EP2920850A1 - Rj45 connector comprising strain relief arrangement - Google Patents

Rj45 connector comprising strain relief arrangement

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EP2920850A1
EP2920850A1 EP13794862.6A EP13794862A EP2920850A1 EP 2920850 A1 EP2920850 A1 EP 2920850A1 EP 13794862 A EP13794862 A EP 13794862A EP 2920850 A1 EP2920850 A1 EP 2920850A1
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clamping element
connector
cable
housing
plug
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Karsten Krome
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Phoenix Contact GmbH and Co KG
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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
    • H01R13/58—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable
    • H01R13/582—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable the cable being clamped between assembled parts of the housing
    • H01R13/5829—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable the cable being clamped between assembled parts of the housing the clamping part being flexibly or hingedly connected to the housing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/58—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable
    • H01R13/5837—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable specially adapted for accommodating various sized cables

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  • the present invention relates to an RJ45 plug with a connector housing having an insertion opening for insertion of a cable, and a strain relief device, which is designed, the cable on the outside of the
  • RJ45 connectors are used for data cabling, especially according to the twisted pair standard.
  • a data cable according to this state comprises eight individual wires, which can be connected via the RJ45 plug with a corresponding socket. To do this, the individual wires of the cable must be contacted in the RJ45 plug.
  • Strain relief device provided with the cable as a whole is clamped to the RJ45 connector.
  • the wires can not be torn from their contacts under a tensile load, whereby the RJ45 connector is protected from damage by mechanical stress.
  • Strain relief devices can use cables
  • the object of the invention is therefore to specify an RJ45 plug of the above-mentioned type, which enables easy and reliable clamping of cables of different diameters and is easy to assemble.
  • the object is achieved by a RJ45 plug with a connector housing, the one
  • strain relief means comprises a first and a second clamping element, which in the circumferential direction
  • Plug housing are arranged, the first clamping element is held in the direction of the second clamping element pivotally mounted on the connector housing, the first clamping element on its side facing the second clamping element has an arc shape, and the strain relief device
  • Fixing means with which the first clamping element relative to the second clamping element in a plurality
  • Verschwenkpositionen is fixable.
  • the basic idea of the present invention is therefore that
  • Adjust the strain relief device by pivoting the first clamping element for clamping cables with different diameters. This is done by the plurality of pivoting positions in which cables with different diameters can be clamped.
  • the arch shape of the first clamping element causes a reliable
  • the first clamping element is preferably designed so that a power transmission from the first clamping element is perpendicular to the cable.
  • the cable thus lies tangentially against the arch form of the first clamping element.
  • the second clamping member may be fixedly held on the connector housing, or in accordance with the first
  • Clamping element also be pivoted.
  • the clamping takes place in the latter case by pivoting the
  • the second clamping element can have an arched shape.
  • the strain relief can be mounted as a whole unit of the connector housing.
  • the strain relief device is formed from components and / or assemblies that are individually attached to the connector housing.
  • the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the connector housing has a first and a second housing shell, and the first clamping element is held on the first housing shell and the second clamping element on the second housing shell.
  • the cable can easily into the connector housing be introduced as threading through the
  • Strain relief device can thus be in one
  • Insert plug housing and then close it around the cable so that the cable is clamped in a closed state of the plug housing.
  • the strain relief can only be closed after connecting the housing shells for clamping the cable.
  • the insertion opening is particularly preferred in a connection region of the two
  • the insertion opening can be designed as a recess in any housing shell, which is closed when connecting the housing shells. Also, the insertion of two
  • Housing shells are formed when connecting the housing shells. Thus, the cable does not have to go through the
  • Insertion be threaded into the connector housing, since the insertion is closed only after the introduction of the cable. Also, the connection of wires of the cable with a board of the RJ45 connector, which is preferably fixedly attached to the connector housing, particularly preferably on the second housing shell, thus easy
  • the board may be a separate component that is not fixedly connected to the connector housing. Accordingly, the wires of the cable outside the connector housing can be connected to the board, the board can then be inserted into the connector housing, and subsequently the housing shells can be interconnected.
  • the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the first and the second housing shell in one of the insertion opening
  • the RJ45 connector can be provided fully assembled for use or connection to the cable.
  • the opening or closing of the connector housing can be realized in accordance with the pivoting of the housing shells.
  • the production and delivery of the RJ45 connector is preferably such that the
  • Plug housing is open. More preferably, the two housing shells are locked in the open position. Thus, the installation of the RJ45 connector with low
  • the two housing shells are designed with connecting means with which the two
  • Housing shells can be connected to each other after pivoting.
  • the connecting means can on
  • the connecting means are preferred as
  • the connecting means are designed such that the connection of the two housing shells is detachable.
  • the RJ45 plug is further developed such that the first clamping element on its side facing the second clamping element with engaging means for engaging in a casing of the
  • the engagement means improve the fixation of the cable in the strain relief device.
  • the engagement means can be designed differently, for example as ribs or hooks.
  • the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the first clamping element is designed with a plurality of engagement means, and the engagement means are arranged spaced apart in the insertion direction of the cable.
  • each engagement means can engage in the cable.
  • the RJ45 plug is further developed such that the second clamping element on its side facing the first clamping element with engaging means for engaging in a casing of the
  • the engagement means improve the fixation of the cable in the strain relief device.
  • the engagement means can be designed differently, for example as ribs or hooks.
  • the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the first clamping element on its side facing the second clamping element and the second clamping element on its side facing the first clamping element are designed with engagement means for engaging in a sheath of the cable.
  • the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the engagement means are designed as spikes. Mandrels can be easily mounted in any position to effect fixation of the cable in the strain relief device.
  • the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the first clamping element Detent means for locking with corresponding counter-locking means of the strain relief device, wherein defined by the latching means and counter-latching detent positions correspond to the pivoting positions.
  • the locking means the strain relief can be easily adapted to cables with different outer diameters. Design and arrangement of the locking means and counter-locking means can be chosen arbitrarily.
  • the counter-locking means may be formed on or in the connector housing.
  • the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the counter-locking means are formed on the second clamping element.
  • the locking is thus effected only by the two clamping elements. Additional components are not required, resulting in a simple construction of the strain relief. The installation of the cable to the RJ45 connector is facilitated because no additional locking means or
  • the second clamping element can be held either fixed or also pivotable on the connector housing.
  • the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the first and / or the second clamping element opposite side walls
  • Counter-locking means are formed on the side walls.
  • the cable is completely enclosed by the two clamping elements and reliably positioned and held.
  • the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the first and / or the second clamping element at its the other
  • Clamping element facing side has a convex cross-section. Due to the convex cross section, the respective clamping element adapts to the peripheral surface of the cable, so that there is a large contact surface of the first and / or second clamping element with the cable. Also, the cable is characterized by the convex shape in the
  • FIG. 1 shows an RJ45 plug with a plug housing and a strain relief device in the open state according to a preferred embodiment of the invention in a perspective view from the side of the strain relief
  • Fig. 2 shows the RJ45 connector of Figure 1 in one
  • FIG. 3 shows the RJ45 plug in the view from FIG. 1 with an inserted cable of small diameter in the closed state
  • Fig. 4 shows the RJ45 plug with the inserted cable according to
  • Fig. 5 shows the RJ45 plug in the view of FIG. 1 with an inserted cable with a middle
  • Fig. 6 shows the RJ45 plug with the inserted cable according to
  • FIG. 7 shows the RJ45 plug in the view from FIG. 1 with an inserted large diameter cable in the closed state
  • Fig. 8 shows the RJ45 plug with the inserted cable according to
  • the RJ45 plug 1 comprises a plug housing 2, which has an upper, first and a lower, second housing shell 3, 4, wherein an insertion opening 5 for insertion of a cable 6 is formed between the two housing shells 3, 4 on an end side of the plug housing 2 ,
  • Insertion opening 5 is arranged in a connecting region of the two housing shells 3, 4 and as two
  • the first and the second housing shell 3, 4 are held in a region opposite to the insertion opening 5 pivotally to each other. Accordingly, the insertion opening 5 is formed when connecting the housing shells 3, 4.
  • the RJ45 connector 1 further includes a
  • the first clamping element 11 has at its the second
  • the clamping elements 11, 12 have at their respective other clamping element 12, 11 side facing thorns 13 as engagement means for
  • the first clamping element 11 has a plurality of thorns 13 in the insertion / longitudinal direction of the cable 6, i. along the arcuate shape, are arranged spaced.
  • the first and the second clamping element 11, 12 are each with two to the other clamping element 12, 11th
  • Side walls 14, 15 are arranged and designed such that, upon pivoting of the first clamping element 11 in Direction to the second clamping element 12 increasingly cover each other. On the side walls 14, 15 are
  • corresponding latching means 16 and counter-latching means 17 are formed, with which the first clamping element 11 in a plurality of pivoting positions on the second clamping element 12 can be fixed.
  • the pivoting positions are through
  • the locking means 16 and counter-locking means 17 are designed as corresponding projections 16, 17, wherein on the first clamping element 11, a plurality of projections 16 is arranged spaced apart in the pivoting direction in order to realize the various locking positions.
  • the projections 16, 17 have a triangular-shaped profile, so that the projections 16, 17 during pivoting of the first
  • the connector housing 2 is opened by the first housing shell 3 is pivoted away from the second housing shell 4 upwards, whereby the interior of the
  • Plug housing 2 is exposed. Simultaneously with the first housing shell 3, the first clamping element 11 is pivoted upwards.
  • the RJ45 connector 1 comprises a board, which is not shown in the figures, for connection to the wires of the cable 6.
  • the board is firmly held on the second housing shell 4.
  • For making the connection is the Cable 6 placed on the second clamping element 12 so that the wires extend into the connector housing 2. There, the wires are connected to the board. Subsequently, the connector housing 2 is closed by the housing shells 3, 4 pivoted to each other and connected to each other via the connecting means 7, 8.
  • Plug housing 5 clamped.
  • the first clamping element 11 is pivoted to the second clamping element 12, wherein the projections 16, 17 of the side walls 14, 15 each other
  • Clamping element 11 becomes the second clamping element 12
  • the clamping can thereby, as shown in Figures 3, 4 or 5, 6 and 7, 8, for different cables 6 with
  • Plug housing 2 first housing shell 3, second housing shell 4
  • Strain relief device 10 first clamping element 11 second clamping element 12th

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Abstract

The invention relates to an RJ45 connector (1) comprising a connector housing (2), which has an insertion opening (5) for inserting a cable (6), and a strain relief arrangement (10), which is designed to clamp the cable (6) on the outside of the connector housing (2), wherein said strain relief arrangement (10) comprises a first and a second clamping element (11, 12), which are arranged on the connector housing (2) on sides of the insertion opening (5) that are opposite one another in the circumferential direction, wherein the first clamping element (11) is held on the connector housing (2) such that it can pivot in the direction of the second clamping element (12), wherein the first clamping element (11) has an arc shape on the side thereof facing the second clamping element (12), and the strain relief means (10) has fixing means (16, 17) with which the first clamping element (11) can be fixed in a plurality of pivot positions relative to the second clamping element (12).

Description

-Stecker mit Zugentlastungseinrichtung  Plug with strain relief device
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen RJ45-Stecker mit einem Steckergehäuse, das eine Einführöffnung zum Einführen eines Kabels aufweist, und einer Zugentlastungseinrichtung, die ausgeführt ist, das Kabel außenseitig an dem The present invention relates to an RJ45 plug with a connector housing having an insertion opening for insertion of a cable, and a strain relief device, which is designed, the cable on the outside of the
Steckergehäuse zu klemmen. Plug connector housing.
Derartige RJ45-Stecker werden für eine Datenverkabelung verwendet, insbesondere nach dem Twisted Pair-Standard . Ein Datenkabel nach diesem Stand umfasst acht einzelne Adern, die über den RJ45-Stecker mit einer entsprechenden Buchse verbindbar sind. Dazu müssen die einzelnen Adern des Kabels in dem RJ45-Stecker kontaktiert werden. Such RJ45 connectors are used for data cabling, especially according to the twisted pair standard. A data cable according to this state comprises eight individual wires, which can be connected via the RJ45 plug with a corresponding socket. To do this, the individual wires of the cable must be contacted in the RJ45 plug.
Zum Schutz des RJ45-Steckers ist üblicherweise eine To protect the RJ45 connector is usually a
Zugentlastungseinrichtung vorgesehen, mit der das Kabel insgesamt klemmend an dem RJ45-Stecker gehalten wird. Somit können die Adern bei einer Zugbelastung nicht aus ihren Kontakten gerissen werden, wodurch der RJ45-Stecker vor Beschädigungen durch mechanische Belastungen geschützt wird . Strain relief device provided with the cable as a whole is clamped to the RJ45 connector. Thus, the wires can not be torn from their contacts under a tensile load, whereby the RJ45 connector is protected from damage by mechanical stress.
In der Praxis hat sich jedoch als problematisch erwiesen, den RJ45-Stecker zuverlässig vor Beschädigungen zu In practice, however, has proved problematic, the RJ45 plug reliably against damage
schützen, da Kabel mit unterschiedlichen Außendurchmessern verwendet werden, was eine zuverlässige Zugentlastung erschwert. Diesem Problem wir durch die Verwendung von unterschiedlichen RJ45-Steckern mit angepassten Protect, as cables with different outer diameters are used, which makes reliable strain relief difficult. This problem we adapted by using different RJ45 plugs
Zugentlastungseinrichtungen begegnet. Bekannte Strain relief encountered. Known
Zugentlastungseinrichtungen können Kabel mit Strain relief devices can use cables
unterschiedlichen Außendurchmessern nicht gleichermaßen zuverlässig klemmen und/oder erschweren die Montage des RJ45-Steckers . Bei diesen RJ45-Steckern ist es auch schwierig, die Adern mit den entsprechenden Kontakten zu verbinden. Daher ist es wünschenswert, dass der RJ45-Stecker eine einfache different outside diameters do not clamp equally reliably and / or make it difficult to install the RJ45 connector. With these RJ45 plugs it is also difficult to connect the wires to the corresponding contacts. Therefore, it is desirable that the RJ45 plug a simple
Verbindung mit dem Kabel erlaubt. Connection with the cable allowed.
Ausgehend von dem oben genannten Stand der Technik liegt der Erfindung somit die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen RJ45- Stecker der oben genannten Art anzugeben, der ein einfaches und zuverlässiges Klemmen von Kabeln mit unterschiedlichem Durchmesser ermöglicht und einfach zu montieren ist. Based on the above-mentioned prior art, the object of the invention is therefore to specify an RJ45 plug of the above-mentioned type, which enables easy and reliable clamping of cables of different diameters and is easy to assemble.
Die Lösung der Aufgabe erfolgt erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruchs. Vorteilhafte The object is achieved according to the invention by the features of the independent claim. advantageous
Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben . Embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.
Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe somit gelöst durch einen RJ45-Stecker mit einem Steckergehäuse, das eine According to the invention, the object is achieved by a RJ45 plug with a connector housing, the one
Einführöffnung zum Einführen eines Kabels aufweist, und einer Zugentlastungseinrichtung, die ausgeführt ist, das Kabel außenseitig an dem Steckergehäuse zu klemmen, wobei die Zugentlastungseinrichtung ein erstes und ein zweites Klemmelement umfasst, die an in Umfangsrichtung An insertion opening for introducing a cable, and a strain relief, which is designed to clamp the cable on the outside of the connector housing, wherein the strain relief means comprises a first and a second clamping element, which in the circumferential direction
gegenüberliegenden Seiten der Einführöffnung an dem opposite sides of the insertion opening on the
Steckergehäuse angeordnet sind, das erste Klemmelement in Richtung zu dem zweiten Klemmelement verschwenkbar an dem Steckergehäuse gehalten ist, das erste Klemmelement an seiner dem zweiten Klemmelement zugewandten Seite eine Bogenform aufweist, und die Zugentlastungseinrichtung  Plug housing are arranged, the first clamping element is held in the direction of the second clamping element pivotally mounted on the connector housing, the first clamping element on its side facing the second clamping element has an arc shape, and the strain relief device
Fixiermittel aufweist, mit denen das erste Klemmelement relativ zu dem zweiten Klemmelement in einer Mehrzahl  Fixing means, with which the first clamping element relative to the second clamping element in a plurality
Verschwenkpositionen fixierbar ist. Grundidee der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es also, die Verschwenkpositionen is fixable. The basic idea of the present invention is therefore that
Zugentlastungseinrichtung durch das Verschwenken des ersten Klemmelements zur Klemmung von Kabeln mit unterschiedlichen Durchmessern anzupassen. Dies erfolgt durch die Mehrzahl Verschwenkpositionen, in denen Kabel mit unterschiedlichen Durchmessern geklemmt werden können. Die Bogenform des ersten Klemmelements bewirkt dabei eine zuverlässige Adjust the strain relief device by pivoting the first clamping element for clamping cables with different diameters. This is done by the plurality of pivoting positions in which cables with different diameters can be clamped. The arch shape of the first clamping element causes a reliable
Klemmung, da zwischen dem ersten Klemmelement und dem Kabel jeweils ein gleichartiger Kontaktbereich gebildet wird. Das erste Klemmelement ist vorzugsweise so ausgeführt, dass eine Kraftübertragung von dem ersten Klemmelement senkrecht auf das Kabel erfolgt. Das Kabel liegt somit jeweils tangential an der Bogenform des ersten Klemmelements an. Das zweite Klemmelement kann fest an dem Steckergehäuse gehalten sein, oder in Übereinstimmung mit dem ersten Clamp, since between the first clamping element and the cable each have a similar contact area is formed. The first clamping element is preferably designed so that a power transmission from the first clamping element is perpendicular to the cable. The cable thus lies tangentially against the arch form of the first clamping element. The second clamping member may be fixedly held on the connector housing, or in accordance with the first
Klemmelement ebenfalls verschwenkbar sein. Die Klemmung erfolgt in letzterem Fall durch das Verschwenken der Clamping element also be pivoted. The clamping takes place in the latter case by pivoting the
Klemmelemente relativ zu einander. Auch kann das zweite Klemmelement in diesem Fall wie das erste Klemmelement eine Bogenform aufweisen. Clamping elements relative to each other. Also, in this case, like the first clamping element, the second clamping element can have an arched shape.
Die Zugentlastungseinrichtung kann als Einheit insgesamt dem Steckergehäuse angebracht sein. Alternativ ist es möglich, dass die Zugentlastungseinrichtung aus Bauteilen und/oder Baugruppen gebildet ist, die individuell an dem Steckergehäuse angebracht sind. The strain relief can be mounted as a whole unit of the connector housing. Alternatively, it is possible that the strain relief device is formed from components and / or assemblies that are individually attached to the connector housing.
In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der RJ45- Stecker derart weitergebildet, dass das Steckergehäuse eine erste und eine zweite Gehäuseschale aufweist, und das erste Klemmelement an der ersten Gehäuseschale und das zweite Klemmelement an der zweiten Gehäuseschale gehalten ist. Somit kann das Kabel einfach in das Steckergehäuse eingeführt werden, da ein Einfädeln durch die In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the connector housing has a first and a second housing shell, and the first clamping element is held on the first housing shell and the second clamping element on the second housing shell. Thus, the cable can easily into the connector housing be introduced as threading through the
Zugentlastungseinrichtung hindurch entfällt. Die Strain relief device passes through. The
Zugentlastungseinrichtung kann sich somit in einem Strain relief device can thus be in one
geöffneten Zustand befinden, um das Kabel in das open state to put the cable in the
Steckergehäuse einzuführen, und erst im Anschluss daran um das Kabel herum geschlossen werden, so dass das Kabel in einem geschlossenen Zustand des Steckergehäuses geklemmt wird. Die Zugentlastungseinrichtung kann erst nach dem Verbinden der Gehäuseschalen zum Klemmen des Kabels geschlossen werden. Die Einführöffnung ist besonders bevorzugt in einem Verbindungsbereich der beiden Insert plug housing and then close it around the cable so that the cable is clamped in a closed state of the plug housing. The strain relief can only be closed after connecting the housing shells for clamping the cable. The insertion opening is particularly preferred in a connection region of the two
Gehäuseschalen angeordnet. Dabei kann die Einführöffnung als Aussparung in einer beliebigen Gehäuseschale ausgeführt sein, die beim Verbinden der Gehäuseschalen geschlossen wird. Auch kann die Einführöffnung von zwei Housing shells arranged. In this case, the insertion opening can be designed as a recess in any housing shell, which is closed when connecting the housing shells. Also, the insertion of two
korrespondierenden Aussparungen an den beiden corresponding recesses on the two
Gehäuseschalen beim Verbinden der Gehäuseschalen gebildet werden. Somit muss das Kabel auch nicht durch die Housing shells are formed when connecting the housing shells. Thus, the cable does not have to go through the
Einführöffnung in das Steckergehäuse eingefädelt werden, da die Einführöffnung erst nach dem Einbringen des Kabels geschlossen wird. Auch die Verbindung von Adern des Kabels mit einer Platine des RJ45-Steckers, die vorzugsweise fest an dem Steckergehäuse angebracht ist, besonders bevorzugt an der zweiten Gehäuseschale, kann somit einfach Insertion be threaded into the connector housing, since the insertion is closed only after the introduction of the cable. Also, the connection of wires of the cable with a board of the RJ45 connector, which is preferably fixedly attached to the connector housing, particularly preferably on the second housing shell, thus easy
durchgeführt werden. In einer alternativen Ausführungsform kann die Platine ein separates Bauteil sein, das nicht fest mit dem Steckergehäuse verbunden ist. Entsprechend können die Adern des Kabels außerhalb des Steckergehäuses mit der Platine verbunden werden, die Platine kann danach in das Steckergehäuse eingebracht werden, und im Anschluss daran können die Gehäuseschalen miteinander verbunden werden. be performed. In an alternative embodiment, the board may be a separate component that is not fixedly connected to the connector housing. Accordingly, the wires of the cable outside the connector housing can be connected to the board, the board can then be inserted into the connector housing, and subsequently the housing shells can be interconnected.
In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der RJ45- Stecker derart weitergebildet, dass die erste und die zweite Gehäuseschale in einem der Einführöffnung In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the first and the second housing shell in one of the insertion opening
entgegengesetzten Bereich verschwenkbar aneinander gehalten sind. Somit kann der RJ45-Stecker vollständig montiert zur Benutzung bzw. der Verbindung mit dem Kabel bereitgestellt werden. Das Öffnen bzw. Schließen des Steckergehäuses kann entsprechend durch das Verschwenken der Gehäuseschalen realisiert werden. Die Herstellung und Auslieferung des RJ45-Steckers erfolgt vorzugsweise derart, dass das opposite area are pivotally held together. Thus, the RJ45 connector can be provided fully assembled for use or connection to the cable. The opening or closing of the connector housing can be realized in accordance with the pivoting of the housing shells. The production and delivery of the RJ45 connector is preferably such that the
Steckergehäuse geöffnet ist. Weiter bevorzugt sind die beiden Gehäuseschalen in der geöffneten Stellung arretiert. Somit kann die Montage des RJ45-Steckers mit geringem Plug housing is open. More preferably, the two housing shells are locked in the open position. Thus, the installation of the RJ45 connector with low
Zeitaufwand durchgeführt werden. Time expenditure to be carried out.
Besonders bevorzugt sind die beiden Gehäuseschalen mit Verbindungsmitteln ausgeführt, mit denen die beiden Particularly preferably, the two housing shells are designed with connecting means with which the two
Gehäuseschalen nach dem Verschwenken zueinander verbunden werden können. Die Verbindungsmittel können auf  Housing shells can be connected to each other after pivoting. The connecting means can on
unterschiedliche Weise realisiert sein, beispielsweise durch korrespondierende Aussparungen und Eingriffe. Die Verbindungsmittel sind bevorzugt als be realized different ways, for example by corresponding recesses and interventions. The connecting means are preferred as
Schnappverbindungsmittel ausgeführt. Besonders bevorzugt sind die Verbindungsmittel derart ausgeführt, dass die Verbindung der beiden Gehäuseschalen lösbar ist. In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der RJ45- Stecker derart weitergebildet, dass das erste Klemmelement an seiner dem zweiten Klemmelement zugewandten Seite mit Eingriffsmitteln zum Eingriff in eine Ummantelung des  Snap-on means executed. Particularly preferably, the connecting means are designed such that the connection of the two housing shells is detachable. In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the RJ45 plug is further developed such that the first clamping element on its side facing the second clamping element with engaging means for engaging in a casing of the
Kabels ausgeführt ist. Die Eingriffsmittel verbessern die Fixierung des Kabels in der Zugentlastungseinrichtung. Die Eingriffsmittel können unterschiedlich ausgeführt sein, beispielsweise als Rippen oder Haken. In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der RJ45- Stecker derart weitergebildet, dass das erste Klemmelement mit einer Mehrzahl Eingriffsmittel ausgeführt ist, und die Eingriffsmittel in Einführrichtung des Kabels beabstandet angeordnet sind. Somit können Kabel mit unterschiedlichen Durchmessern gleichermaßen zuverlässig in der Cable is executed. The engagement means improve the fixation of the cable in the strain relief device. The engagement means can be designed differently, for example as ribs or hooks. In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the first clamping element is designed with a plurality of engagement means, and the engagement means are arranged spaced apart in the insertion direction of the cable. Thus, cables with different diameters can be equally reliable in the
Zugentlastungseinrichtung geklemmt werden, da in den verschiedenen Verschwenkpositionen jeweils Eingriffsmittel in das Kabel eingreifen können. Strain relief device are clamped, as in the various pivoting positions each engagement means can engage in the cable.
In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der RJ45- Stecker derart weitergebildet, dass das zweite Klemmelement auf seiner dem ersten Klemmelement zugewandten Seite mit Eingriffsmitteln zum Eingriff in eine Ummantelung des In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the RJ45 plug is further developed such that the second clamping element on its side facing the first clamping element with engaging means for engaging in a casing of the
Kabels ausgeführt ist. Die Eingriffsmittel verbessern die Fixierung des Kabels in der Zugentlastungseinrichtung. Die Eingriffsmittel können unterschiedlich ausgeführt sein, beispielsweise als Rippen oder Haken. In besonders vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der RJ45-Stecker derart weitergebildet, dass das erste Klemmelement an seiner dem zweiten Klemmelement zugewandten Seite und das zweite Klemmelement auf seiner dem ersten Klemmelement zugewandten Seite mit Eingriffsmitteln zum Eingriff in eine Ummantelung des Kabels ausgeführt sind. Cable is executed. The engagement means improve the fixation of the cable in the strain relief device. The engagement means can be designed differently, for example as ribs or hooks. In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the first clamping element on its side facing the second clamping element and the second clamping element on its side facing the first clamping element are designed with engagement means for engaging in a sheath of the cable.
In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der RJ45- Stecker derart weitergebildet, dass die Eingriffsmittel als Dornen ausgeführt sind. Dornen können leicht an beliebigen Positionen angebracht sein, um eine Fixierung des Kabels in der Zugentlastungseinrichtung zu bewirken. In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the engagement means are designed as spikes. Mandrels can be easily mounted in any position to effect fixation of the cable in the strain relief device.
In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der RJ45- Stecker derart weitergebildet, dass das erste Klemmelement Rastmittel zum Verrasten mit korrespondierenden Gegenrastmitteln der Zugentlastungseinrichtung aufweist, wobei durch die Rastmittel und Gegenrastmittel definierte Rastpositionen den Verschwenkpositionen entsprechen. Durch die Rastmittel kann die Zugentlastungseinrichtung einfach an Kabel mit unterschiedlichen Außendurchmessern angepasst werden. Ausgestaltung und Anordnung der Rastmittel und Gegenrastmittel können beliebig gewählt sein. In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the first clamping element Detent means for locking with corresponding counter-locking means of the strain relief device, wherein defined by the latching means and counter-latching detent positions correspond to the pivoting positions. By the locking means, the strain relief can be easily adapted to cables with different outer diameters. Design and arrangement of the locking means and counter-locking means can be chosen arbitrarily.
Beispielsweise können die Gegenrastmittel an oder in dem Steckergehäuse ausgebildet sein. For example, the counter-locking means may be formed on or in the connector housing.
In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der RJ45- Stecker derart weitergebildet, dass die Gegenrastmittel an dem zweiten Klemmelement ausgebildet sind. Die Verrastung wird also lediglich durch die beiden Klemmelemente bewirkt. Zusätzliche Bauteile sind nicht erforderlich, wodurch sich ein einfacher Aufbau der Zugentlastungseinrichtung ergibt. Auch die Montage des Kabels an dem RJ45-Stecker wird erleichtert, da keine zusätzlichen Rastmittel bzw. In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the counter-locking means are formed on the second clamping element. The locking is thus effected only by the two clamping elements. Additional components are not required, resulting in a simple construction of the strain relief. The installation of the cable to the RJ45 connector is facilitated because no additional locking means or
Gegenrastmittel die Montage des Kabels behindern. Das zweite Klemmelement kann dabei entweder fest oder ebenfalls verschwenkbar an dem Steckergehäuse gehalten sein. Counter locking means hinder the installation of the cable. The second clamping element can be held either fixed or also pivotable on the connector housing.
In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der RJ45- Stecker derart weitergebildet, dass das erste und/oder das zweite Klemmelement gegenüberliegende Seitenwände In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the first and / or the second clamping element opposite side walls
aufweisen, die sich in Richtung zu dem jeweils anderen Klemmelement erstrecken, und die Rastmittel und/oder have, which extend in the direction of the respective other clamping element, and the latching means and / or
Gegenrastmittel an den Seitenwänden ausgebildet sind. Somit wird das Kabel von den beiden Klemmelementen vollständig umschlossen und zuverlässig positioniert und gehalten. Counter-locking means are formed on the side walls. Thus, the cable is completely enclosed by the two clamping elements and reliably positioned and held.
In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der RJ45- Stecker derart weitergebildet, dass das erste und/oder das zweite Klemmelement an seiner dem jeweils anderen In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the RJ45 connector is further developed such that the first and / or the second clamping element at its the other
Klemmelement zugewandten Seite einen konvexen Querschnitt aufweist. Durch den konvexen Querschnitt passt sich das jeweilige Klemmelement an die Umfangsflache des Kabels an, so dass sich eine große Kontaktfläche des ersten und/oder des zweiten Klemmelements mit dem Kabel ergibt. Auch wird das Kabel durch die konvexe Form in der Clamping element facing side has a convex cross-section. Due to the convex cross section, the respective clamping element adapts to the peripheral surface of the cable, so that there is a large contact surface of the first and / or second clamping element with the cable. Also, the cable is characterized by the convex shape in the
Zugentlastungseinrichtung zentriert. Somit kann das Kabel zuverlässig in der Zugentlastungseinrichtung geklemmt werden.  Strain relief centered. Thus, the cable can be reliably clamped in the strain relief.
Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die anliegende Zeichnung anhand bevorzugter Ausführungsformen näher erläutert. The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to preferred embodiments.
Es zeigen Show it
Fig. 1 einen RJ45-Stecker mit einem Steckergehäuse und einer Zugentlastungseinrichtung im geöffneten Zustand gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von Seiten der Zugentlastung, 1 shows an RJ45 plug with a plug housing and a strain relief device in the open state according to a preferred embodiment of the invention in a perspective view from the side of the strain relief,
Fig. 2 den RJ45-Stecker aus Figur 1 in einer Fig. 2 shows the RJ45 connector of Figure 1 in one
Seitenansicht,  Side View,
Fig. 3 den RJ45-Stecker in der Ansicht aus Fig. 1 mit einem eingeführten Kabel mit kleinem Durchmesser im geschlossenen Zustand, 3 shows the RJ45 plug in the view from FIG. 1 with an inserted cable of small diameter in the closed state, FIG.
Fig. 4 den RJ45-Stecker mit dem eingeführten Kabel gemäß Fig. 4 shows the RJ45 plug with the inserted cable according to
Fig. 3 in einer teilweisen Seitenschnittansicht , Fig. 5 den RJ45-Stecker in der Ansicht aus Fig. 1 mit einem eingeführten Kabel mit mittlerem3 in a partial side sectional view, Fig. 5 shows the RJ45 plug in the view of FIG. 1 with an inserted cable with a middle
Durchmesser im geschlossenen Zustand, Diameter when closed,
Fig. 6 den RJ45-Stecker mit dem eingeführten Kabel gemäß Fig. 6 shows the RJ45 plug with the inserted cable according to
Fig. 5 in einer teilweisen Seitenschnittansicht ,  5 is a partial side sectional view,
Fig. 7 den RJ45-Stecker in der Ansicht aus Fig. 1 mit einem eingeführten Kabel mit großem Durchmesser im geschlossenen Zustand, und 7 shows the RJ45 plug in the view from FIG. 1 with an inserted large diameter cable in the closed state, and FIG
Fig. 8 den RJ45-Stecker mit dem eingeführten Kabel gemäß Fig. 8 shows the RJ45 plug with the inserted cable according to
Fig. 7 in einer teilweisen Seitenschnittansicht. Die Figuren 1 bis 8 zeigen einen RJ45-Stecker 1 gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform.  Fig. 7 in a partial side sectional view. Figures 1 to 8 show an RJ45 connector 1 according to a preferred embodiment.
Der RJ45-Stecker 1 umfasst ein Steckergehäuse 2, das eine obere, erste und eine untere, zweite Gehäuseschale 3, 4 aufweist, wobei zwischen den beiden Gehäuseschalen 3, 4 an einer Stirnseite des Steckergehäuses 2 eine Einführöffnung 5 zum Einführen eines Kabels 6 ausgebildet ist. Die The RJ45 plug 1 comprises a plug housing 2, which has an upper, first and a lower, second housing shell 3, 4, wherein an insertion opening 5 for insertion of a cable 6 is formed between the two housing shells 3, 4 on an end side of the plug housing 2 , The
Einführöffnung 5 ist in einem Verbindungsbereich der beiden Gehäuseschalen 3, 4 angeordnet und als zwei Insertion opening 5 is arranged in a connecting region of the two housing shells 3, 4 and as two
korrespondierende Aussparungen an den beiden Gehäuseschalen 3, 4 ausgeführt. Die erste und die zweite Gehäuseschale 3, 4 sind in einem der Einführöffnung 5 entgegengesetzten Bereich verschwenkbar aneinander gehalten. Entsprechend wird die Einführöffnung 5 beim Verbinden der Gehäuseschalen 3, 4 gebildet. corresponding recesses on the two housing shells 3, 4 executed. The first and the second housing shell 3, 4 are held in a region opposite to the insertion opening 5 pivotally to each other. Accordingly, the insertion opening 5 is formed when connecting the housing shells 3, 4.
Weiterhin sind die beiden Gehäuseschalen 3, 4 mit Furthermore, the two housing shells 3, 4 with
Verbindungsmitteln 7, 8 ausgeführt. Die Verbindungsmittel 7, 8 umfassen in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel zwei seitlich an der zweiten Gehäuseschale 4 ausgebildete Rastnasen 7 und zwei seitlich an der ersten Gehäuseschale 3 ausgebildete Eingriffsöffnungen 8, mit denen die beiden Gehäuseschalen 3, 4 nach dem Verschwenken zueinander schnappend Connecting means 7, 8 executed. The connecting means 7, 8 in this embodiment comprise two laterally formed on the second housing shell 4 locking lugs 7 and two laterally formed on the first housing shell 3 engagement openings 8, with which the two housing shells 3, 4 snapping to each other after pivoting
miteinander verbunden werden können. can be connected to each other.
Der RJ45-Stecker 1 umfasst weiterhin eine The RJ45 connector 1 further includes a
Zugentlastungseinrichtung 10, die ein erstes und ein zweites Klemmelement 11, 12 umfasst, die außenseitig an dem Steckergehäuse 2 an in Umfangsrichtung gegenüberliegenden Seiten der Einführöffnung 5 angeordnet sind. Das erste Klemmelement 11 ist in Richtung zu dem zweiten Klemmelement 12 verschwenkbar an der ersten Gehäuseschale 3 gehalten, während das zweite Klemmelement 12 fest an der zweiten Gehäuseschale 4 angebracht ist. Strain relief device 10, which comprises a first and a second clamping element 11, 12, which are arranged on the outside of the connector housing 2 at circumferentially opposite sides of the insertion opening 5. The first clamping element 11 is held pivotably in the direction of the second clamping element 12 on the first housing shell 3, while the second clamping element 12 is fixedly attached to the second housing shell 4.
Das erste Klemmelement 11 weist an seiner dem zweiten The first clamping element 11 has at its the second
Klemmelement 12 zugewandten Seite eine Bogenform auf, wobei der Bogen konkav in Längsrichtung des Kabels 6 ausgebildet ist. Zusätzlich ist das erste Klemmelement 11 an seiner dem zweiten Klemmelement 12 zugewandten Seite mit einem Clamping element 12 side facing an arcuate shape, wherein the arc is concave in the longitudinal direction of the cable 6 is formed. In addition, the first clamping element 11 on its side facing the second clamping element 12 side with a
konvexen Querschnitt ausgeführt. Die Klemmelemente 11, 12 weisen an ihren dem jeweils anderen Klemmelement 12, 11 zugewandten Seite Dornen 13 als Eingriffsmittel zum Convex cross section executed. The clamping elements 11, 12 have at their respective other clamping element 12, 11 side facing thorns 13 as engagement means for
Eingriff in eine Ummantelung des Kabels 6 auf. Dabei weist das erste Klemmelement 11 eine Mehrzahl Dornen 13 auf, die in Einführrichtung/Längsrichtung des Kabels 6, d.h. entlang der Bogenform, beabstandet angeordnet sind. Das erste und das zweite Klemmelement 11, 12 sind jeweils mit zwei sich zum dem anderen Klemmelement 12, 11 Engaging in a sheath of the cable 6. In this case, the first clamping element 11 has a plurality of thorns 13 in the insertion / longitudinal direction of the cable 6, i. along the arcuate shape, are arranged spaced. The first and the second clamping element 11, 12 are each with two to the other clamping element 12, 11th
erstreckenden Seitenwänden 14, 15 ausgeführt. Die extending side walls 14, 15 executed. The
Seitenwände 14, 15 sind derart angeordnet und ausgeführt, dass sie beim Verschwenken des ersten Klemmelements 11 in Richtung zu dem zweiten Klemmelement 12 einander zunehmend überdecken. An den Seitenwänden 14, 15 sind Side walls 14, 15 are arranged and designed such that, upon pivoting of the first clamping element 11 in Direction to the second clamping element 12 increasingly cover each other. On the side walls 14, 15 are
korrespondierende Rastmittel 16 bzw. Gegenrastmittel 17 ausgebildet, mit denen das erste Klemmelement 11 in einer Mehrzahl Verschwenkpositionen an dem zweiten Klemmelement 12 fixierbar ist. Die Verschwenkpositionen sind durch corresponding latching means 16 and counter-latching means 17 are formed, with which the first clamping element 11 in a plurality of pivoting positions on the second clamping element 12 can be fixed. The pivoting positions are through
Rastpositionen des ersten Klemmelements 11 definiert. Die Rastmittel 16 bzw. Gegenrastmittel 17 sind dabei als korrespondierende Vorsprünge 16, 17 ausgeführt, wobei an dem ersten Klemmelement 11 eine Mehrzahl Vorsprünge 16 in Verschwenkrichtung beabstandet angeordnet ist, um die verschiedenen Rastpositionen zu realisieren. Die Vorsprünge 16, 17 weisen ein dreiecksförmiges Profil auf, sodass die Vorsprünge 16, 17 beim Verschwenken des ersten Latching positions of the first clamping element 11 defined. The locking means 16 and counter-locking means 17 are designed as corresponding projections 16, 17, wherein on the first clamping element 11, a plurality of projections 16 is arranged spaced apart in the pivoting direction in order to realize the various locking positions. The projections 16, 17 have a triangular-shaped profile, so that the projections 16, 17 during pivoting of the first
Klemmelements 11 zu dem zweiten Klemmelement 12 leicht einander überspringen und in Gegenrichtung eine Clamping elements 11 to the second clamping element 12 easily skip each other and in the opposite direction one
zuverlässige Fixierung der Klemmelemente 11, 12 aneinander bewirken. Die Vorsprünge 16, 17 dienen somit als reliable fixation of the clamping elements 11, 12 effect each other. The projections 16, 17 thus serve as
Fixiermittel für die Zugentlastungseinrichtung 10. Fixing means for the strain relief device 10.
Im Folgenden wird Anbringung des RJ45-Steckers 1 an dem Kabel 6, das ein Datenkabel nach dem Twisted Pair-Standard mit acht einzelne Adern ist, beschrieben. Dazu wird Hereinafter, attachment of the RJ45 connector 1 to the cable 6, which is a data cable according to the twisted pair standard with eight individual wires, will be described. This will be
zunächst das Steckergehäuse 2 geöffnet, indem die erste Gehäuseschale 3 von der zweiten Gehäuseschale 4 nach oben weggeschwenkt wird, wodurch der Innenraum des First, the connector housing 2 is opened by the first housing shell 3 is pivoted away from the second housing shell 4 upwards, whereby the interior of the
Steckergehäuses 2 freigelegt wird. Gleichzeitig mit der ersten Gehäuseschale 3 wird das erste Klemmelement 11 nach oben geschwenkt. Plug housing 2 is exposed. Simultaneously with the first housing shell 3, the first clamping element 11 is pivoted upwards.
Der RJ45-Stecker 1 umfasst eine Platine, die in den Figuren nicht dargestellt ist, zur Verbindung mit den Adern des Kabels 6. Die Platine ist fest an der zweiten Gehäuseschale 4 gehalten. Für das Herstellen der Verbindung wird das Kabel 6 auf das zweite Klemmelement 12 aufgelegt, so dass die Adern in das Steckergehäuse 2 reichen. Dort werden die Adern mit der Platine verbunden. Anschließend wird das Steckergehäuse 2 geschlossen, indem die Gehäuseschalen 3, 4 zueinander verschwenkt und über die Verbindungsmittel 7, 8 miteinander verbunden werden. The RJ45 connector 1 comprises a board, which is not shown in the figures, for connection to the wires of the cable 6. The board is firmly held on the second housing shell 4. For making the connection is the Cable 6 placed on the second clamping element 12 so that the wires extend into the connector housing 2. There, the wires are connected to the board. Subsequently, the connector housing 2 is closed by the housing shells 3, 4 pivoted to each other and connected to each other via the connecting means 7, 8.
Gleichzeitig wird die Einführöffnung 5 um das Kabel 6 geschlossen. Ein Einfädeln des Kabels 6 durch die At the same time, the insertion opening 5 is closed around the cable 6. Threading the cable 6 through the
Einführöffnung 5 und die Zugentlastungseinrichtung 10 entfällt . Insertion opening 5 and the strain relief device 10 is eliminated.
Zur Zugentlastung wird das Kabel 6 außenseitig an dem To strain relief, the cable 6 on the outside of the
Steckergehäuse 5 geklemmt. Dazu wird das erste Klemmelement 11 zu dem zweiten Klemmelement 12 verschwenkt, wobei die Vorsprünge 16, 17 der Seitenwände 14, 15 einander Plug housing 5 clamped. For this purpose, the first clamping element 11 is pivoted to the second clamping element 12, wherein the projections 16, 17 of the side walls 14, 15 each other
überspringen bzw. überschnappen, wodurch verschiedene skip or snap over, creating different
Verschwenkpositionen bzw. damit übereinstimmende Verschwenkpositionen or matching
Rastpositionen eingenommen werden können. Das erste Rest positions can be taken. The first
Klemmelement 11 wird zu dem zweiten Klemmelement 12 Clamping element 11 becomes the second clamping element 12
verschwenkt, bis das erste Klemmelement das Kabel 6 so weit gegen das zweite Klemmelement 12 drückt, dass die Dornen 13 der beiden Klemmelemente 11, 12 in die Ummantelung des Kabels 6 eingreifen und das Kabel 6 zuverlässig zwischen den beiden Klemmelementen 11, 12 geklemmt ist. Die Klemmung kann dabei wie in den Figuren 3, 4 bzw. 5, 6 bzw. 7, 8 gezeigt ist, für unterschiedliche Kabel 6 mit pivots until the first clamping element pushes the cable 6 so far against the second clamping element 12 that the spikes 13 of the two clamping elements 11, 12 engage in the sheath of the cable 6 and the cable 6 is reliably clamped between the two clamping elements 11, 12. The clamping can thereby, as shown in Figures 3, 4 or 5, 6 and 7, 8, for different cables 6 with
unterschiedlichen Kabeldurchmessern gleichermaßen bewirkt werden, indem das erste Klemmelement 11 unterschiedliche Rastpositionen einnimmt. Bezugs zeichenliste Different cable diameters are equally effected by the first clamping element 11 assumes different locking positions. Reference sign list
RJ45-Stecker 1RJ45 connector 1
Steckergehäuse 2 erste Gehäuseschale 3 zweite Gehäuseschale 4Plug housing 2, first housing shell 3, second housing shell 4
Einführöffnung 5Insertion opening 5
Kabel 6Cable 6
Verbindungsmitte, Rastnase 7 Verbindungsmittel, Eingriffsöffnung 8Connecting center, locking lug 7 connecting means, engagement opening 8
Zugentlastungseinrichtung 10 erstes Klemmelement 11 zweites Klemmelement 12Strain relief device 10 first clamping element 11 second clamping element 12th
Dornen, Eingriffsmittel 13 Seitenwand 14Thorns, engaging means 13 side wall 14
Seitenwand 15Side wall 15
Fixiermittel, Rastmittel, Vorsprung 16Fixing, locking means, projection 16
Fixiermittel, Gegenrastmittel , Vorsprung 17 Fixing agent, counter-locking means, projection 17

Claims

Patentansprüche claims
1. RJ45-Stecker (1) mit 1. RJ45 connector (1) with
einem Steckergehäuse (2), das eine Einführöffnung (5) zum Einführen eines Kabels (6) aufweist, und  a connector housing (2) having an insertion opening (5) for inserting a cable (6), and
einer Zugentlastungseinrichtung (10), die ausgeführt ist, das Kabel (6) außenseitig an dem Steckergehäuse (2) zu klemmen,  a strain relief device (10) which is designed to clamp the cable (6) on the outside on the plug housing (2),
wobei  in which
die Zugentlastungseinrichtung (10) ein erstes und ein zweites Klemmelement (11, 12) umfasst, die an in  the strain relief device (10) comprises a first and a second clamping element (11, 12) connected to in
Umfangsrichtung gegenüberliegenden Seiten der Circumferential direction opposite sides of the
Einführöffnung (5) an dem Steckergehäuse (2) angeordnet sind, Insertion opening (5) on the connector housing (2) are arranged,
das erste Klemmelement (11) in Richtung zu dem zweiten the first clamping element (11) towards the second
Klemmelement (12) verschwenkbar an dem Steckergehäuse (2) gehalten ist, Clamping element (12) is pivotally supported on the plug housing (2),
das erste Klemmelement (11) an seiner dem zweiten Klemmelement (12) zugewandten Seite eine Bogenform  the first clamping element (11) on its second clamping element (12) facing side of an arcuate shape
aufweist, und has, and
die Zugentlastungseinrichtung (10) Fixiermittel (16, 17) aufweist, mit denen das erste Klemmelement (11) relativ zu dem zweiten Klemmelement (12) in einer Mehrzahl  the strain relief device (10) has fixing means (16, 17) with which the first clamping element (11) is in a plurality relative to the second clamping element (12)
Verschwenkpositionen fixierbar ist. Verschwenkpositionen is fixable.
2. RJ45-Stecker (1) nach Anspruch 1, 2. RJ45 plug (1) according to claim 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das Steckergehäuse (2) eine erste und eine zweite Gehäuseschale (3, 4) aufweist, und das erste Klemmelement (11) an der ersten Gehäuseschale (3) und das zweite  the plug housing (2) has a first and a second housing shell (3, 4), and the first clamping element (11) on the first housing shell (3) and the second
Klemmelement (12) an der zweiten Gehäuseschale (4) gehalten ist .  Clamping element (12) is held on the second housing shell (4).
3. RJ45-Stecker (1) nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass 3. RJ45 plug (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that
die erste und die zweite Gehäuseschale (3, 4) in einem der Einführöffnung (5) entgegengesetzten Bereich  the first and the second housing shell (3, 4) in a region opposite to the insertion opening (5)
verschwenkbar aneinander gehalten sind. are pivotally held together.
4. RJ45-Stecker (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden 4. RJ45 connector (1) according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, Claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das erste Klemmelement (11) an seiner dem zweiten Klemmelement (12) zugewandten Seite mit Eingriffsmitteln (13) zum Eingriff in eine Ummantelung des Kabels (6) ausgeführt ist.  the first clamping element (11) is designed on its side facing the second clamping element (12) with engagement means (13) for engagement in a sheathing of the cable (6).
5. RJ45-Stecker (1) nach Anspruch 4, 5. RJ45 plug (1) according to claim 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das erste Klemmelement (11) mit einer Mehrzahl  the first clamping element (11) having a plurality
Eingriffsmittel (13) ausgeführt ist, und Engagement means (13) is executed, and
die Eingriffsmittel (13) in Einführrichtung des Kabels (6) beabstandet angeordnet sind.  the engagement means (13) are arranged spaced apart in the insertion direction of the cable (6).
6. RJ45-Stecker (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden 6. RJ45 connector (1) according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, Claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das zweite Klemmelement (12) auf seiner dem ersten Klemmelement (11) zugewandten Seite mit Eingriffsmitteln (13) zum Eingriff in eine Ummantelung des Kabels (6) ausgeführt ist.  the second clamping element (12) is designed on its side facing the first clamping element (11) with engagement means (13) for engagement in a sheathing of the cable (6).
7. RJ45-Stecker (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden 7. RJ45 connector (1) according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche 4 bis 6, Claims 4 to 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
die Eingriffsmittel als Dornen (13) ausgeführt sind. the engagement means are designed as spikes (13).
8. RJ45-Stecker (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden 8. RJ45 connector (1) according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, Claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das erste Klemmelement (11) Rastmittel (16) zum  the first clamping element (11) locking means (16) for
Verrasten mit korrespondierenden Gegenrastmitteln (17) der Zugentlastungseinrichtung (10) aufweist, wobei Has latching with corresponding counter-latching means (17) of the strain relief device (10), wherein
durch die Rastmittel (16) und Gegenrastmittel (17) definierte Rastpositionen den Verschwenkpositionen  by the locking means (16) and counter-locking means (17) defined locking positions the pivoting positions
entsprechen . correspond .
9. RJ45-Stecker (1) nach Anspruch 8, 9. RJ45 plug (1) according to claim 8,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
die Gegenrastmittel (17) an dem zweiten Klemmelement (12) ausgebildet sind.  the counter-latching means (17) are formed on the second clamping element (12).
10. RJ45-Stecker (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 8 oder 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass 10. RJ45 plug (1) according to any one of claims 8 or 9, characterized in that
das erste und/oder das zweite Klemmelement (11, 12) gegenüberliegende Seitenwände (14, 15) aufweisen, die sich in Richtung zu dem jeweils anderen Klemmelement (12, 11) erstrecken, und die Rastmittel (16) und/oder  the first and / or the second clamping element (11, 12) opposite side walls (14, 15) which extend in the direction of the respective other clamping element (12, 11), and the latching means (16) and / or
Gegenrastmittel (17) an den Seitenwänden (14, 15) Counter locking means (17) on the side walls (14, 15)
ausgebildet sind. are formed.
11. RJ45-Stecker (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden 11. RJ45 connector (1) according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, Claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das erste und/oder das zweite Klemmelement (11, 12) an seiner dem jeweils anderen Klemmelement (12, 11)  the first and / or the second clamping element (11, 12) at its respective other clamping element (12, 11)
zugewandten Seite einen konvexen Querschnitt aufweist. facing side has a convex cross-section.
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