EP2795731B1 - Electrical connector - Google Patents

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EP2795731B1
EP2795731B1 EP12806042.3A EP12806042A EP2795731B1 EP 2795731 B1 EP2795731 B1 EP 2795731B1 EP 12806042 A EP12806042 A EP 12806042A EP 2795731 B1 EP2795731 B1 EP 2795731B1
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Andreas Schrader
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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
    • H01R12/77—Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
    • H01R12/79—Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to rigid printed circuits or like structures
    • 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
    • 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
    • H01R12/77—Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
    • 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
    • H01R12/77—Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
    • H01R12/771—Details
    • H01R12/772—Strain relieving 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
    • 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
    • H01R12/77—Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
    • H01R12/771—Details
    • H01R12/774—Retainers
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/58—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable
    • H01R13/5804—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable comprising a separate cable clamping part
    • H01R13/5812—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable comprising a separate cable clamping part the cable clamping being achieved by mounting the separate part on the housing of the coupling device
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • 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
    • H01R12/77—Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
    • H01R12/78—Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to other flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures

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  • the present invention relates to an electrical connector for electrical conductor pieces, in particular for flexible electrical conductor pieces.
  • connectors for flexible electrical leads such as flexible printed circuit boards or LED strips
  • connectors for flexible printed circuit boards are known in which the flexible printed circuit boards are fixed after being inserted into a connection area by means of a pressure means under a mounted cover, as described in the publication DE 10 2007 063 217 A1 and DE-A1-10065972 is described.
  • Clamp-based fasteners require high clamping forces so that an electrical lead can not be unintentionally withdrawn.
  • the fastening system must be constructed relatively stiff, which is expensive to manufacture.
  • plug and socket contacts can be used for attachment of electrical line pieces, which are soldered for example to a flexible circuit board.
  • an additional strain relief is always necessary in order to avoid unintentional separation of the electrical contacts.
  • the invention is based on the finding that the above object can be achieved by an electrical connector with a fastening mandrel.
  • the fastening mandrel can For example, in an electrical line piece, for example, in a flexible circuit board or its substrate, penetrate and secure it against slipping out of the connector.
  • the fastening mandrel can be found in a breakthrough of the electrical line piece, for example, a substrate recording.
  • the breakthrough can either be prefabricated or produced by means of the fastening mandrel, which can be pointed thereto. In this way, the tracks of the line pieces are not damaged, so that they can be used further.
  • electrical connections such as spring contacts, can be used.
  • the invention relates to an electrical connector for electrical conductor pieces, in particular for flexible electrical conductor pieces, with a connection sleeve for receiving a first line piece, and a fastening element with a first fastening mandrel for form-fitting fastening of a first line piece in the connection sleeve.
  • the fastening element can be placed on the connecting sleeve in order to fix the first line piece in a form-fitting manner by means of the first fastening mandrel in the connecting sleeve.
  • positive fastening any mechanical fastening which restricts a mobility of the electrical line piece with respect to the fastening mandrel.
  • the electrical connector may be designed to fix or hold a single piece of pipe.
  • the electric Connectors comprise an electrical connection, via which an electrical connection to the electrical line piece can be realized.
  • the electrical connector may be provided for fastening or holding a plurality, for example two electrical line pieces.
  • electrical conductor tracks of the respective electrical line piece can be electrically connected by means of the connecting sleeve, wherein the respective line piece can be fastened or fixed by means of a fastening pin assigned to the respective line piece.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the connecting sleeve has a ring cross-section, in particular a rectangular ring cross-section.
  • the first electrical line piece can be pushed into the connection sleeve and be contacted electrically, for example by means of spring contacts.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the fastening element is connectable to the connection sleeve, in particular by means of a latching connection is connectable.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the connecting sleeve has at least one latching projection and wherein the fastening element has at least one latching recess for receiving the latching projection, or wherein the connecting sleeve has at least one latching recess and wherein the fastening element has at least one latching projection.
  • the latching projections may be formed as latching hooks. According to one embodiment, only two latching hooks are provided on the connecting sleeve or on the fastening element, which engage correspondingly in two latching recesses of the fastening element or the connecting sleeve. However, it can also be provided a plurality of latching hooks and latching recesses, which are arranged on the corner side, for example.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the connection sleeve is provided for holding a second electrical line piece, and wherein the fastening element comprises a second fastening mandrel for positively securing the second line piece in the connection sleeve.
  • the fastening element comprises a second fastening mandrel for positively securing the second line piece in the connection sleeve.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the connecting sleeve has a sleeve wall with at least one opening for receiving at least one fastening mandrel.
  • the respective fastening mandrel can be inserted into an inner terminal space of the connecting sleeve to secure the respective line piece.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the respective fastening mandrel is adapted to deform the respective line piece, in particular to produce a trough or an opening in order to produce the positive fastening.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the respective fastening mandrel is designed to penetrate at least partially into an insulating layer of the respective line piece or to break through an insulating layer of the respective line piece in order to produce the positive fastening.
  • the respective fastening mandrel can break, for example, an insulating web between two conductor tracks.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the respective fastening mandrel is driven by the respective electrical lead piece or wherein the respective fastening mandrel is adapted to break through the respective electrical lead piece to produce the respective positive-locking attachment.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the respective line piece is a printed circuit board, in particular a flexible printed circuit board, wherein the respective printed circuit board comprises a substrate, and wherein the respective Fastening mandrel is formed to penetrate into the respective substrate of the respective circuit board, in particular to break through the respective substrate in order to produce the positive fastening.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the respective electrical line piece has an opening, and wherein the respective fastening mandrel is insertable into the respective opening in order to produce in each case a positive fastening.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the connecting sleeve is provided for electrically contacting at least one electrical conductor track of the respective electrical line piece.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the connecting sleeve comprises at least one terminal space for receiving the respective electrical line piece.
  • a separate connection space can be provided for each line piece.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the terminal space comprises at least one electrical contact for electrically contacting at least one electrical conductor track of the respective line segment.
  • the electrical contact or contacts may be spring contacts.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the fastening element and the connecting sleeve when merging form a pocket-shaped housing, in particular a watertight housing.
  • the connecting sleeve and / or the fastening element may be provided with an insulating layer to prevent ingress of water into the interior of the pocket-shaped housing.
  • the pocket-shaped housing can also act electrically insulating.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a terminal space of the connection sleeve with Plastic, in particular with gelianom, plastic, is provided to at least partially enclose the electrical line piece.
  • the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the respective fastening mandrel made of plastic, in particular of an insulating plastic, is formed.
  • the respective mounting mandrel is preferably non-conductive, i. may have an electrical conductivity which is lower than the electrical conductivity of metals.
  • the invention relates to the use of the electrical connector according to the invention for electrically contacting at least one strip-shaped conductor track of an LED strip or at least one printed circuit board, in particular a flexible printed circuit board.
  • the invention relates to a flexible printed circuit board with a substrate, wherein in the substrate an opening for the positive fastening of the flexible printed circuit board by means of a fastening mandrel of an electrical connector, in particular of the connector according to the invention is formed.
  • Fig. 5a to 5f an electrical connector.
  • Fig. 1 shows an electrical connector according to one embodiment.
  • the electrical connector comprises a fastening element 101 and a connection sleeve 103.
  • Das Fastener 101 includes a first mounting mandrel 105 for securing a in Fig. 1 not shown first electrical line piece, such as a flexible printed circuit board with an electrical conductor or an LED strip.
  • the connecting sleeve 103 serves to receive the electrical line piece and comprises a sleeve wall 107, which has at least one opening 109 for receiving the first fastening pin 105.
  • the fastening element 101 is formed, for example, in the form of a rectangular base plate which has latching recesses 111, 113, 115 and 117 at the corners.
  • the latching recesses 111 to 117 are provided to receive corresponding latching projections 119, 121, 123 of the connecting sleeve 103, which are arranged at the corners of an upper sleeve wall 107, which forms a rectangular base plate 125.
  • connection sleeve 103 has, for example, an annular cross-section and a connection space 127 for receiving the first electrical line piece, wherein the connection space 127 may have a rectangular cross-section.
  • connection space 127 may have a rectangular cross-section.
  • connection space 127 of the connection sleeve 103 may be provided for receiving both sides of electrical line sections.
  • the connection sleeve 103 may have, in addition to the connection space 127, a further connection space for receiving a second line piece.
  • electrical contacts may be provided, which are connected in pairs with each other to effect electrical attachments between conductors, such as terminals, the line pieces.
  • the connecting sleeve 103 may be formed in one piece or in several pieces.
  • the base plate 125 on a U-shaped base portion 129 of the connection sleeve 103 can be placed or fastened with this.
  • the base plate 125 and the U-shaped base part 129 may be integrally formed.
  • the in Fig. 1 shown connectors have a plurality of fastening pins.
  • the electrical connector may comprise a single mounting mandrel.
  • a contact or a connection to an LED strip or to a flexible printed circuit board can be realized.
  • the in Fig. 1 shown connectors have a connection terminal, which is electrically connected to the fastening mandrel.
  • Fig. 2 shows the in Fig. 1 shown connector and two flexible circuit boards 201, 203, which are each provided with conductor tracks 205a, 205b, 205c and 205d.
  • the conductor tracks 205a to 205d are, for example, electrical connection surfaces or connection pads.
  • the flexible printed circuit boards 201 and 203 provided with the printed conductors 205a to 205d can be inserted at the end into corresponding terminal regions of the fastening element by an operator. Thereafter, the flexible printed circuit boards 201, 203 by pressing down the fastener 101, which thereby locked with the connection sleeve 103, fixed. This fixation can be further enhanced by the respective fastening mandrel piercing the respective printed circuit board 201, 203.
  • connection sleeve 103 may have an electrical contact for each conductor 205a, 205b, 205c and 205d.
  • the electrical contacts for example spring contacts, can be arranged in the connection space 127 of the connection sleeve or in opposite connection spaces of the connection sleeve 103, which can be provided for one electrical line piece in each case.
  • the puncture may be replaced by forming a trough in the respective flexible printed circuit board 201, 203 or in the respective substrate 202, 204 of the respective flexible printed circuit board 201, 203 by the respective fastening mandrel.
  • the attachment pins may have, for example, rounded tips.
  • the base plate 125 includes a second aperture 301 for the second mounting mandrel 401, which in Fig. 4 is shown.
  • the fastener 101 may have further locking projections 403, 405, 407 and 409, which are arranged at the corners of the fastener 101 and are provided for a further latching connection.
  • the base plate 125 further latching recesses 303, 305, 307 and 309, which receive the latching projections 403, 405, 407 and 409 latched.
  • a further latching projection 311 of the connecting sleeve 103 is shown, which can engage in the latching recess 111 of the fastening element.
  • connection sleeve 501 In the Fig. 5a to 5f is an electrical connector with a connection sleeve 501 and a fastener 503, which is placed on the connection sleeve 501.
  • the connecting sleeve 501 and / or the fastening element 503 can each be integrally formed.
  • the fastening element 503 comprises laterally arranged latching projections 505, 507, which engage in corresponding latching recesses 509, 511 of the connection sleeve 501.
  • the latching recesses 509, 511 may be formed laterally in the connection sleeve 501. As a result, a latching connection between the connecting sleeve 501 and the fastening element 503 is formed.
  • the electrical connector may be provided for electrically connecting the first lead 201 and the second lead 203.
  • the line pieces 201, 203 are laterally inserted into a respective connection space 515, 517 of the connection sleeve 501 and there by means of a first mounting mandrel 519, which is insertable into the connection space 515, and by means of a second mounting mandrel 521, which is insertable into the connection space 517, respectively be attached positively.
  • the attachment pins 519, 521 can break through the respective printed circuit board 201, 203, or their substrates, or engage in prefabricated openings in the printed circuit boards 201, 203.
  • the first attachment pin 519 and the second attachment pin 521 are formed or fixed to the attachment member 503.
  • connection sleeve 501 For inserting the attachment pins 519, 521 into the connection spaces 515, 517 openings 525, 527 are formed in a sleeve wall 523 of the connection sleeve 501.
  • electrical contacts 529a, 529b, 529c and 529d are respectively arranged in the connection spaces.
  • the electrical contacts 529a, 529b, 529c and 529d may be formed, for example, as spring contacts.
  • the electrical contacts 529a, 529b, 529c and 529d may each have pairs of oppositely disposed contact elements, for example, contact clip.
  • the electrical contacts 529a, 529b, 529c and 529d may further be electrically connected in pairs.
  • the mounting scheme may include, for example, electrical attachments of the respective corresponding electrical contacts 529a-529a, 529b-529b, 529c-529, and 529d-529d of the circuit boards 201, 203.
  • the in the Fig. 1 to 5 connector shown is adapted to absorb tensile forces, which may occur, for example, when laying or during disassembly of LED strips or flexible circuit boards.
  • the contacts of the flexible printed circuit boards or the LED strip can be connected by means of resilient elements which can form electrical contacts.
  • the strain relief is realized in particular by means of at least one fastening mandrel per line piece, for example per LED strip.
  • the mounting pin is pressed by the operator through the flexible printed circuit board.
  • the respective fastening mandrel is arranged on the fastening element, wherein the fastening element 101, for example, by pressing the respective fastening mandrel or the fastening mandrels by electrical conductor pieces with the connection sleeve locked so that a secure attachment and recording of tensile forces are effected.
  • the respective fastening mandrel or the fastening mandrils can be arranged so that no printed conductors are separated by pressing the mounting pins through the LED strips.

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Description

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen elektrischen Verbinder für elektrische Leitungsstücke, insbesondere für flexible elektrische Leitungsstücke.The present invention relates to an electrical connector for electrical conductor pieces, in particular for flexible electrical conductor pieces.

Bekannte Verbinder für flexible elektrische Leitungsstücke, beispielsweise für flexible Leiterplatten oder LED-Streifen, sind klemmbasiert und üblicherweise derart aufgebaut, dass ein Bediener ein anzuschließendes Ende eines elektrischen Leitungsstücks in eine Klemme einschiebt und dieses mittels eines drehbar gelagerten Knebels gegen ein federndes Kontaktelement drückt, wie es in der Druckschrift EP 0 773 608 B1 beschrieben ist. Des Weiteren sind Verbinder für flexible Leiterplatten bekannt, bei denen die flexiblen Leiterplatten nach einem Einlegen in einen Anschlussbereich mittels eines Andruckmittels unter einem gelagerten Deckel fixiert werden, wie es in der Druckschrift DE 10 2007 063 217 A1 und DE-A1-10065972 beschrieben ist.Known connectors for flexible electrical leads, such as flexible printed circuit boards or LED strips, are clamp-based and typically constructed such that an operator inserts an end of an electrical lead into a clamp and presses it against a resilient contact member by means of a rotatably mounted knob, such as it in the publication EP 0 773 608 B1 is described. Furthermore, connectors for flexible printed circuit boards are known in which the flexible printed circuit boards are fixed after being inserted into a connection area by means of a pressure means under a mounted cover, as described in the publication DE 10 2007 063 217 A1 and DE-A1-10065972 is described.

Klemmbasierte Befestigungen erfordern jedoch hohe Klemmkräfte, damit ein elektrisches Leitungsstück nicht unbeabsichtigt herausgezogen werden kann. Darüber hinaus muss das Befestigungssystem relativ steif aufgebaut sein, was in der Herstellung teuer ist.Clamp-based fasteners, however, require high clamping forces so that an electrical lead can not be unintentionally withdrawn. In addition, the fastening system must be constructed relatively stiff, which is expensive to manufacture.

Darüber hinaus können zur Befestigung von elektrischen Leitungsstücken Stecker- und Buchsenkontakte verwendet werden, welche beispielsweise auf eine flexible Leiterplatte aufgelötet werden. Hierbei ist jedoch stets eine zusätzliche Zugentlastung notwendig, um eine unbeabsichtigte Trennung der elektrischen Kontakte zu vermeiden.In addition, plug and socket contacts can be used for attachment of electrical line pieces, which are soldered for example to a flexible circuit board. However, an additional strain relief is always necessary in order to avoid unintentional separation of the electrical contacts.

Es ist daher die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, einen elektrischen Verbinder mit verbesserten Befestigungseigenschaften zu schaffen.It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide an electrical connector with improved attachment characteristics.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale der unabhängigen Ansprüche gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungsformen sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche, der Zeichnungen und der Beschreibung.This object is solved by the features of the independent claims. Advantageous forms of further development are the subject of the dependent claims, the drawings and the description.

Die Erfindung basiert auf der Erkenntnis, dass die obige Aufgabe durch einen elektrischen Verbinder mit einem Befestigungsdorn gelöst werden kann. Der Befestigungsdorn kann beispielsweise in ein elektrisches Leitungsstück, beispielsweise in eine flexible Leiterplatte bzw. deren Substrat, eindringen und dieses so gegen Herausrutschen aus dem Verbinder sichern. Hierzu kann der Befestigungsdorn in einem Durchbruch des elektrischen Leitungsstücks, beispielsweise eines Substrats, Aufnahme finden. Der Durchbruch kann entweder vorkonfektioniert oder mittels des Befestigungsdorns, welcher hierzu spitz sein kann, erzeugt werden. Auf diese Weise werden die Leiterbahnen der Leitungsstücke nicht beschädigt, sodass diese weiter verwendet werden können. Zur elektrischen Kontaktierung der Leiterbahnen können elektrische Anschlüsse, beispielsweise Federkontakte, eingesetzt werden.The invention is based on the finding that the above object can be achieved by an electrical connector with a fastening mandrel. The fastening mandrel can For example, in an electrical line piece, for example, in a flexible circuit board or its substrate, penetrate and secure it against slipping out of the connector. For this purpose, the fastening mandrel can be found in a breakthrough of the electrical line piece, for example, a substrate recording. The breakthrough can either be prefabricated or produced by means of the fastening mandrel, which can be pointed thereto. In this way, the tracks of the line pieces are not damaged, so that they can be used further. For electrical contacting of the conductor tracks electrical connections, such as spring contacts, can be used.

Gemäß einem Aspekt betrifft die Erfindung einen elektrischen Verbinder für elektrische Leitungsstücke, insbesondere für flexible elektrische Leitungsstücke, mit einer Anschlusshülse zur Aufnahme eines ersten Leitungsstücks, und einem Befestigungselement mit einem ersten Befestigungsdorn zum formschlüssigen Befestigen eines ersten Leitungsstücks in der Anschlusshülse. Das Befestigungselement ist auf die Anschlusshülse aufsetzbar, um das erste Leitungsstück mittels des ersten Befestigungsdorns in der Anschlusshülse formschlüssig zu befestigen.According to one aspect, the invention relates to an electrical connector for electrical conductor pieces, in particular for flexible electrical conductor pieces, with a connection sleeve for receiving a first line piece, and a fastening element with a first fastening mandrel for form-fitting fastening of a first line piece in the connection sleeve. The fastening element can be placed on the connecting sleeve in order to fix the first line piece in a form-fitting manner by means of the first fastening mandrel in the connecting sleeve.

Mit dem Begriff der formschlüssigen Befestigung ist jede mechanische Befestigung gemeint, welche eine Beweglichkeit des elektrischen Leitungsstücks gegenüber dem Befestigungsdorn einschränkt.By the term of the positive fastening is meant any mechanical fastening which restricts a mobility of the electrical line piece with respect to the fastening mandrel.

Dadurch können auf kleinstem Raum flexible Leiterplatten oder LED-Streifen verbunden werden. Hierzu ist ferner kein Lötprozess notwendig. Darüber hinaus sind nur geringe Kräfte zum Kontaktieren von elektrischen Leiterbahnen des elektrischen Leitungsstücks notwendig, weil die Zugentlastung durch den Befestigungsdorn gesichert ist. Aufgrund der Verwendung des Befestigungsdornes wird das elektrische Leitungsstück gegen ein Herausziehen aus dem elektrischen Verbinder effizient geschützt. Somit können beispielsweise mittels des elektrischen Verbinders angeschlossene LED-Streifen oder flexible Leiterplatten oder im Allgemeinen flexible Leitungsstücke gesichert und in dem Verbinder gehalten werden.As a result, flexible printed circuit boards or LED strips can be connected in the smallest of spaces. Furthermore, no soldering process is necessary for this. In addition, only small forces for contacting electrical traces of the electrical line piece are necessary because the strain relief is secured by the mounting pin. Due to the use of the mounting mandrel, the electrical lead is efficiently protected against being pulled out of the electrical connector. Thus, for example, LED strips or flexible printed circuit boards or generally flexible pipe sections connected by the electrical connector can be secured and held in the connector.

Gemäß einer Realisierungsform kann der elektrische Verbinder zur Befestigung oder Halterung eines einzigen Leitungsstücks ausgebildet sein. Hierbei kann der elektrische Verbinder einen elektrischen Anschluss umfassen, über welchen eine elektrische Anbindung an das elektrische Leitungsstück realisiert werden kann.According to an embodiment, the electrical connector may be designed to fix or hold a single piece of pipe. Here, the electric Connectors comprise an electrical connection, via which an electrical connection to the electrical line piece can be realized.

Gemäß einer weiteren Realisierungsform kann der elektrische Verbinder jedoch zur Befestigung oder Halterung von mehreren, beispielsweise zwei elektrischen Leitungsstücken vorgesehen sein. Hierbei können elektrische Leiterbahnen des jeweiligen elektrischen Leitungsstücks mittels der Anschlusshülse elektrisch verbunden werden, wobei das jeweilige Leitungsstück mittels eines dem jeweiligen Leitungsstück zugeordneten Befestigungsdorn befestigbar bzw. fixierbar ist.According to a further embodiment of the invention, however, the electrical connector may be provided for fastening or holding a plurality, for example two electrical line pieces. In this case, electrical conductor tracks of the respective electrical line piece can be electrically connected by means of the connecting sleeve, wherein the respective line piece can be fastened or fixed by means of a fastening pin assigned to the respective line piece.

Die nachfolgenden Ausführungen beziehen sich grundsätzlich auf beide Realisierungsformen.The following explanations basically refer to both forms of realization.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei die Anschlusshülse einen Ringquerschnitt, insbesondere einen rechteckigen Ringquerschnitt, aufweist. Dadurch kann das erste elektrische Leitungsstück in die Anschlusshülse hineingeschoben und elektrisch beispielsweise mittels Federkontakte kontaktiert werden.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the connecting sleeve has a ring cross-section, in particular a rectangular ring cross-section. As a result, the first electrical line piece can be pushed into the connection sleeve and be contacted electrically, for example by means of spring contacts.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei das Befestigungselement mit der Anschlusshülse verbindbar ist, insbesondere mittels einer Rastverbindung verbindbar ist.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the fastening element is connectable to the connection sleeve, in particular by means of a latching connection is connectable.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei die Anschlusshülse zumindest einen Rastvorsprung aufweist und wobei das Befestigungselement zumindest eine Rastausnehmung zur Aufnahme des Rastvorsprungs aufweist, oder wobei die Anschlusshülse zumindest eine Rastausnehmung und wobei das Befestigungselement zumindest einen Rastvorsprung aufweist. Die Rastvorsprünge können als Rasthacken ausgebildet sein. Gemäß einer Ausführungsform sind an der Anschlusshülse oder an dem Befestigungselement nur zwei Rasthacken vorgesehen, welche entsprechend in zwei Rastausnehmungen des Befestigungselementes oder der Anschlusshülse eingreifen. Es können jedoch auch mehrere Rasthacken und Rastausnehmungen vorgesehen sein, welche beispielsweise eckseitig angeordnet sind.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the connecting sleeve has at least one latching projection and wherein the fastening element has at least one latching recess for receiving the latching projection, or wherein the connecting sleeve has at least one latching recess and wherein the fastening element has at least one latching projection. The latching projections may be formed as latching hooks. According to one embodiment, only two latching hooks are provided on the connecting sleeve or on the fastening element, which engage correspondingly in two latching recesses of the fastening element or the connecting sleeve. However, it can also be provided a plurality of latching hooks and latching recesses, which are arranged on the corner side, for example.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei die Anschlusshülse zur Halterung eines zweiten elektrischen Leitungsstücks vorgesehen ist, und wobei das Befestigungselement einen zweiten Befestigungsdorn zum formschlüssigen Befestigen des zweiten Leitungsstückes in der Anschlusshülse umfasst. Dadurch können mittels des elektrischen Verbinders zwei Leitungsstücke elektrisch verbunden und mittels der Befestigungsdorne befestigt werden.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the connection sleeve is provided for holding a second electrical line piece, and wherein the fastening element comprises a second fastening mandrel for positively securing the second line piece in the connection sleeve. As a result, two line sections can be electrically connected by means of the electrical connector and fastened by means of the fastening pins.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei die Anschlusshülse eine Hülsenwandung mit zumindest einem Durchbruch für die Aufnahme zumindest eines Befestigungsdorns aufweist. Dadurch kann der jeweilige Befestigungsdorn in einen inneren Anschlussraum der Anschlusshülse eingeführt werden, um das jeweilige Leitungsstück zu befestigen.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the connecting sleeve has a sleeve wall with at least one opening for receiving at least one fastening mandrel. Thereby, the respective fastening mandrel can be inserted into an inner terminal space of the connecting sleeve to secure the respective line piece.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei der jeweilige Befestigungsdorn ausgebildet ist, das jeweilige Leitungsstück zu verformen, insbesondere eine Mulde oder einen Durchbruch zu erzeugen, um die formschlüssige Befestigung herzustellen.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the respective fastening mandrel is adapted to deform the respective line piece, in particular to produce a trough or an opening in order to produce the positive fastening.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei der jeweilige Befestigungsdorn ausgebildet ist, zumindest teilweise in eine Isolationsschicht des jeweiligen Leitungsstücks einzudringen oder eine Isolationsschicht des jeweiligen Leitungsstücks zu durchbrechen, um die formschlüssige Befestigung herzustellen. Hierzu kann der jeweilige Befestigungsdorn beispielsweise einen Isoliersteg zwischen zwei Leiterbahnen durchbrechen.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the respective fastening mandrel is designed to penetrate at least partially into an insulating layer of the respective line piece or to break through an insulating layer of the respective line piece in order to produce the positive fastening. For this purpose, the respective fastening mandrel can break, for example, an insulating web between two conductor tracks.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei der jeweilige Befestigungsdorn durch das jeweilige elektrische Leitungsstück treibbar ist oder wobei der jeweilige Befestigungsdorn ausgebildet ist, das jeweilige elektrische Leitungsstück zu durchbrechen, um die jeweilige formschlüssige Befestigung herzustellen.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the respective fastening mandrel is driven by the respective electrical lead piece or wherein the respective fastening mandrel is adapted to break through the respective electrical lead piece to produce the respective positive-locking attachment.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei das jeweilige Leitungsstück eine Leiterplatte, insbesondere eine flexible Leiterplatte ist, wobei die jeweilige Leiterplatte ein Substrat aufweist, und wobei der jeweilige Befestigungsdorn ausgebildet ist, in das jeweilige Substrat der jeweiligen Leiterplatte einzudringen, insbesondere das jeweilige Substrat zu durchbrechen, um die formschlüssige Befestigung herzustellen.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the respective line piece is a printed circuit board, in particular a flexible printed circuit board, wherein the respective printed circuit board comprises a substrate, and wherein the respective Fastening mandrel is formed to penetrate into the respective substrate of the respective circuit board, in particular to break through the respective substrate in order to produce the positive fastening.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei das jeweilige elektrische Leitungsstück einen Durchbruch aufweist, und wobei der jeweilige Befestigungsdorn in den jeweiligen Durchbruch einführbar ist, um jeweils eine formschlüssige Befestigung herzustellen.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the respective electrical line piece has an opening, and wherein the respective fastening mandrel is insertable into the respective opening in order to produce in each case a positive fastening.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei die Anschlusshülse zum elektrischen Kontaktieren von zumindest einer elektrischen Leiterbahn des jeweiligen elektrischen Leitungsstücks vorgesehen ist.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the connecting sleeve is provided for electrically contacting at least one electrical conductor track of the respective electrical line piece.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei die Anschlusshülse zumindest einen Anschlussraum für die Aufnahme des jeweiligen elektrischen Leitungsstücks umfasst. Gemäß einer Ausführungsform kann für jedes Leitungsstück ein eigener Anschlussraum vorgesehen sein.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the connecting sleeve comprises at least one terminal space for receiving the respective electrical line piece. According to one embodiment, a separate connection space can be provided for each line piece.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei der Anschlussraum zumindest einen elektrischen Kontakt zum elektrischen Kontaktieren zumindest einer elektrischen Leiterbahn des jeweiligen Leitungsstücks umfasst. Der elektrische Kontakt oder die elektrischen Kontakte können Federkontakte sein.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the terminal space comprises at least one electrical contact for electrically contacting at least one electrical conductor track of the respective line segment. The electrical contact or contacts may be spring contacts.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei das Befestigungselement und die Anschlusshülse bei Zusammenführung ein taschenförmiges Gehäuse, insbesondere ein wasserdichtes Gehäuse, formen. Hierbei können die Anschlusshülse und/oder das Befestigungselement mit einer Isolationsschicht versehen sein, um ein Eindringen von Wasser in das Innere des taschenförmigen Gehäuses zu verhindern. Das taschenförmige Gehäuse kann ferner elektrisch isolierend wirken.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the fastening element and the connecting sleeve when merging form a pocket-shaped housing, in particular a watertight housing. In this case, the connecting sleeve and / or the fastening element may be provided with an insulating layer to prevent ingress of water into the interior of the pocket-shaped housing. The pocket-shaped housing can also act electrically insulating.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei ein Anschlussraum der Anschlusshülse mit Kunststoff, insbesondere mit gelartigem, Kunststoff, versehen ist, um das elektrische Leitungsstück zumindest teilweise umschließend aufzunehmen.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a terminal space of the connection sleeve with Plastic, in particular with gelartigem, plastic, is provided to at least partially enclose the electrical line piece.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform betrifft die Erfindung den elektrischen Verbinder, wobei der jeweilige Befestigungsdorn aus Kunststoff, insbesondere aus einem isolierenden Kunststoff, gebildet ist. Der jeweilige Befestigungsdorn ist bevorzug nicht leitfähig, d.h. kann eine elektrische Leitfähigkeit aufweisen, die geringer als die elektrische Leitfähigkeit von Metallen ist.According to one embodiment, the invention relates to the electrical connector, wherein the respective fastening mandrel made of plastic, in particular of an insulating plastic, is formed. The respective mounting mandrel is preferably non-conductive, i. may have an electrical conductivity which is lower than the electrical conductivity of metals.

Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt betrifft die Erfindung die Verwendung des erfindungsgemäßen elektrischen Verbinders zum elektrischen Kontaktieren zumindest einer streifenförmigen Leiterbahn eines LED-Bandes oder zumindest einer Leiterplatte, insbesondere einer flexiblen Leiterplatte.According to a further aspect, the invention relates to the use of the electrical connector according to the invention for electrically contacting at least one strip-shaped conductor track of an LED strip or at least one printed circuit board, in particular a flexible printed circuit board.

Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt betrifft die Erfindung eine flexible Leiterplatte mit einem Substrat, wobei in dem Substrat ein Durchbruch für die formschlüssige Befestigung der flexiblen Leiterplatte mittels eines Befestigungsdornes eines elektrischen Verbinders, insbesondere des erfindungsgemäßen Verbinders, gebildet ist.According to a further aspect, the invention relates to a flexible printed circuit board with a substrate, wherein in the substrate an opening for the positive fastening of the flexible printed circuit board by means of a fastening mandrel of an electrical connector, in particular of the connector according to the invention is formed.

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Fig. 5a bis 5f einen elektrischen Verbinder. Fig. 5a to 5f an electrical connector.

Fig. 1 zeigt einen elektrischen Verbinder gemäß einer Ausführungsform. Der elektrische Verbinder umfasst ein Befestigungselement 101 sowie eine Anschlusshülse 103. Das Befestigungselement 101 umfasst einen ersten Befestigungsdorn 105 zum Befestigen eines in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellten ersten elektrischen Leitungsstücks, beispielsweise einer flexiblen Leiterplatte mit einer elektrischen Leiterbahn oder eines LED-Streifens. Fig. 1 shows an electrical connector according to one embodiment. The electrical connector comprises a fastening element 101 and a connection sleeve 103. Das Fastener 101 includes a first mounting mandrel 105 for securing a in Fig. 1 not shown first electrical line piece, such as a flexible printed circuit board with an electrical conductor or an LED strip.

Die Anschlusshülse 103 dient zur Aufnahme des elektrischen Leitungsstücks und umfasst eine Hülsenwandung 107, welche zumindest einen Durchbruch 109 zur Aufnahme des ersten Befestigungsdorns 105 aufweist.The connecting sleeve 103 serves to receive the electrical line piece and comprises a sleeve wall 107, which has at least one opening 109 for receiving the first fastening pin 105.

Das Befestigungselement 101 ist beispielsweise in der Form einer rechteckigen Grundplatte gebildet, welche an den Ecken Rastausnehmungen 111, 113, 115 und 117 aufweist. Die Rastausnehmungen 111 bis 117 sind vorgesehen, korrespondierende Rastvorsprünge 119, 121, 123 der Anschlusshülse 103 aufzunehmen, welche an den Ecken einer oberen Hülsenwandung 107, welche eine rechteckförmige Sockelplatte 125 bildet, angeordnet sind.The fastening element 101 is formed, for example, in the form of a rectangular base plate which has latching recesses 111, 113, 115 and 117 at the corners. The latching recesses 111 to 117 are provided to receive corresponding latching projections 119, 121, 123 of the connecting sleeve 103, which are arranged at the corners of an upper sleeve wall 107, which forms a rectangular base plate 125.

Die Anschlusshülse 103 hat beispielsweise einen ringförmigen Querschnitt und einen Anschlussraum 127 zur Aufnahme des ersten elektrischen Leitungsstücks, wobei der Anschlussraum 127 einen rechteckförmigen Querschnitt aufweisen kann. Dadurch können flache Leitungsstücke, wie beispielsweise LED-Streifen oder -Bänder passgenau in den Anschlussraum 127 eingeführt werden. In dem Anschlussraum 127 können elektrische Kontakte zur elektrischen Kontaktierung einer oder mehrerer Leiterbahnen des elektrischen Leitungsstücks vorgesehen sein.The connection sleeve 103 has, for example, an annular cross-section and a connection space 127 for receiving the first electrical line piece, wherein the connection space 127 may have a rectangular cross-section. As a result, flat line pieces, such as LED strips or tapes can be accurately inserted into the connection space 127. In the connection space 127 electrical contacts for electrical contacting of one or more tracks of the electrical line section can be provided.

Der Anschlussraum 127 der Anschlusshülse 103 kann zur beidseitigen Aufnahme von elektrischen Leitungsstücken vorgesehen sein. Gemäß einer Ausführungsform kann die Anschlusshülse 103 neben dem Anschlussraum 127 einen weiteren Anschlussraum zur Aufnahme eines zweiten Leitungsstücks aufweisen. In den Anschlussräumen können elektrische Kontakte vorgesehen sein, welche paarweise miteinander verbunden sind, um elektrische Befestigungen zwischen Leiterbahnen, beispielsweise Anschlüssen, der Leitungsstücke, zu bewirken.The connection space 127 of the connection sleeve 103 may be provided for receiving both sides of electrical line sections. According to one embodiment, the connection sleeve 103 may have, in addition to the connection space 127, a further connection space for receiving a second line piece. In the connection spaces electrical contacts may be provided, which are connected in pairs with each other to effect electrical attachments between conductors, such as terminals, the line pieces.

Die Anschlusshülse 103 kann einstückig oder mehrstückig gebildet sein. So kann beispielsweise die Sockelplatte 125 auf ein U-förmiges Basisteil 129 der Anschlusshülse 103 auflegbar oder mit dieser befestigbar sein. Die Sockelplatte 125 und das U-förmige Basisteil 129 können jedoch integral gebildet sein.The connecting sleeve 103 may be formed in one piece or in several pieces. For example, the base plate 125 on a U-shaped base portion 129 of the connection sleeve 103 can be placed or fastened with this. However, the base plate 125 and the U-shaped base part 129 may be integrally formed.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform kann der in Fig. 1 dargestellte Verbinder mehrere Befestigungsdorne aufweisen. Gemäß einer anderen Ausführungsform kann der elektrische Verbinder jedoch einen einzigen Befestigungsdorn aufweisen. Dadurch kann beispielsweise eine Kontaktierung oder ein Anschluss an einen LED-Streifen oder an eine flexible Leiterplatte realisiert werden. Hierzu kann der in Fig. 1 dargestellte Verbinder ein Anschlussterminal aufweisen, welches elektrisch mit dem Befestigungsdorn verbunden ist.According to one embodiment, the in Fig. 1 shown connectors have a plurality of fastening pins. However, according to another embodiment, the electrical connector may comprise a single mounting mandrel. As a result, for example, a contact or a connection to an LED strip or to a flexible printed circuit board can be realized. For this purpose, the in Fig. 1 shown connectors have a connection terminal, which is electrically connected to the fastening mandrel.

Fig. 2 zeigt den in Fig. 1 dargestellten Verbinder sowie zwei flexible Leiterplatten 201, 203, welche jeweils mit Leiterbahnen 205a, 205b, 205c und 205d versehen sind. Die Leiterbahnen 205a bis 205d sind beispielsweise elektrische Anschlussflächen bzw. Anschlusspads. Die mit den Leiterbahnen 205a bis 205d versehenen flexiblen Leiterplatten 201 und 203 können endseitig in entsprechende Anschlussbereiche des Befestigungselementes durch einen Bediener eingeschoben werden. Danach werden die flexiblen Leiterplatten 201, 203 durch ein Herunterdrücken des Befestigungselementes 101, welches dabei mit der Anschlusshülse 103 verrastet, fixiert. Diese Fixierung kann ferner dadurch verstärkt werden, dass der jeweilige Befestigungsdorn die jeweilige Leiterplatte 201, 203 durchstößt. Fig. 2 shows the in Fig. 1 shown connector and two flexible circuit boards 201, 203, which are each provided with conductor tracks 205a, 205b, 205c and 205d. The conductor tracks 205a to 205d are, for example, electrical connection surfaces or connection pads. The flexible printed circuit boards 201 and 203 provided with the printed conductors 205a to 205d can be inserted at the end into corresponding terminal regions of the fastening element by an operator. Thereafter, the flexible printed circuit boards 201, 203 by pressing down the fastener 101, which thereby locked with the connection sleeve 103, fixed. This fixation can be further enhanced by the respective fastening mandrel piercing the respective printed circuit board 201, 203.

Die Anschlusshülse 103 kann für jede Leiterbahn 205a, 205b, 205c und 205d einen elektrischen Kontakt aufweisen. Die elektrischen Kontakte, beispielsweise Federkontakte, können in dem Anschlussraum 127 der Anschlusshülse oder in gegenüber liegenden Anschlussräumen der Anschlusshülse 103, welche für jeweils ein elektrisches Leitungsstück vorgesehen sein können, angeordnet sein.The connection sleeve 103 may have an electrical contact for each conductor 205a, 205b, 205c and 205d. The electrical contacts, for example spring contacts, can be arranged in the connection space 127 of the connection sleeve or in opposite connection spaces of the connection sleeve 103, which can be provided for one electrical line piece in each case.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform kann der Durchstoß durch ein Ausbilden einer Mulde in der jeweiligen flexiblen Leiterplatte 201, 203 bzw. in dem jeweiligen Substrat 202, 204 der jeweiligen flexiblen Leiterplatte 201, 203 durch den jeweiligen Befestigungsdorn ersetzt werden. Hierzu können die Befestigungsdorne beispielsweise gerundete Spitzen aufweisen.According to an embodiment, the puncture may be replaced by forming a trough in the respective flexible printed circuit board 201, 203 or in the respective substrate 202, 204 of the respective flexible printed circuit board 201, 203 by the respective fastening mandrel. For this purpose, the attachment pins may have, for example, rounded tips.

In Fig. 3 sind die Elemente des in den Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellten elektrischen Verbinders im Detail dargestellt. Die Sockelplatte 125 umfasst einen zweiten Durchbruch 301 für den zweiten Befestigungsdorn 401, welcher in Fig. 4 dargestellt ist. Wie in Fig. 4 dargestellt, kann das Befestigungselement 101 weitere Rastvorsprünge 403, 405, 407 und 409 aufweisen, welche an den Ecken des Befestigungselementes 101 angeordnet sind und für eine weitere Rastverbindung vorgesehen sind. Hierzu kann die Sockelplatte 125 weitere Rastausnehmungen 303, 305, 307 und 309 aufweisen, welche die Rastvorsprünge 403, 405, 407 und 409 verrastbar aufnehmen. In Fig. 3 ist ein weiterer Rastvorsprung 311 der Anschlusshülse 103 dargestellt, welcher in die Rastausnehmung 111 des Befestigungselementes eingreifen kann.In Fig. 3 are the elements of the Fig. 1 and 2 illustrated electrical connector shown in detail. The base plate 125 includes a second aperture 301 for the second mounting mandrel 401, which in Fig. 4 is shown. As in Fig. 4 illustrated, the fastener 101 may have further locking projections 403, 405, 407 and 409, which are arranged at the corners of the fastener 101 and are provided for a further latching connection. For this purpose, the base plate 125 further latching recesses 303, 305, 307 and 309, which receive the latching projections 403, 405, 407 and 409 latched. In Fig. 3 a further latching projection 311 of the connecting sleeve 103 is shown, which can engage in the latching recess 111 of the fastening element.

In den Fig. 5a bis 5f ist ein elektrischer Verbinder mit einer Anschlusshülse 501 sowie einem Befestigungselement 503, welcher auf die Anschlusshülse 501 aufsetzbar ist. Die Anschlusshülse 501 und/oder das Befestigungselement 503 können jeweils einstückig geformt sein.In the Fig. 5a to 5f is an electrical connector with a connection sleeve 501 and a fastener 503, which is placed on the connection sleeve 501. The connecting sleeve 501 and / or the fastening element 503 can each be integrally formed.

Das Befestigungselement 503 umfasst seitlich angeordnete Rastvorsprünge 505, 507, welche in entsprechende Rastausnehmungen 509, 511 der Anschlusshülse 501 eingreifen. Die Rastausnehmungen 509, 511 können seitlich in der Anschlusshülse 501 gebildet sein. Dadurch wird eine Rastverbindung zwischen der Anschlusshülse 501 und dem Befestigungselement 503 gebildet.The fastening element 503 comprises laterally arranged latching projections 505, 507, which engage in corresponding latching recesses 509, 511 of the connection sleeve 501. The latching recesses 509, 511 may be formed laterally in the connection sleeve 501. As a result, a latching connection between the connecting sleeve 501 and the fastening element 503 is formed.

Wie in den Fig. 5d-5f dargestellt, kann der elektrische Verbinder zum elektrischen Verbinden des ersten Leitungsstücks 201 und des zweiten Leitungsstücks 203 vorgesehen sein. Die Leitungsstücke 201, 203 werden seitlich in jeweils einen Anschlussraum 515, 517 der Anschlusshülse 501 eingeschoben und dort mittels eines ersten Befestigungsdorns 519, welcher in den Anschlussraum 515 einführbar ist, sowie mittels eines zweiten Befestigungsdorns 521, welcher in den Anschlussraum 517 einführbar ist, jeweils formschlüssig befestigt werden. Hierzu können die Befestigungsdorne 519, 521 die jeweilige Leiterplatte 201, 203, bzw. deren Substrate, durchbrechen, oder in vorgefertigte Durchbrüche in den Leiterplatten 201, 203 eingreifen. Der erste Befestigungsdorn 519 und der zweite Befestigungsdorn 521 sind an dem Befestigungselement 503 gebildet oder befestigt.As in the Fig. 5d-5f As shown, the electrical connector may be provided for electrically connecting the first lead 201 and the second lead 203. The line pieces 201, 203 are laterally inserted into a respective connection space 515, 517 of the connection sleeve 501 and there by means of a first mounting mandrel 519, which is insertable into the connection space 515, and by means of a second mounting mandrel 521, which is insertable into the connection space 517, respectively be attached positively. For this purpose, the attachment pins 519, 521 can break through the respective printed circuit board 201, 203, or their substrates, or engage in prefabricated openings in the printed circuit boards 201, 203. The first attachment pin 519 and the second attachment pin 521 are formed or fixed to the attachment member 503.

Zum Einführen der Befestigungsdorne 519, 521 in die Anschlussräume 515, 517 sind in einer Hülsenwandung 523 der Anschlusshülse 501 Durchbrüche 525, 527 gebildet.For inserting the attachment pins 519, 521 into the connection spaces 515, 517 openings 525, 527 are formed in a sleeve wall 523 of the connection sleeve 501.

Zum elektrischen Kontaktieren der Leiterbahnen 205a bis 205d der Leiterplatten 201, 203 sind in den Anschlussräumen jeweils elektrische Kontakte 529a, 529b, 529c und 529d angeordnet. Die elektrischen Kontakte 529a, 529b, 529c und 529d können beispielsweise als Federkontakte gebildet sein. Hierzu können die elektrischen Kontakte 529a, 529b, 529c und 529d jeweils paarweise einander gegenüber angeordnete Kontaktelemente, beispielweise Kontaktbügel, aufweisen.For electrically contacting the conductor tracks 205a to 205d of the printed circuit boards 201, 203, electrical contacts 529a, 529b, 529c and 529d are respectively arranged in the connection spaces. The electrical contacts 529a, 529b, 529c and 529d may be formed, for example, as spring contacts. For this purpose, the electrical contacts 529a, 529b, 529c and 529d may each have pairs of oppositely disposed contact elements, for example, contact clip.

Die elektrischen Kontakte 529a, 529b, 529c und 529d können ferner jeweils paarweise miteinander elektrisch verbunden sein. Das Befestigungsschema kann beispielsweise elektrische Befestigungen der jeweiligen korrespondierenden elektrischen Kontakte 529a-529a, 529b-529b, 529c-529 und 529d-529d der Leiterplatten 201, 203 umfassen.The electrical contacts 529a, 529b, 529c and 529d may further be electrically connected in pairs. The mounting scheme may include, for example, electrical attachments of the respective corresponding electrical contacts 529a-529a, 529b-529b, 529c-529, and 529d-529d of the circuit boards 201, 203.

Der in den Fig. 1 bis 5 dargestellte Verbinder ist ausgebildet, Zugkräfte aufzunehmen, welche beispielsweise beim Verlegen oder bei der Demontage von LED-Streifen oder flexiblen Leiterplatten auftreten können. Hierzu können die Kontakte der flexiblen Leiterplatten oder des LED-Streifen mittels federnder Elemente, welche elektrische Kontakte bilden können, verbunden werden.The in the Fig. 1 to 5 connector shown is adapted to absorb tensile forces, which may occur, for example, when laying or during disassembly of LED strips or flexible circuit boards. For this purpose, the contacts of the flexible printed circuit boards or the LED strip can be connected by means of resilient elements which can form electrical contacts.

Die Zugentlastung wird insbesondere mittels zumindest eines Befestigungsdornes pro Leitungsstück, beispielsweise pro LED-Streifen, realisiert. Beim Anschließen der LED-Streifen bzw. der flexiblen Leiterplatten wird der Befestigungsdorn vom Bediener durch die flexible Leiterplatte gedrückt. Dabei ist der jeweilige Befestigungsdorn an dem Befestigungselement angeordnet, wobei das Befestigungselement 101 beispielsweise beim Durchdrücken des jeweiligen Befestigungsdornes oder der Befestigungsdorne durch elektrische Leitungsstücke mit der Anschlusshülse verrastet, so dass eine sichere Befestigung und Aufnahme von Zugkräften bewirkt werden. Der jeweilige Befestigungsdorn oder die Befestigungsdorne können dabei so angeordnet sein, dass beim Drücken der Befestigungsdorne durch die LED-Streifen keine Leiterbahnen getrennt werden.The strain relief is realized in particular by means of at least one fastening mandrel per line piece, for example per LED strip. When connecting the LED strips or flexible printed circuit boards, the mounting pin is pressed by the operator through the flexible printed circuit board. In this case, the respective fastening mandrel is arranged on the fastening element, wherein the fastening element 101, for example, by pressing the respective fastening mandrel or the fastening mandrels by electrical conductor pieces with the connection sleeve locked so that a secure attachment and recording of tensile forces are effected. The respective fastening mandrel or the fastening mandrils can be arranged so that no printed conductors are separated by pressing the mounting pins through the LED strips.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

101101
Befestigungselementfastener
103103
Anschlusshülseconnecting sleeve
105105
Befestigungsdornmounting arbor
107107
Hülsenwandungsleeve wall
109109
Durchbruchbreakthrough
111111
Rastausnehmungrecess
113113
Rastausnehmungrecess
115115
Rastausnehmungrecess
117117
Rastausnehmungrecess
119119
Rastvorsprungcatch projection
121121
Rastvorsprungcatch projection
123123
Rastvorsprungcatch projection
125125
Sockelplatteplinth
127127
Anschlussraumconnection space
129129
U-förmiges BasisteilU-shaped base part
201201
flexible Leiterplatteflexible circuit board
202202
Substratsubstratum
203203
flexible Leiterplatteflexible circuit board
204204
Substratsubstratum
205a205a
Leiterbahnconductor path
205b205b
Leiterbahnconductor path
205c205c
Leiterbahnconductor path
205d205d
Leiterbahnconductor path
301301
Durchbruchbreakthrough
303303
Rastausnehmungrecess
305305
Rastausnehmungrecess
307307
Rastausnehmungrecess
309309
Rastausnehmungrecess
311311
Rastvorsprungcatch projection
401401
zweiter Befestigungsdornsecond fastening mandrel
403403
Rastvorsprungcatch projection
405405
Rastvorsprungcatch projection
407407
Rastvorsprungcatch projection
409409
Rastvorsprungcatch projection
501501
Anschlusshülseconnecting sleeve
503503
Befestigungselementfastener
505505
Rastvorsprungcatch projection
507507
Rastvorsprungcatch projection
509509
Rastausnehmungrecess
511511
Rastausnehmungrecess
515515
Anschlussraumconnection space
517517
Anschlussraumconnection space
519519
erster Befestigungsdornfirst attachment pin
521521
zweiter Befestigungsdornsecond fastening mandrel
523523
Hülsenwandungsleeve wall
525525
Durchbruchbreakthrough
527527
Durchbruchbreakthrough
529a529a
elektrischer Kontaktelectric contact
529b529b
elektrischer Kontaktelectric contact
529c529c
elektrischer Kontaktelectric contact
529d529d
elektrischer Kontaktelectric contact

Claims (13)

  1. An electrical connector for electric line sections, comprising:
    a connecting sleeve (103, 501) for receiving a first line section having a sleeve wall (107, 523) with at least one opening (109, 309, 525, 527) for receiving at least one fixing pin (105, 401, 519, 521); and;
    a fixing element (101, 503) having a first fixing pin (105, 519) formed from an insulating plastic for positively fixing a first line section in the connecting sleeve (103, 501);
    wherein the fixing element (101, 503) can be placed onto the connecting sleeve (103, 501) in order for the first fixing pin (105, 519) to positively fix the first line section in the connecting sleeve (103, 501), and
    wherein the connecting sleeve (103, 501) is provided to retain a second electric line section, and wherein the fixing element (101, 503) comprises a second fixing pin (401, 521) for positively fixing the second line section in the connecting sleeve (103, 501),
    and the connecting sleeve (103, 501) comprises at least one terminal compartment (127, 515, 517) for receiving the respective electric line section.
  2. The electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein the connecting sleeve (103, 501) has an annular cross section, particularly a rectangular annular cross section.
  3. The electrical connector according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fixing element (101, 503) is connectable to the connecting sleeve (103, 101), particularly by means of a snap-fit connection.
  4. The electrical connector according to claim 3, wherein the connecting sleeve (103, 501) comprises at least one snap-fit projection (119, 121, 123, 311) and wherein the fixing element (101) comprises at least one snap-fit recess (11, 113, 115, 117) for receiving the snap-fit projection (119, 121, 123, 311), or wherein the connecting sleeve (101, 503) comprises at least one snap-fit recess (303, 305, 307, 309, 509, 511) and wherein the fixing element comprises at least one snap-fit projection (403, 405, 407, 409, 505, 507).
  5. The electrical connector according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the respective fixing pin (105, 401, 519, 521) is designed to deform the respective line section, in particular to produce a cavity or an opening to realize the positive fixing.
  6. The electrical connector according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the respective fixing pin (105, 401, 519, 521) is designed to at least partially penetrate into an insulating layer of the respective line section or pierce an insulating layer of the respective line section in order to produce the positive fixing.
  7. The electrical connector according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the respective fixing pin (105, 401, 519, 521) can be forced through the respective electric line section or wherein the respective fixing pin (105, 401, 519, 521) is designed to pierce the respective electric line section to produce the positive fixing.
  8. The electrical connector according to any one of the preceding claims 5 to 7 comprising a line section, wherein the respective line section is a printed circuit board, in particular a flexible printed circuit board, wherein the respective printed circuit board has a substrate, and wherein the respective fixing pin (105, 401, 519, 521) is designed to penetrate into the respective substrate of the respective printed circuit board, in particular to pierce the respective substrate, in order to produce the positive fixing.
  9. The electrical connector according to any one of the preceding claims comprising a line section, wherein the respective electric line section has an opening, and wherein the respective fixing pin (105, 401, 519, 521) can be inserted into the respective opening in order to respectively produce a positive fixing.
  10. The electrical connector according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting sleeve (103, 501) is provided for the electrical contacting of at least one electrical conductive path of the respective electric line section.
  11. The electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein the terminal compartment (127, 515, 517) comprises at least one electrical contact (529a - 529d) for the electrical contacting of at least one electrical conductive path of the respective line section.
  12. The electrical connector according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fixing element (101, 503) and the connecting sleeve (103, 501) form a housing, in particular a watertight housing, when joined together.
  13. Use of the electrical connector according to any one of claims 1 to 12 for the electrical contacting of at least one strip-like conductive path of an LED strip, or at least one printed circuit board, in particular a flexible printed circuit board.
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