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EP2896092B1
EP2896092B1 EP13742391.9A EP13742391A EP2896092B1 EP 2896092 B1 EP2896092 B1 EP 2896092B1 EP 13742391 A EP13742391 A EP 13742391A EP 2896092 B1 EP2896092 B1 EP 2896092B1
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Martin Zebhauser
Willem Blakborn
Helmut MÜHLFELLNER
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/22—Contacts for co-operating by abutting
    • H01R13/24—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted
    • H01R13/2464—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted characterized by the contact point
    • H01R13/2492—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted characterized by the contact point multiple contact points
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/03—Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating, or coating materials
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/10—Sockets for co-operation with pins or blades
    • H01R13/11—Resilient sockets
    • H01R13/111—Resilient sockets co-operating with pins having a circular transverse section
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/22—Contacts for co-operating by abutting
    • H01R13/24—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted
    • H01R13/2407—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted characterized by the resilient means
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/22—Contacts for co-operating by abutting
    • H01R13/24—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted
    • H01R13/2442—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted with a single cantilevered beam
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/26—Pin or blade contacts for sliding co-operation on one side only
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H01R13/6581—Shield structure
    • H01R13/6582—Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector

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  • the invention relates to a contact element having at least one contact point for contacting a contact surface of a mating contact element.
  • Such contact elements come u.a. used in connectors, via the conductors for the transmission of electrical power or signals are connected to each other.
  • the contact element In order to achieve a low-loss transmission of the electrical energy or the signals, it is necessary that the contact element permanently contacts the contact surface of the mating contact element.
  • External influences such as in particular mechanical loads on the connector, a vibration load or thermal influences must not significantly affect the transmission capacity.
  • the contact elements may be formed, for example in the form of a spring tab, which is elastically deflected in contact with the mating contact element.
  • Contact elements often comprise a base body made of metal, which is provided with a coating which, in relation to the material of the base body u.a. characterized by a better contact resistance in conjunction with the mating contact element.
  • the coating wears out relatively quickly in the case of a vibration load, i. is removed.
  • the contact resistance may increase and the contact element or the entire plug connection in which it is used become unusable.
  • the present invention seeks to improve a generic contact element in terms of life.
  • a contact part with a plurality of contact elements according to the invention and a system comprising a contact element according to the invention or a contact part according to the invention and a complementary mating contact element are the subject matter of the independent claims.
  • Advantageous embodiments of the contact element according to the invention and the contact part according to the invention are the subject of the dependent claims and will become apparent from the following description of the invention.
  • a generic contact element for electrically contacting a contact surface of a mating contact element is further developed in that at least two contact points are formed, the two contact points differing in their new state with respect to their distance to the contact surface of the mating contact element, so that contacted in new condition, a first of the contact points the contact surface and after a defined wear of the first contact point, the second contact point (possibly together with the first contact point) contacts the contact surface.
  • a contact element is created whose lifetime can be multiplied compared to generic contact elements, if necessary, since a plurality of contact points are formed which successively enable the transmission of electrical supply energy or signals with low contact resistance.
  • the contact element has a base body and a coating applied to the base body (in at least one section), wherein the second contact point contacts the contact surface, if the coating is reduced or removed in terms of wear in the region of the first contact point.
  • the base body may preferably be formed of metal and in particular a metal based on copper and the coating may also be formed on the basis of a metal and in particular of nickel.
  • the basic body can also be formed from a (possibly electrically conductive) plastic, which in turn can preferably be provided with a metallic coating.
  • At least one, preferably all, of the contact points are / is formed by a (preferably three-dimensionally) curved and, in particular, part-spherical section of a surface of the contact element.
  • a contact point can be obtained, which is further unaffected in terms of positional tolerances of the contact element to the contact surface.
  • the distance difference of the two contact points in the new state of the contact element may preferably be only about 0.02 mm to 0.03 mm. If the contact element comprises a base body with coating, this may also correspond to the preferred thickness of the coating, wherein it may be particularly preferred that the distance difference is slightly smaller than the thickness of the coating. This can ensure that the second contact point the Contact surface already contacted when the coating is completely removed at the first contact point.
  • the contact element according to the invention can advantageously be designed as a spring tab. This allows a simple and cost-effective production of a spring-loaded on the contact surface of the mating contact element adjacent contact element.
  • the invention further relates to a contact part having a plurality of contact elements formed as spring tabs, which are arranged in the form of a spring cage.
  • a “spring cage” is understood to mean a contact part whose contact elements are provided in a spatial arrangement, so that they in particular contact a contact surface of the mating contact element which extends spatially (and thus not completely flat).
  • a spring cage can provide an annular arrangement of the contact elements.
  • the spring cage is (preferably) integrally formed as a bent sheet metal component and in particular as a stamped and bent component.
  • the invention relates to a system comprising a contact element according to the invention or a contact part according to the invention and a mating contact element with a contact surface for contacting the contact element or elements.
  • the contact element according to the invention or the contact part or the system according to the invention is particularly preferably suitable for transmitting high-frequency signals (RF signals).
  • the Fig. 1 to 4 show an embodiment of a system according to the invention with a contact part 1 according to the invention with a plurality of contact elements 2, which contact a mating contact element 3.
  • the system is used to transmit RF signals.
  • the contact part 1 according to the invention is in the form of a spring cage. This is formed by a stamped and bent component with a circular cross section, in the jacket of which the contact elements 2 in the form of spring tabs are integrally integrated.
  • the spring basket (or a main body thereof) is made of a metallic material, such as metal. Spring bronze. Furthermore, a coating may be provided for the base body, e.g. may be based on nickel and can improve the contact resistance between the contact part 1 and the mating contact element 3 in comparison to the spring bronze.
  • the contact elements 2 each form a contact area at their free end.
  • two contact points 4, 5 are provided in these contact areas, which are each formed by the outside of a part-spherical section of the contact elements 2.
  • These Partially spherical sections can be introduced into the contact elements 2 in a simple manner by a forming process.
  • the contact elements 2 are elastically deformed radially outward. As a result, the contact elements 2 are spring-loaded against a contact surface 6 formed by the outside of the mating contact element.
  • the system If the system is permanently exposed to vibrations, i. a vibration load, or a plurality of plug and release movements, in which the contact part 1 is slidably moved on the contact surface 6 of the mating contact element 3 exposed, it can lead to wear of the first contact points 4, in particular to a (partial) removal the coating leads to the first contact points 4.
  • This increasing wear causes the second contact points 5 of the contact elements 2 to approach the contact surface 6 of the mating contact element 3 and contact them at some point. This is preferably done shortly before the coating is completely removed at the first contact points 4.
  • the then present in full strength at the second contact points 5 coating then ensures a further good transmission of the RF signals with a relatively low contact resistance.
  • first (4) and second (5) (and possibly several more) contact points per contact element 2 are provided.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kontaktelement mit mindestens einer Kontaktstelle zur Kontaktierung einer Kontaktfläche eines Gegenkontaktelements.The invention relates to a contact element having at least one contact point for contacting a contact surface of a mating contact element.

Derartige Kontaktelemente kommen u.a. in Steckverbindern zum Einsatz, über die Leiter zur Übertragung von elektrischer Versorgungsenergie oder von Signalen miteinander verbunden werden. Um eine verlustarme Übertragung der elektrischen Energie oder der Signale zu erreichen, ist erforderlich, dass das Kontaktelement die Kontaktfläche des Gegenkontaktelements dauerhaft kontaktiert. Äußere Einflüsse, wie insbesondere mechanische Belastungen der Steckverbindung, eine Schwingungsbelastung oder auch thermische Einflüsse dürfen die Übertragungsfähigkeit nicht wesentlich beeinflussen.Such contact elements come u.a. used in connectors, via the conductors for the transmission of electrical power or signals are connected to each other. In order to achieve a low-loss transmission of the electrical energy or the signals, it is necessary that the contact element permanently contacts the contact surface of the mating contact element. External influences, such as in particular mechanical loads on the connector, a vibration load or thermal influences must not significantly affect the transmission capacity.

Um einen dauerhaften Kontakt der Kontaktstelle des Kontaktelements mit der Kontaktfläche des Gegenkontaktelements zu erzielen, ist bekannt, die Kontaktstelle federbelastet gegen die Kontaktfläche zu drücken, wodurch mögliche Relativbewegungen von Kontaktstelle und Kontaktfläche ausgeglichen werden. Dazu können die Kontaktelemente beispielsweise in Form einer Federlasche ausgebildet sein, die bei einem Kontakt mit dem Gegenkontaktelement elastisch ausgelenkt ist.In order to achieve a permanent contact of the contact point of the contact element with the contact surface of the mating contact element, it is known to press the contact point spring-loaded against the contact surface, whereby possible relative movements of contact point and contact surface are compensated. For this purpose, the contact elements may be formed, for example in the form of a spring tab, which is elastically deflected in contact with the mating contact element.

Kontaktelemente umfassen häufig einen Grundkörper aus Metall, der mit einer Beschichtung versehen ist, die sich gegenüber dem Werkstoff des Grundkörpers u.a. durch einen besseren Übergangswiderstand in Verbindung mit dem Gegenkontaktelement auszeichnet. Als problematisch hat sich teilweise bei solchen Kontaktelementen gezeigt, dass die Beschichtung bei einer Schwingungsbelastung relativ schnell verschleißt, d.h. abgetragen wird. Dadurch kann sich der Übergangswiderstand erhöhen und das Kontaktelement bzw. die gesamte Steckverbindung, in der dieses zum Einsatz kommt, unbrauchbar werden.Contact elements often comprise a base body made of metal, which is provided with a coating which, in relation to the material of the base body u.a. characterized by a better contact resistance in conjunction with the mating contact element. In some cases it has been found to be problematic with such contact elements that the coating wears out relatively quickly in the case of a vibration load, i. is removed. As a result, the contact resistance may increase and the contact element or the entire plug connection in which it is used become unusable.

Das Dokument US 4 778 231 A offenbart ein Kontaktelement und ein Gegenkontaktelement gemäss der Präambel vom Anspruch 1.The document US 4 778 231 A discloses a contact element and a mating contact element according to the preamble of claim 1.

Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik lag der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein gattungsgemäßes Kontaktelement hinsichtlich der Lebensdauer zu verbessern.Based on this prior art, the present invention seeks to improve a generic contact element in terms of life.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Kontaktelement gemäß Anspruch 1 gelöst. Ein Kontaktteil mit einer Mehrzahl erfindungsgemäßer Kontaktelemente sowie ein System aus einem erfindungsgemäßen Kontaktelement bzw. einem erfindungsgemäßen Kontaktteil sowie einem komplementären Gegenkontaktelement sind Gegenstand der nebengeordneten Ansprüche. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen des erfindungsgemäßen Kontaktelements sowie des erfindungsgemäßen Kontaktteils sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche und ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung der Erfindung.This object is achieved by a contact element according to claim 1. A contact part with a plurality of contact elements according to the invention and a system comprising a contact element according to the invention or a contact part according to the invention and a complementary mating contact element are the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments of the contact element according to the invention and the contact part according to the invention are the subject of the dependent claims and will become apparent from the following description of the invention.

Erfindungsgemäß wird ein gattungsgemäßes Kontaktelement zur elektrischen Kontaktierung einer Kontaktfläche eines Gegenkontaktelements dadurch weitergebildet, dass mindestens zwei Kontaktstellen ausgebildet sind, wobei die beiden Kontaktstellen sich im Neuzustand bezüglich ihres Abstands zu der Kontaktfläche des Gegenkontaktelements unterscheiden, so dass im Neuzustand eine erste der Kontaktstellen die Kontaktfläche kontaktiert und nach einem definierten Verschleiß der ersten Kontaktstelle die zweite Kontaktstelle (ggf. gemeinsam mit der ersten Kontaktstelle) die Kontaktfläche kontaktiert.According to the invention, a generic contact element for electrically contacting a contact surface of a mating contact element is further developed in that at least two contact points are formed, the two contact points differing in their new state with respect to their distance to the contact surface of the mating contact element, so that contacted in new condition, a first of the contact points the contact surface and after a defined wear of the first contact point, the second contact point (possibly together with the first contact point) contacts the contact surface.

Dadurch wird ein Kontaktelement geschaffen, dessen Lebensdauer gegenüber gattungsgemäßen Kontaktelementen ggf. vervielfacht werden kann, da mehrere Kontaktstellen ausgebildet werden, die nacheinander die Übertragung von elektrischer Versorgungsenergie oder Signalen mit geringem Übergangswiderstand ermöglichen.As a result, a contact element is created whose lifetime can be multiplied compared to generic contact elements, if necessary, since a plurality of contact points are formed which successively enable the transmission of electrical supply energy or signals with low contact resistance.

Vorzugsweise kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Kontaktelement einen Grundkörper und eine auf den Grundkörper (in zumindest einem Abschnitt) aufgebrachte Beschichtung aufweist, wobei die zweite Kontaktstelle die Kontaktfläche kontaktiert, wenn die Beschichtung im Bereich der ersten Kontaktstelle verschleißbedingt in ihrer Stärke verringert oder entfernt ist. Dabei kann der Grundkörper vorzugsweise aus Metall und insbesondere einem Metall auf Basis von Kupfer ausgebildet sein und die Beschichtung ebenfalls auf Basis eine Metalls und insbesondere von Nickel ausgebildet sein. Alternativ kann der Grundkörper aber auch aus einem (ggf. elektrisch leitfähigen) Kunststoff ausgebildet sein, der wiederum vorzugsweise mit einer metallischen Beschichtung versehen sein kann.Preferably, it may be provided that the contact element has a base body and a coating applied to the base body (in at least one section), wherein the second contact point contacts the contact surface, if the coating is reduced or removed in terms of wear in the region of the first contact point. In this case, the base body may preferably be formed of metal and in particular a metal based on copper and the coating may also be formed on the basis of a metal and in particular of nickel. Alternatively, however, the basic body can also be formed from a (possibly electrically conductive) plastic, which in turn can preferably be provided with a metallic coating.

Weiterhin bevorzugt kann vorgesehen sein, dass zumindest eine, vorzugsweise alle der Kontaktstellen von einem (vorzugsweise dreidimensional) gekrümmt verlaufenden und insbesondere teilsphärisch ausgebildeten Abschnitt einer Oberfläche des Kontaktelements ausgebildet ist/sind. Dadurch kann eine Kontaktstelle erhalten werden, die hinsichtlich Positionstoleranzen des Kontaktelements zu der Kontaktfläche weitergehend unbeeinflusst ist.Further preferably, it may be provided that at least one, preferably all, of the contact points are / is formed by a (preferably three-dimensionally) curved and, in particular, part-spherical section of a surface of the contact element. Thereby, a contact point can be obtained, which is further unaffected in terms of positional tolerances of the contact element to the contact surface.

Der Abstandsunterschied der beiden Kontaktstellen im Neuzustand des Kontaktelements kann vorzugsweise nur ca. 0,02 mm bis 0,03 mm betragen. Sofern das Kontaktelement einen Grundkörper mit Beschichtung umfasst, kann dies auch der bevorzugten Stärke der Beschichtung entsprechen, wobei besonders bevorzugt vorgesehen sein kann, dass der Abstandsunterschied geringfügig kleiner als die Dicke der Beschichtung ist. Dadurch kann sichergestellt werden, dass die zweite Kontaktstelle die Kontaktfläche bereits kontaktiert, wenn die Beschichtung an der ersten Kontaktstelle vollständig abgetragen ist.The distance difference of the two contact points in the new state of the contact element may preferably be only about 0.02 mm to 0.03 mm. If the contact element comprises a base body with coating, this may also correspond to the preferred thickness of the coating, wherein it may be particularly preferred that the distance difference is slightly smaller than the thickness of the coating. This can ensure that the second contact point the Contact surface already contacted when the coating is completely removed at the first contact point.

Das erfindungsgemäße Kontaktelement kann vorteilhafterweise als Federlasche ausgebildet sein. Dies ermöglicht eine einfache und kostengünstige Herstellung eines federbelastet an der Kontaktfläche des Gegenkontaktelements anliegenden Kontaktelements.The contact element according to the invention can advantageously be designed as a spring tab. This allows a simple and cost-effective production of a spring-loaded on the contact surface of the mating contact element adjacent contact element.

Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein Kontaktteil mit einer Mehrzahl an als Federlaschen ausgebildeten Kontaktelementen, die in Form eines Federkorbs angeordnet sind.The invention further relates to a contact part having a plurality of contact elements formed as spring tabs, which are arranged in the form of a spring cage.

Dabei wird unter einem "Federkorb" ein Kontaktteil verstanden, dessen Kontaktelemente in einer räumlichen Anordnung vorgesehen sind, so dass diese insbesondere eine räumlich (und somit nicht vollständig eben) verlaufende Kontaktfläche des Gegenkontaktelements kontaktieren. Insbesondere kann ein solcher Federkorb eine ringförmige Anordnung der Kontaktelemente vorsehen.In this case, a "spring cage" is understood to mean a contact part whose contact elements are provided in a spatial arrangement, so that they in particular contact a contact surface of the mating contact element which extends spatially (and thus not completely flat). In particular, such a spring cage can provide an annular arrangement of the contact elements.

Dabei kann weiterhin bevorzugt vorgesehen sein, dass der Federkorb (vorzugsweise) einstückig als gebogenes Blechbauteil und insbesondere als Stanzbiegebauteil ausgebildet ist.In this case, it can furthermore preferably be provided that the spring cage is (preferably) integrally formed as a bent sheet metal component and in particular as a stamped and bent component.

Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung ein System aus einem erfindungsgemäßen Kontaktelement oder einem erfindungsgemäßen Kontaktteil und einem Gegenkontaktelement mit einer Kontaktfläche zur Kontaktierung des oder der Kontaktelemente.Furthermore, the invention relates to a system comprising a contact element according to the invention or a contact part according to the invention and a mating contact element with a contact surface for contacting the contact element or elements.

Das erfindungsgemäße Kontaktelement bzw. das erfindungsgemäße Kontaktteil bzw. das erfindungsgemäße System eignet sich besonders bevorzugt zur Übertragung von Hochfrequenzsignalen (HF-Signalen).The contact element according to the invention or the contact part or the system according to the invention is particularly preferably suitable for transmitting high-frequency signals (RF signals).

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. In den Zeichnungen zeigt:

Fig. 1:
in einer Seitenansicht ein erfindungsgemäßes Kontaktteil in Form eines Federkorbs;
Fig. 2:
das Kontaktteil gemäß Fig. 1 in einer perspektivischen Ansicht;
Fig. 3:
in einem Längsschnitt einen Teil eines erfindungsgemäßen Systems aus dem Kontaktteil gemäß den Fig. 1 und 2 und einem Gegenkontaktelement; und
Fig. 4:
einen vergrößerten Ausschnitt (IV) aus der Fig. 3.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings. In the drawings shows:
Fig. 1:
in a side view of an inventive contact part in the form of a spring basket;
Fig. 2:
the contact part according to Fig. 1 in a perspective view;
3:
in a longitudinal section a part of a system according to the invention from the contact part according to the Fig. 1 and 2 and a mating contact element; and
4:
an enlarged section (IV) of the Fig. 3 ,

Die Fig. 1 bis 4 zeigen eine Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Systems mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Kontaktteil 1 mit einer Mehrzahl an Kontaktelementen 2, die ein Gegenkontaktelement 3 kontaktieren. Das System dient zur Übertragung von HF-Signalen.The Fig. 1 to 4 show an embodiment of a system according to the invention with a contact part 1 according to the invention with a plurality of contact elements 2, which contact a mating contact element 3. The system is used to transmit RF signals.

Das erfindungsgemäße Kontaktteil 1 ist in Form eines Federkorbs ausgebildet. Dieser wird von einem Stanzbiegebauteil mit einem kreisförmigen Querschnitt gebildet, in dessen Mantel die Kontaktelemente 2 in Form von Federlaschen einstückig integriert sind.The contact part 1 according to the invention is in the form of a spring cage. This is formed by a stamped and bent component with a circular cross section, in the jacket of which the contact elements 2 in the form of spring tabs are integrally integrated.

Der Federkorb (bzw. ein Grundkörper davon) besteht aus einem metallischen Werkstoff, wie z.B. Federbronze. Weiterhin kann eine Beschichtung für den Grundkörper vorgesehen sein, die z.B. auf Basis von Nickel sein kann und den Übergangswiderstand zwischen dem Kontaktteil 1 und dem Gegenkontaktelement 3 im Vergleich zu der Federbronze verbessern kann.The spring basket (or a main body thereof) is made of a metallic material, such as metal. Spring bronze. Furthermore, a coating may be provided for the base body, e.g. may be based on nickel and can improve the contact resistance between the contact part 1 and the mating contact element 3 in comparison to the spring bronze.

Die Kontaktelemente 2 bilden an Ihrem freien Ende jeweils einen Kontaktbereich aus. In diesen Kontaktbereichen sind jeweils zwei Kontaktstellen 4, 5 vorgesehen, die jeweils von der Außenseite eines teilsphärischen Abschnitts der Kontaktelemente 2 ausgebildet werden. Diese teilsphärischen Abschnitte können auf einfache Weise durch einen Umformprozess in die Kontaktelemente 2 eingebracht werden.The contact elements 2 each form a contact area at their free end. In each case, two contact points 4, 5 are provided in these contact areas, which are each formed by the outside of a part-spherical section of the contact elements 2. These Partially spherical sections can be introduced into the contact elements 2 in a simple manner by a forming process.

Sofern das in Form eines Steckers ausgebildete Gegenkontaktelement 3 in den Federkorb eingesteckt ist, sind die Kontaktelemente 2 radial nach außen elastisch deformiert. Dadurch liegen die Kontaktelemente 2 federbelastet an einer von der Außenseite des Gegenkontaktelements ausgebildeten Kontaktfläche 6 an.If the formed in the form of a plug counter contact element 3 is inserted into the spring cage, the contact elements 2 are elastically deformed radially outward. As a result, the contact elements 2 are spring-loaded against a contact surface 6 formed by the outside of the mating contact element.

Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass im Neuzustand des Kontaktteils 1 lediglich eine erste, die näher am freien Ende der jeweiligen Federlasche angeordnete Kontaktstelle 4 die Kontaktfläche 6 kontaktiert. Zwischen der jeweiligen zweiten Kontaktstelle 5 und der Kontaktfläche 6 ist dagegen ein definierter Abstand von ca. 0,02 mm bis 0,03 mm vorgesehen (vgl. Fig. 4). Im Neuzustand sorgen somit alleine die ersten Kontaktstellen 4 der Kontaktelemente 2 für die Übertragung der HF-Signale von dem Kontaktteil 1 auf das Gegenkontaktelement 3.According to the invention, it is provided that in the new state of the contact part 1, only a first contact point 4 arranged closer to the free end of the respective spring tongue contacts the contact surface 6. By contrast, a defined distance of approximately 0.02 mm to 0.03 mm is provided between the respective second contact point 5 and the contact surface 6 (cf. Fig. 4 ). In the new state, therefore, only the first contact points 4 of the contact elements 2 ensure the transmission of the RF signals from the contact part 1 to the counter contact element 3.

Wird das System dauerhaft Vibrationen, d.h. einer Schwingungsbelastung, oder eine Vielzahl von Steck- und Lösebewegungen, bei denen das Kontaktteil 1 gleitend auf der Kontaktfläche 6 des Gegenkontaktelements 3 bewegt wird, ausgesetzt, kann es zu einem Verschleiß der ersten Kontaktstellen 4 kommen, die insbesondere zu einem (Teil-)Abtrag der Beschichtung an den ersten Kontaktstellen 4 führt. Dieser zunehmende Verschleiß führt dazu, dass sich die zweiten Kontaktstellen 5 der Kontaktelemente 2 der Kontaktfläche 6 des Gegenkontaktelements 3 annähern und diese irgendwann kontaktieren. Dies erfolgt vorzugsweise kurz bevor die Beschichtung an den ersten Kontaktstellen 4 vollständig abgetragen ist. Die dann noch in vollständiger Stärke an den zweiten Kontaktstellen 5 vorliegende Beschichtung sorgt dann für eine weiterhin gute Übertragung der HF-Signale mit einem relativ geringen Übergangswiderstand.If the system is permanently exposed to vibrations, i. a vibration load, or a plurality of plug and release movements, in which the contact part 1 is slidably moved on the contact surface 6 of the mating contact element 3 exposed, it can lead to wear of the first contact points 4, in particular to a (partial) removal the coating leads to the first contact points 4. This increasing wear causes the second contact points 5 of the contact elements 2 to approach the contact surface 6 of the mating contact element 3 and contact them at some point. This is preferably done shortly before the coating is completely removed at the first contact points 4. The then present in full strength at the second contact points 5 coating then ensures a further good transmission of the RF signals with a relatively low contact resistance.

Selbstverständlich besteht die Möglichkeit, auch mehr als zwei, z.B. drei Kontaktstellen an einigen oder allen Kontaktelementen 2 vorzusehen, wobei z.B. die dritten Kontaktstellen im Neuzustand des Kontaktteils um vorzugsweise den gleichen Abstand von den zweiten Kontaktstellen 5 versetzt vorgesehen sind, wie die zweiten Kontaktstellen 5 von den ersten Kontaktstellen 4 beabstandet sind.Of course, there is the possibility of more than two, for example three Provide pads on some or all of the contact elements 2, wherein, for example, the third contact points in the new state of the contact part are provided offset by preferably the same distance from the second contact points 5, as the second contact points 5 are spaced from the first contact points 4.

Ebenso besteht die Möglichkeit, dass mehrere erste (4) und mehrere zweite (5) (und ggf. mehrere weitere) Kontaktstellen je Kontaktelement 2 vorgesehen sind.It is also possible that a plurality of first (4) and a plurality of second (5) (and possibly several more) contact points per contact element 2 are provided.

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  1. System having a contact element (2) for making electrical contact with a contact surface (6) of a mating contact element (3) and the mating contact element (3) with the contact surface (6) for making contact with the contact element (2),
    wherein the contact element (2) has a base body which at least in one section is provided with a coating and a contact region which forms at least two contact points (4, 5),
    characterised in that
    the two contact points (4, 5) are distinguished from one another in the new state in respect of the distance from the contact surface (6) of the mating contact element (3), so that in the new state a first (4) contact point makes contact with the contact surface (6) and, after a defined amount of wear of the first contact point (4), the second contact point (5) makes contact with the contact surface (6),
    wherein the second contact point (5) makes contact with the contact surface (6) when the coating in the region of the first contact point (4) has been removed through wear.
  2. System according to claim 1, characterised in that at least one of the contact points (4, 5) is formed by a curved section of a surface of the contact element (2).
  3. System according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the difference in distance amounts to approx. 0.02 mm to 0.03 mm.
  4. System according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the contact element (2) is designed as a spring tab.
  5. System according to one of the preceding claims with a contact part (1), with a plurality of contact elements (2) which are arranged in the form of a spring cage.
  6. System according to claim 5, characterised in that the contact part (1) is designed as a bent sheet metal component.
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