EP2940803B1 - Verbinder für elektrische Energiekabel - Google Patents

Verbinder für elektrische Energiekabel Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP2940803B1
EP2940803B1 EP14305634.9A EP14305634A EP2940803B1 EP 2940803 B1 EP2940803 B1 EP 2940803B1 EP 14305634 A EP14305634 A EP 14305634A EP 2940803 B1 EP2940803 B1 EP 2940803B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
connector
plug
receptacle
bolt
cavity
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
EP14305634.9A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2940803A1 (de
Inventor
Volker Markgraf
Gert Stauch
Peter Grötsch
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Nexans SA
Original Assignee
Nexans SA
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Priority to EP14305634.9A priority Critical patent/EP2940803B1/de
Application filed by Nexans SA filed Critical Nexans SA
Priority to US15/307,677 priority patent/US10431919B2/en
Priority to BR112016024330A priority patent/BR112016024330A2/pt
Priority to AU2015252346A priority patent/AU2015252346B2/en
Priority to CN201580023282.XA priority patent/CN106463866A/zh
Priority to CN202110571152.7A priority patent/CN113300136A/zh
Priority to PCT/EP2015/057882 priority patent/WO2015165720A1/de
Publication of EP2940803A1 publication Critical patent/EP2940803A1/de
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP2940803B1 publication Critical patent/EP2940803B1/de
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • 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
    • H01R13/04—Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
    • H01R13/05—Resilient pins or blades
    • H01R13/052—Resilient pins or blades co-operating with sockets 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
    • H01R13/10—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
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/621—Bolt, set screw or screw clamp
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2101/00—One pole

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a connector for two electrical power cables.
  • the connector has a plug and a socket, into each of which a conductor of the cable is insertable and which are adapted to produce a releasable electrical contact between the conductors.
  • the socket has a longitudinal cavity and the plug has a longitudinally extending pin that can be inserted into the cavity.
  • the metals for conductors or parts of the connector described below are also intended to include the corresponding metal alloys.
  • Known connectors for electric power cables which consist of two connector parts, which are each contacted with a conductor end, may have various shapes, of which some examples are given below.
  • the connector parts may each have an extension with a flat contact surface at one end. These contact surfaces are superimposed and connected with a screw to make the electrical connection between the two connector parts. To ensure proper electrical contact, the contact surfaces must be made consuming and firmly connected with much effort.
  • the connector may be a connector and may consist of a socket and a pin or plug which may be inserted into a socket cavity.
  • the socket is provided at its contact surface with the plug with contact elements which make the electrical contact through a plurality of individual contact points between the pin and socket. It can also be equipped with such contact elements of the plug.
  • the contact elements may for example consist of contact blades or contact springs. They are made of copper and are silver plated, gold plated or nickel plated. The Use of such contact elements in a connector is associated with their production and assembly in the socket or on the plug with considerable overhead of material, labor and related costs.
  • the US 3,372,476 A. describes a connector for electrical cables whose plug and socket opening each have a conical shape.
  • the plug is knocked into the socket with a tool.
  • the plug is provided with a thin layer of indium, which causes the connection to become permanent after a certain time.
  • the US 2 308 811 A describes an electrical cable connector in which the plug and the opening of the socket have a conical shape. The two parts hold together thanks to the friction forces.
  • the DE 10 2010 045 921 A1 discloses a connection system with two complementary connectors, each having a conical shape. One connector is held in the other by self-locking.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a connector for electrical power cables, which is simple in construction, the connector parts can be connected without effort and which allows proper electrical contact.
  • the cavity of the socket and the pin of the plug have mutually identical truncated cone shapes, so that the pin is detectable in the hollow by self-locking in a working position.
  • the connector according to the invention allows a quick and easy connection of two electrical power cables, in which no special tools are needed. Due to the identical, frustoconical shapes of cavity and bolt arises in working position when socket and plug are plugged together, a self-locking, so that there is a solid, detachable connection of the two connector parts.
  • the self-locking is generated by static friction between the precisely matched truncated cone lateral surfaces of bolt and cavity. Due to the surface roughness of the two lateral surfaces, the strength of the self-locking can be influenced.
  • the self-locking ensures that the connector remains in working position as long as no self-locking counteracting force, such as a pulling force, on the connector parts acts.
  • the connection of the cable is detachable, so that each of the two cables can be connected with another, further cable if necessary.
  • the connector according to the invention is also particularly inexpensive.
  • the connector according to the invention is equipped with a locking means.
  • This is a pin which is arranged so that its axis is perpendicular to a connection axis of the connector, and which cooperates with a circumferential around the diameter of the bolt recess.
  • the connector according to the invention is advantageously suitable for the connection of cables of the same material or, for example, copper and aluminum cables in the low and medium voltage range. They are therefore suitable, for example, for use in wind turbines to connect aluminum cables of the tower segments together and to make the transition to the copper pipes in the nacelle and in the foundation.
  • the connector according to the invention may alternatively serve to connect an electrical cable to an electrical device.
  • the socket is fixed mechanically and electrically connected to the device, so that the plug connected to the cable can be quickly and easily connected to the device.
  • a connector 1 is shown without locking means in a side view and in the open position.
  • Fig. 1B shows the same connector 1 in a longitudinal section and in working position, ie in the closed position.
  • the connector 1 comprises a plug 2 and a socket 3.
  • the plug 2 and the socket 3 each have an opening 4, 5 along its main axis, in each of which a stripped conductor of a cable (not shown) can be inserted so that it firmly with the respective connector part 2, 3 can be connected.
  • the main axes of the plug 2 and the socket 3 are parallel and coincide with the main or connecting axis 10 of the connector 1 together.
  • the conductor ends of the cables are screwed by means of screws in the plug 2 and the socket 3.
  • each of the plug 2 and the socket 3 have two screw holes 6, 7, 8, 9 provided with an internal thread.
  • the respective number of screw holes depends on the type and field of application of the connector.
  • the screws used are preferably shear screws, so that the respective protruding parts of the screws can be broken off after screwing the conductor and you get a uniformly tubular connector surface.
  • the openings 4, 5 of the plug 2 and the socket 3, in which the stripped conductor ends are inserted each have ring-shaped or spirally arranged, tapered projections 13, 14, which break up any existing oxide layers on the stripped conductors and so the electrical Reduce resistance between conductors and connector parts 2, 3.
  • the stripped conductors can also be connected in other known manner with the connector parts, for example by crimping (press connection).
  • the plug 2 has a longitudinally projecting, the main axis 10 of the connector 1 following bolt 11.
  • the sleeve 3 has a longitudinal direction, the main axis 10 following hollow 12.
  • the bolt 11 is inserted into the cavity 12, so that a releasable electrical contact between the ladders can be made.
  • the two connector parts 2, 3 consist for example of copper or aluminum.
  • the connector parts 2, 3 are preferably made of pure copper or pure aluminum, if they are to be connected to the conductors by crimping. If the abovementioned screwing technique is used to connect the conductors to the connector parts 2, 3, the connector parts 2, 3 are preferably made of brass or of an aluminum alloy, since these materials have a greater hardness than pure copper or aluminum.
  • both connector parts 2, 3 can consist of the same metal or different metals.
  • the bolt 11 and the cavity 12 have mutually identical truncated cone shapes, so that the bolt 11 can be detected in the cavity 12 by self-locking in the working position.
  • the self-locking can be canceled for example by acting on the connector parts 2, 3 tensile forces. Without such a tensile load, the connector 1 remains securely in working position. In the working position of the connector 1, the pin 11 and the cavity 12 completely overlap.
  • the connector according to the invention can be in the working position, for example, about 140 mm to 260 mm long and connect electrical power cables with cross-sectional areas in the range of about 95 mm 2 to 500 mm 2 together.
  • Fig. 2 shows a section of the overlap region of the connector in the working position, in which the bolt 11 is inserted into the cavity 12.
  • the generatrix 10 'and the cone axis of the truncated cone shape which coincides with the major axis 10 of the connector are shown.
  • the truncated cone shapes of bolt 11 and cavity 12 are identical, so that they have a common surface line 10 'and a common cone axis 10 in the working position.
  • the angle ⁇ between the cone axis 10 and the generatrix 10 'advantageously has a value between 0.2 ° and 10 °. This ensures sufficient self-locking, and at the same time, the connector can be easily made.
  • the truncated cone preferably corresponds to a Morse taper according to DIN 228 and the angle ⁇ to the angle of inclination of the Morse taper.
  • a locking means In conjunction with the in the Figs. 3A to 5B illustrated connectors 1 according to the invention examples of different locking means are explained.
  • the connectors 1 according to these further embodiments are identical in construction to the connector 1 according to the first embodiment, with the additional feature of the respective locking means.
  • a connector 1 according to a first preferred embodiment is shown in a side view and in working position.
  • Fig. 3B shows the same connector 1 in a longitudinal section and also in working position.
  • the locking means consists of a screw 15, which is screwed into working position in a designated opening 16 in the wall of the socket 3 at the height of the cavity 12.
  • the axis of the opening 16 intersects the main axis 10 of the connector 1 vertically.
  • the screw 15 cooperates with a circumferential around the diameter of the pin 11 recess 17, for example, a groove together.
  • a connector 1 according to a second preferred embodiment is shown in a side view and in the open position.
  • Fig. 3B shows the same connector 1 in a longitudinal section and in working position.
  • Fig. 4C shows a cross section of the connector 1 along in FIG Fig. 4B drawn section line AA.
  • the locking means here comprises a pin 18 which is pressed into the working position in a designated opening 19 in the wall of the socket 3 at the height of the cavity 12.
  • the axis of the opening 19 is perpendicular to the main axis 10 of the connector 1, but does not intersect it, ie the axis of the opening 19 forms a secant for the circle described by the bushing wall in cross-section.
  • the pen 18 acts with a circumferential around the diameter of the pin 11 recess 20, for example, a groove together.
  • the pin 18 slides while the side into the circumferential groove 20, as from the Figs. 4B and 4C evident.
  • the locking with a pin represents a favorable alternative to the locking with a screw and requires no additional tools.
  • Fig. 5A is a side view of a connector 1 again shown without locking means in working position.
  • Fig. 5B shows the same connector 1 in a longitudinal section and also in working position.
  • the locking means consists of a shell 21.
  • the shell 21 is preferably made of plastic.
  • the shell 21 has on its inner surface two at right angles to the main axis 10 of the connector projecting projections 24, 25, for example, tongue springs, which in each case a recess 26, 27, for example, a groove, the socket and the plug can be inserted.
  • the groove springs and the grooves in each case around the inner diameter of the shell 21 and the outer diameter of the plug 2 and the sleeve 3 are circumferential.
  • the shell 21 can, as in Fig.
  • FIG. 5A represented, for example, consist of two halves 22, 23, which are joined together in the longitudinal direction of the connector 1 in the working position and which are connected to each other, for example with a film hinge.
  • the shell 21 is shown open.
  • the shell can also consist of two halves, with one half each already attached to the socket 3 and the plug 2. If the connector 1 is brought into working position, the shell is closed at the same time. In both cases, the shell 21 can be closed, for example by means of a latching mechanism.
  • Such a shell can be installed without additional tools and prevents accidental removal of the plug 2 from the socket 3 in working position.
  • the locking by means of a plastic shell also offers protection against contact according to protection class IP2X (according to EN 60529).
  • a compound according to the invention comprises the described connector 1 according to the invention and a rolling hose (not shown).
  • the roll tube is placed on one of the two cables as long as the connector is in the open position.
  • the rolling hose is rolled onto the connector 1 so that the rolling hose extends from the insulation of one to the insulation of the other cable.
  • the rolling tube consists for example of a rubber material. Such a connection can be made particularly quickly and easily.

Landscapes

  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
  • Surgical Instruments (AREA)
  • Media Introduction/Drainage Providing Device (AREA)
  • Infusion, Injection, And Reservoir Apparatuses (AREA)
EP14305634.9A 2014-04-28 2014-04-28 Verbinder für elektrische Energiekabel Active EP2940803B1 (de)

Priority Applications (7)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP14305634.9A EP2940803B1 (de) 2014-04-28 2014-04-28 Verbinder für elektrische Energiekabel
BR112016024330A BR112016024330A2 (pt) 2014-04-28 2015-04-10 conector para cabos de energia elétrica
AU2015252346A AU2015252346B2 (en) 2014-04-28 2015-04-10 Connector for electrical power cables
CN201580023282.XA CN106463866A (zh) 2014-04-28 2015-04-10 用于电力电缆的连接器
US15/307,677 US10431919B2 (en) 2014-04-28 2015-04-10 Connector for electrical power cables
CN202110571152.7A CN113300136A (zh) 2014-04-28 2015-04-10 用于电力电缆的连接器
PCT/EP2015/057882 WO2015165720A1 (de) 2014-04-28 2015-04-10 Verbinder für elektrische energiekabel

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP14305634.9A EP2940803B1 (de) 2014-04-28 2014-04-28 Verbinder für elektrische Energiekabel

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2940803A1 EP2940803A1 (de) 2015-11-04
EP2940803B1 true EP2940803B1 (de) 2019-09-04

Family

ID=50679979

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP14305634.9A Active EP2940803B1 (de) 2014-04-28 2014-04-28 Verbinder für elektrische Energiekabel

Country Status (6)

Country Link
US (1) US10431919B2 (zh)
EP (1) EP2940803B1 (zh)
CN (2) CN106463866A (zh)
AU (1) AU2015252346B2 (zh)
BR (1) BR112016024330A2 (zh)
WO (1) WO2015165720A1 (zh)

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2024035895A1 (en) * 2022-08-11 2024-02-15 Rosendin Electric, Inc. A connector for a dc voltage connection to a platform

Family Cites Families (20)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2308811A (en) * 1941-02-27 1943-01-19 Honel A Jackson Electrical cable connector
US3372476A (en) * 1967-04-05 1968-03-12 Amp Inc Method of making permanent connections between interfitting parts
US3624679A (en) * 1970-01-23 1971-11-30 George William Ziegler Jr Coaxial stake for high-frequency cable termination
US4223179A (en) * 1978-01-05 1980-09-16 Joslyn Mfg. And Supply Co. Cable termination connector assembly
US4634213A (en) * 1983-04-11 1987-01-06 Raychem Corporation Connectors for power distribution cables
US4867691A (en) * 1987-10-29 1989-09-19 E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company Connector having expansible barrel with a layer of reflowable solder material thereon
US4878863A (en) * 1988-12-22 1989-11-07 Amp Incorporated Electrical connector and contact terminal therefor
US4960395A (en) * 1989-06-19 1990-10-02 Ushler Richard P Conical twist-lock electrical connector
EP0563164B1 (en) * 1990-12-18 1996-02-07 B & H (Nottingham) Limited Electrical connector
US5366392A (en) * 1993-01-21 1994-11-22 Bernard Welding Company Quick connect electrical cable connector
DE19606448A1 (de) * 1996-02-21 1997-08-28 Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag Batterie-Kabelklemme für Fahrzeuge
US5957733A (en) * 1997-06-25 1999-09-28 Framatome Connectors Usa, Inc. Electrical terminal connector
US6071145A (en) * 1999-02-01 2000-06-06 Toly; Elde V. Contact housing for electrical connector
DE50100262D1 (de) * 2001-05-29 2003-06-26 Gerhard Petri Gmbh & Co Kg Kabelverbindungsvorrichtung
US20090004906A1 (en) 2007-06-29 2009-01-01 Tru Corporation Electrical Connector Having Cam Locking Features
US7695333B2 (en) * 2007-12-13 2010-04-13 Cooper Technologies Company Single pole cable connector
DE102010045921A1 (de) * 2010-09-21 2012-03-22 Auto-Kabel Managementgesellschaft Mbh Elektrisches Verbindungssystem einer Energiegewinnungseinrichtung
CN201985362U (zh) 2010-11-20 2011-09-21 固始县电业局 新型接线装置
DE102012010277A1 (de) 2012-05-25 2013-11-28 Auto-Kabel Management Gmbh Elektrisches Verbindungssystem
US9082560B2 (en) * 2013-03-14 2015-07-14 Eaton Corporation Heat reducing terminals including a surface having protrusions and electrical switching apparatus including the same

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
None *

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
AU2015252346B2 (en) 2019-08-29
US20170054236A1 (en) 2017-02-23
CN113300136A (zh) 2021-08-24
EP2940803A1 (de) 2015-11-04
US10431919B2 (en) 2019-10-01
CN106463866A (zh) 2017-02-22
WO2015165720A1 (de) 2015-11-05
BR112016024330A2 (pt) 2017-08-15
AU2015252346A1 (en) 2016-11-03

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP3189561B1 (de) Crimpkontakt
EP2226899B1 (de) Vorrichtung zum Verbinden von zwei elektrischen Leitern
EP2683034B1 (de) Verfahren zum elektrisch leitenden Verbinden der elektrischen Leiter von zwei Hochspannungskabeln
DE9116154U1 (de) Vorrichtung für den Anschluß eines Kabelendes
EP3152809A2 (de) Elektrisches gerät
WO2013174581A1 (de) Elektrisches verbindungssystem
DE102006025446B4 (de) Kontaktier- und Anschlußelement zum Durchführen von Reparatur- und Wartungsarbeiten an elektrischen Anlagen unter Spannung
EP2434586A1 (de) Elektrischer Steckverbinder mit einer Überwurfmutter
DE2647043C2 (de) Zugentlastungsvorrichtung für eine Kabeleinführung in ein Gehäuse eines elektrischen Gerätes
EP2735058B1 (de) Kabelanschlussbauteil
EP3688851B1 (de) Kabelverschraubung
DE102012006663B4 (de) Elektrisches verbindungssystem einer einrichtung zur gewinnung von elektrischer energie aus regenerierten quellen
EP2940803B1 (de) Verbinder für elektrische Energiekabel
DE102014006061B4 (de) Elektrisch leitendes Gehäuse mit Kabelzugentlastung und Schirmanbindung
DE102019107355A1 (de) Werkzeuglose Kontaktierung eines elektrischen Leiters
DE102014222879A1 (de) Abdeckelement für einen elektrischen Verbinder
EP4274028A1 (de) Elektrische verbindungsanordnung, verbindungssystem und verfahren zur herstellung einer elektrischen verbindung zwischen zwei elektrischen leitern
EP3953994B1 (de) Anschlusskopfstück zum kontaktieren einer isolierten ableitung im äusseren blitzschutz
EP3123566B1 (de) Kontaktbuchse für eine steckdose oder kupplung
DE2454212A1 (de) Elektrisches verbindungselement
DE102014006201A1 (de) Kabelschuh, insbesondere für ein Kraftfahrzeug
WO2020115082A1 (de) Stromführungsanordnung, betonbauteil, verfahren und verwendung
EP3584888A1 (de) Gerätestecker zum einschieben in eine gehäusewand sowie gerätesteckersystem und elektrogerät
DE102010021736A1 (de) Vorrichtung zum elektrisch isolierenden Abdecken einer Verbindungseinrichtung zum Verbinden von elektrischen Leitungen und Verbindungseinrichtung mit einer solchen Vorrichtung
WO2002097928A1 (de) Kabelverbindungsvorrichtung

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20140923

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: NEXANS

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20190404

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 1176684

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20190915

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 502014012560

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MP

Effective date: 20190904

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20191204

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20191204

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20191205

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200106

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200224

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 502014012560

Country of ref document: DE

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG2D Information on lapse in contracting state deleted

Ref country code: IS

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20200105

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20200605

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200428

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200430

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200430

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: BE

Ref legal event code: MM

Effective date: 20200430

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200430

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20200428

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200428

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200428

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MM01

Ref document number: 1176684

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20200428

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20200428

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: MT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20190904

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20220421

Year of fee payment: 9

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20220420

Year of fee payment: 9

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 502014012560

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20230430

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20231103