EP2973887A1 - Plug-type connector - Google Patents

Plug-type connector

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EP2973887A1
EP2973887A1 EP14704082.8A EP14704082A EP2973887A1 EP 2973887 A1 EP2973887 A1 EP 2973887A1 EP 14704082 A EP14704082 A EP 14704082A EP 2973887 A1 EP2973887 A1 EP 2973887A1
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connector
conductor
spring
union nut
plug
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Frank Tatzel
Georg SCHIELE
Christian Dandl
Christian Maier
Herbert Babinger
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Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik 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
    • H01R9/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, e.g. terminal strips or terminal blocks; Terminals or binding posts mounted upon a base or in a case; Bases therefor
    • H01R9/03—Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable, e.g. tapping connections
    • H01R9/05—Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable, e.g. tapping connections for coaxial cables
    • H01R9/0521—Connection to outer conductor by action of a nut
    • 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
    • H01R13/622—Screw-ring or screw-casing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/38—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
    • H01R24/40—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2103/00—Two poles

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a connector, in particular a coaxial high-frequency connector, as well as a connector formed from such a connector and a mating connector complementary thereto.
  • the contacting of at least the outer conductors of the two connectors takes place axially, ie frontal contact surfaces of the outer conductor abut each other in the assembled state of the connectors.
  • a relatively high contact pressure is required regularly. This is produced in many connectors by means of a union nut which is rotatably mounted on a housing often formed by the outer conductor of a connector and having an internal thread which can be screwed onto an external thread of a housing formed by the outer conductor of the other connector.
  • the two connectors By screwing on the union nut, the two connectors are moved in the direction of their longitudinal axes (this corresponds to the insertion direction) relative to each other and thereby generates the axial contact pressure.
  • the Union nut then provides for a permanent, but again releasable fixation of the connector in the assembled state of the high-frequency connector.
  • Such a high-frequency connector is known for example from DE 43 00 243 C1.
  • Screw connections in general are regularly secured against self-loosening due to seating.
  • security elements such as e.g. Clamping washers, fan washers and spring washers available.
  • the present invention seeks to provide an improved, fixed by means of a union nut connector, which is secured in particular even at relatively low torques against an automatic release of the nut.
  • a generic connector, in particular high-frequency connector, with (at least) a conductor and (at least) rotatably mounted on the head cap nut with thread, in particular internal thread, according to the invention is characterized in that the nut in the axial direction of the connector is resiliently mounted on the head.
  • the spring element is designed in the form of an annular bending spring, that is, the union nut is mounted on the conductor by means of (at least) one annular bending spring.
  • the annular bending spring can be formed as a corrugated ring, since comparatively large spring forces can be achieved by means of a corrugated ring, even with small dimensions.
  • other bending springs, in particular disc springs can be used, but must be formed relatively large volume compared to a corrugated ring at a given maximum spring force regularly, which could unfavorably increase the outer dimensions of the connector.
  • a particularly advantageous integration of the annular bending spring can provide that it is arranged on the inside in a groove of the conductor and / or on the outside in a groove of the union nut.
  • the connector according to the invention may preferably be formed as a coaxial connector, wherein the conductor surrounds an inner conductor as an outer conductor.
  • Coaxial connectors are suitable due to the shielding effect, which may have the outer conductor in relation to the signal-carrying inner conductor, advantageously for the preferably provided transmission of high-frequency signals.
  • a connector according to the invention comprises (at least) a connector according to the invention (at least) a mating connector, wherein the mating connector has a cooperating with the nut, in particular external thread.
  • Fig. 1 a connector according to the invention with not completely screwed nut in a perspective view
  • Fig. 2 the connector with hidden union nut
  • Fig. 3 the connector of Figure 1 in a longitudinal section.
  • Fig. 4 the corrugated spring of the connector in a first
  • Fig. 5 the corrugated spring in a second side view
  • Fig. 6 the corrugated spring in the deformed state in a side view.
  • a connector according to the invention comprises a connector according to the invention in the form of a plug 1 and a matching mating connector in the form of a coupler 2.
  • the plug 1 is for connection to another connector series (not shown) provided, thus represents an adapter
  • the coupler 2 is provided for connection to a housing (not shown), thus constituting a housing coupler.
  • Both connectors are designed as simple connectors and each comprise a conductor 3, 4.
  • the plug 1 comprises a union nut 5 with an internal thread.
  • the union nut 5 is rotatably mounted on the conductor 3 of the plug 1.
  • the union nut 5 comprises on its inside a circumferential groove 6, in which a bending spring in the form of a corrugated spring 7 engages on the outside.
  • the conductor 3 comprises on its outer side a circumferential groove 8, in which the corrugated ring spring 7 engages on the inside.
  • the grooves 6, 8 in this case have a groove width which is wider than the corrugated ring spring body in its (constant over the length formed) cross-section.
  • the groove width corresponds approximately to the total extent of the unloaded or only slightly prestressed corrugated ring spring 7 in the direction of its longitudinal axis.
  • the corrugated spring 7 By means of the corrugated spring 7, the rotatable and in the axial Direction secured, only a limited, spring-loaded movement permitting storage of the nut 5 on the head 3 of the plug 1 causes.
  • the corrugated spring 7 is shown in the unloaded state in Figs. 4 and 5 in two, mutually rotated by 90 ° about the longitudinal axis of the corrugated ring spring 7 side views. This is the curved or wavy course of the annular spring body of the corrugated ring spring 7 clearly visible.
  • the corrugated spring 7 is also in the connector, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, arranged.
  • the union nut 5 is already bolted to one of the head 4 of the coupler 2 at its plug-side end formed external thread, but not yet tightened with a scheduled operating torque.
  • the conductors 3, 4 of the two connectors already contact axially.
  • the union nut 5 is tightened with the intended operating torque, whereby it is moved with increasing deformation and thus bias of the corrugated ring spring 7 in the direction of the coupler.
  • the corrugated ring spring 7 is deformed in the (nearly) planar shape, as illustrated in FIG.
  • the induced by the deformation spring preload of the corrugated ring spring 7 presses the conductor 3 of the plug 1 axially against the conductor 4 of the coupler 2.
  • the spring stiffness of the corrugated spring 19 is selected so that by applying the operating torque provided a designated contact pressure in the axial contact surfaces of Head 3, 4 is reached.
  • the corrugated ring spring 7 is C-shaped and thus has a radial slot 9.
  • the corrugated ring spring 7 has a relatively high radial elasticity, the introduction into the groove 6 of the Union nut 5 and in the groove 8 of the conductor 3 of the connector 1 facilitates.
  • the connectors can also be designed as a coaxial connector in an embodiment not shown. It can be provided that the conductors 3, 4 are hollow and each receive an inner conductor which is electrically isolated from the associated (outer) conductor 3, 4 via a dielectric, in particular one or more insulating.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a plug-type connector comprising a conductor (3) and a union nut (5) mounted rotatably on the conductor (3), wherein the union nut (5) is mounted in a sprung manner on the conductor (3) in the axial direction of the plug-type connector.

Description

Steckverbinder  Connectors
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Steckverbinder, insbesondere einen koaxialen Hochfrequenzsteckverbinder, sowie eine aus einem solchen Steckverbinder und einem dazu komplementären Gegensteckverbinder ausgebildete Steckverbindung. The invention relates to a connector, in particular a coaxial high-frequency connector, as well as a connector formed from such a connector and a mating connector complementary thereto.
Bei vielen bekannten Hochfrequenzsteckverbindungen erfolgt die Kontaktierung von zumindest den Außenleitern der beiden Steckverbinder (auch) axial, d.h. stirnseitige Kontaktflächen der Außenleiter stoßen im zusammengesteckten Zustand der Steckverbindungen aneinander. Um eine möglichst intermodulations- und reflexionsfreie Übertragung von Hochfrequenzsignalen über die Steckverbindungen zu erreichen, ist regelmäßig ein vergleichsweise hoher Kontaktdruck erforderlich. Dieser wird bei vielen Steckverbindungen mittels einer Überwurfmutter erzeugt, die drehbar auf einem vielfach von dem Außenleiter ausgebildeten Gehäuse des einen Steckverbinders angeordnet ist und ein Innengewinde aufweist, das auf ein Außengewinde eines vielfach von dem Außenleiter ausgebildeten Gehäuses des anderen Steckverbinders aufgeschraubt werden kann. Durch das Aufschrauben der Überwurfmutter werden die beiden Steckverbinder in Richtung Ihrer Längsachsen (diese entspricht der Steckrichtung) relativ zueinander bewegt und dadurch der axiale Kontaktdruck erzeugt. Die Überwurfmutter sorgt dann noch für eine dauerhafte, aber wieder lösbare Fixierung der Steckverbinder im zusammengesteckten Zustand der Hochfrequenzsteckverbindung. Eine solche Hochfrequenzsteckverbindung ist beispielsweise aus der DE 43 00 243 C1 bekannt. In many known high-frequency connectors, the contacting of at least the outer conductors of the two connectors (also) takes place axially, ie frontal contact surfaces of the outer conductor abut each other in the assembled state of the connectors. In order to achieve a possible intermodulation and reflection-free transmission of high-frequency signals via the connectors, a relatively high contact pressure is required regularly. This is produced in many connectors by means of a union nut which is rotatably mounted on a housing often formed by the outer conductor of a connector and having an internal thread which can be screwed onto an external thread of a housing formed by the outer conductor of the other connector. By screwing on the union nut, the two connectors are moved in the direction of their longitudinal axes (this corresponds to the insertion direction) relative to each other and thereby generates the axial contact pressure. The Union nut then provides for a permanent, but again releasable fixation of the connector in the assembled state of the high-frequency connector. Such a high-frequency connector is known for example from DE 43 00 243 C1.
Schraubverbindungen im Allgemeinen werden regelmäßig gegen ein selbsttätiges Lösen infolge eines Setzens gesichert. Hierfür steht eine Vielzahl von Sicherungselementen wie z.B. Spannscheiben, Fächerscheiben und Federringe zur Verfügung. Screw connections in general are regularly secured against self-loosening due to seating. There are a variety of security elements such as e.g. Clamping washers, fan washers and spring washers available.
Aus verschiedenen Gründen werden solche Sicherungselemente bislang nicht für das Sichern der Verschraubung einer per Überwurfmutter fixierten Steckverbindung eingesetzt. Ein Grund liegt in dem regelmäßig nicht vorhandenen Raum für die Integration eines solchen Sicherungselements. Ein anderer Grund ist die Einschränkung der Benutzungsfreundlichkeit, wenn nach dem Zusammenstecken der Steckverbindung das Vorhandensein und der korrekte Sitz eines Sicherungselements überprüft werden muss. Und schließlich dürfen sich durch das Sicherungselement die elektrischen Übertragungseigenschaften nicht nachteilig verändern, was bei Hochfrequenzsteckverbindungen der Fall wäre, wenn das Sicherüngselement zwischen den axialen Kontaktflächen angeordnet wäre. For various reasons, such security elements are not yet used for securing the screw of a fixed by union nut connector. One reason lies in the regularly non-existent space for the integration of such a fuse element. Another reason is the restriction of ease of use, if after the mating of the connector the presence and the correct fit of a fuse element must be checked. And finally, the electrical transmission properties must not adversely affect the fuse element, which would be the case with high-frequency connectors, if the securing element were arranged between the axial contact surfaces.
Ein Sichern gegen selbsttätiges Lösen erfolgt bei den bekannten Hochfrequenzsteckverbindungen daher regelmäßig durch das Anziehen der Überwurfmutter mit einem vergleichsweise hohen, das zu erwartende Setzen der Schraubverbindung kompensierenden Anzugsmoment. Dies erschwert jedoch das Zusammenstecken der Steckverbindung und kann zudem zu einer Beschädigung der beteiligten Steckverbinder führen. Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik lag der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine verbesserte, mittels einer Überwurfmutter fixierte Steckverbindung anzugeben, die insbesondere auch bei vergleichsweise geringen Anzugsmomenten gegen ein selbsttätiges Lösen der Überwurfmutter gesichert ist. Diese Aufgabe wird durch einen Steckverbinder gemäß dem Anspruch 1 sowie eine einen solchen Steckverbinder sowie einen dazu komplementären Gegensteckverbinder umfassende Steckverbindung gemäß dem Anspruch 6 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen des erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche und ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung der Erfindung. Securing against automatic loosening is therefore carried out regularly in the known high-frequency connectors by tightening the nut with a comparatively high, the expected setting of the screw compensating torque. However, this complicates the mating of the connector and can also lead to damage to the connectors involved. Based on this prior art, the present invention seeks to provide an improved, fixed by means of a union nut connector, which is secured in particular even at relatively low torques against an automatic release of the nut. This object is achieved by a connector according to claim 1 and a connector comprising such a connector and a mating connector complementary thereto connector according to claim 6. Advantageous embodiments of the connector according to the invention are the subject of the dependent claims and will become apparent from the following description of the invention.
Ein gattungsgemäßer Steckverbinder, insbesondere Hochfrequenzsteckverbinder, mit (mindestens) einem Leiter sowie (mindestens) einer drehbar auf dem Leiter gelagerten Überwurfmutter mit Gewinde, insbesondere Innengewinde, ist erfindungsgemäß dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Überwurfmutter in axialer Richtung des Steckverbinders federnd auf dem Leiter gelagert ist. A generic connector, in particular high-frequency connector, with (at least) a conductor and (at least) rotatably mounted on the head cap nut with thread, in particular internal thread, according to the invention is characterized in that the nut in the axial direction of the connector is resiliently mounted on the head.
Durch die Integration eines Federelements in die Lagerung der Überwurfmutter auf dem Leiter wird dessen Integration im Inneren des Steckverbinders, wo regelmäßig kein Raum dafür zur Verfügung steht, vermieden. Auch bietet die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung des Steckverbinders die Möglichkeit, das Federelement außerhalb des Signalpfads für Hochfrequenzsignale anzuordnen, so dass eine negative Beeinflussung der HF-Übertragungseigenschaften des Steckverbinders im Wesentlichen ausgeschlossen werden kann. Und schließlich kann, da sich das Federelement außerhalb des Steckinterfaces befindet, eine Kompatibilität des erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders mit konventionellen, insbesondere genormten (z.B. DIN 47 223, DIN 47 281 , DIN 47 295 und DIN 47 297) Gegenteckverbindern problemlos umgesetzt werden. The integration of a spring element in the storage of the union nut on the conductor whose integration in the interior of the connector, where regularly no space is available, avoided. Also, the inventive design of the connector offers the possibility to arrange the spring element outside the signal path for high-frequency signals, so that a negative effect on the RF transmission characteristics of the connector can be substantially ruled out. Finally, since the spring element is located outside the plug-in interface, a compatibility of the connector according to the invention with conventional, in particular standardized (for example DIN 47 223, DIN 47 281, DIN 47 295 and DIN 47 297) counterbalanced connectors can be implemented without problems.
Vorzugsweise kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Federelement in Form einer ringförmigen Biegefeder ausgebildet ist, d.h. die Überwurfmutter mittels (mindestens) einer ringförmigen Biegefeder auf dem Leiter gelagert ist. Dies stellt eine konstruktiv einfache und sich durch einen geringen Platzbedarf auszeichnende Ausgestaltung dar. Besonders bevorzugt kann die ringförmige Biegefeder dabei als Wellring ausgebildet sein, da mittels eines Wellrings auch bei geringen Abmessungen vergleichsweise große Federkräfte erzielt werden können. Alternativ können auch andere Biegefedern, insbesondere Tellerfedern eingesetzt werden, die jedoch regelmäßig im Vergleich zu einem Wellring bei vorgegebener maximaler Federkraft relativ großvolumig ausgebildet werden müssen, wodurch sich die Außenabmessungen des Steckverbinders unvorteilhaft vergrößern könnten. Eine besonders vorteilhafte Integration der ringförmigen Biegefeder kann vorsehen, dass diese innenseitig in einer Nut des Leiters und/oder außenseitig in einer Nut der Überwurfmutter angeordnet ist. Preferably, it can be provided that the spring element is designed in the form of an annular bending spring, that is, the union nut is mounted on the conductor by means of (at least) one annular bending spring. This is a structurally simple and characterized by a small footprint configuration. Particularly preferably, the annular bending spring can be formed as a corrugated ring, since comparatively large spring forces can be achieved by means of a corrugated ring, even with small dimensions. Alternatively, other bending springs, in particular disc springs can be used, but must be formed relatively large volume compared to a corrugated ring at a given maximum spring force regularly, which could unfavorably increase the outer dimensions of the connector. A particularly advantageous integration of the annular bending spring can provide that it is arranged on the inside in a groove of the conductor and / or on the outside in a groove of the union nut.
Der erfindungsgemäße Steckverbinder kann vorzugsweise als Koaxialsteckverbinder ausgebildet sein, wobei der Leiter als Außenleiter einen Innenleiter umgibt. Koaxialsteckverbinder eignen sich infolge der Schirmwirkung, die der Außenleiter im Bezug zu dem signalführenden Innenleiter aufweisen kann, vorteilhaft zur bevorzugt vorgesehen Übertragung von Hochfrequenzsignalen. The connector according to the invention may preferably be formed as a coaxial connector, wherein the conductor surrounds an inner conductor as an outer conductor. Coaxial connectors are suitable due to the shielding effect, which may have the outer conductor in relation to the signal-carrying inner conductor, advantageously for the preferably provided transmission of high-frequency signals.
Eine erfindungsgemäße Steckverbindung umfasst neben (mindestens) einem erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinder (mindestens) einen Gegensteckverbinder, wobei der Gegensteckverbinder ein mit der Überwurfmutter zusammenwirkendes Gewinde, insbesondere Außengewinde aufweist. A connector according to the invention comprises (at least) a connector according to the invention (at least) a mating connector, wherein the mating connector has a cooperating with the nut, in particular external thread.
Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. In den Zeichnungen zeigt: The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings. In the drawings shows:
Fig. 1 : eine erfindungsgemäße Steckverbindung mit nicht vollständig verschraubter Überwurfmutter in einer perspektivischen Darstellung; Fig. 2: die Steckverbindung mit ausgeblendeter Überwurfmutter; Fig. 1: a connector according to the invention with not completely screwed nut in a perspective view; Fig. 2: the connector with hidden union nut;
Fig. 3: die Steckverbindung gemäß Fig. 1 in einem Längsschnitt; Fig. 4: die Wellringfeder der Steckverbindung in einer ersten Fig. 3: the connector of Figure 1 in a longitudinal section. Fig. 4: the corrugated spring of the connector in a first
Seitenansicht;  Side view;
Fig. 5: die Wellringfeder in einer zweiten Seitenansicht; Fig. 6: die Wellringfeder im deformierten Zustand in einer Seitenansicht. Fig. 5: the corrugated spring in a second side view; Fig. 6: the corrugated spring in the deformed state in a side view.
Die in den Zeichnungen dargestellte Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbindung umfasst einen erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinder in Form eines Steckers 1 sowie einen dazu passenden Gegensteckverbinder in Form eines Kupplers 2. Der Stecker 1 ist zur Verbindung mit einer anderen Steckerserie (nicht dargestellt) vorgesehen, stellt somit einen Adapter dar. Der Kuppler 2 ist dagegen zur Verbindung mit einem Gehäuse (nicht dargestellt) vorgesehen, stellt somit einen Gehäusekuppler dar. The illustrated in the drawings embodiment of a connector according to the invention comprises a connector according to the invention in the form of a plug 1 and a matching mating connector in the form of a coupler 2. The plug 1 is for connection to another connector series (not shown) provided, thus represents an adapter On the other hand, the coupler 2 is provided for connection to a housing (not shown), thus constituting a housing coupler.
Beide Steckverbinder sind als einfache Steckverbinder ausgebildet und umfassen jeweils einen Leiter 3, 4. Both connectors are designed as simple connectors and each comprise a conductor 3, 4.
Der Stecker 1 umfasst eine Überwurfmutter 5 mit einem Innengewinde. Die Überwurfmutter 5 ist drehbar auf dem Leiter 3 des Steckers 1 gelagert. Hierzu umfasst die Überwurfmutter 5 auf ihrer Innenseite eine umlaufende Nut 6, in die eine Biegefeder in Form einer Wellringfeder 7 außenseitig eingreift. Weiterhin umfasst der Leiter 3 auf seiner Außenseite eine umlaufende Nut 8, in die die Wellringfeder 7 innenseitig eingreift. Die Nuten 6, 8 weisen dabei eine Nutbreite auf, die breiter als der Wellringfederkörper in seinem (über der Länge konstant ausgebildeten) Querschnitt ist. Vorzugsweise entspricht die Nutbreite ungefähr der Gesamterstreckung der unbelasteten oder nur geringfügig vorgespannten Wellringfeder 7 in Richtung ihrer Längsachse. Mittels der Wellringfeder 7 wird die drehbare und in axialer Richtung gesicherte, lediglich eine begrenzte, federbelastete Bewegung zulassende Lagerung der Überwurfmutter 5 auf dem Leiter 3 des Steckers 1 bewirkt. Die Wellringfeder 7 ist im unbelasteten Zustand in den Fig. 4 und 5 in zwei, zueinander um 90° um die Längsachse der Wellringfeder 7 verdrehten Seitenansichten dargestellt. Darin ist der geschwungene bzw. wellenförmige Verlauf des ringförmigen Federkörpers der Wellringfeder 7 gut erkennbar. In einem weitgehend unbelasteten Zustand ist die Wellringfeder 7 auch in der Steckverbindung, wie sie in den Fig. 1 bis 3 dargestellt ist, angeordnet. Dort ist die Überwurfmutter 5 bereits mit einem von dem Leiter 4 des Kupplers 2 an seinem steckseitigen Ende ausgebildeten Außengewinde verschraubt, jedoch noch nicht mit einem vorgesehenen Betriebsdrehmoment angezogen. In dem in den Fig. 1 bis 3 dargestellten Zustand der Steckverbindung kontaktieren die Leiter 3, 4 der beiden Steckverbinder bereits axial. The plug 1 comprises a union nut 5 with an internal thread. The union nut 5 is rotatably mounted on the conductor 3 of the plug 1. For this purpose, the union nut 5 comprises on its inside a circumferential groove 6, in which a bending spring in the form of a corrugated spring 7 engages on the outside. Furthermore, the conductor 3 comprises on its outer side a circumferential groove 8, in which the corrugated ring spring 7 engages on the inside. The grooves 6, 8 in this case have a groove width which is wider than the corrugated ring spring body in its (constant over the length formed) cross-section. Preferably, the groove width corresponds approximately to the total extent of the unloaded or only slightly prestressed corrugated ring spring 7 in the direction of its longitudinal axis. By means of the corrugated spring 7, the rotatable and in the axial Direction secured, only a limited, spring-loaded movement permitting storage of the nut 5 on the head 3 of the plug 1 causes. The corrugated spring 7 is shown in the unloaded state in Figs. 4 and 5 in two, mutually rotated by 90 ° about the longitudinal axis of the corrugated ring spring 7 side views. This is the curved or wavy course of the annular spring body of the corrugated ring spring 7 clearly visible. In a largely unloaded state, the corrugated spring 7 is also in the connector, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, arranged. There, the union nut 5 is already bolted to one of the head 4 of the coupler 2 at its plug-side end formed external thread, but not yet tightened with a scheduled operating torque. In the state of the connector shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the conductors 3, 4 of the two connectors already contact axially.
Um ein gutes Übertragungsverhalten der Steckverbindung für Hochfrequenzsignale zu erreichen ist vorgesehen, einen definierten Kontaktdruck in den axialen Kontaktflächen der beiden Leiter 3, 4 zu erreichen. Um diesen Kontaktdruck zu erhalten wird die Überwurfmutter 5 mit dem vorgesehenen Betriebsdrehmoment angezogen, wodurch diese unter zunehmender Deformation und somit Vorspannung der Wellringfeder 7 in Richtung des Kupplers bewegt wird. Dabei wird die Wellringfeder 7 in die (nahezu) ebene Form deformiert, wie dies in der Fig. 6 veranschaulicht ist. Die durch die Deformation hervorgerufene Federvorspannung der Wellringfeder 7 drückt den Leiter 3 des Steckers 1 axial gegen den Leiter 4 des Kupplers 2. Dabei ist die Federsteifigkeit der Wellringfeder 19 so gewählt, dass durch das Aufbringen des vorgesehenen Betriebsdrehmoments ein vorgesehener Kontaktdruck in den axialen Kontaktflächen der Leiter 3, 4 erreicht wird. In order to achieve a good transmission behavior of the connector for high-frequency signals is provided to achieve a defined contact pressure in the axial contact surfaces of the two conductors 3, 4. To obtain this contact pressure, the union nut 5 is tightened with the intended operating torque, whereby it is moved with increasing deformation and thus bias of the corrugated ring spring 7 in the direction of the coupler. In this case, the corrugated ring spring 7 is deformed in the (nearly) planar shape, as illustrated in FIG. The induced by the deformation spring preload of the corrugated ring spring 7 presses the conductor 3 of the plug 1 axially against the conductor 4 of the coupler 2. The spring stiffness of the corrugated spring 19 is selected so that by applying the operating torque provided a designated contact pressure in the axial contact surfaces of Head 3, 4 is reached.
In der Fig. 6 ist erkennbar, dass die Wellringfeder 7 C-förmig ausgebildet ist und somit einen Radialschlitz 9 aufweist. Dadurch weist die Wellringfeder 7 eine relativ hohe radiale Elastizität auf, die ein Einbringen in die Nut 6 der Überwurfmutter 5 sowie in die Nut 8 des Leiters 3 des Steckers 1 erleichtert. In Fig. 6 it can be seen that the corrugated ring spring 7 is C-shaped and thus has a radial slot 9. As a result, the corrugated ring spring 7 has a relatively high radial elasticity, the introduction into the groove 6 of the Union nut 5 and in the groove 8 of the conductor 3 of the connector 1 facilitates.
Die Steckverbinder können in einer nicht gezeigten Ausführungsform auch als Koaxialsteckverbinder ausgeführt sein. Dabei kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Leiter 3, 4 hohl ausgebildet sind und jeweils einen Innenleiter aufnehmen, der von dem dazugehörigen (Außen-)Leiter 3, 4 über ein Dielektrikum, insbesondere eine oder mehrere Isolierscheiben elektrisch isoliert ist. The connectors can also be designed as a coaxial connector in an embodiment not shown. It can be provided that the conductors 3, 4 are hollow and each receive an inner conductor which is electrically isolated from the associated (outer) conductor 3, 4 via a dielectric, in particular one or more insulating.

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Steckverbinder mit einem Leiter (3) sowie einer drehbar auf dem Leiter (3) gelagerten Überwurfmutter (5), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Überwurfmutter (5) in axialer Richtung des Steckverbinders federnd auf dem Leiter (3) gelagert ist. Connector with a conductor (3) and a rotatably mounted on the conductor (3) mounted union nut (5), characterized in that the union nut (5) in the axial direction of the connector is resiliently mounted on the conductor (3).
Steckverbinder gemäß Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Überwurfmutter (5) mittels einer ringförmigen Biegefeder auf dem Leiter (3) gelagert ist. Connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the union nut (5) by means of an annular bending spring on the conductor (3) is mounted.
Steckverbinder gemäß Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass d ringförmige Biegefeder als Wellringfeder (7) ausgebildet ist. Connector according to claim 2, characterized in that d annular bending spring is formed as a corrugated spring (7).
Steckverbinder gemäß Anspruch 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ringförmige Biegefeder innenseitig in einer Nut (6) des Leiters (3) und/oder außenseitig in einer Nut (8) der Überwurfmutter (5) angeordnet ist. Connector according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the annular bending spring is arranged on the inside in a groove (6) of the conductor (3) and / or on the outside in a groove (8) of the union nut (5).
Steckverbinder gemäß einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass dieser als Koaxialsteckverbinder ausgebildet ist, wobei der Leiter (3) als Außenleiter einen Innenleiter umgibt. Connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is designed as a coaxial connector, wherein the conductor (3) surrounds an inner conductor as an outer conductor.
Steckverbindung mit einem Steckverbinder gemäß einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche sowie einem Gegensteckverbinder, wobei der Gegensteckverbinder ein mit der Überwurfmutter (5) zusammenwirkendes Gewinde aufweist. Plug connection with a connector according to one of the preceding claims and a mating connector, wherein the mating connector has a cooperating with the union nut (5) thread.
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