EP2834888B1 - Printed circuit board coaxial connector - Google Patents

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EP2834888B1
EP2834888B1 EP13713894.7A EP13713894A EP2834888B1 EP 2834888 B1 EP2834888 B1 EP 2834888B1 EP 13713894 A EP13713894 A EP 13713894A EP 2834888 B1 EP2834888 B1 EP 2834888B1
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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
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/38—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
    • H01R24/40—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
    • H01R24/54—Intermediate parts, e.g. adapters, splitters or elbows
    • H01R24/542—Adapters
    • 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
    • H01R12/91—Coupling devices allowing relative movement between coupling parts, e.g. floating or self aligning
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R9/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, e.g. terminal strips or terminal blocks; Terminals or binding posts mounted upon a base or in a case; Bases therefor
    • H01R9/03—Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable, e.g. tapping connections
    • H01R9/05—Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable, e.g. tapping connections for coaxial cables
    • H01R9/0515—Connection to a rigid planar substrate, e.g. printed circuit board
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/38—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
    • H01R24/40—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
    • H01R24/54—Intermediate parts, e.g. adapters, splitters or elbows

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  • the present invention is in the field of coaxial connectors for printed circuit boards.
  • Coaxial contact points include e.g. Coaxial cables, printed circuit boards with corresponding layout structures, housing entries such as filter / duplexer couplings.
  • Blind pluggable printed circuit board coaxial connectors are known from the prior art. These have a multi-part construction with a first and a second connector part, which are operatively connected to each other via an adapter piece.
  • a disadvantage of the connectors known from the prior art is that they have a position-dependent perturbation, which can adversely affect the transmission properties.
  • WO2011 / 088902 the same applicant, was published on 28.07.2011 and deals with a printed circuit board coaxial connector of the generic type.
  • the connector has a first and a second connector part, which can be operatively connected to each other via an adapter piece. At least one connector side has mechanical operative connection means which "firmly" interconnects the corresponding connector part and the associated end of the adapter, ie the connection is under normal circumstances no longer releasable or releasable against an increased force.
  • the active connection means are arranged opposite the conductors so that the greatest possible offset in the axial and lateral direction is possible.
  • US5879177 The company NEC Co. shows a further connector with a first and a second connector part, which are operatively connected by an adapter piece can.
  • the adapter piece is used to compensate for a certain lateral offset.
  • WO0052788A1 The same applicant was published in 2000 and shows an improved connector of the generic type.
  • the connector has a first and a second connector part, which can be operatively connected via an adapter piece.
  • a ball joint is used at least on one side.
  • EP1207592 Fa. Rosenberger was published in 2002 and relates to a coaxial connector assembly with a first and a second coaxial connector and a connecting this contact sleeve.
  • the contact sleeve is designed so that it can be tilted laterally in a predetermined range.
  • the first coaxial connector and the contact sleeve have a latching connection in the region of their outer conductor.
  • the locking connection in the outer conductor has a restricting effect on the freedom of movement. All first coaxial connectors are in a common first plastic housing and all second coaxial connectors are arranged in a common second plastic housing.
  • An object of the invention is to show a connector of the generic type, which has improved transmission characteristics.
  • the known from the prior art connectors come u. a. used in transmitting and receiving devices. For example, are combined on special coaxial connections transmit and receive signals. Transmit and receive signals differ by the use of a respective defined frequency spectrum. For trouble-free operation, it is necessary that no spectral components of the transmission signal fall into the spectrum of the received signal. This behavior must also be given for vibration and / or shock loads. Possible sources of such spurious signals from the transmission signal are e.g. passive intermodulation due to bad, respectively several mechanical contacts.
  • Another mechanism to generate spurious signals results from the phase / frequency modulation of the transmission signal.
  • This effect can be generated by a weak coupling of the transmission signal in a resonant structure whose resonance frequency is variable, for example, by vibration or mechanical shocks.
  • Resonant structures can be interconnected in a connector by a plurality of each other unfavorably arranged contact points arise which have particularly negative effects at ever higher frequencies.
  • the connector according to the invention avoids negative effects and thus improves the transmission of the signals, in particular at high frequencies.
  • the disturbing decoupling of the transmission signal at the outer conductor of the connecting element is reduced so much that it no longer has a negative influence.
  • the adapter cooperates via annularly arranged spring tongues with an inner surface of an opening of an electrically conductive housing of a coupled connector part.
  • the detuning of the resonant frequency is effected in that, in the case of a lateral deflection (tilting) of the adapter, the outer conductor of the adapter (spaced apart from the spring tongues) comes close to an edge of the electrically conductive housing of the coupled connector part.
  • a resonant circuit is formed, which capacitively loads the resonator and thereby leads to an influence on the resonant frequency.
  • a connector according to the invention avoids this problem by having a limiting element, eg in the form of a limiting ring, which reduces the maximum lateral deflection (tilting movement) of the adapter relative to the endangered connector part.
  • An embodiment of a connector according to the invention which avoids this problem, has a first and a second connector part and an adapter arranged between them in the assembled state, which is electrically conductively coupled to the first and the second connector part and serves for the articulated connection of the two connector parts.
  • the first and the second connector part each have an inner conductor and an outer conductor, which are held by an insulator against each other.
  • the adapter also has an inner conductor and an outer conductor, which are held by an insulator against each other.
  • the outer conductor of the first, respectively the second connector part each have an opening which is designed so that the adapter can be inserted into this movable.
  • the outer conductor of the adapter has at its two ends elastic spring tongues with radially projecting Kunststoffwulsten, which are inserted in the assembled state in the openings of the first, respectively the second connector part and there electrically cooperate with contact surfaces.
  • the elastic spring tongues together with the contact beads serve to produce and maintain a secure electrical connection.
  • At least one of the openings in the outer conductor of the first, respectively the second connector part, which serves for insertion of the adapter has along an edge a limiting element, preferably a delimiting ring, which consists of a non-conductive material.
  • the limiting ring serves to limit the maximum possible lateral deflection of the adapter relative to the corresponding connector part and for setting the minimum possible distance between the outer conductor of the adapter and the outer conductor of the connector part.
  • the limiting ring serves to prevent damaging resonant structures.
  • the restriction ring may extend over or form part of the entire width of the housing of a connector part.
  • the limiting ring can be fastened, for example, by snapping or screwing on the housing of the connector part.
  • the coaxial connector has a first and a second connector part and an adapter arranged between them.
  • the adapter is arranged laterally tiltable in the mounted (operatively connected) state in an opening of an outer conductor of the first connector part.
  • An outer conductor of the adapter interacts annularly with the outer conductor of the first connector part, for example via elastic spring tongues.
  • Other active compounds are possible as long as at least the lateral mobility is not restricted.
  • a limiting element made of an insulating material is arranged in the region of the entrance of the opening. It serves to limit the lateral deflection of the adapter controlled.
  • the limiting element is advantageously designed annular and has a hole. Depending on the embodiment, the hole may be cylindrical or conical. Other embodiments are possible.
  • the limiting element can be arranged in a recess of the outer conductor of the first connector part.
  • the limiting element may be fastened in the recess, for example by pressing in and / or snapping in and / or gluing.
  • the limiting element can also be part of an outer housing of the first Be connector parts. In this case, the outer conductor of the first connector part can be pressed into the limiting element and / or snapped and / or glued.
  • the limiting element is advantageously made of plastic. Other insulating materials are possible.
  • the limiting element can be made of an elastic material which exerts a restoring force on it when deformed by the adapter.
  • the outer conductor of the adapter may have a circumferential bead, which cooperates defined with the limiting element and determines its maximum lateral deflection.
  • FIG. 1 shows a coaxial connector 1 according to the invention with a first connector part 2, a second connector part 3 and an adapter 4, which serves to operatively connect the first to the second connector part 2, 3, in the coupled state.
  • the connector parts 2, 3, as well as the adapter 4 have a coaxial structure.
  • FIG. 1 shows the coaxial connector 1 in the operatively connected state in a front view.
  • FIG. 2 shows a sectional view through the connector 1 along the section line AA according to FIG. 1 , In the Figures 1 and 2 the connector is not shown deflected.
  • FIG. 3 shows the connector in a plan view and
  • FIG. 4 shows a sectional view through the connector 1 along the section line BB FIG. 3 ,
  • the connector parts 2, 3 are mutually deflected by the distance a (offset) arranged. The offset is compensated by the adapter 4.
  • the first and second connector parts 2, 3 have a substantially identical construction in the illustrated embodiment. If necessary, it is possible, the first and the second connector part 2, 3 meet the requirements not identical.
  • the first and the second connector part 2, 3 each have a cylindrical inner conductor 5, which is configured in each case sleeve-shaped at its front end.
  • the inner conductor 5 is positioned by an insulator 7 with respect to an outer conductor 8 and kept.
  • the outer conductor 8, which simultaneously serves here as the housing of the connector part 2, 3, has an opening 6 which, in the embodiment shown, is cylindrical and arranged coaxially with respect to the inner conductor 5.
  • the inner conductor 5 is arranged in the interior of the opening 6 of the outer conductor 8. Other embodiments are possible.
  • the first insulator 7 extends along the first inner conductor 5 and forms a substantially cylindrical base region 17 resting on the inner conductor 5, on which an outwardly projecting, annular retaining bead 10 (first operative connection means) is formed.
  • the holding bead 10 engages in the mounted state in an annular groove 11 (second operative connection means) of a two-part insulator 12 of the adapter 4 and forms with this a laterally articulated mechanical connection 13.
  • the mechanical connection 13 is usually designed as a releasable snap connection and makes it possible to separate the adapter 4 from the first connector part 2 by applying a certain force in the axial direction (here z-direction).
  • the insulator 12 of the adapter 4 is formed in two parts in the embodiment shown and has - with reference to the figure - a first upper and a second lower part 12.1, 12.2.
  • the insulator 12 positions an inner conductor 14 of the adapter 4 with respect to an outer conductor 15 of the adapter 4.
  • Both the inner and the outer conductor 14, 15 have at their ends inner, respectively outer spring tongues 18, 19, the first and second at its periphery Contact beads 20, 21 have, which are circumferentially formed above.
  • the outer surfaces of the contact beads 20, 21 are advantageously designed ball-like.
  • the spring tongues 18, 19 are functionally separated from each other by slots 22, 23 in the circumferential direction and can deflect in the radial direction.
  • the contact beads 20, 21 form a substantially annular contact with inner first and second contact surfaces 24, 25 of the inner conductor 5 and the outer conductor 8 of the connector parts 2, 3.
  • the embodiment of the mechanical connection 13, respectively the spring tongues 18, 19th allows the adapter 4 relative to the first connector part 3 in the lateral direction by a certain angle to tilt ⁇ (see. Figures 3 and 5 ).
  • the outer conductor 8 of the first connector part 2 has at its free end on an annular limiting element 9, which is made for example of plastic and is pressed in the embodiment shown in a recess 16 of the outer conductor 8 of the first connector part 2.
  • the limiting element 9 limits the maximum possible lateral tilt angle ⁇ of the adapter 4 relative to the first connector part 2, in that the limiting element 9 comes into contact with an annular bead 27 formed on the outer conductor 15 of the adapter 4.
  • the distance b between the contact bead 21 of the outer conductor 15 and the annular bead 27 is adjusted so that the maximum possible angle a does not exceed a certain extent.
  • the position of the bead 27 defines the point of contact between the outer conductor and the limiting element 9.
  • the limiting element 9 minimizes the possible distance t (cf. FIG.
  • the second connector part 3 has in the embodiment shown a molded on its outer conductor 8 drogue 26, which simplifies the assembly. In particular, at an angle are adapters 4 or if a lateral offset occurs during assembly, the drogue 26 serves as an assembly aid by safely guiding the free end of the adapter 4 in the space provided for the inner conductor 8.
  • FIG. 5 shows a further embodiment of a connector 1 in a perspective view.
  • the basic principle of the connector 1 corresponds to that of the Figures 1-3 , Unless otherwise explained, corresponding parts have the same designations.
  • the connector parts 2, 3 and the adapter 4 are shown in a perspective view obliquely from above. For a better understanding, the connector parts 2, 3, 4 are shown cut, so that the inner life can be seen.
  • the limiting element 9 forms an outer housing of the first connector part 2.
  • the outer conductor 8 is pressed from below into the limiting element 9.
  • the limiting element 9 is advantageously made of plastic. Another difference is that the outer conductor 8 of the second connector part 3 a Trap 26 is attached made of plastic, which serves as a limiting element when deflecting, respectively lateral tilting of the adapter 4. When mating the connector parts of the drogue 26 is used to introduce the adapter 4 in the opening 6 of the outer conductor 8 of the second connector part 3.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung liegt auf dem Gebiet der Koaxialverbinder für Leiterplatten.The present invention is in the field of coaxial connectors for printed circuit boards.

Nach dem Bestücken von Leiterplatten mit SMD (Surface Mounted Device) - Bauteilen und dem anschliessenden Verlöten werden Leiterplatten hochfrequenzmässig miteinander kontaktiert. Hierbei müssen Lage- und Positionsungenauigkeiten in radialer und axialer Richtung kompensiert werden, damit die Hochfrequenzeigenschaften beibehalten werden. In der Regel ist eine Mehrzahl von Kontaktpunkten gleichzeitig zu verbinden. Hierzu werden blind steckbare koaxiale Verbinder verwendet, welche zwei örtlich übereinander angeordnete koaxiale Kontaktpunkte unter Berücksichtigung eines axialen und radialen Versatzes miteinander verbinden. Zu koaxialen Kontaktpunkten gehören z.B. koaxiale Kabel, Printplatten mit entsprechenden Layoutstrukturen, Gehäuseeinführungen wie Filter-/Duplexereinkopplungen.After the assembly of printed circuit boards with SMD (Surface Mounted Device) components and the subsequent soldering, printed circuit boards are contacted with regard to their frequency. This position and position inaccuracies in the radial and axial direction must be compensated so that the high-frequency properties are maintained. As a rule, a plurality of contact points are to be connected simultaneously. For this purpose, blind pluggable coaxial connectors are used, which connect two locally superposed coaxial contact points, taking into account an axial and radial offset with each other. Coaxial contact points include e.g. Coaxial cables, printed circuit boards with corresponding layout structures, housing entries such as filter / duplexer couplings.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind blind steckbare Leiterplatten-Koaxialverbinder bekannt. Diese weisen einen mehrteiligen Aufbau mit einem ersten und einem zweiten Verbinderteil auf, die über ein Adapterstück miteinander wirkverbunden werden. Ein Nachteil der aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Verbinder besteht darin, dass diese eine lageabhängige Störung aufweisen, welche sich negativ auf die Übertragungseigenschaften auswirken kann.Blind pluggable printed circuit board coaxial connectors are known from the prior art. These have a multi-part construction with a first and a second connector part, which are operatively connected to each other via an adapter piece. A disadvantage of the connectors known from the prior art is that they have a position-dependent perturbation, which can adversely affect the transmission properties.

WO2011/088902 , derselben Anmelderin, wurde am 28.07.2011 publiziert und befasst sich mit einem Leiterplatten-Koaxialverbinder der gattungsgemässen Art. Der Verbinder weist einen ersten und einen zweiten Verbinderteil auf, welche über ein Adapterstück miteinander wirkverbunden werden können. Zumindest eine Verbinderseite weist mechanische Wirkverbindungsmittel auf, welche das entsprechende Verbinderteil und das zugeordnete Ende des Adapters "fest" miteinander verbindet, d.h. die Verbindung ist unter normalen Umständen gar nicht mehr lösbar oder gegen eine erhöhte Kraft lösbar. Die Wirkverbindungsmittel sind gegenüber den Leitern so angeordnet, dass ein möglichst grosser Versatz in axialer und lateraler Richtung möglich ist. WO2011 / 088902 , the same applicant, was published on 28.07.2011 and deals with a printed circuit board coaxial connector of the generic type. The connector has a first and a second connector part, which can be operatively connected to each other via an adapter piece. At least one connector side has mechanical operative connection means which "firmly" interconnects the corresponding connector part and the associated end of the adapter, ie the connection is under normal circumstances no longer releasable or releasable against an increased force. The active connection means are arranged opposite the conductors so that the greatest possible offset in the axial and lateral direction is possible.

US5980290 der Fa. Radiall wurde 1998 publiziert und beschreibt einen Koaxialverbinder mit einem sphärischen Gelenkeinsatz. Ein Ring ist in ein Ende eines Verbinderteils eingesetzt und dort verankert. Er verhindert, dass der Gelenkeinsatz aus dem Verbinderteil herausfällt. US5980290 The company Radall was published in 1998 and describes a coaxial connector with a spherical hinge insert. A ring is inserted into one end of a connector part and anchored there. It prevents the hinge insert from falling out of the connector part.

US4925403 der Fa. Gilbert Engineering Co. wurde 1988 publiziert und zeigt einen Koaxialverbinder der beschriebenen Art mit einem Adapterstück. Der Verbinder ist so aufgebaut, dass er einen gewissen seitlichen Versatz ausgleichen kann. Über einen Aussenleiter des Adapterstücks wird eine mechanische Schnappverbindung hergestellt. US4925403 Gilbert Engineering Co. was published in 1988 and shows a coaxial connector of the type described with an adapter piece. The connector is constructed so that it can compensate for a certain lateral offset. About an outer conductor of the adapter piece a mechanical snap connection is made.

US5879177 der Fa. NEC Co. zeigt einen weiteren Verbinder mit einem ersten und einem zweiten Verbinderteil, welche durch ein Adapterstück wirkverbunden werden können. Das Adapterstück dient zum Ausgleich eines gewissen lateralen Versatzes. US5879177 The company NEC Co. shows a further connector with a first and a second connector part, which are operatively connected by an adapter piece can. The adapter piece is used to compensate for a certain lateral offset.

WO0052788A1 derselben Anmelderin wurde 2000 publiziert und zeigt einen verbesserten Verbinder der gattungsgemässen Art. Der Verbinder weist ein erstes und ein zweites Verbinderteil auf, welche über ein Adapterstück wirkverbunden werden können. Zur Reduktion von entstehenden Kräften wird zumindest auf einer Seite ein Kugelgelenk verwendet. WO0052788A1 The same applicant was published in 2000 and shows an improved connector of the generic type. The connector has a first and a second connector part, which can be operatively connected via an adapter piece. To reduce arising forces, a ball joint is used at least on one side.

EP1207592 der Fa. Rosenberger wurde 2002 publiziert und betrifft eine Koaxialsteckanordnung mit einem ersten und einem zweiten Koaxialsteckverbinder sowie einer diese verbindende Kontakthülse. Die Kontakthülse ist so ausgebildet, dass sie in einem vorbestimmten Bereich seitlich verkippbar ist. Der erste Koaxialsteckverbinder und die Kontakthülse weisen im Bereich ihrer Aussenleiter eine Rastverbindung auf. Die Rastverbindung im Bereich der Aussenleiter wirkt sich einschränkend auf die Bewegungsfreiheit aus. Alle ersten Koaxialsteckverbinder sind in einem gemeinsamen ersten Kunststoffgehäuse und alle zweiten Koaxialsteckverbinder sind in einem gemeinsamen zweiten Kunststoffgehäuse angeordnet. EP1207592 Fa. Rosenberger was published in 2002 and relates to a coaxial connector assembly with a first and a second coaxial connector and a connecting this contact sleeve. The contact sleeve is designed so that it can be tilted laterally in a predetermined range. The first coaxial connector and the contact sleeve have a latching connection in the region of their outer conductor. The locking connection in the outer conductor has a restricting effect on the freedom of movement. All first coaxial connectors are in a common first plastic housing and all second coaxial connectors are arranged in a common second plastic housing.

Weitere Verbinder mit einem der gattungsgemässen Art sind aus US2004038586 , US2007026698A , US2006194465A , CN2879475Y , sowie CN101459304A bekannt. WO 00/52788 A zeigt einen Verbinder nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. EP 0 854 547 A1 zeigt einen weiteren Verbinder mit einem Führungselement. Aus den aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Schutzrechten, gehen keine Hinweise hervor, wie die Übertragungseigenschaften der Verbinder verbessert werden können.Other connectors with one of the generic type are made US2004038586 . US2007026698A . US2006194465A . CN2879475Y , as well CN101459304A known. WO 00/52788 A shows a connector according to the preamble of claim 1. EP 0 854 547 A1 shows another connector with a guide element. From the protective rights known from the prior art, there are no indications as to how the transmission properties of the connectors can be improved.

Eine Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, einen Verbinder der gattungsgemässen Art zu zeigen, welcher verbesserte Übertragungseigenschaften aufweist.An object of the invention is to show a connector of the generic type, which has improved transmission characteristics.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch den m unabhängigen Anspruch definierten Verbinder gelöst.This object is achieved by the m independent claim defined connector.

Die aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Verbinder kommen u. a. in Sende- und Empfangsgeräten zum Einsatz. Z.B. werden auf speziellen koaxialen Verbindungen Sende- und Empfangssignale zusammengeführt. Sende und Empfangssignale unterscheiden sich durch die Nutzung eines jeweilig definierten Frequenzspektrums. Für einen störungsfreien Betrieb ist es notwendig, dass keine spektralen Anteile des Sendesignals in das Spektrum des Empfangssignals fallen. Dieses Verhalten muss auch für Vibration und/oder Stossbelastungen gegeben sein. Mögliche Quellen solcher Störsignale aus dem Sendesignal sind z.B. passive Intermodulation durch schlechte, respektive mehrere mechanische Kontakte.The known from the prior art connectors come u. a. used in transmitting and receiving devices. For example, are combined on special coaxial connections transmit and receive signals. Transmit and receive signals differ by the use of a respective defined frequency spectrum. For trouble-free operation, it is necessary that no spectral components of the transmission signal fall into the spectrum of the received signal. This behavior must also be given for vibration and / or shock loads. Possible sources of such spurious signals from the transmission signal are e.g. passive intermodulation due to bad, respectively several mechanical contacts.

Ein weiterer Mechanismus um Störsignale zu erzeugen, resultiert aus der Phasen/Frequenzmodulation des Sendesignals. Dieser Effekt kann durch eine schwache Auskopplung des Sendesignals in einer resonanten Struktur, deren Resonanzfrequenz z.B. durch Vibration oder mechanische Stösse variabel ist, erzeugt werden. Resonante Strukturen können in einem Verbinder durch mehrere zueinander ungünstig angeordnete Kontaktstellen entstehen, welche sich bei immer höheren Frequenzen besonders negativ auswirken. Speziell bei Verbindern der erfindungsgemässen Gattung, welche zur Kompensation von geometrischen Abweichungen gedacht sind, und damit eine veränderbare Geometrie aufweisen, können solche Probleme auftreten. Der erfindungsgemässe Verbinder vermeidet negative Effekte und verbessert damit die Übertragung der Signale, insbesondere bei hohen Frequenzen. Die störende Auskopplung des Sendesignals am Aussenleiter des Verbindungselements wird soweit reduziert, dass sie keinen negativen Einfluss mehr hat.Another mechanism to generate spurious signals results from the phase / frequency modulation of the transmission signal. This effect can be generated by a weak coupling of the transmission signal in a resonant structure whose resonance frequency is variable, for example, by vibration or mechanical shocks. Resonant structures can be interconnected in a connector by a plurality of each other unfavorably arranged contact points arise which have particularly negative effects at ever higher frequencies. Especially with connectors of the genus of the invention, which are intended to compensate for geometric deviations, and thus have a variable geometry, such problems may occur. The connector according to the invention avoids negative effects and thus improves the transmission of the signals, in particular at high frequencies. The disturbing decoupling of the transmission signal at the outer conductor of the connecting element is reduced so much that it no longer has a negative influence.

Bei den aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Verbinder wird durch die Aussenleitergeometrie des Verbindungselementes (Adapters) und den mit diesem wirkverbundenen Verbinderteile, welche gemeinsam eine axiale und radiale Beweglichkeit des Verbinders gewährleisten, in gewissen Positionen ein geometrisch variabler Resonanzraum gebildet, der sich negativ auf die Übertragungseigenschaften auswirkt. Der Adapter wirkt über ringförmig angeordnete Federzungen mit einer Innenfläche einer Öffnung eines elektrisch leitenden Gehäuses eines gekoppelten Verbinderteils zusammen. Die Verstimmung der Resonanzfrequenz erfolgt dabei dadurch, dass bei einer seitlichen Auslenkung (Abkippen) des Adapters, der Aussenleiter des Adapters (beabstandet zu den Federzungen) einer Kante des elektrisch leitenden Gehäuses des gekoppelten Verbinderteils nahe kommt. Sobald der Abstand zwischen der Kante des Gehäuses und dem Aussenleiter des Adapters ein gewisses Mass unterschreitet, wird ein Schwingkreis gebildet, welcher den Resonator kapazitiv belastet und dadurch zu einer Beeinflussung der Resonanzfrequenz führt.In the known from the prior art connector is formed by the outer conductor geometry of the connecting element (adapter) and the operatively connected thereto connector parts, which together ensure axial and radial mobility of the connector, in certain positions, a geometrically variable resonance chamber, which adversely affects the Transmission properties. The adapter cooperates via annularly arranged spring tongues with an inner surface of an opening of an electrically conductive housing of a coupled connector part. The detuning of the resonant frequency is effected in that, in the case of a lateral deflection (tilting) of the adapter, the outer conductor of the adapter (spaced apart from the spring tongues) comes close to an edge of the electrically conductive housing of the coupled connector part. As soon as the distance between the edge of the housing and the outer conductor of the adapter falls below a certain level, a resonant circuit is formed, which capacitively loads the resonator and thereby leads to an influence on the resonant frequency.

Ein erfindungsgemässer Verbinder vermeidet dieses Problem, indem er ein Begrenzungselement, z.B. in Form eines Begrenzungsringes aufweist, welcher die maximale seitliche Auslenkung (Kippbewegung) des Adapters gegenüber dem gefährdeten Verbinderteil reduziert. Eine Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Verbinders, welcher dieses Problem vermeidet, weist einen ersten und einen zweiten Verbinderteil und einen im montierten Zustand zwischen diesen angeordneten Adapter auf, welcher mit dem ersten und dem zweiten Verbinderteil elektrisch leitend koppelbar ist und zum gelenkigen Wirkverbinden der beiden Verbinderteile dient. Der erste und der zweite Verbinderteil weisen je einen Innenleiter und einen Aussenleiter auf, welche von einem Isolator gegeneinander gehalten werden. Der Adapter weist ebenfalls einen Innenleiter und einen Aussenleiter auf, welche von einem Isolator gegeneinander gehalten werden. Der Aussenleiter des ersten, respektive des zweiten Verbinderteils, weisen je eine Öffnung auf, die so ausgestaltet ist, dass der Adapter in diese beweglich eingesteckt werden kann. Der Aussenleiter des Adapters weist an seinen beiden Enden elastische Federzungen mit radial vorstehenden Kontaktwulsten auf, welche in montiertem Zustand in die Öffnungen des ersten, respektive des zweiten Verbinderteils eingesteckt sind und dort mit Kontaktflächen elektrisch leitend zusammenwirken. Die elastischen Federzungen dienen zusammen mit den Kontaktwulsten zur Herstellung und Aufrechterhaltung einer sicheren elektrischen Verbindung. Zumindest eine der Öffnungen im Aussenleiter des ersten, respektive des zweiten Verbinderteils, welche zum Einstecken des Adapters dient, weist entlang einer Kante ein Begrenzungselement, vorzugsweise einen Begrenzungsring, auf, welcher aus einem nicht leitenden Material besteht. Der Begrenzungsring dient zum Begrenzen der maximal möglichen seitlichen Auslenkung des Adapters gegenüber dem entsprechenden Verbinderteil und zum Einstellen des minimal möglichen Abstandes zwischen dem Aussenleiter des Adapters und dem Aussenleiter des Verbinderteils. Der Begrenzungsring dient zum Verhindern von schädlichen resonanten Strukturen. Der Begrenzungsring kann sich über die gesamte Breite des Gehäuses eines Verbinderteils erstrecken oder einen Teil davon bilden. Der Begrenzungsring kann z.B. durch Schnappen oder Schrauben am Gehäuse des Verbinderteils befestigt werden.A connector according to the invention avoids this problem by having a limiting element, eg in the form of a limiting ring, which reduces the maximum lateral deflection (tilting movement) of the adapter relative to the endangered connector part. An embodiment of a connector according to the invention, which avoids this problem, has a first and a second connector part and an adapter arranged between them in the assembled state, which is electrically conductively coupled to the first and the second connector part and serves for the articulated connection of the two connector parts. The first and the second connector part each have an inner conductor and an outer conductor, which are held by an insulator against each other. The adapter also has an inner conductor and an outer conductor, which are held by an insulator against each other. The outer conductor of the first, respectively the second connector part, each have an opening which is designed so that the adapter can be inserted into this movable. The outer conductor of the adapter has at its two ends elastic spring tongues with radially projecting Kontaktwulsten, which are inserted in the assembled state in the openings of the first, respectively the second connector part and there electrically cooperate with contact surfaces. The elastic spring tongues together with the contact beads serve to produce and maintain a secure electrical connection. At least one of the openings in the outer conductor of the first, respectively the second connector part, which serves for insertion of the adapter, has along an edge a limiting element, preferably a delimiting ring, which consists of a non-conductive material. The limiting ring serves to limit the maximum possible lateral deflection of the adapter relative to the corresponding connector part and for setting the minimum possible distance between the outer conductor of the adapter and the outer conductor of the connector part. The limiting ring serves to prevent damaging resonant structures. The restriction ring may extend over or form part of the entire width of the housing of a connector part. The limiting ring can be fastened, for example, by snapping or screwing on the housing of the connector part.

In einer Ausführungsform weist der Koaxialverbinder einen ersten und einen zweiten Verbinderteil und einem zwischen diesen angeordneten Adapter auf. Der Adapter ist im montierten (wirkverbundenen) Zustand in einer Öffnung eines Aussenleiters des ersten Verbinderteils seitlich kippbar angeordnet. Ein Aussenleiter des Adapters wirkt mit dem Aussenleiter des ersten Verbinderteils z.B. über elastische Federzungen ringförmig zusammen. Andere Wirkverbindungen sind möglich, solange zumindest die seitliche Beweglichkeit nicht eingeschränkt wird. Ein Begrenzungselement aus einen isolierenden Material ist im Bereich des Eingangs der Öffnung angeordnet. Es dient dazu, das seitliche Auslenken des Adapters kontrolliert zu begrenzen. Das Begrenzungselement ist mit Vorteil ringförmig ausgestaltet und weist ein Loch auf. Je nach Ausführungsform kann das Loch zylindrisch oder konisch ausgestaltet sein. Andere Ausgestaltungen sind möglich. Das Begrenzungselement kann in einer Ausnehmung des Aussenleiters des ersten Verbinderteils angeordnet sein. Das Begrenzungselement kann z.B. durch Einpressen und/oder Einschnappen und/oder Einkleben in der Ausnehmung befestigt sein. Das Begrenzungselement kann aber auch Teil eines Aussengehäuses des ersten Verbinderteils sein. In diesem Fall kann der Aussenleiter des ersten Verbinderteils in das Begrenzungselement eingepresst und/oder eingeschnappt und/oder eingeklebt sein. Das Begrenzungselement ist mit Vorteil aus Kunststoff hergestellt. Andere isolierende Materialien sind möglich. Z.B. kann das Begrenzungselement aus einem elastischen Material hergestellt werden, welches bei einer Deformation durch den Adapter eine Rückstellkraft auf diesen ausübt. Der Aussenleiter des Adapters kann einen umlaufenden Wulst aufweisen, welcher mit dem Begrenzungselement definiert zusammenwirkt und dessen maximale seitliche Auslenkung bestimmt.In one embodiment, the coaxial connector has a first and a second connector part and an adapter arranged between them. The adapter is arranged laterally tiltable in the mounted (operatively connected) state in an opening of an outer conductor of the first connector part. An outer conductor of the adapter interacts annularly with the outer conductor of the first connector part, for example via elastic spring tongues. Other active compounds are possible as long as at least the lateral mobility is not restricted. A limiting element made of an insulating material is arranged in the region of the entrance of the opening. It serves to limit the lateral deflection of the adapter controlled. The limiting element is advantageously designed annular and has a hole. Depending on the embodiment, the hole may be cylindrical or conical. Other embodiments are possible. The limiting element can be arranged in a recess of the outer conductor of the first connector part. The limiting element may be fastened in the recess, for example by pressing in and / or snapping in and / or gluing. The limiting element can also be part of an outer housing of the first Be connector parts. In this case, the outer conductor of the first connector part can be pressed into the limiting element and / or snapped and / or glued. The limiting element is advantageously made of plastic. Other insulating materials are possible. For example, the limiting element can be made of an elastic material which exerts a restoring force on it when deformed by the adapter. The outer conductor of the adapter may have a circumferential bead, which cooperates defined with the limiting element and determines its maximum lateral deflection.

Anhand von Figuren, welche lediglich Ausführungsbeispiele darstellen, wird die Erfindung im Folgenden näher erläutert. Es zeigen

Fig. 1
einen erfindungsgemässen Verbinder in einer Seitenansicht in montiertem Zustand;
Fig. 2
eine Schnittdarstellung durch den Verbinder gemäss Figur 1;
Fig. 3
eine Draufsicht auf den Verbinder gemäss Figur 1 in einer ausgelenkten Position;
Fig. 4
eine Schnittdarstellung durch den Verbinder gemäss Figur 3 entlang der Schnittlinie BB;
Fix. 5
eine perspektivische Schnittdarstellung durch eine zweite Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Verbinders.
On the basis of figures, which represent only embodiments, the invention will be explained in more detail below. Show it
Fig. 1
a connector according to the invention in a side view in the assembled state;
Fig. 2
a sectional view through the connector according to FIG. 1 ;
Fig. 3
a plan view of the connector according to FIG. 1 in a deflected position;
Fig. 4
a sectional view through the connector according to FIG. 3 along the section line BB;
Fix. 5
a perspective sectional view through a second embodiment of a connector according to the invention.

Falls nicht anders erwähnt, werden in den Figuren für sich entsprechende Bereiche/Teile dieselben Bezugszeichen verwendet.Unless otherwise stated, the same reference numerals are used in the figures for corresponding areas / parts.

Figur 1 zeigt einen erfindungsgemässen Koaxialverbinder 1 mit einem ersten Verbinderteil 2, einem zweiten Verbinderteil 3 und einem Adapter 4, der zum Wirkverbinden des ersten mit dem zweiten Verbinderteils 2, 3 dient, in gekoppeltem Zustand. Die Verbinderteile 2, 3, als auch der Adapter 4 weisen einen koaxialen Aufbau auf. FIG. 1 shows a coaxial connector 1 according to the invention with a first connector part 2, a second connector part 3 and an adapter 4, which serves to operatively connect the first to the second connector part 2, 3, in the coupled state. The connector parts 2, 3, as well as the adapter 4 have a coaxial structure.

Figur 1 zeigt den Koaxialverbinder 1 im wirkverbundenen Zustand in einer Vorderansicht. Figur 2 zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung durch den Verbinder 1 entlang der Schnittlinie AA gemäss Figur 1 . In den Figuren 1 und 2 ist der Verbinder nicht ausgelenkt dargestellt. Figur 3 zeigt den Verbinder in einer Draufsicht und Figur 4 zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung durch den Verbinder 1 entlang der Schnittlinie BB gemäss Figur 3 . Die Verbinderteile 2, 3 sind zueinander um die Distanz a ausgelenkt (versetzt) angeordnet. Der Versatz wird durch den Adapter 4 kompensiert. FIG. 1 shows the coaxial connector 1 in the operatively connected state in a front view. FIG. 2 shows a sectional view through the connector 1 along the section line AA according to FIG. 1 , In the Figures 1 and 2 the connector is not shown deflected. FIG. 3 shows the connector in a plan view and FIG. 4 shows a sectional view through the connector 1 along the section line BB FIG. 3 , The connector parts 2, 3 are mutually deflected by the distance a (offset) arranged. The offset is compensated by the adapter 4.

Der erste und der zweite Verbinderteil 2, 3 weisen in der gezeigten Ausführungsform einen im Wesentlichen identischen Aufbau auf. Bei Bedarf besteht die Möglichkeit, den ersten und den zweiten Verbinderteil 2, 3 den Anforderungen gerecht nicht identisch auszugestalten.The first and second connector parts 2, 3 have a substantially identical construction in the illustrated embodiment. If necessary, it is possible, the first and the second connector part 2, 3 meet the requirements not identical.

Der erste und der zweite Verbinderteil 2, 3 weisen je einen zylindrischen Innenleiter 5 auf, der an seinem vorderen Ende jeweils hülsenförmig ausgestaltet ist. Der Innleiter 5 wird durch einen Isolator 7 gegenüber einem Aussenleiter 8 positioniert und gehalten. Der Aussenleiter 8, der hier gleichzeitig als Gehäuse des Verbinderteils 2, 3 dient, weist eine Öffnung 6 auf, welche in der gezeigten Ausführungsform zylindrisch ausgestaltet und koaxial gegenüber dem Innenleiter 5 angeordnet ist. Der Innenleiter 5 ist im Innern der Öffnung 6 des Aussenleiters 8 angeordnet. Andere Ausgestaltungen sind möglich.The first and the second connector part 2, 3 each have a cylindrical inner conductor 5, which is configured in each case sleeve-shaped at its front end. The inner conductor 5 is positioned by an insulator 7 with respect to an outer conductor 8 and kept. The outer conductor 8, which simultaneously serves here as the housing of the connector part 2, 3, has an opening 6 which, in the embodiment shown, is cylindrical and arranged coaxially with respect to the inner conductor 5. The inner conductor 5 is arranged in the interior of the opening 6 of the outer conductor 8. Other embodiments are possible.

Wie in Figur 2 zu erkennen ist, erstreckt sich der erste Isolator 7 entlang dem ersten Innenleiter 5 und bildet einen hier am Innenleiter 5 anliegenden im wesentlichen zylindrischen Sockelbereich 17, an dem ein nach aussen vorstehender, ringförmiger Haltewulst 10 (erstes Wirkverbindungsmittel) ausgebildet ist. Der Haltewulst 10 greift im montierten Zustand in eine ringförmige Nut 11 (zweites Wirkverbindungsmittel) eines hier zweiteiligen Isolators 12 des Adapter 4 ein und bildet mit diesem eine in seitlicher Richtung gelenkige mechanische Verbindung 13. Die mechanische Verbindung 13 ist in der Regel als lösbare Schnappverbindung ausgestaltet und ermöglicht es, den Adapter 4 vom ersten Verbinderteil 2 durch Aufbringen einer gewissen Kraft in axialer Richtung (hier z-Richtung) zu trennen.As in FIG. 2 1, the first insulator 7 extends along the first inner conductor 5 and forms a substantially cylindrical base region 17 resting on the inner conductor 5, on which an outwardly projecting, annular retaining bead 10 (first operative connection means) is formed. The holding bead 10 engages in the mounted state in an annular groove 11 (second operative connection means) of a two-part insulator 12 of the adapter 4 and forms with this a laterally articulated mechanical connection 13. The mechanical connection 13 is usually designed as a releasable snap connection and makes it possible to separate the adapter 4 from the first connector part 2 by applying a certain force in the axial direction (here z-direction).

Wie in den Figuren 2 , 3 und 5 zu erkennen ist, ist der Isolator 12 des Adapters 4 in der gezeigten Ausführungsform zweiteilig ausgebildet und weist - mit Bezugnahme auf die Abbildung - einen ersten oberen und einen zweiten unteren Teil 12.1, 12.2 auf. Der Isolator 12 positioniert einen Innenleiter 14 des Adapters 4 gegenüber einem Aussenleiter 15 des Adapters 4. Sowohl der Innen- als auch der Aussenleiter 14, 15 weisen an ihren Enden innere, respektive äussere Federzungen 18, 19 auf, die an ihrer Peripherie erste und zweite Kontaktwulste 20, 21 aufweisen, welche umlaufend vorstehend ausgebildet sind. Um die Kräfte gering zu halten, sind die Aussenflächen der Kontaktwulste 20, 21 mit Vorteil kugelähnlich ausgestaltet. Die Federzungen 18, 19 sind durch Schlitze 22, 23 in Umfangrichtung voneinander funktional getrennt und können in radialer Richtung einfedern. Im verbundenem Zustand bilden die Kontaktwulste 20, 21 eine im Wesentlichen ringförmige Kontaktierung mit innen liegenden ersten und zweiten Kontaktflächen 24, 25 der Innenleiter 5 und der Aussenleiter 8 der Verbinderteile 2, 3. Die Ausgestaltung der mechanischen Verbindung 13, respektive der Federzungen 18, 19 ermöglicht es den Adapter 4 gegenüber dem ersten Verbinderteil 3 in seitlicher Richtung um einen gewissen Winkel α zu kippen (vgl. Figuren 3 und 5 ). Der Aussenleiter 8 des ersten Verbinderteils 2 weist an seinem freien Ende ein ringförmiges Begrenzungselement 9 auf, das z.B. aus Kunststoff hergestellt ist und in der gezeigten Ausführungsform in eine Ausnehmung 16 des Aussenleiters 8 des ersten Verbinderteils 2 eingepresst ist. Das Begrenzungselement 9 begrenzt den maximal möglichen seitlichen Kippwinkel α des Adapters 4 gegenüber dem ersten Verbinderteil 2, indem das Begrenzungselement 9 mit einem am Aussenleiter 15 des Adapters 4 ausgebildeten ringförmigen Wulst 27 in Kontakt tritt. Andere Ausgestaltungen sind möglich. Der Abstand b zwischen dem Kontaktwulst 21 des Aussenleiters 15 und dem ringförmigen Wulst 27 wird so eingestellt, dass der maximal mögliche Winkel a ein gewisses Mass nicht überschreitet. Die Position des Wulstes 27 definiert den Kontaktpunkt zwischen dem Aussenleiter und dem Begrenzungselement 9. Durch das Begrenzungselement 9 wird der minimal mögliche Abstand t (vgl. Figur 5 ) zwischen dem elektrisch leitenden zweiten Aussenleiter 15 des Adapter 4 und dem elektrisch leitenden ersten Aussenleiter 8 so begrenzt, dass die sich aus den Problematik infolge mehrere Kontaktpunkte und die dadurch resultierende Rückkoppelung reduziert wird. Indem das Begrenzungselement verhindert, dass der minimale Abstand t ein gewisses Mass nicht unterschreitet, wird der sonst auftretende Phasenhub der Phasenmodulation reduziert. Das zweite Verbinderteil 3 weist in der gezeigten Ausführungsform einen an seinem Aussenleiter 8 angeformten Fangtrichter 26 auf, der die Montage vereinfacht. Insbesondere bei schräg stehen Adaptern 4 oder wenn bei der Montage ein seitlicher Versatz auftritt, dient der Fangtrichter 26 als Montagehilfe, indem er das freie Ende des Adapters 4 sicher in die dafür vorgesehene Öffnung des Innenleiters 8 führt.As in the Figures 2 . 3 and 5 can be seen, the insulator 12 of the adapter 4 is formed in two parts in the embodiment shown and has - with reference to the figure - a first upper and a second lower part 12.1, 12.2. The insulator 12 positions an inner conductor 14 of the adapter 4 with respect to an outer conductor 15 of the adapter 4. Both the inner and the outer conductor 14, 15 have at their ends inner, respectively outer spring tongues 18, 19, the first and second at its periphery Contact beads 20, 21 have, which are circumferentially formed above. In order to keep the forces low, the outer surfaces of the contact beads 20, 21 are advantageously designed ball-like. The spring tongues 18, 19 are functionally separated from each other by slots 22, 23 in the circumferential direction and can deflect in the radial direction. In the connected state, the contact beads 20, 21 form a substantially annular contact with inner first and second contact surfaces 24, 25 of the inner conductor 5 and the outer conductor 8 of the connector parts 2, 3. The embodiment of the mechanical connection 13, respectively the spring tongues 18, 19th allows the adapter 4 relative to the first connector part 3 in the lateral direction by a certain angle to tilt α (see. Figures 3 and 5 ). The outer conductor 8 of the first connector part 2 has at its free end on an annular limiting element 9, which is made for example of plastic and is pressed in the embodiment shown in a recess 16 of the outer conductor 8 of the first connector part 2. The limiting element 9 limits the maximum possible lateral tilt angle α of the adapter 4 relative to the first connector part 2, in that the limiting element 9 comes into contact with an annular bead 27 formed on the outer conductor 15 of the adapter 4. Other embodiments are possible. The distance b between the contact bead 21 of the outer conductor 15 and the annular bead 27 is adjusted so that the maximum possible angle a does not exceed a certain extent. The position of the bead 27 defines the point of contact between the outer conductor and the limiting element 9. The limiting element 9 minimizes the possible distance t (cf. FIG. 5 ) between the electrically conductive second outer conductor 15 of the adapter 4 and the electrically conductive first outer conductor 8 so limited that is reduced from the problem due to multiple points of contact and the resulting feedback. By the limiting element prevents the minimum distance t does not fall below a certain level, the phase shift of the phase modulation otherwise occurring is reduced. The second connector part 3 has in the embodiment shown a molded on its outer conductor 8 drogue 26, which simplifies the assembly. In particular, at an angle are adapters 4 or if a lateral offset occurs during assembly, the drogue 26 serves as an assembly aid by safely guiding the free end of the adapter 4 in the space provided for the inner conductor 8.

Figur 5 zeigt eine weitere Ausführungsform eines Verbinders 1 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung. Das Grundprinzip des Verbinders 1 entspricht dem aus den Figuren 1-3. Sofern nichts anderes erläutert wird, weisen sich entsprechende Teile dieselben Bezeichnungen auf. Die Verbinderteile 2, 3 und den Adapter 4 sind in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von schräg oben dargestellt. Zum besseren Verständnis sind die Verbinderteile 2, 3, 4 geschnitten dargestellt, so dass das Innenleben zu erkennen ist. In Figur 5 sind die Verbinderteile, 2, 3 (seitlich) zueinander versetzt angeordnet, wobei der Versatz durch den Adapter 4 kompensiert wird. Im Unterschied zur ersten Ausführungsform gemäss den Figuren 1-4 bildet das Begrenzungselement 9 hier ein Aussengehäuse des ersten Verbinderteils 2. Der Aussenleiter 8 wird von unten her in das Begrenzungselement 9 eingepresst. Das Begrenzungselement 9 ist mit Vorteil aus Kunststoff hergestellt. Ein weiterer Unterschied besteht darin, dass am Aussenleiter 8 des zweiten Verbinderteils 3 ein Fangtrichter 26 aus Kunststoff befestigt ist, der beim Auslenken, respektive seitlichen Abkippen des Adapters 4 als Begrenzungselement dient. Beim Zusammenstecken der Verbinderteile dient der Fangtrichter 26 dazu, den Adapter 4 in die Öffnung 6 des Aussenleiters 8 des zweiten Verbinderteils 3 einzuführen. LISTE DER BEZUGSZEICHEN α Kippwinkel 13 Mechanische Verbindung a Versatz 14 Innenleiter (Adapter) b Abstand Wulst 15 Aussenleiter (Adapter) t Minimaler Abstand 16 Ausnehmung (Aussenleiter 8) 1 Koaxialverbinder 2 Erstes Verbinderteil 17 Loch (Begrenzungselement) 3 Zweites Verbinderteil 4 Adapter 18 Innere Federzungen 5 Innenleiter (Verbinderteil) 19 Äussere Federzungen 6 Öffnung 20 Erster Kontaktwulst 7 Isolator (Verbinderteil) 21 Zweiter Kontaktwulst 8 Aussenleiter (Verbinderteil) 22 Erste Schlitze (Federzungen) 9 Begrenzungselement 23 Zweite Schlitze (Federzungen) 10 Haltewulst (erstes Wirkverbindungsmittel) 24 Erste Kontaktfläche 11 Nut (zweites Wirkverbindungsmittel) 25 Zweite Kontaktfläche 26 Fangtrichter 12 Isolator (Adapter) 27 Wulst (Adapter) FIG. 5 shows a further embodiment of a connector 1 in a perspective view. The basic principle of the connector 1 corresponds to that of the Figures 1-3 , Unless otherwise explained, corresponding parts have the same designations. The connector parts 2, 3 and the adapter 4 are shown in a perspective view obliquely from above. For a better understanding, the connector parts 2, 3, 4 are shown cut, so that the inner life can be seen. In FIG. 5 are the connector parts, 2, 3 (laterally) arranged offset from one another, wherein the offset is compensated by the adapter 4. In contrast to the first embodiment according to the Figures 1-4 here, the limiting element 9 forms an outer housing of the first connector part 2. The outer conductor 8 is pressed from below into the limiting element 9. The limiting element 9 is advantageously made of plastic. Another difference is that the outer conductor 8 of the second connector part 3 a Trap 26 is attached made of plastic, which serves as a limiting element when deflecting, respectively lateral tilting of the adapter 4. When mating the connector parts of the drogue 26 is used to introduce the adapter 4 in the opening 6 of the outer conductor 8 of the second connector part 3. <b> LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS </ b> α tilt angle 13 Mechanical connection a offset 14 Inner conductor (adapter) b Distance bead 15 Outer conductor (adapter) t Minimum distance 16 Recess (outer conductor 8) 1 coaxial 2 First connector part 17 Hole (delimiting element) 3 Second connector part 4 adapter 18 Internal spring tongues 5 Inner conductor (connector part) 19 External spring tongues 6 opening 20 First contact bead 7 Insulator (connector part) 21 Second contact bead 8th Outer conductor (connector part) 22 First slots (spring tongues) 9 limiting element 23 Second slots (spring tongues) 10 Retaining bead (first operative connection means) 24 First contact area 11 Groove (second active agent) 25 Second contact surface 26 drogue 12 Isolator (adapter) 27 Bead (adapter)

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  1. A coaxial connector (1) having a first and a second connector part (2, 3) and an adapter (4) arranged between said connector parts, wherein the adapter (4) is arranged so as to be tiltable sideways in the mounted state in an opening (6) of an outer conductor (8) of the first connector part (2), characterised in thata delimiting element (9) made from isolating material which is arranged in the region of the inlet of the opening (6) between the outer conductor (8) of the first connector part (2) and a second outer conductor (15) of the adapter (4) which delimits the lateral deflection of the adapter and the minimal possible distance between the second outer conductor (15) of the adapter (4) and the outer conductor (8) of the first connector part.
  2. The coaxial connector (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the delimiting element (6) is circular and has a hole (17).
  3. The coaxial connector (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the hole (17) is cylindrical or conical.
  4. The coaxial connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the delimiting element (6) is arranged in a recess (16) of the outer conductor (8) of the first connector part (2).
  5. The coaxial connector (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the delimiting element (6) is pressed into the recess (16) and/or is snapped into place and/or glued in.
  6. The coaxial connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the delimiting element (6) is part of an outer housing of the first connector part (2).
  7. The coaxial connector (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the outer conductor (8) of the first connector part (2) is pressed into the delimiting element (6).
  8. The coaxial connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the delimiting element (6) is manufactured from plastic.
  9. The coaxial connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the delimiting element (6) is manufactured from an elastic material which exerts a return force on the adapter (4) in the case of deformation by said adapter (4).
  10. The coaxial connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer conductor (15) of the adapter (4) has a circumferential bead (27) which interacts with the delimiting element (6).
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