EP2806509B1 - Connector socket with a spring bearing - Google Patents

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EP2806509B1
EP2806509B1 EP14001253.5A EP14001253A EP2806509B1 EP 2806509 B1 EP2806509 B1 EP 2806509B1 EP 14001253 A EP14001253 A EP 14001253A EP 2806509 B1 EP2806509 B1 EP 2806509B1
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  • the present invention relates to a connector socket, which is resiliently mounted against a mounting device.
  • the present invention relates to a connector socket for outdoor applications such as agricultural machinery used in towed vehicles and agricultural equipment.
  • the connectors known in the art generally do not provide sufficient means to prevent inadvertent and destructive disconnection of the connector pairs.
  • the traction vehicle is equipped with an electrical connector socket with power and signal contacts to supply the trailer with voltage or signals.
  • an electrical connection of the electrical components of the trailer to be connected to the power supply of the towing vehicle and with the controller.
  • the connector with the mating connector so to speak, the plug with the socket, securely locked and locked, and permanently seals.
  • the tightness must also exist when the towing vehicle is in motion and is exposed to significant movements and vibrations, especially in rough terrain.
  • a bayonet lock is provided for locking the connector pairs.
  • the trailer which is connected to the cable, with the socket, which is usually arranged fixed to the towing vehicle, plugged together and then secured by means of a rotatable bayonet lock
  • connection leads to the towing vehicle but to a rigid connection in which vibrations are transmitted directly to the connector pairs and thus the sealing systems partially fail. It can not only damage occur during the shocks, but also get dirt in the resulting by the vibration movements column and damage the connector.
  • a connector z. B. consisting of device socket and cable connector by pulling on the cable to solve.
  • a connector z. B. consisting of device socket and cable connector by pulling on the cable to solve.
  • such a solution should also be used for connectors with large cable cross-sections application. So far, it is known in the art to screw the device socket on an agricultural machine to a box. Inside the preferably sealed box are the cables. Various screws lead the cables to the outside. Due to the extremely cramped space and the movement of the device box within the box opposite the housing wall, it is not possible to use large cable cross-sections.
  • the basic idea of the present invention is to mount a connector socket axially movable by means of a compression spring on a mounting device and to seal the openings of the connector at the front and on the connection side in a sealed manner.
  • a connector socket for outdoor applications is provided with a mounting device, in particular for attachment to agricultural machinery, with a rotatably mounted locking device, comprising a socket housing with a rotatably mounted cap to protect the receiving space of the connector socket, wherein the socket housing a locking bracket of the locking device for locking the cap is also rotatably mounted and wherein the sleeve is mounted axially movable by means of a compression spring against the mounting device.
  • the socket housing protrudes through an opening in the mounting housing.
  • a particularly space-saving arrangement can be created in which the connector socket is mounted within the mounting device and thereby no additional space is needed.
  • the connector socket is designed such that the mounting housing has at least one coding groove into which engages a Codierrippe of the female housing (rotationally fixed). In this way, although the connector socket on the mounting housing axially back along the Codigemuten move back and forth, but prevent rotation in the circumferential direction. As a result, the socket housing is rotatably fixed to the mounting housing.
  • annular stop is arranged on the socket housing, on which one (first) end of the compression spring is mounted, while on the mounting device a receiving groove is provided, on which the other (second) end of the compression spring superimposed.
  • the connector socket can be axially moved back and forth against the axial bias of the compression spring, so that operations on the cable and vibrations occurring be intercepted because the connector socket is mounted so to speak resiliently in the mounting device.
  • the mounting device is L-shaped, wherein on one leg of the opening is provided, through which the socket housing protrudes, while at least one, preferably a plurality of mounting holes are attached to the other leg.
  • the L-shaped embodiment results in a particularly compact design, in which the one leg extends parallel to the longitudinal extent of the connector socket, while the other leg has an opening for the connector socket.
  • a semicylindrical cover plate over the compression spring in the region remote from the one leg, so that the compression spring is covered by the cover plate. This ensures that there is no risk of injury to an operator when reaching into the compression spring.
  • the one accessible side is protected by the cover plate from direct access, while the cover plate opposite side is covered by the one leg of the mounting device.
  • a sealed closure plate in particular an IP-67 sealed closure plate is arranged at the connection-side end of the connector socket. In this way it is ensured that the connector is sealed as a whole, thus an IP-67 sealed version.
  • the seals are formed to provide an IP68 sealed connector socket. In this way, it is further ensured that for the connector socket and the connection side no special connection box must be provided on the system or on the agricultural machine and complex installation of the connector socket and sealing problems no longer occur.
  • the inventive connector socket can be freely attached to a suitable access to the device or on a farm machine and that at its leg to the mounting holes.
  • the closure plate has at least one, preferably a plurality of cable passages, which are each formed with a sealing element for a cable.
  • the coding grooves are formed so that the connector socket housing is so far axially resiliently movable against the mounting device that the coding ribs are completely moved out of the code grooves and the connector housing can be partially rotated relative to the mounting device moves. In this way it is ensured that in case of an unintentional, excessive deflection of the connector socket relative to the mounting device, the coding ribs on the front side of the mounting device put on and the user is immediately recognizable that maintenance measures are necessary to bring the connector back to its original mounted position , On the other hand, it ensures that intended axial deflections remain without damaging effect on the relative position of the connector socket.
  • FIG. 1 an embodiment of a connector socket 1 according to the invention is shown.
  • the connector socket 1 is formed with a mounting device 40 and has a mounting device 40.
  • the connector socket 1 comprises a socket housing 2 with a rotatably mounted protective cap 20 at its front end.
  • the protective cap 20 is in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 each shown in its closed and locked by a locking bracket 21 position.
  • the locking bracket 21 is rotatably mounted on bearing cam 5 on the socket housing 2.
  • the protective cap 20 is rotatably mounted on a rotary hinge 6, which in turn is arranged on hinge arms 7 on the socket housing 2. In this way, the protective cap 20 of a, as in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 closed position and locked position, are transferred by opening the locking bracket 21 in an open position, so that a corresponding mating connector can be inserted into the connector socket 1.
  • the receiving space for the mating connector and thus the contact space is completely sealed by the protective cap 20 in the closed state.
  • the protective cap is formed with an internal radial or axial sealing element, so that a total IP-67 or IP-68 tight connection can be made depending on the application.
  • the connector socket housing 2 protrudes through an opening 41 in the mounting device 40. Furthermore, the code grooves 42 and coding ribs 22 can be seen.
  • the Codierrippen 22 are formed by the female housing 2 and engage in the semi-circular Codiemuten 42 of the mounting housing rotationally fixed. About the compression spring 30, the female housing 2 can be moved back and forth in the axial direction A. The compression spring 30 is mounted with its first end against an annular stop 23 of the female housing 2.
  • the mounting device 40 has an inner circumferential receiving groove 43, in which the other second opposite end of the compression spring 30 is inserted or against which the connector with the compression spring 30 superimposed.
  • the mounting device 40 is L-shaped and forms a first leg 44a and a second leg 44b.
  • first leg 44a is the opening 41, through which the socket housing 2 protrudes.
  • the second leg 44b forms a plurality of mounting holes 8.
  • a cover plate 45 is arranged, which covers the compression spring 30.
  • a closure plate 25 is shown at the connection-side end 24 of the connector socket 2, in which a plurality of cable passages 26 with sealing elements 27 are shown.
  • the sealing elements 27 serve to seal with a cable, not shown.
  • the coding grooves 42 are formed so that an axial movement in direction A is possible. If, however, the connector socket housing 2 is actuated axially in direction A in the direction of the protective cap 20 so far that the coding ribs 22 are moved completely out of the code grooves 42, any movement of the connector socket 1 relative to the mounting device 40 is at least partially possible.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Steckverbinderbuchse, welche gegen eine Montagevorrichtung federnd gelagert ist.The present invention relates to a connector socket, which is resiliently mounted against a mounting device.

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft insbesondere eine Steckverbinderbuchse für Outdoor-Anwendungen wie Landmaschinen, die im Hängerbetrieb von Zugfahrzeugen und Landmaschinen verwendet werden.More particularly, the present invention relates to a connector socket for outdoor applications such as agricultural machinery used in towed vehicles and agricultural equipment.

Im Stand der Technik ist es bekannt, dass ein Zugfahrzeug und dessen Anhänger über lösbare elektrische Verbindungen miteinander gekoppelt werden. Bei Zugfahrzeugen und deren Anhänger, insbesondere im landwirtschaftlichen Bereich zwischen Traktoren und Anhängevorrichtungen, besteht neben dem Bedürfnis, den Anhänger elektrisch mit dem Zugfahrzeug zu verbinden auch das Bedürfnis, die entsprechenden Steckerpaare sicher miteinander zu verriegeln und im Betrieb sicher verwenden zu können.It is known in the art that a towing vehicle and its trailer are coupled together by releasable electrical connections. In towing vehicles and their trailers, especially in the agricultural sector between tractors and towing devices, in addition to the need to electrically connect the trailer with the towing vehicle and the need to securely lock the corresponding pairs of plugs together and use safely in operation can.

Hierzu ist es einerseits notwendig, dass eine vollständig gedichtete, für die Outdoor-Anwendung geeignete Steckverbindung bereitgestellt wird. Ferner besteht das Problem, dass die im Stand der Technik bekannten Steckverbindungen in der Regel keine ausreichende Mittel bereitstellen, dass ein unbeabsichtigtes und zerstörendes Trennen der Steckverbinderpaare verhindert wird. Grundsätzlich ist bekannt, dass das Zugfahrzeug über eine elektrische Steckverbinderbuchse mit Strom und Signalkontakten ausgestattet ist, um den Anhänger mit Spannung bzw. mit Signalen zu versorgen. Kurz gesagt soll eine elektrische Verbindung der elektrischen Komponenten des Anhängers mit der Stromversorgung des Zugfahrzeuges sowie mit der Steuerung verbunden werden. In der rauen und auch feuchten und schmutzige Umgebung der Einsatzgebiete von Landmaschinen oder Baufahrzeugen besteht das Bedürfnis, dass die Steckverbindung mit dem Gegenstecker, sozusagen der Stecker mit der Buchse, sicher verriegelt und verrastet ist, sowie dauerhaft dichtet. Ferner muss die Dichtheit auch dann bestehen, wenn das Zugfahrzeug in Bewegung ist und insbesondere in unwegsamem Gelände erheblichen Bewegungen und Erschütterungen ausgesetzt ist.For this it is necessary on the one hand, that a fully sealed, suitable for outdoor use connector is provided. Furthermore, there is the problem that the connectors known in the art generally do not provide sufficient means to prevent inadvertent and destructive disconnection of the connector pairs. In principle, it is known that the traction vehicle is equipped with an electrical connector socket with power and signal contacts to supply the trailer with voltage or signals. In short, an electrical connection of the electrical components of the trailer to be connected to the power supply of the towing vehicle and with the controller. In the harsh and humid and dirty environment of the applications of agricultural machinery or construction vehicles there is a need that the connector with the mating connector, so to speak, the plug with the socket, securely locked and locked, and permanently seals. Furthermore, the tightness must also exist when the towing vehicle is in motion and is exposed to significant movements and vibrations, especially in rough terrain.

Im Stand der Technik wird zur Verriegelung der Steckverbinderpaare beispielsweise eine Bajonettverriegelung vorgesehen.In the prior art, for example, a bayonet lock is provided for locking the connector pairs.

Hierbei wird der Hänger, der an dem Kabel angeschlossen ist, mit der Buchse, die üblicherweise fest am Zugfahrzeug angeordnet ist, zusammengesteckt und dann mittels einer drehbaren Bajonettverriegelung gesichertHere, the trailer, which is connected to the cable, with the socket, which is usually arranged fixed to the towing vehicle, plugged together and then secured by means of a rotatable bayonet lock

Eine solche Verbindung führt am Zugfahrzeugaber zu einer starren Verbindung, bei der Erschütterungen unmittelbar auf die Steckverbinderpaare übertragen werden und insofern die Dichtungssysteme teilweise versagen. Es können während den Erschütterungen nicht nur Beschädigungen auftreten, sondern auch Schmutz in die durch die Erschütterungsbewegungen entstehenden Spalte hineingeraten und den Steckverbinder beschädigen.Such a connection leads to the towing vehicle but to a rigid connection in which vibrations are transmitted directly to the connector pairs and thus the sealing systems partially fail. It can not only damage occur during the shocks, but also get dirt in the resulting by the vibration movements column and damage the connector.

Ferner ist es üblich, eine Steckverbindung z. B. bestehend aus Gerätedose und Kabelstecker durch Zug am Kabel zu lösen. Eine solche Lösung soll allerdings auch für Steckverbinder mit großen Kabelquerschnitten Anwendung finden. Bisher ist im Stand der Technik bekannt, die Geratedose an einer Landmaschine an einer Box anzuschrauben. Im Inneren der vorzugsweise abgedichteten Box befinden sich die Kabel. Diverse Verschrauben führen die Kabel nach Außen. Auf Grund der äußert beengten Platzverhältnisse und der Bewegung der Gerätedose innerhalb der Box gegenüber der Gehäusewand ist es nicht möglich, große Kabelquerschnitte zu verwenden.Furthermore, it is customary, a connector z. B. consisting of device socket and cable connector by pulling on the cable to solve. However, such a solution should also be used for connectors with large cable cross-sections application. So far, it is known in the art to screw the device socket on an agricultural machine to a box. Inside the preferably sealed box are the cables. Various screws lead the cables to the outside. Due to the extremely cramped space and the movement of the device box within the box opposite the housing wall, it is not possible to use large cable cross-sections.

Ein weiterer Nachteil bei den bestehenden Lösungen ist darin zu sehen, dass auf Grund von Erschütterung und Vibrationsbewegungen die Dichtungen zwischen der Gerätedose und der Gehäusewand der Box beschädigt werden und Feuchtigkeit in die Box eindringt.Another disadvantage of the existing solutions is the fact that due to vibration and vibration movements, the seals between the device box and the housing wall of the box are damaged and moisture penetrates into the box.

So zeigt z. B. die EP 2 515 384 A1 einen Steckverbinder mit einer Verriegelungsvorrichtung, wobei die Steckverbinderbuchse in einer Box gegen eine Gehäusewand gelagert ist und sichergestellt werden muss, dass keine Feuchtigkeit an die Anschlussseite des Steckverbinders gelangt.So z. B. the EP 2 515 384 A1 a connector with a locking device, wherein the connector socket is mounted in a box against a housing wall and must be ensured that no moisture gets to the terminal side of the connector.

Dies erfolgt in der Ausführungsform gemäß dem Stand der Technik dadurch, dass zwischen dem Steckverbinder und der Gehäusewand eine Dichtung angeordnet ist, gegen die sich der Steckverbinder federnd abstützt.This is done in the embodiment according to the prior art, characterized in that between the connector and the housing wall, a seal is arranged, against which the connector is resiliently supported.

Problematisch ist dabei allerdings, dass bei Bewegungen, d. h. beim Zug am Steckverbinder und bei Vibrationen Schmutz zwischen die Dichtfläche der Gehäusewand und die Dichtung gelangen kann, wodurch das Dichtsystem insgesamt versagt und Feuchtigkeit in die Box eindringt. Darüber hinaus besteht ein Bedürfnis danach, die Anzahl der Teile zu reduzieren und eine Gehäusewand bzw. eine Box mit Gehäusewand vollständig zu eliminieren.The problem is, however, that during movements, d. H. As the train pulls on the connector and vibrates, dirt can pass between the sealing surface of the housing wall and the seal, causing the sealing system to fail altogether and moisture to enter the box. In addition, there is a need to reduce the number of parts and to completely eliminate a housing wall or a box with housing wall.

Vor diesem Hintergrund ist es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Steckverbinderbuchse bereitzustellen, die vorbesagte Nachteile überwindet und die insbesondere sicher gegen Schmutz und Feuchtigkeit abgedichtet ist, während sie gleichzeitig einfach zu montieren Ist und den zu erwartenden mechanischen Vibrationen und Belastungen stand hält.Against this background, it is an object of the present invention to provide a connector socket, which overcomes said disadvantages and which is particularly safe against dirt and moisture sealed while at the same time easy to assemble and withstand the expected mechanical vibration and loads.

Die Aufgabe wird gelöst mit einer Steckverbinderbuchse mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 1. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben. In den Rahmen der Erfindung fallen auch sämtliche Kombinationen aus zumindest zwei in der Beschreibung. den Ansprüchen und/oder den Zeichnungen angegebenen Merkmalen. Bei angegebenen Wertebereichen sollen auch innerhalb der genannten Grenzen liegende Werte als Grenzwerte offenbart gelten und in beliebiger Kombination beanspruchbar sein. Sofern in der Figurenbeschreibung gleiche Bezugszeichen verwendet werden, deuten die auf gleiche Bauteile hin.The object is achieved with a connector socket having the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the subclaims. All combinations of at least two in the description fall within the scope of the invention. The features specified in the claims and / or the drawings. For specified value ranges, values lying within the stated limits should also be disclosed as limit values and may be claimed in any combination. If the same reference numerals are used in the description of the figures, they point to the same components.

Grundgedanke der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Steckverbinderbuchse axial beweglich mittels einer Druckfeder an einer Montagevorrichtung zu lagern und die Öffnungen des Steckverbinders stirnseitig und anschlussseitig dicht zu verschließen.The basic idea of the present invention is to mount a connector socket axially movable by means of a compression spring on a mounting device and to seal the openings of the connector at the front and on the connection side in a sealed manner.

Auf diese Weise kann sichergestellt werden, dass auf ein Gehäuse verzichtet werden kann, an dem typischerweise ein Buchsensteckverbinder montiert wird und die Probleme der Dichtung zwischen Steckverbinderbuchse und Gehäuse eliminiert sind.In this way it can be ensured that can be dispensed with a housing to which typically a female connector is mounted and the problems of the seal between the connector socket and the housing are eliminated.

Erfindungsgemäß wird daher eine Steckverbinderbuchse für Outdoor-Anwendungen mit einer Montagevorrichtung vorgesehen, insbesondere zur Befestigung an Landmaschinen, mit einer drehbar gelagerten Verriegelungsvorrichtung, umfassend ein Buchsengehäuse mit einer drehbar gelagerten Schutzkappe zum Schutz des Aufnahmeraums der Steckverbinderbuchse, wobei am Buchsengehäuse ein Verriegelungsbügel der Verriegelungsvorrichtung zum Verriegeln der Schutzkappe ebenfalls drehbar gelagert ist und wobei die Buchse axial beweglich mittels einer Druckfeder gegen die Montagevorrichtung gelagert ist.According to the invention therefore a connector socket for outdoor applications is provided with a mounting device, in particular for attachment to agricultural machinery, with a rotatably mounted locking device, comprising a socket housing with a rotatably mounted cap to protect the receiving space of the connector socket, wherein the socket housing a locking bracket of the locking device for locking the cap is also rotatably mounted and wherein the sleeve is mounted axially movable by means of a compression spring against the mounting device.

Mit Vorteil ragt dabei das Buchsengehäuse durch eine Öffnung im Montagegehäuse hindurch. Auf diese Weise kann eine besonders platzsparende Anordnung geschaffen werden, bei der die Steckverbinderbuchse innerhalb der Montagevorrichtung gelagert ist und dadurch kein zusätzlicher Bauraum benötigt wird.Advantageously, the socket housing protrudes through an opening in the mounting housing. In this way, a particularly space-saving arrangement can be created in which the connector socket is mounted within the mounting device and thereby no additional space is needed.

In einer weiter vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist die Steckverbinderbuchse derart ausgebildet, dass das Montagegehäuse wenigstens eine Codiernut aufweist, in die eine Codierrippe des Buchsengehäuses (drehfest) eingreift. Auf diese Weise lässt sich die Steckverbinderbuchse am Montagegehäuse zwar axial entlang der Codiemuten hin- und her bewegen, jedoch in Umfangsrichtung eine Drehung verhindern. Hierdurch wird das Buchsengehäuse drehfest am Montagegehäuse fixiert.In a further advantageous embodiment, the connector socket is designed such that the mounting housing has at least one coding groove into which engages a Codierrippe of the female housing (rotationally fixed). In this way, although the connector socket on the mounting housing axially back along the Codigemuten move back and forth, but prevent rotation in the circumferential direction. As a result, the socket housing is rotatably fixed to the mounting housing.

Es ist weiter von Vorteil, wenn am Buchsengehäuse ein ringförmiger Anschlag angeordnet ist, an dem das eine (erste) Ende der Druckfeder gelagert ist, während an der Montagevorrichtung eine Aufnahmenut vorgesehen ist, an dem das andere (zweite) Ende der Druckfeder lagert. Auf diese Weise kann eine einfache axiale Federlagerung der Steckverbinderbuchse an der Montagevorrichtung bewerkstelligt werden, in dem die Druckfeder zwischen dem ringförmigen Anschlag am Buchsengehäuse und der Aufnahmenut an der Montagevorrichtung eingespannt wird und die Steckverbinderbuchse in ihre vorgespannte Ausgangslage fixiert.It is also advantageous if an annular stop is arranged on the socket housing, on which one (first) end of the compression spring is mounted, while on the mounting device a receiving groove is provided, on which the other (second) end of the compression spring superimposed. In this way, a simple axial spring mounting of the connector socket can be accomplished on the mounting device in which the compression spring between the annular stop on the female housing and the receiving groove is clamped to the mounting device and fixes the connector socket in its preloaded initial position.

Die Steckverbinderbuchse kann gegen die axiale Vorspannung der Druckfeder axial hin- und her bewegt werden, so dass Betätigungen am Kabel und auftretende Vibrationen abgefangen werden, da die Steckverbinderbuchse sozusagen federnd in der Montagevorrichtung gelagert ist.The connector socket can be axially moved back and forth against the axial bias of the compression spring, so that operations on the cable and vibrations occurring be intercepted because the connector socket is mounted so to speak resiliently in the mounting device.

Mit Vorteil ist die Montagevorrichtung L-förmig ausgebildet, wobei an dem einen Schenkel die Öffnung vorgesehen ist, durch die das Buchsengehäuse hindurch ragt, während an dem anderen Schenkel wenigstens eine, vorzugsweise mehrere Montageöffnungen angebracht sind.Advantageously, the mounting device is L-shaped, wherein on one leg of the opening is provided, through which the socket housing protrudes, while at least one, preferably a plurality of mounting holes are attached to the other leg.

Durch die L-förmige Ausführungsform entsteht eine besonders kompakte Bauweise, bei der der eine Schenkel parallel zur Längserstreckung der Steckverbinderbuchse verläuft, während der andere Schenkel eine Öffnung für die Steckverbinderbuchse aufweist.The L-shaped embodiment results in a particularly compact design, in which the one leg extends parallel to the longitudinal extent of the connector socket, while the other leg has an opening for the connector socket.

Ferner wird mit Vorteil ein halbzylinderförmiges Abdeckblech über die Druckfeder in dem, dem einen Schenkel abgewandten Bereich angeordnet, so dass die Druckfeder von dem Abdeckblech überdeckt wird. Dies stellt sicher, dass keine Verletzungsgefahr eines Bedieners beim hineingreifen in die Druckfeder besteht. Die eine zugängliche Seite wird mittels des Abdeckbleches vor direktem Zugang geschützt, während die dem Abdeckblech gegenüberliegende Seite von dem einen Schenkel der Montagevorrichtung verdeckt ist.Furthermore, it is advantageous to arrange a semicylindrical cover plate over the compression spring in the region remote from the one leg, so that the compression spring is covered by the cover plate. This ensures that there is no risk of injury to an operator when reaching into the compression spring. The one accessible side is protected by the cover plate from direct access, while the cover plate opposite side is covered by the one leg of the mounting device.

In einer weiter vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass am anschlussseitigen Ende der Steckverbinderbuchse eine dichte Verschlussplatte, insbesondere eine IP-67 abgedichtete Verschlussplatte angeordnet ist. Auf diese Weise wird sichergestellt, dass der Steckverbinder insgesamt abgedichtet, somit eine IP-67 dichte Ausführung darstellt.In a further advantageous embodiment, it is provided that a sealed closure plate, in particular an IP-67 sealed closure plate is arranged at the connection-side end of the connector socket. In this way it is ensured that the connector is sealed as a whole, thus an IP-67 sealed version.

In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform werden die Dichtungen so ausgebildet, dass eine IP-68 abgedichtete Steckverbinderbuchse bereitgestellt wird. Auf diese Weise wird weiter sichergestellt, dass für die Steckverbinderbuchse und die Anschlussseite keine besondere Anschlussbox an der Anlage oder an der Landmaschine bereitgestellt werden muss und aufwendige Montagen der Steckverbinderbuchse und Dichtungsprobleme nicht mehr auftauchen.In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the seals are formed to provide an IP68 sealed connector socket. In this way, it is further ensured that for the connector socket and the connection side no special connection box must be provided on the system or on the agricultural machine and complex installation of the connector socket and sealing problems no longer occur.

Vielmehr kann die erfndungsgemäße Steckverbinderbuchse frei an einem geeigneten Zugang an der Vorrichtung oder an einer Landmaschine befestigt werden und zwar an seinem Schenkel an den Montageöffnungen.Rather, the inventive connector socket can be freely attached to a suitable access to the device or on a farm machine and that at its leg to the mounting holes.

Ferner ist vorgesehen, dass die Verschlussplatte wenigstens einen, vorzugsweise mehrere Kabeldurchgänge aufweist, die je mit einem Dichtelement für ein Kabel ausgebildet sind.It is further provided that the closure plate has at least one, preferably a plurality of cable passages, which are each formed with a sealing element for a cable.

Dies hat den Vorteil, dass die Steckverbinderbuchse frei konfektionierbar ist, indem anschlussseitig, die auf die Applikationen zugeschnittenen Kabel durch die Kabeldurchgänge in die Steckverbinderbuchse eingebracht werden können.This has the advantage that the connector socket is freely confectionable by the connection side, the tailored to the applications cable can be introduced through the cable passages in the connector socket.

In einer weiter vorteilhaften Ausführungsform sind die Codiernuten so ausgebildet, dass das Steckverbinderbuchsengehäuse so weit axial gegen die Montagevorrichtung federnd bewegbar ist, dass die Codierrippen vollständig aus den Codiemuten herausbewegt werden und das Steckverbindergehäuse teilweise drehbar gegenüber der Montagevorrichtung bewegt werden kann. Auf diese Weise wird sichergestellt, dass bei einem unbeabsichtigten, übermäßigen Auslenken der Steckverbinderbuchse gegenüber der Montagevorrichtung die Codierrippen auf der Stirnseite der Montagevorrichtung aufsetzen und für den Benutzer sofort erkennbar ist, dass Instandhaltungsmaßnahmen notwendig sind, um den Steckverbinder wieder in seine ursprünglich montierte Position zu bringen. Andererseits wird sichergestellt, dass bestimmungsgemäße axiale Auslenkungen ohne schädigende Auswirkung auf die relative Position der Steckverbinderbuchse bleiben.In a further advantageous embodiment, the coding grooves are formed so that the connector socket housing is so far axially resiliently movable against the mounting device that the coding ribs are completely moved out of the code grooves and the connector housing can be partially rotated relative to the mounting device moves. In this way it is ensured that in case of an unintentional, excessive deflection of the connector socket relative to the mounting device, the coding ribs on the front side of the mounting device put on and the user is immediately recognizable that maintenance measures are necessary to bring the connector back to its original mounted position , On the other hand, it ensures that intended axial deflections remain without damaging effect on the relative position of the connector socket.

Weitere Vorteile, Merkmale und Ausführungsformen der vorliegenden Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Figurenbeschreibung, den Patentansprüchen und den Figuren. Diese zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinderbuchse;
Fig. 2
eine weitere perspektivische Ansicht der Steckverbinderbuchse gemäß Fig. 1 von einer Ansicht von schräg vorne.
Further advantages, features and embodiments of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the figures, the claims and the figures. These show:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a connector socket according to the invention;
Fig. 2
another perspective view of the connector socket according to Fig. 1 from a diagonal front view.

In Fig. 1 ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinderbuchse 1 gezeigt. Die Steckverbinderbuchse 1 ist mit einer Montagevorrichtung 40 ausgebildet bzw. weist eine Montagevorrichtung 40 auf. Die Steckverbinderbuchse 1 umfasst ein Buchsengehäuse 2 mit einer drehbar gelagerten Schutzkappe 20 an ihrem stimseitigen Ende.In Fig. 1 an embodiment of a connector socket 1 according to the invention is shown. The connector socket 1 is formed with a mounting device 40 and has a mounting device 40. The connector socket 1 comprises a socket housing 2 with a rotatably mounted protective cap 20 at its front end.

Die Schutzkappe 20 ist in der Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 jeweils in ihrer geschlossenen und mittels eines Verriegelungsbügels 21 verriegelten Position gezeigt.The protective cap 20 is in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 each shown in its closed and locked by a locking bracket 21 position.

Der Verriegelungsbügel 21 ist an Lagernocken 5 drehbar am Buchsengehäuse 2 gelagert. Die Schutzkappe 20 ist an einem Drehschamier 6, welches wiederum an Scharnierarmen 7 am Buchsengehäuse 2 angeordnet ist, drehbar gelagert. Auf diese Weise kann die Schutzkappe 20 von einer, wie in Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 geschlossenen Position und verriegelten Position, durch Öffnen des Verriegelungsbügels 21 in eine geöffnete Position überführt werden, so dass ein korrespondierender Gegenstecker in die Steckverbinderbuchse 1 eingeführt werden kann.The locking bracket 21 is rotatably mounted on bearing cam 5 on the socket housing 2. The protective cap 20 is rotatably mounted on a rotary hinge 6, which in turn is arranged on hinge arms 7 on the socket housing 2. In this way, the protective cap 20 of a, as in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 closed position and locked position, are transferred by opening the locking bracket 21 in an open position, so that a corresponding mating connector can be inserted into the connector socket 1.

Der Aufnahmeraum für den Gegenstecker und somit der Kontaktraum ist im geschlossenen Zustand vollständig durch die Schutzkappe 20 abgedichtet. Die Schutzkappe ist mit einem innen liegenden radialen oder axialen Dichtelement ausgebildet, so dass eine insgesamt IP-67 oder IP-68 dichte Verbindung je nach Anwendungsfall hergestellt werden kann.The receiving space for the mating connector and thus the contact space is completely sealed by the protective cap 20 in the closed state. The protective cap is formed with an internal radial or axial sealing element, so that a total IP-67 or IP-68 tight connection can be made depending on the application.

Ferner ist ersichtlich, dass das Steckverbinderbuchsengehäuse 2 durch eine Öffnung 41 in der Montagevorrichtung 40 hindurchragt. Es sind ferner die Codiemuten 42 und Codierrippen 22 ersichtlich. Die Codierrippen 22 werden vom Buchsengehäuse 2 ausgebildet und greifen in die halbkreisförmige Codiemuten 42 des Montagegehäuses drehfest ein. Über die Druckfeder 30 kann das Buchsengehäuse 2 in Axialrichtung A hin- und her bewegt werden. Die Druckfeder 30 ist mit ihrem ersten Ende gegen einen ringförmigen Anschlag 23 des Buchsengehäuses 2 gelagert.Furthermore, it can be seen that the connector socket housing 2 protrudes through an opening 41 in the mounting device 40. Furthermore, the code grooves 42 and coding ribs 22 can be seen. The Codierrippen 22 are formed by the female housing 2 and engage in the semi-circular Codiemuten 42 of the mounting housing rotationally fixed. About the compression spring 30, the female housing 2 can be moved back and forth in the axial direction A. The compression spring 30 is mounted with its first end against an annular stop 23 of the female housing 2.

Ferner weist die Montagevorrichtung 40 eine innen liegende umlaufende Aufnahmenut 43 auf, in die das andere zweite gegenüberliegende Ende der Druckfeder 30 eingebracht ist bzw. gegen die der Steckverbinder mit der Druckfeder 30 lagert.Further, the mounting device 40 has an inner circumferential receiving groove 43, in which the other second opposite end of the compression spring 30 is inserted or against which the connector with the compression spring 30 superimposed.

Es ist ferner aus der Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 ersichtlich, dass die Montagevorrichtung 40 L-förmig ausgebildet ist und einen ersten Schenkel 44a sowie einen zweiten Schenkel 44b ausbildet. In dem ersten Schenkel 44a befindet sich die Öffnung 41, durch die das Buchsengehäuse 2 hindurchragt. Der zweite Schenkel 44b bildet mehrere Montageöffnungen 8 aus. In dem, dem Schenkel 44b abgewandten Bereich ist ein Abdeckblech 45 angeordnet, welches die Druckfeder 30 abdeckt.It is also from the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 It can be seen that the mounting device 40 is L-shaped and forms a first leg 44a and a second leg 44b. In the first leg 44a is the opening 41, through which the socket housing 2 protrudes. The second leg 44b forms a plurality of mounting holes 8. In the region facing away from the leg 44b, a cover plate 45 is arranged, which covers the compression spring 30.

Ferner ist am anschlussseitigen Ende 24 der Steckverbinderbuchse 2 eine Verschlussplatte 25 gezeigt, in der mehrere Kabeldurchgänge 26 mit Dichtelementen 27 gezeigt sind. Die Dichtelemente 27 dienen der Abdichtung mit einem nicht dargestellten Kabel.Furthermore, a closure plate 25 is shown at the connection-side end 24 of the connector socket 2, in which a plurality of cable passages 26 with sealing elements 27 are shown. The sealing elements 27 serve to seal with a cable, not shown.

Wie in der Fig. 2 ersichtlich, sind die Codiernuten 42 so ausgebildet, dass eine axiale Bewegung in Richtung A möglich ist. Wird allerdings das Steckverbinderbuchsengehäuse 2 axial in Richtung A in Richtung der Schutzkappe 20 so weit betätigt, dass die Codierrippen 22 vollständig aus den Codiemuten 42 heraus bewegt werden, ist eine jedenfalls teilweise verdrehende Bewegung der Steckverbinderbuchse 1 gegenüber der Montagevorrichtung 40 möglich.Like in the Fig. 2 can be seen, the coding grooves 42 are formed so that an axial movement in direction A is possible. If, however, the connector socket housing 2 is actuated axially in direction A in the direction of the protective cap 20 so far that the coding ribs 22 are moved completely out of the code grooves 42, any movement of the connector socket 1 relative to the mounting device 40 is at least partially possible.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

Steckverbinderbuchse mit einer Federlagerung

1
Steckverbinderbuchse
2
Buchsengehäuse
3
Verriegelungsvorrichtung
5
Lagemocken
6
Drehscharnier
7
Scharnierarme
8
Montageöffnung
20
Schutzkappe
21
Verriegelungsbügel
22
Codierrippe
23
ringförmiger Anschlag
24
anschlussseitiges Ende
25
Verschlussplatte
26
Kabeldurchgang
27
Dichtelement
30
Druckfeder
40
Montagevorrichtung
41
Öffnung
42
Codiemut
43
Aufnahmenut
44a
erster Schenkel
44b
zweiter Schenkel
45
Abdeckblech
A
Axialrichtung
Connector socket with a spring bearing
1
connector socket
2
socket housing
3
locking device
5
Lagemocken
6
rotary hinge
7
hinge arms
8th
mounting hole
20
protective cap
21
locking clip
22
coding rib
23
annular stop
24
connection end
25
closing plate
26
Cable passage
27
sealing element
30
compression spring
40
mounter
41
opening
42
Codiemut
43
receiving groove
44a
first leg
44b
second leg
45
Cover plate
A
axially

Claims (10)

  1. Plug connector socket (1) for outdoor applications comprising a mounting apparatus (40) for fastening to agricultural machines, having a socket housing (2) with a rotatably mounted protective cap (20) for protecting the receiving space for a mating plug, wherein the socket housing (2) is mounted on the mounting apparatus (40) in an axially movable manner by means of a compression spring (30), characterized in that the protective cap (20) is formed with an internal radial or axial sealing element, and wherein a locking clip (21) is rotatably mounted on the socket housing (2), the said locking clip locking the protective cap (20) in its closed position.
  2. Plug connector socket (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the socket housing (2) protrudes through an opening (41) in the mounting apparatus (40).
  3. Plug connector socket (1) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the mounting apparatus (40) has at least one coding groove (42) into which a coding rib (22) of the socket housing (2) engages.
  4. Plug connector socket (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an annular stop (23) is arranged on the socket housing (2), the first end of the compression spring (30) being mounted on the said annular stop.
  5. Plug connector socket (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a receiving groove (43) is provided on the mounting apparatus (40), the second end of the compression spring (30) being supported against the said annular groove.
  6. Plug connector socket (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mounting apparatus (40) is of L-shaped design, wherein the opening (41) is provided on one limb (44a), while at least one mounting opening (8) is made in the other limb (44b).
  7. Plug connector socket (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a semi-cylindrical covering plate (45) covers the compression spring (30) in that region which is averted from the limb (44b).
  8. Plug connector socket (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a sealed-off closure plate (25) is arranged at the connection-side end (24) of the plug connector socket (2).
  9. Plug connector socket (1) according to Claim 8, characterized in that the closure plate (25) has at least one cable leadthrough (26) with a sealing element (27) for a cable.
  10. Plug connector socket (1) according to one of the preceding Claims 3 to 9, characterized in that the socket housing can be moved in a resilient manner axially towards the mounting apparatus (40) to such an extent that the coding ribs (22) can be completely moved out of the coding grooves (42).
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