatte 20 im Detail beschrieben. Wie insbesondere aus Figur 1 ersichtlich ist, umfasst das Direktsteckelement 1 einen Direktkontakt 2, welcher in einem Aufnahmeraum 60 angeordnet ist. Der Aufnahmeraum 60 ist in einem Steckergehäuse 6 vorgesehen. Der Direktkontakt 2 ist über einen Befestigungsabschnitt 5 mit einem Kabel 7 elektrisch verbunden. Dies kann beispielsweise mittels eines Crimpvorgangs hergestellt werden.The following is with reference to the FIGS. 1 to 3 a direct plug-in element 1 or an electrical arrangement with the direct plug-in element 1 and a printed circuit board 20 described in detail. As in particular from FIG. 1 can be seen, the direct plug-in element 1 comprises a direct contact 2, which is arranged in a receiving space 60. The receiving space 60 is provided in a connector housing 6. The direct contact 2 is electrically connected via a mounting portion 5 with a cable 7. This can be produced for example by means of a crimping process.

Der Direktkontakt 2 umfasst eine Kontaktlamelle 3, welche in dem in Figur 1 gezeigten Nicht-Kontaktierungszustand vollständig in einem Direktkontaktgehäuse 4 angeordnet ist. Die Kontaktlamelle 3 weist eine im Wesentlichen bogenförmige Form auf und umfasst einen Kontaktabschnitt 31, über welchen später die Direktkontaktierung erfolgt, und einen Anlageabschnitt 32. Der Anlageabschnitt 32 ist am Ende der Kontaktlamelle 3 angeordnet und steht in einer Längsrichtung 8 des Direktkontaktes 2 vom Direktkontaktgehäuse 4 vor. Wie aus Figur 1 ersichtlich ist, ist im Steckergehäuse 6 eine erste Öffnung 61 an einem Bodenbereich des Steckergehäuses 6 und eine zweite Öffnung 62 an einem stirnseitigen Ende, d.h. in Längsrichtung des Direktkontaktes 2, gebildet. Dabei steht der Anlageabschnitt 32 in die zweite Öffnung 62 vor, so dass er gut von der Außenseite des Direktsteckelements 1 erreichbar ist (vergleiche auch die Vorderansicht von Figur 3).The direct contact 2 comprises a contact blade 3, which in the in FIG. 1 shown non-contacting state is arranged completely in a direct contact housing 4. The contact lamella 3 has a substantially arcuate shape and comprises a contact section 31, via which the direct contacting takes place later, and a contact section 32. The contact section 32 is arranged at the end of the contact lamella 3 and projects in a longitudinal direction 8 of the direct contact 2 from the direct contact housing 4 in front. How out FIG. 1 it can be seen, in the plug housing 6, a first opening 61 at a bottom portion of the plug housing 6 and a second opening 62 at an end face, ie in the longitudinal direction of the direct contact 2, is formed. In this case, the abutment portion 32 protrudes into the second opening 62, so that it is easily accessible from the outside of the direct plug-in element 1 (see also the front view of FIG. 3 ).

Wenn nun eine Direktkontaktierung mittels des Direktsteckelements 1 ausgeführt werden soll, wird das Direktsteckelement 1, wie in Figur 2 durch den Pfeil A angedeutet, auf eine freiliegende Reihe von Kontaktbereichen 21 an einer Leiterplatte 20 eines Steuergeräts 22 aufgeschoben. Hierbei weist das Steuergerät 25 ein Leiterplattengehäuse 22 auf, an welchem eine Anlagefläche 23 vorgesehen ist. In diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Anlagefläche 23 an einem vorstehenden Bereich des Leiterplattengehäuses 22 angeordnet, wobei eine Form des vorstehenden Bereichs einer Form der zweiten Öffnung 62 am Direktsteckelement 1 entspricht. Somit kommt durch Aufschieben des Direktsteckelements auf die Leiterplatte der Anlageabschnitt 32 mit der Anlagefläche 23 am Leiterplattengehäuse in Kontakt, so dass die Kontaktlamelle, wie durch die Pfeile B und C angedeutet, verformt wird. Hierbei wird die Kontaktlamelle 3 derart verformt, dass der Kontaktabschnitt 31 durch die erste Öffnung 61 hindurch zur Außenseite des Direktkontaktes 2 gedrückt wird und somit vom Direktkontakt 2 und auch aus dem Steckergehäuse 6 des Direktsteckelements vorsteht. Dabei kann eine Direktkontaktierung des freiliegenden Kontaktbereichs 21 an der Leiterplatte 20 erfolgen.Now, if a direct contact is to be performed by means of the direct plug-in element 1, the direct plug-in element 1, as in FIG. 2 indicated by the arrow A, pushed onto an exposed series of contact areas 21 on a printed circuit board 20 of a control unit 22. In this case, the control unit 25 has a printed circuit board housing 22, on which a contact surface 23 is provided. In this embodiment, the abutment surface 23 is disposed on a protruding portion of the circuit board case 22, and a shape of the protruding portion corresponds to a shape of the second opening 62 on the male plug 1. Thus comes by pushing the Direktsteckelements on the circuit board of the contact portion 32 with the contact surface 23 on the circuit board housing in contact, so that the contact blade, as indicated by the arrows B and C, is deformed. Here, the contact blade 3 is deformed such that the contact portion 31 is pressed through the first opening 61 to the outside of the direct contact 2 and thus from the direct contact 2 and also from the connector housing 6 of the Direct plug protrudes. In this case, direct contacting of the exposed contact region 21 on the printed circuit board 20 can take place.

Als Material für den Direktkontakt 2 wird vorzugsweise ein Federblech verwendet, wobei bevorzugt die Kontaktlamelle 3 einstückig mit dem Direktkontaktgehäuse 4 gebildet ist. Selbstverständlich ist es auch möglich, dass die Kontaktlamelle 3 und das Direktkontaktgehäuse 4 aus unterschiedlichen Materialien hergestellt sind. Bevorzugt ist jedoch insbesondere für die Kontaktlamelle 3 ein Federblech oder dergleichen. Dadurch kann das erfindungsgemäße Direktsteckelement 1 auch mehrfach auf die Leiterplatte aufgesteckt und abgezogen werden, da aufgrund der Eigenelastizität der Kontaktlamelle 3 diese wieder die Tendenz hat, in ihre Ausgangsform zurückzugehen.As a material for the direct contact 2, a spring plate is preferably used, wherein preferably the contact blade 3 is formed integrally with the direct contact housing 4. Of course, it is also possible that the contact blade 3 and the direct contact housing 4 are made of different materials. However, in particular for the contact blade 3, a spring plate or the like is preferred. As a result, the direct plug-in element 1 according to the invention can also be plugged and unplugged several times on the printed circuit board, because due to the intrinsic elasticity of the contact blade 3, this again tends to return to its original shape.

Das in Figur 4 gezeigte zweite Ausführungsbeispiel zeigt eine andere geometrische Form der Kontaktlamelle 3, welche einen Knick 33 in Längsrichtung der Kontaktlamelle aufweist. Hierdurch wird eine höhere Steifigkeit der Kontaktlamelle 3 erreicht und insbesondere ein Rückstellvermögen der Kontaktlamelle 3 verbessert.This in FIG. 4 shown second embodiment shows another geometric shape of the contact blade 3, which has a kink 33 in the longitudinal direction of the contact blade. As a result, a higher rigidity of the contact blade 3 is achieved and in particular a resilience of the contact blade 3 is improved.

Figur 5 zeigt ein Direktsteckelement 1 gemäß einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung, wobei gleiche bzw. funktional gleiche Teile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen wie im ersten Ausführungsbeispiel bezeichnet sind. Im Unterschied zum ersten Ausführungsbeispiel weist das Direktsteckelement 1 des dritten Ausführungsbeispiels ferner eine Primärverriegelung 10 und eine Sekundärverriegelung 11 auf, um den Direktkontakt 2 sicher im Steckergehäuse 6 zu fixieren. Die Primärverriegelung 11 ist dabei als vorstehender Bereich am Steckergehäuse 6 gebildet, welcher in eine entsprechend gebildete Ausnehmung im Direktkontaktgehäuse 4 eingreift. Die Sekundärverriegelung 11 ist als separates Bauteil vorgesehen, welches in eine dritte Öffnung 62 einführbar ist. Hierbei dient die Sekundärverriegelung insbesondere dazu, zu bestimmen, ob eine richtige Bestückung des Direktsteckelements mit dem Direktkontakt 2 erfolgt. Wenn die Sekundärverriegelung problemlos in das Direktsteckelement 1 eingeführt werden kann, bedeutet dies, dass die Bestückung mit dem Direktkontakt 2 korrekt ist. Bei Problemen bei der Einführung der Sekundärverriegelung ist dies ein Hinweis auf eine nicht korrekte Position des Direktkontaktes 2 im Steckergehäuse 6. Ansonsten entspricht dieses Ausführungsbeispiel dem vorhergehenden Ausführungsbeispiel, so dass auf die dort gegebene Beschreibung verwiesen werden kann. FIG. 5 shows a direct plug-in element 1 according to a third embodiment of the invention, wherein identical or functionally identical parts are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment. In contrast to the first exemplary embodiment, the direct plug-in element 1 of the third exemplary embodiment further has a primary lock 10 and a secondary lock 11 in order to securely fix the direct contact 2 in the plug housing 6. The primary lock 11 is formed as a protruding area on the connector housing 6, which engages in a correspondingly formed recess in the direct contact housing 4. The secondary lock 11 is provided as a separate component, which is insertable into a third opening 62. In this case, the secondary locking serves in particular to determine whether a correct placement of the direct plug-in element with the direct contact 2 takes place. If the secondary lock can be easily inserted into the direct plug-in element 1, this means that the assembly with the direct contact 2 is correct. If there is a problem with the introduction of secondary locking, this is an indication of an incorrect position of the Direct contact 2 in the connector housing 6. Otherwise, this embodiment corresponds to the previous embodiment, so that reference may be made to the description given there.

Figur 6 zeigt ein Direktsteckelement im Kontaktzustand mit einem Gegenstück gemäß einem vierten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung, wobei gleiche bzw. funktional gleiche Teile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen wie in den vorhergehenden Ausführungsbeispielen bezeichnet sind. FIG. 6 shows a direct plug element in the contact state with a counterpart according to a fourth embodiment of the invention, wherein identical or functionally identical parts are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the preceding embodiments.

Wie aus Figur 6 ersichtlich ist, weist das vierte Ausführungsbeispiel ein separates Anlageelement 40 mit einer Anlagefläche 41 auf. Die Anlagefläche 41 ist eingerichtet, um mit dem Anlageabschnitt 32 in Kontakt zu kommen und die Verformung der Kontaktlamelle 3 zu bewirken. Dabei ist das Anlageelement 40 ein separates Bauteil, welches beispielsweise über eine Steckverbindung mit dem Steckergehäuse 6 verbunden werden kann. Ein großer Vorteil dieses Ausführungsbeispiels liegt darin, dass die Kontaktlamelle 3 keine Rückstellkraft auf beispielsweise das Leiterplattengehäuse 22 ausüben kann, sondern sich an der Anlagefläche 41 des Anlageelements 40 abstützt. Ein weiterer großer Vorteil liegt darin, dass das separate Anlageelement 40 erst kurz vor dem eigentlichen Steckvorgang zur Direktkontaktierung der freiliegenden Kontaktbereiche 21 aufgesteckt werden kann (Pfeil D). Dadurch bleibt die Kontaktlamelle 3 bis kurz vor der Montage in geschützter Weise im Direktkontaktgehäuse 4 und wird erst durch das Aufstecken des separaten Anlageelements 40 verformt. Ansonsten entspricht dieses Ausführungsbeispiel den vorhergehenden Ausführungsbeispielen, so dass auf die dort gegebene Beschreibung verwiesen werden kann.How out FIG. 6 it can be seen, the fourth embodiment has a separate contact element 40 with a contact surface 41. The abutment surface 41 is adapted to come into contact with the abutment portion 32 and cause the deformation of the contact blade 3. In this case, the contact element 40 is a separate component which can be connected, for example, via a plug connection with the plug housing 6. A major advantage of this embodiment is that the contact blade 3 can exert no restoring force on, for example, the printed circuit board housing 22, but is supported on the contact surface 41 of the contact element 40. Another great advantage is that the separate contact element 40 can be plugged in just before the actual plugging operation for direct contacting of the exposed contact areas 21 (arrow D). As a result, the contact blade 3 remains until shortly before mounting in a protected manner in the direct contact housing 4 and is deformed only by the attachment of the separate contact element 40. Otherwise, this embodiment corresponds to the previous embodiments, so that reference can be made to the description given there.

In den Figuren 7 und 8 ist ein fünftes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung im Detail beschrieben, wobei wiederum gleiche bzw. funktional gleiche Teile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen wie in den vorhergehenden Ausführungsbeispielen bezeichnet sind. Das fünfte Ausführungsbeispiel weist am Anlageabschnitt 32 zusätzlich noch ein Rastelement 9 auf. Das Rastelement 9 ist am Ende des Anlageabschnitts 32 der Kontaktlamelle 3 angeordnet. Figur 7 zeigt den Nicht-Kontaktierungszustand des Direktsteckelements 1, bei dem der Anlageabschnitt 32 noch in der zweiten Öffnung 62 angeordnet ist. Im Kontaktzustand, welcher in Figur 8 dargestellt ist, kommt der Anlageabschnitt 32 wieder mit einer Anlagefläche 23 am Leiterplattengehäuse 22 in Kontakt, wodurch die Verformung der Kontaktlamelle 3 hervorgerufen wird. Durch den Kontakt wird der Anlageabschnitt 32 mit dem Rastelement 9 in Richtung des Pfeils B verschoben, so dass das Rastelement 9 hinter die durch die Innenwand 64 im Aufnahmeraum 60 gebildete Hinterschneidung greift (vergleiche Figur 8). Hierdurch ist die Position der Kontaktlamelle 3 verrastet, so dass diese auch bei mehrmaligem Auf- und Abstecken des Direktsteckelements 1 beibehalten wird. Ein weiterer Vorteil liegt ebenfalls darin, dass durch das Rastelement 9 verhindert wird, dass Rückstellkräfte der Kontaktlamelle 3 auf das Leiterplattengehäuse 22 übertragen werden. Die Kraft wirkt dabei nur während der Zeitspanne des Aufsteckvorgangs, welcher die Lamellenauslenkung bewirkt. Wirkt die Verrastung, ist die Kontaktlamelle 3 im Direktkontaktgehäuse 4 verrastet. Wie aus Figur 8 deutlich ist, werden Rückstellkräfte der Kontaktlamelle 3 über das Rastelement 9 auf das Steuergehäuse 6 übertragen. Ein weiterer Vorteil der Verwendung des Rastelements 9 liegt darin, dass das Rastelement derart ausgebildet sein kann, dass während des Aufsteckvorgangs ein akustisches Signal beispielsweise ein Klicken, erzeugt werden kann, welches einem Monteur signalisiert, dass das Direktsteckelement 1 richtig aufgesteckt wurde. Ansonsten entspricht dieses Ausführungsbeispiel den vorhergehenden Ausführungsbeispielen, so dass auf die vorhergehende Beschreibung verwiesen werden kann.In the FIGS. 7 and 8th a fifth embodiment of the invention is described in detail, in turn, the same or functionally identical parts are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the preceding embodiments. The fifth embodiment additionally has a latching element 9 on the contact section 32. The locking element 9 is arranged at the end of the contact portion 32 of the contact blade 3. FIG. 7 shows the non-contacting state of the direct plug-in element 1, in which the abutment portion 32 is still arranged in the second opening 62. In the contact state, which in FIG. 8 is shown, the contact section 32 comes again with a Contact surface 23 on the printed circuit board housing 22 in contact, whereby the deformation of the contact blade 3 is caused. As a result of the contact, the contact section 32 is displaced with the latching element 9 in the direction of the arrow B, so that the latching element 9 engages behind the undercut formed by the inner wall 64 in the receiving space 60 (cf. FIG. 8 ). As a result, the position of the contact blade 3 is locked, so that it is maintained even with repeated attachment and detachment of the direct plug-in element 1. Another advantage is also that is prevented by the locking element 9 that restoring forces of the contact blade 3 are transmitted to the circuit board housing 22. The force acts only during the period of Aufsteckvorgangs, which causes the Lamellenauslenkung. Does the latching, the contact blade 3 is locked in the direct contact housing 4. How out FIG. 8 is clear, restoring forces of the contact blade 3 are transmitted via the locking element 9 on the control housing 6. Another advantage of using the locking element 9 is that the locking element can be designed such that during the Aufsteckvorgangs an acoustic signal, for example a click, can be generated, which signals a fitter that the direct plug-in element 1 has been plugged correctly. Otherwise, this embodiment corresponds to the previous embodiments, so that reference can be made to the preceding description.

Die Erfindung wird vorzugsweise bei Steuergeräten für Fahrzeuge verwendet, wobei das erfindungsgemäße Direktsteckelement eine sehr robuste Direktkontaktierung von freiliegenden Kontaktbereichen ermöglicht.The invention is preferably used in control units for vehicles, with the direct plug-in element according to the invention allowing a very robust direct contacting of exposed contact areas.

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  1. Direct plug-in element (1) for plugging onto a carrier plate (20), in particular onto a printed circuit board (20), comprising
    - a plug housing (6) with a first opening (61) in a base region of the plug housing (6) and a second opening (62), and
    - a direct contact (2) having
    - a contact lamella (3) with a contact section (31) and a bearing section (32), and
    - a direct contact housing (4),
    wherein the second opening (62) in the plug housing (6) is directed in a longitudinal direction (8) of the direct contact (2),
    wherein the contact lamella (3) is arranged in the direct contact housing (4) in such a way that the bearing section (32) projects out of the direct contact housing (4) in a longitudinal direction (8) of the direct contact (2) or is arranged in the direct contact housing (4) close to the second opening (62) in the plug housing, which second opening (62) is directed in the longitudinal direction (8),
    characterized
    in that, in a non-contact-making state, the contact section (31) of the contact lamella (3) is arranged entirely in the direct contact housing (4), and in that, in a contact-making state, the bearing section (32) of the contact lamella (3) is pressed against a bearing face (23, 41) such that the contact section (31) undergoes deformation in such a way that the contact section (31) is pushed through the first opening (61) to the outside of the direct contact.
  2. Direct plug-in element according to Claim 1, characterized in that the direct contact housing (4) is formed in a substantially box-like manner with a square cross section and with an opening (61) substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal direction (8) of the direct contact.
  3. Direct plug-in element according to either of the preceding claims, characterized in that the contact lamella (3) and the direct contact housing (4) are provided as an integral component.
  4. Direct plug-in element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the contact lamella (3) has a bend (33) which runs in the longitudinal direction of the contact lamella.
  5. Direct plug-in element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the contact section (31) of the contact lamella (3) has a substantially arcuate shape.
  6. Direct plug-in element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the direct contact (2) has an integral fastening section (5) for fastening a cable (7).
  7. Direct plug-in element according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a separate bearing element (40) which can be fastened to the plug housing (6) and has a bearing face (41) for contact with the bearing section (32) of the contact lamella (3).
  8. Direct plug-in element according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a latching element (9) which is arranged on the contact lamella (3) and ensures a contact position of the contact lamella (3).
  9. Direct plug-in element according to Claim 8, characterized in that the latching element (9) is arranged close to the end of the bearing section (32) or directly at the end of the bearing section (32).
  10. Electrical arrangement comprising a direct plug-in element (1) according to one of the preceding claims and a carrier plate (20), in particular a printed circuit board (20), with exposed contact regions (21) which are designed for direct contact to be made by the direct plug-in element (1).
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